Biblical Studies
Study of Peter: protector or sleepyhead?
Jesus called Peter to watch and pray so that he will not fall into temptation,
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Study of Peter: the inexpert swordsman
Roman soldiers came armed with swords and lights so they could find Jesus. Join us as we chronicle Peter's first Easter
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Study of Peter: understanding why Peter denied Jesus
Most of us know Peter denied knowing Jesus, but we need to understand the setting for these denials to know what Peter was facing.
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Study of Peter: a closer look at Peter’s denials
This is part of a series studying Peter’s life and ministry. Click here for the entire series. The setting is the courtyard of the High Priest: Peter was with John and others (possibly the temple police and soldiers) in the courtyard of Caiaphas’ house while Jesus was on trial upstairs (Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72;…
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Study of Peter: Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection
The settings are at the cross where Jesus was crucified and the tomb where He was buried...
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Study of Peter: Peter’s final exam
Peter and six of the other disciples went back to Galilee where Peter returned to his old occupation—fishing
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Study of Peter: Fisherman turned shepherd
This is part of a series studying Peter’s life and ministry. Click here for the entire series. Something very profound happened when Jesus told Peter three times, “Feed/tend my sheep/lambs.” Jesus signaled a radical change not only in what Peter was supposed to do for Him but also a revolutionary change in Peter’s character.…
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Hymns of the faith
The gospel accounts tell us the disciples sang a hymn after the last supper, and the church has been singing hymns ever since.
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The Jewish-ness of Jesus
What would it have been like to be in Jerusalem during that first Holy Week? Would we approach Passover with a fresh perspective?
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Handling disappointment
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
Dispelling therapy myths
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
Are you mindstuck and need to change?
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…