Eat This Scroll
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsEach week we release two episodes covering a range of engaging, practical, and eclectic topics surrounding God's Word. Each episode features a pastor or leader in the church to share what they have been chewing on in God's Word. We hope each week you're encouraged, challenged, and empowered by the impact God's Word is having on us. Ultimately, we hope this helps you love God, love your neighbor, and make disciples.
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Golden Toilet
August 26, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIf it quacks like a toilet and walks like a toilet.. it's a toilet. Nobody wants to be a vessel for dishonorable use. Yet, this is often what we see reflected in the doctrine and actions of ourselves and those around us. Sean breaks down what it means to be a vessel for honorable use and the means that are used to get there.
Gangrene and the Gospel
August 22, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBHow do we rightly handle the Scritpures? If the Bible is the most important book every written, then how we handle it is one of the most important missions we have in our lives. Sean dives into what it looks like to preserve the Truth of God's Word in our lives so that we may reject false teaching. We also find what great comfort we have in light of whatever disorder we're experiencing around us.
Song of the Savior
August 19, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBWhat does singing have to do with suffering? Some of us feel comfortable singing, and others would just as well undergo a root canal. However, Jesus modeled singing for us and Paul points to singing as a means of comfort and remeberance in times of fear and strife. Sean dives into song as a means of carrying us through suffering and how Jesus showed us the value of singing.
Alphabet Psalms
August 15, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBHow do you learn? Memorization, comprehension, even affection can all be affected by what we're learning and how. Jamie takes a look at Psalm 119 as we dive into what it's accomplishing and what that means for us.
Community, What Is It Good For?!
August 12, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBHave you ever felt disconnected? Sounds like a late night infomercial for medication, but we've all experienced the feeling of being adrift or unseen. Jerell dives into the role of the church as it pertains to community in the life of the believer. We are made to belong, so lets think about what that looks like.
Authority and Submission
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat does it mean for us to have authority? So many of us want it. But, do we know how to use it? Jamie discusses the biblical ideas of authority and submission in a myriad of relationships in this life.
Is it Safe to Pray?
August 05, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBCan we be authentic with God in our prayers? It can be easy to get swallowed up by the ideas of what is right and proper, or better yet, what to do to avoid an undesirable outcome. Lew discusses how these ideas have affected his prayers and what it looks like to come to God authentically.
Soldier, Athlete, Farmer
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBA soldier, athlete, and farmer walk into a bar... There's no doubt that much of this life's successes require dedication, allegiance, and sacrifice. The Gospel is no different, except that it is by the grace found in Jesus Christ that we accomplish these things. Sean expands on what it looks like to be a Christian as we continue in 2 Timothy.
Authority and Responsibility
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWe want authority without all the responsibility. When humanity fell in the Garden, our fellowship with God was broken, but so was our fellowship with each other. Chris takes a look at the interraction between Adam and Eve and their Creator to examine how we subject ourselves to the authority of just about anything but God.
Friendship of Onesiphorus
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBFriends don't let friends sit in prison alone. Good friends are a universal necessity for people. We feel a vacancy that aches when we don't have good and intimate relationships. Whether you're young or old, you've probably wondered how you can get friends that have you back and stand side by side in any of life's challenges. Sean shares what it means to be a good friend by examining Paul's words regarding three men.
Psalms of Ascent
July 22, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBWe are forgetful people. How easy is it to forget God's faithfulness? Any honest Christian knows that it is far easier to forget who God is and what He has done in our lives than we would like to admit. Jamie shares how this is not a new problem, and it's we are not left without the Spirit-empowered tools to draw on hope when we feel anguished. The good news, it only takes about fifteen minutes to read through these Psalms of Ascent!
Grasp the Prototype
July 18, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHow can we suffer? So often this life feels like it falls on our shoulders to accomplish what needs to be done. We're easily tempted away towards rugged individualism and hard work, but is that how the Gospel operates? Sean walks us through a portion of Paul's second letter to Timothy and explains how it is the Gospel and the Tri-une God who holds onto us.
Psummer in the Psalms
July 15, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBSun's out, Psalms out! We are a forgetful people. One day we're on top and the other we're feeling beaten up or alone. Jamie shares two practices she incorporates into her summer rhythms that ground her in who God is.
All Who Are Weary
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBTo all who are weary. The rhythms in life form our beliefs which form our actions. That's why Sunday worship looks the way it does. Lew walks us through his weekly invitation on a Sunday morning and explains why it's shaped the way it is.
Abstain
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHow do our lives affect those around us? The temptations are always there to act according to our flesh. For those in Christ, we are still afflicted by sin which would seek to lure us away from the truths of God. Jerell helps us understand what it looks like to live in a way that causes others to take notice and encounter the Good News.
1 Peter pt. 7: Abstain
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHow do our lives affect those around us? The temptations are always there to act according to our flesh. For those in Christ, we are still afflicted by sin which would seek to lure us away from the truths of God. Jerell helps us understand what it looks like to live in a way that causes others to take notice and encounter the Good News.
