What Does the Bible Teach?

What was the prophet Jeremiah really talking about — and why does his message still speak with urgent clarity today? In this Bible lesson from the Book of Jeremiah, Pastor John Musgrave walks verse-by-verse through the prophet’s words to reveal God’s covenant warnings, promises of restoration, and the deep call to repentance that lies at the heart of Jeremiah’s ministry. This lesson explores: 🔹 T...

In this in-depth Bible lesson from the Book of Jeremiah, Pastor John Musgrave explores how God’s people are called to live faithfully in a fallen world. Drawing from Jeremiah 1, 28, and 29, this teaching unpacks the historical setting of Judah’s exile, the false prophets of Jeremiah’s time, and the timeless “Jeremiah Mandate” to seek the peace and prosperity of the city where God has placed us. Ch...

What will life be like when Jesus returns? Discover the glorious promise of the  new heaven and new earth  in Revelation 21, where Christ dwells with His people forever and makes all things new. In this sermon from Revelation 21:1–5, Pastor John Musgrave explores God’s promise of a new heaven and a new earth where believers will live in His presence forever. Discover the hope of the resurrection,...

The Prophet Jeremiah ministered during one of the darkest periods in Israel’s history — as the kingdom of Judah fell and God’s people were taken into exile. In this lesson, we’ll explore who Jeremiah was, how his prophetic ministry spanned multiple kings, and why his message of judgment and mercy still speaks powerfully to Christians today. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/w-bQvaZ6REU See other...

In Joel 2:28–32, the prophet speaks of God pouring out His Spirit, of salvation, and of deliverance on Mount Zion. But what did Joel really mean? Was he talking about Jesus—or something else entirely? In this Bible lesson, Pastor John Musgrave explains Joel’s prophecy in its original Old Testament context and shows how it finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. You’ll learn...

The prophet Joel opens a window into one of the most powerful themes in all of Scripture — the Day of the Lord. In this lesson, Pastor John Musgrave explores how Joel’s prophecy of Babylon’s invasion and God’s coming judgment points forward to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. You’ll see how God’s justice and mercy unfold across history, from ancient Israel to the outpouring of the Spirit at Pe...

In this in-depth Bible study, Pastor  John Musgrave  explores  The Prophet Joel: What’s He Talking About?  — uncovering the historical setting, prophetic message, and timeless lessons of repentance and restoration in the book of Joel. Learn how Joel’s warnings about the Babylonian invasion reveal God’s covenant faithfulness, justice, and mercy—and how the “Day of the Lord” points us to both judgme...

To whom was the Old-Testament prophet, Joel, speaking? Understanding this simple thing gives us understanding of the Book of Joel. In this Bible lesson, we explore the book of Joel and its powerful message for God’s people in a time of crisis. Joel, the prophet, used the devastating image of locusts to call Judah to repentance and warn of God’s coming judgment, while also pointing to the hope of r...

Habakkuk, understood for its original message, also describes our day and directs the attitude, action, and expectation of Christians. In this Bible lesson, we explore the timeless message of Habakkuk and its relevance for Christians today. Habakkuk wrestled with the sin of God’s people, the looming judgment through Babylon, and ultimately submitted to God’s sovereign plan. In the same way, the ch...

What is the message of Habakkuk, and why does it matter for Christians today? In this lesson, we see how Habakkuk moved from doubt to faith, trusting God’s sovereign plan even as Judah faced exile. His response challenges the church to live by faith and worship God in every circumstance. #Habakkuk #BibleStudy #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #Evangelical #OldTestament #MinorProphets #FaithInGod #Ch...

Habakkuk's easy to understand and remember, if you know when he lived and what was going on in his day. In this Sunday School lesson, “What is Habakkuk Talking About?” we explore the powerful message of the prophet Habakkuk and his dialogue with God during the rise of Babylon. Habakkuk wrestles with Judah’s sin, God’s coming judgment, and the difficult question of why a holy God would use a na...

Here’s how Zephaniah’s words to the people of Judah on the eve of their exile to Babylon in 597 B.C. come true also with Jesus and the Church. Or watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/YvXTifXUSic

You can actually understand what the Old Testament prophet Zephaniah is talking about (!) when you know this simple bit of history.

We can understand our lives today (and hear God’s instruction to us) by the things Zephaniah proclaimed to the people of his day, around 600 B.C!

Is Jesus God or man, both or neither? The answer to this question has distinguished the Church from heretics from the first four centuries to today.

Is each person good or sinful?

Taking the first part of Zephaniah’s message about Babylonian exile and applying it to the Church & Christians today.

Understanding the figurative language in Scripture as speaking of real, historical events.  Nahum, Acts, and Zephaniah discussed.

One thing that helps us in interpreting books of Scripture is realizing that the book’s writer was not writing when the action of the book was taking place, but later, and often to a new generation.

It is often thought that there is either election or there is free will. They are both operative in the salvation of every individual who comes to believe in Jesus.

In Nahum & the other prophets, we see cosmic language to indicate a major transition from one kingdom to another.

Nahum is about the fall of the Assyrian Empire in 612 B.C.  Nahum uses mostly figurative language to describe it.

Nahum writes to encourage God's people of the impending doom not of them, but of their longtime troubler, Assyria.

The Bible is our sole & adequate guide for faith & life, a Micah summary, and an introduction to Nahum.

How seeing first Micah’s message to his people helps us understand Jesus.