A Tour Through John, Lesson 42
Posted: February 11, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here, in order to download, save, and listen later. 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 41
Posted: February 10, 2018
From the mention of rebirth (“born of him” in 2:29), John moves into praise for God and his love for us as his children. He reminds us that the reason… Read More
Made to look beautiful. Sent out to die.
Posted: February 9, 2018
Falmata was just 13 when she was snatched from the side of the road. Months later, she was sent on a mission. Her captors told her that if she killed… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 40
Posted: February 9, 2018
In the first part of chapter two John warns his readers to follow Jesus, not the world. He is responding to a serious problem. Christians are defecting, leaving the faith. In the second… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 39
Posted: February 8, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (18 minutes), or right click here, in order to download, save, and listen later. 2:1 My little children, I am writing these… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 38
Posted: February 7, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (15 minutes), or right click here, in order to download, save, and listen later. 1 We declare to you what was from the… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 37
Posted: February 6, 2018
In the late first century, there were false concepts of Jesus circulating in the Christian world. Just as today there are numerous false Jesuses (perhaps best known is the one… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 36 (scriptures)
Posted: February 5, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (11 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. 12:24 — Jesus to Andrew, Philip, and the Greeks: “Very truly, I tell… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 35
Posted: February 4, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here, to save and listen later. After breakfast, it’s time to talk (v.15ff). Notice the setting: the charcoal fire…. Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 34
Posted: February 3, 2018
As noted in the last message, it is possible that the Gospel of John concluded with chapter 20, and that chapter 21 is an addition, either by the original author or by someone… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 33
Posted: February 2, 2018
John 19 concludes with the burial of Jesus. Now, in John 20, it is Sunday morning, the third day since the crucifixion—and the tomb is empty! Click on the arrow… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 32
Posted: February 1, 2018
We continue our study of the crucifixion, from the middle of John 19. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (24 minutes), or right click here, to save and listen… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 31
Posted: January 31, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (21 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2 And the soldiers wove a… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 30
Posted: January 30, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (19 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. 18:1 After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 29
Posted: January 29, 2018
The entire chapter is a prayer. This falls into three parts: Prayer for himself (vv.1-5). Prayer for his disciples (vv.6-19). Prayer for the world — future believers (vv.20-26). The order is crucial: Jesus’ training… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 28
Posted: January 28, 2018
Jesus has been preparing his apostles for the persecution to come (15:18 into chapter 16). Persecuting Christians will come to be seen as service to God (v.2). John’s gospel was… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 27
Posted: January 27, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (18 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. Chapter 15 tells us about our relationship to Jesus (vv.1-17), using three different… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 26
Posted: January 26, 2018
Having heard Jesus’ prediction of his betrayal, and death, the apostles are understandably anxious. That is why in 14:1 Jesus tries to calm them. We too may have our own reasons for… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 25
Posted: January 25, 2018
Jesus speaks to the apostles in chapters 13-16, on the eve of his death. For an excellent study on John 13:31-17:26, read The Last Discourse, by James Greig. Even though he knows… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 24
Posted: January 24, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (19 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. 27 Now is my soul troubled, and what shall I say? Father, deliver me… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 23
Posted: January 23, 2018
After the podcast on scripture memory, we now return to the gospel of John, chapter 12. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (12 minutes), or right click here… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 22 (scriptures)
Posted: January 22, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (11 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. Scripture for memory (Prov 22:17-18 — see also 3:3; 7:3, on internalizing God’s word)… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 21
Posted: January 21, 2018
Today we come to the final chapter in John’s “Book of Signs.” And in chapter 10 we saw the 3rd and 4th of seven “I am” sayings (gate and Shepherd)…. Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 20
Posted: January 20, 2018
In the previous chapter Jesus proved that he was truly the light of the world. Here we find the third and fourth I am statements: “I am the door” (vv.7,9)… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 19
Posted: January 19, 2018
This entire chapter illustrates how Jesus is the light of the world (8:12; 9:5). Without him all are blind. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (21 minutes), or right… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 18
Posted: January 18, 2018
Last time (lesson 17) we stopped at John 8:11. The rest of chapter 8 reveals an escalation in tensions between Jesus and the Jewish leadership. The acrimony culminates in an… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 17
Posted: January 17, 2018
The beginning section of today’s podcast (on John 7:53-8:11) some may find a bit academic, or even unsettling. Please bear with me; certain explanations need to be made. Soon we… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 16
Posted: January 16, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (19 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 32 The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering such things about him, and the… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 15
Posted: January 15, 2018
