In this episode of Bible Bytes, host Randy Black delves into the profound miracle of Jesus healing a deaf and mute man, as recounted in Mark 7:31-37. This miracle not only highlights Jesus’ compassion and the power of his word but also invites listeners to reflect on the spiritual healing available through faith in Christ. The episode explores the significance of Jesus’ actions, emphasizing his personal and empathetic approach to healing, and the inclusive nature of his ministry that extends beyond cultural and social boundaries.
Listeners are encouraged to consider the importance of faith and intercession, as demonstrated by those who brought the man to Jesus, and to trust in the transformative power of Jesus’ word. The episode also challenges believers to share their encounters with Christ and to trust in God’s timing and plan, even when eager to act. Through prayer and reflection, Randy invites the audience to seek spiritual renewal and to embody Jesus’ compassion in their interactions with others.
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Speaker 1: We gather here today with open hearts and mind to grow in faith and truth.
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Speaker 1: In every word we find the pages of the word alive and full of grace, inspiring faith with him as we seek his face by
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Speaker 2: Welcome to Bible Bites, where we work to inspire faith one bite at a time.
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Speaker 2: I’m your host, Randy Black.
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Speaker 2: In Mark chapter 7, verses 31 through 37, there is a recounting of a remarkable miracle where Jesus heals a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking.
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Speaker 2: This event showcases not only Jesus’ compassion, but also the power of his word and his touch
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Speaker 2: It invites us to reflect on the spiritual healing and restoration available through faith in Christ through this scripture and our study of it
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Speaker 2: We’re going to explore the profound significance of the miracle and how it applies to our lives
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Speaker 2: As we do each week as we begin our study of the Scripture, let’s open up with a word of prayer.
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Speaker 2: Heavenly Father.
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Speaker 2: We thank you for your word, which reveals your love, compassion, and power to heal.
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Speaker 2: As we study the healing of the deaf and mute man, open our hearts and minds to understand your truths
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Speaker 2: Help us to recognize areas in our lives where we need your healing touch and guide us to trust in you completely.
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Speaker 2: May your spirit lead us in this time of learning.
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Speaker 2: In the name of your Son, our Savior Jesus, we pray.
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Speaker 2: Amen.
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Speaker 3: Mark chapter seven, verses thirty one through thirty-seven.
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Speaker 3: Again he left the region of Tyre and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee within the region of Decapolis.
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Speaker 3: And they brought to him one who was deaf and had difficulty speaking, and they begged him to lay his hand on him.
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Speaker 3: And Jesus took him aside from the crowd by himself and put his fingers in his ears.
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Speaker 3: And after spitting, he touched his tongue with the saliva.
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Speaker 3: And looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, he said to him, If Fatha, that is, be opened.
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Speaker 3: And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began speaking plainly.
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Speaker 3: And he gave them orders not to tell anyone.
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Speaker 3: But the more he ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.
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Speaker 3: And they were utterly astonished, saying, He has done all things well.
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Speaker 3: He makes even those who are deaf hear, and those who are unable to talk speak.
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Speaker 2: The setting of this miracle in the region of Decapolis
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Speaker 2: A predominantly Gentile area highlights the inclusive nature of Jesus’ ministry.
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Speaker 2: By traveling through this region and performing a miracle for a Gentile man,
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Speaker 2: Jesus demonstrated that his mission was not limited to Israel, but extended to all people.
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Speaker 2: The individuals who brought the deaf and mute man to Jesus played a significant role, showcasing the importance of faith.
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Speaker 2: and intercession within a community.
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Speaker 2: Their trust in Jesus’ ability to heal encouraged them to seek his intervention on behalf of someone who cannot ask for help on his own.
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Speaker 2: When Jesus encountered the man, he chose to heal him privately, away from this crowd
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Speaker 2: This personal and intimate approach reflects Jesus’ respect for the individual and his understanding of human dignity, his actions.
