The Lesson with Gordon Robertson and Ashley Key

In the last episode of the season and in preparation for Christmas, Gordon and Ashley talk about the deep spiritual significance behind the powerful name of God—Immanuel. Scripture(s) Referenced: Is. 7:14 & 9:6, Zech.2:10-11, John 1:1-5, John 1:14, 1 Cor. 3:16, Rev. 21:3 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

As we begin Advent season, Gordon and Ashley discuss the history, significance, and traditions of this cherished time leading up to Christmas. Scripture(s) Referenced: Is.9:2,6-7, Is. 40:3-5, Matt.2:10-11, John 3:16-19, John 1:14 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Coming on the heels of Thanksgiving, this week Ashley and Gordon talk about how Christians can truly give thanks even during difficult times. Scripture(s) Referenced: 1 Chron.16:34, Ps. 107:1-3, Col. 2:6-7, Col. 3:15-17 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

This week Gordon and Ashley continue their breakdown of psalm 91 and focus on the last three verses of this psalm-the "I Will's" of God. Scripture(s) Referenced: Psalm 91 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Psalm 91 is often referred to as "the soldier's prayer" but soldier or not, this psalm is for everyone seeking comfort in hardship. This week, Gordon and Ashley unpack this psalm verse by verse. Scripture(s) Referenced: Psalm 23 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Psalm 23 is one of the most memorized scriptures in the bible, and this week Gordon and Ashley teach through this psalm to uncover the treasure behind each verse. Scripture(s) Referenced: Psalm 23 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Prayer is essential for our spiritual lives, but why is it so hard to do sometimes? Gordon and Ashley tackle some commonly asked questions about prayer in this week's episode of The Lesson. Jer. 33:3, Matt.6:5-13, Mark 11:24-25, John 14:13-14 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Scripture tells us that God gives us a sound mind-but what do we do when that's not the case? Ashley and Gordon talk about mental illness and how the Bible helps us navigate this international epidemic. Gal. 5:19-21, Phil. 4:8, Eph. 5:8-12, 2 Cor. 6:17 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Scripture tells us that God gives us a sound mind-but what do we do when that's not the case? Ashley and Gordon talk about mental illness and how the Bible helps us navigate this international epidemic. Dan. 4:31-33, Deut. 28:28-29, Ps. 6:1-10, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Luke 10:40-42, Rev. 18:23, 2 Tim. 1:7, Phil. 4:6-7, John 14:27 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

In this episode of The Lesson, Gordon and Ashley discuss the importance of not just making disciples of Jesus Christ but being discipled, and how we can do that well. Scripture(s) Referenced: Matt. 28:18-20, Luke 14:27, 2 Tim. 2: 1-6, John 8:31-32, John 13:34-35 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Churches talk a lot about evangelism, but do we really know what it means or know how to carry it out in today's culture? Gordon and Ashley will talk about this and more in this week's episode of The Lesson. 2 Tim. 4:5, Acts 21:8, Eph. 4:11-13, Matt. 28:19-20 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Does Yom Kippur point to Jesus? Gordon and Ashley talk about the biblical significance of this High Holy Day within Judaism and it's foreshadowing of a Savior. Lev. 16:29-34, Matt. 26:26-29, Heb. 9:25-26. Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Gordon and Ashley talk about the biblical significance of one of the two High Holy Days within Judaism-Rosh Hashanah-and what it means for Christians today. Scripture(s) Referenced: Lev. 23:23-25, Neh. 8:10-11, Gen. 22:11-14. Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

How can we find true rest in our everyday lives? What does the Sabbath mean to us today? Gordon and Ashley answer these questions and more as they discuss one of the most controversial topics within religion-the Sabbath. Scripture(s) Referenced: Gen. 2:3, Ex. 20:8-11, Mark 2:23-28. Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

What exactly did the Apostle Paul mean when he said he's been given a thorn in his flesh? In the premiere episode of season 4 of The Lesson, Gordon and Ashley take a deep dive into this infamous passage in 2 Corinthians and discuss the significance behind Paul's words. Scripture(s) Referenced: 2 Corinthians 12:4-10 Become CBN Partner today! Visit: https://go.cbn.com/ueVqq

Waiting on God, waiting on the Lord, seasons of waiting, how to wait on God, waiting on God to move, waiting, wait, patience, endurance, waiting well on God. Isa. 40:31, Isa. 64:4, Ps. 27:13-14, Ps. 37:3-7, Lam. 3:24-26, Rom. 15:13

Why are water baptisms important in the Christian faith? Gordon and Ashley take a deep dive in explaining the symbolism and theology behind this sacrament of the Christian church. Luke 3:21-22, Matt. 3:16-17, 2 Samuel 12:24-25, Matt. 28:18-20, John 3:5, Acts 2:38-41

Coming on the heels of last week's episode about water baptism, this week Gordon and Ashley talk about baptism of another kind - baptism of the Holy Spirit. Joel 2:28-29, Matt. 3:11, John 3:3-8 & 20:19-21, Acts 2:1-4

"Which comes first-repentance or salvation?" In this week's episode of The Lesson, Gordon and Ashley discuss this viewer/listener question asking about the relationship between repentance and salvation within the Christian faith.

Has God spoken to you through a dream? Gordon and Ashley talk about how God speaks through dreams and visions, how to know if a dream/vision is from God, how to interpret them and more.

