Trailer · Thu, October 17, 2024

Introducing: The Everyday Pastor

The Everyday Pastor is a new podcast from TGC on the nuts and bolts of ministry. Hosted by Ligon Duncan, with nearly 20 years of pastoral experience, and Matt Smethurst, who planted a church three years ago, it seeks to model how ministers of different generations, levels of experience, and even denominations can apply God’s never-changing Word in a fast-changing world. It’s not an easy time to be a pastor, but it’s an exciting one—because the Lord is on his throne and his Word is enough to help us navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. So join Matt and Lig (and special guests along the way) as they seek to help you think wisely about nitty-gritty issues of everyday ministry. Don't miss an episode of The Everyday Pastor ! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

Bonus · Fri, December 22, 2023

Top Theology Stories of 2023 with Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger

Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual recap discussion on the biggest stories affecting the church around the world in the last year. This conversation was originally featured on TGC's Gospelbound podcast.

Thu, September 15, 2022

Live at TGCW22: Getting Rid of our Fear of the Book of Revelation

When it comes to selecting a book of the Bible to study or teach, Revelation is a book that is often avoided. We’re a bit intimidated by it—afraid we won’t be able to understand it, afraid of the controversy that surrounds it, and afraid of the realities it presents in its graphic strangeness.  We also know it is a book some people have an unhealthy obsession with. The book of Revelation actually begins and ends with a promise—a promise of blessing for those who hear what is revealed in it and allow that revelation to shape their perspective about what is real, what will last, and who is worthy of worship.  In this workshop, recorded live at The Gospel Coalition's 2022 Women’s Conference, Nancy Guthrie addresses fears many have in regard to the book of Revelation—the fears of not understanding it, fears of controversy, persecution, and its depictions of God’s judgments— offering reasons to invest ourselves in understanding this challenging book as well as keys that will unlock its meaning and impact. Click here for more from Nancy on the book of Revelation.   

Thu, September 01, 2022

Live at TGCW22: Putting Personality and Passion Into Your Teaching

We all know that some teachers are easier to listen to and learn from than others. And we want to be teachers who are clear and engaging. In this workshop recorded live at The Gospel Coalition's 2022 Women’s Conference, Nancy Guthrie defines what she means and doesn’t mean by “passion” and “personality” and then works through twelve ways to put personality and passion into your teaching without making it all about you. Topics include the use of story, voice variation, drama, humor, eye contact, and getting to the passion of Christ himself.

Thu, August 18, 2022

McFadden and Helm on Tools for Getting to the Meaning of the Text (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy sat down with  Colleen McFadden  and Lisa Helm . McFadden is director of women’s workshops  for  The Charles Simeon Trust , and Helm, wife of Simeon Trust executive director David Helm, is an instructor for the trust’s women’s workshops. We talked about their own development as Bible teachers and about the convictions every Bible teacher must hold. McFadden and Helm discuss how to use tools such as context, structure, traveling through the cross, and melodic line to get to the intended meaning of the biblical text.  

Thu, August 04, 2022

Ligon Duncan on Numbers, Part 2 (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked with Ligon Duncan—chancellor, CEO, and professor of systematic theology at  Reformed Theological Seminary —about the book of Numbers. In the two-part conversation, Duncan helps teachers to see God’s kindness toward women in a couple of passages, the beauty embedded in the long lists of hard-to-pronounce names, and how to point to Christ in well-known stories such as Moses striking the rock, the serpent mounted on a pole, and Balaam’s talking donkey. Recommended Resources Numbers (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Gordon J. Wenham Numbers: God’s Presence in the Wilderness by Iain M. Duguid Sermons on Numbers  by Ligon Duncan The Literary Study Bible  edited by Leland Ryken The ESV Study Bible Ryken’s Bible Handbook  by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken, and James Wilhoit  

Thu, July 21, 2022

Ligon Duncan on Numbers, Part 1 (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked with Ligon Duncan—Chancellor, CEO, and professor of systematic theology at  Reformed Theological Seminary —about the book of Numbers. In our two-part conversation, Duncan helps teachers to see God’s kindness toward women in a couple of passages, the beauty embedded in the long lists of hard-to-pronounce names, and how to point to Christ in well-known stories such as Moses striking the rock, the serpent mounted on a pole, and Balaam’s talking donkey. Recommended Resources Numbers (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Gordon J. Wenham Numbers: God’s Presence in the Wilderness by Iain M. Duguid Sermons on Numbers  by Ligon Duncan The Literary Study Bible  edited by Leland Ryken The ESV Study Bible Ryken’s Bible Handbook  by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken, and James Wilhoit

Thu, July 07, 2022

Jen Wilkin on How to Organize and Orchestrate a Bible Study (Re-release)

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy sat down with Jen Wilkin to talk about organizing a Bible study. Wilkin is a minister in the Institute at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, where she oversees curriculum and teaches women’s classes. She is the author of  Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds and  None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing) . She has also published group studies on 1 Peter on the Sermon on the Mount . In this conversation, Wilkin explains how her passion and ability to teach developed and how significant it is to have a pastor affirm and encourage teaching gifts. Having led a large parachurch Bible study for women and now overseeing the women’s Bible study at her own church, Wilkin offers valuable advice for organizing and orchestrating a Bible study program. In particular, Wilkin says studies should provide structure, accountability, and predictability.

Thu, June 23, 2022

Michael Kruger on Romans, Part 2 (Re-release)

In this second of a two-part conversation on how to teach the Book of Romans, Michael J. Kruger,   president and professor of New Testament and early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS), Charlotte , shares some of what he’s learned over the past two years through  teaching Romans to a women’s Bible study . Kruger works his way from Romans 8–16, explaining how to do justice to the majestic themes in chapter 8, why Paul presents election not as a problem but as the solution to a greater problem, and how Paul guides us through the complexities of the Christian life in chapters 12–15. In addition to his duties at RTS, Kruger served (at the time of recording) as an associate pastor of Uptown Church in Charlotte. He blogs at  Canon Fodder  on the origins of the New Testament canon and other biblical and theological issues. Kruger is editor and contributor to  A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament  and author of both  Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books  and also  The Heresy of Orthodoxy: How Contemporary Culture’s Fascination with Diversity has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity , co-authored with Andreas Köstenberger. On Romans, Kruger recommends: Romans (The Crossway Classic Commentaries)  by Charles Hodge The Epistle to the Romans  (The New International Commentary on the New Testament ) by John Murray The Epistle to the Romans (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) by Douglas Moo Romans International Critical Commentary (two-volume set) by C. E. B. Cranfield <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Romans-Vol-Exposition-Chapter-Gospel/dp/0851514677/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481066866&sr=8-1&keywords=Romans+Martin+Lloyd+Jones/tag=thego

Thu, June 09, 2022

Michael Kruger on Romans 1–7 (Re-release)

In part one of this two-part conversation on how to teach the book of Romans, Michael J. Kruger ,  president and professor of New Testament and early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS), Charlotte , shares some of what he’s learned over the past two years through teaching Romans to a women’s Bible study . Working his way through Romans 1 to 7, Kruger explains how and why he creates handouts for his students, and how to respond to those offended by what Paul writes in the book on homosexuality and the wrath of God. In addition to his duties at RTS, Kruger served (at the time of recording) as an associate pastor at Uptown Church in Charlotte. He blogs at  Canon Fodder  on the origins of the New Testament canon and other biblical and theological issues. Kruger is editor and contributor to  A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament  and author of both  Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books  and  The Heresy of Orthodoxy: How Contemporary Culture’s Fascination with Diversity has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity , co-authored with Andreas Köstenberger. On Romans, Kruger recommends: Romans (The Crossway Classic Commentaries)  by Charles Hodge The Epistle to the Romans  (The New International Commentary on the New Testament ) by John Murray The Epistle to the Romans (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) by Douglas Moo Romans International Critical Commentary (two-volume set) by C. E. B. Cranfield 14-volume set on Romans by Martyn Lloyd-Jones <a

Thu, May 26, 2022

Paul House on Jeremiah (Re-release)

In this episode, Nancy talked with Paul House in Birmingham, Alabama, where he teaches Old Testament theology and Hebrew at Beeson Divinity School. House is the author of several books, including  The Unity of the Twelve ,  Old Testament Survey ,  Old Testament Theology ,  Lamentations  in the Word Biblical Commentary series, and  Bonhoeffer’s Seminary Vision . He has also served as a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the  English Standard Version Bible . The Book of Jeremiah is 5 percent of the entire Bible, but House provides practical help on how to organize and what to emphasize in order to teach this book in just a few weeks. He also gives insight into the social and spiritual realities of Judah in Jeremiah’s day, which remarkably reflect social and spiritual realities in our own. Additional Print and Audio Resources: Jeremiah and Lamentations: From Sorrow to Hope  by Philip Graham Ryken Jeremiah: A 12-Week Study  by Matthew S. Harmon A Mouth Full of Fire: The Word of God in the Words of Jeremiah by Andrew Shead The Prophet of the Heart  sermon series from All Souls Langham Place <a href="http://resources.thegospelcoalition.org/library?f%5Bbook%5D%5B%5D=Jeremiah&f%5Bcontributors%5D%5B%5D=Adams,+Col

Thu, May 12, 2022

Phillip Jensen on 1 Timothy (Re-Release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked with Phillip Jensen at his  Two Ways Ministries  office in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Over a lifetime, Jensen’s ministry has centered around the exposition of the Scriptures. He served as chaplain for the University of New South Wales, offered leadership to the  Katoomba Christian Convention , founded  Matthias Media , and most recently served as dean of St. Andrews Cathedral in Sydney. To teach 1 Timothy, Jensen suggests we begin not at the outset of the letter but at the center, where Paul’s purpose for writing is stated clearly (1 Tim. 3:15) and should, therefore, inform our teaching throughout. Jensen challenges our preconceived understandings of “the mystery of godliness,” and provides a framework for understanding Paul’s teaching in 1 Timothy 2 about the proper behavior of men and women in the church. Print and audio resources on 1 Timothy: 1–2 Timothy and Titus: A 12-Week Study  by Brian Tabb 1–2 Timothy and Titus: To Guard the Deposit  by Bryan Chapell Exalting Jesus in 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus  by David Platt and Daniel Akin Sermons on 1 Timothy  by Phillip Jensen Sermons on 1 Timothy  by Dick Lucas Sermons on 1 Timothy  by Alistair Begg Books by Phillip Jensen: Guidance and the Voice of God Two Ways to Live </

Bonus · Wed, May 04, 2022

Introducing "Blessed" – A New Podcast with Nancy Guthrie

In her new podcast, Blessed , Nancy Guthrie sits down with Bible scholars, theologians, pastors, and other church leaders to explore the message of the book of Revelation, and why it's more relevant to our lives than we often think. Today, we're excited to share the first episode from Nancy's new show right here on the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast. Subscribe to Blessed: Conversations on the Book of Revelation with Nancy Guthrie on Apple Podcasts . 

