Harmony Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Jeff Short
Q: Do I pray with confidence in God? A: Genuine assurance leads us to pray according to God's will and intercede for the spiritual good of brothers and sisters.
Q: Why must believers resist returning to the bondage Christ delivered them from? A: Because returning to the law abandons the freedom of the gospel and departs from Christ, while perseverance in Christ leads to His full formation in us.
How can believers remain confident when Scripture contains difficult passages? By patiently trusting God's unified witness to Jesus Christ, believers grow in assurance through the consistent testimony of all Scripture rather than isolated proof texts.
Where does assurance of eternal life come from? It comes from believing God's witness concerning His Son, Jesus Christ, in whom alone eternal life is found.
Q: How does Christ bring believers from bondage into the full blessings God promised? A: By redeeming us from the old covenant law's curse, adopting us as God's children, giving us His Spirit, and making us heirs of His promised inheritance through faith in Christ.
Q: How does the new birth reveal itself in the life of a true believer? A: Everyone born of God believes in Christ, delights to obey His commands, loves His children, and overcomes the world through faith.
Q: How can believers face the coming judgment with confidence instead of fear? A: Because God's perfected love, displayed through Christ and expressed in love for His people, assures those who truly belong to Him that they stand secure in His grace.
Q: How does the gospel remove every human distinction in receiving God's promises? A: Through faith in Christ alone, every believer is adopted into God's family and made an heir of Abraham's promised inheritance apart from works or earthly status.
How can I know that I truly know God's love? True knowledge of God's love is evidenced by confessing Christ, abiding in Him, and sacrificially loving others as God first loved us.
How can believers recognize spiritual truth amid so many counterfeit voices? By testing every teaching against the true Christ revealed in the apostles' witness, trusting the Spirit of God to discern truth from error.
Q: What was God's purpose for the Old Covenant if it could never save? A: God gave it as a temporary guardian to expose sin and lead sinners to Christ, where justification is found by faith alone.
How does genuine love reveal that we belong to God? By sacrificially loving Christ's people, we demonstrate the Spirit's work in us and gain assurance that we have passed from death to life.
Q: How can I know that I truly belong to God? A: Those who have been born of God increasingly resemble their heavenly Father by pursuing holiness and practicing righteousness through the new life He has given them.
How can we move from merely plausible interpretations to true biblical understanding? By bringing together the whole of God's revelation so Scripture interprets Scripture and reveals the author-intended truth.
Q: How can I remain confident in Christ when others abandon the faith? A: By abiding in the apostolic truth of Jesus Christ through the Spirit, believers persevere in righteousness with confidence at His coming.
Q: What does it mean to love the world? A: Loving the world means giving your heart to sinful desires that oppose God instead of delighting in Him, whose will and kingdom endure forever.
Q: Why did God give the Old Covenant if salvation has always been by faith? A: God gave the Old Covenant to expose humanity's sin and point every sinner to the promised Savior, so that righteousness would be received by faith alone in Christ.
Q: How can I know that I am truly walking in the light? A: Genuine faith is revealed by Christlike love for His people, while persistent hatred exposes a heart still walking in spiritual darkness.
Q: Why does loving other believers prove genuine faith? A: Because love is God's timeless design from creation, perfectly revealed in Christ, and the inevitable fruit of everyone who has been born again.
Q: How can I know that I truly know Christ? A: Genuine faith is revealed by a growing life of loving obedience that follows Christ because it has been transformed by Him.
Q: What gives believers assurance when they fail? A: Our hope rests not in our own performance but in Jesus Christ, whose perfect sacrifice and continual advocacy secure forgiveness and confidence before God.
Q: How can believers be certain that God's promise of salvation cannot be changed? A: Because God's unchanging promise to Abraham is fulfilled in Christ and received by faith, not altered by the old covenant.
Q: What should a Christian do when confronted with the reality of personal sin? A: Rather than deny or excuse sin, believers are called to confess it before God and rest in His faithful forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
Q: How does God reveal that someone is truly walking in the light? A: Those who belong to Christ pursue God's holiness, confess their sin, and live in growing fellowship with Him through the cleansing power of Jesus Christ.
Q: Why does true assurance begin with who Jesus Christ is rather than what I have experienced? A: Genuine assurance rests on believing the apostolic witness about the true Jesus Christ, whose life and work bring believers into fellowship with God and lasting joy.
Q: How can you know whether your faith is genuine and your salvation is certain? A: God gives objective evidence of genuine faith through right belief in Christ, obedient living, and love for His people so believers may have confident assurance of eternal life.
Why could the old covenant never secure God's blessing for sinners? A: Because the old covenant law can only condemn lawbreakers, but Christ bore its curse so that all who believe receive Abraham's promised blessing by faith.
How does God bring His creation from rebellion to everlasting glory? Through judgment He purges evil, redeems a remnant, restores Israel, blesses the nations, and establishes His everlasting kingdom under the reign of His Messiah.
How does God's promised kingdom reveal both the certainty of judgment and the certainty of peace for His redeemed nation? God will purge all unbelief, preserve His faithful remnant, and establish a restored kingdom where righteousness, joy, abundance, and peace flourish under the reign of the Messiah.
How does Abraham prove that God's saving blessing has always come through faith rather than works, law-keeping, or ancestry? Abraham's justification before circumcision and the law shows that all who believe are counted righteous and inherit God's promised blessing through faith alone.
What hope remains when sin has brought ruin and no human solution exists? Hope rests in God alone, who faithfully fulfills His promises and saves by His power beyond all human ability or imagination.
Why must redemption be preceded by judgment? Because God's covenant faithfulness secures both the defeat of His enemies and the final redemption of His nation through the coming King.
Why is it impossible to begin the Christian life by grace through faith and then be completed through works of the law? Because salvation, the receiving of the Spirit, sanctification, and every work of God among believers come through faith in Christ alone, proving that the flesh and Old Covenant works can never perfect what God began by grace.
How does Christian motherhood testify that the curse of the fall is not the final word over creation? Though motherhood bears the sorrow and pain of a fallen world, faithful mothers display the hope of redemption because through the promised Seed, Christ has conquered death and will restore creation.
How does Isaiah 62 reveal the certainty of God's coming kingdom despite the long delay and present corruption of the world? Isaiah 62 declares that Christ will not rest until Zion is fully restored, Jerusalem becomes a praise in the earth, and all God's covenant promises are openly fulfilled before the nations in His coming kingdom.
How does Paul's rebuke of the Galatians reveal the clarity and sufficiency of the gospel of justification by faith? Paul declares the Galatians had so clearly received Christ crucified through the preached gospel that abandoning justification by faith for works of the law was as irrational as being bewitched.
How does the Messiah's coming transform mourning into lasting restoration and ensure God's purposes are fulfilled? It shows that through His two advents, the Messiah brings both judgment and comfort, and by God's sovereign design what is "sown" in promise will inevitably and fully "grow" into righteousness, restoration, and everlasting joy for Israel and the nations.
What does the call to Zion ultimately reveal about God's plan for Israel and the nations? It reveals that God Himself will decisively and suddenly fulfill all covenant promises by sending the Messiah to restore Israel, draw all nations to His light, and establish a permanent, righteous kingdom on earth.
Why is justification by faith alone the theological center of the gospel Paul defends? Because no one can be declared righteous by the law, and if righteousness came through the law, then Christ's death would be meaningless, so justification is only through faith in Him.
Why is salvation impossible through human effort and only accomplished by God's intervention? Salvation is impossible through human effort because sin separates from God and corrupts completely, leaving no ability to restore righteousness, so God Himself must act as Redeemer to accomplish salvation for those who repent.
Why does God reject outward religious devotion when it is practiced without true repentance and obedience? God rejects hypocritical worship because performative religion without repentance, mercy, and obedience is self-deception that cannot remove sin, whereas true devotion flows from a transformed heart that reflects God's righteousness in both worship and daily life.
Why did Paul publicly confront Peter, and what does this reveal about the authority of the gospel? Because Peter's fear-driven hypocrisy contradicted the truth of the gospel and pressured Gentiles toward legalism and the Gospel stands above all human authority, even apostles, and must govern both doctrine and conduct.
Why had the promised kingdom not yet come, despite God's assurance that salvation was near? Because Israel refused covenant faithfulness and remained spiritually blind under corrupt leadership, rejecting the call to righteousness even as God prepared to reveal His salvation through the coming Messiah.
