School of the Bible: Recent Episodes
Heritage Baptist Church: Johannesburg, South Africa
This course is an overview of the entire Bible, tracing the progressive revelation of God and His plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.
This week in School of the Bible we start delving into the topic of Eschatology, or the Study of the End Times, and explore the various views surrounding this. In this session we look into the views surrounding death, purgatory and reincarnation.
We continue our study on the topic of Eschatology, or the Study of the End Times, and explore the various views surrounding this. In this session we look into the various views around the 1000-year reign of Christ as mentioned in Revelation 20.
In this session, we begin our study into the aspects of effectual/effective calling, regeneration, and conversion.
Here, we continue our study and look into the aspects of justification, adoption, sanctification, and perseverance of the saints.
Here we wrap up our discussion about Election as well as covering the topic of Reprobation and the views surrounding it.
In this session we begin our study into salvation, or Soteriology. After learning about the Trinity, the natures of Christ and His States and Offices, we now look at how redemption applies to us, starting with the doctrine of Election.
In this session we look at Christ’s Exaltation in terms of His Resurrection in more detail, especially from an Apologetics viewpoint, as well as His Ascension.
Here we continue with Christ's Exaltation in terms of His Session and Return, and we also delve into the offices of Christ (Prophet, Priest and King).
In this session we wrap up our study into the Lord Jesus Christ's divine nature. We start delving into the states of Christ in terms of His humiliation and exaltation.
We continue our deep dive into the Lord Jesus Christ's states concerning His humiliation and exaltation.
In this session we complete our study of God’s covenants and begin to look at the One who fulfils all the covenant requirements and promises, Jesus Christ.
In this session we continue to look at the One who fulfils all the covenant requirements and promises, Jesus Christ, and His two natures: the human and the divine. We also dive briefly into the Council of Chalcedon's expounding of these two aspects of Christ's nature.
In this session, we look at the glorious Covenant of Grace and God’s plan to redeem a people for Himself and overturn the consequences of sin! We see how the covenants are organically linked and how they develop the storyline of redemptive history.
During this session we finish our study of the doctrine of sin and its effects. We then begin to look at the glorious Covenant of Grace and God’s plan to redeem a people for Himself and overturn the consequences of sin! We see how the covenants are organically linked and how they develop the storyline of redemptive history.
This week we take a look at man in his original state in the garden and the nature of their relationship with God.
We take a look at the doctrine of Man, or Anthropology, where we see mankind in their original state.
We take a look at the doctrine of Man, or Anthropology, where we see mankind in their original state.
We continue to study God’s act of creation with our focus being upon Angels. These fascinating creatures play an important role in history but are often misunderstood. Join us as we see what the Scriptures teach about them.
We continue to study God’s act of creation with our focus being upon Angels. These fascinating creatures play an important role in history but are often misunderstood. Join us as we see what the Scriptures teach about them.
This week, we will look at the outworking of God’s decrees in the doctrine of creation.
This week we will continue to study the works of God, now moving onto the topic of Providence.
In tonight’s session we will look at God’s decree of predestination – we will thus be moving from a general view of the decrees to a particular view
In tonight’s session we will look at God’s decree of predestination – we will thus be moving from a general view of the decrees to a particular view
This week we will study God’s decrees or better yet His decree which the Westminster Confession of Faith defines as, “His eternal purpose according to the counsel of His will, whereby, for His own glory, He hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass."
This week we will study God’s decrees or better yet His decree which the Westminster Confession of Faith defines as, “His eternal purpose according to the counsel of His will, whereby, for His own glory, He hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.”
This week in School of the Bible we continue our study of the Trinity. After seeing the deity of Christ in the Scriptures we will also look at the relationships within the Trinity.
This week in School of the Bible we continue our study of the Trinity. We will see the deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit and also look at the relationships within the Trinity.
This week, we continue our study of the doctrine of the Trinity. We will see the adumbration of this doctrine in the Old Testament and the full revealing in the New. You will learn how to defend this foundational truth against those who reject it and hopefully grow in wonder, love and awe for our amazing God.
This week we will study God’s Communicable Attributes - those attributes that are shared with us and which we can understand by analogy.
This week, we will remove our shoes (not literally, if you were concerned!), as we begin to explore the sacred mystery of the Trinity and see the common errors around this topic.
This week we will dive into the attributes of God. We will look at those attributes that are shared with us (Communicable) as well as those that belong solely to God (Incommunicable). This study of God’s attributes should cause us to marvel that such a God would condescend to save us and spend eternity with us.
There can be no higher topic, no more nobler subject than God in all His perfections. We will begin with arguments for the existence of God and then move onto the being of God and His attributes.
There can be no higher topic, no more nobler subject than God in all His perfections. We will begin with arguments for the existence of God and then move onto the being of God and His attributes.
This week we will begin the topic of Bibliology, the study of the Bible. We have established that the only way that we can know God is if He reveals Himself to us. We have seen that He has revealed Himself through General Revelation and Special Revelation. General Revelation leaves us without excuse but is insufficient to save us. God’s Special Revelation is what we need in order to be saved and sanctified. This is recorded for us in the Scriptures. We will look at the inspiration and attributes of the Scriptures.
