Thrive: Deeper

Revelation chapters 2–3 contain seven distinct messages from Christ to churches in Asia Minor, each revealing the spiritual condition of the community and calling them to greater faithfulness. Ephesus is praised for doctrinal vigilance but rebuked for losing its first love. Smyrna is commended for enduring persecution and encouraged to remain faithful unto death. Pergamum holds fast to Christ’s name yet compromises with false teachings. Thyatira shows love and perseverance but tolerates corrupt influence. Sardis has a reputation for life but is spiritually dead, needing to wake up and strengthen what remains. Philadelphia, though weak, is faithful and receives no rebuke—only encouragement and promise. Laodicea is lukewarm and self-sufficient, blind to its need for repentance and renewal. Across all letters, Christ offers both warning and hope, urging each church to overcome and promising eternal rewards to those who do. These messages speak not only to ancient congregations but to every community seeking to remain faithful amid pressure, compromise, and spiritual fatigue.

What if the veil between heaven and earth were pulled back—just for a moment—and you saw reality as it truly is? In this episode, we open the book of Revelation—not as a code to crack, but as a vision to behold. Chapter 1 introduces us to the risen Christ in blazing glory, walking among His churches, speaking with a voice like rushing waters. It’s not just apocalyptic—it’s pastoral, prophetic, and profoundly personal. Whether you’re new to Revelation or returning with fresh eyes, this episode invites you to encounter the mystery, majesty, and mercy of the One who holds the keys of death and Hades.

In this special bonus episode, we step inside the divine blueprint found in Exodus 25–31, where God invites His people to build a sacred space—a Tabernacle where heaven and earth meet. We unpack the intricate details, from golden lampstands to acacia wood, tracing how each instruction reflects spiritual symbolism and sacred intention. Whether you're curious about the craftsmanship or moved by the call to reverence, this episode helps us discover the intention of encounter—and how holiness takes shape in the ordinary materials of life.

Exodus 24–40 charts Israel’s deepening journey with God, from covenant to crisis to consecration. It begins with Moses ascending Mount Sinai to seal the covenant through sacrifice and divine encounter. While he receives the law and plans for sacred space, the people below turn to idolatry, building a golden calf. After Moses’ passionate intercession, the relationship is restored, culminating in the tabernacle’s construction—a sign of God’s glory dwelling among them. It’s a movement from broken trust to sacred presence, showing how mercy and reverence shape spiritual readiness.

Exodus 21–23 takes the big ideas from the Ten Commandments and brings them down to earth. These chapters lay out how Israel is meant to live as a just and compassionate community—handling things like fairness in work, protection for the vulnerable, and honest practices in daily life. It’s where holy awe meets practical action, showing that living in covenant with God means making righteousness part of everyday routines.

Exodus 19-20 marks a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative where divine revelation meets covenant formation. Three months after leaving Egypt, the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai, the same mountain where Moses encountered God in the burning bush. Here, the entire nation is invited into a covenant relationship with God. Exodus 20 introduces the Ten Commandments, which hold remarkable historical weight as foundational pillars of moral and legal thought across centuries and cultures.

Exodus 11: The Plague on the Firstborn Exodus 12: The Passover Exodus 13: Consecration of the Firstborn and the Journey Begins Exodus 14: Crossing the Red Sea Exodus 15: The Song of Moses and Miriam Exodus 16: Manna and Quail Exodus 17: Water from the Rock and the Battle with Amalek Exodus 18: Jethro's Advice These chapters collectively illustrate the unfolding of God's plan and the importance of faith and obedience.

Exodus 5-10 recounts the escalating conflict between Moses and Pharaoh as God moves with his purpose to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Moses and Aaron approach Pharaoh, demanding that he let the Israelites go to worship their God. Pharaoh refuses and worsens their oppression by forcing them to make bricks without supplying straw. The Israelites blame Moses, who turns to God in distress. God reassures Moses, reaffirming His promise to deliver Israel with mighty acts. Genealogies of key Israelite leaders are also provided. Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh again, demonstrating a sign by turning Aaron’s staff into a serpent. Pharaoh remains obstinate, and the first plague—turning the Nile River into blood—devastates Egypt. A series of plagues follow: frogs, gnats, flies, livestock disease, boils, and hail. After each plague, Pharaoh either hardens his heart or offers to release the Israelites under restrictive conditions, but ultimately refuses. The plagues intensify with locusts, followed by darkness covering Egypt for three days. Pharaoh’s resistance continues, though his advisors plead with him to relent. These chapters reveal Pharaoh’s stubbornness, God’s growing display of power, and the mounting tensions leading toward the final, devastating plague.

In today’s episode, we’re explore the dramatic beginnings of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. We start with a nation in crisis. The Israelites, once honoured in Egypt, are now enslaved under a cruel Pharaoh who fears their growing numbers. In the midst of oppression, a miraculous rescue unfolds—the birth of Moses, hidden in a basket and placed in the Nile, only to be discovered and raised in Pharaoh’s own palace. But Moses’ journey doesn’t end with royal privilege. After fleeing Egypt, he encounters God in the wilderness, in the awe-inspiring moment of the burning bush. Here, Moses is given a calling that will change history: to return to Egypt and lead his people to freedom. Yet, doubts plague him. “Who am I to do this?” he wonders. But God assures him, “I will be with you.”

Genesis 46-50 covers the final chapters of the book of Genesis, focusing on Jacob's journey to Egypt, his reunion with Joseph, and the blessings he gives before his death. Genesis 46: Jacob moves to Egypt with his family after God reassures him in a vision. He reunites with Joseph, and they settle in Goshen. Genesis 47: Joseph presents his family to Pharaoh, securing land for them. The famine continues, and Joseph manages Egypt’s resources, leading to Pharaoh’s increased wealth and control. Genesis 48: Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, reversing the expected order by giving the greater blessing to Ephraim. Genesis 49: Jacob blesses his sons, foretelling their futures and shaping the destiny of the twelve tribes of Israel. Genesis 50: Jacob dies and is buried in Canaan. Joseph reassures his brothers of his forgiveness, affirming God’s plan despite their past actions. These chapters mark the transition from the patriarchal era to the beginning of Israel’s time in Egypt.