Eastview Baptist Church Teaching Podcast

Dependence on God                 “The Poor In Spirit”                   Matthew 5:3 (BSB) 3“ Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Big idea:  The doorway into the kingdom is confession of spiritual poverty, not moral failure only, but the surrendered posture of needing God.   Read –  Isaiah 57:15   Exposition & Background ·       Dependence : The Kingdom of Heav...

1. “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matt. 5:3) Fruit: agape – Humility [good-will] (implicit in Love) The poor in spirit recognize their need for God, which is the seedbed for love (the first fruit). Cross-ref: John 15:5; 1 Cor. 13:4 (“love is not proud”).   2. “Blessed are those who mourn” (Matt. 5:4) Fruit: Joy Paradox: through mourning over sin and brokenness, the Spirit produces joy that the...

The Jesus Way  – Week 3                      Title:   When Love Poured Out                 Text:  John 19:28–30 Framing Parable:  John 15:1–8 ( The Vine and the Branches ) Big Idea:   The cross is the fullest revelation of God’s love and the cost of following Jesus. Series Quote:  “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Defining Characteristics of Jesus’ Ministry on Earth 1. The Kingdom of God Proclaimed           (Preaching) Jesus’ central message was:  “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near”  (Matt. 4:17; Mark 1:15). He didn’t just offer moral teaching but announced that God’s reign was breaking into history in His person and work. This shaped His parables, miracles, and interactions—showing what life...

The Jesus Way – Week 2         John 19:1-11/Mark 4:1-20       “ When The World Stands Against You ” Big Idea:   The Jesus Way   confronts  the powers of this world and  true discipleship  means  standing firm even when   opposition   rises up . 1. Setting the Scene: The Trial Before Pilate   (John 19:1–11) Movement 1 – Injustice of the World (John 19:1-6) Jesus is scourged, mocked, crowned with th...

9/24/25                “ This Cultural Moment ”  Remaining Faithful            Revelation 2:10; Hebrews 10:23–25; Revelation 21:3-4 Introduction: The Long Obedience Week 1: We  recognized the moment  (Jude). Week 2: We  responded with grace  (Hebrews/James/Revelation). Now: The challenge is to  remain faithful  — not just for a season, but for a lifetime. Eugene Peterson called it  “a long obedien...

The Jesus Way Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23; John 12:23-26 “When Christ Calls A Man” Introduction: Following Week 1: The Trial Week 2: The Cross Week 3: The Resurrection Todays Reading: John 12:23-26 CSB 23 Jesus replied to them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it di...

9/17/2025           “ This Cultural Moment ”  Responding With Grace               Hebrews 12:14-15 Introduction: From Awareness to Action First: Jude called us to  recognize the moment : contend for the faith, glorify God, and live faithfully where we are. Now: Hebrews and James call us not just to contend, but to  respond with grace : to embody holiness and peace in the middle of cultural hostili...

Sunday September 14th, 2025       “ This Cultural Moment ”                 Text:  Jude 3–4, 17–19 (CSB) Introduction:  Naming This Moment Jude wrote in a cultural moment of deception and ungodliness to urge believers to  contend for the faith  and to  remember what was foretold  about scoffers and those driven by ungodly desires.  Some scholars believe the letter is not the letter he intended to w...

Get Lit – Week 19                          Return & Rebuild – Week 1 “ Rise and Build ”           Nehemiah 2:16-20 Core Passage:  Ezra–Nehemiah (survey, with key texts: Ezra 3; 7; Nehemiah 6; 8; 12) Big Idea:  God restores His people through  His presence ,  His Word , and  His kingdom —a work fully realized in Christ. Introduction: A Story of Incomplete Restoration After exile, Israel returne...

To assess, first we must look at what it means to be “blessed” Favored, approved by God                       God blesses those who know their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.                                                                                           Receiving divine favor Healing, a balm from God                        is the God-given capacity to enjoy his...

"Broken Thrones, Faithful God" Title: "The Throne of Promise” Key Text: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 Reading: 2 Chronicles 7 – Ezra 4 Big Idea: God’s promises carry both hope and warning. God's promise is to heal and restore if(and only if) His people repent. His blessing of restoration is tied to obedience, revealing the tension between His faithfulness and our unfaithfulness. Ultimate...

“Before the Blessings: The King Takes His Seat”                                 Text:  Matthew 5:1–2 Introduction Every great movement in history has a defining speech. Think of Lincoln at Gettysburg. Think of MLK on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Think of Moses at Mount Sinai. In Matthew 5, Jesus begins the greatest sermon ever preached — the Sermon on the Mount. But before the words of bless...

"Broken Thrones, Faithful God" Theme:  A fractured kingdom, persistent idolatry, and God's covenant patience. Week 2 Reading:  1 Chronicles 6 – 2 Chronicles 6 Title:  "The Throne of Glory" Key Text:  2 Chronicles 5:11–14 Focus:  God's presence fills Solomon’s temple, pointing to the indwelling of Christ. -              This throne shows the high point of Israel’s histor...

