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The Exegete
The Exegete is a biblical teaching podcast that walks you through books of the Bible verse-by-verse. With over 30 years of experience in ministry, and 40 years experience in studying the Word, Gary Livengood helps you discover the meaning and purpose of theology and how it fits into our daily lives. Livengood also walks you through practical ways of improving your walk with Christ and how to apply scripture to your relationships, your job, and your church community. Draw closer to Jesus and…
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Ephesians | Lesson 23: The three-fold purpose of Paul's calling
Ephesians 3:8-12In this passage Paul tells his readers the three reasons for his apostolic calling by God. We previously saw his first reason, the missionary…
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Ephesians | Lesson 22: Our servanthood in the gospel
Ephesians 3:7-10Paul emphasizes that as a minister of the gospel he is first and foremost a servant. This truth is extended to all believers. We look at five…
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Ephesians | Lesson 21: The mystery of the gospel
Ephesians 3:3-6Paul refers here to the gospel as a mystery which God revealed to both Paul and His apostles. We see that the Holy Spirit was truly the means by…
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Ephesians | Lesson 20: The cost for a prisoner of Christ
Ephesians 3:1-2Paul begins chapter three by reminding his readers that he is, literally, a prisoner, but in reality a "prisoner of Christ Jesus." Paul happily…
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Ephesians | Lesson 19: The church in the household analogy
Ephesians 2:20-22Paul gives us four aspects of the church in his analogy to the household. First, it is built on the foundation of the apostles and the…
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Ephesians | Lesson 18: The Results of Breaking Down the Barrier
Ephesians 2:15-19In the breaking down of the barrier, Jesus brings Jews and Gentiles together in one body and reconciles us to God. This is accomplished…
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Ephesians | Lesson 17: Christ Alone Broke down the Barrier Between Jew and Gentile
Ephesians 2:14-15Paul tells us that Jesus Himself is our peace, not a tool or adoctrine, but He Himself. Additionally, we see how Jesus broke down the barrier…
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Ephesians | Lesson 16: The Condition of the Gentiles Before Redemption
Ephesians 2:11-13Paul begins a new section of Ephesians as he addresses the makeup of the church: Jews and Gentiles in one body. Paul speaks in this passage…
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Ephesians | Lesson 15: We are God's Workmanship
Ephesians 2:10-11Paul tells us that one of the very fundamental reasons that God created us is for us to do good works. We note what these ought to look like…
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Ephesians | Lesson 14: Salvation by Faith Alone
Ephesians 2:8-9Paul expounds on the very essence of the gospel in these verses; the fundamental reality of salvation by faith alone. The study of Greek grammar…
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Ephesians | Lesson 13: God's Purpose in our Redemption.
Ephesians 2:6-8We look at the third of God's awesome actions that changed our eternal destiny; we are seated with Him in heavenly places as princes and…
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Ephesians | Lesson 12: "But God..." The Lord's Action in our Redemption
Ephesians 2:4-6As Paul instructs us about redemption, we see God's great heart for us in three main points: He is rich in mercy, He loved us with His great…
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Ephesians | Lesson 11: Born Dead and Walking According to this World
Ephesians 2:1-3Paul instructs us on the bad news of our pre-Christ existence. We were born spiritually dead due to the imputation of the sin nature all the way…
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Ephesians | Lesson 10: The Surpassing Greatness of God's Power
Ephesians 1:19-23Paul addresses the third of his three essential purposes of his prayer for the Ephesians: the surpassing greatness of His power. This includes…
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Ephesians | Lesson 9: The Purpose of Paul's Prayer.
Ephesians 1:18-19Paul tells us the purpose of his prayer for the Ephesians church including what is the hope of God's calling and what are the riches of the…
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Ephesians | Lesson 8: Paul's Commendation to the Ephesians
Ephesians 1:15-17Paul had heard of the love of the Ephesians for all the saints. He commends them for this. We look at the implications of Christian love and…
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Ephesians | Lesson 7: Three Aspects of our Life in Christ
Ephesians 1:11-14Paul begins to address the matter of the inclusion of the gentiles into God's kingdom, a big theme in Ephesians. We also look at the…
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Ephesians | Lesson 6: Four Glorious Aspects of Our Inheritance
Ephesians 1:11-14We see more of what the summing up of all things in Christ means as it reflects God's sovereignty. Plus we look at the first of four themes of…
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Ephesians | Lesson 5: God's Will, Fully Accomplished, "In Christ."
Ephesians 1:10God sovereignly superintends all circumstances including those regarding Christ's redemption of humanity. We see Old Testament examples of how…
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Ephesians | Lesson 4: The Blessings of our Adoption by God.
