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Heed The Word

Heed The Word

By: Pastor Ken Davis
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Heed The Word is the online Bible teaching ministry of Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro, a non-denominational church in Joshua, Texas. We are committed to bringing our listeners the Word of God by simply teaching the Bible simply. It is our hope that these broadcasts will encourage you to believe in Jesus Christ, and to grow as His disciple as you walk worthy of the calling with which we have been called.

Our latest episodes are a rebroadcast of our "Heed the Word" radio program. These episodes were originally broadcast on KDKR. At that time our church was located in Burleson, Texas though we have since relocated to Joshua. Additionally, these episodes indicate that CD copies can be ordered, but as they are now available through our podcast, we are no longer offering physical copies of these messages. It is our continued hope that these Bible teachings are an encouragement to you and we appreciate you joining us here on Heed the Word!

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  • How Ancient Prophecies Pinpoint The Day The King Rode In
    Mar 22 2026

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    A countdown began with a royal decree, and it ended with footsteps on a Jerusalem road. We follow that arc from Daniel’s seventy weeks to Luke’s triumphal entry, showing how prophecy, history, and hope converge on the day Jesus rode a colt and the city missed its peace. The story is vivid and human: garments on stone, branches in the sun, and a King who knows the suffering ahead yet chooses it for love.

    We unpack the when, how, and why behind the moment. Daniel 9 sets the timetable, Nehemiah 2 names the decree, and Zechariah 9 paints the scene of a humble King. Luke 19 brings the fulfillment to life as the crowd cries “Hosanna”—save us now—yet aims their plea at Rome instead of the root problem of sin. Jesus answers with tears, not triumphalism, and warns of the siege and devastation that would strike within a generation. History confirms it in A.D. 70, under Titus, with sobering detail that underscores how serious it is to ignore a divine visitation.

    From there, we face the tension of timing. The first coming landed on schedule; the return remains intentionally unscheduled. That uncertainty is a gift, keeping us awake to mission and mercy rather than date-setting. We share a personal wake-up that shifted from prediction-chasing to surrender, highlighting what Romans 10 truly asks of us: confess Jesus as Lord, not consultant. Today—not tomorrow—is the day of salvation. The invitation is clear for anyone who needs rescue from sin, shame, or a life steered by fear. The King who wept still welcomes, and grace still runs toward us.

    Listen for a faith-building blend of biblical prophecy, historical context, and practical discipleship that strengthens trust in Scripture and calls us to act with urgency and hope. If this resonates, share the episode with someone who needs courage today, subscribe for more verse-by-verse teaching, and leave a review so others can find the message.

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  • God Answers Not Because We’re Good, But Because He Is
    Mar 19 2026

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    Prayer doesn’t start with our needs; it starts with God’s character. We walk through Daniel 9 to uncover a practical, time-tested framework—Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication—that reshapes how we approach God and why we can expect Him to answer. Along the way, we dismantle a stubborn myth: God doesn’t hear us because we’ve been “good enough.” He hears because He is merciful, and our confidence rests in the righteousness of Christ, not the roller coaster of our performance.

    We also trace the sweep of prophecy that anchors this confidence in history. From Jeremiah’s seventy years to Nehemiah’s decree under Artaxerxes, we track the starting gun for Daniel’s seventy weeks and how the timeline points to the arrival and cutting off of Messiah. Drawing from respected scholarship, we explore how the Jewish calendar, the rebuilding of Jerusalem in hard times, and the later destruction of the sanctuary align with Scripture’s claims. Fulfilled details aren’t trivia; they’re signposts that God is faithful and still at work in what remains ahead.

    You’ll come away with a clearer way to pray, a humbling view of grace, and a renewed trust that God responds at the very start of your supplication—even when the visible answer takes time. If your prayers have felt thin or transactional, this conversation offers both a structure to follow and a Savior to rest in. Listen, share with a friend who needs hope, and if the message helps you, subscribe and leave a review so others can find it too.

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  • Stewardship, Faithfulness, And The Joy Of The Master
    Mar 15 2026

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