Podcasts by Seek Him Early

Ep322–The Parable of the Good Samaritan (4)–Lk. 10:25–37 from 2023-12-11T06:00:45

The lawyer saw a problem to argue; the thieves saw prey to attack; the priest and the Levite saw a predicament to avoid; the innhost saw a patron to attend; but the Samaritan saw a person to assist...

Ep321–The Parable of the Good Samaritan (3)–Lk. 10:25–37 from 2023-12-04T06:00:09

The lawyer saw a problem to argue; the thieves saw prey to attack; the priest and the Levite saw a predicament to avoid; the innhost saw a patron to attend; but the Samaritan saw a person to assist...

Ep320–The Parable of the Good Samaritan (2)–Lk. 10:25–37 from 2023-11-27T06:00:18

The lawyer saw a problem to argue; the thieves saw prey to attack; the priest and the Levite saw a predicament to avoid; the innhost saw a patron to attend; but the Samaritan saw a person to assist...

Ep319–The Parable of the Good Samaritan (1)–Lk. 10:25–37 from 2023-11-20T06:00:31

The lawyer saw a problem to argue; the thieves saw prey to attack; the priest and the Levite saw a predicament to avoid; the innhost saw a patron to attend; but the Samaritan saw a person to assist...

Ep318–The Parable of the Sower (3)–Matt. 13 from 2023-11-13T06:00:49

As countless expositors have noted, it consists of three elements: the seed, the sower, and the soils. Scriptures for Study: Read John 15:1–8. What principles of fruitfulness can you observe?

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Ep317–The Parable of the Sower (2)–Matt. 13 from 2023-11-06T06:00:33

As countless expositors have noted, it consists of three elements: the seed, the sower, and the soils. Scriptures for Study: What do 2 Corinthians 4:4 and Hebrews 10:29 tell us about the unbeliever...

Ep316–The Parable of the Sower (1)–Matt. 13 from 2023-10-30T05:00:17

As countless expositors have noted, it consists of three elements: the seed, the sower, and the soils. Scriptures for Study: What does 1 Peter 1:23–25 add to our study today?

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Ep315–The Paradox of Parables–Matt.3-13.mp3 from 2023-10-23T05:00:28

Parables were meant to reveal truth to those who desired it but to conceal truth from those who defied it. Scriptures for Study: Read the parable in 2 Samuel 12:1–4. Who is telling it, to whom is i...

Ep314–Add to Your Faith (2)–2 Pet. 1:5–7 from 2023-10-16T05:00:23

Every true believer is to “[give] all diligence” to fully supply his faith by adding seven specific spiritual characteristics. Scriptures for Study:  What do the following verses say ab...

Ep313–Add to Your Faith (1)–2 Pet. 1:5–7 from 2023-10-09T05:00:40

Every true believer is to “[give] all diligence” to fully supply his faith by adding seven specific spiritual characteristics. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say abo...

Ep312–The Perfect Pattern of Faith (2)–Heb. 12:1-2 from 2023-10-02T05:00:36

Three principles flow from these two verses: the challenge, the commitment, and the comfort. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our study: John 17:1–4; Philippians 1:6; Hebre...

Ep311–The Perfect Pattern of Faith (1)–Heb. 12:1-2 from 2023-09-25T05:00:25

Three principles flow from these two verses: the challenge, the commitment, and the comfort. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our study: 1 Timothy 6:10; 2 Timothy 2:4; 1 Pe...

Ep236–Love Not the World–1 John 2:15–17 from 2022-04-18T05:00:22

Satan’s three strategies: the flesh, the eyes, and pride. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about our relationship with the world: 1 John 5:4–5; Romans 12:2; Colossians 3...

Ep235–Demas–2 Tim. 4:10 from 2022-04-11T05:00:14

We see here we see Demas’ desertion, defection, and departure. Scriptures for Study: What do these verses indicate about dedication: Luke 9:61–62; 14:26; 14:27; 14:33; 16:13; 17:32; and Philippians...

Ep234–A Famine In the Land (2)–Amos 8:11 from 2022-04-04T05:00:51

The reason, the reassurance, the Regulator, the range, and the result of the famine. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses warn: Genesis 6:3; Jeremiah 14:12; and Ezekiel 8:18?

