Lessons

In-depth teaching, word studies, and reflections. Walking through Scripture, one passage at a time.

1 Timothy 1:1-20

Guarding the Gospel

What does it mean to guard the gospel? A walk through 1 Timothy 1 on faithful teaching, the purpose of the law, mercy, and holding faith with a clean conscience.

1 Timothy 2:1-15

Guarding the Mission

What does it mean to guard the mission? A walk through 1 Timothy 2 on prayer, outreach, order in the assembly, and handling difficult passages with care.

1 Timothy 5:1–6:2

Guarding the Gathering

What does it mean to guard the gathering? A walk through 1 Timothy 5 on honor in the church, caring for widows, shepherding elders, and living under authority.

Encouraged by What's Ahead (Joshua)

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Joshua: The Backstory

Before Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land, God formed his character through decades of quiet faithfulness. A walk through the backstory from Exodus to Deuteronomy.

Joshua 1:1-18

Time to Go

Joshua 1 marks the moment preparation becomes action. God calls Joshua to get up, be strong, and step into the promise. A verse-by-verse walk through the chapter.

Joshua 3:1-5:15

Passing Over the Cross Way

Israel crosses the Jordan, sets up stones of remembrance, and encounters the Commander of the Lord's army. A walk through Joshua 3-5 on preparation, memory, renewal, and surrender.

Joshua 9:1-10:27

No One Is Beyond Redemption

Everyone heard what God was doing. But not everyone responded the same way. A walk through Joshua 9-10 on humility, contempt, control, and the God who defends those who come low.

Joshua 13-21

Unfinished Work, Faithful God

Joshua is old. The work isn't done. But God is still faithful. A walk through Joshua 13-21 on patience, fear, faith, and the mercy God builds into the middle of the story.

Light, Love and Life Through Jesus (1 John)

1 John 2:1-27

Abiding in the Light

Four signs of abiding in Christ: our walk, our love, our desires, and our endurance. A walk through 1 John 2 on the marks of genuine faith.

1 John 5:1-21

We Can Know

You can know you have eternal life. A walk through 1 John 5 on faith that overcomes, God's testimony, and living with confidence.

Joyful Endurance (Philippians)

Acts 16:6-40

The Backstory

The backstory of Philippians. Paul's plans blocked, beaten in prison, singing at midnight. How joy endures through redirected plans, pain, and mission.

Philippians 2:1-30

Considerate Posture Completes Joy

True joy comes from taking the posture of Christ. A walk through Philippians 2 on humility, consistency, and caring for others.

Philippians 4:1-23

The Peace of God Accompanies the God of Peace

Rejoice always. Pray with thanksgiving. Think on what is true. Be content in Christ. A walk through Philippians 4 on peace that guards the heart.

Go Deeper

The Disciplemaking Model

Come. Grow. Share. Go. Explore the lessons behind the model — how Scripture shapes a faithful gathering.

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Get Ready

The Bible calls believers to be watchful, prepared, and faithful. A walk through what readiness looks like as the return of Christ draws near.

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Further Instructions, Lasting Impact

How to leave a legacy that lasts. Colossians 4 teaches believers to pray constantly, speak graciously, and walk wisely toward outsiders.

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Influence with Integrity

Zeal without grace is a stumbling block. How Scripture calls believers to influence others with reasonableness, integrity, and gracious words.

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Dead or Alive

Your identity becomes your nature. Romans 6 shows how to consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God, trading old habits for a new life in Christ.

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Our Father Hears Our Prayers

God is not a genie. He is our Father. A walk through what the Lord's Prayer teaches about confidence, motives, and trusting God in crisis.

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Glorious Transformation

The Spirit transforms believers from one degree of glory to another. A walk through 2 Corinthians 3, the transfiguration, and what it means to be made new.

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The Roots of Bitterness

The Bible warns against the root of bitterness that springs up and defiles many. Three roots to identify and uproot: outrage, ego, and stress.

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Create In Me a Clean Heart

What does it take to have a clean heart before God? A walk through Psalm 51, David's prayer of repentance, and four steps toward spiritual renewal.

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Faithfully Fruitful

Jesus is the vine. We are the branches. Spiritual fruit comes from abiding in him, not from striving. A walk through John 15 and the fruit of the Spirit.

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Culture Matters

What does a healthy church culture look like? Acts 2:42-47 reveals the watermarks God designs for his people: truth, fellowship, prayer, and generosity.

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Living Faith in a Combat Culture

How Paul navigated hostility in Ephesus. What Acts 19 teaches about grace over quarreling, authenticity over pretense, and love before everything.

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When It's Time to Pivot

What Paul's second missionary journey teaches about setbacks, closed doors, and trusting God when plans fall apart. A walk through Acts 16:1-15.

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Our Father's Kingdom

What does the Bible say about God's kingdom? Not earthly, not political, not perishable. A look at what Jesus taught about seeking the kingdom first.