"Rejoice, O Beloved!"

Jesse interviews his dad, Don Turkington, and asks him for advice about walking with God. This is the last episode for the series! Thank you for listening. Please reach out to Jesse for any questions or feedback at jesse@parableministries.com.  Question Time Stamps:01:48 "How long have you been a Christian?"04:21 "How has your faith helped you?"11:27 "What have you learned in your walk with God?"13:06 "What is your favorite saying?"16:07 "Advice for new believers?"Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Rejoice, O Beloved! Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament laws and prophecies! Through His death and resurrection we can be saved! This lesson now looks at our reaction. What has Jesus asked of us? What do we do now that we have been adopted into the Kingdom of God?Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:41 Review01:29 Today's Goal02:05 The Value of the OT05:11 Jesus' Commands06:39 Command 109:56 Command 212:39 Command 314:59 Rejoice, O Beloved!16:37 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. B. 1. - heart, worldview, desiresI. B. 2. - blessingI. B. 3. - mankindI. C. 1. - salvationI. C. 2. - worksI. C. 3. - reactionII. B. 2. - god, idolII. B. 3. - internalIII. B. 1. - DelightIII. B. 2. - relationshipIII. C. 2. - investingIV. B. 1. - treasuresIV. B. 2. - commandsIV. C. 2. - forcedV. A. 2. - lawV. B. 1. - relationshipV. C. 1. - willV. C. 2. - treasuresV. C. 3. - disciplesCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Knowing all this stuff is great, but what do I do with it? This new topic series explores the "what now?" phase of life. In this lesson we'll look at how to live out this physical life with these spiritual truths.  Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:53 The Current of Culture03:55 Theme of 1 Peter07:37 Subverting the Status Quo18:45 Living as Kingdom Representatives19:53 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. B. 1. - citizensI. B. 2. - ambassadorsI. C. 1. - priesthoodI. C. 2. - God'sI. C. 3. - ManII. A. 1. - slavesII. A. 2. - subvertsII. B. 1. - freeII. B. 2. - unjustII. C. 1. - JesusII. C. 2. - servantsIII. A. 1. - submitIII. A. 2. - wonIII. A. 3. - mindsetIII. B. 1. - avoidIII. B. 2. - gentle, quietIII. B. 3. - seductionIII. C. 2. - representativesIV. A. 1. - understandingIV. A. 2. - honorIV. A. 3. - co-heirsIV. B. 1. - vulnerableIV. B. 2. - respectV. A. 1. - usingV. A. 2. - witnessV. B. 1. - subvertsV. B. 2. - renewingV. C. 1. - ChristiansV. C. 2. - pointsCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Jesse interviews Bible teacher Hunter Witcraft about the history of the Christian church and what we can learn from it. Question Time Stamps:02:10 "What were early churches like during the time of the Apostles?"16:02 "How did persecution affect the church and how they practiced their faith?"19:09 "How did Christianity end up becoming the Roman Empire's new religion?"21:35 "Could you share about the first split from the church, the Oriental Orthodox Church?"26:03 "What was Christianity like in the years leading up to the 1500s?"35:46 "Did the Protestant Reformation succeed in its goal?"41:50 "After the Reformation, did all the Protestant groups get along with each other?"48:16 "Any advice for learning more about church history?"Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Let's look into the Church's schisms and observe the historical traditions that now govern the different branches of Christianity.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:54 The Universal Church05:11 The Imperial Church09:29 The Great Schism10:48 The Protestant Reformation15:04 The Current State15:43 The Danger of Christian Cults16:40 The Standard for Fellowship18:58 Discussion Questions19:17 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. B. 1. - homesI. B. 2. - persecutionI. B. 3. - toleranceI. C. 1. - BishopI. C. 2. - elder councilI. C. 3. - vulnerableII. A. 1. - growthII. A. 3. - governmentII. B. 1. - civilII. C. 1. - powerII. C. 3. - churchIII. A. 2. - Western ChurchIII. B. 2. - Great SchismIII. C. 2. - OrthodoxIV. A. 3. - alone, aloneIV. B. 1. - persecutingIV. B. 3. - printing pressIV. C. 1. - ProtestantismIV. C. 3. - AmericasV. A. 2. - traditionV. B. 1. - cultsV. B. 3. - readV. C. 1. - AbsolutesCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

