Challenge for 2017

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on January 15, 2017 under Audio, Bible study, Single | Be the First to Comment

Here we are at the beginning of another year!  This lesson is a break from our James study, though the topic flows directly from our discussion from the first two verses in James 4, and we will actually land right back in James 4 for our conclusion.  God had given me this topic back in October for our annual New Year’s lesson, and I had been thinking about it since late 2015.

Lately there has been a lot of talk about “casual Christianity” in church and among our leadership.  The more I think about it, the more concerned I am that I and many others are practically living exactly that type of Christian walk, and aren’t even aware of it.

It is because of that possibility that this study compares Jesus’ “greatest commandment” and our lives to see if we are living up to His expectation of us – and our commitment to Him.

The Most Important Thing

AAC format playable in most browsers, iTunes, and iDevices.  39 min., 19MB

The Book of James – Chapter 3

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on December 7, 2016 under Audio, Bible study, Multiweek, Series | Be the First to Comment

Our study through the book of James continues into chapter 3 with an appropriate balance and reasonable speed.  You’ll notice that my study notes changed format with this study.  My Bible program of 20+ years finally broke with the latest MacOS update, so I had to (hurriedly) buy and get up to speed on the excellent, but incredibly pricey Logos.  Here are the notes divided into sections.

James Section 3A – The Dangers of the Tongue

James Section 3B – Wisdom from Above

AAC format playable in most browsers, iTunes, and iDevices.  xx min., xxMB

Coming soon!

The Book of James – Chapter 1

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on August 14, 2016 under Audio, Bible study, Multiweek, Series | Be the First to Comment

In our class times together, passages and themes from the book of James kept coming up and we decided it would be cool to change our tack a bit and do a Bible book study instead of our typical topical studies.  I’m not sure they’re still glad they did because we are (I am) taking quite a bit of time going through, and I’ve gotten a bit too technical in the presentation.  You’ll notice as we get close to the end of chapter 1 that I started doing better with that, and I think we’re doing quite well with a better balance of background, application, and velocity in Chapter 2 (next post).  Here are the notes divided into four sections along with a bonus (no extra charge!) simple worksheet that I created for my kids since we are studying it with them in parallel.

James Introduction

James Introduction (Pt. 1 of 2) – March 13, 2016 – AAC, 42 min., 21MB

BTW, if you’re interested in the discussion in the introduction about the actual name of the author of the book of James, you should also listen to the first eight or nine minutes of the Palm Sunday lesson, since that topic came up at the beginning of our time together that next week.

James Introduction (Pt. 2 of 2) – March 27, 2017 – AAC, 39 min., 19MB

James Section 1A – Trials

James 1A – I, 1:2-4 (Pt. 1 of 6) – April 3, 2016 – AAC, 42 min., 21MB

(Sorry for the frequent audio issues.  Due to a family emergency I was receiving incessant texts and numerous phone calls while I was teaching.)

James 1A – II, 1:5 (Pt. 2 of 6) – April 10, 2016 – AAC, 45 min., 22MB

(Sorry.  Still having audio issues.  Not sure why.  Need to replace my audio engineer.  (me))

James 1A – III, 1:5 – Faith (Pt. 3 of 6) – April 17, 2016 – AAC, 54 min., 27MB

James 1A – IV, 1:6 – Faith, the double-minded man (Pt. 4 of 6) – April 24, 2016 – AAC, 49 min., 24MB

James 1A – V, 1:6-12 – Double-minded man, the poor (Pt. 5 of 6) – May 1, 2016 – AAC, 41 min., 20MB

James 1A – VI, 1:12 – Rich, and summary of trials (Pt. 6 of 6) – May 15, 2016 – AAC, 47 min., 24MB

James Section 1B – Temptations

James Section 1C – The Role of God’s Word

James worksheet

More coming soon!

Palm Sunday – The Last Week of Jesus’ Life

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on March 20, 2016 under Audio, Bible study, Single | Be the First to Comment

This lesson is a detailed timeline of the last week of Jesus’ early ministry, and will likely be very controversial for those who are stuck on a traditional Good Friday crucifixion.  But, I believe it is the best fitting explanation of all of the biblical data.

Palm Sunday – Last Week of Jesus’ Life

AAC format playable in most browsers, iTunes, and iDevices.  46 min., 23MB

The following week began with more discussion around this topic.

AAC format playable in most browsers, iTunes, and iDevices.  10 min., 5MB

Back to the Basics – Worship

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on June 28, 2015 under Audio, Bible study, Multiweek, Series | Be the First to Comment

In John 4, Jesus gave us the two most important instructions on how to properly worship God, and corrected some frequent worship failures.  This study considers Jesus’ words carefully and then offers practical ideas for how we can worship God more consistently and effectively.

BTB – Worship

AAC format playable in most browsers, iTunes, and iDevices.

Week 1 – Introduction (6/7/15), 46 min., 23MB

Week 2 – Spirit (6/14/15), 33 min., 16MB

Week 3 – Truth (6/21/15), 30 min., 15MB

Week 4 – Truth (6/28/15), 40 min., 20MB

Week 5 – Practical Application Pt. 1 (7/19/15), 47 min., 24MB

Week 6 – Practical Application Pt. 2 (7/26/15), 46 min., 23MB

How Did Jesus Show Love for Others?

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on October 6, 2013 under Bible study, Single | Be the First to Comment

This final lesson in the (unintended) series of lessons on love focuses on Jesus’ practical and non-judgmental love for others as the ultimate example for us to follow and emulate.  This was the last lesson before beginning the book study on the excellent book, Do Love, A Love Hack’s Path to Spiritual Maturity, by Andrew Rankin, available here.

How Did Jesus Show His Love for Others?

How Do Others Know You Are a Christian?

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on September 8, 2013 under Bible study, Multiweek | Be the First to Comment

This study was a natural f0llow-on to the study in Colossians that ended in the focus on love for one another.  Jesus said that non-Christians would know we are a follower of Jesus by our love for one another.  How do you really love one another?

Depending on your setting and schedule, this may or may not take more than one week to finish.

How Do Others Know You Are a Christian?

Everything You Do Matters – In Your Marriage

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on May 27, 2012 under Bible study, Single | Be the First to Comment

This lesson is a reminder to pay attention to everything you do when you interact with your spouse because each interaction either builds or tears down the relationship.

EYDM – In Your Marriage

Three Great Men Who Forgave

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on September 18, 2010 under Bible study, Multiweek | Be the First to Comment

This lesson focuses on the forgiveness shown by Joseph, David, and Jesus, and attempts to show how we should follow their example.

Three Great Men Who Forgave

Building Spiritual Disciplines into the Lives of Our Children

Posted by Jonathan Bingham on July 31, 2010 under Bible study, Single | Be the First to Comment

This lesson lists a number of spiritual disciplines and encourages parents not only to incorporate them into their own lives, but also to focus on the spiritual formation of their children.

Spiritual Disciplines for Your Kids