Join us as we delve into the habit of prayer and how prayer can draw us closer to the Lord. Today, we discuss some practical steps and offer insights into prayer. How do we engage in meaningful communication with the Father? Discover how we can turn everyday moments into opportunities for prayer. Episode Links: Habit of Prayer Resources & Downloads: https://bit.ly/4aXMLZd Connect With SimplyRevised: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3O4a8qn Instagram: https://bit.ly/47yQv0t Email Newsletter & Upd...
Jan 16, 2024•8 min
Many of us will often consider developing new or healthy habits at this time of the year. We may enjoy setting challenging goals or creating lists of things to do. I would like to share three healthy habits with you that will draw us closer to the Lord. Episode Links: simplyRevised free resource guide (PDF) email newsletter & updates share & support simplyRevised...
Jan 01, 2024•5 min
In this episode, we delve into the timeless lessons from Acts 2, exploring how they guide us in building strong connections within Christian communities. Tune in to discover how to create authentic relationships in today's changing culture. Downloads & Resources: Devoted Contact Us
Aug 22, 2023•14 min
This lesson dives into spiritual growth and maturity, drawing guidance from apostle Peter's insights on overcoming false teachings through ongoing personal development. Explore the metaphor of bearing spiritual fruit and its relevance in Galatians 5, emphasizing the value of embracing virtues and reflecting Christ's character. Discover practical steps for active engagement with Christ, encompassing prayer, Scripture study, community participation, and embodying His qualities. This lesson undersc...
Aug 08, 2023•25 min
Peter emphasizes the importance of brotherly kindness and love within the Christian faith. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, are we disconnected? Drawing from 2 Peter 1:5-9 , brotherly kindness and love stress the significance of genuine, face-to-face human interaction. How should these virtues be actively cultivated and applied today? Notes and Resources Series - Increase...
Aug 01, 2023•27 min
In our series Increase, we are looking at a text from 2 Peter 1:5-9. In this passage, Peter lists several virtues we are to add to our faith. Peter is encouraging the church to grow in their faith. He speaks out against false teachers and incorrect teaching. Peter's prescription for not getting carried away in the wave of false teaching is growth and maturity in the Lord. Links: Notes and Resource Downloads: https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/godliness Series-Increase https://www.simplyrevised.o...
Jul 25, 2023•25 min
As we consider adding to our faith, this lesson considers perseverance. What does Peter want us to learn and understand about the importance of adding perseverance to our faith? Links: Notes & Downloads https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/perseverance Series: Increase https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/categories/increase Contact Us https://www.simplyrevised.org/contact...
Jul 18, 2023•26 min
In our series, we are exploring a text from ( 2 Peter 1:5-9 ). Where the apostle Peter mentions several things we are to "add to our faith." In this lesson, we will consider self-control and its importance to our faith as we seek to grow in Christ. Episode Links: Notes & Downloads: Self-Control https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/self-control Series: Increase https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/categories/increase Contact Us: https://www.simplyrevised.org/contact...
Jul 11, 2023•24 min
Last week we considered Goodness. Peter calls for us to grow into moral excellence or a character that stands out and is worthy of praise. This lesson will consider Peter's call for Christians to add to their faith knowledge. notes & downloads https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/knowledge series- Increase https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/categories/increase contact us https://www.simplyrevised.org/contact...
Jul 04, 2023•26 min
We are considering our growth in the Lord as we look at the apostle Peter's words in 2 Peter. Peter's prescription against false teaching is Christian growth and maturity. Sometimes, it's easy for us to become stuck in one place; before we know it, we find ourselves in difficult situations. lesson notes & downloads https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/go... series: Increase https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/......
Jul 03, 2023•25 min
1 Peter 5:5-14 As Christians, how do we walk faithfully with the Lord amid the challenges of culture? What is our response when faced with hostility, criticism, and friction? Peter instructs Christians in godly wisdom as they stand amid the difficulties of culture. Links: Notes and Downloads https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/go... Series - 1 Peter https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/... Additional Resources https://www.simplyrevised.org...
