Digging Deeper Podcast - Perimeter Church

Today Jeff sits down with Dr. Michael Reeves in part two of the Advent series Digging Deeper podcast. They dig deep into the doctrine of the incarnation and examine what it means for us, as believers, for the God of the universe to come down to earth to live and walk among us, and even more so, why should we care about that part of the story.

Check out episode notes at perimeter.org/DD-E18-Notes. The video of this episode is available on the Perimeter Church YouTube channel.

In this Advent special, Jeff Norris and Dr. Bryan Chapell explore the incarnation—why Jesus came to us as a baby and what that reveals about God's intimate love. May this Advent season stir your heart with awe and affection for Christ, who came near.

Quotes:

“The uniqueness (of Christianity) is that every other religion says that, either by your performance or some state of consciousness, you have to work your way up to God. But Christianity is the only religion that says no, God actually came down to you. We don't lift the ladder up, God lowered the ladder down.” — Bryan Chapell

“Sometimes it's good to ask God: ‘God, arouse my affections. Stir within me the joy of the reality of the incarnation.’” — Jeff Norris

"He must fully be God in order to save us. He must fully be human in order to love us." — Bryan Chapell

Related Resources:

Philippians 1, Colossians 1, Hebrews 1

Book and Course: "Christ-centered Preaching" by Bryan Chapell

Watch our 2021 Advent sermon series, God With Us, at perimeter.org/sermons

In this special episode of the Digging Deeper podcast-Advent edition, we talk about the implications and practicalities of the incarnation. Jeff Norris sits down with Dr. Bryan Chapell, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church in America, to unpack the very truths and realizations of why Jesus came to us as a babe in a manger; to both save us and to love us as God only can.

Big Takeaway: Our prayer for you this Advent season is that God would move and stir within us the affections for Him, that we would experience the awe and wonder of what God has done for us through Christ in the incarnation.

Check out episode notes at perimeter.org/DD-E17-Notes. The video of this episode is available on the Perimeter Church YouTube channel.

One of the main emphases of this most recent sermon series, Worship Together, has been the regathering process of the Church as we reflect on where we’ve been over the past year through the pandemic. In this episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff Norris leads the conversation on why it’s important for us to gather together as God’s people on a weekly basis. Check out episode notes at perimeter.org/DD-E16-notes.

Why is it beneficial to worship together? In this episode, Jeff Norris, Caleb Click, and Laura Story Elvington reflect on the Church’s regathering after the pandemic and the importance of weekly corporate worship. He unpacks why gathering as God's people is not just a tradition—but a vital expression of our faith.

In this episode of Digging Deeper, the teaching team, Jeff, Caleb, and Bob, conclude their series on Exodus and dig deeper in chapters 16-20 as well as themes found in and around the 10 commandments. Jeff and the guys talk about the correlation between the 10 commandments and what Paul writes about in Galatians and how we as believers can look at the Law through the lens of a Heavenly Father who loves, cares and wants the best for His children. Check out episode notes at perimeter.org/DD-E15-notes.

Jeff Norris, Caleb Click, and Bob Cargo wrap up their study of Exodus, focusing on chapters 16–20 and the Ten Commandments. They explore how God's law, viewed through the lens of grace, reveals the heart of a loving Father who desires our flourishing.

Quotes:

“I have just sensed the Lord asking me many times over in my preparation to teach through this, ‘Jeff, do you love me? Because if you do, it's gonna be evident.’” — Jeff Norris

“The law doesn't create the relationship. The law is given to govern it.” — Caleb Click

“The law helps me understand what a flourishing life in Christ looks like because it shows me the heart of God.” — Jeff Norris

Related Resources:

Listen to the Exodus sermon series (part two, 2021) at perimeter.org/sermons

Book: "The Whole Christ" by Sinclair Ferguson

As we continue our Sunday morning study through the Book of Exodus, Jeff Norris sits down with Caleb Click and Bob Cargo to dig a little deeper into Chapters 16 and 17. They talk through what God has taught them through their own personal study and preparation for this series, but also discuss the beautiful display of the great story of redemption God is telling throughout the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. We see the theme that is not just about Exodus and the Israelites going into the wilderness after they crossed the Red Sea, but the wilderness theme throughout the entire Bible.

Big Takeaway: Life itself is wilderness and even more it’s filled with subsequent wildernesses, but in our wilderness there is a Savior that not only saves but nourishes us as he leads us into the Promise Land.

Application Questions:

- It’s not a matter of will God lead me into the wilderness, but what does my faith look like in the wilderness?

- Why is it that we find ourselves longing for realities of life pre-redemption?

Check out episode notes at perimeter.org/DD-E14-notes.

Life is filled with wilderness seasons, but in the midst of them, Jesus not only saves—He nourishes.

Jeff Norris, Caleb Click, and Bob Cargo dig into Exodus 16–17, exploring how the wilderness theme runs throughout Scripture—not just for the Israelites, but for us. They discuss the biblical understanding of wilderness as a metaphor for life’s struggles, the role of suffering in spiritual growth, and the importance of faith during challenging times. While life may feel like a wilderness, it is also a journey towards redemption and hope through Christ. Listen to the Exodus sermon series (part two, 2021) at perimeter.org/sermons.

Quotes:

"The book of Exodus is just this beautiful microcosm of the greater story of redemption that God is telling for the whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation." — Jeff Norris

"The wilderness is the place where we discover the full depth of our weakness, but also the sufficiency of God and His supply in Jesus Christ." — Caleb Click

"It makes me think of the promises of the 23rd Psalm, that our Shepherd is going to be with us through all these things. The 23rd Psalm does not paint the picture of rosy circumstances all the time. The sheep have to be led to the quiet waters and the green pastures, and they still go through the valley of the shadow of death. But our shepherd is with us, and that's the comfort." — Bob Cargo

"Sometimes suffering has to come so that we would become people who actually desire heaven and trust the Lord in the midst of those trying times." — Caleb Click

In this second part of Jeff and Caleb’s discussion with Travis and Jimmy, the conversation continues with some specific realities the word of God teaches us about the new heavens and new earth.

Check out episode notes at perimeter.org/DD-E13-notes.