Feed My Sheep

Just hours before his execution, Jesus spent time in fellowship with his Father praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this lesson, we learn... How God's children are sometimes called to suffer deeply A quick overview of the layout of the city of Jerusalem How the cross is the ultimate expression of God's love The privilege of prayer in times of trouble Thanks for listening. For a complete list o...

Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? One of the most important passages in the Gospels on end times prophecy is found in the Olivet Discourse. In Mark 13, Jesus responds to the question, "When will these things be, and what will be the sign when all will be accomplished?" In this lesson, we discuss... Apocalyptic signs that will lead up to the "last days" Jesus' helpful analogy of labor pains Huma...

God does not need a temple, yet he chose to establish a temple and accept our worship when it comes from a pure heart. In this study of Mark 11, we learn... A chaotic scene on the temple mount How you are God's temple How Jesus' behavior is a model for righteous anger What is the significance of Jesus cursing the fig tree? Does does faith enable you to "move mountains"? Thanks for listening. For a...

Want to learn how to lead an adult Bible study? In this workshop session, I share... Words of hope for those feeling discouraged in ministry The importance of preparing the teacher How clean vessels make useful vessels Why God cares more about character than raw talent Thanks for listening. This is part 1 of 3 in a series I taught at the Ministry Connect Conference at Mt. Zion Church of Ontario on...

Few things are harder for a parent than watching their child suffer. We do everything we can to protect and comfort them, but what happens in Mark 9 is almost unimaginable. In this passage, we see... A great commotion as Jesus returns from the Transfiguration A young boy tormented by a demon in many ways The dangers of magic, witchcraft, ghosts, and demons in our world today God's will to help you...

James warns us not to be hearers only, but doers of the Word. In this lesson, we discover... Biblical patterns of confrontation and change The final step in the Love -> Know -> Speak -> Do process How to avoid turning your life into a messy California mudslide Bridging the gap from "then" to "now" Practical steps to finding relevant applications in any verse of the Bible Thanks for listen...

The Jews yearned for a Savior who would free them from Roman oppression. What they didn't expect was a Messiah who would suffer and die. In this lesson, we discuss... What kind of Messiah did the Jews expect? A watershed moment in the Gospel of Mark What Jesus meant by handing Peter the "keys to the kingdom" Jesus' surprising announcement of how the Son of Man would suffer The moment Peter acted o...

Faith means trusting God, even when you don't have all the details, and God's plan doesn't completely make sense. Last Sunday, I had the joy of preaching at Pillar Church in Twentynine Palms. In this study, we learn... What is faith? Why it's essential to trust in Jesus and no one else The danger of thinking good works get you into heaven Abraham and David as examples of faith The result of faith...

This week we learn the importance of thinking biblically about our problems. Instead of using secular psychological terms, try to use biblical language whenever possible. This will help you make better biblical diagnoses and solutions. We also discuss four ways of data gathering to help us understand people's struggles. Week 8 of our "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands" counseling class. 

The story of Jesus feeding 5,000 is well-known, but no less amazing. In this lesson, we discuss... What makes this story unique in the gospels God's promise to supply all your needs Some encouraging testimonies of how God provided in hard times Why do the wicked seem to prosper, while many believers barely scrape by? How Jesus responds when the crowds press in A call to trust in the Lord, wait, an...

Before you counsel someone, you need to make sure you know them. This lesson will help you go beyond skin-deep relationships by learning... Four types of questions to break the ice with any new person What scripture means that the heart is like "deep waters" How God models good question-asking in Scripture Tips on asking better questions A real-life case study Thanks for listening! This is week se...

God is rich in mercy, and offers to forgive whatever sin you've committed. Yet there's one sin Jesus says will never be forgiven. This passage has baffled Christians over the years, and we take a look at it together. In this lesson, we... Share a discussion on what Jesus means by "Son of Man" How Jesus' family reacted to his ministry Who is "Beelzebul"? What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Is it...

