This week, we’re reading the Old Testament book of Amos, a minor prophet who called out the Northern Kingdom of Israel for their comfort and injustice related to their wealth.

We’re reading 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 to explore how suffering grows our faith, the hope of Christ’s return, and the importance of praying for persecuted Christ followers.

Resources: Find the Voice of the Martyrs prayer guide here and watch the Bible Project video.

Living in the dark? In this episode, the team unpacks 1 Thessalonians 4 to explore how future hope transforms grief–and what it means for believers to live in the light.

How do we read the letters of Paul? Pastor Clayton interviews Dr. Nijay Gupta, a New Testament professor at Northern Seminary and author of several books on the New Testament including three books on the writings of the apostle Paul.

How did a dead prophet’s bones bring someone back to life? And why did Elisha send bears to kill those boys?  In this "Hey, Clayton" episode of the Bible Savvy Podcast, Pastor Clayton answers these questions and more about the books of 1 and 2 Kings. 

How do we read the letters of Paul? Pastor Clayton interviews Dr. Nijay Gupta, a New Testament professor at Northern Seminary and author of several books on the New Testament including three books on the writings of the apostle Paul.

What does it mean to put on the armor of God? The Bible Savvy Podcast reads Ephesians 6 and discusses what is needed to stand against an enemy that is not flesh and blood.

Chosen and redeemed.

In this episode, the Bible Savvy team dives into Ephesians 1:1–14, exploring our unshakeable identity in Christ, the inheritance that comes from divine adoption, and the incredible truth that we bring immense joy to God.

More 1 & 2 Kings resources:

Bonus interview with Dr. David Lamb: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskIjlp7u6ijCczYET4iKtLU8PX5IOsve

Pastor Clayton’s 1 & 2 Kings workshop.

Watch the Bible Project video on 1 & 2 Kings.

Find Pastor Eric’s teaching on covenants here.

Do you need to clean house? This episode of the Bible Savvy Podcast unpacks King Josiah’s story in 2 Kings 23, exploring how knowing God’s Word moves us to actively search out and remove sin in our lives.

More 1 & 2 Kings resources:

Bonus interview with Dr. David Lamb: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskIjlp7u6ijCczYET4iKtLU8PX5IOsve

Pastor Clayton’s 1 & 2 Kings workshop.

Watch the Bible Project video on 1 & 2 Kings.

Find Pastor Eric’s teaching on covenants here.

In 2 Kings 17, the Lord is angry with Israel and removes them from his presence. It reads like an obituary–the end of a story with a resonating theme that God is patient and just.

More 1 & 2 Kings resources:

Bonus interview with Dr. David Lamb: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskIjlp7u6ijCczYET4iKtLU8PX5IOsve

Pastor Clayton’s 1 & 2 Kings workshop.

Watch the Bible Project video on 1 & 2 Kings.

Find Pastor Eric’s teaching on covenants here.