Greg Parker introduces an overview of the Bible’s unified story, drawing from passages from Genesis through Revelation. He explains how Scripture presents a single, unfolding narrative rather than a collection of disconnected parts, emphasizing God’s purpose to unite all things in Christ. Greg highlights how key themes introduced in Genesis, such as creation, the fall, and the serpent, are carried through to their resolution in Revelation, helping listeners see the “big picture” of the Bible. He also addresses how individual verses fit within that larger context, encouraging a careful reading that holds both the details and the whole story together. Throughout the teaching, Greg points to God’s ongoing work of redemption and transformation, and how believers grow in understanding as they follow that narrative, even while seeing “in a mirror dimly.”

Pastor Kevin teaches through Luke 8:1–21, focusing on the Parable of the Sower and Jesus’ call to “take heed how you hear.” This Bible teaching explains that the seed is the word of God and that the four soils represent different conditions of the human heart, revealing why people respond to God’s word in different ways. Pastor Kevin walks through the hard, shallow, divided, and receptive heart, showing how sin, trials, and the cares of this world can hinder spiritual growth, while a sincere and obedient heart bears lasting fruit.

Pastor Gerrit teaches through 2 Samuel 24 in this verse-by-verse Bible study, concluding the book of 2 Samuel by examining David’s census of Israel and the consequences that follow. This passage focuses on the danger of relying on human strength rather than the Lord, showing how David’s heart led him to count on the wrong things and how conviction, repentance, and God’s mercy unfold in response. The teaching walks through the three movements of the chapter, the census, the judgment, and the altar, highlighting both God’s justice and His compassion. Pastor Gerrit also explains the role of temptation, human responsibility, and God’s sovereignty, while emphasizing the importance of humble dependence on God. The message concludes by pointing to the altar built on Araunah’s threshing floor and its connection to God’s provision for atonement, ultimately directing attention to the greater sacrifice fulfilled in Jesus.

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Kevin teaches verse-by-verse through Luke 24:1–53, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for dying, living, and believing. He walks through the eyewitness accounts of the empty tomb and the risen Jesus, showing how the Gospels consistently point to the reality that Jesus rose bodily from the dead. This teaching highlights how the resurrection fulfills what was spoken in the Scriptures and stands at the center of the Christian faith, not as an addition but as its foundation. Pastor Kevin explains that because Jesus is risen, there is hope beyond death, meaning in life, and a clear call to believe the gospel as revealed in Scripture.

Ethan Andrew shares at our midweek service about his story of leaving the LDS church, some basics about the Mormon faith and how Christians can better evangelize to Mormons based on his own experience as a Mormon missionary who interacted with Christians.

Pastor Kevin teaches verse by verse through Luke 19:28–44, walking through Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem in what is often called the Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday. He points out how Jesus comes with deliberate preparation, showing that God goes before His people and is personally involved in every step of salvation. The message also follows the public acclamation of Jesus as King, connecting the crowd’s praise to passages like Zechariah 9:9 and Psalm 118 and showing how they are fulfilled in Christ. Pastor Kevin highlights the prophetic timing of this moment, including references to Daniel 9, emphasizing that Jesus’ arrival took place according to God’s plan. The teaching concludes with Jesus weeping over Jerusalem, revealing His compassion and the weight of not recognizing the time of His visitation.

In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching through 2 Samuel 23, Pastor Gerrit reflects on the last words of David and the account of his mighty men, drawing out principles of godly leadership and faithful service. Focusing on David’s final psalm, he highlights how good leaders are raised up by God, walk in humility, and lead with justice in the fear of the Lord, shaped by both the Word of God and the Spirit of God. He also looks at the lives of David’s mighty men, emphasizing strength, courage, obedience, and faithfulness in whatever role God assigns. Through these examples, Pastor Gerrit points to the kind of character and dependence on God that marks both leaders and followers who desire to serve Him well.

Pastor Kevin teaches verse-by-verse through Luke 7:36–50, focusing on the account of Jesus, the Pharisee, and the sinful woman to highlight the reality of sin and the fullness of God’s forgiveness. He contrasts Simon’s critical, self-assured posture with the woman’s humble response, emphasizing that both stand as debtors who cannot repay what they owe. The teaching centers on Jesus’ parable of the two debtors, showing that the issue is not the size of the debt but the inability to pay it, and that forgiveness is received by faith, not earned through morality or religious effort. Pastor Kevin explains how a right awareness of our need for forgiveness shapes our love and gratitude toward Christ, as seen in the woman’s actions.

Pastor Paul teaches verse-by-verse through 2 Samuel 22, a song of David that reflects on God’s faithfulness in delivering him from his enemies. This Bible teaching focuses on how to read and apply the Psalms, learning to be honest with God while holding on to truths about His character as our rock, refuge, and deliverer. Drawing from David’s words, Pastor Paul highlights the importance of trusting the Lord rather than ourselves, especially in the face of fear, anxiety, and spiritual opposition. He also explains how walking in integrity and seeking God’s wisdom shapes how we experience His help in our lives.

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse-by-verse through Luke 7:18–35, focusing on John the Baptist’s doubts and how Jesus responded. This teaching highlights John’s faithfulness, Christ’s miracles, and the difference between earthly expectations and God’s eternal plan. The message explores how believers can bring their questions to the Lord, wait on Him faithfully, and see His wisdom through transformed lives.