"Rejoice, O Beloved!"

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"Rejoice, O Beloved!" is a podcast built for new believers who want to know more about the Christian faith. This limited podcast is a carefully crafted curriculum with only 20 lessons. Each lesson presents a topic regarding the (1) Christian faith, (2) navigating the Bible, (3) Bible overview, (4) Church history and (5) personal growth. To get the full offerings of this podcast, start at episode 1 and follow along sequentially. Find the accompanying workbook at ParablePublishing.com.

  1. JAN 30

    5.3 Christian Growth Interview (ft. Don Turkington)

    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 Bible Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

    19 min

  2. JAN 28

    5.2 What Has Jesus Asked of Us?

    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 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - heart, worldview, desires I. B. 2. - blessing I. B. 3. - mankindI. C. 1. - salvation I. C. 2. - worksI. C. 3. - reaction II. B. 2. - god, idol II. B. 3. - internal III. B. 1. - DelightIII. B. 2. - relationshipIII. C. 2. - investing IV. B. 1. - treasuresIV. B. 2. - commandsIV. C. 2. - forced V. A. 2. - lawV. B. 1. - relationship V. C. 1. - willV. C. 2. - treasures V. C. 3. - disciples Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty Bible Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

    17 min

  3. JAN 26

    5.1 Living as Citizens of Heaven in a World of Earthly Distractions

    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 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - citizens I. B. 2. - ambassadors I. C. 1. - priesthoodI. C. 2. - God's I. C. 3. - Man II. A. 1. - slaves II. A. 2. - subverts II. B. 1. - free II. B. 2. - unjustII. C. 1. - JesusII. C. 2. - servants III. A. 1. - submitIII. A. 2. - wonIII. A. 3. - mindsetIII. B. 1. - avoidIII. B. 2. - gentle, quietIII. B. 3. - seductionIII. C. 2. - representatives IV. A. 1. - understanding IV. A. 2. - honorIV. A. 3. - co-heirsIV. B. 1. - vulnerableIV. B. 2. - respect V. A. 1. - usingV. A. 2. - witnessV. B. 1. - subverts V. B. 2. - renewingV. C. 1. - ChristiansV. C. 2. - points Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty Bible Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

    20 min

  4. JAN 23

    4.3 Church History Interview (ft. Hunter Witcraft)

    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 Bible Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

    54 min

  5. JAN 21

    4.2 Splits and Christian Traditions

    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 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - homes I. B. 2. - persecution I. B. 3. - toleranceI. C. 1. - BishopI. C. 2. - elder council I. C. 3. - vulnerable II. A. 1. - growth II. A. 3. - government II. B. 1. - civil II. C. 1. - powerII. C. 3. - church III. A. 2. - Western ChurchIII. B. 2. - Great SchismIII. C. 2. - Orthodox IV. A. 3. - alone, alone IV. B. 1. - persecutingIV. B. 3. - printing pressIV. C. 1. - ProtestantismIV. C. 3. - Americas V. A. 2. - traditionV. B. 1. - cultsV. B. 3. - read V. C. 1. - Absolutes Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty Bible Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

    20 min

  6. JAN 19

    4.1 Early Church History

    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 Outro Workbook Answer Key:  I. B. 1. - Pentecost I. B. 2. - wind, flames I. B. 3. - nationI. C. 1. - convictionI. C. 2. - baptized I. C. 3. - 3000 II. A. 1. - kill II. A. 2. - approved II. A. 3. - spreading II. B. 1. - hunt II. B. 2. - Jesus II. B. 3. - religious II. B. 4. - Paul II. C. 1. - inclusionII. C. 2. - customsII. C. 3. - growth III. A. 1. - IndiaIII. B. 1. - non-JewishIII. B. 2. - natureIII. C. 1. - lettersIII. C. 2. - falseIII. C. 3. - New TestamentIII. D. 2. - prophecies IV. A. 2. - eyewitnesses IV. B. 3. - Creed V. A. 1. - economyV. A. 2. - Roman EmperorV. A. 3. - dangerous V. B. 3. - threeV. C. 4. - religion Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty Bible Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

    21 min

  7. JAN 16

    3.7 Fullness of Time to Resurrection | Bible Overview

    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 Outro Bible 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 1:6-11 Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty Bible Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

    43 min

  8. JAN 12

    3.6 Exile and Three Returns | Bible Overview

    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 Outro Bible 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 2:17-18 Check out our other podcasts!Pickled ParablesCommentariesMy Dusty Bible Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony KuenziIf you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

    31 min
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"Rejoice, O Beloved!" is a podcast built for new believers who want to know more about the Christian faith. This limited podcast is a carefully crafted curriculum with only 20 lessons. Each lesson presents a topic regarding the (1) Christian faith, (2) navigating the Bible, (3) Bible overview, (4) Church history and (5) personal growth. To get the full offerings of this podcast, start at episode 1 and follow along sequentially. Find the accompanying workbook at ParablePublishing.com.

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