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Mark Lanier teaching through the book of Romans.

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  • Passages Worth the Dig

    PWD Lesson 06 Roman 1:16-17 Part 4

  • Passages Worth the Dig

    PWD Lesson 05 Roman 1:16-17 Part 3

    Mark continued with the series, Passages Worth the Dig, Part 3 with a further study into Romans 1:16-17. Paul writes he is not “ashamed” of the Gospel. The translation of the Greek word for “ashamed” shows us Paul did not “experience a sense of loss of status” because of his belief in the Gospel. He […]
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    SE – Interview with Rabbi Joseph Shulam

    This week, with the help of Scott Sager from Lipscomb University, Mark interviewed Joseph Shulam, a highly respected Hebrew scholar and Christian Minister. He was born in Bulgaria and his family moved to Jereusalem. Shulambecame a Christian in 1962 and was rejected by his family. His powerful testimony is an inspiration for every believer. He […]
  • Passages Worth the Dig

    PWD Lesson 04 Roman 1:16-17 Part 2

    Now that Mark had described the power of the good news, an actual historical event that Paul wants everyone to know about, Paul continues with the statement that “for in this the righteousness of God is revealed”. One has to wonder what Paul meant by that word!!! Part 2 of last week’s Romans passage concentrates […]
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    SE – Dr. David Capes – Jesus and the Devil

    Guest teacher Dr. David Capes, Senior Research Fellow at The Lanier Theological Library, continued the series, Digging Deeper – Passages Worth the Dig. Dr. Capes’ lesson “The Devil Didn’t Make Me Do It” used an excerpt from Matthew 4 that records the testing/temptation of Jesus. The Old Testament records Abraham’s testing regarding the sacrifice of […]
  • Passages Worth the Dig

    PWD Lesson 03 Roman 1:16-17 Part 1

    Mark continues with a third lesson in the series Passages Worth the Dig focusing on Romans 1:16-17 and a key word of “gospel”. The book Paul wrote to the church in Rome can be summarized in these two verses. Mark shares how numerous English words come from Greek roots. Translating takes work. We must use the language […]
  • Passages Worth the Dig

    PWD Lesson 02 Jude 5

    Mark, continues in the series Passages Worth the Dig with a focus on Jude. This short book was authored by Judas, a brother to Jesus. Mark contextually shows how Judas took writings current at the time to help make his point. Mark digs into verse 5 specifically and shows how different English translations based their […]
  • Passages Worth the Dig

    PWD Lesson 01 Joshua 24:23

    Mark began 2020 with a series titled Digging Deeply into God’s Word – Passages Worth the Dig. Mark begins with how people who don’t have a relationship with the Creator have a restless desire to fill their emptiness. Mark used Joshua 24:23 to show the challenge presented to people of Israel. Whom will they serve? Who […]
  • Special Events

    SE – Advent

    Mark taught the 2019 Christmas lesson from Luke. We are in the season of Advent. During this time, we celebrate the arrival/coming/approach of Jesus. The lesson shows three veins of thought: the incarnation, the arrival of Jesus in our lives, and His second coming. The word Messiah comes from the Hebrew word meaning “someone has […]
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    SE – Dr. Michael Lloyd Interview with Mark

    Mark Lanier interviews Dr. Michael Lloyd, the Principal of Wycliffe Hall at the University of Oxford. Watch as this fascinating banter as Mark and his guest reveal Dr. Lloyd’s background, his spiritual path, and his theological ideas. Listen as he explains his current interest in the the problem of evil, including that which is caused […]
  • Reading the Old Testament Through the Gospel of John

    OTJ Lesson 13 The Adulteress

    Mark continues his series: Finding the Old Testament in the Gospel of John. This week Mark taught on the passage of John 7:53 through 8:11. Not every version of the Bible has this story or this placement where Jesus interacts with the woman caught in adultery. The Scribes and Pharisees wanted Jesus to condemn her. […]
  • Reading the Old Testament Through the Gospel of John

    OTJ Lesson 12 Feast of Booths

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