Dean Bible Ministries

Featuring Assistant Pastor J. Morgan Arnold. The sermon, drawn from Zechariah 7–8, confronts the tension between religious ritual and genuine relationship with God, using the post-exilic Jews' question about continuing fasts as a springboard. It reveals that God's concern is not with external observances like the fasts of Tisha B'Av, but with the heart behind them—whether they stem from self-right...

Featuring Assistant Pastor J. Morgan Arnold. The sermon presents a compelling exposition of Zechariah's first four night visions, revealing God's enduring faithfulness to Israel despite exile and hardship. Centered on themes of divine presence, restoration, and messianic hope, the visions portray God as actively engaged in history—interceding for Jerusalem, judging nations that oppose His people,...

Featuring Assistant Pastor J. Morgan Arnold. The sermon introduces the book of Zechariah as a message of divine hope and restoration for the post-exilic Jewish remnant returning to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity. Set against the backdrop of opposition, discouragement, and stalled temple construction, the prophet Zechariah—himself a young Levite priest—calls the people to repentance, emphasi...

How did the Holy Spirit guide the Apostle Paul to Macedonia where people were waiting to hear the gospel? Listen to this message continuing the background of the Epistle to the Thessalonian believers. Follow Paul's travels to Thessalonica where Paul taught from the Word of God about the Messiah for several weeks. Hear how the unbelieving Jews roughed up Jason where Paul and Silas were staying.

What does the Bible mean when it says all Israel will be saved? Listen to this message to see who this refers to and that it occurs the last few days of the Tribulation after the horrific judgments when only a third of the Jews are still alive and have turned back to the Lord. This is when God pours out His Spirit on those who call on Him. See that there is no distinction between age, sex, and mar...

If you have wished you had a concise but biblically accurate, detailed study of the roles of the Holy Spirit in the different dispensations, then you're at the right place. Listen to this message beginning with Genesis and the first mention of the Holy Spirit. See how there are more and more references to the Holy Spirit as you go through the books of the Bible. Hear about His role before the exil...

Join in at the beginning of a study of the Epistle of 1 Thessalonians written by the Apostle Paul. Find out the time it was written. See that Paul had visited Thessalonica earlier and wanted to go back to encourage them by teaching more of the Word of God. Learn the difference between being a believer in Christ and becoming a disciple of His. See the conditions Christ laid down for His disciples a...

• Is there a form of human government that can produce a peaceful and prosperous society? • Can sinful leaders and sinful citizens ever form a good or ideal society? • Do all Christians have the same understanding about the future with regards to the Kingdom of God? • Does it really matter what we believe about the Kingdom of God or how everything ends? Isn't it just enough to know that God wins?...

"O Come All Ye Faithful" Join in a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Sing Christmas carols and hear several children read the Scriptures that describe the events of the first Christmas. Find out what it means that Christ was "begotten by the Father" and was "full of grace and truth." Appreciate our great salvation which showcases Jesus' incarnation.

What is the difference between a believer and a disciple in the Church Age? Listen to this lesson to understand the ways that God's plan for the Church Age differs from His plan for Israel. See that in the Church Age all believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, their Helper. Find out that Church Age believers are to grow to spiritual maturity by studying God's Word and walking by means of the Hol...

What does Christmas mean to you? Presents? Parties? Delicious food? Listen to this message to learn that these are all just man-made traditions that have built up around Christmas and have nothing to do with its true meaning. Learn about the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, a member of the Godhead, who added humanity to His deity in order to be incarnated on earth. Hear the details of this to ans...

What promises does God make to Israel if they will follow His call to come back to Him? Listen to this message to hear how the Jews resist turning back until the Tribulation, but when the time comes, many will flee to Petra. God promises they will be protected and then blessed abundantly with food and material goods. See the meaning of the phrase "the early rain faithfully" and if it involves teac...

• God delays the kingdom due to Israel's rebellion – First, the Bible tells us that during the Church Age, God has set aside national Israel because of their rebellion – Second, in this Church Age, individual Gentiles and individual Jews can both be saved by faith in Jesus Christ – What would have happened if the Jews had not rejected Jesus – Israel will come to believe thru tribulation – God fulf...

What does it mean to "return to the Lord"? Listen to this message to hear the command sent from God through Joel to the people of Israel telling them to return to Him. Find out if the fasting they were to do is something believers in the Church Age should do now and what the significance of it was for them. Learn the difference between figures of speech that portray God with body parts He does not...

Are you ready to "put on the whole armor of God" or is your goal in life to be happy and comfortable? Listen to this message to learn how to use the armor God has given believers to enable them to stand firm in spiritual warfare. See the role praying plays in this and find out that praying is to be constant and intense and a part of your daily life. Begin to realize that the problems we have are o...

What does the Tribulation refer to? Listen to this message to learn that the Tribulation is the seven-year period that ends Jewish times. Find out when it begins and what ends it. See that it is the worst period in human history and includes desolation and darkness on the whole planet. Read about it first in Daniel 9, and then throughout the prophets and the Book of Revelation. See a prophetic tim...

• Israel's future is controlled by God's covenants – National Israel will finally be able to enjoy the blessings of the Mosaic Covenant – Abraham's family will finally be the worldwide blessing that Yahweh had promised – Jesus' death on the cross made it possible for all mankind from Adam to the last person in human history to be forgiven of sins and reunited with God Are there differences between...

In the spiritual war all believers are engaged in, are you a casualty or a hero? Listen to this message to learn the importance of sentence structure in interpreting the Word of God. Hear the commands God gives us in dealing with the devil's attacks on us and how we are to use the armor provided. Always keep in mind that God's Word is sufficient for all our needs.

How can believers stand fast against the devil? Listen to this message to learn about God's provision to help us resist the devil. See an illustration of the full armor of God and learn what each piece represents. Find out that our enemy is invisible and demonic and the only way we can prevail is to study God's Word and memorize Scripture to defend ourselves against the devil's attacks the same as...

Think of the worst period in all of human history. Then listen to this message from the Book of Joel and hear about a time much worse than anything that ever happened before that is coming. Using historic events that have already occurred and future prophecies of what is to come, a time of devastation is predicted that will be difficult to bear. It includes a fierce invading army and involves fire...

Buckle up for a fast overview of Church history beginning where we left off last week at the start of the Reformation. Hear about the men who risked their lives to reform the Roman Catholic Church. See how the reformation in European countries and England differed. Find out how the denominations grew out of these reforms and were followed by the Age of Enlightenment when reason was considered more...

Would you like to be living the abundant life that Jesus promised? Listen to this message to learn that this life depends on your own volition. Daily you must choose whether to be a slave to your sin nature or a slave to righteousness. Being a slave to righteousness is for all who believe in Christ and have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit at the moment of their salvation. To cease from cha...