Have you ever noticed how many times John records Jesus saying "I AM"? Why do a podcast on these statements? First, it is important to understanding the Gospel of John. Second, this is how Jesus reveals Himself to us. He wants to be known as the door, the good shepherd, the bread.... Third, our youth reading plan goes through each of these statements.

God struck Nadab, Abihu, and Uzzah dead for violating His rules for worship. Why then was David and his men allowed to eat the tabernacle's shewbread that was reserved for the priests?

From the story of Hannah through the lists of David's mighty men, the Book of Samuel shows how God exalts the humble and humbles the proud. 

The Book of Ruth powerfully displays God's steadfast love as He providentially cares for His people. Although the book is brief, one can learn much from study what the book says about God, Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi. 

Judges is full of heroes and villains. But, it is hard at times to figure out who is the hero and who is the villain. God's faithfulness in the Book of Judges shines brightest in the darkness of Israel's spiritual condition. 

How are we supposed to make sense of God’s command to utterly destroy the Canaanites? 

Joshua presents a powerful two-part message: God fulfills His promises (part 1) through His people's obedience (part 2). Yes, God "gives" the Promised Land to Israel, but Israel must fight obediently to take it. 

The wise, the simple, the fool, and the scorner... Proverbs uses these characters to teach us how to live a wise and godly life before our God. 

The Gospel of Mark provides a brief and action packed view of the Lord Jesus Christ as Messiah and Son of God who came to seek and save. In Mark, we see more of the humanity of Jesus than the other gospels while seeing our personal weaknesses reflected in the disciples. Why would Jesus call such faithless and flawed people to follow Him? 

In part two of this special edition of "Side Notes," Ian Ferguson joins the podcast again to conclude our conversation on the Life of Joshua.