In this lesson, we explore early church history from the Day of Pentecost to Constantine's conversion. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:54 The Start of the Church05:45 Persecution (Saul)09:28 The Jerusalem Council10:49 The Apostolic Mission14:02 Post-Apostolic Leadership15:53 Persecution (Rome)18:35 Overcoming the Imperial Cult20:54 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. B. 1. - PentecostI. B. 2. - wind, flamesI. B. 3. - nationI. C. 1. - convictionI. C. 2. - baptizedI. C. 3. - 3000II. A. 1. - killII. A. 2. - approvedII. A. 3. - spreadingII. B. 1. - huntII. B. 2. - JesusII. B. 3. - religiousII. B. 4. - PaulII. C. 1. - inclusionII. C. 2. - customsII. C. 3. - growthIII. A. 1. - IndiaIII. B. 1. - non-JewishIII. B. 2. - natureIII. C. 1. - lettersIII. C. 2. - falseIII. C. 3. - New TestamentIII. D. 2. - propheciesIV. A. 2. - eyewitnessesIV. B. 3. - CreedV. A. 1. - economyV. A. 2. - Roman EmperorV. A. 3. - dangerousV. B. 3. - threeV. C. 4. - religionCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Jesse presents the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:53 The Incarnation10:53 Jesus’ Earthly Ministry16:36 Jesus’ Authority25:29 Jesus’ Betrayal30:51 Jesus’ Innocence33:42 Jesus’ Death36:53 Jesus’ Resurrection41:31 Jesus’ Ascension 42:47 OutroBible Passages Read (in order of reading):John 1:1-5Genesis 1:1-5Galatians 4:4-5Luke 1:5-38Luke 2:1-7John 1:6-34Matthew 4:17Matthew 5:1-12, 17-18Matthew 7:28-29Matthew 8:1-13, 23-34John 11:1-50, 53Matthew 26:14Mark 14:32-46, 48-49John 18:12-14, 19-24, 28-40John 19:1-6, 12-24, 28-30Matthew 27:50-54John 19:38-42John 20:1-18Luke 24:35-49Matthew 28:18-20Acts 1:6-11Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

This lesson observes the fall of Israel and their subsequent exile to distant lands... but God pursues them and brings them back in three trips. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:52 The Fall of Israel06:06 The Fall of Judah10:52 Exile16:44 The First Return (Temple)23:07 The Second Return (People)24:41 The Third Return (Walls)29:12 Summary30:37 OutroBible Passages Read (in order of reading):2 Kings 17:6-232 Chronicles 36:1-21Daniel 1:1-212 Chronicles 36:22-23Jeremiah 31:31-34, 38-40Ezra 1:5-7Ezra 3:1-13Ezra 7:1-6Ezra 10:1-5Nehemiah 1:1-11Nehemiah 2:17-18Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

This lesson follows the unification of Israel and her three kings before splitting between the north and south. Episode Timestamp:00:00 Intro00:52 Samuel the Prophet07:11 King Saul09:45 David Anointed 11:32 David's Rise to Power25:02 The Davidic Covenant26:40 King Solomon30:25 The Division on the Kingdom36:02 OutroBible Passages Read:1 Samuel 31 Samuel 8:1-221 Samuel 9:1-2, 15-171 Samuel 11:12-151 Samuel 15:10-12, 27-281 Samuel 16:1, 6-8, 11-131 Samuel 171 Samuel 19:1-31 Samuel 242 Samuel 1:1-42 Samuel 2:1-42 Samuel 7:8-171 Kings 2:1-4, 10-121 Kings 3:3-141 Kings 6:1, 11-141 Kings 11:1-13, 28-331 Kings 12:25-33Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

This lesson follows Israel's journey to the promised land and showcases God faithfulness ... and Israel's failures. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:54 Leaving Mt Sinai 05:00 12 Spies12:27 Transition of Leadership16:00 2 Spies20:03 Jericho23:10 Unconquered Land27:40 Israel Fails to Conquer31:01 New Generation Turns from God32:56 OutroBible passages read:Numbers 10:11-13, 29-36Numbers 11:1-3Numbers 13:1-3, 17-14:4Numbers 14:11-24Deuteronomy 31:1-8Joshua 1:1-9Joshua 2:1-24Joshua 5:13-15Joshua 6:1-11, 15-17, 20Joshua 13:1-7Joshua 23:11-13Joshua 24:14-24Judges 1:27-2:5Judges 2:8-23Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

