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4G FamilyJeremiah 43-462022-11-1336 min4G FamilyJeremiah 39-422022-11-1338 min4G FamilyJeremiah 38 -- Killing the Messenger2022-10-3034 min4G FamilyJeremiah 37 - Who Was the Traitor?2022-10-2330 min4G FamilyJeremiah 35-362022-10-1635 min4G FamilyJeremiah 33-342022-10-1639 min4G FamilyJeremiah 31-Terms of ServiceAn (extremely brief) introduction to covenant theology 2022-09-2535 min4G FamilyJeremiah 31 - Round Trip to Babylon2022-09-1846 min4G FamilyJeremiah 302022-09-1137 min4G FamilyJeremiah 27-292022-09-1140 min4G FamilyJeremiah 25-262022-08-2838 min4G FamilyJeremiah 23-242022-08-2144 min4G FamilyJeremiah 222022-08-1432 min4G FamilyJeremiah 20-212022-08-0737 min4G FamilyJeremiah 18-19: Tale of Two Pots2022-07-3138 min4G FamilyJeremiah 172022-07-2436 min4G FamilyJeremiah 15-162022-07-2313 min4G FamilyJeremiah 13-142022-07-1032 min4G FamilyJeremiah 11-122022-06-2631 min4G FamilyJeremiah 9-102022-06-1937 min4G FamilyJeremiah 7-82022-06-1239 min4G FamilyJeremiah 5-62022-06-0539 min4G FamilyJeremiah 3- Will the Turning Away Ones Return?”2022-05-2230 min4G FamilyJeremiah 2 -- God’s Lawsuit Against Judah2022-05-1634 min4G FamilyJeremiah 2:1-8 -- Mother’s Day and Life2022-05-0939 min4G FamilyJeremiah 1 and an Introduction2022-05-0122 min4G FamilyJohn 21 -- An Epilogue of Fun, Forgiveness, and Future2022-04-2537 min4G FamilyJohn 20 -- The Resurrected Jesus2022-04-1740 min4G FamilyJohn 192022-04-1133 min4G FamilyJohn 18:12-19:5 -- Jesus Before the Authorities2022-04-0328 min4G FamilyJohn 18:1-18 -- Jesus In Control2022-03-2740 min4G FamilyJohn 17 -- Priestly Pray of Consecration2022-03-2031 min4G FamilyJohn 16:16-33 Jesus teaches about the Spirit2022-03-1340 min4G FamilyJohn 15:12-272022-03-1336 min4G FamilyJohn 15:1-11 Abiding2022-03-1333 min4G FamilyJohn 14:15-312022-02-2436 min4G FamilyJohn 14:8-31 -- The Advocate, Counselor, Helper2022-02-1338 min4G FamilyJohn 14:1-7 Jesus is The Way2022-02-0640 min4G FamilyJohn 13 -- Love One Another2022-01-3041 min4G FamilyJohn 12:1-262022-01-1034 min4G FamilyJohn 11: ”I Am the Resurrection”2022-01-0240 min4G FamilyDec 26, 2021 09:542021-12-2629 min4G FamilyThinking on Good ThingsIn this Christmas themed lesson we look at Philippians 4:8 where we are instructed to think on “whatever” things. Examples where people have been inspired by good things from the past are given and we closed with “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”.
A link to the video we played during the lesson is here.
2021-12-1929 min4G FamilyJohn 10:22-42 -- Safely in the Hand of the Father and the Son2021-12-1236 min4G FamilyJohn 10:1-21 -- The Good ShepherdSo many themes land together in this passage: God/Jesus as the Good Shepherd who knows and calls His sheep (those in the [Israelite] fold and those without), bad shepherds who cause problems for the sheep, sheep that are in danger who can be rescued by a Shepherd who can lay His life down for the sheep.
