Proverbs Overview (Part 1)
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Proverbs Overview (Part 1)
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In this overview of the Book of Proverbs, Steve Gregg emphasizes the importance of wisdom and how it extends beyond mere intellect to include moral and spiritual aspects. The book's author, King Solomon, was known for his wisdom, but also made moral mistakes that sometimes neutralized the impact of his advice. The fear of God is essential for true wisdom, which is a gift from God that can guide various aspects of life, ranging from finances to psychological well-being. Ultimately, Jesus embodies the ultimate expression of God's wisdom, which offers guidance for living a fulfilling life.
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Proverbs Overview (Part 2)
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In this insightful overview, Steve Gregg delivers an in-depth analysis of Proverbs, a book of the Old Testament, focusing on its lessons on wise livin
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Ecclesiastes Overview
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In his overview of the book of Ecclesiastes, Steve Gregg explains that the authorship of the book is attributed to King Solomon, though some scholars
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Psalms Overview (Part 2)
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In this overview, Steve Gregg explores the different categories of Psalms, including Messianic, penitential, and imprecatory Psalms. He discusses how
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Exodus
Steve Gregg's "Exodus" is a 25-part teaching series that delves into the book of Exodus verse by verse, covering topics such as the Ten Commandments,
Gospel of John
In this 38-part series, Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the Gospel of John, providing insightful analysis and exploring important themes su
Strategies for Unity
"Strategies for Unity" is a 4-part series discussing the importance of Christian unity, overcoming division, promoting positive relationships, and pri
2 Kings
In this 12-part series, Steve Gregg provides a thorough verse-by-verse analysis of the biblical book 2 Kings, exploring themes of repentance, reform,
2 Peter
This series features Steve Gregg teaching verse by verse through the book of 2 Peter, exploring topics such as false prophets, the importance of godli
Some Assembly Required
Steve Gregg's focuses on the concept of the Church as a universal movement of believers, emphasizing the importance of community and loving one anothe
Spiritual Warfare
In "Spiritual Warfare," Steve Gregg explores the tactics of the devil, the methods to resist Satan's devices, the concept of demonic possession, and t
Genuinely Following Jesus
Steve Gregg's lecture series on discipleship emphasizes the importance of following Jesus and becoming more like Him in character and values. He highl
Obadiah
Steve Gregg provides a thorough examination of the book of Obadiah, exploring the conflict between Israel and Edom and how it relates to divine judgem
Gospel of Matthew
Spanning 72 hours of teaching, Steve Gregg's verse by verse teaching through the Gospel of Matthew provides a thorough examination of Jesus' life and
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