Sermon on the Mount Q+R 5 (E39) – Should we judge abusive behavior in others? Do we need faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit to be righteous? And how can we discern who is a true or false prophet? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 30-38 in the Sermon on the Mount series, where we explored Matthew 7:1-27. Plus, we share more ... Show More
Aug 31
The Spirit Poured Out on a New Humanity
Spirit of God E7 — So far in this series, we’ve seen a pattern develop where God gives an extra measure of his ruakh to some leaders in Israel. God’s Spirit then empowers these leaders to guide the people, mediate God's covenant, and speak God's words. This is what Israel's proph ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 24
The Spirit of the Messiah in Saul and David
Spirit of God E6 — In the biblical story, God's Spirit fills specific characters. They are to lead and organize Israel, to be priestly mediators of God's covenant, and to prophetically speak God's words to the people. We’re calling the Spirit’s special anointing on these prophet- ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 17
The Spirit of the Messiah in Moses
Spirit of God E5 — From the first pages of Scripture, we begin hoping for an ideal human image of God who will be filled with God's Spirit to truly represent God's wisdom, word, and rule in the world. Characters like that don’t show up often, but when they do, they’re leaders who ... Show More
49m 37s
Jun 2023
Teaching | A Haunting Way to End a Sermon | Gospel of Matthew
What do we do the Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount? Jesus ends his manifesto of life in the kingdom of the heavens, not with a pep talk or feel-good story, but with a warning about what happens when we don’t put his teachings into practice. John Mark argues that, in th ... Show More
51m 53s
Sep 2024
Judging vs Judgmentalism — with Rob Green
<p>"Judge not that you be not judged" is often invoked by Christians feeling scrutinized. But what does Scripture actually say about discerning right from wrong versus being judgmental?</p>
<p>This week, Janet and Jocelyn welcome Dr. Rob Green - author, pastor, and counselor. As ... Show More
52m 9s
Jul 2023
Teaching | Who Do You Say I Am? | Gospel of Matthew
"How you answer the question, 'who do you say I am,' will define you."John Mark explores Simon Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. He shows us that in seeing Jesus rightly, we move from fear to faith.
Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 16v13-20
This podcast and its ... Show More
53m 4s
<p>In this episode we ask ourselves the question of if Jesus is truly first in our lives. What does how we spend our time reveal?</p><p> </p><p>Scriptures referenced:</p><p>Psalm 63:1-8</p><p>John 15:4-5</p><p>Mark 1:40-45</p><p>Leviticus 13-14</p><p>Mark 2:1-4, 13</p><p>Mark 3:7 ... Show More
