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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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Colossians | Lesson 4: Understanding the Grace of God in Truth
Verses 6-12. We look at the fifth of five truths of the gospel Paul has given in verses 5-8; the Colossians had, “understood the grace of God in truth.” Two…
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Colossians | Lesson 3: Faith, Love and Hope
In this session of Colossians Paul commends the Colossian church on their faith, hope, and love as well as giving his readers five important and relevant…
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Colossians | Lesson 2: Saints and Faithful Brethren
In the second session of Colossians we look at two very positive and admirable words that Paul uses to describe the Colossian believers as well as powerful…
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Colossians | Lesson 1: Four Theological Problems
In our first session in Colossians we look at some back ground of the book, four theological problems that Paul will address in this epistle, and Paul’s…
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2 Peter | Lesson 17: Living In Light of Jesus' Return
In our final session in second peter, we continue and finish the eight exhortations that the Apostle Peter gives us as to how we are to live in light of Jesus’…
The Exegete2 Peter | Lesson 16: The Day of the Lord
We look at the problem of those who have never heard of Jesus or the gospel, the intense conditions at Jesus return, and the first two of the final eight…
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2 Peter | Lesson 15: Skeptics of His Return
Peter continues to address the problem of those who deny the Lord’s return as well as those wonder about the seeming delay of The Second Coming.
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2 Peter | Lesson 14: Jesus Will Literally Return
In chapter three, Peter teaches about the second coming of Christ. In this session Peter addresses the problem of those who deny the Lord’s literal physical…
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2 Peter | Lesson 13: Snares and Enticements for Believers
Peter finishes chapter two with relentless warnings about false teachings, describing their spiritual condition and how they entice even believers. Also, those…
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2 Peter | Lesson 12: Evil Character of False Teachers
Peter continues to tell us about the wicked and ungodly character of the false teachers in the categories of their animality and avarice.
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2 Peter | Lesson 11: Categories of Wickedness
Beginning in 2 Peter 2:10, Peter addresses three extremely serious categories of wickedness practiced by false teachers and the consequences of these. We study…
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2 Peter | Lesson 10: Proof that False Teachings Will be Judged
2 Peter 2:4-9. Peter addresses the matter of inescapable judgement coming on false teachers. He uses four references to Old Testament events to prove God's…
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2 Peter | Lesson 9: Judgment of False Teachers
2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter addresses the inevitable judgment and destruction of false teachers and we look at an overview of the varying states of the soul described…
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2 Peter | Lesson 8: The Danger of False Teaching
2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter continues addressing the character of the false teachers as well as describing their extremely dangerous impact in the church.
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2 Peter | Lesson 7: The Author of Scripture
Peter emphasizes the origin of the Scripture is in the Holy Spirit, not mere human thought, and that false teachers and false prophets introduce non-biblical…
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2 Peter | Lesson 6: More Evidence of Our Faith
The testimony of God the Father in the Transfiguration that Jesus is Messiah and the objective testimony of the Scriptures of Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and…
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2 Peter | Lesson 5: How We Know Christianity is True
2nd Peter 1:12-16. Peter’s heart as a pastor in continuing to reminding his readers of truth; the first two of four categorical witnesses as to how we know…
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2 Peter | Lesson 4: Making Certain of Salvation
2 Peter 1:9-11. Peter emphasizes the application of the virtues from verses 5-7 and through their practice to make certain of salvation.
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2 Peter | Lesson 3: Christian Character and Fruitfulness
Peter gives us the “Golden Chain of Virtues” that ought to mark our character as Christians and then encourages us to be fruitful in the qualities.
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2 Peter | Lesson 2: Nine Blessings of Life and Godliness
Peter says God has given us all we need for life and godliness; we look at nine blessings related to that, as well as two results of God's magnificent promises.
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2 Peter | Lesson 1: Peter's Resume
We begin our study in 2 Peter. 2 Peter was written to defend the faith against false teachers and false doctrines. Peter begins the epistle by telling his…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 19: Habakkuk's Profound Commitment
God is the salvation of His people and although judgment is coming, Habakkuk, having recalled the power and glory of the Lord, makes one of the greatest…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 18: God as Lord Over Nature
Habakkuk pronounces God’s great power in terms of His control over nature and as a warrior who comes in judgment.
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Habakkuk | Lesson 17: God as a Warrior
Habakkuk continues to proclaim the Lord’s power by means of God’s past works and in his description of God coming as a warrior.
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Habakkuk | Lesson 16: God is the Sovereign Eternal Lord
God is the sovereign lord over all gods and spiritual powers. All that He does is for eternal purposes including all the aspects of His redemptive work in our…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 15: God' Power to Deliver
The second part of Habakkuk chapter three is “The Pronouncement of God’s power,” vs 3-15. In this session we begin to look at God’s past works with emphasis on…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 14: Habakkuk's Prayer
Woe #5 concludes with stunning contrasts between idols and the true living God; chapter three begins with Habakkuk's prayer in awe of God and his request for…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 13: Idolatry Versus the Living God
We consider three observations about idols and two stunning contrasts between idols and the living God of creation.
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Habakkuk | Lesson 12: The Sowing and Reaping Principle
The Lord speaks to Babylon with the fourth “woe,” addressing debauchery and the sowing and reaping principle; and woe #5, the devastating and destructive…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 11: A Glorious Future Era
In Habakkuk chapter 2, Woe #3, the LORD continues to speak of judgment coming on Babylon, but He also mentions a fabulous and extraordinary future time in…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 10: Woes on Babylon
In this session we see God pronouncing the first two of five “woes” on Babylon pertaining to their sins of extreme greed and wanton violence. We also discuss…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 9: The Evil of Babylon and Battling Our Own Sin
The Lord continues to speak to Habakkuk about the sin of Babylon. God also proclaims the great truth about salvation, “The just shall live by faith.” Paul…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 8: The Evil of Babylon and Battling Our Own Sin
God begins to address the coming judgement on Babylon in the time of Habakkuk and also hints at the future judgement of “mystery Babylon” in Revelation 17 &…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 7: Know God's Purpose
Habakkuk responds to God’s warning of coming judgment with perplexity, distress, and complaints against the Lord’s plans. Habakkuk stands ready to receive a…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 6: Trusting God When Perplexed
Habakkuk responds to the Lord’s warning of coming judgment with perplexity and uncertainty yet he proclaims the greatness of God to bring perspective and…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 5: God Will Use Babylon for Judgment
The coming of the Babylonians for judgment on Judah is seen on the light of Deut. 28 and Jeremiah 52, which describes the destruction of Jerusalem. Also, the…
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Habukkuk | Lesson 4: Habakkuk's Complaint to God
The Lord answers. Habakkuk’s question and complaint telling him that He is bringing the Babylonians in to judge His own people. The description of the…
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Habakkuk | Lesson 3: Rejecting God's Law
Habakkuk looks at culture and recognizes that the moral has been abandoned. He notes four disastrous results of the rejection of God’s law.
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Habakkuk | Lesson 2: Delayed Answers to Prayer
Habakkuk begins his book of prophecy by asking God, "Why LORD? Why do you delay to answer my prayers?" No doubt a question all Christians have asked. We look…
The ExegeteHabakkuk | Lesson 1: Old Testament Historical Overview
The first lesson is an Old Testament overview that moves all the way from creation to the time of Habakkuk’s prophetic ministry around 608 BC, which…