Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.
Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. hosts a podcast that helps listeners understand the Bible by teaching on various subjects from the Resurrection to Revelation. The teaching is designed to engage thinking people, encouraging them to bring their questions and study along. The podcast aims to unlock the riches within the Bible and provide answers to common questions.
Episodes
Holiness: God's Presence Conforming You to His Image
The subject of holiness and sanctification cannot be treated apart from God and His presence. The ground around the burning bush and Mount Sinai was hallowed because of His presence. In the Old Testament there are degrees of holiness, but in the New Testament and today, God's Spirit is in us making us holy. Sanctification is not the act or process of justification; it is the activity of the pre
Set Apart, but not Perfect
Studying grammar, particularly antonyms like "common" and "profane", helps us better understand the original meanings of the Hebrew words related to holiness and sanctification. We have a language problem, where holiness is made synonymous with perfection; it cannot mean perfection or sinlessness except when speaking of God and His attributes. When God declares people holy, they are set apart an
Sanctification: Clarifying Terminology
Breaking down the basic Hebrew verbs shows us that God does the sanctifying and it is a process, not a state we remain in consistently. It is started here on earth and wholly completed in His presence. VF-2194 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make
The Holiness by Which We See the Lord
Hebrews declares that without following peace with all mankind and holiness, no man shall see the Lord. Holiness is a complicated subject, but a desire to see God will lead you to pull apart the word meanings. This message adds another layer to the foundation for understanding the words. VF-2193 Hebrews 12:14 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches fr
A Foundation for Understanding Sanctification
What the Bible means by the word "sanctification" is difficult to understand in English because different streams of words were used simultaneously to translate these concepts. It is faulty understanding and bad theology that equate holiness with morality or perfection; the meaning in the original languages was to be set apart by God for His purposes. Rightly understood, it is not something we
The Resurrection: Understanding the State of Mankind and Immortality
To understand the importance of the Resurrection and why it is worth following the proofs, there must first be an acknowledgement of our fallen condition, in need of divine pardon, and a recognition of our immortality. If Christ is not risen, our preaching, first, is vain. Our faith and hope of forgiveness and resurrection are also in vain. No "logical explanations" can explain away the transforma
Cataclysmic Change by the Power of the Resurrection
There are no new truths, just the ones that have brought millions of people to the faith as they encounter the risen Christ. They are radically and cataclysmically changed by the same power that raised Christ from the dead. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott.
The Resurrection: The Old Testament Law and Prophecies Fulfilled
Another look at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the Old Testament Scriptures, all of which pointed to and were fulfilled by Him. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer re
"It is Finished"
The precursor to The Resurrection. Jesus fulfilled all the promises and prophecies concerning Himself in the flesh, the sacrifices of the law, satisfaction for sin, perfect obedience and the power of sin and death. All these things put the exclamation marks on His words, "It is finished." VF-1865 John 19:30 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches fro
Intrinsic Evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Examining the intrinsic evidence from both pre- and post-ascension records provides the bedrock of proof beyond a shadow of doubt that the Biblical record was written by men telling the truth about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This truth that Christ lives gives us an incredible hope! Hope that death no longer has dominion over us and we will be with the Lord forever! VF-2127 Watch, Listen and
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: An Unbiased, Historical Study
When doing a study on the Resurrection and trying to get information, there are a few things we must do as historians. First, use a method that has been tried and proven, that we know has the ability to unearth. Next, detach from bias. Finally, account for what we know as certain history. Many critics apply different criteria for looking at Scripture than they would for looking at any other field
Witnesses of the Risen Christ
It is a mistake to assume the disciples were the only witness of the risen Christ. Such an assumption leaves a big gap in explaining the vast spread of Christianity in such a short period of time. A careful reading of the book of Acts shows us that there were many more witnesses whose preaching was consistently focused on one thing: the risen Christ and the power of His Resurrection. Watch, Listen
The Resurrection: Eternal Life for the Believer
How did the Apostle Paul go from being an enemy of Christians to defender of the faith? There would be no benefit for an enemy of the church to lie about his conversion to the faith, to preach openly and establish churches or to give them correction. After the Resurrection Jesus appeared to Paul and chose him to herald the gospel. Paul's deep knowledge of the word lays out the basis for our hope
