HBG Bible Talks: Recent Episodes
Capital City Christians
Join us for simple, focused Bible reading and discussion. If you're looking for a podcast focused on understanding the text of what you're reading in the Bible, you're in the right place. We believe the Bible is the most important text ever written, and everyone should have the chance to examine it for themselves. Let's dive in to God's word together!
This podcast is an outreach of Capital City Christians, a non-denominational church in Harrisburg, PA. To contact us, or for more information, visit www.CapitalCityChristians.com.
A joyful letter from prison--how did Paul do it? The conclusion to Philippians gives us several spiritual keys to joy, peace, gratitude, and contentment.
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From pursuing Christians in anger to pursuing Christ in love, Philippians 3 gives us a powerful insight to Paul's heart. It is also a sobering warning against false teachers who had done much harm in other places, showing us how to stay on guard. Join us as we dive into Philippians 3!
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Paul pictures the Christians in Philippi as lights--or stars--in the middle of a dark world. Join us as we discuss Paul's encouragement to these disciples, and his commendation of the character of Timothy and Epaphroditus.
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Just how humble is the God we serve? Just look at the cross. In this section of Philippians, Paul motivates the disciples to suffer well, be unified, and to grow in humility--all by looking to the example of Jesus Christ, God in the flesh.
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Paul doesn't just teach joy, he models it. Join us as we break down three tough situations in Paul's life where he learns to choose joy in Christ.
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Paul doesn't just teach joy, he models it. Join us as we break down three tough situations in Paul's life where he learns to choose joy in Christ.
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Singing in prison--the attitude of Paul when he was beaten in Philippi is the same attitude he displays in the letter to the Philippians. Join us as we introduce the background to Paul's letter to the saints in Philippi.
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Singing in prison--the attitude of Paul when he was beaten in Philippi is the same attitude he displays in the letter to the Philippians. Join us as we introduce the background to Paul's letter to the saints in Philippi.
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What will happen after Adam and Eve's generation? Join us as we discuss the generational fallout of sin in the accounts of Cain and Abel, and Cain's descendant Lamech.
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What will happen after Adam and Eve's generation? Join us as we discuss the generational fallout of sin in the accounts of Cain and Abel, and Cain's descendant Lamech.
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Sin has entered God's good world--what now? Join us as we discuss the first conversations after the fall, and the consequences that stretch through all of human history.
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"You will not surely die..." The first temptation and the first sin give us surprising insights into the ways we are still tempted. Join us as we dive into the first verses of Genesis 3!
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After the 7-day sequence of creation, the Genesis account rewinds and gives us a replay with a special focus on the creation of man & woman. So many of the Biblical themes found in the rest of Scripture are built on this text--join us as we dive into Genesis 2!
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"He rested on the seventh day from all His work..." The seventh day stands apart from the other six days of creation, when God rests and sets a precedent of rest for His creation. Join us as we discuss the seventh day and the pattern of rest that weaves its way through the rest of Scripture!
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"So God created man in his own image..." God's creation is magnificent in every way, but there is something particularly special about day 6, when God creates human beings in His image. Join us as we look closer at the 6th day of creation and the theme of God's image in Scripture.
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"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth..." Thus begins the greatest collection of books ever written. Join us as we begin a study of Genesis 1-4, looking closely at who the God of the Bible is and how He created the cosmos.
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Where did the Bible come from? How has it been preserved for us? Join us for a series of lectures and Q&A sessions with Tim Bunting from West Harlem, NY recorded during our HBG Bible Talks event, titled "How We Got the Bible."
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Where did the Bible come from? How has it been preserved for us? Join us for a series of lectures and Q&A sessions with Tim Bunting from West Harlem, NY recorded during our HBG Bible Talks event, titled "How We Got the Bible."
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Where did the Bible come from? How has it been preserved for us? Join us for a series of lectures and Q&A sessions with Tim Bunting from West Harlem, NY recorded during our HBG Bible Talks event, titled "How We Got the Bible."
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Where did the Bible come from? How has it been preserved for us? Join us for a series of lectures and Q&A sessions with Tim Bunting from West Harlem, NY recorded during our HBG Bible Talks event, titled "How We Got the Bible."
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God wins! The final book of Scripture is a phenomenal grand finale to the whole Book. John's letter to the seven churches of Asia details the vision that Jesus gave him, and equips them to endure the coming persecution. Join us as we overview this final book of the Bible!
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From a "Son of Thunder" to the apostle who wrote the most about love--John's letters give us valuable insight into the transformation of this disciple. Join us as we overview the three letters from John at the end of the New Testament.
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The dying plea from one of Jesus' closest friends, Peter, and a letter from the brother of Jesus, Jude. Join us as we overview these stirring reminders to be watchful for false teachers and to eagerly anticipate Jesus' return!
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Jesus told Peter, "...when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” That's exactly what Peter does later in his life, as he writes First and Second Peter. Join us as we overview Peter's first letter and see how he strengthens God's people to endure suffering as God's elect exiles.
