Take Note Podcast
Christopher Harper
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Take Note is a live radio program heard weekdays on Harvest Family Radio, Guam. The podcast version features a ten-minute recap of one of our favorite programs from the previous week, minus the music.
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Have Not Charity
In Christian ministry our speaking, gifts, understanding, and even our faith mean nothing if we have not charity. We discuss what that means in this episode.
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Sep 22, 2023
He Hath Declared Him
The God of heaven came to earth to dwell among men. Our passage of the day talks about this "Word made flesh," who came to die in our place on a cross.
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Sep 20, 2023
With Gladness
We spend some time in a well-known Psalm on this edition. It encourages believers to sing, serve, thank, praise, and bless the Lord. Because He is good.
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Sep 15, 2023
Given to Idolatry
The city of Athens was wholly given to idolatry. Paul took an opportunity he was provided there to teach people about Jesus, the Son of the One True God.
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Sep 13, 2023
Led of the Spirit
The works of the flesh and the works of the Spirit are opposites. They are contrary. But what do these works look like? Today we find out from Galatians 5.
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Sep 8, 2023
In All This
The story of Job is a difficult one to read and identify with. He faced calamity, disaster, hardship, and pain, but did not charge God foolishly in all this.
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Sep 6, 2023
The Right Hand
Jesus is the express image of God's person, the Son of God, without equal, and worthy of worship. And He is the focus of the first six verses in Hebrews.
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Sep 1, 2023
Exceedingly Mad
Paul stands before King Agrippa in Acts 26. He tells of his fury against the disciples, which he maintained until the day he met Jesus on the Damascus road.
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Aug 30, 2023
Yielding Fruit
According to Jeremiah 17, a person who trusts in the Lord can be compared to a tree planted by the river, which is strong and yielding fruit, even in days of adversity.
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Aug 25, 2023
For My Sake
Jesus warned His disciples of persecution in Matthew 10. He told them to be "wise as serpents" and "harmless as doves," in a world that sought their lives.
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Aug 23, 2023
The Mountains Quake
The king of Assyria plotted to conquer Jerusalem. In Nahum 1, we discover why he utterly failed when he met the One before whom the mountains quake.
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Aug 18, 2023
Great Persecution
The disciples we meet in Acts 8 are experiencing great persecution. They escape threat, not merely to preserve their lives, but to continue their ministries.
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Jul 5, 2023
Judgement and Justice
A queen came from Arabia to prove one of God's servants with hard questions in I Kings 10. She discovered his wisdom was given by the One True God.
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Jun 30, 2023
As Dear Children
Believers in Christ should be followers of God - pleasing Him - as dear children. We should avoid those things that dishonor Him, according to Ephesians 5.
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Jun 28, 2023
With Thanksgiving
There are difficult instructions for believers in Philippians 4. Among them, avoid being anxious, go to God in every circumstance, and do so with thanksgiving.
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Mar 24, 2023
The God of Peace
The world's definition of peace often lacks something - or rather someone - the God of Peace. We'll discuss Jehovah-shalom from Judges 6 on this Take Note.
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Mar 17, 2023
Mine Honour
The Lord rebukes His priests through the prophet Malachi in Malachi 1:6-12. Today we discuss polluted offerings and the believer's duty to offer God our best.
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Mar 3, 2023
Because He Believed
The details of this well-known story about Daniel are not always explained. We spend some time in Daniel 6:1-23 on this Take Note Podcast to have a closer look.
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Feb 24, 2023
The Rain Descended
Jesus tells us about two kinds of people in Matthew 7:24-29. They have different foundations, and their foundations determine the outcome of their lives.
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Feb 17, 2023
Love Your Enemies
Jesus asks us to do a couple of impossible things in Matthew 5:43-48. Why and how should we love our enemies and be perfect, as the Father is perfect?