The Verdict: He Is Risen
In a day when a majority of professing Christians have been lulled into an ignorance of the content of God's Word and fail to recognize the resurrection of Christ as a reality and fact of history, it is necessary to examine the evidence and reach a verdict: either the Resurrection is a reality and Christ is risen, or our faith is in vain. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Past
The Empty Tomb: Examining the Evidence
Many have sought to disprove the resurrection of Jesus Christ and were overwhelmed after examining the evidence within the biblical records. Whether you're a believer or a curious skeptic, examining the empty tomb is a place to start. Matthew 28 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a mes
Eyewitness to the Empty Tomb
At the core of Christianity is the resurrected Christ. This message focuses on the resurrection of Christ as told in the Gospel of Mark and it's curiously short ending. Women in that day were not considered adequate witnesses and yet Mary Magdalene and other women were the first eyewitnesses to the empty tomb. Their report does not suggest a conspiracy to lie but an honest telling of what they sa
A Skeptic's Introduction to Christianity
The beginning of a series for the sake of two people who are dear friends but far from the knowledge of God. Bad experiences with the church at large or a "brand" of Christianity cause many to be turned off on the church. There is corruption in all of humanity, so we should not ignore God because of that. A look at the church history surrounding Easter and at the traditions of men becoming dogm
Accounts of the Resurrection: Valid Records of the Empty Tomb
If the Resurrection of Christ really happened, it is the most important event in history. Those who are skeptical and think there are too many discrepancies in the accounts should take a closer look. There are common denominators to all of the accounts and many witnesses in the gospel records. Each writer's focus is different, so the differences in the details are not as inconsistent as they firs
Understanding the Resurrected Life
Exposure to the facts of the Resurrection should bring about a change in us. When we live our life in the knowledge of faith in the fact that we have eternal life with Christ, it changes us. Our hearts and our minds will be transformed, to God's ultimate glory. VF-2388 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: A Fact, Not a Feeling
The evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ cannot be ignored and if you look at it honestly it is life-changing. The earliest teachings of the Resurrection were from eyewitnesses of a factual event, not emotive feelings. Some of the most convincing evidence comes from the Apostle Paul, who had no reason to tell this story if it was not true. The disciples were changed by the Resurrection, a
God Creates the Famine
In seeking the truth that is revealed in Jesus Christ, God creates famine to give us opportunities of faith and opportunities of failure. Just like Abram, we often choose to leave the place that God has called us to because we focus on the seen circumstance of famine rather than trusting God and relying upon His word of promise. Instead of chastising us for getting off track, God uses our mistakes
Following the Path of Faith
Following the path of faith is not easy. The life from faith to faith must be in God's direction. Sometimes God will test us to see if we will lean on him. VF-1829 Genesis 13:14 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live
From Faith to Faith: 21 Years and Counting
After 21 years of ministry, Pastor Scott reflects on her calling and the lessons that have left an imprint on her soul. One of which is the blessing of being called by God and being struck by a famine: the famine of feeling completely inadequate to answer God's call, and the challenges that He gives for ever-increasing faith. These are God's way of testing us to see if we will rely on Him to gui
The Vision and Call of Isaiah
The book of Isaiah has ample archaeological evidence to support its authenticity and history corroborates many of its prophecies. Isaiah was a different type of prophet. God told him to prophesy against Judah and other nations for their sins, but He also told him they would not listen. Isaiah's prophecies were fulfilled in his lifetime, after his death and some are still yet to come. Most importan
Turn Back to God Now! Judgment Is Coming
God sent Jonah to a foreign kingdom with this message, "Turn back to God now! Judgment is coming." Miraculously, they listened and did just that. This is the same message that needs to be preached to our entire government and all of America. If the president's spiritual advisors and those with a platform start saying, "Repent! Believe in Jesus Christ and repent of your sins," we might have a ch
Amos: Don't Keep Pushing the Limit with God
The prophet Amos speaks of God's judgment against the northern kingdom of Israel. God spelled out their sins in great detail and warned them that their punishment was coming quickly. History shows us that God kept His word. While there is very little hope in the book of Amos, there is a promise that in a future time, the scattered people of Israel will be brought back and Christ will dwell in t
Hosea: The Judgement and Anger of a Loving God
God told the prophet Hosea to marry a whore to symbolize the spiritual infidelity of Israel. In their prosperity, the people had failed to give God thanks and had worshiped idols. God still loved them, but He said that if they would not repent, they would not be His people and would not obtain mercy. But in a future time, they will be His people once more and obtain mercy, and Christ will be the
