School of Ministry Resources Podcast

This episode studies Matthew 26:36–56, focusing on Jesus’ anguish in Gethsemane, His prayers, and the betrayal by Judas. It explains the depth of Christ’s sorrow, His commitment to the Father’s will, and the disciples’ failure to stay alert. Listeners are shown practical lessons on resisting temptation: watchfulness, prayer, and rooting in Scripture, and are invited to apply these truths to their...

In this message from 2 Kings 4:8–17, recounting the Shunammite woman’s hospitality to Elisha, the prophet’s promise of a son, and the demonstration of God’s power when the child later dies and is brought back to life. The episode focuses on faith, contentment, and practical lessons about serving others and turning to God in times of deep need.

Welcome to the School of Ministry podcast. In this episode we examine  the doctrine of kenosis, unpacking Philippians 2:5–11 and explaining how Christ, equal with God, "made himself nothing" by taking on human limitations, living in humility, and dying on the cross. The episode contrasts Christ’s self‑emptying with prideful rebellion, highlights His incarnation and exaltation, and calls listeners...

This episode studies Matthew 19:16–22 and the encounter between Jesus and the rich young synagogue ruler. It explains why keeping commandments, (doing good works) will not give eternal life, but by recognizing our sin and repenting are essential, and acknowledging Jesus as our only way of salvation. Jesus exposes the barrier of this man's possessions, hitting the center of his need,  borne out of...

This episode explores Colossians chapter 2, showing how Christ embodies the fullness of God, has wiped out the written requirements of the law, and has disarmed spiritual powers through His victory on the cross. Paul warns against false teachers and living under the law—dietary rules, festivals, and sabbaths for Christ fulfilled the law.  The Apostle then calls believers to live in love, holiness,...

Join us as we go through Habakkuk 1:1–11, unpacking the prophet’s cry over injustice and God’s startling reply that He will raise the Chaldeans as judgment. The episode highlights three truths: God’s ways are mysterious, misunderstood, and moral, and emphasizes that suffering often precedes future glory. The lesson connects Habakkuk’s context to modern struggles of faith, urging listeners to trust...

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians 1:27–30 challenges the child of God and especially members of the Philippian Church, to live conduct worthy of the gospel, to stand united to boldly advance the faith even amid opposition. The episode emphasizes surrender to the Holy Spirit, the responsibility of heavenly citizenship, and practical encouragement to live and witness together for Christ.

Matthew 27, paints the scene of Jesus’ crucifixion and the cruel mockery He endured. Matthew identifies four groups present at the cross — the ignorant soldiers, the criminal thieves, the fickle crowd, and the religious leaders — and explains how each displayed a different form of rejection. The episode centers on Jesus’ prayer, “Father, forgive them,” showing how His intercession, the fulfillment...

Paul, writing from a Roman prison, contrasts the believer’s joy in living for Christ with the hope of being with Him in death. He expresses a sincere desire to depart and be with Christ, yet choosing to remain for the benefit, growth, and joy of the churches he served. The episode unpacks three core aspects of Christianity highlighted by Paul: faith in Christ alone, intimate fellowship with Him, a...

In this episode we walk through Colossians 2:10–15, showing how believers are made complete in Christ through spiritual circumcision, baptism, and union with Jesus’ death and resurrection. The message emphasizes three truths: complete salvation, total forgiveness, and decisive victory over spiritual powers — all accomplished by Christ’s finished work on the cross.

This episode walks through Acts 7, focusing on Stephen’s defense before the council, his recounting of Israel’s history, and his bold indictment of the leaders for resisting the Holy Spirit. It describes Stephen’s vision of Jesus standing at God’s right hand, his martyrdom by stoning, the role of Saul in the ensuing persecution, and how Stephen’s death helped spread the gospel, with practical appl...

The Apostle Paul, in Colossians 2:8-10, warns readers to reject vain philosophies, human traditions, and worldly rudiments that can lead believers away from Biblical truth. The episode emphasizes that all fullness dwells in Christ, believers are complete in Him, and practical vigilance is needed to protect faith and spiritual well-being.

