Why can people hear the Word of God repeatedly and yet remain unchanged? What does it mean for the seed to lie only on the surface of the heart? And why did the Lord connect the birds of the air with the direct activity of Satan?

This episode explores:

• the hardened heart,
• the danger of repeated exposure without response,
• how the enemy quickly removes the Word,
• and why the Spirit still warns:

“Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”

Special attention is given to:

• Israel in the wilderness as a warning example,
• the “fowls of the air” and Satan’s activity,
• the roaring lion of 1 Peter 5,
• the battle for attention and spiritual hearing in 2026,
• and how wounded hearts can slowly become hardened hearts.

In an age filled with endless content, distraction, noise, and spiritual overexposure, this parable becomes more relevant than ever. The issue is not merely whether we hear sermons or consume religious material — the issue is whether the Word truly enters the conscience and heart.

Main Scriptures:

• Matthew 13:3–19
• Mark 4:4–15
• Psalm 95:7–8
• Hebrews 3:15
• 1 Peter 5:8
• Hosea 10:12

This episode asks the searching question: What happens when I hear the Word of God?

Does it enter?

Or does it remain on the surface where the enemy can quickly take it away?

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Why did the Lord suddenly begin speaking in parables? Why did some hear and understand while others remained blind? And why is the phrase “He that hath ears to hear” so critical for believers today?

This episode examines the turning point in Matthew’s Gospel where the King is increasingly rejected, and instead of publicly establishing the kingdom in power, the Lord begins sowing the Word into hearts. We consider how the “Kingdom of Heaven” explains the present spiritual condition of Christendom during the absence and rejection of the King.

Special attention is given to:

• the hearing ear,
• the moral condition of the heart,
• why parables both reveal and conceal truth,
• childlike faith and receptiveness,
• and why Matthew 13 may be more relevant in 2026 than ever before.

In an age flooded with information, endless voices, and constant distraction, the Lord’s words still search every conscience:

“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” — Mark 4:9

Main Scriptures:

• Matthew 13:1–17
• Mark 4:1–12
• Matthew 18:1–4
• Isaiah 5–6
• Proverbs 4
• Hebrews 3

This episode asks a deeply personal question:

What kind of hearer am I?

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The world rejected Noah. Israel believed the fearful report instead of Joshua and Caleb. Hundreds of prophets opposed Elijah and Micaiah. Mobs cried out against Paul. And finally the crowd demanded the crucifixion of Christ. 

This message explores the biblical principle of the faithful remnant and reminds us that truth is not determined by the crowd but by faithfulness to God.

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This meditation considers what the lentil field speaks of spiritually: the simple, sustaining truths that feed the people of God — Scripture, holiness, obedience, a good conscience, the Lord’s table, and the glory of Christ. It also looks at the Philistine as a picture of religious flesh occupying divine ground without coming by God’s way.

Drawing from Ephesians 6, we consider how the believer is called to stand — not in fleshly boldness or personal controversy, but in the whole armor of God: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer.

The closing question is searching: What lentil field has the Lord placed before us, and will we quietly stand for what belongs to Him?

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Surrounded by outward religion, public display, and spiritual decline, her simple act of faith became precious in the eyes of Christ. While others gave from abundance, she gave all her living — holding nothing back.

This meditation considers the searching reality that the Lord still observes not only what we give, but how and why we give.

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Drawing from the writings of C. H. Mackintosh, this short meditation reflects on the difference between outward religious confidence and genuine repentance before God. Scripture shows that human strength and pretension shut God out, but a broken and contrite heart invites His power. When the vessel is emptied of self, the grace, help, and strength of God can be fully known. This episode invites us to consider our own hearts and to learn the blessing of taking the low place before the Lord.

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In 1 Samuel 1–2, Hannah’s story reveals the quiet strength of trusting God when circumstances seem impossible. Provoked, barren, and misunderstood—even by the priest—Hannah pours out her soul before the Lord. Before her prayer is visibly answered, she finds peace simply by leaving the matter with God.

Her faith shows us a powerful principle: true faith believes God before the answer appears.

