December 9, 2009: The Angel and the Virgin, Part Two, A
Luke 1:26 Nearly 2000 years ago, in a small town in Judea, an angel approached a teenage girl. His words to Mary have echoed throughout history. Alistair Begg looks at the angel’s message phrase-by-phrase to give us the full wonder of the Christmas story.
December 8, 2009: The Angel and the Virgin, Part One, B
Luke 1:26 The Christmas season has begun. It’s the time of year when we focus on the story of Mary, the angel Gabriel, and the supernatural introduction of Jesus. Alistair Begg describe these first- century events and how they validate the authenticity of the Christian faith.
December 7, 2009: The Angel and the Virgin, Part One, A
Luke 1:26 Imagine the fear in young Mary’s heart when an angel appeared to deliver startling news: she would have a Son who would change the world forever.
December 6, 2009: On Death and Dying, Part B
Ecclesiastes 12:1 In our culture, few people truly want to engage in a conversation about dying. However, few topics are more important. Today, teacher Alistair Begg brings a biblical perspective on death from Ecclesiastes 12.
December 4, 2009: Here Comes John, Part B
Luke 1:5 When we think of the Christmas story, we picture a stable, the manger, and the many people who gathered to worship the baby Jesus. But sometimes we overlook the dramatic details that preceded our Lord’s birth. That’s our subject as Alistair Begg describes the role of John the Baptist.
December 3, 2009: Here Comes John, Part A
Luke 1:5 It was one of the most dramatic moments in all of history when an obscure character was chosen to introduce the coming Messiah. Alistair Begg describes John the Baptist as we prepare for the spiritually significant celebration of Christmas.
December 2, 2009: Reliable Information, Part B
Luke 1:1 The passing of time has caused the Christmas story to morph into nothing more than mere folklore. Well- meaning people appreciate the story but don’t embrace the New Testament record. Alistair Begg presents a biblical case for the historic reality of Christmas.
December 1, 2009: Reliable Information, Part A
Luke 1:1 It’s fitting to begin December by focusing our attention on the birth of the Lord Jesus. For that reason, Alistair Begg will introduce a study in the New Testament book of Luke where find the biblical record of God becoming man.
November 30, 2009: City of Idols, Part Two
Acts 17:22 When Paul arrived in Athens, he discovered the religious zealots had fashioned idols as objects of their worship. Hear Alistair Begg describe the encounter and Paul’s insightful presentation of the Gospel. It’s a lesson from Acts chapter seventeen that has profound implications today.
November 28, 2009: On Death and Dying, Part A
Ecclesiastes 12:1 In our culture, the subject of death is covered up in a variety of clever ways. Few people truly want to engage in a conversation about dying. However few topics are more important. Hear Alistair Begg bring a biblical perspective from Ecclesiastes chapter twelve.
November 27, 2009: City of Idols, Part One, B
Acts 17:16 The Apostle Paul traveled to Athens and delivered an eloquent case for the Gospel. Hear Alistair Begg describe this first-century encounter that has become a classic model for sharing our faith in our own generation.
November 26, 2009: City of Idols, Part One, A
Acts 17:16 In the 1st century, the newly converted apostle Paul challenged a highly educated gathering in Athens with the Gospel. His speech has become a model for anyone who shares the good news of Jesus.
November 25, 2009: One Changed Life
Acts 9:1 It’s one of the most dramatic spiritual conversions in all of the Bible—if not in human history—when Saul, the antagonistic Jew who had shunned, mocked and chided those who followed Jesus turned his life over to Christ. Alistair Begg recounts that remarkable event when we look at Acts 9 together.
November 24, 2009: Personal Evangelism, Part B
Acts 8:26 Acts 8 describes what it was like to be a 1st century follower of Jesus. Alistair Begg invites us to look at a dynamic encounter between two complete strangers who teach us practical lessons about sharing our faith.
November 23, 2009: Personal Evangelism, Part A
Acts 8:26 We read at the end of the gospel accounts that Jesus sent His followers out into the world to share the Good News “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Today, Alistair Begg discusses what that looked like for the 1st century believers and what it means for us today.