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James is sometimes called "The Proverbs of the New Testament." With its to-the-point, practical applications, this letter from the brother of Jesus gives us an excellent picture of what it means to live genuinely as a disciple of Jesus. Join us as we overview the letter from James!
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Hebrews is like a hub where the Old and New Testaments meet. Many Jewish Christians were being persecuted and were considering abandoning their faith in Jesus. Join us as overview this amazing letter when encourages them (and us) to hold fast to Jesus and see the whole Bible through Him.
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The final words of a seasoned solder of Christ--"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Join us as we overview Paul's final letter, 2 Timothy--a powerful call to action and faithfulness as Paul leaves the battlefield.
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"To Timothy, my true child in the faith." Join us as we overview Paul's first letter to Timothy, where he gives helpful instruction on combatting false teaching and defining roles in the church.
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"Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." How could the Good News flourish in a place like Crete? Join us as we overview Paul's personal letter to Titus, one of his co-workers in preaching and teaching.
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A church Paul had never visited. A runaway servant. What do these two letters have in common: one to the disciples in Colossae, and one to the disciple Philemon? Join us as we overview these two letters Paul wrote from prison.
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Ephesians is sometimes called the "Grand Canyon" of the New Testament. If you want a breathtaking, beautiful overview of what God has done for us through Jesus, join us as we survey Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
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Joy. Peace. Contentment. The book of Philippians uses the example of Christ to fuel joyful, sacrificial Christian living. Join us as we overview this famous and nourishing letter from Paul.
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Salvation. By Grace. Through Faith. Paul's letter to the disciples in Rome is one of the most famous and most easily misunderstood letters in the New Testament. Join us as we overview this powerful and beautiful symphony of teaching about Jesus and His salvation.
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Even the Corinthians can repent! Join us as we overview Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, where he affirms his love for them and deals with some challenges from false teachers who were hurting his influence.
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Can the Good News flourish in Corinth--the "sin city" of the ancient world? Join us as we overview Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, where Paul has to firmly encourage these disciples to not be conformed to their culture.
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How do you help God's people after false teachers have come in among them? Paul's letter to the disciples in the Galatian churches both helps them defend against false teaching and pull closer to a true understanding of the Good News. Join us as we overview this exciting letter!
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Suddenly torn away from a young group of Christians, Paul addresses two of his earliest letters to a church struggling with persecution and questions about Jesus' return. Join us as we overview Paul's two letters to the disciples in Thessalonica.
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Luke's second volume, Acts, continues where the gospel of Luke left off--the work of Jesus' apostles after His departure. Join us as we overview the story of the explosive growth of Jesus' kingdom in the first century!
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Luke and Acts are two volumes from the same author, Luke, to the same audience, Theophilus. Join us as we overview the life of Jesus in part 1 of Luke's writings--the gospel of Luke.
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Seven signs. Seven "I Am" statement. John stands apart from the first three gospels in giving us a unique perspective on the ministry and miracles of Jesus.
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Mark gives us the most concise but equally profound look at the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Join us as we explore the shortest of the gospels!
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All of Scripture and all of history has been leading up to this: the life of Jesus. Join us as we overview the Good News as recorded by Matthew.
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What happened between Malachi and Matthew? Through Old Testament prophecy, New Testament interactions, and secular history, we get a glimpse into what happened in the 400 or so years that shaped the world into which Jesus entered. Join us as we overview this section of history that makes the New Testament come alive.
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God gives us wisdom and guidance for every area of our live. The wisdom books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon address a range of topics from suffering, prayer, praise, work, relationships, doubt, and romantic love. Join us as we overview these books of wisdom God has preserved for us.
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After 70 years of captivity, God keeps His promises and bring the people back to the land of promise. Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah lead 3 waves of captives back, but each effort ends with an anticlimax. Even with the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi supporting and rebuking the people, we are left at the end of the Old Testament longing for something more--a King who will come to redeem the hearts of His people.
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How will God bring His people through the darkest time in their history? The books of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah give us a mixture of narrative and prophecy that take us through the time of Babylonian captivity. Join us as we learn about God, His character, and His people in these fascinating books.
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God does not bring judgment before sending warning. As Israel and Judah spiraled downward morally during the divided kingdom, the Lord sent prophet after prophet to turn them from their wicked ways. But they also foresaw a future age when a mysterious figure would lead God's people from all nations to salvation. Join us as we get a taste for the prophets of the divided kingdom!
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Solomon: the wisest fool. How will God take care of His people when their rulers rebel, the people turn to idols, and no one listens to the prophets He sends? Join us as we overview Solomon's reign and the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
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David, a man after God's own heart. David and Bathsheba. How can the same servant of God have such highs and lows in his story? Join us as we explore 2 Samuel (which is paralleled in 1 Chronicles) and discuss the big picture of the life of David.
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How will God lead His people out of one of their darkest seasons? Join us as we explore the book of 1 Samuel, where the Judges transition to the time of Israel's United Kingdom.
