The Tower of Babel
February 14, 2024
In this episode of Useful to God, James looks at the Tower of Babel narrative. He encourages God's people to think about the unrestrained and unguided use of our God-given abilities, as well as warning against the dangers of pride.
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In this episode, James discussed the narrative of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4. He covers various interpretive issues, as well as encouraging Christians to consider what it means to live life on God's terms. Be sure to download "The Uncomplicated Gospel" at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. Be sure to follow us at oneplace.com as well.
February 13, 2024
In this episode, James is joined by Maggie Hubbard to discuss two of the themes in "The Uncomplicated Gospel," a free guide downloadable at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. James and Maggie have a conversation about Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Genesis 3:1-7.
February 12, 2024
In this episode, James is joined by his pastor Jeff Roth from Skyline Church in O'Fallon, Illinois for a discussion on Mark and how Jesus' sending of the disciples might inform our lives today.
January 31, 2024
In this episode, James considers the beginning of Mark's gospel including the baptism of Jesus, his temptation, and the callling of the first disciples.
January 26, 2024
In this episode, James considers the crucifixion of Christ in Luke's gospel, as well as the Old Testament background of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53.
January 25, 2024
In this episode, James continues the thirty days in the gospels challenge by looking at the narrative of Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke's gospel.
January 24, 2024
In this episode, James discusses the story of the rich man and Lazarus as told by Jesus in Luke's gospel.
January 23, 2024
In this episode, James considers the birth narratives of John and Jesus in the early chapters of Luke. He considers connections with the Old Testament and contrasts the responses of Zechariah and Mary.
January 22, 2024
In this episode, James discusses the Great Commission in the gospel of Matthew. He connects Christ's authority to the task of being and making disciples.
January 19, 2024
In this episode, James and Ricard Beattie, discuss Matthew 4:1-11...the narrative of Jesus' tempation. This narrative is crucial to understanding who Jesus is and foreshadows the sort of sacrifice Jesus will make on the cross. This narrative provides a paradigm to help us resist the temptations we face.
January 18, 2024
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