Is a pleasing aroma to God the same as it is to us?

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Is a pleasing aroma to God the same as it is to us?

Season 3, Episode 1

November 7, 2024

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WELCOME to Season #3 of Living on Purpose!

"In Genesis 8:21 the Bible states that "When the Lord smelled the burnt offering it was a pleasing aroma to Him. Is this why when we BBQ or smoke meats, we enjoy the smell so much? Does it have anything to do with us being created in His own image?""

Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 8:21; Leviticus 1:9; Genesis 4:4; Genesis 22; Exodus 10:24-29; Romans 12:1-2

If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous.

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December 19, 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll be taking a couple weeks off from the podcast after this episode to celebrate Jesus' birth, so go back, get caught up and re-listen to your favorite episodes! We will talk to you in the new year! In today's episode, John and Sam talk about some of the top things to look for when choosing a spouse (and being the right kind of spouse yourself.) Scripture references in today's episode: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 13. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

How to discuss hot topic issues?

December 12, 2024

It's almost Christmas! Let us know in the comments what one of your favorite white elephant gifts is! In today's episode, John and Sam talk about how we should go about discussing things such as abortion and same-sex marriage with Christians. Scripture references in today's episode: Matthew 7:1; Romans 1:21-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Psalm 139:13-16. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

Does the Bible say if the earth is spherical or flat?

December 5, 2024

Our question today - "Is there a biblical answer to whether or not the earth is spherical or flat? I know currently there's a big debate between a lot of Christians as to how the earth is shaped. What are your thoughts and is there scripture for any of this?" Scripture references in today's episode:Revelation 7:1; Psalm 75:3; Deuteronomy 13:7; Job 28:24; Psalm 48:10; Proverbs 30:4; Psalm 67:7; Isaiah 40:22; Job 26:10. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.