2021-11-2835 min4G FamilyJohn 9 -- New Eyes, New BirthJohn uses the amazing story of a blind man receiving his sight from Jesus as an excellent example of how Jesus gives new life as promised in John chapter 3.2021-11-2139 min4G FamilyJohn 8:31-592021-11-1441 min4G FamilyJohn 8:1-302021-11-0742 min4G FamilyJohn 72021-10-3138 min4G FamilyJohn 6:41-71 Jesus, The Bread of Life Brings a Message Worth Chewing That‘s Hard to SwallowSpeaking around the time of Passover Jesus transitions the crowd from a discussion about literal bread to a discussion about the metaphorical Bread of Life that can give eternal life. Of course, the Passover instruction to the Israelites was that they were supposed to eat everything!2021-10-2439 min4G FamilyJohn 6:16-40 -- Jesus, The Bread of LifeIn a very rich passage (which is only partially covered by today's teaching) John displays Jesus the Rabbi who calls the people to consider God as the source of the Bread that they should be desiring. There are glimpses of human nature, of the tension between election and belief, and of a God who is always working.
2021-10-1741 min4G FamilyJohn 6:1-15 -- Feeding the Five Thousand (and getting their attention)This miracle, the only one recorded in all four gospels, is famous for many wonderful reasons: the power of God is demonstrated, we get the opportunity to speculate on how things played out, and we think it's cool that Jesus did so much with so little. But, John's treatment highlights how this miracle ushers in a deep discussion later in the chapter about the true nature of the bread that Jesus provides.
2021-10-1030 min4G FamilyJohn 5:18-472021-10-0341 min4G FamilyJohn 5:1-17 -- The Healing at the Pool on the Sabbath2021-09-2645 min4G FamilyJohn 4 -- The Woman at the WellAt the end of class, this music video was shown.
2021-09-1934 min4G FamilyJohn 3:22-4:11 -- John the Baptist, Introduction to the ”woman at the well”2021-09-1240 min4G FamilyJohn 3:16-21 -- The Heart of the GospelThere is a reason why John 3:16 and the verses around it are so popular with evangelical Christians that even popular culture has developed an awareness: it is a very concise explanation of the gospel and it is very good news! In these verses we are reminded that by our very nature we are apart from God. Yet, God, through the work of Jesus being "lifted up" made a way for us to enter the light of His good favor. The ultimate purpose is so that we can show how wonderful He is!
There is also a rea...2021-09-0543 min4G FamilyJohn 3:9-15 -- Jesus, The Better MosesThe conversation with Nicodemus continues as Jesus calls him to a deeper understanding of who God is and how He works. 2021-08-2937 min4G FamilyJohn 3:1-8 -- A Water/Spirit Birth from AboveNicodemus, a Pharisee recognizes Jesus’ signs as being from God and comes to Jesus with questions. Jesus then informs him that he needs a new and better qualification to partake of God’s kingdom.2021-08-2231 min4G FamilyJohn 2 -- Jesus Raises "Awareness"2021-08-1540 min4G FamilyJohn 1:14-18 -- Finally, We See God!Moses asked to see God and the only safe thing he could see was God's back. John (and other witnesses) saw what Moses couldn't: God, in the flesh, bringing us grace upon grace.
2021-08-0137 min4G FamilyJohn 1:1-3 -- Jesus is GodUsing scripture to shed light on scripture, Bill Morris unpacks the truth that Jesus is God. Most of the major world religions and also many “Christian“ cults can be defined (and unmasked) by examining what they think about Jesus and His divinity.2021-07-1838 min4G Family1 Samuel 8-11 — Saul, the Reluctant King?In today’s lesson, we find out how Saul was introduced to his kingship and we see the stuttering start to his reign.
Bill’s introductory remarks are here.
2021-02-1431 min4G Family1 Samuel 7:3-8 -- Be Careful What You Ask ForThe nation of Israel rejected the theocracy of Jehovah, as administered by the Judges, and wished for a king like their pagan (and confrontational) neighbors. The Lord consents but Samuel lays out a sobering warning as to what it will be like
Bill's introductory remarks are here.
2021-02-0730 min4G Family1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 -- Comparing the Servants of the LordIn this portion of 1 Samuel we see the sons of Eli and their corrupt practices contrasted with the life of Samuel who, like Jesus, "grow both in stature and in favor with the LORD and also with man".
Bill Morris' introductory remarks are here.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (1 Sa 2:26). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
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2021-01-2431 min4G Family1 Samuel 1:1-2-11 -- Hannah Prays For a SonBill highlights how God has used the women of the Bible to accomplish his purposes and introduces Hannah in this brief video.
Today's passage introduces us to Samuel, his parents, and the priests of the day. We learn that God hears the prayers of his people and that it's always appropriate to take your cares to Him.
Study notes are here.
