Found out about Mike Winger through the Ravi scandal. Watched a few of his vid's since then. This dude is a great , balanced Bible teacher. I will be watching many of his videos.
Mike Winger is my very favourite apologist. I’ve learn more through him in the last year than the last 16 years as a Christian. God bless you Pastor Mike
Praise God! 6 years ago Jesus delivered and healed me from 23 years of bulimia, depression and suicidal thoughts. I am forever changed and grateful for His gift of salvation. He delivered me from the powers of darkness and conveyed me into the kingdom of the Son of His love. Jesus loves you, too. Surrender all to Him. God bless.
Pastor Mike, this teaching is so needed! I live in the South, and the way that politics (mostly conservative politics but also sometimes liberal politics) dictates Biblical interpretation sometimes feels spiritually oppressive. I’ve started inserting your tag line of “learning to think Biblically about everything” into many of my conversations because so many times we just don’t. A million thanks Pastor. I love what you’re doing.
It is so true. We are politically convicted and live on convictions that are political more than we live on convictions that are biblical. It is sad to see.
I don’t understand how you can talk against superchats just because you don’t agree with it nobody forces anyone to give and I don’t look at Allen Parr badly because he has superchats I don’t give but I don’t disagree with what he does he seems to try and break down scripture like you and to take time out to try and teach others the truth does cost and believe he would do it even if he didn’t get paid ps also enjoy your teaching
@@EphLife51516 I can't speak for phillyphi12, but from my experience, American Christians of the Conservative Republican persuasion have a very particular way of interpreting scripture, ignoring verses that don't jive with their political views, and assuming that all Christians share their same political views which can feel oppressive. Liberal Christians are certainly guilty of this as well, but that doesn't somehow make Conservatives' behavior okay. I find myself being treated differently in my church because I do not wholeheartedly support "Trumpism". In my church, there are many who assume that the mainstream Republican positions on Covid-19 are the Christian position. There are many who assume that all Christians vote for Trump. If you don't/didn't, you are considered a Democrat and a non-Christian. It is a false dichotomy as disagreements with the Republican party do not make me a Democrat. American Christians don't realize just how influenced they are by the wider culture. American politics is an idol in the American church today.
🌟 Mike. Not only are your teachings thoroughly prepared and given with much balance and wisdom, but it's also obvious you have such a heart for your Lord and the true heart of a Pastor! 🤗 Thank you for the seriousness, sensitivity, compassion & thoughtfulness you put into all your presentations 💜... it's just a delight to listen to you and learn from you. 😁 👉So precious👈 God bless you, your loved ones and all your endeavors! 🙏
We can feed the poor and meet their physical need, but if - in addition - we do not feed them spiritually with the gospel of Jesus Christ, we have failed to love them with the same redemptive love with which God loved us - and we have failed in our mission to make disciples of all nations. That said, I can’t help but think that we - as part of the western church who have been blessed with so much - are falling short of stewarding those resources faithfully to complete the church’s mission not only in our own communities…. but to the ends of the earth. If we couldn’t do it, Jesus wouldn’t have commanded it. Far too often we are so distracted by lesser things, we fail at the most important task that we’ve been given: the great commission.
If you had a column in a Christian magazine. I would sub to the paper & read your column every day. What a great & glaringly obvious gift you have as a writer. 🤗
@@DiggitySlice Hi Dusty. The apostle Peter in his second epistle to the church instructed us that God called us by His own glory and moral excellence (2 Peter 1:2-11). That glory (essence of God’s nature) and moral excellence was manifest in Jesus Christ who when encountering the crowds, “had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest-ready fields.” Matthew 9:36-38 NET We are those workers called to manifest that same glory and moral excellence to a world bewildered and helpless like sheep without a shepherd that they might experience the selfless love of God in Christ Jesus for these - the lost and the least - and become part of His flock. ❤
Amen. Goodworks are the outworking of one saved by faith through grace. We are justified by God works, and Jesus Christ saves us and provides them for us. Amen.
Great lesson. You’ve given me something to think about with Judas. Bitterness about something or someone in the Church has harmed a lot of people and I had not looked at it like that. But I’m not sure that I agree that he was casting out demons. Jesus did call the disciples together and gave them the authority to use His Name. The disciples as a group came back and talked about what all had happened. But I think it is an assumption to say that Judas also cast out demons. My guess is that you’re right but I’m not certain and I’m thinking about it.
Enjoying the account of Mark. Remember that the different accounts of the same event differ with the writers’ perspectives. Their differing accounts will take in lots of details another missed in his written account. Same event, different perspectives, different details remembered.
I love what you said Pastor Mike about how we're not called to change the world as Christians but rather to do what we can. Then God does what He wants with what we do.
Thank you for posting these videos. I never thought I would be popping on RUclips to watch sermons 2-4 times a week. Your ministry is a blessing! I also wanted to point out the hypocrisy of the Pharisees paying Judas to betray Jesus when they complained about Mary not using funds from the perfume to help the poor. They didn’t help the poor either! I have read this verse many times, but that point never really jumped out at me. Thanks again!
Brother this was one of my favorite teachings of yours. If you burned bridges with this, there wasn’t much of a bridge to start with. You said things that me “Amen,” you said things that helped me articulate what I already believe, and you said things that made me think. God bless.
I really really thank God for your personal care and sincere love of the scriptures...what a needed encouragement to me..I'm a lonely truck driver listening to the Bible everyday and teach a Bible class on Sunday...your work is so importantant
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your words on following Jesus instead of any one political party. I haven’t fit in with my church for the past ten years because I won’t subscribe to certain political viewpoints and agendas. Follow Jesus. Amen.
Mike, it blew my mind again how much solid traching, how much challenging preaching,, how much rectification of common and personal error(s), how much pastoral counseling, how much gospel/evangelism, how much practical testimony, how much uplifting truth can fit into and come out of a verse by verse study of one small event. This humble piece of honest work not only showed your passion and dedication to the Word and your love for our souls, it has the spirit of truth holding it all together and delivering all of these vital facets right into the lives and hearts of the listeners. It seems to me that you are growing bolder and even enjoying it all more and more every week. God bless you as you continue. May God continue to protect you from pride, just as you hope and pray. This had to be praised, through. But all glory to Jesus, yet thank you, Mike. This really blessed me.
Mike, I literally almost cried when I read your welcome for anyone to use in gatherings. I know quite a few families that have left the word of faith church at the beginning of covid and some kind of used that to not be part of any fellowship. They have been praying about a church in our rural community that is saturated with the same teachings. There are many things they felt they needed to unlearn. I point them to you all the time. One family in particular hasn't started going back to church because of an elderly family member they take care of and fear of covid. They are very open to fellowship at their home outside now that the weather is good. This may be very helpful.
1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”
I remember my pastor saying that this the case but specifically the widows and those who are unable to work. Otherwise (as pastor MW pointed out) the fellowship would be completely overwhelmed with requests.
We aren't lobbying to refuse aid to the poor. We just think there are better avenues that can be taken to accomplish that, rather than making the government responsible for it. Charities/shelters for example. The hang up is that if any institution could get away with corruption it would be the government, so the less we rely on big gov the better.
@@seraphina77 No, the government is not here to care, provide, or protect its citizens. I am responsible for my own care, provision, and protection. As a Christian, I am called to love others and provide for the poor, sick, orphans, widows. That is not the purpose of the State.
@@seraphina77 Your point was "The government does certain things, so that means the government is correct and within its rights to do those things". It's circular logic (and just because they get away with it doesn't mean it is right or appropriate). The Federal and State Constitutions outline the responsibilities of those bodies. The Federal Government has a very narrow purview, yet these days has its tentacles reaching into almost every aspect of a person's life. Just to take one of those -- education is not a function of the Federal government, and arguably neither should it be at the state level. Control & funding of schools should be left up to the local communities they serve. Some state constitutions essentially consider the "local community" to be all the citizens of that state and the state government will have an hand in regulating local school districts (which I think is a bad idea, but each community is allowed to set their own rules).
Thank you so much for this. I will admit I have been caught up in all this political mess buy you are right, we have to take all this to the bible & really look at it that way. I have found myself praying for people I normally would not. They want us at each other's throats & they are loving this division we are having. They meaning the devil & all his cronies.
Also, let me just say in general that I’m so thankful that I found your channel. I also teach the Bible, but you’re my favorite Bible teacher to listen to. I wish you had all this content online 16 years ago when I first started getting serious about my relationship with God. I was searching for something just like this.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for every teaching - your sincerity, humility, avid search for Truth and realism, rational balance, etc. shines through. Very appreciated
Hi Mike I am a christian living in uk.While none of the main parties hear claim to be christian and any policy in line with faith is coincidental it is difficult to decide who to vote for .Think your ministry is great .god bless Dave
Thank God for your thoughtfulness and ability to handle scripture appropriately. This was so well done and appropriate. I think you may have even been shocked by the timing of it. It blessed me in the truest sense of the word and I am thankful. Keep on keepin on!
@@americarocks1776 Sorry for the misunderstanding. I am sure you know how the sanctification process works. We are already saved, but we are constantly in this process of being saved and becoming more like Jesus. That's what I was trying to get at. Thanks!
Psalm 22 is amazing. A prophecy about the cross and the spreading of the gospel all over the world as well as a mighty answer to all who feel that God has forsaken them. It also proves that the holy spirit is God. How else can people attain such insight into the future? No other religion has such proof. And the atheists are blind to it, even though it is right in front their eyes. We are following the one true Lord. No doubt about it.
Living in the South now, I have see on very old tombstones "She hath done what she could" I never knew where that came from. I thought she just had difficult children.
AMEN preacher Mike!!! Jesus first. Sure wish more of my fellow Americans thought like this. ALL true justice comes from the King, and not many are following Him
Thinking about the woman who gave all she could to Jesus with that alabaster perfume. That Jesus honored her in such a way as to connect it to the gospel telling of future generations makes me pause to think how I can honor the Lord with the best I've got. I may not have expensive perfume, but what can I give that would honor Him. Good food for thought.
Look at you, Mike, jumping into the fray with this much needed perspective! Thank you for keeping us focused, balanced, humble, and most of all biblical 🥰❤️ Right on point....super duper.
Mike! I found you through Ruslan’s channel and I’m incredibly grateful for that. This was much needed and incredibly educating for me. I can’t wait for the rest of the Mark series!
The seeds of salvation are found in the witness of our compassion. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
35:59 ... YYYYOOOOOO !!! MUCH RESPECT !!! I've always loved reading how Paul did the same thing and admired that so much and here you go following in Paul's footsteps...wow man, salute brother. --- For those who don't know, 1 Corinthians 9:14-15 says, (In the same way the Lord commanded those who proclaim the gospel to receive their living by the gospel. But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing these things so that something will be done for me. In fact, it would be better for me to die than - no one will deprive me of my reason for boasting!)
Thank you Lord for the insight you have blessed this man with, and the motivation you gave him to do the work of bringing it to us. Lord thank you for opening my eyes to truth about the meaning of the gospel in a profound way.
Thanks you ! Exactly, the poors are indeed the primary target of the gospel, Luke 7:22 "The good news is preached to the poor" The parrallel passage in Mark 14:7 is also enlightening "The poor you will always have with you and *you can help them whenever you want* but you will not always have Me" and Matt 25:31-46 doing good to the poors is the same as doing good to Jesus himself.