Why is there no peace for the wicked, even while God promises restoration? Because persistent idolatry, hypocrisy, and lack of fear of God leave the wicked in unrest and judgment, while only the contrite who turn to Him receive healing, restoration, and true peace.
How does the Jerusalem meeting confirm the nature and authority of the gospel Paul preached? The gospel is shown to be one divine, unalterable message independent of human authority, affirmed by the apostles, and defended against all attempts to add law as a condition of salvation, preserving justification by grace alone through faith.
How does God's response to Israel's confession reveal the certainty and magnitude of their restoration? Following their repentance, God responds with covenant mercy, reversing their barrenness and exile into fruitfulness, security, and glory, demonstrating that His promises of restoration are certain, everlasting, and grounded in His faithful love.
Why does God call sinners to receive salvation freely rather than through their own efforts or worth? Because through the Servant's atoning work, God offers abundant life, mercy, and an everlasting covenant entirely by grace, requiring sinners to forsake their ways and trust in Him alone, as only His word and purposes can fully satisfy and accomplish salvation.
How does Paul's early ministry prove that the gospel he preached was truly from God and not from men? Paul's radical conversion, independent revelation from Christ, minimal contact with the apostles, and the churches' glorifying God for his transformed life together verify that his gospel originated from God alone, not human influence.
How does the Servant's suffering in this passage reveal the true nature of atonement and justification? The Servant bears the full guilt and penalty of sinners through substitution, having their iniquity laid upon Him, so that through His suffering they are healed, justified, and reconciled to God.
How does the Servant's death and vindication demonstrate the full satisfaction of God's justice in redemption? The Servant willingly suffers, dies, and bears the sins of many, yet is vindicated by God through resurrection, proving that His sacrifice fully satisfies divine justice and secures justification and eternal reward for those He redeems.
Why must the gospel remain unchanged regardless of human pressure or authority? Because it originates by direct revelation from Christ, not from man, it stands above all human authority and cannot be altered, compelling the servant of Christ to proclaim it faithfully rather than please men.
How does the Servant's wisdom and humiliation reveal both the certainty of redemption and the depth of human depravity? Though the Servant perfectly accomplishes God's redemptive purpose and is ultimately exalted, He is outwardly lowly, rejected, and despised, exposing mankind's depravity in rejecting the very One who secures salvation.
In what way does the Servant redeem human grief beyond merely bearing sin's penalty? The Servant not only bears the judgment for sins but fully enters into and carries the griefs and sorrows of life under the curse, demonstrating perfect sympathy and securing their ultimate removal through redemption.
Why does Paul pronounce a curse on any who preach a different gospel? Because there is only one authentic gospel revealed by Christ, and any alteration constitutes a false message that leads away from God's grace and results in divine condemnation.
How does the final Servant Song reveal the decisive answer to how Israel and the nations are redeemed? By presenting the Messiah as the suffering Servant whose substitutionary death and subsequent exaltation accomplish redemption, Isaiah establishes this moment as the turning point and structural center of all Scripture
How does the final Servant Song function as the theological center that resolves the Bible's accumulated problem of sin, covenant failure, and redemption? By revealing the Servant as the sin-bearing substitute whose atoning death satisfies divine justice and secures justification, Isaiah establishes this passage as the necessary center that unifies Israel's restoration, the nations' salvation, and the entire biblical storyline.
How does Paul's opening establish that the gospel of grace is the only certain means of salvation? By grounding his apostolic authority and the saving work of Christ in the sovereign will of God, Paul shows that deliverance from sin and this present evil age is divinely determined and therefore can only come through justification by faith alone.
How does the LORD comfort the faithful remnant in exile when His promises seem impossible and His wrath overwhelming? By calling them to remember His covenant faithfulness from Abraham to the Exodus, assuring them that His salvation and righteousness are everlasting, His word cannot fail, and He will accomplish a new exodus.
How does the proclamation of "good news" reveal both the certainty of Israel's restoration and the global scope of God's salvation? The announced good news that God reigns guarantees Israel's full redemption and return by His sovereign power, while simultaneously declaring that His saving work will be openly displayed to all nations as the fulfillment of His purpose to reveal His name and salvation worldwide.
How does the conclusion of the letter reveal a church's role in God's unified purpose in Christ? By praying together, proclaiming the gospel boldly, and living in peace, love, faith, and grace, a unified church actively displays and advances God's purpose to bring all things together in Christ.
How does God's answer to Israel's accusation prove both His faithfulness and their responsibility for exile? God shows He never abandoned them but that their sin caused their exile, proving His power and covenant faithfulness guarantee their certain redemption.
How does the Servant's obedience through suffering define the true path of faith for God's nation? By submitting fully to God despite suffering and trusting His vindication, the Servant shows that true faith rests in God rather than turning to self-made solutions.
How does Paul show that churches are equipped to stand firm in spiritual warfare? By portraying believers as putting on God's own armor so they can stand firm against spiritual opposition as a unified body.
How does the Servant's apparent failure ultimately reveal the certainty of God's redemptive plan for Israel and the nations? Though the Servant appears rejected and his labor in vain, God declares his mission of restoring Israel and reaching the nations will be fully accomplished in sovereign glory.
How does Zion's complaint of being forsaken reveal the certainty that the Servant will not fail in God's redemptive plan? Though Israel feels abandoned in exile, God declares He cannot forget His nation and will surely restore, vindicate, and exalt them, proving the Servant's mission will not fail.
How can churches stand firm against the devil's schemes in this present age? Churches must be strengthened in the Lord by putting on the whole armor of God so that, together as one body, believers can withstand spiritual powers and stand firm in the evil day.
Why does the LORD continue to preserve and redeem Israel despite their stubbornness and unfaithfulness? Because for the sake of His own name and glory the LORD refines but does not destroy His nation, proves the vanity of idols by declaring the end from the beginning, and calls them to depart from Babylon rejoicing in the redemption accomplished by their sovereign Redeemer.
What does the LORD declare concerning Babylon after using them to discipline Israel? The LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, declares that proud Babylon will suddenly fall from royal luxury to utter humiliation and destruction, proving that no arrogance, magic, or earthly power can stand against the righteous judgment of the one true God.
What does reverence for Christ look like in everyday life within the church? Reverence for Christ appears in ordered relationships where believers submit to one another under His authority, with wives honoring husbands, husbands loving sacrificially, children obeying parents, fathers nurturing their children, servants serving sincerely, and masters ruling justly.
How does God contrast Himself with the idols of the nations to assure Israel of their deliverance? The Lord proves His sovereignty by showing that while idols must be carried and cannot save, He alone carries His nation from birth to old age, declaring the end from the beginning and faithfully bringing salvation to Israel.
How does God's sovereignty guarantee the deliverance and future salvation of his nation, even through unlikely instruments like Cyrus? The Lord alone rules over history by raising up Cyrus as his appointed instrument to deliver Israel, proving that all events serve God's sovereign purpose to redeem his nation and reveal himself as the only Savior to all nations.
How does Paul instruct the church to walk wisely in a world marked by evil days? By urging believers to walk carefully with wisdom rather than folly, redeeming the time and discerning the Lord's will, being filled with the Spirit instead of worldly excess, and expressing that Spirit-filled life through worship, gratitude, and humble submission to one another in reverence for Christ.
What message does the LORD give Israel in Isaiah 44 about their future, their sin, and the idols of the nations? The LORD, the only true God and Redeemer of Israel, promises to pour out His Spirit, forgive their sins, expose the foolishness of idols, restore His people, and raise up Cyrus to accomplish His purpose of rebuilding Jerusalem.
What assurance does the LORD give to Israel when recalling their long story of failure, exile, and fear? That the Redeemer who formed them, called them by name, and brought them through fire and flood will not forsake His nation but will forgive their sins, gather them from the ends of the earth, and make a new way in the wilderness for His glory.
How does Paul call believers to live in light of their new identity in Christ? By reminding them that they were once darkness but are now light in the Lord, urging them to walk as children of light through lives marked by goodness, righteousness, and truth, discerning what pleases God while refusing participation in the unfruitful works of darkness and instead exposing them by the revealing light of Christ.
What does the "new song" of Isaiah 42 proclaim in light of Israel's blindness and the coming of the Servant? That though the LORD has long held His peace while His servant-nation lay blind and plundered in exile, the day shall come when the Divine Warrior arises, judges idols and nations, restores Israel, and fills the ends of the earth with a new exodus song to His covenant faithfulness and redeeming power.