Grace I Have
July 04, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat are you thankful for? It's not uncommon to glaze over an introduction to an epistle in the Bible, but you would benefit to slow down a bit and see what's being said. Sean takes us through the first seven verses of 2 Timothy and points out how essential thankfulness is for the Christian.
Don't Be a Fool
July 01, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThe end of an era. The Sermon on the Mount finds its monumental conclusion. Jesus' longest recording sermon ends with a harrowing call. The only two options are wisdom or foolishness. One builds on the rock of Jesus, the other on the shifting sands of this world. Sean finishes his mini-series by calling us to examine our lives. Do you hear the words of Jesus and do them?
1 John pt. 2
June 27, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWhat is a testimony? Usually our minds go to sharing our own personal story of how God saved us. However, the word shows up in many ways in various context in the Old and New Testaments. Jamie helps us understand how God's testimony is alive in us, and what that means for our daily lives.
1 John pt. 1
June 24, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWhat's commandments got to do with love? Our world has redefined love. It's established itself in a "free love" framework where boundaries are anitethical to love. However, Scripture provides a truer revelation of love. Jamie shares about the opening themes of 1 John as it pertains to how we should understand God's commandments and our love towards Him.
Do I Know You?
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWhat are the scariest words to ever hear? Jesus denying that He ever knew you. When we all stand on Judgement Day, we want to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Sean finished Jesus' longest teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, with a harrowing warning. It all comes down to this. Don't miss it.
False Prophet
June 17, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat is a false prophet? Have you ever considered this? Jesus and the Apostles spoke frequently about false prophets. But, how do we recognize one, and what should we do about it? Sean explains these questions and others as we come to the end of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
This is the Way
June 10, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBAll roads lead to God. Whether it's our personal resistance to being limited or our sympathy for those of other faiths, we can bristle at the binary nature of salvation. Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with three examples of the same two worldviews. One road leads to death, the other to life. Sean walks us through this first example and explains the implications of Jesus' words.
Do Not Be Anxious
June 06, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWelp, that was easy! Anxiety is one of the most prevalent topics in our culture today. Certainly there is precedents for this, our news cycle never stops with catastrophe, cultural issues divide friends and family, and our own personal needs leave us uncertain and uneasy. Sean unpacks this famous portion of the Sermon on the Mount and provides insight into what can sometimes be a pithy response to all our problems.
Who's Your Master?
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis is one of the most important questions we are all asked. Through three illustrations, Jesus challenges idolatry in our hearts. Few of us have physical idols we make offerings to, barring the Buddha statues that are popular. However, Sean walks us through this part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount to help illuminate how we foster idolatry in the 21st century.
Fasting According to Jesus
May 30, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWe're always eating! Well... we're always consuming. Whether it's food, entertainment, stimulation, distraction. It's good for our souls to take a break and position ourselves to rely on God in a deeper more tangible way. Sean shares what Jesus has to say regarding fasting so that we might understand it better and do it biblically.
Pray Like This
May 27, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBHow should we pray? Ever felt like you don't know how to pray, or you don't have the right words for God to hear you? Prayer can be a nebulous part of the Christian life but it doesn't have to be! Sean walks us through what Jesus has to say on the matter in this section of the Sermon on the Mount. PS. We got a bit out of order here, but we're back on track with the Sermon on the Mount episodes. Please forgive us!
Theology in Psalms
May 23, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat can we learn from Psalms? Sometimes we treat Psalms like a pitstop before we read Proverbs, then a chapter from the Old and New Testament. In it's pages we find familiar words turned into hymns, illustrative proclamations about who God is, and lamentations of those who've experienced crisis. Lew shares how we can learn from not just the content of the Psalms, but how the form of the songs and prayers found there can inform our theology practically.
The Golden Rule
May 20, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBDo as to others, as you would have them do unto you. We've all probably heard this. If we've got kids we've likely said it ourselves. Sean helps us understand how God's goodness as our Father equips us for rightly navigating relationships.
Judge Not
May 16, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBDon't be so judgmental! Navigating relationships can be difficult, especially given our current cultural climate. One of the greatest social wrongs we can act out is making a judgement on those around us. In this episode, Sean tackles one of the most quoted and misunderstood verses in the Bible. If you're curious about what the Bible actually says about judgement, stay a while and listen.
Invitation to Fellowship
May 13, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBDo you remember when? When we consider how God has shown up in our lives and throughout history, we get to reap the continued fruit of God's goodness. Jamie walks us through the first few verses of 1 John, sharing how John's introduction is a model we can consider for our own lives.
1 Peter pt. 6
May 09, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBAre We the Body, Temple, or Family? The Bible uses a lot of different terms to describe our identity as part of a larger community of those saved by God's grace. Jerell helps us understand the implications of each term as it pertains to us and our relationship with other Christians.
Giving to the Needy
May 06, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhy you should care, how you care. A while back it was popular to see self-congratulatory videos of people giving clothes or food, or just a hand-full of cash to a homeless person. They made sure to capture the moment for their blog and online clout. While everyone would likely watch that and cringe, we must be careful of how we can do that same thing in our own lives. Sean walks us through Jesus' instruction regarding, not if, but how we should give to those in need.
God Acts, We Act
May 02, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWhat came first? One of the ways God speaks of Himself is rooted in what He has done and will do. Lew shares what it means when God defines Himself by this framework, and what it means for us. In a world full of doing, it's important to remember how and why we do things.
Feasts 5: Booths
April 29, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBWhat do tents have to do with a feast? It's not family camp, at least not exactly. Jamie walks us through the final feast as we consider the purpose and implication of the Feast of Booths. Also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, we learn how this celebration brings our thoughts back to God's desire to be with His people.
Feasts 4: Trumpets and Atonement
April 25, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MBWhat do trumpets have to do with us? Jamie takes us through the beauty found in the feasts of Trumpets and Atonement. In them we find shadows of Christ's victory, both past and future, as well as reminders of God's atoning work for us.
Wise In Our Own Eyes
April 22, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBWhat does it mean to be wise in your own eyes? Scripture has a lot to say about how we view ourselves, especially as it pertains to areas of pride. Jerell looks at ways that we can engage in or be subtly drawn into this today.
1 Peter pt. 5
April 17, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBGot milk? What are you hungry for in this life? Are you still hungering after the things of this world? Jerell continues his journey through 1 Peter 2.
Self-righteousness
April 15, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBWhat's motivating you? So much of what Jesus said had just as much if not more to say about someone's motivation than their actions. Continuing in our series through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew, Sean tackles matters of the heart.
Feasts 3 Weeks
April 11, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBRibbons and first-fruits? Jamie takes us back again as we examine the feasts of Scripture. This episode, Jamie dives into the feast of Weeks and showing us how it relates to Pentecost and us today. Don't miss out on the depth that can be found in some of the more obscure parts of God's redemptive history.
Feasts 3
April 11, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBRibbons and first-fruits? Jamie takes us back again as we examine the feasts of Scripture. This episode, Jamie dives into the feast of Weeks and showing us how it relates to Pentecost and us today. Don't miss out on the depth that can be found in some of the more obscure parts of God's redemptive history.
Systematic Theology
April 08, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBI like all your fancy words! We don't want anyone to feel isolated because of a language barrier as it pertains to our Christian life. That's why we are bringing you a top-down look at some of the Christian categories and language we use that can be confusing. Brett begins the conversation by going through each of the typical categories of systematic theology so that you can have more tools in your tool belt.
Love Your Enemy
April 01, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBDo you look like your Father? The function of the Kingdom of Heaven and the family of God is often so different than that of this world. We make enemies, we burn bridges, we keep grudges, and we look for our chance to one-up those who have landed on our bad side. But, is that what our Heavenly Father does and strengthens us to do? This week Sean breaks down the last part of this segment of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
An Eye for an Eye
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBBut - but! This has to be one of the most difficult pills to swallow. We can all say that we shouldn't repay evil with evil, but our flesh on the other hand has no interest in taking the high road. We want to stoop low and get our vindication. Sean has a few things to say about this as we unpack more of Jesus' famous teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. Stick around and get convicted.
Kingdom Legacy: The Other Side
March 25, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSo did the parenting pay off? After hearing from Pastor Brett and his wife Phares, we decided we should hear from their three kids. Each kid now has a family of their own and offers reflections on the purpose, plan, process, and pitfalls of their parents approach to raising a family. Stick around to listen to some encouragement, insightful observations, laughter, and how it all went from their perspective.
Feasts 2
March 21, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBLet's eat! We're back at it again with Jamie walking us through the feasts of Scripture. This episode dives deeper into the connection between the feats and their Gospel counter-part found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This episode will deepen your appreciation for how intentional God is.
Outreach: South Asia
March 18, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBOur efforts impact cherished people with faces, names, and lives. The stories from the mission field ground the people we're serving in our minds. When we hear about their lives it can convict and encourage us. Jane shares with us about our South Asia partners in a way that should remind you about the importance of those at the ends of the earth.
Let Your Yes Be Yes
March 14, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHow serious should we take our word? The more important question is how serious does God take our word. Sean dives into the next piece of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and examines what it means for your "yes" to be yes and your "no" to be no. We look at Scripture and personal stories to compare how this should be understood to how it's often lived out.
Lust + Divorce
March 07, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhy's everyone so quiet? Jesus certainly did not avoid the difficult topics. While it can be easy to avoid the sins our culture endorses, or are close to home, it's important to see what God's Word has to say about the matter. Sean walks us through another difficult section of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
Outreach: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain
March 04, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBWe do outreach. Most folks could tell you we outreach ministry, but less could explain how it operates and why. That's what Jane is here to do! We believe the ministry of the church extends beyond its walls and that every Christian is called to it in some capacity. So, come along and learn how we do it.