The Teaching Series
Welcome to The Teaching Series. Below you will find short video teachings approx. 12-20 minutes in length (also available as a podcast). Great for personal use, small groups, teams, family time, etc. Accompanying each teaching are discussion questions, and at times, additional resources for going deeper. You can also leave comments and share via social media. New teaching is released every other Tuesday.
Episode 144 – Lenses of Context Pt 1: Historical
Key Passage(s): Ruth 1:1; Luke 2:1; Revelation 3:1-6
Perhaps the most frequent question we hear is, “How do I learn to study the Bible in context on my own?” That’s why we wrote […]
Episode 143 – God’s Perfect Timing
Key Passage(s): Daniel 2:44; Luke 2:1; Galatians 4:4
Timing is everything, and no one understands this better than God. When Paul writes, “In the fullness of time, God sent forth his Son,” it’s […]
Episode 142 – Armor of God Pt 7: Sword of the Spirit
Key Passage(s): Ephesians 6:17, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 4:1-11
The final weapon in the armor of God, and our last line of defense, is the Sword of the Spirit which Paul says is the […]
Episode 141 – Armor of God Pt 6: Helmet of Salvation
Key Passage(s): Ephesians 6:17; Isaiah 59:17
When Paul connects the image of the helmet with the concept of salvation, he’s talking about deliverance. Standing firm in the midst of the battle begins with […]
Episode 140 – Armor of God Pt 5: Shield of Faith
Key Passage(s): Ephesians 6:16
The Roman military was one of the most formidable fighting forces in the ancient world. They routinely faced and defeated larger opponents because of their unique tactical approach to […]
Episode 139 – Armor of God Pt 4: Sandals of the Gospel
Key Passage(s): Ephesians 6:15
Roman military sandals were all about traction. They stabilized and grounded soldiers so they could stand firm in the field of battle. According to Paul, the gospel of peace […]
Episode 138 – Armor of God Pt 3: Breastplate of Righteousness
Key Passage(s): Ephesians 6:14; Ephesians 4:22-23; Isaiah 59:14-17
The breastplate was the piece of armor that protected a soldier’s vital organs. And when Paul pairs the word breastplate with the word righteousness, he’s […]
Episode 137 – Armor of God Pt 2: Belt of Truth
Key Passage(s): Ephesians 6:14; Ephesians 4:13-15, 25; Isaiah 11:1, 5
When we’re not truthful, we become vulnerable. Paul’s description of the belt of truth corresponds to the cingulum that protected a Roman soldier’s […]
Episode 136 – Armor of God Pt 1: The Battle is Real
Key Passage(s): Ephesians 6:10-14; 1 Corinthians 15:20-25
Paul doesn’t want us to be naïve about the fact that we’re engaged in a cosmic struggle with the forces of evil. Unfortunately, most of us […]
Episode 135 – The Journey Pt 8: Finish Strong
Key Passage(s): John 17:1-5; Acts 20:22-24; 2 Timothy 4:6-7
When we’re nearing the finish line of anything, the temptation is to coast. But it’s the last 10% of any project that matters the […]
