The Teaching Series
Welcome to The Teaching Series. Below you will find short video teachings about. 12-20 minutes in length (also available as a podcast) that will help you study the Bible and understand its original context. Great for personal use, small group study, teams, family time, etc. Accompanying each teaching are discussion questions, and at times, additional resources for going deeper. Look out for new teaching every other Tuesday.
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Episode 203 – Biblical Images of God Pt 2: Faithful Farmer
A lot of us grow up with distorted ideas about who God is, and part of following Jesus is unlearning those false images and discovering the truth. In this episode, we’re diving into the beautiful picture of God as a Faithful Farmer—someone who plants, nurtures, and invests deeply in what He’s growing.
Episode 202 – Biblical Images of God Pt 1: Living Water
How you think about God determines how you interact with God. Therefore, it’s essential to have an accurate understanding of who He is and what He’s like.
Episode 201 – 3 Gifts of Christmas Pt 3: Myrrh
Do you struggle to understand why God is asking you to do something, and hesitate to follow through? In this final episode of “3 Gifts of Christmas,” we explore the mysterious significance of the Magi's gift of myrrh, tracing its historical and symbolic meanings—from its use in ancient perfumes and burial rituals to its connection to Jesus’s sacrificial death.
Episode 200 – 3 Gifts of Christmas Pt 2: Frankincense
The Magi’s gift of frankincense may seem unusual at first, but it is rich with meaning, deeply rooted in their culture and the Hebrew Scriptures. Harvested through a meticulous and labor-intensive process, frankincense was a symbol of worship, reverence, and devotion.
Episode 199 – 3 Gifts of Christmas Pt 1: Gold
Each Christmas, talk inevitably turns to gifts and gift-giving. But often, we give from a place of comfort and convenience. The Christmas story, however, teaches us a deeper lesson about giving our best.
Episode 198 – Life in the Roman Empire Pt 8: Walking the Roman Street
Key Passage(s): Ephesians 4:25-32; Ephesians 5:11-13
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is one of the New Testament’s most beloved books, yet its brilliant structure and deeper meanings are often
Episode 197 – Life in the Roman Empire Pt 7: Land & Sea Travel
During the height of the Roman Empire, the world experienced an unprecedented era of stability that allowed people to travel freely. Most did so by land and sea, and few logged more miles than the apostle Paul.
Episode 196 – Life in the Roman Empire Pt 6: Macellum & Restaurants
In the Roman world, the macellum wasn’t just a marketplace—it was a crossroads of daily life, culture, and faith. Part grocery store, part food court, part temple, it was a place where the lines between everyday meals and pagan sacrifices often blurred.
Episode 195 – Life in the Roman Empire Pt 5: Pubs & Brothels
Brothels and pubs were fixtures in every city of ancient Roman society. Then, as now, people engaged in illicit sex and alcohol use to numb the pain of life.
Episode 194 – Life in the Roman Empire Pt 4: Roman Baths
Roman bathhouses were a central feature of daily life across the Roman Empire. Ironically, their primary purpose wasn’t hygiene, but for serving as social hubs where people from all walks of life could relax, socialize, conduct business, and engage in various activities like eating, drinking, exercising, playing games, attending lectures, or having sensual interactions.
