EverydayWord

Pastor Derrick J Dawkins

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Welcome to EveryDayWord the daily podcast of DJDEA, where we read, comment, and pray on the entire Word of God, book by book from Genesis to Revelation, in a brief, serious but lighthearted 30-minute format. The Word of God says in Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

2 小時前

“Stand Courageously for Such a Time as This”

Esther 3–4 moves the story from quiet providence into open crisis. In chapter 3, Haman is promoted to a powerful position in the Persian Empire. The king’s servants are commanded to bow before him. Mordecai refuses. The text tells us Mordecai was Jewish, but it does not fully explain every reason behind his refusal. Haman becomes furious. But instead of directing his anger only toward Mordecai, he decides to destroy the entire Jewish population throughout the Persian Empire. A date is chosen. A decree is issued. The king gives Haman extraordinary authority. And suddenly the Jewish people face possible destruction. Then chapter 4 shows us how God begins preparing a response. Mordecai mourns. The Jewish people fast. Esther learns about the crisis. Mordecai challenges her to use the position she has been given. Esther is afraid because approaching the king without being invited could mean death. Then Mordecai gives her one of the most memorable challenges in Scripture: “Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther decides to act. She asks the Jewish people to fast for her. Then she says: “If I perish, I perish!” These chapters teach us that pride can become destructive, prejudice can spread beyond one personal conflict, silence has consequences, position brings responsibility, courage does not mean absence of fear, and there are moments when faith requires us to stand. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!
1 天前

“Guard Your Commitment and Trust God’s Providence”

Nehemiah 13 closes the book of Nehemiah with an important warning: A great spiritual moment does not guarantee permanent faithfulness. The wall had been rebuilt. The Word had been restored. The people had confessed. They had made a covenant. They had celebrated. But by chapter 13, some of the very commitments they had made were already being neglected. The house of God was being misused. The Levites were not properly supported. The Sabbath was being violated. And spiritually dangerous marriages were again threatening covenant faithfulness. Nehemiah returns and begins correcting what had drifted. Then we enter the book of Esther. Esther 1–2 takes us into the Persian Empire. God’s name is not explicitly mentioned in the book of Esther, yet His providence can be seen throughout the story. A Persian king gives an enormous feast. Queen Vashti is removed from her position after refusing the king’s command. A search begins for a new queen. A young Jewish woman named Esther is brought into the royal system. She eventually becomes queen. Meanwhile her cousin Mordecai discovers a plot against the king. At this point, no one can yet see how these events will fit together. But the pieces are being positioned. These chapters teach us: Guard the commitments you make to God. Do not allow spiritual drift to undo earlier progress. And when you cannot clearly see what God is doing, remember that He may already be arranging circumstances you do not yet understand. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!  Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”  — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!
2 天前

“Take Your Place and Give God Praise”

Nehemiah 11–12 shows us what happens after walls are rebuilt, commitments are made, and the community is restored. Now people must actually take their places. Chapter 11 focuses on where the people will live and how the restored community will function. Jerusalem had strong walls, but the city still needed residents. Leaders lived there. Lots were cast so that one out of every ten people would also move into Jerusalem. Others volunteered willingly. Priests, Levites, gatekeepers, servants, families, and workers were assigned to different responsibilities. The lesson is clear: A restored city needs people willing to live, serve, sacrifice, and take responsibility. Chapter 12 then turns toward worship. Priests and Levites are remembered by name. Jerusalem’s wall is formally dedicated. Two great thanksgiving choirs move around the wall. Music fills the city. Sacrifices are offered. The people rejoice so loudly that their joy is heard far away. These chapters teach us that rebuilding is not complete until people take their places, use their gifts, support the work, and give God the glory. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!  Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”  — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!
5 天前

“Remember, Repent, and Commit”

Nehemiah 9–10 shows what true spiritual renewal looks like after people have heard and understood the Word of God. In chapter 8, the people listened to Scripture. They understood it. They wept. They rejoiced. And they obeyed. Now in chapter 9, the Word leads them into deep confession. The people fast. They humble themselves. They separate themselves from sinful influence. They read Scripture. They confess their sins. And then they look back over their entire national history. They remember God’s faithfulness. They remember their ancestors’ rebellion. They remember God’s mercy. Again and again, Israel failed. Again and again, God showed compassion. Chapter 10 then moves from confession to commitment. The people make a covenant. They promise to obey God’s Word. They address marriage, Sabbath, debt, giving, worship, firstfruits, tithes, and support for the house of God. These chapters teach us that genuine revival does more than produce emotion. It remembers God’s faithfulness. It confesses sin honestly. And it makes concrete decisions about how life will change. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!
5 天前