Joel: There's Still Time to Turn Back to God
The prophecy of Joel describes a famine and devastation sent by God to wake the people up and bring them to repentance. It affected every aspect of life, from the livestock to the crops that made the offerings and worship practices possible. While Joel's prophecy speaks to the people in his day, it also speaks to us in the present who are living in a very evil time. It also speaks of the future
The Consequences of Not Preferring God
The book of Obadiah is a small book with only 21 verses, but it has a much larger message. Through the prophet, God tells what will be done to the Edomites, who scoffed at His people and did not value the things of God. This book applies to the time it was written and to a future time when those who refuse to repent and turn to God will be forever cut off from His presence. VF-2540 Obadiah Watc
Elisha's Ministry: God's Power on Display for a Purpose
God revealed Himself in the Old Testament through prophecy and miracles. He put His power, His presence, and His will on display to show people He was God, so they might turn to Him. He used the prophet Elisha to make sure that His will would be carried out by Hazael and Jehu, to wipe out evil people. No two servants of God are the same, except in their faith; Elijah and Elisha performed simila
The Word of God from Elisha: Life to Some, Death to Others
The miracles that Elisha performed often centered on water, oil, food, or life and death. They reflected what was lacking in the people, and they were designed to turn the people back to Him. These miracles showed the people what God could do if they were obedient to Him. God washes us, provides for us, gives us His Spirit and the Bread of Life, and gives us resurrected life. 2 Kings VF-2537 W
Applications from the Life and Ministry of Elisha
The life and ministry of Elisha can shed light on our walk as believers if we make applications to ourselves. The prophet Elisha shows us that God doesn't ask us to be perfect, but He does expect us to respond willingly to His call. The only question is, will we stay by the stuff, keep the faith, and overcome like Elisha when our faith is tried? Or will we fall away and defect, like so many peo
Life Lessons From the Prophet Elijah
Elijah was a messenger of God and the story of his own life of faith is a message for us today. During the evil rule of King Ahab and Jezebel, Elijah had great victories like defeating the priests of Baal and despite that victory he ran away in fear wanting to die soon after. Elijah was not perfect, but his devotion to God did not waver and when he faltered, God restored him and continued to use
God is Greater Than Any Evil That Comes Your Way
Evil can be blatant but is often very subtle. The bible provides many examples in the Old and New Testaments to help us to recognize evil when we encounter it. Christ's response to the temptation from the devil is the example to follow, we are to fight evil with the word of God. His power is greater than any other power that comes against us. VF-2407 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissa
The "Musts" of God: What He Wants from You
Jesus repeatedly spoke of things that must come to pass, things that are necessary or inevitable. He has fulfilled the things He said He must do regarding His death and Resurrection. There are also things He told us we must do, and things that must happen as a fulfillment of prophecy before the end. VF-2406 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from
Our Fellowship with God and with One Another
Not much has changed from the time of the early church. By 90 A.D. it had been infiltrated with apostasy and heresy. Countering this attack, the apostle John wrote to his congregation, instructing them to be connected in fellowship to God, and to one another; simple instructions that are often misunderstood, but if followed will continue to keep the church in-check and on-track. VF-2405 1 John Wat
Giving and Stewardship Run Throughout the Bible
We are to pay the one who teaches us the word of God, and we will reap what we sow. God has instructed us to be good stewards not only of our money but also our bodies, His word, and our time. Jesus commended the widow who gave two mites and the woman who gave the alabaster box. If we trust Him, He will supply our needs. VF-2334 Galatians 6 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.co
Giving and Stewardship Fueled by God's Love
The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Spirit, which makes us givers. We are stewards of whatever possessions God gives us, and there is no excuse for those whom He has called to be ignorant of that. He laid out a plan for both systematic and spontaneous giving. VF-2333 I Corinthians 13:1-3 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Fait
God's Not Begging for Your Money
Don't let the charlatans who have put a black stain on the ministry taint your view of giving. God's not a kill-joy begging for your money. He wants you to get to know Him. And once you do He's looking on the heart to see if the general message has been received, which includes the principles of stewardship and giving: recognizing Him in all that you have and all that you do, because it all co
Giving Is a Spiritual Aspect of Your Faith
Giving is a form of worship, and it is intrinsically tied to your faith. You are either a person who would hold something back from God or a person who has been changed by Him and gives without coercion. Don't get puffed up in pride over your giving. God wants you to give with your heart and to have an authentic relationship with Him. God will bless you in intangible ways, and He will not fors