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Feb 10, 2023
Fear and Great Joy
Disciples of Christ come face to face with an angel at Jesus' tomb. They are told He is risen, just as He said. Not long after, they see the risen Christ!
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Jan 25, 2023
They that are sick
Today, we Take Note of a text in which Jesus is eating with publicans and sinners. Some raise objections, but we find these are exactly the people He came to save.
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Jan 11, 2023
Of Mercy and Judgement
We Take Note of Psalm 101 today. This is a Psalm of David. In it, he sings of God's mercy and judgement. He tells us his house will be a place of integrity.
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Dec 21, 2022
The Liberal Soul
On this edition, we Take Note of Proverbs 11:18-25. This widely-varied section of scripture eventually reminds us to be generous, understanding that generosity brings blessing.
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Dec 14, 2022
Out of Trouble
The Old Testament book of Proverbs is our destination on this Take Note Podcast. Its wise words and keen insights contrast righteousness and wickedness, reminding us to choose God's path.
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Dec 7, 2022
One Sinner
When a lost sheep or a lost coin are found, there is joy. "Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."
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Nov 30, 2022
A Wise Son
Anyone looking for wise counsel on life should make their way often to the Proverbs. Our passage of the day contains words and ideas that, if taken to heart, can help any reader become "A Wise Son."
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Nov 18, 2022
Shine as Lights
On this edition of the Take Note Podcast, we learn that our only hope for successful ministry is to allow Christ to work within us. Because our assignment is to shine as lights in a very dark world.
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Nov 16, 2022
Not Seen
Faithful disciples of Christ often face persecution. We are capable of enduring these trials when we focus on that which is not seen and avoid any fixation on the temporal.
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Nov 11, 2022
Everlasting Life
A person with questions about life and death, heaven and hell, or their soul and the future is not going to find a better place in the New Testament to begin reading than John 3:16-21.
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Nov 9, 2022
Whosoever Will
Jesus described His upcoming mistreatment, death, and resurrection in this passage. Peter didn't see the bigger picture and received a well-deserved rebuke from the Savior.
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Nov 4, 2022
Endure All Things
Thinking of others, not himself, the Apostle Paul would endure all things for the sake of those who have not yet believed. He was an example for Timothy in our text and an example for us today.
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Nov 2, 2022
In All Things
Paul asks Timothy to deeply consider his words in 2 Timothy 2:1-7. Paul uses the experiences of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer to relate to his ministry in the church.
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Oct 19, 2022
Yet the Youngest
When Samuel was sent to select a king from among Jesse's sons, he was told by God not to look on the outward appearance, for God sees the heart.
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Oct 12, 2022
Power to the Faint
Life and the curse of sin will weigh upon us, and without God, we can do nothing but buckle under the strain. When we wait on God, there is no limit to our energy, because He gives power to the faint.
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Oct 7, 2022
An Advocate
Believers in Christ should know that we have all the tools we need to be victorious over sin. But it's also important to be reminded that we have an advocate in Jesus Christ the righteous.
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Oct 5, 2022
God is Light
Whatever darkness shades any part of our lives, God - when given access to that part - can lift it. Our text in 1 John 1:5-9 makes it clear that God is light!
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Sep 30, 2022
Courage
Joshua is about to lead Israel into one of the most important periods of their history in Joshua 1:1-10. He is commanded to have courage. What can we learn about that topic from his interaction with God in this text?
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Sep 28, 2022
The Beginning of Knowledge
The opening portion of the book of Proverbs has so much to teach about beginning our journey of knowledge. We focus on Proverbs 1:1-9 and touch on many of the recurring themes of the book today.
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Sep 23, 2022
They Cried the More
A crowd told two blind men to be silent, but they cried the more unto Jesus and were healed. What can we learn about crowds, needs, and calls for help in this account from Matthew 20:29-34?
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Sep 21, 2022
Temptation
The Take Note Podcast is a ten-minute version of the one-hour radio program heard daily on Harvest Family Radio, Guam. During that program, we ask people to take note of a theme or topic from the word of God, between songs. This version features the same passage and outline - minus the music. Find out more on khmg.org.
