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. Don’t want to miss an episode?
Episode 012 – Everything Is Intentional
Key Passage(s): Luke 7:11-17
One thing I’ve learned about Jesus is that nothing is random. It’s utterly remarkable how his words and actions tie into the Old Testament story and then propel the […]
Episode 011 – To Live Is To Give
Key Passage(s): Mark 10:45; Acts 20:35
The Sea of Galilee is bursting with life and vitality. The Dead Sea is toxic and nothing can survive. And yet they’re both fed by the same […]
Episode 010 – Make Music With What Remains
Key Passage(s): Colossians 2:15
I’m a really hopeful person, especially on the heels of celebrating the resurrection. But at times, I despair about the condition of our world and the struggles of life. […]
Episode 009 – Victory In The Garden (Resurrection)
Key Passage(s): John 20:1, 11-15
The Resurrection of Jesus is the most significant event in human history, and each of the gospel writers tell the story in a way to highlight different aspects. […]
Episode 008 – Dying To Expectation
Key Passage(s): Matthew 16:21-23
One of the most challenging aspects of faith is unmet expectations – that gap between what we thought/hoped God would do and what actually occurred. So how do we […]
Episode 007 – Back To The Future
Key Passage(s): Isaiah 2:1-2
The future is often really fuzzy. And trying to figure out what is to come or understand what God is doing can leave us confused, frustrated, anxious, or even […]
Episode 006 – Returning To The Path
There are only two paths in life according to the Scriptures. There is God’s path, and there’s every other path. Life, freedom, and flourishment abound on God’s path. But what happens when we stray from God’s path? How do we effectively […]
Episode 005 – God’s Instructions For Freedom
Being intentional with God’s Word is essential to living a deep and meaningful life. In the biblical period, God’s people were called to not only dig into the Scriptures but also to have an ongoing discussion with their friends and […]
Episode 004 – You Are The Message
Key Passage(s): Numbers 15:37-39; Exodus 19:4-6; 1 Peter 2:9
Identity is a big deal. It breeds mission and behavior. It’s why God called His people to be a “kingdom of priests,” and why the […]
Episode 003 – Shalom In Our Trees
One of the most significant words in the Bible is shalom (“peace”). It’s what the entire Bible is all about. However, most of us have a limited view of shalom, and we miss out on God’s great desire is to bring […]
