Suffering fools
2016-02-07
OUR OLD TESTAMENT study this week continues through the period of David’s life in the wilderness, on the run from the troops of King Saul.Continue Reading
Dueling divine decrees!
2016-02-06
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What happens when God gives mutually exclusive messages to different pastors? We’ll find out in November.Continue Reading
David and the mad king
2016-01-31
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Our Old Testament study continues with David on the run, fleeing from the mad king, Saul.Continue Reading
Message for the Pharisees
2016-01-31
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JESUS’ MINISTRY of healing and casting out demons is a key part of our New Testament study today. But more important, and the reason for the miracles, is the clear message that Jesus did, in fact, claim to be divine.Continue Reading
Water into wine
2016-01-25
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Thankfully for all of us, Jesus resisted the snares of physical gratification (bread), public acclaim, and earthly power. We also discuss Jesus’ first miracle, turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.Continue Reading
A giant problem
2016-01-25
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THE TRANSITION from the rule of Saul to the kingdom of David is the focus of this week’s study. We also discuss the famous confrontation between David and Goliath of Gath.Continue Reading
Tall and handsome…but that’s all
2016-01-17
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Israel’s first king turned out to be something less than ideal. Anointed by Samuel at God’s direction, Saul showed his true colors right from the start. Click here for the notes and the audio of the study.Continue Reading
‘My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased’
2016-01-17
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WE BEGIN to study Jesus’ ministry, the early days, beginning with his appearance to John the Baptist at the Jordan River. Click here for the notes and the audio of the study.Continue Reading
Comes now the king
2016-01-10
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OUR STUDY of the Old Testament now moves to the time of the creation of the monarchy in Israel. We discuss the birth of Samuel, the loss of the Ark of the Covenant, and the resulting humiliation of Dagon and punishment on the Philistines. Click here for the notes and the audio.Continue Reading
The Messiah comes
2016-01-10
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TODAY WE begin our study of the New Testament, which we will follow in chronological order just as we’re doing with the Old Testament. Our readings today begin the story of Jesus, the Christ. Click here for the notes and the audio.Continue Reading