Grasp the Bible

Welcome to episode 105 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of 1 Peter, covering chapter 3:8-17.  The series is called “Hope in the Midst of Suffering.”  Today, we will cover:  Responsibilities of all believers (v. 8-17)    Key takeaways:   The Christian life is not one of passivity for Peter.  A life of goodness does not simply happen as believers meditate quietly...

Welcome to episode 104 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of 1 Peter, covering chapter 2:18-3:7.  The series is called “Hope in the Midst of Suffering.”  Today, we will cover:  Slaves submit to masters – to receive a reward (vv. 18-20)  Slaves submit to masters – to imitate Christ (vv. 21-25)  Responsibilities of wives (3:1-6)  Responsibilities of husbands (v. 7) ...

Today, we talk briefly about the meaning of Good Friday and the significance of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. The staff at Spring Baptist Church wish you a Happy Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of our living lord and savior, Jesus Christ!

Welcome to episode 102 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of 1 Peter, covering chapter 2:4-2:17.  The series is called “Hope in the Midst of Suffering.”  Today, we will cover:  The relationships (vv. 4-10)  The Christian Life as a Battle and Witness (vv. 11-12)  Show respect to civil authorities (vv. 13-17)    Key takeaways:   As the cornerstone of the building wa...

Welcome to episode 101 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of 1 Peter, covering chapter 1:13-2:3.  The series is called “Hope in the Midst of Suffering.”  Today, we will cover:  The response to our salvation (vv. 13-17)  The cost of our salvation (vv. 18-21)  The vehicle of our salvation (vv. 22-25)  What we are to renounce (2 v. 1)  What we are to receive (vv. 2-3...

We are excited to launch our Discipleship Pathway!  In this episode, we will talk about what it means to be a disciple, the eight signposts that we believe disciples engage in, and what Spring Baptist Church is doing to make disciples who make disciples. To find out more, visit https://www.springbaptistklein.org/discipleship-pathway or click here . The eight signposts are... 1.    Bible Engagement...

Welcome to episode 99 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of 1 Peter, covering chapter 1:1-12.  The series is called “Hope in the Midst of Suffering.”  Today, we will cover:  The source of our salvation (vv. 1-2)  The guaranty of our salvation (vv. 3-5)  The joy of our salvation (vv. 6-9)  The Old Testament prophets, angels, and our salvation (vv. 10-12)    Key tak...

Welcome to episode 98 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 16:1-8.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we look at Jesus’ resurrection and alternate endings of the book.  We will cover:  The grief (vv. 1-4)  The glory (vv. 5-8)    Key takeaways:   There has been much debate for centuries over the correct ending...

Today we will look back over the Book of Mark and discuss the big ideas.  We will also explore the four different endings of the book. We will also look ahead at the Book of 1 Peter and discuss the author, date, reason for the book, and its big themes.

Welcome to episode 96 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 15:33-47.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we look at Jesus’ crucifixion and burial.  We will cover:  Events during the crucifixion (vv. 33-37)  Events following the crucifixion (vv. 38-47)    Key takeaways:   Jesus’ death is accompanied by four key...

Welcome to episode 95 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 15:16-32.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we look at Jesus’ mocking and crucifixion.  We will cover:  The contempt (vv. 16-20)  The cross-bearer (v. 21)  The crucifixion (vv. 22-32)    Key takeaways:   Jesus is mocked, beaten, and spat upon repeate...

Welcome to episode 94 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 15:1-15.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we look at Jesus’ trial before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate.  We will cover:  The conspiracy (v. 1)  The confusion (v. 2)  The charges (vv. 3-5)  The custom (v. 6)  The choice (vv. 7-14)  The chastenin...

Welcome to episode 93 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 14:53-72.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we look at Jesus’ trial before the religious leaders and Peter’s actions.  We will cover:  Jesus is denied by his follower [Part 1] (vv. 53-54)  Jesus is denounced by his foes (vv. 55-65)  Jesus is denied b...

Welcome to episode 92 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 14:32-52.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we conclude our discussion on Jesus’ Olivet Discourse and cover:  The agony of Jesus (vv. 32-42)  The arrest of Jesus (vv. 43-49)  The abandonment of Jesus (vv. 50-52)    Key takeaways:   Jesus’ experience...

Welcome to episode 91 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 14:1-31.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we conclude our discussion on Jesus’ Olivet Discourse and cover:  The plot [part 1] (vv. 1-2)  The preparation (vv. 3-9)  The plot [part 2] (vv. 10-11)  The Passover meal (vv. 12-26)  The predictions (vv. 27...

Welcome to episode 90 of Grasp the Bible.  Since it is January 2023, Pastor Darrell preached a two-part series called New Year, New You.  The first week, he talked about having a new focus through having a persistent prayer life.  Today, he talks about new friends.  The primary passage is 1 Samuel 18:1-3.   Key takeaways:   1.   Real friendships overlook differences  2.   Real friendships lookout...

Welcome to episode 89 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our 4-week series on Advent.  Today we will talk about the love that God showed by sending His son in this week 4 episode.    Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)  https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for...

Welcome to episode 88 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our 4-week series on Advent.  Today we will talk about the joy we experience at Jesus' birth in this week 3 episode.    Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)  https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for...

Welcome to episode 87 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our 4-week series on Advent.  Today we will talk about how we prepare ourselves for Jesus' birth in this week 2 episode.    Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)  https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray...

Welcome to episode 86 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin a 4-week series on Advent.  Today we will talk about the history of advent, what it is, and the theme for week 1.    Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)  https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for you?  Submi...

Welcome to episode 85 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 13:24-37.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we conclude our discussion on Jesus’ Olivet Discourse and cover:  The second coming of Christ (vv. 24-27)  The Parable of the Fig Tree (vv. 28-31)  The Parable of the Alert Servants (vv. 32-37)    Key takea...

Welcome to episode 84 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 13:1-23.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss Jesus’ Olivet Discourse:  The introduction (vv. 1-4)  Signs that do not signal the end (vv. 5–13)  Warnings related to Jerusalem’s destruction (vv. 14-23)    Key takeaways:   The Olivet Discourse...

Welcome to episode 83 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 12:35-44.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The Messianic conundrum (vv. 35-37)  Steer clear of the scribes (vv. 38-40)  Sacrificial Giving (vv. 41-44)    Key takeaways:   How is it that the Messiah can be both a descendant of King David...

Welcome to episode 82 of Grasp the Bible.  Since today is the mid-term elections for 2022, we discuss Romans 13:1-7.  Today, we cover:  The believer’s submission to human government (vv. 1, 2)   The role of human government (vv. 3, 4)  The dynamics of obedience (vv. 5–7)    Key takeaways:   Paul wrote to instruct the Church on how to behave properly toward the state.  Submission does not depend on...

Welcome to episode 81 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 12:18-34.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Jesus’ Teaching Concerning Marriage and the Resurrection (vv. 18-27)  Jesus’ Teaching Concerning the Greatest Commandment (vv. 28-34)    Key takeaways:   Almost all theological error can be tra...