PT211 Eng 11. Analogy to the Body: Unity
The human body is an incredibly complex organism with 75 organs. Different parts of the body form one unit. Each unit has a different function and yet they are interrelated. In this session Steve Lake shares five principles regarding Paul's analogy of the human body to the Body of Christ in Romans 12:4-6 which is an absolutely amazing illustration of how the church operates. He also talks about the importance of learning biblical principles during self-study and meditation.
PT211 Eng 1. Two Callings
Before the foundation of the world God loved you even before He made you. And when He made you He knew that you would have some special assignment and purpose to accomplish. And He equipped you with everything you need to do it. In this session Steve Lake is talking about God having two callings for our life. God calls us to Himself and we have a personal relationship with Him. We are also called to help other people. In this session you are going to discover how your spiritual gift is connected with your purpose in life.
PT211 Eng 7. The Basics: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
On the one hand, the Trinity seems to be a very easy concept to grasp. But on the other hand, it is hard to understand how three distinct persons can be one. What is the definition of the Trinity? In this session Steve Lake continues the expository study of 1 Corinthians 12, goes back to the Book of Genesis to show how all three persons of the Godhead work together, points out that there is diversity and unity in the Body of Christ and in the Trinity and gives examples of different analogies which are used to help our finite mind to understand the concept of the Trinity.
PT211 Eng 21.The Gift of Leadership
The spiritual gift of leadership literally means “to stand before”. It’s when the Holy Spirit works through believers to cast a vision of a preferred future. Leaders paint word pictures that motivate others to make it happen. They also know which job to assign people based on their strengths. In this session Steve Lake talks about people who can influence others toward strengthening the church. Biblical examples, a visual aid, quotes from commentaries and stories from life illustrate what spiritual results the gift of leadership may bring. Questions at the end of the lecture will help you to see if you are the believer who can inspire others to work together toward a common goal or not.
BS205 Eng 46. Genesis 28 -29. Jacob's Life after His Escape. Jacob Worships God.
When Jacob woke up after having a dream in Genesis 28, he acknowledged the Lord's presence in the place and erected a monument, anointed it with oil and named it the place of Bethel. In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens shares his comments on that passage and talks about the presence of the Lord.
BS205 Eng 51. Genesis 31. Jacob Runs Away. Rachel Steals Laban's Idols.
In Genesis 31 Jacob's twenty-year sojourn comes to an end. God tells Jacob to go home and he leaves Mesopotamia without telling Laban. In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens says that Jacob should have done the right thing based on the character of God instead of doing the wrong thing based on the character of Laban. He also explains the difference between superstition and false worship.
BS205 Eng 52. Genesis 31. Why Leah is More Blessed Than Rachel?
Superstition is stupid but idol worship is wicked. On the occasion of her quick departure from Mesopotamia Rachel stole her father's "household gods". In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens explains why unloved Leah was more blessed than beautiful and loved Rachel.
BS205 Eng 53. Genesis 32-33. Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. Jacob Learns How to Pray.
Now that Jacob was returning to the Promised Land, the inevitable meeting with Esau loomed ahead. Where does fear come from? Why was Jacob afraid? In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens answers these questions and talks about Jacob's strategy, his prayer and his actions when he prepares to meet his brother and has to face the greatest crisis of his life.
BS205 Eng 54. Genesis 32-33. Jacob Wrestles with a Man. Esau Forgives Jacob.
In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens talks about the man wrestling with Jacob and injuring him. It is not an easy passage to explain. Jacob asks for blessings and receives a new name. Who is big enough to bless Jacob? Who has the authority to change his name? Will Esau be in heaven? Watch this lecture to find it out.
BS205 Eng 59. Genesis 38. God Kills Two Sons of Judah. Judah Makes a Promise.
In Genesis 38 two sons of Judah die. There are some people who misunderstand the story about Onan, and think that birthcontrol is wrong. In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens comments on this narration, explains the cultural and legal obligations in levirate marriage but doesn't find anything against birthcontrol in this chapter.