Journey through the Epistles with Daniel Babalola

(1 Cor 9:1-16) Today, still on the topic of eating foods offered to idols, we examine the bigger issue at hand: a willingness to forgo rights for the sake of others. In this teaching, we explore Paul's own sacrifices for the gospel. We also discuss how ministers of the gospel are to be compensated. We trust it would be a great listen! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions?...

(1 Cor 8) Today, we begin a new topic: Food offered to idols. In this new issue, we examine the role of love in the church. We discuss how to live with believers who may not have come to the truth regarding specific topics. We hope this practical teaching blesses you! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz -------...

(1 Cor 7:17 - 1 Cor 7:40) Today, we bring our discussions on marriage to a close. With wise practical advice on how to handle responsibilities, to learning to live with eternity in mind, there's a lot that this teaching offers. We trust it would bless you! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz -------------------...

(1 Cor 7:5 - 1 Cor 7:16) Today, we dive even deeper into marital issues and how they should be handled from a Christian perspective. We address several complications like: what about abuse? abandonment? pornographic addiction? There's a lot this teaching would force you to meditate on, and possibly even rethink. We trust it would be worth the listen! -------------------------------------------- Go...

(1 Cor 7:1 - 1 Cor 7:4) Today, we took a small detour to remind ourselves what it means to be profitable students of the word. Ever wondered why all that time spent in bible study doesn't seem to be showing any results? This teaching is for you! We briefly resume our conversation on marriage showing what an ideal expression of sexual intimacy looks like in the marital union.  ----------------...

(1 Cor 7:1) Today, we begin a very sensitive and very important issue in the church: Marital issues. Before we dive into the chapter, we establish a foundation of what the marital union really is. There's so much to learn in this episode, it's one you'd definitely have to come back to again and again. We trust it would bless you! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel...

(1 Cor 5 and 6) Today, we're stepping right into the next issue Paul addresses in this letter: Handling Sin in the Church. We also discuss how legal issues ought to be handled between believers. Finally, we see just how harmful sexual immorality is to the believer. Needless to say, there's a lot of practical application this teaching holds. Let's dive right in! ------------------------------------...

(1 Cor 4) Today, we bring a wrap to the very first issue in the church: division. Here, we remind ourselves to be careful in our evaluation of both ourselves and those around. Paul presents an example of what genuine ministry and Christianity ought to look like. You want to identify with the early church? This teaching presents yet another reminder that it isn't going to be easy. I'm sure it would...

(1 Cor 3:4 - 3:23) Today, we focus on one big theme: Ministry Gifts. Paul shows us how we ought to view the gifts God has given the church. We learn how to view the gifts, how to view the worth of ministry. This is one instructive teaching you'd not want to take lightly. Hope it blesses you!  -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalol...

(1 Cor 2:6 - 3:3) Today, we continue to trace Paul's conversation around the wisdom of God contained in the Gospel. What a joy it is that we have the Spirit of God! Also, we explore what true spiritual maturity can also look like. Get ready to be stirred to walk much more in the spirit! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @...

(1 Cor 1:17 - 2:6) Today, we're hitting right off from where we left off! There is a simplicity of the gospel that makes it so elusive from the self-sufficient. Paul explores this idea in great detail but while doing so, he makes it clear that the gospel is without a doubt perhaps the greatest demonstration of God's wisdom and power. So much to learn here, we know you'd be blessed! ---------------...

(1 Cor 1:1 - 1:17) Today, we kick off a new book! The first epistle we have to the Corinthian church! Perhaps no other epistle we have today deals as directly with practical church issues like this one. So stay tuned, there's a lot to cover. In this introductory teaching, we explore the nature of Corinth, why Paul had to write this letter, the problem of division, and the topic of water baptism. I...

In this short letter from John, we explore a major theme: The need to stand for the integrity of the message. It's one that would remind you of things you already knew or perhaps stir up a desire to be more intentional about truth. Happy listening! Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet eve...

(Phil 4:10 - Phil 4:23) Today, we bring the book of Philippians to a close! We explore the themes of CONTENTMENT and GENEROSITY. It's indeed a befitting way to end the book. Happy listening! Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9 am CST: Zoom ID: 89834204951 Password: ep...

(Phil 3:12 - Phil 4:9) Today was all about the mind. From a persistent reminder to keep our heart fixed on eternity, to an instruction to stay joyful (yet again), to instructions about peace. The mind is so important and this is one episode that would definitely remind you of that. Happy listening! Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz If you want to be a p...

(Phil 3:3 - 3:10) Today, we explored what circumcision really means. We also take out time to explore the heart of Paul, a heart willing to forgo worldly status for the excellency of Christ. I trust that you would be stirred in no small way! Happy listening!

(Phil 2:19 - Phil 3:2) What an episode! Today, we discussed the idea of healing for believers today. We also saw the place of consistent teaching in the word. This is one episode that is better heard than just summarized. I know you'd be blessed as you listen. What's more? there's plenty of ground to cover! So stick around!

(Phil 1:25 - 2:18) We take a deeper dive into the book of Philippians. In this episode, we see the heart of the believer, a mirror of the heart of Christ. Jesus, the humble example, shines through a beautiful poem. What does it mean to work out your salvation? Find out here as well!

(Phil 1:1 - 1:25) Happy new year! Hope you're ready for another journey through the epistles?! We're kicking off with one of Paul's most personable books: Phillippians. In this episode, we learn to value the family of God we have around us, we learn to see the goodness of God even in difficult times and we learn what it means to live for Christ.  It's a teaching that would stir you up in no s...

We kick off a brand new book! The book of 2nd Peter contains Peter's public thoughts right before he was killed. A person's last words tell a lot about what matters most to them. Join us as we study what mattered most to Peter. What's more, we now have a benediction!!! Here it goes: Benediction I am a diligent student and doer of the word, I am a teacher of the word, The word is profitable for my...

In the last episode of yet another book, we summarize all that Peter has tried to communicate in this amazing letter: What the true grace of Christ looks like in an opposing world. With yet more exhortations as to how to live in the face of suffering, this is definitely a good way to wrap up an amazing set of episodes!

In this episode, we continue to track Peter's thoughts on what a community called out by God looks like in a world filled with people who don't exactly feel the same way. We explore what it means to stand firm in the face of suffering, love one another, and serve one another with the gifts that God has given us. There's a lot to learn and it's a teaching that would definitely leave you stirred up....

In the third teaching in this epistle, we explore practically what it means to show forth the praises of God in our cultural contexts. Be it citizen, employee or spouse, there's a way our faith in Christ informs us to live, especially in the face of critics. Trust it blesses you!

A bonus teaching? Why not! This teaching, recorded in 2019, goes deeper into the theme of "How to read the bible". What would Jesus have discussed on the road to Emmaus? Why should I spend time in the Old Testament? Is there a "right" way to read the word of God? This teaching would definitely help you appreciate the Bible as a single unified story. 

In our second step in this book, we explore more what it means to be a pilgrim on this earth, what it means to be God's living stone, and how we are to live in the world today. This teaching promises to warm your heart with the Joys of salvation. Let's dive in!