Geneva at UI Common Ground: Recent Episodes
Geneva Campus Ministry Thomas R. Wolthuis
Tom Wolthuis and Matt Moore with Geneva at the University of Iowa discuss biblical topics and campus matters
Geneva continues its oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew exploring the difficult passages in Matthew 24 on apocalyptic or eschatological crisis.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew exploring questions about the end of the age in Jesus' time, Matthew's time, and still today through the beginning of Matthew 24.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew exploring how Jesus' woes to the Jewish leadership of his day still challenge us today.
Geneva continues its oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore Jesus interaction with the Jewish leaders in Matthew 22 on the questions of morality and Messiah.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by looking at the first two interchanges between Jesus and Jewish leaders on hot topics then and today in Matthew 22.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew exploring Jesus' parable of the King's invitation to the wedding party and the responses.
As we continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew we explore Jesus' parable of the vineyard in its Hebrew Bible background, the setting of Jesus and Matthew, and the challenge for us today.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew exploring the interaction between Jesus and the Jewish leadership on the question of authority.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by exploring the symbolic action of Jesus' cursing of the fig tree and its application.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore Jesus' teaching on riches in the Kingdom in Matthew 19.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the disciples' reaction to the challenge to the rich man in chapter 19.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore issues of competition and being first or last as it is discussed in chapter 20.
Geneva continues its oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. Here we explore Matthew 21 about Jesus' entry into the temple.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore Jesus' entry into Jerusalem in chapter 21.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the symbolic healing of the blind men in chapter 20.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore Jesus' teaching on marriage and family in Matthew 19.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore steps towards community reconciliation in Matthew 18.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the problems of scandals in the community addressed in Matthew 18.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore Jesus' second death prediction and his view of the temple tax.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the disciples' healing failure in Matthew 17.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the reactions to Jesus' transfiguration in Matthew 17.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the mystery of Jesus' transfiguration in chapter 17.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore Jesus surprising response to Peter's profession with the prediction of suffering, death, and resurrection.
We continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore Peter's profession of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God.
Geneva continues its oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast we explore the second feeding and the following discussion of bread and teaching.
Geneva continues its oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast we explore the interaction of Jesus with the Canaanite women in Mathew 15.
Geneva continues its oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast we explore the beginning of Mathew 15 with the episode of Jesus' interaction with the Jewish leaders over the role of tradition.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue their oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the story in Matthew 14 of Jesus walking on the water and the rescue of Peter.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue their oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode we explore the story in Matthew 14 of Jesus walking on the water and the rescue of Peter.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores the picture of Jesus' ministry in the feeding of the 5000.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores the turning against Jesus and the foreshadowing of John's death.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores Jesus' parable teaching on values.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores Jesus' parable teaching on Kingdom growth.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores Jesus' parable picture of living in a mixed world of wheat and weeds.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores Jesus' parable picture of living in a mixed world of wheat and weeds.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores the various reactions to Jesus' teaching.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores Jesus new family and his sowing parables within his present community.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode continues to explore the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish leaders, warning and calling for conversion.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode continues to explore the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish leaders.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders over the Sabbath.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew continue Geneva's oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. This episode explores Jesus' invitation to discipleship.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by exploring the reactions in Matthew 11 addressing who Jesus is.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by exploring the reactions in Matthew 11 addressing who Jesus is.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by exploring Jesus discourse on mission in chapter 10.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by exploring the Mission Discourse.
We continue our oral commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by exploring the Mission Discourse.
We continue our reading of the Gospel of Matthew by moving into the mission discourse and exploring the actors and acts of mission.
We continue discussing the healing section of Matthew 8-9 and how it calls for a response.
We start to discuss the healing section of Matthew 8-9 and explore how Jesus reaches out to a broken world.
We start to discuss the healing section of Matthew 8-9 and how they raise the question of Jesus' authority.
We start to discuss the healing section of Matthew 8-9 and how it interacts with discipleship issues.
This sets the context for the following 46 presentations by Dr. Wolthuis on reading Scripture. It gives some background on Dr. Wolthuis and the development of these materials and how they could be used.
