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1 Peter 1:21-2:3 - Eternal, Not Temporary 03.03.2025 6:40 ↓

Peter makes a point to the Early Church about striving for unity, spiritual growth, and compassion as they consider what God has done for them in Jesus.

1 Peter 1:13-20 - Reverent Fear 28.02.2025 7:25 ↓

Peter starts to encourage the Church toward living in a God-honoring way in light of what Jesus has done.

1 Peter 1:7-12 - Refinement 26.02.2025 6:38 ↓

Peter continues to share about the work God accomplishes in the midst of persecution.

1 Peter 1:3-6 - Restating the Gospel 24.02.2025 6:05 ↓

Peter brings true encouragement to the Churches in the midst of their persecution by reminding them of the Gospel.

1 Peter 1:1-2 - Hello, Churches! 21.02.2025 5:32 ↓

Peter introduces himself and shares the Gospel with churches throughout modern-day Turkey.

Season 18 - 1 Peter 19.02.2025 5:22 ↓

Welcome to Season 18! Once again, we take a look at the who, when, and why behind Peter's first general letter to the Church, as well as major themes to help us study this book.

James - What Have We Learned? 17.02.2025 5:57 ↓

As we wrap up Season 17, it's time to debrief and recap what we've been studying in James.

James 5:13-20 - Final Instructions 14.02.2025 6:37 ↓

James ends his letter by encouraging Christians to continue in prayer and to seek to restore sinners back to Jesus.

James 5:7-12 - Patience 12.02.2025 5:12 ↓

James encourages people to live with patience for the return of Jesus.

James 5:1-6 - Wealth 10.02.2025 6:35 ↓

James points an accusing finger at those who prioritize wealth over the opportunity to help people.

James 4:13-17 - Eternal Perspective 07.02.2025 5:36 ↓

Rather than go through life focused on our own plans and goals, James encourages his readers to live with eternity in mind.

James 4:7-12 - Contrition 05.02.2025 5:55 ↓

James reminds people how to repent of their sin in a proper, healthy way.

James 4:1-6 - Spiritual Adulterers 03.02.2025 5:52 ↓

James doesn't pull any punches as he addresses issues within the Church.

James 3:13-18 - False Wisdom 31.01.2025 6:10 ↓

James shifts his focus to addressing people who have and are acting with a false sense of wisdom.

James 3:7-12 - Taming the Tongue 29.01.2025 5:53 ↓

James speaks even further on the power of words, reminding the audience once again that they must share the love of God to ALL people.

James 3:1-6 - Power of the Teacher 27.01.2025 7:04 ↓

James shares on the importance of good teachers and the level of accountability they will be held to.

James 2:21-26 - Two Examples 24.01.2025 4:28 ↓

Similar to Hebrews 11, James provides examples of faith being lived out by two very different people.

James 2:18-20 - Counterarguments 22.01.2025 5:10 ↓

James anticipates opposition to his argument about the importance of faith being lived out.

James 2:14-17 - Thoughts and Prayers 20.01.2025 5:40 ↓

James gives an example of how absurd it is to have a faith that is unattached to obedience and action.

James 2:8-13 - The Law 17.01.2025 5:48 ↓

Even with Jesus perfectly and completely fulfilling the Lawof God, James shows that the moral law of God has merit and value for Christians.

James 2:1-7 - Reality Check 15.01.2025 5:18 ↓

James comments rather pointedly about Christians showing preferential treatment to certain people while simultaneously neglecting other Christians.

James 1:19-27 - Hearing and Doing 13.01.2025 8:33 ↓

James points out that hearing good instruction is good, but it does no good if it's not obeyed.

James 1:9-18 - Temptation 10.01.2025 6:15 ↓

James shows how God tests (not tempts) His people through trials.

James 1:1-8 - Celebration in Troubles 08.01.2025 5:05 ↓

Being mindful of persecutions afflicting the Early Church, James encourages them to celebrate what God is still doing through them.

Season 17 - James 06.01.2025 8:10 ↓

Welcome to Season 17! Once again, we take a look at the who, when, and why behind the book of James as well as major themes to help us study this book.