5.1 Living as Citizens of Heaven in a World of Earthly Distractions

5.3 Christian Growth Interview (ft. Don Turkington)

Jesse interviews his dad, Don Turkington, and asks him for advice about walking with God. This is the last episode for the series! Thank you for listening. Please reach out to Jesse for any questions or feedback at jesse@parableministries.com.   Question Time Stamps: 01:48 "How long have you been a Christian?" 04:21 "How has your faith helped you?" 11:27 "What have you learned in your walk with God?" 13:06 "What is your favorite saying?" 16:07 "Advice for new believers?" Check out our other podcasts! Pickled Parables [https://www.parableministries.com/pickled-parables] Commentaries [https://www.parableministries.com/commentaries] My Dusty Bible [https://www.parableministries.com/my-dusty-bible] Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com [https://www.parableministries.com/] ParablePublishing.com [https://www.parablepublishing.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@parable_ministries?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate [https://www.parableministries.com/donate]

5.2 What Has Jesus Asked of Us?

Rejoice, O Beloved! Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament laws and prophecies! Through His death and resurrection we can be saved! This lesson now looks at our reaction. What has Jesus asked of us? What do we do now that we have been adopted into the Kingdom of God? Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Review 01:29 Today's Goal 02:05 The Value of the OT 05:11 Jesus' Commands 06:39 Command 1 09:56 Command 2 12:39 Command 3 14:59 Rejoice, O Beloved! 16:37 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - heart, worldview, desires I. B. 2. - blessing I. B. 3. - mankind I. C. 1. - salvation I. C. 2. - works I. C. 3. - reaction II. B. 2. - god, idol II. B. 3. - internal III. B. 1. - Delight III. B. 2. - relationship III. C. 2. - investing IV. B. 1. - treasures IV. B. 2. - commands IV. C. 2. - forced V. A. 2. - law V. B. 1. - relationship V. C. 1. - will V. C. 2. - treasures V. C. 3. - disciples Check out our other podcasts! Pickled Parables [https://www.parableministries.com/pickled-parables] Commentaries [https://www.parableministries.com/commentaries] My Dusty Bible [https://www.parableministries.com/my-dusty-bible] Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com [https://www.parableministries.com/] ParablePublishing.com [https://www.parablepublishing.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@parable_ministries?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate [https://www.parableministries.com/donate]

5.1 Living as Citizens of Heaven in a World of Earthly Distractions

Knowing all this stuff is great, but what do I do with it? This new topic series explores the "what now?" phase of life. In this lesson we'll look at how to live out this physical life with these spiritual truths.   Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 The Current of Culture 03:55 Theme of 1 Peter 07:37 Subverting the Status Quo 18:45 Living as Kingdom Representatives 19:53 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - citizens I. B. 2. - ambassadors I. C. 1. - priesthood I. C. 2. - God's I. C. 3. - Man II. A. 1. - slaves II. A. 2. - subverts II. B. 1. - free II. B. 2. - unjust II. C. 1. - Jesus II. C. 2. - servants III. A. 1. - submit III. A. 2. - won III. A. 3. - mindset III. B. 1. - avoid III. B. 2. - gentle, quiet III. B. 3. - seduction III. C. 2. - representatives IV. A. 1. - understanding IV. A. 2. - honor IV. A. 3. - co-heirs IV. B. 1. - vulnerable IV. B. 2. - respect V. A. 1. - using V. A. 2. - witness V. B. 1. - subverts V. B. 2. - renewing V. C. 1. - Christians V. C. 2. - points Check out our other podcasts! Pickled Parables [https://www.parableministries.com/pickled-parables] Commentaries [https://www.parableministries.com/commentaries] My Dusty Bible [https://www.parableministries.com/my-dusty-bible] Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com [https://www.parableministries.com/] ParablePublishing.com [https://www.parablepublishing.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@parable_ministries?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate [https://www.parableministries.com/donate]

4.3 Church History Interview (ft. Hunter Witcraft)

Jesse interviews Bible teacher Hunter Witcraft about the history of the Christian church and what we can learn from it. Question Time Stamps: 02:10 "What were early churches like during the time of the Apostles?" 16:02 "How did persecution affect the church and how they practiced their faith?" 19:09 "How did Christianity end up becoming the Roman Empire's new religion?" 21:35 "Could you share about the first split from the church, the Oriental Orthodox Church?" 26:03 "What was Christianity like in the years leading up to the 1500s?" 35:46 "Did the Protestant Reformation succeed in its goal?" 41:50 "After the Reformation, did all the Protestant groups get along with each other?" 48:16 "Any advice for learning more about church history?" Check out our other podcasts! Pickled Parables [https://www.parableministries.com/pickled-parables] Commentaries [https://www.parableministries.com/commentaries] My Dusty Bible [https://www.parableministries.com/my-dusty-bible] Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com [https://www.parableministries.com/] ParablePublishing.com [https://www.parablepublishing.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@parable_ministries?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate [https://www.parableministries.com/donate]

4.2 Splits and Christian Traditions

Let's look into the Church's schisms and observe the historical traditions that now govern the different branches of Christianity. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:54 The Universal Church 05:11 The Imperial Church 09:29 The Great Schism 10:48 The Protestant Reformation 15:04 The Current State 15:43 The Danger of Christian Cults 16:40 The Standard for Fellowship 18:58 Discussion Questions 19:17 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - homes I. B. 2. - persecution I. B. 3. - tolerance I. C. 1. - Bishop I. C. 2. - elder council I. C. 3. - vulnerable II. A. 1. - growth II. A. 3. - government II. B. 1. - civil II. C. 1. - power II. C. 3. - church III. A. 2. - Western Church III. B. 2. - Great Schism III. C. 2. - Orthodox IV. A. 3. - alone, alone IV. B. 1. - persecuting IV. B. 3. - printing press IV. C. 1. - Protestantism IV. C. 3. - Americas V. A. 2. - tradition V. B. 1. - cults V. B. 3. - read V. C. 1. - Absolutes Check out our other podcasts! Pickled Parables [https://www.parableministries.com/pickled-parables] Commentaries [https://www.parableministries.com/commentaries] My Dusty Bible [https://www.parableministries.com/my-dusty-bible] Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com [https://www.parableministries.com/] ParablePublishing.com [https://www.parablepublishing.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@parable_ministries?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate [https://www.parableministries.com/donate]