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In this episode of the Heat & Light Podcast, Chris continues the For Such a Time as This series by exploring courage through Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10). Starting with the lawyer's question—"What must I do to inherit eternal life?"—we see how knowing Scripture isn't the same as living it, and how religious responsibility can quietly compete with compassion.

Chris unpacks the meaning behind key words in the text—especially the priest and Levite who didn't merely "pass by," but actively moved to the opposite side, and the Samaritan who saw the wounded man in a way that led to gut-level compassion and costly action.

The episode connects this parable to the biblical concept of courage (Hebrew: omets, "strength of heart") and shows how covenantal faith—a real relationship with God—becomes the source of spiritual courage. The challenge is simple and piercing: Do we truly see people the way God sees us? And what would it look like to obey Jesus with no "limits" on compassion?

1. This series is about biblical characters who reveal faith, courage, inaction, and action.

2. The Good Samaritan parable exposes the gap between religious knowledge and obedience.

3. The lawyer seeks an "out" by asking, "Who is my neighbor?" rather than starting with loving God fully.

4. The priest and Levite "passed by" using a word that implies active avoidance—not accidental neglect.

5. The Samaritan—an enemy of the wounded man—sees, feels deep compassion, and acts sacrificially.

6. Courage isn't just bravery; it's "strength of heart" (omets)—inner fortitude that produces outward obedience.

7. Faith → relationship → courage → compassion in action.

8. The episode confronts modern barriers to compassion: schedule, safety, reputation, efficiency, finances, emotional limits.

9. The parable ultimately mirrors the gospel: Christ sees us, pays the price, and cares for us "forever."

• Seeing is spiritual. The Samaritan "saw" in a way that moved him internally, not just visually.

• Avoidance can be an action. Sometimes disobedience is intentional "crossing to the other side."

• Compassion costs. The Samaritan gives time, money, inconvenience, and ongoing commitment.

• Religious knowledge can become a shield. It's possible to quote Scripture while resisting obedience.

• Real courage is heart-strength. Biblical courage is internal fortitude anchored in relationship with God.

• Limits reveal discipleship pressure points. Where you cap compassion often shows what you fear or value most.

• The Good Samaritan points to Jesus. He doesn't help temporarily—He commits covenentally.

This Bible study explores the story of David and Goliath with a focus on how faith, courage, and action are revealed through Scripture and lived out in relationship with God. Rather than treating faith as passive belief, this study invites us to see faith as faithfulness—active trust expressed through obedience.

Together, we will read key passages from 1 Samuel, consider historical and biblical context, and reflect on how God works through willing people who step forward in courage. Throughout this study, we will continually return to one central question: How does a real relationship with God shape the way we act?

Scripture often places God's people in moments that demand courage. David's story reminds us that courage is not fearlessness, but obedience in the face of uncertainty.

"For such a time as this…" (Esther 4 : 14)

Reflection:

• Where do you sense God calling you to step forward in faith right now?

• What fears or hesitations tend to hold you back?

As we read 1 Samuel 17, we notice that while others hesitate, David speaks and acts. He does not wait for permission, nor does he minimize the danger. He steps forward with confidence rooted in his relationship with God.

Scripture Focus:
1 Samuel 17 : 31–37

Reflection:

• Who steps forward in this story, and who holds back?

• What motivates David to act when others remain silent?

The Bible's understanding of faith goes deeper than belief. In Scripture, faith is tied to faithfulness—steadfast trust, practiced obedience, and covenant relationship. David's confidence is not rooted in optimism but in a history of walking with God.

Scripture Focus:
1 Samuel 17 : 37
Hebrews 10 : 22–23

Reflection:

• How does the biblical meaning of faith differ from how faith is often described today?

• Where do you see faith expressed through action in David's life?

David speaks boldly about what he will do and what the Lord will do. This reveals a partnership—God working through human obedience rather than apart from it. David prepares, trains, chooses his tools carefully, and steps into the battle trusting God to deliver.

Scripture Focus:
1 Samuel 17 : 45–47

Reflection:

• Where do you see both human responsibility and God's power at work in this passage?

• What has God already equipped you with to take faithful action?

Immediately after David's victory, Scripture shows us a covenant relationship between David and Jonathan. Courage does not grow in isolation. Faith is strengthened through relationship—with God and with others who walk alongside us.

Scripture Focus:
1 Samuel 18 : 1–4

Reflection:

• How does relationship shape courage and faith?

• Who supports and strengthens your walk with God?

David's story challenges the idea that God acts while we stand on the sidelines. Instead, Scripture shows us faith that moves, courage that steps forward, and action that flows from trust in God.

Final Reflection:

• How are faith, courage, and action connected in your own life?

• What step of obedience is God inviting you to take this week—at home, work, or in your community?

Faith is not passive.
Courage is not accidental.
Action flows from walking with God.

For such a time as this.

Fully Charged and Fully Empowered closes out the Heat and Light Podcast's 10-part series on God's appointed times and biblical feasts. In this episode, Chris zooms out to reveal the bigger picture behind God's timing—from creation in Genesis to the prophetic fulfillment found in Leviticus, the Gospels, Acts, and beyond.

