Nephilim Death Squad

Episode: The Bush Is On Fire — Go Check It Out | Straight Bible: 001

Hosts: TopLobsta & Raven
Date: October 29, 2025

Overview

In this inaugural "Straight Bible" episode, TopLobsta and Raven dig deep into the biblical story of Moses and the burning bush, exploring its overlooked nuances and modern applications. Through scriptural comparison, personal stories, and candid discussion, the hosts encourage listeners to act on subtle callings and not to neglect their unique destinies. The conversation is practical, motivational, and grounded in personal faith experience, using both biblical history and contemporary anecdotes to drive home the theme: notice the burning bush in your own life—and turn aside to see what God has in store.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Moses at the Burning Bush: A Closer Look

[03:05]

• The hosts challenge the common perception that the burning bush was Moses’ first encounter or awareness of God.
• Emphasis is placed on Moses’ age (80), and how he lived decades in Egypt and in solitude prior to the event (Exodus 3).
• Insight:
  • Moses notices the burning bush, but the turning point is that he chooses to “turn aside” and investigate further. This moment of curiosity and intention becomes pivotal in his calling.
• Quote (TopLobsta, 06:42):

  “Maybe he’s seen a bush burning before. But something peculiar is happening, and he doesn’t just brush it off. He’s not just in a hurry. ... ‘I’m going to explore this a little bit further.’”

2. Scriptural Cross-Comparison (Acts 7)

[07:40]

• The story is re-examined through Stephen’s account in Acts 7:22-31. Here, Moses’ sense of destiny and calling is more explicit.

• Moses “supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them” but “jumped the gun.”

• Quote (TopLobsta, 11:41):

  “Like, he clearly knew his call and his destiny. He just jumped the gun on God.”

• Main Lesson:

  • The burning bush was not Moses’ first sense of calling.
  • Our awareness of purpose might precede God’s timing; the key is receptiveness to subtle signs and timing.

3. Acting on Subtle Calls in Real Life

[14:30]

• TopLobsta recounts a story from his life about meeting Reinhard Bonnke. Bonnke turned aside from his path several times before acting on a hunch to meet George Jeffries, which ended up deeply impacting his own ministry.

• Quote (Bonnke, relayed by TopLobsta, 16:55):

  “A lot of people think I got the anointing from George Jeffries, but I didn’t get the anointing. ... What I did get from him was the baton.”

• Moral: Your “turning aside” can set off a chain of pivotal life events.

4. Personal Anecdote: A Career Begun by a Small Nudge

[19:22]

• TopLobsta shares a transformative story from his own youth: acting on a quiet urge to warn a neighbor ended up landing him his lifelong career.
• Quote (TopLobsta, 20:35):

  “That moment—just going and knocking on the door—set the trajectory for my entire life, man. ... Such a subtle thing, dude.”

5. Biblical Example: The Four Lepers (2 Kings 7:3–16)

[24:40]

• Another scriptural account: Four leprous men, facing starvation during a siege, decide to “just do something”—approaching the enemy camp, which, by God’s intervention, is abandoned and full of supplies.

• Quote (TopLobsta, 27:42):

  “They just have to do something. ... The day that you say, ‘Lord, my life belongs to you’—that’s when all things work together for good.”

• Application:

  • Taking action, even if uncertain, can have far-reaching, transformative effects for both oneself and others.

6. The Dangers of Inaction and Neglect

[38:30]

• Discussion turns to the state of paralysis many face today: overthinking or fearing ridicule instead of taking simple, faithful action.
• Ties in with Romans 8:28 and 2 Timothy 1:8–9 on being called according to God’s purpose.
• Quote (TopLobsta, 41:30):

  “People probably know the thing they’re supposed to be doing, and they’re just not doing it.”

7. Parable-Dream: Do Your Job, Not Superstardom

[44:00]

• TopLobsta shares a personal dream as a metaphor: in a football game, the coaching advice is to just “do your job” and not aim for glory or stardom.

• Quote (TopLobsta, 47:14):

  “The Lord is not calling any of us to be superstars. ... He’s just calling us to do our job.”

• Reinforces the biblical theme: Each has a specific purpose and role, and the goal is to fulfill it faithfully, not seek the spotlight.

8. Living out Your Calling; Not According to Works

[50:22]

• Reflection on 2 Timothy 1:9—saved and called not according to works or status, but God’s purpose and grace.

• Analogy:

  • A boat is built for water. If it stays on a trailer, it never fulfills its purpose. Similarly, people should not fight their own “design.”

• Quote (TopLobsta, 53:05):

  “Why would we fight against what we were made for? ... You’re the maker. I’m just some dude on the planet that reads the Bible.”

9. The Weight of Neglecting Your Calling (Hebrews 2:3)

[55:20]

• The episode winds down with a reflection on Hebrews 2:3: “How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?”

• The stark difference between “neglect” and “reject” is highlighted—many aren’t rejecting God; they’re simply neglecting to act or pursue their authentic calling.

• Quote (TopLobsta, 56:18):

  “How many people today are seeing the burning bush and not turning aside?... The bush is on fire. Go check it out, because it might be God.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [06:42] (TopLobsta):

  "He doesn’t just brush it off… Subtle things in our life, these calls of God. They're subtle. You have to turn aside to take it in."

• [11:41] (TopLobsta):

  "He clearly knew his call and his destiny. He just jumped the gun on God."

• [16:55] (Bonnke via TopLobsta):

  "I didn't get the anointing [from Jeffries]. What I did get from him… was the baton."

• [20:35] (TopLobsta):

  "That job…set the trajectory for my entire life… Such a subtle thing, dude."

• [27:42] (TopLobsta):

  "Just do something. …That's when all things work together for good."

• [41:30] (TopLobsta):

  "People probably know the thing…they’re supposed to be doing, and they’re just not doing it."

• [47:14] (TopLobsta):

  "Not calling any of us to be superstars. …Just do your job."

• [53:05] (TopLobsta):

  "You’re the maker. I’m just some dude on the planet that reads the Bible…do with me whatever you want to do."

• [56:18] (TopLobsta):

  "How many people today are seeing the burning bush and not turning aside?... The bush is on fire. Go check it out, because it might be God."

Useful Timestamps

| Segment | Time | |-------------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Introduction to Moses and the Burning Bush | 03:05 | | Acts 7 and Moses’ Early Knowledge of God | 07:40 | | Modern Applications - Subtle Calls and Stories | 14:30 | | Bonnke Story: Turning Aside | 16:55 | | Life-Changing Personal Anecdote | 19:22 | | Story of the Four Lepers (2 Kings 7) | 24:40 | | Overcoming Paralysis - Just Do Something | 38:30 | | Dream Parable: Do Your Job | 44:00 | | Analogy: The Boat and God’s Purpose | 50:22 | | The Weight of Neglect (Hebrews 2:3) | 55:20 | | Closing — “The Bush is on Fire. Go Check it Out.” | 56:18 |

Core Takeaways

• The burning bush moment is about recognizing and acting upon subtle divine invitations.
• God’s calling is often already present in our lives—we must be receptive and respond, not passively neglect.
• Small actions and turning points, even those that seem insignificant, can set the course for destiny.
• Each person is uniquely called—not necessarily for superstardom, but to fulfill their specific God-given purpose.
• Neglecting “so great salvation” by inaction is as perilous as outright rejection.

Final Thought

“The bush is on fire. Go check it out, because it might be God.”
— TopLobsta [56:18]