"As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore" is a quote taken from Psalm 125 v 2 and there are parallels in the imagery between this and God's eyes being on his people and their Promised Land from the beginning of the year to the end of it (in Deuteronomy 11 v 12). This is our focus in Episode 26 of Season 3. More at www.thatchristiannextdoor.com

The contemporary messaging and imagery used in the Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit of our living God to create a very clear and unequivocal message for His audience. We see this for the people of Israel in Deuteronomy 11 v 10 - 12 and such communication tools are indicative of God's desire to pierce even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow. This is Episode 25 of Season 3. Be blessed as you listen. More at: www.thatchristiannextdoor.com

It is important while on the journey with Jesus Christ from old to new that we remember what the goal of the journey is. It is important because if we forget or lose track we may settle for less than what God has planned for us. Episode 24 of Season 3. More at www.thatchristiannextdoor.com

In Episode 23 of Season 3, we discuss how there is no future for us if there is no us. Be blessed as you listen. More at www.thatchristiannextdoor.com

"We love because He first loved us" means that all those who accept the journey with Jesus Christ and engage with Him in that journey are driven by God (Love Himself) to love Him and consequently neighbors and self. Episode 22 of Season 3. More at www.thatchristiannextdoor.com

Who is God speaking to in Deuteronomy 11 v 10 - 12? He is speaking to people He is inviting, encouraging and reminding to love Him. Our journeys in Christ do not always start with all the knowledge we need or all the love we can give. These journeys may not always end with all of both either. At any stage of our journey, desperation for our God always eventually finds a present and rewarding God. This is Episode 21 of Season 3. More at www.thatchristiannextdoor.com

The in-between, the place that's neither the old place nor the promised land, is an important place in every journey and what happens there is as important as leaving the old place and just as important as eventually arriving at the final destination. Enjoy Episode 20 of Season 3. More at www.thatchristiannextdoor.com

"If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return." This is a quote from Hebrews chapter 11 verse 15 that speaks of the option in every journey to go back from where we have come. In our journeys with Jesus Christ, there will be opportunities to return but do not take them. This is Episode 19 of Season 3. More at: linktr.ee/thatchristiannextdoor