Ephesians 1:5-9 We study three privileges as adopted sons and daughters of God; free access to God, redemption, and forgiveness. All three exist in Christ…
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Ephesians | Lesson 3: God's Choosing and its Outcome.
Ephesians 1:4-5In this lesson we see the foundation of God's choosing of His people as well as the anticipated outcome. We also address the matter of…
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Ephesians | Lesson 2: The Blessings of God's Grace and Peace
Ephesians 1:2-3This session emphasizes two fundamental realities of our salvation: grace and peace. These essential matters are completely initiated by God and…
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Ephesians | Lesson 1: Paul's Salutation to the Church in Ephesus.
Ephesians has been described as "the queen of epistles." Paul describes himself as an apostle by the will of God. We look at what that means and the…
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Isaiah | Lesson 69: Assurance For Believers, Warning For Unbelievers.
Isaiah 66:20-24Isaiah ends his book of prophecy with wonderful assurances about eternal blessings for His people. All humanity will bow before Him; believers…
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Isaiah | Lesson 68: All Tongues and Nations.
Isaiah 66:17-20Isaiah briefly addresses the absolute end of false prophets, but then he turns to the glory of the Lord. In this setting, it is the glory of…
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Isaiah | Lesson 67: Four Results of Grace, Four Warnings of Wrath
Isaiah 66:14-16Isaiah tells us in verse fourteen of four results of His actions in the previous verses which will greatly benefit His people. But he also tells…
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Isaiah | Lesson 66: The Glorious Future of God's People.
Isaiah 66:7-13Isaiah gives one of the most astounding prophecies in all of the Bible. That is, that Israel will return to their land and be restored as a…
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Isaiah | Lesson 65: Punishment on Hypocrisy
Isaiah 66:4-6The Lord brings to our attention four sins that the Jews have committed for which He will bring punishment. These sins are especially involved…
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Isaiah | Lesson 64: God is Eminent and Exalted
Isaiah 66:1-3God is eminent, exalted, and heaven is His throne. He cannot be contained in the universe or in the temple built for Him. We see that God made all…
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Isaiah | Lesson 63: The Everlasting Covenant
Isaiah 61:8-11The Lord loves justice and will faithfully give the appropriate recompense for those who do justice and for those who do not. HIs covenant with…
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Isaiah | Lesson 62: Millennial Blessings for Believers.
Isaiah 61:3- 7God will comfort His people. Some comfort is certainly given in this life, but it will be fully given in the future when Christ reigns on the…
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Isaiah | Lesson 61: Prophecy About Messiah's Future Ministry.
Isaiah 61:1-2Isaiah chapter sixty-one begins with Jesus' own words about the redemptive ministry He will have when He comes the first time in particular. The…
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Isaiah | Lesson 60: The Offer of Reward.
Isaiah 55:11-13God's word will absolutely accomplish what He sends it out to do. That purpose is very much tied up with the gospel which is what Isaiah 55 is…
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Isaiah | Lesson 59: God Unequivocally Declares His Sovereignty.
Isaiah 55:6-11The Lord declares that people need to repent and seek Him immediately. The door of salvation will not be forever open. God gives us the offer of…
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Isaiah | Lesson 58: A Picture of the Gospel.
Isaiah 55:1-5Most of chapter 55 is spoken by the pre-incarnate Messiah, Jesus. The invitation is to come and drink, without cost, of the waters of redemption…
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Isaiah | Lesson 57: The Lord's Promises to His People Exceed All Expectations!
