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Exploring the Bible with Scott & KenPsalm 1 - Applying God's WisdomScott Allen leads today's lesson from Psalm 1:1-6. Two groups of people exist in our world. One group desires to obey God's commands. Another group rejects God's commands and mocks those who follow them. How does it turn out for each group? Should Christians befriend and affirm people who depart from God's instructions? No, Christians are called to live separate, obedient lives regardless of the hecklers, knowing our relationship with God sustains us in the present and that Christ's salvation secures our future. Psalm 1 directs us to stand our ground and avoid compromise with a bitter, hopeless world.2025-06-0156 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken2 Peter Chapter 3 - Be Focused on God's PromisesScott Allen leads today's lesson with key verses 2 Peter 3:8-18. These are the last recorded words of Peter in Scripture. Peter reminds us that God views time very differently than we do. What should our focus be during what seems to be a long delay before Christ's return to take believers to heaven? We also recognize that sinners will face judgment on the fiery Day of the Lord. This motivates us to align our priorities with God's purpose and our choice with God's instructions while the door of salvation remains open and we await all that God has promised...2025-05-2555 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken2 Peter Chapter 2 & Jude - Be Alert for DeceptionScott Allen leads today's lesson from 2 Peter 2:1-3,17-19 and Jude verses 17-23. False teachers and false prophets are inevitable opponents of the gospel. While we cannot avoid their existence, we can seek to limit their destructive influence, responding to them quickly like a dangerous cancer. Both unbelievers and young believers are especially susceptible to falling for empty promises given by greedy men. The danger is having people miss out on genuine salvation and not escape from the power and penalty of sin. We can guard against deception by keeping up with spiritual disciplines like prayer and Bible study...2025-05-1855 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken2 Peter Chapter 1 - Equipped for ServiceScott Allen leads this lesson from 2 Peter 2:3-10, 16-21 and also including 1 Peter 5:6-11. In the midst of conflict with the world that is spiritual in nature, how can Christians promote their faith and demonstrate a transformed life? We must request God's assistance, reap spiritual fruit, and recognize the authority of God's Word.2025-05-1158 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken1 Peter Chapter 4 Part 2 - Our ReadinessScott Allen leads todays lesson from 1 Peter 4:12-19 and 1 Peter 5:1-5. A hostile world may speak against us and mistreat us because of our association with Jesus Christ. With an enlightened perspective, we realize not to retaliate but to understand the honor of following in Christ's footsteps. Rather than being taken by surprise, we can find joy in the treasure of suffering as we realize God blesses us with eternal grace that far exceeds our current challenges. In light of eternal judgment, we abide in trust of a God who keeps all of His promises to us and learn...2025-04-2756 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken1 Peter Chapter 4 Part 1 - Our ServiceScott Allen leads todays lesson from 1 Peter 4:1-11. Christians are saved from sin through Christ's resurrection. Like him, we are to be finished with the empty ways of a sinful world and instead sanctify ourselves and exhibit the fruit of the Holy Spirit. When our attitudes and actions may surprise the world around us, we can inform people that is God's view of our lives that truly matters. Desiring to be found as faithful servants, we individually exercise self-control, lead with compassion, and use our unique gifts to make a personal contribution to God's service.2025-04-2050 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken1 Peter Chapter 3 Part 2 - Our DefenseScott Allen leads today's lesson from 1 Peter 3:13-22. As we accept our roles and situations that God puts us in, how can we respond to adverse circumstances in a way that glorifies God? There's a special blessing for those who receive difficulty instead of prosperity but turn in into a special opportunity to share the reason for hope we have, a hope that transcends and overcomes our circumstances. But we must be careful to live a righteous life so that our adversity is unearned. We are not promised a blessing for receiving punishment we deserve.2025-04-1357 min
The Start, Scale & Succeed PodcastThe Hidden Task List of a Leader in the Age of AI with Scott Allen (stages 5,6,7) - Ep. 274In this prescient episode, Scott Allen, Principal of S & J Allen, LLC, shares how he has helped thousands of leaders from surgeons to service man and women to students focus on the most important things so they can help their team succeed. If you feel like you're struggling to keep up, overwhelmed by technology or even just curious about the future of leadership, you won't want to miss this episode!You will discover:- The hidden task list for leaders who succeed- The number one leadership challenge the naval war college is...2025-04-0720 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken1 Peter Chapter 3 Part 1 - Our RelationshipsScott Allen leads today's lesson from 1 Peter 3:1-12. Our identity in Christ leads us to prioritize our witness to others, even in times of adversity. We must also live out our identity in our relationships. By working within God's framework , believers can experience the fullness of life even when in relationship with those who are not yet transformed by God's grace. It will take sincerity, a quiet spirit, submissiveness, treating others as special, and a sympathetic attitude.2025-04-0658 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken1 Peter Chapter 2 Part 2 - Our WitnessScott Allen leads today's lesson from 1 Peter 2:11-25. As sin interferes with believers living out our identity in Christ, selfish desires also interfere with believers presenting a proper witness about what Christ has done for us. When we represent Christ, we can expect slander and foolish behavior in response. Instead of reacting with natural impulses, Peter teaches us to show restraint and seek an honorable response when the world mistreats us. Moreover, we have a responsibility to be good earthly citizens, remembering that our primary citizenship is in heaven. When we face unfair treatment, we remember how Daniel, David...2025-03-2356 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken1 Peter Chapter 2 Part 1 - Our IdentityScott Allen leads today's lesson from 1 Peter 2:1-10. Who are we in Christ? And how should that affect our daily decisions and actions? What attitudes will impact our spiritual growth into the disciples Jesus has called us to be? Peter addressed all of these questions. There are attitudes to avoid so we can grow from our salvation, live appropriately, make our allegiance to Christ known, and grow in our understanding of serving God. 2025-03-1651 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken1 Peter Chapter 1 Part 2 - Our MandateScott Allen leads this lesson on the remainder of 1 Peter chapter 1, verses 10-12 and 13-25. We've received astounding, stupendously good news through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. When we believe, our inheritance is kept by God's power, not our own efforts. Does it matter that we live holy lives? In fact it does, as holiness is the outcome of a healthy Christian life as believers appreciate and reflect on the costly redemption Jesus paid for our sins. When we set our faith and hope upon Jesus, holy living is the proper response.2025-03-0955 minExploring the Bible with Scott & Ken1 Peter Chapter 1 Part 1 - Our InheritanceScott Allen leads today's lesson from 1 Peter 1:3-8. How can we experience joy in troubled times? While believers will face adversity, we find assurance from being born again and receiving God's unconditional promises of eternal life. Then when our faith is tested, we can maintain a joy that is based on God's reliable promises, not our fickle circumstances.2025-03-0250 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenLeviticus Chapters 16 & 26 - The Benefits of Holy LivingScott Allen leads todays lesson from Leviticus 26:1-13 with a summary of Leviticus 16:1-10 and 29-30. The Day of Atonement provided a solemn opportunity for the nation of Israel to receive a temporary forgiveness of sins through annual rituals. In the present day, believers have permanent forgiveness through the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our heavenly high priest. With such amazing grace available, why is it still important to obey God's commands. We find several reasons listed in Leviticus 26 and come to the conclusion that the benefits of a life of consistent obedience are too wonderful to miss out...2025-02-2354 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenLeviticus Chapters 9 & 10 - Facing Separation from GodScott Allen leads today's lesson from Leviticus 9:15-24 and 10:1-3 with a preview of 16:1-10. Many types of offerings were prescribed for the Israelites so they might relate to God. These various offerings made it clear that there were significant barriers for sinners hoping to worship a holy God. As we look at the burnt offering, sin offering, grain offering, and fellowship (peace) offering, we develop an appreciation for what Jesus provided believers under the new covenant, while respecting that humankind cannot choose their own path to God. Only Jesus properly mediates a way to lasting fellowship with the...2025-02-1657 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenExodus Chapter 40 - Experiencing God's PresenceScott Allen leads today's lesson from Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38. Moses' obedience