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Timestamps:0:38 - Looking back, why did we want to do this year-long initiative?1:48 - What have been your highlights for the year?7:15 - What's our hope for our church moving forward?9:46 - Practically what does that look like?RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutHow to Study the Prophets handoutHow to Study the Psalms handoutHow to Study the Gospels handoutHow to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handoutHow to Study Apocalyptic Literature handoutSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHow Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchThe Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRevelation series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps:1:30 - How do we think about Revelation/apocalyptic literature?4:08 - How do we begin to read Revelation/apocalyptic literature correctly?8:20 - How do we understand the stranger imagery and ideas in Revelation?9:27 - How are we to think about the end times?12:40 - What about the “antichrist”?16:27 - What about the “millennium” in Revelation 20?MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutHow to Study the Prophets handoutHow to Study the Psalms handoutHow to Study the Gospels handoutHow to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handoutHow to Study Apocalyptic Literature handoutOTHER RESOURCES For a history on dispensationalism, check out the book: The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism by Daniel G. HummelAlso here's a meme on remembering the different interpretations on the millennium in Revelation 20!SERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHow Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchThe Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRevelation series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Celebration Sunday sermon by Jake Blair on November 17, 2024.Our church family spent Sunday together celebrating baptisms!

For this episode, we interview Dr. Mitch Chase. Mitch Chase is the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an associate professor of biblical studies at SBTS in Louisville, Kentucky. He's the author of Short of Glory and Hope for All the Earth. He is married to Stacie, and they have four boys. You can follow him on Twitter and at his Substack, called “Biblical Theology.”Timestamps:2:10 - Introduction3:36 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?7:48 - What resources helped you better understand the Bible?10:10 - What does biblical theology mean?15:49 - What's the difference between systematic theology and biblical theology?17:03 - How do I begin to see the interconnections in the Bible?30:42 - If Scripture is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, why should I bother with the Old Testament?34:37 - How would you answer the objection, “The New Testament authors forced their ‘Jesus interpretation' onto the Old Testament”?41:49 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?45:40 - Where can people go to learn more from you?47:52 - Being from Texas, where's the best BBQ in Louisville?Dr. Chase's Books + Resources“Biblical Theology” on Substack40 Questions About Typology and AllegoryResurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the FallHope for All the Earth: Understanding the story of the Old TestamentESV Expository Commentary: Daniel–Malachi (Volume 7)The Gospel is for Christians: Second EditionBehold Our Sovereign GodMIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutHow to Study the Prophets handoutHow to Study the Psalms handoutHow to Study the Gospels handoutHow to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handoutOTHER RESOURCES MENTIONEDESV Reader's Bible - The format is great for reading the Bible in larger chunks!The Action Bible by Sergio Cariello Evidence that Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowellPhilosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview by J.P. Moreland and William Lane CraigMere Christianity by C.S. LewisSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHow Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchThe Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Sermon by Jon Ludovina on October 13, 2024.This week, we look at Hebrews 3:7-19 which includes a repeated call from an Old Testament story: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." What is the nature of that rebellion, and how is hardening your heart spiritually dangerous? How can we guard our hearts from the deceitfulness of sin?This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.

For this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Pennington. Jonathan Pennington is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the associate pastor of preaching at Sojourn Church East. He is the author of The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew, and Reading the Gospels Wisely.Timestamps:3:18 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?6:18 - How did you first learn to study the Bible?9:56 - Why did you decide to pursue seminary and doctoral work?14:15 - What drew you to write on the Sermon on the Mount?17:49 - What are the common misconceptions of the Sermon on the Mount?25:01 - What foundational things to know about the Gospels?29:16 - Why did you write the book Come and See?32:57 - Is the point of studying the Bible to put it into practice?35:33 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?37:25 - What's your favorite Taylor era?DR. PENNINGTON'S BOOKS + RESOURCESThe Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological CommentaryHeaven and Earth in the Gospel of MatthewReading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological IntroductionJesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good LifeCome and See: The Journey of Knowing God through ScriptureSmall Preaching: 25 Little Things You Can Do Now to Make Your Preaching Better Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey “Have You Accepted Jesus as Your Lord and Philosopher?” on The Gospel Coalition“3 Things You Didn't Know About the Sermon on the Mount” on The Gospel CoalitionThe Human Flourishing podcast - Apple | Spotify MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutHow to Study the Prophets handoutHow to Study the Psalms handoutHow to Study the Gospels handoutSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHow Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchThe Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps:1:47 - What happened between the Old and New Testaments?7:42 - How did the Jewish people interpret the Old Testament during those 400 years?8:00 - The Pharisees10:26 - The Sadducees13:50 - The Essenes15:39 - The ZealotsMIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutHow to Study the Prophets handoutHow to Study the Psalms handoutHow to Study the Gospels handoutOTHER RESOURCESThe Cradle, The Cross, and the Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament by Drs. Andreas J Kostenberger, L. Scott Kellum, and Charles L. Quarles“Jewish Sects During the Time of Jesus” by N.T. Wright (video)The Complete 100-Book Apocrypha: Expanded 2024 Edition by Covenant PressSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHow Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchThe Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps:0:44 - What do we mean when we say “The Writings” of the Old Testament?2:22 - The Torah: the rise of the kingdom, The Prophets: the fall of the kingdom, The Writings: longing for the kingdom6:25 - Breaking down each book in The Writings7:30 - The Psalms9:52 - Lamentations10:25 - Daniel13:31 - Esther16:47 - Ezra-Nehemiah17:37 - Chronicles20:07 - Why do these books matter and what do they ultimately tell us?Midtown ResourcesCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutHow to Study the Prophets handoutHow to Study the Psalms handoutOTHER ResourcesDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterWisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John H. WaltonEncountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. BeyerSermonsGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHow Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchThe Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch Text-in questionsThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Sermon by Adam Gibson on July 28, 2024.In our time, there are many competing ideas regarding how we think of children. And yet, Psalm 127 cuts through the noise to offer a vision for thinking about the next generation.This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.

