Biblical Literacy with Mark Lanier
Biblical Literacy with Mark Lanier offers clear, context-rich teaching that blends historical insight, theological depth, and practical application for engaging Scripture on the go. The weekly lessons are complemented by special events featuring leading scholars such as N. T. Wright, Emanuel Tov, Esau McCaulley, Amy Orr-Ewing, and Fred Gray. This podcast gives listeners access to world-class biblical scholarship and conversations shaping the global church, all in one flexible resource for deepening understanding of God's Word.
Episodes
Session 43 – Romans; Romans 9-10: Mark Lanier, 10/04/26
Mark Lanier unpacks Romans 9–10 using the ancient Isthmus Games of Corinth to explain why Gentiles attained righteousness by faith while Israel's zeal fell short. The message explores the stumbling stone of Christ, the danger of zeal without knowledge, and Christ as the finish line of the law.
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Session 42 – Romans; Romans 9:25-29: Mark Lanier, 09/27/26
This lesson explores Romans 9:25–29 through the cultural lens of first-century Roman freedom ceremonies, where slaves were freed, renamed, and adopted as citizens — illuminating how God doesn't just free us but renames and adopts us as His children. Through the stories of Hosea's children (named "Not My People" and "No Mercy") and Isaiah's remnant prophecy, we see God's power to transform outsider
Session 41 – Romans; Romans 9:19-24; Mark Lanier, 09/20/26
In the Greco-Roman world, a mortal who talked back to a god got obliterated—turned into a spider, a weeping stone, or skinned alive. But when Paul's audience expects a thunderbolt, God gives them a potter at his wheel—because God interrogates, He doesn't incinerate.
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Session 40 – Romans; Romans 9: Mark Lanier, 09/13/26
This teaching on Romans 9 traces Paul's retelling of Israel's story — from the patriarchs through the Exodus and prophets — to show that God's Word has never failed. Using the metaphor of the potter and the clay, it demonstrates that God's shaping of history, including hardship, is proof of His reliability, not a philosophical argument about predestination.
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Special Event – Summer Series: The Ten Commandments; Pastor Brent Johnson, 09/06/26
This message explores the Ten Commandments through the lenses of Moses, Jesus, and Paul to reveal that God's law was never meant to save us through rule-keeping, but to show us our need for a Savior. By tracing examples from Genesis through the New Testament, we see how the law acts as a tutor that drives us toward abundant life found only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Session 39 – Romans; Romans 9:14-18: Mark Lanier, 08/30/26
God's word came through a real first century teacher, Paul, teaching the way the best teachers of his century taught. Mercy is never owed — it doesn't depend on human will or exertion, but on God who has mercy.
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Session 38 – Romans; Romans 9, Has God’s Word Failed?: Mark Lanier, 08/23/26
In this teaching on Romans 9, Mark Lanier uses his background as a biblical languages scholar and trial lawyer to show that God's promises have never failed, tracing Israel's story through Isaac and Jacob to demonstrate that membership in God's family has always been by grace, not race. The lesson ends with a teaser for next week: whether the election of Jacob over Esau refers to their historical
Session 37 – Romans; Romans 9:1-5: Mark Lanier, 08/16/26
This lesson explores Romans 9:1-5, where Paul expresses deep prophetic grief over Israel's rejection of the Messiah, catalogs the irreplaceable gifts God gave Israel, and breaks into a doxology declaring Christ as "God over all, blessed forever." It sets the stage for Romans 9–11 by addressing the critical question: if God's promises to Israel appear to have failed, can we trust His promises to us
Special Event – Summer Series; The Ten Commandments: Pastor Brent Johnson, 08/09/26
In this final lesson of the Familiar Ground, New Light summer series, the speaker traces the evolution of the Ten Commandments through Moses, Jesus, and Paul — showing how what began as a relational covenant became increasingly demanding under Jesus' teaching. Ultimately, Paul reveals that the law was never meant to save us, but to serve as a guardian pointing us toward faith in Jesus Christ.
