This is program 16 of the Life-Study of 2 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 15 of the Life-Study of 2 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 14 of the Life-Study of 2 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

Send us a text This podcast episode takes listeners through the Book of Psalms, offering a modern perspective on its complexities and relevance. It begins by addressing the mix of emotions the Psalms evoke, especially among readers who might find them challenging or "less enjoyable" than other books of the Bible. The hosts explore the purpose of Ps…

This is program 13 of the Life-Study of 2 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

I have exploring Biblical stories of spiritual awakening for a couple of months now. I am going to finish this series today by talking about spiritual experiences that fall short of full awakening but have some of the same qualities as awakening. I am not sure what to call these glimpses of Nondual Reality. You could call them partial awakenings, m…

This is program 12 of the Life-Study of 2 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 11 of the Life-Study of 2 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 10 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 9 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 8 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 7 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 6 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

Send us a text What is the main message of the Book of Job? Why did God allow Job to suffer? How does the Book of Job address suffering? In this podcast episode, we discuss the complexity of the Book of Job, focusing on the challenges of interpreting it as both historical and theological. They mention how key biblical figures like Ezekiel and James…

I continue my series exploring biblical stories of spiritual awakening. There are so many wonderful ones! Today I examine another of my favorites, the story of the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah is considered one of the greatest prophets of the Hebrew scriptures. In the sixth chapter of his book he describes his opening to spiritual reality firsthand in de…

This is program 5 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 4 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 3 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 2 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

This is program 1 of the Life-Study of 1 Kings with Witness Lee.โดย Living Stream Ministry

Send us a text The book of Esther is a powerful biblical narrative that underscores God's sovereignty and protection over His people, even in the darkest times. Though God's name is not explicitly mentioned, the story reveals His invisible hand at work, particularly in how Esther, an ordinary Jewish woman, becomes queen in a foreign land and plays …

Send us a text Partner with us by clicking HERE. How did Nehemiah rebuild the walls of Jerusalem? What leadership lessons can we learn from the Bible? What role did Nehemiah play in the post-exile period of Israel? The podcast episode on Nehemiah dives into the narrative post-exile period of Israel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and strategic place…

Today I am exploring another famous story in the Bible that describes spiritual awakening. It is commonly known as the story of the prophet Elijah being taken off to heaven in a fiery chariot. But it is as much about Elisha as it is Elijah. It is also story of the enlightenment of the prophet Elisha.…

Send us a text Partner with us by clicking HERE. Why did Ezra oppose intermarriage in the Bible? What was the significance of rebuilding the temple in Ezra's time? How did the Israelites return from Babylonian exile? The book of Ezra is a powerful narrative about the return of the Israelites from Babylonian exile, focusing on their efforts to rebui…

I am continuing to tell these biblical stories of Awakening. I do this because I think it is helpful to show how, when, where and to whom spiritual awakening happens. This is important because there are so many misconceptions about spiritual awakening. There is no better story that illustrates the circumstances surrounding awakening than the story …

Send us a text What is the significance of 2 Chronicles in the Bible? How does 2 Chronicles differ from 1 Chronicles and Kings? Who was King Manasseh and why is his story important? What does the decree of Cyrus mean in the Bible? How does 2 Chronicles show God's grace and forgiveness? The podcast episode on 2 Chronicles provides an insightful and …

I am continuing the Biblical Stories of Spiritual Awakening. Today I am going to talk about one of my favorite characters and books in the Bible: Job. I resonate with Job because his path was like mine in some ways. He struggled with the same philosophical problems that I struggled with and that many Christians struggle with: the problems of evil a…

Send us a text 1 Chronicles provides a focused account of Israel's history, especially emphasizing temple worship, kingship, and the genealogies of its people. Written for the post-exilic community, its purpose is to offer hope and spiritual guidance to those returning from Babylonian exile. By highlighting the importance of the temple and proper w…

Send us a text This episode of "God's Whole Story" delves deep into the book of 2 Kings, exploring the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. The story follows the prophetic ministries of Elijah and Elisha, as well as the varying faithfulness of Israel and Judah's kings. It emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context when interpret…

I am continuing to look at stories of spiritual awakening in the Bible. This episode explores one of the most famous accounts - the story of Moses and the Burning Bush.โดย Marshall Davis

Send us a text Why did Israel split into two kingdoms? How did Solomon's wisdom impact his reign? How does the story of 1 Kings apply to modern Christian life? 1 Kings, part of the God's Full Story podcast, delves into the intricate narratives of Israel's monarchy, focusing on the rise and fall of King Solomon and the subsequent division of the kin…

Today I continue to explore biblical stories of spiritual awakening. We have looked at Adam, Enoch, Abraham and Jacob. One would expect to find more stories of awakening in the rest of Genesis. But we look in vain for any hint that Joseph or any of his brothers or sister experienced spiritual awakening. That tells us something about spiritual awake…