Thu, April 28, 2022

Graeme Goldsworthy on Biblical Theology

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy sat down with Graeme Goldsworthy in his home in Brisbane, Australia, to talk about biblical theology and how it affects our understanding and teaching of the Bible. Goldsworthy has written many books, including the popular According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible , one of the best and most accessible overviews of the Bible’s basic plot. Over the course of our conversation, we discussed how this approach to the Bible was lost and found, how his approach to biblical theology differs from that of Geerhardus Vos and Edmund Clowney, and how to trace themes throughout the Scriptures as he demonstrates in his newest book,  The Son of God and the New Creation  in Crossway’s  Short Studies in Biblical Theology book series.  Books by Graeme Goldsworthy: The Goldsworthy Trilogy: Gospel and Kingdom; Gospel and Wisdom; The Gospel in Revelation Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles Mentioned in this podcast: Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments  by Geerhardus Vos The Unfolding Mystery  by Edmund Clowney Preaching Christ in All of Scripture by Edmund Clowney

Thu, April 14, 2022

Michael Horton on the Campaign for Core Christianity (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked with Michael Horton of Westminster Seminary in California about his  book  and biblical teaching campaign Core Christianity . In addition to being the author of many popular and academic books, Horton is the editor-in-chief of  Modern Reformation magazine, one of the hosts of the  White Horse Inn radio broadcast, and a minister in the United Reformed Churches. In their conversation on his book Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story ,  they discuss why those we teach need training in doctrine, the way God speaks to us today, and whether the purpose of our lives as Christians is to change the world.

Thu, March 31, 2022

Douglas O'Donnell on Matthew (Re-release)

In this conversation, O’Donnell provides helpful ideas and key insights for teaching through Matthew, including how to find the melodic line of Matthew, Matthew’s emphasis on pattern fulfillment, and what he calls “Doug O’s Amazing Ten Steps” to interpreting parables. Books by Douglas O’Donnell: Matthew: All Authority in Heaven and on Earth The Beginning and End of Wisdom God’s Lyrics: Rediscovering Worship through Old Testament Songs The Song of Solomon: An Invitation to Intimacy Douglas O’Donnell recommends: Matthew in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament by Grant Osborne Matthew : A Commentary ,  Volumes 1 & 2  by Frederick Dale Bruner Interpreting the Parables by Craig Blomberg The Parables of Jesus  by David Wenham

Thu, March 17, 2022

John Woodhouse on 2 Samuel, Part 2 (Re-release)

For this two-part conversation on 2 Samuel, Nancy sat down with John Woodhouse in his home office in Sydney, Australia. In part one, Woodhouse helps relate the story of God’s kingdom in David’s day to the context of God’s kingdom in our day. He gives us handles on how to teach 2 Samuel 7, one of the most important chapters in the Bible, in which God makes a covenant with David and promises that his throne will last forever. In part two, Woodhouse discuss the difficult-to-read—and even more challenging to teach—section on Amnon’s sin with Tamar and Absalom’s rebellion. Books on 2 Samuel: 2 Samuel: Your Kingdom Come  (Preaching the Word commentary series) by John Woodhouse Sermons on 2 Samuel by John Calvin 2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity   by Dale Ralph Davis 1–2 Samuel: A Twelve Week Study   by Ryan Kelly Audio Resources on 2 Samuel: Sermons series by John Woodhouse  at Christ Church St. Ives in Sydney, Australia Sermon series by Liam Goligher  at Tenth Presbyterian in Philadelphia Sermon series by Ryan Kelly  at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque

Thu, March 03, 2022

John Woodhouse on 2 Samuel, Part 1 (Re-release)

For this two-part conversation on 2 Samuel, Nancy sat down with John Woodhouse in his home office in Sydney, Australia. In part one, Woodhouse helps relate the story of God’s kingdom in David’s day to the context of God’s kingdom in our day. He gives us handles on how to teach 2 Samuel 7, one of the most important chapters in the Bible, in which God makes a covenant with David and promises that his throne will last forever. In part two, Woodhouse discuss the difficult-to-read—and even more challenging to teach—section on Amnon’s sin with Tamar and Absalom’s rebellion. Books on 2 Samuel: 2 Samuel: Your Kingdom Come  (Preaching the Word commentary series) by John Woodhouse Sermons on 2 Samuel by John Calvin 2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity   by Dale Ralph Davis 1–2 Samuel: A Twelve Week Study   by Ryan Kelly Audio Resources on 2 Samuel: Sermons series by John Woodhouse  at Christ Church St. Ives in Sydney, Australia Sermon series by Liam Goligher  at Tenth Presbyterian in Philadelphia Sermon series by Ryan Kelly  at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque

Thu, February 17, 2022

Dobbs and Stainback on Selecting and and Training Good Teachers (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy sat down with two good friends who have spent many years identifying, recruiting, training, and overseeing teachers in the church. She asked them what they look for in a teacher, red flags that may indicate one shouldn’t be tapped to teach, and how they recommend people improve at teaching the Bible. Resources recommended in this episode: Simeon Trust Workshops One to One Bible Reading  by David Helm Living By the Book by Howard Hendricks Getting the Message  by Dan Doriani Putting the Truth to Work  by Dan Doriani The Heart Is the Target  by Murray Capill Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible ESV Study Bible ESV Gospel Transformation Bible

Thu, February 03, 2022

Rosaria Butterfield on Teaching with Openness, Unhindered (Re-release)

In this episode, Nancy sat down with Rosaria Butterfield, formerly a tenured professor of English at Syracuse University and now a pastor’s wife, homeschool mother of four, author, and a good neighbor. She tells about her experience and provides wisdom for those teaching the Bible to people like she once was—angry and skeptical, yet wanting to discover if the Bible is credible, what has to say, and what it demands. Both of Butterfield’s books are excellent resources for thinking about how to discuss the Bible with a confirmed yet curious skeptic: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert  [ review ] Openness Unhindered: Further Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert on Sexual Identity and Union with Christ [ 20 quotes | review ]

Thu, January 20, 2022

Trevin Wax on Gospel-Centered Teaching (Re-release)

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy sat down with Trevin Wax—writer, TGC blogger ,  Religion New Service contributor , and (at the time) managing editor of  The Gospel Project , a gospel-centered small group curriculum for all ages published by LifeWay Christian Resources. Wax presents the three questions every teacher needs to ask when preparing to teach as well as what makes teaching genuinely gospel-centered according to his book,  Gospel-Centered Teaching: Showing Christ in All the Scripture. Resources mentioned by Trevin Wax: The Big Picture Interactive Bible Storybook The Big Picture Story Bible  by David Helm The Jesus Storybook Bible  by Sally Lloyd-Jones According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible  by George Guthrie Read the Bible for Life by George Guthrie

Thu, January 06, 2022

Jenny Salt and Carrie Sandom on Preparing a Talk (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , sat down with  Carrie Sandom  from TheProclamation Trust in the UK and  Jenny Salt  from Sydney Missionary and Bible College in Australia to talk about how they approach a passage they are preparing to teach. They discuss their first opportunities and how they found the confidence to teach, as well as how they would each like to continue to improve their teaching. Audio resources: Jenny Salt’s series on Ruth Talks by Salt in TGC’s resource database Carrie Sandom’s messages at the Proclamation Trust Talks by Sandom in TGC’s resource database  

Thu, December 23, 2021

John Piper on 1 Peter (Re-release)

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , recorded live in front of an audience at The Gospel Coalition’s 2016 Women’s Conference in Indianapolis, Nancy talked to John Piper about the book of 1 Peter. Piper is the founder of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. While most of us may be familiar with John Piper’s preaching, he makes a case for teaching using the Socratic method by writing good questions for Bible study participants to work through, first on their own and then as a group. Audio/Video Resources on 1 Peter Plenary Sessions on 1 Peter from The Gospel Coalition’s 2016 Women’s Conference Sermons on 1 Peter  by Dick Lucas Sermons on 1 Peter  by Alistair Begg Video series and group study on 1 Peter by Jen Wilkin Recommended Books 1 and 2 Peter and Jude: Sharing Christ’s Sufferings  by David Helm 1 Peter (Reformed Expository Commentary)  by Daniel Doriani The Message of 1 Peter: The Way of the Cross  by Edmund Clowney 10 Keys to Unlock the Christian Life by Colin Smith

Thu, December 09, 2021

Ray Ortlund on Proverbs (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy Guthrie talked with Ray Ortlund Jr. about the book of Proverbs. Ortlund was the founding pastor of  Immanuel Nashville  and is president of Renewal Ministries and a Council member for TGC. Among many other books, he’s the author of  Proverbs: Wisdom that Works  in Crossway’s Preaching the Word Commentary series. Ray presents Proverbs as an opportunity to sit down with Jesus and have him as our counselor. Recommended resources: Ancient Wisdom: Mentoring from the Book of Proverbs , a series of messages by Ray Ortlund How Do I Preach Expository Sermons from Proverbs?  by Dan Doriani Proverbs: A 12-Week Study  by Lydia Brownback Resources recommended by Ray Ortlund Jr.: Proverbs  in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series by Derek Kidner The Book of Proverbs: Chapters 1–15  and  The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15–31 by Bruce K. Waltke The Expositor’s Bible Commentary , which includes commentary by Allen P. Ross on Proverbs “ The Emotional Life of Our Lord ” essay by B. B. Warfield

Thu, November 25, 2021

Justin Taylor and Dane Ortlund on a Bible Teachers Library (Re-release)

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy Guthrie talked with Justin Taylor and Dane Ortlund about how Bible teachers can build a library of useful resources. Taylor and Ortlund discuss books they believe are essential for the Bible teacher, publishing projects they’re most pleased to have been a part of, as well as what they’re working on now. They also talk about what makes an effective Bible teacher and how to become a better one. Resources suggested by Taylor and Ortlund: How to Read a Book  by Mortimer Adler Knowing the Bible study guide series Introductions to Bible sections and other ESV Study Bible resources According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy The Bible Speaks Today  commentary series

Thu, November 11, 2021

Colin Smith on How to Teach Christ in the Joseph Story (Re-release)

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy Guthrie sat down with Colin Smith, pastor of  The Orchard Evangelical Free Church  in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and preacher at  Unlocking the Bible . They discussed how to teach the story of Joseph with Christ at the center, as demonstrated in Smith’s “ Snapshots of a Godly Life ” sermon series. Joseph’s is the story of the loved and favored son who is hated by his brothers. Yet he is the one to whom they must come for salvation, the one to whom they must be reconciled. Mentioned in the discussion: Gleanings in Genesis   (full text online) by A. W. Pink Resources on Joseph: Sermon on Joseph by Dick Lucas Sermons on Joseph  by Alistair Begg

