Sermon by Brandon Clements on December 15, 2024.

Last week, we examined the spiritual war in the spiritual realm and how Jesus’ birth brought about Satan’s defeat. This week, we continue to explore how, through Jesus, we can live into that victory.

Timestamps:

1:30 - How do we think about Revelation/apocalyptic literature?

4:08 - How do we begin to read Revelation/apocalyptic literature correctly?

8:20 - How do we understand the stranger imagery and ideas in Revelation?

9:27 - How are we to think about the end times?

12:40 - What about the “antichrist”?

16:27 - What about the “millennium” in Revelation 20?

MIDTOWN RESOURCES

Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans

How-to Study the Bible handout

How to Study Historical Narrative handout

How to Study Wisdom Literature handout

How to Study the Prophets handout

How to Study the Psalms handout

How to Study the Gospels handout

How to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handout

How to Study Apocalyptic Literature handout

OTHER RESOURCES 

For a history on dispensationalism, check out the book: The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism by Daniel G. Hummel

Also here’s a meme on remembering the different interpretations on the millennium in Revelation 20!

SERMONS

Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Wisdom sermon series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

The Psalms series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch 

The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Hebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Revelation series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

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Sermon by Andrew Flowers on December 8, 2024.

This week, we look at Revelation 12. While this passage seems strange and confusing at first glance, we'll see the author "pulling the curtain back" to show us the cosmic battle taking place and how, ultimately, Jesus wins.

Sermon by Brandon Clements on December 1, 2024.

In our first sermon in our study of Revelation, we look at the beginning of the letter and discuss how to think well about apocalyptic literature in Scripture. During this Advent season we will be blessed by remembering the first arrival of Christ while longing for his second.

Sermon by Brandon Clements on November 24, 2024.

We are often distracted many different things that gain our attention and focus.  This week we look at the Apostle Paul's words that show us 3 distinct benefits of focusing our attention on the Lord.

Sermon by Brandon Clements on November 17, 2024.

The book of Hebrews concludes by pulling on one final Old Testament thread: the Kingdom of God. Through Jesus, His church is called to embody Heaven on Earth as we live in this already-not-yet tension. So, what does that look like for us? How can we experience more of His Kingdom in our lives, in our community, and in our world?

Sermon by Andrew Flowers on November 10, 2024.

In  Hebrews 12, the author reminds the readers of the themes of child-shaping discipline and holiness—challening concepts our culture often misunderstands or rejects altogether. How are we to understand the correction from God, our loving Father? What is it for, what does it lead us to, and why is it the best thing for us?

Sermon by Brandon Clements on November 3, 2024.

How would you define "faith"? That word is so foundational to following Jesus that it can easily sound like white noise, losing its power and meaning. This week, we look at Hebrews 11 to clarify what that means and how it enables us to endure whatever we face.

Sermon by Andrew Flowers on October 27, 2024.

Last week, we taught that Jesus is our perfect high priest and sacrifice. In Hebrews 10, the author moves on to teach how we trust in Christ as a community and faithfully endure to the end. How do we help each other persevere and keep one another from falling away?

For this episode, we interview Dr. Mitch Chase. Mitch Chase is the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an associate professor of biblical studies at SBTS in Louisville, Kentucky. He’s the author of Short of Glory and Hope for All the Earth. He is married to Stacie, and they have four boys. You can follow him on Twitter and at his Substack, called “Biblical Theology.”

Timestamps:

2:10 - Introduction

3:36 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?

7:48 - What resources helped you better understand the Bible?

10:10 - What does biblical theology mean?

15:49 - What’s the difference between systematic theology and biblical theology?

17:03 - How do I begin to see the interconnections in the Bible?

30:42 - If Scripture is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, why should I bother with the Old Testament?

34:37 - How would you answer the objection, “The New Testament authors forced their ‘Jesus interpretation’ onto the Old Testament”?

41:49 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?

45:40 - Where can people go to learn more from you?

47:52 - Being from Texas, where’s the best BBQ in Louisville?

Dr. Chase’s Books + Resources

“Biblical Theology” on Substack

40 Questions About Typology and Allegory

Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)

Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the Fall

Hope for All the Earth: Understanding the story of the Old Testament

ESV Expository Commentary: Daniel–Malachi (Volume 7)

The Gospel is for Christians: Second Edition

Behold Our Sovereign God

MIDTOWN RESOURCES

Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans

“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"

How-to Study the Bible handout

How to Study Historical Narrative handout

How to Study Wisdom Literature handout

How to Study the Prophets handout

How to Study the Psalms handout

How to Study the Gospels handout

How to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handout

OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED

ESV Reader’s Bible - The format is great for reading the Bible in larger chunks!

The Action Bible by Sergio Cariello 

Evidence that Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell

Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview by J.P. Moreland and William Lane Craig

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

SERMONS

Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Wisdom sermon series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

The Psalms series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch 

The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Hebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

TEXT-IN QUESTIONS

Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.

To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.

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