#becomingabiblenerd

In this episode we discuss how every believer has work to do and it is up to us to trust Him and walk in obedience no matter how equipped you feel.

In this episode we discuss how incorrectly placed priorities can hinder our walk with God. We want to examine our hearts and quickly repent and return to Him.

In this episode we will discuss what John 15:1-2 means and how that should affect us as followers of Christ.

In this episode we see the final result of Habakkuk’s response to the Lord. His perspective shifts from worry to worship. He is able to Rejoice even in the pain. We can learn how to do the same.

In this episode we will discuss what God meant when He instructed Habakkuk to write down the vision and make it clear. We will also talk about the most quoted verse in the NT. Habakkuk was someone who worried about what he saw, but shifted that worry to worship while he waited on the Lord.

In this episode we learn how to wrestle with God and stay reverent. We look at other examples in the bible where subjects did this well and places where they failed and brought more hardship into their lives. One way builds up our faith and the other tears it down. Let’s learn how to wrestle well.

In this episode we discuss the background of Habakkuk and dig into the first half of Chapter one. Habakkuk sees injustice all around and is asking God how He can sit and see the injustice and not do anything about it. God responds to Habakkuk’s question in a shocking way. In this episode we will notice exactly how Habakkuk approaches God with his questions. We will also wrestle with what to do whe...

In this episode Philemon is being tested. Is his live genuine? Will he extend grace that was extended to him? We have so much we can learn watching how Paul leans in and encourages Philemon to respond with love but never orders him to. As parents we can do the same while discipling our children.

In this episode we see that Paul is wanting Philemon to make the right decision based on a transformed heart rather than pure obedience to Paul. We will talk about his attitude in parenting can actually create disciples.

In this episode we grow to understand the necessity of UNITY, how to lead with gentleness, what to do with anxiety, and where to place our thoughts!

In this episode we talk about the importance of discipleship and who you allow yourself to follow. After all we will become who we follow and we do not want to be follow the (in Paul’s language) dogs.

In this episode we discuss Paul’s final thoughts. Rejoice in ALL things and to watch out for those who deceive!

In this episode we will dissect what made Timothy and Epaphroditus worthy of being honored in Paul’s letter and ultimately in the Canon.

In this episode we will look at how the Israelites complained in the wilderness and what led them to wandering for 40 years against David’s complaining in the Psalms which led to restoration of soul. What was the difference and how can we learn from this example.

In this episode we discuss what Paul means when he instructs the church to keep obeying, walk in humility like Christ, and to work out our salvation. Each of these topics go layers deep so we will sit in these and look inwardly to check our hearts.

In this episode we will continue to discuss chapter 1. Paul is communicating that even prison seasons are used to advance the gospel. Our prayers + The Holy Spirit = deliverance, and gives us all the courage and endurance needed to not hide but to stand firmly and boldly for Christ. If it costs us our life we win! If we are protected from death we win! But the key to all of this is the partnership...

In this episode we will discuss how the Philippian’s participation in Paul’s ministry brought him joy in a dark season. While in prison Paul writes and prays. His prayer can teach us a lot about what is important in the kingdom.

In this episode we talk about how and when Paul planted the Philippians church and all the people God used to participate in the gospel with Paul.

In this episode we discuss four assignments that Jude leaves the church with knowing that deception will always be a battle for believer’s.

In this episode we will remember the OT testimonies of Cain, Balaam, and Korah and see how today’s false teachers share similar characteristics. We must have spiritual eyes to see and recognize them.

In this episode we finish up the signs of identifying false teachers.

Jude gives us three examples from Israel’s past of God bringing judgement on people for their sins. In these stories we can clearly identify what signs to look for in false teachers.

Jude writes a letter to the early believers warning them to contend for the faith because their were ungodly among them posing as believers. This section sets up the entire letter.

In this episode we will discuss three markers of spiritual maturity. As followers of Christ we MUST mature so that we can go out as the body of Christ and meet needs and minister effectively.

In this episode we primarily discuss our role as Christians in meeting the financial needs in our community! Let’s get involved and make our communities great by serving with our time and our money.