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 206 – Biblical Images of God Pt 5: Bedouin Host
Many people struggle to feel truly welcomed, accepted, and secure—especially in a world that often feels isolating and adversarial.
Episode 205 – Biblical Images of God Pt 4: Divine Warrior
Many people go through life unaware that they’re caught in the middle of a cosmic war, where the forces of good and evil are in constant conflict. The struggles we face—discouragement, temptation, and spiritual opposition—aren’t random but part of this battle.
Episode 204 – Biblical Images of God Pt 3: Good Shepherd
Many of us struggle to trust that God is actively leading our lives, especially when things feel uncertain or difficult. But the Scriptures constantly liken God to a Good Shepherd who skillfully guides, protects, and provides for His people.
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.
