Way of the Bible

#043 When you have a moral or ethical problem, do you seek wisdom of man or consult God’s word and the Holy Spirit? What if you’re required by the government to do something egregious in God’s sight and would perhaps cause other believers to stumble? Both questions are relevant in the world today. Join DrZ as he explores 1 & 2 Samuel and provides an overview of the lives of Samuel, the last ju...

#042 Once in the promised land and resting peacefully in homes they did not build, eating food they did not plant, and drinking water from wells they did not dig the people of Israel soon whored after the sex, drugs, and rock and roll of the gods of the surrounding nations. The angel of the LORD showed up and he was not too pleased with their rebellion. Join DrZ as he provides an overview of the r...

#041 This is our first of eight episodes in our mini-series entitled, Conquest and Fall of a Nation. As the title suggests in this first episode we’ll be looking at look at the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua that hand “giant” problems that needed clearing. With the commander of the Lord’s army as front and rear guard, Joshua and company had little problems taking care of business. But as...

#040 What does the Pentateuch have to do with a Christian’s life today? Learn the answer is this week’s episode, A Walk on the Beach with DrZ. This is a fast paced and scripture filled walk tying together the beginning in Genesis 1 and the new heaven and new earth in Revelation 21. Christian brothers and sisters, you were not called to be a part of the world and inherit death. You were purchased o...

#039 When you hear about the book of the LAW in the Bible, it is much more than the Ten Commandments. Typically, the book of the LAW is considered to be writings of Moses found in the first five books of the Bible; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy. Collectively they are called the Pentateuch. Join DrZ as he provides an overview of the significant observations made in the first six episo...

#038 Why is there a choice? If God is good, why doesn’t He just give life to everyone? Both great questions that are answered in the Bible. Answering the second question first; God has already given everyone life, forming each person in their mother’s womb and determining the exact locations and times they would be born. The problem is the life they possess is corruption and death due to the sin o...

Episode #037 It's been said that repetition is the soul of education. Or put another way, seven repetitions makes us learn almost anything. This maxim has several layers of application in the book of Numbers as God repeats instructions, Israelites grumble, complain, and rebel at every opportunity, and God demonstrates that Not Trusting Truth Has Consequences. Join DrZ as he presents a face pa...

#036 The Israelites are free of Egypt!! They are camped at Mount Sinai where Moses went up the mountain to speak with God. God instructed Moses to tell the people, ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant , you shall be my treasured possession among al...

#035 The book of Exodus is at the heart of many of the redemption themes that run through the Bible. In this narrative text, God reveals his authority, power, and will through the exodus of Israel out of Egypt. He establishes a moral code for humanity to faithfully observe leading to righteousness - wherein obedience leads to life and abundance, and disobedience leads to rejection and destruction....

#034 Jacob’s beloved son Joseph experienced a trial filled life that led to triumph. While tested, Joseph never sinned against God, his faith didn’t waiver, and his favor with God progressively increased. The telling of dreams led to: a pit, slavery, serving in a house, being falsely accused, serving in a prison, serving in a kingdom, and rescuing his family, a nation, and the world. The fulfillme...

#033  Throughout history of mankind God has done great things, world changing things, beginning with One faithful person. While fruit of the faithful seed may not be seen for years the impact of mature fruit bearing harvests are seen for generations. The covenant God made with Abraham and confirmed through Isaac and Jacob is a continuing testament in 2022. The nation of Israel, reconstituted in 19...

#032 On this Walk on the Beach, DrZ address the confluence of influences at the intersection of the heavenly and earthly realms. Since the very beginning, God has been seeking those who trust Him to be enough. Mankind, however, is not inclined to  admit reliance but rather declare independence into self-rule. By Genesis 11, God and mankind had a final division. Listen and discover who's behin...

#031 Why does the Bible divert from a narrative of God’s watchful care over the descendants of Adam and Noah to a focus solely on the patriarchal offspring of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, the nation of Israel? The answer to this revealed on this episode of Way of the Bible podcast. Most believers, while they have a familiarity with the narratives presented in the bible, have a limited perspective on...