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Even in the darkest moment's of Israel's history, God is working. Judges documents the horrific downward spiral when we each look to ourselves and not to God's ways for guidance. Gratefully, Ruth gives us a breath of fresh air of the few who serve God faithfully even in a corrupt generation.
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Moses is dead. After the failures of the wilderness generation, how will Joshua do with this new generation of God's people? The book of Joshua is a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of trust and complete obedience to the Lord.
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The generation that saw the most powerful signs of God--how will they fare when given the opportunity to conquer Canaan? What will God do with Israel in the wake of their failure? Join us as we overview this challenging and encouraging story of Israel's time in the wilderness.
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God continues to reveal more and more about His holiness at Mt. Sinai and gives His people a way to enter His presence. Israel resumes their journey to the promised land with frighteningly similar problems to their first journey. Join us as we survey this famous and sometimes challenging section of Bible history!
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God has rescued His people from Egypt in a spectacular way.. but now what? How will God provide for hundreds of thousands of people in the wilderness? How can Israel have a covenant relationship with a holy God? Join us as we learn about God's character in the wilderness and at Mt. Sinai.
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How did the nation of Israel begin? What lengths would God go to in order to make a people for Himself? Follow us as we overview the story of Moses, the ten plagues, and the Exodus ("the way out") from Egypt in Exodus chapters 1-15.
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From generation to generation, through trial, failure and triumph, God is faithful to His promises. Join us as we overview the lives of Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Judah and see the common thread of God's trustworthiness in their stories.
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God chooses one man, one family, to bless all the families on earth. Join us as we overview the life of Abraham, the man of faith and father of the Jewish nation, and learn the lesson of growing trust in God.
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How can the sin problem be fixed? The narratives of Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, and the Tower of Babel give us three ways to view humanity's failure to fix our own problem. All of this points us to Jesus, the only one who can save us.
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"In the beginning..." Our overview of the Old Testament begins with the first words of Scripture and of all human history–God's creation of the heavens and earth. Join us as we survey the first three chapters of the Bible and how they introduce the history of God and humanity.
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Join us for a series of lessons on Continuing the Kingdom: Lessons from the Book of Acts with brother Ben Hall of Brooklyn, New York. These lessons were recorded at our annual HBG Bible Talks event with Capital City Christians, a church in Harrisburg, PA.
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Join us for a series of lessons on Continuing the Kingdom: Lessons from the Book of Acts with brother Ben Hall of Brooklyn, New York. These lessons were recorded at our annual HBG Bible Talks event with Capital City Christians, a church in Harrisburg, PA.
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Join us for a series of lessons on Continuing the Kingdom: Lessons from the Book of Acts with brother Ben Hall of Brooklyn, New York. These lessons were recorded at our annual HBG Bible Talks event with Capital City Christians, a church in Harrisburg, PA.
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Join us for a series of lessons on Continuing the Kingdom: Lessons from the Book of Acts with brother Ben Hall of Brooklyn, New York. These lessons were recorded at our annual HBG Bible Talks event with Capital City Christians, a church in Harrisburg, PA.
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James' final encouragement hits a variety of practical points for the Christian life: patience in suffering, being people of our word, persistent prayer, and helping wanderers return to the Lord.
- 5:7-11 - Patience: the Prophets & Job
- 5:12 - Let your Yes be Yes
- 5:13-18 - Powerful Prayer
- 5:19-20 - Bringing Back a Sinner
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What does God expect of those blessed with abundance? James pulls no punches in addressing the attitudes and behavior of the rich.
- 4:13-17 - “If the Lord Wills”
- 5:1-6 - The Lament of the Selfish
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Why do we fight with each other so much? How does God really view my sin? This section of James gets to the heart of our quarrels with God and each other.
- 4:1-10 - Where Fights Start
- 4:11-12 - Judging Your Brethren
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Sometimes you can't identify wisdom until you see its fruits. James gives us very practical indicators of what might be the type of wisdom driving the decisions in my life--is it from above, or from below?
- 3:13-16 - Wisdom from Below
- 3:17-18 - Wisdom from Above
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The tongue: the bit that guides the horse, the rudder that guides the ship, the spark that burns the forest, the untamable beast, the deadly poison. James fills our minds with analogies to inspire our respect for the tongue--a power for both good and evil.
- 3:1-12 - The Tongue: Small but Deadly
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Can faith alone save us? What is the relationship of faith (trust) and works (actions)? James pulls no punches in encouraging us to have a faith that actually does something--otherwise that faith is dead.
- 2:14-26 - Faith Alone Is Useless
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Two visitors walk into a Christian assembly. How do they appear? Then, how are they treated? This cutting insight into our hearts is a needed teaching in every age.
- 2:1-7 - The Synagogue Situation
- 2:8-13 - The Royal Law of Liberty
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The kind of seed we plant decided the kind of fruit we will harvest. Like Jesus did in the parables, James connects the actions we take (or don't take) to the results we will harvest in life. Choose carefully.