"Broken Thrones, Faithful God" Theme:  A fractured kingdom, persistent idolatry, and God's covenant patience. Week 1 Reading:  2 Kings 14 – 1 Chronicles 5 Title:  "The Throne of Rebellion" Key Text:  2 Kings 17:7-23 Focus:  The fall of Israel as judgment for sin, yet God remains faithful. -              This throne highlights the root cause, persistent rebellion against God...

Key Passage:  Matthew 5:1-12 Core Idea:  Jesus, as the New Moses, inaugurates a Kingdom  not  of external rule   but  of internal transformation ,  fulfilling  the heart of Isaiah 61’s  Jubilee mission  (Leviticus 25:8-55). Jubilee (יֹובֵל,  Yovel ) — Hebraic Definition Literal Meaning: The Hebrew word  יֹובֵל ( Yovel )  literally means  “ram’s horn”  or  “trumpet blast.” It refers to the  shofar...

Kingdoms and Crowns - Week 3 Reading:  1 Kings 19 – 2 Kings 13 Title:  "The Covenant of Power(Mantle)" Key Text:  2 Kings 2:1-15 Focus:  Elisha inherits Elijah’s mantle [1] , a picture of spiritual legacy and prophetic power. This exemplifies the perfect blend/marriage of honoring the past as well as preparation of those who carry us into the future.  [1]  In Hebrew tradition, the "...

“Jesus, the New and Greater Moses, Declares the Jubilee Kingdom.” 30,000-Foot Overview (Mapping) OVERARCHING THEME: Jesus as the New and Greater Moses, proclaiming the Jubilee of Isaiah 61 through the Beatitudes — a Kingdom not of external law and prosperity, but of heart transformation and true flourishing. Core Movements: OT Foundation Jesus’ Fulfillment Kingdom Implication Moses Ascends Sinai (...

Kingdoms and Crowns - Week 2 Reading: 1 Kings 1 – 18 Title: "The Covenant of Fire" Key Text: 1 Kings 18:20-40 Focus: Elijah calls down fire—a confrontation between false gods and the one true God. Invitation: Am I living an offering of purity and integrity? Theme: God's Refining Fire Purifies and Restores Integrity to His Covenant People Big Idea / Thesis Statement: God’s consuming fire is not mer...

V1 He Went Up On The Mountain “He went up on the mountain” – evokes Moses on Mount Sinai (Ex. 19). Jesus is intentionally being portrayed as the new Moses, the ultimate interpreter and fulfillment of the Law (cf. Matt. 5:17). 1. The Crowd’s Geographic and Cultural Diversity (Matthew 4:25) "Large crowds followed him from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan." These locati...

Despite any shortcomings and all his failures, according to God, David was a man after His’ own heart. David was the man God had chosen to introduce the familial lines of His future King, the once and for all Messiah (the anointed one), Jesus. How to Be “A Man After God’s Own Heart” – David 1. Desires what God desires – David longed to do God's will (Psalm 40:8). 8I delight to do Your will, O my G...

ETHOS Week 6 "The Lord Looks at the Heart" Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Get Lit – Week 12 Reading: 1 Samuel 2 – 1 Samuel 28 • Believe • Be Baptized • Belong • Be Sent Matt. 11:28-30 “Come to Me... Learn from Me... I will give you rest... " -Jesus • Jesus is the only Lord and Savior. • Salvation is by grace through faith. • The Holy Spirit empowers us for witness, holiness and fruitfulness. • The Bible i...

Big Idea: To follow Jesus daily is to walk in loyal love, quiet faithfulness, and courageous surrender—even when no one’s watching. 1. DEVOTION in the Dark (Ruth 1:16–18) • Ruth makes a covenant decision in obscurity. • Following Jesus is often unseen faithfulness. 2. FAITHFULNESS in the Fields (Ruth 2:1–3) • Ruth doesn't wait for ideal conditions—she works humbly. • Following Jesus means showing...

Week 4: BE SENT – “Living on Mission”     Get Lit Week 10 - Text Range:  Joshua 9 – Judges 5 "When the Sun Stands Still: The God Who Fights for You"           Text:      Joshua 10:6–15 ETHOS  - the  distinguishing character , sentiment,  moral nature , or  guiding beliefs  of a person, group, or institution FOUNDATION :  Christ-Centered Vision and Core Values All leadership begins with o...

Week 3: BELONG – “Finding Family in the Body”                 Get Lit Week 9:  Deuteronomy 21 – Joshua 8 Key Passage:   Deuteronomy 29:9–15             Title:   Covenant Community ETHOS  - the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution  Core Beliefs (Brief Summary) •                 Jesus  is the only Savior and Lord. •                ...