This week we will begin the topic of Bibliology, the study of the Bible. We have established that the only way that we can know God is if He reveals Himself to us. We have seen that He has revealed Himself through General Revelation and Special Revelation. General Revelation leaves us without excuse but is insufficient to save us. God’s Special Revelation is what we need in order to be saved and sanctified. This is recorded for us in the Scriptures. We will look at the inspiration and attributes of the Scriptures.
This week we will begin looking at the ways that God has revealed Himself to us. Theologians refer to two aspects of God’s self revelation: General Revelation and Special Revelation. General Revelation refers to God’s works while Special Revelation refers to His Word. General Revelation includes creation, conscience, providence and our innate sense of the Divine.
This week we will begin looking at the ways that God has revealed Himself to us. Theologians refer to two aspects of God’s self revelation: General Revelation and Special Revelation. General Revelation refers to God’s works while Special Revelation refers to His Word. General Revelation includes creation, conscience, providence and our innate sense of the Divine.
We begin an exciting, mind stretching and hopefully soul growing journey through the theology of the Bible. We will begin with an introduction or, to use the technical term, Prolegomena of Theology.
We begin an exciting, mind stretching and hopefully soul growing journey through the theology of the Bible. We will begin with an introduction or, to use the technical term, Prolegomena of Theology.
The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided and immature. They abused the sacraments, the spiritual gifts, and each other. Paul’s great concern is the reconciliation of these divisions between God’s saints, to accomplish this there must be unity in Christ. In 2nd Corinthians, Paul praises the young church for their obedience, generosity, and love, and reassures them of his legitimacy as an apostle.
The Christians in Thessalonica were under fire from all directions. The unbelievers outside were still persecuting them. The unbelievers of the city had come after Paul when he first founded the church in this city (Acts 17:4–5), and they continued to afflict the church. Paul had (1s Thessalonians) and now writes to encourage them about this: the church had to continue growing in faith and love with the hope that Jesus would return.
Matthew’s opening verse makes it very clear what this book is about: Jesus, the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. The rest of this Gospel presents evidence of who Jesus is: God incarnate, the Father’s beloved Son, living among men. The king, declaring that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mark records Jesus’ life: His miracles, betrayal, death, resurrection, and commission. However, Mark’s Gospel is very brief and focuses more on things Jesus did than things Jesus said.
Luke’s Gospel is the longest book in the New Testament. Being a detailed historian who researched everything, Luke tells Jesus’ story in extensive detail, more than any other Gospel. The purpose of John’s Gospel is most profoundly stated in John 20:30-31. This book is meant to awaken faith in unbelievers and to sustain the faith of those who already do believe, calling on all men to focus their eyes on the portrait of Jesus Christ and His saving work
There are 400 years between the last writings of the Old Testament and the appearance of Christ. This is known as the “Inter-testamental” period. What happened in this time? Was God silent? Was He at work?
This week we come to the end of the Old Testament. This session will be a rapid conclusion to the Old Testament, as we look at the last 4 books
Nahum -- Nineveh, the great city of the Assyrians, is under judgement. With Jonah, there was a chance to repent. Now the time for repentance is over. God is good and compassionate (Nah 1:7, Jon 4:2), but He will not leave the guilty unpunished (Nah 1:3). Nahum is sent to reveal Nineveh’s future: utter desolation. Habakkuk -- The people of Judah have grown wicked, violent, and corrupt. There is no justice in the land that is supposed to be known by God’s name. “Surely, God, you will set things right?”, Habakkuk pleads. God answers, but not in the way Habakkuk expects.
Jonah is the most widely known of the Minor Prophets — not only for being swallowed by a fish — but also for being given a message by God and then rebelling against the idea of delivering it. Micah — In a land where the judges accept bribes, rulers oppress the poor, prophets lead the people astray and the priests are easily bought, a just God demands justice. The picture of sin and judgment is dark. Is there mercy and forgiveness with this avenging God? Micah closes his book with words that leave no doubt in our minds that there is.
Hosea: The problem was that Israel did not know their God (Hosea 4:1) and so God tells a man named Hosea to marry a prostitute. Hosea marries her but she leaves him and commits adultery. Joel: When God was delivering Israel from slavery in Egypt, He sent a plague of locusts on the Egyptians’ crops. Hundreds of years later, He is judging His people with the same kind of plague for straying from Him.
Amos goes to Bethel — a royal city of idol worship — where two great sins were being committed by Israel; compromised, corrupt worship, and the resultant abuse of power. He makes two bold prophecies: King Jeroboam II will die and Israel will be carried off into exile. The book of Obadiah is one brief chapter, one prophetic word regarding the nearby nation of Edom. And it’s not good news for Edom
The book of Daniel is what is known as Apocalyptic genre. It’s an unveiling of what is going on behind the scenes in the spiritual world, especially concerning is the future and how world events are going to play out. It is important to know what apocalyptic genre is and to recognise it, otherwise you will read the book of Daniel and Revelation in a literalistic way.
Ezekiel is the most overtly and deliberately structured of the Major Prophets. The book as a whole is organised around the fulcrum of the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C., with chapters 1–25 preceding its fall, and chapters 33–48 following.
God promised to exile His people from their land if they turned from Him, and now Jerusalem’s time has come. The people worshiped other gods, perverted justice in the land, and ignored His laws. As a result the Babylonians will destroy the city, raze the holy temple, leaving a heap of ashes and ruins as they carry the Jews away. But even as the Lord plans Jerusalem’s destruction, He sends his people the Prophet Jeremiah to warn, challenge, and comfort them.
