Sermon by Ant Frederick on November 17, 2024.
The race of remaining faithful to God as we lay aside weights and sin is a tiring one, and it can be easy for us to grow weary. Thankfully, the author of Hebrews gives us encouragements about the Discipline of The Lord that remind us of the beauty and the glory of God's process of developing us.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on November 10, 2024.
One of the most detrimental things a runner can do is cling to something that is slowing and weighing them down. In chapter 12, we are encouraged to lay aside every weight that would hinder us as we "run the race" that Jesus has set before us. This week we are encouraged to run well with endurance.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on November 3, 2024.
How would you define "faith"? That word is so foundational to following Jesus and so familiar to us, that we sometimes lose its power and meaning. This week, we look at Hebrews 11 to clarify what that means and how it enables us to endure whatever we face.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on October 27, 2024.
This week, we look at one of the most foundational concepts in the Old Testament: the temple, the priests, and the sacrifice. Even though, we don't use the sacrificial system in the same way as the people of God did in the Old Testament, learning about this system helps us to know, appreciate, and cherish our Savior.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
For this episode, we interview Dr. Mitch Chase. Mitch Chase is the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an associate professor of biblical studies at SBTS in Louisville, Kentucky. He’s the author of Short of Glory and Hope for All the Earth. He is married to Stacie, and they have four boys. You can follow him on Twitter and at his Substack, called “Biblical Theology.”
Timestamps:
2:10 - Introduction
3:36 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?
7:48 - What resources helped you better understand the Bible?
10:10 - What does biblical theology mean?
15:49 - What’s the difference between systematic theology and biblical theology?
17:03 - How do I begin to see the interconnections in the Bible?
30:42 - If Scripture is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, why should I bother with the Old Testament?
34:37 - How would you answer the objection, “The New Testament authors forced their ‘Jesus interpretation’ onto the Old Testament”?
41:49 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?
45:40 - Where can people go to learn more from you?
47:52 - Being from Texas, where’s the best BBQ in Louisville?
Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)
Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the Fall
Hope for All the Earth: Understanding the story of the Old Testament
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
How to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handout
ESV Reader’s Bible - The format is great for reading the Bible in larger chunks!
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Hebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.
To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.
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Sermon by Ant Frederick on October 20, 2024.
During the warning to not harden our hearts, the author of Hebrews calls us to take responsibility for each other. Sin's deception is so threatening that we need to rely on and support each other so we can be protected from the temptation to fall away.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Jon Jamison on October 13, 2024.
Many believe that Paul was the most influential Apostle. This week, as we see his conversion, we'll examine and learn from how God used a seemingly apprehensive man named Ananias in Paul’s life to set him on the course being the impactful man of God that he became.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on October 6, 2024.
The book of Hebrews has multiple strong warnings to not harden our hearts and fall away from God. This week, we'll begin to examine the consequences of not heeding those warnings and the tremendous blessings of enduring in our faith.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Jake Blair on September 29, 2024.
We began our new series last week discussing how Hebrews cites Old Testament occurrences and ideas that all culminate in the person of Jesus. This week, as we look at Hebrews 1-2, the author cites an Old Testament concept that is profoundly significant to understanding who Jesus is.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 22, 2024.
Near the tail end of our Year of Biblical Literacy, we come to the rich, dense book of Hebrews. It’s full of callbacks and history, threads pulled from all across the Old Testament. The author assumes intimate knowledge of the old covenant –the sacrificial system, the tabernacle, the promised land–and then shows that they were incomplete, only “copies and shadows.”
Each is an arrow pointing to Christ, who himself becomes the mediator of the new covenant–the perfect high priest, the meeting place between God and man, the source of eternal rest for those united to him.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 15, 2024.
In our world, we often seek approval, esteem, and recognition from others through our social interactions. But imagine how different our world would be if, instead, we prioritized honoring and uplifting others in those same spaces. This is the way of life in the Kingdom of God.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
For this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Pennington. Jonathan Pennington is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the associate pastor of preaching at Sojourn Church East. He is the author of The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew, and Reading the Gospels Wisely.
Timestamps:
3:18 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?
6:18 - How did you first learn to study the Bible?
9:56 - Why did you decide to pursue seminary and doctoral work?
14:15 - What drew you to write on the Sermon on the Mount?
17:49 - What are the common misconceptions of the Sermon on the Mount?
25:01 - What foundational things to know about the Gospels?
29:16 - Why did you write the book Come and See?
32:57 - Is the point of studying the Bible to put it into practice?
35:33 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?
37:25 - What’s your favorite Taylor era?
The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary
Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction
Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life
Small Preaching: 25 Little Things You Can Do Now to Make Your Preaching Better
Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey
“Have You Accepted Jesus as Your Lord and Philosopher?” on The Gospel Coalition
“3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Sermon on the Mount” on The Gospel Coalition
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.
To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.
Music by Levvy and Midtown Music
Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 8, 2024.
This week, we look to Jesus' story that compares the Word of God with seeds and our hearts with the ground that the seeds fall on. This exposing teaching of Jesus opens our eyes to be able to see what kind of heart embraces His Word and what kind of heart doesn't receive it.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 1, 2024.
We have all done wrong. This week, we'll see how acknowledging our wrongdoings actually helps us to experience God's love in a deeper and more profound way.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on August 25, 2024.
Last week, we talked about repentance. In many ways, repentance opens the door to becoming the beautiful person you ought to be because repentance makes us right with God and allows these words spoken over Jesus to be spoken over us: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Timestamps:
1:47 - What happened between the Old and New Testaments?
7:42 - How did the Jewish people interpret the Old Testament during those 400 years?
8:00 - The Pharisees
10:26 - The Sadducees
13:50 - The Essenes
15:39 - The Zealots
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
“Jewish Sects During the Time of Jesus” by N.T. Wright (video)
The Complete 100-Book Apocrypha: Expanded 2024 Edition by Covenant Press
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.
To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.
Music by Levvy and Midtown Music
Sermon by Ant Frederick on August 18, 2024.
How would you summarize Jesus’ teachings? Depending on who you ask, you’re likely to get different answers. However, Jesus’ summary statement is actually one of his first statements in the Gospels: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
In other words, Jesus’ life and teachings are all about ushering in God’s loving rule and reign on Earth as it is in Heaven. So what might His kingdom look like in our city, and how do we faithfully follow Him in our time and place?
Join us for five weeks as we examine Jesus’ teachings and consider how we can experience more of His kingdom in Columbia as it is in Heaven.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on August 11, 2024.
To conclude our series on the Psalms, we'll look at a Psalm by a man of God that is desiring to turn away from the sin in life and turn back to God. It is a psalm of sincere repentance that leads to joy. Let us sing such a song together.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Timestamps:
0:44 - What do we mean when we say “The Writings” of the Old Testament?
2:22 - The Torah: the rise of the kingdom, The Prophets: the fall of the kingdom, The Writings: longing for the kingdom
6:25 - Breaking down each book in The Writings
7:30 - The Psalms
9:52 - Lamentations
10:25 - Daniel
13:31 - Esther
16:47 - Ezra-Nehemiah
17:37 - Chronicles
20:07 - Why do these books matter and what do they ultimately tell us?
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen Dempster
Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.
To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.
Music by Levvy and Midtown Music
Sermon by Ant Frederick on August 4, 2024.
The Psalms consistently direct our attention to the emotions we experience, and it gives us examples of how we bring those emotions to God. In Psalm 42, we will see how to seek God when when our souls are troubled.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.