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If you’ve been looking for comprehensive Bible school curriculum that explores redemptive realities in Jesus Christ, grounded in the Word of God- look no further. The goal of this podcast is to spread the life transforming Word of God throughout the world: for the equipping of the saints to do the work of the ministry, and to build up the Body of Christ in what Jesus has accomplished for us through His death, burial, resurrection and seating at the right hand of God the Father. There's such ...
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Adultery” Reference: Matthew 5:27-30; Luke 6:18 Theme: It’s not just the Actions but also the Thoughts and Intents of the Heart that are Important Context: Jesus Continues to Expands upon the Law of Moses in Light of the Kingdom of God Matthew 5:27-30 “You have h…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Murder and Reconciliation” Reference: Matthew 5:21-26; Luke 12:57-59 Theme: Walking in Love Towards others will Keep us out of Big Trouble Context: Jesus Builds, Extends, and Expands upon the Law of Moses for the New Covenant Matthew 5:21-26 You have heard that i…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Fulfillment of the Law” Reference: Matthew 5:17-20; Luke 16:17 Theme: The integrity of the Scriptures can never be Compromised or Fail, they are Eternal Context: Jesus was teaching a Large Group of people on a Mountain side in the Galilee Region Matthew 5:17-…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Salt and Light” Reference: Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34-35 Theme: Make a Difference in this World by letting what’s on the inside Come on the Outside Context: Jesus was teaching a Large Group of people on a Mountain side in the Galilee Region Matthew 5:…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Beatitudes” Reference: Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-26 Theme: The Realities of being a Follower of Jesus. Character and Promises of being a Disciple of Jesus Context: An introduction to His Sermon on the Mount in the Galilee Region Luke 5:1-12 Now when he saw th…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus. We are going to explore the Lord’s sermons and discover their rich significance for us today. A discourse is teaching in various styles designed to communicate spiritual truths, religious principles, or moral lessons; it can be a short dissertation or lengthy complex series of interwoven nugget…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Ten Talents and Ten Minas” Reference: Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27 Theme: There is a Judgment or Accounting we Must all Face, the Criteria is Based on Faithful Service Context: Folks were Thinking that the Kingdom of God or Millennium would come Immediately Lu…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Ten Virgins” Reference: Matthew 25:1-13 Theme: Keep Watch and Stay Alert, Because we don’t know when Jesus will Return Context: Jesus was Discoursing on End Times Events and What to Expect will Happen Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be li…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Great Banquet” Reference: Matthew 22:1-14; Luke 14:15-24 Theme: Esteeming the Gospel Above Everything Else and Receiving His Righteousness Context: A Continuation of the Religious Leaders Being Condemned and the Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 21:33-41 Jesus spok…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wicked Tenants” Reference: Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-9; Luke 20:9-16 Theme: Produce the Fruit of Obedience or God will Find Someone Else to Get the Job Done Context: Jesus was in Jerusalem Leading up to Calvary Addressing the Chief Priests and Elders Matthew 21…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.or Parable: “The Two Sons” Reference: Matthew 21:28-32 Theme: Obedience and Repentance is the Proper Response to Hearing the Gospel Context: Chief Priests and Elders Question Jesus’ Authority, having Driven out the Money Changers Matthew 21:28-32 “What do you think? There was a ma…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Pharisee and the Tax Collector” Reference: Luke 18:9-14 Theme: Whoever Exalts Himself will be Humbled, and Whoever Humbles Himself will be Exalted Context: Jesus was confronting the Religious Elite Concerning Self-Righteousness Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confi…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Workers in the Vineyard” Reference: Matthew 20:1-16 Theme: Many who are First will be Last, and Many who are Last will be First Context: Jesus contrasted the Established Religious Elite (Pharisees) with His Disciples, Newcomers Matthew 20:1-16 “For the kingdom of…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Persistent Widow” Reference: Luke 18:1-8 Theme: Unlike the World System God is quick to Provide Justice and Protection for His People Context: Justice in Bible times was Often Times Subject to Corruption and Bribes Luke 18:1-8 Then Jesus told his disciples a para…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Shrewd Manager” Reference: Luke 16:1-15 Theme: The Measure of Faithfulness is Consistent in Small and Large Areas in Life Context: In the Beginning of Luke Chapter 15, Jesus had an Audience of Tax Collectors, Sinners and Pharisees who all dealt with and understoo…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Prodigal Son” Reference: Luke 15:8-10 Theme: When we have Committed Grievous Sins and Fallen Away, Forgiveness and Restoration Awaits Context: Jesus Continues to Illustrate the Heart of God in Reconciling the Fallen to Himself Luke 15:11-32 Jesus continued: "Ther…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Lost Sheep” Reference: Matthew 18:10-14; Luke 15:1-7 Theme: The Eternal Value of Human Beings is Sacred to God Context: Jesus using Little Children as an Example of Humility to Enter into the Kingdom of God Matthew 18:12-14 “What do you think? If a man owns a hun…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Lost Coin” Reference: Luke 15:8-10 Theme: The Passion of God to Seek and Save the Lost Context: Jesus was Ministering to Tax Collectors and Sinners and the Pharisees Murmured about it Luke 15:8-10 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she n…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Barren Fig Tree” Reference: Luke 13:6-9 Theme: True Repentance will show forth Visible Fruit, without it comes Judgment Context: Jesus Expounding on Luke 13:5, “But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” Luke 13:6-9 Then he told this parable: “A man had a f…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wedding Feast Invitation” Reference: Luke 14:7-14 Theme: Whoever Exalts Himself will be Humbled and he Whoever Humbles Himself will be Exalted Context: On a Particular Sabbath, Jesus went to Eat at the House of a Prominent Pharisee Luke 14:7-14 When he noticed ho…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wedding Banquet” Reference: Luke 12:35-40 Theme: Stay Awake, be Ready and Watching for the Lord’s Return at Any Moment Context: Knowing the “Signs of the Times” and having an Eternal Perspective Luke 12:35-40 Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burni…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wise Manage” Reference: Luke 12:42-48 Theme: Stewardship and Accountability that Comes with Responsibility and Knowledge Context: Thousands of People Assemble and Jesus Teaches them- Warnings and Encouragements Luke 12:42-48 The Lord answered, “Who then is the fa…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Friend at Midnight” Reference: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: Don’t be Shy or Timid about Seeking God in Prayer – Faith is Bold Context: Jesus is Teaching on the Subject of Prayer Luke 11:5-13 Then he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at mi…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Rich Fool” Reference: Luke 12:13-21 Theme: Be on your Guard Against All Kinds of Greed – Life is More Important than Material Things Context: A dispute Arose Between Brothers Concerning their Father’s Estate Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teache…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Good Samaritan” Reference: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: Jesus reveals what True Religion is all about Context: An Expert in the Law Asks Jesus what he must do to Inherit Eternal Life Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Unmerciful Servant” Reference: Matthew 18:23-35 Theme: Forgiveness in God’s Kingdom is Unlimited or it’s nothing at All Context: Peter Asks the Lord How Many Times he should forgive his Brother in verses 21-22 Matthew 18:23-35 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Yeast” Reference: Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21 Theme: The Power of God’s Word to Grow and Prevail in the Lives of People Context: Jesus’ Teachings on the Seed of God’s Word and its Power to Produce and Multiply Luke 13:20-21 “Again he asked, ‘What shall I compare…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Hidden Treasure and Pearl of Great Price” Reference: Matthew 13:44-46 Theme: Discovering the Kingdom of God; all in for Jesus is the only Acceptable Response Context: Jesus Teaching on the Word of God as the Secret to the Kingdom of God Matthew 13:44-46 “The king…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Net” Reference: Matthew 13:47-51 Theme: Like the Parable of the “Wheat and the Weeds” we see a Clear Depiction of the End Times Context: The Final Parable in this series of Jesus’ Teaching on the Word and the Kingdom of God Matthew 13:47-51 “Once again, the kingd…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Growing Seed” Reference: Mark 4:26-29 Theme: The Process and Stages that the Growing Seed goes through unto Harvest Context: Jesus having just taught on the Parable of the Sower further illustrates how the Kingdom of God operates Mark 4:26-29 “He also said, ‘This…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wheat and Weeds” Reference: Mathew 13:24-30; 36-43 Theme: A Clear Depiction of the End of the Age; the Second Advent of Jesus Christ Context: Jesus Continues His teaching on the Kingdom of God; had just discussed the Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:24-30 Jesus to…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Mustard Seed” Reference: Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19 Theme: Faith as a Seed Starts Small but Accomplishes Great Things- Multiplication of Power Context: Jesus’ Teachings Concerning the Kingdom of God; Works as a Seed- Words Mark 4:30-32 “Again h…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Parable of the Sower” Reference: Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:4-15 Theme: Seedtime and Harvest Context: Jesus was teaching a Large Group of People by the Lake 1 Corinthians 3:5-8 "What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Lamp on a Stand” Reference: Matthew 5:14-16; 6:22-23; Mark 4:21-25; Luke 8:16-18; 11:33-36 Theme: The impact of God’s Word in our lives to influence others Context: Used in Different Settings: Matthew 5:15-16: Sermon on the Mount- behavior and conduct Mark 4:21-2…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Two Debtors” Reference: Luke 7:41-43 Theme: Comparison- A Heart of Gratitude between a Prostitute (Inferred) and a Pharisee Context: Jesus was invited to Dinner at a Pharisee’s House to be scrutinized Luke 7:36-38 “Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have d…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Cloth and New Wine Skins” Reference: Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39 Theme: Reality over Religion Context: Jesus is asked why His Disciples are not Fasting and Praying Luke 5:33-39 They said to him, “John’s disciples often fast and pray, and so do the…