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Speaker 2: Placing his fingers in the man’s ears, touching his tongue with saliva, and looking to heaven symbolize a direct and compassionate connection to the man’s condition
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Speaker 2: These gestures emphasize that Jesus’ healing is not distant or impersonal, but deeply involved and empathetic, addressing both physical and spiritual needs
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Speaker 2: The moment Jesus spoke the word ifatha, meaning be opened, the man was immediately healed
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Speaker 2: This demonstrates the unparalleled authority of Jesus’ word to restore and transform lives.
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Speaker 2: His sigh before the healing indicates his empathy and recognition of the suffering caused by sin and brokenness in the world
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Speaker 2: This act of healing not only addressed the man’s physical limitations, but also symbolized the spiritual renewal that Jesus offers to all who come to him in faith.
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Speaker 2: The crowd’s reaction to this miracle was one of astonishment and praise.
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Speaker 2: Their declaration, He has done all things well.
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Speaker 2: echoes the affirmation of God’s creation in Genesis, where everything God made was described as good.
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Speaker 2: This statement highlights the perfection and goodness of Jesus’ work, revealing him as the divine agent of restoration.
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Speaker 2: The people’s eagerness to spread the news of the miracle, despite Jesus’ instruction to keep it quiet, reflects the transformative impact of encountering his power.
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Speaker 2: Jesus’ command for silence, though ignored by the crowd, had an important purpose.
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Speaker 2: It was likely intended to prevent misunderstanding of his mission
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Speaker 2: and to avoid attracting attention that might lead to uh premature opposition from the authorities of the day.
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Speaker 2: While the crowd could not contain their excitement, this aspect of the story reminds us
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Speaker 2: of the importance of aligning with God’s timing and God’s plan.
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Speaker 2: It challenges us to trust in his greater purpose, even when we are eager to act or speak.
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Speaker 2: We have five key takeaways from these this passage of scripture this week.
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Speaker 2: The first is that Jesus is compassionate and personal in his healing
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Speaker 2: In this miracle, Jesus demonstrated deep compassion by addressing the man’s specific needs
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Speaker 2: His decision to heal him privately highlights the value he places on each person, showing us that no one is overlooked in his care.
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Speaker 2: This personal approach reminds us that God’s love is intimate and intentional, meeting us where we are.
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Speaker 2: Through his actions, Jesus reassures us that our struggles are not ignored, but they are tenderly handled with understanding and with grace.
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Speaker 2: His example challenges us to reflect his compassion in how we treat others, particularly those who are in need.
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Speaker 2: Our second takeaway is that faith and intercession brings us closer to God’s power.
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Speaker 2: The deaf and mute man could not approach Jesus on his own
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Speaker 2: But the faith of those who brought him facilitated his healing.
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Speaker 2: This underscores the importance of interceding for others through prayer and action, trusting God to work in their lives.
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Speaker 2: When we act as intercessors, we demonstrate faith not only in God’s ability, but also in his willingness to respond.
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Speaker 2: This account encourages us to bring the needs of others to Jesus with confidence and persistence.
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Speaker 2: It also reminds us to surround ourselves with people of faith.
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Speaker 2: who will uplift us in our times of need.
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Speaker 2: Our third takeaway is the word of Jesus has authority to restore and to transform
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Speaker 2: When Jesus spoke that word, Iphatha, the man was instantly healed, proving the transformative power of his word
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Speaker 2: This highlights that Christ’s commands carry divine authority, capable of breaking through any obstacle or any limitation.
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Speaker 2: Just as the man’s ears were opened and his speech restored
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Speaker 2: Jesus’ word has the power to open our hearts and renew our lives.
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Speaker 2: His authority extends beyond physical healing.
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Speaker 2: He offers spiritual restoration to those who seek him.
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Speaker 2: This invites us to trust in the Word of God and embrace its power to bring transformation in our lives.
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Speaker 2: Our next takeaway is that God’s mission is inclusive, reaching all who seek Him
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Speaker 2: Jesus performed this miracle in Decapolis, a predominantly, primarily Gentile region, demonstrating that
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Speaker 2: His ministry extends to all people.
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Speaker 2: It was not limited to just those of Israel.
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Speaker 2: This act signifies that God’s love and grace are not confined by cultural
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Speaker 2: social or religious boundaries.
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Speaker 2: By healing the man, Jesus affirmed the universal nature of his mission
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Speaker 2: emphasizing that everyone is invited into his kingdom.
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Speaker 2: It challenges us to adopt an inclusive mindset, embracing diversity and extending God’s love to all, regardless of the background.
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Speaker 2: It reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of Christ’s transformative power
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Speaker 2: And our last takeaway is that encountering Jesus compels us to share his goodness.
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Speaker 2: Despite Jesus’ instructions to remain silent, the people could not contain their amazement and shared the news widely.
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Speaker 2: Their reaction reflects the natural response of those who experience God’s work firsthand.
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Speaker 2: And that’s a desire to proclaim his goodness.
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Speaker 2: This challenges us to let our encounters with Christ inspire boldness in sharing our testimony with others
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Speaker 2: When we truly recognize what Jesus has done in our lives, it should ignite a passion to make him known
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Speaker 2: It reminds us that witnessing and sharing the love of Christ is not only a privilege, but also a responsibility for all believers.
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Speaker 2: This miracle invites us to consider areas in our own lives where we may be spiritually deaf or mute.
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Speaker 2: Just as the man could not hear or speak clearly, there may be moments when we struggle to hear God’s voice or to articulate our faith
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Speaker 2: Jesus’ healing power reminds us that he can open our ears to his truth and loosen our tongues to proclaim his goodness.
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Speaker 2: Reflecting on this, we are encouraged to bring our spiritual limitations to Christ, trusting Him to provide the restoration we need to grow in faith and in understanding
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Speaker 2: The story of this miracle also highlights the power of intercession, as the man was brought to Jesus by those who cared for him.
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Speaker 2: This act of faith underscores the importance of praying for and supporting one another in our lives.
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Speaker 2: We are called to be like those who brought the man to Jesus, lifting up the needs of others and trusting God to work in their situations.
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Speaker 2: It challenges us to be mindful of those around us who may feel isolated or unable to approach God on their own and to act as bridges between them and Christ.
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Speaker 2: Jesus’ deeply personal and compassionate approach to the man reminds us of his care for every individual.
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Speaker 2: He did not see the man as just another person in need of healing, but took the time to address him privately and personally.
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Speaker 2: This encourages us to reflect on how we interact with others, especially those who are struggling.
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Speaker 2: Are we willing to take the time to treat people with dignity and care as Jesus did?
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Speaker 2: His example challenges us to embody his love in our relationships and our actions.
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Speaker 2: The crowd’s amazement and proclamation of Jesus’ goodness challenges us to consider how we respond to God’s work in our lives.
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Speaker 2: When we experience his blessings, do we share them with others as a testimony to his power and grace?
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Speaker 2: This miracle reminds us that encountering Jesus should inspire us to glorify him
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Speaker 2: And spread the good news of him.
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Speaker 2: Sharing our faith can be a powerful way to encourage others and point them toward the source of true healing and hope
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Speaker 2: Finally, Jesus’ instruction for silence, though ignored, calls us to trust in God’s timing and plan.
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Speaker 2: While the crowd was eager to share what they had witnessed, Jesus understood the importance of aligning with his greater mission
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Speaker 2: This invites us to reflect on our own willingness to wait on God and follow his direction, even when it doesn’t align with our immediate desires
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Speaker 2: Trusting in his plan requires patience and faith, but it ultimately leads to a greater purpose and fulfillment in his will.
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Speaker 2: Let’s now close out our study of the Scripture with prayer.
