"Rejoice, O Beloved!"

Jesse interviews his dad, Don Turkington, and asks him for advice about walking with God. This is the last episode for the series! Thank you for listening. Please reach out to Jesse for any questions or feedback at jesse@parableministries.com.   Question Time Stamps: 01:48 "How long have you been a Christian?" 04:21 "How has your faith helped you?" 11:27 "What have you learned in your walk with Go...

Rejoice, O Beloved! Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament laws and prophecies! Through His death and resurrection we can be saved! This lesson now looks at our reaction. What has Jesus asked of us? What do we do now that we have been adopted into the Kingdom of God? Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Review 01:29 Today's Goal 02:05 The Value of the OT 05:11 Jesus' Commands 06:39 Command 1 09:56 Com...

Knowing all this stuff is great, but what do I do with it? This new topic series explores the "what now?" phase of life. In this lesson we'll look at how to live out this physical life with these spiritual truths.   Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 The Current of Culture 03:55 Theme of 1 Peter 07:37 Subverting the Status Quo 18:45 Living as Kingdom Representatives 19:53 Outro Workbook Answer...

Jesse interviews Bible teacher Hunter Witcraft about the history of the Christian church and what we can learn from it. Question Time Stamps: 02:10 "What were early churches like during the time of the Apostles?" 16:02 "How did persecution affect the church and how they practiced their faith?" 19:09 "How did Christianity end up becoming the Roman Empire's new religion?" 21:35 "Could you share abou...

Let's look into the Church's schisms and observe the historical traditions that now govern the different branches of Christianity. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:54 The Universal Church 05:11 The Imperial Church 09:29 The Great Schism 10:48 The Protestant Reformation 15:04 The Current State 15:43 The Danger of Christian Cults 16:40 The Standard for Fellowship 18:58 Discussion Questions 19:17 O...

In this lesson, we explore early church history from the Day of Pentecost to Constantine's conversion. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:54 The Start of the Church 05:45 Persecution (Saul) 09:28 The Jerusalem Council 10:49 The Apostolic Mission 14:02 Post-Apostolic Leadership 15:53 Persecution (Rome) 18:35 Overcoming the Imperial Cult 20:54 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - Pentecost I. B. 2...

Jesse presents the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 The Incarnation 10:53 Jesus’ Earthly Ministry 16:36 Jesus’ Authority 25:29 Jesus’ Betrayal 30:51 Jesus’ Innocence 33:42 Jesus’ Death 36:53 Jesus’ Resurrection 41:31 Jesus’ Ascension 42:47 Outro Bible Passages Read (in order of reading): John 1:1-5 Genesis 1:1-5 Galatians 4:4-5 Luke 1:5-38 Luke 2:1-7 John 1:...

This lesson observes the fall of Israel and their subsequent exile to distant lands... but God pursues them and brings them back in three trips. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:52 The Fall of Israel 06:06 The Fall of Judah 10:52 Exile 16:44 The First Return (Temple) 23:07 The Second Return (People) 24:41 The Third Return (Walls) 29:12 Summary 30:37 Outro Bible Passages Read (in order of reading...

This lesson follows the unification of Israel and her three kings before splitting between the north and south. Episode Timestamp: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Samuel the Prophet 07:11 King Saul 09:45 David Anointed  11:32 David's Rise to Power 25:02 The Davidic Covenant 26:40 King Solomon 30:25 The Division on the Kingdom 36:02 Outro Bible Passages Read: 1 Samuel 3 1 Samuel 8:1-22 1 Samuel 9:1-2, 15-17 1 Sa...

This lesson follows Israel's journey to the promised land and showcases God faithfulness ... and Israel's failures. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Leaving Mt Sinai  05:00 12 Spies 12:27 Transition of Leadership 16:00 2 Spies 20:03 Jericho 23:10 Unconquered Land 27:40 Israel Fails to Conquer 31:01 New Generation Turns from God 32:56 Outro Bible passages read: Numbers 10:11-13, 29-36 Numbers...