What a beautiful explanation of the Lord's anointing before His death! I've never thought of it that way. All these things (the gifts at His birth, entering Jerusalem on a mule etc. pointing at the deity of the Lord in the most subtle but powerful manner
Since we always have been given all we ever need..."Consider the lilies"...poverty only exists in our minds. In this world, our minds will always have false ideas until we go home.
Thank you for reminding believers of our mission. The world and its Philosophy is making in roads into the churches. Thank you for taking a stand and teaching a biblical worldview. When you stand on the side of truth ….you have nothing to worry about.
Really appreciate your teaching Mike! The correlation with the Deuteronomy verse is very important! Some of the teaching by G.K. Chesterton on "Christian Distributism" is very Biblically balanced! Thank you!
"The poor you will ALWAYS have with you" addresses the fact that poverty doesn't have only one cause. Poverty isn't caused only by social or physical frailty (old age, lack of opportunities) but also by many other things, including an unwillingness to give up certain things that one would have to in order to work, whether that is just sleeping in any day you feel like or a drug or alcohol or taking meds that make you stable but that make you feel dull and bad. The issue is not that secular institutions want to help people but rather that the refuse to understand the human condition from an accurate and biblical perspective, instead casting the human heart as inherently good that is being somehow always restrained by an external evil, and so what they do to "help" destroys society and causes untold suffering and, frankly, lost souls. The secular version of help is structured quite deliberately to tear at the root of biblical anthropology, marriage, family, and so on, and it's not an accident. The Church's role in the care of the poor is not from a person but rather from the historical role of the church from its foundation. One of the major functions of the church from its foundation was the physical support of the poor, first the poor in the church and then later all the poor because officially, at least, everyone was a Christian. The entire basis for this role existing was from a Christian belief about what Christians should do, with no existing secular basis. The bread of bread and circuses was not compassion but political expediency. The state then seized this role from the Church and added it to the new religion of modernism, because all laws have a moral foundation and all morals can only be religious in character. This new foundation was one in which the state was the replacement for the church, which would bring about a new atheistic yet deeply religious Kingdom of Heaven on earth. The reason that you don't see this pushback in other countries is that other countries are almost entirely apostate, having now moved to the new secularist religion, or they are in the mindset where there is hardly a difference between the power of the church or the state because they are so enmeshed.
I'm also not even saying that those who are poor because they're criminal druggies and have abused and stolen from every friend and family member they have shouldn't be helped. What I AM saying is that this is an issue of the heart, and unless the heart is addressed, no change can be made. This is why progressive "compassion" results in tent cities of homeless where people catch medieval diseases and sexual trafficking is rampant.
man, as much as I don't agree with some fundamental things (ie. trinity and law of attraction parallels), you sir are def 1 of my top 3 fav Christian Apologetic leaders...love your unbiased approach and how you never shy away from any tough topics or controversies. Salute brother, you're doing very very very very important work! I hope I can have a convo with you someday.
God is absolutely amazing. He has placed so many markers/patterns for us to continue to find and follow. No matter where you are in your Christian walk, the Bible is always the place to find your direction.
Amen and thank you for this very applicable teaching! Your insight on double-mindedness and the "feigned piety" of social justice revealed in Mark 14:4-5 serves as witness to Jesus' teaching on the same issue, in Matthew 6:1-4: “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly."
Pastor Mike, no need to apologize and be concerned about people's reaction. The truth will set us free. If I may be so bold as to give you advice I would encourage you to preach the Gospel (truth), sow the seeds and our Lord will provide the harvest. God Bless
That was a long-awaited discussion mic I loved every bit of it and right now we need this because our world is so confusing and it's confusing us as Christians of what were to believe and not believe and a lot of times the government who already takes our money and spends it the way they want to instead of leaving it up to us you find yourself in a position where you end up with not a lot of money but you still feel the obligation to get the word of Christ out there by supporting ministries and I struggle with that a lot
@43 minutes, do what your Lord directs, no matter how others perceive, respond or react...this takes courage and faith. What we are , forgiven and redeemed, redefines our living. I give out of the depth of His riches, not Out of anything He needed from me. Poured out as wine upon the altar, broken as bread to feed the hungry, living sacrifices are we. Blessed Resurrection Day, family of God Most High
Thank you for the ending of this message Mike...I have been living a double life and needed to hear you say this. I have given myself over to a pornography addiction that has become grossly perverse. I use to be disturbed by the things that now don’t phase me. It is something I hide and am ashamed of. I have been following your work for many months and really feel your heart for the Lord. It always uplifts and inspires me.
Don't just try to stop the lewdness. Try to worship the worthy Saviour more and more and more and the things of earth (like beautiful alabaster jars) will fall away into the dust. You are repentant and will find grace every day, like daily bread. You are finding your true love and acceptance and purpose as a worshipper and warrior in the Kingdom. God has great plans for you to lead others into wholeness and humility. Honesty is where it starts. You're not hiding anymore. You're coming into the light with truth! Praise the Lord!
@@markohakkola5180 Thank you for the reminder. I have had many addictions in my life. The only time that hunger has been eradictated is when I have been close to the Lord.
Great video Mike. I’m so glad the trope of only the church helping the poor is dealt with. Governments can be corrupt but more often, worldwide, charities arent present or able, so both needs to be there.