to God's instructions set the stage for God's arrival at the newly constructed tabernacle. Yet even the design of the new worship center pointed out the contrast between God's holiness and the people's sinfulness. We find both comforting and challenging aspects to God's presence and discuss how these aspects carry over to New Testament believers, who enjoy more direct access to God through Jesus.2025-02-0251 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenExodus Chapter 25 & 31 - Following God's InstructionsScott Allen leads today's lesson from Exodus 25:1-9 and 31:1-6. How can God's people go about doing God's work? First, we must be aligned to God and His moral commands. Then, we must willing offer ourselves and our possessions to God. Then we must follow His instructions so we can commune with Him. Lastly, we can trust that God will provides us leaders and skilled workers to help us follow Him. God's dealings with the Israelites as they journey from Egypt to the promised land serve as a model for believing Christians today, yet we realize that only through...2025-01-2651 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenExodus 20 & 22 & Leviticus 19 - God's Protective CommandsScott Allen leads today's study of lessons 7 & 8 of our Lifeway study of Exodus & Leviticus (combined due to inclement weather). In Exodus 20:1-17, we find 10 commandments God gave to the Israelites. If God knew we would not be able to keep them all, why did He give these commands to us? Was God trying to take away all our fun, or are God's moral precepts central to a flourishing human society? And with so many rules, how can we truly align ourselves to God's purposes? We soon realize that God's commands have much in common, and although specific rules such...2025-01-1948 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenExodus Chapter 12 - Deliverance from EgyptScott Allen leads today's lesson from Exodus 12:21-32. We recap the plagues against Egypt described in chapters 7-11, ending with the announcement of the tenth and most devastating plague, the death of all the firstborn in Egypt. But God had a plan to deliver the Hebrews from punishment for stubborn disobedience. A Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, consumed, and commemorated. Blood would mark the doorframes of houses and save them from destruction. All of this points to God's redemptive plan for the world. Jesus Christ came as God's Lamb and through His shed blood on the cross has...2024-12-1551 min
Expat ExpertsFrom Cambodia to Crisis Care: My Journey in Global Health and Human Rights with Dr. Scott Allen's 🏥🚨Send us a message!🧠💉 Explore the critical intersection of mental health and addiction within the U.S. detention systems. We share insights on trauma-informed care, public health implications, and the challenges of providing adequate healthcare to incarcerated populations. Discover how these issues affect our communities.🎙️📹 Check the full interview: https://youtu.be/LEQyWM4iZ8w💫 1-1 consultations:https://expatexpertspodcast.com/1-1-consultation📲 Follow Scott on:https://drscottallen.com/Join us on the Expat Experts Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Scott Allen, a seasoned expat with...2024-12-021h 25Exploring the Bible with Scott & KenExodus Chapters 2 & 3 - Seen and HeardScott Allen leads today's lesson from Exodus 2:23-25; 3:7-15. Long after Joseph's death, the people of Israel became Egyptian slaves. Moses was rescued as an infant and grew up in Pharoah's house, but when his attempts to fight for his fellow Israelites failed, he lived in exile. At the proper time, God calls Moses to lead the rescue out of Egypt, but how can an outcast like Moses stand before the new Pharoah? Does God even care about this enslaved people? God does care. He sees our trouble. He hears our outcry. And most of all, when He fights...2024-12-0151 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 27 - The Church's TrustScott Allen leads today's lesson from Acts 27:30-44 and surrounding verses. Paul is on his way to Rome, having appealed to Caesar as a Roman citizen and avoiding the plots of opposing Jewish leaders. Yet the journey westward from Crete during poor sailing weather proves every bit as hazardous as Paul had warned the chief soldier and captain of the ship. As the leaders and passengers face unrelenting storms, and the many prisoners on board face betrayal and reckless choices by the sailors and soldiers, Paul provides godly leadership and communicates God's promises to his battered shipmates. In the...2024-11-2446 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 22 - The Church's WitnessScott Allen leads today's lesson from Acts 22:6-21. Paul, having returned to Jerusalem to worship at the temple, faces a hostile mob of zealous Jews who consider him a traitor to their religion. Saved by Roman soldiers, Paul takes opportunity to address the crowd, recounting the events of Acts chapter 9. Paul's presentation