“How could this happen?” How could Jerusalem fall to the Babylonians? Five poems from the prophet Jeremiah mourning the fall of Jerusalem.
When God had a message for the people, He spoke to them through prophets: men moved by the Holy Spirit to speak on God’s behalf. Isaiah is the first of the Major Prophets. No other prophet is referenced in the New Testament as much as Isaiah who preaches of the coming King who will rule Israel and the nations in justice and peace. God’s judgment is coming, but so is a special Servant of God: one who will fulfil all Israel’s duties and bear their sins.
When God had a message for the people, He spoke to them through prophets: men moved by the Holy Spirit to speak on God’s behalf. Isaiah is the first of the Major Prophets. No other prophet is referenced in the New Testament as much as Isaiah who preaches of the coming King who will rule Israel and the nations in justice and peace. God’s judgment is coming, but so is a special Servant of God: one who will fulfil all Israel’s duties and bear their sins.
Song of Solomon is an extended poem about the goodness and the delighting in love, sex, and marriage. God approves of sex. He invented it. And He did not do so as an afterthought, or postscript, or footnote. This book helps us understand why the preeminent human relationship is that of husband and wife.
The book of Proverbs is a collection of various books of aphorisms, general truths. In the book, two different kinds of women are giving invitations: One is Lady Wisdom, a noble lady presenting wisdom, justice, and righteousness. The other is Dame Folly, enticing the simple. The difference in the nature of these invitations sets up the conflict that is pervasive throughout the entire book of Proverbs—the conflict between wisdom and folly as they relate to every imaginable detail of life.
The Psalms cover the full range of all human experiences and emotions. 150 songs and poems to God written over hundreds of years. From the lowest lows to the highest highs, there are psalms for each one of our experiences. Jesus quoted the Psalms more than any other book in the Old Testament and in this session we gain insight into a few Psalms and how they point to Christ.
The Psalms cover the full range of all human experiences and emotions. 150 songs and poems to God written over hundreds of years. From the lowest lows to the highest highs, there are psalms for each one of our experiences. Jesus quoted the Psalms more than any other book in the Old Testament and in this session we gain insight into a few Psalms and how they point to Christ.
He is righteous, he is rich, he has a big & happy family. Yet Satan attacks this righteous man named Job, and Job and his friends argue about why terrible things are happening to him. This book serves as an example of how no one is immune to suffering. Even more, we see God’s creative power, wisdom, and authority. Because God made the universe, we can trust that He knows how to rule it.
The sun rises, sets, and rises again. Rivers flow, but never empty. Information multiplies, but the mind is never satisfied. So in the never-ending cycles of life, what can man do? It looks meaningless. Life is like vapour, like the wind. Trying to understand everything, comprehend everything, trying to plan and execute your plans is like trying to shepherd the wind. And the more the Preacher learns about the world, the more depressing a world it becomes (Ecclesiastes 1:18). So he explores this problem.
In Ezra, Israel returns to her foundations. After 70 years in exile, the people of Israel were coming back home. After 70 years in exile, the Jews had returned home and rebuilt the temple in Jerusalem. They were able to worship God in their own land, but the city still lay in ruins. When Nehemiah hears this, he sets out to restore the city walls.
Courage. Faith. Betrayal. Politics. Plots of genocide. The book of Esther is a drama about how two Jews risked everything to save their people.
The books of First and Second Kings are the story of Israel’s decline. Whereas 1st & 2nd Samuel document Israel’s shift from corrupt judges to the righteous leadership of David, Kings shows how Israel divides and falls into the hands of her enemies. Chronicles is the story of Jerusalem. It’s the story of Israel’s kings and God’s faithfulness to His promises, seen in His preservation of the line of David’s descendants that eventually led to Jesus the Messiah. The books chronicle the nation’s entire history—its rulers, wars, religious events, economic cycles—starting with the beginning of mankind.
Chronicles is the story of Jerusalem. It’s the story of Israel’s kings and God’s faithfulness to His promises, seen in His preservation of the line of David’s descendants that eventually led to Jesus the Messiah. The books chronicle the nation’s entire history—its rulers, wars, religious events, economic cycles—starting with the beginning of mankind.
Israel has not heard from God in decades. The priests are corrupt. The nearby nations threaten the land’s safety. Israel needs more than a judge. Israel needs to hear from God again. Israel needs a prophet. So God gives them Samuel. King Saul and the prophet Samuel are dead, but God has not left Israel without a leader. David, the boy who killed Goliath, is a famous and mighty warrior in Israel—and the man God has chosen as Israel’s new king.
Israel has not heard from God in decades. The priests are corrupt. The nearby nations threaten the land’s safety. Israel needs more than a judge. Israel needs to hear from God again. Israel needs a prophet. So God gives them Samuel. King Saul and the prophet Samuel are dead, but God has not left Israel without a leader. David, the boy who killed Goliath, is a famous and mighty warrior in Israel—and the man God has chosen as Israel’s new king.