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Aug 26, 2022
Study to Teach
We can learn a lot from what Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:6-16. Timothy was to read, come alongside others, and learn sound teaching. He was to embrace the truth and act upon it consistently. This was to be his concentration in regard to ministry. How can we apply this to our own ministry?
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Mar 11, 2022
Study Means Learning
Scripture does more than just teach; it changes us. Many times it does so by giving us information and insight we can get nowhere else.
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Mar 9, 2022
Study Means Action
Serious disciples, committed Christians, victorious believers, don't just give the Bible a quick glance. We examine it in the way James 1:22-25 describes.
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Feb 25, 2022
Study is Transforming
The Bible is a unique book in history. Its truth is used by God every day to penetrate the hearts of men and alter them for eternity.
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Jan 5, 2022
Study is Important
Among the questions we ask on this edition: why is it important that we study scripture? And what does Jesus say scripture does for us?
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Jun 9, 2021
He Did Eat
The first man and woman are at the center of our study today. In this scripture, they disobey a command directly given to them by God - they sin.
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May 26, 2021
Keep My Words
In this passage, Jesus explains what His departure will mean for His disciples, emphasizing on obedience and the role of the Holy Spirit.
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May 7, 2021
In Him
Those who place their faith in Christ have only one option, only one logical next step, and that is to walk in Him - as His disciple.
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May 5, 2021
An Example
God says suffering injustice patiently is acceptable to Him. Not sure about this? Take the example of Jesus Christ himself.
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Apr 28, 2021
Remember
Today we examine a phrase that is often repeated in Deuteronomy. It will resonate with anyone brought out of a life bound in sin and made free by the Savior.
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Apr 21, 2021
Law of Faith
Is there any justification for saying "Keeping God's law and doing good will make me right with God?" We find the answer in Romans 3:24-31.
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Apr 2, 2021
Proverbs 12 (Part 2)
The Proverbs dispense wisdom sentence by sentence. Today we'll work through Part 2 of a diverse collection of thoughts from Proverbs 12.
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Mar 31, 2021
Proverbs 12 (Part 1)
The Proverbs dispense wisdom sentence by sentence. Today we'll work through Part 1 of a diverse collection of thoughts from Proverbs 12.
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Mar 10, 2021
Knew Not
Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter, and John discover something of history-shaking significance at Jesus' tomb. Today's passage tells the story.
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Mar 5, 2021
Without Works
This episode addresses a passage that could be confusing if we forget what we know about the rest of scripture or fail to account for the context.
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Feb 19, 2021
It is of Faith
We have access to God through Christ alone. He proved who He was through His resurrection - and we are delivered through Him. But we must have faith.
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Feb 17, 2021
Sorrowful
Riches can have such a tight hold on man. They grip our hearts in ways very few other things can, but praise God all chains can be broken by Christ!
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Feb 10, 2021
The Heart
A heart for God is developed in a man by believing in the heart and obeying from the heart, and is tested in words that come from the heart.
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Feb 5, 2021
Sanctify Them
To be sanctified is to be separated from profane things and dedicated to God, to be purified for use by God. This was Jesus' prayer for His disciples.
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Jan 29, 2021
Selected Psalms
The Psalms provide comfort and help and encouragement when we face our most difficult moments in life. As we note in this podcast, for good reason.
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Jan 26, 2021
All Men
There should never be a limitation a Christian's scope of concern for people, but our passage of the day doesn't fail to give us specifics.
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Jan 22, 2021
Lacking Wisdom
Our passage of the day begins by contradicting human thinking. It tells us to have joy at the most inconvenient times and reminds us to ask for wisdom.
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Jan 20, 2021
I Beseech You
Paul calls the Roman church to His side in this passage, exhorting them to actively, daily, and deliberately present their whole selves to God.
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Jan 15, 2021
Thinking
That which is included in our passage of the day must be taken into account. We must reckon with it - inwardly. It must occupy our thinking.
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Jan 13, 2021
Be Made Whole
A man, unable to walk for 38 years, is waiting for healing near the pool of Bethesda, when Jesus arrives and asks "wilt thou be made whole?"
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Jan 6, 2021
Come and See
In John 1:43-50 Philip tells Nathanael what he believes about Jesus. When a question is raised, Philip simply says "come and see."
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Dec 25, 2020
Aged and Young
Godly character crosses all age and gender boundaries, but men and women are equipped in different ways, and equipped in different ways at different ages.
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Dec 23, 2020
Forget Not
To forget is common to man. We are a forgetful people. Thankfully, God has provided reminders in His word. This Psalm is a good place to start.
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Dec 18, 2020
Whole Duty
If things done for ourselves are empty, what then can be done? What is it that is meaningful? These two verses (Ecclesiastes 12:12-13) tell us.
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Dec 16, 2020
I WIll Follow
Do we have a desire to follow Jesus and have we made this known to Him and to others? If so, have we considered what it will mean?
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Dec 11, 2020
He Had Compassion
The test of our neighborliness is not in proximity, it is a test of our compassion that must certainly come forth of commitment to the God of compassion.
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Dec 9, 2020
Sent Forth
In the church at Antioch, as we find it in Acts 13, there are men committed to local ministry. As we read, we observe the Holy Spirit prompting them beyond!
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Oct 23, 2020
Serving and Supervising
Bondservants and masters who have faith in Christ are responsible to Him and all of their worldly service must be "as unto Him."
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Oct 21, 2020
Your Calling
If we can follow Paul's example and heed his advice, we can learn to maximize our role in the church and develop an effective local church ministry.
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Oct 16, 2020
Fruit of the Spirit
A common phrase in Christianity appears in Galatians 5: the fruit of the Spirit. It's a way of describing attributes that God works within us to develop.
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Oct 14, 2020
Who is He?
Regular listeners know that Jesus is the name that crosses our lips more than any other. Today we review New Testament passages asking "who is He?"
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Oct 9, 2020
Unrighteousness of Men
The world is filled with unrighteousness and men who work unrighteousness. Romans 1 confirms both statements and provides details.
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Oct 7, 2020
A Wicked Generation
In a wicked generation, Noah walked with God. He found grace in the eyes of the Lord and he chose obedience in extraordinary circumstances.
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Oct 2, 2020
Trust in the Lord
Proverbs 3:5-6 are two of the most-quoted verses in Christianity. They are well-known because they sum up, in a few words, God's mandate for disciples.
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Sep 30, 2020
Consider One Another
If we are a member of the body the Bible calls the church, what are our responsibilities? Two verses in Hebrews 10 will help us "Consider One Another" today.
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Sep 25, 2020
A Father's Instruction
In the passage we examine today, Solomon gives instruction to his children. Among other things, Proverbs 4 urges them to pursue wisdom and understanding.
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Sep 23, 2020
His Yoke
Today we're going to be talking about the Bible's mention of a farming implement. Jesus tells us what it means to take up his yoke in Matthew 11:28-30.
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Sep 18, 2020
The God Who Revives
Today, we're going to travel with Ezekiel to a valley filled with dry bones, where God will ask him (in Ezekiel 37:3) can these bones live?
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Sep 16, 2020
Take Up Your Cross
Denial of self is a radical concept for any individual, but it is one of the keys to successful discipleship. Jesus says "Take Up Your Cross" in Mark 8.
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Sep 11, 2020
Love One Another
We find a command in this passage. It is something we often find difficult to do, but God gives grace. "Love One Another" today from John 13.
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Sep 9, 2020
Be Faithful
Those of us who know Christ as Savior are described in I Corinthians 4:1-5. And we are reminded how we should behave: faithfully, as stewards.
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