Following Christ requires focus, commitment, discipline. And there are so many distractions. We need to put considerable effort into arranging our lives so that we can live as his disciples. After… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 14
Posted: January 14, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 6:37 Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 13
Posted: January 13, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (22 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 6:1 After this Jesus went to the other side of the… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 12
Posted: January 12, 2018
Today we finish our study of John 5. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 19 Jesus said to them, “Very… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 11
Posted: January 11, 2018
Today we finish John 4 and begin John 5. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (25 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 43 When the two… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 10
Posted: January 10, 2018
We continue to read the story of Jesus and the Samaritan Woman — a story that could easily be titled “The Stranger.” Click on the arrow to play the podcast… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 9
Posted: January 9, 2018
The story of the Samaritan woman is well known. She is a stranger to Jesus, as he is to her. But his interaction speaks volumes about what it means to… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 8
Posted: January 8, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (18 minutes), or right click here to save and listen later. 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 7
Posted: January 7, 2018
We come to the ever-popular John 3! While most who profess Christ know only verse 16, the entire chapter is chock-full of incredible passages. For example, verse 16 requires faith… Read More
A Tour through John, Lesson 6
Posted: January 6, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here to save and listen later. Recap of lesson 5 (Water to Wine) Time out for a wedding:… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 5
Posted: January 5, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (24 minutes), or right click here to listen later. Introduction Jesus’ core group of disciples, his apostles, has grown. In chapter 2 he… Read More
A Tour through John, lesson 4
Posted: January 4, 2018
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here to listen later. Last time we looked at the first two days; today we will read about… Read More
Commencement Address to John Robert’s son’s ninth grade class
Posted: January 3, 2018
‘I wish you bad luck,” said the chief justice of the United States. He meant for those words, delivered last spring, to express encouragement and optimism. The year now ending… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 3
Posted: January 3, 2018
Having set the stage with his prologue (vv.1-18), John the evangelist now begins the story proper. In this lesson (22 minutes), we cover John 1:19-34, which details the first two… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 2
Posted: January 2, 2018
In this lesson (20 minutes), we will finish our study of the prologue (1:1-18), which sets the stage for the entire gospel. Click on the arrow to play the podcast,… Read More
A Tour through John, Lesson 1
Posted: January 1, 2018
In this opening lesson (15 minutes), we will consider the nature of John’s gospel, and then probe the important prologue (1:1-18), which sets the stage for the entire gospel. Click… Read More
OT50-Hosea.mp3
Posted: January 1, 2018
For O.T. Lesson 50, Hosea (26 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
A Closer Look at Christmas – Glenn Sunshine
Posted: December 25, 2017
The Story behind the Manger, Shepherds, and Swaddling Clothes At this time of year, every year, we hear the Christmas story again. The familiar elements—the full inn, the stable, the… Read More
The Bible Project: An Interview with Jim Mackie
Posted: December 21, 2017
In this interview with Tim Mackie, co-founder of The Bible Project, we discuss the origins of The Bible Project and how two friends threw some videos up on Youtube that have now become a… Read More
“The Master Plan” – Robert Coleman
Posted: December 21, 2017
Robert Coleman wrote The Master Plan of Evangelism decades ago, and it has sold millions of copies. Now, you can experience his core teaching through never-before-seen video teaching sessions of Robert Coleman…. Read More
Story of the (New) Tyndale House Greek NT
Posted: December 19, 2017
Hear the story of the Tyndale House Greek New Testament from the academics who produced it.
Historic Core of Christmas Lore: A sermon on Nicholas (“St. Nick”), by Douglas Jacoby
Posted: December 14, 2017
Sermon given to the Northview Church of Christ on Sunday, December 10, 2017. To listen now, click on arrow to play. To download and listen later, right click Nicolas and then click… Read More
“Thanksgiving Meditation”
Posted: December 14, 2017
11-26-2017 – Douglas Jacoby “Thanksgiving Meditation” from North River Church of Christ on Vimeo.
Museum of the Bible – now open in Washington, DC
Posted: November 24, 2017
Museum of the Bible | MOTB Museum of the Bible is an innovative, global, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the history, narrative and… Read More
Four Kinds of Leaders Who Will Not Successfully Lead a Church Revitalization – Revitalize and Replant #013
Posted: November 17, 2017
www.thomrainer.com Leadership is critical to successful revitalization. Today we discuss what kind of leaders often fail in the task. To listen to, or to download the audio lesson, click here…. Read More
Why Have Americans Stopped Reading the Bible?
Posted: November 12, 2017
No verse is in a vacuum, and it is important to always read a passage as part of the larger story. Why Have Americans Stopped Reading the Bible? By KATHLEEN COOKE | October… Read More
Fishers of men, farmers of nuts
Posted: November 11, 2017
At 50, African Christian College strives for self-sustainability — in its students and its campus. Continue reading here. Note: Douglas has taught at the African Christian College (first-, second-, and… Read More
Children of Priests
Posted: November 4, 2017
The Boston Globe Spotlight team did a series on it that is getting a lot of attention. Seems it may be a scandal even bigger that the clergy abuse issue…. Read More
OT49-Daniel.mp3
Posted: November 1, 2017
For O.T. Lesson 49, Daniel (31 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Nepal Criminalizes Christian Conversion and Evangelism
Posted: October 27, 2017
Last week, Nepal enacted a law to curb evangelism by criminalizing religious conversion, joining neighboring countries like India and Pakistan, where the region’s small-but-growing Christian minority faces government threats to… Read More
The Impact of Idolatry
Posted: October 24, 2017
Class taught by Douglas during the continuing midweek series called ‘Sharpening the Sword’ at the North River Church of Christ on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Watch the video here.