And we begin our sojourn through the Historical Books. This week we look at the books of Joshua, Judges & Ruth
And we begin our sojourn through the Historical Books. This week we look at the books of Joshua, Judges & Ruth
Last time God shared a place with humans, the humans (with help from an evil serpent) messed it up. How can they get it right this time? In Leviticus God gives Israel instructions for how to worship Him, and we see God’s holiness and the holiness He expects from His people.
Numbers: You’ve heard that the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years? The book of Numbers tells that story. We learn about Israel’s repeated rebellion and God’s repeated mercy and discipline on his people. Deuteronomy: Moses gives Israel instructions (in some ways, a recap of the laws in Exodus–Numbers) for how to love and obey God in the Promised Land. Moses also gives directions, blessings, and warnings, for the children of Israel in the future.
The title “Exodus” means “way out,” for God is showing the people enslaved in Egypt a way out to freedom. Exodus is the second book of the Pentateuch (the five books of Moses), it is where we find the stories of the Ten Plagues, the first Passover, the parting of the Red Sea, and the Ten Commandments. Exodus is all about God making Israel his own, they are his people, and he is their God.
In Exodus, Abraham’s descendants have multiplied, becoming a mighty people group cohabitating with the Egyptians. The Pharaoh enslaves the people for a few centuries until God rescues them. We get a dramatic exit from Egypt, and God makes a special agreement with Israel, making them his people and himself their only God. He makes a covenant with them. The people then build a tabernacle, and so God begins dwelling among his people.
Genesis answers two big questions: “How did God’s relationship with the world begin?” and “Where did the nation of Israel come from?” This week we use both sessions to answer the second question, tracing the lives of the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Specifically, it’s the story of the promises God made to humankind — promises that God begins to carry out through the rest of the Bible.
Genesis is the second-longest book of the Bible, featuring a host of familiar characters. As we continue our deep dive, we will see how this foundational part of the of the Old Testament is really Israel’s origin story: ithe history of how the nation of Israel got its population, its land, and its religion.
Why are we important and valuable? Why are we so incredible, and can do amazing things? And yet can do so many terrible, evil and wretched things and have so much go wrong? The Christian worldview tells us — we are made in the image of God, but sin has entered the world and we are fallen. We find these answers in Genesis and more.
We begin with an Introduction to the Bible. Among other things we will discuss our view of the bible, our understanding of the bible, the importance of the Old Testament and why it is important to read it and understand it. Then we look at the breakdown of the Book compared to a jewish bible and why that is important.
“Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches” (Rev 1:11) John faithfully writes everything down as a prophetic letter to the seven churches, with a closing message from the Lord Jesus Christ: “Behold, I am coming soon”(Rev 22:12)
“Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches” (Rev 1:11) John faithfully writes everything down as a prophetic letter to the seven churches, with a closing message from the Lord Jesus Christ: “Behold, I am coming soon”(Rev 22:12)
“Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches” (Rev 1:11) John faithfully writes everything down as a prophetic letter to the seven churches, with a closing message from the Lord Jesus Christ: “Behold, I am coming soon”(Rev 22:12)
“Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches” (Rev 1:11) John faithfully writes everything down as a prophetic letter to the seven churches, with a closing message from the Lord Jesus Christ: “Behold, I am coming soon”(Rev 22:12)
Jude writes to exhort the church to earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered to the saints. In 3 letters, John teaches the people of God how to recognize the children of God (1 John), walking in truth, love, and obedience (2 John) and the fellowship of truth (3 John)
Jude writes to exhort the church to earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered to the saints. In 3 letters, John teaches the people of God how to recognize the children of God (1 John), walking in truth, love, and obedience (2 John) and the fellowship of truth (3 John)
In his first epistle, Peter is equipping his readers for the persecution that will soon be upon them. In his second letter, he is equipping his readers to deal with the problem of licentious false teachers. To Peter, suffering is something the Christian should always see coming. We’re foreigners here, and we shouldn’t expect to be treated differently until our Christ returns.
In his first epistle, Peter is equipping his readers for the persecution that will soon be upon them. In his second letter, he is equipping his readers to deal with the problem of licentious false teachers. To Peter, suffering is something the Christian should always see coming. We’re foreigners here, and we shouldn’t expect to be treated differently until our Christ returns.
In only 108 verses, the book of James paints the ultimate description of the relationship between faith and works. Faithful followers of Jesus Christ don’t just “talk the talk,” but “walk the walk” through genuine religion (1:1-27), genuine faith (2:1-3:12) and genuine wisdom (3:13-5:20).
In only 108 verses, the book of James paints the ultimate description of the relationship between faith and works. Faithful followers of Jesus Christ don’t just “talk the talk,” but “walk the walk” through genuine religion (1:1-27), genuine faith (2:1-3:12) and genuine wisdom (3:13-5:20).
No other book in the Bible so powerfully demonstrates Jesus’ supremacy. Not only is Christ better than any other human religious figure — He also has a better ministry, ushering in a better covenant built on better promises with a better sacrifice, that is, Jesus Himself (Heb 7:22; 8:6; 9:12)
No other book in the Bible so powerfully demonstrates Jesus’ supremacy. Not only is Christ better than any other human religious figure — He also has a better ministry, ushering in a better covenant built on better promises with a better sacrifice, that is, Jesus Himself (Heb 7:22; 8:6; 9:12)
Titus gives us a concise argument for good deeds: the people of the Church should behave differently from the people of the world because God has changed them. 2nd Timothy is Paul’s final letter. Paul is about to die and so he gives his final instructions to Timothy
Titus gives us a concise argument for good deeds: the people of the Church should behave differently from the people of the world because God has changed them. 2nd Timothy is Paul’s final letter. Paul is about to die and so he gives his final instructions to Timothy
Timothy was Paul’s “child in the faith”, his protege, and this is a letter of instructions to him. What should christians teach? False teachers had already cropped up in the early church, and Timothy was sure to deal with more of them. What does godliness in the church look like? Paul walks through several facets of the life of the church.