In this episode we examine Jesus' teaching in Luke 16:19–31, contrasting a rich man's luxury with Lazarus' suffering to show how love of money can harden the heart to distract one from their need for a Savior. This emphasizes that scripture, which brings about genuine repentance is shown by changed priorities and unselfish living — is the means God uses to prepare hearts to receive Christ, and tha...

The Apostle Paul teaches in Colossians 2 that believers must be rooted, built up, and established in the faith by the Word of God, recognizing Christ as the full treasure of wisdom and knowledge and resisting false teachers who claim additional revelation. This message urges Christians to strengthen their minds, live out unity in love, walk daily in Christ, and abound in thanksgiving—finding assur...

Paul’s prison letter to the Ephesians prays that believers would experientially know the hope of their calling, the riches of their inheritance, and the immeasurable power of God made real through Christ’s resurrection and exaltation. This episode explains how that resurrection power changes our present life — breaking death’s hold, defeating demonic forces, seating believers with Christ, and call...

This episode examines Colossians 1:28–29, focusing on the Apostle Paul’s mission to proclaim Christ by warning and teaching so believers may grow to spiritual maturity. It highlights the source of Christian strength—God’s mighty working in us—calls listeners to humble service, and encourages active proclamation of the gospel in everyday life.

Looking at Colossians 1:24–29, we learn how the Apostle Paul could rejoice in suffering, the revealed mystery of Christ dwelling in believers, and the grace of God extended to the Gentiles through the Holy Spirit. The episode highlights Christ’s sufficiency, the call to faithful ministry and teaching, and practical steps for spiritual growth so every believer may be presented mature in Christ.

The Apostle Paul teaches through 1 Corinthians 15:51–58 about the mystery of the resurrection, the instantaneous transformation of believers at Christ’s return, and the victory over death through Jesus Christ. This message draws practical application from this truth: "be steadfast, immovable, and abound in the work of the Lord, trusting that labor for Christ is never in vain."

In this episode we study Colossians 1:19–23, explaining how Christ’s death and resurrection fully reconcile sinners to God, refuting false teachings that deny His sufficiency. Listeners will hear the plan, means, aim, and evidence of reconciliation—how the cross restores our standing before God, transforms lives, impacts creation, and commissions believers to share this message.

In this episode of the School of Ministry podcast, listeners are urged to make spiritual planning a regular practice in the new year, drawing wisdom from Proverbs, the Apostle Paul, and the planning example of God in Christ. Using Biblical examples — the ant's preparation, prudence, committing plans to the Lord, and Paul's missionary strategy — the message encourages structuring prayer, Bible stud...

Using Matthew 18, the message exhorts listeners to recover childlike wonder and faith, to avoid spiritual complacency, and to live as useful, revived followers of Christ. This episode also looks at Isaiah 43 and Ezekiel and gleans teachings how God brings new beginnings, turns our past wilderness into a path, and His grace flows through our lives.

This episode examines Acts 3:17-26 as a Christmas message, explaining how the prophets foretold three overlapping periods: Jesus' earthly ministry, the present church age, and the future consummation at Christ's return. Peter's message calls listeners to repent, receive forgiveness, and experience the "times of refreshing" through Christ. The lesson emphasizes prophecy's divine authorship, God’s p...

The Apostle Paul explains in Philippians 1:12–14 how his imprisonment in Rome unexpectedly furthered the gospel, reaching the praetorian guards and encouraging other believers to speak without fear. This episode explores the purpose of suffering, Biblical examples, and practical encouragement to view trials as opportunities to deepen faith and witness for Christ.

The Apostle Paul in Galatians 4:4-7, shows how God’s perfect timing brought the incarnation: the Son born of a woman, made under the law to redeem those under it so we might be adopted as God’s children. The episode explains Christ’s deity and humanity, redemption from the law, the gift of God enabling us to cry out, "Abba, Father," and the believer’s new status as heirs—encouraging trust in God’s...

This episode studies Philippians 1:9–11, where Paul prays for believers to grow in divine love, knowledge, and discernment so they can live sincerely and bear the fruits of righteousness. The lesson explains how love and a transparent life enable good works, uses practical illustrations (faucets, pottery, pruning), and emphasizes dependence on Christ, spiritual growth through Scripture, and God’s...