This lesson follows the Israelites exodus from captivity in Egypt to their journey to Mount Sinai, thus demonstrating God's faithfulness, justice and mercy. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Israel's Enslavement 03:19 The Calling of Moses 07:17 God's Judgment on Egypt's Gods 12:25 The Tenth Plague  19:17 Mount Sinai 35:03 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - famine I. B. 2. - grow I. C. 1. -...

This lesson focuses on the patriarchs of Genesis and how God partners with them to save the world. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Covenant with Abram 07:17 Covenant Confirmation and Son of Promise 19:50 Jacob 27:35 God Working with a Flawed Family 28:25 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - barren I. B. 2. - seed I. B. 3. - virgin birth I. C. 1. - stars I. C. 2. - righteousness II. A. 1. -...

This lesson focuses on the first 12 chapters of Genesis, from Creation to the Tower of Babel. Episode Timestamp: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Genesis 01:20 Creation and the Fall 20:32 Cain and Abel 25:03 The Flood 32:07 The Tower of Babel 35:20 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  II. A. 1. - form, void II. A. 2. - Spirit, God II. A. 3. - very good II. B. 1. - image, likeness II. B. 3. - stewards II. C. 1. -  everyth...

Jesse interviews Bible teacher Hunter Hoover about the construction of the Bible and how it was compiled. Question Time Stamps: 02:35 "How has the Bible survived so long?" 11:06 "Has the Bible changed at all throughout its history?" 27:25 "How were the books of the Bible decided?" 48:29 "Why do we have so many English Bible translations?" 59:29 "Advice for reading the Bible?" Check out our other p...

Let's open the Bible and learn the steps to read it comprehensively. It doesn't take any special knowledge or training to read the Bible, but it can help to have some tips. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 The Challenge of Translation 07:25 Understanding Scripture 15:03 The Bible's Different Genres 17:29 Advanced Study 19:24 Conclusion 20:17 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. A. 2. - original I....

The Bible is a big book! This lesson looks at its layout and explores the Bible's long history of construction. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:55 The Division of Scripture  02:02 OT Layout 05:17 NT Layout 08:25 The Bible's Construction 29:56 Formalization of Canon 34:54 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  II. A. 1. - 39 II. A. 2. - Messiah/Christ II. A. 3. - reference II. B. 1. - 5, five II. B. 3. - i...

The Bible is very important to the Christian Faith. In this lesson Jesse recognizes its importance and shows how we should open it with respect and expectation.  Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro  00:53 Cultural Awareness 05:35 Significance of Scripture 11:45 Biblical Meditation 15:56 The Holy Spirit and the Bible 16:56 Outro Workbook Answer Key:   I. B. 1. - understand, Jesus Christ I. C. 1. - draw...

Jesse interviews Pastor JD Winters on the topic of the Gospel and the importance of church. Episode Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 01:49 "How does the Gospel transform people?" 09:55 "What does it mean to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit?" 17:51 "Why is church important?" 25:27 "Advice for finding a church?" 34:28 Outro Check out our other podcasts! Pickled Parables Commentaries My Dusty Bible Connect with...

In this lesson Jesse presents a helpful method to recognize the important beliefs of Christianity while encouraging Christian unity. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:54 The Three Acknowledgements  10:31 Absolutes of the Faith 13:30 Convictions  15:24 Preferences  16:55 Harmony and Honoring Conscience 23:03 Outro Workbook Answer Key:   I. B. 1. - same mind I. B. 2. - uniformity, harmony  I. B. 3....

In this opening lesson, Jesse presents three ways Jesus’ work on the cross affects us - substitution, adoption, and blood-price. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:33 Guilt and Innocence 11:02 Honor and Shame 15:21 Power and Fear 18:55 The Role of the Holy Spirit  21:28 Outro Workbook Answer Key:   I. C. 1. - backbone II. A. 1. - substitution II. A. 2. - person II. A. 3. - substitutional, identifi...

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