2021-01-1733 min4G FamilyIntroduction to 1 SamuelHere's a link to Bill's preferatory comments.
Because of their disobedience in following God's commands regarding the conquest of the Promised Land, the Israelites spent over three centuries of unrest with cycles of sin, rescue, repentance and sin. This time of the Judges is wrapping up as the narrative picks up in 1st Samuel. 1st and 2nd Samuel describe the transition to the monarchy under Saul and then David.
2021-01-1022 min4G FamilyFinishing Exodus - The End of the BeginningOur look back over Exodus reminds of God's power, faithfulness, holiness, leadership, redemption and presence. The time covered by the book shows the rescue, unification and plan for the new nation of Israel -- God's people who have been promised an amazing future (if and when they take it).
Answers to the "homework" (Thanks Bill!) are shown below:
Why do you think Exodus starts off with a review of Jacob’s family?
Jacob’s family (Israel) had been in Egypt over 400 years and the story of how th...2019-09-2232 min4G FamilyExodus 33-34:9 The Response to RebellionSubsequent to the Israelites rebellion into idolatry with the creation of the golden calf, God informs Moses and the people of the consequences. But, Moses entreats God to show mercy on "His people" and God does confirm His loving kindness.
Bill mentions a famous hymn "He Hideth My Soul". Here's a nice version by Guy Penrod.
Study notes are here.
2019-09-0831 min4G FamilyExodus 24-26 The Tabernacle and FurnishingsIn this lesson Bill reviews the tabernacle and furnishings as described in our focus passage.
A helpful diagram can be found here.
2019-08-1135 min4G FamilyCommandments 7-10: Not So Little Issues of the HeartGod's teaching is always for our good. In this last lesson on the Ten Commandments, Bill reviews the last four commandments and notes that they might not have been written "to us but they were written for us".
Often, carelessness in managing the small decisions (and temptations) of life is what leads to actual sin. Bill discusses this in the context of "You shall not commit adultery". Casting Crowns' video Slow Fade is an apt illustration, as well.
Study notes are here.
2019-06-3042 min4G FamilyExodus 20:8-12 The (Next 3) Ten Commandments -- Are They For "Us"?The question was raised last week as to how should we (as Christians) relate to the Ten Commandments. Art addresses that and discusses the next three commandments.
John Piper explains the Christian relationship to the Ten Commandments here.
Bible Study highlighting the New Testament supporting nine of the commandments (excluding the fourth) is here.
Andy Stanley's editorial in Relevant magazine questioning why Christians aren't arguing to post the Sermon on the Mount instead is here.
Full lesson notes are here.
2019-06-2336 min4G FamilyJethro Gives Some CounselIn this passage Bill discusses the importance of receiving wise counsel. We are reminded of who Jethro is back in Exodus 2:15.
Scriptures highlighting the importance of wise counsel include:
Proverbs 12:15
Proverbs 19:20
Ecclesiastes 4:13
Guidelines about advice and receiving counsel:
Is it scriptural?
What does your spiritually enlightened commonsense say?
Can you do it (is the door open)?
Do you have peace?
2019-05-2638 min4G FamilyExodus 13-14 An Act of DeliveranceIn this lesson Bill highlights several interesting points about the crossing of the Red Sea:
Was the Red Sea really the Reed Sea?
Was the route toward the North near the Mediterranean or to the South across the Gulf of Suez?
What does Scripture itself think about the crossing (as in Nehemiah and Numbers)?
The bottom line is that God miraculously delivered his chosen people (in spite of their grumbling! More on this next week!).
Study notes are here.
2019-04-2837 min4G FamilyExodus 12 The Things we do for “Religion “In this lesson Bill reviews some of the things that people have added to the Spring religious festival season (like Mardi Gras) and some of the things that have been taken away (like full observance of Passover).
2019-03-3141 min4G FamilyHebrews 13 Closing Thoughts for the FamilyHebrews wraps up with a series of exhortations for those in the family of God. Background info on the Gaither song "The Family of God" quoted in Bill's introduction is here and the song itself is here.
Lesson outline and study notes are here.
2018-12-3037 min4G FamilyHebrews 2:10-18 Four Reasons Jesus CameSharing and applying the concepts from a study in Hebrews by Ray Stedman, Bill encourages us all to "lean in" to the benefits Christ brought and into the comforts God longs to provide.
Class notes are here.
