Year of Biblical Literacy

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Revelation | All Things New | December 22

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Sunday sermon

Sermon by Ant Frederick on December 22, 2024.

As we end our Advent series and Year of Biblical Literacy, we look at the final chapters of Revelation and the ultimate hope that’s given for those in Christ.

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YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known. 

But…it’s complex.

So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible. 

We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.” 

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Revelation | The Coming Praise | December 15

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Sunday sermon

Sermon by JayWill Wilson on December 15, 2024.

Because of the first advent of our King, there will be a time where all of our hearts will experience unhindered joy and praise to God.  As we anticipate His second advent, we anticipate the time when all of God's people from all time will erupt in that praise together.

YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known. 

But…it’s complex.

So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible. 

We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.” 

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Year of Biblical Literacy | Reading Apocalyptic Literature and Revelation (Without Losing Our Minds!)

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Timestamps:

1:30 - How do we think about Revelation/apocalyptic literature?

4:08 - How do we begin to read Revelation/apocalyptic literature correctly?

8:20 - How do we understand the stranger imagery and ideas in Revelation?

9:27 - How are we to think about the end times?

12:40 - What about the “antichrist”?

16:27 - What about the “millennium” in Revelation 20?

midtown Resources

other resourceS

Sermons

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

Revelation series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Text-in questions

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

Find out more at Weird Tower Collective

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Revelation | Signs Of Victory | December 8

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Sunday sermon

Sermon by Ant Frederick on December 8, 2024.

This week, we look at Revelation 12. Through the grandiose imagery of this passage, we'll see the author pulling the curtain back to show us the cosmic battle taking place and how, ultimately, Jesus wins.

YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known. 

But…it’s complex.

So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible. 

We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.” 

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Revelation | The Lion & the Lamb That Is Worthy | December 1

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Sunday sermon

Sermon by Will Broadus on December 1, 2024.

Our Savior is both a mighty conquering lion and a slain lamb. In this paradox, we find ample reason to worship Him.

YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known. 

But…it’s complex.

So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible. 

We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.” 

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Stand-Alone | Harmonious Joy | November 24

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Sunday
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YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

Sermon by Justin Gates on November 24, 2024.

We are often distracted many different things that gain our attention and focus.  This week we look at the Apostle Paul's words that show us 3 distinct benefits of focusing our attention on the Lord.

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Hebrews | Do Not Regard Lightly The Discipline Of The Lord | November 17

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Sunday
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YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

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.

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Hebrews | Lay Aside Every Weight | November 10

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Sunday
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YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

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.

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Hebrews | The Hall of Faith | November 3

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Sunday
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YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

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.

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Hebrews | Jesus, The Ultimate Temple, Priest, & Sacrifice | October 27

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Sunday
sermon

YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

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.

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Year of Biblical Literacy | A Deep Dive on The New Testament Use of the Old Testament with Dr. Mitch Chase

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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?

DR. chase’S BOOKS + RESOURCES

midtown Resources

other resources mentioned

Sermons

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

Text-in questions

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

Find out more at Weird Tower Collective

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Hebrews | Take Care, Brothers | October 20

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Sunday
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YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

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.

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Stand-Alone | Following Jesus Like Ananias | October 13

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Sunday
sermon

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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.

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Hebrews | Do Not Harden Your Hearts | October 6

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Sunday
sermon

YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

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.

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Hebrews | The Descent and Ascent of Christ | September 29

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SUNDAY
SERMON

YEAR OF BIBLICAL LITERACY overview

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.

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Hebrews | Christ and the New Covenant | September 22

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Biblical Literacy

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.

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The Gospels | Honored In The Kingdom | September 15

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SUNDAY
SERMON

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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.

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Year of Biblical Literacy | A Deep Dive on The Gospels with Dr. Jonathan Pennington

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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?

DR. PENNINGTON’S BOOKS + RESOURCES

midtown Resources

Sermons

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

Text-in questions

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

Find out more at Weird Tower Collective

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The Gospels | The Soil Of The Kingdom | September 8

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SUNDAY
SERMON

Year of
Biblical Literacy

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.

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The Gospels | Forgiveness In The Kingdom | September 1

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SUNDAY
SERMON

Year of
Biblical Literacy

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.

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