Lessons

Psalm 68

This is a firework display of a psalm. It is chaotic, beautiful, and celebratory. Much of the translation is guesswork, but somehow the beauty of its underlying message comes through and make a deep impression. So come along for a rollercoaster ride of a study.

The Tabernacle Coverings

What is the significance of the four layers of fabrics and skins that covered the Tabernacle? This question has caused a lot of head scratching for interpreters of the Bible. So join us in a lively discussion where we share some profound insights into their meaning.

Two Things Have I Heard (Part 4 – The Greek & Hebrew Scriptures)

This is the fourth of a four-part series about God's use of menorah patterns throughout the Scriptures. Psalm 64:11 says, "One thing God spoke. Two things have I heard." This principle is ubiquitous in the Bible and it is my desire that we all begin to look for and discover the pairs of events, stories and words that occur throughout the Bible. In this episode, we examine a sampling of these menorah patterns in passages from the Hebrew Scriptures ("Old Testament") whose counterparts are in the Greek Scriptures ("New Testament").

Two Things Have I Heard (Part 3 – The Greek Scriptures)

This is the third of a four-part series about God's use of menorah patterns throughout the Scriptures. Psalm 64:11 says, "One thing God spoke. Two things have I heard." This principle is ubiquitous in the Bible and it is my desire that we all begin to look for and discover the pairs of events, stories and words that occur throughout the Bible. In this episode, we examine a sampling of these menorah patterns as they are found in the Greek ("New Testament") Scriptures.

Special Guests: Elianah MacArthur and Beulah & Sarah Barry

Psalm 67

Psalm 67 is called The Menorah Psalm. It is unique in its structure and contains many hidden features that set it apart from every other psalm. It is also recited each night during the 49 days of counting the omer between Passover and Pentecost. Come join this intriguing look into this beautiful "menorah" psalm.

Two Things Have I Heard (Part 2 – The Hebrew Scriptures)

This is the second of a four-part series about God's use of menorah patterns throughout the Scriptures. Psalm 64:11 says, "One thing God spoke. Two things have I heard." This principle is ubiquitous in the Bible and it is my desire that we all begin to look for and discover the pairs of events, stories and words that occur throughout the Bible. In this episode, we examine a sampling of these menorah patterns as they are found in the Hebrew Scriptures. This will revolutionize your study of God's Word. I promise!

“Two Things Have I Heard” – Introduction

This introduction is the first of a four-part series about God's use of menorah patterns throughout the Scriptures. Psalm 64:11 says, "One thing God spoke. Two things have I heard." This principle is ubiquitous in the Bible and it is my desire that we all begin to look for and discover the pairs of events, stories, words that occur throughout the Bible. This will revolutionize your study of God's Word. I promise!

Psalm 66

Psalm 66 is a beautiful song of praise to God; a psalm composed to bring glory to His great name. It looks to the days of the Messianic Kingdom when the whole earth will bend the knee to Israel's King Messiah. But if this psalm praises God's name, why is His name not mentioned a single time? Come delve into this amazing and uplifting psalm.

Psalm 65

How did David cope with the many trials described in his previous psalms? What tactic did he employ to alter his perception of all his troubles? The key lies in this beautiful song. We will also learn something about praise that may shock you!

The Altar of Incense

Psalm 64

The previous psalm (Psalm 63) described how David dealt with physical enemies who were out to kill him. But in this psalm, David addresses the issue of hidden and anonymous spiritual enemies. A close study of this psalm can be a great boost to one's faith and peace.

Psalm 63

If you knew that dangerous men were hunting you to kill you, what would you pray for? Protection? Rescue? Superpowers? David found himself in exactly this predicament but prayed for none of these things. What did he pray for? Join us as we explore this short but beautiful and inspiring psalm together.

The Alter & The Laver

Live In South Africa – Proverbs (Part 3 of 3)

Proverbs – Live in South Africa (Part 2 of 3)

Proverbs – Live in South Africa (Part 1 of 3)

The Table & The Menorah

The Ark of the Covenant – Pt. 1 of The Tabernacle

God’s Shoe Leather – Intro. to the Tabernacle

Psalm 62

For one reason or another, everyone we know fades away. Every relationship will eventually fail, whether through unfaithfulness, illness, death, or betrayal. Where can we find steadfastness in this transitory world with all its transitory relationships? Only in God Himself. That is the theme of this beautiful psalm - the glorious promise of God's eternal faithfulness.

“Shacking Up” With God

This special teaching (and its peculiar title) was inspired by watching a YouTube video in which one online preacher criticized another accusing him of preaching "Law" in his sermon. This got my mental gears turning and ...well, the result is this short teaching. I hope you enjoy it!

Psalm 61

In this psalm, David uses five different things to describe God's faithful protection. What are these five things? And why are they listed in this order? We will also learn about the special vow made to God and how it may have resulted in the book of Psalms itself.

Salvation, Egypt, and Messiah’s Return

The book of Exodus contains the Hebrew word for "save" only two times.  in fact, these are the first two times the word "save" is used in the Bible. Both instances involve Moses, but in two quite dissimilar scenarios. Come with us as we take a look at these two unique passages and see what we can learn about Messiah's two comings.

Psalm 60

Did you ever feel like you were losing even when you were winning? David felt that way at times, too. In this psalm, he expresses this confusing feeling of loss even in the midst of victory. Join us for a look into this phenomenon and why it occurs.

The Good News is Better than You Think!

Psalm 59

We are all familiar with so many of David's psalms wherein he moans about the things he is going through and expresses despair and near hopelessness. This psalm could easily have been like one of these. But Psalm 59 has a different tone. Even though David has plenty of reason to be distressed - Saul's minions had surrounded his house to kill him, after all - David seems to have a deep sense of calm and assurance. Though the context of this psalm is tragic, David exudes peace. This psalm is quite beautiful and expresses a deep stillness in the eye of the storm.

Bricks and Stones

Nathan Hockly & Farm Tour

Joshua Barry

Tony Sears

Psalm 58

Psalm 58 is a unique psalm which I call Song of the Sociopath. It describes the intractability of certain souls who resist the righteous path and are bent on persecuting the innocent. Such a person was King Saul's counselor, Abner, who, traditions teaches, was the inspiration for this psalm. (Read 1Samuel 26.) On a different note, this psalm is one of the most difficult to translate. Hence, I present here three translations: The English Standard Version, the Robert Alter translation, and the Artscroll Publishers translation. We should not be surprised that grappling this psalm is as difficult as understanding the twisted mind of the sociopath.

Psalm 57

This is the sixth psalm (in a series of nine) where David prays for deliverance. But in this psalm, David does something completely different. Can you discover what it is? We also learn something fascinating about the Hebrew word for "dawn". We will learn about these and many other valuable insights in this short but powerful psalm.

Birds of Pray

Psalm 56

Psalm 56 begins a series of five psalms called "Michtams". It is uncertain what this term means, but it is somehow related to fine gold, thus making these "golden" psalms, or maybe David's favorite psalms. Psalm 56 is also the second psalm inspired by the time David disguised his sanity while behind enemy lines. (See also Psalm 34.) In this psalm David expresses his loneliness while under persecution. He set this psalm to a tune called "The Mute Dove of Distant Places". But, as David's powerful psalms often do, this one ends on a high note of hope in God.