- 1:13-18 - Two Seeds, Two Fruits
- 1:19-27 - Doers, Not Just Hearers
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We will all suffer, but how do we suffer with wisdom and joy? James begins his letter with thoughtful paradoxes that change our perspective on the hard things of life.
- 1:1 - Intro: from James, to the Dispersion
- 1:2-4 - Rejoicing in Testing
- 1:5-8 - Asking for Wisdom
- 1:9-12 - Blessed are the Poor
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The enemy is strong, but our God is stronger! In this episode we explore the armor of God, which is guaranteed to help us stand firm because it helped Jesus to do the same.
- 6:10-20 - The Armor Jesus Wore
- 6:21-24 - Plans and Conclusion
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How does the Lord intend for His people to treat each other at home? Paul makes the application of the good news very practical and personal for every Christian.
- 5:22-33 - Wives and Husbands
- 6:1-4 - Children and Parents
- 6:5-9 - Servants and Masters
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It doesn't get much more practical than this. What does living in Christ look like? What do I need to stop, and equally important, what do I need to start?
- 5:3,5 - Put off: Sexual immorality/impurity
- 5:3,5 - Put off: Covetousness/idolatry
- 5:4 - Put off: Crude Joking, Put on: Thanksgiving
- 5:6-14 - Children of light exposing the darkness
- 5:15-17 - Put off: foolishness, Put on: wisdom
- 5:18 - Put off: drunkenness, Put on: filled with the Spirit
- 5:19-20 - Put on: Spiritual songs & thanksgiving
- 5:21 - Put on: Submission
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It doesn't get much more practical than this. What does living in Christ look like? What do I need to stop, and equally important, what do I need to start?
- 4:17-24 - The concept: Put off old, Put on New
- 4:25 - Put off: Falsehood, Put on: Truth
- 4:26-27 - Be angry and do not sin
- 4:28 - Put off: Stealing, Put on: Working
- 4:29 - Put off: Corrupting talk, Put on: Building up
- 4:30–5:2 - Put off: Bitterness, Put on: Forgiveness & Love
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What does spiritual maturity look like? How can I properly function as part of the body of Christ? This final section of Ephesians 4:1-16 brings these practical questions into clearer focus.
- 4:14 - Stability through Maturity
- 4:15 - Speaking Truth in Love
- 4:16 - Serving as Joints in the Body
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We are one in Christ... and yet there are a variety of gifts and roles in the body. What was God's purpose for those gifts? How does this change the way we view "church"? What should I look like at the end of this process?
- 4:7-10 - The Conqueror Distributes the Plunder
- 4:11 - 4 Gifts: Teaching Roles
- 4:12-13 - Equipping the Saints to Work, until We Look like Christ
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Unity can be so elusive. How can God's people get there on a practical level? The beginning of the second half of Ephesians gives us the keys to unity: our attitudes toward others, and our commitment to the "seven ones" that God has given us.
- 4:1 - Turning Point: Walk Worthy
- 4:2-3 - Attitudes for Unity
- 4:4-6 - The Seven Ones
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Why was Paul so fired up about his mission to take the Good News to the Nations (Gentiles)? How was he praying for the souls to whom he was ministering? Ephesians 3 shows how Paul's work fits into the arc of the Bible story.
- 3:1-6 - Understanding the Mystery
- 3:7-13 - Paul’s Servanthood to the Nations
- 3:14-21 - Prayer: Rooted and Grounded in Love
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God not only gives us new life individually, but new life collectively. He not only makes peace between us and Himself, but between us and others. Join us as we dive into this rich section of Ephesians.
- v11-12 - What you (Gentiles) were
- v13-18 - But now…
- v19-22 - God’s new Temple
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We will not appreciate new life until we see how dead we are. In this section of Ephesians Paul vividly shows just how far God has brought us in Christ. There are few words more relieving than the beginning of verse 4: "But God..."
- v1-3 - What you were: dead
- v4-7 - But God…
- v8-10 - By Grace, though faith
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When you pray, what do you pray for? Paul's gratitude and prayers for the christians in Ephesus serve as a challenging and helpful model for our prayers. May the Lord open the eyes of our hearts to see the hope, inheritance, and power He provides!
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Paul's letter to the Ephesians is sometimes called "The Grand Canyon of the New Testament." It is a powerful overview of God's work in Christ and our response of walking worthy of His calling. Join us as we dive in!
- 1:1-2 - Greeting
- 1:3-14 - Spiritual Blessings in Christ
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Two paths. Two destinations. Two choices before us. Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount by presenting each of His hearers with a decision, and it's up to each of us to make it.
- 7:13-14 - Two gates, two paths
- 7:15-20 - Good fruit, Bad fruit
- 7:21-23 - Those who say, Those who do
- 7:24-27 - Two foundations
- 7:28-29 - Whoa. Teaching with Authority.
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As we seek to apply this incredible sermon, there are some dangers we face. Jesus gives us several important principles for applying His teaching as He begins to close the sermon on the mount.
