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Air Date: 8/20/19 - "If God said it, then He will do it." Do you believe this statement? As Bryan Clark explores the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 20, he points out that too many of us (including this famous couple) doubt God's promises. Bryan asks us to consider how radically different our lives could be if we'd stop worrying and start trusting the Lord. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/19/19 - According to Bryan Clark, fear has a way of exposing a pocket in our heart that says, "I just don't trust God." And yet surrendering all to the Lord and trusting Him is the key to a growing faith. As Bryan explores Genesis 20, he reveals how fear gets in the way, and he offers ways of overcoming it. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/16/19 - Fear is an emotional response that reflects a core belief deep in our hearts. It’s an emotion that even faith heroes like Abraham knew all too well. In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark reminds us that God wants to drive out fear and replace it with faith. The Lord can be trusted. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/15/19 - Why are so many Christians hobbled by sin and plagued with conflict? Without realizing it, some are following the path of Lot in the Old Testament. According to Bryan Clark, too many believers make poor choices and are unwilling to learn from their mistakes or to change—just like Lot. Others, he says, try to manage sin instead of letting God eliminate it.  In today’s study of Genesis, Bryan draws parallels between Lot’s worldly mindset and the soul-robbing

Air Date: 8/14/19 - Throughout history, why have countless men and women consciously turned their backs on God, willingly choosing a life of sin and destruction? As we begin our study in Genesis 19—what Bryan Clark describes as one of the “darkest, most miserable chapters in all the Bible”—we see a clear contrast between the broad road that leads to death and the narrow path that leads to life. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/13/19 - There is only one person in the entire Bible who is called “a friend of God”—and that person is Abraham. As Bryan Clark unpacks Abraham’s story in Genesis 18, he turns the discussion to the intimate, covenant relationship the Lord wants with every believer: “What God is saying in this passage is ‘I want a covenant people who will walk in obedience, and I want to pour out my blessings on them.’ ” Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/12/19 - According to Old Testament prophets, if we choose to walk in obedience to God, the Lord will pour out His blessing. But if we continue in rebellion, God will pour out His judgment. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? And yet, as Bryan Clark points out, way too many Christians today struggle to grasp this simple truth. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/9/19 - Believing in God isn't about receiving a "ticket to Heaven." In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark reminds us that saying "yes" to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior involves trust, faith ... and obedience. "We enter into a lifelong covenant, love relationship with Him," Bryan points out. "It means giving Jesus our heart--our very lives--and walking in obedience with Him." Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/8/19 - Do you believe in God's power? Do you believe that He is the one-and-only God of the universe who can make what seems impossible ... possible? In today's study of Genesis, Bryan Clark explores a very special description of God--El Shaddai, which means almighty. Everything that Abram staked his life on came down to trusting that God can do the impossible. And just the Lord changed Abram, El Shaddai can radically transform our lives too. The choice is ours. B

Air Date: 8/7/19 - Does God really care about us--especially the choices we make? Is He tuned in to the details of our lives? Does He hear our prayers and understand our struggles? As we continue our study in Genesis, Bryan Clark answers these questions: "Yes," he says, "God loves each one of us!" Bryan points out that, just as God searched for and rescued a seemingly insignificant girl in today's story, the Lord is pursuing us too. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/6/19 - Bryan Clark challenges us to be a people of faith--trusting that God has a plan and that He works things out in His perfect time. As Bryan explores Genesis 16, he encourages listeners to wait on the Lord. "We see only the present, but to Him, the future is as clear as the present," Bryan explains. "God has given us His spirit--His very presence to dwell within us--to guide us, to advise us, to lead us through life because He sees the whole picture." Back to

