On this week's episode Joe and Stephen walk through Genesis 13, focusing on Abram’s return from Egypt, his growing wealth and influence, and his peaceful separation from Lot. They discuss how Abram models faith, patience, and humility by offering Lot first choice of land to avoid conflict,…
On this week's episode Rick begins by setting the scene; explaining that the narrative is moving from the history of creation, flood, and Babel into the patriarchal age, where God’s promises to Abraham must now work through a scattered, post‑Babel humanity. They recount the passage, noting…
On this week's episode, Joe and Tim situate Genesis 11:27–12:9 within the broader biblical story, tracing humanity’s repeated fall into sin, God’s shift toward working through representatives, and the introduction of Abraham as a new focal point of blessing after Babel. They explain…
On this week's episode Tim and Joe examine Hebrews 2:10‑18, highlighting the passage’s central theme that believers can become “partakers” with Christ. They explain that by following Jesus—sharing in His sufferings, temptations, and humanity—Christ’s followers are invited to share in His inheritance…
On this week's episode Joe and Stephen discuss John 1:1–14 as a Christmas passage that presents Jesus’ birth not just as a historical event, but as a cosmic new creation with global significance. They explain how John identifies Jesus as the eternal “Word” (Logos), fully God,…
On this week's episode Joe and Tim take in-depth look at Romans 1:1–17. Joe and Tim explain that Paul’s letter to the Romans serves as an introduction of both himself and the gospel, grounding Christian identity, mission, and authority entirely in who Jesus is—crucified,…
On this week's episode Joe and rick discuss Matthew 11. They explain how John the Baptist, though faithful and courageous, struggled with unmet expectations while in prison, leading him to send disciples to ask Jesus if He was truly the Messiah. Jesus responds by pointing to the prophecies…
On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss Isaiah 11–12, noting that peace in Scripture is always paired with judgment. They explain that Isaiah promises a future Spirit-filled ruler from Jesse’s line who will bring righteous judgment—defending the meek while destroying wickedness—and that this…