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Ryan Kelly on 1 Samuel, Part 2 (Re-release) Mar 18, 2021

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In this, the second of two episodes, Nancy talked with Ryan Kelly, pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include:

The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the book
The problem with Israel’s desire for a king
David’s speeches in the David and Goliath story
What Jonathan reveals about true conversion
Three decapitations
Warnings for us in the sin of Saul

Additional audio resources 1 Samuel:

Sermons on 1 Samuel by Ryan Kelly
Sermons on 1 Samuel by Tom Schreiner
Sermons on 1 Samuel by Liam Goligher

Recommended print resources:

ESV Men’s Devotional Bible
1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John Woodhouse
A Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter Leithart
The King in His Beauty by Tom Schreiner

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Ryan Kelly on 1 Samuel, Part 1 (Re-release) Mar 04, 2021

Show notes

In this two-part episode, Nancy talked with Ryan Kelly, pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include:

The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the book
The problem with Israel’s desire for a king
David’s speeches in the David and Goliath story
What Jonathan reveals about true conversion
Three decapitations
Warnings for us in the sin of Saul

Additional audio resources 1 Samuel:

Sermons on 1 Samuel by Ryan Kelly
Sermons on 1 Samuel by Tom Schreiner
Sermons on 1 Samuel by Liam Goligher

Recommended print resources:

ESV Men’s Devotional Bible
1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John Woodhouse
A Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter Leithart
The King in His Beauty by Tom Schreiner

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Mike Bullmore on 2 Chronicles (Re-release Feb 18, 2021

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On this episode, Nancy Guthrie talked with Mike Bullmore about what may be one of the least-studied books in the Bible. The book of 2 Chronicles is rich in story and encouragement to trust God to be faithful to his promises. Bullmore is senior pastor of CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, Wisconsin, and author of The Gospel and Scripture: How to Read the Bible (Crossway, 2011).

Topics include:

Why study 2 Chronicles?
How do we prepare people to understand the two histories of 2 Chronicles?
What is the purpose of 2 Chronicles?
What is the difference between 1–2 Kings and 1–2 Chronicles?
What is the divine promise 1–2 Chronicles is arguing God will be faithful to?
What is the angst of the situation in Judah?
How does the chronicler’s record of Solomon reveal his purpose in writing?
How does the theme of temple run throughout this book, and, in fact, through the whole Bible?
How is Christ anticipated in 2 Chronicles?
How should teachers bring content from the prophets into teaching 2 Chronicles?
What kind of moral instruction is in 2 Chronicles?
How do we teach 2 Chronicles 7:14 rightly?

Additional audio resources :

Sermons on 2 Chronicles by Mike Bullmore
Sermons on 2 Chronicles by Richard Pratt

Recommended print resources:

Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 15, 2 Chronicles by Raymond B. Dillard
1 and 2 Chronicles, The Mentor Commentary by Richard Pratt
1 and 2 Chronicles, The NIV Application Commentary by Andrew Hill
The Message of Chronicles by Michael Wilcock

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Sam Storms on Hebrews (Re-release Feb 04, 2021

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In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked about the book of Hebrews with Sam Storms, lead pastor for preaching and vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, and founder of Enjoying God Ministries. They discussed the many challenging aspects of teaching this book so steeped in the Old Testament, as well as the deep encouragement that comes from it. Topics include:

the aim of the writer of Hebrews
the wealth of the first four verses
the humanity of Jesus
the Sabbath theme in Hebrews
warnings in Hebrews
why we need a priest
the reason we should not anticipate a rebuilt physical temple and reinstated sacrifices
the challenge and intimidation of teaching Hebrews 6
teaching Hebrews 11 rightly

Here are some additional audio resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Hebrews:

Sermons on Hebrews by Sam Storms
Messages on Hebrews by John Piper

For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:

The Epistle to the Hebrews by F. F. Bruce
A Commentary of the Epistle to the Hebrews by Philiip Edgcumbe Hughes
The Letter to the Hebrews, Pillar New Testament Commentary by Peter O'Brian
Hebrews, NIV Application Commentary by George Guthrie
Commentary on Hebrews, Biblical Theology Christian Proclamation Commentary by Tom Schreiner
Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul Volumes 1 & 2 by Kent Hughes
Hebrews: A 12-Week Studyby Matthew Z. Capps

Books by Sam Storms include:

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Colin Smith on Jonah (Re-release) Jan 21, 2021

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In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked with one of her favorite Scottish preachers, Colin Smith, about how the book of Jonah reveals the steadfast love and mercy of God. Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and teacher on Unlocking the Bible. Topics in this episode include:

ways the book of Jonah is taught inadequately
reasons Jonah would not have wanted to go to Nineveh
the pagan sailors’ response to the offer of a sacrifice that saves
Jonah in the fish—a picture of being in Christ
the heart of the book: “Salvation belongs to the Lord”
Jonah's fearless message of judgment and grace
what to do with “God relented”
how grace either makes a person worship or makes a person angry

Here are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Jonah:

Sermons on Jonah by Colin Smith
Sermons on Jonah by Alistair Begg
Sermons on Jonah by Tim Keller
“The Sign of Jonah,” a sermon by Christopher Ash

For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:

Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life by Colin Smith
Man on the Run!, a children’s book on the Jonah story
Man Overboard by Sinclair Ferguson
The Gospel Transformation Bible (with notes on Jonah by Colin Smith)

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Dan Doriani on James (Re-release) Jan 07, 2021