In this episode we explore:

• Why God begins the book of Samuel with a suffering woman
• Hannah’s prayer of dependence: “I have poured out my soul before the Lord” (1 Samuel 1:15)
• The moment faith takes hold before circumstances change
• Why Hannah gave Samuel back to God after receiving the answer
• The worship that flows from a life that trusts the Lord

Hannah’s story reminds us that simple faith is not weak faith—it is faith that has stopped leaning on self and has learned to rest in who God is.

When Hannah stands before the Lord she trusted, how will God reward the simple faith that trusted Him in sorrow and honored Him in the answer?

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In this episode, we examine a sobering truth from Scripture: God does not separate prayer from obedience. Drawing from passages like Proverbs 28:9, Psalm 66:18, 1 John 3:22, and John 7:17, this message explores how a refusal to hear God’s Word can quietly affect whether He hears us.

This is not about technique or saying the right words—it’s about the condition of the heart. When obedience is set aside, prayer becomes uncertain. But when the heart returns to submission, prayer is restored to what it was meant to be: real communion with God.

A direct and searching look at the link between hearing God… and being heard by Him.

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This portion searches the heart, warns against pride, lying, false witness, discord among brethren, and the deadly path of moral impurity. With direct Scripture readings from the KJV and commentary from Harry Ironside, this episode reminds us that God’s warnings are not given to burden the soul, but to preserve it from destruction.

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says...” — Revelation 2:29

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Holiness, Discipline, and the "Within" and "Without" in the Assembly explains  what is morally suited to God does not change between Old and New Testament dispensations: God gathers a holy people by His Spirit around a holy Person, Christ. 

Using the Corinthian situation, Mr. Brereton  argues that tolerated wickedness “leavens” the whole assembly and must be put outside, noting that while “deliver unto Satan” was apostolic, the principle of exclusion remains. The person dealt with is not set aside as a brother but as “that wicked person,” and obedience to Scripture, not excuses like love or reluctance to judge, requires separation from evil. 

He emphasizes the biblical reality of “within” and “without,” insisting one cannot be excluded in one place yet received in another among those gathered to the Lord’s name by the same Spirit. 

Original meeting can be found on www.WhoseFaithFollow.org

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These verses show that wisdom from God is not simply intellectual understanding or adherence to a theological system. Divine truth is given to preserve the conscience, guard the pathway, and deliver the believer from moral and spiritual danger.

Two enemies especially rise before us in this portion of Proverbs:
 • The evil man — representing proud independence from God and the attraction of walking in darkness.
 • The strange woman — portraying both moral corruption and the subtle deception of false religion.

Drawing from the comments of Harry A. Ironside, this podcast reflects on how truth must not only be searched for, but obeyed and walked in daily. The heart that humbly receives wisdom will find that God Himself preserves the path.

Scripture Readings:
 • Proverbs 2:6-19
 • John 7:17

“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine…” — John 7:17

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At the center of these verses stands the searching declaration: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” This passage reminds us that true wisdom is not merely education or intellect, but humble submission to God and His Word. We also consider the danger of self-confidence, the importance of receiving correction, and the beauty of a heart willing to hear and increase learning.

A thoughtful meditation on the pathway of wisdom, the forming of godly character, and the voice of God speaking to the conscience through Proverbs 1.

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In Genesis 12, Abraham’s response to God’s call is not complicated—but it is profound. Two things begin to define his life: an altar and a tent.

The altar speaks of worship—real, personal communion with God.
 The tent speaks of separation—a life that is no longer rooted in this world.

In this episode, we connect these Old Testament pictures to New Testament truth, including what it means to worship the Father “in spirit and in truth” (John 4), and how believers today are called to live as strangers and pilgrims.

This is not about perfection—but direction.

A life turned toward God…
 And a life not settled here.

📖 Scriptures Referenced

•  Genesis 12:7–8 
•  John 4:23–24 
•  Matthew 6:21 
•  Romans 12:1–2 
•  1 Peter 2:11 
•  2 Timothy 4:10 

🎙️ About This Series

This podcast series walks through the life of Abraham, tracing what it means to be called by God and to walk by faith—step by step.

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Abram was living in a settled, idolatrous world when “the God of glory” appeared to him and called him to leave everything familiar — his country, his family, and his father’s house — and go to a land God would show him.

