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This podcast channel explores the Word of God in a time that increasingly resembles the condition described in Revelation 3 and the church of Laodicea—a day when much of the Christian profession appears satisfied and self-reliant, yet Christ Himself says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.”  In such a time, the Lord is calling to individuals—to the overcomer—those who will hear His voice and respond to Him personally. Each episode reflects on Scripture and encourages believers to step outside the complacency of the age and walk in fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The foundation of these meditations is the authority and power of the Word of God. As Paul exhorted Timothy, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words… in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 1:13). Through readings of Scripture and thoughtful reflections, this podcast seeks to draw listeners back to the living power of God’s Word, which is “quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12).  The aim is to encourage spiritual discernment, faithfulness to Christ, and a deeper walk with Him in these challenging days.

  1. When the Sun Rises... How a Trial Reveals the Root (Matthew 13)

    5d ago

    When the Sun Rises... How a Trial Reveals the Root (Matthew 13)

    In Episode 3 of He That Hath Ears to Hear, we examine the second soil in the parable of the sower — the stony ground. Unlike the hardened wayside, this soil shows immediate response. There is gladness, enthusiasm, and visible growth. But beneath the surface lies hidden rock, and the Lord exposes the fatal issue: “They have no root in themselves.”Why do some respond quickly to the Word of God, yet later fall away? Why does trial expose what emotion temporarily concealed? And what does this parable reveal about shallow Christianity in 2026? This episode explores:  the difference between emotional response and true root,  why affliction and persecution reveal the condition of the heart,  the danger of quick spiritual impressions without repentance,  and why being rooted in Christ is essential during the King’s rejection. Special attention is given to:  Mark 4 and the phrase “for a while,”  the cost of following a rejected Christ,  John 6 and disciples who “walked no more with Him,”  and Isaiah 53, where the Lord Jesus is revealed as: “a root out of a dry ground.”Though the stony-ground hearer withers under the heat of trial, Christ endured the full heat of rejection, contradiction, and suffering — and never failed. He becomes not only the perfect example of endurance, but the source of life for those who are truly rooted in Him. Main Scriptures:  Matthew 13:5–6, 20–21  Mark 4:16–17  Luke 8:13  Isaiah 53:2  John 6:66–68  Colossians 2:6–7  Psalm 1:2–3  Jeremiah 17:7–8Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com

    14 min
  2. The Fowls of the Air --How the Enemy Steals the Word (Matthew 13)

    Jun 11

    The Fowls of the Air --How the Enemy Steals the Word (Matthew 13)

    In Episode 2 of He That Hath Ears to Hear, we examine the first soil in the parable of the sower — the wayside ground. Why can people hear the Word of God repeatedly and yet remain unchanged? What does it mean for the seed to lie only on the surface of the heart? And why did the Lord connect the birds of the air with the direct activity of Satan? This episode explores: the hardened heart,the danger of repeated exposure without response,how the enemy quickly removes the Word,and why the Spirit still warns:“Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Special attention is given to: Israel in the wilderness as a warning example,the “fowls of the air” and Satan’s activity,the roaring lion of 1 Peter 5,the battle for attention and spiritual hearing in 2026,and how wounded hearts can slowly become hardened hearts.In an age filled with endless content, distraction, noise, and spiritual overexposure, this parable becomes more relevant than ever. The issue is not merely whether we hear sermons or consume religious material — the issue is whether the Word truly enters the conscience and heart. Main Scriptures: Matthew 13:3–19Mark 4:4–15Psalm 95:7–8Hebrews 3:151 Peter 5:8Hosea 10:12This episode asks the searching question: What happens when I hear the Word of God? Does it enter? Or does it remain on the surface where the enemy can quickly take it away? Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com

    14 min
  3. Why Some Hear and Never Understand (Opening for Matthew 13)

    Jun 5

    Why Some Hear and Never Understand (Opening for Matthew 13)

    In this opening episode of He That Hath Ears to Hear, we begin exploring the parable of the sower in Matthew 13 and Mark 4 — one of the most searching teachings ever given by the Lord Jesus. Why did the Lord suddenly begin speaking in parables? Why did some hear and understand while others remained blind? And why is the phrase “He that hath ears to hear” so critical for believers today? This episode examines the turning point in Matthew’s Gospel where the King is increasingly rejected, and instead of publicly establishing the kingdom in power, the Lord begins sowing the Word into hearts. We consider how the “Kingdom of Heaven” explains the present spiritual condition of Christendom during the absence and rejection of the King. Special attention is given to: the hearing ear,the moral condition of the heart,why parables both reveal and conceal truth,childlike faith and receptiveness,and why Matthew 13 may be more relevant in 2026 than ever before.In an age flooded with information, endless voices, and constant distraction, the Lord’s words still search every conscience: “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” — Mark 4:9Main Scriptures: Matthew 13:1–17Mark 4:1–12Matthew 18:1–4Isaiah 5–6Proverbs 4Hebrews 3This episode asks a deeply personal question: What kind of hearer am I? Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com

    11 min

  4. Jun 1

    Standing Alone With God: Why Truth Is Rarely With the Crowd

    Again and again in Scripture the majority proved wrong.  The world rejected Noah. Israel believed the fearful report instead of Joshua and Caleb. Hundreds of prophets opposed Elijah and Micaiah. Mobs cried out against Paul. And finally the crowd demanded the crucifixion of Christ.  This message explores the biblical principle of the faithful remnant and reminds us that truth is not determined by the crowd but by faithfulness to God. Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com

    10 min

  5. May 29

    Shammah fighting for Lentils: Standing for What Belongs to the Lord (2 Samuel 23)

    In 2 Samuel 23, Shammah stood alone in a field of lentils while the people fled from the Philistines. To others, it may have looked like a small piece of ground. But to faith, it was part of Jehovah’s inheritance. This meditation considers what the lentil field speaks of spiritually: the simple, sustaining truths that feed the people of God — Scripture, holiness, obedience, a good conscience, the Lord’s table, and the glory of Christ. It also looks at the Philistine as a picture of religious flesh occupying divine ground without coming by God’s way. Drawing from Ephesians 6, we consider how the believer is called to stand — not in fleshly boldness or personal controversy, but in the whole armor of God: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer. The closing question is searching: What lentil field has the Lord placed before us, and will we quietly stand for what belongs to Him? Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com

    11 min

  6. May 27

    What the Lord saw in the un-named Widow (Mark 12)

    In Mark 12 and Luke 21, the Lord Jesus quietly watches as a poor widow places two small coins into the temple treasury.  Surrounded by outward religion, public display, and spiritual decline, her simple act of faith became precious in the eyes of Christ. While others gave from abundance, she gave all her living — holding nothing back. This meditation considers the searching reality that the Lord still observes not only what we give, but how and why we give. Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com

    6 min

  7. May 17

    The Fullness of God Waits on an Empty Vessel (1 Samuel 4 & 7)

    In this meditation on 1 Samuel chapters 4 and 7, we consider a timeless spiritual lesson: when man takes his true place before God, God meets him in grace. Israel first tried to claim victory through religious form, bringing the ark of the covenant into battle without repentance or self-judgment. Their confidence ended in defeat. Yet years later, when the people humbled themselves, confessed their sin, and returned to the Lord, God thundered on their behalf and delivered them. The contrast reveals a powerful truth — the fullness of God waits on an empty vessel. Drawing from the writings of C. H. Mackintosh, this short meditation reflects on the difference between outward religious confidence and genuine repentance before God. Scripture shows that human strength and pretension shut God out, but a broken and contrite heart invites His power. When the vessel is emptied of self, the grace, help, and strength of God can be fully known. This episode invites us to consider our own hearts and to learn the blessing of taking the low place before the Lord. Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com

    7 min

  8. May 17

    Simple Faith: Hannah’s Prayer and the Power of Trusting God (1 Samuel 1 & 2)

    In a dark and declining period in Israel’s history, God begins His work not with a king or a prophet—but with a grieving woman who turns to Him in simple faith. In 1 Samuel 1–2, Hannah’s story reveals the quiet strength of trusting God when circumstances seem impossible. Provoked, barren, and misunderstood—even by the priest—Hannah pours out her soul before the Lord. Before her prayer is visibly answered, she finds peace simply by leaving the matter with God. Her faith shows us a powerful principle: true faith believes God before the answer appears. In this episode we explore: Why God begins the book of Samuel with a suffering womanHannah’s prayer of dependence: “I have poured out my soul before the Lord” (1 Samuel 1:15)The moment faith takes hold before circumstances changeWhy Hannah gave Samuel back to God after receiving the answerThe worship that flows from a life that trusts the LordHannah’s story reminds us that simple faith is not weak faith—it is faith that has stopped leaning on self and has learned to rest in who God is. When Hannah stands before the Lord she trusted, how will God reward the simple faith that trusted Him in sorrow and honored Him in the answer? Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com

    7 min
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This podcast channel explores the Word of God in a time that increasingly resembles the condition described in Revelation 3 and the church of Laodicea—a day when much of the Christian profession appears satisfied and self-reliant, yet Christ Himself says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.”  In such a time, the Lord is calling to individuals—to the overcomer—those who will hear His voice and respond to Him personally. Each episode reflects on Scripture and encourages believers to step outside the complacency of the age and walk in fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The foundation of these meditations is the authority and power of the Word of God. As Paul exhorted Timothy, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words… in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 1:13). Through readings of Scripture and thoughtful reflections, this podcast seeks to draw listeners back to the living power of God’s Word, which is “quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12).  The aim is to encourage spiritual discernment, faithfulness to Christ, and a deeper walk with Him in these challenging days.

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    2023 - 2026
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