As You Go is a podcast aimed at helping busy families connect in Bible Study and devotion time. We believe in the importance of families growing in faith together, and especially in the responsibility that parents have to instill faith in their kids. But, we also understand how tough it can be to find time to study the Bible together! That's why we created this short podcast. It's just around 10 minutes, but it's packed with great biblical content for your family to think about together. Simply put, we want to help you disciple your kids As You Go!
As we end our study of 1 Peter, chapter 5 gives a series of encouragements, and they are all focused on having this future perspective. The way elders lead, the way believers humble themselves, the way we resist the devil...all of it comes back to how we know all of this will end.
In 1 Peter 4:10-19, Peter continues with his theme of suffering. Suffering for the name of Jesus is a harsh reality with real consequences. Peter says clearly that it is to be expected! But what is our hope as we suffer for the name of Jesus?
In 1 Peter 4:1-9, Peter continues with practical advice for followers of Jesus as they prepare to suffer.
How can Christians endure suffering? How can our response to suffering be serve as a witness to the gospel? Peter answers those questions in 1 Peter 3:13-22, while also giving us one of the most mysterious verses in the New Testament!
Peter believes that Christians will change the world, but his strategy and advice for how they will do so is much more reserved than you might think. In 1 Peter 3:8-12, Peter gives practical advice for simply, humble thinking and living.
Building on the concept of a general life of Christian submission, Peter turns his attention to wives and husbands in 1 Peter 3:1-7. What does it mean to "be subject"? And is this passage just an outdated patriarchal relic that demeans women?
Taking a break from our verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter, we celebrate the resurrection from Peter's perspective. In the story of Peter, we see a unique aspect of what was accomplished by the real, bodily resurrection of Jesus!
We all live under various authorities and bosses. How are we supposed to live as followers of Christ while also being under those authorities? 1 Peter 2:13-25 gives guidance and shifts the focus back to Jesus.
Peter, writing to a wide variety of people across a vast region, calls believers into unity. While some issues may divide us, there are central, core beliefs that bind us together. Join us as we examine 1 Peter 2:9-12.
At the end of 1 Peter 1, Christians are given the command to "be holy." But what does that mean? How are we supposed to be holy? Well, as Peter begins chapter 2, he gives specific, applicable examples. (1 Peter 2:1-8)
Why should Christians have a grace mindset? How does a grace mindset lead us to pursue holiness? Is holiness even achievable? Peter addresses all these questions in 1 Peter 1:13-25.
Is our faith without sight? How are we blessed to believe without seeing? 1 Peter 1:8-12
In the opening of the letter of 1 Peter, two main ideas are established for his Christian readers: Identity and Inheritance. In Christ, we can be confident in who we are and where we are going! 1 Peter 1:1-8
As we live as Citizens of Heaven, as well as Citizens of Our Nation, we ultimately see it all play out as we live in our actual communities. That means we participate in our culture. How then should we live as Citizens of Culture.
Understanding our first citizenship and allegiance to be in heaven, how are we supposed to live as citizens in our nations? How are we supposed to “submit to the governing authorities“?
In a politically charged time, it's important for Christians to know where we stand, and more importantly, where we belong. In session 1 of God and Country we examine our identity as Citizens of Heaven.
As the saga of Isaac and Jacob comes to a close, things don't exactly end on a high note. In fact, the passage reminds us of the harsh reality of sin in our world, all while pointing back to our need for a Savior. (Genesis 35:16-36:42)
After the dramatic failures of Genesis 34, Jacob and his people are invited to return to closeness with God. They are called to draw near to God as He draws near to them.
Genesis is filled with highs and lows, and Genesis 34 is an intense low! What are we to make of such moral failure?
In Genesis 33, after over 20 years apart, Jacob is faced with an unavoidable encounter with his brother Esau. In this story we can see good, biblical concepts that help us in our own interpersonal conflicts.
After the birth of Jesus, a prophecy revealed to Simeon is fulfilled. Simeon then speaks his own prophecy to Mary and Joseph…a prophecy that builds the tension over who this Savior would be. Luke 2:22-35
What did Mary know? Well, in contrast to the popular Christmas song, Luke 1 tells us that Mary knew and understood a lot about the coming Messiah!
The often-overlooked story of Zechariah and Elizabeth is not only important to the story of Christmas, but also shows us how the whole story of God comes together in Christ. The waiting is over. The King is coming. Luke 1:1-25, 57-59
Chris LaChance opens up Genesis 32, looking at Jacob's faith development and struggle with God, culminating in an actual wrestling match!
In Genesis 31, Jacob hastily departs from Laban. His recollection, passed down for generations, included the good and the bad. Christians should be able to communicate their own journey similarly.
As Jacob prepares to depart from Laban, having completed his agreement, he is tricked by Laban once more. In this story of bargaining for sheep and goats, what can we learn about the Christian work ethic? Genesis 30:25-43
Genesis 29:30-30:24 describes the family dynamic of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, as well as the names and circumstances of their offspring. The family is an absolute mess! What can we learn about the nature of sin and how it affects our relationships?
The story of Jacob and Rebecca begins as a pretty sweet love story. However, things don't go as planned. The story reminds us of the truth about our experiences of love here on earth and points us to the hope of a far superior love. Genesis 29:1-30
In Genesis 28, we see the increasing division caused by sin. Isaac's family is in turmoil. And as Jacob departs on his journey to find a wife, he has a majorly significant and impactful prophetic dream…a dream that is only fulfilled in Christ.
The well-known story of Jacob deceiving his father Isaac by disguising himself as his brother Esau is messy. Everyone involved makes major mistakes. What can this cautionary tale teach us about following the will of God?
The various failures and missteps of Isaac in Genesis 26 remind us of one very important thing: God is patient with us!
(Genesis 25:29-34) The story of Esau giving up his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew is iconic and also somewhat difficult. It leads to other passages that describe how God said, “Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have hated.” What are we to do with that?
The chapter on Abraham closes with an interesting development, and Isaac takes center stage. Unfortunately, the drama and tension continue!
Genesis 24 offers us a long and detailed account of how Rebekah was chosen as Isaac's wife and the new matriarch for the people of Israel. Many of the details remind us of why these stories of our faith heritage are important for us to know.
We close out our series in Psalms on this special anniversary Sunday by considering Psalms of Thanksgiving.
Psalm 23 serves not only as the most popular Psalm, but also as a framework for what it means to trust in the Lord.
Imprecation means speaking curses upon people. Many psalms include the imprecations. So what can we learn from the Imprecatory Psalms?
Using Psalm 19 as our framework, and referencing various other Wisdom Psalms, we build a strong definition of biblical wisdom.
The New Testament clearly and repeatedly treats some Psalms as direct prophecies of the Messiah. How can we understand and rightly interpret the Prophetic Psalms?
David was a king, ruling under the authority of God, hoping for an even greater king. How can we interpret the Royal Psalms?
Studying the Psalms by category, today we look at Psalms of lament. How can God be glorified through our sorrow? How can it be healthy for us to complain to God?
In our study of Psalms by category, we first look at Psalms of Praise.
Laying the groundwork for our study of the Psalms, we discuss how to approach biblical poetry and the value of Psalms for New Testament believers. We also practice by interpreting Psalm 1 and 2.
We finally reach the conclusion of this epic book of Acts! But what can we take away from this somewhat disappointing ending in Acts 28?
In a ship full of tired, angry, hopeless, and probably very smelly sailors, Paul takes time to say..."Thank you"!?! How? Why!?!
Acts 27 gives a detailed and exciting description of a harrowing sea journey. What can we learn about God and His sovereignty from it?
Old sayings can be pretty weird, especially when they includes words that we don't know. Jesus used a saying that included the word "goad" to Paul. But what in the world does it mean?
In Acts 26, Paul finally gets the opportunity to make his case before governor Festus and King Agrippa. His message is simple: the gospel changes everything!
Who would you be nervous to speak to? Would you be scared to testify before governors and kings? That's what Paul is going to do! And Jesus says you might, too!
As Paul's wrongful imprisonment continues, his trust in the Lord is tested. And yet, through this trial, Paul session Jesus' word fulfilled in that he will bear witness before governors and kings! Acts 25
Chris LaChance unpacks Acts 24 and Paul's continued time in custody.