This episode explores a foundational truth for every believer: faith begins with God’s call, and it advances through obedience. Abram did not receive the full plan upfront. He was given a word — and he had to act on it.

You’ll see why:

•  God’s call always involves separation 
•  Obedience brings further light 
•  Partial obedience leads to delay 
•  True faith moves before it understands 

With Scripture from Genesis 11–12 and Acts 7, this episode lays the groundwork for understanding not only Abraham’s journey, but your own walk of faith.

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It is possible to have the right object, the right intention, and even unified agreement… and yet still miss God's mind entirely.

In 1 Samuel 7, Israel returns to the LORD with self-judgment, putting away idols and confessing, “We have sinned.” There is no outward display, no reliance on structure—yet God answers, thunders from heaven, and delivers them.

Decades later, in 1 Chronicles 13, David and the people seek to bring back the ark of God. The desire is right. The energy is high. The unity is strong. But instead of seeking the LORD according to His Word, they adopt a “new cart”—a method of convenience borrowed from the Philistines. The result is not blessing, but judgment.

This episode explores:

• The Philistine character—handling divine things in the flesh without self-judgment
• The difference between repentance and religious activity
• Why God required the ark to be carried on men’s shoulders, not placed on a cart
• How easily God’s order is replaced with what “seems right”
• And why David later confessed: “we sought Him not after the due order”

With a probing New Testament close from John 7:17, we are left with a searching question:

Are we truly seeking the will of God… or simply moving forward with what works?

Because in the end, God’s things must be handled God’s way—or they are not truly handled at all.

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After five years, nine principal brothers wrote asking him to come because “there’s something wrong in the testimony.” 

Smith made a dangerous four-day mule journey in the rainy season, arrived ill, and spoke with them from the Word of God about discipline until 2:30 a.m. on Lord’s Day morning. They acknowledged a false step, repented of leading young lives into loose principles, and were restored. They then communicated their decision to the other meetings, and several named brothers later became faithful servants laboring in Word and doctrine. 

The address was given in 1966 in Montreal; the recording is available on WhoseFaithFollow.org.

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Because believers still can act in the flesh (Galatians 5:19–21), Christ makes the local assembly responsible as God’s house and grants it authority to “bind” and “loose” (Matthew 18:18), distinguishing delegated authority from infallibility or approval. Using Hagar and Sarah (Genesis 16) and Israel’s division under Rehoboam and Jeroboam (1 Kings 11–12; 2 Chronicles 11; 30), it presents submission to even unrighteous acts of constituted authority as preserving divine ground while God disciplines abuse without removing authority. It emphasizes Christ’s own submission before Pilate (John 19:10–11) and calls for patience, meekness, and hope of restoration, citing Revelation 3:7–13.

 “Obedience and Submission—some Healing Principles” (Bible Truth Publishers)

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He explains the loins as a figure of emotions and desires, urging believers—especially young people—to keep affections and impulses restrained by God’s Word rather than the world’s push for “freeness” that sets aside biblical restraint. 

Using the image of tightening loose garments for movement, he warns that one cannot “relax” with the world and cites examples like marrying an unsaved partner and living with hidden sin as defeats enabled by ungirded loins. 

He stresses for holiness in thought and walk, truthfulness and uprightness, and warns that without this foundation there is no power for faith or spiritual conflict.

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In Genesis 12:10, Abram faces a severe famine in the very land God had promised to bless him. Instead of waiting on the Lord, Abram chooses his own solution and goes down to Egypt—a place of wealth, security, and worldly comfort. But in doing so, he leaves behind two things that defined his life of faith: his tent and his altar.

This short meditation explores how God allows trials to test our faith, and how easy it is—even for a man like Abram—to step out of the path of obedience when circumstances become hard.

In this 3–4 minute talk, we consider:

• Why God allows trials in the life of faith
 • Abram’s decision to go down to Egypt
 • How the world slowly reshapes our priorities
 • Why the glory of Christ makes the world grow dim

Just as Abram faced a test, believers today face the same question:
 Will we trust the Lord when the path becomes difficult, or will we seek relief in the world?

The answer lies in fixing our eyes on Christ—
 "the light above the brightness of the sun."