Timestamps:2:42 - What is the office of the prophet?11:52 - What is the historical context of the prophetic books?20:03 - How do we start when it comes to reading these books?MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutHow to Study the Prophets handoutOTHER RESOURCESDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterWisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John H. WaltonEncountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. BeyerChronological Study Bible SERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHow Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps:2:45 - What exactly is the Ketuviim?7:00 - What is the Wisdom literature (in this case: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs) all about?14:23 - How should we read the Wisdom literature?25:12 - So Song of Songs…what are we supposed to do with this book?29:33 - How do these books connect to Jesus?MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutOTHER RESOURCESInterpreting the Wisdom Books: An Exegetical Handbook (Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis) by Edward M. CurtisThe Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCrackenGod's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs by Tim KellerThe Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom: A Theological Introduction to Wisdom in Israel by Tremper Longman IIIDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps:1:21 - What do we mean by the “history books” of the Old Testament?11:28—What does Deuteronomy have to do with these books? And what is the overall message of the History/Former Prophets?16:35 - How does the book of Joshua fit into the History/Former Prophets?18:00 - How does the book of Judges fit into the History/Former Prophets?20:25 - How does the book of Samuel fit into the History/Former Prophets?23:38 - How does the book of Kings fit into the History/Former Prophets?28:07 - Why do the History/Former Prophets matter within the scope of the Bible?RESOURCES“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterOld Testament Narrative Books: The Israel Story by Gary Edward SchnittjerSermonsGhosts and Ancestors: Torah Stories sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchText-In QuestionsThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

For this episode, we interviewed Dr. Jay Sklar. Jay Sklar is vice president of academics and professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary. He has written commentaries on Numbers and Exodus (forthcoming with Crossway), and two on Leviticus (TOTC and ZECOT). He has also published a website of resources to help those preaching or teaching in Genesis through Deuteronomy.Timestamps2:22 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?6:24 - Why did you decide to pursue doctoral work in the Old Testament?9:08 - Why did you decide to specialize in Leviticus?10:12 - How would you broadly summarize Leviticus?11:59 - What makes Leviticus so tricky to understand?17:35 - How do we make sense of impurity laws?28:42 - Is the Day of Atonement really the centerpiece of understanding Leviticus and the Torah?33:22 - How do we understand Leviticus in light of the New Testament?37:24 - If Jesus fulfilled Leviticus, why should we even bother reading it?40:32 - How do we extrapolate and practice the wisdom principles from the commands in Leviticus?43:15 - What does abiding with Jesus in Scripture and prayer look like for you?ResourcesLeviticus: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Jay SklarLeviticus: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) by Jay SklarNumbers (The Story of God Bible Commentary) by Jay SklarPreach and Teach the Bible websiteAlso Dr. Sklar has a number of (free!) commentaries and articles available on The Gospel Coalition that you can check out here.Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansAnd check out our other site on the spiritual practices…FollowingJesusTogether.comSermonsGhosts and Ancestors: Torah Stories sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchText-In QuestionsThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

