Your friendly neighborhood pastor, Micah Spicer, finds himself back in the hot seat answering questions about the historical Jesus.  In this episode, Micah and Curtis discuss the role of miracles in the ministry of Jesus.

Your friendly neighborhood pastor, Micah Spicer, finds himself back in the hot seat answering questions about the historical Jesus. Learn about Jesus, his family, their social and economic status, and the experiences that helped shaped the theology of the Son of God.

* How do we reconcile the belief that Jesus is 100% divine and 100% human?

* What was religious and political life like during the time of Jesus?

* Who are the Pharisees, Saducees, and Essenes?

* Why should we study the humanity of Jesus and consider the context of 1st century Palestine?

 

 

* What is the relationship between theological schools and churches?

* What is the goal of seminaries?

* How did David Cassady, Christian Publisher and entrepreneur, become a seminary President?

* What is BSK offering to students, churches, and communities across the country?

Dr. David Cassady, President of Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, joins Micah in this episode of Scripture & Spice. Dr. Cassady shares some thoughts on the role of seminaries and divinity schools in the life of the church and explains what BSK is intentionally doing to engage with churches and communities throughout Kentucky.

* What are some challenges that rural congregations face today?

* Tell us about the challenges of moving from a youth ministry role to being a senior pastor.

* Let’s talk about the stereotypes of pastor’s wives.

* What is the best way to deal with conflict in the church?

* What is the most intriguing thing you have discovered as your young time as minister.

Nehemiah

* What is the historical context of Nehemiah?

* Tell us about the character Nehemiah.

* What is the relationship between the Biblical books of  Ezra and Nehemiah?

* What does the book of Nehemiah tell us about how we should live our lives today?

In this special edition of Scripture & Spice, the team travels to a beautiful, warm sanctuary, on a cold, icy day to do a live radio broadcast for church and community members stuck at home on the Lord’s Day due to harsh road conditions.

* What is the process of planting a church?

* How does a new church approach theology and core beliefs given that Purpose Church does not affiliate with a specific domination?

* Hear Dustin’s take on the purpose of the church.

* What do you preach on your first Sunday in the life of a church?

 

 

Matthew 1 & 2, Luke 1 & 2

* What does the term Christ mean?  Is it the last name of Jesus of Nazareth?

* What is the difference between “Messiah” and “Christ?”

* Cyrus as Messiah?

* What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Christ?

* What do the birth narratives in Matthew and Luke tell us about Jesus?

 

Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, 2 Samuel 7

* What does the biblical term “messiah” mean?

* How does the faith community evolve in their understanding of messiah?

* Does the Old Testament hint at or predict Jesus as Messiah?

* How does the Old Testament shape our understanding of Christ?

 

 

Preaching is a historic method of delivering God’s words to God’s people.  Preachers have conveyed truth to hearers for thousands of years.  Just like all skills, crafting sermons and delivering them takes effort and practice.  In this episode of Scripture and Spice, theologian and preacher, Dwight Moody joins Micah to discuss the role of preaching in society today.

Also in this episode:

* Dwight Moody shares his approach to preaching.

* What is the primary role of preaching today?  Is it the same as it was in biblical times?

* What makes a good sermon?

* What is the most listened to sermon in the history of the world?

* Why is preaching important?