Thu, October 28, 2021

George Guthrie on 2 Corinthians (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy sits down with George Guthrie (no relation), professor of Bible at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, to talk through how to teach Paul’s second letter to the church in Corinth. Guthrie provides clarity on the “triumphal procession,” our transformation “from one degree of glory to another,” as well as how to teach on financial giving in a way that captures the beauty of the passage. Guthrie has participated in numerous Bible translation projects and wrote  Read the Bible for Life: Your Guide to Understanding and Living God’s Word  as well as the volume on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series. Recommended Print Resources 2 Corinthians: Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament  by George Guthrie A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ: 100 Daily Meditations on 2 Corinthians  by Sam Storms ( Volume 1  and  Volume 2 ) 2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness   by R. Kent Hughes in the Preach the Word Commentary 2 Corinthians: A 12-Week Study  by Dane Ortlund (forthcoming) Recommended Audio Resources 2 Corinthians sermon series  by Sinclair Ferguson 2 Corinthian sermon series  by Richard Pratt 2 Corinthians sermon series  by R. Kent Hughes

Thu, October 14, 2021

Scott Redd on Deuteronomy (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talks to Scott Redd, campus president and associate professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Redd is the author of the chapter on Deuteronomy in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised , edited by Miles Van Pelt. He describes Deuteronomy as “the hub around which the entire Old Testament revolves.” In this discussion, Redd describes how the Ten Commandments serve as a table of contents for much of the book of Deuteronomy. He also helps with handling hard issues in the book, such as its discussion of slavery and the stoning of a rebellious son. Resources on Deuteronomy: Sermons on Deuteronomy by Sandy Willson Deuteronomy’s Riches: A Conversation with Ajith Fernando The Theology of Deuteronomy for Preachers   workshop by Gary Millar New International Biblical Commentary: Deuteronomy   by Christopher Wright Deuteronomy (Apollos Old Testament Commentary)   by J. G. McConville Deuteronomy (Evangelical Press Study Commentary)  by John Currid Deuteronomy: Loving Obedience to a Loving God   by Ajith Fernando Now Choose Life: Theology and Ethics in Deuteronomy   by Gary Millar

Thu, September 30, 2021

Lee Gatiss on Malachi (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy Guthrie talks with Lee Gatiss about the final book in the Old Testament, the book of Malachi. Gatiss  is the director of  Church Society and is an adjunct lecturer in church history at Union School of Theology in Wales. Gatiss is the senior editor of  The NIV Proclamation Bible  and is the author of numerous books including his recent book ,  The Forgotten Cross . Resources for teaching the book of Malachi: Lee Gatiss’s leaders notes on Malachi (pdf) The Message of Malachi  by Peter Adam Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (NIV Application Commentary) by David Baker John Piper’s sermon series on Malachi

Thu, September 16, 2021

Dick Lucas on What Makes an Excellent Teacher (Re-release)

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy Guthrie talks with Dick Lucas in London’s  Proclamation Trust offices about what makes an excellent Bible teacher. We talked about how a teacher studies and prepares to teach, dealing with discouragement as a teacher, as well as the temptation to pride. Lucas was rector of  St. Helen’s Bishopsgate  from 1961 to 1998. In 1986, he founded the  Proclamation Trust to train men and women to correctly handle Scripture through prayerful study of the text in light of its context in both the biblical book and the Bible as a whole. Now in his early 90s, Lucas was a key figure along with John Stott and J. I. Packer in shaping the conservative evangelical movement in the UK during the 20th century. He still has an active and influential ministry, preaching and speaking at conferences and serving on the leadership team of the  Cornhill Training Course . You can hear Lucas’s own Bible teaching through these audio resources: The message of Galatians , Lucas’s most recent teaching to the staff at St. Helens Bishopsgate Dick Lucas Sermon Archive

Thu, September 02, 2021

Iain Duguid on Judges (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy Guthrie speaks to Iain Duguid about the book of Judges. Duguid has been a professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary since 2014, having taught previously at Grove City College, Westminster Seminary California, and RTS Jackson. Duguid is the author of numerous commentaries and books, including volumes on  Daniel  and  Esther and Ruth  in the Reformed Expository Commentary series,  The Song of Songs  in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries, The NIV Application Commentary: Ezekiel , and  Numbers: God’s Presence in the Wilderness  in Crossway’s Preaching the Word series. He is working on a commentary on Judges that will be published by B&H. In this episode, Duguid points out that most of us are familiar with a few of the stories from Judges but don’t have a sense of how they fit together. He helps us to see how the book of Judges can minister to people whose lives have been significantly affected by the darkness of this world and even darkness among God’s people, the church. Recommended Resources for Teaching Judges The New American Commentary: Judges, Ruth   by Daniel L. Block Judges: Such a Great Salvation   by Dale Ralph Davis <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Judges-Ruth-There-Redeemer-Tapestry/dp/1596388382/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450273990&sr=8-1&keywords=Judges+Sarah+Ivill/?tag=thegospcoal-20" target="_blank

Thu, August 19, 2021

How to Teach with Authority and Clarity (Re-release)

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy Guthrie talks with David Garner of Westminster Theological Seminary. They discuss what it takes to be clear as a teacher, how to lead in situations where participants want to take the discussion in a direction away from the text, and how our sense of the authority of Scripture impacts what and how we teach. Garner is the editor of Did God Really Say? Affirming the Truthfulness and Trustworthiness of Scripture . His lectures on the authority of Scripture  from Westminster’s Full Confidence conference are available online. Additionally, his article “ High Stakes: Insider Movement Hermeneutics and the Gospel ” appeared in the July 2012 edition of Themelios . Resources on Teaching with Authority and Clarity Did God Really Say? Affirming the Truthfulness and Trustworthiness of Scripture by David Garner Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung Why Trust the Bible? by Greg Gilbert Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin

Thu, August 05, 2021

Putting Together a Christ-Centered Bible Talk

You’ve been asked to give a Bible talk. So where do you begin? And how do you make sure you’re understanding and applying the passage of scripture rightly? How will you get to the gospel? In this workshop session, recorded live at The 2021 Gospel Coalition National Conference, Nancy Guthrie takes listeners through the process of preparing to teach the Bible including prayer, looking at the context, determining the structure of the passage, composing and aim, creating an outline, getting to the gospel, developing applications, and coming up with an introduction and conclusions. She then applies each of these tasks to putting together a talk on Numbers 6:22-27. Mentioned in this episode: Putting Together a Bible Talk worksheet

Thu, July 22, 2021

Christopher Ash on Job (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy sat down with Christopher Ash at his home in Cambridge, England, to get help for teaching the book of Job, which was perhaps the first book of the Bible written.  Their conversation covers ways Job is often taught inadequately and the many ways to preach Christ through this ancient book. Ash is a pastor and writer in residence at Tyndale House in Cambridge. He recently retired as director of the Cornhill Training Course, where he served from 2004 to 2015. He is the author of  Job: The Wisdom of the Cross in Crossway’s Preaching the Word commentary series. Resources by Christopher Ash: Job: The Wisdom of the Cross How Does God Treat His Friends? sermon series by Christopher Ash Teaching Romans Volume 1  and  Volume 2 Zeal without Burnout   Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be  Sermons by Christopher Ash  at All Saints Little Shelford (1998 to 2004) More Resources on Job: Holding onto Your Faith in the Midst of Suffering  sermon series by John Piper Sermon series on Job by Sandy Willson <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Gospel-According-Job-Everything/dp/158134449X/?ta

Thu, July 08, 2021

Greg Beale on Revelation (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked with Greg Beale , who was at the time professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, about the book of Revelation—the book of the Bible surveys say people most want to be taught to them and teachers least want to teach. We work our way through key statements from Beale’s  Revelation: A Shorter Commentary to cover questions on: symbolism; recapitulation; the nature of the renewal of all things; and central pastoral and theological themes in Revelation. Books by Greg Beale: A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New Book of Revelation (New International Greek Text Commentary) Revelation: A Shorter Commentary God Dwells Among Us: Expanding Eden to the Ends of the Earth Recommended by Beale: More than Conquerors: An Interpretation of the Book of Revelation  by William Hendricksen More Resources on Revelation from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:: Revelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches   by James M. Hamilton Jr. Revelation: A 12-Week Study   by Stephen Witmer Recommended audio resources: Sermons on Revelation  by Greg Beale 26-part sermon series on Revelation by D. A. Carson Sermons on Revelation by

Thu, June 24, 2021

It’s Not About You: How Biblical Theology Transforms Bible Study

Even in churches in which men and women are getting a regular diet of biblical theology and redemptive history in what is being preached from the pulpit, often what is being offered in small-group Bible study is driven by felt needs, has little biblical or theological rigor, or is oriented around self-improvement. But when biblical theology infiltrates Bible study, it puts the emphasis on what Christ has done rather than on what we must do. It helps participants put the various parts of the Bible together so they begin to make sense. And it makes being united to Christ by faith urgent and necessary. In this workshop recorded live at The Gospel Coalition 2021 National Conference, Nancy Guthrie works through seven ways biblical theology transforms Bible study as well as ways teachers can develop a deeper grasp of biblical theology. Registration opens on July 1 for 12 Biblical Theology Workshops for Women around the country taught by Nancy Guthrie in 2021. For cities and dates, go to: www.nancyguthrie.com/biblical-theology-workshop . Recommended in this podcast: Name Above All Names by Sinclair Ferguson and Alistair Begg God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts The Unfolding Mystery by Edmund P. Clowney The Goldsworthy Trilogy by Graeme Goldsworthy God Dwells Among Us by G. K. Beale and Mitchell Kim Remaking a Broken World by Christopher Ash The Story Retold by G.K. Beale and Benjamin Gladd Even Better than Eden by Nancy Guthrie

Thu, June 10, 2021

From Sorrow to Joy Through the Scriptures (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked with Robert Smith Jr., professor of preaching at Beeson Divinity School . They discussed Psalm 42–43 and what it has to teach about moving from sorrow to joy, from mourning to morning.  Smith was previously associate professor of Christian preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Among other writing projects, he is the author of Doctrine That Dances: Bringing Doctrinal Preaching and Teaching to Life , which was named  Preaching  magazine’s 2008 Preaching Book of the Year and Preaching.com ’s  2009 Preaching Book of the Year. Recommended resources: “ Seeing My Son’s Murderer ,” article by Robert Smith “ The Oasis of God ,” message on Psalm 42–43 by Dr. Robert Smith Sinclair Ferguson on Psalm 42–43 John Piper on  Psalm 42  and  Psalm 43

Thu, May 27, 2021

Liam Goligher on Isaiah, Part 2 (Re-release)