- 7:1-5 - Apply this sermon to yourself first
- 7:6 - Don’t force this down others’ throats
- 7:7-11 - Applying this requires God’s help
- 7:12 - Applying this is fulfilling “Love your neighbor”
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How can I find peace in times of anxiety? Everyone is seeking it, but only Jesus gives us the keys to find it. And it may not be in the ways you expect.
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What could possibly be dangerous about giving to the poor, prayer, and fasting? Jesus again takes aim at our hearts, this time targeting religious "actors" (hypocrites) who are all about appearances.
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In the midst of superficial religious talk, the message of Jesus cuts straight to the heart. He came to fulfill the law God had given through Moses, and to restore the real intent of those commandments. Join us as we discuss Jesus' teaching on oaths, retaliation, and loving our enemies.
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In the midst of superficial religious talk, the message of Jesus cuts straight to the heart. He came to fulfill the law God had given through Moses, and to restore the real intent of those commandments. Join us as we discuss Jesus' teaching on anger, lust, and divorce.
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Salt and Light: Not of the world, but in the world. These two famous word pictures of Jesus give us the balance necessary to be a radical follower of Jesus in an increasingly dark world.
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What does it mean to be a peacemaker? How can someone rejoice in being persecuted? Join us as we wrap up the powerful teaching of Jesus in the beatitudes.
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Jesus continues to challenge the very core of His listeners--blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, and the pure in heart. Join us as we think through these characteristics of Kingdom citizens.
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Jesus makes His inaugural Kingdom speech, and begins in a most unexpected way: Blessed are the poor in spirit, the mourning, and the gentle. Join us as we think through these characteristics of Kingdom citizens.
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Jesus said, "Go therefore and make disciples..." The book of Acts shows us exactly how Jesus' disciples did that. What does it mean to be a disciple? What do I need to do to become one? For answers, let's look to God's word in Acts.
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How could Christians hold fast in the first century? Persecution arose early and grew quickly in intensity. How did the early disciples stand firm in their faith, and what can we learn from them in our circumstances?
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What is the Kingdom of God? What does it mean to be a citizen of the Kingdom? In this post-Acts discussion, we delve into these concepts of the Kingdom throughout Acts.
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Shipwrecked, near death over and over, Paul finally makes it to Rome by God's grace. And even as a prisoner, Paul takes every opportunity to spread the Good News of Jesus--with will boldness, unhindered.
- Acts 27:1-20 - Into the Storm
- Acts 27:21-44 - God Rescues Paul (and the Crew)
- Acts 28:1-10 - Miracles at Malta
- Acts 28:11-22 - Settling in Rome
- Acts 28:23-31 - Final address to the Jews
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If you had the opportunity to share the gospel with a political leader, how would you handle it? Acts 25-26 give us a powerful picture of the grace and courage of Paul as the Lord uses him to spread to the word to small and great people alike.
- Acts 25:1-12 - Paul & Festus: Appealing to Caesar
- Acts 25:13-27 - Festus Gets Advice from Agrippa
- Acts 26:1-23 - Paul’s Case Before Agrippa
- Acts 26:24-32 - Agrippa: Almost Persuaded?
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Just like his Lord, Paul stands trial before the Jews and Gentiles, with miscarriages of justice again and again. Yet the Lord will use this opportunity to bring the gospel to Gentiles and Kings, as He promised at Paul's conversion.
- Acts 22:30–23:11 - Council Trial Disrupted
- Acts 23:12-35 - Murder Plot and Escape
- Acts 24:1-21 - Paul’s Defense before Felix
- Acts 24:22-27 - Two Years in Prison
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When we are met with irrational hatred and false accusations, how do we respond? When we are asked to go the extra mile for our brethren, do we go? Paul embodies the teaching of Jesus as he returns to Jerusalem in these chapters.
- Acts 21:17-26 - Paul Clears His Name in Jerusalem
- Acts 21:27-39 - The Promised Suffering
- Acts 21:40–22:21 - Paul Preaches to His Attackers
- Acts 22:22-29 - Avoiding Unnecessary Suffering
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What would you do if you knew suffering and possibly death awaited you where you were going? Paul does what Jesus when He set his face toward Jerusalem and the cross--pressed on with courage and faith.
- Acts 20:1-16 - Eutychus raised at Troas
- Acts 20:17-38 - Paul’s Encouragement to the Ephesus Elders
- Acts 21:1-16 - The March to Jerusalem
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What can the gospel do in Ephesus, a city filled with false teaching, idolatry, and anger? Paul spends more time here than any other church we know of in the New Testament–and God's grace has a tremendous effect!
- Acts 18:23-28 - Meanwhile, in Ephesus: Apollos
- Acts 19:1-7 - Paul Cleans Up after Apollos
- Acts 19:8-22 - Ephesus: False Exorcists and Sorcerers
- Acts 19:23-41 - Riot Over Artemis
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Corinth was a city notorious for immorality and sin. How would the gospel be received in such a Godless place? This chapter and the letters to Corinth give us a look at the power of the Good News in the most unlikely places.
