This series will examine the different types of psalms as well as the various literary devices used by the authors of this book.
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This series provides an in-depth look at the most well-structured gospel record originally designed to address Jewish questions about Jesus but later used by the early church as a primer for new Christians.
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Mark's gospel is a rapid-fire account of Jesus' ministry focusing primarily on His many miracles. This eyewitness account presents the boldest and clearest witness of Jesus' identity as the Son of God with power!
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This 12 part series is an easy to understand explanation of Paul's epistle to the Colossian church. In it, the Apostle describes the many facets of Christ's pre-eminence (superiority) in both the physical and spiritual worlds thus establishing the reasons for His Lordship over all.
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In this study, Mike will provide a comprehensive introduction to Isaiah explaining the structure, style and various themes Isaiah addresses as well as several lessons developed from key passages in Isaiah's book.
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This series explains in simple terms the relationship between these two books of the Bible. Each book will be reviewed to better understand the meaning of the symbolic language used in both and the message that the writers were communicating to their readers as well as a modern application for today's Christian.
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Unlike l Corinthians, II Corinthians is a subjective book. I Corinthians teaches the church how to do things and how Christians conduct themselves in various situations. II Corinthians reveals what it is like to be an Apostle.
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The Galatian letter is Paul's response to those in every age who would try to tamper with the essential message of the Gospel: That salvation is obtained by faith, not law, and that freedom in Christ moves us to live by the Spirit of God, not the spirit of this world.
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In this lesson, Isaiah reveals the nature of the kind of fast required by God that goes beyond the simple denial of food or drink for a time.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Isaiah's most dynamic and accurate portrait of Jesus the Messiah as Israel's Suffering Servant.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In the Old Testament, there was great joy among those who read and believed the prophecies concerning what we today refer to as Christmas. The happiness caused by this event was felt long before the actual birth of Christ became a reality.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Here Am I, Send Me: Answering the Call to Ministry
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47:14Mike uses Isaiah's call into ministry to provide direction and encouragement for the men and women that are being called into the various ministries that a congregation needs.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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When Good Becomes Evil and Evil Becomes Good
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40:00America's acceptance of same-sex marriage reflects the confused moral stance that existed in the days of Isaiah when the prophet charged the nation with usurping God's moral order.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this lesson, Mike will review the fifth of the five strands Isaiah uses to frame his prophecies, the special literacy and structural features of his prophetic utterances.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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This lesson continues to examine the third and fourth major topics addressed in Isaiah's writings, the Holy One of Israel, and the faith response of the Jewish people.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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This lesson begins a three-part series outlining how Isaiah actually arranged the material in his book.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this first lesson, Mike will give a brief introduction of Isaiah himself and how his book was written.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this section, Paul explains why he is a true Apostle and then shows us how he exercises his Apostolic authority over this church.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Our general idea of fellowship is usually the socializing we participate in while at church. These are common types of fellowship but not the only kinds described in the Bible.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Paul the Apostle describes his ministry and gives a comparison of his work to that of the false teachers.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this section of II Corinthians, Paul the Apostle will offer his readers an explanation concerning his conduct which had been questioned by some at Corinth.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In the introductory chapter, Mike provides some basic information about Corinth and its people as well as the church and the background of these letters.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In order to understand II Corinthians, it is assumed that you have studied I Corinthians, and since there is no guarantee that this is so, I'd like to begin with a brief review of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Royal psalms were written for occasions such as royal coronations, anniversaries and weddings, or simply to honor the King.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Praise psalms encompass the actual words sung and recited when worshipping God in various circumstances.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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The psalms that lift up God's name and providential care as protector and guide are referred to as assurance psalms.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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The suffering psalms described both the trouble and the effect on the author as he poured his heart out before God in prayer.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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These beautiful and uplifting psalms describe the feelings of awe and joy experienced by those who traveled to the temple in Jerusalem in order to worship God and marvel at the city and temple at the heart of the Jewish religion.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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The penitential psalms record expressions of personal lament and confession of sin by the psalmist.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Mike examines the psalms that highlight the value and power of God's Word.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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This lesson examines "nature" type psalms and how they are designed to not only highlight the beauty of creation but also how the creation serves to honor and reveal the power of God.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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This class will examine the three types of psalms that make up the "Wisdom" category of psalms.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this lesson, Mike reviews the various literary devices that make Hebrew poetry unique.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this introductory lesson to the book of Psalms, Mike reviews the title, authorship, and use of this Jewish songbook.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Final review lesson on the Colossian letter focusing on the idea that only Jesus is preeminent in every area of life, history, and the created world.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Paul continues describing the standard of living that flows from Jesus' teaching and adds a final feature of that design - an ordered society.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this lesson Paul will add the two final elements included in the Christian standard/ethic established by Jesus.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In his final appeal to the Galatian Christians, Paul encourages them to reject the soul-killing teachings of the Judaizers and live as free men according to the teachings of the Holy Spirit.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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This lesson continues the discussion on Christian ethics and how various elements come together to establish a Christian "Standard" for life and morality.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this section Paul will explain how freedom, like all other spiritual blessings, is obtained through a system of faith and not law.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Paul begins to explore another area where Christ is first or preeminent and that is in the determination of what is ultimately right or wrong.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this lesson Paul establishes the main argument of his letter to the Galatians, that spiritual blessings have always been obtained through a system of faith and not through a system of merit.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this lesson the Apostle delves into the heart of the gospel message by listing the blessings accomplished by the cross of Christ. He also encourages the church not to be pulled away from the core doctrine of the cross.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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The Apostle rebukes and questions his readers for their foolish and dangerous attempt at returning to a system of law/works in order to obtain salvation and sanctification.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Paul transitions to a discussion concerning the preeminent position of Jesus' doctrine.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Paul goes into detail describing the core idea of the gospel message, that we are saved by a system of faith and not by a system of law which the false teachers were promoting.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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The third part of a series of lessons exploring the teaching on Jesus' preeminence in personal relationships.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Paul continues to describe his own conversion to Christianity from Judaism and his early contact with the Apostles at Jerusalem as a way of establishing his legitimacy as a teacher and Apostle.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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This lesson continues to develop the thought that Christ is first and foremost as far as a relationship with God is concerned.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Chronology of the Apostle Paul's Life
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41:39Paul recounts his own personal history of faith and early work as a missionary establishing churches throughout the Roman Empire. He also describes an important confrontation with another Apostle over the very issues that existed in the Galatian church.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Paul offers a prayer which will serve as a bridge to the idea that Christ is pre-eminent in their relationship with God.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this lesson Paul describes the false teaching that was being promoted by certain teachers at the Galatian church and the dangerous consequences that would result.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Paul argues for the all sufficiency of Christ and His teachings over the false wisdom being touted by heretical teachers.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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This first lesson in this series contains the background information on the history of the Galatian church, Paul's reason for writing this letter, and the general division of the topics that the Apostle addresses in his epistle to these people.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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Background information on the date and circumstance surrounding the writing of this epistle by Paul, the apostle.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In this last class in the series, Mike will focus on the key passages that describe Jesus' death, burial and resurrection - an experience referred to as the Lord's "Passion."Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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In the last hours before His suffering Jesus will provide teaching concerning the judgment coming on the Jewish nation, and how His Apostles will remember Him after He is gone.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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As the time for Jesus' death grows near Mark recounts several confrontations with various Jewish leaders and groups that will seal their rejection of Him as their Messiah.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo
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