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Ep233–A Famine In the Land (1)–Amos 8:11 from 2022-03-28T05:00:36

The reason, the reassurance, the Regulator, the range, and the result of the famine. Scriptures for Study: What can you observe in the verses referenced today (Deut. 6:5; Pss. 119:11; cf. v. 97; 37...

Ep232–Auditing Christianity–James 1:22 from 2022-03-21T05:00:36

Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about deception: Galatians 6:3, 7; 2 Timothy 3:13?

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Ep231–What Does It Mean to be a Christian (4)–Acts 11:26 from 2022-03-14T05:00:07

Being a Christian commences with reception of the Cross, creates transformed character, continues with obedience to Christ, and culminates in godly conduct. Scriptures for Study: What do the follow...

Ep230–What Does It Mean to be a Christian (3)–Acts 11:26 from 2022-03-07T06:00:22

Being a Christian commences with reception of the Cross, creates transformed character, continues with obedience to Christ, and culminates in godly conduct. Scriptures for Study: What do these OT v...

Ep229–What Does It Mean to be a Christian (2)–Acts 11:26 from 2022-02-28T06:00:42

Being a Christian commences with reception of the Cross, creates transformed character, continues with obedience to Christ, and culminates in godly conduct. Scriptures for Study: Acts 19 records Pa...

Ep228–What Does It Mean to be a Christian (1)–Acts 11:26 from 2022-02-21T06:00:37

Being a Christian commences with reception of the Cross, creates transformed character, continues with obedience to Christ, and culminates in godly conduct. Scriptures for Study: What do the follow...

Ep227–Praying in Jesus’ Name–Jn. 4: 3-14 from 2022-02-14T06:00:44

To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray in accordance with God’s purpose, to pray admitting our poverty, and to pray acknowledging God’s praise. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses t...

Ep226–Our Response to Light–2 Cor. 4:6 from 2022-02-07T06:00:55

There are those who obstruct the light and those who obscure the light, but God wants us to observe the light. Scriptures for Study: What do Matthew 5:16 and 2 Corinthians 6:14 add to our study tod...

Ep225–Reflecting God’s Glory–Ex. 33:18 from 2022-01-31T06:00:05

God’s glory is radiant, representative, and reflective. Scriptures for Study: What do 2 Corinthians 3:18 and 4:6 add to our study today?

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Ep224–God’s Handbook of Ethics–Prov. 1:2-3 from 2022-01-24T06:00:35

Proverbs is about concentration, comprehension, and captivation. Scriptures for Study: What do each of the following Proverbs encourage: 2:1–9; 4:5–7; 16:16?

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Ep223–Trusting Horses and Chariots–Deut. 17:16 and Prov. 20:7 from 2022-01-17T06:00:31

God does not want His people to rely upon their own strength, or return to their former slavery, but to remember His security. Scriptures for Study: As God required a king to write out his own copy...

Ep222–Grounded or Moved–Col. 1:23 from 2022-01-09T06:00:47

The Christian is to be steady, stable, and steadfast. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses encourage us: John 8:30–32; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Ephesians 3:17?

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Ep221–The Silent Dove in Distant Lands–Ps. 56:13 from 2022-01-02T06:00:20

God delivers our soul, directs our steps, and demands our submission. Scriptures for Study: Read Psalm 34, the twin of 56. What observations can you make? How can you apply it to your Christian liv...

Ep220–Live, Move, and Have Our Being–Acts 17:28 from 2021-12-27T06:00:47

God is our energy, our engagement, and our very existence. Scriptures for Study: What do Job 12:10 and Colossians 1:17 declare?

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Ep219 – What Saith the Scripture? – Rom. 4:3; Gal. 4:30 from 2021-12-20T06:00:27

Do we not see a whole horde of “Hobabs” nowadays? Scriptures for Study: Read Psalm 19:7–9, the most concise statement on biblical sufficiency ever penned. What strikes you the most? Con...

Ep218 – The Pilgrim’s Life (2) – Heb. 11:13; Eph. 2:19 from 2021-12-13T06:00:02

One final look at this critical theme. Scriptures for Study: What do Matthew 6:19–21 and Philippians 3:20 declare? Continue

Ep217 – The Pilgrim’s Life (1) – Heb. 11:13; Eph. 2:19 from 2021-12-06T06:00:39

Inseparably linked together are the pilgrim’s journey and the pilgrim’s life. Note here the pilgrim’s heart, head, heavenly spirit, and heavy resources. Scriptures for Study: What do Ephesian...