The
Special Event – Summer Series; John 11:23-27: Pastor Scott Riling, 08/02/26
Jesus didn't say, 'I do resurrections' — He said, 'I am the resurrection.' The moment you are born again, you're not waiting for resurrection power; you're already living in it.
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Special Event – Summer Series; John 1:19-20: Dr. Chris Kugler, 07/26/26
John's Gospel is woven with deep echoes of Genesis and Exodus, showing that Jesus — the eternal Word made flesh — entered history to take the place of cursed Adam and reverse the curse of sin and death. Through his crucifixion and resurrection, he launches a new creation and commissions his followers to carry the message of forgiveness into the world.
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Special Event – Summer Series; Take It One Day At a Time: Rev. Alex Graham III, 07/19/26
Rev. Alex Graham explores the biblical concept of taking life one day at a time, tracing it through Scripture and sharing how his own battle with Stage 4 cancer deepened his trust in God's daily provision. He closes with practical encouragement to embrace finitude, be still before God, and stay fully present in each moment, as illustrated through the story of Mary and Martha.
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Special Event – Summer Series; Psalm 139:13-14: Dr. David Fleming, 07/12/26
Using Michelangelo's David and Psalm 139 as a backdrop, Fleming challenges the false choice between being "wonderfully made" and a "work in progress," showing that both truths coexist in the Christian life. He calls listeners to rest in God's unconditional acceptance while intentionally pressing on toward Christlikeness.
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Special Event – Summer Series; Psalm 46:10: Dr. David Capes, 07/05/26
"Be still and know that I am God" isn't a call to quiet self-care — it's a command to release control in the middle of chaos, spoken to people watching their world fall apart. This message unpacks Psalm 46's true meaning through the Hebrew word raphah, personal stories, and an original song written for the occasion.
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Special Event – Summer Series; More Than a Slave: A Study of Philemon: Dr. Todd D. Still, 06/28/26
Guest lecturer Todd Still explores Paul's short letter to Philemon, unpacking the story of Onesimus and Paul's appeal for reconciliation between a slave owner and his slave-turned-brother in Christ. The lesson examines the historical context, key Greek word meanings, and the letter's timeless call to human dignity, hospitality, and grace.
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Session 36 – Romans; Romans 8:35-37: Mark Lanier, 06/21/26
This is a Romans Bible study podcast (the final class on Romans chapters 1–8)
in which the speaker uses Sullivan Ballou's famous Civil War letter as a launching point to explore Paul's declaration in Romans 8 that nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. The lecture walks through key Greek words andliterary devices —
including the concept of chorizo (separation
Session 35 – Romans; Romans:33-34: Mark Lanier, 06/14/26
Drawing on Romans 8:33-34, Lanier uses a courtroom metaphor to show that no charge
can be brought against God's people- because God himself is both judge and justifier.
Christ's death, resurrection, and ongoing intercession mean the case is permanently
closed, and no voice -not Satan's, not your own inner critic's -has the authority to
condemn you.
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Special Event – Doctrine of Salvation: Dr. David Fleming, 06/07/26
This message unpacks the doctrine of salvation — what it means to be saved from sin, and why Jesus Christ alone is the foundation of that salvation. You'll walk away equipped to answer common questions about assurance, eternal security, and what it truly means to receive the free gift of God.
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Session 34 – Romans; Romans 8:31-32: Mark Lanier, 05/31/26
Romans 8:31-32 shows that God is not a distant God who merely tolerates us — He is actively invested in, committed to, and acting on our behalf. The cross is the ultimate proof.
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Session 33 – Romans; Romans 8:29-30: Mark Lanier, 05/24/26
God knew you intimately before time began and predestined you to be conformed to the image of His Son. Sin was never your destination — Christlikeness is.
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Session 32 – Romans; Romans 8:28: Mark Lanier, 05/17/26
The Spirit doesn't just pray for you — He prays with you, facing you, gripping the same burden, lifting together. That's what Paul means by sunantilambano: you're never carrying it alone.
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Session 31 – Romans; Romans 8:26-27: Mark Lanier, 05/10/26
When words fail and you don't know what to pray, you're not praying alone — the Holy Spirit is lifting the other side of the load. God hears the groanings of the Spirit interceding on your behalf, answering prayers you didn't even know you were praying.
