Maranatha Teachings

In this episode, we dive head first into the most read wisdom literature of them all, the book of Proverbs. Join us as we examine the purpose of proverbs, the unique features of wisdom genre, and the rich poetic means the inspired writers used to bring God's guidance to our lives.

God promises to give wisdom to all who ask it of Him in faith. What does it mean to pray for wisdom "with no doubting"? In this powerful and practical session, we discuss what wisdom is, why we need it, and how it is that we can live in its stabilizing blessing because of the goodness of God.

To fully appreciated books like Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes it is vital to have an understanding of wisdom literature and how the genre works. But above that, one must have a clear understanding of what wisdom is. Join on us on this powerful ride into Scripture as we examine the wisdom from the Garden of Eden to the throne of God.

In gathering together the songs of Zion, the compilers did so purposefully. Join us as we examine the first three Psalms and how they together form the introduction to the whole book of Psalms.

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" is arguably the most heart-rending cry in all of the New Testament. Mark and Matthew both record these words from our Lord's lips. But what was the fullness of Jesus's expression and expectation? Join us as we journey through Psalms 22-24 and discover how the Psalms, along with being prayers and praises, are also prophecies.

Though David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, did not compose all the Psalms, no other person in Scripture bears a stronger association with them than he. Join us as we momentarily step away from the psalms themselves to review David's role in establishing what would become the music service of the temple worship and how the apostles used the promise of the psalms in their evangelistic preaching.

In the life of Israel, songs and prayers were composed and collected to offer praise, give hope, and document the honesty of hearts seeking God. These are the Psalms, treasures of devotion that have stood the test of time. Join us as we examine the collection as a whole, their poetic form, arrangement, and the various types in which they appear.

Psalms is the prayer and hymn book of the Judeo-Christian faith. Join us in this introductory sharing on Psalms as we explore the features of Hebraic poetry and examine the power of poetic language.

Aside from long-standing controversies about which Old Testament laws a New Testament saint is bound to observe, the Pentateuch has many decrees that and demands that to modern ears sound criminal. How are we to understand these laws? How is a Christian supposed to apply them? Join us as we delve into the Law to find the love and grace codified therein.

Parables are a unique genre in the Bible and particularly in the Gospels. In this episode, we examine the history of their interpretation, how Jesus used them, and the surprising characteristics story parables share with well-told jokes. While the surprise ending in jokes are tailored to make us laugh, parables are intended to make us respond to the King's invitation into His kingdom.