For this episode, we interviewed Dr. Gary Schnittjer. Gary Edward Schnittjer (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is distinguished professor of Old Testament in the School of Divinity at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, and author of Old Testament Use of Old Testament (Zondervan Academic, 2021), Torah Story, 2nd edition (Zondervan Academic, 2023), and Old Testament Narrative Books: The Israel Story (B&H Academic, 2023).Timestamps8:20 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible and what changed?11:44 - What made you want to pursue PhD work in the Old Testament?16:10 - Why did you want to write a textbook on the Torah?20:06 - What do you think people have to know about the Bible before reading it? How does the Torah fit into it?26:36 - How exactly does the gospel begin in the Old Testament?30:34 - How do we read Old Testament narratives?38:18 - How do we think about the biblical laws?40:09 - What have been helpful Bible reading practices and resources for you?ResourcesTorah Story, Second Edition: An Apprenticeship on the Pentateuch by Gary Edward SchnittjerOld Testament Use of Old Testament: A Book-by-Book Guide by Gary Edward SchnittjerOld Testament Narrative Books: The Israel Story (Scripture Connections) by Gary Edward Schnittjer“Why We Need the Bad News of Israelite History” by Gary Edward Schnittjer from The Gospel CoalitionCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutSermonsGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchText-In QuestionsThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps2:35 - What does the word “Torah” mean and what's its purpose?7:45 - How do we read the Torah as a unit?11:55 - Breaking down the Torah book by book12:31 - How Genesis fits into Torah13:32 - How Exodus fits into Torah16:11 - How Leviticus fits into Torah22:24 - How Numbers fits into Torah26:40 - How Deuteronomy fits in Torah30:52 - What are the main themes of the Torah and how does it point us to Jesus?32:05 - Tool one: Biblical Theology36:15 - Tool two: TypologyResourcesCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterThe Messianic Vision of the Pentateuch by Kevin S. ChenAdam as Israel: Genesis 1-3 as the Introduction to the Torah and Tanakh by Seth D. PostellTorah Story, Second Edition: An Apprenticeship on the Pentateuch by Gary Edward SchnittjerSermonsGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchText-In QuestionsThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps1:40 - Why does the Old Testament even matter?8:22 - Ok, but what is the Old Testament about?10:48 - What about the Christian vs the Hebrew order of the Old Testament?19:15 - What makes reading the Old Testament so difficult? 28:25 - How do I start reading the Old Testament?Resources"The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterAsking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty SolomonAdam as Israel: Genesis 1-3 as the Introduction to the Torah and Tanakh by Seth D. PostellTorah Story, Second Edition: An Apprenticeship on the Pentateuch by Gary Edward SchnittjerSermonsGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchText-In QuestionsThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps4:15 - Our one-sentence summary of what the Bible is about6:22 - How do we understand that the Bible is written by both God and man?12:00 - How exactly does all of the Bible point us to Jesus? 21:00 - How do I get started when it comes to reading the Bible?32:43 - What are good resources to get started reading the Bible?ResourcesCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutDominion and Dynasty by Stephen DempsterThe Jesus-Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-JonesSermonsGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchText-In QuestionsThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps1:20 - What makes this different from what we normally do? Why now?4:20 - How will we be approaching Sundays this year?9:20 - What can we expect regarding the supplemental resources for this year?11:40 - With all these resources, where's the best place to start?14:20 - What are you most excited about for this year?ResourcesCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutSermonsGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchText-In QuestionsThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:1:28 - How do you parent a child with gender identity questions or who experiences SSA?16:58 - Are you living in sin if you don't have sex as an older married couple?19:44 - Why do people elevate sexual desires above all else? What desires should we have?23:20 - Would you officiate a LGBTQIA+ wedding?30:15 - How do we think through when churches deny a biblical sexual ethic?37:13 - Are people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and saved Christians still a child of God?41:18 - My workplace encourages using pronouns to introduce ourselves. As a Christian, how should I think about this?46:44 - What do we mean when we refer to “culture”?51:10 - If you were born to a single-parent does that mean you were born into sin and less worth saving?ResourcesBooks:The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlinIntended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat M.D. and Gaye Wheat The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanStrange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAmerican Experience: Kinsey (2005) Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston SprinkleA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett KnuckleThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim KellerSermons:“Incarnation/Agape” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Theology of Sex” sermon series by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Mountains, Molehills, and Which Ones to Die On” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Q+A” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:0:27 - When did it become a sin in the Bible to have multiple wives?6:42 - Why does Paul say it's better to be single if God says it's not good to be alone?13:02 - Where's the hope for Christian singles?21:10 - Is God's design for marriage intended to be for one man and one woman?Resources:“Union” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown“Deconstructing Defeater Beliefs” by Tim KellerWhen the Church was a Family: Recapturing Jesus' Vision for Authentic Christian Community by Joseph HellermanMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:4:40 - Does God have a gender?10:05 - What does it look like for women to depend on men outside of marriage? 17:35 - How do we address the wage gap?22:36 - What does the Bible have to say about those who are intersex?25:58 - If someone is on their death bed and accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior does it make a difference? What if they don't believe their sexuality was a sin worth repenting of?Resources:“Ish and Ishah” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | DowntownThe Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail FavaleWhen the Church was a Family: Recapturing Jesus' Vision for Authentic Christian Community by Joseph Hellerman“Mountains, Molehills, and Which Ones to Die On” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown

During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Disclaimer: Please use caution when listening as some of these questions cover heavier topics. To help, please view the timestamps below.Timestamps:1:51 - Does God care what I do with my body (how I eat, sleep, etc)?13:09 - Do the gender/sex arguments fall apart if Adam and Eve are not historical?16:43 - Is there any theological significance between being buried versus being cremated?21:15 - What does the Bible say about miscarriage?26:12 - How do I know my body matters after multiple rapes?Resources:“Telos” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | DowntownUnbreakable: What the Son of God Said about the Word of God by Andrew WilsonFour Views on the Historical Adam by Denis Lamoureux, John Walton, John Collins, and William Barrick“Christians and Their Dead” by Jeremiah Mutie, PhD, Southern California SeminaryWalking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim KellerRid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin and Lindsey HolcombMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective