Mark 8:1-30
Jesus' Messianic miracles are to prove He is the Messiah but also to teach His disciples, who eventually proclaim that "He is the Christ.”
Aug 20, 2021•57 min
Issues In Perspective
With Dr. Jim Eckman
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Mark 7:1-37
Jesus combats the perverted legalism of the Pharisees and heals Gentiles in Tyre and the Decapolis, all proving He is the Messiah
Aug 13, 2021•58 min
Mark 5:1-43
Because of their faith, Jesus transforms a demon-possessed man, a synagogue leader (and his daughter) and a woman with a disease that made her unclean.
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr
Mark 4:1-34
Jesus teaches in parables to reveal truth and to hide truth.
Jul 23, 2021•59 min
Mark 3:13-35
As Jesus calls His 12 apostles, the scribes and Pharisees claim that His miracles are done by the power of Satan, not the Spirit, thereby slandering the Holy Spirit of God.
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Mark 2:23-3:12
Jesus' ministry causes conflict and rejection within the Jewish leadership resulting in the plot to kill Him.
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Mark 1:40-2:22
Jesus' Galilean ministry causes conflict with the leadership of Israel.
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr
Mark 1:14-45
Jesus proclaims the kingdom of God and His Messianinc miracles prove that proclamation.
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Mark Intro-1:10
To prove his thesis that the gospel is about Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Mark presents the forerunner John the Baptist, Jesus' baptism and His temptation in a fast-paced narrative.
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Ephesians 6:10-20
In the daily battles of spiritual warfare, rely on God's resources--the Whole Armor of God.
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Ephesians 6:5-9
Being filled with the Spirit creates a work ethic honoring to and blessed by God.
May 28, 2021•59 min
Ephesians 5:12-33
Paul discusses the role responsibilities within marriage, only possible through the filling of the Spirit (5:18).
May 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Ephesians 5:15-21
The walk of wisdom includes redeeming opportunities, seeking God's will and being filled daily with the Spirit.
May 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Ephesians 5:1-12
Paul challenges believers to a walk of love, and a walk in the light.
May 07, 2021•59 min
Ephesians 4:25-32
Paul illustrates his strategy for holiness (detailed in 4:17-24) with 5 specific illustrations.
Apr 23, 2021•55 min
Ephesians 4:11-16
Paul describes Christ's dispensing of gifted leaders to the church to equip the saints for ministry and to edify the church so that it can be unified around sound doctrine and achieve growth and maturity in Christ.
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Ephesians 4:1-10
Paul describes the walk of unity, which, as with our Trintarian God, manifests a unique diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
Apr 09, 2021•59 min
Ephesians 3:14-21
Paul prays for the Holy Spirit's transforming power, for Jesus to be the controlling force in our lives and for the capacity to fully understand and know the riches of God and His love.
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Ephesians 3:1-13
Paul explains the "mystery" of Jew and Gentile sharing equally in New Covenant blessings in the church.
Mar 26, 2021•58 min
Ephesians 2:11-22
Paul describes the unified body of Christ—Jew and Gentile together—as a new kingdom, a new family and a new Temple.
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Ephesians 2:1-10: Legalism vs. Grace
An extended discussion on legalism vs. grace.
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr
Ephesians 2:1-10
Paul contrasts our past ("dead in our sins") with now being "alive to God" by grace through faith in Jesus.
Mar 05, 2021•57 min
Ephesians 1:15-23
Paul prays that God will through His Spirit enable the Ephesians to understand all God has done for them in the past, the present and the future and that they will understand the power now available to them.
Mar 03, 2021•56 min
Ephensians 1:3-14
Paul invites us to praise each member of the Trinity for their work in the plan of redemption.
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Ephensians Intro-1:3
An introduction to the city of Ephesus, its importance and the themes of this letter are presented.
Feb 17, 2021•47 min
Psalms 10-13
In a world of deceit, sin, rebellion and oppression, these Psalms give counsel on how to live with faith, confidence and hope. Although King David laments God's seeming silence in the midst of his suffering, in the end he affirms his confidence and trust in God.
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Psalm 9
Psalm 9: God, the Sovereign Lord of history, with justice and righteousness, holds civilizations and individuals accountable.
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Habakkuk 2:12-3:19
As God offers the five reasons why He will judge Babylon, Habakkuk then presents a praise hymn to God celebrating His splendour, power and righteous judgment.
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr
Habakkuk 1:12-2:12
Habakkuk cannot understand how a holy God could use a pagan nation to judge His people—but God reminds him of His sovereignty, His goodness and His purpose in discipline.
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr
Habakkuk Intro-1:17
Habakkuk, God's prophet, questions why God has not judged Judah for its idolatry, corruption and immorality; God's answer is surprising.
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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