The Weekly Show: Episode 48 - Weekly Show Birthday Celebration

Join Tim and John as they celebrate 1year of the Weekly Show. 

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Transition Song: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/aspire

The 1-Year Celebration of The Weekly Show
Why I (Tim Shapley) Started The Weekly Show Podcast

I had been listening to several podcasts, and while many were interesting, some of them really began to trouble me. There was one in particular that I used to listen to regularly. I already knew they didn’t hold to a young earth creation view, but then I discovered they also rejected penal substitutionary atonement—a doctrine I believe is a foundational truth of Christianity.

That moment was a turning point for me. I realized I wanted to start a podcast that was firmly rooted in the Word of God. Matthew 7:24-27 reminds us to build our house on the rock. Hebrews 11:3 points to God as the Creator of all things. And Colossians 3:16 calls us to let the word of Christ dwell in us richly. These verses became the foundation for The Weekly Show.

At first, I tried doing a Bible study podcast on my own, but it wasn’t working the way I had hoped. That’s when I reached out to John and asked if he’d be interested in joining me. Funny enough, the podcast that stirred me to action was also hosted by a Tim and John. You could say it was more than a coincidence—it felt like confirmation.

Psalm 1:1-4

Blessed is the man[a]
    who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
    nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

2 

but his delight is in the law[b] of the Lord,
    and on his law he meditates day and night.

3 

He is like a tree
    planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
    and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.

4 

The wicked are not so,
    but are like chaff that the wind drives away.

Now here we are, a year later, and I’m so thankful for what God has done through The Weekly Show. We’re excited to keep sharing His Word and growing together.

A Study on Matthew 7:24-27

Building Your Life on the Rock

The Passage (ESV):

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.
And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
— Matthew 7:24-27

Context:

This passage concludes Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), His longest recorded teaching. He wraps it up by urging people not just to listen but to act on His words. This parable is a call to genuine discipleship—where hearing and doing go hand in hand.

Key Themes & Teachings:

1. The Two Builders: Wise vs. Foolish

• The Wise Builder: Represents those who hear and obey Jesus’ words. They build on the rock—something stable and enduring.
• The Foolish Builder: Represents those who hear Jesus but do nothing with what they hear. They build on sand—unstable, unreliable, and temporary.

2. The Foundation Matters

• A house represents a life.
• The foundation represents the beliefs and actions that life is built upon.
• Both houses face storms, but only one stands because of its foundation.
• Jesus is making it clear: hearing is not enough; it’s obedience that proves the foundation is solid.

3. The Storms of Life Are Inevitable

• Jesus doesn’t say “if” the rain and floods come; He says when.
• Storms = trials, hardships, temptations, and ultimately, the final judgment.
• A life built on obedience to Christ is unshakeable, no matter what comes.

Why It’s Important Today:

1. It’s About More Than Just Knowing the Bible

• Many people know Scripture, but Jesus calls us to live it out.
• James 1:22 echoes this: "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
• Obedience is the mark of true faith.

2. It Warns Against False Security

• The foolish builder thought his house was fine—until the storm hit.
• People may have confidence in religion, good works, or head knowledge but lack a personal, obedient relationship with Christ.
• 2 Timothy 3:5 warns of those who have "the appearance of godliness but deny its power."

3. Christ is the Rock

• 1 Corinthians 3:11 says, "For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
• Jesus is the only sure foundation. A life centered on Him and His teaching will stand.

4. It’s a Call to Examine Our Lives

• What are we building our life on?
• Are we obeying the teachings of Jesus, or merely listening to them?
• What happens when storms come—do we stand firm, or do we crumble?

Application:

• Personal Reflection: Evaluate your foundation. Are you building on Christ?
• Daily Obedience: Don’t just study the Bible—apply it. Let it shape your actions, relationships, and decisions.
• Encourage Others: Help others see the importance of grounding their life in Jesus and His Word.

Closing Thought:

Jesus ends His sermon with a sobering warning and a hopeful promise. If we build our lives on Him, we will stand firm, no matter what storms may come. But if we neglect His Word, the collapse will be great.