Who is the Servant in whom the LORD delights, and what shall He accomplish among the nations? He is the chosen and Spirit-anointed Servant who will not cry nor break the bruised reed, yet will faithfully bring forth justice, open blind eyes, deliver prisoners from darkness, and become a covenant light to the Gentiles to the glory of the LORD alone.
How does Paul show that believers who are heirs of the kingdom must walk differently from the culture around them? By warning that sexual immorality, greed, corrupt speech, and partnership with disobedience are incompatible with life in Christ, reminding them that such sins inherit wrath, not the kingdom, and calling them instead to grateful, separated, holy living as true heirs of God.
What comfort does Isaiah 40:1–11 proclaim to exiled Israel and to all flesh? That though nations fade like grass, the unchanging Word of God declares the end of indignation, the pardon of iniquity, and the coming of the Shepherd-King whose glory shall be revealed to all when he redeems his nation.
How does Isaiah call the weary to endure when strength fails and waiting feels long? By lifting our eyes to the everlasting Creator who never grows faint, renews the powerless, and causes those who wait upon the LORD to rise with wings like eagles, run without weariness, and walk without fainting.
When the nations tremble before rising empires and fasten their idols more firmly in fear, what word does the Holy One speak to Jacob? That He alone summons kings, raises Cyrus as His instrument, shames the idols as nothing, and upholds His chosen servant Israel with covenant faithfulness, promising redemption, restoration, and final victory through their Redeemer.
How does Paul show that the church's unity is sustained not by outward conformity but by imitating the Father's love through Christ's self-giving sacrifice? By calling believers in a local body, as dearly loved children, to walk in love toward one another just as Christ loved them and gave Himself willingly as an acceptable sacrifice to God, making sacrificial love the defining mark of their new life together.
What does Isaiah teach us through judgment, kingdom hope, and the Messiah across chapters 1–39? That the Holy One of Israel sovereignly judges to redeem, revealing a coming Davidic King who suffers and reigns, restores Israel, gathers the nations, and brings creation to its promised renewal.
What does Hezekiah's pride before Babylon reveal at the close of Isaiah's first section? That answered prayer without enduring humility exposes the heart, and the king who trusted the Lord for deliverance could still prepare the way for exile by glorying in his treasures rather than in the word of the Holy One of Israel.
What does Hezekiah's psalm reveal about death, deliverance, and the hope of God's people? That when the Lord brings His servant to the gates of the grave and yet restores him to life, He proclaims that death cannot silence covenant praise, but serves only to magnify His faithful mercy and foreshadow resurrection in Zion.
What does the sparing of Hezekiah teach Judah about life, death, and deliverance? That the Lord, faithful to His covenant with David, hears repentant prayer, delays death by His sovereign mercy, and gives signs of life restored to show that salvation belongs to Him alone, not to human strength or presumption.
How should God's people respond when arrogant voices mock faith and magnify human power? By refusing the lies of propaganda, remaining silent before taunts, and trusting the Lord alone to defend His city and vindicate His name.
What happens when God's name is blasphemed and His nation turns wholly to Him in prayer? The Lord rises to defend His own glory, silences the proud, delivers the helpless remnant, and shows that victory belongs to Him alone.
What assurance does God give to fearful hearts living amid judgment and desolation? He promises the coming kingdom where God Himself saves, the curse is reversed, the redeemed walk the way of holiness, and everlasting joy replaces sorrow.
How does Paul show that bitterness and forgiveness shape the health and unity of the church? By commanding believers to put away all rooted resentment, anger, and malicious speech and instead put on kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiving grace, patterned after the forgiveness God has freely given in Christ.
When the Lord summons all nations to hear and declares a day of vengeance, what hope remains amid such sweeping judgment? Hope is found only in repentance and refuge in the Lord, for His certain judgment will consume all who oppose Him, but His word will stand and His deliverance will belong to those who trust in Him rather than the strength of nations.
When Judah's alliances fail and the destroyer is judged, where is true safety and restoration found? True deliverance comes only when the Lord rises to judge the nations and exalts the righteous King in Zion, whose reign brings justice, security, forgiveness, and peace to all who trust in Him.
How does Paul show that the way believers speak to one another directly affects the unity and spiritual health of the church? By commanding Christians to put away all destructive, rotten speech and instead speak words that meet real needs, build up the body, give grace to the hearers, and avoid grieving the Holy Spirit who seals them for redemption.
What is exposed when God's people run to visible strength instead of waiting on His word? Their trust in human power reveals rebellion against the Holy One, yet God alone will judge false helpers and faithfully defend and deliver those who turn back to Him.
What hope stands in contrast to careless hearts and corrupt rule amid coming judgment? God promises a righteous King whose reign brings refuge, clarity, justice, and peace through the outpouring of His Spirit, transforming both His nation and the land.
How does Paul show that replacing stealing with honest labor strengthens the unity and witness of the church? By teaching that believers must put off taking from others and instead work diligently at what is good so they can support themselves, relieve the body, and generously meet the needs of others.
What becomes of a nation who trust human strength and silence God's word rather than waiting for Him? Isaiah declares that such rebellion brings sudden ruin, yet the Lord still waits to be gracious to those who will repent and rest in Him.
Why does Isaiah pronounce "woe" on Samaria and warn Judah as well? Because the proud, spiritually drunken leaders trusted false refuges instead of God's word, bringing inevitable judgment, yet God preserves a remnant and offers a sure foundation in His promised cornerstone.
Why does Isaiah pronounce woe on Jerusalem even as he promises future joy? Because Jerusalem trusted empty ritual and secret alliances instead of the Lord, bringing humbling judgment, yet God will sovereignly reverse their blindness, silence their enemies, and restore humble faith and rejoicing in the Holy One of Israel.
How does God deal with evil while restoring His nation Israel in the last days? God will decisively judge evil and Satan himself, yet lovingly prune, preserve, and ultimately restore Israel so that she blossoms again and fills the world with fruit to His glory and the blessing of all nations.
How does Christ cause His church to grow and remain united? By giving foundational gifts through the apostles and prophets so that every believer, joined and working together in love, builds up the body toward maturity and unity in Him.
What does Isaiah's prophecy of Babylon's fall teach us about human power and God's wrath? It shows that no empire or human achievement can withstand God's judgment, and only those who trust in Him through His Son will be safe from His wrath.
What does the fall of Babylon reveal about human achievement and God's judgment? It shows that no city, empire, or technology can shield mankind from God's wrath, and only trust in His Son provides true safety and salvation.
What does Isaiah's vision show about God's dealings with Assyria and Israel? It shows that though God used Assyria as His instrument of judgment, He would cut them down in their pride while preserving a faithful remnant of Israel to fulfill His promises.
What hope does the Branch from Jesse bring for Israel and the nations? He will reign in righteousness as the Spirit-filled King, restore creation's harmony, gather His people from all nations, and establish a glorious kingdom of peace on earth
How are believers in a church to live in light of God's purpose revealed in Christ? By walking worthy of their calling through humility, gentleness, patience, loving forbearance, and diligent unity in one body under one Lord, one faith, and one God.
What does Paul pray for the church at Ephesus? He prays that they be strengthened by the Spirit, rooted in love, comprehending the limitless love of Christ, and bringing glory to God in the church throughout all generations in this age.
What does God's use of Assyria show about His sovereignty and human responsibility? It reveals that though God raised Assyria as the rod of His anger, their arrogance and idolatry brought His judgment, reminding us that He orders history yet holds every nation accountable.
What does the outstretched arm of the Lord reveal in Israel's judgment? It shows that despite severe devastation for their pride, corruption, and rebellion, God's wrath was not exhausted.
How does Paul describe God's purpose for churches? He shows that through the preaching of Christ's riches and the union of Jews and Gentiles, churches display God's many-colored wisdom as part of His eternal plan.
What hope does God give to those dwelling in darkness? He promises that through the coming of the Messiah, a great light will shine, bringing deliverance, joy, and peace to His nation.
What hope does Isaiah give in the promise of a coming King and His kingdom? He proclaims that the child born and son given will reign on David's throne with divine wisdom, power, and peace, establishing an everlasting kingdom by the zeal of the Lord.
What mystery did God reveal through Paul's apostleship? That in Christ, Jews and Gentiles are united as fellow heirs in the same body, sharing equally in God's promises through the gospel.
Who can Israel trust when nations rage and kings plot? They must believe His Word and rest in the sign of Immanuel, for human schemes will fail but God's promises always stand.
What is the difference between those who collapse in fear and those who stand firm in crisis? Those who fear man stumble in darkness, but those who fear God find Him a sanctuary and walk by faith, not fear.
What did the removal of the barrier do for the church at Ephesus? It meant Jewish and Gentiles believers were joined to each other in a church Christ was building in Ephesus.
What does Isaiah's vision reveal? It reveals the exalted King of Glory, Jesus Christ, enthroned in holiness and filling the earth with His glory in His future kingdom.
What happens when the prophet encounters the holiness of God? He is humbled, cleansed, and commissioned to proclaim God's word to a hard-hearted people, with judgment decreed and hope promised through a holy remnant.
How did Christ bring together Israel and the nations with his coming? By removing the barrier of the old covenant through his death, Jesus brought the nations near to Israel and opened a new way of direct access to God by faith for Jews and Gentiles alike.
What warning did Isaiah give to Israel about unrepentant sin? Persistent greed, pride, injustice, and indulgence will ultimately bring God's long and devastating judgment.
Why did God judge Israel so severely? Because He had given them every advantage to produce justice and righteousness, yet they yielded only oppression and distress, so He removed His protection and brought judgment until their future restoration through the Messiah.
What changed for the Gentile nations with the coming of Christ? Though once far off from Israel and the promise of the covenants, the Gentile nations are now brought near by the blood of Christ.
What does Isaiah 3 reveal about Israel's future in light of its rebellion? That Israel will face judgment through the removal of its leaders and descent into chaos, but God will preserve a righteous remnant and ultimately restore His people.
What is Israel's future hope amid judgment? That though Israel will be judged for its pride and corruption, God will preserve a remnant and restore them through the coming of the Messiah, the Branch.
How can spiritually dead sinners be saved and transformed into people who do good? By God's mercy and love, He makes us alive with Christ, saves us by grace through faith, and creates us anew to walk in good works He has before prepared.
What does Isaiah 2:5–22 teach us about how we should respond to the coming Day of the Lord? It warns us to stop trusting in human strength and repent now, because a day of terrifying judgment is coming when God alone will be exalted.
What does Isaiah 2:1–4 reveal about the future of Israel and the world? It reveals that in the last days, Israel will be restored and exalted as the center of God's kingdom on earth, where all nations will seek the Lord's instruction and live in lasting peace under the reign of the Messiah.
What does Ephesians 2:1–3 reveal about the condition of all people before salvation? It reveals that all people, both Jews and Gentiles, are by nature spiritually dead in sin and under the influence of the world, the devil, and the flesh.
Why should we listen to God's message in Isaiah 1? Because it warns that no amount of religion can cover for rebellion, but God still offers mercy to those who truly repent.
What is the central message of the book of Isaiah? The book of Isaiah calls us to trust in God rather than in human strength or worldly alliances, a message that remains as urgent and relevant today as it was in Isaiah's time.
What is the main point of this sermon? God's mighty power, demonstrated in raising and exalting Christ, is directed toward believers, and Paul prayed that they would better understand and live in light of this truth.
What is the final exhortation of Hebrews calling believers to do? It calls them to faithfully submit to godly church leadership, persevere in obedience, and remain committed to Christ and His church, trusting God's grace to equip them for every good work.
What does it mean to go fully after Christ? It means leaving behind the Old Covenant with all its sacrifices and ceremonies, and embracing Jesus alone—outside the camp—bearing His reproach, offering continual praise, thanksgiving, and good works under the New Covenant.
What was Paul's main prayer for the church at Ephesus? That they would grow in understanding and fully comprehend the rich spiritual blessings they already possess in Jesus Christ.
Why should Christians avoid being isolated from a local church and relying only on personal worship or online teachers? Because God has designed the Christian life to be lived in a local body under faithful leaders who teach the Word, provide accountability, and model Christlike faith—something that cannot be replaced by virtual resources or solitary devotion.
What is a key exhortation from Hebrews 13:1-6 regarding the Christian life? Christians are urged to let brotherly love continue, showing hospitality to strangers, remembering those in persecution, honoring marriage, and living free from covetousness, trusting that God will never leave nor forsake them.
What future reality are believers running toward that cannot be seen now but will one day be seen? They are running toward an unshakable kingdom and the new Jerusalem on earth, where all God's people will be gathered in glory forever.
Why should Christians embrace God's discipline rather than resist it? Because God's discipline is not punishment, but a purposeful training that produces holiness and peace, equipping believers to endure and finish the race of faith.
What assurance do believers have that they will receive their future inheritance in Christ? Believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit, who is the down payment guaranteeing their full inheritance in the kingdom to come.
How should believers understand the hardships they face? As loving discipline from their Heavenly Father, intended not to punish, but to train and mature them in righteousness and holiness.
How can we faithfully endure the Christian life to the end? By laying aside every weight and sin, running with endurance the race set before us, and fixing our eyes on Jesus—the author and finisher of our faith.
The sermon explores the profound blessings bestowed upon believers through Christ, emphasizing God's eternal purpose and free choice in orchestrating salvation. Drawing from Ephesians 1, the message highlights the significance of election, predestination, adoption, and redemption, all rooted in Christ's sacrifice and the boundless riches of God's grace. It underscores God's skillful and insightful plan for gathering all things in Christ, both heavenly and earthly, during the fullness of time, ultimately pointing to a future characterized by restoration, peace, and the fulfillment of God's cosmic purpose.
The sermon explores the nature of faith through a series of biblical examples, demonstrating that it is an active trust in God even amidst trials, persecution, and uncertainty. Drawing from narratives of figures like Abraham, Moses, Gideon, and Rahab, the message emphasizes that faith is not guaranteed to produce immediate victories or earthly prosperity, but rather a steadfast commitment to God's promises, even when facing death or suffering. Ultimately, it asserts that while those who demonstrated faith did not experience immediate fulfillment, God has provided a "better thing" – an eternal resurrection – ensuring that their faithfulness contributes to a greater, future glory that transcends earthly outcomes.
The sermon explores the profound blessings bestowed upon believers in Christ, emphasizing that these are rooted in God's sovereign election and predestination, occurring before the foundation of the world. It unpacks the theological significance of adoption as children of God and co-heirs with Christ, highlighting that these gifts are not earned but freely given through God's grace, ultimately serving to praise His glory. The message underscores the importance of humility and unity among believers, particularly between Jews and Gentiles, as they share in these spiritual blessings, recognizing that God's actions are driven by His own will and purpose, not by human merit.
The sermon explores the nature of faith through the examples of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Joseph, emphasizing that true faith involves enduring trials and choosing the difficult path even when it defies immediate understanding. It highlights that faith isn't about seeking personal comfort or security, but rather about trusting God's promises and obeying His commands, even when those commands seem illogical or threaten personal well-being. The central message underscores that faith requires a willingness to forsake temporary pleasures and endure hardship, ultimately leading to a greater reward and aligning with God's ultimate purpose for His people.
The sermon explores the nature of faith through the examples of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, emphasizing their perseverance and trust in God's promises despite living as strangers in a land they were destined to inherit. It highlights their willingness to leave their homeland and endure trials, not seeking immediate gratification but looking forward to a future city with eternal foundations, a testament to their unwavering belief in God's covenant and a model for believers to remain steadfast even amidst uncertainty and temporary circumstances, ultimately demonstrating God's commitment to those who trust in Him.
The sermon explores the opening praise section of Ephesians, emphasizing God's blessings and the foundational role of Christ. It highlights the significance of praising God, noting that this praise is rooted in acknowledging God as the source of all spiritual gifts, particularly those bestowed in the heavenly places. The passage underscores the concept of God's sovereign election, predestination, and purpose, asserting that these actions were established before the creation of the world and are not based on human merit, but rather on God's own will, ultimately contributing to the theme of unity within the Christian community.
The sermon explores the concept of pleasing God through faith, drawing from examples like Abel, Enoch, and Noah in Hebrews 11. It emphasizes that acceptance and righteousness are not achieved through works or sacrifices alone, but through a trusting belief in God and His promises. The speaker clarifies that these figures, facing diverse circumstances, demonstrate that faith produces obedience and hope for a future inheritance, ultimately highlighting that faith is the sole pathway to a right relationship with God and access to His blessings.
