The Problem of the Church 004

This week we bring in two guest pastors to continue our series on the church and talk about some of the common problems of the church – both local and global-and the hope for the future. Check out notes from this week’s episode on the Middle Kingdom website. Check out this episode!

The People of the Church 003

This week we discuss another a component of the church: its people. With a discussion ranging from church membership to women in leadership to the church, join us in this week’s conversation. For today’s verses and notes, visit themiddlekingdom.org. Check out this episode!

Unveiled: Conclusion – Avoiding Mistakes 007

Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we wrap up our series, Unveiled, and discuss what the Old Testament has to say about Jesus and some of the common mistakes that often arise in these discussions. To find verses, notes, and small group discussion’s from today’s show, visit themiddlekingdom.org. Links/Resources: Gospel and Kingdom by Graeme Goldsworthy   Small Group Discussion Questions: What are some dangerous ideas about Jesus? In

Unveiled: Jesus as Man – Christophany in the Old Testament 005

Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we continue our series, Unveiled, and dig into what the Old Testament has to say about Jesus as man. To find verses, notes, and small group discussion’s from today’s show, visit themiddlekingdom.org. Verses from today’s episode: Genesis 18 Genesis 32 Hosea 6:1 Daniel 3   Links/Resources: The Unfolding Mystery by Edmond Clowney Reading the Word of God in the Presence of God

Unveiled: Jesus as Type – Understanding Objects 004

Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we continue our series, Unveiled, and dig into what the Old Testament has to say about Jesus as type. Links/Resources: Sabbath Rest by Sinclair Ferguson Delivered by Charles Spurgeon 101 portraits of Jesus in the Hebrew Scriptures by Bob Beasley   Verses: Genesis 2:1-3 Matthew 12:8 Matthew 11:28 Hebrews 4:16 Numbers 21 Genesis 3:17-19 Galatians 3:13     Small Group Discussion Questions:

Unveiled: Jesus as Prophecy

Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we continue our series, Unveiled, and look into what the Old Testament has to say about Jesus as prophecy. To find verses, notes, and small group discussions from today’s show, visit themiddlekingdom.org. Verses from today’s show: Genesis 3:15 Luke 24:25-26 Heb. 2:9 I Peter 1:10-11 I Peter 5:1 Genesis 12:3 Galatians 3:16 Psalm 89:3-4 I Cor. 15:12-26    Links/Resources: G.K. Beale and

Spiritual Disciplines: Introduction to the Spiritual Disciplines 001

Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we explore what the Bible has to say about the spiritual disciplines. Verses from today’s show: Matthew 11:29-30 1 John 5:3 Leviticus 19:2 Galatians 6:7-9 2 Corinthians 13:5 Links/Resources: Dallas Willard The Spirit of the Disciplines Richard Foster Celebration of Discipline David Mathis Habits of Grace Randy Alcorn The Grace and Truth Paradox Brother Lawrence Practice of the Presence of God Teresa of Avila

Proverbs: Community 013

Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we explore what the book of Proverbs has to say about community. Verses from today’s show: Proverbs 15:22 Proverbs 18:24 Proverbs 27:17 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Hebrews 10:24-25 Links/Resources “Unity” Chris Brandstetter Andrei Rubev’s Trinity

Proverbs: Practical Wisdom 001

http://traffic.libsyn.com/themiddlekingdom/Practical_Wisdom.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadProverbs: Practical Wisdom 001   Join citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we discuss practical wisdom: what the book of Proverbs has to say about being wise. Links/Resources: The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman Gladys Aylward by Sam Wellman Verses from today’s show: Proverbs 9:1-6 Proverbs 9:13-18 Ephesians 5:15