The Tower of Babel
Posted: October 11, 2017
The following material appeared in the weekly newsletter from 27 September to 11 October 2017. This series was adapted from The God Who Dared (1997), the next version of which was titled Genesis,… Read More
Soul to Soul: Forging & Maintaining Godly Relationships, Part 3
Posted: October 5, 2017
Sermon by Douglas Jacoby on 10.1.17 at the North River Church of Christ, Marietta, GA
Q&A 1507 (0177, español) – Halloween
Posted: September 28, 2017
No celebramos Halloween. Solía tener la idea de que los satanistas ven a Halloween como un día especial. Sin embargo, he intentado investigar en libros, publicaciones periódicas, e internet sobre… Read More
An online trove of Biblical manuscripts
Posted: September 26, 2017
An extraordinary collection of 68 New Testament and other Biblical manuscripts dating from the fourth to the twentieth centuries has been digitized and made available for study online. Continue reading… Read More
“Holiness” – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: September 25, 2017
This is Douglas’ second message from the series ‘Sharpening the Sword’ at the midweek service of the North River Church of Christ on 9/20/17. (Note from the AV team: the… Read More
Understanding Love, Sex, and Marriage, by Dave Lomas
Posted: September 23, 2017
Dave Lomas speaks on the sexual brokenness found in the Old Testament, which points to our own desperate need for God’s renewing grace in Genesis 38. Watch the video here.
Beyond Accountability, by Nate Larkin
Posted: September 18, 2017
I’m pleased to announce the release of a new FREE eBook from the Discipleship.org eBook series:Beyond Accountability by Nate Larkin. DOWNLOAD FREE NOW Beyond Accountability tells an important story about pornography and… Read More
The Gospel – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: September 15, 2017
Lesson given on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the North River Church of Christ, to bring Christians to maturity through examining the nature and implications of the gospel. Video is… Read More
OT48-Ezekiel.mp3
Posted: September 1, 2017
For O.T. Lesson 48, Ezekiel (20 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
A Psychiatrist Who Defied the Transgender Movement, by Chuck Colson
Posted: August 28, 2017
Chuck Colson on Dr. Paul McHugh Back in June I [Colson] told you about renowned psychiatrist Paul McHugh. He’s won numerous international awards for his work, but he’s recently been… Read More
“Where Are You?” by Douglas Jacoby
Posted: August 23, 2017
Sermon, based on Genesis 3 & 4, given on August 20, 2017 at the North River Church of Christ. Watch video here.
Embracing Change (Craig Groeschel)
Posted: August 16, 2017
The talk (about 20 minutes) contains some clear-minded input for church leaders. Watch the podcast by clicking here.
Men vs Women: Google Guy Right about Sex Differences
Posted: August 13, 2017
The Science Says The Google Guy Was Right About Sex Differences A myriad of distinguished professors and social scientists have already confirmed what James Damore wrote in his Google memo:… Read More
Terminal Punishment – Portuguese Translation
Posted: August 11, 2017
Here is an article in two formats (Word of pdf) on terminal punishment, translated into Portuguese. Tradução Jacoby Terminal Punishment Portuguese
The Rest of Genesis: [Supplement to Paul Copan & Douglas Jacoby’s Origins]
Posted: July 28, 2017
Departing the Primeval Period The stage has been set. We have explored the Primeval Period, and it’s time to transition into the next epoch. All the major themes of the… Read More
Sister of the Earliest Compete Old Testament Found
Posted: July 6, 2017
Press Release: SISTER OF THE EARLIEST COMPLETE OLD TESTAMENT FOUND Tyndale House, Cambridge, announces a new discovery made by young researcher Dr. Kim Phillips published in its latest Tyndale Bulletin… Read More
OT47-Jeremiah.mp3
Posted: July 1, 2017
For O.T. Lesson 47, Jeremiah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Gender & Sexuality – 3 Articles
Posted: June 24, 2017
Children being Experimented on and Scientist speak out against this … http://www.christianpost.com/news/gender-confused-kids-are-being-experimented-on-with-hormone-therapy-experts-188757/?utm_source=newsletter Johns Hopkins Researcher finds no conclusive evidence people are born gay or transgender … http://www.christianpost.com/news/no-scientific-evidence-that-people-are-born-gay-or-transgender-johns-hopkins-researchers-say-168263/page1.html Here’s the full… Read More
Why I Am Not an Evangelical (or am I?), by Douglas Jacoby
Posted: June 21, 2017
To listen to the third podcast in the series on Christian identity, Why I Am Not an Evangelical—or Am I? (32 min), click on the arrow. To download and listen… Read More
Q&A 1496 – Miraculous knowledge in the numbers of the Qur’an?