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To teach us how to teach the book of James, Nancy Guthrie talked with Dan Doriani, vice president of strategic academic initiatives and professor of theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Doriani is the author of Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible, a book that is essential reading for every Bible teacher, as well as numerous commentaries. He also wrote the introduction and notes on the book of James in the Gospel Transformation Bible. Topics in this discussion include:

the way Jesus is presented differently in James compared to other epistles
the tree tests of James
the nature of “true religion”
the gospel according to James
bringing a social justice framework to teaching James
whether there’s conflict between James and Paul regarding faith and works
praying for healing according to James

Here are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach James:

Doriani’s class lectures on James at Covenant Theological Seminary (registration required)
Sermons on James by Alistair Begg
Sermons on James by Dick Lucas
Let’s Get Real! sermon series by various teachers at All Souls, Langham Place

For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:

James (Reformed Expository Commentary) by Dan Doriani
The Letter of James (Pillar New Testament Commentary) Douglas J. Moo
James: Faith that Works (Preaching the Word Commentary) by R. Kent Hughes
James: a 12-Week Study by Greg Gilbert

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David Helm on Daniel (Re-release) Dec 24, 2020

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In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talks with David Helm, pastor of the Hyde Park Congregation of Holy Trinity Church and chairman of The Charles Simeon Trust. The book of Daniel is often mined for the stories in its first half while the apocalyptic visions of the second half are avoided. David is the author of a new book Daniel for You (The Good Book Company, 2015) and is also author of the acclaimed Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God’s Word Today, One to One Bible Reading, as well as The Big Picture Story Bible. Promising that we can teach the book of Daniel without charts, David provides great wisdom to teachers in this episode, including:

Why teach the book of Daniel
Understanding Babylon throughout the Bible and in this book
The thematic poetic line in Daniel
Getting to Christ in the fiery furnace scene
Making the genre shift in the second part of Daniel
The primary fulfillment of Daniel's prophecies in the death and resurrection of Christ

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Daniel:

At Home in Babylon (Daniel 1–6) and G etting Home from Babylon (Daniel 7–12), sermon series from Holy Trinity Church
TGC sermon resources on the book of Daniel
The Proclamation Trust has numerous resources on Daniel by Sinclair Ferguson, Simon Manchester, and others.
Jesus in the Lions’ Den?: Preaching Christ from Daniel (Matt Smethurst interviews Sidney Greidanus)

For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:

Daniel for You by David Helm
Preaching Christ from Daniel by Sidney Greidanus
The Gospel According to Daniel: A Christ-Centered Approach by Bryan Chapell
Daniel: Reformed Expositional Commentary by Iain M. Duguid

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Michael Lawrence on Acts (Re-release) Dec 10, 2020

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In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talks with Michael Lawrence, senior pastor of Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon, or “the ends of the earth” as Lawrence calls it in context of the book of Acts. In this episode you'll not only hear the sounds of a church office building under construction, you'll also hear about how God is going about building his church as recorded in the book of Acts. Topics include:

epic moments in redemptive history in Acts
Acts as part two of Luke's Gospel
the main character of the book of Acts
the structure of the book of Acts
the cinematic sweep of Acts
the Spirit falls on unexpected people
questions about tongues
sermons in the book of Acts
implications and applications of the crucifixion and resurrection
whether the early church is a model for the church today
resources for teaching Acts.

Here are some additional audio resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Acts:

For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:

Perspectives on Pentecost by Richard Gaffin
The Spirit, the Church, and the World: The Message of Acts by John R.W. Stott
The Acts of the Apostles, Pillar New Testament Commentary by David Peterson
Acts, Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament by Darrell Bock
The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus by Alan J. Thompson
Acts: The Church Afire, Preaching the Word Commentary series by R. Kent Hughes
Acts, The St. Andrews Expositional Commentary by R. C. Sproul
Acts: A 12-Week Study by Justin Holcomb

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Dale Ralph Davis on Joshua (Re-release) Nov 26, 2020

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In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy sits down with Dale Ralph Davis at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, where, in his “retirement” he serves as minister in residence or, as senior pastor Derek Thomas calls him, “the preacher of the night.” Davis is a long-time pastor and former professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Davis's book, No Falling Words, has long been a must-have commentary on Joshua.

We sat down with him as he was reworking his messages on Joshua for an upcoming conference to talk about “the strange God” of Joshua as well as:

old promises fulfilled in Joshua;
the meaning of the land;
God’s command to destroy the Canaanites;
the unlikely recipient of mercy;
the grace demonstrated and response to grace commanded in Joshua.

Here are some additional audio resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Joshua:

Overview of Joshua by Dale Ralph Davis
David Jackman messages on Joshua
John Woodhouse messages of Joshua
Entering into the Promises series at All Souls Langham Place
TGC sermon resources on Joshua

For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:

No Falling Words by Dale Ralph Davis
Joshua: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Scripture (New American Commentary) by David Howard
Joshua: People of God's Purpose by David Jackman
Joshua and the Flow of Biblical History by Francis A. Schaeffer

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Bryan Chapell on Ephesians (Re-release) Nov 12, 2020

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On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, I spoke with Bryan Chapell, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, and the former president of Covenant Theological Seminary about how to teach through the book of Ephesians. Chapell’s books include Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength and Christ-Centered Preaching. In Ephesians, Paul presents us with so much essential teaching for understanding what Christ has done and how we are to live as those who belong to him.

Topics in the discussion include: