Past Bible Studies

Being Hearers and Doers of the Word

Theology in Practice – The Half-Brothers of Jesus Speak
James 1:19-25

August 30, 2020

James, the half-brother of Jesus, makes a very potent point for when we face trials. We are to be quick to hear from the Word, slow to speak, and slow to anger. He doesn’t stop there as he describes how to build muscle memory to prepare for success in some of the darkest times in our lives. We need to be both a hearer of the Word and a doer if we are to endure. Listen in this week as Andy Petry walks us through the practical teaching of James.

Passing the Test

Theology in Practice – The Half-Brothers of Jesus Speak
James 1:1-18

August 23, 2020

As we continue our study into the books written by the half-brothers of Jesus, we now turn to James. He opens his letter to the church with a very odd remark of ‘count it all joy when we face trials of various kinds’. Listen in as Andy Petry walks through 5 key means James shares to persevere through trials and how to prevent yourself from falling into temptation.

False Teachers and The Contrast of True Believers – Searching for Lost Souls

Theology in Practice – The Half-Brothers of Jesus Speak
Jude 17-25

August 9, 2020

As we wrap up the book of Jude, he provides a clear contrast between what a false teacher does in comparison to the activities and characteristics of a true believer. Jude also reminds us that in this battle for truth, lost souls are at stake. Listen in as Andy Petry discusses Jude’s closing thoughts and how they can help shape our lives as Christians.

False Teachers: Their Fruit Brings Destruction

Theology in Practice – The Half-Brothers of Jesus Speak
Jude 17-25

August 9, 2020

We continue our study in the book of Jude as he writes about the characteristics of what False Teachers are like and the results of their influence within the church. Listen in as Andy Petry discusses how we can see and detect the fruit of these wolves in sheep’s clothing.

False Teachers: Conduct that Brings Condemnation

Theology in Practice – The Half-Brothers of Jesus Speak
Jude 3-7

July 26, 2020

In this week’s lesson, the brother of Jesus, Jude, while desiring to write about our common salvation is pressed to write in response to issues within the church. The warning to watch out for false teachers abounds all throughout scripture. Jude affirms this warning and reminds us that their condemnation was predicted long ago. Listen in as Andy Petry discusses the key examples Jude gives of God’s judgment against the ungodly.

Theology in Practice – The Half Brothers of Jesus Speak Introduction

July 19, 2020

In this week’s lesson, we kick-off a new study as we consider the epistles in the New Testament written by Jesus’s brothers Jude and James. It’s amazing to think Jesus had siblings. Did they believe that Jesus was the messiah? Listen in as we discuss what scripture records as it relates to the relationship Jesus had with his brothers.

The 70 Weeks of Daniel – Daniel 9:24-27

June 21, 2020

As we wrap up our study in the book of Romans, Andy Petry jumps to Daniel Chapter 9 to review God’s revealed plan for Israel throughout the ages which correlates with Paul’s message as described in Romans 9-11. Listen in as Andy breaks down the 70 week prophecy of Daniel and its implications for the nation of Israel and the church today.

Romans 11 – God’s Plan for Israel

June 14, 2020

Is God done with Israel since they rejected Jesus as a nation? Can Jesus truly be who he said he was if the Jews did not accept him as the Messiah? Paul deals with these challenging question that open the door for doubting the validity of Jesus’ follower’s claims. Listen in as Andy Petry discusses the Apostle Paul’s clearly articulated argument showing Israel’s purpose in the plan of God’s salvation.

Romans 10 – Two Kinds of Righteousness

June 7, 2020

In Romans 10, the Apostle Paul is dealing with a big question that many in the church at Rome were asking; How did the Jews miss the messiah if Jesus was the true Son of God? Listen in as Andy Petry discusses the two kinds of righteousness that ultimately determine if you truly find and receive the righteousness of God.

Romans 9 – God Choosing Us Allows Us to Choose Him

May 31, 2020

The Apostle Paul in chapter 9 of Romans works through a complex idea of God’s sovereignty in election of individuals. The doctrine of election has been a tenuous debate amongst theologians throughout the centuries. Listen in as Andy Petry walks through the chapter and discusses the key themes Paul brings forward to help us better understand our position in Christ and God’s amazing grace.