#becomingabiblenerd

In this episode Philemon is being tested. Is his live genuine? Will he extend grace that was extended to him? We have so much we can learn watching how Paul leans in and encourages Philemon to respond with love but never orders him to. As parents we can do the same while discipling our children.

In this episode we see that Paul is wanting Philemon to make the right decision based on a transformed heart rather than pure obedience to Paul. We will talk about his attitude in parenting can actually create disciples.

In this episode we grow to understand the necessity of UNITY, how to lead with gentleness, what to do with anxiety, and where to place our thoughts!

In this episode we talk about the importance of discipleship and who you allow yourself to follow. After all we will become who we follow and we do not want to be follow the (in Paul’s language) dogs.

In this episode we discuss Paul’s final thoughts. Rejoice in ALL things and to watch out for those who deceive!

In this episode we will dissect what made Timothy and Epaphroditus worthy of being honored in Paul’s letter and ultimately in the Canon.

In this episode we will look at how the Israelites complained in the wilderness and what led them to wandering for 40 years against David’s complaining in the Psalms which led to restoration of soul. What was the difference and how can we learn from this example.

In this episode we discuss what Paul means when he instructs the church to keep obeying, walk in humility like Christ, and to work out our salvation. Each of these topics go layers deep so we will sit in these and look inwardly to check our hearts.

In this episode we will continue to discuss chapter 1. Paul is communicating that even prison seasons are used to advance the gospel. Our prayers + The Holy Spirit = deliverance, and gives us all the courage and endurance needed to not hide but to stand firmly and boldly for Christ. If it costs us our life we win! If we are protected from death we win! But the key to all of this is the partnership you see in the equation. God’s people must partner together to gave the endurance to stand strong, that in turn is partnering with the Spirit of God and the result is Kingdom expansion.

In this episode we will discuss how the Philippian’s participation in Paul’s ministry brought him joy in a dark season. While in prison Paul writes and prays. His prayer can teach us a lot about what is important in the kingdom.

In this episode we talk about how and when Paul planted the Philippians church and all the people God used to participate in the gospel with Paul.

In this episode we discuss four assignments that Jude leaves the church with knowing that deception will always be a battle for believer’s.

In this episode we will remember the OT testimonies of Cain, Balaam, and Korah and see how today’s false teachers share similar characteristics. We must have spiritual eyes to see and recognize them.

In this episode we finish up the signs of identifying false teachers.

Jude gives us three examples from Israel’s past of God bringing judgement on people for their sins. In these stories we can clearly identify what signs to look for in false teachers.

Jude writes a letter to the early believers warning them to contend for the faith because their were ungodly among them posing as believers. This section sets up the entire letter.

In this episode we will discuss three markers of spiritual maturity. As followers of Christ we MUST mature so that we can go out as the body of Christ and meet needs and minister effectively.

In this episode we primarily discuss our role as Christians in meeting the financial needs in our community! Let’s get involved and make our communities great by serving with our time and our money.

In this episode we discuss many things of the world slip into the church. We all should grab our mirror and explore our hearts listening to what the Holy Spirit is speaking.

In this episode we learn about a very serious sin, the sin that comes from not taming our tongues!

In this episode we will discuss a serious sin that often goes unnoticed. The sin of favoritism or partiality. There is no room in the church for it. James says it is an evil that divides.

Is this episode we will discuss that true faith takes actions. It’s not just listening, but it is putting what we hear to action.

In this episode we will discuss how to have a perspective change in trials to receive joy that builds perseverance. In the midst of trials we can still have a supernatural joy that strengthens us for the event and matures us in our walk. It silences our emotions and causes us to see the riches we have in Him.

We close today by looking at how God uses His disciples in all their unbelief to change the world. We are left with the same commission… As we go about our lives we are to tell about the wonderful good news that there is a King and His Kingdom is like no other.

In this episode we discuss all the events that took place on the day of Jesus’ death and burial.

Join with us as we continue through Chapter 14.

Today’s episode takes place on the Thursday of Passion week. This even Jesus be anointed by a close friend, will have the Last Supper, Pray in the Garden, and be betrayed. Tune in as we talk about each of these events and so much more.

We continue our discussion of end times and what exactly our job is in the waiting.

Jesus warns his disciples to Stay Alert in the days to come. He wants all disciples able to recognize the signs of the time and to be spiritually prepared to endure. We are called to anticipate His return. So instead of being fearful we are to be excited that His return is near.

In this episode we will unpack 3 different traps that the entire establishment tried to set for Jesus. His wisdom and discernment seems to effortlessly stop them in their tracks and makes the crowd even more enamored with Him. We end this episode with what He truly is looking for… the person who gives it all to Him and leaves none for themselves. That person ends up gaining it all.

In this episode Jesus rides in on a colt revealing publicly who He is! He also curses a fig tree out of love and grace exposing Israel’s roots and giving her time to repent. He teaches His disciples not to put faith in their own might, like Herod and the entire religious system does, but they too can move mountains by placing their faith in HIM as provider!

In this episode we will discuss the third time Jesus tells His disciples about what He will suffer and their insane response! Are we just like these disciples when it comes to ego, power, and position! We have to root that out! We will end the discussion by discussing a bling man they encounter on the way up to Jerusalem and see what we can learn from him. He may be physically blind but He sees spiritually exactly who Jesus is!

In this episode we begin to discover that the Lord is compassionate towards the marginalized and how those who have to be dependent on Him enter the kingdom easier than those who are self sufficient.

In this episode we talk about how Jesus is sharing with his closest disciples that soon he will die and be resurrected. In His pain and anguish they don’t get what he is saying and they don’t ask him to explain. While he is walking to Jerusalem like a lamb to the slaughter the boys are arguing who is the GREATEST. Lol. Human nature always wants to be the best! We want to be powerful and great. Jesus spends some time explaining that in His kingdom the one who serves is the greatest. It’s an upside down kingdom.

In this episode we discuss the transfiguration and a healing that the disciples were not able to do.

In this episode we talk about how Jesus was revealing WHO he was but how his disciples were still blind to that. We must realize that we can also be as blind and hard hearted as they were and humbly approach our King asking for sight to see and ears to hear!

In this episode we will discuss the Pharisees blindness. They elevated their own man made laws above God’s law. We do the same thing today! It’s called legalism. We will also discuss two healings in gentile territory. As the Jews grow in rejections the gentiles grow in faith. Jesus is definitely showing us he doesn’t use formula to heal and deliver. Each healing was to teach, challenge, and reveal something about God’s kingdom, faith and salvation to those who had eyes to see.

Today we talk about the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 and the one of Jesus walking on water. Both miracles had to do with Him revealing who He was to his disciples! And they still don’t get it. This one got me thinking. If they are blind and have hard hearts then could we be blind heart hearted followers too? What can we learn to avoid this issue? Tune in to find out.

In this episode we will discuss how unbelief can stop miracles and more in a region. We will also learn who the Herod dynasty was (the puppet kings) and talk about John The Baptist’s unfair death! So much to unpack!

In this favorite chapter of mine we will discuss the demoniac, the woman with the issue of blood, and Jairus’ daughter. Each healing unique, each healing teaching us that God’s compassion moves outside of a formula. He works with the faith that each individual has regardless of their misguided belief systems! We will also explore the world of the Decapolis, of synagogue leaders, and the marginalized.

In this episode we will discuss the parable of the sower, the parable of the mustard seed and what the Kingdom of God is like. Jesus wants us to partner with Him. We do a little and He can do a lot with our obedience!

In this episode we will discuss what the sabbath is, who the Pharisees and Herodians were, a little about true worship to begin a conversation about worshipping in Spirit and Truth.

IN this episode we will discuss how provocative it was for Jesus to forgive a lame man’s sins, what exactly eating with sinners meant (He gets us), and what Biblical fasting is exactly. Have we been doing something else but calling it a fast?

In this episode we begin to see that many suffered with unclean spirits. Jesus does just as many exorcisms as healings. Let’s learn more about it.

In this episode we will discuss a lot of common NT words and dig into the meaning of them. We learn about John the Baptist and his ministry and what making a disciple is.

The most responsible thing we can do before to tackle Mark is to provide a good context. In a world where Caesar is lord and savior of the world and a divine son of god, Mark’s message is an affront to that system.

In this episode we discuss what scripture says about false teachers and prophets and lean in to discover why Jesus, Peter and Paul had so much to say about them!

In conclusion Paul urges the Corinthians to really examine their own lives. Each of us will be responsible for our own walk with the Lord. We too must inspect our lives against God’s Word.

In this episode we will discuss the thorn in Paul’s flesh and why God allowed it. In our weakness He is made strong.

In this episode we compare the super apostles of Paul’s day with modern day charlatans.