Air Date: 8/5/19 - Abram was willing to entrust everything into God's hands, telling the Lord, "I believe your promise, I trust you." Because of his faith, God declared Abram "righteous" and made a covenant promise with him. Bryan Clark gets to the heart of that promise and what it means for every believer today: Salvation isn't based on good behavior and a "perfect performance." Instead, it's all about faith in Jesus Christ. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/2/19 - What does it take to be right before God? Being acceptable by the world’s standards hinges on how we perform. Is that how it is with God too? The answer, of course, is a resounding “NO!” In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark reminds us of God’s message to Abram: “Don't be afraid. I will be your protector. I'll be your shield, and I will take care of you—just as you are.” Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 8/1/19 - What would we risk in order to rescue someone we love? Bryan Clark explores this question in today’s study of Genesis, reminding us to “go into the trenches for Christ’s sake,” pushing the envelope of faith so that people can see God’s power in us. The Lord longs to display His strength and greatness through our lives. He just waits for His people to trust Him and to step out by faith so He can demonstrate who He is. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 7/31/19 - Whether or not we admit it, we all want the same things: happiness, joy, meaning, purpose, love, and acceptance. This is what makes life worth living, right? As we continue our study in Genesis, Bryan Clark brings us back to what truly fulfills us: surrender to God. This, he points out, is what sets us free. As we let go by faith and trust God, we ultimately find what we’ve always been searching for. That's what Abram did. Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan

Air Date: 7/30/19 - Bryan Clark challenges us to step out of our comfort zones, flee the empty distractions of a worldly existence, and take some clues from Abram in the Old Testament: He set off on a faith journey that transformed his life. As Bryan explores Genesis 12, he encourages listeners to take that first gutsy step. “If you’ll trust Jesus,” Bryan says, “you can begin the journey too. You can have an intimate, growing relationship with God.” Back to the Bible Presents

Air Date: 7/29/19 - From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible makes clear that there are two paths to follow in this world—one that leads to life and the other that leads to death. So, why would anyone choose the second path? As Bryan Clark explores this question, he unlocks an encouraging reminder in Genesis 18: “God invites us into a very real, very personal, very intimate covenant relationship with Him.” Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark

Air Date: 7/26/19 - The Book of James is not a book of suggestions--it's a book of commands. And the teachings contained in these pages are hard-hitting. In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark encourages us to take these words to heart and stay on the path of life. "This is where you'll find joy," he says. "This is where you'll find everything you're looking for."  Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark Download the Transcript from Today's Bible Teaching >>

Air Date: 7/25/19 - According to Bryan Clark, in this world of "scrooges" we will be cheated, mistreated, and ripped off. "The tendency," he says, "is to want to get even and to fight back. But we can't get sucked into a system that could ultimately destroy us." As Bryan unpacks James 5, he shares the answer: Be patient and endure. There will be a day when all things are made right.   Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark Download the Transcript from Today's Bible Teaching

Air Date: 7/24/19 - According to the world, the more you have, the more important you become. But that's not God's value system. As Bryan Clark unpacks James 5, he encourages us to embrace the truth: Amassing wealth and stockpiling possessions can't give us security or significance. Instead, as Scripture instructs, we need to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind--and we need to love our neighbors as ourselves.  Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark Download the Trans

Air Date: 7/23/19 - Bryan Clark challenges listeners to flee from worldly philosophies that claim, "anything goes" or "we're in charge." Instead, we must submit to the one, true lawgiver, the ultimate judge--our Lord Jesus Christ. As Bryan explores James 4, he reminds us that what we do with our time, talent, and treasure (as it relates to God's plan) is what matters. Our attitude should be, "Lord, what do you want today? Your will be done."  Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan

Air Date: 7/22/19 - We're created in the image of God, so does that mean that we are, in fact, God? The answer, of course, is NO! Yet our desire to do things our way and stay in control says otherwise. In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark shares how we should live: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will life you up."  Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark Download the Transcript from Today's Bible Teaching >>

Air Date: 7/19/19 - The choice is ours: Strive to be a friend of God ... or go our own way--ultimately becoming His enemy. In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark shares that God loves us with "a jealous love." So, turning our backs on Him and sinning sparks hostility. Yet returning to God in repentance and humility strengthens our friendship.  Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark Download the Transcript from Today's Bible Teaching >>

Air Date: 7/18/19 - As we reflect on our lives--especially our relationships--do we sense God's peace and see His blessings? Or do we notice an existence filled with conflict and quarrel, chaos and disorder? Bryan Clark unpacks James 4, highlighting the kind of worldly mindset that triggers hostility between us and the Lord. He points out that a friend of the world is an enemy of God.  Back to the Bible Presents: Bryan Clark Download the Transcript from Today's Bible Teaching