Ep216 – The Pilgrim’s Journey (5) – Heb. 11:13; Eph. 2:19 from 2021-11-29T06:00:59

The pilgrim’s journey is a difficult, dangerous, and sometimes even a deadly one, but when we understand six aspects of this journey, it makes the day-to-day struggle easier. Scriptures for Study: ...

Ep215 – The Pilgrim’s Journey (4) – Heb. 11:13; Eph. 2:19 from 2021-11-22T06:00:47

The pilgrim’s journey is a difficult, dangerous, and sometimes even a deadly one, but when we understand six aspects of this journey, it makes the day-to-day struggle easier. Scriptures for Study: ...

Ep214 – The Pilgrim’s Journey (3) – Heb. 11:13; Eph. 2:19 from 2021-11-15T06:00:47

The pilgrim’s journey is a difficult, dangerous, and sometimes even a deadly one, but when we understand six aspects of this journey, it makes the day-to-day struggle easier. Scriptures for Study: ...

Ep213 – The Pilgrim’s Journey (2) – Heb. 11:13; Eph. 2:19 from 2021-11-08T06:00:49

The pilgrim’s journey is a difficult, dangerous, and sometimes even a deadly one, but when we understand six aspects of this journey, it makes the day-to-day struggle easier. Scriptures for Study: ...

Ep212 – The Pilgrim’s Journey (1) – Heb. 11:13; Eph. 2:19 from 2021-11-01T05:00:01

The pilgrim’s journey is a difficult, dangerous, and sometimes even a deadly one, but when we understand six aspects of this journey, it makes the day-to-day struggle easier. Scripture for Study: W...

Ep210 – The Solemnity of the Rainbow (1) – Gen. 9:13–16 from 2021-10-18T05:00:49

The rainbow is a remembrance of God’s power, a reminder of God’s purpose, and a reassurance of God’s peace. Scriptures for Study: What observations can you make concerning grace in Exodus 33:12–17?...

Ep211 – The Solemnity of the Rainbow (2) – Gen. 9:13–16 from 2021-10-11T05:00:45

The rainbow is a remembrance of God’s power, a reminder of God’s purpose, and a reassurance of God’s peace. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about the storms life will bri...

Ep209 – The Significance of the Rainbow (2) – Gen. 9:13–16 from 2021-10-11T05:00:04

The rainbow before, during, and after the storms of life. Scriptures for Study: Take some time to read the verses cited today and rejoice in the promises of God. Continue

Ep208 – The Significance of the Rainbow (1) – Gen. 9:13–16 from 2021-10-04T05:00:23

The rainbow before, during, and after the storms of life. Scriptures for Study: Read Romans 8:18, 28–30, 35–39. What do we learn here about “the storms of life”? Continue

Ep207 – The Sign of the Rainbow (2) – Gen. 9:13–16 from 2021-09-27T05:00:28

Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses comfort us: Philippians 4:6–7; Hebrews 4:16? Continue

Ep206 – The Sign of the Rainbow (1) – Gen. 9:13–16 from 2021-09-20T05:00:52

Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about God’s promises: Deuteronomy 7:9; 1 Kings 8:23? Continue

Ep205 – The Glory of the Rainbow – Gen. 9:13–16 from 2021-09-13T05:00:55

Scriptures for Study: Read the entire passage on the Noahic Covenant (Gen. 9:8–17). What strikes you the most profoundly? Continue

Ep204 – The Rock and the Quarry – Is. 51:1 from 2021-09-06T05:00:51

Listen to God, look to the rock from which we were carved, and linger over the from which we were dug. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses declare: Psalms 61:2; 86:13; 142:7; Matthew...

Ep203 – Qualities of the Godly Man (2) – Ps. 37:1–3 from 2021-08-30T05:00:49

We see here the godly person’s caution, confidence, cheerfulness, commitment, and contentment. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses encourage you: Psalm 27:14; Proverbs 20:22; Ja...

Ep202 – Qualities of the Godly Man (1) — Ps. 37:1–3 from 2021-08-23T05:00:34

We see here the godly person’s caution, confidence, cheerfulness, commitment, and contentment. Scriptures for Study: What do each of the following verses say about “trust”: Psalms...

Ep201 – The Believer’s Relationship to God’s Word (3) – Ps. 1:2–3 from 2021-08-16T05:00:55

We see here the believer’s life, location, labor, longevity, love, learning, and lasting riches. Scriptures for Study: True prosperity is found in spiritual riches, not temporal wealth. Read ...