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Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus. We are going to explore the Lord’s parables and discover their rich significance to us today. A parable is a short, simple story designed to communicate a spiritual truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a figure of speech in which truth is illustrated by a comparison or example drawn from …
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Welcome to the Gospel Series. There are three seasons in this series: The Parables of Jesus, The Discourses of Jesus and the Miracles of Jesus. These podcasts are dedicated to the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ as foreshadowed in the Old Testament, presented in the Gospels and explained in the Epistles- letters to the churches in the …
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- In Him. There are literally thousands of promises from God in His Word for us to receive and enjoy in our lives. However, there are also conditions of obedience associated with them. At a minimum, the requirements of faith, hope and love must be observed for them to manifest in our lives. God gave us an inherit…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Sanctification. Some folks have made the case to explain their moral failures that it was the devil that made them do it. No doubt the enemy will seek to energize our body of sin against us, but ultimately we yield to sin through an act of our will. No greater challenge faces the disciple of Christ than to lear…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Words of Wisdom. It is said that wisdom is the application of knowledge. It is true that wisdom like love is supernatural, of God. One thing that we need desperately in this day and age is the wisdom of God, because we know from the Scriptures the consequences of folly. God’s Word from our spirit, emits spiritu…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Qualifications of the Ministry. Please don’t let the title of this section fool you, it is not just for those who are called to the five-fold vocational ministry of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher position. If you are a Christian, then according to the Bible, you are an ambassador of Christ…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Praise, Worship & Thanksgiving. Praise is known as the highest form of prayer; since prayer in essence is communing and fellowshipping with God. The deepest cry of our heart is to know God, the true and Living God, as Moses said to the Lord in Exodus 33:18, “Now, show me your glory!” Consider the vision that Da…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Walking in Love. The Bible declares that God is love, not that He has it or resembles it, but He is the very expression and definition of love. That love nature is ours through the New Birth which is a rebirth of the human spirit into the image and likeness of God. Not to sound like a 60’s hippie, but we are lo…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- The Word of Life. If we fully appreciated what God’s Word stands for and what it can do in us and for us, we would be reading it like there was no tomorrow. That is how we must approach the Bread of Life, with a ravenous appetite. God’s Word is our final authority for all matters that pertain to life and conduc…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Prayers from the Word. Prayer is such an important topic for the believer and it's important to understand that there are many kinds of prayers with unique principles that govern their operation. Sporting events make a good analogy to illustrate this point. Just as football, hockey and basketball all have speci…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series. Deeper in God’s Word, a devotional workbook designed to lead the believer into a deeper walk with God through His Word. The project had taken me a few years to compile and assemble numerous Scriptures into eight separate subjects. I believe that you will find a beautiful and powerful blend and harmony of God’s …
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series – Faith Begins where the Will of God is known and God’s Word is God’s will. If God says it in His Word, that settles it; truth and will not change, regardless of our experiences or what we see happen to others. The Bible is God’s Will and Testament, it’s a legal instrument, sealed by blood covenants- old and new…
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series – The Entrance of His Word Gives Light. It is important to distinguish between revelation, inspiration, and illumination. Revelation, which may be oral or written, may be defined as an operation of God communicating to humanity truth that otherwise people could not know. Since mankind was created in God’s image …
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Welcome to Word of Life Study Series – Jesus the Word of God. The Word of God is not just words as we know them, but is actually referring to a person- the second person of the God Head. Before his incarnation and the name “Jesus” was given to Him, He was known only as the “Word of God.” He is still referred to this name as we will see in the book …
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