The Foundation for Biblical Giving
Biblical giving begins with the understanding that the earth is the Lord's, and the tithe belongs to Him. We can learn a lot from the Old Testament patterns: God wants people to give with a willing heart, and worshipping Him should be at the epicenter of our faith and our lives. We should be glad that God gives us the opportunity to participate and accrue rewards in heaven. VF-2320 Psalm 24:1,
God is True to His Word
The close of Micah deals with a future time when the nations will be stripped of their power and humbled, and they will recognize they had rejected Christ and will turn to Him. God is a forgiving God. No one else can completely forgive and wipe away all our sins like He can, and He is true to His word. VF-2347 Micah 7:14-20 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Sc
The Fatherhood of God
It is important to reflect on the role of fathers and to recognize the sacrifices they make for their children. The love of our Heavenly Father is apparent in the story of the prodigal son. Though the son had the wrong attitude when he left the father, when he came to his sense and turned back to him, the father received him with joy. VF-2346 Luke 15 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelis
God Will Not Abandon His People
Micah paints a gloomy picture of the society in his day: the rulers demanded gifts, the judges accepted bribes, and the powerful dictated what they desired. On top of that he observed a blatant disrespect for God, the family unity, and for the dignity of life and living. He warned the people of their terrible fate and yet, right in the middle of gloom and doom he spoke a word of encouragement: God
Crime and Punishment
Through the prophet Micah, God proclaimed the judgment that would come upon the people because they had departed from Him and His ways. They were corrupt, engaging in acts of greed and false worship. God was giving them a warning so that they might turn back to Him. We need to listen to that warning today. VF-2344 Micah 6:9-16 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melis
Yahweh vs the People
In Micah 6, God brings His grievance against the people almost as if He is making a legal case. He reminds them of His past deliverances and His goodness to them, but they responded with the wrong attitude. In the face of coming judgment, God still has his hand on His chosen ones, and He is in control. Will you trust Him? VF-2343 Micah 6:1-8 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.c
Micah: God Has a Plan for the Future
Micah paints a prophetic portrait of Christ as eternal, everlasting, God incarnate, and ruler, both when He came in the flesh, and when He returns to rule over the whole earth in last days, at the end of time. Although the picture that Micah paints is one of doom and calamity, we should take comfort in the knowledge that God has a plan for the future, and heed Micah's warning by putting away our
God Will Establish His Kingdom on Earth
Micah juxtaposes the leaders during his time with the Lord of Hosts during the time God establishes His kingdom on earth. While there will be people that will resist the rule of Jesus Christ in His 1000-year reign, there will be people from many nations who will learn from Him and walk in His paths, regardless of their religious background. During Christ's reign, there will be universal peace, uni
Micah: Setting People Straight
In Micah 3, the prophet focuses on the sins of the nation's leadership. The leaders oppressed the people and allowed lawlessness to run rampant. Though they had the power to turn back to righteousness and law, the leaders loved evil and abhorred judgment. In this, we see a reflection of the state of our own country today. VF-2340 Micah 3 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com
Idolatry and the Prophecies of Micah
The prophecies of Micah were addressed to a nation consumed with idolatry and false worship. This is not just a problem of the past, it's been a problem since the beginning of time, and it's reflective of the moral, social, and spiritual decline we're seeing in America today. However, it's not all gloom and doom. We're at a turning point, and the prophecies of Micah give us tremendous hope for the
An Introduction to the Prophecies of Micah
The book of Micah contains past warnings for an idolatrous nation and warnings for the future. As believers, we should look at these prophecies in light of today's society and where we're at as a people. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reserv
Complacency and the Departure from the Ways of God
Do not take your salvation for granted and get complacent lest you engage in spiritual pride. It takes vigilance to stay by the stuff. In the Old Testament the children of Israel drifted away repeatedly and much of the church in America today has departed from the ways of God, but there is still time to return to Him. He promises a new covenant in which He will put His law in our hearts and for
Election by Grace Is God's Prerogative
A lesson from the Apostle Paul, as someone who once rejected Christ, shows us that we should not get puffed up in our calling as gentiles. God's not done with the Jewish people, and we should not make the mistake of thinking we know who He's going to save. The picture of election by grace shows us that it's God's prerogative to choose. VF-2431 Romans 11 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMe
Who Hath Believed our Report?
