Maranatha Teachings

In this episode, we examine the disciples' activity in the intervening days between the Lord's ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Though we live in the age of the outpouring, we can learn much from the apostles as they prepared for the coming of the promise of the Father. Join us as we examine the impact of unity on our prayers and how the Father answers the Lord's prayer. [This is installment 3 of 9 in our Acts 2 - Pentecost series.]

In this second installment of our Acts 2 - Pentecost series, we look at the promise of Pentecost and how Jesus's disciples and contemporaries understood the implications of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as spoken about by the prophets. Join us as we examine the vital need of the Spirit's presence and power to carry out our mission to make disciples of all nations.

In this introductory session to our Acts 2 - Pentecost series, we examine Jesus's post-resurrection encounters with his disciples and his promise to send the Holy Spirit from the Father. Along the way, we discuss the nature of Scriptural inspiration, the character of Christ, and the Hebrew Bible's context for the outpouring of the Spirit.

In this episode, we look into the transformation of the

In this powerful episode, we traverse the waters of the Exodus and follow its streaming theme through the prophets to the ultimate fulfillment of the promise of the Father to pour his Spirit out on all flesh. Along the way, we gain greater context for the ministry of John the Baptist, Christ's accomplishment on the cross, and the "already but not yet" gathering of all the children of Israel on the day of Pentecost.

In this sharing, we reflect on the significance of Jesus breathing on his disciples and saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." House churches are organic gatherings, replete with dialogue, testimony, and the ambient sounds of infants playing and the agape meal being prepared. Join us in this heartfelt discussion about our need to be continually filled with the life of Christ.

Water flows as a theme throughout the Gospel of John. Join us as we examine being born of "water and the Spirit" and the promise of living water from Jesus, the only source of eternal life.

What does it mean to trust in His name? How are we to advance His kingdom through the use of His name? How has Jesus placed His name in us? In this final session in our Battle Lines series, we discuss the spiritual warfare of evangelism and review the theology and significance of the name of the Lord.

In this powerful episode, we examine how it was that the Son of God entered a rebellious world and defeated all the powers of darkness through His obedient death. Join us as we discuss how Jesus dealt with and rectified the rebellion of Genesis 11 and how He reigns as King of kings.

Demons are rare in English Old Testaments, yet once Jesus comes out of the wilderness, demons and the demonized confront him at every turn. Why do we find such a proliferation of demonic and evil spirit appearances in the New Testament? Aside from casting them out in the course of his earthly ministry, how did Jesus address the corruption demons cause? In this lively and powerful episode, we lift the language veil on Old Testament evil spirits and dive into the New Covenant answer for the rebellion of Genesis 6, the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven by Jesus, the Spirit of truth that leads us in paths of righteousness.