As our church midweek groups are on break over the summer, we wanted to share with you a Bitesize Theology series on the church. These sessions were recorded during lockdown. This week, we start with an introduction to who we are as the church, and why the church is so important. Bitesize theology is a place for a more-stretching but clear exploration of Christian Theology. Each session we dive into an aspect of a major Biblical Doctrine. It was initially intended to go along with a handout, whi...
Jul 26, 2024•26 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. In our final episode of the series, we will be ending where the Bible ends with a vision of the future. We will be thinking about what this vision means in the context of all that has come before in our overview, and how we are to live now in light of what's to come. For more info abou...
Jul 05, 2024•21 min•Season 9Ep. 27
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This is our penultimate episode in our Bible Overview. We'll be looking at Hebrews 9-10 and comparing the Old Testament sacrificial system to the sacrifice of Jesus, and thinking about how this impacts our lives as Christians. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks an...
Jun 28, 2024•21 min•Season 9Ep. 26
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. How do we keep going in our Christian lives? Back in Numbers 13-14 we saw the hard hearted Israelites who fell away and failed to reach the promised rest. This week, the author of the Hebrews tells us how to avoid the same fate (shock: it's something to do with Jesus). For more info ab...
Jun 21, 2024•20 min•Season 9Ep. 25
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. Last week we saw the first church made of Jewish Christians. But those who have been following the Bible Overview will know that God's plan was much bigger. This week we'll be seeing how the Gentiles are also brought into the church. For more info about Grace Church and to find other t...
Jun 14, 2024•23 min•Season 9Ep. 24
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. What makes Pentecost such a universe changing moment? At the end of Acts 2 we're given a wonderful image of the first church, and we're going to be thinking about Peter's sermon and the building blocks that have led to this moment. For more info about Grace Church and to find other tal...
Jun 07, 2024•27 min•Season 9Ep. 23
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. What do people need to believe in the resurrection? We'll be seeing the evidence that Luke gives us for the resurrection by showing us 3 scenes of people turning from doubt to belief. And surprisingly, it's not just about people seeing Jesus before them. For more info about Grace Churc...
May 24, 2024•25 min•Season 9Ep. 22
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. We have arrived at the New Testament where we will see how Jesus has come to fulfil all that we have seen in our Old Testament studies. This week we'll be looking in particular at his baptism, genealogy and temptations in the wilderness. For more info about Grace Church and to find oth...
May 17, 2024•22 min•Season 9Ep. 21
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. In this week's passage in Ezra, we see the fulfilment of the Lord's promises as his people return from exile. We'll be thinking about the Lord's power to fulfil his promises, but also how the people are left looking ahead for the day of ultimate fulfilment to come. For more info about ...
May 03, 2024•19 min•Season 9Ep. 20
Welcome back to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. We have seen in previous studies that God's people are in exile and the temple has been destroyed. The Lord has appeared to Ezekiel and made a number of promises to give hope to his people, and in this weeks passages we will see his promise of a New Temple and hints of a New Creation. ...
Apr 26, 2024•30 min•Season 9Ep. 19
Welcome to our Bitesize Theology series on the Doctrine of Sin! As our church midweek groups are on break over Easter, we wanted to share with you this series on the Doctrine of Sin, which will hopefully aid what we've been thinking about in our Bible Overview where we have seen the sin and rebellion of God's people. In this episode we think about God's wrath and what the Bible teaches us about Hell. Bitesize theology is a place for a more-stretching but clear exploration of Christian Theology. ...
Apr 19, 2024•30 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Welcome to our Bitesize Theology series on the Doctrine of Sin! As our church midweek groups are on break over Easter, we wanted to share with you this series on the Doctrine of Sin, which will hopefully aid what we've been thinking about in our Bible Overview where we have seen the sin and rebellion of God's people. In this episode we look at the doctrine of Concupiscence: the desire for something sinful, often involuntary. Bitesize theology is a place for a more-stretching but clear exploratio...
Apr 16, 2024•31 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Welcome to our Bitesize Theology series on the Doctrine of Sin! As our church midweek groups are on break over Easter, we wanted to share with you this series on the Doctrine of Sin, which will hopefully aid what we've been thinking about in our Bible Overview where we have seen the sin and rebellion of God's people. This week, we start with the doctrine of Original Sin. Bitesize theology is a place for a more-stretching but clear exploration of Christian Theology. Each session we dive into an a...
