FBC Van Alstyne

Palm Sunday

Strength in Weakness- "Temporary Jars and Eternal Glory"

Strength in Weakness- "Treasure in Jars of Clay"

Strength in Weakness- "Weak Jars and the Light of the Gospel"

The Afterword -- Wisdom and Money

In this episode, Jace and Lexie explore the biblical perspective on money, wealth, and stewardship, emphasizing the importance of a gospel-centered approach to material possessions. They will discuss how money reveals our hearts, the dangers of greed, and practical ways to steward resources for God's glory.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Week Seven of Proverbs Study
00:29 Why Do People Avoid Talking About Money?
01:40 Is Money Positive, Negative, or Neutral?
03:28 The Heart Behind Money and Its Uses
04:42 The Deception of Money and the Love of Money
06:08 Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be
07:35 The Many Forms of Greed in Scripture
09:13 Material Wealth and Idolatry
11:11 Wealth as a Strong City and Its Dangers
13:02 Injustice, Poverty, and the Power of Wealth
15:26 The Balance Between Wealth and Generosity
17:25 The Blessing of Giving and the Gospel Economy
19:14 Riches and the Day of Judgment
20:38 Wealth as a Refuge and Its Injustice
23:18 Exposing Ourselves to Global and Local Injustice
25:54 Circumstances of Poverty and Justice
27:14 The Power and Purpose of Wealth in God's Kingdom
28:46 The Gospel as the Fuel for Generosity
29:07 Practical Steps for Stewardship and Generosity

 

The Afterword -- Wisdom and Relationships

In this episode, Jace and Lexie explore the biblical principles of relationships through the lens of Proverbs, emphasizing love, forgiveness, and wisdom in marriage, family, friendships, and neighborly interactions. It offers practical insights on how to cultivate healthy, Christ-centered relationships in a complex world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Proverbs and Relationships
02:08 The Relational Nature of Proverbs
03:50 Wisdom as a Tool for Parenting and Marriage
05:25 The Role of Love and Forgiveness
08:12 Friendship: Loyalty and Deep Connection
10:00 Handling Conflict and Ill Will
13:10 The Example of Jesus in Relationships
16:50 Practical Steps to Cultivate Biblical Relationships
19:46 The Cost and Joy of Friendship
24:51 Christ as the Ultimate Friend and Model

Strength in Weakness- "New Covenant Glory in Fragile Vessels"

Strength in Weakness- "Jars of Clay Carrying the Aroma of Christ"

The Afterword -- Wisdom and Speech

Summary

In this episode, Jace and Lexie explore a biblical perspective on speech through Proverbs, the power of words, and how our hearts influence what we say. It emphasizes the importance of self-control, discernment, and the role of the Spirit in guiding our speech to reflect wisdom and love.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and overview of biblical speech
02:11 Analyzing the heart's influence on speech
05:12 The power of the tongue and biblical imagery
07:10 Jesus on the overflow of the heart and speech
11:31 Speech as a litmus test of internal spiritual state
14:37 James 3 and the control of the tongue
18:02 Rebuking and healing with words
23:33 Peter’s denial and restoration through words
29:49 Jesus’ example of truthful and healing speech
34:22 Cultural reflections on speech and our response
42:28 The challenge and hope of taming the tongue

 

Strength in Weakness- "Fragile Jars and Faithful Integrity"