The Power of the Lord – Ephesians 6:10-24

The Preparation of Temptation – Matthew 4:1-11

In this topical episode from Garden to Glory: The Mystery of God, we continue looking at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. In this study, we explore: * The tactics Satan used to tempt Jesus * The responses Jesus gave that chased him away * The ways these temptations equipped Jesus for the work ahead * How these events can be applied to our own trials Click here to read a transcript of this episode on my website: The Preparation of Temptation [https://garden-to-glory.org/2026/06/23/the-preparation-of-temptation/]

The Inauguration Into Temptation – Mark 1:9-13

In the second episode of this series from Garden to Glory: The Mystery of God, we continue our exploration of The Gospel of Mark by looking at the beginning of the ministry of Jesus. In this study, we explore: * Why the sinless Jesus was baptized * The miraculous response of God the Father * The first act of this newly-established ministry * The effects of Jesus’ temptation Click here to read a transcript of this episode on my website: The Gospel of Mark Episode 2 [https://garden-to-glory.org/2026/06/02/the-gospel-of-mark-episode-2/]

Preparing The Way – Mark 1:1-8

In the first episode of this series from Garden to Glory: The Mystery of God, we begin our exploration of The Gospel of Mark by asking what the gospel is and how we prepare for it. In this study, we explore: * Why certain books are called “gospels” * The relevance of John the Baptist * The purpose of baptism * How these things relate to Jesus Click here to read a transcript of this episode on my website: The Gospel of Mark Episode 1 [https://garden-to-glory.org/2026/05/11/the-gospel-of-mark-episode-1/]

The Power of the Lord – Ephesians 6:10-24

In this fifteenth study from Garden to Glory: The Mystery of God, we conclude our exploration of Ephesians by asking what does it mean to be strong in the Lord? In this study, we explore: * Worldly power versus the heavenly power of Jesus * The invisible enemies of the unseen world * The armor of God and its use in battle * How the peaceful power of Jesus changes our goals Click here for the link to this study's page on my website: Ephesians Study 15 [https://garden-to-glory.org/2026/04/13/ephesians-study-15/]

The Household Codes, Part 2 – Ephesians 6:1-9

In this fourteenth study from Garden to Glory: The Mystery of God, we continue our exploration of Ephesians by looking at Paul’s instructions for household relationships. In this study, we ask: * Does the Bible promise long lives to obedient children? * Are there ever reasons for children to disobey their parents? * What responsibilities do parent have toward their kids? * Does the Bible condone slavery? Click here for the link to this study's page on my website: Ephesians Study 14 [https://garden-to-glory.org/2026/04/06/ephesians-study-14/]