Isaiah 49:17-26The Lord promises He will never forget His people. His blessings and kindness and generosity will be beyond comprehension. Enemies will…
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Isaiah | Lesson 56: The Blessings of Messiah's Sacrifice
Isaiah 49:9-16Chapter 49 continues to relate the great and undeserved blessing God will pour out on His people; spiritual and physical blessings on believing…
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Isaiah | Lesson 55: Promises of Salvation
Isaiah 55:8God’s work is always accomplished in the fullness of His time. This is a hugely important principle in the life of a believer. We look at six…
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Isaiah | Lesson 54: The Lord's Full Intention
Isaiah 55:6-7Through the Messiah, the Father wants to save more than just the Jews; He wants all the gentiles to come to salvation as well. We see that the…
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Isaiah | Lesson 53: Messiah, The Perfect Redeemer
Isaiah 49:3-5Jesus Messiah is seen as the idealized Israel in the passage. Whatever Israel failed to do or to be as God’s representatives in their humanness…
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Isaiah | Lesson 52: God the Father & God the Son Converse About His Coming
Isaiah 49:1-2Jesus, Messiah, Son of God speaks in these verses, telling us about His conversation with God the Father. Numerous prophetic ideas are presented…
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Isaiah | Lesson 51: The Lord God Calls ALL To Salvation
Isaiah 45:22-25The Lord unequivocally calls all humans to salvation while reminding us that there is no other God and no other salvation. We do note that…
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Isaiah | Lesson 50: God's Challenge to Idolaters
Isaiah 45:19-21God's creation is planned and purposeful, designed and structured solely according to His will and desire. He says that His purposes are not a…
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Isaiah | Lesson 49: God Alone is the Savior of Israel
Isaiah 45:13-18The Lord speaks again about Cyrus and how He will use Medo-Persia to deliver God's people. The seventy years captivity in Babylon will end…
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Isaiah | Lesson 48: The Lord Addresses the Jews About Righteousness and Salvation
Isaiah 45:8-12God speaks to two absolutely essential matters that have never changed on His priority list: righteousness and salvation. He says that His…
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Isaiah | Lesson 47: Why God Used Cyrus
The Lord tells us why He will raise up Cyrus, in a prophecy given more than one-hundred-fifty years in advance of its fulfillment! The purpose is to bring…
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Isaiah | Lesson 46: The Lord Tells How He Will Use Cyrus to Accomplish His Good Purposes
Isaiah 45:1-3The Lord God will even give hidden riches to Cyrus, which history tells us literally happened! The Lord assures us that nothing is Hidden from Him…
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Isaiah | Lesson 45: Three Acts of God - About Creation; False and True Prophecy
Isaiah 44:24-28This series of studies begins in Isaiah 44:28 and continues through the end of chapter 45. The emphasis here is on God's greatness as creator…
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Isaiah | Lesson 44: The Results of Isahiah 40:28 - Great News For Us!
Isaiah 40: 29-31Isaiah concludes this phenomenal chapter forty with yet two more "He" declarations about the Lord's gracious support of His people. We look at…
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Isaiah | Lesson 43: God's Unfailing Power To Restore His People
Isaiah 40:28This verse may be the culmination of this chapter which proclaims God' greatness. God has unfailing omnipotent power to restore His people, in any…
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Isaiah | Lesson 42: The False Belief That Our Ways Can Be Hidden From God
Isaiah 42:27Isaiah notes two very misguided and foolish responses that humans make to God's moral demands: "My way is hidden from the Lord," and, "The justice…
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Isaiah | Lesson 41: Isaiah Begins To Answer The "WHO" Questions
Isaiah 40:21-26Isaiah initially asks four more rhetorical questions at the beginning of this passage. The answers lead us directly to God. We look at how it is…
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Isaiah | Lesson 40: The Impossibility of Comparing Man and the Infinite God.
Isaiah 40:15-20Isaiah uses five similes to compare man to God in this contrast between the finite and infinite. He includes one more "who" question and reveals…
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Isaiah | Lesson 39: The Unique Character of the Eternal God.
Isaiah 40:12-14Isaiah begins a pattern of asking six rhetorical questions each one including the query "who?" These include questions about the massiveness of…
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Isaiah | Lesson 38: Jesus - The Coming Savior, King, and Shepherd
Isaiah 40:10-11We continue looking at three prophetic "snapshots" of Messiah Jesus as Savior, King, and Shepherd. He will come with might and with a ruling…
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Isaiah | Lesson 37: God and His Word Are Eternal.
Isaiah 40:6-9Isaiah speaks to the matter of the temporality of human life. He contrasts that to the greatness and permanence and reliability of God's word. We…
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Isaiah | Lesson 36: The Glory of the Lord and Christ's Return
Isaiah 40:4-7In this passage we see prophetic aspects of Christ's second coming. Phrases in verse four and five are parallel to New Testament passages about…
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Isaiah | Lesson 35: Comfort for God's People
Isaiah 40:1-3Chapter forty of Isaiah is truly one of the greatest chapters in the Bible about the greatness of God; His majesty, power, sovereignty, and…
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Isaiah | Lesson 34: The Word of the Lord's Miraculous Power in Isaiah
Isaiah 37:33-38The ending verses of this chapter show the demise of the Assyrian army and the prophesied death of King Sennacherib. The Lord gives numerous…
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Isaiah | Lesson 33: God's Response to Hezekiah's Prayer
Isaiah 37:21-32 King Hezekiah's powerful, humble, and God-glorifying prayer about the Assyrian-army crisis brings about an extraordinary answer from the Lord…