This conversation explores how God's calendar is not random or symbolic alone, but precise, intentional, and deeply revealing of who He is. From Sabbath rest to Passover, Pentecost, and the yet-to-be-fulfilled fall feasts, we see how Jesus fulfills God's timing perfectly—and how believers today are invited to step out of worldly schedules and into God's eternal rest.

Ultimately, this episode challenges listeners to stop, listen, and realign with God's timing, where true restoration, empowerment, and transformation take place. When we enter His rest, we encounter the One who is time itself—and that's where we become fully charged and fully empowered.

In this episode of the Heat & Light Podcast, Chris continues Week Nine of the life group series with a powerful teaching titled "Wandering Into Action." After walking through the Feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23, this conversation moves from understanding God's timing to living it out.

By examining Passover, Communion, Pentecost, and the prophetic feasts still to come, Chris challenges listeners to rethink what it means to "do this in remembrance of Me." Communion is not just a religious exercise—it is a call to be broken, humbled, and transformed. Looking only backward misses the full picture. God's feasts point us forward, toward action, obedience, and preparation for what is coming.

Through Scripture in the Gospels, Acts, and Colossians, and stories of ordinary people like Moses and Elisabeth Elliot, this episode calls believers out of spiritual wandering and into faithful, Spirit-led action—together.

Small Video Clip About Elisabeth Elliot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QGBikdQglg

• The Feasts of the Lord reveal God's timing, purpose, and redemptive plan.

• Communion is rooted in Passover and points to both the past sacrifice and the future fulfillment.

• "Do this in remembrance of Me" is not merely ritual—it is a call to humility, repentance, and dying to self.

• Pentecost marks the turning point: believers now live and act through the indwelling Holy Spirit.

• The final feasts (Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles) point to Christ's return, final cleansing, and God dwelling with His people.

• True action flows from putting on the new self (Colossians) in everyday life—family, work, prayer, and community.

• God calls ordinary people to extraordinary obedience, and He never sends them alone.

• Don't reduce Communion to a monthly routine—let it lead to real heart change and action.

• God's calendar tells a bigger story than ours; understanding His timing changes how we live today.

• The Christian life is not passive reflection—it is active participation in what God is doing.

• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to move from wandering to purpose.

• Faithful obedience is lived out in community—we move forward together, not alone.

• If God is calling you, He will equip you—just as He did with Moses and Elisabeth Elliot.

• Everything points to Christ, and everything leads toward the future He has promised.

In this episode of the Heat and Light Podcast, Chris takes listeners deep into the meaning and message of the Feast of Booths, exploring why God commanded His people to remember their dependence, their deliverance, and their identity as temporary dwellers on earth. Chris unpacks how this ancient festival points directly to Jesus as our living water, the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people.

Through Scripture, the story of Gideon, and even the "boulder problem" faced by climber Alex Honnold, confronts the barriers that keep us stuck in cycles of wilderness thinking. Whether it's fear, insecurity, spiritual drift, or comfort, this episode calls believers to move beyond hesitation and step boldly into the life God has already invited them into.

This is a challenging and empowering reminder that God doesn't want us wandering endlessly — He wants us walking in faith, dwelling in His presence, and stepping forward into purpose.

• We are temporary dwellers. Just like the Israelites lived in booths, our time on earth is brief — and remembering that changes how we live.

• Jesus fulfills the Feast. He is the living water poured out for us, the presence of God among His people.

• Your "boulder problem" is spiritual. Every believer faces something difficult, intimidating, or risky that tests their faith.

• God calls us out of the wilderness. We can't stay stuck in old patterns, fear, or passivity — God invites us to move forward.

• Faith requires action. Gideon tore down idols the same night God told him. Obedience starts now, not later.

• Feast of Booths (Sukkot)

• God's presence dwelling with His people

• Jesus as Living Water

• Identity as sojourners, not settlers

• Fear versus faith

• Breaking cycles of spiritual complacency

• Taking action in obedience

• Overcoming your "boulder problem"

• Stepping into calling with boldness

Free Solo Climbing Videos:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-wjmIFlnNo
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfLSdhj6aCY
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkzhul9dsQM

Video on Feast of Booths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVgi4cbO994

In this episode of the Heat & Light Podcast, Chris challenges listeners to confront one of the most pervasive cultural debates: evolution versus creationism. Drawing from Scripture and historical context, Chris examines how evolutionary theory—particularly the writings of Charles Darwin and later interpretations by figures like Richard Dawkins—shapes modern ideas about gender, human value, and morality.

Chris contrasts these ideas with the teachings of the Bible, emphasizing God's design, roles, and purpose for humanity. He equips listeners to think critically, speak boldly, and stand firm in their faith, even when confronting popular beliefs taught in schools and society. This short but powerful episode encourages Christians to understand the truth, defend it wisely, and lead courageously.

• Society often acts as if humans are gods, deriving their own "truth" from feelings or Darwinian evolution.

• Christians are called to ground their understanding in the one true God, who sent Jesus Christ for redemption.

