A verse-by-verse study of John 7-10. This lesson focuses on opposition and disbelief, the Father's doctrine, plotting Jesus's death, apophatic theology, living water, the woman taken in adultery, proving contraries, "Who's Your Daddy?" the man born blind, the works of God, light and sight, denying and rationalizing miracles, fear or courage, seeing Jesus, entering through the door, the Good Shepherd, children of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:48 Opposition & Disbelief 18:53 The Father's Doct...
Apr 22, 2023•4 hr 19 min•Ep. 218
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 18 and Luke 10 (covering the parables of the Unmerciful Servant and the Good Samaritan). This lesson focuses on the G.O.A.T., little children, offenders and millstones, cutting off hands & plucking out eyes, regaining a trespassing brother, 7 X 70, the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, controlling our emotions, sending the Seventy, the Good Samaritan, the Cotton Patch Bible, Martha & Mary, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:35 The G.O.A.T. & the 4 C's 9:36 The Examp...
Apr 18, 2023•3 hr 22 min•Ep. 217
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 15-17, and Mark 7-9, covering the healing of the daughter of the Canaanite woman, Peter's testimony at Caesarea Philippi, the Transfiguration of Christ, and the healing of the son of the desperate father). This lesson focuses on tradition or commandment, mouth or heart, ignoring and rejecting, healing the deaf and dumb, the leaven of the Pharisees, a miracle in stages, rock and keys, rebuking Satan, taking up the cross, transfiguration, Moses & Elias, faith and ...
Apr 11, 2023•4 hr 20 min•Ep. 216
An Easter message linking the days of Holy Week to the elements of the Doctrine of Christ. 0:00 Introduction 2:57 Elevating Easter 5:48 Easter & the Doctrine of Christ 8:26 The Gospel in the Book of Mormon 13:29 Christ's Part in the Gospel 24:08 Palm Sunday's Faith 26:20 Monday's Repentance 28:36 Tuesday's Teachings 33:18 Wednesday's Rest 37:20 Thursday's Baptism & Holy Ghost 41:33 Friday's Endurance to the End 43:38 Saturday's Work for the Dead 46:48 Easter Sunday's New Beginning 50:42 The Doct...
Apr 05, 2023•59 min•Ep. 215
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 14, and John 5-6 (the healing at the pool of Bethesda the death of John the Baptist, feeding the 5000, walking on water, and the Bread of Life discourse). This lesson focuses on the moving of the water, hope against hope, like Father like Son, Greater Works, degrees of glory, calling the witnesses, Herod and John, fear of man, good news and bad news, compassion fatigue, loaves and fishes, watching as we row, sinking and rising, catching a fish or teaching to fis...
Mar 27, 2023•4 hr 48 min•Ep. 214
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 13, and Luke 8 and 13 (this part will cover the Parable of the Sower). This lesson focuses on teaching through parables, ears to hear, wayside soil, stony ground, thorny ground, good soil, satan's strategies, God as the Gardener, the seed growing secretly, prophecies of the Gathering, the Wheat & Tares, the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Treasure, the Pearl of Great Price, the Gospel Net, the Householder, the Barren Fig Tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 9:22 The ...
Mar 18, 2023•3 hr 37 min•Ep. 213
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 11-12, and Luke 11. This lesson focuses on sending people to Jesus, John the Baptist as "more than a prophet," playing religion, much required, trusting the Father, rest for the heavy laden, the two-sided handcart, gleaning grain, scriptural precedents, the Sabbath made for man, the withered hand, bruised reeds, a house divided, with me or against me, sign seeking, the family of Christ, and more. 0:00 Introduction 8:22 Sending People to Jesus 26:08 Shaken Reeds ...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 212
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 8-10, Mark 5, and Luke 9 (covering the raising of the daughter of Jairus, the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, and the calling and instructing of the Twelve Apostles). This lesson focuses on glad tidings, certain women, a 911 call, an issue of blood, the hem of His garment, emotional roller coasters, touching Christ, making the impossible possible, blind eyes & a dumb mouth, calling and qualifying, wise as serpents & harmless as doves, taking no tho...