The prophet Isaiah foretold of Christ, but he also prophesied that there would be people who would not be able to hear and receive the message. The rejection of Christ by the Jews was part of that prophecy, as well as the grace extended to the gentiles who can hear His word. God chooses who He will save, but those chosen should not be boastful or have a sense of entitlement. We cannot know who
You're Not Born to Desire God
A lot of churches today present the message of "special sinners" or a "special way of salvation" and neither one of those is biblical. None of us are born to desire God, and none of us have "special sins." We're all born with a dark heart. We're all sinners in need of salvation. We cannot save ourselves, and we must recognize that salvation doesn't come by doing good deeds, or hearing words fr
A Remnant Shall be Saved
In the book of Romans, Paul looks to the prophet Isaiah's declaration about the children of Israel and proclaims that a remnant shall be saved, but not all. He addresses Jews that thought their salvation was automatic. They could not accept that Christ was the end of the law and that the gentiles could be saved without it. God wants trust, not perfection and for that trust there is eternal salva
God Will Have Mercy on Whom He Will
Why do some Jews still reject Christ? God has the right to choose whom He will save, whom He will show mercy, and whom He will reward. He also has the right to choose whom He will not. Don't assume you know which is which. VF-2427 Romans 9:15-26 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a
Not All Israel Is of Israel
Many of Abraham's seed believed they didn't need salvation because they had the covenants, the promises, and the law. Although they were anticipating a Messiah, they rejected Christ and everything He had to say. Paul makes it clear as to "why" in the book of Romans: not all Israel is of Israel. Some of them had the capacity to respond; many did not. The same is true today, and until God gives t
The Rejection of Christ
Not all the Jews rejected Christ, but many of the spiritual leaders were against Him because they had no spiritual discernment and they perceived Him as a threat to their position. There were also many people who only followed Jesus for self-serving reasons. The rejection of Christ was foretold by God and there are still many people today who will not hear. The Apostle Paul is an example of one
The Intertestamental History of the Jewish People
God has a plan for the future of the land of Israel, when He will reunite the people of the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. But we must also understand the history that shaped Judaism from the time of the exile to the fall of Jerusalem. God is not done with the Jewish people. VF-2424 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glend
God Has a Perfect Plan
The ugly picture that God paints through the prophecies of Ezekiel helps us to understand just how low the children of Israel, specifically the southern kingdom of Judah, had fallen before they were carried into Babylonian captivity. They also show us God's perfect plan for the future restoration of Israel, both northern and southern kingdoms. VF-2423 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelis
The Crystallization of the New Found Faith
The practices and identity of the Jewish people began to crystallize after their return from exile in Babylon. They began to strictly enforce the law and to separate themselves from the ways of the foreigners who ruled over them. This period also saw the addition of new laws and holidays, which the Jewish people strictly adhered to. They developed a national spirit and fought to protect their r
The Emergence of Judaism
The Jewish identity and practices of Judaism did not begin to emerge until after the return from Babylonian captivity. Although the priesthood had maintained certain practices and preserved the Hebrew tongue, most of the population had forgotten these things. During this time there were waves of religious zeal as well as disobedience among the people. VF-2421 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pa
Matrilineal Descent Is Not Biblical
Every Jew that you encounter today will say that the mother must be Jewish in order for her child to be Jewish, yet there is no scriptural validation for this doctrine. Furthermore, the Biblical genealogies show that God focused on the father, not the mother. So, why is this error of matrilineal descent held by so many Jews today? VF-2420 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com
Investigating the Origins of Judaism
The idea that all the descendants of Abraham are Jewish is wrong. The Bible says Abraham was the father of many nations, not just one. One of the seeds descending from him were a covenant line, but they were not always obedient to God, and they commingled with pagans. The idea that people are Jewish by matrilineal descent is not based on God's word. VF-2419 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pas
Were There Jews in Egypt at the Time of the Exodus?