highlights both the uniqueness of his conversion experience on the Damascus road as well as common elements of every believer's salvation experience. Whatever our background, salvation comes through repentance and faith in Jesus the one and only Savior. Like Paul we must have a personal confrontation, compliance...2024-11-1051 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 19 - Evaluating Church MotivesScott Allen leads today's lesson from Acts 9:8-20. Paul continues his third missionary journey by returning to Ephesus after revisiting the cities closest to Antioch. A two-year ministry flourishes with confirmation in the form of miraculous healings and power over evil spirits. When a family of unbelieving Jewish exorcists tries to leverage Paul and Jesus against demonic forces, everyone learns an important lesson: knowing about Jesus is not the same as personally knowing Him. As a result, God is feared, Jesus is honored, and genuine revival is demonstrated through repentance.2024-10-2750 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 18 - Doing Church TogetherScott Allen leads today's study from Acts 18:1-11, 18-21. Paul travels south from Athens to share the gospel in the busy trade city of Corinth. We get a peek behind the scenes as Paul leverages the support of his teammates to make more and more of an impact in the center of Greece (Achaia). Although Paul again encounters fierce resistances from Jews unwilling to accept Jesus as the Messiah, we see how he channels his time and efforts into a blooming ministry which God allowed to continue for a year and a half. Then Paul leaves, which marks the...2024-10-2047 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 15/16 - The Church's WorkScott Allen leads today's lesson from Acts 15:36-41 and Acts 16:1-10. After the all-important council of Jerusalem, Paul begins his second missionary journey. From the start, he has to navigate common ministry challenges including contention, controversy, and confusion. As Paul overcomes these challenges, we learn about the who, the how, and the where of ministry. For followers of Jesus, these answers are not as complicated as we often try to make them! Listen in and let's see what we can learn from Paul's example.2024-09-301h 00Exploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 14 - The Church's Truth and LightScott Allen leads today's study from Acts 14:8-23. Paul completes his first missionary journey by visiting Lystra and the Derbe, then returning to confirm the new believers in each recent city on his way back to Antioch in Syria. But a roller coaster of events awaits Paul as he preached along the countryside of Lystra. First a miracle, then a mistaken identity, then a misappropriation of God's glory, then a malicious attack... but at the end of it all, the mission is accomplished and a gospel harvest is produced.2024-09-1551 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 13 Part 2 - The Church's TaskScott Allen leads today's lesson from Acts 13:42-52. After sharing the message about Jesus at the Jewish synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia in modern day Turkey, Paul and Barnabus manage several twists and turns due to varied reactions. When most of the town gathers for the next Sabbath day, we see how Christians can navigate these varied responses and serve the Lord with joy in the face of persecution and opposition.2024-09-0847 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 10 - An International ChurchScott Allen leads today's lesson from Acts 10:34-48 and the preceding verses. The church at Jerusalem was growing, and the message was spreading from region to region. Some church members were Hebrew Jews and others were Hellenistic Jews, but membership was still entirely Jewish. But God had always intended to bless and save people from every nation, tribe, and tongue through the Messiah Jesus. It wasn't until Peter received a thrice-repeated vision that he finally understood. He preached, the audience believed, and God confirmed the first mass conversion of the Gentiles through His Holy Spirit. It was clear that...2024-08-1849 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 9 Part 1 - A Called ChurchScott Allen leads today's lesson from Acts 9:1-16. Saul has established himself as the arch-enemy of the church. How will the church respond as Saul wreaks havoc, imprisoning and threatening believers with full authority from the Jewish leaders in Jewish communities in Judea and even beyond? Yet it is God, not Saul, who is sovereign over the affairs of men. The Lord Jesus himself interrupts Saul's journey on the road to Damascus, and thus begins one of the greatest plot twists of all time. Jesus not only stops the enemy of the church in his tracks. Jesus enlists this...2024-08-0449 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 6 - A Serving ChurchScott Allen leads todays lesson from Acts 6:1-15. Internal strife arose in the growing church. The apostles took a balanced and wise approach that paved the way for unhindered ministry and service opportunities for believers like Stephen. Things were going so well that an old enemy began to stir up trouble. Stephen's life began to parallel that of Jesus, which is the ultimate compliment for any believer.2024-07-2145 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapters 4/5 - An Accountable ChurchScott Allen leads an in-depth discussion of Acts 4:36-37 and 5:1-11. An exemplary believer named Barnabas is contrasted with the short but disturbing story of a married couple named Ananias and Sapphira. Why was this believing couple judged so severely by God when their actions were so similar to others? And what was the root cause of their willingness to employ deception, lie to church leaders, and effectively lie to God Himself? Do modern believers need to worry about what happened here? God's making of an example out of Ananias and Sapphira reveals that the answer to that question...2024-07-0757 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 3 - A Ready ChurchScott Allen leads today's lesson out of Acts 3:12-26. Through a long-crippled man, God provided a golden opportunity for Peter to share the gospel with those attending the daily prayer times at the temple in Jerusalem. God used another miracle to get the people's attention, and Peter was ready to point people to the redeemer, share an offer of restoration, warn about a day of reckoning, and make sure his listeners knew that Jesus was the world's only remedy.2024-06-2351 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenActs Chapter 2 Part 1 - An Empowered ChurchScott Allen leads today's lesson from Acts 2:5-16, 36-41. 50 days prior all Jews had gathered for Passover. Outside the city gates 3 thieves were crucified, but unknown to many, one of them was the Lamb of God. Now at the next required religious feast of Pentecost, the crowds once again flowed into Jerusalem. Soon an unexpected and miraculous occurrence made the crowds realize this was no ordinary feast day. God's Spirit was at work, and Peter took opportunity to share the gospel with thousands of people. Although guilt and wrath and judgment hovered over a people that had rejected Jesus...2024-06-0952 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenGenesis Chapter 50 - Revenge or Forgiveness?Scott Allen leads today's lesson from Genesis 50:15-26. Jacob has died and his family has travelled from Egypt to bury him with Isaac and Abraham near the oaks of Mamre in the land of Canaan. Upon returning home, Joseph's brothers fear that Joseph will repay them for how they mistreated him during his youth. How will Joseph respond? These verses show us how Joseph's faith in God's promises informed his actions and helped establish a remarkable family legacy.2024-05-2654 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenGenesis Chapter 41 - A Plan of Salvation RevealedScott Allen leads today's study from Genesis 41:14-21, 33-40. Joseph seems to have experienced repeated misfortunes in life that landed him first as a slave and now a forgotten prisoner, yet everything he supervises goes well. Has God been fair to Joseph? What is God's plan for Joseph? When a troubling dream indicates a national crisis for Egypt, Joseph is brought to Pharaoh's attention and God's plan to sustain life is revealed. From this we can draw assurance that through the unexpected ups and downs of life we can rely on God's guidance and care.2024-05-1255 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenGenesis Chapter 32 - Wrestling for a BlessingScott Allen leads today's lesson from Genesis 32:21-32. Returning home more than two decades after stealing his brother Esau's blessing, Jacob was alarmed to hear that Esau was approaching with a company of 400 men. Seemingly defenseless, Jacob sent an array of gifts to appease Esau and then divided his family into two camps and send them across the Jabbok River. Jacob was alone, except for a mysterious stranger. Jacob had been preparing to meet his brother Jacob, but it was an encounter with God he needed most as Jacob learned about seeking God's favor.2024-04-1445 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenEaster Lesson - John 20 - A Savior to BelieveScott Allen leads a timely investigation of the resurrection story through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter, and John the beloved disciple. Was the resurrection story a long-planned conspiracy? Is our faith just a religious fairy tale without supporting evidence? Is the gospel impersonal? Join us as we see what the Bible says about Easter Sunday.2024-03-3150 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenGenesis Chapter 27 - A Deceiver PrevailsScott Allen leads this study, focused on Genesis 27:18-33, which completes the first chapter of the stories of Jacob and Esau. While it may seem strange that God would reward a trickster like Jacob, a deeper view reveals it was Isaac and Esau