2018-08-1930 min4G FamilyHebrews 1:1 and IntroductionBill starts off a new study today in the book of Hebrews -- a rich book of uncertain authorship but very certain authority. Today, we look at the background of those whom God used to reveal himself to us.
Study outline is here.
A link to commentary resources for personal study at BlueLetterBible.org is here.
2018-07-2238 min4G FamilyIntroduction to DanielThe book of Daniel opens "in the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah" which is estimated to be ~ BC 605. Jerusalem and all but the poorest in the land were taken into captivity. This, a fulfillment of the prophecy regarding the judgment due to God's people who failed to keep Him first.
The chart of kings and prophets can be found here. Bill's timeline chart used in the class is here.
Extensive background passages are included into today's teaching:
Exodus 19:5-8, 20:3-6
Joshu...2018-02-2531 min4G FamilyMary's SongArt Morris looks at Mary's song from Luke 1:46-56 in the context of her place in an old testament world and also compares Hannah's song from 1 Samuel 2.
2016-12-1132 min4G FamilyIsaiah 62In this episode Bill Morris encourages us to consider several points: the purpose of the watchmen, the constant commitment of the Lord to his people Israel and the promises that He has made to Israel and also to the church.
2016-10-2325 min4G FamilyIsaiah 43
2“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched,
Nor will the flame burn you.
3“For I am the Lord your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I have given Egypt as your ransom,
Cush and Seba in your place.
New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (Is 43:2–3). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman
"Through"
When I saw what laid before m...2016-05-1531 min4G FamilyIsaiah 10-14IntroductionIsrael taken into captivity by Assyria (Assyria lately conquered by Babylonia)Judah -- Southern Kingdom was taken into captivity later. The nation was never really restored until 1946. But, a remnant came back to rebuild the temple, etc.Isaiah 10In verse 20 . . . ."in that day" --> a reference to the futureIsaiah 11Verse 1 "A shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse" (there will be a new and better David)Verse 10 "Then it will come about in that day that the nations will resort to the root of Jesse, who will stand as a signal for the people; and His resting place will be...2016-01-3133 min4G FamilyIsaiah -- Chapters 3-4 -- Judgment and the Branch of the LordCompleting the prophetic section that began in Chapter 2, Art Morris finds an unexpected connection with Christmas. Isaiah 4:2-6 are the focal verses:
2In that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the adornment of the survivors of Israel.
3It will come about that he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy—everyone who is recorded for life in Jerusalem.
4When the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and pur...2015-12-2137 min4G FamilyIsaiah -- Chapter 2*The next section in Isaiah starts with Chapter 2 and goes through Chapter 4. Bill Morris covers the first half of this in this lesson. A recurring theme of judgment is represented by Isaiah 2:17:
17The pride of man will be humbled
And the loftiness of men will be abased;
And the Lord alone will be exalted in that day,
New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (Is 2:17). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
*The volume of this recording is low because of a technical glitch.
2015-12-1428 min4G FamilyIntroduction to Isaiah Part 2Part 2 of the Introduction to Isaiah by Bill Morris. See also the chart of the kings of Judah (The Southern Kingdom) and Israel (The Northern Kingdom).
2015-11-2934 min4G FamilyIntroduction to Isaiah -- Part 1As the Covenant 4g class begins its study in Isaiah, Bill Morris outlines the course. Below find the week by week plan:
OUTLINE OF ISAIAH
1.
Judah’s sins
confronted 1:1-31
2.
Judah’s hope
2:1-5
3.
Judah’s
guilt 2:6 through 4:1
4.
Judah’s hope
4:2-6
5.
Judah’s sins
condemned 5:1-30
6.
Grace—through
judgement---for Isaiah 6:1-13
7.
Grace—through
judgement—for Judah 7:1 through 9:7
8.
Grace—through
judgement—for Israel 9:8 through 11:16
9.
