In this final study of the book of Romans, we see Paul lay out his plans to visit Jerusalem then start on his fourth missionary journey making his way to Spain, stopping in Rome along the way.  As is often the case, Paul's plans do not come to fruition as he has planned.  Paul concludes his letter to the Romans with some personal greetings to his friends and fellow workers awaiting him in Rome.

In this teaching we also talk about:

The Wycliffe Bible Translators:  Mission 2025. https://www.wycliffe.org/

The Blue Letter Bible: Phenomenal Bible Resource.   https://www.blueletterbible.org/

Athey Creek Christian Fellowship.  Pastor Brett Meador does prophesy updates on the first Friday of every month.  Watch on YouTube or via their website: https://atheycreek.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/atheycreek

Reach out to Dave: [email protected]

Watch the video of this teaching: https://youtu.be/ifAyPu3heCk

In this final study of the book of Romans, we see Paul lay out his plans to visit Jerusalem then start on his fourth missionary journey making his way to Spain, stopping in Rome along the way.  As is often the case, Paul's plans do not come to fruition as he has planned.  Paul concludes his letter to the Romans with some personal greetings to his friends and fellow workers awaiting him in Rome.  

In this teaching we also talk about:  

The Wycliffe Bible Translators:  Mission 2025.

The Blue Letter Bible: Phenomenal Bible Resource.  

Athey Creek Christian Fellowship.  Pastor Brett Meador does prophesy updates on the first Friday of every month.  Watch on YouTube or via their website:

Reach out to Dave: [email protected]  

Watch the video of this teaching: https://youtu.be/ifAyPu3heCk

This week we look at Romans Chapter 14 as well as the first 13 verses of chapter 15 in which Paul calls the believers in his day (as well as us today) to not hold too critical people's choices as to when they celebrate the sabbath, whether they eat kosher or whether they do or do not drink alcohol.  We are called to love each other and allow our fellow believers to do what they think is best, as they feel led by God.  We have freedom in Christ, but Paul warns us to be careful never to do anything that might cause our fellow believers to stumble.

Discussion Questions:

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/dUn4LCaNJ2s

Where you are in life, is where you are at in the Bible.  This week, in our continuing study of the book of Romans we look at chapter 13 in which the apostle Paul talks about what we, as Christians, are called to do in regard to those in places of "Authority" (Exousia).  In Paul's day, it was the emperor Nero (the first instigator of systematic governmental persecution of  Christians), in our day we have such world figures as Hitler, and now Putin is being put on that list by some.  What are we as Christians called to do?  Is Putin the Antichrist?  Many thought it was Hitler (and in Paul's day, they thought it was Nero).  In this video, we look at all of this, as well as the true signs to look for to identify the Antichrist.

Discussion questions: 

1) How does the war in Ukraine make you feel? 

2) Are Paul’s words relevant for today?   

3) What causes you the most anxiety/stress? 

4) Do you believe that God is sovereign?  

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/TwbNa0ZOhvE 

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This week we get into a new section of Paul's letter to the Roman Church.  Chapters 1-11 have outlined Paul's theological perspectives, now Paul looks at how we ought to live in light of that information?  In light of the mercy that Christ has shown us, we ought to focus on the service of others within the body.  We look at each element of that.

Discussion Questions: 

1) In what ways are you conforming to the pattern of the world? 

2) How can you renew your mind, what does that look like? 

3) Are you part of a body of believers?  Why/why not? 

4) What could you be doing as a “living sacrifice” for others within the body? 

5) Who do you want revenge on?  What would it look like to follow Paul’s wisdom in Romans 12:19-21?  What could that lead to?

Watch Video: https://youtu.be/I4LCg7qgsoU

Reach out to Dave: [email protected]

This week we see Paul wrap up chapters 9, 10, and 11 in his discussion of what to do regarding the Jews.  We see two illustrations laid out, that of the Remnant and that of the wild olive branch (the church) being grafted into the cultivated olive tree (Israel).  Paul speaks of the "fullness of the Gentiles" which leads to a quick touching on the end times.  God is not done with the Jews, nor is He done with you.

Discussion Questions: 

1.  Is God done with the Jews?  Elaborate, and wrap it up. 

2.  Is God done with you?  Why not?

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/OZyw10kTZrw

Reach out to Dave:

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This week we look at Romans 10 in which Paul continues on his conversation of "what is to be done with the Jews."  He continues to ask this question, "is God done with the Jews?"  Through the dialog, Paul outlines what is required of the Jews and gentiles in his day, as well as for us in our day for salvation.  

Discussion Questions 

1)  How is Jesus the “stumbling stone” of Rom 9:32? 

2)  Have you been “called/sent?” 

3)  How, in what way? 

4)  Are you Jonah or Isaiah?  (cf Jon 1:1-3 vs  Isa 6:8)   

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/MkJ-O0yLRjo

Reach out to Dave: [email protected]

This week we look at Romans Chapter 9 in which Paul starts a three-chapter look at Isreal and what the Expositors Commentary calls, "The problem of Israel: God's Righteousness Vindicated."  In this study, we look at Paul's explanation of the sovereignty of God with examples from Jacob and Esau (among others).  God is the potter and can make from us whatever he likes.  Ultimately the question is, are you moldable clay, or hard as a rock?

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/8HAqfBx8d3g

Connect with Dave: [email protected]

This week, in Chapter 8, we look at what Condemnation is and why we are no longer bound by that.  We do take a slight tangent, with v1, looking at Textual Criticism and how we can be sure of the text we have today.  Additionally covered is God as our Abba Father, as well as our being heirs to the kingdom of God, as well as predestination, God's calling, and the un-yeilding love of God.  

Discussion Questions: 

1.  What is the difference between Condemnation & Conviction? 

2.  How is the believer to deal with either in their life? 

3.  If God predestined you to be saved, did you have a choice? 

4.  What have you put between you and God? (intentionally or not)  Why?  

Connect with Dave: [email protected]

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/AvUpQLXdqaQ

Is Jesus in the Old Testament?   Is there an overall theme of the Bible?   In this video, we look at the Salvation "Metanarrative" that runs throughout the Old Testament (and the full Bible). 

Salvation Metanarrative:

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Watch Video: https://youtu.be/XwRlwW8bzi8

Books referenced: 

Brown, Michael L., Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus.  Grand Rapid: Baker Books, 2003. https://www.christianbook.com/answering-objections-volume-3-messianic-prophecy/michael-brown/9780801064234/pd/64230?product_redirect=1&search_term=Brown,%20Answering&Ntt=64230&item_code=&ps_exit=PRODUCT|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP  

Payne, J. Barton, Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy.  Eugene: Wipf and Stock,1973. https://www.christianbook.com/encyclopedia-of-biblical-prophecy/j-payne/9781725286757/pd/286757?product_redirect=1&search_term=Payne,%20J.%20Barton,%20Encyclopedia%20of%20Biblical%20Prophecy&Ntt=286757&item_code=&ps_exit=PRODUCT|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP