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  • Lesson 5 – The Gospel of Matthew – Part 2

    Matthew was a gospel written for the Jewish mindset. What does that mean? Why is that important? Mark Lanier explains how the author of this gospel tailors his writing and the recollection of Christ’s sacrifice to the Jewish audience of his day. In doing so, he hoped to spread the Good News. Find out how […]
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  • Lesson 17- Acts of the Apostles – Part 4 – Paul and the Spread of the Church

    After a return trip through the Galatian towns reinforcing the churches, Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch. Paul continued his efforts to strengthen the churches in Galatia, fearing that that the churches were following a different teaching, a distortion of the true gospel. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul reiterated the message that all […]
  • Lesson 26 – Acts of the Apostles – Paul Before Agrippa

    Paul’s Jewish enemies wanted him dead. Pursuing their vision resulted in the opposite result. Instead of ending Paul’s ministry, Paul was able to spread the gospel into the halls of the powerful, all the way to Rome. Paul had faith in God’s promise, so Paul walked by his faith in God’s sight rather than faith […]
  • Lesson 40 – 1 Peter

    Biblical-Literacy Lesson Paraphrases New Testament Survey- Lesson 40: Did the apostle Peter write 1 Peter? Although the beginning words indicate Peter is the writer, some disagree with his authorship. Marks gives us the arguments for and against with insight into the world during the first century church. Weigh the arguments and explanations then choose who […]
  • Lesson 5 – The Gospel of Matthew – Part 2, continued

    What do idioms have to do with the gospel of Matthew? Do you have a healthy eye? Mark Lanier continues to breakdown the Jewishness of this gospel by explaining not only the idioms but the gematria and Hebrew story line that Matthew used to explained the good news to his Jewish audience.
  • Lesson 12 – The Gospel of John – Part 4 – The Seven Miracles

    In the last installment of the Gospel of John and the seven miracles, Mark Lanier emphasizes the beauty and reason that each of the ‘sign’s were chosen, so that we might have everlasting life in communion with our Father. Watch, listen, and learn in one of the best, most clear lessons yet on how wonderful […]
  • Lesson 17- Acts of the Apostles – Part 5 – Paul and the Spread of the Church

    After leaving Philippi, Paul, Silas and Timothy, went through Amphipolis and Apollonia arriving in Thessalonica – on the road toward Rome. In Thessalonica Paul preached in the synagogue telling the Jews of Jesus, proclaiming him as the Messiah. Some Jews and many Greeks were persuaded. Disbelieving Jews, jealous of the success of God’s work […]
  • Lesson 27 – Acts of the Apostles – Paul to Rome

    This lesson is about Paul’s journey, as a Roman prisoner, from Caesarea to Rome where he would stand trial. It showcases his setting sail from Caesarea, the storm at sea which blew them off course from Crete to Malta, his 3 months at Malta healing the sick and telling about Jesus, and the final leg […]
  • Lesson 41 – 2 Peter: Enduring Faith

    Biblical-Literacy Lesson Paraphrases New Testament Survey- Lesson 41:
  • Lesson 5 – The Gospel of Matthew – Part 2, finished

    There has been a steady decline in self-identified church going Christians in the last decade. At the root of this is academic pursuits that have attempted to show that the Bible is not the Holy revealed word of God. Mark Lanier addresses the integrity of the Gospel of Matthew and what it means to our […]
  • Lesson 13 – The Gospel of John – Part 1 – Some Final Thoughts

    Listen as Mark Lanier builds a case for John having the letter of Paul to the Ephesians as John writes his Gospel. See if he can convince you that careful study reveals Paul’s influence and takes you back to the city of Ephesians only a few decades after Christ’s Resurrection.

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