Episodes
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Jesus is Yahweh in the flesh. And because Yahweh God describes Himself as "abounding in hesed (lovingkindness)" this means Jesus is hesed in the flesh! What an amazing reality!
In this episode, Nathan talks about how the Hebrew concept of "hesed" is seen in the New Testament (often translated as "mercy") and examines one specific story in the life of Jesus where He (the God of hesed) goes to the "House of Hesed" to give hesed to a man desperately needing it.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 333
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Is God's mercy, forgiveness, and lovingkindness only for a select few "special" people … or is it available to everyone?
The book of Jonah gives us incredible insight into the heart of God for wicked people. God sends a messenger (Jonah) to the most wicked nation in human history with a message of repentance and judgment. And the moment the city of Nineveh repented, God showed mercy.
In this episode, Nathan takes the concept of hesed (mercy/lovingkindness/steadfast love) and shows how the entire book of Jonah revolves around this incredible theme. In so doing, we discover that God's mercy always triumphs over judgment, if we would but respond to His hesed.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 332
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While we are promised difficulty and trials in this life, as Christians we can stand firm upon the mercy, grace, supply, peace, joy, and life of Jesus Christ. Regardless of the season of life you may be in (good, bad, or ugly), we must remember that God’s hesed (lovingkindness) is still available and surrounds us.
In this episode, Nathan talks about the tremendous reality that even for ancient Israel, God’s hesed was celebrated in every season of life—the good and the difficult—and when we truly understand the hesed of God, we too should cry out “Your hesed (lovingkindness, steadfast love, faithfulness, mercy), O God, endures forever!”
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 331
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Every nation has a national anthem that rallies the troops and reminds its people of their national identity. In ancient Israel, God’s hesed (specifically Exodus 34:6–7) was the celebratory anthem that rallied the people, stirred unity, reminded them of their identity in Yahweh, and exalted His character and nature.
In this episode, Nathan continues his series on God’s hesed (lovingkindness) and how the character of God should also be the anthem of our lives.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 330
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My favorite attribute of God's character and nature is that He abounds in steadfast love. This Hebrew word (hesed) is considered one of the most powerful and profound Hebrew terms, yet is also one of the most difficult words to translate into English.
In this episode, we examine God's hesed (His steadfast love / lovingkindness), and look at Exodus 34 where God reveals the heart and meaning of His name Yahweh … which is seen in His abounding lovingkindness.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 329
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If we are going to understand the nature and character of God, we must understand the basis (foundation) upon which all His attributes are based upon.
In this episode, Nathan talks about God's immutability (God is always the same) and why this is such a profound and foundational concept for our lives and why we must view all of God's attributes in light of it.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 328
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Paul declares that regardless of the season of life you are in or what you may be facing, God's grace is not only amazing but sufficient for what you are facing.
He writes in 2 Corinthians 9:8, "And God is able to make every grace abound to you, so that in everything at every time having every sufficiency, you may have an abundance for every good deed…"
Or as Peter writes in 2 Peter 1:3, you have everything you need for life and godliness in Christ Jesus.
In this episode, we talk about the amazing reality and sufficiency of God's grace in our lives.
» Watch and/or listen to Nathan's new weekly study series – The Grand and Glorious Gospel – on the Ellerslie website or on the Daily Thunder podcast.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 327
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Do you have true peace in every circumstance and trouble and issue in your life?
You can!
As believers, Paul reminds us that we have a peace (God's shalom) that surpasses all understanding available in Christ that will guard our inner life.
In this episode, Nathan talks about this incredible peace and what it means to find it amidst your troubles.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 326
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Corrie ten Boom often said, "Beware the barrenness of a busy life." And if you've ever gone through a full season, you know the difficulty to be intentional in your spiritual life.
But what if every season of life was used to press you all the more to Christ Jesus. That every situation and circumstance would deepen your love, intimacy, and trust in Christ.
In this episode, Nathan talks about what it means to allow Christ to crowd (press) us ever more unto Himself.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 325
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As Christians, we often wait to hear what God tells us to do through His Word, and then decide if we want to obey or not. Yet, we as believers, are called to have a pre-decided yes and have a readiness to respond to anything God asks us, no matter what it is or the cost and inconvenience to our lives.
In this episode, Nathan talks about the proper posture of our souls and a special Hebrew word that conveys our needed response to God.