#030 The Old Testament, written in one of the most ancient of languages, Hebrew, presents most of the stories we remember from the Bible. On this episode, DrZ has an engaging conversation with Dr. John Oswalt of Asbury Theological Seminary about the Old Testament and the Hebrew language.   Topics include: What God wants us to know about himself in the Old Testament; The mystery hidden in the Old T...

#029 Imagine you and your family getting on a three-level windowless barge filled with animals on any given day of the week; nothing unusual happening. The door closes, and you find yourself riding out a forty-day torrential rainstorm. Once the storm ceases, you drift around for another one hundred and ten days before grounding-out on a mountain top. Each day you wait for the door to open. That da...

#028 God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19). In this episode, DrZ unveils in a discussion of the flood narrative of Genesis 6-7 three important points for believers. First, God will bring judgment against the wicked, their wickedness, and their wicked words against God...

#027 In this exploration of the first half of Genesis Chapter 6, DrZ expounds upon what Jesus noted would be the sign of his second coming - "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man" (Matt. 24:37). What we discover is that the days of Noah angels were having hanky-panky with the daughters of man and having hybrid offspring! These hybrids show up again...

#026 The Gospel of God is a pretty simple message communicated throughout the Bible. Basically it contains these elements: 1) I am God, there is no other; 2) I created everything seen and unseen; 3) I created mankind in my own image and likeness; 4) Mankind sinned/rebelled against me and is under condemnation and my wrath; 5) I will judge the rebellious (mankind and the heavenly creatures) and ete...

#025  This Way of the Bible podcast episode starts our fourth short series . The series is entitled Failure to Launch, and reflects what happens in the world when there are no rules except what the strong man makes up and enforces. Truth is non-existent and the fear of non-compliance with unknown or ever-changing rules manifest conflict and chaos. This all began and was recorded for us by Moses in...

#024 Reconstituting the Ekklēsia in a Post Mars Hill World  Following a recommendation of a close friend, I begin listening to the Christianity Today podcast, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill; hosted by Mike Cosper. On the one hand it is an extremely well-produced and executed program regarding the cost/benefit analysis of a rocket ride that manifested mega-church size and celebrity fame of Seattle’...

#023 Beginning about ten years ago, if someone wanted to do business or serve mid-size to large corporations it became very taboo on business and social media platforms to have anything out there identifying as a follower of Jesus or Christian faith in general. Seemingly overnight all other religious practices were tolerated and some celebrated while total vanilla secularism was most preferred. Th...

#022 On this episode, DrZ explores the significance of Genesis Chapter 3 in the Creation narrative and the impact on mankind and creation from a cratering to simply Believe God and follow his command. This chapter contains the first of three key passages that tie together mankind and the God of eternity.  Eternity Lost - The fall of mankind in Genesis 3 Eternity Redeemed - Life, Death, and Resurre...

#021  In this episode DrZ explores Genesis Chapter 2 and the account of Mankind | Naked and Not Ashamed. Chapter 2 of Genesis takes a closer look at the Creation of mankind, his work in the garden, a command and warning from God, the creation of woman from man, and their status in eternal bliss – Gen. 2:25 Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.  DrZ opens this discussion with t...

#020 Join DrZ as he explores the Genesis Creation narrative in Genesis 1 covering Days 5 and 6 (see Genesis 1:20-31). On Day 5, God created teaming life in the seas and birds in the sky. On Day 6, God created the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals.  Before approaching the Genesis Creation narrative it is important to see how our view of creation has likely be...

#019 DrZ picks up the creation narrative with days three and four on which God has dry ground appear,  ground produces vegetation, and God places lights in the vault of the sky. For completeness, I encourage you to also listen to the creation narrative for day one [separation of darkness and light] and day two [separation of waters] presented on Episode #002 | Why Believing God as Creator Changes...