What is biblical faith according to Hebrews 11:1–3, and how should it shape the Christian's life? Biblical faith is not a blind leap or an inner positivity, but a confident trust in the truth and promises of God as revealed in His Word. It is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. This faith—grounded in the historical testimony of God's Word—calls believers to endure, persevere, and place their full trust in Jesus Christ, who is faithful and trustworthy.
Q: What does Paul's opening greeting in Ephesians teach us about the nature of churches and God's will? A: Paul's greeting emphasizes that all believers—Jew and Gentile alike—are united in Christ as saints and faithful ones by the will of God. His apostleship and their salvation are not by human choice but by God's eternal decree. Unity and divine purpose sets the foundation for the letter's central theme: a church as a body of Christ, united in God's sovereign will and grace.
What warning does Hebrews 10:26–31 give about apostasy, and why is it so severe? Hebrews 10:26–31 issues a solemn warning that deliberate, willful rejection of Jesus Christ—after having known the truth—is apostasy, and it leads to certain judgment with no further sacrifice for sins. This sin is described as trampling the Son of God, treating His covenant blood as unholy, and insulting the Holy Spirit. The punishment for such apostasy is greater than under the Old Covenant, making it a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
What is the writer of Hebrews urging believers to do in the face of past and future suffering? He is urging believers not to abandon their faith, but to remember how they once endured suffering with joy and confidence, and to continue in patient perseverance. Because salvation and the promised reward lie ahead, the faithful must not draw back to destruction, but endure in faith to the saving of the soul.
What is the central message of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, and why is it important for the church today? The central message of Ephesians is the unity of all believers—Jew and Gentile alike—in Christ, rooted in God's eternal purpose and expressed through the life of the local church. This unity, both spiritual and practical, glorifies God and serves as a witness to the world. Paul lays a theological foundation in chapters 1–3 and builds on it with practical, relational exhortations in chapters 4–6, urging believers to live out their new life in Christ together in holiness, humility, and love.
What is the "New Covenant state of mind" described in Hebrews 10:11–18, and how does it affect the believer's life? The "New Covenant state of mind" is one of confidence, freedom, and assurance, grounded in the once-for-all, effective sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Unlike the Old Covenant, which could never fully remove sin or guilt, Christ's sacrifice perfects and sanctifies believers forever. This truth frees us from fear and condemnation and enables us to live in joyful obedience, knowing our sins are fully forgiven and no further sacrifice is needed.
What does Hebrews 10:19–25 teach us about our relationship with God and one another? Because of Jesus Christ's once-for-all sacrifice and His role as our great High Priest, believers now have bold, direct access to God. Therefore, we are exhorted to draw near to Him with sincere hearts, hold firmly to the truth of our faith, and actively support one another in love and good works. This mutual encouragement within the local church is essential, especially as we see the day of Christ's return approaching.
What does the word of God say for hurting mothers? The Bible does use some maternal metaphors to teach us about God.
What does it mean that the old covenant sacrifices were repeated? They were ineffective.
What is left? Christ's once for all time sacrifice leaves nothing else to be done to accomplish salvation.
What is lasting? The old covenant was only temporary and conditional, and it could not effect a permanent cleansing.
Did the old covenant provide access to God? The stated purpose to build the tabernacle was so God could dwell with his nation Israel.
What are the better promises? The writer focuses on the new covenant in Jeremiah and shows the mosaic covenant to be old and obsolete.
How are the royal psalms connected? The writer of Hebrews uses and connects Psalms 2, 45 and 110.
What does the oath mean? God swore an oath that Jesus was priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
What does a change in priesthood mean? The writer of Hebrews said it was clear that a change in priesthood meant a change in covenant.
Who is greater than Father Abraham? The writer draws conclusions from the biblical record of Melchizedek and Abraham in Genesis.
What about Melchizedek? The writer of Hebrews proceeds to the strong meat he had to give them concerning Melchizedek.
Why was the writer confident? The first century Jewish believers had been diligent in service to the saints.
What is context? Every verse in the Bible has a specific context that determines the intended meaning.
What was the writer so concerned about that he interrupted something really important? He was concerned that his readers had not matured as they should have by the time he wrote to them.
Why the word? The writer has assured the readers that the promise of God's rest remains and begins to speak of the Great High Priest.
How do rest, inheritance, David, the wilderness generation, and creation connect together? The writer develops his warning by bringing all these elements together.
What is the warning about? Carefully tracing the flow of this section, we can discern the underlying issues for the readers.
What promise remains? The writer of Hebrews continues to draw from Psalm 95 and to give warning to his readers.
What does the promise contain? The writer stated the promise remains, so it's crucial to understand what the remaining promise contains.
What is unique about the salutation to Philemon? We learn much from Paul's greeting in this letter.
Will you apostatize from Jesus? Moses was the greatest prophet, but the generation of Israel who came out of Egypt died because of unbelief.
What is the difference between Moses and Jesus? Moses was a faithful servant in the house, but Jesus is the builder of the house.
What is the reality of Jesus' humanity? The writer explains Jesus in terms of what he has accomplished.
Are the warnings real? Hebrews has some strongest warning passages in the New Testament pertaining to salvation and apostasy.
Is it coming together? By this point in the letter, it is obvious the writer is not giving us a random collection of statements about Jesus.
Why a personal letter? Paul had particular reasons for writing a personal letter to Philemon.
What about angels? Jesus is greater than the angels because he is the divine Son and Davidic King.
What is God's final revelation? The writer of Hebrews opens this great letter stating that God has spoken finally in his Son.
Which feast? Solomon closes the fatherly addresses in chapter 9 with the description of invitations to two different feasts.
What was all the work for? Moses has the people set up the tabernacle as God commanded him.
What was the goal? Once all was set up, the glory of God came down and filled the tabernacle.
Where does wisdom come from? Solomon further shows the nobility of wisdom as the ancient attribute of God.
What is the criteria? Moses inspected all the work that was done to see if it was done according to all the Lord commanded.
Why was the tabernacle built? God commanded it to be built so he could dwell with his nation.
What has changed?Chapter 6 records God's response to Moses after the events of chapter 5.
Did Pharaoh listen?Moses and Aaron shouldn't have been surprised by Pharaoh's refusal to listen to the word of the Lord.
Why listen?Listening with attention for understanding is the only way of acquiring wisdom from above.
Why did God threaten to kill Moses?This chapter has one of the most unusual scenes in the Bible.
What is the purpose of the New Covenant?To fulfill the promises to Abraham resulting in the blessing of all nations.
Who is Moses?Moses starts life in an extraordinary manner, but his life becomes very ordinary.
What do you think about the book of Exodus----It's more than a bunch of laws, priests' clothes, and tabernacle stuff.
If the old covenant failed to fulfill the promises to Abraham, how will they be fulfilled----God revealed that he would make a new covenant with Israel.
How does it end----Matthew concluded his Gospel with the scene in Galilee where Jesus commissioned his apostles for the work he had prepared them to do.
What reactions to the resurrection----Matthew recounts contrasting reactions between the soldiers and the women.
What was David promised----God's covenant with David revealed his purposes toward Israel through the kingdom of David's Son.
Why did the Father forsake the Son----Jesus quoted from the lament Psalm 22 written by David to identify as the Anointed righteous sufferer.
Is this the King of the Jews----Pilate wrote an accusation that was truer than he knew.
How do we get to the covenant with David----The background contributes to our understanding of the covenant.
Why was Jesus beaten and mocked----Matthew gives a brief account, but the event has significant meaning.
What do you think of Jesus----Matthew records three witnesses to his innocence and three reactions to his condemnation.
What about the end of the old covenant----If the old covenant was ended, was it then a failure--
What was Jesus suffering from in the garden----He prayed three times and each prayer was essentially the same.
Why did Jesus depart from the customary Passover----He invested the elements of unleavened bread and wine with new meaning.
What happened in the upper room----Jesus ate the last Passover supper with his apostles before his crucifixion.
What is in the Old Covenant----Israel agreed to keep the covenant and all its commandments.
What is Jesus worth----Matthew transitions to the last part of his Gospel account with a series of contrasts.
What happens when Jesus returns----He will return to sit on David's throne and judge the nations.
How is the old covenant with Israel connected to the covenant with Abraham----God revealed the old covenant would be a means of fulfilling the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
How does one wait well for something that takes a lot longer than expected----Jesus spoke to that with two parables to finish off the set of four.