November 21, 2009: Stilling Lifes Storms, Part B
It was the author of Ecclesiastes who wrote, “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth before the days of trouble come.” Those insightful words are the basis for Alistair Begg’s message from Ecclesiastes 12 today on Truth For Life Weekend.
November 20, 2009: Evangelism Explosion, Part Two
Acts 8:1 We’re taking a journey back to the 1st century to trace the steps of the first followers of Jesus Christ. It’s a fascinating story about the birth of the early church and the spread of the Gospel.
November 19, 2009: Evangelism Explosion, Part One, B
Acts 8:1 At the end of Jesus’ time on earth, he directed His disciples to go out into all the world and preach the Gospel. We’ll see in Acts 8 that they took him seriously. Be sure to join us when Alistair Begg continues telling the story of the 1st century church and the Evangelism Explosion.
November 18, 2009: Evangelism Explosion, Part One, A
Acts 8:1 Jesus lived thousands of years ago surrounded by a handful of followers in a small corner of the world. Yet, as the generations have come and gone the message of Christ has spread to millions of people throughout the centuries in every language. So, what sparked the spread of the Gospel?
November 17, 2009: The First Christian Sermon, Part Two
Acts 2:24 In the New Testament book of Acts, we find a fascinating story about the first followers of Jesus Christ. It gives us a glimpse into their passion for and unashamed proclamation of the Gospel. Today, we continue to unpack the very first Christian sermon in history and discover its timeless, life- changing message.
November 16, 2009: The First Christian Sermon, Part One, B
Acts 2:14 Imagine what it must have been like to live in the 1st century when the Christian faith was brand new. In a lesson in Christian history, Alistair Begg describes the first Christian sermon preached by Peter on the day of Pentecost.
November 14, 2009: Stilling Lifes Storms, Part A
Have you ever feel like your life is one big storm and you’re not sure how to get out of the rain? Don’t miss the next edition of Truth For Life Weekend when Alistair Begg looks at Mark chapter four where we find Jesus calming the sea.
November 13, 2009: The First Christian Sermon, Part One, A
Acts 2:14 When the Holy Spirit descended on the 1st century believers, it was an awesome display of God’s supernatural power. In the excitement of that moment, Peter stood to give the first Christian sermon. Today, we’ll discover what Peter said to the bewildered and curious people gathered at Pentecost.
November 12, 2009: Kingdom Thinking, Part B
Acts 2:1 It’s one of the most sensational and often misunderstood moments in all the Bible. Alistair Begg recounts the dramatic moment in Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit swept into the 1st century scene like a violent wind.
November 11, 2009: Kingdom Thinking, Part A
Acts 2:1 What’s the role of the contemporary church? Are we commissioned to clean up the culture? Bring morality back in vogue? Or are we called to bring men and women into the Kingdom? Those are the questions Alistair Begg will pose as we hear a new series called, “When the Church Was Young.”
November 10, 2009: Two Sad Faces
In the days following His death, burial and resurrection, Jesus appeared to hundreds of people who were surprised when they saw Him. But few were more perplexed than the two who met Jesus along the road to Emmaus. Given the same circumstances, how would you have responded?
November 9, 2009: Now We Really Live
1 Thessalonians 3:6 In the third chapter of First Thessalonians, we read the affectionate words of Paul as he reflects on his love for the young believers under his care. It gives us a biblical model for leadership in the church today. And it’s our subject on Truth For Life as we listen to a message called, “Now We Really Live.”
November 7, 2009: Lessons From the Dungeon, Part Two, B
Genesis 40:1 Have you been forgotten by someone in your life? Felt overlooked, perhaps? Joseph found himself in that painful predicament, too when unfairly banished to a dungeon. According to Alistair Begg, we can learn a few lessons from Joseph’s response in Genesis 40.
November 6, 2009: Pastoral Care, Part B
1 Thessalonians 3:1 How should pastors treat their people? And how should people respond to those who are in pastoral ministry? Those are questions Alistair Begg will answer as we look at First Thessalonians three to a biblical model for leadership in our own generation.
November 5, 2009: Pastoral Care, Part A
1 Thessalonians 3:1 In First Thessalonians 3, we catch a glimpse of Paul’s personal affection for the believers gathered in that community. His warmth and fondness helps us understand the appropriate relationship between a pastor and his congregation.