- Acts 18:1-4 - New Co-workers: Aquila and Priscilla
- Acts 18:5-11 - A Year and a Half in Corinth
- Acts 18:12-22 - A Close Call and Return to Antioch
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Three cities are presented with the same message: King Jesus has begun His reign. How will they respond differently? What can we learn from their responses?
- Acts 17:1-9 - Thessalonica: Envy & Rejection
- Acts 17:10-15 - Berea: Fair-minded
- Acts 17:16-21 - Athens: Something New
- Acts 17:22-34 - The Gentile Sermon
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Macedonia needs the gospel, and the Lord provides a way for them. The good news breaks new ground, even after a sharp disagreement & persecution challenge the work.
- Acts 15:36-40 - Paul & Barnabas Disagree
- Acts 15:41–16:10 - Trip 2 - Paul, Silas, Timothy & Luke
- Acts 16:11-15 - Lydia’s Conversion
- Acts 16:16-25 - Arrested at Philippi
- Acts 16:25-40 - The Jailer Converted
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Are the Gentile Christians saved or not? Do they have to become Jews first? This critical question was upsetting the faith of the Christians in Antioch. Our questions may be different, but Acts 15 gives us helpful principles for approaching doctrinal questions that arise in our world.
- Acts 15:1-5 - Gentiles Must Become Jews?!
- Acts 15:6-21 - Three Perspectives from God’s Revelation
- Acts 15:22-35 - The Letter to Antioch
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The first journey of Paul and Barnabas continues with increased reception... and persecution. Through the whiplash of the highs and lows, the good news of Jesus marches on!
- Acts 14:1-7 - Close call at Iconium
- Acts 14:8-20 - Worshiped… and Stoned
- Acts 14:21-28 - Rewind and Elder Appointment
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"To the ends of the earth..." was the mission of Jesus in Acts 1:8, and it begins here in Acts 13. The Spirit sends out Paul and Barnabas on what will become the first of several trips to take the Good News of Jesus to the ends of the earth.
- Acts 13:1-3 - The Spirit Sends Paul & Barnabas
- Acts 13:4-12 - The Work on Cyprus
- Acts 13:13-41 - The Synagogue Sermon
- Acts 13:42-52 - Three Reactions in Pisidian Antioch
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One apostle dies, another apostle lives. The earthly king who seems to be in control is struck dead. The good news of Jesus continues to spread, even among opposition and grief.
- Acts 12:1-5 - First Loss of an Apostle
- Acts 12:6-19 - Answered Prayers for Peter
- Acts 12:20-25 - Herod’s Pride & Punishment
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The news about the Gentiles rocked the early church. How would Jerusalem react to Peter's encounter with Cornelius? What would it look like for a body of Christ to work together with both Jews and non-Jews? The church at Antioch gives us an incredible example.
- Acts 11:1-18 - Gentile Announcement in Jerusalem
- Acts 11:19-30 - The Christians in Antioch
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Jesus continues to work through His disciples, namely Peter in these chapters, as the gospel movement continues to grow and change. Acts 10 brings a pivotal moment of opening the gospel to the Gentile nations on a completely unanticipated level.
- Acts 9:32-35 - Jesus Heals Aeneas
- Acts 9:36-43 - Jesus Heals Tabitha
- Acts 10:1-23a - The Spirit Arranges a Meeting
- Acts 10:23b-33 - Peter Visits Cornelius
- Acts 10:34-48 - The Spirit Approves the Gentiles
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The most violent persecutor, the one who had done the most damage to the early disciples... changed? Converted? Forgiven? Even by the Christians he attacked? The gospel movement will never be the same.
- Acts 9:1-9 - Saul Meets Jesus Christ
- Acts 9:10-19a - The Courage of Ananias
- Acts 9:19b-25 - Saul’s New Work: Damascus
- Acts 9:26-31 - Saul’s New Work: Jerusalem
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The Christian faith could have been stopped. But despite the intense oppression, God's kingdom marches on! This week we follow Philip into some unlikely conversion scenarios.
- Acts 8:1-4 - Persecution and Scattering
- Acts 8:5-13 - Philip in Samaria, Simon Converted
- Acts 8:14-25 - Simon Rebuked
- Acts 8:26-40 - Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer
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The resistance against the early disciple has been mostly external up to this point, but what will happen when the conflict begins within the group? How will the Christians react after the first death among them?
- Acts 6:1-7 - A Near Split in the Church
- Acts 6:8–7:1 - Stephen’s Ministry & Opposition
- Acts 7:2-16 - Sermon: Abraham’s Family, Joseph Rejected
- Acts 7:17-43 - Sermon: Moses Rejected
- Acts 7:44-53 - Sermon: You are Just Like Your Fathers
- Acts 7:54–8:4 - Stephen Martyred, Great Persecution
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The movement Jesus started continues to grow, both in number and in conflict. Even the best of actions--giving to the needy--is twisted by Satan and becomes an example to the early believers. The envy of the religious leaders escalates--how will the disciples of Jesus react?
