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How can we boldly proclaim that Calvary is enough in a world constantly demanding more? In this episode, let me take you on a rich, multi-layered journey from Golgotha to your heart as we explore the power and meaning behind the place, the sacrifice, and the impact of Jesus’ crucifixion. Anchored in Scripture and inspired by Brooke Ligertwood’s compelling lyrics in her song "Calvary's Enough," we will slow down and soak in the truth of what happened on the cross—and why it still matters today.

Key Points

• "Calvary" is a Place and a Symbol: The word Calvary is Latin for Golgotha, meaning the skull. While we often refer to it symbolically, it’s helpful to remember it is an actual location where Christ was crucified.
• The Power of the Sacrifice: The episode guides listeners from the literal place of Calvary, through the crucifixion event, to the profound spiritual implications of Christ's sacrifice.
• Learning for Learning’s Sake: It’s okay to explore Scripture with curiosity even when there’s no immediate application—this builds a foundation for future understanding.
• Jesus's Last Words Matter: “It is finished” (John 19:30) refers to the completed work of atonement—the payment of our sin debt.
• Christ Our High Priest: The Gospels and Hebrews reference Jesus seated at the right hand of God, which shows the fulfillment of His role post-Calvary.
• Response Matters: Like Paul, we are called to "resolve to know nothing but Christ crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2). This is a deliberate decision to center our lives on the gospel.
• Don’t Idolize Messengers: Paul confronted the church in Corinth about elevating personalities over the message of Christ crucified, a reminder that is still relevant today.

Bible Interaction Tool Exercises (BITEs)

• Listen to Scripture
• Repetition
• Cross-referencing
• Compare & Contrast
• Use Your Imagination
• Ask Questions
• Study in Context

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - New Release Today
• What did Jesus mean when He said, “It is finished”? - GotQuestion.org Article
• Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible - Place of the Skull Article - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link
• Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my all-time favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Read or listen to all four accounts of the scenes leading up to and at Calvary. Use the Episode Guide to help. It’s free and uncomplicated. It’s just a one-page PDF to guide you. After you’ve read or listened to the gospels a time or two, consider what details pop out to you. This is a good place to meditate, follow cross-references, and jot down observations. Make observations about the place of Calvary, the details of what happened there, its significance and meaning, and potential responses to it. At some point, hop over to 1 Corinthians chapters 1-2 to see why Paul resolved to know nothing but Christ and Him c

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“It’s hopeless.” That’s what fear whispers in the middle of the night when anxiety tightens its grip and your heart pounds with uncertainty. But what if you could argue back? Inspired by Hannah Kerr’s “Fear Not,” we learn the powerful truth that God’s presence isn’t just near—it’s active, bringing comfort, consolation, and even delight amid chaos. Let’s uncover how Scripture teaches us to confront fear, embrace God’s comfort, and step into the peace only He can provide.

We'll see how a suffering poet's words reflect our fears and anxieties and where to go from there.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Song insight: How Hannah wrote this song to express her struggles with anxiety and to remind listeners that they are not alone.
• Biblical lament: Acknowledging fear and anxiety is the first step before moving toward truth and comfort.
• Lifting our eyes: Calling to mind the "capital T" Truths about God and what that means for us

Key Scripture Passages:

• Psalm 34:4 - "I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears."
• Psalm 94:19 - "When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul."
• John 14:16, 25-27 - Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as our Comforter.
• Lamentations 3 - The poet expresses deep despair but shifts to hope in God’s faithfulness.

Bible Interaction Tools (BITEs) for Personal Study:

• Word Study – Explore the meaning of consolation in Psalm 94:19.
• Read in Context – Study all of Lamentations to see the pattern of grief, confession, and hope.
• Consult an outside resource - Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop
• Engage in Biblical Lament – Journal your fears before turning to God’s truth.
• Community Prayer – Instead of saying, “I’ll pray for you,” ask, “Can I pray with you now?”
• Compare and contrast
• Make observations
• Explore a theme
• Read and keep on reading

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - New Release Today
• Behind the song "Fear Not" by Hannah Kerr - Behind the Song with Kevin Davis - New Release Today Article
• Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop - Amazon Paid Link
• Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my all-time favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Read Lamentations. Read it as intended — as poetry reflecting great emotion amid great tragedy that ultimately turns toward hope in the Lord. Observe any emotions or feelings that feel familiar to you. Pattern the freedom of the author of Lamentations and journal your own crazy out. Write down all of your complaints and how you are feeling. Don’t hold back. Then, unfurl your soul to lift your eyes to Jesus and rehearse the goodness of God. Speak the truths of Lamentations. Speak the truths of other verses you know. Use the Episode Gu

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In a world filled with uncertainty, it’s comforting to know that we serve an unchanging God. "Constant" by Anthony Gargiula, Jordin Sparks, and Maverick City Music reminds us of this powerful truth—God is constant. This episode explores the biblical foundation of God’s immutability and how it affects our faith and daily lives.

Explore this attribute of God with me and then settle in to a Psalm.

In this episode, I discuss:

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• God’s Immutability: Unlike humans, who change constantly, God remains the same. His attributes, promises, and purposes never shift.
• Communicable vs. Incommunicable Attributes: God shares some of His attributes (like love and mercy) with us, but others (like omniscience and immutability) belong to Him alone.
• Implications of God’s Unchanging Nature: Because God is constant, His love, promises, and salvation are secure. We don’t have to fear that He will change His mind or go back on His word.
• Practical Application: How understanding God’s immutability can bring peace and stability to our lives.

Key Scriptures:

• Malachi 3:6 - “For I the Lord do not change.”
• Hebrews 13:8 - “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
• Numbers 23:19 - “God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind.”
• James 1:17 - “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
• Psalm 102:25-28 - A declaration of God’s eternal nature.

BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises) Used:

• Read in context
• Make observations
• Read in various translations
• Studying a topic
• Meditate on Scripture
• Compare and contrast

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - New Release Today
• Does God’s Immutability Need to Change? - Credo Podcast
• Does God Suffer? - Credo Podcast
• The Immutability and Impassibility of God - The Gospel Coalition Essay
• What are the communicable and incommunicable attributes of God? - GotQuestions.org Article
• Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my all-time favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Examine the Scriptures that declare the immutability of God in their context. (Use the Episode Guide to help.) Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 6:15-18. Then with all you’ve learned about God’s unchanging nature, head over to Psalm 102 to read in context, make observations, compare and contrast, and meditate. In the end, lift your eyes from your turbulent circumstances to our constant God.

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