• Charles Darwin's writings contained sexist and misogynistic views toward women and children.

• Evolutionary theory has been misapplied culturally, influencing education and moral perspectives.

• Figures like Richard Dawkins reinforce a human-centered worldview that conflicts with biblical truth.

• Ephesians 5 and 1 Peter 3 show God's design for men and women with complementary roles—not inequality.

• True biblical submission involves mutual love, sacrifice, and understanding, not hierarchy or oppression.

• Misinterpretation of Darwinian ideas influenced horrific ideologies, such as Hitler's application of "survival of the fittest."

• This demonstrates the dangers of removing God from moral and educational frameworks.

• Don't cower in the face of popular opinion or societal pressure.

• Study God's Word and the historical facts.

• Speak boldly about truth, faith, and creation in schools and public discourse.

• Humanism and evolution cannot replace the truth of God's Word.

• Biblical roles are about purpose, not inequality.

• Critical thinking and research are essential for defending your faith.

• Christians are empowered to stand boldly, even against cultural narratives.

• Understanding history and Scripture equips us to lead and teach wisely.

Heat and Light Podcast – Episode 26: Anchored in the Impossible, Part 7: Bow Fastly

In this episode of the Heat and Light Podcast, Chris dives into Week 7 of the "Anchored in the Impossible" series, focusing on the Day of Atonement and its deep spiritual symbolism. Through biblical study, prayer, and discussion, Chris explores redemption, humility, and avoiding the trap of legalism.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) and its significance in the Hebrew calendar

• The scapegoat ritual and its symbolism of sin, redemption, and Satan's defeat

• Study of Leviticus 23 and Numbers 29: humility, offerings, and God's precise timing

• Connection to Colossians 2: Triumph through Christ and the dangers of legalism

• The Last Judgment and its call to service, sacrifice, and living out faith (Matthew 25, Revelation 20)

• Practical spiritual applications: fasting, humble prayer, and following God's guidance

• Preview of next week's lesson: The Wilderness Problem and the Feast of Booths

Key Takeaways:

• Redemption is available through Jesus Christ; our sins are forgiven and the ultimate judgment has been settled

• Humility before God is essential: bow, fast, and dedicate yourself fully to Christ

• Legalism can distract from true faith; salvation comes through Christ, not ritual or works

• True service is expressed by caring for others—feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick or imprisoned

• God's timing is perfect; trust Him and seek His guidance even in seasons of uncertainty

• Engage personally with Scripture and prayer to discern God's direction in your life

Join Chris as he guides listeners through these spiritual truths, encouraging reflection, action, and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

Video 1 (Feast of Trumpets) https://youtu.be/8RapHNtalMQ?si=vJX8jDJQ-c5gmFYN

Video 2 (The Problems With The Big Bang) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDmKLXVFJzk

Video 3 (The Honeybee Waggle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cylim87fFgU&t=13s

Video 4 (The Olm) https://youtu.be/1Wg9_iPikks?si=wF-Zs6COW7qKMuLS

Title: Anchored in the Impossible "Blow the Trumpets!"

Introduction: Welcome to another episode of the Heat and Light podcast, where we delve deep into the wonders of faith and creation. In this episode, titled "Blow the Trumpets," we explore the profound significance of the Feast of Trumpets and the awe-inspiring aspects of God's creation that challenge our understanding of the impossible.

Main Content:

Understanding the Feast of Trumpets
The Feast of Trumpets, known in Hebrew as Yom Teruah or Rosh Hashanah, marks a significant moment in the Jewish calendar, occurring in the seventh month or Tishri. This feast is not merely a celebration; it represents the end of the agricultural year and serves as a call to prepare for the upcoming Day of Atonement. Christopher Miser highlights that the trumpet blast signifies a time of awakening, repentance, and reflection as believers ready themselves for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

The Concept of the Impossible
Throughout the podcast, Christopher emphasizes a central theme: the impossibility of existence without a creator. He encourages listeners to explore their doubts, particularly regarding scientific teachings, urging them to seek answers through research and reflection. He poses thought-provoking questions about the nature of eternity, the universe, and the intricate design evident in creation.

Awe and Wonder in Creation
One of the most compelling discussions revolves around the complexities of life that point to divine creation. Christopher shares fascinating examples, such as the intricate design of the human eye, the capabilities of the bee, and the stability of our planet. He cites Charles Darwin's acknowledgment of the improbability of the eye's evolution, reinforcing the idea that such complexity cannot arise from random chance.

The Call to Action
The podcast also serves as a reminder of the spiritual battle faced by believers. Christopher warns of the seriousness of faith and the importance of understanding one's position in the grand narrative of salvation. The trumpet's sound is not just an announcement; it symbolizes strength, preparation, and the call to recognize the impending return of Christ.

Conclusion: The episode culminates in a powerful call to embrace the awe of God's creation and to recognize the impossible nature of our existence without Him. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their faith, engage with the complexities of life, and prepare their hearts for the coming of the Lord. Key takeaways include the importance of research in strengthening faith, the recognition of divine design in creation, and the urgency of spiritual readiness as we await the fulfillment of God's promises.