The Steadfast Podcast

Prayer was always at the top of Jesus' priority list. He prayed a lot, and the disciples noticed this rhythm of His life. One day the disciples wanted Jesus to teach them to pray. 

So...
Jesus taught them what to pray.
Jesus taught them how to pray.
Jesus taught them why to pray.

Today's Passage: Luke 11:1-13)

In today's passage we're introduced to two sisters who could not be more different from one another. It is in their differences that we can see something virtually all of us can relate to, but more importantly, one thing we all need more of.

Today's Passage: Luke 10:38-42

What does it mean to obey God? What is obedience? Is it just what we do or say? Or is more than that? At the heart of the matter we have to ask: what does God want from His people? In today's episode Jesus tells a parable that really strikes at the heart of this matter.

Today's Passage> Luke 10:25-37

Last week we spent our time discussing a question at the center of  Luke 9: who is Jesus? Luke 9 teaches us that He is the Savior, He is the Son of God. This week we will see another question posed in Luke 9: what does it mean to follow Jesus? Jesus is direct, and leaves no place for a middle ground. 

Today's Passage: Luke 9:1-6; 22-26; 57-62

Word about what Jesus and His followers are doing is getting around. The only problem is that not everything being said about Jesus is acutally true. It would seem many people are confused about who Jesus of Nazareth actually is, and what He's come to do. Throughout chapter we see a very important question being asked and answered: Who is Jesus? 

Today's Passage: Luke 9:1-9, 18-20, 28-35

This week we are taking a  detour to John chapter 5. In this passage we're going to find a man who's been in a desperate thought for quite sometime.  He's been looking in  the wrong place for healing and he's in need of a miracle. We'll see that sometimes miracles come in ways that shake up our expectations and traditions.

Today's Passage: John 5:1-15

Welcome to part 2 on this theology explainer on the doctrine of revelation! This week I'll discuss the second method that God in His wisdom and Sovereignty has revealed Himself to us. We are moving from general revelation to special revelation, which will center our conversation on the Bible itself.

Sources consulted, referenced or quoted:
A theology for the Church edited by Daniel Akin
Christian Theology Millard Erickson
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/nicaea-canon/
https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/60110
1 Clement 25:1-2
Against Apion 1.38 

Scripture quoted:
Matthew 5:17-18
Hebrews 2:3
2 Peter 3:16
2 Timothy 3:16-17

On today's episode we dive into the first of a two part series on the doctrine of Revelation! What do you think of when you hear the world Revelation? Perhaps the last book of the Bible? You may be surprised when you hear what the doctrine of Revelation is truly about.

Sources referenced or consulted:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-02-11-seven-moral-rules-found-all-around-world
Christian Theology Millard Erickson
Mere Christianity by CS Lewis
A Theology for the Church edited by Daniel Akin
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem 
ESV Study Bible

Scripture cited or referenced:
Romans 1:19-20
Psalm 19:1
Job 38-41
Psalm 104:10-28
Job 12:23
Daniel 2:21
Romans 2:14-15
Romans 8
Genesis 3

Last week we talked about different reactions to the Word of God. This week we are talking about 4 benefits that the Word gives to those who receive. The Word of God gives us A LOT!

Today's Passage: Luke 8:19-56

Other verses mentioned: Hebrews 2:11, Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:4-6,  1 Corinthians 15, Job 38

Russell Moore quote is from his book Tempted and Tried originally published in 2011.

In today's episode we see Jesus continue to break all the norms! In this we see that we all have a role to play in the Kingdom advancing. We also get to learn a little bit about what happens when someone hears the Word. Hope this episode is an encouragement to you!

Today's Passage: Luke 8:1-15

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