Bible Study: Acts, Chapter Eight
by Dion Todd May 13th, 2018
RHM Bible Study, Acts, Chapter Eight from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.
Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 8 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is the only modern English translation that is copyright free, and I can read the entire Bible on video without any legal drama or breaking anyone’s...
How to Recover All
by Dion Todd May 9th, 2018
Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened...
Bible Study: Acts, Chapter Seven
by Dion Todd May 6th, 2018
RHM Bible Study, Acts, Chapter Seven from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.
Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 7 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is the only modern English translation that is copyright free, and I can read the entire Bible on video without any legal drama or breaking anyones...
Face the enemy
by Jeffrey Smith May 2nd, 2018
2 Chronicles 20:17: You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.'"
Sometimes, when things are looking a little rough, it can be hard to even drag ourselves out of bed. Over the years, I have been...
As Scary As Hell
by Dion Todd April 30th, 2018
He ordered the furnace heated seven times more than it was usually heated. And he ordered some of the mighty men of his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace. Daniel 3:19 ESVAs they were pushed to the edge of the roaring furnace, the heat coming up from the inferno killed the soldiers around them. Then they themselves were falling through the...
Bible Study: Acts, Chapter Six
by Dion Todd April 29th, 2018
RHM Bible Study, Acts, Chapter Six from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.
Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 6 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is the only modern English translation that is copyright free, and I can read the entire Bible on video without legal drama or breaking anyone’s...
Soul Chaser
by Dion Todd April 29th, 2018
He told them this parable. 'Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep, and lost one of them, wouldn't leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?' Luke 15:3 WEBOne night I had a very vivid dream where a person who had attended our church was hurt and had huge sores on their body, but I had a jar of salve that would heal them. When I convinced...
Things You Do Not Know
by Dion Todd April 28th, 2018
God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. She went, filled the bottle with water, and gave the boy drink. Genesis 21:19 WEBHours went by while I struggled with a bug in a computer program that I had written, until I finally gave up and walked out to get away from it for a bit. Why did this have to be so annoyingly difficult today, I thought. This should have been a ten minute job, but I have...
Bible Study: Acts, Chapter Five
by Dion Todd April 22nd, 2018
RHM Bible Study, Acts, Chapter Five from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.
Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 5 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is the only modern English translation that is copyright free, and I can read the entire Bible on video without legal drama or breaking anyone’s...
Half Empty Glasses
by Dion Todd April 20th, 2018
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things...
Relationship
by Jeffrey Smith April 19th, 2018
Luke 15:31-32: “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
Isaiah 53:6: "We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity...
Spikenard
by Dion Todd April 18th, 2018
Therefore Mary took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed Jesus's feet and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. John 12:2 WEBWhile Jesus reclined at the table, Mary anointed His feet with twelve ounces of expensive perfume made of pure Spikenard oil. The plants that this oil are extracted from grow in Nepal, China, and India,...
His Loving Hands
by Dion Todd April 17th, 2018
I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Psalm 56:11 WEBJesus was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane at night and then rushed through about six stages of a makeshift trial. He appeared before Annas, Caiaphas, the Sanhedrin, then Pilate, Herod, and finally Pilate a second time. The religious leaders pushed for Jesus to be crucified, though He was completely innocent....
A One Hundred Fold Return
by Dion Todd April 16th, 2018
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. Luke 6:38 ESVThe visiting speaker who had ridden in on a bus was in need of money and had delivered a great message. He was humble and I felt like his heart was in the right place. I had already paid my tithes for the...
Bible Study: Acts, Chapter Four
by Dion Todd April 15th, 2018
RHM Bible Study, Acts, Chapter Four from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.
Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 4 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is the only modern English translation that is copyright free, and I can read the entire Bible on video without legal drama or breaking anyones rules....
Sheep that Hear Voices
by Dion Todd April 15th, 2018
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. John 10:27 WEBJesus said that His sheep would hear His voice and that they would follow Him 'and a stranger, they would not follow" (John 10:5). God speaks to His people individually and collectively. Some are so concerned on being deceived that...
