Dr. Kevin Miller (D. Min) teaches Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, and Spiritual Formation. This podcast is meant to study the Christian Scriptures for truth about God, life, and our Christian testimony about Jesus Christ. "And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…" Revelation 12:11

Jesus Christ is our great high priest and God the Son who is the king.

Connecting Hebrews 4:14 to Matthew 27. And some joy over the gold medal for team USA, on my way to the rink.

Fear of the Lord, faith, faithfulness, fervency. Let us live to enter the rest the Lord promises.

Lean in to holding fast to the faith, avoid unbelieving and deceived hearts. Be tender hearted, and exhort one another.

Taking a look at places in Scripture that sound like there are dragons.

Looking at the house and rule of Jesus Christ in Hebrews 3:1-6

Diving into Hebrews 2 and Jesus Christ as our King and High Priest.

Hebrews 1:1-3Galatians 5:22-26Matthew 17:2Romans 12:1-2

Diving into the identity and role of Jesus Christ in Hebrews 1. Jesus Christ is supreme.

We're starting a dive into Hebrews, this gets us started.

Looking at Psalm 23, be still, and Advent

Looking at Psalm 23:1-2 for an example of being still with the Good Shepherd

Looking at the concept of Abide and how we can do that in some practical and basic ways daily.

Looking at John 15 and abiding in the vine as a way to be still.

Diving into Matthew 11:12 with context from Matthew's Gospel to help us understand Jesus' riddle-like statement “…the Kingdom of Heaven is taken by violence, and the violent lay claim to it.”

Walking through Matthew 7-9 with an eye on authority as Jesus Christ demonstrates his, teaches with in and on it, and challenges what passes as authority

Leaning into Esther's story for concepts and illustrations of being still and knowing God

Walking commentary on Matthew 1-3Monday-Tuesday read all three chapters multiple times to get the big pictureWednesday-Friday go back and read details and study/research those to dive deepSaturday-Sunday revisit anything and read the big picture again. Look forward into next chapter for the connection moving into next week.

Looking at David in 1 Samuel 22 and 23 as an example of how we can be still even in chaotic moments.

Looking at Martha in John 11 and 12 in the light of Psalm 46:10

Looking at Mary in Luke 10 and John 12 to learn from her about stillness, listening, and worship.

From the garden of Eden to graves, to the garden of Jesus' tomb and his resurrection life.

Leviticus 10 and God's response to unauthorized or strange fire.

Part 2 in a sermon miniseries on heart, head, hands.

Looking at Leviticus offerings and drawing inspiration for holiness in the Christian life.

Looking at 1 Samuel 5; 13; 15 and discussing engaging with God with our head, heart, and hands.

Following the pattern of Christ Jesus, we are being turned into dressed stones for the dwelling place of God as the people of God on the earth.

Reflection on the letters to the churches in Revelation and keeping our first love alive.

Surprises and an outline for Revelation. Diving into what might help us read it well

Basics for reading the last book of the Bible and growing to understand it for what it means for our benefit.

We are the treasured possession of God. May we live in obedience and holiness.

Diving into the concept of priesthood in the early segments of 1 Peter

Time to start a new series! We're diving into the underlying logic of 1 Peter in this one. Let's explore the world that makes Peter's first letter make sense.

God loves us with an incredible and incomprehensible love

Exploring the NT metaphor of being clothed in our new life in Christ Jesus.

We can be so grateful for God's goodness in Christ Jesus

Thinking about faithfulness and the ways God is pressing on me to be changed into his image more and more.

Mark 4:35-41 and Esther challenge us to be rooted in Sabbath rest with Christ.

God intends to work for our greatest good in all things.

Connections between OT and Johannine Lit