Posted: June 21, 2017
Is there miraculous knowledge in the numbers of the Qur’an? I have heard it said, for example, that the word “day” turns up exactly 365 times in the Qur’an –… Read More
Why I Am Not a Fundamentalist, by Douglas Jacoby
Posted: June 14, 2017
To hear the podcast (44 mins), Why I Am Not a Fundamentalist, click on the play arrow. To download and listen to it later, right click here and then on ‘save link as’… Read More
Q&A 1495 – Islam means peace?
Posted: June 12, 2017
Is “Islam” really the Arabic word for peace? For some time now, and especially since the attacks of 9/11, many Muslims have made the claim: Islam means peace. (Not that it’s… Read More
Why I Am Not a Protestant, by Douglas Jacoby
Posted: June 7, 2017
To hear the podcast (54 mins) titled Why I Am Not a Protestant, click on the arrow. To download and listen to it later, right click here and then on ‘save… Read More
Arguing about Politics (sermon), by Timothy Keller
Posted: May 9, 2017
“What are Jesus’ politics?” That’s what the opposing parties of His day wanted to know. To listen to this sermon, click here.
Q&A 1491 – The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse indicated by Islamic flags?
Posted: May 7, 2017
I found a website proving that radical Islam is prophesized in the book of Revelations 6:1-8. Surely it cannot be a coincidence that the colors of the four horsemen of the apocalypse –… Read More
Crossing Denominational Lines, by Guy Hammond
Posted: May 4, 2017
In April, at the Unboxed Conference in Orlando, Florida, Guy Hammond, Executive Director of Strength in Weakness (SIW), spoke on the topic of “Crossing Denominational Lines” and our SIW volunteer,… Read More
OT46-Isaiah.mp3
Posted: May 1, 2017
For O.T. Lesson 46, Isaiah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
7 LAST SAYINGS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS
Posted: April 9, 2017
Sermon given on April 9, 2017 at the North River Church of Christ by Douglas. Click HERE for the notes accompanying the sermon.
NEVER Work like Elon Musk – Michael Hyatt
Posted: April 5, 2017
Elon Musk is widely regarded as one of the most influential entrepreneurs working today. He’s one of the founders of PayPal and the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. He wants… Read More
“What am I supposed to do?”, by Geoff Surratt
Posted: March 14, 2017
I recently had a fascinating conversation with a sharp young leader, who had just returned from an amazing vacation in the Caribbean. The food, the scenery, the weather, the company;… Read More
How the Entitlement Mentality Crept into our Churches, Thom Rainer
Posted: March 6, 2017
In 1974 Burger King made a bold move to take market share from McDonald’s. At the time, McDonald’s made burgers en masse. If you wanted a special order, you had… Read More
“Misquoting” Jesus? Answering Bart Ehrman – CBN.com
Posted: March 6, 2017
In Misquoting Jesus, the New York Times bestseller subtitled The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, author Bart Ehrman fires a shot meant to sink the ship of… Read More
OT45-Proverbs 31 Woman & Man.mp3
Posted: March 1, 2017
For O.T. Lesson 45,The Proverbs 31 Woman — and Man (15 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click here and select “save link as” or… Read More
12 Reasons Millennials Are Over Church, by Sam Eaton
Posted: February 21, 2017
59 Percent of Millennials Raised in a Church Have Dropped Out—And They’re Trying to Tell Us Why Only 4 percent of the Millennial Generation are Bible-Based Believers. This means that… Read More
A 12th “Dead Sea scrolls cave” found. Or was it?
Posted: February 13, 2017
On Feb 8, 2017, Israeli and U.S. archaeologists announced they’d found compelling evidence for a 12th Dead Sea Scroll cave. This is the first such discovery in 60 years. Click here to… Read More
CLEAN – talk 31 (The Eternal Vision of Purity)
Posted: January 31, 2017
To listen to CLEAN podcast 31, Concluding Challenges (17 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Last time we… Read More
CLEAN – talk 30 (Purity & Transformation in Christian Theology)
Posted: January 30, 2017
To listen to CLEAN podcast 30, Purity & Transformation in Christian Theology (12 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’…. Read More
CLEAN – talk 29 (Jesus’ Resurrection)
Posted: January 29, 2017
To listen to CLEAN podcast 29, Jesus’ Resurrection (7 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Scriptural study: Luke 24:1-6; 1… Read More
CLEAN – talk 23 (OT Saints of Matthew 27)
Posted: January 23, 2017
To listen to CLEAN podcast 23, The OT Saints of Matthew 27 (9 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction… Read More
CLEAN – talk 22 (Reanimated by Elisha’s Bones)
Posted: January 22, 2017
To listen to CLEAN podcast 22, The Man Reanimated by Elisha’s Bones (6 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction The… Read More
CLEAN – talk 19 (The House Swept Clean)
Posted: January 19, 2017
To listen to CLEAN podcast 19, The House Swept Clean (7 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Context (A) Luke… Read More
CLEAN – talk 12b (32), The Leper (Kevin Agot)
Posted: January 12, 2017
Here’s a guest podcast, The Leper, by Kevin Agot, who lives in the Washington DC area. I hope you enjoy it! To start the podcast (6 minutes), click on the… Read More
CLEAN – talk 12a (the Leper of Mark 1)
Posted: January 12, 2017
To listen to CLEAN podcast 12a, The Leper of Mark 1 (11 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’…. Read More
CLEAN – talk 11 (the 10 lepers of Luke 17)
Posted: January 11, 2017
To hear podcast 11, The 10 Lepers (10 minutes), click on the play arrow. Or, to download, right click here, and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction… Read More
Q&A 1478 – Is Survivalism Christian?
