Beyond The Basics

16/06/2024

Between taking care of first things first in life, and sorting through significant doctrinal questions related to and , it's going to be a little while before the next batch of episodes are ready. Also, the book of John is way more intense than .



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14/04/2024

One of the major themes of the book of Genesis is that humanity is looking toward the resurrection of the dead. What do you think will happen after Jesus comes and the dead are resurrected?

12/04/2024

As we wrap up the book of Genesis, we find that the theme of the resurrection is prominent through the entire book. What have you learned about the resurrection while studying this book?

11/04/2024

Jacob's sons didn't honor him very well while he was alive but in Genesis 50 they did honor him well after his death. What are some ways you can honor those close to you before it's too late?

09/04/2024

Genesis 50 contrasts the difference between the way Joseph mourned his father's death and the way the Egyptians mourned. What changes when a believer mourns the loss of a close friend or family member who followed Jesus?

08/04/2024

Genesis 50 deals with the death of the body and points to the day when the body will be raised again. Ancient Hebrew believed the body and the spirit were intricately connected and unified. What have you been taught about the relationship between the body and the spirit?

06/04/2024

Genesis 49 reveals much about what God has in store for the future of Israel and the planet. What kind of response do you have when you read about God's plans for the future?

05/04/2024

This week on Patreon:

- The meaning of the blessings given to the rest of Jacob's sons
- A recap of the sins of Reuben, Simeon and Levi
- Jacob's aversion to Simeon and Levi's actions
- Similarities between Judah's blessing and Joseph's dream
- Similarities between Jacob's blessing from Isaac
- the meaning of the eye and teeth images
- An alternate translation of verse 22
- Joseph's status as "set apart"
- How God's names point to Jesus

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05/04/2024

Genesis 49 provides a picture of a King coming to reign and fulfill the covenant made to Abraham to bless the nations. Knowing that Jesus is the prophesied King, and that he will come one day to rule, how does this impact your life now?

04/04/2024

Genesis 49 presents a picture of a restored, prosperous earth with a Jewish Messiah sitting on the throne. How does knowing this is coming encourage you?

02/04/2024

In Genesis 49, we find out that Jacob's three oldest sons miss out on the benefits of the firstborn son because of their sin earlier in the book. What does this teach us about God?

01/04/2024

In Genesis 49, Jacob revealed to his sons how they would be used to bring Abraham's blessing to the whole earth. These were not all good men as we know. Why do you think God uses imperfect people to bring about his purposes?

31/03/2024

Happy Resurrection Day! Genesis 48 points to the resurrected Messiah who will one day return to earth and claim his inheritance as the preeminent one. In honor of his sacrifice, what do you need to sacrifice to him today?

29/03/2024

In Genesis 48, Jacob chose Joseph's younger son Ephraim to receive the benefits of the firstborn. Later, in Colossians we find that Jesus had the status of the firstborn all along. Why do you think Paul described Jesus in this way?

27/03/2024

In Genesis 48, Jacob recognized that God is the one who redeems him. This points us, the readers, to Jesus who came to redeem us from death. What are some ways you can introduce others to our Redeemer?

26/03/2024

In Genesis 48, Jacob recognized that God was his Shepherd who led him through difficult and evil times. Why does God choose to let us experience evil and difficulty rather than remove those things from our lives?

25/03/2024

This week on Patreon:

- Jacob recalls his encounter with God at Luz
- The reason Jacob told the story differently than the way it happened
- Why Jacob mentioned Rachel's death and burial
- Why honoring our parents is important
- Rashi's interpretation of verse 19
- ***S
- No one wants children anymore!!

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25/03/2024

In Genesis 48, Jacob's eyes were going bad but his spiritual vision was better than ever. How can we make sure we maintain sharp spiritual vision in our lives? What are your thoughts?

22/03/2024

In Genesis 47, Joseph enslaved the Egyptians in exchange for grain so they could survive the famine. Was this wise? What would you have done differently?

21/03/2024

On Genesis 47 Joseph's brothers relied on him to provide all their needs. Thousands of years later, Jesus taught that we should completely rely on God to provide all our needs. Instead of focusing on what we need, we should focus on the kingdom of God. What does this look like in your life?

20/03/2024

In Genesis 47, Jacob described the days of his life as "few and evil." What are some things you can do to take advantage of the time you have left and avoid this description?

19/03/2024

In Genesis 47, Jacob showed honor to an unbelieving Pharaoh. What are some ways we can do the same thing?

18/03/2024

In Genesis 47, God provided everything Israel needed during a seven year famine. When are some difficult times that you've gone through where you've seen God's provision?

16/03/2024

15/03/2024

Joseph advocated for his family in front of Pharaoh in Genesis 46 just like Jesus advocates for us. How have you personally experienced this?

14/03/2024

In Genesis 46, God appeared to Jacob before he went to Egypt and told him to not be afraid because He would be with him. Has God ever done something similar for you?

13/03/2024

In Genesis 46, God led Jacob into Egypt knowing it would lead to the enslavement of Israel. Have you ever had to trust God as he led you into a difficult situation?

12/03/2024

This week on Patreon:

-The similarities to Jacob's dream in Bethel
- Insights into the list of Jacob's family going to Egypt
- Similarities to the time Joseph wept in the previous chapter
- The reason shepherds were considered an abomination
- And more!

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