School of Ministry Resources Podcast

This episode examines Luke 22:31–34, where Jesus warns Peter of Satan's sifting, predicts Peter's denial, and Jesus explains He prays that Peters faith, and the other Apostles, will not fail. It explores the context of the reality of spiritual trials, and  that Jesus’ prayers for His disciples, along with God’s power preserve and restore believers so they can encourage others.

In this remastered message, we examine John 21:15–19, showing how Jesus restores Peter after his threefold denial, turning failure into renewed purpose. The episode highlights repentance, God's knowledge and grace, and the call to love Christ by serving others—"Feed my sheep."

This message unpacks John 5:1–18, recounting Jesus’ healing of a man disabled for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda and highlighting Christ’s knowledge, compassion, and immediate power. The episode explores the ensuing conflict over Sabbath laws, Jesus’ purpose in healing—to bring holiness and faith—and the Biblical truth that God helps the helpless. Listeners are invited to consider Christ’s grace, the promise of final restoration, and the call to respond in faith and pursue holiness.

This episode explores Joshua 1:1-9, focusing on God’s commissioning of Joshua after Moses’ death. It highlights the promises of God, the call to be strong and courageous, and the central role of the written Word in guiding leadership and success. The message emphasizes practical application: meditate on Scripture day and night, speak it, and obey it — showing how Joshua’s faithfulness models how believers can follow God’s purposes today.

In this episode we study John chapter 2, and the wedding at Cana, where Jesus performs His first public miracle by turning water into wine.  Jesus does honor His mother's request to assist, while giving us a glimpse of His deity. We learn of John’s purpose in recording signs: to show Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and to lead people to believe and receive eternal life. The miracle marks the start of Jesus’ public ministry, honors the sanctity of marriage, and demonstrates His divine authority and timing. Key themes include Jesus’ transition from family life to His Father’s work, the meaning of “My hour,” and the evangelistic aim of John’s Gospel. 

This lesson examines Mark 6:14–29, recounting the arrest and beheading of John the Baptist, Herod’s reaction to Jesus’ rising fame, and the sending of the twelve apostles. The episode emphasizes John as the last Old Testament prophet and the transition as Christ launches the new covenant. Historical background on Herod, Herodias, and the setting in Galilee is provided, plus practical reflections on how John’s ministry prepared the way for Jesus and the wider spread of the gospel.