The Truth Of The Matter Is

The normal Approach to the podcast for this week changed a little bit. The lead is usually a testimony in which I share: two or three ways the lord has blessed me last week and I use that to get us started. Right after We pray and then we usually jump right into the Word. However this time it was intentional because I thought it would actually be more beneficial if focus was on how the Word of God comes to life and how it’s alive e...

This week on the show we address the instructions of Jesus to his disciples found in Matthew chapter 10 specifically in verses 5 and 6 and it reads:These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” So in Spirit of curiosity the question is why did he instruct them not to go near the Gentiles and the town of Sama...

This week on the show we revisit Matthew 9:35-38 to assist us with the understanding of Matthew 10:1-15. It was because of this text Johnathan felt the need to draw comparisons with other books in the Bible to support the idea that God meets the needs of his people throughout Biblical history and more importantly till this very day!. The question has been raised: does God love his people? And if he does, where can you show me that ...

 Bible study reflection solo or with friends is an inspirational segment for Johnathan as a result of getting together for bible study with friends Erik and Jennifer and still having more to say. Thus far, the segment is about unpacking different passages of scripture read in bible study and feeling the need to explore it even more deeply. This week however it was a scripture in Bible study that had me thinking deeply. It actu...

"The Truth Of The Matter Is"  Podcast is all about providing an honest, contextual, historize, political,  psychological, and philosophical view of the Bible through the use of Hermeneutics, while sharing some personal experiences from Brothers Johnathan, Daniel, and on occasion our special guest. In faith we believe our listener's will leave with an open perspective, desiring  biblical truth, and practically applyin...

The day after Resurrection day Johnathan begins by acknowledging that everyone will not acknowledge Resurrection day because everyone does not believe that Jesus has risen. They don't believe that Jesus lived, so  they prefer Easter. The truth of the matter is as believers we need to keep in mind that everyone is entitled to believe what they want our jobs as believers should be to honor their choice of belief. As we continue ...

This week Johnathan made a conscious decision to take a deep dive into the Word of God from a  Philosophical approach in the Gospel of Matthew specifically chapter 9 verses 32-34. The intent was to dig deep from a biblical and Philosophical perspective. What made him decide to do this is because he felt the need to speak on this portion of scripture. Without question he had questions and thoughts and figured why not  expl...

 "The Truth Of The Matter Is"  Podcast is all about providing an honest, contextual, historize, political,  psychological, and philosophical view of the Bible through the use of Hermeneutics, while sharing some personal experiences from Brothers Johnathan, Daniel, and on occasion our special guest. In faith we believe our listener's will leave with an open perspective, desiring  biblical truth, and practically a...

 Continually with the Gospel of Matthew series we come to a point in scripture where Jesus is meant by two blind men seeking to speak with him. Their desire was to see, hoping that Jesus would show compassion towards them  they cried out aloud for mercy. Jesus eventually heals them but asks a very critical question: "Do you believe I am able to do this" ? And with that question I wanted to explore the difference between b...

 Bible study reflection solo or with friends is an inspirational segment for Johnathan as a result of getting together for bible study with friends Erik and Jennifer and still having more to say. Thus far, the segment is about unpacking different passages of scripture read in bible study and feeling the need to explore it even more deeply. This week on the segment Johnathan takes the time to introduce something he applies when...

This week on the podcast I have on Branch Isole a friend. He's an Author, poet and storyteller. An author of twenty-two books Some of the topics that he writes about are: choice and consequence, accepting or avoiding personal responsibility, and the power of truth. Branch teaches corporate sales, and marketing, because he is actually a founder and partner of five small businesses .Branch graduated from Texas State University. He al...

  As believers the goal everyday should be to find ways to read, listen and praise God. Joshua 1:8 says, “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Scripture being our example I challenged two of my friends to read one chapter a day in The Word of God and choose three verses that stood...

There comes a time when you read the scriptures that you are going to have more questions than answers. Does that mean you should be concerned? No. Here's why: what makes the Word of God interesting and such a mystery is that it will leave you with the opportunity to search for those answers. It will give you the opportunity to get on your knees and ask God for his to reveal things to you. Matthews 7:7 NLT says, Keep on asking, and...

When it comes to the practice and tradition of fasting I think we all can agree that it's one of those actions that require intent. In episode 112 we did an episode on fasting where we thought it was important to point out that when you engage with such a practice the intent should be to receive rather than achieve. Today we take a look at Matthew 9:14-17 in the ESV and unpack a response that Jesus gave to the disciples of John. Do...

After my recovery I decided to revisit what occurred during this 4 day period where I felt emotional and physically drained due to getting sick. I wanted to understand what was the take away from such an experience and I received that response through my reflection time. I also took the time to examine positives and negatives as it pertains to those who are dealing with healthy challenges. What keeps a person who isn't well joyful ...

The truth of the matter is podcast is all about providing an honest, contextual, historicized, Philosophical and Psychological view of the Bible through the use of Hermeneutics, while sharing some personal experiences from myself, Daniel and on occasion our special guest. This week we have two guests. Paul Granger who has a podcast called: where did you see God? And Terrance Mcullen who has a podcast called: what's the value? Both ...

• Johnathan provides you three ways the Lord has blessed him. He hopes that this will inspire people to reflect and see how good God has been and how often he shows up in the details. Continuing with the Gospel of Matthew series Johnathan unpacks Matthew 9:9-13. Out of that passage feeling inspired and wanting to dig deep he comes up with a very interesting question: Can a saved person be associated or acquainted with an unsave...

A week after revealing the theme of the year Johnathan opens up the podcast by giving a personal testimony of how he has been active in applying the theme. Continuing with the Gospel of Matthew series he also takes a divide into Matthew 9:1-8 tune in to hear some of his thoughts. You might be surprised at what he discovers along with an interesting process of things that could be beneficial to you. Remember reading the Word of God ...

Happy New Year from The Truth Of The Matter Is podcast. For the last two years we have provided  themes for the upcoming year rather than  New Year's resolutions. The hope is to give you something to consider as you navigate the months, weeks and days within the New Year. As we go into 2024 today we  are continuing with the gospel of Matthew series. Johnathan will provide how God has been a blessing  to him. He ...