The Deadly Danger of Legalism
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are speaking from Mark chapter 3. Here, Jesus heals a man with a crippled or “withered” hand. This is a wonderful miracle, but there are objections about the time of the healing. There are always lessons that go along with Jesus’ actions. Besides the healing, what else did Jesus have in mind? Bob and Ken will offer some ideas as well as thoughts on justification, sanctification and legalism.

Typecasting the Pharisees

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The New Testament doesn’t sugarcoat the Jewish religious leaders of the first century. They are described as whitewashed tombs, snakes, and greedy. Ultimately, the religious leaders kill their own Messiah. Because of these examples, and the overall tenor of the NT, the word Pharisee carries a negative connotation for most Bible students; many automatically typecast
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What is the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-24?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio/podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about faith and the fruit of the Spirit. Is faith a gift? Is faith the same as faithfulness? Is the fruit of the Spirit more individual or corporate? Bob and Ken will offer their thoughts about these questions.
Romans–Part 15–Romans 7 (Conclusion)
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates will be continuing in Romans chapter seven. This is the chapter where Paul describes his attempt (and dismal failure) at pleasing God in his own strength by keeping laws. This only produced death and more sin, pride, and looking down on others. But pleasing Christ is not automatic either! We need to be careful to eliminate all legalistic systems and rules and to simply focus on Christ. Please listen to this episode and join us each weekday for the Grace in Focus podcast! SPECIAL OFFER: Bob Wilkin’s book, Turn And Live–The Power of Repentance is being offered through May 31st, 2023 at half-price for those who used the code word, “Repent.”

Looking at the Hands of the Lord (Mark 7:5)

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Many times, I have seen paintings of Jesus that emphasize His hands. Usually, they are reaching out, as if He is inviting people to come to Him. When you think about the hands of the Lord, what do you see? In Mark 6:30-39, Jesus feeds a large multitude of people with a few pieces of
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What Does “I Desire Mercy and Not Sacrifice” Mean in Matthew 9:9-13?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing Matthew 9:9-13. Specifically, what did the Lord mean when He said, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice." The guys will discuss this passage in light of Hosea 6:6 and the significance of the sacrificial system. They will also address the application for the Old Testament saints, and the application for us today. We hope you enjoy the discussion.