Word of Life Study Series

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Hidden Treasure and Pearl of Great Price” Reference: Matthew 13:44-46 Theme: Discovering the Kingdom of God; all in for Jesus is the only Acceptable Response Context: Jesus Teaching on the Word of God as the Secret to the Kingdom of God Matthew 13:44-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Net” Reference: Matthew 13:47-51 Theme: Like the Parable of the “Wheat and the Weeds” we see a Clear Depiction of the End Times Context: The Final Parable in this series of Jesus’ Teaching on the Word and the Kingdom of God Matthew 13:47-51 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net tha...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Growing Seed” Reference: Mark 4:26-29 Theme: The Process and Stages that the Growing Seed goes through unto Harvest Context: Jesus having just taught on the Parable of the Sower further illustrates how the Kingdom of God operates Mark 4:26-29 “He also said, ‘This is what the kingdom of God is...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wheat and Weeds” Reference: Mathew 13:24-30; 36-43 Theme: A Clear Depiction of the End of the Age; the Second Advent of Jesus Christ Context: Jesus Continues His teaching on the Kingdom of God; had just discussed the Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:24-30 Jesus told them another parable: “The...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Mustard Seed” Reference: Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19 Theme: Faith as a Seed Starts Small but Accomplishes Great Things- Multiplication of Power Context: Jesus’ Teachings Concerning the Kingdom of God; Works as a Seed- Words Mark 4:30-32 “Again he said, ‘What shall we say the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Parable of the Sower” Reference: Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:4-15 Theme: Seedtime and Harvest Context: Jesus was teaching a Large Group of People by the Lake 1 Corinthians 3:5-8 "What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Lamp on a Stand” Reference: Matthew 5:14-16; 6:22-23; Mark 4:21-25; Luke 8:16-18; 11:33-36 Theme: The impact of God’s Word in our lives to influence others Context: Used in Different Settings: Matthew 5:15-16:                             Sermon on the Mount- behavior and conduct Mark 4:21-25;...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Two Debtors” Reference: Luke 7:41-43 Theme: Comparison- A Heart of Gratitude between a Prostitute (Inferred) and a Pharisee Context: Jesus was invited to Dinner at a Pharisee’s House to be scrutinized Luke 7:36-38 “Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Cloth and New Wine Skins” Reference: Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39 Theme: Reality over Religion Context: Jesus is asked why His Disciples are not Fasting and Praying Luke 5:33-39 They said to him, “John’s disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, b...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus. We are going to explore the Lord’s parables and discover their rich significance to us today. A parable is a short, simple story designed to communicate a spiritual truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a figure of speech in which truth is illustrated by a comparison or example drawn from everyday experiences. They are no...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series. There are three seasons in this series: The Parables of Jesus, The Discourses of Jesus and the Miracles of Jesus. These podcasts are dedicated to the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ as foreshadowed in the Old Testament, presented in the Gospels and explained in the Epistles- letters to the churches in the books of Romans - Revelation.   T...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- In Him. There are literally thousands of promises from God in His Word for us to receive and enjoy in our lives. However, there are also conditions of obedience associated with them. At a minimum, the requirements of faith, hope and love must be observed for them to manifest in our lives. God gave us an inheritance, redemption and precious pro...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Sanctification. Some folks have made the case to explain their moral failures that it was the devil that made them do it. No doubt the enemy will seek to energize our body of sin against us, but ultimately we yield to sin through an act of our will. No greater challenge faces the disciple of Christ than to learn to offer their body unto God as...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Words of Wisdom. It is said that wisdom is the application of knowledge. It is true that wisdom like love is supernatural, of God. One thing that we need desperately in this day and age is the wisdom of God, because we know from the Scriptures the consequences of folly. God’s Word from our spirit, emits spiritual light that illuminates our min...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Qualifications of the Ministry. Please don’t let the title of this section fool you, it is not just for those who are called to the five-fold vocational ministry of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher position. If you are a Christian, then according to the Bible, you are an ambassador of Christ and a minister of reconciliation...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Praise, Worship & Thanksgiving. Praise is known as the highest form of prayer; since prayer in essence is communing and fellowshipping with God. The deepest cry of our heart is to know God, the true and Living God, as Moses said to the Lord in Exodus 33:18, “Now, show me your glory!”  Ministry website: www.wordinspire.org   Consider the vi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Walking in Love. The Bible declares that God is love, not that He has it or resembles it, but He is the very expression and definition of love. That love nature is ours through the New Birth which is a rebirth of the human spirit into the image and likeness of God. Not to sound like a 60’s hippie, but we are love children of a love God. The lo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- The Word of Life. If we fully appreciated what God’s Word stands for and what it can do in us and for us, we would be reading it like there was no tomorrow. That is how we must approach the Bread of Life, with a ravenous appetite. God’s Word is our final authority for all matters that pertain to life and conduct and God’s Word is God’s will. T...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Prayers from the Word. Prayer is such an important topic for the believer and it's important to understand that there are many kinds of prayers with unique principles that govern their operation. Sporting events make a good analogy to illustrate this point. Just as football, hockey and basketball all have specific rules, what would happen...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series. Deeper in God’s Word, a devotional workbook designed to lead the believer into a deeper walk with God through His Word. The project had taken me a few years to compile and assemble numerous Scriptures into eight separate subjects. I believe that you will find a beautiful and powerful blend and harmony of God’s Word knitted into a tapestry of w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series – Faith Begins where the Will of God is known and God’s Word is God’s will. If God says it in His Word, that settles it; truth and will not change, regardless of our experiences or what we see happen to others. The Bible is God’s Will and Testament, it’s a legal instrument, sealed by blood covenants- old and new. God’s Word is spiritual laws th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series – The Entrance of His Word Gives Light. It is important to distinguish between revelation, inspiration, and illumination. Revelation, which may be oral or written, may be defined as an operation of God communicating to humanity truth that otherwise people could not know. Since mankind was created in God’s image and endowed with a capacity to kn...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series – Jesus the Word of God. The Word of God is not just words as we know them, but is actually referring to a person- the second person of the God Head. Before his incarnation and the name “Jesus” was given to Him, He was known only as the “Word of God.” He is still referred to this name as we will see in the book of Revelation. The Bible is more...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series - The truth makes us free. My encouragement is that as you listen to this material, be open in your thinking. There may be some unbiblical traditions and mentalities that will be challenged along the way, please don’t turn me off. Of course you are not obligated to accept anything in this podcast if you can’t see it plainly in the Word of God a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word of Life Study Series. The Foundation for our Faith- The Inspiration of the Scriptures. God’s Word is our final authority for all matters that pertain to life and conduct. The Bible is our source for all direct revelation from God concerning Himself, mankind, redemption and a glimpse into the endless ages of eternity. In this day when it seems the whole world doubts...