{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It's A Pod Deal: Ministry Conversations With Lifelong Pastor Ronnie Worsham","title":"Discovering Jesus: Jesus is Lord","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5254,"description":"John, William, and Ronnie start with a light-hearted discussion on dental hygiene before moving into answering a listener's query about helping the needy, specifically a situation involving an old van left in church parking. They emphasize the importance of seeking God’s guidance when deciding whether to assist others. The episode further delves into understanding the scriptural basis for Jesus as the Messiah and Lord, touching on themes from both the Old and New Testament. They highlight the distinctions between the old covenant given to Israel and the new covenant through Jesus Christ, the implications of Jesus' Lordship, and conclude with a reflection on the importance of generosity and mercy within the framework of faith.\n00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter\n02:39 Listener Question: Handling Requests for Help\n07:38 Balancing Generosity and Stewardship\n14:08 Personal Stories of Generosity\n16:27 Theological Insights on Generosity\n26:24 Transition to Discovering Jesus\n26:57 Lesson 5: Jesus is Lord\n44:39 The Promise to Israel and the Lineage of Jesus\n45:04 The Role of Genealogies in the Bible\n45:44 Jesus' Legal and Genetic Ancestry\n46:28 The Seed Line and the Messiah\n47:57 Reflection on Defeating Satan in Our Lives\n48:19 Challenges in Understanding Sin and Purity\n48:58 Modesty and Humility in Christian Life\n51:08 The Mindset of Christ and True Humility\n52:07 Paul's Thorn and Boasting in Weakness\n53:07 The Role of the Church and Preaching Christ\n01:00:21 The Purpose of the Law and Faith in Christ\n01:07:43 The New Covenant and Its Superiority\n01:23:10 Shadows and Realities of the Old and New Testament\n01:24:59 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps\nDo you have questions or topic ideas for future episodes? Email any or all one the following:\nwilliam@ctfwylie.org\njvr@goddeal.com\nrw@goddeal.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nfIaDOBu013JdD5FZRhLPpE9WO8oLSJI9_gFwyBsM9U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mODI4/Y2MxNWJmNzk1ZjI5/ZWZjMmZmNmNmNzNi/MDQ3Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}