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Whispers of Grace

Julie Colbeth
Whispers of Grace
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    From Trumpets to Tabernacles: The End of Drift (Part 2 of 2)

    24/05/2026 | 36 mins.
    The Life of Moses- Episode #37 (Part 2 of 2)  🎺 Most people don’t walk away from God in a moment of rebellion… they drift.
    Slowly. Quietly. Almost unnoticed.
    That’s why I love the Hebrew feast days in Leviticus 23: they’re not random traditions; they’re divine appointments designed to interrupt our lives and bring us back to God with clarity and tenderness.

    In this episode, we walk through the final three biblical feast days—The Feast of Trumpets, the Days of Awe, the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)—and uncover the powerful progression they reveal:
    Awakening.
    Repentance.
    Cleansing.
    Dwelling.
    These feasts are not random traditions—they are a divine pattern. A call to wake up, return to God, receive what He has already accomplished, and learn to remain in His presence.
    We’ll explore the deep meaning behind the shofar’s call, the weight of repentance, the significance of atonement, and the joy of dwelling with God—along with the powerful ways Jesus fulfills each of these moments.
    If you’ve felt distracted, distant, or spiritually numb… this is an invitation back.
    Not just to hear God’s voice—but to respond to it.
    Not just to be forgiven—but to dwell.
     If you’re longing for God’s presence, this is a pathway worth taking slowly.

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    Key Scriptures:
    Leviticus 16, Leviticus 23
     Joel 2
     Hebrews 7:23–28
     John 7:37–38
     John 8:12
     John 15:4–5
     Hebrews 3:15
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    From Passover to Pentecost: The Gospel Hidden in the Feasts (Part 1 of 2)

    10/05/2026 | 36 mins.
    The Life of Moses- Episode #36 (Part 1 of 2) 📆 In this episode we begin a two-part journey through the Hebrew Feast Days — the appointed times God established for Israel long before Christ walked the earth.
    But these feasts were never merely ancient Jewish traditions.
    They were prophetic rehearsals.
    Through Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, and Shavuot/Pentecost, we will walk the unfolding story of redemption hidden within the Biblical calendar itself.
    Together we’ll explore:
     • the Passover lamb and the four cups
     • the mystery of the afikomen
     • Christ resting in the grave during Unleavened Bread
     • Firstfruits and the promise of resurrection
     • Sinai, covenant, and the marriage language of Shavuot
     • Pentecost, fire from heaven, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
     • the reversal of Babel through languages
     • and how God was quietly preaching the Gospel through symbols, harvests, bread, fire, and covenant long before the cross
    The Spring Feasts reveal a breathtaking progression:
     Redemption.
     Cleansing.
     Resurrection.
     Empowerment.
    And together they point directly toward Jesus.
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    Strange Fire: Mistakes in Christian Service (part 4 of 4)

    12/04/2026 | 36 mins.
    The Life of Moses- Episode #35 (Part 4 of 4) 🔥
    Sincerity sounds like the safest measure of faith, but Scripture keeps refusing that comfort. We’re closing our Exodus-shaped series on service with a hard, holy thread running from Genesis to the words of Jesus Himself: God is good, but He does not bend to our preferences, and worship on our terms is not the same as worship in truth. If you’ve ever thought “I meant well” was enough, these passages will lovingly unsettle you. 

    We walk through Cain and Abel and why God weighs the heart behind the offering, not just the offering itself. Then we slow right down at the center of the message: Nadab and Abihu and their strange fire. It’s a sobering picture of what happens when consecrated people drift from reverence into self-expression, swapping obedience for what feels right in the moment. From there we revisit Uzzah and the Ark, where celebration and good intentions still miss God’s clear instructions, exposing how quickly we can center ourselves in worship and service. 

    The tension doesn’t stay in the Old Testament. We move into Acts 5 with Ananias and Sapphira, where image outruns integrity and performance threatens the health of the church. Finally, we sit under Jesus’ warning in Matthew 7 about self-deception and the difference between knowing about Him and truly knowing Him. If you’re hungry for a faith marked by surrender, integrity, and real relationship, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find Whispers of Grace.
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    Ordained To Serve: Exodus 29 And The Shape Of New Testament Ministry (Part 3 of 4)

    01/02/2026 | 34 mins.
    The Life of Moses- Episode #34 (Part 3 of 4) 🐏 What if the most overlooked chapter in Exodus holds the clearest roadmap for ministry that doesn’t burn you out? We walk through Exodus 29 and discover how washing, clothing, anointing, and sacrifice form a pattern that still shapes a New Testament life of service grounded in grace, not grind. Unpack the threshold moment where Moses washes Aaron and his sons, pointing to Jesus who must wash us before we have any part with him. From there, we explore the priestly garments—stones over the heart, a headpiece that reads holy to the Lord—and how identity is bestowed, not achieved. 

    The anointing oil takes centre stage next: lavish, fragrant, and fiercely guarded. In Christ, the Holy Spirit internalises what oil once signified—divine choosing, empowering, and setting apart. We talk about living as the fragrance of Christ in ordinary spaces, where authority flows from abiding presence, not platform. Then we slow down with the sacrifices: the sin offering taken outside the camp and fulfilled in Jesus, the burnt offering of total surrender, and the ordination blood on ear, thumb, and toe. Each act consecrates how we listen, what we do, and where we go, turning daily choices into holy ground.

    Finally, we lift the wave offering and sit at the ordination meal, a picture of fellowship before function. Abiding becomes the engine of fruitfulness—without it, effort curdles into self-salvation attempts. The seven-day repetition reminds us that God grows depth, not speed; formation is patient work that lasts. The chapter closes with the promise at the heart of Scripture: I will dwell among them. That’s the aim of every act of service—to make space for people to meet God, while we minister from connection, not exhaustion. If this speaks to your season, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Whispers of Grace. What part of this pattern—washing, clothing, anointing, or abiding—do you need most today?
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    From Glue Guns to Glory: Method for Christian Service (Part 2 of 4)

    20/01/2026 | 37 mins.
    The Life of Moses- Episode #33 (Part 2 of 4) 🎨 What if your most ordinary skill is the exact tool God wants to use today? We pick up our "Service" mini-series and move from the why of serving to the how, guided by the striking story of Bezalel and Aholiab in Exodus 35–36. These overlooked artisans were called by name, filled with the Spirit, and entrusted to craft beauty with precision for God’s dwelling. Their example reframes excellence as worship and reminds us that detail, design, and care are not extras in the Christian life—they’re part of faithful obedience.

    From there, we draw a line through the New Testament, spotlighting Mary’s surrendered praise, Elizabeth’s Spirit-given confirmation, Lydia’s courageous hospitality, Tabitha’s compassionate craft, and Priscilla’s wise mentorship. Many gifts, one Spirit; many methods, one Lord. Along the way, we challenge the false divide between “holy” and “human” talents and make a case that coding, organising, baking, and parenting can be Spirit-led ministry when offered to Jesus. We also share a quiet masterclass in hidden faithfulness from Robert Chapman, whose unseen service shaped giants like Spurgeon and Müller without chasing applause.

    You’ll walk away with a renewed why and a practical how: start small, hone your craft, teach what you know, and look for the need only you can meet. Whether you’re hosting a weary friend, discipling a new believer, or building systems that serve your church, the Holy Spirit delights to multiply your loaves and fish. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what ordinary gift are you offering this week?
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About Whispers of Grace
Walking with God is filled with mountaintops and valleys. Join passionate yet flawed Jesus-lover and mother of four Julie Colbeth as she delves into the Scriptures with a refreshingly honest perspective that will bring hope and encouragement to your day.
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