Jesus at 2AM - A Humorous, Intelligent Look at the Bible, Church History & the Life of Faith

By: Kirk Winslow | Canvas | Irvine CA
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  • One pastor's attempt at late-night-level honesty about the Bible, church history, theological scholarship, spiritual practice and...God. (AKA how one nearly-de-churched thinker discovered that love is the name of the game.)
    Kirk Winslow
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  • Jesus and the Revolution, Part 03 - The Enemy and the Allure of Now

    Jesus and the Revolution, Part 03 - The Enemy and the Allure of Now
    Jun 20 2022

    The divine rescue - of which the ministry of Jesus is the decisive act - is not merely to be understood as the securing of a heavenly afterlife for the faithful, but the restoration of a fallen creation. To be "saved" is to be set free, to be healed and to be counted a citizen of the "kingdom of God." 

    But such freedom recognizes there we are presently captives, subjects of a hostile regime. There is an enemy that must be defeated. But identifying that enemy - the actual enemy - can be quite difficult.

    In this episode we turn to the story of Jesus's "temptation" in the wilderness as Matthew helps us see that this is Evil's attempt at a negotiated victory. Why not accept some comfort here, some glory there and a whole lot of earthly power? All that is required is to let Evil continue it's work behind the scenes...

    It's an offer Jesus managed to refuse..., but one we are quite often willing to accept in an instant. And the thing about deals with the devil is...there is never a deal.

    It can help to follow along visually, so the text for this sermon can be found here --> Matthew 4:1-11 (NRSV)

    If you value the podcast and are able to support the community from which it comes, you can make a tax-deductible  contribution to Canvas Presbyterian Church here! (Thank you!!!)

    For more series, resources and means of contacting me, simply head to jesusat2am.com or send me email here!
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    44 mins
  • Jesus and the Revolution, Part 02 - A Prophet as of Old

    Jesus and the Revolution, Part 02 - A Prophet as of Old
    Jun 13 2022
    God's Revolution to Restore All Creation begins with a cry to all Israel to prepare for war. But not the war Israel expected...

    For decades tensions with Rome had been growing. Various political and religious sects (think Pharisees, Sadducees, et al.) were staking out their positions in the coming conflict. Swords and spears were beginning to be sharpened.

    And at that time, on the banks of the Jordan (the boundry of the promised land), John the Baptist beckoned God's people to "repent!, because the Kingdom of God (the restoration of God's direct reign in creation) has come near." The battle, the rebellion, is about to begin. It is time to choose a side and pledge allegiance to a leader - to the prophet God will send...

    It can help to follow along visually, so the text for this sermon can be found here --> Matthew 3:1-17 (NRSV)

    If you value the podcast and are able to support the community from which it comes, you can make a tax-deductible  contribution to Canvas Presbyterian Church here! (Thank you!!!)

    For more series, resources and means of contacting me, simply head to jesusat2am.com or send me email here!
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    46 mins
  • Jesus and the Revolution, Part 01 - A Call to Revolution!

    Jesus and the Revolution, Part 01 - A Call to Revolution!
    May 5 2022
    At the heart of Jesus's ministry is the declaration that "the Kingdom of God has come near!" 

    This is not merely a call for sinners to secure the afterlife, but the announcement that the fulfillment of the covenant of salvation is at hand! The God of Israel has arrived to depose the powers and principalities of this age and re-establish his reign over all creation. In short, the central proclamation of Jesus is a call to recognize - and join! - THE Revolution!

    In this new series, we take a detailed look at the Gospel of Matthew to understand the nature of the revolution Jesus has come to lead and what it means to pledge our allegiance to a new king.

    The text for this sermon is: Matthew 19:16-22 (NRSV)

    And here is a link to Cotton Mather's quite distressing book: The Negro Christianized: An Essay to Excite and Assist that Good Work, the Instruction of Negro Servants in Christianity.

    If you value the podcast and are able to support the community from which it comes, you can make a tax-deductible  contribution to Canvas Presbyterian Church here! (Thank you!!!)

    For more series, resources and means of contacting me, simply head to jesusat2am.com or send me email here!
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    46 mins

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