Episodes
15 hours ago
Boaz Redeems Ruth | Ruth 4
15 hours ago
15 hours ago
Today's podcast covers chapter 4 of the book of Ruth. Featuring Jerry, Fred, Scott, and Jared.
2 days ago
2 days ago
Mark got the idea of outlining the message around the four main characters of the story from Eric Alexander's helpful message here.
- Herod’s weakness vs John’s strength
- Herodias’s grudge
- Salome's dance
- John’s death
Discussion Questions:
- Herod's moral weakness is seen in his people-pleasing and fleshly decision making. He is easily swayed by others into doing what is wrong and does not stand by biblical convictions. Where do we see Herod's moral weakness in this story? What can we learn from his negative example?
- How does John the Baptist's humble strength and courage show itself in this story? How can we be more like John and less like Herod?
- Herodias is also controlled by sinful desires, is unfaithful to her first husband, and nurses a grudge against John that turns deadly. What can we learn from her negative example? How can we specifically fight the temptation to nurse grudges in our heart?
- To some readers, John's death may seem utterly ridiculous and even meaningless as the story unfolds. How can we be encouraged by the absurd circumstances surrounding his death? Was it truly meaningless? (Have someone read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18). How can we fight to believe God's good purposes for us in our own suffering, especially when it becomes discouraging to us?
You can watch this message here.
7 days ago
7 days ago
Perhaps some listeners may be on board with what we've covered over the past several sessions on this topic and agree that the church is the true, restored Israel of God in Christ. However, you may have a big lingering question: What about the land promise to Israel in the Old Testament?
You can watch this message here.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
This is Bob McAndrew's third and final message from Satruday evening at the Black Mountain Men's Retreat. Here are the three points:
- Don't let gluttony get the best of you
- Don't let greed get the best of you
- Do let godly instruction get the best of you
You can watch this message here.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
When Jesus Doesn't Meet Our Expectations | Matthew 14:22-33
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Three main points emphasis run through this passage:
- Jesus will continue God's kingdom plan in God's way and on God's timetable
- Jesus will reveal Himself in an unforgettable way to His disciples
- Jesus will reveal to.His disciples thay they still had a LOT of room to grow
Outline of the passage:
- Jesus's Insistence (vs. 22-24)
- Jesus's Appearance (vs. 25-27)
- Jesus's Salvation (vs. 28-32)
- The Disciples' Worship (vs. 33)
You can watch this message here.
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
This is Bob McAndrew's second message from Saturday morning at the Black Mountain Men's Retreat.
Before a man commits adultery he should...
- Understand what it is going to cost him
- Understand what he already has at home
- Understand that the Lord is watching him
You can watch the message here.
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
This is Bob McAndrew's first talk on Friday night at the Black Mountain Men's Retreat in North Carolina. In this message he introduces the book of Proverbs and asks three questions:
- What is a proverb?
- What is the purpose of Proverbs?
- What is the motto of Proverbs?
You can watch this message here.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Ruth Goes to Boaz at the Threshing Floor | Ruth 3
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Jerry, Scott, Papa, and Jared lead us through this important turning point in the story of Ruth.
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Jerry did a great job reminding us of the importance of discipleship in the Christian life. No matter who we are, no matter our gifting, we are called to disciple others and to be discipled. This is basic to the Christian life and something we all should consider how we can do this more wisely and passionately.
You can watch this message here.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Ruth and Boaz Meet | Ruth 2
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Jerry, Papa Fred, and Jared team up to walk us through Ruth 2 where Ruth and Boaz meet for the first time.
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
The Feeding of the Five Thousand | Matthew 14:13-21
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Here are the points for Scott's message:
- The compassion of Jesus
- The test that Jesus gives
- The sufficiency of Jesus
- The identity of Jesus
You can watch this message here.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
The Church as the Restored, True Israel of God in Christ
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
The Old Testament teaches that Gentiles will be included in the restored Israel (see, as one example, Psalm 87). However, the New Testament reveals a "mystery" previously hidden that the restored, true Israel of God has been restructured around identification with the Messiah by faith alone, not ethnic background or observance to the Mosaic law. This is why, we argue, Paul refers to the church as "the Israel of God" (Galatians 6:16) and other NT authors apply titles previously reserved for Israel to the church.
You can watch this message here.
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Here is the sermon outline:
- The Kingdom of Heaven has Small Beginnings (v 31-33)
- The Kingdom of Heaven has Infinite Worth (v 44-46)
- The Kingdom of Heaven has often been too Easily Rejected (v 53-58)
You can watch this message here.
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Ruth 1 | Suffering and God's Sovereignty
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Jerry, Scott, Papa Fred, and Jared Smith all teamed up to help lead us through the first week in Ruth.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
How Will Gentiles Be Included in the Restored, True Israel?
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
The Old Testament makes clear that Gentiles will be blessed in the time of the restoration of Israel from exile. However, to what degree and in what way the Gentiles will be included isn't as clearly revealed in the Old Testament as it is in the New. What does Scripture teach is the relationship between Israel and the church and the inclusion of the Gentiles in the new covenant era?
You can watch this message here.