Discern - September/October 2024

September/October 2024


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The Kingdom of God: Fallacies vs. Facts

The Kingdom of God is a central teaching of the Bible, but it has been overlooked and misunderstood. What does God want you to know about His Kingdom? Listen

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A Green Sabbath—or God’s Sabbath?

Some propose a weekly rest day to help heal the earth. This sounds noble, but could it end up being just another counterfeit for God’s seventh-day Sabbath? Listen

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Prophecy  How the Kingdom Should Change Our Lives Now

Throughout His ministry, Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God. How should knowledge of God’s Kingdom change our lives today? Listen

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Life  What Is the Fate of Those Who Died in Pompeii?

Excavations at the site of one of the best-known disasters continue to amaze tourists and provide insights into the past. Is there a future for the victims? Listen

An illustration of a hand putting a ballot into a ballot box to illustrate the article Who Would Jesus Vote For?
Prophecy  Who Would Jesus Vote For?

America is in the midst of another contentious election season. If He walked the earth today, who would Jesus vote for? Or, should we ask, would Jesus even vote? Listen

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Relationships  A Biblical Perspective on Caregiving

Caregiving may be a new term, but the practice goes back to Bible times. What does the Bible say about caregivers? And how can we care for the caregivers? Listen

Illustration of hands pointing at a face, to illustrate the article What Does the Bible Say About Persecution?
Life  What Does the Bible Say About Persecution?

Many today live in tolerant societies, but biblical history and prophecy show that Christians must endure persecution. Why? How should we respond? Listen

Graphic of a Roman centurion leaning over an ill man to illustrate the article Jesus and the Roman Centurion.
God  Jesus and the Roman Centurion

While in Capernaum, Jesus marveled at the example of a Roman centurion. What specifically impressed Jesus about this man during their unusual encounter? Listen

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