In this second of a two-part episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked to Liam Goligher, senior minister at Tenth Presbyterian Church  in Philadelphia, where he has been preaching through the book of Isaiah. Part 2 of this conversation covers Isaiah 40–66. In it, Goligher discusses: key terms in Isaiah, including “Behold!,” “The Holy One of Israel,” “Mount Zion,” and “My Servant” the prophecies not yet fulfilled reading Isaiah 53 in the context of the book glory revealed the hope of justice being done Recommended audio resources: The Gospel According to Isaiah , a sermon series by Liam Goligher Recommended print resources: Isaiah: God Saves Sinners by Ray Ortlund Isaiah: A 12-Week Study  by Drew Hunter The Message of Isaiah  by Barry Webb Teaching Isaiah by David Jackman Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentary  by Alec Motyer

Thu, May 13, 2021

Liam Goligher on Isaiah, Part 1 (Re-release)

In this first of a two-part episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked to Liam Goligher, senior minister at  Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia , where he has been preaching through the book of Isaiah. In Part 1 covering Isaiah 1–39, Goligher discusses: the significance of King Ahaz and King Hezekiah applying Isaiah’s preaching to today the holy seed and righteous branch the human and yet divine baby to be born the fundamental problem of God’s people the significance of Egypt throughout the Bible Isaiah’s credibility based on short-term prophecies Recommended audio resources on Isaiah: The Gospel According to Isaiah , a sermon series by Liam Goligher Sermon series on Isaiah  by Dick Lucas Recommended print resources on Isaiah: Isaiah: God Saves Sinners  by Ray Ortlund Isaiah: A 12-Week Study by Drew Hunter The Message of Isaiah by Barry Webb Teaching Isaiah by David Jackman Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentary by Alec Motyer

Thu, April 29, 2021

Gary Millar on 1 Kings, Part 2 (Re-release)

In this the second of a two-part episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked to  Gary Millar , principal of Queensland Theological College in Brisbane, Australia, and author of  Saving Eutychus . Millar is currently working on a commentary on 1 and 2 Kings, which will be published by Crossway. The Book of 1 Kings opens with a weakened King David who can’t seem to keep warm in bed, and subsequently works its way through: the glorious and yet ultimately failed kingship of Solomon the building and dedication of the temple the division of the kingdom with its good and bad kings the prophetic ministry of Elijah Recommended audio resources on 1 Kings: Chapel messages on 1 and 2 Kings  by Gary Millar Sermons on 1 Kings  by Sinclair Ferguson Recommended  print resources on 1 Kings: 1 and 2 Kings (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)  by Peter J. Leithart 1 Kings: The Wisdom and the Folly  by Dale Ralph Davis King Solomon: The Temptations of Money, Sex, and Power  by Philip Graham Ryken

Thu, April 15, 2021

Gary Millar on 1 Kings, Part 1 (Re-release)

In this two-part episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked to  Gary Millar , principal of Queensland Theological College in Brisbane, Australia, and author of  Saving Eutychus . Millar is currently working on a commentary on 1 and 2 Kings, which will be published by Crossway. The Book of 1 Kings opens with a weakened King David who can’t seem to keep warm in bed, and subsequently works its way through: the glorious and yet ultimately failed kingship of Solomon the building and dedication of the temple the division of the kingdom with its good and bad kings the prophetic ministry of Elijah Recommended audio resources on 1 Kings: Chapel messages on 1 and 2 Kings  by Gary Millar Sermons on 1 Kings  by Sinclair Ferguson Recommended  print resources on 1 Kings: 1 and 2 Kings (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)  by Peter J. Leithart 1 Kings: The Wisdom and the Folly  by Dale Ralph Davis King Solomon: The Temptations of Money, Sex, and Power  by Philip Graham Ryken

Thu, April 01, 2021

Derek Thomas on Mark (Re-release)

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible Nancy went to Columbia, South Carolina, to sit down with Derek Thomas and ask his help for teaching through the book of Mark. Over the course of the conversation they discussed: the miracle stories and how to apply them the kingdom of God true repentance what it means to be a disciple Recommended audio resources: Sermons on the book of Mark  by Derek Thomas Sermons on the book of Mark  by Kevin DeYoung Sermon series on the book of Mark  from Holy Trinity Church TGC sermon resources on Mark Recommended print resources: Let’s Study Mark  by Sinclair Ferguson The Gospel According to Mark  in Pillar New Testament Commentary by James R. Edwards, Jr. Mark: A 12-Week Study in the Knowing the Bible series by Dane C. Ortlund

Thu, March 18, 2021

Ryan Kelly on 1 Samuel, Part 2 (Re-release)

In this, the second of two episodes, Nancy talked with  Ryan Kelly , pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include: The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the book The problem with Israel’s desire for a king David’s speeches in the David and Goliath story What Jonathan reveals about true conversion Three decapitations Warnings for us in the sin of Saul Additional audio resources 1 Samuel: Sermons on 1 Samuel  by Ryan Kelly Sermons on 1 Samuel  by Tom Schreiner Sermons on 1 Samuel  by Liam Goligher Recommended print resources: ESV Men’s Devotional Bible  1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John Woodhouse A Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter Leithart The King in His Beauty   by Tom Schreiner

Thu, March 04, 2021

Ryan Kelly on 1 Samuel, Part 1 (Re-release)

In this two-part episode, Nancy talked with  Ryan Kelly , pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include: The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the book The problem with Israel’s desire for a king David’s speeches in the David and Goliath story What Jonathan reveals about true conversion Three decapitations Warnings for us in the sin of Saul Additional audio resources 1 Samuel: Sermons on 1 Samuel  by Ryan Kelly Sermons on 1 Samuel  by Tom Schreiner Sermons on 1 Samuel  by Liam Goligher Recommended print resources: ESV Men’s Devotional Bible  1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John Woodhouse A Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter Leithart The King in His Beauty   by Tom Schreiner

Thu, February 18, 2021

Mike Bullmore on 2 Chronicles (Re-release

On this episode, Nancy Guthrie talked with Mike Bullmore about what may be one of the least-studied books in the Bible. The book of 2 Chronicles is rich in story and encouragement to trust God to be faithful to his promises. Bullmore is senior pastor of CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, Wisconsin, and author of  The Gospel and Scripture: How to Read the Bible  (Crossway, 2011). Topics include: Why study 2 Chronicles? How do we prepare people to understand the two histories of 2 Chronicles? What is the purpose of 2 Chronicles? What is the difference between 1–2 Kings and 1–2 Chronicles? What is the divine promise 1–2 Chronicles is arguing God will be faithful to? What is the angst of the situation in Judah? How does the chronicler’s record of Solomon reveal his purpose in writing? How does the theme of temple run throughout this book, and, in fact, through the whole Bible? How is Christ anticipated in 2 Chronicles? How should teachers bring content from the prophets into teaching 2 Chronicles? What kind of moral instruction is in 2 Chronicles? How do we teach 2 Chronicles 7:14 rightly? Additional audio resources : Sermons on 2 Chronicles  by Mike Bullmore Sermons on 2 Chronicles  by Richard Pratt Recommended print resources: Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 15, 2 Chronicles  by Raymond B. Dillard 1 and 2 Chronicles, The Mentor Commentary  by Richard Pratt 1 and 2 Chronicles, The NIV Application Commentary  by Andrew Hill The Message of Chronicles  by Michael Wilcock

Thu, February 04, 2021

Sam Storms on Hebrews (Re-release

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked about the book of Hebrews with Sam Storms, lead pastor for preaching and vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, and founder of  Enjoying God Ministries . They discussed the many challenging aspects of teaching this book so steeped in the Old Testament, as well as the deep encouragement that comes from it. Topics include: the aim of the writer of Hebrews the wealth of the first four verses the humanity of Jesus the Sabbath theme in Hebrews warnings in Hebrews why we need a priest the reason we should not anticipate a rebuilt physical temple and reinstated sacrifices the challenge and intimidation of teaching Hebrews 6 teaching Hebrews 11 rightly Here are some additional audio resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Hebrews: Sermons on Hebrews  by Sam Storms Messages on Hebrews  by John Piper For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews  by F. F. Bruce A Commentary of the Epistle to the Hebrews  by Philiip Edgcumbe Hughes The Letter to the Hebrews , Pillar New Testament Commentary  by Peter O'Brian Hebrews , NIV Application Commentary  by George Guthrie Commentary on Hebrews,  Biblical Theology Christian Proclamation Commentary  by Tom Schreiner <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hebrews-Anchor-Soul-Preaching-Word/dp/0891077227/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423612713&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Phillip+Hughes+Hebrews/?tag=thegospcoal-20" target="_

Thu, January 21, 2021

Colin Smith on Jonah (Re-release)

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked with one of her favorite Scottish preachers, Colin Smith, about how the book of Jonah reveals the steadfast love and mercy of God. Smith is senior pastor of  The Orchard Evangelical Free Church  in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and teacher on  Unlocking the Bible . Topics in this episode include: ways the book of Jonah is taught inadequately reasons Jonah would not have wanted to go to Nineveh the pagan sailors’ response to the offer of a sacrifice that saves Jonah in the fish—a picture of being in Christ the heart of the book: “Salvation belongs to the Lord” Jonah's fearless message of judgment and grace what to do with “God relented” how grace either makes a person worship or makes a person angry Here are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Jonah: Sermons on Jonah  by Colin Smith Sermons on Jonah  by Alistair Begg Sermons on Jonah  by Tim Keller “ The Sign of Jonah ,” a sermon by Christopher Ash For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life by Colin Smith Man on the Run! , a children’s book on the Jonah story Man Overboard   by Sinclair Ferguson The Gospel Transformation Bible (with notes on Jonah by Colin Smith)

Thu, January 07, 2021

Dan Doriani on James (Re-release)

To teach us how to teach the book of James, Nancy Guthrie talked with  Dan Doriani,  vice president of strategic academic initiatives and professor of theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Doriani is the author of  Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible , a book that is essential reading for every Bible teacher, as well as numerous commentaries. He also wrote the introduction and notes on the book of James in the  Gospel Transformation Bible . Topics in this discussion include: the way Jesus is presented differently in James compared to other epistles the tree tests of James the nature of “true religion” the gospel according to James bringing a social justice framework to teaching James whether there’s conflict between James and Paul regarding faith and works praying for healing according to James Here are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach James: Doriani’s class lectures on James  at Covenant Theological Seminary (registration required) Sermons on James  by Alistair Begg Sermons on James  by Dick Lucas Let’s Get Real!   sermon series by various teachers at All Souls, Langham Place For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: James  (Reformed Expository Commentary)  by Dan Doriani The Letter of James  (Pillar New Testament Commentary)  Douglas J. Moo James: Faith that Works  (Preaching the Word Commentary)  by R. Kent Hughes <a href="http://www.amazon.com/James-12-Week-Study-Knowing-Bible/dp/1433

