Immanuel Baptist Church in Hannibal Missouri

In this week's installment of Praying through the Psalms Pastor LeeWood looks at Psalm 95. Through the discussion we learn how even though this psalm is unattributed, we know that David wrote it. This detail helps us comprehend the greater themes that are present within the psalm such as creation, exodus, rest, and the new exile and exodus. LeeWood broke this passage down into three sections:...

In a return to one of David's psalms Pastor LeeWood explains Psalm 86. In this psalm we see three clear sections: 1) 1-7 shows David's desperate prayer, 2) 8-13 details David's powerful worship, and 3) 14-17 is David's summary of his situation. Through the course of explaining Psalm 86 LeeWood also shows a connection to 1 Samuel 1:11 and Hannah's prayer. This connection links D...

In this week's installment of Praying Through the Psalms Pastor LeeWood explains the inner workings of Psalm 73. In this Psalm from Asaph we see him struggle with squaring how he sees the world with all of its wickedness seemingly suffering no consequences. Asaph recounts how it was a trip to a worship service that reminded him how God is still at work in the world today. Additional Resources...

In the last discussion of a psalm from book 2 of the Psalter. Pastor LeeWood discusses Psalm 55. In the discussion LeeWood discusses how Psalms 51-55 are connected to each other, what the main point of the psalm is, as well as how to mirror the tone and content of this psalm from David. Additional Resources can be found at: https://www.ibcministries.com/Equipping-Institute-Resources

In our return week from VBS Pastor LeeWood leads us through Psalm 44. To begin with LeeWood discusses the differences between Books 1 and 2 of the Psalter. After this we see that in this psalm for/by the Sons of Korah the psalmist presents three major sections: 1) Present Hope because of Past Faithfulness (1-8), 2) Feeling of Being Cursed, Rejected, and Suffering (9-16), and 3) Present Faithfulnes...

In our fifth week of our Praying Through the Psalms series Pastor LeeWood leads us in a discussion over Psalm 32. In this pivotal psalm we see David describe three major movements: 1) The blessing of forgiveness in verses 1-5, 2) instructions for repentance in verses 6-9, and 3) a description of joy and sorrow depending on how we respond to God's grace in verses 10-11. The key statement that w...

In the fourth installment Pastor LeeWood walks us through Psalm 22. In this very well known psalm that is referenced numerous times in Matthew 27 we will see that there is more here than we initially think. Whereas the opening line referencing being forsaken is well known, that is not the tone of the psalm as a whole. By looking at the three main sections : 1) 1-11-- The Worm, 2) 12-21-- The Enemi...

In the third installment of our Praying Through the Psalms series Pastor Anthony walks us through Psalm 19. This psalm places a large emphasis on God's creative powers, as well as his graciousness in revealing himself through His Word. This psalm directly connects the creating God of Genesis 1-2 as the covenant keeping God throughout the rest of Scriptures.

In our second week of Praying Through the Psalms we take a close look at Psalm 16. In this Psalm we see David reflect on the command to love God above all else and to love neighbors well, the reality of joy in relationship with God, and we end with a discussion about David's hope of a bodily resurrection. We explore how both Peter and Paul pick up this last theme in the book of Acts, and how t...

In the opening night of our Summer Equipping Institute Pastor LeeWood introduces everyone to the the Psalter by investigating Psalms 1 and 2. After discussing the format that will be used each night Psalm 2 was looked at in detail. By observing the four main portions of Psalm 2, and identifying the main themes contained therein, the group was then led to pray through these themes using the languag...

In the final week of our study about Spiritual Disciplines Joe Garner talks about fasting. Joe explores this often neglected and misunderstood discipline. Does Jesus expect his disciples to fast? How is Christian fasting differnet from the practice in Eastern Religions or the Western fitness religions? Can our own fasting serve others? These are just some of the questions he will answer in this se...

