12/6 1 Timothy 5 - Compassionate Care within the Church
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God's Word calls the church body to care for one another and it gives us helpful instructions for what that looks like and how to do it. So please join us in our study of 1st Timothy 5 as we look at the compassionate care that is to be among God's people. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . In 2025, we were awarded #10 on the list of the "Best 100 Bible...
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12/5 1 Timothy 3* - Qualifications of Church Leaders
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One of the most important aspects of the church is making sure the leaders are those who have been appointed by Jesus. Today, as we study the qualifications of leadership in 1st Timothy 3, we'll see that the qualifications are a helpful tool to guide us in recognizing the leadership Jesus has appointed in that particular church. So join us in this important study! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these...
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12/4 1 Timothy 2 - Churches that God Blesses
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The church that follows God's design is a church that will be blessed by God. Today we're studying 1st Timothy 2 and we're going to see what it means to be a praying church, a church that cares about the Lost, and a church that follows God's design in the roles for men and women. Join us in this challenging study! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . In 2025, we...
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12/3 1 Timothy 1 - Building on Grace
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The Christian life is built on God's grace, and so it stands to reason that God's church needs to be built on God's grace too. Today, as we turn to 1st Timothy 1, we'll see Paul begin to teach Timothy about the priority of good doctrine, specifically built on grace and how that leads to a deeper love for the Lord and one another. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes:...
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12/2 2 Thessalonians 1 - The Rise of Persecution
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In the End Times, God's Word tells us that persecution of His people will increase but that the Lord will return and mete out justice. Today, in our study in 2nd Thessalonians 1, we're continuing to study the End Times & eschatology to understand God's plan for the ages. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . In 2025, we were awarded #10 on the...
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12/1 1 Thessalonians 5* - The Day of the Lord
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The Return of Christ is complex and controversial, and today we take our second look at the Book of Thessalonians to see what Paul has to say about the nature of Christ's return. Join us for another exciting study into this profound truth. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . In 2025, we were awarded #10 on the list of the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list...
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11/30 1 Thessalonians 4* - The Rapture!
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There are few biblical topics more challenging to master than that of the End Times. Today we're looking at 1st Thessalonians 4 which speaks of the Return of Christ and the Rapture of the saints. In this episode, we'll try to avoid too much controversy and just focus on the straight reading of the text. We hope you join us in this important study! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links:...
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11/29 Philippians 4 - Abiding In God's Peace
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We want peace, but it's hard to find and harder to maintain. Today, as we study Philippians 4, we'll see God's instructions through Paul on how to have His peace and abide in it. Join us for today's podcast on Philippians chapter 4! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . In 2025, we were awarded #10 on the list of the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list from . We...
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11/28 Philippians 3 - To Know Christ Better
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All of us want to know the Lord better, but how? Today we'll study Philippians 3 and see the true way to know the Lord; it's not easy, but it is possible. So please join us in this important study in how to know our Lord more richly and deeply! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . In 2025, we were awarded #10 on the list of the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list from...
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11/27 Philippians 2 - Following Christ's Example
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The New Life we have in Christ has been modeled for us by our Lord Himself. Today, we'll look at Philippians 2 and see what Christ has done for us and how that example shows us how we can love and serve others. Join us in this joyful study of Philippians 2! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . In 2025, we were awarded #10 on the list of the "Best 100 Bible...
info_outlineThe birth of Isaac was the fulfillment of a 25 years wait for Abraham and Sarah; and yet, this fulfillment of God's promises sets up several other key events in the Bible. So join us as we continue to explore God's Word and how its message fits together and even applies to our lives today!
DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. What miracle happens in Genesis 21? Why does this miracle help us understand the message of Genesis 22 when God calls Abraham to offer up Isaac?
2. What were God’s promises to Abraham in the preceding chapters and why was the birth of Isaac a necessary step in bringing about the fulfillment of those promises?
3. How was this miracle fulfilled in both Abraham’s and Sarah’s life? How old were they at the time of Isaac’s birth?
4. How long did it take between God’s first promises to Abraham back in Genesis 12 and their fulfillment here in chapter 21? How do you think Abraham and Sarah felt during that time? What kinds of things do you think they were telling themselves as they waited for the Lord to fulfill His promises? How might you have been working through such a long delay?
5. Back in Genesis 16, Abraham had a son with Hagar named Ishmael. How was Ishmael’s conception different than Isaac’s? What importance does that difference have in the identity and role of the children of Israel?
6. What was Sarah’s response to Ishmael’s mocking in verse 10? What was the impact of her response on Hagar and Ishmael’s life? How old did the study suggest that Ishmael was? Why would this be different than Abraham abandoning a child?
7. After Hagar and Ishmael leave Abraham’s household, the Lord visits her in her distress. The study explained part of the comfort and encouragement the Lord gave to her was by clarifying what resources and solutions were within her reach. What were they? How can this help us in our own prayers when we cry out to the Lord in our own times of distress?
8. The study mentioned that as people grew in their understanding of God, it changed how they referred to Him. Melchizedek called upon God as “El Elyon” meaning “God most High” in Genesis 14:19. Hagar called upon God as “El Roi” meaning “the God who sees” in Genesis 16:13. Abraham calls upon Him as “El Olam” meaning “The Everlasting God” here in Genesis 21. Which of these names has the most significance to you and why?
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