who were in rebellion against God's prior decision to extend His blessing to the world through Jacob's descendants, the future Israelites. This lesson encourages us that nothing, not even our own sinful choices, can thwart God's plans and God's calling.2024-03-1755 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenGenesis Chapter 22 - A Substitute ProvidedScott Allen leads a study of Genesis 22:1-14. Isaac was the sole heir of Abraham and thus the child of promise. But did Abraham value the promise more than the God who promised? God puts Abraham's faith to the test for the benefit of all, foreshadowing the blessing of the Messiah that God would give for all nations.2024-03-0354 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenGenesis Chapter 17 - Establishing a CovenantThrough several personal appearances, God made Abram remarkable promises regarding his descendants and their eventual promised land. Scott Allen leads today's study where God clarifies his covenant with Abram, renaming him Abraham, establishing a physical sign of the covenant and narrowing those who qualify for the promises.2024-02-1854 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenGenesis Chapter 4 - The First MurderScott Allen leads today's study over Genesis 4:1-15. The first pair of sons led to the first sibling rivalry and the first homicide. We see that sin hinders worship and leads to destructive behavior, while God always acts with justice and offers mercy to prevent violence from cycling out of control.2023-12-3156 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenGenesis Chapter 1 - The First WeekScott Allen begins a new quarterly study of the first book of the Bible, Genesis. In Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31, and 2:1-3 we consider how God's activity in creation relate to our everyday lives as believers in Christ.2023-12-0353 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenMark Chapter 16 - Jesus Is AliveScott Allen leads our concluding lesson from the book of Mark from Mark 16:1-14. Jesus resurrection is proclaimed and confirmed by the first news and first appearances of the resurrected Jesus. Amid the surprising events of resurrection day, the issue of unbelief arises as formidable obstacle to faith.2023-11-2653 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenMark Chapter 13 - Jesus Will ReturnScott Allen leads a study of Mark 13:24-37 along with earlier verses as we learn what Jesus said about the revelation of, recognition of, and readiness for His return.2023-11-0550 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenMark Chapter 10 - Jesus ServesScott Allen leads today's Explore the Bible lesson. As Jesus sets His gaze on His redemptive journey to Jerusalem, He teaches His disciples about leadership while facing the rejection of his enemies and self-centered requests of his disciples. He provides the central hope of resurrection for all who would follow Him in faith as well as the penultimate example of servant-leadership as He prepares to pay our ransom on the cross.2023-10-2256 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenMark Chapter 7 - Jesus Helps (audio only)Scott Allen leads a discussion of Mark 7:24-37 as Jesus, constantly sought by those hearing about His miracles, demonstrates consistent care for everyone in need and confirms His identity as Messiah to Jew and non-Jew alike.2023-10-0257 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenMark Chapter 3 - Jesus Responds to Criticism (audio only)Scott Allen leads a study of Mark 3:20-30 which records the confusion of Jesus' family about His surging popularity, a desperate smear attempt by Jesus' critics, and how Jesus calmly refuted the false charges. We also see that Jesus refused to take things personally, instead taking opportunity to point out the flaws in His opponents' claims and the actual ramifications of His ministry as well as a warning about an eternal sin.
2023-09-1854 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenMark Chapter 3 - Jesus Responds to Criticism (with Video)Scott Allen leads a study of Mark 3:20-30 which records the confusion of Jesus' family about His surging popularity, a desperate smear attempt by Jesus' critics, and how Jesus calmly refuted the false charges. We also see that Jesus refused to take things personally, instead taking opportunity to point out the flaws in His opponents' claims and the actual ramifications of His ministry as well as a warning about an eternal sin.2023-09-1854 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenMark Chapter 1 - Jesus is Introduced (Audio)Scott Allen leads today's lesson starting a new quarter of study based loosely on Lifeway's Explore the Bible series. In Mark 1:1-13. Mark jumps into the story of Jesus, the Son of God, beginning with the preparatory ministry of John the Baptist and brief descriptions of Jesus' baptism and temptation - events that indicated Jesus' identity as the long-awaited Messiah.