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Speaker 2: Lord, we praise you and your compassion and power to heal
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Speaker 2: Thank you for reminding us that you care for each of us individually and that your word brings restoration
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Speaker 2: Help us to trust in your plan, to intercede for others, and to share your goodness with the world
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Speaker 2: May our lives be a testament to your transforming grace.
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Speaker 2: In the name of your son Jesus, we pray.
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Speaker 2: Amen.
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Speaker 2: We’re going to continue with the same prayer requests we’ve had for a little while here.
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Speaker 2: Especially first starting off with my dad.
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Speaker 2: Um his cancer and everything.
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Speaker 2: He’s having a medical procedure this coming week to start that process.
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Speaker 2: And hopefully we get the treatments fully started soon so that we can see where uh where this thing goes and hopefully
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Speaker 2: we can with God’s help, uh the doctors can defeat this cancer that he that he has.
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Speaker 2: Uh also continue to remember my mom, um, as she
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Speaker 2: uh handles the situation with him as well uh and making sure that he’s following procedure, that he’s he’s doing things, and that they’re working together to to address this and and and get it treated
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Speaker 2: Uh family friend, again, Greg.
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Speaker 2: We want to remember him as he’s preparing to undergo procedures as well for similar, they think is a similar form of cancer that he may have.
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Speaker 2: Uh but also continue to remember me.
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Speaker 2: I actually have, as I record this on Saturday after early afternoon, on Monday of this week, I have a medical procedure that is being done
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Speaker 2: early that morning um to look for some things.
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Speaker 2: Um uh but still remember me as I as I handle this transition in life dealing with now having type two diabetes and
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Speaker 2: uh trying to lose the weight that has brought that upon uh myself.
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Speaker 2: Um but also remember me that I can continue to trust in God and that He can His will will have me
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Speaker 2: led in the direction I need to go and to do the things I need to do.
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Speaker 2: Let’s close out with one more prayer before we talk about our next episode.
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Speaker 2: Heavenly Father, again we thank you for the chance to come together and to learn out of your word.
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Speaker 2: We lift up these requests.
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Speaker 2: My dad, my mom, Greg, myself, that your will will be done and that you will provide an answer that forwards your will in our world today.
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Speaker 2: Also, any unspoken requests that members of our audience may have, you know what those are.
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Speaker 2: You know those needs, Lord, and you can address those so that they meet your will.
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Speaker 2: You hold the answers to our prayers, and we trust in your wisdom and your grace to meet those requests.
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Speaker 2: We work each week, striving, creating content.
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Speaker 2: That spreads your word to individuals out in the world.
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Speaker 2: And our ultimate hope is that someone hears this who is not
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Speaker 2: A saved individual.
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Speaker 2: They have not accepted your Son, Jesus, as their Savior.
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Speaker 2: And that they will then in turn do so, so that he can spend eternity with the rest of us who are saved, and with you and with your son in heaven.
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Speaker 2: And it’s in his name, Jesus, that we pray.
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Speaker 2: Amen.
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Speaker 2: Our next episode is going to look at
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Speaker 2: our 24th miracle of Jesus from the Gospels.
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Speaker 2: And that’s when Jesus feeds a large crowd again, this time of about 4,000 plus women and children.
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Speaker 2: You can find that
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Speaker 2: in Matthew chapter 15 verses 32 to 39 and also in Mark chapter 8 verses 1 to 13.
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Speaker 2: Please join us next time on Bible Bites, where we’re working to inspire faith, one bite at a time
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Speaker 1: Bible bikes, Bible bikes, Inspiring Fate one bite at a time with every verse
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Speaker 1: We find our way to live our lives in his life and shine
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Speaker 1: Bubble bites, bubble bites, inspiring faith one bite at a time.
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Speaker 5: This podcast was produced at Johns Creek Studios in Milton, West Virginia.
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Speaker 6: To learn more, head over to JohnsCreek Studios.
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