Hunter and Jesse discuss the sovereignty of God and God's love and justice in working through and with sinful humans. To direct their discussion they observe the lives of Joseph's brothers and Jonah.

In an outro to our study of James, Hunter highlights key points from the book, and discusses lasting application for Christian living.

Jesse and Hunter discuss the qualifications of elders, and what, if anything should disqualify someone from public ministry.

Jesse, Michael, and Hunter discuss what ministry is, what examples from Scripture have been important in informing their thinking about ministry, and explore whether Sloppy Wet Kiss or Unforeseen Kiss is more theologically sound.

Jesse, Michael, and Hunter discuss the history of Parable, how they all got involved, and explore what ministry is and why we do it.

The background of the book of James begins our study and understanding of this letter and reminds us of why the book of James is important to us today.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

To celebrate our Savior's birth, Hunter is reading the Christmas story.

Anxiety and worry can be prevalent in our day. But what do the words of Jesus speak to on this topic? Hunter looks at a section on the sermon on the mount to get footing on the subject.

Hunter reflects on the benefits of thankfulness and explores Paul's expression of thanksgiving in the book of Colossians.

Peter's 2 letters can be summarized as: trust God in the face of suffering, do good, and grow in your knowledge of Christ.

Peter introduces his second letter to the dispersed believers by challenging them with 2 ideas. Live lives worthy of the Jesus who saved you. Cling to the credibility of the promises of God and his Scriptures.

As Peter closes his first letter, he leaves Christians with warnings. Elders are called to a higher standard, and their congregants are called to be watchful.

When faced with suffering, all things considered, how does the Christian proceed?

God gives believers grace to endure suffering, and in return, is brought glory through their testimony.

Often when we think of baptism, we think of the victory we have in Jesus, but Peter suggests it has a lot to do with suffering as well.

Hunter continues to discuss the nature of suffering in the life of a Christian as it relates to their call to do what is right. In short, it both produces and requires zeal.

Hunter Hoover shares regarding Peter's message about the hope we have in Jesus. If Jesus is living, then the hope we have in him is as well. Likewise, the living hope we have makes us able to endure many trials, resulting in a genuine faith.

A lot happened between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New. This time period sets the stage for the birth of the Savior and serves to remind us of God's faithfulness.

Hunter Hoover has come to share about the use of Light and its meaning in the Bible.

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his body.