“Rejoice, O Beloved!”
“Rejoice, O Beloved!” is a 20 lesson teaching course for new believers who didn’t grow up in church. It has five topic sections that include: (1) understanding the Gospel, (2) how to read the Bible, (3) a Bible overview, (4) a short look at church history, and (5) looking at what Jesus asks of us. This course has a workbook available at www.ParablePublishing.com.
Episode Archive
Course Sections
1.1 How Jesus Saves Us
In this opening lesson Jesse presents three ways Jesus’ work on the cross affects us - substitution, adoption, and blood-price.
1.2 “Hills to Die On”
In this lesson Jesse presents a helpful method to recognize the important beliefs of Christianity while encouraging Christian unity.
1.3 Gospel Interview (ft. Pastor JD Winters)
Jesse interviews Pastor JD Winters on the topic of the Gospel and the importance of church.
2.1 Approaching the Bible
The Bible is very important to the Christian Faith. In this lesson Jesse recognizes its importance and how we should open it with respect and expectation.
2.2 The Bible's Layout and Construction
The Bible is a big book! This lesson looks at its layout and explores the Bible's long history of construction.
2.3 How to Read the Bible
Let's open the Bible and learn the steps to read it comprehensively. It doesn't take any special knowledge or training to read the Bible, but it can help to have some tips.
2.4 Bible Reading Interview (ft. Hunter Hoover)
Jesse interviews Bible teacher Hunter Hoover about the construction of the Bible and how it was compiled.
3.1 Creation to Babel | Bible Overview
This lesson focuses on the first 12 chapters of Genesis, from Creation to the Tower of Babel.
3.2 Abram to Jacob | Bible Overview
This lesson focuses on the patriarchs of Genesis and how God partners with them to save the world.
3.3 Egypt to Mount Sinai | Bible Overview
This lesson follows the Israelites exodus from captivity in Egypt to their journey to Mount Sinai, thus demonstrating God's faithfulness, justice and mercy.
3.4 Kadesh Barnea to Judges | Bible Overview
This lesson follows Israel's journey to the promised land and showcases God faithfulness ... and Israel's failures.
3.5 King Saul to Divided Kingdom | Bible Overview
This lesson follows the unification of Israel and her three kings before splitting between the north and south.
3.6 Two Kingdoms and Three Returns | Bible Overview
This lesson explores Israel’s two kingdoms, their fall and captivity, and their return to the promised land.
3.7 Fullness of Time to Resurrection | Bible Overview
Jesse presents the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
4.1 Early Church History
In this lesson, we explore early church history from the Day of Pentecost to Constantine's conversion.
4.2 Splits and Christian Traditions
This lesson looks into the Church's schisms and observes the historical traditions that now govern the different branches of Christianity.
4.3 Church History Interview (ft. Hunter Witcraft)
Jesse interviews Bible teacher Hunter Witcraft about the history of the Christian church and what we can learn from it.
5.1 Living as Citizens of Heaven in a World of Earthly Distractions
Knowing all this stuff is great, but what do I do with it? This new topic series explores the "what now?" phase of life. In this lesson we'll look at how to live out this physical life with these spiritual truths.
5.2 What Has Jesus Asked of Us?
Rejoice, O Beloved! Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament laws and prophecies! Through His death and resurrection we can be saved! This lesson now looks at our reaction. What has Jesus asked of us? What do we do now that we have been adopted into the Kingdom of God?
5.3 Christian Growth Interview (ft. Don Turkington)
Jesse interviews his dad, Don Turkington, and asks him for advice about walking with God. This is the last episode for the series! Thank you for listening.