Eastview Baptist Church Teaching Podcast

Get Lit#8/ETHOS#2:  BE BAPTIZED       Key Passage:   Deuteronomy 10:12–22          Title:   Mark the Moment ETHOS#2: BE BAPTIZED – “Going Public with Your Faith”            Get Lit Week 8:  Num. 32 – Deut. 20 This section  bridges  Israel’s  wilderness journey  and their imminent  entry into the Promised Land . In  Numbers 32–36 , two-and-a-half tribes  request land east of the Jordan , agreeing t...

ETHOS  Week 1:  Believe  – Encountering Christ          “Get Lit” Week 7  Numbers 21:4–9 ETHOS  - the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution [1] Driving Questions: We are all becoming something . The question is— WHO are you becoming, and WHO is shaping you?   READING RECAP: Numbers 8–31 captures Israel’s  preparation ,  rebellion ,...

Matthew 4 verses 17-24 Big Idea:  Before  we can live the ways of the Kingdom,  we must follow the King . Text Breakdown & Teaching Movements: 1. The Message of the Kingdom (v.17) “From that time on Jesus began to preach, “ Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near .”” Teaching Points: The Kingdom of Heaven is  not a political regime  but the  reign  and  rule   of  God breaking into the world...

"From Fire to Formation: The God Who Is Holy and Near" (Leviticus 10 – Numbers 7) The fire of God had just fallen—His glory filled the tabernacle, His presence among His people. The joy was electric. The priests had been consecrated. Worship had begun. But then— tragedy struck . Two of Aaron’s sons,  Nadab and Abihu , brought unauthorized fire before the Lord. They tried to worship their...

Gospel of Matthew Chapter 4 verses 1 to 16. Live class discussions. Introduction to geography and cultural climate in the region.

"From the Mountain to the Tabernacle: The God Who Dwells Among Us"       ( Exodus 25 – Leviticus 9 ) Israel had been set free—not just to leave Egypt, but to live with God. On Mount Sinai, amidst thunder and fire, God spoke (Exodus 19:16–20; 20:1–21). But now, He did something unexpected:  He asked for a tent (Exodus 25:8). Not just  over  them in cloud or fire (Exodus 13:21–22), not jus...

"When God Says 'I Am'" (Exodus 5–24) Moses stood before Pharaoh, the most powerful man on earth, and said the impossible: “Let my people go.” But Pharaoh scoffed.  “Who is the LORD that I should obey him?” Instead of release, the Hebrew slaves faced heavier burdens. Brick quotas increased. Straw was withheld. The people turned on Moses, and Moses cried out to God. But God hadn’t forgotten His prom...

(Genesis 42 – Exodus 4) Every Genesis (Beginning) One Day Ends, And Gives Way To A New Beginning. Famine had gripped the world. Back in Canaan, Jacob’s family was starving. But in Egypt, Joseph—once the betrayed brother, now governor—oversaw vast storehouses of grain. Jacob sent his sons to Egypt, unaware they were walking into  a divine setup . The brothers bowed before Joseph,  fulfilling dreams...

“Gods Plan Through The Pain”        Genesis 22-41                (Core Text: Genesis 41:37-57) Recap: (Genesis 22–41) It began on a mountain—Moriah—where Abraham stood, knife trembling in hand,  over the promised son he loved . Isaac, bound on the altar, was moments from death when  the voice of God thundered through the silence : “ Stop !”  A ram caught in the thicket took Isaac’s place .  God ha...

Get Lit – Week 1           Eden to Isaac: Jesus in the Shadows          Genesis 1-21 Movements: I. GOD CREATES:  THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING (Genesis 1–2) II. GOD CONFRONTS:  THE FALL AND THE CURSE (Genesis 3–5) III. GOD PRESERVES:  THE FLOOD AND A NEW BEGINNING (Genesis 6–9) IV. GOD SCATTERS:  HUMAN PRIDE AND DIVINE PURPOSE (Genesis 10–11) V. GOD CALLS:  THE PROMISE TO ABRAM (Genesis 12–14) VI. G...

The Cross and the Crown Week 8 – Text: Mark 16:12-20 Big Idea:  Jesus calls His followers to proclaim His resurrection with boldness, power, and clarity—because the story isn’t over, it’s just beginning.   **Disclaimer** INTRODUCTION: The End That Isn’t the End Think of the long ending of Mark like an extra scene at the end of a movie . (An “alternate” ending) It helps tie things together and fits...

The Cross and the Crown Week 7 –  Easter Sunday  – 4/20            Title: “The Dawn of a New Kingdom”                     Text: Mark 15:42-16:8 BIG IDEA: If the Resurrection is real, anything is possible!  The Gospel is not just a story of what happened—it's an invitation into a new way of life. Jesus  died for our sins , was  buried in our place , and  rose to give us life . Now,  we’re invit...