» Learn more about the upcoming Bible Study Tour with Nathan
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 324
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In this episode, Nathan invites you to join him and Stephen Manley at an upcoming conference this June. He also plays a short excerpt about what it means to be obsessed with God.
» Learn more about Stephen Manley's Training Camp this June
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 323
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All four Gospels declare the “good news” of Jesus Christ, but John’s account (written years after the other three) is seemingly more personal, relational, and filled with the richness of intimacy.
In this episode, Nathan gives an overview and talks about the person, poetry, and passion of John’s Gospel.
» Listen to the other book of the Bible overviews on the NRJohnson Sermon Podcast
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 322
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The beauty of the Christian life is that we live in what scholars often call the “now and not yet.”
In other words, while we have salvation and redemption NOW, there is also a waiting and longing for our future (completed) salvation and redemption.
Throughout Scripture, salvation is used in all three tenses: we were saved (past), are being saved (present), and will be saved (future).
In this episode, Nathan talks about the three tenses of our salvation and how we can find the beauty and profundity in our “now and not yet” lives.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 321
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Due to the continued conflict in Israel, we switched our November study tour to an Early Church Bible Study Tour in Turkey ("Asia Minor"). Consider joining me this November in a study tour in Ephesus, Colossae, Laodicea, and many other New Testament locations.
» Learn more about the upcoming Bible Study Tour
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 320
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Many Christians know that memorizing the Bible is helpful and important, but few of us do it.
In this episode, Nathan talks about a few benefits of memorizing God's Word and gives some encouragement on how to get started.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 319
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Joshua 1:8 commands us “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Biblical meditation is drastically different from New Age meditation. In biblical meditation, we are to fill up, ponder, consider, and think upon God's Word, His works, His life, the Cross, and the Gospel. In short, we should continually think upon Christ and His Word.
In this episode, Nathan discusses the concept of biblical meditation, why its so important to our spiritual lives, and gives four ideas to get you started.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 318
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There is a two-fold reality and position in every believer's life—we are IN Christ and He is IN us.
And this changes everything.
In this episode, Nathan discusses the two positions of a Christian's life and how that relates to being a new creature in Christ Jesus and clothed with His garment of salvation and righteousness.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 317
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The Christian life is supposed to grow, deepen, and mature in Christ over time.
Yet, far too many believers have stalled in their spiritual lives and are unsure how to progress forward. In this replay of a webinar Nathan gave, he discusses five specific ways to grow spiritually and how you can thrive in Christ Jesus in this season of your life.
Download the webinar notesEllerslie Online – a “go at your own pace” online discipleship program that is available for a donation of any amount (registration closes February 29)Come to Colorado and join me and Ellerslie for an in-person discipleship program this upcoming summer or fall. You can learn more about our discipleship programs or sign up to enter to win one of our ten full-ride scholarships we are giving away (end February 15, so sign up soon if you’re interested). You can learn more about the scholarship giveaway here.-----------------
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 316
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Discipleship is not something we accomplish and then move on to the next thing; rather, biblical discipleship is a lifelong pursuit of Christ, growing in our understanding and relationship with Him, and being conformed to His image.
The concept of discipleship is akin to an apprentice that takes on not just the knowledge but the lifestyle of the one to whom they are following – in our case, God Himself. We are to become Christlike … not through self-effort or talent, but through the indwelling of the very life of Christ (i.e., the Holy Spirit).
One great way to continue your lifelong pursuit of Christ is have an intentional plan to grow in Christ. Here are two great options I’d highly recommend:
Ellerslie Online – a “go at your own pace” online discipleship program that is available for a donation of any amount (registration closes February 29)Come to Colorado and join me and Ellerslie for an in-person discipleship program this upcoming summer or fall. You can learn more about our discipleship programs or sign up to enter to win one of our ten full-ride scholarships we are giving away (end February 15, so sign up soon if you’re interested). You can learn more about the scholarship giveaway here.-----------------
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 315
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I've been reading through Leonard Ravenhill's biography (In Light of Eternity: The Life of Leonard Ravenhill by Mack Tomlinson) and have been deeply stirred by the life Ravenhill lived and the passion he had for prayer and revival.
In this episode, I give several quotes from the book about Leonard's passion for prayer and examine what it means for us to be men and women of prayer in the days in which we live.
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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 314
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