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Shaking Scripture's Leaves
by John Horning
Join John Horning -- a minister and seminarian -- as he considers the issues of Scripture one passage and one topic at a time until he has shaken each of Scriptures leaves.
Episodes
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Introduction to the Bible and Ethics
What is the process for a Christian to figure out the ethical thing to do in any given situation? Can Christians know what God expects of them as doctors? Government leaders? Teachers? Or anything else? In this episode, John Horning discusses whether or not the Bible is able to construct ethical...
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Ecclesiastes 4:7-16 — Welcome to Community
What does it matter if you have everything when you have no one to share it with? In this episode, John Horning discusses Solomon’s teaching on one of the most essential ingredients to experiencing all the blessing that life has to offer.
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Genesis 4:1-16 — Cain and Abel
How can you offer a gift to God that He will accept? What gift does God want? And how do you deal with sin before it dominates your life, or how do you deal with sin that already dominates you life? In this episode, John Horning discusses some of the lessons that we learn from […]
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Ecclesiastes 4:1-6 — Welcome to Career
Have you ever been afflicted by or watched the affliction of wealthy or otherwise powerful people? Have you ever gone to work not for the paycheck but to beat your neighbors or coworkers? In this episode, John Horning discusses Solomon’s evaluation and recommendation for dealing with the…
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Psalm 36 — Wickedness and Generosity
Sometimes, you can see a thing most clearly when it’s standing next to its opposite. In a similar way, God’s attributes can be made more stark when compared to the attributes of mankind. In this episode, join John Horning as he walks through David’s comparison of the wickedness of every man and…
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Ecclesiastes 3:15-22 — Welcome to Corruption
The world we live in is broken. The world we live in is full of corrupt people and institutions, so how does that affect our ability to enjoy our lives? In this episode, John Horning discusses Solomon’s description of the brokenness and corruption of a world living in the shadow of Adam’s sin.
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 — Welcome to Sovereignty
How are you supposed to enjoy your life when your life has so much that lies beyond your control? How do you deal with shifting personal and geopolitical circumstances without losing your joy? In this episode, John Horning walks through Solomon’s solution to the sovereignty of God.
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History and Doctrine in the Bible
Can a person believe in the doctrinal truths of the Bible if they believe that the history of the Bible is unreliable? Whether the history of the Bible is denied wholesale or in specific instances, John Horning asks what the Bible says about itself concerning history and the relationship between...
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Self-Existence and the Sovereignty of God
What in the world is “self-existence”? What could that possibly have to do with the sovereignty of God? In this episode, John Horning demonstrates that if God is self-existent, and if only God is self-existent, then it is logically necessary that God is completely sovereign over absolutely...
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Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 — Welcome to Work
If the pleasures that exist in life are not sufficient to find ultimate meaning, then what about the strategy of leaving a legacy? What if your name is remembered and your accomplishments stand after you? In this lesson, John Horning continues through Solomon’s explanation that even a legacy...
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The Christian and Alcohol
How does a Christian think about the consumption of alcohol? What standards exist surrounding alcohol, and how might a Christian make decisions about drinking? In this episode, join John Horning as he discusses his own wrestling with alcohol, the black, the white, the grey, and the choices.
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Romans 11 — Israel’s Future and the Reliability of God’s Promises
After all Paul’s setup to answer the question of God’s promises to Israel, he is finally giving the knock-out punch. This week, join John Horning as we answer the question of why Israel seems to not be receiving God’s promises to her: She will, following her national conversion in the future.
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Romans 10:1-11:10 — The Remnant and the Reliability of God’s Promises
Paul has been discussing the issue of the Reliability of God’s Promises in light of the fact that He seems to have abandoned Israel. This week is part 2 of Paul’s response to this objection, so join John Horning as he discusses the importance of faith in the truth and the Remnant of the people […]
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Romans 9 — Elect Israel and the Reliability of God’s Promises
Paul says God’s promises are secure. Paul says that gentiles can come to God and trust His word. But a gentile might look at Israel and say, “Israel doesn’t seem to be receiving God’s promises to them, so why should I trust Him myself?” In this lesson, John Horning starts Paul’s 3-chapter...
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Romans 7-8 — The Christian’s Need of the Gospel
Once you’re a Christian, what do you need the Gospel for? Is the only need a Christian has for the Gospel the ability to share it with a non-Christian? In this lesson, John Horning discusses Paul’s demonstration that the Gospel only becomes more relevant when someone becomes a Christian.
