Enjoy the Book of Life

Sometimes we grow through encouragement, sometimes correction, and sometimes we are cast into a situation where we must grow. Silas Schaeffer and I discuss how being a husband and father makes thinking of others a necessity if we are to love them as the Lord demonstrated and as the Word commands.

This God-given position, stewardship, and blessing is discussed from the many lessons learned from our parents and from being parents. Andy Hylton gives advice for new or upcoming parents, how to mend relationships with your children, and many other practical helps for parents at all stages.

When you are getting together with others to study the Bible, you need to decide on what you will be focused on learning and/or teaching. I offer 3 main areas for your focus and then discuss strategies you can use to approach teaching those core components.

Lessons from the Word of God and from years of experience shared by Andy Hylton provide insights into the core principles around shepherding and some great steps to move toward being a shepherd of His sheep.

Looking at a specific person's life in the Bible can yield remarkable lessons. We learn from good and bad examples, find similar situations in our own life, and see how God interacts with them. Today we discuss the life of Daniel as an example and some of the lessons we have gleaned from studying the book.

Dave Dunlap presents his book "No Little Places" with the encouragement of being in a healthy smaller gathering of believers. We discuss some of the core ideas of the book which highlight the blessings that come with being in a smaller group of christians. Find the book here: https://gospelfolio.com/product/no-little-places/

A detailed discussion with David Dunlap about his experiences and the lessons he has learned and grown from in church planting. The points that he provides gives practical suggestions along with each story that he shares.

Dr. Steve Price walks through life lessons to help have a biblical focus when it comes to the stewardship of time. He includes everything from dealing with important and urgent matters and letting God direct your path to practical ways to use those little spare minutes through the day.

Do you have a time where you study the Bible with other believers? It might be just you and a friend meeting in a coffee shop once a month. It might be a large group that meets weekly. Whatever the case might be, what underlying goals should we consider for our time studying together? The first episode of this new category deals with areas that I have found helpful promoting our collaboration in t...

In this episode we take a detailed look at the person that helped tear the nation of Israel apart and institutionalize idolatry in the northern kingdom. The dark turn for this character is the many connections that he has with the devil. This rare look at typology regarding our enemy gives us insights and applications for today. For more Taste & See lessons: https://uplook.org/taste-see/ Get t...

This episode is presenting a book that covers an important topic that applies to nearly everyone and does it in a biblically grounded way. There is no way around social media and smart phones in our world and so the question is, "How should we be using these tools as believers?" This resource provides a very balanced view based on the Word of God.

New to the podcast? Miss a few episodes? This is an update on what has happened over the course of 2023 along with a few recommendations of episodes and other new additions to check out. Here's our website with even more information! www.enjoythebookoflife.com

For He made Him who knew no sin  to be  sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. (2 Corinthians 5:21) What does this mean? How should this impact us? Listen in as Joe Fleeger walks us through this transforming truth.

This valuable commentary set provides many rich aspects to those that want to further their bible study. Joe Fleeger walks through the benefits he has experienced with this set as well as some other helpful insights and tips to get the most out of this compilation. https://gospelfolio.com/product-category/bible-study-resources/commentary/commentary-collections/what-the-bible-teaches-commentaries-r...

For over a decade, I have been trying to learn how to best spend time in the Word of God to cultivate our relationship with God. I have talked with many experienced people, tried out various strategies, and created a structure to help keep us consistent and to help develop and enrich our time in the Word. All this is in the companion set Manna for the Hungry: A Daily Devotional Guide and Fountain...

In this episode, we have a practical look at teaching the next generation from a Sunday school superintendent and father. This is something we all need to consider because this job is for everyone. We discuss the goals and perspective of this ministry as well as real-world examples and life-lessons for someone who has been active in this for decades.

The blessed man of Psalm 1 spends day and night meditating in the word of God and experiences so many joys as a result. How do we spend time everyday in the Bible and it not feel like a checklist event? How do we cultivate a love for the Scriptures and enjoy the book of life? Nate Bramsen helps guide us toward growing in love for God's word.

A look with Nate Bramsen at various resources that are made available through Into Your Bible Ministries. We discuss resources from videos, podcasts, and books as well as the stories behind them to give you a better understanding of the benefits of each. All the resources are free to view online at the link below. https://www.intoyourbible.org

The world has gone through a massive change with social media interactions. If you spend any amount of time on these platforms, you have probably seen arguments spiraling out of control. This is an important situation for us to think through and teach to the next generation.

Andrew Harmon discusses the Bible-based board games that he has created and the purposes behind their design. We discuss the different ways to teach and the benefits of learning about the God's Word from this variety. Make sure to check out the games with the links below. Harmon Games: https://harmongames.com/ Rock International: https://rockintl.org/product/king-of-glory-card-game/

The Old Testament is filled with pictures that point us to the Lord Jesus Christ. The Peace Offering tells of the great truth that God wants to fellowship with us. Before we dive into this worshipful topic, Christian and I have a short discussion as to how he found himself studying it and the impact this kind of study can have on us.

What do parables, miracles, signs, wonders, visions, and dreams in the Bible all have in common? They are often the source of hidden teachings. Thankfully, there are tools for our study when examining these types of passages.

An intriguing book by J. Budziszewski that examines the natural law that God puts inside every person which we cannot escape. The book discusses the current state of things, the efforts people take to "not know" the natural law, the reasons why we must know it, and even how we can get back on track. In our review, we discuss some high points, areas of caution, and make connections on thi...

This group of people have their origins mentioned in the history books of the Old Testament, they have historical connections during the silent period, there are several important stories of them with the Lord Jesus in the gospels, and they are a portion of the great commission. But who are these people and why are they so important? Listen to these stories to uncover the theme.

Bill Moore shares a series of helpful life principles that God gives in His word to help us live our life for Him. These great truths guide us with practical ways to grow and shine for our Lord and Savior.