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Special Event – Don’t Pass Over the Passover: Pastor Brent Johnson, 05/03/26
This Bible class traces the Passover from its origins in Egypt through to the Last Supper, showing how Jesus intentionally used 1,500 years of Passover symbolism to establish the new covenant.
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Session 30 – Romans; Romans 8 Continued; Dr. David Capes, 04/26/26
As Christians, we groan inwardly not because something is wrong, but because the Holy Spirit within us creates a
deep longing for the full redemption that is yet to come. We live in hopeful anticipation of our bodily resurrection and
complete adoption
into God's family
—
a guaranteed future anchored in the empty tomb of Jesus.
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Special Event – Conversation with Dr. Ben Witherington and Dr. Steve Walton: Mark Lanier, 04/19/26
Meet these two very special gentlemen who have spent their lives doing something a bit unusual — they've actually dedicated themselves to understanding what crucial scriptural texts that we love so much mean for us today.
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Session 29 – Romans; Romans 8:18-22: Mark Lanier, 04/12/26
What can you endure if you know something great is coming in the future? I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
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Session 28 – Romans; Romans 8 Continued: Mark Lanier, 03/29/26
In Romans 8, Paul uses the Roman law of adoption to show that in Christ, our debts are cancelled, our identity is made new, and our inheritance is secure. This lesson is a powerful reminder that we are not called to live as fearful slaves or self-reliant strivers, but as beloved children of God led by His Spirit.
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Session 27 – Romans; Romans 8:9-13: Mark Lanier, 03/22/26
The verdict is already in: in Christ, there is no condemnation—no penalty, no second trial, no reversal. You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, and the same power that raised Jesus now lives in you.
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Special Event – A Theology of Waiting: Mark Lanier, 03/15/26
Waiting is not a failure of the system—it is the place where God is actively at work, shaping us and preparing what comes next. What feels like delay is often divine timing, where faith is formed and purpose unfolds.
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Special Event – Don’t Steal from God’s CV: Mark Lanier, 03/08/26
In the Bible, a “name” is more than a label—it’s a track record. It’s a résumé that reveals character, history, and reputation. In this Biblical Literacy lesson, Mark Lanier explores what it means to know God’s “name,” why Scripture says God acts for His name’s sake, and why believers must be careful not to take credit for what belongs on God’s CV.
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Special Event – Devotional Studies in the Psalms: Mark Lanier, 03/01/26
The Psalms teach us to place God continually before us, trusting that when we face life through Him our souls can find peace even in the midst of trials. They remind us that God is actively shaping our lives, and that every victory, strength, and good work ultimately belongs on His resume, not ours.
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Special Event – Summary Statements; 2 Timothy 4:1-8: Dr. David Fleming, 02/22/26
Using the imagery of Olympic athletes and Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4, this message challenges us to ask what kind of “summary statement” our lives are writing. It’s a call to fight the right battles, stay focused in the race of faith, and finish well by keeping our eyes on Christ.
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Session 26 – Romans; Romans 8: Mark Lanier, 02/15/26
A deep dive into Romans 8 exploring how your mindset shapes your life, faith, and spiritual
direction. Discover Paul’s contrast between living by the flesh or the Spirit—and why one
leads to death while the other leads to life and peace.
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Session 25 – Romans; Romans 8:1a, No Condemnation: Dr. David Fleming, 02/08/26
What does it mean that there is “now no condemnation” in Christ? This teaching from Romans 8 explores how grace removes guilt, reshapes identity, and invites believers to live in the freedom and victory found in Jesus.
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Session 24 – Romans; Romans 8: Mark Lanier, 02/01/26
The question isn't 'Is this physical or spiritual?' The question is: 'Am I relying on myself or on God?'
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Session 23 – Romans; Romans 8: Mark Lanier, 01/18/26
Mark Lanier brings Romans to life with clarity, insight, and warmth, showing why Paul’s words still matter for faith today. This brief but rich lesson invites listeners to think deeply, listen closely, and discover the gospel anew.