Mar 04, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 211
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 8, Mark 2-4, and Luke 7, covering the miracles involving the leper, the centurion's servant, Peter's mother-in-law, the storm at sea, the legion of devils, the man with the palsy, the son of the widow of Nain, and the woman who anointed the Savior's feet). This lesson focuses on braving the multitudes, questioning power or permission, the cleansing ritual, the Messianic secret, giving God His marching orders, the demands of discipleship, letting Jesus sleep, hom...
Feb 27, 2023•4 hr 5 min•Ep. 210
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 6-7 (the second half of the Sermon on the Mount). This lesson focuses on reciprocity & generosity, going past perfection, purifying our motives, the Lord's Prayer, treasures in heaven, overanxiety, seeking the kingdom of God, judging others, motes & beams, pearls & swine, stones & bread, wide gates & narrow ways, rock & sand, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Temple Changes 9:27 Reciprocity or Generosity 20:41 The Golden Rule 27:23 Going Past Perfection 29:19 Ser...
Feb 16, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 209
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 5, the first chapter of the famous "Sermon on the Mount." This lesson focuses on being perfected in Christ, the mount or the plain, preparing for His preaching, getting set, poor in spirit, mourning and meekness, hunger and thirst, mercy and purity, peacemaking and persecution, salt and light, to destroy or fulfill, exceeding the Pharisees, anger management, adultery & lust, marriage & divorce, honesty & integrity, perfection pending, and more. 0:00 Introduction...
Feb 09, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Ep. 208
A verse-by-verse study of John 2-4 (which includes the stories of Jesus changing water to wine, the visit of Nicodemus, and Christ's conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well). This lesson focuses on the marriage at Cana, filling the waterpots, faith precedes the miracle, multiplying our joy, cleansing the Temple, being born again, catching the wind, understanding symbolism, ascending or descending, God's love for the world, John decreasing and Jesus increasing, Jews and Samaritans, gift...
Feb 03, 2023•4 hr 7 min•Ep. 207
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 4 and Luke 4-5 (Christ is tempted and His ministry begins). This lesson focuses on the authority of John the Baptist, the mission of the Messiah, the timing of temptation, fasting, stones to bread, pride going before the fall, the kingdoms of the earth, types of temptation, Christ's Messianic announcement, fighting words, fishers of men, filling the nets, Peter's guilt gap, preaching with power, staying or spreading, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:32 The Authorit...
Jan 27, 2023•3 hr 25 min•Ep. 206
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 3, Mark 1, and Luke 3, which recount the ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus Christ. This lesson focuses on the Gospel of Mark, John the Baptist in the wilderness, preaching repentance, locusts and wild honey, a generation of vipers, stones unto Abraham, the axe and the fan, the Jordan River, the condescension of Christ, fulfilling all righteousness, teaching children about baptism, Luke's genealogy of Jesus, up and down the 4th Article of Fait...
Jan 21, 2023•3 hr 7 min•Ep. 205
A verse-by-verse study of John 1. This lesson focuses on the Gospel of John, pit or pedestal, the Logos, Life & Light, John the Baptist, the Word made flesh, grace for grace, the identity of John the Baptist, preparing the way of the Lord, receiving the Holy Ghost, calling disciples, Andrew & Peter, Philip & Nathanael, under the fig tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:28 The Jesus of the Gospels 3:44 The Gospel of John 7:58 Pit or Pedestal 10:49 Authorship, Audience, Aim 15:55 Characteristics of...