As a Reformed Christian (i.e. following the biblical teachings of the Reformation), I many times have issues with Mr. Winger, and here is another case. He says not to apply the OT Israelite civil laws to our society "because we're not supposed to", without any biblical reasoning for this conclusion. The Reformers understood there were three spheres of "government" taught in the Bible - The Family, The Church, and The State - each has a sphere of responsibility before God, but each should respect their areas, and not "glom" over into the other spheres (e.g. State trying to tell churches when where, and how they are to worship God, Church taking on "the sword" of God's punishment, etc.). Mr. Winger's dispensational anti-Calvinistic leanings are skewing his judgment. The question is - What does the Bible teach regarding the care of the poor? There should be no question that 1. Christians and the Christian Church are to care for the poor in their own extended families and in the Body of Christ - give to "your poor brother" (Deut. 15:7, Acts 6:1, I TIm. 5:8, Gal. 2:10; etc.); 2. The ones who we help should be deserving of help, not lazy or scofflaws (I TIm. 5:1-16), but regarding the poor in general, we are to practice personal piety and kindness to those in need around us (Matthew 5 - 7), but this is not required of Civil Governments. There is no obligation for any government to take care of the poor, unless you are able to set up a truly Christian Government, following biblical principles in all areas of government (i.e. as RJ Rushdooney, Gary North, and others have taught). But you can't tell an evil government to steal from the rich to give to the poor, as if that is somehow biblical! Our current tax codes and welfare systems are totally unbiblical, stealing from working people to give to many who are simply poor due to their own unbiblical choices. We as believers can and should help those around us personally, giving food, shelter, and the Gospel, but to then project this obligation onto a godless government is not biblical at all. The Church CAN take care of the truly needy poor, if we were truly tithing, and if we were focusing on spreading the Gospel instead of basking in entertainment and self-help. The Church will grow and expand over the entire world, as Christ promised (Dan. 2:44; Luke 13:18-20; Rev. 11:15). Just as Mike said, why not have richer churches help poorer churches! It is NOT a Christian perspective to let the ungodly government take over the responsibility of caring for the poor. The Government should only do what only the Government can do - defense and civil/criminal justice - this is what Civil Israel did. Leave the "social issues" to the Church and the Family. And for the record, most thinking politically minded Christians do NOT use this verse to "lobby" against care of the poor, they use this verse to show there can be no government-controlled "solution" to poverty or "the wealth gap" or whatever hip phrase is being thrown around, because there will always be poorer people and richer people. Biblical Charity is ALWAYS voluntary, not forced by a oppresive government. Even in Acts 5, Peter told Ananias regarding his property that "While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control?" There is no socialism in the Bible, and private property is foundational to the concept of Thou Shalt Not Steal! Thank you, Mike, for tackling this issue, and allowing respectful and biblical responses that may or may not agree with you. Dios te bendiga!
This is such a good word 👏 🙌. I know this was more so in the last video, but I love the clarification of the 2 women who poured oil out on Jesus. And that there were 2 reasons and 2 women and 2 critiques and 2 rebukes. It's so cool and I just never noticed before how it's 2 different accounts.
Thank you Pastor Mike…your teachings are some of my absolute favorite 😊 Quick comment about the Sunday gatherings mentioned in the New Testament…I have heard it said that they gathered to deal and collect the money on the first day of the week because they were forbidden to handle money on the sabbath…so it’s not saying that they no longer gathered and worshipped on the Sabbath but that the business was dealt with on the first day of the week instead of the sabbath.
Pastor Mike this is good break down of scripture , thanks for being an instrument of God, may i add that there was jealousy on Judas's path jealous of Yeshua
Found out about Mike Winger through the Ravi scandal. Watched a few of his vid's since then. This dude is a great , balanced Bible teacher. I will be watching many of his videos.
Yeah that’s exactly what I like about him too, he is balanced.
He's got a great personality and consistent.
I’d love to know what other channels he suggests!
@@josephinemarie5883 Google those two words together and you will find it. I'd rather not speak of it.
Yes, the Ravi scandal was my first introduction to Mike Winger too! Unfortunate-Ravi revealed. But finding Mikes work was a good thing overall.
Mike Winger is my very favourite apologist. I’ve learn more through him in the last year than the last 16 years as a Christian. God bless you Pastor Mike
Praise God! 6 years ago Jesus delivered and healed me from 23 years of bulimia, depression and suicidal thoughts. I am forever changed and grateful for His gift of salvation. He delivered me from the powers of darkness and conveyed me into the kingdom of the Son of His love. Jesus loves you, too. Surrender all to Him. God bless.
May God continue to bless you and use you to minister to others who struggle in those areas.
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Pastor Mike, this teaching is so needed! I live in the South, and the way that politics (mostly conservative politics but also sometimes liberal politics) dictates Biblical interpretation sometimes feels spiritually oppressive. I’ve started inserting your tag line of “learning to think Biblically about everything” into many of my conversations because so many times we just don’t. A million thanks Pastor. I love what you’re doing.
I’m definitely gonna start saying that too. 😄😄😁
It is so true. We are politically convicted and live on convictions that are political more than we live on convictions that are biblical. It is sad to see.
I am curious, in what way do you find Biblical interpretations “oppressive”?
I don’t understand how you can talk against superchats just because you don’t agree with it nobody forces anyone to give and I don’t look at Allen Parr badly because he has superchats I don’t give but I don’t disagree with what he does he seems to try and break down scripture like you and to take time out to try and teach others the truth does cost and believe he would do it even if he didn’t get paid ps also enjoy your teaching
@@EphLife51516 I can't speak for phillyphi12, but from my experience, American Christians of the Conservative Republican persuasion have a very particular way of interpreting scripture, ignoring verses that don't jive with their political views, and assuming that all Christians share their same political views which can feel oppressive. Liberal Christians are certainly guilty of this as well, but that doesn't somehow make Conservatives' behavior okay. I find myself being treated differently in my church because I do not wholeheartedly support "Trumpism". In my church, there are many who assume that the mainstream Republican positions on Covid-19 are the Christian position. There are many who assume that all Christians vote for Trump. If you don't/didn't, you are considered a Democrat and a non-Christian. It is a false dichotomy as disagreements with the Republican party do not make me a Democrat. American Christians don't realize just how influenced they are by the wider culture. American politics is an idol in the American church today.
🌟 Mike. Not only are your teachings thoroughly prepared and given with much balance and wisdom, but it's also obvious you have such a heart for your Lord and the true heart of a Pastor! 🤗 Thank you for the seriousness, sensitivity, compassion & thoughtfulness you put into all your presentations 💜... it's just a delight to listen to you and learn from you.