- Acts 4:32-37 - Giving with Right Motives
- Acts 5:1-11 - Giving with Wrong Motives
- Acts 5:12-16 - Continued Growth and Healing
- Acts 5:17-26 - Arrested and Miraculously Freed
- Acts 5:27-42 - Re-arrested, Beaten, and Rejoicing
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The Kingship of Jesus has been announced. He continues to teach and heal through His apostles. But the envious leaders that opposed Jesus are growing restless with the new movement. Acts 3-4 gives us the first opposition to the post-resurrection Jesus movement and the reaction of the first disciples.
- Acts 3:1-10 - Jesus Heals the Lame Man
- Acts 3:11-26 - Peter’s Second Sermon
- Acts 4:1-12 - Arrest and Defense
- Acts 4:13-22 - Threat and Release
- Acts 4:23-31 - Prayer for Boldness
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There are few chapters in the New Testament as pivotal as Acts 2. The promised Holy Spirit descends, and everything changes. People hear that the Messiah, the expected King, has finally come... and they crucified Him. What hope do they have? Where does the movement go from here?
- Acts 2:1-13 - God Moves In to His Temple
- Acts 2:14-21 - Peter’s Sermon: Joel 2 Fulfilled
- Acts 2:22-36 - Peter Sermon: You Killed the Messiah
- Acts 2:37-47 - The Response to the Gospel
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Welcome to season 2! We begin reading the Acts of the Apostles today, the second movement of the gospel after the life of Jesus. This first chapter sets the stage for the dramatic events of Acts 2.
- Acts 1:1-5 - Intro & Promise of God’s Spirit
- Acts 1:6-14 - Jesus Ascends
- Acts 1:15-26 - Replacing Judas
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After wrapping up Mark, we're taking a few episodes to zoom out and get the big picture of some of the themes we've discussed. In this episode we examine the meaning of baptism in the ministry and teaching of Jesus. How is this simple ceremony tied to the heart of Jesus' life and example?
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After wrapping up Mark, we're taking a few episodes to zoom out and get the big picture of some of the themes we've discussed. In this episode we examine the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus. His resurrection is the basis for our spiritual resurrection, and the hope for a future resurrection at the end.
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After wrapping up Mark, we're taking a few episodes to zoom out and get the big picture of some of the themes we've discussed. In this episode we examine the message of the cross and salvation. What does the cross mean for me? How can God forgive people and still be perfectly just?
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The tomb is empty. He is risen! Everything has changed. How will Jesus respond to those who betrayed Him? What is the next phase of Jesus' mission?
- Mark 16:1-8 - The Empty Tomb
- Mark 16:9-13 - Two Appearances
- Mark 16:14-20 - The New Mission
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The Christ, crucified. All of history and prophecy flow to and from this moment. Please read with us and stand in awe of what God has done.
- Mark 15:15-21 - Scourged and Mocked
- Mark 15:22-39 - Crucified
- Mark 15:40-47 - Buried
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As Jesus enters His final hours, all of His friends leave him. Everyone will betray Him. How will Jesus respond? What lessons are there for us?
- Mark 14:43-52 - Jesus Betrayed by Judas (And Everyone)
- Mark 14:53-65 - Jesus on Trial before the Jews
- Mark 14:66-72 - Peter Denies Jesus
- Mark 15:1-15 - Jesus on Trial before the Romans
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Jesus knows the end is near. What will He do to prepare Himself and His disciples for the last hours of His life? What can we learn from His example?
- Mark 14:1-11 - The Plot and the Anointing
- Mark 14:12-25 - The Final Supper / The Memorial Meal
- Mark 14:26-31 - You Will All Fall Away
- Mark 14:32-42 - The Garden Prayer
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"There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” Chilling words of Jesus just before the final trial of His life. What did these words mean for His day? What do they mean for our day?
- Mark 13:1-2 - The Temple Will Be Destroyed
- Mark 13:3-13 - Non-Signs, Comfort for Disciples
- Mark 13:14-23 - Actual Signs for Fleeing Jerusalem
- Mark 13:24-31 - Judgment Will Come in This Generation
- Mark 13:32-37 - An Unexpected Judgment: Stay Awake!
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Can you trap the Christ in His words? What questions would you ask Him? How will Jesus respond? In this chapter, Jesus not only answers His questioners, but gives them a question of His own.
- Mark 12:13-17 - Jesus Questioned: Taxes
- Mark 12:18-27 - Jesus Questioned: Resurrection
- Mark 12:28-34 - Jesus Questioned: Greatest Commandment
- Mark 12:35-37 - Jesus Questions: Whose Son Is the Christ
- Mark 12:38-44 - The Scribes’ Greed
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Is it the last week of Jesus' life. What will King Jesus find when He comes to Jerusalem, His vineyard? Fruits in keeping with repentance? Or wickedness and corruption? How will Jesus react?
- Mark 11:1-11 - The King Comes to Jerusalem
- Mark 11:12-25 - The Fruitless Temple
- Mark 11:27-33 - By What Authority?
- Mark 12:1-12 - The Cleansing of the Vineyard
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What does it look like for the first to be last and the last to be first? In Mark 10, Jesus reacts completely contrary to what His world expected. Those that looked like they had everything together were humbled before Him. Those that the world cast off were called closer to Him and given places of honor. This is the upside-down Kingdom of God.
- Mark 10:1-12 - A Question about Divorce
- Mark 10:13-16 - Jesus Blesses the Children
- Mark 10:17-31 - A Rich Man’s Heart Exposed
- Mark 10:32-45 - Greatness in the Kingdom - Part 2
- Mark 10:46-52 - A Blind Man Sees
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Mark 9 is filled with portraits of partial faith–a faith that trusts the Lord in some areas, but fails in others. How will Jesus respond?
- Mark 9:2-13 - The Metamorphosis of Jesus
- Mark 9:14-29 - The Failed Exorcism
- Mark 9:30-37 - Greatness in the Kingdom
- Mark 9:38-50 - Causing Others to Stumble
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Why would Jesus heal a blind man man partially, then completely? Mark 8 gives us a portrait of people who don't yet see Jesus clearly, and what it means to follow a crucified Christ.
- Mark 8:1-10 - Feeding 4,000
- Mark 8:11-21 - The Leaven of the Pharisees & Herod
- Mark 8:22-26 - A Blind Man Healed in Two Stages
- Mark 8:27-33 - Peter’s Confession & Rebuke
- Mark 8:34–9:1 - Following a Crucified Christ
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What happens when Jesus encounters religious traditions that contradict God's commandments? In this episode, we hear Jesus say some shocking things to the religious leaders of His day, and hear Him get to the heart of their religious practices. We also see Him healing in some out-of-the-way regions and healing a man who is both deaf and mute.
- Mark 7:1-13 - Traditions vs. Commandments
- Mark 7:14-23 - Traditions vs. Principles
- Mark 7:24-30 - A Gentile Woman’s Daughter Healed
- Mark 7:31-37 - Giving a Man Ears to Ear and a Mouth to Speak
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What kind of homecoming would you expect Jesus to receive in Nazareth? In this episode, we see Jesus as the rejected Provider–able to take care of His apostles, the 5,000... yet rejected by those closest to Him.
- Mark 6:1-6 - Jesus at Nazareth
- Mark 6:7-13 - The Twelve Sent Out
- Mark 6:14-29 - Flashback: John’s Death
- Mark 6:30-44 - The Disciples Feed 5,000
- Mark 6:45-52 - Jesus Walks on Water
- Mark 6:53-56 - Summary Healing
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What happens when our fear and our faith conflict? This is a common thread in the accounts of Jesus in Mark 4 and 5:
- Mark 4:35-41 - Stilling the Storm
- Mark 5:1-20 - Healing the Man with Legion
- Mark 5:21-34 - Jairus’ Request, Healing on the Way
- Mark 5:35-43 - Raising Jairus’ Daughter
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Jesus is the Master Teacher, and it is most apparent in His parables. Simple yet profound, these glimpses of eternal truth give us much to meditate. In this episode, we consider:
- Mark 4:1-12 - Parable of the Soils and the Purpose of Parables
- Mark 4:13-20 - Parable of the Soils Explained
- Mark 4:21-23 - Parable of the Lamp
- Mark 4:24-25 - Parable of me Measures
- Mark 4:26-29 - Parable of the Seed Growing
- Mark 4:30-34 - Parable of the Mustard Seed
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In this episode we encounter several of the ups and downs of Jesus' early ministry:
- Mark 3:7-12 - Jesus draws enormous crowds and heals many
- Mark 3:13-19 - Jesus chooses an unlikely crew of 12 men to be his closest friends and disciples
- Mark 3:20-30 - Jesus is accused as crazy or possessed by the scribes and his family, and responds to these claims
- Mark 3:31-35 - Jesus teaches a lesson when His family comes to take Him away
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In this episode we encounter 3 questions that people ask about Jesus and his disciples:
1) Mark 2:13-17 - "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
2) Mark 2:18-22 - "“Why do your disciples not fast?”
3) Mark 2:23-28 - "Why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"
And a follow-up question by Jesus:
1) Mark 3:1-6 - "“Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm?"
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This week we look at 4 accounts that show the authority of Jesus.
1) Mark 1:21-28 - Jesus has authority over demons
2) Mark 1:29-39 - Jesus has authority over all kinds of sickness
3) Mark 1:40-45 - Jesus has authority to cleanse the unclean
4) Mark 2:1-12 - Jesus has the authority to forgive sins
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It's our pilot episode! In this episode, we introduce the podcast, the gospel of Mark, and begin to look at Jesus.
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