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27th Mar 2025

03-27-25 part 2: Clothe Yourself in Christ: Compassion, Crowns, and the Coming King

1. Dressing for the Kingdom

In this Expository Thursday episode, Dr. David Spoon dives into Colossians 3:12–15 with both depth and delight. Paul urges believers to “clothe themselves” with traits fitting of the elect: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Spoon draws a connection between spiritual clothing and readiness for Christian living, noting that putting on righteousness is both symbolic and practical. Just like our physical wardrobe, our spiritual attire matters in how we reflect Christ to others. And while our heavenly robe is gifted, what we wear daily reflects our walk with God.

2. Forgive Like You’ve Been Forgiven

Moving through Colossians 3:13, Spoon underscores one of the hardest commands in the Christian life—bearing with and forgiving one another. The challenge grows especially when dealing with those closest to us, from whom we expect more. Yet the motivation is simple and profound: forgive because the Lord has forgiven you—again and again. Spoon reminds listeners that spiritual maturity shows not in grand gestures, but in how we respond to others when they fail us. Extending grace is never optional; it’s core to walking in Christ's footsteps.

3. Love That Binds and Peace That Rules

Above all virtues, Spoon highlights love—the glue that binds believers in perfect unity. But he’s quick to distinguish biblical love from the world’s shallow slogans like “love is love.” True love, as defined by Scripture, is rooted in righteousness, truth, correction, and compassion. Spoon also points to verse 15, which urges us to let the peace of Christ “rule” in our hearts. Too often, believers allow chaos, anxiety, or bitterness to dominate. But peace is a gift Jesus offers—one we must allow to lead our inner lives.

4. Faith, Gratitude, and Holding On

The second half of the show features interaction with listeners, prayer over real-life needs, and a follow-up on previous themes from Revelation. Spoon connects eschatology with encouragement, reminding listeners to “hold fast” so no one takes their crown (Revelation 3:11). That holding on is not passive—it’s active trust and faithful living. He wraps up the session emphasizing gratitude: “Be thankful” isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a divine command. Gratitude strengthens faith, honors God, and shifts perspective. Whether wrestling with health, finances, or doubt, the answer remains the same: hang on, be thankful, and let God’s peace rule your heart.

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David Spoon was born and raised in a Jewish home in Detroit, Michigan. He attended a private Hebrew school called Hillel Hebrew Academy. David was bar mitzvah-ed at the age of thirteen. Not long after, he was involved in drug abuse and trafficking. After hearing the Gospel for the first time at age seventeen, David accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. A few months later, David had a dramatic experience with God. Immediately set free from years of excessive drug use, he committed himself to ministry and to furthering the Kingdom of God.

He attended Arizona Bible College, Northern Arizona University, and Life Pacific College, graduating summa-cum-laude in their Ministry and Leadership program. He also graduated with honors from Regent University with a master’s degree in Theological Studies and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in Strategic Christian Ministry at Liberty University.

He is one of a few individuals holding ministerial ordinations from three separate denominations: Heritage Free Baptist Organization, 1981; Independent Pentecostal Ministers Association, 1985; and Vineyard Valley Association, 1988. He was also the Chaplain for the Flagstaff Police Department. In addition, David was the senior pastor of Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Flagstaff.

In addition, David started and co-hosted two different live Christian call-in radio talk shows. He hosted the very popular radio show “The David Spoon Experience” on KPRZ 1210 and a show called “To Know Him,” which aired on 88.9 on the F.M. dial-in Temecula, California at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays. He was also the Director of Local Ministry for Salem Media Group in San Diego, California.

David is married to his best friend, Noelle. He has three children and seven grandchildren, plus their two dogs named Levi and Bert. On March 18th, 2019, he started “The David Spoon Experience” in Texas and is growing with his audience of awesome believers and non-believers alike.

He is the President of He Must Increase Ministry, a 501c3 ministry, and is hosting (again) the live daily radio show “The David Spoon Experience” with DJR Broadcasting in KAAM, on the 770 A.M. radio dial. The show is also on various apps and the Internet.

David is a Jewish-Christian, Bapti-Costal, Cal-Minian, Manifold Millennialist.

Just ask him.