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God bless you, your loved ones and all your endeavors! 🙏
We can feed the poor and meet their physical need, but if - in addition - we do not feed them spiritually with the gospel of Jesus Christ, we have failed to love them with the same redemptive love with which God loved us - and we have failed in our mission to make disciples of all nations. That said, I can’t help but think that we - as part of the western church who have been blessed with so much - are falling short of stewarding those resources faithfully to complete the church’s mission not only in our own communities…. but to the ends of the earth. If we couldn’t do it, Jesus wouldn’t have commanded it. Far too often we are so distracted by lesser things, we fail at the most important task that we’ve been given: the great commission.
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Very well said! God Bless!
If you had a column in a Christian magazine. I would sub to the paper & read your column every day. What a great & glaringly obvious gift you have as a writer. 🤗
You can't pay people to believe in Jesus. Spreading the word is good, but there will be people who reject it, and Jesus knew that.
@@DiggitySlice Hi Dusty. The apostle Peter in his second epistle to the church instructed us that God called us by His own glory and moral excellence (2 Peter 1:2-11).
That glory (essence of God’s nature) and moral excellence was manifest in Jesus Christ who when encountering the crowds, “had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest-ready fields.” Matthew 9:36-38 NET
We are those workers called to manifest that same glory and moral excellence to a world bewildered and helpless like sheep without a shepherd that they might experience the selfless love of God in Christ Jesus for these - the lost and the least - and become part of His flock. ❤
Devotion to Christ comes first..... from that abiding place FLOWS good works! ✝️🙏🔥
Exactly! God bless brother.
Amen. Goodworks are the outworking of one saved by faith through grace. We are justified by God works, and Jesus Christ saves us and provides them for us. Amen.
Great lesson. You’ve given me something to think about with Judas. Bitterness about something or someone in the Church has harmed a lot of people and I had not looked at it like that.
But I’m not sure that I agree that he was casting out demons. Jesus did call the disciples together and gave them the authority to use His Name. The disciples as a group came back and talked about what all had happened. But I think it is an assumption to say that Judas also cast out demons. My guess is that you’re right but I’m not certain and I’m thinking about it.
Enjoying the account of Mark. Remember that the different accounts of the same event differ with the writers’ perspectives. Their differing accounts will take in lots of details another missed in his written account. Same event, different perspectives, different details remembered.
I love what you said Pastor Mike about how we're not called to change the world as Christians but rather to do what we can. Then God does what He wants with what we do.
Thank you for posting these videos. I never thought I would be popping on RUclips to watch sermons 2-4 times a week. Your ministry is a blessing! I also wanted to point out the hypocrisy of the Pharisees paying Judas to betray Jesus when they complained about Mary not using funds from the perfume to help the poor. They didn’t help the poor either! I have read this verse many times, but that point never really jumped out at me. Thanks again!
Love your teachings. Love the way you divide both camps,Democrats and Republicans and take no sides. EXCELLENT!!!
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This made me reassess my thinking on government providing for the poor - pastor Mike, thank you for sharing the truth of Scripture.
Bravo..amazing..I am christian orthodox priest from Greece, corinth, and a huge fan of your sermons..bravo..bravo...
Brother this was one of my favorite teachings of yours. If you burned bridges with this, there wasn’t much of a bridge to start with. You said things that me “Amen,” you said things that helped me articulate what I already believe, and you said things that made me think. God bless.
I really really thank God for your personal care and sincere love of the scriptures...what a needed encouragement to me..I'm a lonely truck driver listening to the Bible everyday and teach a Bible class on Sunday...your work is so importantant
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your words on following Jesus instead of any one political party. I haven’t fit in with my church for the past ten years because I won’t subscribe to certain political viewpoints and agendas. Follow Jesus. Amen.
Same here
I'm getting worried because I'm finding I completely agree with all your commentaries and teachings. This is new for me 🤣😂 🙏✝️💟
Mike, it blew my mind again how much solid traching, how much challenging preaching,, how much rectification of common and personal error(s), how much pastoral counseling, how much gospel/evangelism, how much practical testimony, how much uplifting truth can fit into and come out of a verse by verse study of one small event. This humble piece of honest work not only showed your passion and dedication to the Word and your love for our souls, it has the spirit of truth holding it all together and delivering all of these vital facets right into the lives and hearts of the listeners. It seems to me that you are growing bolder and even enjoying it all more and more every week. God bless you as you continue. May God continue to protect you from pride, just as you hope and pray. This had to be praised, through. But all glory to Jesus, yet thank you, Mike. This really blessed me.
You're nurturing pride with this comment.
Thanks for talking about guilt and bitterness toward others. I don't want to be bitter or unforgiving.
Mike, I literally almost cried when I read your welcome for anyone to use in gatherings. I know quite a few families that have left the word of faith church at the beginning of covid and some kind of used that to not be part of any fellowship. They have been praying about a church in our rural community that is saturated with the same teachings. There are many things they felt they needed to unlearn. I point them to you all the time. One family in particular hasn't started going back to church because of an elderly family member they take care of and fear of covid. They are very open to fellowship at their home outside now that the weather is good. This may be very helpful.
1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”
One of the best teaching. Thanks for being honest and straight.
When reading through my Bible I found out that we are actually to care of the needy in the church first.
Yep
I remember my pastor saying that this the case but specifically the widows and those who are unable to work. Otherwise (as pastor MW pointed out) the fellowship would be completely overwhelmed with requests.
That, however, does not mean we should allow people to take advantage of the church.
Taking care of the window should not just be monetary but should consist of labor,helps and food. Which is a real showing of Christian love.
« 10. Therefore, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good toward all-especially those who belong to the household of faith.
