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In Episode 19 of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite return to the very heart of the Christian faith: the purpose of the cross.

This episode explains why the cross is central to the gospel, what Jesus accomplished through His death, and how the cross brings redemption, forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and victory over sin and death. Ps Brian unpacks Scripture to show how Jesus became our substitute, initiated the New Covenant, and made a way for humanity to become sons and daughters of God.

The episode also challenges listeners to move beyond intellectual understanding and respond personally to the message of the cross, concluding with a prayer of salvation and commitment to follow Jesus.

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In Episode 18 of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite explore one of the most important questions any person can ask: Who is Jesus really?

This episode looks beyond opinions and cultural ideas and examines Jesus through Scripture, history, prophecy, and personal revelation. Ps Brian unpacks Jesus’ question to His disciples in Matthew 16 and explains why every person must decide for themselves who Jesus is.

The conversation explores the difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Him personally, the role of revelation from God, and the biblical foundation of the church. Ps Brian also discusses historical evidence for Jesus, Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Christ, and the famous conclusion that Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord.

Listeners are encouraged to seek truth for themselves, read Scripture, examine the evidence, and open their hearts to a personal relationship with Jesus. The episode concludes with a prayer inviting listeners to trust Jesus as Lord and Saviour.

Scriptures Referenced

Matthew 16:13–18
John 14:6
John 1
Isaiah 53
Isaiah 9:6
Psalm 16:8–11
Exodus 12
Colossians 2:9
Ephesians 1:7
John 8:58

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In Episode 17 of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite explore the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation as described in Ephesians chapter 1.

Ps Brian unpacks Paul’s prayer for the church in Ephesus and explains why wisdom and revelation are essential for navigating life, leadership, faith, and calling. This episode draws a clear distinction between information and revelation, human wisdom and God’s wisdom, and knowing about God versus truly knowing Him.

Through Scripture, historical context, and pastoral insight, listeners are encouraged to pursue a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit so the eyes of their understanding may be opened. The episode also offers practical guidance on how believers can grow in wisdom and revelation through desire, prayer, humility, and spiritual community.

The episode concludes with Paul’s prayer spoken over listeners, inviting them to receive clarity, insight, and spiritual understanding from God.

Scriptures Referenced

Ephesians 1:15–19
Acts 9
Acts 19
2 Corinthians 12
1 Corinthians 2
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
James 1:5
Proverbs 4:7
Matthew 16:15–17

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