The 8 Minute Devotion

Proofs of the Resurrection #3 - Ancient People also Knew that Dead People Didn't Live! (John 20:25)

One of the more ridiculous arguments against believing in the bodily resurrection of Jesus is this - it was easy to believe in the resurrection in the past, but now with modern science and medicine we know that resurrections can't happen. However, as Pastor Cameron discusses on today's podcast, ancient people knew very well that dead people always stayed dead! It took just as much faith to believe in Jesus' resurrection in 30 AD as it does in 2021 AD. 

Proofs of the Resurrection #2 - The Differing Gospel Accounts (John 20:11-17)

Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at the second proof of the Resurrection - the fact that there are slight variations between the different Gospel accounts on what happened the day Jesus rose. Though these variations are easily reconciled, they are often used as proof that the resurrection is false, when in reality the fact that there are minor differences is proof that the various writers were recording real, raw history and not a sanitized, made-up event!

Proofs of the Resurrection #1 - The Disciples Insisting Jesus Rose (Acts 2:31-32)

Join Pastor Cameron for our special one-week series during this Resurrection Week - "Proofs of the Resurrection". If Jesus had not truly risen, why did the disciples go through persecution and martyrdom? If they knew his resurrection was a lie, why did they not change their story before giving their lives for Christ? The simple answer is that the disciples were convinced Jesus really had risen - they had seen it with their own eyes and were willing to die for that truth! 

A Clean Heart (Psalm 51:10-12)

Join Pastor Cameron as we discover that although David's sin was great, so was his repentance. He desired the presence of God more than anything else, and as such he was restored. 

The Difference Between David and Saul (2 Samuel 12:13)

When David was confronted by his sin, he instantly confessed and repented before God, regardless of what it would do to his position and reputation. This can be contrasted with King Saul, who worried only about what people thought of him when he was caught in sin, as Pastor Cameron discusses today. 

Nathan Confronts David (2 Samuel 12:1-6)

The prophet Nathan fearlessly confronted David for his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah. Join Pastor Cameron as we look at Nathan's courage. 

David and the Cover-up (2 Samuel 11:14-17)

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at David's heinous attempt to cover-up his sin with Bathsheba, by arranging the murder of righteous, honorable Uriah. We must always attack sin at its earliest stages, because giving ourselves to one sin will always lead to more if we do not repent!

David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1-4)

Join Pastor Cameron as we look at the next part of David's life - "When You Get Knocked Down, Get Back Up." On today's episode, we look at the reasons behind David's tragic sins of adultery and murder. 

Mt. Zion (2 Samuel 6:5-10)

Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at the first thing David did after becoming king - confront the Jebusites and take control of Mt. Zion. David had a vision for complete victory and possession of all of God's promises, and we must have a vision to live an overcoming life if we are to obtain heavenly Mt. Zion. 

The King of All Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-5)

After seven years of battling the forces of Saul's son Ishbosheth, David's troops were finally victorious and David became king of all Israel. His long journey to ruling all of Israel was finally complete, almost 20 years after God initially gave Him the promise! If we keep our eyes on the Lord and stay true to Him, He will always fulfill His promises to us, as Pastor Cameron discusses on today's show.