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Galatians 6:10
We aren't lobbying to refuse aid to the poor. We just think there are better avenues that can be taken to accomplish that, rather than making the government responsible for it. Charities/shelters for example. The hang up is that if any institution could get away with corruption it would be the government, so the less we rely on big gov the better.
@@seraphina77 Government is here to govern, not manage charity
@@seraphina77 The state wields the sword. So we should love others with the sword?
@@seraphina77 No, the government is not here to care, provide, or protect its citizens. I am responsible for my own care, provision, and protection. As a Christian, I am called to love others and provide for the poor, sick, orphans, widows. That is not the purpose of the State.
@@seraphina77 The government does many things that are out of its purview. State overreach is rampant.
@@seraphina77 Your point was "The government does certain things, so that means the government is correct and within its rights to do those things". It's circular logic (and just because they get away with it doesn't mean it is right or appropriate). The Federal and State Constitutions outline the responsibilities of those bodies. The Federal Government has a very narrow purview, yet these days has its tentacles reaching into almost every aspect of a person's life.
Just to take one of those -- education is not a function of the Federal government, and arguably neither should it be at the state level. Control & funding of schools should be left up to the local communities they serve. Some state constitutions essentially consider the "local community" to be all the citizens of that state and the state government will have an hand in regulating local school districts (which I think is a bad idea, but each community is allowed to set their own rules).
Thank you for your balanced teaching. It is needed.
Thank you so much for this. I will admit I have been caught up in all this political mess buy you are right, we have to take all this to the bible & really look at it that way. I have found myself praying for people I normally would not. They want us at each other's throats & they are loving this division we are having. They meaning the devil & all his cronies.
So impressed with the grace you have been anointed with. May Jesus our Lord continue to keep you close to him.Shalom
Also, let me just say in general that I’m so thankful that I found your channel. I also teach the Bible, but you’re my favorite Bible teacher to listen to. I wish you had all this content online 16 years ago when I first started getting serious about my relationship with God. I was searching for something just like this.
Well, thank the Lord that you have it now. Better late than never.
Love your diligent work. You are very humble and i know you desire truth no matter what! Thank you for your heart to serve and guide us💖
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for every teaching - your sincerity, humility, avid search for Truth and realism, rational balance, etc. shines through. Very appreciated
Thank you, pastor! Please continue to be strong and courageous declaring the gospel. The congregation need to be corrected and molded. 🙏🙏
Hi Mike I am a christian living in uk.While none of the main parties hear claim to be christian and any policy in line with faith is coincidental it is difficult to decide who to vote for .Think your ministry is great .god bless Dave
Mike, God has blessed you with wisdom! You've been a blessing to my life as well, thank you so much for doing what you do!
We love because He first loved us! I love what you said about affluent churches partnering with poor churches.
Thank you Mike for the teaching, and great to see that you are not afraid of loosing subscribers by teaching the truth .
Thank God for your thoughtfulness and ability to handle scripture appropriately. This was so well done and appropriate. I think you may have even been shocked by the timing of it. It blessed me in the truest sense of the word and I am thankful. Keep on keepin on!
Thank you for being biblical and helping me think more biblically thru issues we face today!! Excellent teaching, I'm learning so much!
I can never fault trying to be more Christian - God bless you, Pastor Mike
@@americarocks1776 Sorry for the misunderstanding. I am sure you know how the sanctification process works. We are already saved, but we are constantly in this process of being saved and becoming more like Jesus. That's what I was trying to get at. Thanks!
@@americarocks1776 Perhaps "trying to be MORE Christian" would have been better phrasing.
@@americarocks1776 I edited my comment. Let me know if you have problems with the current phrasing
@@americarocks1776 Thanks for your feedback!
I got so much out of this teaching, thank you so much for your faithfulness to the gospel of our Lord.
Psalm 22 is amazing. A prophecy about the cross and the spreading of the gospel all over the world as well as a mighty answer to all who feel that God has forsaken them. It also proves that the holy spirit is God. How else can people attain such insight into the future? No other religion has such proof. And the atheists are blind to it, even though it is right in front their eyes. We are following the one true Lord. No doubt about it.
Living in the South now, I have see on very old tombstones "She hath done what she could" I never knew where that came from. I thought she just had difficult children.
SOOOOO appreciate your grace-filled yet non-compromising teaching!!👍👏👏❤️
AMEN preacher Mike!!! Jesus first. Sure wish more of my fellow Americans thought like this. ALL true justice comes from the King, and not many are following Him
Thank you, Mike. A blessing, as always! Thank you also, Mods, for the effort that you all put in.
So good thanks Mike. So grateful for the depth you go into. Wow God just blows my mind
Thinking about the woman who gave all she could to Jesus with that alabaster perfume. That Jesus honored her in such a way as to connect it to the gospel telling of future generations makes me pause to think how I can honor the Lord with the best I've got. I may not have expensive perfume, but what can I give that would honor Him. Good food for thought.
Look at you, Mike, jumping into the fray with this much needed perspective! Thank you for keeping us focused, balanced, humble, and most of all biblical 🥰❤️ Right on point....super duper.
Mike! I found you through Ruslan’s channel and I’m incredibly grateful for that. This was much needed and incredibly educating for me. I can’t wait for the rest of the Mark series!
The seeds of salvation are found in the witness of our compassion. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
35:59 ... YYYYOOOOOO !!! MUCH RESPECT !!! I've always loved reading how Paul did the same thing and admired that so much and here you go following in Paul's footsteps...wow man, salute brother. --- For those who don't know, 1 Corinthians 9:14-15 says, (In the same way the Lord commanded those who proclaim the gospel to receive their living by the gospel. But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing these things so that something will be done for me. In fact, it would be better for me to die than - no one will deprive me of my reason for boasting!)
