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In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will pick up where he left off in May where he spoke about Jacob’s journey back home in Genesis 32. Recall that at this point in the biblical narrative, Jacob, his wives, and his children are heading back to Canaan. While Jacob was outside the Promised Land, the Lord multiplied him into a large family and protected him from harm, but now commands Jacob to return home. On the way, before Jacob confronts his older brother, Esau, Jacob came face to face with his Maker in the form of a wrestling match. Jacob wrestled with God and prevailed. The question now becomes when Jacob comes face-to-face with his older brother, Esau, will he have the same success?

What Christians Should Know exists to equip you to know what you believe and why you believe it. Resultantly, in our quest to encourage you to think and act biblically, in this episode Dr. Sadaphal will talk about money and blessings. Specifically, he will answer several questions: One, is there a link between tithing and getting blessed? That is, is there a biblically-promised connection between giving money to the Church and reaping material rewards? Two, when it comes to giving and getting, does the prosperity gospel get anything right? And three, should Christians tithe now? To develop answers to these questions, he will look at an Old Testament passage on tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:7-12).

The Judaism of the modern world is a religion separate and distinct from the Judaism of the ancient world, pre-Christ. The former is an idolatrous faith that rejects Jesus while the latter anticipated the coming Messiah. The former is based on the traditions of men, the latter was based on the Word of God. Accordingly, in this episode, Dr. Sadaphal provides three reasons why modern Judaism is not biblical Judaism. Being aware of such distinctions will equip you with the clarity needed to cultivate a discerning, biblical worldview. Our Scripture focus will be John 5:45. Get Jewish History Jewish Religion by Israel Sharak: https://amzn.to/3tdYxbV Originally aired April 14th, 2021.

In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal shares his personal testimony of how we went from being an atheist to having faith in Christ. He worked out his skepticism and doubt by looking both at the world around him and then at the Bible. In his search, what he found is conspicuous evidence of God everywhere, as what what was created pointed to the Creator. Additionally, Dr. Sadaphal argues that while most religion (including atheism) is false, only one is true: biblical Christianity. He concludes by providing seven reasons why biblical Christianity is the greatest and only true religion. TruthFinder (Podcast) TruthFinder (Web) Why Evolution Is Not True (Free EBook)

Genesis 6:1-4 is not an easy text. Those verses talk about the "sons of God" as well as the Nephilim. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will provide answers to three questions based on Genesis 6. One, who are the sons of God: men or fallen angels? Two, does the book of Enoch shed light on the interpretation of Genesis 6? Three, who are the Nephilim and what do they have to do with the sons of God? In answering these questions biblically, Dr. Sadaphal will also explain three basic principles on Bible interpretation.

Because of grace-infused repentance, Jacob had to reconcile with his brother, Esau, before he settled back into the Promised Land. Yet, before the brothers meet, Jacob meets and wrestles with God. Was it a mere physical wrestling match or something deeper? In this podcast, Dr. Sadaphal will exposit Genesis 32 and explain there are two ways to look at Jacob’s encounter with God. One is Jacob-focused in which we champion Jacob for what he did and the power of his faith: that he prevailed over God and secured a blessing. The other way is God-focused where clearly Jacob was no match for the Lord. Thus, the only reason Jacob prevailed is because God allowed him to. Hence, the real champion is God who revealed Himself to a creature face-to-face; He could of obliterated Jacob with a thought but instead emptied Himself in order to lovingly teach His servant. God’s strength is made perfect in Jacob’s weakness. Ultimately, Christ is the true Israel.

Decades prior, Jacob had to run from home to escape the consequences of his sin. In Genesis 31:3, God commands Jacob to leave exile and return home. Subsequently, even if Jacob at one point felt as if he has “screwed it all up,” the reality is that God has providentially been directing him the whole time. Yes, Jacob had a long road back home but because of God's relentless grace, he ended up exactly where he was called to be.

Non-believers have many objections to organized religion like, "It's all basically the same" or "I'm a good person" or "If God, why evil?" In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal takes seriously seven common objections to religion and develops a biblical response to each one. Get equipped to engage with your family, friends and co-workers if you are ever providentially given the opportunity to converse with someone who doubts. New episodes the first Wednesday of the month.

Providence refers to God’s invisible hand and provision leading, guiding, and directing people and events to manage all things according to His will. Jacob had to escape where he grew up because he sinned against God, his father, mother, and brother in order to obtain a blessing by deceit. Jacob is thus forced to flee his home to escape the consequences of his sin. On his way to exile, God makes a promise to Jacob at Bethel (Genesis 28:13-15) that Jacob will return home. Decades later, in Genesis 31:3, God commands Jacob to return. In between promise and command, God was providentially directing Jacob the whole time. What happens "in between" is what Dr. Sadaphal will talk about in this episode. New episodes of WCSK the first Wednesday of the month.

In Genesis 28 Jacob flees the results of his sin, and receives an unexpected, undeserved gift of grace: a vision of a stairway (ladder) to heaven. The symbolism, meaning and theological significance of the ladder will be the main focus of this post.

In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains how God's Word transformed his thinking. Specifically, he will explain how his study on the nature and immutability of God persuaded him that there is a sound, biblical case for infant baptism. After making a positive case, he will then address four common objections to infant baptism. In this episode, he invites you to open your Bible and study the Word together with him. Link: Baptism Debate: A Paedobaptist Position with R.C. Sproul

Is your family perfect? Of course not. Is there someone in your family that rubs you the wrong way? Probably. Everyone can relate to the standout characters in their household, so when reading about a dysfunctional Old Testament family (where everyone is behaving badly) many can relate. In this podcast Dr. Sadaphal will analyze four members of one family (Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau) and explain that when it comes to the transmission of the covenant promise, everyone is to blame. The only One who is blameless and innocent is the Lord. The great hope for all believers is that your sin cannot derail God's gracious purpose for your life.

There are many doctrines in the Bible, and there are many concepts and ideas that remain difficult to understand. Yet what is never confusing or hard to comprehend is a good old-fashioned story about two brothers. And so, in this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will talk about the doctrine of election (or God choosing people to be saved), which will be made simple and clear through an Old Testament narrative about Jacob and Esau.

Abram went off course and fled away from the place God told him to go. He ended up failing the test in Egypt but was able to go back and pick up where he left off. Going back to square one means going back the only valid object of faith: God Himself. The good news for all God's children is that even when we fail we cannot fall because Christ is forever Risen.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus famously tells His disciples to "turn the other cheek." What did the Lord mean by that? Is this an invitation for all Christians to remain passive victims of abuse? Is this teaching permanent non-resistance against violence? Is this an absolute prohibition against defending yourself in light of the sinful aggression of others? Or, does the Lord perhaps have another intent in His teaching? In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will exposit Matthew 5:39 in an attempt to help you think and act biblically. Devoting attention to a proper understanding of the Lord’s words is crucial because this text is commonly misunderstood.