Adopted Believers Podcast

EPISODE 17 In our study of Judges 9, we try and learn from the failures of Abimelech and the justice of God. Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various...

EPISODE 16 Today in our study of Judges 7:24-8:35, we are looking at the completeness of God's providence and the depravity of sin. Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast conten...

EPISODE 15 In our study of Judges 7:1-23, we see the victory that God gives Gideon and how God makes it clear that he is the one to whom all glory is due. Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articles, and access to...

EPISODE 14 As we study through Judges 6:25-40, we learn how the Christian life is like a super slide, so we need to live in a constant state of repentance. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary) . Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edit...

EPISODE 13 Today as we look at Judges 6:11-24 (not 6:11-4 as I mistakenly say in the intro!) we see Gideon's humility in light of the fact that God equips the called. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary) . Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999....

EPISODE 12 In our study of Judges 6:1-10, we see that God wants his people to remember his redeeming story for their lives so that they can guard their joy. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edit...

EPISODE 11 As we study through Judges 5:11-31, we see how Deborah's and Barak's song remembers the key characters in the fight against Moraz, Jael, Sisera, and Sisera's mother. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishe...

EPISODE 10 As we study through Judges 5:11-31, we see how Deborah's and Barak's song remembers the key characters in the fight against King Jabin, focusing today on Deborah and Barak, the faithful tribes, the weak tribes, and nature. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New Amer...

EPISODE 9 In our study of Judges 5:6-11a, we see how sin cripples us, but we serve the God who puts the lame on their feet! While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary) . Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition. Scripture quotations are ta...

EPISODE 8 As we take a look at the beginning of Deborah and Barak's song, we see how God goes about working victory for the Israelites. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition. Scripture quotat...

EPISODE 7 Today as we kick off our study of Judges 4, we see that God doesn't need us to accomplish his purposes, but he still chooses to use us in his grace. Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible® Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2017, 2020 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out mo...

EPISODE 6 In our study of Judges 3:31, we look at Shamgar, who gets a brief but important mention in the book of Judges. Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible ® Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2017, 2020 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articles, and access to...

EPISODE 5 Studying through the story of Ehud in Judges 3:12-30, we see how sin degrades us, while recognition from God brings true honor. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition. Scripture quot...

EPISODE 4 Today in our study of Judges 3:7-11, we take a look at our first judge, Othniel, and how this first story sets the stage of Israel's problematic sin cycle. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. L...

EPISODE 3 In our study of Judges 2-3:7, we take a look at the fact that true change starts in the heart, not just on the outside. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition. Scripture quotations a...

EPISODE 2 As we study through Judges 1, we see how Israel failed to obtain all the promised land because of their weak faith. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ® . NIV ® , copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about...

EPISODE 1 Today as we kick-off our series in Judges, we take an overview of the book and how we will approach it in our study. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Lindsey, F. Duane. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament . Colorado: David C Cook, 1985. -Fee, Gordon D. Stuart, Douglas. How to Read the Bibl...

EPISODE 138 As we draw our study of Isaiah to a close in Isaiah 66:7-24, we see that in the grand finale of history, there are only two eternal destinations: heaven or hell. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check u...

EPISODE 137 In our study of Isaiah 66:1-6, we see how the gospel frees us from trying to earn God's favor ourselves. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can find...

EPISODE 136 Today as we take a look at Isaiah 65:17-25, we see how God is working history towards the goal of redemption, with Jesus making everything new. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Martin, John A. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament . Colorado: David C Cook, 1985. Scripture quotations are fr...

EPISODE 135 In our study of Isaiah 65:1-16, we see how Israel had two types of people: those who were God's people outwardly, and those who were truly God's people. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at...

EPISODE 134 As we study though Isaiah 63:15-64:12, we see how we are to pray for release from sin. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Ortlund, Dane. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers . Illinois: Crossway. 2021. Print. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, En...

EPISODE 133 Today in our study of Isaiah 63:1-6, we come across a pretty blood passage about God's vengeance. Hence the title. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . Yo...

EPISODE 132 Studying through Isaiah 62, we see the importance of remembering God's promises for our future. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more...

EPISODE 131 Today in our study of Isaiah 61, we see how God's people find their righteousness not in themselves, but in Christ. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . Y...