Memory Chapel

In this episode we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent by focusing on the theme of "Joy".

We read important Scriptures from the Prophets and the Apostles concerning the work of John the Baptizer who prepared the way of the Lord by fulfilling his prophetic role in the spirit and power of Elijah in turning the hearts of the fathers to the children... to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

In this episode we reference the texts of Genesis 3, Romans 5, Isaiah 11, and Ephesians 2 in contrasting the hopeless plight of humanity apart from Christ with the great hope that we have for this life and the next IN CHRIST.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 10:38 and consider the phrase "the just shall live by faith". Simply taking God at His word as the God who justifies the ungodly, continuing to walk in that simple trust that lays hold of the good grace of God, and living with thanksgiving in our hearts for the lavish gift of His love and favor.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 10:26-39 and consider the Apostle's warnings about apostasy and his exhortations to recall past faithfulness and to endure.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 10:19-25 and consider the wonderful results of Christ's perfecting sacrifice and unending priesthood for believers; then we consider the Apostle's exhortations that come out of those wonderful results: a "Let us..." salad that we would do well to heed.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 10:1-18 and consider the superiority of Christ's sacrifice for sin and his everlasting priesthood in contrast to the sacrifices and priesthood of the old covenant which were mere shadows of the fullness that was to come under Christ who has perfected the believer forever.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 9 and consider the ritual worship of the old covenant and compare it to the realities of the new eternal covenant. We'll also highlight the tension of the "already-and-not-yet" situation that those first-century Christians experienced and relate it to the similar "already-and-not-yet" that we ourselves experience.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 8 and consider the question, "What's wrapped up in the title 'Christ'?" The Scriptures foretold of a Christ that would be a king and a suffering servant of the Lord. But the author of Hebrews has shown that the Scriptures also predicted that Christ would be divine and would be a priest. This change in the priesthood for God's people necessitated a change...

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 7 and consider the One who is called "a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek" - Jesus Christ, a priest who is perfectly suited to bring us to God.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 6:4-20 and consider the dire warnings against falling away from faith in Christ Jesus.

In this episode we read the text of Acts 24 and take a closer look at: 1) Paul's faith. 2) Paul's presentation of the gospel. 3) Felix's response to the gospel.

In this episode we read and walk through the text of Acts 27 and ask the question, "Why does God still some storms and not others?". What is God's purpose in the trials and sufferings of life?

In this episode we read the text of Acts 27 and consider how God was at work in the circumstances of storm and shipwreck and how He used Paul's faithful obedience to bless those that surrounded Paul. We'll identify a number of attitudes and actions that display Paul's faith and obedience.

In this episode we read the text of Acts 28 and consider how God is at work in this world and in the lives of men and women through the gospel of His Son. Looking through the lens of Acts 28 we can rejoice in the awesome ways that God worked through circumstances that can only be described as challenging, traumatic, and potentially discouraging to open doors for people to hear the saving gospel of...

In this episode we read the text of Acts 28:23-31 and consider the question, "What is God up to?". Of special interest is the concept of "spiritual hardening" as it relates to first century Israel. This context is useful when reading three chapters in the book of Romans that many Christians may find to be challenging to understand and difficult to reconcile with other Scriptures. Using the concept...

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 6:1-3 and pause to consider 3 pairs of things that the author of Hebrews says are foundational principles of the Christian faith:. 1) repentance from dead works and faith toward God. 2) doctrines of baptisms and laying on of hands 3) resurrection from the dead and eternal judgment

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 1:1-3 and consider the weight of the author's claim: God who spoke in a variety of ways through the prophets of old has now spoken in a fuller, faithful, and final way through His Son.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 5:11-6:3 and consider the danger of a deficient understanding of who Christ is. Failing to recognize Christ Jesus as the author of Hebrews portrays Him (the Son through whom God has spoken, greater than the angels, than Moses, a compassionate and faithful high priest who brings us to the Father) will result in a stunted, immature spiritual condition that...

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 1:4-2:18 and consider the Apostle's persuasive argument that the Christ, though for a time made lower than the Angels, is nonetheless greater than they for He alone is the only unique Son of God. So, why was He made lower for a time? The answer has to do with His humanity and qualification to be a faithful, compassionate High Priest for you and me.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 3:1-6 and consider God's faithful servant Moses as compared and contrasted with the One declared to be greater than Moses: God's own Son, Jesus Christ.

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 3:7-19 and consider the Holy Spirit's warning concerning unbelief... rebellion... falling away... apostasy.

The Lord promised rest and home to the ancient Israelites who came out of Egypt and trusted in His power and provision to keep His promise. Yet, it was centuries later that the Psalmist prophesied that there was still a rest for God's people to enter. The author of the letter to the Hebrews makes it clear that this promised rest is fulfilled in Christ Jesus. A rest remains for the people of God: d...

In this episode we read the text of Hebrews 5:1-11 and we ask the question, "Is Jesus qualified to be the High Priest for God's people?" We'll answer that question from the word of God and conclude with an inquiry into who is qualified for eternal salvation.