Garden Oaks Baptist Church Podcast

The book of Jonah provides insight into God's role in everyday life. This can help us when we feel stuck. #freewill #sovereignty #prayer #jonah

“Acts 2:42–47 is a picture of the first Jesus-followers just after Pentecost. They didn’t have a church building, a denomination, or a strategy—they had Jesus, the Spirit, and each other. They devoted themselves to learning, eating together, praying, sharing resources, and worshiping daily. This wasn’t religion as routine. It was family.  What would it mean for us to live like that in our city tod...

As humans, we often long to trust in things that we can understand. Is this a bad desire? What should we trust in? 

Will God listen if I only pray when I need something? 

#jonah #god #sleeping

In Jonah 1, we see more than just a runaway prophet—we witness the reality of sin, the grace of God, and His relentless pursuit of people. Dive into the story of Jonah and discover how God's love moves even in rebellion. #sin #love #mercy #compassion #god

The Book of Jonah is a concise yet complex work in the Bible. Although the story appears simple on the surface, a deeper look gives us great insight into God's character.#jonah #bible #god #love #character

This is the final part of our marriage series. This week we focus on wisdom for those looking for a spouse.

What does the bible say about sex? How do you foster intimacy? #sex #love #truth #marriage #bible

What still applies when it comes to the Bible and marriage? What does it mean to submit?  #marriage #jesus #love #community #family

What is the purpose of marriage? Why is marriage a thing? #jesus #church #marriage #community #love #bible #family

What does the bible say about marriage? Does it still hold up?  This is part 1 of a study on healthy marriage. As we examine the covenant of marriage, we gain useful wisdom on how to live our lives and insight into how God loves us! #godslove #jesus #promise #unfailinglove #life #community #family #church #truth 

Why do we exist? What is the point of life? How do we achieve purpose in life? Mark 161 Corinthians 15#jesus #purpose #life #reason #community #love #bible

Mark 15:16-39

Mark 15

Jesus experienced separation from God the father so that we never have to. #jesus #relationship #bible #love #community #sacrifice

Have you ever been betrayed? Has your trust ever been broken? How did you respond?  This week, we see Jesus predict that his closest friends will disown him. Despite their denial, this comes to pass as they all desert him when he is arrested. What does this show us about Jesus? #betrayal #disowned #mercy #community #jesus

Passover is a traditional Jewish holiday that marks Israel's freedom from slavery in Egypt. The tradition uses different elements to represent events during Israel's liberation. In Mark 14, Jesus intentionally inserts himself into this tradition to fulfill the meaning of some of these symbols. Mark 14:12-26#lastsupper #symbolism #remember #jesus #body #love #fulfillment #bible

#restoration #restored #sacrifice #worship #community #worthy #father

How should we react to what Jesus teaches in Mark 13? Is this something that has already happened? Are these events going to happen in the future? What is this about?  #love #community #prophecy #future #history #jesus 

This week, we see how Jesus interacts with generosity. From this, we can find wisdom about how and what we should give.  #giving  #generosity #love #family #community

In Mark 12 Jesus tells a story about some evil tenants. What are the characteristics that make them evil? What things should we watch out for in our own thoughts?  #thoughts #selfimprovement #evaluation #jesus #bible

We often  put things into categories in order to understand them. How does Jesus fit into our modern categories?

The Parable of the Tenants

How can we trust that the Bible we have is what the authors wrote? Has it been translated so many times that we cannot know? Has it been too long since it was written?   #jesus #bible #history #evidence #manuscripts #community #essential