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Romans 6:1-23 — The Individual Result of the Gospel
If God’s grace covers all the sins of the believer, and if a Christian can sin and fail indefinitely without losing his salvation, then why would a Christian not live like a heathen? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the Apostle Paul’s answer to that question: because God changes the ones He...
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Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 — Making the Informed Decision to Pursue God
Ecclesiastes can be heavy and confusing. In addition to the weighty subject matter, there are passages that can create confusion. In this sermon, John Horning attempts to lighten and clarify a notoriously difficult passage of Ecclesiastes. Today, we learn what it means to be abundantly righteous.
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Romans 2:1-3:28 — The Need of the Gospel
What is the first part of the Gospel of which Paul is so unashamed? What do both believers and non-believers have in common before God, and what makes them different? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the problem of sin in every person’s life, and the increased severity of that sin in the…
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Romans 1:14-32 — The Recipients of the Gospel
Welcome to the Epistle to the Romans, the Apostle Paul’s magnum opus which deals with the doctrines of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this lesson, John Horning discusses Paul’s writings on those we preach the Gospel to and why understanding these recipients is critical to our preaching.
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Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11 — Welcome to Prosperity
What was Solomon’s story? How did he go about maximizing life? In this lesson, John Horning relates Solomon’s first of two life lessons: Prosperity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Especially after it’s all dried up.
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Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 — Welcome to Reality
What will you say at the end of your life? What advice might you give to the people who still have time when your time is running out? In this episode, John Horning enters into Solomon’s sermon about living a life that isn’t wasted — a life lived in light of death.
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Why God Allows Evil Part 3
Time for the big answer. If God is good and all-powerful, then why does God allow for evil, suffering, and brokenness in His world? In this episode, John Horning explains God’s explicit reason for allowing evil with a conclusion that grates against our very nature: God is God, and we are not.
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Why Does God Allow Evil Part 2
Why is this world broken? Why is there suffering if the God Who created everything is good? In this episode, John Horning discusses the historical account of how exactly the world fell to this broken state.
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Why Does God Allow Evil Part 1
If God is good and if God is sovereign, then why does God allow all the suffering, sin, and brokenness in the world? In this episode, John Horning starts a three part series with the answer in 2 Peter 3: God is patient with evil people.
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Why Young People Should Read Song of Solomon
There is sometimes a perception that Song of Solomon shouldn’t be read by young Christians or shouldn’t be read at all. In this episode, John Horning discusses the essential role of Song of Solomon in the life of Christians in general and in the life of young Christians specifically.
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Gospel Part 4: Salvation (Romans 6)
What does salvation look like in the life of a Christian? If a person becomes a Christian, what does that do to him? In this lesson, John Horning finishes talking about the Gospel by discussing the result of the Gospel in a believer’s life.
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2 Kings 2 — Elijah and Elisha
How does Elijah’s ministry end? What does it look like to transfer a ministry from one person to another? In this lesson, John Horning discusses what it means to pass the mantle and pass it well from the story of Elijah’s ascent to Heaven.
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Gospel Part 2: Hell (Romans 2)
What is Hell? What is Hell like, and what is Hell for? Why is the Gospel “Good News?” In this lesson, John Horning discusses the judgment waiting for all who reject God and His offer of Salvation.
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1 Kings 21 — Ahab and the Vineyard
What is the homelife like of Ahab and Jezebel? What kind of unrighteousness defines the people of Israel at the time of Elijah? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the wickedness of Ahab and Ahab’s nation, God’s judgment, and God’s mercy to the repentant.
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Job 38-42 — God’s Response
After 37 chapters of suffering and conversation, what does God finally say to the suffering Job? In this lesson, John Horning discusses God’s declaration of His own glorious sovereignty and creativity.
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Job 32-37 — Elihu the Hype Man
Only one man in Job doesn’t have to repent for his words: the young Elihu. What does he have to say for 6 chapters? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the lessons for young Christians based on the words of God’s hype man.
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Elijah and the Prophets of Baal — 1 Kings 18
How does God demonstrate His greatness through events? How does God feel about idolatry? What makes a revival, and who fuels that revival? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the showdown between the single prophet of God and the 400 prophets of nothing. The revival that seemed to be, but…
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Cycle 2 — Job 15-21
How might people respond when a situation contradicts their beliefs? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the second cycle in Job’s conversation with his friends, and we learn about humility as we navigate truth.