Posted: January 10, 2017
What about survivalism? Are these people on the right track biblically? Can Christians be “survivalists”? Survivalism as a popular movement is well worth understanding, especially as some Christians are attracted to… Read More
CLEAN – talk 5 (Walking in the Light)
Posted: January 5, 2017
For CLEAN podcast 5, on Walking in the Light, click the play arrow. The podcast (14 minutes) can also be downloaded. To listen later, download by right clicking here, and ‘save target… Read More
CLEAN – talk 4 (Purity in James-Peter-John)
Posted: January 4, 2017
For CLEAN podcast 4, on Purity in James, Peter, & John, click on the play arrow. The podcast (14 minutes) can also be downloaded. To download, right click here and… Read More
CLEAN – talk 3 (Purity in Paul)
Posted: January 3, 2017
For CLEAN podcast 3, on Purity in Paul, click on the play arrow. The podcast (12 minutes) can also be downloaded. To download and listen later, right click here and choose… Read More
CLEAN – talk 2 (Purity in Proverbs)
Posted: January 2, 2017
This is the second of 31 podcasts in the CLEAN series, Purity in Proverbs. To listen now, click on the arrow (8 minutes). To download and listen later, right click here and… Read More
CLEAN – talk 1 (Cleansing & Purity in Psalms)
Posted: January 1, 2017
The first of 31 podcasts, Purity in Psalms, launches the CLEAN series. The first section of our series (5 podcasts) focuses on Purity & Cleansing (in both testaments). To listen… Read More
OT44-Job.mp3
Posted: January 1, 2017
For O.T. Lesson 44, Job (33 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
CLEAN – Talk 0 – Listen to this podcast first
Posted: December 31, 2016
This podcast (7 minutes) explains the purpose of the CLEAN series. To listen now, click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and ‘save target as’ or… Read More
The Bible vs. other Religious books—SLC*—28/11/2017
Posted: November 28, 2016
OPENING OBSERVATIONS The similarities (ultimate truth, longing for the holy) are greatly outweighed by the differences (God, goal, salvation…) General Revelation & Special Revelation Special Scripture (Bible) The person of… Read More
Nietzsche: God is Dead, and other views
Posted: November 16, 2016
Listen to a podcast on The Life and Thought of Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (32 mins). Click on the play arrow. To listen later, right click here and click on ‘save link… Read More
Bercot lessons at YouTube
Posted: November 3, 2016
Listen to David Bercot’s lessons (Scroll Publishing) through its YouTube channel. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL6qGDn7Nnd84-UgURpw8Dw Description Welcome to the Scroll Publishing YouTube channel. We are a small publisher of Christian books… Read More
Walls of “Jesus’ Tomb” Exposed for the First Time in Centuries
Posted: November 2, 2016
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/walls-jesus-tomb-exposed-first-time-centuries-180960953/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&no-ist
OT43-Esther & Mordecai.mp3
Posted: November 1, 2016
For O.T. Lesson 43, Esther & Mordecai (22 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Animated Audiovisual Bible
Posted: October 4, 2016
https://jointhebibleproject.com/about/ This is an animated audiovisual Bible. One episode typically summarizes a book of the Bible—in part or in whole—in 6-8 minutes. It’s very well done.
“The Day of the Lord” – sermon, Sunday, August 28, 2016
Posted: September 8, 2016
Given at the North River Church of Christ, Marietta, GA, USA. Based on Amos 5. https://vimeo.com/180836685
OT42-Ezra & Nehemiah.mp3
Posted: September 1, 2016
For O.T. Lesson 42, Ezra & Nehemiah (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
A great new thing: COME & STAY
Posted: July 27, 2016
If you are traveling (anywhere in the world) and would like to stay with devoted disciples of Christ, consider supporting the creation a brand new platform: Come & Stay. Hundreds… Read More
Response to terror attack in France (Bastille Day 2016)
Posted: July 16, 2016
I asked a French brother how he felt about the terror attack on Nice, 14 July 2016 (Bastille Day). His response: While I’m truly grateful that no one I know… Read More
Don’t Listen to Guy!!
Posted: July 6, 2016
Guy Hammond’s ‘Strength in Weakness’ ministry is not without opposition. Click here to see some of the backlash.
OT41-Josiah.mp3
Posted: July 1, 2016
For O.T. Lesson 41, Josiah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
La Bible, Mythe ou Réalité par Douglas Jacoby/The Bible, Myth or Reality?
Posted: June 21, 2016
Message done in Brussels, Belgium on June 19, 2016 Question & Answer session that followed
Missions Update & Message on Philippians – Douglas & Vicki Jacoby
Posted: June 20, 2016
https://vimeo.com/170566099
What Can We Learn From the Deadliest Shooting in U.S. History?
