The Ten Commandments – Part 3 (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #22: Ten Commandments – Part 3. What does the Fourth Commandment have to say to Christians today? How should Christians honor lawful authority in this world (Fifth Commandment)?
Genesis 39:1–23: The Lord was with Joseph
As Joseph’s circumstances become increasingly worse, we find the strongest affirmations that the Lord is with him every step of the way. The Lord is with his people, even in their suffering. (Exposition of Genesis 39:1–23)
The Ten Commandments – Part 2 (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #21: Ten Commandments – Part 2. What does the first table of the law teach us about whom to worship, how to worship, and what spirit in which we should worship?
Genesis 38:1–30: More Righteous than I
Even in the horrifying story of Tamar’s seduction of Judah, God is still at work. Judah begins with thorough spiritual blindness, because God opens our eyes to our unrighteousness. (Exposition of Genesis 38:1–30)
The Ten Commandments – Part 1 (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #20: Ten Commandments – Part 1. How do the Ten Commandments function as a summary of God’s whole moral law?
How does the rest of the Bible unpack the Ten Commandments? What aggravations make some sins more heinous than others?
The Law of God (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #19: The Law of God. The Bible teaches that our good works play no role in our justification. But, the Bible teaches us to be devoted to good works as the fruit of our salvation. How does this work?
Genesis 37:12–36: Joseph the Captive
In Genesis 37:12–36, Joseph suffers tremendously at the hands of his brothers. Even so, God works all things together for our Good. (Exposition of Genesis 37:12–36)
Christian Living in the World (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #18: Christian Living in the World. What does the Bible teach about Christian liberty, oaths and vows, the civil magistrate, and marriage and divorce? What principles should guide our lives in the wider world?
Genesis 37:1–11: Joseph the Dreamer
The introduction to Joseph portrays him as a faithful prophet who one day will become a ruler. For this, Joseph’s brothers hate him. (Exposition of Genesis 37:1–11)
Perseverance and Assurance (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #17: Perseverance and Assurance. How can I be sure that I have salvation? Perseverance offers God’s objective promises, while assurance gives us the subjective confidence of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 16:1–24: Our Lord, Come!
In 1 Corinthians 16, Paul writes about what seems like ministry management issues; however, at heart, Paul is addressing the chief priorities of ongoing life in the church: mercy ministry, the word, and our common hope in Christ’s return. (Exposition of 1 Corinthians 16)
Sanctification and Repentance (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #16: Adoption and Saving Faith. Not only are we justified legally, but we are adopted as God’s children relationally, and counted heirs with Christ. All this comes by saving, justifying faith in Christ alone.