Thank you Lord for the insight you have blessed this man with, and the motivation you gave him to do the work of bringing it to us. Lord thank you for opening my eyes to truth about the meaning of the gospel in a profound way.
Thanks you ! Exactly, the poors are indeed the primary target of the gospel, Luke 7:22 "The good news is preached to the poor"
The parrallel passage in Mark 14:7 is also enlightening "The poor you will always have with you and *you can help them whenever you want* but you will not always have Me"
and Matt 25:31-46 doing good to the poors is the same as doing good to Jesus himself.
Thank you pastor Mike for doing this series it has been great a blessing in my life. God bless you continue sharing the good word💜
What a beautiful explanation of the Lord's anointing before His death! I've never thought of it that way. All these things (the gifts at His birth, entering Jerusalem on a mule etc. pointing at the deity of the Lord in the most subtle but powerful manner
Thank you brother. Well done, praise Jesus Christ for your ministry. God bless you Mike.
Amén brother. Thank the Lord for your obedience.
This was so beautiful how you compare the breaking of the alabaster jar to Jesus death. 😭😭😭😭😭🥲
Since we always have been given all we ever need..."Consider the lilies"...poverty only exists in our minds. In this world, our minds will always have false ideas until we go home.
Thank you for reminding believers of our mission. The world and its Philosophy is making in roads into the churches. Thank you for taking a stand and teaching a biblical worldview. When you stand on the side of truth ….you have nothing to worry about.
I wanna me like “Mike” when I grow up! 😜
Bro, thank you for what you do. The Lord continue using you!
Be like Jesus instead
Really appreciate your teaching Mike! The correlation with the Deuteronomy verse is very important! Some of the teaching by G.K. Chesterton on "Christian Distributism" is very Biblically balanced! Thank you!
Thank you for clarification on multiple Mary’s .
"The poor you will ALWAYS have with you" addresses the fact that poverty doesn't have only one cause. Poverty isn't caused only by social or physical frailty (old age, lack of opportunities) but also by many other things, including an unwillingness to give up certain things that one would have to in order to work, whether that is just sleeping in any day you feel like or a drug or alcohol or taking meds that make you stable but that make you feel dull and bad. The issue is not that secular institutions want to help people but rather that the refuse to understand the human condition from an accurate and biblical perspective, instead casting the human heart as inherently good that is being somehow always restrained by an external evil, and so what they do to "help" destroys society and causes untold suffering and, frankly, lost souls. The secular version of help is structured quite deliberately to tear at the root of biblical anthropology, marriage, family, and so on, and it's not an accident.
The Church's role in the care of the poor is not from a person but rather from the historical role of the church from its foundation. One of the major functions of the church from its foundation was the physical support of the poor, first the poor in the church and then later all the poor because officially, at least, everyone was a Christian. The entire basis for this role existing was from a Christian belief about what Christians should do, with no existing secular basis. The bread of bread and circuses was not compassion but political expediency.
The state then seized this role from the Church and added it to the new religion of modernism, because all laws have a moral foundation and all morals can only be religious in character. This new foundation was one in which the state was the replacement for the church, which would bring about a new atheistic yet deeply religious Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
The reason that you don't see this pushback in other countries is that other countries are almost entirely apostate, having now moved to the new secularist religion, or they are in the mindset where there is hardly a difference between the power of the church or the state because they are so enmeshed.
I'm also not even saying that those who are poor because they're criminal druggies and have abused and stolen from every friend and family member they have shouldn't be helped. What I AM saying is that this is an issue of the heart, and unless the heart is addressed, no change can be made. This is why progressive "compassion" results in tent cities of homeless where people catch medieval diseases and sexual trafficking is rampant.
Most people don't even realize that line comes from Deuteronomy. It's context can't even be properly understood apart from that.
man, as much as I don't agree with some fundamental things (ie. trinity and law of attraction parallels), you sir are def 1 of my top 3 fav Christian Apologetic leaders...love your unbiased approach and how you never shy away from any tough topics or controversies. Salute brother, you're doing very very very very important work! I hope I can have a convo with you someday.
God is absolutely amazing. He has placed so many markers/patterns for us to continue to find and follow. No matter where you are in your Christian walk, the Bible is always the place to find your direction.
Wow, thanks for sharing your perspective Pastor Winger....I've gained new insights which I can apply right away.
Amen and thank you for this very applicable teaching! Your insight on double-mindedness and the "feigned piety" of social justice revealed in Mark 14:4-5 serves as witness to Jesus' teaching on the same issue, in Matthew 6:1-4:
“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly."
Good talk.
I think you treated this subject very fairly and thoroughly in this presentation.
I'm a fan.
Pastor Mike, no need to apologize and be concerned about people's reaction. The truth will set us free. If I may be so bold as to give you advice I would encourage you to preach the Gospel (truth), sow the seeds and our Lord will provide the harvest. God Bless
"Lies Exposed & Truth Revealed" is a must read for all Christians along with your Bibles
Mike I really appreciate your being follow what you think the Bible says on social topics above all else.
I cannot give this enough thumbs up.👍👍👍👍👍
That was a long-awaited discussion mic I loved every bit of it and right now we need this because our world is so confusing and it's confusing us as Christians of what were to believe and not believe and a lot of times the government who already takes our money and spends it the way they want to instead of leaving it up to us you find yourself in a position where you end up with not a lot of money but you still feel the obligation to get the word of Christ out there by supporting ministries and I struggle with that a lot
Amen, thank you for this ministry!💜
@43 minutes, do what your Lord directs, no matter how others perceive, respond or react...this takes courage and faith. What we are , forgiven and redeemed, redefines our living.
I give out of the depth of His riches, not
Out of anything He needed from me. Poured out as wine upon the altar, broken as bread to feed the hungry, living sacrifices are we. Blessed Resurrection Day, family of God Most High
Hallelujah on so many levels! Meaty content Mike. :)
Wonderful teaching!! I always learn much.
