What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Matthew 4:17-22 on repentance, discipleship, and evangelism.
Just Another Day at the Office
Mark 1:21-46: Tom Shrader on Jesus' authority over demons, disease, and leprosy.
True Genuine and Lasting Hope Is on the Way
Mark 2:1-12: Tom Shrader teaches on forgiveness of sin as God's greatest gift and Christ's divine authority.
A New Recruit
Matthew 9:9-17: Tom Shrader on the calling of Matthew, dining with sinners, and genuine conversion.
Do You Wish to Get Well?
John 5:1-14 — Tom Shrader on the Pool of Bethesda, God's sovereign grace, and spiritual helplessness.
Liar, Lunatic, or Lord
John 5:17–47: Is Jesus a liar, lunatic, or Lord? Tom Shrader on Jesus's claims to deity.
Introduction to the Books
Tom Shrader introduces a harmony of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to know Christ more fully.
Jesus Is God
Tom Shrader teaches John 1:1-18, proving Jesus is the eternal, divine Creator God made flesh.
Life as It Was Meant to Be
John 1:1-34: Tom Shrader on Christ as life, light, and the only true source of meaning.
You Need the Body and the Body Needs You
Tom Shrader on body life from Ephesians 4 — why believers need the church, not solo faith.
The World Rejects the True Light
John 1:9-13: Tom Shrader on why the world rejected Jesus and how salvation is fully God's work.
Jesus Takes Up Temporary Residence on Earth
John 1:14-18 — Tom Shrader on the incarnation, the tabernacle, and grace upon grace.
Lessons From the Lists
Tom Shrader teaches Matthew 1 and Luke 3 genealogies, drawing 5 lessons on God's promises and love.
Our Faith Is Based on Facts
Luke 1:1-4 — Tom Shrader on why Christian faith is built on historical fact, not religious works.
Zacharias' Prayers Are Answered
Luke 1:5-33: Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary — God answers prayer in His proper time.
The Believers Pursuit Longing for Heaven While Still on Earth
2 Corinthians 5:1-9: Tom Shrader on the believer's eternal home, sealed by the Spirit.
The Love of Christ Is What Motivates All We Do
2 Corinthians 5:10-16: Tom Shrader on the Bema Seat judgment and the love of Christ as motivation.
Thinking, Acting, Living Like a Christian
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 — Tom Shrader on true conversion, new creation, and the ministry of reconciliation.
The Only Way for a Holy God to Save Sinful Man
2 Corinthians 5:21 — Tom Shrader on imputation, substitution, and Christ's atoning death.
The Normal Christian Life
2 Corinthians 6:1-10: Tom Shrader on suffering, sacrifice, and the normal Christian life.