The Love & Purity Podcast

Zealous for good works!

The scriptures have a lot to say about the value of good works, even going so far to say that "we are His workmanship created for good works in Christ" (Eph) If you ask the average believer what they were created for, "good works" will probably not be at the top of the list.  Listen to Aaron and Brayden discuss this spiritual paradox of resting in the grace of God while also being zealous for good works.  Be zealous!  

Key Takeaways from Israel Trip with Aaron and Victoria Hood

Being in Israel with a young family during a full fledged war had its challenges for the Hood family.  Listen to Aaron and Victoria share, in their winsome way the things they learned over the months they were in the Holy Land.   

In His Presence - The Climax of the Journey - Psalm 134

Join us for the final episode of the Psalms of ascent series!

At last we have come to the climax of the journey in the radiant presence of God! This is our destiny, to be in His presence, where there is fullness of joy. The ecstasy that awaits those who walk on the ascending path is beyond anything that the eye has seen or the ear has heard. It will be our joy to join the celestial beings in wholehearted worship as we bless God in His house.  

Even as we have been taught to pray “on earth as it is in heaven,” so we are called to model the worship of heaven. David seems to have had a special revelation of this call to worship. He established worship on earth—day and night, just as it is in heaven—day and night. 

Encouragement from the Mountains of Israel

Aaron is joined in this podcast by Dion, a south African who currently lives in Israel with his family and helps with the Greening Israel Project.  Dion shares his journey of trusting in The Lord even when the path forward is not super clear.  Be encouraged to follow The Lamb wherever He goes!

Wartime Reflections from Israel with Aaron Hood and Britt Waller

  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 to Glory! Psalm 133

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)

 

Worshipers in Africa!

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

Yeshua’s Vehement Cry - Psalm 133

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).

Tolerance at what Cost?

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.    

Overcoming the Spirit of Immorality

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!