Harmony
by Dion Todd April 13th, 2018
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness Luke 4:1 WEBIn music, one of the most beautiful sounds is harmony. There is nothing like it when a band has worked hard on perfecting the backing vocals and maybe even a few instruments, all blending together into one great and full voice. Working together, all the background parts make the one up...
Bible Study: Acts, Chapter Three
by Dion Todd April 8th, 2018
RHM Bible Study, Acts, Chapter Three from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.
Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 3 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is the only modern English translation that is copyright free, and I can read the entire bible on video without legal drama or breaking anyone’s...
The Final Countdown
by Dion Todd April 5th, 2018
Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me; declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure; Isaiah 46:9 WEBDuring a sci-fi night at our house, we watched some heroes frantically trying to disarm a bomb that was quickly counting down...
Facing The Giants
by Dion Todd April 4th, 2018
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in Your salvation how greatly he exults! You have given him his heart's desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Psalms 21:1 ESVI was scared when the call came because I had grown up on a farm and had no formal education in computers, but I knew the Lord wanted me to go help them. Later when I walked out of the accountant's office, I was...
The Pianist
by Dion Todd April 3rd, 2018
I have said these things to you, while still living with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you. John 14:24 WEBAs I look at my piano, there are twelve keys repeated across the length of the keyboard. There are only seven ivory keys and five ebony, yet a talented pianist can make endless...
Bible Study: Acts, Chapter Two
by Dion Todd April 1st, 2018
RHM Bible Study, Acts, Chapter Two from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.
Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 2 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is copyright free, and I can read the entire bible on video without legal drama or breaking anyones rules.
After the meeting today, or sometime this...
A Basket Case
by Dion Todd April 1st, 2018
Pharaoh's daughter came down to bathe at the river. Her maidens walked along by the riverside. She saw the basket among the reeds, and sent her handmaid to get it. She opened it, and saw the child, and, behold, the baby cried. She had compassion on him, and said, 'This is one of the Hebrews' children.' Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, 'Should I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew...
Surrender
by Dion Todd March 30th, 2018
Then Jesus told His disciples, If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 16:24 ESVI stood at a crossroad in my life and wondered which path to take. At this point, I could continue pursuing a career as a musician who played all night and slept all...
Beach Balls
by Dion Todd March 27th, 2018
The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52 WEBWhile at the beach one day, I watched some kids playing with a beach ball. They would hit the ball and it would soar into the air, but then gradually float back down to the earth. Without some form of lift, the ball will always fall to the ground. Yet, if you fill a ball or balloon with helium, then it will begin to float on...
Bible Study: Acts, Chapter One
by Dion Todd March 25th, 2018
RHM Bible Study, Acts, Chapter One from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.
Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 1 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is the only modern English translation that is copyright free, and I can read the entire bible on video without legal drama or breaking anyones rules.
After...
A Grimy Sponge
by Dion Todd March 23rd, 2018
For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. James 3:16 WEBJust as a sponge filled with liquid is our heart within us. It absorbs all the hurts and pains in our life. Usually when we come to the Lord, it...
Deny
by Jeffrey Smith March 20th, 2018
Matthew 26:35: Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.
Romans 5:7-8: Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Peter has a really bold statement...
The Master's Touch
by Dion Todd March 20th, 2018
And wherever He came, in villages, cities, or countryside, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and implored Him that they might touch even the fringe of His garment. And as many as touched it were made well. Mark 6:56 ESVAs we knelt down to pray, my friend had mixed emotions of fear, anger, uncertainty, and questioned whether Jesus was even real. We had played music together for the last few months....
Bold as a lion
by Jeffrey Smith March 19th, 2018
Psalm 11:1: In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: Flee like a bird to your mountain.
Proverbs 28:1: The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Truly I tell you that all of us who take refuge in the Lord are secure in righteousness! When we are faced with so many distractions, fears, lies, and...