Timothy was Paul’s “child in the faith”, his protege, and this is a letter of instructions to him. What should christians teach? False teachers had already cropped up in the early church, and Timothy was sure to deal with more of them. What does godliness in the church look like? Paul walks through several facets of the life of the church.
In Philippians, we’re told to have the attitude of Christ and put others’ interests above our own. In Philemon, we see what that looks like in relationships with other Christians. This identification is called “koinonia” or fellowship, and by it God intends to transform the world.
In Philippians, we’re told to have the attitude of Christ and put others’ interests above our own. In Philemon, we see what that looks like in relationships with other Christians. This identification is called “koinonia” or fellowship, and by it God intends to transform the world.
Ephesians is about our Christian identity, and what flows from it. The call of Christ is a call to action, and this book lays out God’s desire for your spiritual walk like no other book of the Bible. The Colossians were being bombarded with persuasive arguments that contradict sound theology. Paul writes to remind them of their standing in Christ and how they ought to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord Jesus.
Ephesians is about our Christian identity, and what flows from it. The call of Christ is a call to action, and this book lays out God’s desire for your spiritual walk like no other book of the Bible. The Colossians were being bombarded with persuasive arguments that contradict sound theology. Paul writes to remind them of their standing in Christ and how they ought to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord Jesus.
In 2nd Corinthians, Paul praises the young church for their obedience, generosity, and love, and reassures them of his legitimacy as an apostle. In Galatia, false teachers were pressuring the churches distorting the gospel of Christ that Paul had taught them. So the apostle writes a letter to bring them back to the truth.
In 2nd Corinthians, Paul praises the young church for their obedience, generosity, and love, and reassures them of his legitimacy as an apostle. In Galatia, false teachers were pressuring the churches distorting the gospel of Christ that Paul had taught them. So the apostle writes a letter to bring them back to the truth.
The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided and immature. They abused the sacraments, the spiritual gifts, and each other. Paul’s great concern is the reconciliation of these divisions between God’s saints, to accomplish this there must be unity in Christ.
The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided and immature. They abused the sacraments, the spiritual gifts, and each other. Paul’s great concern is the reconciliation of these divisions between God’s saints, to accomplish this there must be unity in Christ.
Paul has not yet been to Rome, and wants to encourage the church and remind them of the things they believe. So he writes them a letter. And this letter is among the most articulate descriptions of the gospel, salvation, and Christ’s work ever written. Paul explains the gospel: the good news of Jesus Christ, and he unpacks its implications for everyone
Paul has not yet been to Rome, and wants to encourage the church and remind them of the things they believe. So he writes them a letter. And this letter is among the most articulate descriptions of the gospel, salvation, and Christ’s work ever written. Paul explains the gospel: the good news of Jesus Christ, and he unpacks its implications for everyone
The Gospels detail how Jesus lived, died, rose and then ascended into heaven. And the book of Acts picks up from that point, showing that Jesus was true to His word: the Holy Spirit came to the disciples and empowered them to work miracles and to preach the gospel throughout the world.
The Gospels detail how Jesus lived, died, rose and then ascended into heaven. And the book of Acts picks up from that point, showing that Jesus was true to His word: the Holy Spirit came to the disciples and empowered them to work miracles and to preach the gospel throughout the world.
Mark records Jesus’ life: His miracles, betrayal, death, resurrection, and commission. However, Mark’s Gospel is very brief and focuses more on things Jesus did than things Jesus said. Luke’s Gospel is the longest book in the New Testament. Being a detailed historian who researched everything, Luke tells Jesus’ story in extensive detail, more than any other Gospel.
Mark records Jesus’ life: His miracles, betrayal, death, resurrection, and commission. However, Mark’s Gospel is very brief and focuses more on things Jesus did than things Jesus said. Luke’s Gospel is the longest book in the New Testament. Being a detailed historian who researched everything, Luke tells Jesus’ story in extensive detail, more than any other Gospel.
Matthew’s opening verse makes it very clear what this book is about: Jesus, the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. The rest of this Gospel presents evidence of who Jesus is: God incarnate, the Father’s beloved Son, living among men. The king, declaring that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mark records Jesus’ life: His miracles, betrayal, death, resurrection, and commission. However, Mark’s Gospel is very brief and focuses more on things Jesus did than things Jesus said. Luke’s Gospel is the longest book in the New Testament. Being a detailed historian who researched everything, Luke tells Jesus’ story in extensive detail, more than any other Gospel.
Matthew’s opening verse makes it very clear what this book is about: Jesus, the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. The rest of this Gospel presents evidence of who Jesus is: God incarnate, the Father’s beloved Son, living among men. The king, declaring that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mark records Jesus’ life: His miracles, betrayal, death, resurrection, and commission. However, Mark’s Gospel is very brief and focuses more on things Jesus did than things Jesus said. Luke’s Gospel is the longest book in the New Testament. Being a detailed historian who researched everything, Luke tells Jesus’ story in extensive detail, more than any other Gospel.