When will these end of the age events take place----We have a natural curiosity to know, but Jesus said no man knows.
What will the coming of the Son of Man be like----Jesus speaks of his coming at the end of the age.
What happens after the early birth pains----Jesus speaks of particular events fulfilling particular prophecies.
Why did God make a covenant with Israel----God told Moses it was to fulfill the promises he made to Abraham.
What are the signs of the coming of the Lord and the end of the age----Jesus describes the beginning of troubled times with the common Old Testament imagery of birth pains.
What did God promise to Abraham----God's covenant with Abraham included many promises, which we looked at in six categories.
Did Israel miss their visitation----They did and rejected the Christ, with severe penalties of judgment.
What did God promise Abraham----The covenant with Abraham consists various different promises.
How did the Pharisees shut up the kingdom----Jesus began his woes to the scribes and Pharisees by rebuking them for shutting up the kingdom.
What was the central problem with the Pharisees----Jesus began an extended rebuke and judgment pronouncement against the Pharisees that centered on their hypocrisy.
What is the covenant God made with Abraham----Following the covenant with Noah and the dividing of the nations, God made a covenant with Abraham.
How could David's Son be David's Lord----David prophesied of the Anointed King and called him Lord.
What will the coming of the kingdom be like----Jesus gives a parable to answer that and show the generation of Israel who rejected him and did not repent being cast out.
Why parables----Jesus again speaks publicly in parables, and he interprets for the crowds.
By what authority----The chief priests and elders confront Jesus with questions about what right he had to drive out the sellers and exchangers from the temple.
What is the covenant God made with Noah----God made his covenant with more than Noah and it involves you and I today.
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about some regrets in ministry, or at least some things they would've like to have done better.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about where sermons come from, or should come from.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about pastors knowing everything.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff and special guest Mark Campbell talk about the books they read in 2020.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about congregationalism and and some of the problems that arise around it.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about congregationalism and what it is.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about gnostics and their modern manifestations.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about cancel culture.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about the importance of reading in the Christian life.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about preaching politics from the pulpit.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about what everyone's talking about--the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. We mostly discuss how it affects local churches. -Note- This was recorded just after the shutdown and a lot was unknown then.---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about topical preaching.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
Who is Jesus----Jesus entered Jerusalem according to prophecy as the lowly King riding a donkey.
What do day laborers have to do with the kingdom----Jesus told a parable to his apostles to illustrate a point.
What do I have to do to have eternal life----This was the question a rich young man asked Jesus.
Why bless the children----Jesus said that little children were the kind that would make up the kingdom.
What did Moses say----After the instruction for his apostles, Jesus is back in public and confronted by the Pharisees.
How much should we forgive----Or, how many times should we forgive one who has wronged us-- This was Peter's question based on what Jesus taught concerning reconciling personal offenses within a church context.
Psalm 148 calls the heavens and earth to praise Yahweh for raising up a horn for Israel.
Take two or three witnesses----Jesus exhortation of not despising any of God's children turns to steps for reconciliation when sinned against.
How can Paul justify the incredible claims he makes at the beginning of this letter----The justification has to do with the gospel.
Why should Peter go fishing----Matthew is the only Gospel writer to give us the account of Jesus telling Peter to go catch a fish.
Psalm 145 praises God for his covenant faithfulness that will bring his kingdom to the earth.
What happened on the mountain----What was the purpose and significance of the transfiguration--
Psalm 144 praises the Lord for delivering David and blessing his people with abundance and peace.
Psalm 143 prays for Yahweh to deliver the soul of his servant through his unfailing righteousness.
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk to special guest, Mark Campbell, about his journey from non-reader to reading 32 books in 2019.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL--Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL--Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
Weren't the Sadducees and Pharisees opponents----They were, but they also had a common interest in doing away with Jesus.
Psalm 142 looks forward to deliverance leading to praising Yahweh's name in the congregation of the righteous.
What does Jesus have to do with Gentiles----Jesus gives a few unexpected responses in chapter 15. To the Canaanite woman he seems to be putting her off.
Who is your teacher----The Pharisees rejected the Teacher God sent in favor of their historical rabbis.
What do three miracles reveal about Jesus----At this point in Matthew's gospel, Jesus focuses on instructing and preparing his apostles. These miracles reveal to them about the identity of Jesus as Deity.
What happened to John----The greatest prophet lost his head to save Herod Antipas embarrassment.
Psalm 140 prays to the Lord for justice on the wicked and vindication for the righteous.
Why did Jesus only teach his apostles the meaning of the parables----When Jesus finished with this teaching of parables, he explained the purpose to his disciples.
What are parables about----To answer that we have to understand why Jesus taught in parables and what that meant for the crowd and his disciples.
Psalm 139 praises the knowledge, power, and presence of the Lord to carry out his purposes toward David.
Why did Jesus speak to the crowds of Israel in parables----He said it was because they didn't have ears to hear.
Psalm 138 praises Yahweh for his covenant promises to David, which he will fulfill in faithfulness to his own name.
Why does repentance keep coming up----With Jesus' fame at an all time high, it might seem strange that he keeps talking about repentance.
What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit----It had to do with that generation of Israel rejecting Jesus.
Psalm 137 vows to remember the promises of God to Israel and prays for the destruction of Israel's enemies.
What is lawful on the Sabbath Day----Matthew recounts two Sabbath controversies caused by the Pharisees' questions and accusations.
What does rejection look like----Despite having large crowds following him around, Jesus spoke to their rejection because the had not repented.
Why did John question Jesus----John was in prison and sent two disciples to ask Jesus if he was the one who was to come, or if there was another.
Psalm 135 praises Yahweh for electing Israel to be his special people and appointing Israel the everlasting inheritance of the land promised to Abraham.
What did Jesus say to his twelve apostles----Jesus prepared them for their immediate mission and beyond.
Why the urgency----This passage begins Jesus' commands to his twelve apostles to take the good news of the kingdom to Israel only.
Psalm 133 anticipates the blessing of a restored Israel in the land with the King's blessings from Zion.
What does the world's most powerful ruler and a poor young couple from the country have to do with each other----These events intersected in rural Bethlehem.
Who is the Son of David----Obviously the Messiah is the Son of David and two blind men could see clearly that Jesus is that Son of David.
Why didn't Jesus' disciples fast----Jesus responded to such questions with talk about old and new things.
Psalm 132 asks the Lord to remember David and rests all of Israel's hope in his faithfulness to fulfill his covenant.
Who is the Son of Man----Jesus used this title more than any other, so what does it mean--
What did Jesus' miracles look like----Matthew previously summarized Jesus working miracles, but in chapter 8 begins to recount specific instances.
Psalm 130 hopes in the Lord for the redemption of Israel through Yahweh's covenant mercy and forgiveness.
In this episode, Todd and Jeff finish discussing the book, -The Power of His Reign- An Easy Introduction to Amillennialism,- by Jonathan Ammon. This episode covers the appendices of the book. Todd and Jeff read this section ahead of time but did not discuss it, so you're getting the fresh discussion on Just Jerry Live.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music prov
In this episode, Todd and Jeff continue discussing the book, -The Power of His Reign- An Easy Introduction to Amillennialism,- by Jonathan Ammon. This episode covers Chapters 15 through 19 of the book. Todd and Jeff read this section ahead of time but did not discuss it, so you're getting the fresh discussion on Just Jerry Live.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff continue discussing the book, -The Power of His Reign- An Easy Introduction to Amillennialism,- by Jonathan Ammon. This episode covers Chapters 10 through 14 of the book. Todd and Jeff read this section ahead of time but did not discuss it, so you're getting the fresh discussion on Just Jerry Live.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff begin a discussion of the book, -The Power of His Reign- An Easy Introduction to Amillennialism,- by Jonathan Ammon. This episode covers Chapters 6 through 9 of the book. Todd and Jeff read this section ahead of time but did not discuss it, so you're getting the fresh discussion on Just Jerry Live.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff begin a discussion of the book, -The Power of His Reign- An Easy Introduction to Amillennialism,- by Jonathan Ammon. This episode covers Chapters 4 and 5 of the book. Todd and Jeff read this section ahead of time but did not discuss it, so you're getting the fresh discussion on Just Jerry Live.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Musi
How does it end----Jesus concluded the Sermon on the Mount with a grand climactic illustration.