“What (ACTUALLY) Is the Church?” Big Idea:  The Church is not a building, a brand, or a weekend event—it is the  called-out people of God , saved by grace, gathered in Christ, and sent out for His mission. 1 Peter 2:9  – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession…” I. The Church Is a Called-Out People (Not a Place) Key Text:   Matthew 16:18  – “I will...

A Historical Word Study: “Church” (From Hebrew to English) 1. Hebrew Roots –  Qahal  (קָהָל) and  Edah  (עֵדָה) In the Hebrew Bible, two main words express the idea of a gathered people: Qahal (קָהָל)  – “assembly,” “congregation” First used in  Deuteronomy 4:10  to describe the people assembled at Mount Sinai. It refers to a divinely summoned gathering, especially for worship, war, or covenant. O...

The Cross and the Crown - Week 6       “The Weight of the Cross”                       Mark 15:16-41 Background :  Days Prior, Jesus had been celebrated. Mark 11:7-11. “The Triumphal Entry” Big Idea:  Jesus didn’t just die for you—He died  instead  of you. The cross is not just something He  did —it’s who He  became  for you. (He became sin, who knew no sin..) Four Movements:  Substitution  (v16-2...

The Cross and the Crown – Week 5          “The Verdict That Changed The  World”         Mark 15:1-15 Big Idea: Jesus  was  condemned  so that  we  could be  set free .  In the great exchange , the  innocent  was judged  guilty , so the  guilty  could walk in  grace . Context: Jesus stands before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. The religious leaders have accused Him, the crowd is stirred into a...

The Cross and the Crown – Week 4                Mark 14:53-72                 “On Trial: The King Condemned” Big Idea: Jesus stood firm in truth  while Peter crumbled in fear . His faithfulness in the face of injustice is our hope when we fail, and we will inevitably fail and fall short (Romans 3:23). Context: Jesus is taken to the high priest, where a corrupt trial unfolds.  Lies are told, false...

Pathway 3: The Preaching of God's Word – "Revival by Revelation" Big Idea:  Revival is fueled by the faithful and clear preaching of God’s Word.   Key Passage:   Nehemiah 8:8  –  “They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read.”   Teaching Points: Revival Is Rooted in the Word of God  ( Psalm 119:25,...

Week 3 – 3/23       Title: “The Agony of Surrender”         Text: Mark 14:32-52 Big Idea : Jesus faced  crushing sorrow ,  ultimate betraya l, and  violent opposition — yet He remained committed to the Father’s will .  His suffering   SECURED   our salvation . 21  God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV I. The We...

Pathway 2: Prayer & Seeking God's Face – "Igniting a Holy Fire" Big Idea:  Revival is  birthed  and  sustained   through fervent prayer  and  desperate pursuit  of God.   Key Passage:   Jeremiah 29:13  –  “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”   Teaching Points: Revival Starts in the Prayer Closet  ( Matthew 6:6, James 5:16-18 ) Every great revival i...

Week 2 – 3/16                    Title: “Betrayed and Broken”              Text: Mark 14:10-31 Big Idea:  Jesus, though betrayed by His own, willingly walks the path of suffering for our redemption. Jesus is the ultimate Passover, by His blood spread on the doorposts of our lives, we can be reunited with God the Father. Key Takeaways 1.       Betrayal Can Come from the Closest People  – Judas walk...

Pathway 1: Humility & Repentance – "The Posture of Revival" Big Idea:  Revival  begins with a  heart  that is  humble  and  obedient  before God and willing to  turn from sin . Key Themes for Revival: Humility  →  God lifts up the humble (James 4:10, Micah 6:8). Obedience  →  Walking in God’s ways leads to restoration (2 Chronicles 7:14). Repentance  →  Turning to God brings refreshi...

The Cross and the Crown - Week 1 (3/9)         Title: “A Beautiful Offering”         Text: Mark 14:1-9 Big Idea: True worship  is marked by extravagant love, reckless devotion, and a heart that values Jesus above all else. Context: This moment takes place just days before the crucifixion. The religious leaders are plotting against Jesus (v.1-2), in a “but, God” moment of contrast, an unnamed woman...

Series Overview: The Bible provides several key principles that lead to genuine revival. These principles are saturated and scattered throughout both the Old and New Testaments, revealing  how God restores His people to Himself . There are 5 (and many more) pathways that are both basic to and a requirement with experiencing revival:   Pathway 1: Humility & Repentance – "The Posture of Rev...

Main Passage: Galatians 5:16-26, John 4:25-26, Romans 12:1-2 Big Idea: True worshipers live transformed lives,  carrying the presence of God everywhere they go .  Worship is not an event but a lifestyle . In Spirit  – Worship that is led by, energized by, and in communion with the Holy Spirit (John 3:6, Romans 8:14-16). It is from the heart, not mere ritual or external tradition. In Truth  – Worsh...