The purpose of John’s Gospel is most profoundly stated in John 20:30-31. This book is meant to awaken faith in unbelievers and to sustain the faith of those who already do believe, calling on all men to focus their eyes on the portrait of Jesus Christ and His saving work.
The purpose of John’s Gospel is most profoundly stated in John 20:30-31. This book is meant to awaken faith in unbelievers and to sustain the faith of those who already do believe, calling on all men to focus their eyes on the portrait of Jesus Christ and His saving work.
There are 400 years between the last writings of the Old Testament and the appearance of Christ. This is known as the “Inter-testamental” period. What happened in this time? Was God silent? Was He at work?
There are 400 years between the last writings of the Old Testament and the appearance of Christ. This is known as the “Inter-testamental” period. What happened in this time? Was God silent? Was He at work?
In this series we will dig deep in God’s Word to see what God’s design is, how sin has corrupted everything, and more importantly, how God calls us to think and live as part of his new creation.
In this series we will dig deep in God’s Word to see what God’s design is, how sin has corrupted everything, and more importantly, how God calls us to think and live as part of his new creation.
Jonah Jonah is the most widely known of the Minor Prophets — not only for being swallowed by a fish — but also for being given a message by God and then rebelling against the idea of delivering it. Micah In a land where the judges accept bribes, rulers oppress the poor, prophets lead the people astray and the priests are easily bought, a just God demands justice. The picture of sin and judgment is dark. Is there mercy and forgiveness with this avenging God? Micah closes his book with words that leave no doubt in our minds that there is.
Jonah Jonah is the most widely known of the Minor Prophets — not only for being swallowed by a fish — but also for being given a message by God and then rebelling against the idea of delivering it. Micah In a land where the judges accept bribes, rulers oppress the poor, prophets lead the people astray and the priests are easily bought, a just God demands justice. The picture of sin and judgment is dark. Is there mercy and forgiveness with this avenging God? Micah closes his book with words that leave no doubt in our minds that there is.
Amos goes to Bethel — a royal city of idol worship — where two great sins were being committed by Israel; compromised, corrupt worship, and the resultant abuse of power. He makes two bold prophecies: King Jeroboam II will die and Israel will be carried off into exile. This message doesn’t sit well with King Jeroboam II and his false priests. But Amos answers to the Lord, not Israel. The book of Obadiah is one brief chapter, one prophetic word regarding the nearby nation of Edom. And it’s not good news for Edom Saviors shall go up to Mount Zion to rule gMount Esau, and lthe kingdom shall be the LORD’s. — (Obadiah 21)
Amos goes to Bethel — a royal city of idol worship — where two great sins were being committed by Israel; compromised, corrupt worship, and the resultant abuse of power. He makes two bold prophecies: King Jeroboam II will die and Israel will be carried off into exile. This message doesn’t sit well with King Jeroboam II and his false priests. But Amos answers to the Lord, not Israel. The book of Obadiah is one brief chapter, one prophetic word regarding the nearby nation of Edom. And it’s not good news for Edom Saviors shall go up to Mount Zion to rule gMount Esau, and lthe kingdom shall be the LORD’s. — (Obadiah 21)
Hosea The problem was that Israel did not know their God (Hosea 4:1) and so God tells a man named Hosea to marry a prostitute. Hosea marries her but she leaves him and commits adultery. Then God tells him to go after her and bring her back. Hosea’s marriage is symbolic of God’s covenant relationship with Israel. Through Hosea, the Lord tells the story of Israel’s disobedience, His discipline, and His steadfast, faithful love. Joel When God was delivering Israel from slavery in Egypt, He sent a plague of locusts on the Egyptians’ crops. Hundreds of years later, He is judging His people with the same kind of plague for straying from Him. But God also sends His prophet Joel who explains to the people what the Lord wants from them: repentance.
Hosea The problem was that Israel did not know their God (Hosea 4:1) and so God tells a man named Hosea to marry a prostitute. Hosea marries her but she leaves him and commits adultery. Then God tells him to go after her and bring her back. Hosea’s marriage is symbolic of God’s covenant relationship with Israel. Through Hosea, the Lord tells the story of Israel’s disobedience, His discipline, and His steadfast, faithful love. Joel When God was delivering Israel from slavery in Egypt, He sent a plague of locusts on the Egyptians’ crops. Hundreds of years later, He is judging His people with the same kind of plague for straying from Him. But God also sends His prophet Joel who explains to the people what the Lord wants from them: repentance.
God promised to exile His people from their land if they turned from Him, and now Jerusalem’s time has come. The people worshiped other gods, perverted justice in the land, and ignored His laws. As a result the Babylonians will destroy the city, raze the holy temple, leaving a heap of ashes and ruins as they carry the Jews away.
God promised to exile His people from their land if they turned from Him, and now Jerusalem’s time has come. The people worshiped other gods, perverted justice in the land, and ignored His laws. As a result the Babylonians will destroy the city, raze the holy temple, leaving a heap of ashes and ruins as they carry the Jews away.
