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Jesus Clears the Temple (Mark 11:15-25)

God does not need a temple, yet he chose to establish a temple and accept our worship when it comes from a pure heart. In this study of Mark 11, we learn...
A chaotic scene on the temple mount
How you are God's temple
How Jesus' behavior is a model for righteous anger
What is the significance of Jesus cursing the fig tree?
Does does faith enable you to "move mountains"?
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Teacher Training pt. 1

Want to learn how to lead an adult Bible study? In this workshop session, I share...
Words of hope for those feeling discouraged in ministry
The importance of preparing the teacher
How clean vessels make useful vessels
Why God cares more about character than raw talent
Thanks for listening. This is part 1 of 3 in a series I taught at the Ministry Connect Conference at Mt. Zion Church of Ontario on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Other sessions will be posted soon.

I Believe...Help My Unbelief! (Mark 9:17-29)

Few things are harder for a parent than watching their child suffer. We do everything we can to protect and comfort them, but what happens in Mark 9 is almost unimaginable. In this passage, we see...
A great commotion as Jesus returns from the Transfiguration
A young boy tormented by a demon in many ways
The dangers of magic, witchcraft, ghosts, and demons in our world today
God's will to help your faith mature, like building your muscles
The most important thing is not the size of your faith, but placing that faith in Jesus alone

Doers of the Word (James 1:22-25)

James warns us not to be hearers only, but doers of the Word. In this lesson, we discover...
Biblical patterns of confrontation and change
The final step in the Love -> Know -> Speak -> Do process
How to avoid turning your life into a messy California mudslide
Bridging the gap from "then" to "now"
Practical steps to finding relevant applications in any verse of the Bible
Thanks for listening. This is part eleven in a 12-week biblical counseling class called "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands."

The Son of Man Must Suffer (Mark 8:31-38)

The Jews yearned for a Savior who would free them from Roman oppression. What they didn't expect was a Messiah who would suffer and die. In this lesson, we discuss...
What kind of Messiah did the Jews expect?
A watershed moment in the Gospel of Mark
What Jesus meant by handing Peter the "keys to the kingdom"
Jesus' surprising announcement of how the Son of Man would suffer
The moment Peter acted on Satan's behalf and earned a sharp rebuke
Thanks for listening. This lesson is part of a three month Series on Mark in our Sunday Morning Bible Study Community.

The Footsteps of Faith (Romans 4:1-12)

Faith means trusting God, even when you don't have all the details, and God's plan doesn't completely make sense. Last Sunday, I had the joy of preaching at Pillar Church in Twentynine Palms. In this study, we learn...
What is faith?
Why it's essential to trust in Jesus and no one else
The danger of thinking good works get you into heaven
Abraham and David as examples of faith
The result of faith is righteousness and eternal life
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Getting to Know People

This week we learn the importance of thinking biblically about our problems. Instead of using secular psychological terms, try to use biblical language whenever possible. This will help you make better biblical diagnoses and solutions. We also discuss four ways of data gathering to help us understand people's struggles. Week 8 of our "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands" counseling class. 

No Need to Worry (Mark 6:30-44)

The story of Jesus feeding 5,000 is well-known, but no less amazing. In this lesson, we discuss...
What makes this story unique in the gospels
God's promise to supply all your needs
Some encouraging testimonies of how God provided in hard times
Why do the wicked seem to prosper, while many believers barely scrape by?
How Jesus responds when the crowds press in
A call to trust in the Lord, wait, and watch how he works
"The LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good things does he withhold from those who walk uprightly" (Ps. 84:11).

Asking Good Questions (Prov. 20:5)

Before you counsel someone, you need to make sure you know them. This lesson will help you go beyond skin-deep relationships by learning...
Four types of questions to break the ice with any new person
What scripture means that the heart is like "deep waters"
How God models good question-asking in Scripture
Tips on asking better questions
A real-life case study
Thanks for listening! This is week seven of our 11-week introduction to biblical counseling class.

The Unpardonable Sin (Mark 3:20-30)

God is rich in mercy, and offers to forgive whatever sin you've committed. Yet there's one sin Jesus says will never be forgiven. This passage has baffled Christians over the years, and we take a look at it together. In this lesson, we...
Share a discussion on what Jesus means by "Son of Man"
How Jesus' family reacted to his ministry
Who is "Beelzebul"?
What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
Is it possible I have committed the unpardonable sin?
Thanks for listening. This lesson was taught during our Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study. We are currently studying through the Gospel of Mark and invite you to join us Sundays at 9am.