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Cycle 1 — Job 4-14
How do people respond to suffering? How might people respond to a righteous person’s suffering? Why do people suffer? In this lesson, John Horning eavesdrops into a conversation of sages when a righteous person suffers, and we learn that there is a wrong way to use truth.
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Elijah and the Drought — 1 Kings 17
What does God’s judgement look like, and how is God merciful to Israel’s worst king? In this lesson, John Horning introduces the ministry of Elijah — one of God’s best prophets sent to one of Israel’s worst kings.
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Nazarite Vow Report
After 4 and a half months of doing a Nazarite vow, John Horning reports his experiences to the Foothills Church Youth Group. Join us right before this vow comes to an end.
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Job’s Desolation — Job 1-3
Is suffering always punishment for sin? How should a person respond when they suffer? What is the cosmic relationship between good and evil? God and Satan? In this lesson, John Horning introduces a series that will answer these questions and more. It all begins when one man is the center of a...
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Praying in Desolation — Psalm 88
How are you supposed to pray when you are in the midst of deep struggles? When you are in pain, confusion, and anger; how is the Christian supposed to talk to God? In this discussion, John Horning walks his students through how to walk the line between honesty and disrespect before God.
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Praying for Forgiveness — Psalm 51
How do you pray for forgiveness? What do you do when you don’t know how to pray for forgiveness? In this discussion, John Horning walks through Psalm 51 and teaches the students how to pray for repentance.
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Two Ways — Matt 7:12-29
Welcome to some of the most sobering and terrifying verses in the entire Bible. Do most people go to Heaven or Hell? How is a person saved? What is the choice God offers every person? In this lesson, John Horning discusses Jesus’ declaration that there are two ways — and His invitation to make a […]
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Christian Response to Christ’s Law — Matt 7:1-11
How should a Christian respond to knowing Christ’s Law? What do we do when we see others or ourselves not following Christ’s Law? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the need for a Christian to respond properly to sin in their lives and the lives of others.
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Defeating Anxiety — Matt 6:25-34
How should a Christian think about anxiety? Why would a Christian have anxiety? How should a Christian deal with anxiety? In this lesson, John Horning discusses what Jesus says about the sin of anxiety.
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Treasure in Heaven — Matt 6:19-24
What should a Christian’s relationship with money be? How should a Christian view the world? In this lesson, Myles Cooper teaches about the difference between desiring earthly wealth and desiring heavenly wealth.
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Fasting — Matt 6:16-18
What is fasting? How do you fast? What is fasting for? In this lesson, John Horning goes through the entire Bible to discuss what fasting is, how you fast, and why fasting matters.
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The Lord’s Prayer — Matt 6:9-15
How does a Christian pray when they don’t know how to pray? How do you start learning to pray if you don’t know what to say? In this discussion, John Horning walks through the Lord’s Prayer and how Jesus intends it to be used.
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Private Devotion — Matt 6:1-8
Why does a Christian do the things they do? What does it mean if our righteousness is motivated by the wrong thing? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the motivation for prayer and alms in the Christian’s life.
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Praying Psalm 5
How do you learn to pray? If a Christian wants to learn, but just doesn’t know where to start, is there a resource that one can use to grow in this crucial area? In this prayer session, John Horning teaches his students how to pray from the Psalms — starting with praying for righteousness.
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Forgiveness and Love
How is a Christian expected to behave when a person wrongs that person? How is a Christian supposed to deal with personal hatred toward a person? In this lesson, John Horning discusses Jesus’ teaching on turning the other cheek and loving your enemies.
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Matt 5:33-37 — Honesty
Is it lying to break a vow? Are there acceptable situations to lie? How do God and Christians feel about dishonesty? In this lesson, John Horning discusses God’s standard for our speech, and why it matters when we break that standard.
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Discerning Salvation — Christian Guilt
What happens when a Christian falls into sin? Can a Christian fall into ongoing sin? In this lesson, John Horning discusses how a Christian relates to sin in his life, and what that means for evaluating one’s salvation and the salvation of others.
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Join John Horning -- a minister and seminarian -- as he considers the issues of Scripture one passage and one topic at a time until he has shaken each of Scriptures leaves.
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