Using both biblical and extra biblical records we can establish a hard date for the Exodus, and in doing so we can know what the people we have traditionally referred to as "Jews" were practicing, and how they were actually referred to at the time of the Exodus. This will help us clear up any cultural confusion and homogenization surrounding these people. VF-2418 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at
Jewish History: Not as Ancient as You Might Think
The religious history of God's people and the Promised Land is complicated. Many peoples have occupied the land over the centuries, but God was focused on the line of Shem leading up to Christ. Not all of God's people were Jewish, nor were they practicing Judaism. God promised to bless all the tribes of Israel, and He will reunite them one day. VF-2417 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMe
Unfolding the History of Judaism
There is a lot of ignorance in academia regarding the terms "Israelites," "Hebrews," and "Jews." Judaism did not exist until after the return from captivity, and God's people did not always have the same religious practices. Who is who, and who the land of Israel belongs to, is more complicated than we might think. VF-2416 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Sc
In Meekness, Teach the Truth Rooted in Christ
What will become of the children of God if the church is not instructing them in the Bible? A minister is supposed to teach and correct the people in meekness. That is not weak or as a pushover, but in full strength and paradoxically gentle. By chastening those who resist and are opposed to the gospel, proper teaching can bring about repentance and free them from the snare of the devil to the k
The Right Starting Point with God
The second consecutive message on Giving and Stewardship taught using "The Oreo Cookie of Giving" example: The Macedonian Christians and Jesus Christ with the Corinthian church in the middle. Examples from the rich young ruler and Zacchaeus are used, in conclusion, showing that Godly sorrow brings repentance which is the right starting point that giving flows from. 2 Corinthians 7:10 VF-1848 Watc
Repentance: Ezekiel's Vision
Beginning of Prophetic Messages. Ezekiel, a Prophet, Priest, and Prisoner, a captive among others that were so down they couldn't sing, yet God gave visions to Ezekiel. The Greek word for man in Ch.1:v.26 is the word "ADAM", not "ISHI". A Prophet's starting point is Repentance, Metanioia. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glen
Faith and Repentance: Fix Your Problems with God
Jesus is the door, the only way in. The starting point of our relationship with Him is repentance, a changing of the mind from our way towards Him. When we recognize the depth of our sin and depravity and repent, it ought to have a life-changing impact that stays with us. VF-2464 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. C
The Pathway to Repentance
We have all sinned, but some of us have become desensitized to sin and its consequences. The remedy is repentance, a changing of the mind from our way to God's way. We cannot truly change our mind and feel godly sorrow unless we come under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. It is a change that can only come from the inside. VF-2529 Romans 3:23 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScot
Messages of Rebuke from the Prophets
With the kings of Judah and Israel, the pattern has always been that when the leadership is corrupt, it trickles down. Focusing on the period of 930-900 B.C., we see how God used prophets to rebuke kings in an effort to get them back on track. It took courage and faith for these prophets to communicate a hard message from God. Not every leader received His correction, but the record shows that
Lessons Learned when God Says No
Incidents in the lives of David and Jeroboam show that God sometimes uses prophets to bring our sins to light. It takes courage and loyalty for a prophet to speak an unpopular truth. Both kings had tried to cover up their sins, but it is impossible to hide our sins from God. God wants us to come to Him and be honest. VF-2533 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Meliss
Early Prophets of the Old Testament
The caricature of prophets has hurt the entire church. To get a clearer picture of what a true prophet of God looks like, we turn to the early prophets of the Old Testament: specifically, Miriam, Deborah, Samuel, and an unknown prophet in the book of Judges. Their character and function varied, but they all had one thing in common: they got their messages and directives from God. Watch, Listen a
Lying False Prophets vs. the Word of God
To discern between a true prophet and a false one, you must know God's word. The false prophets are always in large numbers, telling the people what they want to hear rather than the truth of God's word. The rare true prophet directs people back to the Lord, willing to stand and speak the truth in love no matter the consequences. VF-2531 Deuteronomy 18:20-22 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pas
Prophets for Profit
When we look at the prophets of old, there's no question that much of our understanding about modern-day prophets is erroneous. Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of Old Testament prophets did not look into a crystal ball to divine the future. They were men who were used as mouthpieces to utter God's message in words or in actions that held symbolic meaning. In this message, Pastor Scot
Conscience
A historical, philosophical, psychological and theological view of the word "conscience," lays the foundation for the message. God used the famine in Israel and placed Joseph's brothers and father in a state of need, lack, or want and are crying out to God for help, in this time, God is closest to us. Genesis 45:5 VF-1811 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scot
In Prison For A Purpose
Iron entered into Joseph's soul, and the promise of the Lord severely tested him. God uses our trials, like Joseph's, for His purpose. Psalm 105:17 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request
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