This week we explore the joy that comes from knowing that the Messiah has come and that he will return!

Joseph's life was thrown into turmoil when he was told that Mary was pregnant.  Yet through the birth of Jesus he was able to find peace.

Pastor Matt presents a dramatic monologue from Isaiah the prophet as he anticipates the coming of the Messsiah.3

How is it that Jesus is able to offer and actually ensure peace for mankind?  Today Paul and Pastor Matt look at the dual nature of Jesus and how his humanity and divinity work in tandem to bless mankind.

Pastor Matt finishes 1 Timothy today with an evaluation of money and what is truly valuable in the lives of people.

Pastor Matt and Paul discuss the difficult topic of slavery in the Bible.  Does the Bible condemn slavery?  Does the Bible encourage slavery?  All of this and more!

1 Timothy 5:17-6:2 discusses honor that the church should have for the pastor and also honor that the church should have among the body.

Pastor Matt is back! Loyal listeners will be glad to see Seth banished from this weeks pod.  Paul and Matt discuss the three institutions of society: family, church, and government.  They examine the roles of each one and the limitations of them as well.

1 Timothy 5:1-16 deals with the relationship of the church to one another with a special emphasis on how the church is to care and provide for the needs of those who are struggling.

Paul and Seth discuss last weeks message and dive a bit deeper into the topic of spiritual gifts.  What are they?  How can you discern them?  Are all gifts in the Bible still active today?  If you want to take a spiritual gift inventory to give you some idea of where you may have gifting this is a good one:https://youngadults.lifeway.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/SpiritualGiftsSurvey.pdf