Going to The Chapel

(3:34) Question of the Day:  Have you ever been in a play?

(7:33) “Okay, Wow” Challenge

(12:58) Off Topic Topic: Abram Ebersohn - Area Update

(20:09) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (25:49) How challenging was this topic to tackle with there being so many nuances and various contexts people are listening from?
2. (31:00) We are really enjoying y’alls church. We’re moving here from Texas. I would like to have clarification. When you talked about people born eunuchs, you said it could mean people born with same sex attraction. Does that mean you think people are born gay?
3. (35:15) My question is, since Jesus’ answer to the pharisees in Matt. 5:31-32 was not an exhaustive list, but only one example, then how do we know that there aren’t more than the three exceptions to remarriage (porneia, abandonment, and death) given on Sunday?
4. (40:22) Could we spend a little more time talking about abuse with this idea of divorce?
5. (45:02) What level of sexual immorality is valid for divorce? Are there levels?
6. (48:38) Closing Thoughts - All About the Heart

(43:55) Celebration: Sent couple seeing 3 men saved and baptized!

(2:23) Question of the Day: When did you peak?

(7:27) Off Topic Topic: SALT Area Update

(18:50) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (22:52) While preparing this sermon, were there any parts you wished you would have had more time to draw out?
2. (28:12) What are some of the stigmas about lust that we believe in the church?
3. (34:50) If the desires are just happening in your head and heart and no one knows about it, why does it matter if it’s not hurting anyone?
4. (38:08) Can you talk more about what you’ve studied with sex appeal in your advertising or marketing classes?
5. (44:04) We talked about how lust can be a brain chemistry thing. How do you fight something that feels natural?
6. (49:04) What is the importance of community with a sin like lust?

(52:39) Celebration: Re:Gen Graduation

(4:30) Question of the Day: What Kevin stories do you have now that he isn’t here?

(10:04) Off Topic Topic: How should we as Christians process and understand the chatter online about aliens, UFOs, extraterrestrial life forms? 

(19:24) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (22:35) Jesus was so harsh toward the Pharisees and even called them “vipers”. Why was He so harsh toward them specifically?
2. (25:21) Why did the Pharisees have such a need to know the greatest and the least commandment? And why do we naturally create hierarchies of rules and sins?
3. (30:21) How can someone tell the difference between a preference and a conviction and a biblical command?
4. (41:29) What are some examples of legalism we may be subtly believing?
5. (44:44) In what ways do we domesticate God?
6. (46:51) So how do we live out the tension where there are rules, and then also we are supposed to live in the grace and freedom God gives us?

(52:08) Celebration: Parent Child Dedication

(1:51) Question of the Day:  In honor of May 4th, what is your favorite star wars character?

(3:45) Are you ticklish?

(7:00) Off Topic Topic: What does it really mean to “encounter God”

(18:37) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (22:17) Why do we call it the Beattitudes?
2. (24:48) Matthew 5:7 says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy” which sounds much like Jesus also saying if you do not forgive others, then your father will not forgive you. Sometimes we say that the one that has been truly forgiven will always forgive others. But this sounds more like if we don’t forgive then we will no longer be forgiven. How do we understand this idea with the gospel being unconditional grade? If I’m a believer but refuse to show mercy then what happens?
3. (32:48) Could Kevin speak more on how gambling is hurting young men such as he talked about this weekend? It’s something that so many believers even do and people may know it’s something the Bible is against but understand why it’s bad may be less intuitive.
4. (39:01) I have seen “Blessed are those who are persecuted” taken out of context by Christians who call other fellow Christians hypocrites and tell non-Christians they need to repent or they’ll go to hell. The pushback they receive from others they perceive as their persecution for proclaiming the Gospel. That being said, what could being persecuted look like for a Christian living in the United States, which has more freedoms than other countries?
5. (46:48) You mentioned the 1 John verse about the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. How does discipleship and community actually help someone fight those things, especially if they’re stuck in something like sexual sin, while still trying to live as salt and light?

(51:15) Celebration: SALT End of Semester

(2:54) Question of the Day:  What is your favorite chore to do around the house? And what is your least favorite?

(10:44) Off Topic Topic: Why do Catholic bibles cover the Intertestamental period but most bibles do not? Does this matter?

Discussion & Member Questions:

1. (23:10) What is one thing you hope people will walk away with from the Sermon on the Mount?
2. (26:14) Steve and Kevin share various interpretive stances on the sermon on the mount.

(52:29) Celebration: Senior Sending

(0:30) Joke of the Day - Clinton Daniel Nicholson

(1:34) Question of the Day:  Do you talk doing movies or do you need it to be really quiet?

(6:00) Off Topic Topic: What does that practically look like to listen to someone without judgment?  How did Jesus do it?