In the book of Daniel the Babylonians have attacked Jerusalem, taking many Jewish captives including Daniel. He is loyal to his God and wise beyond his years, being able to interpret visions and dreams. Daniel’s gifts testify of God’s sovereignty and His providential oversight of historical events in the time of the Old Testament.
In the book of Daniel the Babylonians have attacked Jerusalem, taking many Jewish captives including Daniel. He is loyal to his God and wise beyond his years, being able to interpret visions and dreams. Daniel’s gifts testify of God’s sovereignty and His providential oversight of historical events in the time of the Old Testament.
In Ezekiel, the depths of Israel’s sin and rebellion are exposed. They have turned to the idols of the surrounding nations. They have desecrated the temple of the Lord and brutally persecuted His prophets. They mistreat the poor and disregard God’s laws. Because of Israel’s rebellion, God is withdrawing from and destroying Jerusalem. But He doesn’t leave them without hope. He chooses Ezekiel to speak for Him to the people, to show them their error and teach them justice: Say to them, “As I live!” declares the Lord GOD, “I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?”
In Ezekiel, the depths of Israel’s sin and rebellion are exposed. They have turned to the idols of the surrounding nations. They have desecrated the temple of the Lord and brutally persecuted His prophets. They mistreat the poor and disregard God’s laws. Because of Israel’s rebellion, God is withdrawing from and destroying Jerusalem. But He doesn’t leave them without hope. He chooses Ezekiel to speak for Him to the people, to show them their error and teach them justice: Say to them, “As I live!” declares the Lord GOD, “I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?”
When God had a message for the people, He spoke to them through prophets: men moved by the Holy Spirit to speak on God’s behalf Isaiah is the first of the Major Prophets. No other prophet is referenced in the New Testament as much as Isaiah who preaches of the coming King who will rule Israel and the nations in justice and peace. God’s judgment is coming, but so is a special Servant of God: one who will fulfil all Israel’s duties and bear their sins.
When God had a message for the people, He spoke to them through prophets: men moved by the Holy Spirit to speak on God’s behalf Isaiah is the first of the Major Prophets. No other prophet is referenced in the New Testament as much as Isaiah who preaches of the coming King who will rule Israel and the nations in justice and peace. God’s judgment is coming, but so is a special Servant of God: one who will fulfil all Israel’s duties and bear their sins.
The book of Proverbs is a collection of various books of aphorisms, general truths. In the book, two different kinds of women are giving invitations: One is Lady Wisdom, a noble lady presenting wisdom, justice, and righteousness. The other is Dame Folly, enticing the simple. The difference in the nature of these invitations sets up the conflict that is pervasive throughout the entire book of Proverbs
The book of Proverbs is a collection of various books of aphorisms, general truths. In the book, two different kinds of women are giving invitations: One is Lady Wisdom, a noble lady presenting wisdom, justice, and righteousness. The other is Dame Folly, enticing the simple. The difference in the nature of these invitations sets up the conflict that is pervasive throughout the entire book of Proverbs
The sun rises, sets, and rises again. Rivers flow, but never empty. Information multiplies, but the mind is never satisfied. So in the never-ending cycles of life, what can man do? It looks meaningless. Life is like vapour, like the wind. Trying to understand everything, comprehend everything, trying to plan and execute your plans is like trying to shepherd the wind. And the more the Preacher learns about the world, the more depressing a world it becomes (Eccl 1:18). So he explores this problem.
The sun rises, sets, and rises again. Rivers flow, but never empty. Information multiplies, but the mind is never satisfied. So in the never-ending cycles of life, what can man do? It looks meaningless. Life is like vapour, like the wind. Trying to understand everything, comprehend everything, trying to plan and execute your plans is like trying to shepherd the wind. And the more the Preacher learns about the world, the more depressing a world it becomes (Eccl 1:18). So he explores this problem.
Satan attacks a righteous man named Job, and Job and his friends argue about why terrible things are happening to him. The book of Job serves as an example of how the righteous are not immune to suffering. Even more, we see God’s creative power, wisdom, and authority. Because God made the universe, we can trust that He knows how to rule it.
Satan attacks a righteous man named Job, and Job and his friends argue about why terrible things are happening to him. The book of Job serves as an example of how the righteous are not immune to suffering. Even more, we see God’s creative power, wisdom, and authority. Because God made the universe, we can trust that He knows how to rule it.
The Psalms run the catalogue when it comes to the kind of content covered in the Bible. 150 songs and poems to God written over hundreds of years. In this session we gain insight into Hebrew poetry itself and the literary devices that help us read and understand every type of psalm in the Psalter.
The Psalms run the catalogue when it comes to the kind of content covered in the Bible. 150 songs and poems to God written over hundreds of years. In this session we gain insight into Hebrew poetry itself and the literary devices that help us read and understand every type of psalm in the Psalter.
The Psalms run the catalogue when it comes to the kind of content covered in the Bible. 150 songs and poems to God written over hundreds of years. In this session we gain insight into Hebrew poetry itself and the literary devices that help us read and understand every type of psalm in the Psalter.
The Psalms run the catalogue when it comes to the kind of content covered in the Bible. 150 songs and poems to God written over hundreds of years. In this session we gain insight into Hebrew poetry itself and the literary devices that help us read and understand every type of psalm in the Psalter.
