In this episode, Dr. Gurtner and Tyler talk about the healing of a paralyzed man in Luke chapter 5. What is easier to say, your sins are forgiven or get up and walk? The Son of Man has the authority to do both. Take the time to slow down and read the Bible to really u
The confession of Peter begins with the question; who is Jesus? This is the first time in Mark's Gospel that someone admits Jesus is the Christ. Jesus then defines who the Christ is and what He does. What does Peter's reaction and the context of this passage mean for
Dr. Gurtner and Tyler talk about the purpose of parables. Parables teach disciples about the kingdom of God, they call people to make a decision, and they are also a statement of judgement. Knowing the context of a parable can help you acquire a deeper understanding.<
Dr. Gurtner and Tyler discuss the rich young ruler in Matthew 19 and his willingness to pay the cost of following Christ. They look at the same story in the other Gospels.
Dr. Gurtner goes over the Raising of Lazarus in John 11. John often speaks with several levels of meaning; literal, spiritual, and symbolic. Here we see that sometimes we go through physical hardships for our spiritual and eternal wellbeing.
In this episode, Dr. Gurtner and Tyler cover the Calming of the Storm in Matthew 8:23-27. Focus on the method Jesus uses to preform this miracle, in order to help us realize what this passage is trying to tell us; that Jesus is God. When we are reading the Gospels, w
In this episode, Dr. Gurtner and Tyler talk about the passages in Matthew and Luke in which Jesus is tempted by Satan. They discuss the different nuances and the big picture takeaway from that passage. Dr. Gurtner also shares how we can start to analyze these complica