“Guard the Work and Return to the Word”

Nehemiah 7–8 shows us what must happen after a major building project is completed. The wall is finished. But Nehemiah understands that a finished wall does not automatically create a faithful people. Chapter 7 focuses on order, leadership, security, identity, and responsibility. Nehemiah appoints trustworthy people. He organizes the city. He takes steps to protect Jerusalem. He reviews the genealogical record of those who had returned from exile. The wall was complete, but the community still needed structure. Then chapter 8 shifts the focus from the wall to the Word. The people gather together. Ezra brings out the Book of the Law. He reads it publicly. The people listen. The Levites explain the meaning. The people begin to weep as they understand how far they have fallen short. But they are also told: “The joy of the LORD is your strength.” Then the people respond to Scripture by obeying what they learn. These chapters teach us that after God helps us build something, we must guard it, organize it, and bring everything back under the authority of His Word. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!  Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”  — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!
6 天前

“Build, Stand, and Finish”

Nehemiah 4–6 shows us what happens when God’s people begin making real progress. The wall is rising. The gaps are closing. Jerusalem is becoming stronger. And opposition becomes more intense. In chapter 4, the enemy uses ridicule, threats, intimidation, and fear. Nehemiah responds with prayer, preparation, watchfulness, and continued work. In chapter 5, a different problem appears. The greatest danger is no longer outside the wall. It is inside the community. Poor families are being financially exploited by wealthier Jews. Nehemiah confronts the injustice because a successful building project means little if people are being mistreated. Then chapter 6 brings another wave of attacks. Nehemiah is invited away from the work. False accusations are spread about him. A spiritual-sounding trap is designed to make him afraid and compromise his integrity. But Nehemiah refuses to come down. And after only fifty-two days— the wall is finished. These chapters teach us: Pray when opposition comes. Prepare wisely. Correct injustice inside the community. Refuse distractions. Protect your integrity. And stay at the assignment until the work is finished. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!
9月14日

“Rise Up and Build”

Nehemiah 2–3 moves us from burden and prayer to vision and action. In chapter 1, Nehemiah heard that Jerusalem’s walls were broken and its gates had been burned. He wept. He fasted. He prayed. But prayer was preparing him to act. In chapter 2, God gives Nehemiah an opportunity before King Artaxerxes. Nehemiah asks for permission to go to Jerusalem. He asks for letters of protection. He asks for building materials. Then he arrives in Jerusalem, quietly inspects the damage, gathers the leaders, explains what God has placed on his heart, and says: “Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem.” The people answer: “Let us rise up and build.” Chapter 3 then shows what happens when a vision becomes a shared assignment. Priests build. Government leaders build. Craftsmen build. Merchants build. Families build. Women help build. People repair sections near their own homes. Some repair more than one section. Not everyone does the same job. But everyone’s section contributes to the same wall. These chapters teach us that prayer should lead to preparation, vision should lead to action, leaders must inspect before they direct, opposition should not determine our obedience, and great work becomes possible when everyone faithfully builds their part. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!  Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”  — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!
9月11日

“Confess, Pray, and Prepare”

Ezra 10 and Nehemiah 1 bring together three essential parts of spiritual restoration: Confession. Prayer. Action. Ezra 10 continues the crisis discovered in Ezra 9. The returned exiles had again entered relationships that threatened their covenant faithfulness to God. Ezra had fallen before the Lord in grief. He had confessed the nation’s sin. Now chapter 10 asks the difficult question: What does repentance require us to do after we confess? The people acknowledge their sin. They gather in Jerusalem. The matter is investigated carefully. Corrective action is taken. The chapter teaches us that biblical repentance involves more than feeling sorry. When possible, repentance changes direction. Then we enter the book of Nehemiah. Jerusalem has a rebuilt Temple, but the city itself remains vulnerable. Nehemiah receives news that Jerusalem’s wall is broken and its gates have been burned. His first response is not a building plan. It is prayer. He sits down. He weeps. He fasts. He worships God. He confesses sin. He remembers God’s promises. And only then does he begin preparing to approach the king. Ezra 10 teaches us to deal seriously with sin. Nehemiah 1 teaches us to allow a burden to drive us toward God before it drives us toward action. Together they teach: Confess honestly. Repent practically. Pray deeply. And prepare faithfully for what God may call you to rebuild. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!  Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”  — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

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Welcome to EveryDayWord the daily podcast of DJDEA, where we read, comment, and pray on the entire Word of God, book by book from Genesis to Revelation, in a brief, serious but lighthearted 30-minute format. The Word of God says in Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

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Pastor Derrick J Dawkins
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2024年 - 2026年
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