The
enjoyment of God’s grace 12:1-6
10. Oracles—Babylon 13:1 through 14:27
11. Oracles—Philistia 14:28-32 *(Chapters 15 through 23 are God’s judgement of the nations—we will skip these chapters in o...2015-11-2226 min4G FamilyPhilippians 4In this episode, Bill Morris, leads the class in studying the first verses of Philippians 4. It includes the great advice to "worry about nothing, pray about anything, thank God for everything."2015-08-1731 min4G FamilyMutual SubmissionEphesians 5 has some rich teaching on Christian marriage -- Art Morris works through the initial teaching on submission in a relationship.2015-04-2036 min4G FamilyWalking as Children of LightBill Morris covers the first part of Ephesians 52015-04-1338 min4G FamilyEphesians 3:7-21In this lesson Bill reviews the redemptive history from the viewpoint of the Jews and carried forward to the work of Christ for us. This is yet another of the spiritual blessings of being "in Christ".2015-02-0938 min4G FamilyGood to KnowReviewing Ephesians 1:16-2:3 Art Morris notes that one of the great desires of Paul for his people is that they really know some things. Jesus, of course, said in John 8 that "the truth will set you free". There are some liberating truths Paul wants us to embrace:Because we've been called, we can have hope (God will finish what He started)
Because we have been promised an inheritance we can begin to lay claim to it by faith
Because of the power of the resurrection we can know that God can be powerful in our lives today -- He is...2015-01-0530 min4G FamilyLiving to Our Potential in Christ
The key verse in this passage is Ephesians 1:19 where Bill Morris encourages us to understand "what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe."
During the lesson, Bill references an article by Dane Ortlund that presents some concepts gleaned from Jonathan Edwards' writings. The main points are listed below but check out the full article (it's brief!).
Here are five things Edwards teaches us about the Christian
life—your Christian life.
1. If you’re a Christian, you don’t realize how radically
different and freshly empowered you now are.
2...2014-12-2829 min4G Family"Leftovers" from Ephesians 1In this lesson Bill Morris reviews some additional content from Ephesians 1:
Considering our mind, will and emotions in the context of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (check out the chart used in this post on Galatians 5). "At salvation we get all of God that we're gonna get but how much will He get of us?"
An overview of what we've learned so far in Ephesians through verse 14.
New content beginning with verse 15
Below is the outline of verses 1-14:
Ephesians
Chapter 1
The
Blessings of Redemption
1:1-2 God at Wo...2014-12-2142 min4G FamilyBoasting in the CrossIn this lesson Art Morris covers the last 12 verses in Galatians 6. The highlight is when Paul says in verses 14-15: "
14 But
far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the
world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for
anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation." Circumcision simply
doesn't make any difference. The ONLY thing that matters is whether
or not you're a new creation.
We closed out the class with this video of "When I Survey the W...2014-11-1027 min4G FamilyLiving by Faith NOW -- Galatians 3In Galatians 3, a rich chapter, Paul explains that we are saved and are connected with the promise given to Abraham because of faith. He argues the point using examples from their personal experience, from scripture and from an example from daily life (as suggested by Scott McKnight in his NIV Application commentary).
Art Morris notes that it is tempting to follow the method of the Galatians and add things to the gospel. We can use surrogates to judge the authenticity of a person's faith. These substitutes may not be as obvious as the law that the Galatians appealed to...2014-09-2835 min4G FamilyIs the Gospel Enough?Art Morris teaches on Galatians, chapter 1. Topics mentioned included:
The nature of authority
That there was active opposition to the gospel in that day and we face active opposition now
The story of Paul's life was different after conversion. How is your story different
One of the themes of the book might be the question: "Is the gospel enough?". For the churches that Paul was addressing, there was the problem of adding Jewish custom. What is it that we try to add? What keeps us from believing that the gospel is enough for us?2014-09-1537 min4G FamilyIntroduction to GalatiansIn this episode Bill Morris reviews background material, primarily from the book of Acts, regarding Paul and the context of his work with the churches in the region of Galatia. (the recording missed the first few moments of the lesson)2014-09-0831 min4G FamilyJoshua Apportions the Land -- Joshua 13-17The first section of the apportioning of the land is covered. Bill Morris begins the lesson with a brief review of Islam in the context of the current Middle East situation2014-08-1138 min4G FamilyJoshua's Conquest -- Joshua 10 - 11Commentator James Montgomery Boice has a great summary of this section of Joshua. During this lesson from Art Morris, this passage from Boice is highlighted. Also, the concept of typology is discussed.
Qualities of Leadership
The presence of Joshua is felt throughout the rest of the book that bears his name. In fact, the book ends with his great sermons to the leaders and people, in which he challenges them to choose God and serve him faithfully. Still, this is a good place to look back over this great general’s victories and a...2014-07-2839 min