The Love & Purity Podcast

  As the war continues on in Israel Aaron and Britt give their scriptural perspective on what this war means for the world. 

  This is a moment of decision for the nations.  Will we be overrun by radical liberal and islamic agendas or will we stand for righteousness no matter the cost. 

From unity this Psalm launches us into the glory of the house of God, into His presence.  This is what the whole journey has been looking forward to!  This oil of unity will be dripping from the lives of those who usher in the King!

Psalm 133:2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments.

This was no mere symbolic sprinkling of oil; it was an extravagant dousing! Unity in its right context beckons an abundance of anointing. Aaron here foreshadows the great high priest Yeshua, who was also anointed with oil that ran over His garments. The distinct fragrance of spikenard filled the room as Mary poured about a pint of anointing oil on the great high priest Yeshua, who would, as Caiaphas prophesied, “gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad” (John 11:52). 

Wherever you are in the world may you "endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph 4)

 

My friend Samuel Wearp just returned from Africa were he shared about God's heart fo Israel.  In this episode he shares how he was impacted by the exuberant worship and simplicity of faith he experienced among our African brothers and sisters. 

"From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, The daughter of My dispersed ones, Shall bring My offering." Zephaniah 3:10

1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Yeshua has great passion for the fulfillment of Psalm 133!

This psalm carries great significance, as it is the step right before entering into the immediate presence of God. 

Here is one example: “Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul” (Acts 4:32a).  

As the word “behold” indicates, unity among brothers is something to look at and see how good it is. 

The type of unity that this psalm admires is dwelling unity.  

Brotherly love and unity are like the oil of this psalm, which comes down from above. There is no hope of this unity originating from below. 

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me” (John 17:20-21).

When tolerance crosses the line of exploiting the weak and innocent it has gone too far.  When addressing the church of Thyatira Yeshua rebuked them for tolerating "that woman Jezebel". 

The deceptive nature of sexual immorality is that it leads people into darker and darker sins which leads to the harm of the most vulnerable of society.   If we are going to stand in our generation, unstained by the darkness all around, we must be willing to separate ourselves from all that is unclean.    

The book of Hosea speaks of a "spirit of harlotry (immorality)". Hosea 5:4 “They do not direct their deeds toward turning to their God, For the spirit of harlotry is in their midst, And they do not know the Lord."

In this podcast we encourage our listeners to be aware of this spiritual battle that is being waged right now over our hearts and minds.  Above a deceptive and temporary pleasure, choose the better part and worship the One who satisfies eternally!

Join us as we unpack the last section of this amazing Psalm! 

"For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place:  “This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.” "

What we see at the beginning of this chapter as David’s desire to find a dwelling place for God is now confirmed as a desire of God. What a glorious thing, when someone’s heart is filled with the very passions that stir the heart of God!   

The physical location of Jerusalem is the eternal resting place of God. What an awesome hope—that one day the prayer of the ages will be answered and God’s kingdom will come—on earth as it is in heaven.   

"I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread." “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 5:3).   When The Lord returns, the physical hub of the kingdom of heaven will be Jerusalem. In this place, the poor will be blessed with the soul-satisfying nourishment of bread. May that day come quickly when the Lamb comes to shepherd His flock and “They shall neither hunger anymore” (Rev. 7:16).

This psalm is amazing!  The response to being clothed in righteousness is shouting for joy. 

Join us as we look into the resting place of God, the heart of God to clothe us and how slow to anger God is with His people.  

Join Aaron Hood and Brayden Waller as they explore scriptures that speak about the significance of Jerusalem.  

Throughout history Jerusalem has been a contested city, fought over by empires and religions.  Jerusalem is spoken of in The Bible as a place of both peace and conflict.  The name Jerusalem actually means "He will lay a foundation of peace"  Ultimately The prayers of Gods people will prevail and Jerusalem will be known as a city of peace.  

In this interview 19 year old Mack Tanner challenges passivity and calls young people to embrace the call of wholehearted discipleship.   As a worship leader and volunteer manager in Israel Mack's passion is to see people pursue God as their first love.