Thu, December 24, 2020

David Helm on Daniel (Re-release)

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talks with David Helm, pastor of the Hyde Park Congregation of  Holy Trinity Church   and chairman of  The Charles Simeon Trust . The book of Daniel is often mined for the stories in its first half while the apocalyptic visions of the second half are avoided. David is the author of a new book  Daniel for You (The Good Book Company, 2015) and is also author of the acclaimed  Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God’s Word Today ,  One to One Bible Reading , as well as  The Big Picture Story Bible . Promising that we can teach the book of Daniel without charts, David provides great wisdom to teachers in this episode, including: Why teach the book of Daniel Understanding Babylon throughout the Bible and in this book The thematic poetic line in Daniel Getting to Christ in the fiery furnace scene Making the genre shift in the second part of Daniel The primary fulfillment of Daniel's prophecies in the death and resurrection of Christ Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Daniel: At Home in Babylon  (Daniel 1–6) and  G etting Home from Babylon  (Daniel 7–12), sermon series from Holy Trinity Church TGC sermon resources on the book of Daniel The  Proclamation Trust  has numerous resources on Daniel by Sinclair Ferguson, Simon Manchester, and others. Jesus in the Lions’ Den?: Preaching Christ from Daniel  (Matt Smethurst interviews Sidney Greidanus) For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Daniel

Thu, December 10, 2020

Michael Lawrence on Acts (Re-release)

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talks with Michael Lawrence, senior pastor of  Hinson Baptist Church  in Portland, Oregon, or “the ends of the earth” as Lawrence calls it in context of the book of Acts. In this episode you'll not only hear the sounds of a church office building under construction, you'll also hear about how God is going about building his church as recorded in the book of Acts. Topics include: epic moments in redemptive history in Acts Acts as part two of Luke's Gospel the main character of the book of Acts the structure of the book of Acts the cinematic sweep of Acts the Spirit falls on unexpected people questions about tongues sermons in the book of Acts implications and applications of the crucifixion and resurrection whether the early church is a model for the church today resources for teaching Acts. Here are some additional audio resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Acts: Michael Lawrence’s sermons on Acts TGC sermon resources on Acts For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: Perspectives on Pentecost   by Richard Gaffin The Spirit, the Church, and the World: The Message of Acts by John R.W. Stott The Acts of the Apostles , Pillar New Testament Commentary by David Peterson <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Acts-Baker-Exegetical-Commentary-Testament-ebook/dp/B003B5M0Y0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418226475&sr=8-1&keywords=Baker+Exegetical+commentary+Actswww.amazon.com/Perspectives-Pent

Thu, November 26, 2020

Dale Ralph Davis on Joshua (Re-release)

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy sits down with Dale Ralph Davis at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, where, in his “retirement” he serves as minister in residence or, as senior pastor Derek Thomas calls him, “the preacher of the night.” Davis is a long-time pastor and former professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Davis's book,  No Falling Words , has long been a must-have commentary on Joshua. We sat down with him as he was reworking his messages on Joshua for an upcoming conference to talk about “the strange God” of Joshua as well as: old promises fulfilled in Joshua; the meaning of the land; God’s command to destroy the Canaanites; the unlikely recipient of mercy; the grace demonstrated and response to grace commanded in Joshua. Here are some additional audio resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Joshua: Overview of Joshua  by Dale Ralph Davis David Jackman  messages on Joshua John Woodhouse  messages of Joshua Entering into the Promises  series at All Souls Langham Place TGC sermon resources on Joshua For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: No Falling Words  by Dale Ralph Davis Joshua: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Scripture  (New American Commentary)  by David Howard Joshua: People of God's Purpose  by David Jackman Joshua and the Flow of Biblical History  by Francis A. Schaeffer

Thu, November 12, 2020

Bryan Chapell on Ephesians (Re-release)

On this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , I spoke with Bryan Chapell, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, and the former president of Covenant Theological Seminary about how to teach through the book of Ephesians. Chapell’s books include  Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength  and  Christ-Centered Preaching .  In Ephesians, Paul presents us with so much essential teaching for understanding what Christ has done and how we are to live as those who belong to him. Topics in the discussion include: the cosmic scope of Ephesians; God’s plan that includes the persecution of the church; the meaning of “the heavenly realm”; answering questions about predestination; key words and concepts such as  reconciliation  and  mystery ; the indicative and imperative of Ephesians; and teaching submission in the context of the broader message of Ephesians. Recommended audio resources on Ephesians: Sermons on Ephesians  by Bryan Chapell Sermons on Ephesians  by Dick Lucas Sermons on Ephesians  by D. A. Carson Sermons on Ephesians  by Kent Hughes Recommended print resources on Ephesians: Kevin DeYoung’s introduction and notes on Ephesians in the ESV  Gospel Transformation Bible Ephesians  (Reformed Expository Commentaries)  by Bryan Chapell Ephesians: The Mystery of the Body of Christ  by R. Kent Hughes

Thu, October 29, 2020

Mark Futato on Psalms (Re-release)

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, I talked with Mark Futato, the Robert L. Maclellan professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches core classes on Hebrew and Old Testament books. Futato has written a number of books on Psalms that flow out not only from his study but also his love for and his living with the Psalms. Topics in the discussion include: whether or not we should make the Psalms “about me”; allowing the organization of Psalms to inform our teaching; common mistakes made in teaching Psalms; the big three kinds of Psalms; how Psalms speaks to our emotions; and singing the Psalms about Jesus, to Jesus, with Jesus. Recommended audio resources on the Psalms: Mark Futato on  Psalm 1, 23 Dick Lucas  sermons  on Psalms Sinclair Ferguson  sermons  on Psalms Edmund Clowney  sermons and lectures  on preaching Christ from the Psalms Recommended print resources on the Psalms: Knowing the Bible: Psalms: A 12-Week Study  by Douglas Sean O’Donnell Journey to Joy: The Psalms of Ascent  by Josh Moody ( Psalms 120–134 ) The Psalms: Rejoice, the Lord Is King, Volume 1, Psalms 1 to 41  by James Johnston Transformed by Praise: The Purpose and Message of the Psalms  by Mark Futato Joy Comes in the Morning: Psalms for All Seasons  by Mark Futato <a h

Thu, October 15, 2020

John Piper on Philippians, Pt 2 (Re-release)

Recommended Audio Resources Hans Bayer on  context, outline, and thought flow in Philippians Dick Lucas  sermons  on Philippians John Piper  sermons  on Philippians Recommended Print Resources: Philippians: A 12-Week Study  by Ryan Kelly Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel  by R. Kent Hughes Let's Study Philippians  by Sinclair B. Ferguson Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians  by D. A. Carson Message of Philippians: Jesus Our Joy  by Alec Motyer

Thu, October 01, 2020

John Piper on Philippians Pt 1 (Re-release)

In this inaugural episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , I talked with John Piper, founder and teacher of  Desiring God  and chancellor of  Bethlehem College & Seminary , where he taught through the book of Philippians. He called this teaching a “dream come true.” Topics in this interview include: allowing those you teach to discover what the book is about; Paul's love expressed in this personal letter; connecting propositions in Paul's arguments; and the better by far of being with Christ at death vs. the resurrection of the body. Recommended Audio Resources Hans Bayer on  context, outline, and thought flow in Philippians Dick Lucas  sermons  on Philippians John Piper  sermons  on Philippians Recommended Print Resources: Philippians: A 12-Week Study  by Ryan Kelly Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel  by R. Kent Hughes Let's Study Philippians  by Sinclair B. Ferguson Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians  by D. A. Carson Message of Philippians: Jesus Our Joy  by Alec Motyer

Thu, September 17, 2020

Nancy Guthrie Answers Listener Questions

When I began recording interviews for Help Me Teach the Bible in the fall of 2014, I didn’t have a grand plan. At that point I wouldn't have said that I had the goal of recording an episode on every book of the Bible because that would have seemed like an overwhelming task and too much of a commitment. But I just kept doing interviews, and people kept finding the podcast and listening. I kept being stretched and informed and inspired by getting to have these conversations with a lot of people I admired who have helped me in my own teaching. And I have loved it. The podcast now has an episode or two on every book of the Bible as well as over 60 topical episodes on various aspects of getting better at teaching the Bible. For this final* episode I asked my husband to turn the tables and interview me about the podcast itself, and I asked listeners to send in questions they wanted me to answer. We talked about how the idea for the podcast came about, why and how I interviewed the people I did, how my own teaching ministry has developed, and what some of my favorite conversations have been. We will continue to re-release old episodes every couple of weeks. Because most podcast apps only offer a limited number of past episodes, we’ll start again from the beginning, posting the earliest episodes from the podcast, which means that the next episode will be an interview with John Piper on teaching the book of Philippians. Listeners who want to communicate with me about the podcast can send me a message using the contact page at  nancyguthrie.com . Thank you for listening. I hope it has been a help and blessing to you. * I reserve the right to record a new episode here and there going forward when I’m with someone brilliant and I just have to talk to about something that would help Help Me Teach the Bible listeners.

Thu, September 03, 2020

Jonathan Gibson on Teaching Obadiah

It’s the shortest book in the Old Testament—only twenty-one verses—and I don’t think I’ve heard it preached or taught. According to my guest, Jonathan Gibson, associate professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary, the message of this short book is “the realization of the Lord’s sovereignty and the role reversal of Edom and Judah on the day of the Lord.” Essential to understanding and teaching the book is its connection to the narrative of Jacob and Esau as Obadiah applies events in the individual biographies of Esau and Jacob to Edom and Judah. Rather than teaching Obadiah as a warning against human pride, Gibson suggests that the book should be presented as as the outworking of God’s covenant promise to Abraham to bless those who blessed him and curse those who dishonored him. Books by Jonathan Gibson From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective (Editor with David Gibson) Reformation Worship: Liturgies from the Past for the Present The Moon is Always Round Recommended Resources on Obadiah NIV Proclamation Bible ESV Expository Commentary, Volume VII with commentary on Obadiah by Max Rogland The Minor Prophets , Volume Two edited by Thomas Edward McComisky, with commentary on Obadiah by Jeffrey J. Niehaus Obadiah message by David Cook Obadiah message by Christopher Wright Obadiah lecture (RTS) by Richard Belcher