Ep200 – The Believer’s Relationship to God’s Word (2) – Ps. 1:2–3 from 2021-08-09T05:00:13

We see here the believer’s life, location, labor, longevity, love, learning, and lasting riches. Scriptures for Study: Read John 15:1–6. What does this passage tell us about bearing fruit? Co...

Ep199 – The Believer’s Relationship to God’s Word (1) – Ps. 1_2–3 from 2021-08-02T05:00:19

We see here the believer’s life, location, labor, longevity, love, learning, and lasting riches. Scriptures for Study: What does Isaiah 55:10–11 add to our thoughts today? Continue

Ep198 – What to Listen for in Scripture (4) – Acts 20:27 from 2021-07-26T05:00:13

Paralleling what to listen for in music, we listen for rhythm, melody, harmony, and tone color. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our thoughts today: Matthew 28:20; John 14:...

Ep197 – What to Listen for in Scripture (3) – 1 Tim. 4:16 from 2021-07-19T05:00:28

Paralleling what to listen for in music, we listen for rhythm, melody, harmony, and tone color. Scriptures for Study: What does Colossians 3:16 add to our thoughts today?   Continue

Ep196 – What to Listen for in Scripture (2) – 1 Tim. 4:16 from 2021-07-12T05:00:48

Paralleling what to listen for in music, we listen for rhythm, melody, harmony, and tone color. Scriptures for Study: Read the following verses, noting what else Paul told pastors about doctrine: 1...

Ep195 – What to Listen for in Scripture (1) – Heb. 11:3 from 2021-07-05T05:00:15

Paralleling what to listen for in music, we listen for rhythm, melody, harmony, and tone color. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our thoughts today: Matthew 28:20; John 14:...

Ep194 – The Right Affection – Col. 3:1-2 from 2021-06-28T05:00:38

Seek heavenly things, set our affection on heavenly things, and shun earthly things. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our study today: Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8; 1 John ...

Ep193 – The Wilderness of Sin – Ex. 16:1-2 from 2021-06-21T05:00:33

The wilderness of sin was a place of drought, dissent, and disobedience. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about spiritual drought: Psalms 1:2–3; 42:1–2; 63:1; 65:10–11? Co...

Ep192 – Manna From Heaven (3) – Ex. 16:15 from 2021-06-14T05:00:14

Sixth, the manna came with the dew. Seventh, the manna fell by miracle. Eighth, it was absolutely essential that the manna be collected early. Ninth, when not used the manna bred worms and stank Te...

Ep191 – Manna From Heaven (2) – Ex. 16:15 from 2021-06-07T05:00:33

Third, the manna was easily accessible. Fourth, the manna was lying on the ground. Fifth, the manna was adapted for all. Scriptures for Study: In 1 Corinthians 10:1–6, what is the value of the Scri...

Ep190 – Manna From Heaven (1) – Ex. 16:15 from 2021-05-31T05:00:49

First, the manna was small and seemingly insignificant. Second, the manna was plain-looking. Scriptures for Study: Read our Lord’s entire “Discourse on the Bread of Life” in John 6:22–58. How does ...

Ep189 – Waiting Upon the LORD – Is. 40:31 from 2021-05-24T05:00:13

The principle, the promise, and the periods. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses encourage us: Psalm 27:14; Luke 18:1; 2 Corinthians 12:9–10; Galatians 6:9; and Hebrews 12:1? Continue

Ep188 – Bring the Book (3) – Neh. 8:1 from 2021-05-17T05:00:46

Among several biblical examples of God’s people demonstrating their love and desire for God’s Word, the scene in Nehemiah 8 is one of the most notable and dramatic. They: recognized the sacredness ...

Ep187 – Bring the Book (2) – Neh. 8:1 from 2021-05-10T05:00:44

Among several biblical examples of God’s people demonstrating their love and desire for God’s Word, the scene in Nehemiah 8 is one of the most notable and dramatic. They: recognized the sacredness ...

Ep186 – Bring the Book (1) – Neh. 8:1 from 2021-05-03T05:00:08

Among several biblical examples of God’s people demonstrating their love and desire for God’s Word, the scene in Nehemiah 8 is one of the most notable and dramatic. They: recognized the sacredness ...