Ezra In Ezra, Israel returns to her foundations. After 70 years in exile, the people of Israel were coming back home. The new Persian emperor Cyrus had decreed that they return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple of their God
Courage. Faith. Betrayal. Politics. Plots of genocide. The book of Esther is a drama about how two Jews risked everything to save their people.
Ezra In Ezra, Israel returns to her foundations. After 70 years in exile, the people of Israel were coming back home. The new Persian emperor Cyrus had decreed that they return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple of their God
Courage. Faith. Betrayal. Politics. Plots of genocide. The book of Esther is a drama about how two Jews risked everything to save their people.
The books of First and Second Kings are the story of Israel’s decline. Whereas 1st & 2nd Samuel document Israel’s shift from corrupt judges to the righteous leadership of David, Kings shows how Israel divides and falls into the hands of her enemies.
Chronicles is the story of Jerusalem. It’s the story of Israel’s kings and God’s faithfulness to His promises. The books chronicle the nation’s entire history
Chronicles is the story of Jerusalem. It’s the story of Israel’s kings and God’s faithfulness to His promises. The books chronicle the nation’s entire history
The books of First and Second Kings are the story of Israel’s decline. Whereas 1st & 2nd Samuel document Israel’s shift from corrupt judges to the righteous leadership of David, Kings shows how Israel divides and falls into the hands of her enemies.
Israel has not heard from God in decades. The priests are corrupt. The nearby nations threaten the land’s safety. Israel needs more than a judge. Israel needs to hear from God again. Israel needs a prophet.
Israel has not heard from God in decades. The priests are corrupt. The nearby nations threaten the land’s safety. Israel needs more than a judge. Israel needs to hear from God again. Israel needs a prophet.
Israel has not heard from God in decades. The priests are corrupt. The nearby nations threaten the land’s safety. Israel needs more than a judge. Israel needs to hear from God again. Israel needs a prophet.
Israel has not heard from God in decades. The priests are corrupt. The nearby nations threaten the land’s safety. Israel needs more than a judge. Israel needs to hear from God again. Israel needs a prophet.
God has delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt, disciplined them in the wilderness, and brought them to the land He promised their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But now Moses is dead, and his aide Joshua is commissioned to lead the people into the promised land of Canaan.
Judges is the account of how Israel behaves between the death of Joshua and the leadership of a king. Instead of remaining loyal to God and following His laws, these generations of Israelites wander in their faith, worshiping idols, indulging in violence, and descending into chaos. The story of Ruth takes place during the time of the Judges: it’s a bright story of hope during a very dark period in Israel’s spiritual and political history.
God has delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt, disciplined them in the wilderness, and brought them to the land He promised their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But now Moses is dead, and his aide Joshua is commissioned to lead the people into the promised land of Canaan.
Judges is the account of how Israel behaves between the death of Joshua and the leadership of a king. Instead of remaining loyal to God and following His laws, these generations of Israelites wander in their faith, worshiping idols, indulging in violence, and descending into chaos. The story of Ruth takes place during the time of the Judges: it’s a bright story of hope during a very dark period in Israel’s spiritual and political history.
Last time God shared a place with humans, the humans (with help from an evil serpent) messed it up. How can they get it right this time?
You’ve heard that the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years? The book of Numbers tells that story. Moses also gives directions, blessings, and warnings, for the children of Israel in the future.
You’ve heard that the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years? The book of Numbers tells that story. Moses also gives directions, blessings, and warnings, for the children of Israel in the future.
Last time God shared a place with humans, the humans (with help from an evil serpent) messed it up. How can they get it right this time?
The title “Exodus” means “way out,” for God is showing the people enslaved in Egypt a way out to freedom. This week we use both sessions to see how God saves Israel from slavery in Egypt, and then enters into a special relationship with them.
The title “Exodus” means “way out,” for God is showing the people enslaved in Egypt a way out to freedom. This week we use both sessions to see how God saves Israel from slavery in Egypt, and then enters into a special relationship with them.
The title “Exodus” means “way out,” for God is showing the people enslaved in Egypt a way out to freedom. This week we use both sessions to see how God saves Israel from slavery in Egypt, and then enters into a special relationship with them.
The title “Exodus” means “way out,” for God is showing the people enslaved in Egypt a way out to freedom. This week we use both sessions to see how God saves Israel from slavery in Egypt, and then enters into a special relationship with them.
Genesis answers two big questions: “How did God’s relationship with the world begin?” and “Where did the nation of Israel come from?” This week we use both sessions to answer the second question, tracing the lives of the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Genesis answers two big questions: “How did God’s relationship with the world begin?” and “Where did the nation of Israel come from?” This week we use both sessions to answer the second question, tracing the lives of the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Genesis answers two big questions: “How did God’s relationship with the world begin?” and “Where did the nation of Israel come from?” This week we use both sessions to answer the second question, tracing the lives of the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Genesis answers two big questions: “How did God’s relationship with the world begin?” and “Where did the nation of Israel come from?” This week we use both sessions to answer the second question, tracing the lives of the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
This course is an overview of the entire Bible, tracing the progressive revelation of God and His plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.
This course is an overview of the entire Bible, tracing the progressive revelation of God and His plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.
This course is an overview of the entire Bible, tracing the progressive revelation of God and His plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.
This course is an overview of the entire Bible, tracing the progressive revelation of God and His plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.