A  few days ago, two of my Grandchildren, Charity (6) and Troy (4), were with me in the car. We were on our way to some play time in a nearby park, and we were working on  memorizing Mark 12:30. (“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all heart, with all your soul, with all … Continue reading Charity & Troy Working on Mark 12:30 (Mini Podcast) →

A wife may give bad counsel, but the husband is still responsible. Examples of the danger of trying to do things for God our way instead of His way. God’s amazing care for Hagar. Importance of getting a new name. The sign of the covenant. Why God may have chosen circumcision.  The difference between Ishmaelites and Muslims. … Continue reading Genesis 16-17 God’s Promise to Abraham, Part 1 (Podcast) →

Continued discussion of circumcision. Circumcision in the New Testament. Comparison of circumcision and baptism. “Angels Unaware.” Jesus appears to Abraham. Abraham’s strong example of hospitality. When a gentle rebuke is enough. Sometimes punishment is not necessary.. Stay in the Battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-strong-in-christ-steve/id563175497 To … Continue reading Genesis 17-18:15 God’s Promise to Abraham, Part 2 (Podcast) →

Brief review of the attitudes we need to have in order to handle times of suffering well. The command to be able to give an answer to anyone who asks us for a reason for our hope. The need for mental discipline, even as we age and our brains become more “brittle.” The awesome way … Continue reading 1 Peter 3:13-17 (Part 2) Ready to Give an Answer (Podcast) →

Significance of the Table of the Nations in chapters 10 and 11. Early account of Abram.  The unilateral covenant God made with Abraham. The significance of blessing Israel.  Abram’s temptation to go to Egypt and what resulted from that mistake. To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-strong-in-christ-steve/id563175497 To subscribe to … Continue reading Genesis 11-14 Abraham–Part 1 (Podcast) →

This study concludes the study that was begun in the previous podcast.  The problems Abram got into while in Egypt.  God’s faithfulness even when Abram sinned. The critical need to get back to fundamentals when we have allowed ourselves to wander. The need to love God more than kindred. The consequences of Lot choosing based … Continue reading Genesis 11-14 Abraham Part 2 (Podcast) →

The first 15 minutes or so of this podcast is an overview of the PrayerMate App. Evidence that the Great Judgment of the Flood of Genesis 7 was universal and global. How the world hates the doctrine of Judgment. Summary of Tim Keller’s sermon entitled “Accepting the Judge.” Illustration from Arthur Miller’s After the Fall … Continue reading Genesis 7-8 Recognizing the Need for Judgment (Podcast) →

Conclusion of the previous podcast. Why we must have the Judgment. Without the Judgment life leads to despair. Also, because all of us do things from bad motives (e.g., pride and fear) and because God Judges on the basis of what is in our hearts, there is no hope for us apart from Jesus. How both … Continue reading Genesis 8-9 After the Flood (Podcast) →

If you have seen the movie “War Room,” and if you are anything like me, you probably left the theater with a desire to be a more effective prayer warrior. (If you haven’t seen it, you really need to see it! I’m not kidding.) But, even though the movie caused me to have a strong … Continue reading Become a Better Prayer Warrior (Podcast) →

A look at various ways men have interpreted Genesis 1. Evidence from science and Scripture that supports young-earth cosmology. Evidence that may support old-earth cosmology. Evidence for creation from microbiology. Evidence for creation from the fine-tuning of the universe. Evidence for the gap theory. Significance of the creation of light before the creation of the … Continue reading Genesis 1:1-5 Introduction to God’s Creation (Part 1 of 3) (Podcast) →