2023-09-031h 00Exploring the Bible with Scott & KenMark Chapter 1 - Jesus is IntroducedScott Allen leads today's study starting a new quarter of study based loosely on Lifeway's Explore the Bible series. In Mark 1:1-13. Mark jumps into the story of Jesus, the Son of God, beginning with the preparatory ministry of John the Baptist and brief descriptions of Jesus' baptism and temptation - events that indicated Jesus' identity as the long-awaited Messiah.2023-09-031h 00Exploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 50 - God Administers Justice (Audio)Scott Allen leads a study from Jeremiah 50:8-20, 33-34. Although Israel and Judah's punishment were now completed and Babylon ruled as the preeminent world power, someday the tables would turn. Babylon would not endure. God was ready to punish the Babylonians for abusing their power and cruelly mistreating the conquered Jews. Babylon would suffer a desolation not seen since the fall of Sodom. Meanwhile the exiled Jews had a future hope of complete restoration and redemption.2023-08-201h 00Exploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 50 - God Administers Justice (Video)Scott Allen leads a study from Jeremiah 50:8-20, 33-34. Although Israel and Judah's punishment were now completed and Babylon ruled as the preeminent world power, someday the tables would turn. Babylon would not endure. God was ready to punish the Babylonians for abusing their power and cruelly mistreating the conquered Jews. Babylon would suffer a desolation not seen since the fall of Sodom. Meanwhile the exiled Jews had a future hope of complete restoration and redemption.2023-08-201h 00Exploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 36 - God Speaks a Transcendent Word (Audio)Scott Allen leads our study of Jeremiah 36:19-31 as we discuss the story of a king and a scroll, in the process learning about the disclosure of God's Word, those who disrespect God's Word, the durability of God's Word, and the disaster awaiting those who spurn God's Word.
2023-08-0657 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 36 - God Speaks a Transcendent WordScott Allen leads our study of Jeremiah 36:19-31 as we discuss the story of a king and a scroll, in the process learning about the disclosure of God's Word, those who disrespect God's Word, the durability of God's Word, and the disaster awaiting those who spurn God's Word.2023-08-0657 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 31 - God Redeems (Audio)Scott Allen leads today's study from Jeremiah 31:23-34. God used a city and nation on the brink of destruction to plant seeds of hope for a new, better covenant that allows people of faith to obtain a secure relationship with a holy God. This relationship comes through the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ.2023-07-2356 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 31 - God Redeems (Video)Scott Allen leads today's study from Jeremiah 31:23-34. God used a city and nation on the brink of destruction to plant seeds of hope for a new, better covenant that allows people of faith to obtain a secure relationship with a holy God. This relationship comes through the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ.2023-07-2356 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 23 - God Presides (Audio)
Scott Allen leads a study of Jeremiah 23:1-15 as God acts as presiding judge over Judah's self-centered and corrupt political leaders, promising to demolish the capitol city of Jerusalem for its persistent evil, but providing a means of escape and redemption for those willing to heed God's instructions, looking ahead to our ultimate leader, Jesus the Messiah.2023-07-0955 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 23 - God Presides (Video)Scott Allen leads a study of Jeremiah 23:1-15 as God acts as presiding judge over Judah's self-centered and corrupt political leaders, promising to demolish the capitol city of Jerusalem for its persistent evil, but providing a means of escape and redemption for those willing to heed God's instructions, looking ahead to our ultimate leader, Jesus the Messiah.2023-07-0955 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 12 - Payday Someday (Audio)Scott Allen leads a study on Jeremiah chapter 12 as we ponder the age-old question of why God seems to let wicked people get away with their evil behavior. But do they indefinitely? Should we complain about injustice, or cry out for mercy? An eternal perspective will inform us as God answers Jeremiah's complaint.2023-06-2555 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 12 - Payday Someday (Video)Scott Allen leads a study on Jeremiah chapter 12 as we ponder the age-old question of why God seems to let wicked people get away with their evil behavior. But do they indefinitely? Should we complain about injustice, or cry out for mercy? An eternal perspective will inform us as God answers Jeremiah's complaint.2023-06-2555 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 2 - Obedience or Judgment? (Audio)Scott Allen leads a study of Jeremiah 2:1-13 as for the first time, Jeremiah gives the Lord's message to Judah. The nation had departed from their prior devotion to God, and the inevitable and inexcusable result would be darkness, defilement, and dryness.2023-06-1158 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJeremiah Chapter 2 - Obedience or Judgment? (Video)Scott Allen leads a study of Jeremiah 2:1-13 as for the first time, Jeremiah gives the Lord's message to Judah. The nation had departed from their prior devotion to God, and the inevitable and inexcusable result would be darkness, defilement, and dryness.2023-06-1158 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJohn Chapter 21 - Do You Love Me? (Audio)Scott Allen leads a final study in the book of John, from Jesus conversation with Peter in John 21:15-25, at Jesus' third appearance to the disciples after the resurrection. We review Peter’s commensurate declarations, Peter’s costly destiny, John’s custom directives, and John’s concluding disclosures.2023-05-2851 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJohn Chapter 21 - Do You Love Me? (Video)Scott Allen leads a final study in the book of John, from Jesus conversation with Peter in John 21:15-25, at Jesus' third appearance to the disciples after the resurrection. We review Peter’s commensurate declarations, Peter’s costly destiny, John’s custom directives, and John’s concluding disclosures.
2023-05-2851 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJohn Chapter 19 - It Is Finished (Audio)Scott Allen leads a discussion of many significant events during Jesus' crucifixion recorded in John 19:17-30. We see redemption fulfilled at the skull's place, with a stated power, by soldier's practicality, by a special provision, and finally by the savior’s payment.2023-05-1456 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJohn Chapter 19 - It Is Finished (Video)Scott Allen leads a discussion of many significant events during Jesus' crucifixion recorded in John 19:17-30. We see redemption fulfilled at the skull's place, with a stated power, by soldier's practicality, by a special provision, and finally by the savior’s payment.2023-05-1456 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJohn Chapter 18 Part 1 - I Am He (Audio)Scott Allen leads us through John's account in John 18:1-11 of the moment that Judas betrayed Jesus, and how this story reinforces Jesus' identity as well as our confidence that God remains in full control in all circumstances. We explore the place of the double-cross, the power of the divine one, the protection of the disciples, and Jesus' preparedness for death.
2023-04-3055 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJohn Chapter 18 Part 1 - I Am He (Video)Scott Allen leads us through John's account in John 18:1-11 of the moment that Judas betrayed Jesus, and how this story reinforces Jesus' identity as well as our confidence that God remains in full control in all circumstances. We explore the place of the double-cross, the power of the divine one, the protection of the disciples, and Jesus' preparedness for death.2023-04-3055 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJohn Chapter 15/16 - When the Spirit Comes (Audio)Scott Allen leads a study of John 15:26-27 and John 16:1-15 about appreciating the Holy Spirit's vital ministry as we follow and proclaim Jesus in the world. The Holy Spirit provides supporting testimony and a sensible trade as our spiritual teacher as we share sobering truth in a sinister time.2023-04-1657 minExploring the Bible with Scott & KenJohn Chapter 15/16 - When the Spirit Comes (Video)Scott Allen leads a study of John 15:26-27 and John 16:1-15 about appreciating the Holy Spirit's vital ministry as we follow and proclaim Jesus in the world. The Holy Spirit provides supporting testimony and a sensible trade as our spiritual teacher as we share sobering truth in a sinister time.2023-04-1657 min
Rock Guitar Confidential with Scott Allen and Ryan BoweRock Guitar Confidential episode #1Send us a textWelcome to Rock Guitar Confidential with Ryan Bowe and Scott Allen. Who are we and why are we doing this? The answer lies in the Podcast!2023-04-1441 min