In this final week of our study of the Gospel of John Pastor LeeWood covers the closing chapter of John. Through this conversation over the epilogue of John we see how our author ties the prologue to the epilogue, as well as a discover the three purposes of this epilogue. Additional Resources can be found at: https://www.ibcministries.com/Equipping-Institute-Resources

In the penultimate week of our study of John Pastor LeeWood discusses the unique details of Jesus' crucifixion that John adds into his account. By looking at the seven unique details that John includes we are brought to the conclusion that John was trying to articulate three simple truths about Jesus' crucifixion: 1) Jesus was always in control, even on the cross, 2) Jesus' death was a...

In the 13th week of our study of the Gospel according to John, Pastor LeeWood walks us through one of his favorite passages in the Bible. By looking at Jesus' final "I Am" statement and his use of vineyard imagery we come to a clear conclusion: abiding with Jesus is our only hope for change. Change in ourselves, change for our friends, our culture, and our futures. Jesus hits on seve...

In this twelfth week of our Gospel of John study Pastor LeeWood dives into John 14. John 14 is a series of five answers to a singular question that was raised in chapter 13: "Why is it better for Jesus to depart instead of remaining with his Disciples?" Through the course of Jesus' five answers we come to see how there is great encouragement that is given by Jesus, and wonderful prom...

In the eleventh week of our study of the Gospel of John Pastor LeeWood discusses the seventh sigh that Jesus performs: the resurrection of Lazarus. Through the chapter it becomes clear that seeing the glory of God is directly connected to the presence of our faith in Christ. Additional Resources can be found at: https://www.ibcministries.com/Equipping-Institute-Resources

In week 10 of our Gospel of John study Pastor Lee Woodmansee covers the first half of John 10. In This session LeeWood talked about the connections between John 8-10. Jesus' third and fourth "I am" statements were explored, as well as one of Jesus' more well known statements in John 10:10. Additional Resources can be found at: https://www.ibcministries.com/Equipping-Institute-Res...

In the ninth week of our study of the Gospel of John Pastor Lee Woodmansee explains John 8. In this heated chapter we see Jesus having a showdown with a crowd that turns into a mob. By seeing Jesus' interaction with the mob we are left with the understanding that Jesus confronted hypocrisy with truth and didn't back down when threatened.

In the eighth week of our Gospel of John Study Lee Woodmansee closes out the remainder of John 6:22-71. By taking a step back and looking at all that has happened in John 6 we begin to see the grander narrative that John is recording for us. The comparisons between Jesus and Moses continue to mount, and Jesus' supremacy continue to shine through. LeeWood walks us through how Jesus' hard sayings to...

In this seventh week of our study of the Gospel of John Pastor LeeWood discusses the only scene outside of the resurrection that is described in all four Gospel accounts: the feeding of the five thousand. LeeWood sets about describing how John is intentionally sprinkling details into this account that are meant to draw our attention towards Moses, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the...

In this week's session Joe Garner learned about (and then practices) how to "pray the Bible." Joe leads the class to allow the words of God to help form the shape and substance of our prayers. Additional resources can be found here: https://www.ibcministries.com/Equipping-Institute-Resources

In this week's session on Spiritual Disciplines Joe Garner teaches on the topic of prayer. He discusses the need we all have to "learn" how to pray, and reviewed some methods for developing our skill of prayer. Additional resources can be found here: https://www.ibcministries.com/Equipping-Institute-Resources

In the 6th week of our study of the Gospel of John Pastor LeeWood addresses John 5:1-30. LeeWood talks of how this text provides for us the next phase in John's account of Jesus life that represents a series of increasing conflicts between chapters 5-10. By looking at Jesus' healing of the invalid on the Sabbath, his statements to the Jews, and Jesus' clear claims we are brought to a point where w...

In this week's discussion of Spiritual Disciplines Joe Garner talks about Scripture Memorization. Additional resources can be found here: https://www.ibcministries.com/Equipping-Institute-Resources

In the fifth week of our study of John Pastor Lee Woodmansee covers the entirety of chapter 4. LeeWood details how John chapter 4 is meant to be read in conjunction with John chapters 2 and 3. By comparing Nicodemus and the woman at the well, and looking at the Gentile official at the end of John 4, LeeWood shows how John was detailing Jesus' worldwide plan of salvation being worked out in real ti...