Basic Training Bible Ministries

Gene Cunningham teaches that Old Testament tragedies serve as examples for modern believers. He explains how King Hezekiah faced tests of faith and how the Rabshakeh used deception and mockery to undermine Jerusalem (Isaiah 36:1-10). The message describes how divine intervention demonstrated God's sovereignty over the Assyrian army (Isaiah 37:14).

Gene Cunningham explains that believers experience a progression of suffering to identify with Christ and gain eternal rewards (1 Peter 4:12). He teaches that while God may seem distant during trials, these experiences have a predetermined end. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's divine attributes to view obstacles as opportunities for victory (Psalm 10:1).

Gene Cunningham teaches that God's hiding of His face is a refining process to bring us to a pure state in our relationship with Him, and that we must learn to recognize His presence in our lives, even in forms we don't expect.

Gene Cunningham explains how to navigate seasons when God seems hidden by examining one's life for sin and trusting His promises (Romans 8:28). He uses the lives of Joseph and Moses to show how God breaks self-reliance to prepare believers for His purposes (Genesis 37:1-11). The message encourages believers to rely on Scripture and recognize their spiritual position in Christ (Psalm 119:11).

Nancy Cunningham explains that God may hide His face to facilitate spiritual growth and align personal desires with His sovereign plan (1 Samuel 1:1-7). She teaches how to move from brokenheartedness to spiritual resolve by shifting focus from one's own life to God's greater purposes (1 Samuel 2:1-10). This process involves renewing the mind and avoiding the root of bitterness (Hebrews 12:15).

Gene Cunningham teaches that God uses flawed people to accomplish His plans through a process of brokenness and humbling. Using the life of Jacob, he explains that true transformation occurs when an individual stops relying on their own strength and admits their failings before God (Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 32:22-28). Believers are encouraged to avoid blaming God or seeking sinful comfort during trials.

Gene Cunningham explains that faith is a daily process of growth rather than a single event. He teaches that human solutions cannot solve spiritual problems and describes how righteousness is imputed by grace through faith (Romans 4:1-5, Genesis 15:1-6). The message outlines a progression from humble attitudes to blessings and defines the geographic, operational, and motivational dimensions of God's will.

Gene Cunningham explains why God may seemingly hide His face to motivate believers to seek Him more earnestly during the dark night of the soul. He discusses how suffering serves as discipline to purify faith and highlights five daily spiritual disciplines for the soul (Psalm 13:1, Psalm 31:16, 1 John 1:9). The message emphasizes the need for a mediator and a renovation of the mind.

Gene Cunningham teaches that believers can boldly approach God in weakness because mercy and grace provide the necessary resources for effectiveness (Hebrews 10:19-25). He explains that spiritual stability requires a balance of faith, hope, and love to support the ministries of priesthood, ambassadorship, and service (1 Peter 2:5-9). True faith is a response to God's Word and includes submitting to His will (Hebrews 11:11).

Gene Cunningham explains that true spiritual strength is found in weakness, which directs the believer to rely on God rather than self. He describes how the triad of faith, hope, and love stabilizes believers against deception and spiritual failure (Romans 5:1-5). The message also teaches that walking in the Spirit is the only way to overcome the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:1-6).