In this episode we discuss the letters of the NT and the comprehensive teaching found in them. God's word is both comprehensive in the sense that it seeks to transform the whole person and that it addresses all of life. May our lives be thoroughly and totally transformed by God's powerful word!

In this episode we discuss the mission that God gave the church. Those things that God wants the church to be all about are worship, evangelism, and discipleship. Also, God's mission for the church has global implications: the gospel is to be shared with all nations!

In this episode we take a look at the One the entire OT story prepared us for and pointed us to: Jesus the Christ. We also discuss how the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John paint a deep, layered portrait for us of the person and work of Christ!

In this episode we wrap up the OT portion of our CRACKER JACK acronym as we take a look at the return from exile under Ezra and Nehemiah's leadership. We discuss this portion of OT history and think through some of the implications for us today.

In this episode we discuss the period of the exiles in OT history. This was a darker period in Israel's history, and yet against the dark backdrop of Israel's sin the faithfulness of God shines all the more brightly!

In this episode we take a look at the kingdom period in the OT. This is a significant period in the history of Israel throughout the story of the OT, and we'll discuss a helpful distinction between God's royal rule and his redemptive rule. May the Lord Jesus reign over our hearts and lives as the one true King who has a rightful claim over us!

In this episode we discuss the covenant God established with Moses and Israel in the book of Exodus. There's a lot of confusion when it comes to how we properly understand God's law, and I hope this episode helps bring some clarity to some of those questions. God's law is a beautiful gift that he has given to us!

In this episode we discuss the 4 P's of the covenant God made with Abraham. They are place, people, presence, and purpose. I hope this episode helps you grow in your understanding of God's work throughout history, as well as in your love for the Lord!

In this episode we discuss the Fall in Genesis 3 and the rebellion that resides in all human hearts. We look at five different dimensions of our sin and discover how the gospel addresses every one of them!

In this episode we dive into the creation story as we begin walking through God's Big Story using the CRACKER JACK acronym! In the creation story we find a God who is both powerful and personal, one who is a great King and yet descends to establish a covenant with humanity in order to bring us back into relationship with himself.