A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 14-16. This lesson focuses on the gift of tongues, prophecy, edification & comprehension, glory & order, women at Church, the Resurrection, special witnesses, Adam-in-Reverse, baptism for the dead, facing death daily, risen bodies, the sting of death, and more. 0:00 Introduction 7:44 The Gift of Prophecy or the Gift of Tongues 26:51 Edification & Comprehension 38:21 Spirit & Understanding 53:50 Believers or Unbelievers 58:58 Glory & Ord...
Aug 31, 2023•3 hr 7 min•Ep. 237
A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 8-13. This lesson focuses on the Babylonian BBQ, knowledge or charity, liberty or stumblinblock, professional clergy, plowing in hope, glorying in the gospel, the Rock in the wilderness, temptation's escape route, the cup of communion, the Patriarchal Order, cultural constructs, man & woman, the Sacrament, spiritual gifts, the body of Christ, the pure love of Christ, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:10 The Babylonian BBQ 10:00 Knowledge or Charity 23:19 L...
Aug 23, 2023•5 hr 36 min•Ep. 236
A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 1-7. This lesson focuses on challenges in Corinth, overcoming divisions, religious epistemology, intellectual arrogance, foolish or wise, knowing nothing, milk before meat, subcontractors, the body as a temple, the apostles, immorality, excommunication, suing the Saints, bodies as Temples, marital intimacy, celibacy, mixed-faith marriages, full-time ministry, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Corinthians 11:57 Paul's Salutation 18:22 Overcoming Divisions 28:2...
Aug 16, 2023•5 hr 44 min•Ep. 235
A verse-by-verse study of Romans 7-16. This lesson focuses on sin & law, the natural man, separating sin from sinner, the tug of war within, children of God, foreordination, the love of God, hardened clay, zeal & knowledge, hearing the word, saving Israel, grafting branches, conformed or transformed, the powers that be, doubtful disputations, judgers & despisers, causing offense, unity in the faith, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:54 The Roman Road 15:01 Freed from the Law 24:41 Sin &a...
Aug 12, 2023•6 hr 48 min•Ep. 234
A verse-by-verse study of Romans 1-6. This lesson focuses on the letters of Paul, contextualizing the Book of Romans, proving contraries, salutation, the Roman reputation, debts to pay, unashamed, living by faith, the slide toward sin, hating God, judging others, taking grace for granted, balancing justicy & mercy, faith & works, Jews or Gentiles, the advantage of oracles, the same sinking ship, broken chains & shut mouths, which side of the sidewalk, gift or debt, the example of Abr...
Aug 06, 2023•5 hr 24 min•Ep. 233
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 22-28. This lesson focuses on Paul's self-defense before the Jews, before Felix, and before Festus; understanding our opposers, seeing the light, a military escort, rhetorical accusations, Paul's self-defense before Agrippa, Christ's message to Paul, almost or altogether, Paul's voyage to Rome, rejecting prophetic counsel, Paul's saving faith, staying onboard the ship, the word not bound, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:59 Paul's Self-Defense before the Jews 10:45 Un...
Jul 28, 2023•4 hr 4 min•Ep. 232
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 16-21 (discussing Paul's 2nd and 3rd missionary journeys). This lesson focuses on Timothy's part-member family, avoiding offence, following the Spirit, Lydia's conversion, priestcraft vs. priesthood, imprisonment & freedom, turning the world upside down, the philosophies of men, the unknown God, a God who winks, separating politics and religion, receiving the rest, receiving the Holy Ghost, the silversmiths of Ephesus, herd mentality, raising the dead, the apos...
Jul 22, 2023•5 hr 56 min•Ep. 231
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 10-15 (covering the conversion of Cornelius, the first missionary journey of Paul, and the Jerusalem Conference). This lesson focuses on Cornelius and Peter, wrestling with revelation, the shaping of Christianity, the martyrdom of James, the imprisonment of Peter, the death of Herod, Paul's first missionary journey, Elymas Barjesus, early returned missionaries, turning from Jew to Gentile, persecution & praise, stoning & spiritual strength, the Jerusalem Co...
Jul 15, 2023•4 hr 23 min•Ep. 230
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 6-9. This lesson focuses on division & friction, calling the 7, Judaism & Christianity, blasphemy, Israelite history, Jesus as Joseph & Moses, Tabernacle & Temple, the martyrdom of Stephen, apostolic courage, Simon the Sorcerer, Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch, Saul on the Road to Damascus, the conversion of Saul, Peter and Aeneas, the raising of Tabitha, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Acts 4:10 Division & Friction 10:50 Serving Tables or Dele...
Jul 09, 2023•4 hr 19 min•Ep. 229
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 1-5. This lesson focuses on the Apostolic advantage, the Book of Acts, infallible proofs, the ascension, replacing Judas, the Day of Pentecost, the Gift of Tongues, situating yourself in scripture, crying repentance, consecration, healing the lame man, giving God the credit, times of refreshing, increasing persecution, explaining opposition, hypocrisy, the shadow of Peter, a prison break, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Acts 11:16 The Apostolic Advantage 21:27 Openi...