Apr 12, 2024•28 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. With God's people in exile, his Name has been profaned among the nations. This week we see how he will fix this problem through the rescue and transformation of his people. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit greenwich.church If you're enjoying GRAC...
Mar 22, 2024•27 min•Season 9Ep. 18
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. After the exile of God's people, the Lord reveals to Ezekiel the failures of the leaders of Israel and the need of a new shepherd who will care for his people properly, the Lord Himself. Tracing this through to the church, we get some important lessons on safeguarding and what failed leader...
Mar 15, 2024•21 min•Season 9Ep. 17
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we see similar content to last week, but presented in a completely different genre. "Last week was written as history, this week as a psychedelic vision". We will think about both the overwhelming glory of the Lord, and the repulsive nature of worshipping anything but him. For mor...
Mar 08, 2024•20 min•Season 9Ep. 16
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. After Solomon's fall last week, the kingdom of Israel is split in two. Israel in the north and Judah in the south. Here in 2 Kings 17 and 21 we see the Lord deliver his verdict on both Kingdoms in response to how they have treated him. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talk...
Feb 23, 2024•16 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. In 1 Kings 10 we reach the high point of the whole narrative so far, as the Queen of Sheba comes to visit King Solomon. But how long will the high last... For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit greenwich.church If you're enjoying GRACE POD don't forget...
Feb 16, 2024•24 min•Season 9Ep. 14
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. Last week, the Lord promised David a descendent who would build a house to the Lord. This week, that house has been built by David's son Solomon. We will discuss where the Lord dwells and why the temple is like a telephone. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resour...
Feb 09, 2024•19 min•Season 9Ep. 13
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. After thinking last week about Israel's request for a king and how badly that would turn out for them, this week we see the Lord's promise to the good king David of an offspring whose kingdom would last forever. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit g...
Feb 02, 2024•19 min•Season 9Ep. 12
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. In 1 Samuel 8, the people of Israel ask Samuel for a king to reign over them like the nations. We'll be discussing why this request angers the Lord and what the results of the people's rejection of Him will be. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit gr...
Jan 19, 2024•21 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we rejoin the story as the Israelites once again approach the promised land, and once again send spies into the land, We'll be thinking about why this trip by the spies is so different from last time and why a worship service is the most effective weapon against their enemies, as ...
Jan 12, 2024•29 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we approach the borders of the Canaan, the promised land, and the Lord instructs the people to send out 12 spies. We'll see how the people view the Lord and how he will deal with their grumbling. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit greenwi...
Dec 08, 2023•22 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we're looking at Leviticus 26 where we learn about the blessings that come with a right relationship with the Lord, as well as the punishments for disobedience and their purpose. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit greenwich.church If you'...
Dec 01, 2023•-1 sec•Season 9Ep. 8
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we're thinking about the day of atonement in Leviticus 16 and the provisions needed for the Holy God we saw in Exodus 19-20 to dwell amidst a sinful people. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit greenwich.church If you're enjoying GRACE POD ...
Nov 24, 2023•23 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Welcome to our series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we travel to Mount Sinai where the Lord appears to Israel and gives them the 10 commandments in Exodus 19 and 20. We'll be thinking about what this encounter teaches us about the Lord and how it helps us know how we relate to a Holy God as sinful people. For more info about Grace ...
Nov 10, 2023•24 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Welcome to our new series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we look at God's promise of deliverance to Moses in chapter 6 of Exodus and the fulfillment of that promise at the first passover in chapter 12. We'll be thinking about the means and purpose of the Lord's rescue of his people. For more info about Grace Church and to find other...
Nov 03, 2023•19 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Welcome to our new series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we look at God's promises to Abraham (Abram). We'll be thinking about what they teach us about God and what the life of faith looks like. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit greenwich.church If you're enjoying GRACE POD don't forget to...
Oct 27, 2023•29 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Welcome to our brand new series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we look at the story of Noah and the flood. We'll be seeing how God rescues his people by keeping his promises. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit greenwich.church If you're enjoying GRACE POD don't forget to subscribe or even l...
Oct 13, 2023•22 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Welcome to our brand new series looking at an overview of the whole Bible story. Throughout the year we will be tracing through the story, looking at key passages and seeing how it all fits together into one narrative. This week we continue the creation narrative in chapter 2, followed by the fall in chapter 3. We'll be seeing how everything went wrong and why the world is the way that it is today. For more info about Grace Church and to find other talks and resources, visit greenwich.church If ...
Oct 06, 2023•27 min•Season 9Ep. 2
