The Christ Centered and Clear Podcast

Praying Death On Your Enemies? - Tough Passages In the Old Testament, Episode 4

As you read through the Psalms, it sometimes seems as if the psalmist is praying for the death and destruction of his enemies. Why is this and how does it match up with the message of Jesus? One of our popular Christ-Centered & Clear authors, J. Aaron White, joins Nate and Jon Akin today to discuss the subject of Imprecatory Prayers.

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Nehemiah: More About Yahweh’s Love for His People Than a Building Project - Tough Passages In the Old Testament, Episode 3

While the book of Nehemiah is most often preached as a handbook for leadership or an introduction to a building project, this approach misses the most important message of Nehemiah - God's covenant love for His people. What Nate and Jon Akin discuss with Jason Wredberg on today's episode is where the book of Nehemiah fits in the redemptive storyline of Scripture.

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Elisha and His Attack Bears - Tough Passages In the Old Testament, Episode 2

2 Kings 2 tells the story of Elisha sending bears to eat a group of unruly young people. What is really going on in this passage of Scripture? Nate and Jon Akin discuss how to understand this story and how it ultimately points to Christ.

Follow this link: https://youtu.be/StU4xI9X5oQ to see the video of Jon's conference workshop that is mentioned by Nate during the podcast.

How is Tamar Righteous? - Tough Passages In the Old Testament, Episode 1

For those familiar with the story of Genesis 38, it can be a little bit shocking the Tamar was included in the genealogy of Christ. Why was this and why did Judah away of her, "She is more righteous than I"? Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg examine these questions and more as they discuss preaching Genesis 38 in a Christ-centered and Clear manner.

Speaker Panel and Q&A from Scotland Conference (LIVE) - Wisdom Literature, Episode 33

In today's episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland, Josh Wredberg moderates a panel discussing the topic of Preaching Christ in Wisdom Literature. The panel includes Paul Rees, Jeff Hay, Jacob Brothers, and Nate Akin.

Jeff Hay on Preaching Christ in the Song of Songs: Wisdom Literature, Episode 32

In today's very informative episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland, Jeff Hay teaches us how to preach the Song of Songs. He explains seven ways that this book of the Old Testament points us to our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ

Where Do Sufferers Look for Wisdom? - A Sermon by Liam Garvie - Wisdom Literature, Episode 31

Today's episode is from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland. In this session, Liam Garvie gives us an example of Christ-centered preaching through his sermon on Job 28:1-28, "Where Do Sufferers Look for Wisdom?"

What is Christ-Centered Preaching (and how is it seen in Job)? - Wisdom Literature, Episode 30

Today's episode is from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland. In this session, Jason Wredberg gives us an overview of Christ-centered preaching. He then explains how this is seen in the book of Job.

Nate Akin on Preaching Christ in Proverbs - Wisdom Literature, Episode 29

Today's episode is from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland. In this session, Nate Akin explains the two main ways to preach Christ in the book of Proverbs, then demonstrates with a short sermon from Proverbs 9.

The King Chooses a Wife (Preaching Christ in Proverbs 31) - Wisdom Literature, Episode 28

The misunderstanding of this book of the Bible has haunted women for thousands of years! Today, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg explain how Proverbs 31 both points to Christ as the fulfillment of Wisdom and encourages women to pursue wisdom in their daily lives.