Join us as we go through the entire Bible in Chronological order instead of the traditionally arranged order. It’s a great way to get the story of the Bible in all its breadth. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-megill/support
The author of Hebrews continues to drive home the point that Jesus is priest of a better covenant. The old was never bad, but its purpose was to foreshadow the greater covenant to come. It's great for its intended purpose, but woefully inadequate for the purpose they are trying to give it.
What is the deal with Melchizedek? How is this priestly order better than the levitical order and what does it have to do with Jesus?
The authors wants to get deep, but has to back up to catch up those who "aren't even really trying to listen." The good news fo run is that the Gospel is the deep, not the shallow. We do not need to look for something more advanced. We are living in the final chapters and Jesus is more than enough for all we need.
The author of Hebrews keeps hammering on his one main point: That Jesus is better...than anyone, or anything. His message is better, His redemption is better, He is more than a faithful servant and yet thanks to His human experience, able to uniquely empathize with our weakness.
Jesus is better. than. everything. He's better at being God, he's better at being man, he's better at being the Messiah because he's both.
Who wrote the book of Hebrews? Who are the Hebrews to whom it's written?
The last words of Paul to one of his most promising protege's. What would he leave him with? How amazingly relevant for church leader's today as well!
Paul is nearing the end of his life and he knows it. What will his final words to his best friend and protege be?
Paul mentors his proteges (and us) in solid leadership development and discipleship.
Paul's instructs Timothy on the process and wisdom in appointing Elders and who to put on the Widows list.
It would be great if we could just hear what kinds of things Paul said to the elders he coached. What a gift that would be to anyone in Christian Leadership (and therefore to the church) today!...oh, wait.
Maybe we don't even need to read 1 Timothy anymore. I mean we certainly don't struggle in the church with conspiracy theories, meaningless talk, unnecessary controversy, or any other indication that we've become distracted from the Gospel itself!
What is the reason for the quarrels among you? Guess, what, it's not them!
The letter to the 12 tribes scattered across the world begins with words of incredible encouragement and hope.
The conclusion of Philippians and why the book of James could be called the book of Jacob.
Arguably one of the most influential letters Paul wrote.
Some interesting points in the greetings.
What actually happens at the Gospel is solid and real and full of infinite fullness; all other philosophies and attempts at self actualization are hollow and empty by comparison.
Paul begins to address the "Colossian Heresy" by affirming the strongest terms the supremacy of Christ.
Always be ready with the armor of God, so that you a stand firm and then...stand firm some more.
Wake up, says Paul! But wait until you see what he means by that.
Paul has explained the incredible nature of God's cosmic plan in the gospel and now moves into reminding us how incredible our own redemption is and then moves into what this means for the church as a unit.
Paul's eloquent rendition of God's Glorious plan is not to be missed! It's so important that we learn not to trade the glory and power of the Gospel for things so small as political power or fame or wealth.
Luke ends the story at a peculiar moment. Why?
The Spirit works in mysterious ways, both clearly leading Paul to go to Jerusalem and just as clearly leading others to discourage Paul from going. It's probably no accident that Luke records this part of Paul's life in ways reminiscent of his own recording of Jesus Trials.
Paul makes his most significant appeal yet. This is what it's all about.
Paul has a lot to say about generosity, but not just of our pocketbook, but of our hearts themselves .
Why does Paul do what he does? If it's not approval of the Corinthians, or his own preferences, then what exactly is it?
Imagine pouring everything you've got into a community only to have that community question everything good about you including your love for them. See how Paul deals with it in 2 Corinthians.
Now that Paul's clarified the incredible power of God's great news, he gets into some nitty gritty of living among a community of people who have been saved by this good news
There is no room for elitism in the church. We are all here by the Grace and Sovereignty of God. You did not make it any easier for God to love you. He just does! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
A before and after picture of the believer. The biggest thing we forget? You were not actually free to do what you wanted before you became a believer. You were enslaved by sin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
If Grace is always big enough to cover all our sin, why then not just sin to get more grace? Amazingly Paul's answer is not that they are wrong about Grace, but that they are wrong about themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
The beautiful inclusive nature of the Gospel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
Hundreds return from Pentecost to their homes in Rome and faithfully keep functioning as the church but what do they really understand? Paul isn't entirely sure but he's heard good things. One thing he knows: self righteousness is one of our biggest enemies and Paul is working hard to make sure it isn't derailing the church in Rome! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
Paul wraps up this complicated letter with some simple focus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
Paul continues to encourage the Corinthian church members to think of someone other than themselves when exercising their gifts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
What do Paul's teachings on head coverings, meat sacrificed to idols, communion, and the rights of apostles have in common? Well, check this out to find out! Paul is giving the antidote to division in a church and here it is. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
Bringing order out of chaos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
Paul continus the conplex discussion on freedom and love with a personal example, then circling back to the questio about eating meat sacrificec to idols. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
How to live the Christian life in an extremely oppositional culture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
Even in a church with as much struggle as the Corinthians, Paul wants to affirm their authority, wisdom and sanctification in Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
The Corinthian Culture so presses in upon the church that they are tempted to see basic ideas like power and wisdom in all the wrong ways. In truth we struggle with some of the same idea. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
The Corinthian church had a tough time as a radical minority in a strong culture. Dividing into factions and tribes only made their difficulties greater. Paul hopes to strengthen them by reminding them of their unity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
Paul wraps up his second journey and begins his third. Meanwhile, Priscilla and Aquila set Apollos straight and he begins his first missionary journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
No, the Lord didn't come while you weren't looking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
News of the Thessalonians has brought Paul a lot of encouragement, so now he returns the favor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-megill/support
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