Jun 13, 2023•25 min
1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter, an Apostle of Jesus, makes his appeal to the elders by identifying himself (1) with his fellow elders, (2) as a witness to Christ's sufferings, and as (3) one who will participate with them in the glory to be revealed. Peter identifies with those who are suffering for following the way of Christ. Links: Notes & Downloads: Shepherd The Flock https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/shepherd-the-flock Series, 1 Peter: https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/categories/1-peter Addit...
Jun 06, 2023•21 min
1 Peter 3:17-4:11 In our lesson, Peter is dealing with the challenging topic of suffering. "For it is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." How should Christians relate to and understand suffering for doing good? Episode Links: Notes & Downloads: https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/alive-to-god-2 Series - 1 Peter: https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/categories/1-peter Additional Resources: https://www.simplyrevised.org Contact Us: https://www.simplyrevis...
May 30, 2023•25 min
As we continue our thoughts through 1 Peter , we begin a new section of this letter in ( 2:11 ). This section continues through ( 4:11 ), where Peter talks about the importance of living to Jesus . How do we, as Christians, live in a world out of focus? Episode Links: Notes & Downloads: Live To Jesus https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/live-to-jesus Series: 1 Peter https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/categories/1-peter Contact Us: https://www.simplyrevised.org/contact Music by Eric Gwin: htt...
May 16, 2023•28 min
1 Peter 2:4-10 Continuing lessons from 1 Peter, Peter stresses the importance of our identity as the community of Christ in 1 Peter 2:4-10. He teaches us about our new family identity as God's household. Links: notes & downloads-Living Stones https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/living-stones additional resources: https://www.simplyrevised.org contact us: https://www.simplyrevised.org/contact music by Eric Gwin: https://ericgwin.com...
May 09, 2023•25 min
1 Peter is written to Christians experiencing trials and difficulties. Peter is writing to encourage and strengthen their faith. In our last lesson, we considered the importance of hope and that our hope in Christ is untouchable. Our hope in Christ cannot be taken away or pried away from our hands. Continuing in our lessons (1 Peter 1:13-25), we notice that hope in Christ is not only a future hope but a hope for today as well. Links: More from this series: https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/ca...
May 02, 2023•31 min
Following Jesus does not mean a life without difficulties and hardships. As a people, as humans, we experience setbacks, loss, pain, trials, and hardships. Some experiences are common to us all. However, following Christ and his example of love, humility, and compassion, following his example of a life honoring the Father, will bring other challenges as those who stand out from the backdrop of the world. Notes & Downloads: Untouchable Hope https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/untouchable-hope ...
Apr 25, 2023•24 min
1 Peter 1:1-2 We are beginning a new series as we explore the letter of 1 Peter together. 1 Peter is a circular letter. It was written to churches that were scattered throughout the region of Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. These Christians faced hostility and harassment because of their faith in Jesus (2:12, 3:16, 4:16). With the help of Silas (5:12), Peter wrote to encourage these Christians in their suffering. Links: Notes & Downloads: https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/abraham-s-family Ad...
Apr 18, 2023•27 min
It was early in the morning following the Sabbath Day when several women came to the tomb of Jesus. They brought spices that they had prepared for the body of Jesus. But, upon their arrival, what they found was unexpected. The stone was rolled back from the tomb, and the body of Jesus was not there. What had happened? Links: Links: Notes & Downloads: https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/resurrection Contact simplyRevised: https://www.simplyrevised.org/contact Music by Eric Gwin: https://ericgw...
Apr 11, 2023•27 min
As the Passover Plot unfolds, we pick up our series in the Garden of Gethsemane ( Lk. 22:39-48 ), where, under cover of night, Jesus is handed over, arrested, and placed on trial. Links: Notes & Downloads https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/the-garden-of-gethsemane Series-The Hope of Easter https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/categories/hope-of-the-resurrection Contact simplyRevised https://www.simplyrevised.org/contact Music by Eric Gwin https://ericgwin.com...
Apr 04, 2023•26 min
On the night Jesus was betrayed, he shared a meal with his disciples. Jesus came to Jerusalem as the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called Passover, drew near. A plot was underway as the chief priest, and the scribes sought how they might kill him. One of Jesus' close disciples conspires against him ( Lk. 22:1-6 ). Why this meal? What is the significance, and what is Jesus doing here at the table? Links: Notes & Downloads: the Passover Plot https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/the-passover-plot Ad...
Mar 28, 2023•29 min
Jesus sends out this wave of disciples to prepare the way for the towns and villages He is about to visit. When Jesus arrives, He announces the good news of God's kingdom. Much of Jesus' teaching through this section is in the form of parables. Amid this building tension, with Jesus setting His face towards Jerusalem and the cross, we find three teachings of Jesus about lost things: the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son (Lk. 15). The kingdom of God is not some exclusive club or group, ...
Mar 21, 2023•25 min
We have been studying the interactions of Jesus. As we do so, we are asking what we can learn from these interactions and conversations. What do we discover about Jesus? Our purpose is to know Jesus better and to draw closer to Him. Today, we turn to ( Luke 7 ). Jesus heals a centurion's servant and raises a widow's son from the dead. Through these accounts, we see the power, authority, and compassion of God with us. Episode Links: Jesus Revealed Notes & Downloads: https://www.simplyrevised....
Feb 28, 2023•19 min
Luke records several miracles in ( Lk. 5 ), a man who is cleansed of leprosy and a paralytic man who is healed. After this, Luke tells the account of Jesus calling Matthew (Levi), a tax collector. Matthew leaves his duties, invites guests to a party for Jesus, and follows him. At first, these events may seem unconnected. However, I believe they reveal a deep purpose of Jesus. Links Episode downloads & notes: https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/calling-of-matthew Series-Interactions: https://w...
Feb 21, 2023•24 min
As crowds pressed Jesus to hear the word of God proclaimed, he stood by the Lake of Gennesaret (or the Sea of Galilee). Then, seeing two fishing boats, Jesus steps into a boat belonging to Simon (Peter). Asking to be pushed out from the shore, Jesus sits in the boat to teach. Episode Links: The First Disciples Notes and Downloads: https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/the-first-disciples Series-Interactions: https://www.simplyrevised.org/blog-1/categories/interactions SimplyRevised (home): https://...
Feb 14, 2023•23 min
After the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, he returns to his hometown of Nazareth ( Luke 4:14 ). Following the life and ministry of Jesus through conversations and interactions, we follow him into a local synagogue. He has traveled through the region of Galilee, and news of him has spread. Jesus, in the synagogue, stands to read from the scroll of Isaiah. What do we learn about his purpose as others reject him at Nazareth? Episode Links: Notes & Downloads: https://www.simplyrevised.org...
Feb 06, 2023•26 min
Following the larger story of the Bible, we begin to see how Jesus tested in the wilderness is not an "odd" story. Instead, this account follows a biblical pattern. Just as Israel crossed the Red Sea and entered the wilderness, Jesus crossed the waters of baptism to enter the wilderness. But, unlike Israel and the first humans, Jesus passes the test . This is because Jesus follows the wisdom and word of God, whereas others have followed their wisdom. Jesus leads a new exodus of God's people as t...
Jan 30, 2023•29 min
In our series, we are talking about conversations and interactions Jesus had with others. Through these interactions, we are considering what we can learn about Jesus and God's wisdom for us today. We began last week with Simeon from ( Lk. 2 ), where Simeon, looking at Jesus, said, "For my eyes have seen your salvation" ( Lk. 2:30 ). Through Simeon, we see the faithfulness of God, the hope of Messiah Jesus, and the promise of God's kingdom. Continuing our journey, we visit the banks of the Jorda...
Jan 24, 2023•27 min
Through this series, we will look at several conversations and interactions Jesus has with others. As we consider these interactions, I hope we discover how the purposes of God are fulfilled in Jesus and what we can learn for ourselves today. Links & Notes Episode Notes & Downloads: https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/my-eyes-have-seen-your-salvation SimplyRevised: https://www.simplyrevised.org Music Provided by Eric Gwin: https://ericgwin.com...
Jan 17, 2023•21 min
In our study of Colossians, we come to a section of Paul's letter where he teaches about Christian households in a first-century Greco-Roman culture, which was highly authoritarian. How are we to understand Paul's words in our culture today? Resources and Downloads https://www.simplyrevised.org/post/colossians-07-christian-homes
Dec 06, 2022•25 min