Send us a text What is the main message of 2 Samuel? How does 2 Samuel illustrate the consequences of sin in David’s life? 2 Samuel is a captivating book in the Bible that showcases the complex journey of King David, from his rise to power following the death of Saul to the deep moral challenges and family conflicts that define his reign. The episo…

In the last episode I looked at the figure of Jacob in the Book of Genesis. I said that I would be taking two episodes to explore Jacob’s spiritual awakening because there are two stories of awakening associated with him. Jacob’s first experience was a vision/dream known as Jacob’s ladder, which we looked at last time. That happened when he was run…

Send us a text What is the book of 1 Samuel about? What is the story of David and Goliath? In this episode of God's Whole Story, we explore the transition from the period of the judges to the era of kings in Israel, focusing on the book of 1 Samuel. We discuss Samuel's role as both the last judge and the first prophet, highlighting his significance…

Today I am back to the series on Biblical Stories of Awakening. I am talking about one of my favorite characters in the Bible, the patriarch Jacob. There are two stories of awakening in the Biblical account of his life. They are both important so I am going to take two episodes to deal with them. The first occurred when he was a young man known as …

Send us a text How does the book of Ruth show God's goodness? Who is Boaz in the Bible? Is the book of Ruth a love story? The Book of Ruth offers a profound narrative of faith, redemption, and divine providence, set against the backdrop of the dark and chaotic period of the Judges in Israel's history. Ruth’s story stands as a beacon of hope and int…

I am going to take a brief break from the biblical stories of spiritual awakening to address a question that I am asked regularly by listeners. They may ask the question in different ways but it always comes down to the same thing. They want to know what spiritual practice would help them to spiritually awaken.…

Send us a text What does the book of Judges teach us about human nature? How does the book of Judges relate to the rest of the Bible? In this episode, we dive deep into the Book of Judges, a pivotal part of the Old Testament that showcases the faith, strength, and guidance provided by God to the Israelites. We explore the stories of heroic figures …

Last episode I began a series entitled “Biblical Stories of Awakening,” exploring accounts in the Bible that are examples of spiritual awakening to unitive awareness. I talked about Adam and Enoch. I also mentioned that I would be talking about Jacob next. Well I am changing that. I need to explore another important biblical character before Jacob.…

Send us a text Today we're diving into the book of Joshua, where Israel is poised to enter the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. This land isn't empty; it has cities and people, leading to conflicts and battles that raise many questions we’ll explore. Reflecting on God's promise to Abraham, we see His people destined to bless the nations. Af…

Today I am beginning a series of episodes entitled Biblical Stories of Awakening. People tell me that they appreciate it when I tie the Christian heritage and particularly Christian scriptures to nonduality. So I am going to focus on Biblical examples of spiritual awakening for a while. We do not find a lot of examples of nondual awakening in the C…

Send us a text In today's episode, we're diving into the book of Deuteronomy, often perceived as just a review book. However, Deuteronomy is much more than a mere recap. It serves as a covenant renewal document, restating the law for a new generation whose parents were unfaithful and died in the wilderness. Deuteronomy is structured like an ancient…

Send us a text Today we're diving into the Book of Numbers, which, despite its name, isn't primarily about numbers. This book's Hebrew title translates to "In the Wilderness," which better captures its essence. The first few chapters involve a census, showing God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to Abraham as the Israelites' numbers grow. H…

This episode comes in response to several comments I have received over the last few months from people struggling with the difference between the traditional idea of eternal life as endless individual existence in fellowship with God and nondual union with God which is often imagined as absorption into God and the loss of any sense of personal ide…

Send us a text How does Leviticus help us understand holiness? Does Leviticus apply to Christians today? This episode focuses on Leviticus, a pivotal yet often misunderstood book that sheds light on God's heart and His plan for redemption. Despite its complexities, Leviticus reveals how God, through sacrifices and rituals, points towards Jesus Chri…

Nondual awareness is the peace that surpasses human understanding. To quote the apostle Paul, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” In this episode I use the story of Jesus stilling the storm as an illustration of the peace that is always present in the eye of the storm.…

Send us a text Welcome to God's Whole Story, where we explore scripture book by book to see how God’s grand narrative unfolds and accomplishes His purposes. We're delighted to have you on this journey with us. If you enjoy our content, we’d love to partner with you. Check out the show notes for ways to connect and support us. Today, we dive into th…

Send us a text What is the deeper meaning of the story of Joseph in the Bible? How does the story of Joseph foreshadow Jesus Christ? Please consider becoming one of our monthly partners HERE. Today, we explore the rich tapestry of the final chapters of Genesis. Many might be familiar with Joseph's narrative as a straightforward moral lesson – a cau…

The title of this episode “I am You and You are Me” sounds like I am quoting the lyrics to John Lennon’s song “I am the Walrus”: "I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together." There is also the rap by Zico with that title “I am you, You are Me.” But I am not quoting song lyrics here. I am expressing the unitive awareness that we are…