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Special Event – Conversation with Rev’d Dr. Lyndon Drake: Mark Lanier, 01/11/26
Mark Lanier sits down with Lyndon Drake to explore faith, neuroscience, Scripture, and what it really means to be human in a scientific age.
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How to Use a Study Bible, Part II: Mark Lanier, 01/04/26
Learn practical methods for studying Psalms, Proverbs, and the Gospels using four key questions that transform Scripture from confusing text into meaningful, applicable wisdom.
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Special Event – A Christmas Devotion; Brent Johnson, 12/14/25
Jesus is the light of the world, and He should be the center of your Christmas celebration. Listen to God's message, obey it quickly, and share what He's doing in your life with others.
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How to Use A Study Bible, Part I: Mark Lanier, 12/07/25
The Bible isn't a book it's a library with over 60 different books that require different reading approaches. If you want to
truly understand Scripture, you need to know how to read poetry differently than history, and wisdom literature
differently than narrative.
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Special Event – How to Deal with Relational Conflict – A Biblical Approach, Part 2: David Fleming, 11/30/25
David Fleming taught Part II: How to Deal with Relational Conflict—A Biblical Approach. Jesus dealt with conflict, which means we will too. Road map 1. The inevitability of relational conflict Paul dealt with conflict and resolution throughout his life. Opposition is part of ministry. Driven by reason or emotions? 2. The nature of relational conflict […]
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Special Event – How to Deal with Relational Conflict – A Biblical Approach, Part 1: David Fleming, 11/23/25
David Fleming taught part one of a two part class: How to Deal with Relational Conflict—A Biblical Approach. Today’s Road Map 1. The inevitability of Relational Conflict * You aren’t the only one * Jesus dealt with relational conflict * If you are a peacemaker, others need you 2. The nature of Relational Conflict […]
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Session 22 – Romans; Romans 7: 14-25: Mark Lanier, 11/16/25
Paul never converted to a new religion—he recognized Jesus as the Messiah while remaining a faithful Jew. The real issue isn't whether this happened before or after Damascus Road, but whether you're living under the law's demands or the Spirit's power.
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Session 21 – Romans; Romans 7:1-7: Mark Lanier, 11/02/25
Mark continued in the study of Romans with a focus on Chapter 7: 1-7—Paul’s most debated chapter, especially the verses studied today. Paul uses a legal analogy.
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Session 20 – Romans; Romans 6:14-23: Mark Lanier, 10/26/25
True freedom isn't the absence of a master—it's serving the right master. You are slaves of the one whom you obey.
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Session 19 – Romans; Romans 6:11-13: Mark Lanier, 10/12/25
Don't let the witch—the serpent—beguile you into wrong thinking. Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ.
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Session 18 – Romans; Romans 6-8: Mark Lanier, 10/05/25
Mark begins the lesson by addressing a question or concern that we all may have had after giving our life to Christ. We may be worried that we have done something wrong. Everything seems to be going wrong with my life. I am not living that Christian Victory. I am not that success story that says I gave my life to Jesus and now everything is rainbows.
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Session 17 – Romans; Romans 6:5-7: Mark Lanier, 09/28/25
Summary: Mark Lanier delivers a detailed biblical teaching on Romans 6:5-7, addressing the theological question of whether grace gives believers a license to sin. The session covers: Introduction Lanier opens by discussing the difficulty of Romans 9-11 and introduces the context through W.H. Auden’s Christmas oratorio, where Herod grapples with the implications of the Messiah’s […
Session 16 – Romans; Romans 6: Mark Lanier, 09/21/25
Grace is the cross of Christ, and in Christ crucified, we have sin defeated. Sin needed the death of Christ to get us out from under the thumb and dominion of sin and death.
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Session 15 – Romans; Romans 5:15-21: Mark Lanier, 09/07/25
We don't boast in our achievements or our ancestry—we boast only in the cross of Christ.
Your life has cosmic significance; you're not just trying to be a good person, you're participating in God's restoration of all things.
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Session 14 – Romans; Romans 5:12-15: Mark Lanier, 08/31/25
Embrace the love of your Lord who has worked for eternity to save you—because it is that awesome.
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Session 13 – Romans; Romans 5:6-11: Mark Lanier, 08/24/25
Christ died for weak sinners—not because we deserved it, but because God's love triumphs over human failure.
You are not God's enemy anymore; through Christ's death, God has turned you into His friend.
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Session 12 – Romans; Romans 5: Mark Lanier, 08/17/25
Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope—and hope will not put us to shame because God's love has been poured into our hearts.
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Session 5 – Philippians; Friendship: David Capes, 07/27/25
Friendship in the ancient world meant sharing your life together—participating in both the good and the bad. Christianity comes along and redefines those categories, breaking down barriers of inequality between rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, slave and free.
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Session 4 – Philippians; Destination – Knowing Jesus: David Fleming, 07/20/25
Grace plus anything is not grace - it's works. Knowing Jesus is the most important thing you
can do.
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Session 3 – Philippians; A Call to Unity: David Fleming, 07/13/25
Humility isn't about thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. The way to unity in the body of Christ is through putting others' interests first, again and again.
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Session 2 – Philippians; On Being a Good Citizen: Brent Johnson, 07/06/25
Communication is the key to any relationship, whether from you to God, you to your family, or you to strangers
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Session 1 – Philippians; An Epistle of Friendship: David Capes, 06/29/25
Friendship is central to the gospel and there is a tremendous lack of friendship in probably your life. True friendship means we share life together—the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows.
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Session 11 – Romans; Romans 4: Mark Lanier, 06/22/25
Abraham was justified by faith 30 years before circumcision, proving righteousness comes through trusting God, not through works or law. Grace—God's unmerited favor through Christ's death and resurrection—has always been God's plan A for making us right before Him.
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Session 10 – Romans; Romans 4:1-9: Mark Lanier, 06/15/25
Abraham was justified by faith, not works—a principle that applies to all believers. God justifies the ungodly through Christ, offering complete forgiveness and joy to anyone who believes.
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Special Event – Conversation with Dr. W. Scott Sager: Mark Lanier, 06/08/25
Mark interviewed a special guest during today’s class: Dr. W. Scott Sager, minister, professor, speaker, community leader, and author based in Nashville,TN.
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Session 9 – Romans; Romans 3:20-31 through 4:1: Mark Lanier, 06/01/25
No human being can be justified before God through works of the law; instead, God's righteousness is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. Our only boast is in Christ's sacrifice, for salvation is entirely God's initiative and grace, not something we earn through our own efforts.
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Session 8 – Romans; The “Gold” in Paul’s Words, Romans 3:21-26: Mark Lanier, 05/25/25
God's righteousness is revealed through Christ's death and resurrection, declaring all believers "not guilty." Christ's sacrifice satisfies God's wrath and covers our sins, justifying us before Him.
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Session 7 – Romans; Romans 3:21-26: Mark Lanier, 05/18/25
5/18/25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in the book of Romans with insights into Romans Chapter 3:21-26 with an exploration into the Greco Roman language vs English. He divided the lesson as follows: 1. Explore the word group Ancient Greek origin of “dike” which means, right, justice, punishment. Translated into English it uses various words […]
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Session 6 – Romans; The Flow of Paul’s Logic: Mark Lanier, 05/11/25
If Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection is good news for us, then what is life without that? Paul uses a courtroom metaphor to show that everybody has sinned and fallen short of God's glory, and no one is good enough to save themselves.
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Session 5 – Romans; God’s Principles of Judgement: Mark Lanier, 05/04/25
Paul warns against judging others while ignoring one’s own sin and explains that God’s righteous judgment is impartial and based on each person’s deeds.
This teaching shows that conscience and God’s law accompany every human life.
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Session 4 – Romans; The Wrath of God: Mark Lanier, 04/27/25
In Romans 1:18-32, Paul explains how suppressing the truth revealed by God leads to idolatry and moral decline, showing God’s wrath as a righteous response to human rebellion.
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Session 3 – Romans; Romans 1:16-17: Mark Lanier, 04/13/25
Paul identifies the gospel as God’s power to save and the means by which righteousness is revealed. These verses form the theological core of Romans.
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Session 2 – Romans; Beginning Verses of Chapter 1: Mark Lanier, 04/06/25
Paul opens Romans by anchoring the gospel in Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus. This introduction sets the theological foundation for the entire letter.
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Session 1 – Romans; Introduction into the book of Romans: Mark Lanier, 03/30/25
Mark Lanier begins a new series on Romans. Today’s focus merged how to study an Epistle and began an introduction into the book of Romans. How to study Romans, an Epistle, in 8 basic steps. Historical context, Literary context, Textual analysis, Paragraph exegesis, Theological analysis
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How to Study the Bible: Lesson 2 – Focus on Poetry: Mark Lanier, 03/23/25
The Bible states we should study the Bible to know Scripture and the power of God. Mark then spent time in 1. What’s are we doing when we study the Bible? God entrusted His Words through people: Scripture is inspired by God.
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How to Study the Bible: Lesson 1 – Why Study the Bible: Mark Lanier, 03/16/25
The Bible states we should study the Bible to know Scripture and the power of God. Mark then spent time in 1. What’s are we doing when we study the Bible? God entrusted His Words through people: Scripture is inspired by God. There are 2 types of critical studies described as: Lower criticism which is […]
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Session 18 – Lesser-Known Women of the Bible; The Strange Woman: Mark Lanier, 03/09/25
3-9-25 Biblical – Literacy Mark Lanier taught the final lesson in the Lesser-Known Women of the Bible series with a focus on The Strange Woman and similar to Lady Widsom, this employs personification as a literary device. The lesson in 3 parts: 1. The Path Metaphor Scripture teaches of good and bad paths, and those […]
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Special Event-Conversation with Dr.’s Ortiz, Monson, and Younger: Mark Lanier, 03/02/25
Mark interviews three well known biblical scholars. Dr. Steve Ortiz Dr. John Manson Dr. Lawson Younger We are looking at our guests to enlighten us through scripture on: 1. How we See the World 2. How we See Scripture 3. How we See God
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Session 17 – Lesser-Known Women of the Bible; Lady Wisdom: Mark Lanier, 02/23/25
Mark Lanier 02/23/2025 Mark takes us on a very different experience in our study of Lessor Known Women in the Bible. Mark asks the question? Who am I ? 1. I help a King Rule Justly 2. I cried out in the streets and raised my voice in the Public Square 3. I was there […]
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Session 16 -Lesser Known Women in the Bible, FIVE UNNAMED WOMEN OF THE BIBLE
Biblical-Literacy Mark taught Lesser-Known Women of the Bible with an emphasis on unnamed but significant women. Anonymity can sometimes speak volumes. Why no name? Various reasons: to prevent embarrassment, the person is unknown or sometimes used as a literary device.
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Session 15 – Lesser Known Women in the Bible, Job’s daughters!!!!
2-9-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued the series: Lessor Known Women of the Bible. This week’s lesson focused on Job and his daughters. The lesson had three sections: 1. The journey through suffering – Job, a righteous man whom God had blessed with divine provision lost everything, including his children, health, and relationships. God responds to Job’s […]
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Special Event – Conversation with Dr Federico G. Villanueva: Dr. David Capes, 01/26/25
Dr. David Capes interviewed Dr. Federico Villanueva, known for his focus on the church knowing the importance of lament as as in the Psalms, Lamentations, and other areas of the Bible.
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Session 14 – Lesser Known Women in the Bible
2-02-25 Biblical-Literacy Dr. David Capes led another lesson of Lessor Known Women ofthe Bible with an interview of Dr. Nancy Dawson, author of All the Genealogies of the Bible. Dr. Lawson received her doctorate in biology and always held an interest in theology. In this lesson she focused on three of the five women named […]
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Session 13 – Lesser Known Women in the Bible, Job’s four daughters
Mark Lanier continued his series on Lesser-Known Bible Women with a study of Jael – Courage in a Crisis, from Judges 4:2 – 5:27. Mark divides the lesson into: 1. Context and Characters: Israel is under oppression from the Canaanite army led by Sizer who has control of the Jezerel Valley. The people are regulated […]
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