In the ninth lesson of the Pentateuch series, we move from Genesis our Kingdom Prologue to Exodus where Kingdom will be established. We focus in this lesson on the origin story and call of Moses.
P8 ANE Background Studies
In the eighth lesson of the Pentateuch series, we pause between Genesis and Exodus for one lesson to consider how ancient near eastern literature supports the unity and historicity of the biblical text while also providing insights into better interpretation.
P7 Genesis 36-50 Joseph and Judah
In the seventh lesson of the Pentateuch series, we consider God’s sovereign faithfulness to his covenant promise and how Joseph steps up as a positive participant in God’s plan.
P6 Genesis 23-35 Isaac and Jacob
In the sixth lesson of the Pentateuch series, we consider covenant renewal made with Isaac and with Jacob, giving focus to Jacob’s struggle through life as the son of believing parents who wrestles with God, grasping for blessing but unable to trust.
P5 Genesis 16-22 Abraham 2
In the fifth lesson of our Pentateuch series, we consider Abraham as a model of faith and focus in on the second two essential covenant events in his life: the covenant sign in Genesis 17 and the covenant test in Genesis 22.
P4 Genesis 12-15 Abraham 1
In the fourth lesson of our Pentateuch series, we consider two out of four essential covenant events in Abraham’s life: the promise made in Genesis 12:1-3 and the covenant cut in Genesis 15:1-21.
P3 Genesis 3-11 Fall Flood Nations
In the third lesson of our Pentateuch series, we consider closely the temptation and judgment of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 and then step back to take a broad look at the effects of sin on all humanity described in Genesis 4-11.
P2 Genesis 2 Creation part 2
In the second lesson of our Pentateuch series, we continue to follow the creation story as Moses focuses in on Adam and Eve and what he teaches us about work, covenant, intimacy, and gender.
P1 Genesis 1 Creation part 1
This first lesson provides an introduction to the series and begins with the creation story of Genesis 1, considering three foundational questions that run through the Pentateuch: (1) Who is God? (2) Who are we? (3) And what’s our mission?
Romans 16.25-27 Conclusion 3 Final words
In Romans 16:25-27, Paul closes out his presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ with a packed benediction in which he reminds us of the letter’s purpose, topic, antecedent, scope and goal.
Romans 16.1-24 Conclusion 2 Greetings
In Romans 16:1-24, Paul’s final greetings to the Romans give us a glimpse into the makeup of the 1st century community of believers.
Romans 15.14-33 Conclusion 1 Mission
In Romans 15:14-33, Paul begins the conclusion to the letter with a focus on his missional purpose, inviting the Romans to partner with him and giving us insight into his strategy as a pioneering missionary.
Romans 15.1-13 Worship 8 Acceptance 3
In Romans 15:1-13, Paul completes his exhortation to the Roman Christians to live out the gospel by accepting one another in Christ.
Romans 14.13-23 Worship 7 Acceptance 2
In Romans 14:13-23, Paul rounds out three principles for accepting one another in the midst of disagreement over issues of conscience: the principle of the master, the principle of faith and the principle of the stumbling block.
Romans 14.1-12 Worship 6 Acceptance 1
In Romans 14:1-12, we start Paul’s fifth application scenario with two principles that enable us to accept one another in spite of disagreement over issues of conscience.