The Mountain E11 — We’ve learned that mountains in the Hebrew Bible often become a space where Heaven and Earth overlap and human beings must choose between self-preservation or surrender and trust in God. The story builds our hope and expectation for a faithful intercessor on the mountain who can mediate God’s blessings to the people below. As we turn to th ... Show More
Sep 14
An Outbreak of the Spirit in Luke
Spirit of God E9 — Our conversation on the Spirit of God is turning the corner from the Hebrew Bible to the New Testament. The word for “spirit” in the Greek New Testament is pneuma, and like ruakh, it also means “wind,” “breath,” and personal energy related to a person or deity. ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2024
The Mountains of Scripture
The story of the Bible is a story of mountains. From the Garden-temple of Eden to Ararat, Horeb, Sinai, and Zion—mountains play an important role in the story of the Bible. Time and time again, God chooses mountains as the place of special communion with his people. In this episo ... Show More
38m 56s
Oct 2023
Classic Sunday Sermons: The Summit of the Christian Life
<p>Friends, the mountain is a great image throughout the Bible. It is the place where we go up and where God comes down to meet us. Today’s first reading from Isaiah orients us to three holy mountains of the Lord: first, the historical Mount Zion; second, its fulfillment in the h ... Show More
14m 33s
Oct 2022
S1: Matthew 16-18: The Upside Down Kingdom
<p>The Bible tells one big story of redemption. Today, we are journeying through Matthew 16-18 and exploring how it points to Jesus, where it fits into the story of Scripture, and how the truth of God’s Word impacts our lives.</p>
<p>Follow along with us in the Story of Redempti ... Show More
4m 1s
Jun 2024
Matthew 5:20 - Religious, But Lost
In this episode of Bible Study with Dr. Steven Lawson, we dive into Matthew 5:20, examining the necessity of surpassing the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees to enter the kingdom of heaven. Dr. Lawson emphasizes the urgency and exclusivity of Jesus' message in the Sermon ... Show More
1h 3m
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