Enjoy the Book of Life

This chapter is a look at the ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven. With marvelous truths both glorifying and practical, you will be sure to enjoy this as well as the second portion of the chapter which is coming soon!

When controversial topics hit the mainstream, what do we use to guide our thinking? The Word of God! As we read other books it is important to view them through the lens of Scripture and it helps when the author of the book includes the verses! Listen to the review of the book, "The Toxic War on Masculinity" concerning what it has to offer us in gaining and sustaining a biblical perspect...

Listen in for an examination of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This includes the events surrounding the death and burial of the Son of God leading to evidences and the significance of the Lord Jesus Christ defeating death.

Welcome to a new resource from Enjoy the Book of Life! Every so often a new chapter will appear in the form of an audiobook. This episode serve as an introduction to the first book, "Pictures in the Book of Acts OR The Unfinished Work of Jesus" by David Anderson-Berry.

The discussion time in a group study can lead to some of the most difficult situations during a study. What if they ask a question I can't answer? What if the conversation just dies? How do I get others to participate so that I am not in constant monologue? In this episode, we look at some ways to help cultivate productive conversation.

Welcome to the Bible study! Today I am going to walk you through a typical Bible study from my perspective. There were many lesson I learned through this study that I hope you benefit from and many considerations that I had that could be applied no matter the format of your study.

Earth-shattering events in our lives, like the death of a loved one, can cause us to remember that there is more than just this Earth, they remind us of the eternal. Why should we treasure this eternal perspective and what benefit does it have? It can be difficult to keep this perspective when we are distracted in the seemingly mundane decisions and events that fill up our days but this treasured...

Listen as JB Nicholson tells stories about the people that made a big impact on his spiritual journey. These stories are inspiring and equipping as we get to see spiritual maturity in 3D examples. The writer to the Hebrews says that we should follow the faith of others that have spoken the word of God to us, considering the end of their conduct, Jesus Christ! (Hebrews 13:7-8) Hopefully a look at t...

This week, we continue to look at different teaching activities you can incorporate into your Bible study. However, these activities are a much more diverse selection that I experimented with over the years. These were not used weekly but were incorporated as needed and allowed for some fun and different styles of learning.

There are so many different ways to structure a Bible study. In this episode, we will examine the "standard format" for the Bible study here in Mississippi and the rationale behind it. Adopt this method for similar goals, or take parts and adjust for your own audience, teaching style, etc. In a future episode, we will examine the other methods that were used for different kinds of study...

We continue with two more ways to "discover" the Lord Jesus all throughout the Old Testament. You can find the handout PDF linked below. Christ Revealed in the Old Testament: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Evy0G5tN14RtElMyTC3k_Bu66zO7M-72/view?usp=sharing

The Son of God became flesh and dwelt among us. But where was the second Person of the Trinity between the creation of the World and His incarnation? How was it that He expounded to the two on the Emmaus road in all the Scriptures (our Old Testament) the things concerning Himself? Here we begin our discussion on discovering Christ in the Old Testament in your own studies.

Every time we have a "Treasured Discoveries" episode, I ask our guest, "How do you keep this discovery polished?" I think it is important for us to reexamine these precious truths that the Lord reveals by His Spirit. Today, Brian Veenstra shares his strategy on keeping truths from his past studies and readings fresh in his mind and heart. I think you'll find it to be simple...

The waters are deep in the Psalms! Brian Veenstra demonstrates the great wealth that can be provided with instructive resources resulting in helpful insight and heavenly enjoyment.

Bible studies can be so different from each other! If you are leading a study or want to start up a study, whether that's with a friend, group of friends, as an evangelistic outreach, or any other type of get-together, you may want to think through some of the reasons why these studies are so different. In this episode, we look at the audience, your style, and the environment and how each of t...

Helping someone develop into a worshipper is one of the best ways to disciple someone. The heart of the person, focused on the priestly work of lifting up the spotless sacrifice to God, will be active in exalting Christ. In this episode we discuss worship, its importance, and how to develop in this important ministry.

One of the Lord Jesus' ministries on this earth was to "bind up the brokenhearted." It doesn't take much searching to find those who are mourning or dealing with sorrows. How can we labor along with Christ in this important ministry and if I am the one experiencing depression, what spiritual and practical helps are there for me? We review the book, Spurgeon's Sorrows (linked...

The New Testament talks about forbearance but what does that look like in our daily walk as believers? Keith Keyser discusses the ongoing journey and motivation behind forbearance in his life.

The Bible is full of truth for the believer. Some of it relates to our position in Christ and some is the practical outflow of that position. In this episode, Keith Keyser discuss the value of distinguishing and balancing them in your life along with helps for us when we tend to overemphasize one over the other.

The Lord has provided all believers with an astoundingly rich resource in our spiritual siblings. Spending time enriching and being enriched by those in the body gives us opportunities to be guided to the truth and through life's storms.

You know what you are studying, you've made some goals, but how do you know if those coming to the study are learning and developing based on those goals? Why and how do you assess? In this episode, we break down the importance and some ways to assess in fun and engaging methods.

What is the gospel? In this discussion we visit three different passages from Paul's writings where there is a summation of the gospel. However, each is quite different! These three sections provide a great outline for what is necessary for the gospel.

Usually you think about teaching truth from the Word at a Bible study but how do you teach how to be inquisitive? To make observations? To grab a Bible Dictionary, when needed? Today we look at introducing and reviewing skills and tools in an authentic study environment.

Silas Schaeffer walks us through this digital Bible study resource and how to use it. Find it here: https://www.e-sword.net/

We are told to "do everything for the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31). Silas discusses the importance of doing everyday things for God's glory even if it is waiting for the mechanic to finish with your car. The Bible says, "man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart" (1 Sam. 16:7). The Lord Jesus labored as a carpenter and at the end of His 30 years, the F...