Thank you for the ending of this message Mike...I have been living a double life and needed to hear you say this.
I have given myself over to a pornography addiction that has become grossly perverse. I use to be disturbed by the things that now don’t phase me. It is something I hide and am ashamed of.
I have been following your work for many months and really feel your heart for the Lord. It always uplifts and inspires me.
Don't just try to stop the lewdness. Try to worship the worthy Saviour more and more and more and the things of earth (like beautiful alabaster jars) will fall away into the dust. You are repentant and will find grace every day, like daily bread. You are finding your true love and acceptance and purpose as a worshipper and warrior in the Kingdom. God has great plans for you to lead others into wholeness and humility. Honesty is where it starts. You're not hiding anymore. You're coming into the light with truth! Praise the Lord!
@@markohakkola5180 Thank you for the reminder. I have had many addictions in my life. The only time that hunger has been eradictated is when I have been close to the Lord.
I think your priorities are in the proper place, Mike. Keep fighting the fine fight, brother. Agape to you and yours!
Great video Mike. I’m so glad the trope of only the church helping the poor is dealt with. Governments can be corrupt but more often, worldwide, charities arent present or able, so both needs to be there.
Pastor Mike, your brutally honest truth telling os the reason WHY I subscribed last week. You're a boss.
Doctor: “Sir, I have some bad news, I’m afraid your DNA is backwards”
Me: “and?”
Thank you so much for these videos, pastor Mike.😎👍🏻
This is such good teaching. Thank you! :)
Thanks again Pastor Mike.
Good words P. Mike - appreciate this much needed message 👍
Good to know that names ( Mary, Simon , James) and alabaster boxes and anointings were very common at that time .!
What a great idea ....a wealthy church supporting a poor one . And loving God is THE most important, so true.
There is room for both the church and the state to help the poor, but at some point we need to teach them to fish so they can take care of themselves.
love his way of answering questions
As a Reformed Christian (i.e. following the biblical teachings of the Reformation), I many times have issues with Mr. Winger, and here is another case. He says not to apply the OT Israelite civil laws to our society "because we're not supposed to", without any biblical reasoning for this conclusion. The Reformers understood there were three spheres of "government" taught in the Bible - The Family, The Church, and The State - each has a sphere of responsibility before God, but each should respect their areas, and not "glom" over into the other spheres (e.g. State trying to tell churches when where, and how they are to worship God, Church taking on "the sword" of God's punishment, etc.). Mr. Winger's dispensational anti-Calvinistic leanings are skewing his judgment.
The question is - What does the Bible teach regarding the care of the poor? There should be no question that 1. Christians and the Christian Church are to care for the poor in their own extended families and in the Body of Christ - give to "your poor brother" (Deut. 15:7, Acts 6:1, I TIm. 5:8, Gal. 2:10; etc.); 2. The ones who we help should be deserving of help, not lazy or scofflaws (I TIm. 5:1-16), but regarding the poor in general, we are to practice personal piety and kindness to those in need around us (Matthew 5 - 7), but this is not required of Civil Governments. There is no obligation for any government to take care of the poor, unless you are able to set up a truly Christian Government, following biblical principles in all areas of government (i.e. as RJ Rushdooney, Gary North, and others have taught). But you can't tell an evil government to steal from the rich to give to the poor, as if that is somehow biblical! Our current tax codes and welfare systems are totally unbiblical, stealing from working people to give to many who are simply poor due to their own unbiblical choices. We as believers can and should help those around us personally, giving food, shelter, and the Gospel, but to then project this obligation onto a godless government is not biblical at all.
The Church CAN take care of the truly needy poor, if we were truly tithing, and if we were focusing on spreading the Gospel instead of basking in entertainment and self-help. The Church will grow and expand over the entire world, as Christ promised (Dan. 2:44; Luke 13:18-20; Rev. 11:15). Just as Mike said, why not have richer churches help poorer churches! It is NOT a Christian perspective to let the ungodly government take over the responsibility of caring for the poor. The Government should only do what only the Government can do - defense and civil/criminal justice - this is what Civil Israel did. Leave the "social issues" to the Church and the Family.
And for the record, most thinking politically minded Christians do NOT use this verse to "lobby" against care of the poor, they use this verse to show there can be no government-controlled "solution" to poverty or "the wealth gap" or whatever hip phrase is being thrown around, because there will always be poorer people and richer people. Biblical Charity is ALWAYS voluntary, not forced by a oppresive government. Even in Acts 5, Peter told Ananias regarding his property that "While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control?" There is no socialism in the Bible, and private property is foundational to the concept of Thou Shalt Not Steal!
Thank you, Mike, for tackling this issue, and allowing respectful and biblical responses that may or may not agree with you. Dios te bendiga!
Amen Mike!
I'm so glad to have found your channel, Pastor! Great teaching!!!
Great great message, thank you!
Oh wow, I was reading and studying this the other day!
This is sooo good!! Thankyou so much . I feel so blessed by your ministry💗🙏
This is such a good word 👏 🙌. I know this was more so in the last video, but I love the clarification of the 2 women who poured oil out on Jesus. And that there were 2 reasons and 2 women and 2 critiques and 2 rebukes. It's so cool and I just never noticed before how it's 2 different accounts.
Thank you Pastor Mike…your teachings are some of my absolute favorite 😊
Quick comment about the Sunday gatherings mentioned in the New Testament…I have heard it said that they gathered to deal and collect the money on the first day of the week because they were forbidden to handle money on the sabbath…so it’s not saying that they no longer gathered and worshipped on the Sabbath but that the business was dealt with on the first day of the week instead of the sabbath.
Love this message Mike, thanks for all your hard work.
Pastor Mike this is good break down of scripture , thanks for being an instrument of God, may i add that there was jealousy on Judas's path jealous of Yeshua