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Christ-follower, Husband, Father, Professor of Biblical Studies, Dallas Baptist University YouTube 1: https://youtube.com/@drjosephfmatos YouTube 2: https://youtube.com/@gambrellstreetbaptistchurch?si=VZdth1qLorTZmR0K
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Spelling matters: And, not an.

If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead. . . But in fact he did rise. youtube.com/watch?v=xfH4...

Some reflections on what the disciples, the women who were going to prepare Jesus’ body, and others were doing and thinking on Saturday after Jesus’ crucifixion. youtube.com/watch?v=Z3l0...

Bible Study Time: Do the Right Thing youtube.com/watch?v=PxBM...

A combination of beauty and danger riled into one.

Bible Study Time: Nehemiah faced opposition with prayer and a plan. youtube.com/watch?v=k9Dw...

Spring is springing.

Bible Study Time: Cooperation Is Key to Doing God’s Work youtube.com/watch?v=SUC4...

Sunrise. New morning mercies. Joy comes in the morning. The light of a new day.

Bible Study Time: Nehemiah moves forward by God’s good hand. youtube.com/watch?v=VrnA...

Daily readings during Lent from Luke 9:51-24:53 in full swing. We began on Wednesday, March 5, but it is not too late to participate. As of today, March 15, we have completed 11 days. Videos released daily through Easter. Daily reading plan here: drive.google.com/file/d/1nAzv...

Bible Study Time: Nehemiah humbly approaches God in prayer about approaching the King of Persia. youtube.com/watch?v=YmQK...

And with those strong winds comes the West Texas dust. (Volume on)

We have had some strong winds.

Beginning March 5, Ash Wednesday, I will be posting daily readings starting at Luke 9:51 to the end for the period of Lent. If you are interested you can follow on YouTube (@DrJosephFMatos) Comment “Reading Plan” to receive a copy of the reading plan. youtube.com/watch?v=G5RO...

Bible Study Time: Nehemiah learns of the troubles back in Jerusalem; the walls and gates are still in ruins. He discerns his assignment. youtube.com/watch?v=Za49...

A crescent moon and the planet Venus in the western evening @bluesky

New Bible Study Time Unit begins March 2, 2025. A study of select passages in Nehemiah. Subscribe to www.youtube.com/@GambrellStr... New lessons every Sunday beginning 8am Central Time

Another student, another book. In this book, Christian Englert shares his battle with brain cancer and his battle for faith.

I had the privilege of preaching at Indian Hills Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, TX. They are such a wonderful family of faith. youtube.com/live/Jq7EeYC...

So proud of students going on to make an impact for the kingdom. Congratulations @kyle Worley on your new book.

Bible Study Time: Jesus and the Pharisees. This episode-Human traditions replacing the command of God. youtube.com/watch?v=6VH-...

Moses helped me get my camera in focus for my YouTube recording.

Christianity Today recently published a feature article on Coach Dan Heefner and the DBU baseball team. Through the leadership of Heefner, these guys have their priorities right. Now do Coach Blake Flickner and DBU Basketball and all DBU athletics. www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/dall...

Bible Study Time: Jesus Walks on the Water “Don’t Be Afraid” - Mark 6:45-53 youtube.com/watch?v=etAH...

Beautiful morning light.

I could not help myself. Someone spent a lot of money for this. But it was bugging me.

Bible Study Time: Jesus feeds the 5000+ after the apostles return from their first mission. youtube.com/watch?v=Ih25...

An evening blue sky @bsky.app with moon and clouds in motion.

Open access!! www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

Bible Study Time: We learn the fate of John the Baptist because of questions surrounding the identity of Jesus. youtube.com/watch?v=Es2Y...

Bible Study Time: Jesus sends His disciples on their first mission. youtube.com/watch?v=p_tM...

The “Lesser Light” with a “Good Morning” to you.

The constellation Orion peeking through the trees.

February 28-March 1 at Dallas Baptist University Sign up at www.texasbaptists.org/events/unapologetic-conferences/dallas

Bible Study Time: Jesus returned to his hometown of Nazareth and experienced in microcosm John 1:11, “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.” youtube.com/watch?v=pLfs...

Moonrise 1/15/25

Bible Study Time: A desperately sick woman took desperate measures, and literally reached out to Jesus. youtube.com/watch?v=xHH9...

Beautiful sunrise for my morning commuter after last night’s amazing sun set.

A little light and color show on the way home from work tonight. #sunset #radiantcolors

Bible Study Time: Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.” youtube.com/watch?v=jrPz...

Bible Study Time: Jesus exercises His power by exorcising Legion, delivering the man who was possessed. When Pigs Fly! - Mark 5:1-20 youtube.com/watch?v=JunU...

Pastor (and Professor): Some principles for your own use of AI. Maybe you can think of others. The point: we need to set some guidelines and principles for our use and offer rationales for those.

Good news! The wait is over! Jesus, Messiah, has come.

Premiering midnight tonight: A special Christmas lesson. youtube.com/watch?v=uYTf...

Bible Study Time: Jesus stills the storm, challenges the disciples about their faith. youtube.com/watch?v=q6AL...

Look for a special Christmas lesson premiering over night Christmas Eve night at midnight into Christmas morning.

Bible Study Time: A Special Lesson Paul has a word about the Christian home. youtube.com/watch?v=8pD6...

Bible Study Time (YouTube link): The Kingdom of God is like . . . Two seed-themed parables. youtu.be/l997NAEhDGg?...

Went through the drive-thru at Chick-Fil-A for breakfast this morning. Ordered coffee with the meal. They asked if I wanted any cream and sugar. I said creamer only. “How many?” “Two,” I said. Then I corrected myself to only one knowing the size of their coffee. Then I opened my bag.