This lesson follows the Israelites exodus from captivity in Egypt to their journey to Mount Sinai, thus demonstrating God's faithfulness, justice and mercy. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:54 Israel's Enslavement03:19 The Calling of Moses07:17 God's Judgment on Egypt's Gods12:25 The Tenth Plague 19:17 Mount Sinai35:03 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. B. 1. - famineI. B. 2. - growI. C. 1. -  fearfulI. C. 2. - reproductionI. C. 3. - drownedII. A. 1. - daughterII. A. 2. - beatingII. A. 3. - shepherdII. B. 2. - Abraham, Isaac, JacobII. B. 3. - awareII. C. 2. - resistedII. C. 3. - partnerIII. A. 1. - rejoicedIII. A. 2. - ignoranceIII. A. 1. - remindingIII. B. 1. - godsIII. B. 3. - authorityIII. C. 1. - two, thirdIV. A. 1. - firstbornIV. A. 2. - safetyIV. B. 1. - doorpostsIV. B. 2. - substituteIV. B. 3. - Jesus ChristIV. C. 1. - 400IV. C. 2. - plunderedIV. C. 3. - mixed multitudeV. A. 1. - identity conferenceV. A. 2. - instructionV. A. 3. - relationshipV. B. 2. - thenV. C. 1. - calfV. C. 2. - grieveV. C. 3. - intercededV. D. 2. - Jesus ChristCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

This lesson focuses on the patriarchs of Genesis and how God partners with them to save the world. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:53 Covenant with Abram07:17 Covenant Confirmation and Son of Promise19:50 Jacob27:35 God Working with a Flawed Family28:25 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. B. 1. - barrenI. B. 2. - seedI. B. 3. - virgin birthI. C. 1. - starsI. C. 2. - righteousnessII. A. 1. - self-maledictoryII. A. 2. - animalsII. B. 2. - sacrificeII. B. 3. - lifeII. C. 1. - Jesus, crossII. C. 2. - ramII. C. 3. - JesusIII. A. 1. - barrenIII. A. 2. - nationsIII. A. 3. - JacobIII. B. 1. - tricksterIII. B. 2. - uncleIII. C. 1. -  wrestledIII. C. 2. - heel-grabberIII. C. 3. - IsraelIV. A. 1. - worldIV. A. 2. - weaknessIV. B. 2. - relationalIV. C. 1. - mercyIV. C. 2. - SonCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

This lesson focuses on the first 12 chapters of Genesis, from Creation to the Tower of Babel. Episode Timestamp:00:00 Intro00:53 Genesis01:20 Creation and the Fall20:32 Cain and Abel25:03 The Flood32:07 The Tower of Babel35:20 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: II. A. 1. - form, voidII. A. 2. - Spirit, GodII. A. 3. - very goodII. B. 1. - image, likenessII. B. 3. - stewardsII. C. 1. -  everythingII. C. 2 - ateII. C. 3. - LifeII. D. 1. - God, HeII. D. 2. - set apartII. D. 3. - adoption, beforeIII. A. 1. - giftsIII. A. 2. - crouching, ruleIII. A. 3. - exileIII. B. 1. - cityIII. B. 2. - innocentIII. B. 3. - justiceIV. A. 1. - walkedIV. A. 2. - corruptIV. A. 3 - washingIV. B. 1. - salvationIV. B. 2. - Garden, EdenIV. B. 3. - rainbowIV. C. 1. - drunkIV. C. 2. - overstepIV. C. 3. - interventionV. A. 2. - towerV. B. 2. - languageV. B. 3. -  mercyCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Jesse interviews Bible teacher Hunter Hoover about the construction of the Bible and how it was compiled. Question Time Stamps:02:35 "How has the Bible survived so long?"11:06 "Has the Bible changed at all throughout its history?"27:25 "How were the books of the Bible decided?"48:29 "Why do we have so many English Bible translations?"59:29 "Advice for reading the Bible?"Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Let's open the Bible and learn the steps to read it comprehensively. It doesn't take any special knowledge or training to read the Bible, but it can help to have some tips. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:53 The Challenge of Translation07:25 Understanding Scripture15:03 The Bible's Different Genres17:29 Advanced Study19:24 Conclusion20:17 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. A. 2. - originalI. B. 1. - word-for-word, thought-for-thoughtI. B. 2. - idiomsI. B. 3. - both, oneI. C. 1. - committeeI. C. 2. - individualII. A. 1. - contextII. A. 2. - backwardII. A. 3. - oneII. B. 1. - thoughtII. B. 2. - interpretationII. B. 3. - chapters, versesII. C. 1. - writeII. C. 2. - moreIII. D. 1. - oneIV. A. 1. - interpretationIV. B. 1. - structureV. A. 1. - enjoyV. B. 1. - anotherCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

The Bible is a big book! This lesson looks at its layout and explores the Bible's long history of construction. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:55 The Division of Scripture 02:02 OT Layout05:17 NT Layout08:25 The Bible's Construction29:56 Formalization of Canon34:54 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: II. A. 1. - 39II. A. 2. - Messiah/ChristII. A. 3. - referenceII. B. 1. - 5, fiveII. B. 3. - instructionII. C. 1. - 12 II. C. 3. - justiceII. D. 1. - relationshipII. D. 2. - GodII. D. 3. - sizeIII. A. 1. - 27III. A. 2. - Jesus, church, teachingsIII. A. 3. - forward, fulfillmentIII. B. 1. - 4III. B. 2. - 3III. B. 3. - PaulIII. C. 1. - letterIII. C. 2. - PaulIII. C. 3. - leadersIII. D. 1. - prophecy III. D. 2. - imagery, symbolism III. D. 3. - scriptureIV. A. 1. - faithfulness, agreementsIV. A. 2. - MosesIV. B. 1. - finished productIV. C. 1. - prophetsIV. C. 2. - inspiredIV. C. 3. - relationalV. A. 2. - booksV. B. 1. - chapters, versesV. B. 3. - Geneva BibleV. C. 1. - sacredV. C. 2. - contradictionsV. C. 3. - invitationCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

The Bible is very important to the Christian Faith. In this lesson Jesse recognizes its importance and shows how we should open it with respect and expectation.  Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro 00:53 Cultural Awareness05:35 Significance of Scripture11:45 Biblical Meditation15:56 The Holy Spirit and the Bible16:56 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. B. 1. - understand, Jesus ChristI. C. 1. - drawing outI. C. 2. - putting inII. A. 1. - revelationII. A. 2. - glorify, instructII. A. 3. - genresII. B. 1. - inspiration, partnership II. B. 2. - with, otherII. C. 1. - food II. C. 2. - heavenlyII. C. 3. - BibleIII. A. 1. - meditationIII. A. 2. - filling, emptyIII. B. 1. - RememberingIII. B. 2. - PonderIII. B. 3. - MeditateIII. C. 1. - newIII. C. 2. - artisticIII. C. 3. - Old, NewIV. A. 1. - exegetically IV. A. 2. - taken apartIV. A. 3. - conformIV. B. 1. - Holy SpiritIV. B. 2. - MemorizingCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Jesse interviews Pastor JD Winters on the topic of the Gospel and the importance of church. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro01:49 "How does the Gospel transform people?"09:55 "What does it mean to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit?"17:51 "Why is church important?"25:27 "Advice for finding a church?"34:28 OutroCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

In this lesson Jesse presents a helpful method to recognize the important beliefs of Christianity while encouraging Christian unity.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:54 The Three Acknowledgements 10:31 Absolutes of the Faith13:30 Convictions 15:24 Preferences 16:55 Harmony and Honoring Conscience23:03 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. B. 1. - same mindI. B. 2. - uniformity, harmony I. B. 3. - differences, togetherI. C. 1. - Relativism, RigidityI. C. 2. - ignoranceI. C. 3. - presumptionII. A. 1. - right doctrine, holdsII. A. 2. - wrong, twistingII. A. 3. - essential II. B. 1. - exists, allII. B. 2. - equalIII. A. 1. - essential, statedIII. B. 1. - notIII. B. 2. - immediatelyIII. B. 3. - orthodoxyIII. C. 1. - settled, not, reasonedIII. C. 2. - absoluteIII. D. 1. - opinions, noIII. D. 2. - personalIV. B. 1. - harmony IV. B. 2. - respectingIV. B. 3. - humble, againstCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

In this opening lesson, Jesse presents three ways Jesus’ work on the cross affects us - substitution, adoption, and blood-price. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:33 Guilt and Innocence11:02 Honor and Shame15:21 Power and Fear18:55 The Role of the Holy Spirit 21:28 OutroWorkbook Answer Key: I. C. 1. - backboneII. A. 1. - substitutionII. A. 2. - personII. A. 3. - substitutional, identificationII. B. 1. - ethicsII. B. 2. - lawsII. B. 3. - substitute II. C. 1. - standardII. C. 2. - fulfillment III. A. 2. - sonIII. A. 3. - running, embracing, feastIII. B. 3. - childrenIII. C. 1. - welcomes, open armsIII. C. 3. - adoptedIV. A. 2. - aliveIV. A. 3. - disarmedIV. B. 1. - opposeIV. B. 2. - name, titleIV. B. 3. - worldIV. C. 1. - spiritual IV. C. 2. - victoryIV. C. 3. - oppression, adoptionV. B. 1. - down paymentV. B. 3. - thirdV. C. 1. - involvedV. C. 2. - substitute, LordV. C. 3. - mouth, heartCheck out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty BibleConnect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTokMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate