With this being the Words and Stuff episode right before Easter Sunday, there’s a particular message I’d like to share with you that I consider to be a good primer heading into this incredibly symbolic weekend. This will not be the normally expected Easter-related message, and I intend to bring the pages of your Bible one step closer to being relevant in your life today in the process. *This audio is taken from today's live-stream on both YouTube and Rumble.

Everything I do: https://allmylinks.com/wordsandstuff

Stream Notes and Bonus Content

Jesus Defeated Death // Easter 2024 // Pastor Josh Howerton:

https://youtu.be/R4lWxKlmAzs?si=F7Zsu-fENblanzBe

Hebrews 11:1-3:

https://www.bible.com/bible/111/HEB.11.1-3.NIV

What Does Hebrews Chapter 11 Mean?:

https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/11/Hebrews-chapter-11.html

Faith Is the Conviction of Things Not Seen:

https://www.davidservant.com/books/dmm/dmm_14/03-faith-is-the-conviction-of-things-not-seen/

It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming:

https://youtu.be/ImfpHdkQtt0?si=MNkjaO65aXc5WBKt

(Song) The Stone Was Rolled Away | Victory in Christ:

https://youtu.be/PRR3WPr-mLA?si=LrRDeqI2xG7kFPfv

(Song) Phil Wickham - Sunday Is Coming:

https://youtu.be/TbDTXuuTpO4?si=vL7lrVTSJkFSy9VJ

While Jesus continues on with His ministry, a variety of interesting topics come up, in regards to needing some clarity and direction. These scriptures today will highlight the seemingly complicated ability to follow Jesus correctly while dealing with the current human laws, as well as pushing back against the programming that comes from the constructing of human rules devoid of God’s actual guidance. Also, there’s a heavy emphasis on how to properly value the riches on this earth, as compared to what awaits for us in Heaven.

*This audio is taken from today's live-stream on both YouTube and Rumble.

This is part of an ongoing study series through the book of Matthew, of which both the Rumble and YouTube playlists for that can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXW_N6cm3gyQ6oWqnMtSDjUVjbu7bwPZq

https://rumble.com/playlists/bquzcCkqV-U

Everything I do: https://allmylinks.com/wordsandstuff

Study Notes and Bonus Content

Read Chapter 19:

https://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Mt19

Shammain and Hillel on Divorce:

https://thebibleisinmyblood.wordpress.com/tag/rabbis-shammai-and-hillel-on-divorce/

What Were the Shammaite and Hillelite Interpretations of Jewish Law?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Shammaite-vs-Hillelite.html

Divorce Commentary:

https://biblehub.com/topical/d/divorce.htm

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said it is Easier For a Camel to Go Through the Eye of a Needle Than For a Rich Man to Get Into Heaven?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/camel-eye-needle.html

What Are the New Heaven and the Next Earth?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/new-heavens-earth.html

(Song) Charity Gayle - I Speak Jesus (feat. Steven Musso):

https://youtu.be/PcmqSfr1ENY?si=TUpx39MP1mpdG5LB

If you’re like me, you probably have some level of struggle with the concept of being in control. Maybe not so much to the point of wanting to control others, but at the very least you’re trying to avoid feeling or becoming out of control. So when it comes to giving up control over my life to God, it’s not difficult because I don’t want to and instead I want even more power over my own life or something like that. Rather, my problem was actually not fully understanding how to let go and let God take over. The idea in itself sounds incredible and I have zero concerns when I think about doing it. Maybe the answer I am looking for lies within the process of God taking control. Today’s study will be for those in a similar boat or know of someone in a similar circumstance.

*This audio is from today's live-stream on both YouTube and Rumble.

This is part of an ongoing study series through the book of Proverbs, of which both the Rumble and YouTube playlists for that can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXW_N6cm3gyRurnWcliK36YdJrJ3iuoLY

https://rumble.com/playlists/d-Hh11HuRSg

Everything I do: https://allmylinks.com/wordsandstuff

Study Notes and Bonus Content

Read Chapter 25:

https://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Pr25

2 Chronicles 29-31:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Chronicles%2029-31&version=NLT

What Does Proverbs 25:2 Mean?:

https://www.bibleref.com/Proverbs/25/Proverbs-25-2.html

Proverbs 25 Explained:

https://youtu.be/U3GwpV-9shg?si=l0B-UCKuYhE7YWaL

What is the Meaning of Dross in the Bible?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/meaning-of-dross.html

(Song) Katy Nichole - Have Your Way:

https://youtu.be/KBZFgwa5Xn8?si=yVCBXHYZhdz8ecnn

As Jacob continues being blessed by God, even more so due to how he was being treated during his work agreements, we get a glimpse into how God chooses people for His purposes. Today’s message will have a heavy focus on the difference between how humans and God look at a person’s imperfections; the carrying of flaws that every single one of us deal with in some capacity.

*This audio is taken from the full live-stream on YouTube and Rumble.

This is part of an ongoing study series through the book of Genesis, of which both the Rumble and YouTube playlists for that can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXW_N6cm3gyQ6ScXYymwav59XUzjnaG9t

https://rumble.com/playlists/TfgDVOQ_c34

Everything I do: https://allmylinks.com/wordsandstuff

Study Notes and Bonus Content

Read Chapter 31:

https://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Ge31

Understanding Inheritance in Biblical Times:

https://biblehub.com/topical/u/understanding_inheritance_in_biblical_times.htm

What is the Purpose of a Dowry (Genesis 31:15)?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/purpose-dowry.html

Laban’s Claim: Worldview on Family, Wealth?:

https://biblehub.com/q/Laban_s_claim_worldview_on_family_wealth.htm

Why Did People Keep Family Idols in the Bible?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/family-idols.html

What are Teraphim?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/teraphim.html

Why Send Gifts to Esau in Genesis 32:15?:

https://biblehub.com/q/Why_send_gifts_to_Esau_in_Gen_32_15.htm

What is the Meaning of Jacob Wrestling with God?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Jacob-wrestling-with-God.html

Wrestled:

https://biblehub.com/topical/w/wrestled.htm

Why Did God Wrestle With Jacob - And Lose?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-xpDq6tvWE

Israel:

https://biblehub.com/greek/2474.htm

https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3478.htm

What Does Genesis 33:3 Mean?:

https://www.bibleref.com/Genesis/33/Genesis-33-2.html

Why Did Jacob Settle in Succoth?:

https://biblehub.com/q/Why_did_Jacob_settle_in_Succoth.htm

What is the Valley of Succoth in the Bible?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Valley-of-Succoth.html

Sons of Hamor:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Valley-of-Succoth.html

(Song) Jamie MacDonald - Desperate (with Lauren Daigle):

https://youtu.be/QnsS61YQxWg?si=P0cgmRcf-uAj_dSp

Something I’ve noticed myself doing from time to time, whenever I’m reading scriptures, is initially finding their plight to be unrelatable due to my brain trying to use a modern lens. In regards to our study today, an example of that would be the concept of deliverance. What do you need to be delivered from today? What type of oppressive attacks from the enemy reach the level of “I need to be delivered” emergency, in order for you to take this spiritual battle seriously?

*This audio is from today's livestream on both YouTube and Rumble.

This is part of an ongoing study series through the book of Psalms, of which both the Rumble and YouTube playlists for that can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXW_N6cm3gySxleOLa-5vymtDGbiNFRbd

https://rumble.com/playlists/b7zLc_g1wr8

Everything I do: https://allmylinks.com/wordsandstuff

Study Notes and Bonus Content

Read Chapter 32:

https://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Ps32

God Loves You, But What Does That Mean?:

https://youtu.be/UfbyFLgs_NM?si=ZASwLwRu4lZNWwY4

What is a maskil in the book of Psalms?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/maskil.html

What is the difference between iniquity, sin and transgression?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/iniquity-sin-transgression.html

Psalm 32-The Blessings of Forgiveness, Protection and Guidance:

https://youtu.be/RVM04BY1ypU?si=0mLyFRQJf1svQVwL

Davidic 10-Stringed Lyre by Caleb Byerly:

https://youtu.be/dlEPaDQjH0Y?si=wfT4fd5o4uqP6p2Z

What Does It Mean for the Christian to Fear God?:

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/what-does-it-mean-for-the-christian-to-fear-god

(Song) Tauren Wells, Elevation Worship - Joy in the Morning:

https://youtu.be/uysGt7JVw9U?si=0LxySXM7hzXi_SgR

(Movie) Nefarious:

https://youtu.be/EcOmWePP7UY?si=MMTewZriIfceJ-Jw

Do you ever find yourself in the position where you are doing all the things you know you’re supposed to, and yet it feels like life has to catch up in order for it to actually be fruitful? Like everything that’s out of your control is moving at a much different pace than you’d prefer, therefore setting yourself up with that pesky “idle hands” scenario? Today’s message will be about what it means to wait on the Lord, including what God wants for us to be preoccupying ourselves with in the meantime.

*This audio is taken from the full Rumble live-stream on 03.27.2026.

Everything I do: https://allmylinks.com/wordsandstuff

Stream Notes

Trust in the Pit: When God’s Plan Doesn’t Make Sense:

https://firstmossbluff.com/blog//trust-in-the-pit

Why Waiting On The Lord Is Hard - And How God Uses It For Your Good:

https://youtu.be/WZyl_zr3DSE?si=bwTc1oeZqPcHw1bP&t=62

(Song) Plans | Brandon Lake:

https://youtu.be/A9cngddZPNY?si=TQ6XJ4pJ5_AVQMrt

Bonus Content:

Michael Todd: Let God Show You What to Do Next:

https://youtu.be/JVzMiegAEHA?si=zBxrq3TvRJOp0ycp

This is How to Make God Laugh:

https://www.guidelines.org/sermons/this-is-how-to-make-god-laugh/

Definition of Steadfast:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steadfast

Isaiah 40:31:

https://biblia.com/books/kjv1900/Is40.31

Psalms 27:14:

https://biblia.com/books/kjv1900/Ps27.14

Romans 8:25:

https://biblia.com/books/kjv1900/Ro8.25

Last week during our study in the book of Matthew, the disciples were overwhelmed when Jesus told them that He would “suffer many things” due to persecution, eventually being put to death and would then be raised from the dead. Today, we pick up where Jesus gives them even more faith-fortifying experiences that would surely convince anyone that He truly is the Son of God.

This is part of an ongoing series through the book of Matthew, of which the playlist for that can be found here: https://rumble.com/playlists/bquzcCkqV-U

*This audio is taken from the full Rumble live-stream on 03.26.2026.

Everything I do: https://allmylinks.com/wordsandstuff

Study Notes

Read Chapter 17:

https://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Mt17

(Song) Hillsong Worship - Transfiguration:

https://youtu.be/HLMtfq5epbw?si=JyBMQnJHFCkb5FCb

Bonus Content:

Transfigured definition:

https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g3339/kjv/tr/0-1/

Deuteronomy 18:15:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2018%3A15&version=NIV

Mark 9:14-29:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%209%3A14-29&version=NIV

Unbelieving:

https://biblehub.com/topical/u/unbelieving.htm

Perverse:

https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g1294/kjv/tr/0-1/

Who is Jesus addressing as a “faithless and perverse generation” in Matthew 17:17?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/faithless-and-perverse-generation.html

Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/John-Baptist-Elijah.html

What is the Temple Tax?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/temple-tax.html

Luke 22:24-30:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2022%3A24-30&version=NKJV

Who Are The “Little Ones” In Matthew 18:6?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/little-ones.html

Do We Have Guardian Angels?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/guardian-angels.html

Matthew 18:11:

https://biblehub.com/matthew/18-11.htm

What Does The Bible Mean By Binding And Loosing?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/binding-loosing.html

What does it mean to be a stumbling block to someone else?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/stumbling-block.html

Phillipians 4:8:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204%3A8&version=NIV

In today’s return to the book of Proverbs, we will be going through what are known as the “sayings of the wise”, which is a collection of wisdom gems deemed worthy and relevant enough to be included in the scriptures. This message is especially for those looking for some clarity and guidance when it comes to the life decisions we all face everyday.

This is part of an ongoing series through the book of Proverbs, of which the playlist for that can be found here: https://rumble.com/playlists/d-Hh11HuRSg

*This audio is taken from the full Rumble live-stream on 03.25.2026.

Everything I do: https://allmylinks.com/wordsandstuff

Study Notes

Read Chapter 22:

https://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Pr22

(Song) Phil Wickham, Jamie MacDonald - Flowers:

https://youtu.be/CfeOVWcLxP8?si=e86oG9HaMQLFqv4o

Bonus Content:

Sayings of the Wise:

https://biblehub.com/topical/s/sayings_of_the_wise.htm

Was some of Proverbs copied from the instruction of Amenemope?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Instruction-of-Amenemope.html

Acquiring Wisdom - Dr. Charles Stanley:

https://youtu.be/f_0HGXHpdN0?si=6VCvv_0K9zzZu5_2