Journey through the Epistles with Daniel Babalola

In this episode, we study Genesis 5–6 as part of the larger polemical message of Genesis 1–11.

We explore how these chapters challenge ancient ideas about kingship, heroes, greatness, and the pre-flood world by emphasizing death, corruption, divine judgment, and the spread of sin.

Rather than celebrating human fame, Genesis centers the story on humanity’s need for God’s mercy.

Notes and resources are linked below.

Resources:
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lnCTe4MQaQi4L1uD54rt3acH_kikXYAA?usp=sharing

In this episode, we explore Genesis 3 and 4 as part of the broader polemical message of Genesis 1–11.

We look at how the fall, the serpent, Cain, Lamech, and the rise of civilization are presented in contrast to ancient Near Eastern ideas about wisdom, life, power, and human progress.

Genesis shows that humanity’s true problem is not simply mortality, but rebellion against God, and it reveals how sin spreads from personal disobedience into family, culture, and society.

Notes and resources are linked below.

Resources:
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QDpjpnMQN1iec96abDmj4LAx42PpqnSn?usp=sharing

In this episode, we continue reading Genesis 1–11 as a polemic by focusing on creation in Genesis 1 and 2.

We look at how the text confronts ancient pagan ideas by showing Yahweh’s total supremacy over chaos, sea monsters, heavenly bodies, and human origins.

Along the way, we explore themes like the image of God, the seven days, Eden as sacred space, and the deeper theological message behind the creation story.

Notes and resources are linked below.

Resources:
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wH0PnFmArEdlNZB3fZNa2MTphdp28yLu?usp=sharing

This episode introduces a way of reading Genesis 1–11 that takes seriously its ancient context.

We explore how Genesis functions as a theological challenge to the gods and worldviews of the ancient Near East, and why understanding that world can deepen how we understand creation, flood narratives, and the identity of Yahweh.

This is not the only lens for reading Genesis, but it is an important one that helps us hear the force of the text more clearly.

Resources and notes are linked below.

Resources:
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BxXrWH9kdcPa1lrzz7WjVzBwellrdcbi?usp=sharing

(Romans 8:18 - 22)

Happy Easter! Today we begin by speaking to the greatest weekend in all of human history - the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

We then proceed to explore more, what it means to suffer with Christ. We also look at the 'groaning' of creation. What does this mean and how does it affect us?

We trust it would bless you!

Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz

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If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:

Zoom ID: 89834204951

Password: epistles

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Benediction:

I am a diligent student and doer of the word.

I am a teacher of the word.

The word is profitable for my growth.

Call: By the word

Res: I am corrected

Call: By the word

Res: I am trained in righteousness

Call: And in the word

Res: My spirit rejoices!

(Romans 8:14 - 8:17)

Today we continue or conversation on sanctification. There's a big question that comes up, can the believer actually live according to flesh? If so, what happens to them? What does it mean to suffer with Christ?

We trust it would bless you!

Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz

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If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:

Zoom ID: 89834204951

Password: epistles

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Benediction:

I am a diligent student and doer of the word.

I am a teacher of the word.

The word is profitable for my growth.

Call: By the word

Res: I am corrected

Call: By the word

Res: I am trained in righteousness

Call: And in the word

Res: My spirit rejoices!

(Romans 8:5 - 8:14)

Today we continue or conversation on sanctification. In this conversation, we start to look into what life 'in the Spirit' really looks like. What does it mean to be led by the Spirit, to walk in the Spirit, to live in the Spirit.

We trust it would bless you!

Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz

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If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:

Zoom ID: 89834204951

Password: epistles

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Benediction:

I am a diligent student and doer of the word.

I am a teacher of the word.

The word is profitable for my growth.

Call: By the word

Res: I am corrected

Call: By the word

Res: I am trained in righteousness

Call: And in the word

Res: My spirit rejoices!

(Romans 7:14 - 8:4)

Today we continue or conversation on sanctification. In this conversation, we explore a very important problem - the problem of 'I'. How does the Spirit help us in our battle against the flesh, find out as you listen!

We trust it would bless you!

Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz

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If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:

Zoom ID: 89834204951

Password: epistles

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Benediction:

I am a diligent student and doer of the word.

I am a teacher of the word.

The word is profitable for my growth.

Call: By the word

Res: I am corrected

Call: By the word

Res: I am trained in righteousness

Call: And in the word

Res: My spirit rejoices!

(Romans 7:1-13)

Today we continue or conversation on sanctification. In chapter 7, Paul speaks about our identity as being once married to the law. Using this analogy, we can better understand our freedom from not just sin, but also the law. Finally, we speak to the inability of the law to produce real change.

We trust it would bless you!

Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz

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If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:

Zoom ID: 89834204951

Password: epistles

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Benediction:

I am a diligent student and doer of the word.

I am a teacher of the word.

The word is profitable for my growth.

Call: By the word

Res: I am corrected

Call: By the word

Res: I am trained in righteousness

Call: And in the word

Res: My spirit rejoices!

(Romans 6:8-23)

Today we continue or conversation on sanctification. What does it mean to be dead to sin? What does it mean to be alive to God? How should we view ourselves? We cover all this and more!

We trust it would bless you!

Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz

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If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:

Zoom ID: 89834204951

Password: epistles

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Benediction:

I am a diligent student and doer of the word.

I am a teacher of the word.

The word is profitable for my growth.

Call: By the word

Res: I am corrected

Call: By the word

Res: I am trained in righteousness

Call: And in the word

Res: My spirit rejoices!