(19:15) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (23:40) While preparing this sermon, were there any parts you wished you would have had more time to draw out?
2. (25:12) In Episode 57, Steve was addressing “domesticating the Beatitudes” and mentioned there are many ways to look at the Beatitudes. Some say we don’t have to obey the beatitudes until “The Kingdom is fully here.” What defines when the Kingdom is fully here? Is there sin in the Kingdom during this time?
3. (27:56) No questions! Just wanted to say I loved both this week’s and last week’s sermons. Now which location do you think this person was at?
4. (28:33) What are some practical ways to not idolize “good” things while still caring about them (i.e. spouse, children, etc.)
5. (35:24) Steve, what does “God-esteem” actually look like day to day?
6. (38:40) Kevin, when you were talking about being poor in spirit, you mentioned that it allows us to accept help from God. It got me thinking about how we often have a hard time accepting or asking for help with each other as well. How does being poor in spirit play a role in our relationships with each other?

(43:32) Celebration: Business Meeting

(1:43) Question of the Day: Are you a night owl or a morning person?

(8:02) Off Topic Topic: Why do some people say Holy Ghost and other people say Holy Spirit?

Discussion & Member Questions:

1. (14:50) One of the hardest things in Scripture to content with for a woman can be the lesser value women are afforded, especially when a dollar amount is explicitly stated in Leviticus. This is only extenuated by New Testament statements that refer to women as weaker vessels or easily deceived. Where can we see God’s heart for women the way we see it for the poor or lowly, in a world that reduces women (or people, for that matter) to property of unequal value?

2. (27:22) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

3. (30:39) Could you expound on the focus on this series and what the bumper means?

(36:58) Kevin's Sabbatical

4. (39:49) What does it mean that we have domesticated the Sermon on the mount

(43:08) Celebration: Staff & Easter Weekend

(2:01) Joke of the Day

(3:38) Question of the Day: What is the dumbest way you’ve injured yourself?

(12:30) Hot Topic: How do we balance being new guest sensitive and going deep with long-time members?

(19:26) Discussion & Member Questions: Next Series Preview

(21:31) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (24:50) I understand how the seven year forgiveness of debt pressed against generational poverty. I don’t understand how it presses against generational wealth? Given that one couldn’t charge interest, how did loans contribute to creating wealth? Thank you so much!
2. (30:08) How do you fight the feeling that you’re being lazy while observing the Sabbath?
3. (40:56) Can we talk more about gleaning? What are some ways that we can live out this principle in our lives?
4. (48:51) What were the things you weren't able to talk about on Sunday?

(58:13) Celebration: Kid's Maundy Thursday Event

(0:30) Catching Up: Wedding traditions we love.

(4:36) Joke of the Day

(5:08) Question of the Day: What is a candy or snack you used to love but now just isn’t the same anymore?

(10:34) Hot Topic: Is fasting something we are expected to practice today? Or is it optional?

Discussion & Member Questions:

(16:46) Did they clean the ark or was there just caked on dry blood everywhere?

(20:45) How should we respond when someone gets stuck on specific parts of the Bible they disagree with or don’t like?

(32:08) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (35:33) Why couldn’t priests have a flat nose? And why did they have to be so perfect physically?
2. (39:20) Based on what we've studied in the Old Testament and what we see in the New Testament, what is a reasonable expectation we should have for our elders and pastors?
3. (46:56)How should we specifically be praying for our church leaders?

(50:11) Celebration: Leviticus and Baptism on Sunday!

(3:49) Joke of the Day

(5:30) Question of the Day: What is something you refuse to spend money on?

(11:06) Hot Topic: Jesus was criticized for eating with tax collectors and sinners. Paul warns that “Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good character”. So how should Christians balance building real relationships with people who don’t follow Christ with not being influenced by sin?

(17:51) Discussion & Member Questions:

(18:15) How to respond to friend who believes conspiracy theories and blames Jews for outrageous acts?

(27:23) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (31:02) I noticed you used the language, “sexual desires”, but I often hear it as “sexual needs” - How does that language affect how we approach our sexuality?
2. (33:20) I was attempting to begin a gospel conversation and the topic of marriage got brought up. And as a non-believer, he does not understand why he needs to get the government involved in his relationship with his girlfriend. What is the appropriate way to address this topic with gentleness but directness if you’re trying to go towards a gospel conversation? For instance, would Romans 13:1-2 be valid to point towards in this case?
3. (41:20) Could you clarify what you mean by the lists? Because we do follow lists…even love the Lord your God first and then your neighbor as yourself is a list. 
4. (44:55) Where do the priests get the idea of being celibate?
5. (46:26) Steve, you said you don’t like seeing people with signs and verses. What is the best way to combat our culture?
6. (52:55) Could we take some time to provide some handlebars for those who might be struggling with their own sexuality?

(58:15) Celebration: DNow