The Anchor Bible Study Podcast

Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 12

In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon explores what it truly means to *not put a stumbling block* in front of others. Drawing from Leviticus 19:14, Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8, and Revelation 2, this teaching dives deep into the Hebraic meaning of stumbling blocks, gray areas, and how Christian maturity affects our freedoms.

Pastor Brandon addresses:
- The spiritual responsibility of leadership
- How liberty must be balanced with love
- The dangers of false modesty and ostentatious wealth
- Gray areas like alcohol, clothing, social media, and holidays
- The weight of consistency in our Christian witness
- How Jesus bore our iniquity as our eternal Substitute
- Real-world applications of bearing burdens—both physical and emotional

Whether you are a seasoned believer or growing in your walk with Christ, this message offers clarity, conviction, and compassion rooted in the Word of God.

📖 “Let us not therefore judge one another anymore: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.” — Romans 14:13

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Decision-Making and the Will of God: Matthew 2:11–23

We live in a world of countless decisions—some small, some life-altering. 🤔📍 Many Christians today wrestle with questions like: "How do I know God's will for my life?" "Should I take this job? 📍Move to this city? 🚚Marry this person?" 💍These questions are not new. Mary and Joseph, entrusted with raising the Messiah, also faced uncertain circumstances. Their lives were interrupted by dreams, threats, government decisions, and unexpected detours.  Today, we will examine how God guided them and what we can learn about responsible decision-making on our part—and how God’s direction and guidance work in tandem with their story. 💡✨
You’ll learn:
How God’s providence and your decisions work together
The difference between God’s sovereign, moral, and individual will
Practical principles for wise, biblical decision-making
 
Don't let fear paralyze your choices—let God’s Word guide you confidently.
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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 11

In this eye-opening message, Pastor Brandon Holthaus dives into the meaning of several powerful Hebraisms found throughout Scripture. From "Uncovering the Ear" to "Lifting the Horn" and "Girding Your Loins," these expressions reveal timeless truths about hearing God's voice, spiritual readiness, and living victoriously in the last days.

Discover:
- What it means to have "ears to hear"
- Why many believers fail to hear God clearly
- The danger of being spiritually stiff-necked
- How God uses His "strong hand" to intervene in history and your life
- The necessity of wise counsel in avoiding deception and staying on God's agenda

🕊️ Whether you’re seeking deeper understanding or want to grow in spiritual maturity, this message will stir your heart and challenge your walk.

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 10

In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon takes us deep into the meaning and prophetic significance of Deuteronomy 8:3, where we’re reminded that "man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD."

Through the lens of Israel’s wilderness experience, Pastor Brandon uncovers a timely principle: freedom without spiritual dependence leads to disaster. This message connects ancient Israel’s rebellion with the modern trends of government dependency, AI automation, and spiritual apathy in the Laodicean church age.

He also explores the sobering doctrine of excommunication, walking through 1 Corinthians 5 and Romans 11:22, and highlights why many believers fail to thrive spiritually—they prioritize the physical over the spiritual.

📖 Topics Covered:

• The real meaning of “Man shall not live by bread alone”

• Why Israel wanted slavery over freedom

• AI, laziness, and the sin nature

• What excommunication is and why it matters

• How modern believers mirror Laodicea

• The severe consequences of prioritizing the physical over the spiritual

• Jesus as the true Bread of Life and fulfillment of Israel’s failure

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 9

Welcome to Rock Harbor Church's Sermon Audio series. In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon Holthaus unpacks the misunderstood Hebraism: “visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children.” Is it about generational guilt or repeated patterns of sin and rebellion? Learn how idolatry, spiritual strongholds, and demonic footholds can impact families and why true freedom only comes through Christ.

This teaching also delves into how Satan mimics God's covenantal structures, the importance of renouncing generational curses, and how to break free from ancestral occultic ties. Pastor Brandon gives a sobering call for believers to stop generational dysfunction and take spiritual territory through obedience, repentance, and bold faith.

🔍 Topics Covered:

Misinterpretation of Exodus 20:5

What "love" and "hate" mean in Hebrew idioms

Freemasonry and occult footholds

Spiritual warfare and legal ground

Importance of a circumcised heart

Claiming your spiritual inheritance

The call to obedience over sacrifice

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🕊️ “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” – Revelation 2:7

Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 8

Welcome to Rock Harbor Church on Sermon Audio. In this powerful teaching, Pastor Brandon Holthaus exposes the dangerous rise of unrestrained behavior—both in the world and inside the modern Church. From the orgiastic rebellion at the Golden Calf to today's woke culture and apostate pulpits, this message traces the biblical pattern of casting off restraint and highlights the cost of refusing to confront sin.

Drawing from Exodus 32, Psalm 2, Romans 1, and 2 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Brandon unpacks the spiritual, societal, and prophetic implications of moral chaos and the Church’s God-given role as a restrainer in the last days. This isn’t just about culture—it’s about leadership, courage, and the call for believers to stand as salt and light in a decaying world.

Are we delaying the decay… or contributing to it?

Grab your Bibles, take notes, and prepare to be challenged.

🕊️ “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” — Proverbs 29:18

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible Episode 7

Samson: Called but Compromised | Numbers 14:1-20

In this powerful sermon from Rock Harbor Church, Pastor Brandon Holthaus dives deep into the life of Samson—called by God, yet compromised by his desires. Discover how Samson’s story is not just a tale from the Old Testament, but a mirror reflecting modern culture, identity struggles, and the consequences of unchecked desires.

Through the lens of Judges 14, this message reveals the subtle dangers of spiritual compromise, emotional manipulation, and living by sight instead of faith. You’ll walk away challenged to evaluate your identity in Christ and inspired to fix your eyes on Jesus, not the fleeting things of the world.

✝️ Learn how God's call remains—even when we fall short—and how His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

🕊️ Key Themes:

The Nazarite vow and its significance

Samson’s misplaced identity and cultural compromise

Emotional blackmail and the struggle for godly masculinity

How sin, once entertained, can enslave

A call to spiritual clarity and courage in confusing times

📚 Scripture Focus: Judges 14, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 12:2, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 5

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 6

Many biblical phrases lose their depth and true meaning when translated into English. Understanding Hebraic idioms—expressions rooted in Hebrew culture and thought—sheds light on the richness of Scripture. This teaching explores key Hebraisms, their cultural significance, and how grasping these expressions brings clarity to biblical passages that might otherwise seem confusing or misunderstood. Discover how a Hebraic mindset transforms your reading of the Bible and deepens your understanding of God's Word.

Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 5