Ep185 – It Is Written (3) – Matt. 4:4 from 2021-04-26T05:00:08

One of the truly amazing words in the Greek NT is the verb gegraptai. It is perhaps the most powerful proof of the doctrine of the preservation of Scripture and causes our love for it to grow by le...

Ep184 – It Is Written (2) – Matt. 4:4 from 2021-04-19T05:00:49

One of the truly amazing words in the Greek NT is the verb gegraptai. It is perhaps the most powerful proof of the doctrine of the preservation of Scripture and causes our love for it to grow by le...

Ep183 – It Is Written (1) – Matt. 4:4 from 2021-04-12T05:00:01

One of the truly amazing words in the Greek NT is the verb gegraptai. It is perhaps the most powerful proof of the doctrine of the preservation of Scripture and causes our love for it to grow by le...

Ep182 – Reading, Exhortation, and Doctrine – 1 Tim. 4:13 from 2021-04-05T05:00:44

This three-fold emphasis must be at the very core of church ministry. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about the pastor’s function: 1 Timothy 2:7; 3:2; 4:6, 16; 5:17; 2 Timoth...

Ep181 – Summary of the Moral Law – Matt. 22:37–40 from 2021-03-29T05:00:57

Our Lord took the Ten Commandments and reduced them to only two with love at the center. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about law and love: Romans 13:10; Galatians 5:14; Jam...

Ep180 – The Law Concerning Contentment – Ex. 20: 17 from 2021-03-22T05:00:18

Instead of overt acts, this commandment addresses covert attitudes. One or more of the preceding sins, in fact, will often spring from this seed. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses ...

Ep179 – The Law Concerning the Tongue (2) – Ex. 20:16 from 2021-03-15T05:00:11

Lying is, by far, the most prominent sin of mankind. It permeates our nature and society. Lying is often used to cover up other sins and is, far more than people realize, so ingrained in our being,...

Ep178 – The Law Concerning the Tongue (1) – Ex. 20:16 from 2021-03-08T06:00:05

Lying is, by far, the most prominent sin of mankind. It permeates our nature and society. Lying is often used to cover up other sins and is, far more than people realize, so ingrained in our being,...

Ep177 – The Law Concerning Property – Ex. 20:15 from 2021-03-01T07:00:35

We cannot help but be amazed that God’s Moral Law addresses even the rights of personal property. While Socialism is nothing more than pilfering—it is a forced redistribution of what some have work...

Ep176 – The Law Concerning Purity – Ex. 20:14 from 2021-02-22T07:00:39

It is significant, indeed, that right on the heels of the commandment that declares the sanctity of life is another that affirms the sacredness of marriage. Scriptures for Study: What is the price ...

Ep175 – The Law Concerning Life – Ex. 20:13 from 2021-02-15T07:00

How significant it is that this command appears here! It is the first one that speaks exclusively of our dealings with all other men in general. Man is made in God’s image, making murder a direct a...

Ep174 – The Law Concerning Authority (2) – Ex. 20:12 from 2021-02-08T07:00:34

Having presented four “words” that address what man’s relationship should be to Him, God turns to what our relationship should be to our fellow men. The first “word” concerns authority in the famil...

Ep173 – The Law Concerning Authority (1) – Ex. 20:12 from 2021-02-01T07:00:03

Having presented four “words” that address what man’s relationship should be to Him, God turns to what our relationship should be to our fellow men. The first “word” concerns authority in the famil...

Ep172 – The Law Concerning Time (2) – Heb. 10:25 from 2021-01-25T07:00

Fourth Commandment: The Law Concerning Time (2) – Heb. 10:25: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the m...

Ep171 – The Law Concerning Time[1] — Ex20_8-10.mp3 from 2021-01-18T07:00:02

Fourth Commandment: The Law Concerning Time (1) – Ex. 20:8-10: “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sa...

Ep170 – The Law Concerning Reverence – Ex. 20:7 from 2021-01-11T07:00:27

Third Commandment: The Law Concerning Reverence – Ex. 20:7 – “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his na...

Ep169 – The Law Concerning Worship – Ex. 20:4 from 2021-01-04T07:00:27

Second Commandment: The Law Concerning Worship – Ex. 20:4 – “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the...

Ep168 – The Law Concerning Religion – Ex. 20:3 from 2020-12-28T07:00:54

The Law Concerning Religion (Ex. 20:3): Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about this first commandment: Deuteronomy 6:14; Joshua 24...