Jan 18, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Ep. 204
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 2 and Luke 2, which together tell the Christmas story. This lesson focuses on waking the Baby, Matthew vs. Luke, registering in Bethlehem, no room for Jesus, the shepherds' faith, swaddling clothes, Mother Mary, circumcision & purification, Simeon, Anna, Jesus baby blessing, Herod the Great, seeking sincerely, the Star of Bethlehem, the gifts of the wise men, revelations & stewardships, the massacre of the innocents, questions & answers, tarrying in Jerusalem, g...
Jan 08, 2023•3 hr 28 min•Ep. 203
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 1 and Luke 1, along with an explanation of the audiences and approaches of the four Gospel writers. This lesson focuses on the four Gospels, the genealogy of Jesus, women in the Savior's family tree, the Davidic dynasty, Joseph of Nazareth, the fulfillment of prophecy, Zacharias & Elisabeth, the mission of John the Baptist, doubt and becoming dumb, the Annunciation, the Magnificat, John's baby blessing, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:29 What Is a Gospel? 10:32 De...
Jan 02, 2023•3 hr 44 min•Ep. 202
An introduction to the New Testament, covering its Old Testament background and the history of the Intertestamental Period. This lesson focuses on the Old and New Testaments, supercessionism, the Age of Empires, Hellenization, worldly influences, the end of the prophets, apostasy and priestcraft, faithful martyrs, the Maccabean revolt, Hanukkah, help from heaven, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Unshaken 9:42 Scripture Study 17:11 The New Testament's Old Testament Roots 28:11 Supercessionism 32:51...
Dec 29, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 201
A year-end review of our study of the Old Testament. This lesson focuses on filling our personal Ark of the Covenant, gives Top-10 lists of miracles, heroes, heroines, villains, types & shadows of Christ, and Messianic Prophecies. 0:00 Introduction 1:29 The Puppies 3:39 Old Testament Study 7:15 Scriptural Punishment 9:35 Filling Our Own Ark of the Covenant 21:40 Top 10 Miracles 29:58 Top 10 Heroes 40:26 Top 10 Heroines 48:39 Top 10 Villains 58:49 Top 10 Types & Shadows of Christ 1:06:49 Top 10 M...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 200
An in-depth study of the Book of Malachi. This lesson focuses on love and disputation, the border of wickedness and righteousness, giving God our best, rejecting worship, breaking the priesthood covenant, a Godly seed, purifying the sons of Levi, an offering in righteousness, tithes & offerings, the windows of heaven, ultimate justice, healing wings, turning hearts, planting promises, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:50 Background of Malachi 9:58 Love & Disputation 18:44 The Border of Wickedness & ...
Dec 09, 2022•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 199
An in-depth study of the books of Haggai and Zechariah. This lesson focuses on God's House or yours, a bag with holes, our best efforts, comparing past and present, the desire of all nations, the Lord's seal, rebuilding, overdoing judgment, the Two Olive Trees, mourning, pure religion, promises of hope, the Triumphal Entry, shooting arrows, a Good Shepherd's worth, Armaggedon, the Second Coming, Parting the Mountain, Holiness to the Lord, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:48 Background to Haggai & Z...
Dec 03, 2022•4 hr 15 min•Ep. 198
An in-depth study of the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. This lesson focuses on a God who is slow to anger, gods of the imagination, Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, wondering why, unbelievable truth, waiting patiently, living by faith, surefooted climbers, the final destruction, strange apparel, searching with candles, the Day of the Lord, light prophets, reversing Babel, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:03 Nahum, Habakkuk, & Zephaniah 6:54 Nahum's Burden 10:13 Slow to Anger 21:38 A God of P...
Nov 25, 2022•3 hr 18 min•Ep. 197
An in-depth study of the Book of Jonah and the Book of Micah. This lesson focuses on history or story, anti-biblical attacks, storms at sea, forsaking our own mercy, feeling the right emotions, the gourd and the worm, the fool's prayer, wickedness and oppression, hard sayings and unpopular prophets, economic cannibalism, priestcraft, the Babe of Bethlehem, distilled discipleship, falling and getting back up, the mercy of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:12 History or Story 6:25 Rhetorical Ideo...
Nov 19, 2022•3 hr 29 min•Ep. 196
An in-depth study of the books of Amos and Obadiah. This lesson focuses on prosperity & pride, forgetting the brotherly covenant, robbing true potential, the roar of the lion, fat cows, passing judgment, ease in Zion, visions of judgment, the plumbline, Amos's prophetic call, famine in the land, scattering & gathering, a farmer's heaven, our brother's keeper, saviors on Mount Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:55 The Book of Amos 9:14 Prosperity & Pride 12:49 Warning the Surrounding Nations 19:...
Nov 10, 2022•3 hr 36 min•Ep. 195
An in-depth study of the Book of Hosea and the Book of Joel. This lesson focuses on covenant infidelity, symbolic names, the door of hope, paying a ransom, removing bounds, outward or inward, similes for sin, the scattering of Israel, the law of the harvest, getting what we deserve, a plea to return, the last days, imminent destruction, a trumpet in Zion, signs of the times, spiritual outpourings, the Valley of Decision, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:29 The Book of Hosea 9:29 A Wife of Whoredoms...
Nov 05, 2022•3 hr 33 min•Ep. 194
An in-depth study of the book of Daniel. This lesson focuses on Babylonification, sticking to our standards, revelation and interpretation, statue or stone, the fiery furnace, faith and submission, undiluted discipleship, the lion's den, the four beasts, the Ancient of Days, the Abomination of Desolation, repentance and forgiveness, comeliness and corruption, opposition to the covenant, the Last Days, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Daniel 7:06 Babylonification Begins 18:49 Sticking to Your Stand...
Oct 27, 2022•4 hr 24 min•Ep. 193
An in-depth study of the book of Ezekiel. This lesson focuses on visions of God, a watchman's responsibility, visual aids, the destruction of Jerusalem, a new heart, untempered mortar, covenant infidelity, the reality of repentance, dividing lines, cleansing the cauldron, shepherds in Israel, dry bones, the two sticks, God and Magog, living water from the Temple, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Ezekiel 9:34 The Vision of Ezekiel 25:15 Ezekiel's Call to Serve 37:35 A Watchman's Responsibility 53:2...
Oct 21, 2022•6 hr 9 min•Ep. 192
An in-depth study of the second half of Jeremiah and the book of Lamentations. This lesson focuses on grace in the wilderness, finding the last Easter egg, an inward covenant, real estate in Zion, an unburnable book, the fall of Jerusalem, an ever-shrinking remnant, the gathering of non-Israel, asking the way to Zion, tears of sorrow, prayers of deliverance, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:42 The Promise of Healing 20:24 Grace in the Wilderness 28:29 Finding the Last Easter Egg 36:12 Unaccustomed ...
Oct 13, 2022•4 hr 26 min•Ep. 191
An in-depth study of Jeremiah 1-29. This lesson focuses on the martyrdom of Isaiah, the background of Jeremiah, foreordination, covenant infidelity, broken cisterns, breaking the soil, mistaking the outward for the inward, defiling our garments, a false sense of security, the destruction of Judah, fishers and hunters, potter's clay, fire in the bones, the shepherds in Israel, the Lord's Council, ripe or rotten, making the best of Babylon, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:42 The Martyrdom of Isaiah ...
Oct 05, 2022•4 hr 38 min•Ep. 190
An in-depth study of Isaiah 58-66. This lesson focuses on the true fast, the delightful Sabbath, hatching eggs of iniquity, groping for the wall, the armor of God, beauty for ashes, robes of righteousness, marriage and a new name, watchmen on the walls, treading the winepress alone, reshaping the clay, filthy rags, the law of the harvest, giving birth to the kingdom of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:44 The False Fast 12:50 The True Fast 32:18 The Sabbath, a Delight 43:59 Sin as Separation 50...
Sep 28, 2022•3 hr 24 min•Ep. 189