Suffering is the gift no one wants, but that everyone needs. One of the main ways we grow in our faith and build loving relationships is through affliction. In this week's lesson we learn... How suffering helps us minister to others One of the ways we build loving relationships is by a shared experience in suffering How God redeems our suffering for his good purposes The kind of trials we face whe...

In ancient times, lepers were social outcasts and a threat to public health. But on one occasion, a leper broke etiquette and walked straight toward Jesus. Even more surprising, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him. Last Sunday, in our Bible Study Community, we looked at this remarkable story in Mark 1:35-45. In this passage, we learned... How Jesus balanced a busy ministry life with priva...

Whether it's sharing the gospel, counseling a friend, or rebuking a loved one, before we can speak truth, we must establish a loving relationship. In this lesson, we discuss... How discipleship is like gardening What are the features of the "ideal growing environment"? Find out who Paul called "one of a kind, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare" The first step to a relationship with G...

Every relationship has some kind of introduction. Mark is a great place to start if you want to know more about Jesus. In this lesson, we learn... Why we all should study Mark's Gospel What makes Mark different from the other gospels What does it mean that Jesus is the "Christ"? How baptism of the Holy Spirit takes place in the life of a believer Thanks for listening. This is our opening study fro...

How can God use you to help others? In this study, we learn... How Jesus is the "Great Physician" What it means that he is "Wonderful Counselor" Our role as ambassadors of Christ Four aspects of all personal ministry: love > know > speak > do Thanks for listening. This is week four in our 11-week counseling series, "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands." Tonight's lesson was a bit shorter,...

Have you ever hit "rock bottom" before God got finally got your attention? The nation of Judah did. In this study, we learn... That it's OK to cry... and that many godly people have The dazzling symmetry and poetry of Lamentations How moments of shame can lead to repentance and renewal Where Jeremiah drew hope in the midst of affliction Thanks for listening. If you live in the Highland area, we in...

Not a day goes by we don't experience some kind of conflict. What causes all these fights and quarrels? James 4 gives the answer. In this lesson, we learn... The heart is more than just the place for feelings and emotions Key passages that teach behavior stems from the heart How our "passions" war within our members to create conflict Some practical examples of how wants can morph into needs and e...

"Follow your heart," Cinderella sings. "Trust your feelings" Master Obi Wan says. In the real world, is this actually good advice? In our study of Jesus' sermon in Luke 6:43-46, we learn... The connection between behavior and the heart Examples of bad fruit vs. good fruit related to our speech Why behavioral modification is not enough Jesus' evaluation of the human heart How idols can pop up in th...

For many years, Babylon had been the hammer in God's hands, smashing other nations and carrying out judgment for their wickedness. Now the time had come for Babylon itself to experience God's judgment. In this lesson, we learn... A quick overview of the final chapters of Jeremiah How Jeremiah connects to other events happening in the ancient world Who is the "nation from the north"? How to respond...

Have you ever asked God for direction, only to be unhappy with the answer he gave you? In this lesson I share... Our goal for this new Bible Study Community A quick fly-over of Jewish history How to figure out the quirky order of the Book of Jeremiah God's surprising advice to the nation of Israel Why we don't need to be afraid, even when the odds seem overwhelming The danger of asking God for adv...

Everyone needs help. In fact, we were created by God with an intrinsic need for guidance and accountability. We need someone to help us understand life, to know how to act, and to interpret our circumstances properly. This brand new class will teach us how to face everyday problems like anger, worry, grief, lust, abuse, and addiction as we pursue a vibrant relationship with Christ. In our first le...

Wayne Grudem says, "Out of all the creatures God made, only one creature, man, is said to be made 'in the image of God.'" What does it mean to be made in God's image? What sets us apart from the animals and the rest of God's creation? In this lecture, we discuss: The nature of Genesis as history The many facets of being made in God's image This doctrine does not teach God has a physical form Some...

The opening chapters of Genesis lay the foundation for basic Christian doctrines like God, man, sin, and judgment. In this week's lesson, we saw evidence for a world not millions of years old, but only several thousand years old. Hard to believe? Join us as we look together at... Six key doctrines spelled out in Genesis 1-11 How the universe is distinct from, yet dependent on God That creation, li...