Jul 01, 2023•4 hr 26 min•Ep. 228
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20-21, discussing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This lesson focuses on rolling the stone away, banishing fear, seeking the living, horizontal testimony versus vertical witness, bribing the soldiers, Peter & John, Mary Magdalene, Doubting Thomas, the road to Emmaus, a Christ-centered Old Testament, abiding with Christ, a physical resurrection, the Great Commission, going fishing, feeding sheep, following Christ, and more. 0:00 I...
Jun 26, 2023•4 hr 38 min•Ep. 227
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, and John 19 (discussing the Crucifixion of Christ). This lesson focuses on viewing Christ's death, asking your owon questions, what is Truth, Pilate & Herod, Barabbas, the scourging, washing his hands, carrying the cross, daughters of Jerusalem, crucifixion, forgiveness, mocking, the two thieves, Mary & John, feeling forsaken, Elias, parting the veil, the centurion, blood & water, Joseph of Arimathaea, "my preparations," and more. 0:00 Intr...
Jun 15, 2023•5 hr 56 min•Ep. 226
A verse-by-verse study of Luke 22 and John 18 (covering the prophecy of Peter's denial, Christ's suffering in Gethsemane, Judas's betrayal, and Peter's denials). This lesson focuses on overconfidence, conversion, swords, exceeding sorrow, willing spirits and weak flesh, sore amazed, Abba, a strengthening angel and drops of blood, the brook Cedron, betrayal, Lion & Lamb, the severed ear, accepting His fate, judging Judas, the field of blood, Caiaphas' palace, bitter tears, judging Peter, and more...
Jun 08, 2023•5 hr 34 min•Ep. 225
A verse-by-verse study of John 14-17. This lesson focuses on the Farewell Discourse, comforting others, the Way the Truth and the Life, the Father & the Son, Love & Obedience, another Comforter, the Lord's Peace, the True Vine, Abiding in Christ, the Spirit of Truth, from Sorrow to Joy, Overcoming the World, the Intercessory Prayer, Knowing God, Glory & Gifts, In the World but Not of the World, Becoming One, Trinitarianism, God's Love, and more. 0:00 Introduction 10:29 Comforting Others 18:13 Th...
Jun 03, 2023•5 hr 34 min•Ep. 224
A verse-by-verse study of the Last Supper in Matthew 26; Mark 14; and John 13. This lesson focuses on the plot against Jesus, a pound of spikenard, pragmatism and pietism, temple building or humanitarian aid, Judas arranging the betrayal, preparing for Passover, the upper room, arguing over preeminence, washing the Apostles' feet, breaking bread & lifting heels, Is it I?, the Second Coming Sacrament Meeting, a New Testament in Body & Blood, the Sacrament Bread, the Sacrament Wine, the Savior's L...
May 26, 2023•5 hr 32 min•Ep. 223
A verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith--Matthew; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; and Luke 21, which covers the Savior's teachings on the Second Coming. This lesson focuses on pre- or post-millennialism, the Immediately Test, not knowing the due date, slackness or longsuffering, baptism of fire and blood, division and separation, discerning the time, Noath's Ark & Lot's Wife, gathering to the body, the widow's mite, weeping over Jerusalem, days of deception, the Abomination of Desolation, fleeing to t...
May 20, 2023•5 hr 18 min•Ep. 222
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; and John 12. This lesson focuses on Zacchaeus, reputation vs. reality, the Triumphal Entry, the Hosanna Shout, cursing the fig tree, cleansing the temple, questions about authority, the Parable of the Two Sons, the Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen, the Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son, the wedding garment, render unto Caesar, marriage in heaven, the two great commandments, chastening the hypocrites, blind guides & weightier m...
May 14, 2023•6 hr 48 min•Ep. 221
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; and Luke 18. This lesson focuses on black and white thinking, marriage and divorce, married or single, eunuchs born or made, suffer the children, the Rich Young Ruler, camels and needles, the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, feeling cheated, the Parable of the Birthday Party, the bitter cup and the bloody baptism, servant leadership, blind Bartimaeus, the Parable of the Importunate Widow, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, the ...
May 05, 2023•4 hr 52 min•Ep. 220
A verse-by-verse study of Luke 12-17 and John 11. This lesson focuses on covetousness, the Rich Fool, broken hoses & old bags, best seats, counting the cost, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, the Prodigal Son, the Unjust Steward, the Lazarus and the Rich Man, faith to forgive, the 10 lepers, divine restraint, different ways of mourning, preventative or restorative medicine, the raising of Lazarus, and more. 0:00 Introduction 6:03 The Leaven of Hypocrisy 18:13 Beware of Covetousness 23:48 The Parabl...
Apr 26, 2023•5 hr 7 min•Ep. 219
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•5 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•4 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•3 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•3 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•3 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•4 hr 36 min•Ep. 208
