Enjoy the Book of Life

The prophets can have some difficult sections to understand in them. In this episode, some tools are discussed to provide a little direction in the books to hopefully open some doors to clarity, not just in the prophetic books but in all areas concerning prophecy.

It is always exciting to share a resource that has been such a help. www.myrtlefieldhouse.com is helpful because it has consistently good content, has a high view of the Bible, is easy to use, gives you diverse topics to explore, and allows you to view all of their materials for free. Come explore the website with us in this episode.

The Lord Jesus Christ is the central theme of the entire Bible. The riches of His character, the promises of His coming, and even His pre-incarnate appearances are available for discovery through the pages of the Old Testament. This is reason enough to spend more time in regions that are often neglected in our Bible readings and we provide some starting tips to help you in your discoveries!

One of the most essential tools to help with studying the Bible is a good Bible dictionary. The discussion centers around the purpose of using this resource along with several examples of how it can help unearth some amazing connections! Listen in to get some starting tips on when and how to use one.

The Lord spreads a feast for us every day in the Word of God. In this episode, Dan Moffitt and I discuss how his daily Bible readings minister to him and prepare him for the Lord's supper each week. Along with very helpful tips on how to get a lot out of your time in the Bible, we discuss the importance of this time with our God.

Exposition is a huge portion of the New Testament because of the epistles from the apostles. Also included in this section are all the sermons in Acts, the gospels, prophecy books, and the Old Testament history books. The special tips in this episode will help you further your study in these areas of the Bible.

Rex Trogdon has been serving the Lord for decades as a missionary and worker in Africa and North America. In our discussion, he recounts those in his life that taught him important lessons and helped him grow closer to the Lord. As Rex says in the discussion, "God brings our lives across others for a reason and not only to be blessed but to be a blessing.” May we learn these enriching lessons...

In this episode, we talk with Scott DeGroff about his favorite topic, prayer. We discuss the growth and difficulties that he has had in developing a life of prayer along with suggestions for listeners. Many would admit that they do not pray as much as they ought, but what steps are there to help us grow? We hope that focusing on this precious truth in the life of Scott may open up guidance for you...

The Greek word “Ginosko” is oftentimes simply translated into the English word “know.” In this episode, we do a deeper dive into what it means, what it teaches us about the relationship we have with God, and some steps you can take to learn more about this important truth.

There are so many interruptions and things that discourage our time in the Word of God. In this helpful talk, Scott DeGroff talks about the things he does to direct his time in the scriptures to help us combat any distractions and get the most out of our time.

"Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." (James 5:16) When trespasses enter our relationships, healing is required. So often we try to navigate these situations without confession, without prayer. This simple (but not always easy) formula is the one given to us for healing. We...

"Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth." (John 17:17) This simple but profound statement is found in the prayer of the Lord Jesus to His Father "for those who will believe in Me" (v. 20). This is directly applied to us by the Lord Himself! Sanctification is the current focus of God in our lives and His truth provides the key.

When you sit down to study the Bible, what system or method helps you examine the word of God? Our new guest, Matt Jolley, has been disciplining young men and women with his wife for many years. The inductive study method is what Matt has used to teach others to study the word for themselves. In this episode, we discuss the practices, benefits, and give some starting tips for those wanting to star...

"Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness." Psalm 37:3 The faithfulness of God spans the pages of the Bible in the same way that it "reaches to the clouds" (Ps 36:5). This truth is surely something to treasure in its unshakable consistency, its practical implications, and its transformative effects on our own lives. We start in the wildern...

Another episode from 10 years ago! This time we have a conversation with John Heller about shepherding the flock of God. Who should be doing this? How should it be done? How can I get started? This short introduction gives some good first steps into understanding the role that God has offered to those looking to serve Him.

"Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." (Hebrews 13:7) Learning about christians from the past can be a rewarding activity, if their lives point you to the Savior. There are many great resources to learn these stories but one that makes the story jump of the page is the ministry of Vickie Gaynier. We discuss the origins of her character acting and the differe...

A section of the Bible that can difficult for people to study is the poetry section from Job to the Song of Solomon. We do not want to simply break it into its parts. To do so would be like directing a butterfly. You might understand it but it won't fly any more. Instead, we want to identify the components in the poetry that accentuate the meaning. This episodes gives a few starting places to...

A book within a book! A review focused on the Jonathan Edwards book titled, The End for Which God Created the World along with a review of John Piper's commentary on it in his book titled, God's Passion for His Glory . With suggestions, highlights, and a few tangential thoughts from our own studies in the scriptures, this review should give you plenty of insight as to whether this book is...

As we spend time in the word of God, we want the word of God to be planted in us and produce fruit in our lives. King Josiah hears the reading of the word, receives it humbly, and then what is the first order of business? Reinstate true worship to God! As we spend time reading and studying the Bible, one of the outflows should be worship.

What are some directions you can go when studying the historical narrative and law sections of the Bible? This is a HUGE portion of the scriptures spanning from Genesis to Esther and from Matthew to Acts along with other portions sprinkled throughout the other books. Presented in this short episode are a handful of areas to get you started digging in these sections of God's word. I hope and pr...

Ten years ago, I was at a bible conference and asked several men that I respected to come back to my hotel room, where I had made a makeshift studio, to interview them on important topics. I was revisiting these just recently and thought I would share one on discipleship. Dr. Steve Price shares some helpful insights about discipleship that help frame what it is all about as well as some helpful ti...

There are several portions through John that can be difficult to interpret and understand. One helpful key to these portions is seeing the transition that is taking place during the early portion of the New Testament. This is a rich study with just a small sampling outlined here to get you excited for more. In the conversation, a great resource (previously reviewed) is mentioned as well as a serie...

It is a good thing to study the Bible with others. The goals of every Bible study should be understanding truth, developing as a student, and enjoying the book of life! If you lead a bible study, there can be some challenges. Whenever people are on different levels of Bible knowledge and when you have difficulty getting others to share are just some of the difficulties. These tips and tricks give...

It is so important to spend time reading the Bible but sometimes it can be a difficult thing to do consistently. There are lots of different ways to spend your time reading. I get to share some of the different ways that I have tried with a short description of each. Along with the different methods, I share the valuable tips that have been shared with me or that I have discovered over the years....

The subject of the physical body is not only very prevalent in the Bible, it is also very important. God made us in physical bodies and was incarnated in the person of the Lord Jesus in "the likeness of sinful flesh." Unbiblical teaching about the physical body was one of the first heresies in church history to arise in the form of Gnosticism but today many unbiblical ideas are spreading...