The Point Radio Show

The Tower of Babel

The world’s first tyrant to build an empire was Nimrod, an ambitious, valiant, yet rebellious warrior who built a kingdom by providing for his people in successful hunts, putting down opposition on the battle field, and by building influence around his Type-A personality. First in war, first in peace, first at the dinner table.

Nimrod’s downfall, however, came in his rebellion against God. He built a kingdom in modern day Iraq, and the people decided to build a tower to reach into Heavens. Essentially, they were trying to invade Heaven.

God’s response shows His patience and grace, while also showing that He will not tolerate sin and rebellion.

The Rise of Civilizations

Two brothers, two sacrifices. One pleased God, the other didn’t.

Cain was wroth, angry that God did not honor his sacrifice of the fruits and grains that he had harvested. No doubt, Cain had labored hard for the harvest, and for God to reject his offering was equivalent to God rejecting Cain himself. This sent Cain into a self-destructive and homicidal rage cycle that led to him murdering Abel, his brother.

Abel sacrificed some of the firstlings of his flock. God respected that.

What was the difference between the two sacrifices? Faith (Hebrews 11:4). Obviously, both Cain and Abel believed God existed, but Abel looked to, and trusted God, whereas Cain just lived knowing He existed. The faith in Abel’s heart pleased God, so He was pleased with the sacrifice. Cain’s lack of faith, and minimal tolerance of God displeased Him, so He disregarded Cain’s sacrifice.

So, in a jealous rage one day, Cain kills Abel, and God drives him out, where he fathers an unGodly society that advances in sexual perversion (Gen. 4:19), agriculture (Gen. 4:20), culture and entertainment (Gen. 4:21) and technology, architecture and weaponry (Gen. 4:22).

Seth is born, and eventually fathers a culture that calls upon the name of God… and so we have the rise of the civilizations. One Godly, one unGodly. We’ll see how this turns out in the next few chapters, but for now, check out the impact that this has on us today by listening to this podcast.

God’s Will for Man (The Point Ep. 2)

In Episode 2 of the “Through the Bible Series” on the Point, we discuss how God created us in His image, and we discuss what that means. We also discuss how He created us with a purpose. He created us to create, to cultivate, to develop, and most of all to worship. He also created us for fellowship. We also briefly discuss the concept of the Sabbath Day. Check out our second episode of “The Point” podcast, posted above.

The Point – Episode 1 – In the Beginning

Grace Pointe Missionary Baptist Church is excited to announce that the first episode of the newly revamped, “The Point” has not only aired on local radio, but is now available worldwide via podcast.

In this introductory episode, Pastor Leland Acker begins a new series that will take listeners through the entire Bible, beginning in Genesis 1. In this episode, Pastor Acker discusses the pre-existence of God, God’s creation, His power and authority, and His special love for mankind. The podcast can either be streamed, or downloaded for free.

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The Point Radio Show Gets Facelift

Listeners to “The Point” radio show will soon embark on a journey through the Bible. Pastor Leland Acker announced plans this past week to begin a “Through the Bible” series, which will take listeners through the Bible beginning in Genesis, and ending in Revelation. Previously, episodes of “The Point” paralleled Grace Pointe’s sermon series. Upgrades to the show include a new introduction, new introduction music, and new closing announcements. The show airs at 8:30 am on Sundays on News/Talk 102.3 KXYL, and also at the same time on KXYL 1240 AM.

Grace Pointe has sponsored The Point since 2012. In 2013, the show moved to News/Talk 102.3 KXYL (1240 AM) in Brownwood, TX. The show brings theology and Bible study to the secular airwaves. It serves as part of Grace Pointe’s outreach ministry.