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1 Peter 1:22-25 Acting On The Call To Holiness
Sun, May 18, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Peter 1:22-25
Series: 1 Peter 2025
Duration: 53 mins 11 secs
Peter has urged holiness in the life of the believers. In this passage he gives some definition as to what that looks like in the life of the church body.
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2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Earn Your Own Living
Sun, May 18, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
Series: 2 Thessalonians 2025
Duration: 40 mins 3 secs
A secondary problem in this church was people who did not work, but took advantage of the generosity of those gainfully employed. Paul addressed it in his first letter. Apparently they did not get the message, so Paul is more forceful in this passage. Get a job!
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1 Samuel 28:1-28:25 Kings, Philistines and Witches
Wed, May 14, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Samuel 26:1-28:25
Series: 1 Samuel
Duration: 53 mins 8 secs
These chapters are filled with intrigue. David spares the life of the King - again; Not trusting King Saul, David makes an alliance with the enemy, the Philistines, but uses deception to begin cleansing territory later to be in his Kingdom. When God will not answer Saul, he consults a witch to summon Samuel from the region of the dead!
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2 Thessalonians 3:5 Study Notes by Alexander MacLaren
Sun, May 11, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Series: 2 Thessalonians 2025
Duration: 52 mins 48 secs
Alexander MacLaren was a 19th century bible scholar , pastor, and commentator. His Expositions of the Scriptures are still in print after more than 100 years. I find them to be challenging and beneficial for my personal growth. Today I am sharing his thoughts on 2 Thessalonians 3:5.
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1 Samuel 25:1-44 David, Nabal, and Abigail
Wed, May 07, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Samuel 25:1-44
Series: 1 Samuel
Duration: 53 mins 54 secs
David is spared a lifetime of guilt; In a moment of haste and anger he is on the march to kill the "harsh and badly behaved" Nabal and all of his male employees. But Nabal's "discerning and beautiful" wife, Abigail, intervenes and calms David's anger. This is a great episode in David's climb to the throne.
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1 Peter 1:13-21 Prepare Your Minds For Action
Sun, May 04, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21
Series: 1 Peter 2025
Duration: 52 mins 1 sec
Christianity is not a part-time passion. We are to be mentally prepared and focused at all times, and in all situations. What does this mean? How do we do it? And what does it look like? This is our discussion.
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2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 Safe In Jesus
Sun, May 04, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5
Series: 2 Thessalonians 2025
Duration: 33 mins 21 secs
"He will establish you and guard you against the evil one." Establish is to strengthen. The very character of God is your guarantee of strength and protection in Christ. This is reminiscent of Romans 8:31-39.
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1 Samuel 22:1-24:22 Beginning the Exile
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Samuel 22:1-224:22
Series: 1 Samuel
Duration: 50 mins 26 secs
This chapter details the beginning of the exile of David, his family, and his 'followers.' We highlight the difference in character between David and Saul, and Jonathan makes his last cameo appearance with David.
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1 Peter 1:10-12 Prophets and Prophesies
Sun, Apr 27, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Peter 1:10-12
Series: 1 Peter 2025
Duration: 37 mins 43 secs
What did the Prophets know about their own prophesies? What do the angels know? Is God really in charge of history, and to what extent?
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2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 The Power of the Word
Sun, Apr 27, 2025
by John Copper
Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
Series: 2 Thessalonians 2025
Duration: 46 mins 57 secs
What is the power of the gospel? Is it the evangelist or the preacher? No, the power of the gospel is the gospel itself, the Word of God in the gospel. Lets investigate this claim.
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