Thu, August 20, 2020

Jay Sklar on Teaching Leviticus

Leviticus is the place where the best of intentions to read through the Bible often stall out. But it is a book that Jay Sklar, professor of Old Testament and vice president of academics at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, MO, has studied and written about prolifically. Sklar's doctoral studies focused on the theology of sin, impurity, sacrifice, and atonement in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He contributed to the study notes of Leviticus for the ESV Study Bible, the introduction and notes for Leviticus for The Gospel Transformation Bible , and he wrote a commentary on Leviticus for the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary Series (InterVarsity Press). In this conversation, Dr. Sklar delineates five reasons Leviticus is a challenging book to read and understand, as well as to teach: It is mostly law, which is unappealing to most of us. It is culturally strange. It emphasizes ritual which we tend to assume is meaningless. Its laws and teachings appear to be unfair or unjust. It is hard to fit into the larger story of the Bible. But Sklar also offers keen insights into how to make sense of the book and break down some of the barriers of interest in the book. He also talks about how to present Christ through discussing issues that arise in the book such as slavery, homosexuality, ritual impurity, and disability. Recommended Resources by and from Jay Sklar The Book of Leviticus  (New International Commentary on the Old Testament) by Gordon J. Wenham Leviticus (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Jay Sklar How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth  by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart Jay Sklar’s Page (Covenant Seminary website) which includes audio, video, and a printable resource for preaching and teaching Leviticus

Thu, August 06, 2020

Irwyn Ince and Sean Michael Lucas on Applying Scripture to the Sin of Racism

In the years I’ve spent in the church listening to sermons and teaching, I can think of very few times that I have heard direct applications from the text made to the sin of racism or the sin of apathy toward injustice. Maybe I just didn’t have the ears to hear it. In my own teaching, I may have mentioned racism in a list of sins, or mentioned it as one of the things that will be “no more” in the new heaven and new earth, but I don’t think I’ve ever used an opportunity teaching in a passage to challenge these sins. I want to do better, and I imagine there are a lot of others who do too. That is why I asked two excellent Bible teachers who bring a great deal of experience and credibility to this topic to have a conversation with me about how to rightly and helpfully apply the Bible to the sin of racism. Irwyn Ince is a pastor at Grace DC Presbyterian Church and director of the Grace DC Institute for Cross-Cultural Mission . He has contributed to the books  Heal Us Emmanuel  and  All Are Welcome: Toward a Multi-Everything Church and is author of the new book  The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best . Sean Michael Lucas, senior minister of  Independent Presbyterian Church , Memphis, Tennessee, is the author of numerous books on people and institutions with a history tainted by racism including,  Robert Lewis Dabney: A Southern Presbyterian Life , The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards: American Religion and the Evangelical Tradition ,Blessed Zion: First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi, 1837-2012, and For a Continuing Church: The Roots of the Presbyterian Church in America.

Thu, July 23, 2020

Richard Pratt on Teaching 1 Chronicles

Few teachers are rushing to teach the book of 1 Chronicles. Perhaps that's because they have already taught through 1–2 Samuel and 1–2 Kings and so much from these earlier books is repeated in 1–2 Chronicles. But according to Richard Pratt, president and co-founder of Third Millennium Ministries and author of the volume on 1–2 Chronicles in the Mentor Commentary series, to not study these books because of repeated material would be similar to a person not studying Mark or Luke because they’ve already studied Matthew. The Chronicler intentionally diverged from the records of Samuel and Kings to reveal his theological perspectives, and, according to Pratt, this perspective does not take away from the credibility of the book. Rather it serves the purpose of the book, which is to direct his audience to reconsider what they believed about the people of God, about the king and the temple, and about God’s blessings and curses. Rather than simply thinking of the book as historical chronology, we should also view it as representing an underlying logical argument, a step-by-step effort at persuasion. In this conversation, Pratt talks about how best to handle the first nine chapters of the book (a lengthy genealogy of the twelve tribes), the importance of the term “all Israel” that is used throughout the book, and the unique contribution the book makes to what we understand about the role of music in worship. Recommended Resources: Pratt’s section on 1–2 Chronicles in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised 1 & 2 Chronicles: A Mentor Commentary by Richard Pratt ESV Expository Commentary: Ezra–Job, Volume 4 Who Needs The Chronicles? We Do. Knowing the Bible: 1-2 Chronicles, a 12-week Practical Study Series on the Books of 1-2 Chronicles (TGC Course)

Thu, July 09, 2020

Michael McKelvey on Teaching Amos

There are two statements that I could immediately identify as being from Amos, even though I haven't spent much time in the book. One is the rhetorical question, “Does disaster come to a city unless the Lord has done it?” (3:6), a question that is really a statement about the sovereignty of God over all things. And then there is Amos's call to, “let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream “ (5:24). Then there is that portrait of rich, indulgent women who are called “cows of Bashan” (4:1), which I’ve always found to be a humorous image. But what is the book’s message? According to Michael McKelvey, associate professor of Old Testament at RTS Jackson, and author of the commentary on the book of Amos in the ESV Expository Commentary Volume 7 , the thesis for the book of Amos is found in Amos 3:2, where God says to Israel: “You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” Israel’s chosen and privileged position as God’s people makes their rejection of him and his covenant particularly egregious, especially in light of the exodus and conquest of Canaan (2:9–10). McKelvey warns those teaching the book in regard to its chapter after chapter on judgment. "It would be easy to fatigue listeners with the book’s heavy and pervasive message of judgment," he says. But he encourages teachers to "let God’s word convict of sin so that the good news of Christ will transform those who hear.” Recommended Resources on Amos: Sermon series on Amos by Phillip Jensen Does God Care? the Message of Amos by Mark Dever Sermon series on Amos from University Reformed Church Sermon series on Amos by Hugh Palmer

Thu, June 25, 2020

Lydia Brownback on Bible Study Essentials and Challenges

What are the essentials to good Bible study materials? And what makes a small group Bible study work well? Are we going to take prayer requests? Will there be homework or no homework? What makes the difference between good questions in curriculum and questions that frustrate the group? These are the kinds of questions I talked through with  Lydia Brownback  who has just embarked on creating a new series of Bible study resources called the  Flourish Bible Study series for which she plans to create three new studies a year for ten years. We talked about the importance of defining terms, studying a book of the Bible in the larger context of the Bible’s story and message, and the best way to go about making personal application. Because Brownback is a senior editor at Crossway books, I also asked her about the advice she gives when people ask her about how they can get a book published. Her bottom line? It’s really hard.

Thu, June 11, 2020

Mark Meynell on Becoming a Better Bible Teacher

All of us who dare to stand up and teach the Bible are teachers in progress. We all have ways we can get better. Recently I got to sit down with Mark Meynell who, in his role as director of Europe and the Caribbean for Langham Preaching , spends most of his time traveling to different parts of the world to help teachers and preachers get better at handing the Bible. According to Meynell, Bible teachers all over the world lament the same thing—a lack of time to do the kind of study they want to do on the text. His word to teachers is: "You make time for what you think is important.” Meynell says that the marks of really good Bible teaching include faithfulness to the set, relevance to the audience, and clarity in delivery. Our discussion included tips on how to discover the tics we all have as teachers that make it hard for our audience to listen to us, how to and how not to bring in passages outside of our main text into our talks, and the way in which John Stott modeled for him what it looks like to be a life-long learner. Meynell is the author of numerous books including What Angels Long to Read  (Langham Preaching Resources, 2017),  When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend (IVP, 2018) and his most recent, Colossians and Philemon for You  (Good Book, 2018). He blogs at  markmeynell.net .

Thu, May 28, 2020

Harry Reeder on Ecclesiastes

The book of Ecclesiastes raises so many questions. Who is Qoheleth? Who wrote the book? Is life really meaningless? Are we supposed to just eat, drink and be merry? After putting it off for forty years as many fine preachers and teachers have done before him, Harry Reeder, senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, finally preached through Ecclesiastes. In our conversation, we talked about the things that make the book challenging to teach and how to organize teaching through the book. According to Reeder, Ecclesiastes has a lot to teach us about how to approach life and death, as well as the promise of life beyond death. Recommended resources: Preacher’s Toolkit: How Should I Preach Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes: Why Everything Matters (Preaching the Word) by Philip Graham Ryken Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by David Gibson Ecclesiastes: A 12-Week Study by Justin Holcomb Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes by Harry Reeder Sermon series on Ecclesiastes by Kevin DeYoung

Thu, May 14, 2020

Paul House on Teaching Joel

In these days of COVID-19, plenty of people are asking if the virus is a judgment from God, if he is sending a message to us. I recorded this conversation on the book of Joel with Paul House, professor of Old Testament at Beeson Divinity School , prior to the spread of the virus, but his points about God’s message in disaster to call out to the Lord has proved to be timely. Disasters, he says, should cause us to ask, “What have we as a people and a nation been doing? It certainly hasn’t been looking to the Lord. So without going into direct causation, these are meant to get people to repent." House presents the book as Joel preaching on Deuteronomy 28 and Exodus 34, using vivid imagery to warn of the awful reality of God’s judgments. Joel calls the people of God to turn toward God, assuring them that "even now, if they return to the Lord with all their heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning, he will be gracious and merciful and relent from disaster."  House offers insight on the locusts in the book, the meaning of the the Day of the Lord, and how to present the mercy of Christ for sinners from the book of Joel. Recommended Resources: Sermon Series on Joel by Sinclair Ferguson Sermon Series on Joel by Christopher Ash Message on Joel by John Piper ESV Expository Commentary: Daniel-Malachi The Restoration: God’s Precious Promise for the Future  by Willem VanGemeren

Thu, April 30, 2020

Brian Tabb on Teaching Titus

I spoke to Brian Tabb, academic dean and associate professor of biblical studies at Bethlehem College and Seminary, general editor for Themelios , and author of 1-2 Timothy and Titus: A 12 Week Study in the Knowing the Bible study guide series from Crossway. In our conversation, Tabb answers the question, “What is the book of Titus about?” in several ways including, “Titus is about the gospel at work,” “It’s about being saved for good,” and “Titus is about the organic connection between what is taught and caught.” Over the course of our conversation Tabb helps Bible teachers understand the unique setting of the ministry of Titus—the island of Crete and Cretans who have been saved by grace—as well as the role of good works in the life of a Christian. We also talk about what it looks like to “adorn the gospel” in the way we live it out. Resources recommended by Brian Tabb: The Letters to Timothy and Titus (The Pillar New Testament Commentary) by Robert W. Yarbrough 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus (The Expositor's Bible Commentary) by Robert L. Thomas and Andreas J. Köstenberger Commentary on 1-2 Timothy and Titus (Biblical Theology for Christian Proclamation) by Andreas J. Köstenberger Recommended Audio Resources: Talks on Titus by Carrie Sandom Talks on Titus by Jamie Child Sermons on Titus by Alistair Begg