What are the two ways----Jesus speaks as a wisdom teacher and contrasts the two ways to life or destruction.
Psalm 129 calls Israel to sing of the Lord's righteousness who judges all the enemies of Zion.
In this episode, Todd and Jeff begin a discussion of the book, -The Power of His Reign- An Easy Introduction to Amillennialism,- by Jonathan Ammon. This episode covers Chapter 3 of the book. Todd and Jeff read this section ahead of time but did not discuss it, so you're getting the fresh discussion on Just Jerry Live.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provi
In this episode, Todd and Jeff begin a discussion of the book, -The Power of His Reign- An Easy Introduction to Amillennialism,- by Jonathan Ammon. This episode covers Chapter 2 of the book. Todd and Jeff read this section ahead of time but did not discuss it, so you're getting the fresh discussion on Just Jerry Live.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provi
In this episode, Todd and Jeff begin a discussion of the book, The Power of His Reign- An Easy Introduction to Amillennialism, by Jonathan Ammon. This episode covers the Introduction and Chapter 1 of the book. Todd and Jeff read this section ahead of time but did not discuss it, so you're getting the fresh discussion on Just Jerry Live.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerr
What do we do when keeping God's word may cost us dearly----Sometimes, following God's word will cost us in real, tangible ways.
How can you see clearly if you cannot see----Jesus speaks about harsh and hypocritical judgment.
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about sequential exposition.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about the books they read in 2019.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
Psalm 128 sings of the blessed peace and prosperity of Israel when Yahweh's blessing come from Zion.
Should we let our light shine----Yes, but Jesus said we shouldn't do works to be seen by people.
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of church Bible conferences.--Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about the canon of Scripture.----------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-- Church app- iTunes http---goo.gl-SbZSR- Android http---goo.gl-wbL3H- Windows http---www.windowsphone.com-en-us-store-app-sgbc-4212b3d0-18fc-4e9d-b236-96c2e5372e92- Todd's blog https---thenotedpastor.weebly.com-- Todd's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-thenotedpastor-- Todd's book for Kindle http---www.sovereigngrace.net-kindle-ExtraordinaryGrace.prc-- --Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey-- Sermon podcast https---itunes.apple.com-us-podcast-hearing-from-harmony-id1441550950- Jeff's websites- http---www.shortthoughts.com-- http---www.shortbooklog.com-- http---www.shortcomments.com-- http---www.shortpapers.com-- http---www.shortposts.com-- Jeff's Facebook https---www.facebook.com-ShortSites---SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Youtube channel https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCuvjTMqDS3geFDQ0TZ-aEXA--SGB Pastor-Teacher Seminar Facebook Page https---www.facebook.com-groups-259941811161228---Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about assurance of salvation.-----------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-----Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey----Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
What does adultery have to do with the heart----Jesus shows that lust is a heart problem.
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about elders in a local church.-----------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-----Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey----Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about tradition and traditionalism. What is it-- What is the problem with it-- How do we avoid it, or correct it-------------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-----Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey----Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about blind spots. Todd recommends- -He Will Reign Forever- by Michael Vlach https---amzn.to-2HhyHOy-----------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-----Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey----Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about music in church. -----------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-----Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey----Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about paying pastors.-----------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-----Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey----Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
What did Jesus teach----The Sermon on the Mount is the longest recorded sermon by Jesus in the Bible.
What will the kingdom be like----Matthew gives a small preview of Jesus' Messianic ministry before he proceeds with a more detailed description.
In this episode, Todd and Jeff talk about the importance of education for preachers and churches.-----------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-----Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey----Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
In this episode, Todd and Jeff reflect on 20- years in ministry.-----------------------Todd Bryant--Sovereign Grace Baptist Church--Northport, AL-- Church website http---www.sovereigngrace.net-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-SGBCNorthport-----Jeff Short--Harmony Baptist Church--Godfrey, IL-- Church website http---hbcgodfrey.com-- Church Facebook https---www.facebook.com-HarmonyBaptistGodfrey----Podcast home http---justjerrylive.libsyn.com---Podcast Facebook https---www.facebook.com-justjerrylive---Music provided by https---www.bensound.com-
Psalm 68 looks forward to the restoration of Israel as deliverance from death when the Messiah conquers all the nations of the world and establishes his kingdom from Zion.
Psalm 67 looks forward to God's covenant blessings on Israel that make his salvation known to all ends of the earth.
Psalm 66 praises God for the past deliverances of Israel and anticipates the future that means salvation for the world.
How do we have assurance of future glory---It's not in what we do or don't do. Christians in this life continue to deal with sin and death. Once again, Paul points out that our hope is not in who we are and what we can do, but rather in whose we are and what we have because of what he has done.
No condemnation in Christ.--Paul opens chapter 8 by bringing together the deliverance from chapter 7 and the reconciliation from chapter 5. Being in Christ is not a changeable or changing state of being, and leads toward the conclusion of his argument of how we have assurance of justification.
What are the keys of the kingdom and how are they used---When we think about the Great Commission, we don't typically think about practicing church discipline. What does the New Testament teach about church discipline and how is it related to the commission-
Why do churches exist---From a consumeristic point of view, we might say churches exist as spiritual services providers that some people find helpful. But, what does the Bible say about why churches exist-
What does authority have to do with local churches---When Jesus commissioned his church, he started by referring to his authority. What authority does Jesus have and how does it relate to his churches-
What does Proverbs teach about mankind---We readily recognize Proverbs speaks to man about many practical aspects of life, but Proverbs has more serious wisdom for mankind as well.
How should churches use the money in their treasuries---We consider what the New Testament teaches about how churches spend and-or give money.
Should churches have treasuries---We learn from the Bible how churches should acquire money.
Proverbs is an extremely practical book.--Does the wisdom of Proverbs merely gives us advice on managing relationships and money-
Does the New Testament teach the office of deacons in a local church---We have seen that churches, assemblies of baptized believers, are congregations God has designed with internal leadership. Are there other offices in a local church beyond that of elders-
What is the work of elders in local churches---The New Testament teaches internal leadership in local churches through the office of elders, but what are elders to do-
Where will children learn wisdom---Proverbs presents the home as the central place of instruction and training for children, but how do parents teach wisdom wisely-
Is the law sin---Paul seems to disparage the law, but is that what he's doing- The law is holy, just, and good. If that's true, how could sin use the law to bring death-
Who would be a good spouse---Proverbs is written with the assumption that young men will marry and have children. Wisdom provides much good instruction concerning a prospective spouse.
Who can be an elder---The New Testament teaches an office of leadership in the local church referred to as elders, bishops, pastors, etc., but who is qualified to hold that office-
Who is to lead the church---Does the New Testament a distinct and designated office of leadership within the local church-
What does a church do- --A church is its members. That is the essential nature of a church. Beyond a church being a body that is the assembly of its members, what does a church do-
How do we submit to one another---The New Testament commands believers to submit to one another, so there must be some meaningful way of obeying these commands.
Who has the rule over you---Hebrews issues commands that reveal responsibility to those over you, but who has the rule and how do we obey that command.
Has Paul condemned the law---Paul made statements about the law that many in his day took as disparaging or speaking against the law. Many today continue to take those statements as speaking agains the law. Was Paul saying the law was bad-
Remember Paul saying Christians are not under the law---He gives further explanation of the relationship believers in Jesus Christ have to the Old Covenant law.
How do we read Proverbs on the family---There is much wisdom in Proverbs for the family, but we do need to read with discernment.
Free to sin---Paul was accused of preaching this by saying that Christians are not under the law. Does free from the law mean free from sin-
Do I have to sin---The question may seem simple, but it has important implications for the Christian life.
What does Jesus' new command have to do with church membership---A command to love one another doesn't sound new, so what's new about it-
Does the New Testament teach formal membership in a local church---The New Testament speaks to church membership more than you might think.
How should money be used---Wisdom teaches that money is important and our relationship to it reveals wisdom or folly.
What does service look like---If every member of the body is necessary and contributes to making the body grow, what does that look like-
How does a church body grow---Further, what does Paul mean by talking about church growth-
What does baptism have to do with death to sin---If baptism symbolizes a profound break with the former, then it is not possible to be in Christ and go back to being in Adam.
Does it matter how we get money---Wisdom teaches us ways to get money and ways not to get money.