Posted: June 13, 2016
What Can We Learn From Deadliest Mass Shooting in U.S. History? June 12, 2016, by Jon Sherwood In what has become a far too common occurrence in recent American history,… Read More
OT40-Manasseh.mp3
Posted: May 1, 2016
For O.T. Lesson 40, Manasseh (24 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download podcast” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
The Structure of the Old Testament
Posted: April 18, 2016
Here are a lesson and notes on The Structure of the Old Testament (46 minutes). Download it from here. To download the podcast, right click on the download link, and choose “save target… Read More
Miracles of the Messiah
Posted: April 16, 2016
Sunday Message at North River Church of Christ – April 10, 2016 http://bit.ly/1Sho5NH
What God Has Joined Together
Posted: March 17, 2016
For an excellent article by David Instone-Brewer on the topic of Divorce & Remarriage, click here.
Divorce and Remarriage: A scholar’s take on the ancient issues
Posted: March 17, 2016
To read this article, please click here.
Things You Don’t Talk About in Church – J. Robbins
Posted: March 9, 2016
Greetings, The Jacksonville Church recently wrapped up a sermon series called Taboo Topics; Things You Don’t Talk About in Church. The series tackled some very sensitive issues and was meant to… Read More
OT39-Uzziah.mp3
Posted: March 1, 2016
For O.T. Lesson 39, Uzziah (16 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Christian Education
Posted: February 25, 2016
Here are two links containing schools, colleges and universities affiliated with Churches of Christ and the Christian Churches: http://kingstonchurchofchrist.com/christian-education/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_and_colleges_affiliated_with_the_Christian_churches_and_churches_of_Christ
Nehemiah 8 – “How’s Your Biblical Stamina?” – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: February 17, 2016
Sermon done on Nehemiah 8, at North River Church of Christ, on February 14, 2016. https://vimeo.com/155336212
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 31
Posted: January 31, 2016
You made it! You have reached the finish line. You persevered, demonstrating the stick-to-itiveness so often commended in Proverbs. Here’s the final podcast in A Disciplined Life (16 minutes). Click the play button… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 30
Posted: January 30, 2016
Listen to lesson 30 in A Disciplined Life (17 minutes) by clicking on the play arrow. You can also download it by right-clicking here and listen later on. Salient points: Vs.3-4 –… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 29
Posted: January 29, 2016
Learn more about A Disciplined Life as you listen to lesson 29 (19 minutes) in the series. Click on the arrow to play now or download by right-clicking here to listen later…. Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 28
Posted: January 28, 2016
Lesson 28 from A Disciplined Life (13 minutes) is now ready. Click the play arrow, or to listen later, download it by right-clicking here and saving it. Salient points: Here is the… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 27
Posted: January 27, 2016
The twenty-seventh lesson in our series (17 minutes) can be downloaded by right-clicking here or listened to immediately by clicking on the play arrow. Salient points: Don’t boast about tomorrow (v.1). See… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 26
Posted: January 26, 2016
This is our 26th lesson from Proverbs on A Disciplined Life (16 minutes). Listen now by clicking on arrow or download and save by right-clicking here. Salient points: The first section of this… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 25
Posted: January 25, 2016
Listen to A Disciplined Life lesson 25 (16 minutes) by clicking on the play arrow. Or download it and save by right-clicking here. Salient points: Note on v.1: the compilation of… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 24
Posted: January 24, 2016
To hear today’s podcast (17 minutes), click on the arrow. If you want to listen to it later, download it by right-clicking here and save it. Salient points: When others are… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 23
Posted: January 23, 2016
Click on the play arrow to hear lesson 23 in the series (15 minutes). Alternatively, you can download it by right-clicking here. Salient points: There’s a connection between insatiable appetite for… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 22
Posted: January 22, 2016
Lesson 22 in the series A Disciplined Life (13 minutes) is available for download by right-clicking here, or for immediate listening by clicking on the play arrow. Salient points: Reputation is… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 21
Posted: January 21, 2016
Listen to A Disciplined Life 21 (length 17 minutes) by clicking on the play arrow below. If you prefer to download it, right-click here and save it. Salient points: V.1 alludes… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 20
Posted: January 20, 2016
Click on the arrow to listen to the podcast (21 minutes), or download it by right-clicking here. Salient points: Beware alcoholism (v.1). Indiscipline (v.4) cannot wait, or pace itself…. Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 19
Posted: January 19, 2016
Click the arrow for the podcast (16 minutes), or download it by right-clicking here. Reading advice: Keep noticing how sayings are related, if only loosely. Notice how themes introduced in previous… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 18
Posted: January 18, 2016
Listen to podcast 18 in our series (14 minutes) by clicking on the arrow below. You can also download it by right-clicking here. Salient points: Fools enjoy conversation but do not… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 17
Posted: January 17, 2016
