JEFF'S MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY

As we all know, life can sometimes be difficult and overwhelming.  There are seasons when things are going along reasonably well, and then there are those seasons when trouble is flying at us from every direction.  Why does God allow trials in the life of the believer?  What are some helpful things to remember when we're facing the storms of life?  In this podcast, we'll find t...

Have you ever felt pressure to see someone get saved when you shared the gospel with them?  Many of us probably have had that experience.  In this podcast message from Mark 4, Jesus explains to us, through a series of 3 brief parables, what we're to do with the gospel; what God does with the gospel; and then what the gospel itself does.  

What is a parable?  Why did Jesus speak in parables so often?  What are some guidelines for interpreting the parables?  In this podcast, we'll tackle the answers to those questions, as well as giving consideration to the first parable of Jesus - the Parable of the Sower.  

It may be hard for us to imagine, but in His ministry, Jesus was accused by unsaved religious leaders of being demon-possessed, and of healing people and casting out demons in the power of Satan!  Today, in what seems to be much more harmless, people believe that Jesus was a good moral teacher, but not the Son of God.  All of it is wrong, and all of it has serious eternal consequences. &...

Have you ever given consideration to how Jesus dealt with the multitudes of people that followed Him?  Yes He was God, but He was also a Man in human form, dealing with all of the physical and emotional challenges that went with a very demanding ministry life.  In this episode then, we consider "Jesus and the Crowds" from Mark 3.  

Some people like conflict, while most of us don't enjoy it.  Sometimes conflict is unnecessary, and at other times, it's unavoidable.  In this Podcast message we'll be looking at some of the conflicts that Jesus encountered, which were unavoidable, because truth brings conflict.  

Who would have thought that the ministry of Jesus would be considered scandalous?  But it was, and often times, it still is!  In this  podcast Bible study in Mark 2, we'll look at how the words and works of Jesus shocked the religious establishment, but brought joy and salvation to those who believed.  

In Mark chapter 2, we'll examine the story of Jesus healing a paralytic who had been brought to Him by four faithful friends.  But more than a story about healing, it's a story about the need for our sins to be forgiven.  And then, the need for us to forgive others.  Join us now as we dig into God's Word!

As Bible students, we might wonder what it would have been like in the days of Jesus' ministry.  Well in Mark chapter 1, we're given a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at His ministry, and what it was like.  So join us for this message as we walk alongside Jesus in His ministry.

We're beginning a new series in the exciting and fast-paced Gospel of Mark!   The title of this new series is "Good News for Busy People", and Mark's Gospel is exactly that.  In this first podcast message, we're looking at the various witnesses who testify to Jesus being the Son of God.  So grab your Bibles and let's get started!

As a pastor friend of mine used to say, "The church wouldn't have any problems if it weren't for all the people!"  In 3 John, we get a first hand look at the blessings of Godly saints in the church, and the burdens brought about by troublemakers.  Which example will we follow?

Many of us have taken steps to protect our homes and families physically, but the spiritual threat must not be overlooked.  In this timely message from 2 John, we consider the importance of guarding our homes and families against the threat of false teaching.  Tune in and join us for our ongoing series, "Authentic Christianity."

Have you ever heard someone say that life is so uncertain, we can't be sure about anything?  I have, and I definitely disagree!  In this latest Bible study message, John shares with us 7 things that we can be certain of, and know, as believers.  Let's discover them together as we open up and study God's Word.  

Why do some believers struggle with the assurance of their salvation?  Is this assurance even real?  John meets this important subject head on in this latest podcast message from 1 John 5:13.  Listen in and let's find out together what the Bible has to say!

God has given us undeniable and irrefutable witnesses on earth, and in heaven, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior for all who believe.  In this podcast, we look at those witnesses as we open up 1 John Ch. 5 - in a message that will strengthen and encourage your faith!

It was Augustine who wrote, “Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe.”  As we look at the words of the Apostle John in 1 John 5, he talks about faith, and what faith does for us as believers.  I've identified 4 things in particular, and so let's examine them together in this message.

The command to “love one another”, is the most often repeated “one another” command in the Bible.  From the pen of the apostle John, we find out why, and why it's so vitally important!  

In this week's message, believers are exhorted to discern between spiritual truth and error, and not to simply accept everything we hear as being Biblically true, even when it comes from supposedly Christian sources. Armed with the Word of God and the Holy Spirit - we can be spiritual lie detectors!

Like it or not, our faith will be tested.  Sometimes in ways that we least expect.  We may not always handle it perfectly, but if we can grow spiritually in the process - learning to trust God even more - than those times of testing will become fruitful.  In this message, we'll see what that looks like in the story of a couple named Zacharias and Elizabeth.  

The New Testament reveals to us that the last days will be marked by hatred, and people who are unloving.  But not only is hatred an epidemic, so is indifference!  In this message from 1 John 3, the beloved Apostle contrasts all of that with genuine Christian love.  Don't miss this much needed and timely message!

In this message, we're looking at the teaching of the Apostle John on the subject of sin.  Are the sins of the lost and the saved, the same?  If not, what is the difference?  And why does it matter?  Tune in and let's study God's Word together to find out!

When we hear about the Lord’s soon return, how does that affect us?  Are we excited and looking forward to it?  Or does it make our hearts pound with uncertainty?  As believers, New Testament Scripture repeatedly exhorts us to be ready for Christ’s return.  Let’s find out what that means, in this podcast message from 1 John.

We’re living in the last days, and the Christian faith is under serious attack.  How should believers respond?  The Apostle John’s answer in 1 John 2 is to abide and to remain in Christ.  In this message, we’ll look at what that means on a practical level.

Many Christians believe that we’re living in the last hours of the last days.  And with that, comes the increase of spiritual deception and false teaching.  How does the Bible instruct us as believers in dealing with that?  Join us for this podcast Bible study in 1 John 2, and let’s find out together.

The New Testament carries a strong warning and exhortation to all believers, that we do not love the world.  But what does that mean, and what doesn’t it mean?  Tune in to this Bible study message in 1 John 2 to find out!