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
 Look full in His wonderful face,
 And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
 In the light of His glory and grace.”

📖 Scripture: Genesis 12:10, Philippians 1:29

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Mr. Berry emphasizes submission and warns young people that a rebellious spirit—common in resisting parents and authority—will prevent blessing and must be judged quickly. He applies the same principle to the assembly, where obedience acknowledges another authority, leaves no room for self-will, and includes not questioning the authority of the Lord or assembly decisions. He cites statements from Mr. Darby and Mr. Walter Potter that discipline is foundational and explains discipline as the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ in the midst, calling it a blessed privilege to be subject to the Word of God.

The original address meeting can be found on www.WhoseFaithFollow.org

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In John 21:23–24, the aged apostle corrects a misunderstanding that had quietly spread among the brethren for nearly sixty years. Observing that John continued to live while other apostles had passed away, some concluded that Jesus had promised he would remain until the Lord’s return. But John carefully returns to the exact words of Christ, showing that the Lord had spoken conditionally — “If I will that he tarry till I come.”

This short passage teaches an important spiritual lesson. When circumstances are interpreted without careful attention to the Lord’s words, a misunderstanding can slowly grow into a widely accepted narrative.

In this meditation we explore:

• The historical setting of John 21 by the Sea of Galilee
• The 60-year gap between the Lord’s words and John writing the Gospel
• How a misunderstanding spread among the brethren
• Why John corrects the record at the end of his Gospel
• And the deeper lesson the Lord gave Peter: “Follow thou Me.”

The Gospel of John closes not with speculation about John’s future, but with a reaffirmation that the record of Christ rests on faithful eyewitness testimony.

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In Episode 1 we saw the powerful witnesses that testified of Jesus Christ in John chapter 5:

• John the Baptist
 • The works of Christ
 • The Father Himself
 • The Scriptures

Yet despite overwhelming testimony, many still rejected Him.

Why?

In this episode we explore the Lord’s explanation from John 3:19 — why the human heart often turns away from the light.

The study also examines the striking example of King Zedekiah in the book of Jeremiah. Three separate times the king was exposed to the word of the Lord, and three times he refused the light. The result was tragic.

This message traces the pattern of Light before Love throughout the writings of John and shows why the real issue is often not lack of evidence, but the condition of the heart.

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In John chapter 5, the Lord Jesus presents a powerful series of witnesses that testify to who He truly is.

According to the law of Moses, every matter had to be confirmed by two or three witnesses. When the Jewish leaders challenged His authority, the Lord did not simply assert His claims — He presented the evidence.

In this passage we see four witnesses:

• John the Baptist
 • The works of Christ
 • The Father Himself
 • The Scriptures

Each one points clearly to the same conclusion: Jesus is the One sent from God.

Yet despite overwhelming testimony, many still refused Him.

This study walks through John 5:31–47 and explores why the evidence was rejected — and why the same question still confronts every generation today.

Because when all the witnesses have spoken, one question remains:

What will we do with Christ and His word?

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These closing instructions to Timothy contain a sobering warning about the conditions that would mark the last days—times characterized by moral decline, spiritual deception, and a form of religion that denies the true power of godliness.

Paul describes the attitudes and behaviors that would appear within the religious world: love of self, love of money, and love of pleasure, all existing under an outward profession of Christianity. Yet in the midst of these perilous times, Paul points believers to a sure and unchanging safeguard.

In one of the clearest statements in the New Testament about the Bible, Paul reminds Timothy that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God” — God-breathed and fully sufficient to teach, correct, and equip the servant of God for every good work.

This short review walks through the chapter verse by verse, highlighting the warnings, the contrasts between false religion and genuine godliness, and the believer’s enduring resource in the Word of God.

A timely meditation for Christians seeking clarity and stability in the confusing spiritual climate of our present day.

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Why did Ahab seek voices that confirmed his will rather than the truth? What dangers arise when godly people align themselves with those walking in rebellion? And how did God’s word prevail when a single arrow “at a venture” fulfilled the prophecy of judgment?

With reflections from Darby, Kelly, Ridout, and Dennett, this meditation explores spiritual deception, association with evil, and the certainty of God’s sovereign government.

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