GroundworkRadio

02/09/2024

Through Ezekiel’s prophetic ministry, we witness God’s heartbreak and grief. We discover he is not an angry God, but rather a God who deeply loves his people and goes through great effort to get their attention.

God goes to great lengths to get the attention of his people. Studying Ezekiel's verbal and dramatic visual messages reminds us of the consequences of sin and rebellion, helps us understand why it must be this way, and shows us God's broken, but persistent heart.

31/08/2024

31/08/2024

We have hope because we can see that in Christ, God fulfilled the promises he made to restore and rebuild Israel through the prophet Isaiah and that he will use the most unlikely people as the means to accomplish his mission.

Ever since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, God has been on a mission to redeem his people and restore his kingdom. We have hope because we can see that in Christ, God fulfilled the promises he made to Israel through the prophet Isaiah and that he will use the most unlikely people as the means...

30/08/2024

When we read Habakkuk's warnings, it's easy to recognize the sins in our lives and our world today. But rather than ignore these difficult to read passages, we should turn to them first when we need hope for the state of the world today.

Habakkuk’s list of “Woe to…” sins is easily recognized in our own world. Yet the prophet is not without hope. Join our Groundwork discussion on Habakkuk 2:20 to discover the good news in Habakkuk’s condemning list of sins.

29/08/2024

Join us as we study biblical passages that describe a future where God’s presence eradicates suffering and evil, and brings justice and eternal joy.

28/08/2024

The prophet Isaiah introduces us to "the servant of the Lord," the one who will bring justice to earth and champion God's mission. It's in studying this servant that we discover a clear link between the Old and New Testaments as well as the link between God’s chosen people and his mission.

The prophet Isaiah introduces us to "the servant of the Lord;" it's in studying this servant that we discover a clear link between the Old and New Testaments as well as the link between God’s chosen people and his mission.

27/08/2024

There are a myriad of voices around us each and every day ready to tell us what to believe and what God is going to do. Distinguishing the true voice of God from the muddle can be a daunting task, even for the most faithful believer.

Most genuine believers want to know God's will, honor God with their lives and follow his plan. The myriad of well-meaning voices we hear each can make recognizing God's chosen speakers difficult. Thankfully, God has already given us the tools to identify his true prophets.​

26/08/2024

Together, we can learn from Ezekiel’s experience and discuss what it means to be called, to be a prophet, and to speak truth in a hostile context.

By studying the story of Ezekiel's call to ministry, we can learn from Ezekiel’s experience and discuss what it means to be called, to be a prophet, and to speak truth in a hostile context. All while we’ll also examine our own hearts by asking: Are we receptive to God’s truth or rebellious lik...

26/08/2024

Through our study of Ezekiel’s call to ministry, his prophetic visions, and the messages he delivers to God’s people we’ll glean wisdom for our own lives and callings today.

The book of Ezekiel can sometimes seem bizarre and hard to understand, but if we take the time to study Ezekiel’s call to ministry, his prophetic visions, and the messages he delivers to God’s people, we’ll glean wisdom for our own lives and ministries today.

24/08/2024

Join us as we study John’s vision of the new heaven and earth in Revelation 21. We’ll discuss the meaning of his visions, the promises of restoration we have to look forward to, the comfort and encouragement these images continue to provide us, and what this vision of the future means for us and how we live today.

The promise of a new heaven and new earth provides the eternal hope and encouragement we need for faithfully living our lives right now.

23/08/2024

Join us in studying Paul’s teaching so that we might remember the good news of salvation and glean wisdom for the struggles we experience while we are becoming more Christ-like.

Study Paul’s teaching so that we might remember the good news of salvation and glean wisdom for the struggles we experience while we are becoming more Christ-like.

22/08/2024

Reflecting on the transformative power of God’s redemptive work, we’ll talk about living redeemed lives as we go about our daily lives.

Join us as we trace God’s story of redemption from Genesis through the Old Testament to the ultimate sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ.

21/08/2024

Join us as we remind ourselves of this promise made possible by Christ's victory over death and see just how far our celebration extends.

When we celebrate Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ and the promise of new life his resurrection brings. Join us as we remind ourselves of this promise and see just how far our celebration extends.

20/08/2024

How does the Bible describe heaven? Is there a difference between what heaven is now and what heaven will be when Christ returns?

17/08/2024

Is it possible to see God as a God of government or of international affairs? Should our faith influence our participation in the public sphere? Psalm 2 offers valuable wisdom for how we think about faith, morality, and our participation in the world.

Should our faith influence our participation in the public sphere? Psalm 2 offers valuable wisdom for how we think about faith, morality, and our participation in the world.

16/08/2024

In mentoring the young pastor Timothy, the Apostle Paul adresses this question by affirming a basic gospel teaching meant to give hope to sinners, encourage believers, and clearly identify the truth about Christ's salvation: Christ came to save sinners.

Is it ever possible to sin more than Christ can redeem? To answer that question on Groundwork, we're discussing 1 Timothy 1:12-17 where the Apostle Paul makes a powerful statement so all faithful believers can clearly identify the truth about Christ’s salvation.

13/08/2024

Discover how God’s provision for Ruth gives us a look at his plan to provide redemption for us and restoration for all creation through Jesus Christ.

God never leaves us without hope. Long before we found ourselves in need of his provision, God created a way to provide for our greatest needs.