This is the first lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the depiction of creation in Genesis 1.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the picture of creation in Genesis 2.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the creation and role of humans in God's creation as depicted in Genesis 2.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the story of Genesis 3.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis continues to explores the issues of evil in Genesis 4-8.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the story of Noah and the Flood.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis starts to explores the Abraham's pilgrimage.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis continues to explores the Abraham's pilgrimage.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and themes of the Abraham stories in Genesis 12-25.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the stories of ancestors in Genesis 24-50.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the Exodus journey.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores law in the Book of Exodus.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores how to read and apply the Pentateuchal Law and history.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the history, theology, and meaning of Deuteronomy and Joshua depicting Israel's move into the Promised Land.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the Israel's Judges.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis surveys the history and nature of Israel's kingship in the books of Samuel and Kings.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the ministry of Elijah.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the ministry of Elisha.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis introduces us to reading and understanding the prophets.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis introduces us to the prophets by exploring the Temple Vision of Isaiah.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores how to read and apply the prophets.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and meaning of the Prophetic books.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and meaning of the Book of Ruth.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and meaning of the Book of Esther.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and meaning of the Wisdom Writings.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the wisdom literature and the Book of Proverbs.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and meaning of the Psalms.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis looks at the ministry of Jesus in the context of Jewish history and culture.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis introduces the ministry of Jesus.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis introduces us into the Gospels.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis introduces us to the Gospels and explores the content and meaning of the Gospel of Mark.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and meaning of the Gospel of Matthew.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and meaning of the Gospel of Luke and Book of Acts.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the content and meaning of the Gospel of John.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and messages of some of Jesus' parables.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning of Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of God.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and message of the Book of Acts.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores how to read epistles.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and messages of the individual Pauline Epistles.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and messages of Paul's Letters.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and messages of the Letter to the Romans.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores aspects of the theology of the Pauline letters.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and messages of the Catholic Epistles.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and message of the Book of Revelation.
This is a lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and message of the Book of Revelation and its initial letters.
This is the last lecture in the Introduction to the Bible series. In this presentation Dr. Wolthuis explores the meaning and message of the visions of the Book of Revelation.
We continue to discuss the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 7 we are called to wrestle with judging and judgmentalism.
We continue to discuss the meaning and application of Jesus's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. Here we discuss the why of worry and contrast Jesus' teaching with our cultural expressions.
We continue to discuss the meaning and application of Jesus's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. Here we explore Jesus' metaphors and analogies about our priority, values, goals, and character.
Matt and Tom continue to explore the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. This episode discusses the practices of forgiveness and fasting.
Matt and Tom continue to explore Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. This episode discusses the Lord's Prayer.
Tom and Matthew continue to explore Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. This episode discusses prayer practices.
Tom and Matthew continue to explore Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. This podcast looks at the religious practice of charity.
We discuss Jesus' teaching of fulfilling the law in the Sermon on the Mount in this case study on loving enemies.
We discuss Jesus' teaching of fulfilling the law in the Sermon on the Mount in this case study on nonretaliation.
We discuss Jesus' teaching of fulfilling the law in the Sermon on the Mount in this case study on oaths.
We discuss Jesus' teaching of fulfilling the law in the Sermon on the Mount in this case study on adultery and divorce.
We explore the first case study of living the righteousness of the law in terms of the basic principle of respecting life and our daily practice.
We discuss how Jesus' statements on the fulfillment of the Law and righteousness guide Christians in applying Scripture to daily life.
Tom and Matt discuss the identity and purpose of Christians in the world as this is presented by Jesus and Matthew in the metaphors of salt and light.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew discuss the opening blessing of the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.
Tom and Matt discuss how Jesus begins his ministry and the nature of his call to discipleship.
Tom and Matt discuss the meaning of Jesus' opening proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven in the Gospel of Matthew.
Tom, Matt, and Andrew discuss Jesus' baptism and temptations in the Gospel of Matthew and how they connect to us.
Tom and Matt discuss Matthew 2-3 and look at the significance of the various settings of Herod's Jerusalem, Egypt, and Nazareth. Then they explore the person and work of John the Baptist.