Listen to the next lesson (15 minutes) by clicking the arrow, or download A Disciplined Life 17 for later listening by right-clicking here. Salient points: It can be painful when the… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 16
Posted: January 16, 2016
Listen to the middle lesson of our 31-part series on A Disciplined Life: A Study of Proverbs (16 minutes). Or download it by right-clicking here and listen later. Salient points: Judging… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 15
Posted: January 15, 2016
Today’s podcast (13 minutes) comes from Proverbs 15. Download it by right-clicking here or listen to it immediately by clicking on the arrow. Salient points: When someone becomes angry with me,… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 14
Posted: January 14, 2016
Listen to the podcast (17 minutes) by clicking on the arrow, or else download & listen later by right-clicking it here, and saving it. Salient points: Productive and counterproductive — the… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 13
Posted: January 13, 2016
Listen to another lesson on the Disciplined Life (or download it by right-clicking it here). The podcast is 15 minutes long. Salient points: Undisciplined people are usually not good with… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 12
Posted: January 12, 2016
This podcast is the twelfth in our series on disciplined living. Its duration is 14 minutes. Click the arrow to hear it now, or else download it by right-clicking here to… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 11
Posted: January 11, 2016
For the 11th lesson in our series on discipline (16 minutes), click on the play arrow. If you want to save and listen later, right-click here. Salient points: The Lord detests… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 10
Posted: January 10, 2016
Lesson 10 in our Proverbs series (19 minutes) can be downloaded by right-clicking here, or listened to immediately by clicking on the play arrow: Scholarly background: This is the first chapter… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 9
Posted: January 9, 2016
Click the play arrow to hear the lesson (8 minutes), or download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points: Multiple voices vie for our attention. Wisdom calls us to… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 8
Posted: January 8, 2016
Listen to lesson 8 in our series (17 minutes) by clicking the play arrow below. If you prefer, you can download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points: Wisdom… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 7
Posted: January 7, 2016
Click on the arrow to play the seventh lesson in the series on Disciplined Life (13 minutes). Or you can download the lesson by right-clicking here, and play it later…. Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 6
Posted: January 5, 2016
Hear below the lesson from Proverbs 6 on living the disciplined life (17 minutes). Click on arrow to play now, or download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points:… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 5
Posted: January 4, 2016
To hear the lesson from Proverbs 5 on disciplined living (16 minutes), click on the arrow. Or download and listen to it later by right-clicking here. Salient points: The wayward woman… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 4
Posted: January 4, 2016
To hear the lesson from Proverbs 4 (14 minutes), click on the arrow below. Or you can download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points: Training instills obedience. Jesus… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 3
Posted: January 3, 2016
To hear the lesson from Proverbs 3 (20 minutes) click on the arrow. Or you can download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points: Keeping the commands in our… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 2
Posted: January 2, 2016
To listen to the lesson from Proverbs 2 (13 minutes), click on arrow below. Or download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Some salient points: Wisdom is a true treasure…. Read More
OT38-Hezekiah.mp3
Posted: January 1, 2016
For O.T. Lesson 38, Hezekiah (30 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 1
Posted: December 31, 2015
Proverbs 1 (15 minutes) – please listen below by clicking on arrow or download it to listen later by right-clicking here. Some salient points: Purpose of Proverbs: to help us to… Read More
A Disciplined Life—Intro & Responses
Posted: December 30, 2015
This podcast (8 minutes) will introduce you to the Proverbs Podcast series. This podcast covers the preface to Proverbs (1:1-7), and explains how the thought behind the Disciplined Life series…. Read More
India’s Debate on Anti-Conversion Law Deepens
Posted: December 5, 2015
The Indian government (as of December 2015) is attempting to push through an anti-conversion, anti-evangelism law, with up to a 10-year jail term for those convicted. Already 6 of the… Read More
St. Nick: Historical Core of Xmas Lore
Posted: December 5, 2015
Famous Christians 1: Nicholas of Myra This is the story (16 minutes) of Nicholas of Myra, a 4th century Christian leader, who became “Saint Nick.” Though Christmas lore is nearly… Read More
Missions Report & Sermon – “Lost”
Posted: November 16, 2015
Watch as Douglas and Vicki share about their recent 5-week visit to Europe on 11.8.15 http://nrcoc.onthecity.org/groups/167707/topics/2362256
OT37-Jehu.mp3
Posted: November 1, 2015
For O.T. Lesson 37, Jehu (31 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Counter Cultural Christianity, Part 2
Posted: October 8, 2015
A Biblical “Whack” Upside the Head – class given in Hampton Roads, VA on Sept. 26, 2015 during their Fall campaign, “Closer”. Click here to download.
Counter Cultural Christianity, Part 1
Posted: October 8, 2015
A Biblical “Whack” Upside the Head – class given during the “Closer” campaign in Hampton Roads, VA on September 26, 2015. Click here to download.
Jesus: Historical Evidence
Posted: September 19, 2015
Jesus: The Historical Evidence To hear the podcast (34 minutes), just click on the link. Click here to download. Historicity Three possibilities Mythological Existed, but the Bible has reinvented him… Read More
Why Christian Leaders Need to be Exceptionally Good Bible Students
Posted: September 18, 2015
To listen to the podcast, “Why Christian Leaders Need to be Exceptionally Good Bible Students” (30 minutes), click on the link below. Click here to download. Scriptures referred to: James… Read More
Fresh Thoughts on Elders
Posted: September 18, 2015
Here I share some of my own thoughts about elders (overseers) and church leadership. I do not speak for a congregation or denomination. These are simply my own reflections on… Read More
Loosening the Bible Belt – Tom Brown & Douglas Jacoby
Posted: September 17, 2015
Class given during the ‘Compelled2015’ Southeast Evangelism Conference (SEC) in Greenville, SC on Sept 5, 2015. Click here to download.
Paradigm Shift I – X, by James Robbins
Posted: September 3, 2015
Here are a series of lessons by my friend James Robbins. In these intriguing talks, he reconsiders how we do evangelism. Don’t miss it! Lesson 1 – Rethinking Conversion, Pt…. Read More
OT36-Elisha-Gehazi.mp3
Posted: September 1, 2015
For O.T. Lesson 36, Elisha & Gehazi (40 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Q&A 1422 – How can we prove Jesus is the Messiah from the O.T.?
Posted: August 25, 2015
I am from a Jewish background. Would you please explain how Jesus Christ can be the Messiah, using the Hebrew Bible? Thanks. A fair question — and especially when you’ve… Read More
How Wide the Divide: Sexuality & Culture
Posted: August 17, 2015
“How Wide the Divide: Sexuality at the Forefront, Culture at the Crossroads”, by Ravi Zacharias on July 15, 2015. http://rzim.org/global-blog/how-wide-the-divide-sexuality-at-the-forefront-culture-at-the-crossroads
“Every Saul Needs an Ananias”
Posted: August 11, 2015
Sermon done on August 9, 2015 at North River by Douglas Jacoby
Deacons: 1 Timothy 3
Posted: August 11, 2015
Sermon by Douglas Jacoby on deacons from 1 Timothy 3, done on 2/6/2011 at North River. To listen now, click on arrow below. To listen later, right click on download… Read More
The Bonfire – Acts 19
Posted: August 11, 2015
Sermon done by Douglas Jacoby on June 26, 2011. To listen now, click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click on download podcast, and ‘save target as’ or… Read More
‘Oldest’ Koran Fragments Found
Posted: July 23, 2015
It will be interesting to see how the wording in this fragment compares to the present-day canonical Qur’an. ‘Oldest’ Koran fragments found in Birmingham University What could be the world’s… Read More
“Every Saul Needs a Barnabas”
Posted: July 8, 2015
Sermon given by Douglas at the North River church on Sunday, July 5, 2015 To listen now, click on arrow. To save & listen later, right click on ‘Download Sermon’… Read More
Gay Unions: A Response
Posted: July 6, 2015
How should Christians think in response to the legalization of “gay marriage” in their home countries? The following talk (23 minutes) makes a few suggestions, challenging us to respond maturely… Read More
OT35-Elijah.mp3
Posted: July 1, 2015
For O.T. Lesson 35, Elijah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
Jehovah’s Witnesses: I’ve Got Some “New Light” For You!
Posted: June 5, 2015
This site is full of great information, studies and explanations about the Jehovah Witness doctrines. http://thewatchtowerfiles.com/
Uncommon Memorial Day Thoughts
Posted: May 27, 2015
You will want to read Nikole Mitchell’s uncommon Memorial Day thoughts — recommended by Tom Jones. Click here.
Understanding the Apocalypse 7: A Tale of Two Cities
Posted: May 9, 2015
To listen now, click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click on “Download Podcast” and ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Download Podcast Schedule of Classes 8… Read More
Blog post on “Rethinking Hell”
Posted: May 6, 2015
http://rethinkinghell.com/2015/05/rethinking-hells-second-book/
From Facts to Faith
Posted: May 4, 2015
Message given in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 26, 2015 https://player.vimeo.com/video/126517890
Holy Spirit 7
Posted: May 2, 2015
In this seventh and final podcast in the series on the Spirit, we consider further areas in which the Spirit works. In particular, we consider what it means to the… Read More
Holy Spirit 6
Posted: May 1, 2015
To hear the sixth podcast (11 minutes), click on the link below. Scriptures mentioned include John 14 (the go-to chapter on the indwelling); Acts 13:1-4; Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:18; Psalm… Read More
OT34-Ahab-Jezebel.mp3
Posted: May 1, 2015
For O.T. Lesson 34,Ahab & Jezebel (23 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Holy Spirit 5
Posted: April 30, 2015
2 Timothy 1:7; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; Acts 10:24; and other passages were referred to in the fifth podcast. To hear this podcast (15 minutes), click below. Click here to download.
Holy Spirit 4
Posted: April 29, 2015
Click below to listen to Holy Spirit lesson 4 (11 minutes). Scriptures referred to in this podcast include 1 Corinthians 14:23; John 16:23; Luke 1:15, John 10:41; and 1 Corinthians… Read More
