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Latest Episodes

1 Peter 1:1-3 The Living Hope (Podcast)
September 06, 2016

In this study: The great Roman fire of 64 AD and it’s aftermath How the theme of suffering runs throughout 1 Peter The importance of understanding the background and setting of Peter’s first letter How  persecution for some Christians leads to their be...

1 Samuel 26 David Teaches us to Wait on God–Part 2 (podcast)
August 22, 2016

In this study: A look at Psalm 54 (which David wrote after being betrayed by the Ziphites) David’s dogged determination to wait on God How David anticipates Romans 12:19-21 David once again proves that he is not Saul’s enemy The value and the limits of...

1 Samuel 24 David Teaches us to Wait on God–Part 1 (podcast)
August 22, 2016

In this Podcast: The first eight minutes of this podcast is a report from our Daughter-in-Law, Melissa Miller, concerning the work of CASA [Court Appointed Special Advocates] of East Tennessee. In this Bible Study: A review of chapters 21-23 David’s wi...

1 Samuel 23:7-29 More Lessons from David (podcast)
August 10, 2016

In this study: David continues to avoid Saul Saul continues to pursue David The amazing Jonathan The contrast between the Ziphites and Jonathan How we will also experience encouragers as well as betrayers The nauseating hypocrisy of Saul God’s perfect ...

1 Samuel 21:1-23:6 Lessons from Saul and David (podcast)
August 10, 2016

In this study: A brief review of chapters 16-20 David’s encounter with Ahimelech at Nob A brief history of the tabernacle and the ark How Jesus used this encounter to emphasize that people were more important than the ceremonial law or the holiness cod...

1 Peter 5:5-7 How to Fight Worry (Podcast)
July 26, 2016

In this Bible study we consider the relationship between the concept of pride vs humility and the concept of worry vs peace. God wants us to learn how to cast all our worry on Him! Stay in the Battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ...

1 Peter 5:5-6 Be Clothed with Humility (Podcast)
July 20, 2016

In this study: The danger of pride What it means to be clothed with humility The incredible example set by our Lord Jesus How and why God not only will not exalt the proud, but actually opposes them How God will exalt us when we empty ourselves of ours...

1 Samuel 16:14-23 Worship as Spiritual Warfare (Podcast)
July 17, 2016

In this study: The Spirit of the Lord left Saul An evil spirit from the Lord–how God can use evil spirits How worship of the true God can be a powerful weapon against spiritual enemies Stay in the battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts...

1 Samuel 16:1-13 Anointing of David (Podcast)
July 17, 2016

In this study: Contrast between Saul and David Is it ever morally acceptable to lie? Biblical examples of godly deception Danger of falling into moral relativism Review of Chapter 15 The troubling requirement to kill every man, woman, child,

1 Samuel 12 For His Great Name’s Sake (part 2) (podcast)
July 09, 2016

In this study: The astonishing legal dilemma for Christian Pharmacists in Washington State How liberal secularists are guilty of bullying How the Supreme Court decision about Texas abortion clinic regulations puts women at risk for the sake of abortion...