What about sin---How does grace abound over sin- Is Paul suggesting believers can go on in sin in order that grace will abound-
Sin and death have a hold on us by birth.--Sin and death pose a threat to the security of justification. How does Christ deliver and keep us from them-
What is a church---Beyond mere definitions, the New Testament uses different metaphors for the local church. These figures teach us something about the nature of the church.
What does Adam have to do with it---Trials and afflictions are one type of threat to justification, but sin and death seem even greater enemies. How does this relate to Adam and how are we delivered from sin and death-
Accepting that we are justified by faith alone, what about enduring suffering and afflictions---The troubles we encounter in the Christian life seem to threaten the security of our justification. How does Paul answer this problem-
What is the body of Christ---It is the most defined metaphor for the church in the New Testament. What sort of union does the metaphor point to-
What is the New Testament about---This study is an overview of the New Testament before looking at each book.
What is a church---Is church important- Why should be concerned about what a church is-
If the Christian is not to be subjected to ordinances, what are we to obey---What does life free from the law look like-
Who or what is the word John begins his Gospel talking about---Ideas and opinions abound, but there is no more important issue than the identity of the Word.
There is a time to speak, so what should we speak---There is a right time and right way to speak.
What now---Paul thoroughly established universal guilt and the only way of salvation as justification by faith apart from any and all works of the law. How secure is justification- What about the threats to it-
Is faith, or believing, a work---Paul brings the opening section of the letter to a conclusion with the example of Abraham.
What is legalism---What is the place of the old covenant law in the life of a new covenant Christian-
What does the use and restraint of words say about us---Proverbs gives many sayings relevant to our speech and consistently distinguishes between the wise and foolish based on the use and restraint of the tongue.
What is the obedience of faith---Paul wrote that his aim in preaching the gospel was the obedience of faith among all nations.
Some have estimated around 20- of Proverbs deals with words, or our speech, in some way. Why such an emphasis in this book of wisdom-
The fools gallery in Proverbs has many different sketches. There we can find sketches of foolish sons.
Why did Jesus tell Nicodemus he must be born again---The night time conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus ties together threads from the Old Testament to explain why new birth is necessary.
What kind of folly is being simple---Simple and senseless are the starting places for us all. What is the hope for the simple-
Is Abraham our father---To speak of Abraham as father to Jews and Gentiles might seem new and innovative, or at least indicative of some major change or reorientation. It may seem that way, but it's actually in the Old Testament and nothing new at all.
Can we distinguish between the call that is effectual and the call that is resisted---Cornelius provides us a good example of the external call as the normal means of operation of the internal call.
Some believe and some don't. What is the difference---John 6 presents three different types of people and their response to Jesus Christ.
Were people in the Old Testament saved differently from people in the New Testament, and what is the place of works in a Christian's life- --Paul gives us answers to these perennially perplexing problems.
If Abraham lived and died thousands of years ago, why should we be concerned about him today---Paul uses Abraham to teach justification by faith apart from works. If you're hoping your good works will outnumber or outweigh your bad works so you can go to heaven, Paul is telling you the math doesn't work.
What place do works have in salvation---If justification is by faith apart from the works of the law, then Jews and Gentiles are saved the same way.
What is a sluggard---Proverbs sketches the character of a sluggard for us to learn wisdom.
How can a person be justified before God---No one needs to be made guilty. All are guilty. We need to be made right.---Note- We lost about the last ten minutes of audio. That portion of the message is covered in review at the beginning of the next message.
Under the Power of Sin---Paul gives us what we call total depravity. While total depravity doesn't mean everyone does the most and worst bad they can, it does mean we can get there.
How flexible are you---Paul has shown the Jews are just as inexcusable as the Gentiles are before God's wrath. Trying to play word games will not account for righteousness before God.
Did you say circumcision---To most, it's a fairly routine medical procedure. To the Jews Paul was preaching to, it was something to boast in.
Who is that masked man---The Jews had boasted in the law and thought they were exempt from God's wrath. Paul shows the law had become a mask for them whereby they thought they were righteous.
Who's to Judge---God is the judge, an impartial judge. When judgment is completely just and impartial, there are no secrets.
What does Isaac and Jacob illustrate about election---The unbelief of Israel provided Paul an opportunity to give the clearest and most extensive statement in the Bible on the subject of election.
What is the ransom price of a soul---Peter reminds us it is much more valuable than silver and gold.
What does it mean to fear the Lord---Proverbs tells us it is the beginning of wisdom, so it is extremely important.
That's Not Fair---We all have a keen sense of not being treated fairly when someone is shown a special favor over us, though we usually don't complain when we receive such a favor. Paul talks about God's judgment and reveals it is both righteous and impartial.
Only the Gentiles---After explaining God's wrath being revealed against all ungodliness, Paul goes on to show that isn't only a problem for Gentiles.
Who or what is ultimate and finally decisive in salvation---Jonah said simply, -Salvation is of the Lord.- But, what does that mean-
Due to original sin, the fall, and inherited depravity people need to be saved.--How is that accomplished and why is it accomplished the way it is-----The last ten minutes of audio for this sermon were lost. We apologize for the inconvenience.-
What is folly or foolishness---Proverbs sets folly opposite wisdom and shows a spectrum of folly progressing from simplicity to scorning.
What does it look like for God's wrath to be revealed---Paul writes that it is God giving people up. So, what does that mean-
Why was Paul not ashamed of the Gospel---Because it is the power of God to salvation and reveals God's righteousness by faith.
Why did Paul want to visit Rome---He had a few reasons, but his primary reason was the gospel. In fact, the gospel was Paul's priority in all he did.
What does it mean that Paul was a slave and an apostle---The salutation of the letter identifies Paul and his message.
Who is Paul, and what's this letter about---This sermon launches a new series through the entire book of Romans.
What is sin---We talk about and think about sin as different things, but what does the Bible say about it-
What is the old man---Paul refers to the old man in three different letters and his usage is consistent throughout.
What is wisdom---Proverbs unquestionably teaches wisdom and teaches us to seek wisdom, but is meant by wisdom-
Plucking Off A Shoe--Boaz completes the transaction by affirming the details. The procedure is attested by the elders and witnesses, and the kinsman gives Boaz his shoe.
Let's get started--Boaz brings the nearer kinsman along with the elders of the city to the gates for the proceeding. He begins by making an official advertisement of the land for sale.
What's this then---The book of Ruth takes a seemingly procedural turn when we get to chapter 4. Boaz goes to the city gate and goes through a strange proceeding. While the customs are mostly foreign, this section does contribute to the message of the book.
Well, what happened---Ruth returns to Naomi the next morning and tells her what happened with Boaz. Naomi responds with faith.
What happened next---Naomi had laid out an unusual plan. There certainly risks involved. In this passage, we find out how it played out.
What happens when hope awakens---Scene 4 starts with Naomi advising Ruth to action. She spells out a plan with some risks, but she is now moving with hope.
What happened in the Garden of Eden---Creation was completed and was very good. Adam and Eve had perfect harmony with their Creator, his creation, and each other, but it didn't stay that way long.
All day at home--Naomi had to wait all day while Ruth went out to the fields that first time. She had no way of knowing what happened, and she probably didn't expect what she found out.
The meeting--Ruth meets Boaz in the field and is treated with unexpected kindness. She didn't who he was at the time, nor how God would use him in her life.
Not a chance--The famine has ended and the fields are ready to harvest outside Bethlehem. Naomi and Ruth have arrived in Bethlehem at just the right time as there is literally food everywhere. However, that doesn't automatically mean they will be fed. Has providence turned in their favor-
Is this Naomi---The return to Bethlehem caused quite a stir and not a few questions. Naomi speaks reflectively on her bitter experience.
What does faith require---A couple of widows wrestle with the hardships of life. Each make a choice. Ruth's choice illustrates how faith is not a mere abstract set of interesting ideas, but affects and informs real life.
From Bad to Worse--Meet Naomi, whose life is about to be made much more difficult. Her hardships put her in the line suffering saints, like Job.
How do I know which way to go---The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom sayings that teach skills for living. In this lesson, we find our bearings for navigating the book.
Why study the book of Ruth---What does the happenings in a rural grain field over three thousand years ago have to do with us today- Probably more than we think. Ruth is a story of universal human experience, speaking to the most fundamental human needs. Who cannot relate to the death of a spouse, parent, or child- Who cannot relate to the idealistic hopes of youth unrealized and lost as time and death removes all opportunities- The book of Ruth has something to say and we want to find out what the message is.