The Anchor Bible Study Podcast

The Anchor Bible Study Podcast

The Anchor Bible Study Podcast is a Podcast Sermon Ministry from Rock Harbor Church in Bakersfield, California

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August 20, 2025 51 mins

In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon unpacks key Hebraisms and idiomatic expressions from Scripture, showing how they reveal God's ownership, authority, and eternal covenant with His people.  

From the priestly blessing in Numbers to the prophetic visions in Revelation, Pastor Brandon explains why God placing His name on His people and His land is central to understanding Israel, the Church, and the spiritual battle we face tod...

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Welcome to Rock Harbor Church's channel on Sermon Audio. We pray this message strengthens your faith and deepens your walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

In this teaching, Pastor Brandon unpacks the profound biblical concepts of profaning the name of God and the cultural, covenantal, and spiritual significance of head coverings. Journey through Scripture from Leviticus to 1 Corinthians 11, explore the ancient Near Eastern...

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In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon explores what it truly means to *not put a stumbling block* in front of others. Drawing from Leviticus 19:14, Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8, and Revelation 2, this teaching dives deep into the Hebraic meaning of stumbling blocks, gray areas, and how Christian maturity affects our freedoms.

Pastor Brandon addresses: - The spiritual responsibility of leadership - How liberty must be balanced with...

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We live in a world of countless decisions—some small, some life-altering. 🤔📍 Many Christians today wrestle with questions like: "How do I know God's will for my life?" "Should I take this job? 📍Move to this city? 🚚Marry this person?" 💍These questions are not new. Mary and Joseph, entrusted with raising the Messiah, also faced uncertain circumstances. Their lives were interrupted by dreams, threats, government decisions, and un...

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In this eye-opening message, Pastor Brandon Holthaus dives into the meaning of several powerful Hebraisms found throughout Scripture. From "Uncovering the Ear" to "Lifting the Horn" and "Girding Your Loins," these expressions reveal timeless truths about hearing God's voice, spiritual readiness, and living victoriously in the last days.

Discover: - What it means to have "ears to hear" - Why many believers fail to hear God clearly -...

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In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon takes us deep into the meaning and prophetic significance of Deuteronomy 8:3, where we’re reminded that "man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD."

Through the lens of Israel’s wilderness experience, Pastor Brandon uncovers a timely principle: freedom without spiritual dependence leads to disaster. This message connects ancient Israel’s re...

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Welcome to Rock Harbor Church's Sermon Audio series. In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon Holthaus unpacks the misunderstood Hebraism: “visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children.” Is it about generational guilt or repeated patterns of sin and rebellion? Learn how idolatry, spiritual strongholds, and demonic footholds can impact families and why true freedom only comes through Christ.

This teaching also delves into ...

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Welcome to Rock Harbor Church on Sermon Audio. In this powerful teaching, Pastor Brandon Holthaus exposes the dangerous rise of unrestrained behavior—both in the world and inside the modern Church. From the orgiastic rebellion at the Golden Calf to today's woke culture and apostate pulpits, this message traces the biblical pattern of casting off restraint and highlights the cost of refusing to confront sin.

Drawing from Exodus 32, ...

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In this powerful sermon from Rock Harbor Church, Pastor Brandon Holthaus dives deep into the life of Samson—called by God, yet compromised by his desires. Discover how Samson’s story is not just a tale from the Old Testament, but a mirror reflecting modern culture, identity struggles, and the consequences of unchecked desires.

Through the lens of Judges 14, this message reveals the subtle dangers of spiritual compromise, emotional ...

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Many biblical phrases lose their depth and true meaning when translated into English. Understanding Hebraic idioms—expressions rooted in Hebrew culture and thought—sheds light on the richness of Scripture. This teaching explores key Hebraisms, their cultural significance, and how grasping these expressions brings clarity to biblical passages that might otherwise seem confusing or misunderstood. Discover how a Hebraic mindset transf...

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Many biblical phrases lose their depth and true meaning when translated into English. Understanding Hebraic idioms—expressions rooted in Hebrew culture and thought—sheds light on the richness of Scripture. This teaching explores key Hebraisms, their cultural significance, and how grasping these expressions brings clarity to biblical passages that might otherwise seem confusing or misunderstood. Discover how a Hebraic mindset transf...

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December 11, 2024 56 mins
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