In this week's episode of The Lesson, Gordon and Ashley answer this viewer question, "What do I do after receiving a prophetic word, what actions do I need to take, and what have your experiences been like?" Watch and listen as they share wisdom regarding this topic.

Spiritual warfare is a reality for every believer, everywhere. But how do we engage in it, wrestle through it, and overcome it? Gordon and Ashley discuss this and more on today's episode of The Lesson.

Does Jesus ever appear in the Old Testament? Gordon and Ashley tackle this question and look through Old Testament scripture that reveals the full glory of Christ.

What are the "keys to the Kingdom"? Gordon and Ashley shed some light on the meaning behind this commonly used phrase and how we can apply this to our everyday lives. Referenced: Matt. 16:13-19, Jhn. 3:3-5, Acts 14:21-23, Is. 22:21-23, Rev.3:7-8

Gordon and Ashley return for season 3 of The Lesson with a profound discussion about suffering. Why do we suffer? How do we prepare for a season of suffering? Is it possible to suffer well? These are just some of the questions they tackle in today's episode. Referenced: Phil 3:8-11; 1 Pet. 1:6-7; 1 Pet. 4:12-13; James 1:2-4; John 16:33; Rev. 21:4

On the last episode for season two of The Lesson, Gordon and Ashley talk about staying humble when God gives you great revelation.

Gordon and Ashley discuss how believers can "stay the course" with God and follow Jesus all the days of their lives. Referenced: 2 Tim. 1:5-6; Heb. 12:1-3; John 15:7-8; Prov. 24:16; Lk 10:41-42; Psa. 27:4

A viewer/listener wants to know how to overcome lust, so Ashley and Gordon will be discussing this topic and more on today's episode of The Lesson. Referenced: 1 Cor. 6:18, 10:13; Matt. 5:28; Psa. 119:9-11; 1 John 1:9; Rom. 8:1-2

Why are believers called to holiness? Can we ever be truly holy? Gordon and Ashley will answer these questions and more about holiness as they discuss this topic sent in by a viewer/listener. Referenced: Lev 20:26; Isa. 6:3; Eze. 38:23; 2 Cor. 7:1; Heb. 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15-16

Gordon and Ashley talk about one of the most curious creatures in the Bible - angels. They discuss what they do for believers, who they are, and why it's important to understand their role in the universe. Referenced: Ex. 23:20-22; Psa. 91:11-12; 103:20; Matt. 18:10; Luke 15:10; Heb. 1:14; 13:2; 2 Peter 2:4; Rev. 23:8-9; 14:6

What does it mean to live the "crucified life"? Ashley and Gordon discuss this viewer topic and encourage all believers to live a life laid down for Christ. Referenced: Gal. 2:20; 1 Cor. 6:11; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Cor. 5:17; Matt. 16:24-26; Eph. 1:6; Rom. 6:1-14

What does it mean to be a "God fearing" man or woman? Gordon and Ashley talk about the "fear of the Lord" and the common misconceptions surrounding this biblical topic. Referenced: Isaiah 11:3; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 14:27; Psalm 111:10

Ashley and Gordon talk about the power of forgiveness and how believers can overcome offenses in this week's episode of The Lesson. Referenced: Mark 11:25; Matt. 18:21-22; Eph. 4:26-27; 4:32; Prov. 17:9.

What does it mean to repent? When should Christians repent? How often should believers repent? Ashley and Gordon answer these questions and more, discussing the important of repentance in your journey of faith. Referenced: Rev. 3:19; Mark 1:15; Romans 2:4; 1 John 1:9; Matt. 3:8; 2 Chron. 30:9

Coming on the heels of last week's episode, "The Blood of Jesus and Why It Matters," Gordon and Ashley discuss the biblical significance of Communion and why it's important for Christians to partake in it. Referenced: Matt. 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26, Ps. 118:26-29; John 6:53-56; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; 10:16

Why is there power in the blood of Jesus? Buckle-up for a deep and meaningful episode of The Lesson as Gordon and Ashley tackle this question and more surrounding Christ's sacrifice. Referenced: Ex. 12:6-8; Lev. 17:11-12; Heb. 9:18-22; John 6:53-56; 1 John 1:7; Rev. 12:11

In this episode of The Lesson, Gordon and Ashley discuss how believers can quench or grieve the Holy Spirit and more importantly, how to avoid doing that in their lives. Referenced: 1 Thess. 5:19-20; Eph. 4:30; Acts 2:1-4

Ashley and Gordon kick-off season two of The Lesson with an episode dedicated to helping others grow in their relationship with God. Referenced: Jam. 4:8; Jer. 29:13; Matt. 7:7-8

Gordon, Ashley & the entire CBN family wish you a very Merry Christmas. After a short holiday break, Season 2 of The Lesson podcast will launch on January 5th, 2022.

In the final episode of Season 1 of The Lesson, Ashley and Gordon take a look at 1 Corinthians 13, the parable of the Good Samaritan, and other Scriptures to discuss why believers are called to love others. Referenced: Lk. 10:25-37, 1 Cor. 13:1-3, 8, 13; Eph. 5:1-2

What's the most important commandment? Gordon and Ashley take a look at Mark 12 where Jesus answers this question, and they discuss how we should respond as believers. Referenced: Mrk. 12:28-34; 1 Cor. 13:8

Ashley and Gordon close out their series on the spiritual gifts Apostle Paul mentions in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. This week they discuss the gifts of discerning of spirits and words of wisdom.