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Judges 16:1-31
October 12, 2022 21:00 - 60.6 MBThe epic conclusion to the story of Samson ends with a bang. Even though Samson made some tragic mistakes in this very chapter, this is a story of redemption and faithfulness to God. Listen in as we go through these events and find their deeper meanings. judges_16_-_10_4_22_12.45_pm.mp3File Size: 63561 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_16.1-31.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 15:1-20
October 05, 2022 20:28 - 59.4 MBThis chapter is one that is rather bloody and violent, but the undertones of it are very intriguing. Listen as we discuss the meaning behind the actions of Samson as the Deliverer of Israel. judges_15a_-_10_5_22_2.57_pm.mp3File Size: 62313 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_15.1.pdfFile Size: 21 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 14:1-20
October 04, 2022 18:00 - 49.7 MBSamson is all grown up and getting married! But it is to a Philistine woman. How should we feel about this event in Judges 14, the killing of the lion, the riddle, and the hand that the Lord played in it all? Listen and find out as we study these things out! judges_14_-_10_4_22_11.56_am.mp3File Size: 52113 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_14.1-20_.pdfFile Size: 21 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 13:1-25
October 04, 2022 17:25 - 53.6 MBIn this chapter we are introduced to the final judge mentioned in the book of Judges itself. This particular judge is given much more time than the others that have come before him, particularly the story of his parents and God's instructions to them about Samson. Listen in as we analyze this event and the spiritual implications of it. judges_13_-_9_28_22_6.14_pm.mp3File Size: 56250 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_13.1.pdfFile Size: 0 kbFile Type: p [...]
Judges 12:1-15
September 21, 2022 19:00 - 51.6 MBCivil War breaks out in the land of Israel! Jephthah and his men defeat the instigators from Ephraim. Why did Jephthah wage this war? What were its ramifications? Who were the judges that succeeded Jephthah and what is remarkable about them? We discuss all of these interesting points and others below! judges_12_-_9_18_22_8.36_am.mp3File Size: 54110 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_12.1-15.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 11:1-40
September 20, 2022 19:44 - 117 MBIn this chapter we find both a great man of faith, a great deliverance of the nation of Israel, and a highly controversial event with Jephthah and his daughter. What actually happened so long ago in the land of Israel? Listen in and find out! judges_11_-_9_14_22_6.09_pm.mp3File Size: 122909 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_11.1-40.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 10:1-18
September 16, 2022 21:30 - 65.6 MBIn this intermediate chapter we find Israel to be in a troublesome state. Yes, there are a couple of judges that come onto the scene, but that is not enough to keep the people from turning to false gods. Even God himself is ready to give up on them. What impact does this chapter have? Listen in to our study and find out! judges_10_-_9_7_22_5.44_pm.mp3File Size: 68804 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_10.1-18.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: p [...]
Judges 9:1-57
September 15, 2022 21:00 - 59.8 MBThis quite the odd story. It's one that makes you question why God wanted it in the Bible! However, there are some very important theological reasons why it is part of the Scriptures and we discuss that in our study below. judges_9_aug_10_2022_-_9_6_22_11.54_am.mp3File Size: 62741 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_9.1-57.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 8:1-35
September 14, 2022 20:00 - 53.2 MBIn this chapter we see the good, the great, and the ugly with Gideon. Not to say that any man is perfect, but Gideon's highs and lows are certainly highlighted by the actions he takes in Judges 8. Listen as we break down these things and apply them to our lives. judges_8_-_9_6_22_11.38_am.mp3File Size: 55787 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_8.1-35.pdfFile Size: 21 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 7:1-25
September 13, 2022 19:00 - 55.7 MBGideon leads his faithful and courageous charge with the help of the Lord and his 300 men that lapped the water. We will notice the details about this particular account and how the Lord prepared Gideon for this great work. judges_7-_9_6_22_11.26_am.mp3File Size: 58355 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_7.1-25.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 6:1-40
September 12, 2022 17:07 - 54.9 MBIn Judges chapter 6 we are introduced to one of the most famous judges in the Bible, Gideon. Although his story inspires God-fearing people to this very day, his beginnings were ever so humble and filled with doubt. We discuss in this judges_6_-_9_12_22_11.57_am.mp3File Size: 57534 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_6.1-40.pdfFile Size: 0 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 5:1-31
August 20, 2022 23:00 - 58.7 MBThe Song of Deborah and Barak might be mistaken as just a simple song of victory with little consequence, but the opposite is true. Listen in as we dissect this song to uncover more depth and meaning to the deliverance of Israel by the hand of God. judges_5_-_8_4_22_6.58_pm.mp3File Size: 61565 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_5.1-31.pdfFile Size: 22 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 4:1-24
August 17, 2022 23:00 - 48.6 MBDeborah and Barak deliver Israel in tremendous fashion through the power of God. The circumstances surrounding it though, are often forgotten and overlooked. Listen in as we examine it much more closely. judges_4.1_-_8_4_22_6.47_pm.mp3File Size: 51007 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_4_1-24.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 3:1-31
August 12, 2022 23:00 - 58.7 MBWithin this amazing chapter is the mention of the first 3 judges that ruled Israel. Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar. All three men offer something for us to consider and gain some spiritual knowledge from. Listen in! judges_3.1_-_8_4_22_6.25_pm.mp3File Size: 61529 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_3.1-31.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Judges 2:1-23
August 10, 2022 15:30 - 59 MBChapter 2 of Judges is really the turning point with the children of Israel as a whole. The angel of the Lord comes to them and tells them that because of their failure to follow God's word, that the inhabitants are not going to be wiped out. Thus begins the sorrowful journey of sin, punishment, deliverance, and backsliding to idolatry that cycles through this era of time for the children of Israel. judges_2.1_-_6_16_22_4.35_pm.mp3File Size: 61814 kbFile Type [...]
Judges 1:1-36
August 06, 2022 16:30 - 60.4 MBJudges chapter 1 gives us some more details of the Israelites battles before Joshua dies and serves as a prelude to the time period of the Judges themselves. Yet there are still some interesting things to gather out of these verses and that is what we do in this study! judges_1_-_6_16_22_4.09_pm.mp3File Size: 63312 kbFile Type: mp3Download File judges_1_1-36.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Introduction to Judges
August 03, 2022 21:00 - 17.8 KB application/pdfThe book of Judges is one of the darker and more gruesome books in the canon of scripture. Why did God include this part of Israel's history? What lessons are we supposed to draw from it? We look over questions such as these and many more! Listen in! 1judges_intro.pdfFile Size: 18 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File judges_intro_-_6_16_22_3.58_pm.mp3File Size: 49224 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
3rd Epistle of John
July 26, 2022 18:03 - 60.2 MBThis week we go into the 3rd epistle of the apostle John that he writes to the man know as Gaius. What can we learn from such a short little personal letter? Listen in and find out just how much there really is in 3rd John! 3_john_1_-_6_16_22_3.44_pm.mp3File Size: 63098 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 3_john_1.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 5:11-21
July 20, 2022 19:30 - 62.3 MBIn this study, we finish the incredible 1st epistle of John, highlighted by the conversation about what constitutes the sin not unto death 1_john_5.2_-_6_16_22_3.32_pm.mp3File Size: 65274 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_5.12-21.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 5:1-11
July 13, 2022 19:00 - 57.4 MBThe "Johannine Coma" is of specific interest to us in this study of 1 John 5, but there are so many wonderful lessons to be learned from this portion of scripture! 1_john_5.1_-_6_16_22_3.18_pm.mp3File Size: 60138 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_5.1-11.pdfFile Size: 21 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
July 12th, 2022
July 12, 2022 19:07 - 65 MBIn this short epistle that the apostle John writes to the elect lady, we see some fascinating encouragement and timeless instructions that the aged apostle at Ephesus delivers. But who is the elect lady and her children? Listen in as we 2_john_-_7_12_22_2.11_pm.mp3File Size: 68127 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 2_john_1.1-13.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 4:11-21
July 06, 2022 19:00 - 61.6 MB"Perfect love casts out fear." That is an amazing sentiment. What does it look like practically? That is what we are going to study in this session as well as many other things in this text. 1_john_4.11-21_-_6_16_22_4.18_pm.mp3File Size: 64632 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_4.11-21.pdfFile Size: 19 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 4:1-10
June 29, 2022 19:00 - 48 MBGod is love. What exactly does that mean? Sure it is a great thought and absolutely true, but the practicality of can escape us. Listen in for our collective study on these verses! 1_john_4_verses_1-10_-_6_16_22_4.06_pm.mp3File Size: 50365 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_4.1-10.pdfFile Size: 19 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 3:13-24
June 25, 2022 16:24 - 60.1 MBThis portion of 1 John chapter 3 deals a little bit more with how we treat one another as brethren in Christ. Listen in as we study this passage together! 1_john_3.2_-_6_25_22_7.35_pm.mp3File Size: 63027 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_3.13-24.pdfFile Size: 19 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 3:1-12
May 26, 2022 00:30 - 53.9 MBListen as we talk about topics like the resurrection, the definition of sin, and the account of Cain and Abel. 1_john_3.1.mp3File Size: 56535 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_3.1-12.pdfFile Size: 19 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 2:15-29
May 19, 2022 00:00 - 59.1 MBWho or what is the "Anti-christ"? Listen in as we talk about this very difficult subject as well as many others that can be found in 1 John chapter 2. 1_john_2.2.mp3File Size: 61921 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_2.15-29.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 2:1-14
May 12, 2022 00:00 - 97.7 MBIn this chapter, the apostle John discusses our advocate with the Father and a new commandment that seems rather familiar. Join us as we work our way through these verses and come out with a deeper meaning! 1_john_2.1_-_4_6_22_2.28_pm.mp3File Size: 102402 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_2.1-14.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
1 John 1:1-10
May 09, 2022 23:31 - 58.7 MBThe deity of Christ, fellowship with our brethren, steps to being forgiven of sin as a Christian. All of these things and more make it into our discussion of the 1st chapter of the 1st epistle of John! 1_john_1.mp3File Size: 61529 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_1.1-10.pdfFile Size: 20 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Introduction to the First Epistle of John
April 28, 2022 03:00 - 47.9 MBWhat do we know about the Epistle of 1st John? How do we know who wrote it? When was it written? What is the background that we need to be aware of? All of these questions and more are answered in our study! 1_john_intro.mp3File Size: 50258 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1_john_intro.pdfFile Size: 18 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 20:1-31
April 21, 2022 01:30 - 59.4 MBOne the third day, the first day of the week so many years ago, the disciples find an empty tomb. Our study is about that happy day that Jesus rose again and the reactions of the people that saw him. john_20.1.mp3File Size: 62313 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_20.1-31.pdfFile Size: 31 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 19:23-42
April 14, 2022 01:00 - 61.5 MBThe day of crucifixion. Truly the most saddening day in the history of the world as the Son of God is crucified on behalf of fallen man, put to death in the most brutal fashion. Listen in as we talk more about this event. john_19.2.mp3File Size: 64489 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_19.23-42.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 19:1-22
April 11, 2022 01:00 - 52.9 MBIn this study, Pontius Pilate is pressured into crucifying the Lord of Glory. Why did all of these things happen and what can we learn from them? Listen and find out more! john_19.1_-_2_17_22_6.46_pm.mp3File Size: 55466 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_19.1-22.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 18:28-40
March 26, 2022 22:18 - 54.8 MBThis study is all about the trials of Jesus before His crucifixion. There are many things that happen during this time that are worthy of note. Listen in as we cover them! john_18.2.mp3File Size: 57498 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_18.28-40.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 18:1-27
March 17, 2022 01:30 - 56 MBJesus and the disciples journey to the now infamous garden of Gethsemane. Here is where Judas will lead the mob and betray Jesus. Our study will look at the events that take place here. john_18.1_-_2_17_22_5.26_pm.mp3File Size: 58681 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_18.1-27.pdfFile Size: 31 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 17:1-26
March 11, 2022 01:50 - 54.1 MBJust before Jesus is betrayed in the garden, John records this prayer that Jesus offers on behalf of not only the apostles, but all that would believe on Jesus through their word. It is one of the most touching and loving passages in all of scripture in this writer's opinion. Listen in as we study these tender verses. john_17_-_2_23_22_4.51_pm.mp3File Size: 56714 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_17_1-26.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 15:16-27
February 23, 2022 20:00 - 44 MBJesus commands his disciples in his final hour that they need to love one another. Our study is going to go into the why behind it and the Comforter that Jesus was going to send. john_15.2_-_2_9_22_5.29_pm.mp3File Size: 46085 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_15.16-27.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 15:1-15
February 18, 2022 16:02 - 57.6 MBI am the vine and you are the branches. Jesus shows the disciples the true nature of their relationship together by pointing to an old example that everyone can understand. Listen in as we notice the fine details of the teaching in these verses! john_15.1__-_2_9_22_5.13_pm.mp3File Size: 60351 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_15.1-15.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 14:16-31
January 29, 2022 20:00 - 109 MBAs we continue our study of the gospel of John, we are going to notice what Jesus says concerning the role and work of the Holy Spirit on the behalf of the disciples. These are verses that help us understand many things about the work of the apostles in the days of the early church as well as timeless lessons for you and I today! john_14.2_-_1_5_22_6.09_pm.mp3File Size: 114243 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_14.16-31.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfD [...]
Matthew 13:18-38
January 12, 2022 20:00 - 53.4 MBJudas has already made the deal that would turn Jesus over to the jealous Jews that wanted him dead. Jesus, knowing all of this, dismisses Judas into the night by singling him out as the betrayer. Listen in as we discuss the events and following words spoken in our study! john_13-18-38_-_1_5_22_5.20_pm.mp3File Size: 56001 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_13.18-38.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
Matthew 13:1-17
January 08, 2022 20:00 - 61.4 MBJohn's gospel takes us to the night that Jesus was betrayed and into the upper room. It is here that John's gospel takes us into events that occurred that none of the other gospel accounts do. One such event is Jesus washing the disciples' feet. Listen with us as we discuss this event and others surrounding it. shahe_john_13.1_-_1_5_22_5.03_pm.mp3File Size: 64346 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_13.1-17.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 14:1-15
January 06, 2022 17:55 - 58.7 MBIn the upper room, Jesus is giving some comforting words to his disciples that he is about to leave. Among those words is the picture that Jesus gives of the Father's house. Listen in as we study these verses in depth! john_14.1_-_1_5_22_5.35_pm.mp3File Size: 61529 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_14.1-15.pdfFile Size: 29 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 12:20-50
January 06, 2022 16:30 - 159 MBIn the final week of the life of Jesus, there are some Greeks that come to Jerusalem because they want to see Jesus. This request prompts some amazing teaching by Jesus, the voice of God from heaven, and the prediction of Jesus concerning His death. Listen in as we go through these verses in more detail! john_12_-_20_-_1_5_22_4.23_pm.mp3File Size: 166279 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_12.20-50.pdfFile Size: 31 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 12:1-19
November 17, 2021 20:00 - 58.6 MBChapter 12 begins with covering the events of the last week before Jesus crucifixion. Starting with the anointing of Jesus by Mary, our study covers the different aspects of this event as well as the triumphant entry into Jerusalem. john_121_-_10_21_21_5.10_pm.mp3File Size: 61422 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_12.1-19.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 11:1-57
November 10, 2021 20:00 - 50.1 MBIn what was truly a turning point in the ministry of Christ, the man named Lazarus dies. Even though our Savior weeps at the scene of the grave, death would be undone as Lazarus is told by Christ to come forth! Listen in as we discuss this triumphant account. john_11_-_10_21_21_4.19_pm.mp3File Size: 52505 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_11.1-57.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 10:1-42
November 03, 2021 19:00 - 49.5 MBThis chapter in the book of John highlights the role of Jesus and his followers. He is the good shepherd, the door of the sheep, the one whose voice the sheep hear. Listen as we discuss these interesting depictions and their applications. john_10_-_10_21_21_3.59_pm.mp3File Size: 51863 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_10.1-42.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 9:1-41
October 27, 2021 19:00 - 29.2 KB application/pdfIn what is one of the most fascinating accounts in the gospels, Jesus heals a blind man's sight when the Lord puts clay in his eyes and tells him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. While Jesus restoring sight to the blind is incredible enough, what happens in the aftermath makes this account truly memorable! john_9.1-41.pdfFile Size: 29 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File john_9_-_10_21_21_3.55_pm.mp3File Size: 53861 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
John 8:21-38
October 20, 2021 19:30 - 51.4 MBJesus engages the Jewish religious leaders yet again. They are trying desperately to discredit him and trick him into saying the wrong thing. Jesus, though, seems to be going on the offensive in this particular set of verses. john_8.21-38_-_9_21_21_1.00_pm.mp3File Size: 53861 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_8_21-38.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 8:1-20
October 13, 2021 19:30 - 46.2 MBThis study covers the interesting case of Jesus and the woman that was caught in Adultery and brought before him by the scribes and Pharisees. How did Jesus respond and what was her fate? Listen and find out! john_8.1-20_-_9_21_21_12.36_pm.mp3File Size: 48404 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_8.1-20.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 7:25-53
October 06, 2021 19:00 - 50.8 MBJesus continues his discourse during the Feast of Tabernacles and it causes a stir among the people. There are a few that are on the Lord's side, even Nicodemus calls his colleagues into question, but to no avail. john_7.23-53_-_9_21_21_12.17_pm.mp3File Size: 53219 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_7.25-53.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
John 7:1-24
September 29, 2021 19:00 - 51.8 MBThe Feast of Tabernacles is the backdrop for our study today and the teaching of Jesus is once again on display. He goes up to Jerusalem at the right time and starts in on the haughty and hypocritical Jewish leaders. Listen as we dissect these events. john_7.1-24_-_9_21_21_11.46_am.mp3File Size: 54288 kbFile Type: mp3Download File john_7.1-24.pdfFile Size: 30 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]