Thu, April 16, 2020

Colin Smith on Teaching Lamentations to Grieving People

Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and a TGC Council member. He's also president of Unlocking the Bible , a ministry that seeks to root people in the Word of God through their website, publishing, podcast and radio program. When Smith asked me to read his newest book,  For All Who Grieve: Navigating the Valley of Sorrow and Loss in view of offering an endorsement, not only was I glad to endorse it, I discovered that the book is really an exposition through the book of Lamentations. Lamentations is a book that, I think it is safe to say, very few preachers and teachers teach all the way through. Written by Jeremiah, who endured one manifestation of the divine judgment the Bible consistently calls ‘the day of the Lord,’ this brief book not only includes vivid descriptions of judgment; it offers compelling prayers that confess sin, express renewed hope, and declare total dependence on God’s grace. In our conversation, Smith explained how he structured  his own sermon series on Lamentations into four messages on: 1) Tears and Talk, 2) Guilt and Grievance, 3) Hope and Healing, and 4) Prayer and Praise. He also explained some of the ways this book, written by a prophet weeping over Jerusalem, points to the greater prophet who will also weep over Jerusalem. The man of sorrows seems to speak through Lamentations, saying along with the writer, “I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath” (3:1) and, "Though I call and cry for help, he shuts out my prayer" (3:8). Recommended Resources The Message of Lamentations by Christopher Wright Jeremiah and Lamentations: From Sorrow to Hope  by Philip Graham Ryken Lamentations, Habakkuk and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study  by Camden Bucey Five Festal Garments: Christian Reflections on the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther  by Barry Webb <a href="https://www.meredithkline.com/files/articles/bible_book_of_the_month_%20lamentations_kline.pdf" target="

Thu, April 02, 2020

Benjamin Gladd on Teaching Luke

We have four gospels. Each of the gospels tell the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus in different ways, targeting different audiences, and with different purposes. In this conversation, I asked Benjamin Gladd, associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, and author of the new book, The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament , to walk listeners through the book of Luke looking for the particular larger biblical themes Luke seems to be most concerned with impressing upon his readers. The kingdom of God is a focus of each of the gospels, but Gladd suggests that Luke is most concerned with how a person gets into the kingdom, which is through faith in Christ. In addition, Gladd highlights the themes of the nations and Gentiles, Jesus as the obedient son, his journey narrative as a second exodus, the temple, and paradise, suggesting that at the resurrection of Jesus, heaven itself changed. Suggested resources: The Story Retold: A Biblical Theological Introduction to the New Testament by G.K. Beal and Benjamin L. Gladd From Adam and Israel to the Church: A Biblical Theology of the People of God  by Benjamin L. Gladd Hidden but Now Revealed: A Biblical Theology of Mystery  by G. K. Beale and Benjamin L. Gladd Luke (2 Volumes) Reformed Expository Commentary by Phlip Ryken Luke: A 12-Week Study by C.D. Jimmy Agan III  

Thu, March 19, 2020

William Wood on Teaching Zephaniah

If you’ve heard a sermon on Zephaniah that you can remember, likely it was on Zephaniah 3, where we are told that the Lord will “rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” We like that part. But we don’t get to this kind of hopeful assurance in the book of Zephaniah until chapter 3. So what do we do with all of the judgment in Zephaniah when we’re teaching through this book? William Wood, assistant professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary Atlanta, who is currently finalizing his doctoral dissertation on the use of the Old Testament in the book of Zephaniah, tells us in this conversation. Wood says that the book of Zephaniah is summarized by the line: “Those who exalt themselves will be humbled; those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Wood also demonstrates how to connect the promises in the book of Zephaniah to the clothing of the priests, the story of Dagon, Pentecost, and the ultimate Day of the Lord.

Thu, March 05, 2020

Aaron Messner on Teaching Nehemiah

Oftentimes Nehemiah is the book that gets preached through when a church building campaign comes around. Or Nehemiah is used as an example of a prayerful, strategic, and effective leader for a series on leadership. But is seeing and teaching the book of Nehemiah through the lens of wall-builder or inspiring leader the best way to approach the book? Aaron Messner, senior pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, suggests there is more. The building language of the book of Nehemiah is showing us something about the building up of God's covenant people, the church, which is being built with living stones led by one greater than Nehemiah. Recommended Audio Resources Sermon series on Ezra, Haggai and Nehemiah by Aaron Messner Sermon series on Nehemiah by Alistair Begg Sermon series on Nehemiah by Derek Thomas Recommended Print Resources Nehemiah: Rebuilt and Rebuilding by Kathleen Buswell Nielson Ezra and Nehemiah: A 12-Week Study by Kathleen Buswell Nielson Exalting Jesus in Ezra and Nehemiah by James Hamilton, Jr.

Thu, February 20, 2020

David Helm on Teaching Habakkuk

Habakkuk had some significant questions for God. And God’s answers were hard to hear. But God told Habakkuk to write down what God was showing him because future generations would need to hear it. We need to hear it. Those we teach need to hear it. In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, David Helm, lead pastor of the Hyde Park congregation of Holy Trinity Church  in Chicago and chairman of the board of the Charles Simeon Trust , walks listeners through the short three-chapter book of Habakkuk, helping us to trace its argument, feel its poetic pathos, and sing its song. We spend time on how to handle Habakkuk’s important statement “the righteous will live by faith.” We also talk about Habakkuk's faith-filled determination to trust God in the disaster that is about to come down on his people as God determines to use the Babylonians to deliver his judgment. Recommended Print Resources: Habakkuk: A Wrestler with God by Walter J. Chantry Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah:The New International Commentary of the Old Testament  by O. Palmer Robertson Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Stud y by Camden Bucey Recommended Audio Resources: Sermon series on Habakkuk from Holy Trinity Church  Sermon series on Habakkuk by Alistair Begg Message on Habakkuk by Colin Smith

Thu, February 06, 2020

Andrew Sach on Teaching 2 Kings

The book of 2 Kings begins with the prophet Elijah being taken up into heaven in a chariot of fire, and it ends with Jerusalem being destroyed by fire with plenty of action and intrigue in between. So how do we make the most of teaching this book, clearly presenting its message and getting to the greater Elisha and the greater king it points toward? Andrew Sach, pastor of Grace Church Greenwich in greater London, has been teaching (and, interestingly enough, rapping) through the books of 1 and 2 Kings. He is also working on a book on 1 and 2 Kings for his Dig Deeper series. Having listened to some of his messages in person and others online, I noted nine things Andrew did as a teacher that make his teaching clear and compelling, which we worked through in our conversation. Andrew  demonstrates how Elijah and Elisha relate to John the Baptist and Jesus at numerous points in their stories. He also talks about how the story of the northern tribes of Israel presents an opportunity to get to Christ as the ultimate prophet, while the southern tribes of Judah present an opportunity to get to Christ as the true king. Suggested Audio Resources: Sermon series on 2 Kings by Andrew Sach Chapel series on 2 Kings by Gary Millar  “Life Among the Remnant,”a sermon series on 2 Kings,  by Dale Ralph Davis Print resources: Dig Deeper by Nigel Beyond and Andrew Sach 2 Kings: The Power and the Fury  by Dale Ralph Davis 1-2 Kings: A 12-Week Study  by Gavin Ortlund 1 Kings (Reformed Expository Commentary Series) by Philip Ryken

Thu, January 23, 2020

David Murray on Teaching Hosea

Hosea is a book that tells a heart-breaking story—for some a perplexing story—about a prophet told to marry a prostitute. It’s a book that is filled with cycle after cycle of promises of judgment. But, according to David Murray, professor of Old Testament and practical theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary , Hosea is a book that gives teachers the opportunity to present people with vivid pictures of God as a faithful husband intent on loving his unfaithful wife, a parent whose heart is twisted up inside him over the impact of his child’s sin, and so much more. In context of all of God’s uncomfortable promises to judge his people in heart-breaking ways, Murray points out God’s repeated promises throughout the book to live, to save, to redeem, and to restore his people to himself after they’ve wandered away from him.  Mentioned in this episode Preparing a sermon using The Compelling Communicator (video demonstration) Murray’s Top Online Articles on Christ in the Old Testament 30 “I Wills” from Hosea Jesus on Every Page by David Murray Exploring the Bible Together: A 52-Week Family Worship Plan by David Murray (releases May, 2020) Meeting with Jesus: A Daily Bible Reading Plan for Kids by David Murray (releases March, 2020) The Word of the Lord video session on Hosea by Nancy Guthrie

Thu, January 09, 2020

Nicholas Reid on Teaching Nahum

Nancy Guthrie interviews Nicholas Reid

Thu, December 26, 2019

Greg Lanier on Teaching 1 Corinthians (Part 2)

Nancy Guthrie interviews Greg Lanier on the second half of 1 Corinthians

Thu, December 12, 2019

Greg Lanier on 1 Corinthians (Part 1)

Nancy Guthrie interviews Greg Lanier about 1 Corinthians

Thu, November 21, 2019

David Helm on Teaching Jude

Nancy Guthrie interviews David Helm

Thu, November 07, 2019

Christopher Ash on Teaching Esther

Nancy Guthrie interviews Christopher Ash

Thu, October 24, 2019

Melissa Kruger on Asking Better Questions

Nancy Guthrie interviews Melissa Kruger

Thu, October 10, 2019

Aaron Messner on Teaching Ezra

Nancy Guthrie interviews Aaron Messner

Thu, September 26, 2019

John Currie on Teaching 2 Timothy

Nancy Guthrie interviews John Currie

Thu, September 12, 2019

Stephen Um on Teaching Micah

Nancy Guthrie interviews Stephen Um

Thu, August 15, 2019

Rebecca McLaughlin on Answering Difficult Questions

Nancy Guthrie interviews Rebecca McLaughlin

Thu, July 18, 2019

Richard Phillips on Teaching Genesis

Nancy Guthrie interviews Richard Phillips

Thu, June 13, 2019

How to Teach the ‘I Am’ Statements in John

Nancy Guthrie interviews Andrew Sach

Thu, May 30, 2019

Why Middle Eastern Women Want to Learn to Teach the Bible

Nancy Guthrie talks with 5 women from the Middle East

Thu, May 16, 2019

Taylor Turkington and Courtney Doctor on TGC’s Women’s Training Network

Nancy Guthrie interviews

Thu, May 02, 2019

Help Me Teach the Bible Live with David Platt: Teaching That Ignites a Passion for the World

A live interview by Nancy Guthrie

Thu, April 18, 2019

Christopher Ash on Teaching Ruth

Nancy Guthrie interviews Christopher Ash

Thu, April 04, 2019

Jonathan Carswell on the Value of Christian Biography

Nancy Guthrie interviews Jonathan Carswell

Thu, March 21, 2019

Desmond Alexander on a Biblical Theology of the City of God

Nancy Guthrie interviews T. Desmond Alexander

Thu, March 07, 2019

Nancy Guthrie on Developing the Skill of Seeing Christ in the Old Testament

A talk by Nancy Guthrie

Thu, February 21, 2019

Anthony Petterson on Teaching Zechariah

Nancy Guthrie interviews Anthony Petterson

Thu, February 07, 2019

Ligon Duncan on Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism

Nancy Guthrie interviews Ligon Duncan on Covenant Theology

Thu, January 24, 2019

Teaching Women to Teach

Nancy Guthrie interviews Leigh Swanson

Thu, January 10, 2019

Juan Sanchez on Image, Identity, and Idolatry

Thu, December 27, 2018

Joe Novenson on Working through a Text in Community

Nancy Guthrie interviews Joe Novenson

Thu, December 13, 2018

Jared Wilson on Teaching Miracle Stories

Nancy Guthrie interviews Jared Wilson

Thu, November 29, 2018

Raise the Bar When Teaching Children

Nancy Guthrie interviews David and Sally Michael

Thu, November 15, 2018

Michael Stead on Teaching Haggai

Nancy Guthrie interviews Michael Stead

Thu, November 01, 2018

Jim Hamilton on Typology in the Psalms

Nancy Guthrie interviews Jim Hamilton

Thu, October 18, 2018

Jackie Hill Perry on the Gospel for Sinners

Nancy Guthrie interviews Jackie Hill Perry

Thu, October 04, 2018

David Robertson on the Cost of Cultural Engagement

Nancy Guthrie interviews David Robertson

Thu, September 20, 2018

John Neufeld on Teaching John’s Call to Believe

Nancy Guthrie interviews John Neufeld

Thu, September 06, 2018

Nancy Guthrie on the Eschatology of Eden

A talk on how the Bible's story changes your story

Thu, August 23, 2018

Matt Smethurst on Teaching 2 Thessalonians

Nancy Guthrie Interviews Matt Smethurst

Thu, August 23, 2018

Matt Smethurst on Teaching 1 Thessalonians

Nancy Guthrie Interviews Matt Smethurst

Thu, August 09, 2018

Philip Ryken on Teaching Song of Solomon

Nancy Guthrie interviews Philip Ryken

Thu, July 26, 2018

Sam Allberry on Teaching Scripture in a Secular Context

Nancy Guthrie interviews Sam Allberry

Thu, July 12, 2018

Help Me Teach the Bible Live: Don Carson on Teaching the Bible as One Book

Nancy Guthrie interviews Don Carson

Thu, June 28, 2018

Greg Beale on How to Teach Colossians

Nancy Guthrie interviews Greg Beale about teaching Colossians

Thu, May 31, 2018

Elizabeth Groves on Context, Context, Context

Nancy Guthrie interviews Elizabeth Groves

Thu, May 17, 2018

Iain Duguid on Teaching Ezekiel

Nancy Guthrie interviews Iain Duguid

Thu, May 03, 2018

Jennifer Marshall on Applying the Bible to Public Policy Issues

Nancy Guthrie interviews Jennifer Marshall

Wed, April 18, 2018

A Walk through the Museum of the Bible with Scott Redd

Nancy Guthrie with Scott Redd

Thu, April 05, 2018

Kay and David Arthur on a Legacy of Knowing God’s Word

Nancy Guthrie interviews Kay Arthur and David Arthur

Thu, March 22, 2018

How to Teach on the First and Last Adam

Nancy Guthrie interviews Howard Griffith

Thu, March 08, 2018

Mark Futato on Teaching the Psalms

Nancy Guthrie interviews Mark Futato on the Psalms

Thu, February 22, 2018

How to Make an Argument from Your Bible

An Interview with Colleen McFadden

Thu, February 08, 2018

Paul Tripp on the Dangers Facing Every Bible Teacher

Nancy Guthrie interviews Paul Tripp

Thu, January 25, 2018

How to Teach on Philemon and Slavery in the Bible

Nancy Guthrie interviews Nate Shurden

Thu, January 11, 2018

Russell Moore on How to Teach about the Kingdom of God

Thu, December 28, 2017

Finn and Filson on What Teachers Can Learn from Jonathan Edwards

Nancy Guthrie interviews David Filson and Nathan Finn

Thu, December 14, 2017

Julius Kim on Teaching for Attention and Retention

Practical help for Bible teachers

Thu, November 30, 2017

Dennis Johnson on Teaching Jesus as Prophet, Priest, and King

Nancy Guthrie with Dennis Johnson

Thu, November 09, 2017

J. V. Fesko on Galatians

Nancy Guthrie with J. V. Fesko

Thu, October 26, 2017

Why Do the Hard Work of Exposition?

Nancy Guthrie

Thu, October 12, 2017

Simon Manchester on Getting the Message Across

Nancy Guthrie talks with Simon Manchester about how to engage listeners

Thu, September 28, 2017

Peter Orr on Teaching about Work

Nancy Guthrie, Peter Orr

Thu, September 07, 2017

David Murray on Typology

Nancy Guthrie talks with David Murray about how to teach biblical typology

Thu, August 24, 2017

Scott Swain on Teaching the Trinity

Nancy Guthrie talks to Scott Swain about how to teach the doctrine of the Trinity

Thu, August 10, 2017

How Not to Be Boring

Nancy Guthrie talks with Peter Adam about how to keep Bible teaching interesting.

Thu, July 27, 2017

Andy Davis on Scripture Memory for Bible Teachers

Nancy Guthrie, Andy Davis

Thu, July 13, 2017

Kevin DeYoung on Exodus 1-15

Nancy Guthrie, Kevin DeYoung

Thu, July 13, 2017

Kevin DeYoung on Exodus 16-40

Kevin DeYoung on teaching the book of Exodus

Thu, June 29, 2017

Miguel Núñez on Teaching the 5 Solas from Scripture

Nancy Guthrie, Miguel Núñez

Thu, June 15, 2017

Tony Reinke on How Our Phones Are Changing Us as Teachers

Nancy Guthrie, Tony Reinke

Thu, June 01, 2017

H. B. Charles Jr. on Making Your Teaching Memorable

Nancy Guthrie, H. B. Charles

Thu, May 18, 2017

David Helm on 1, 2, and 3 John

Nancy Guthrie talks with David Helm about how to teach the books 1, 2, and 3 John

Thu, May 04, 2017

Tim Keller on Teaching Skeptics

Nancy Guthrie, Tim Keller

Thu, April 20, 2017

Vern Poythress on Interpreting Scripture

Nancy Guthrie, Vern Poythress

Thu, April 06, 2017

Carlton Wynne on Apologetics 101 for Teachers

Nancy Guthrie, Carlton Wynne

Thu, March 23, 2017

Ed Welch on Helping Those Wrestling with Shame, Addiction, or Anxiety

Nancy Guthrie, Ed Welch

Thu, March 09, 2017

Jonathan Gibson on 2 Peter

Nancy Guthrie talks with Jonathan Gibson about how to teach the book of 2 Peter

Thu, February 23, 2017

Marty Machowski on Teaching Theology to Kids

Nancy Guthrie talks with Marty Machowski about teaching the Bible to children.

Thu, February 09, 2017

McFadden and Helm on Tools for Getting to the Meaning of the Text

Nancy Guthrie talks with Colleen McFadden and Lisa Helm

Thu, January 26, 2017

Ligon Duncan on Numbers Pt 2

Nancy Guthrie, Ligon Duncan

Thu, January 26, 2017

Ligon Duncan on Numbers Pt 1

Nancy Guthrie, Ligon Duncan

Thu, January 12, 2017

Jen Wilkin on How to Organize and Orchestrate a Bible Study

Nancy Guthrie, Jen Wilkin

Thu, December 29, 2016

Michael Kruger on Romans 8–16

Nancy Guthrie, Michael Kruger

Thu, December 15, 2016

Michael Kruger on Romans 1–7

Nancy Guthrie, Michael Kruger

Thu, December 01, 2016

Paul House on Jeremiah

Nancy Guthrie, Paul House

Thu, November 17, 2016

Phillip Jensen on 1 Timothy

Nancy Guthrie talks with Phillip Jensen about how to teach the book of 1 Timothy

Thu, November 03, 2016

Graeme Goldsworthy on Biblical Theology

Nancy Guthrie, Graeme Goldsworthy

Thu, October 20, 2016

Michael Horton on the Campaign for Core Christianity

Nancy Guthrie, Michael Horton

Thu, October 06, 2016

Douglas O’Donnell on Matthew

Thu, September 22, 2016

John Woodhouse on 2 Samuel Part 2

Nancy Guthrie, John Woodhouse

Thu, September 22, 2016

John Woodhouse on 2 Samuel Part 1

Nancy Guthrie, John Woodhouse

Thu, September 08, 2016

Dobbs and Stainback on Selecting and Training Good Teachers

Nancy Guthrie, Donna Dobbs, Kari Stainback

Thu, August 25, 2016

Rosaria Butterfield on Teaching with Openness, Unhindered

Nancy Guthrie, Rosaria Butterfield

Thu, August 11, 2016

Trevin Wax on Gospel-Centered Teaching

Nancy Guthrie talks with Trevin Wax about how to center Bible teaching on the gospel

Thu, July 28, 2016

Jenny Salt and Carrie Sandom on Preparing a Talk

Nancy Guthrie talks with Bible teachers Jenny Salt and Carrie Sandom about how to prepare a Bible talk

Thu, July 14, 2016

John Piper on 1 Peter

In a live session recorded at The Gospel Coalition's 2016 Women's Conference, Nancy Guthrie talks with John Piper about how to teach the book of 1 Peter.

Thu, June 30, 2016

Ray Ortlund on Proverbs

Nancy Guthrie talks with Ray Ortlund about how to teach the book of Proverbs.

Thu, June 16, 2016

Justin Taylor and Dane Ortlund on a Bible Teachers Library

Nancy Guthrie talks with Justin Taylor and Dane Ortlund about how Bible teachers can build a library of useful resources.

Thu, June 02, 2016

Colin Smith on How to Teach Christ in the Joseph Story

Nancy Guthrie talks to Colin Smith about teaching the story of Joseph

Thu, May 19, 2016

George Guthrie on 2 Corinthians

Nancy Guthrie talks with George Guthrie about how to teach the book of 2 Corinthians

Thu, May 05, 2016

Scott Redd on Deuteronomy

Nancy Guthrie talks with Scott Redd about how to teach the book of Deuteronomy

Thu, April 21, 2016

Lee Gatiss on Malachi

Nancy Guthrie talks with Lee Gatiss about how to teach the book of Malachi

Thu, April 07, 2016

Dick Lucas on What Makes an Excellent Teacher

Nancy Guthrie talks with Dick Lucas on how to improve as a Bible teacher

Thu, March 24, 2016

Ian Duguid on Judges

Nancy Guthrie talks with Ian Duguid about how to teach the difficult book of Judges

Thu, March 10, 2016

How to Teach with Authority and Clarity

Nancy Guthrie interviews David Garner

Thu, February 25, 2016

Christopher Ash on Job

Nancy Guthrie talks with Christopher Ash about how to teach the book of Job