Broward Church: In the Meantime

 “Bible Parables EP01 - How to Parable” < --- Click To Download the Notes.

1. Introduction

Different views on parables:

Symbols with many interpretations

Thinking exercises

Relatable stories pointing to k…

 “Jonah Chapter 4– Your Ninivite Unboxed” < --- Click To Download the Notes.

1. Jonah’s Anger at God’s Mercy (4:1–3)

Jonah is “exceedingly displeased” that God spares Nineveh.

He sees God’s good action …

 “Jonah Chapter 3– Forty Days to Mercy” < --- Click To Download the Notes.

I. God’s Word Comes a Second Time (Jonah 3:1–3)

God repeats His command to Jonah—evidence of His patience and persistence.

Diff…

 “Jonah Chapter 2– The Fish Psalm” < --- Click To Download the Notes.

1. Setting the Scene

Jonah, after fleeing God’s command, has been swallowed by a great fish (Jonah 1:17).

Chapter 2 is his prayer fr…

 “Jonah – Who’s Your Ninevite?”

I. Introduction: The Challenge of Jonah

Jonah is more than a fish tale—it’s a deeply layered story about God’s character, human resistance, and grace to outsiders.

The le…

Revelation - Eschatology Week 06

I. Introduction

Focus of this lesson: High-level overview of the Book of Revelation

Goals:

Review interpretive frameworks

Discuss symbolic structure

Examine timeless themes…

The Spiritual World - Eschatology Week 05

I. Introduction

Main theme: Exploring the reality, structure, and function of the unseen spiritual realm

Foundational Scripture:

Ephesians 6:10–18 – The spiritua…

Heaven & Hell - Eschatology Week 04

Big Ideas:

I. Definitions and Origins of Heaven and Hell

A. Sheol / Hades

Hebrew (Sheol) and Greek (Hades) terms for the realm of the dead.

Described as the invisible w…

The Rapture, Tribulation, and The Kingdom - Eschatology Week 03

Big Ideas:

I. The Rapture: Hope or Misunderstood Doctrine?

Definition: The belief that believers will be “caught up” to meet Christ at His…

The End of Time - Eschatology Week 02

Big Ideas:

There are various eschatological perspectives, such as:

Futurist – Believes most biblical prophecies will be fulfilled in the future.

Preterist – Holds th…

Life After Death - Eschatology Week 01

Big Ideas:

There are more theories than facts about the afterlife, so beware of overconfidence.

Resurrection, not reincarnation, is the biblical hope.

The soul’s im…

Enoch, the Man Who Never Died

I. Introduction

A. Scripture Reference – Jude 14–15

B. Introduction to Enoch: The seventh from Adam

C. Overview of Enoch’s unique legacy: He did not experience death

II. Enoc…

Contending for the Faith

I. Introduction to Jude

    A. Authorship: Jude, brother of James (and likely Jesus)

    B. Audience: Jewish Christians familiar with OT and apocryphal texts

    C. Purpose: Addr…

"Living with the end in mind"

II. Introduction

A. Purpose of Peter’s Letter (v.1-2)

B. Reminder to Think Wholesomely and Remember God’s Word

II. The Reality of Scoffers and the Last Days (v.3–7)

A. The Ri…

"Exposing False Teachers"

I. Introduction

A. Purpose of the Letter

B. Structural Overview (ABBA pattern)

NT Apostles (1:16–18)

OT Prophets (1:19–21)

OT False Prophets (2:1a)

NT False Teachers (2:1b–3)

II. Th…

“A Legacy of Truth”

I. Introduction

A. Context: 2 Peter was written around 60 AD; Peter’s impending death (c. 64 AD)

B. Central Question: What would you say if you knew you were dying soon?

II. Peter’s U…

Growing in Faith Through Knowing Jesus

I. Introduction

A. Context of 2 Peter

Author: Peter (Simeon Peter)

Date: Around 64 AD, shortly before Peter’s death

Audience: Possibly the same as 1 Peter (speculati…

How to Stand Against the Enemy

I. Message to Older Christians - 1 Peter 5:1-4

II. Message to Younger Christians - 1 Peter 5:5

III. God is the One Who Strengthens & Lifts Up - 1 Peter 5:6-7, 10-11

IV. Be …

Be Strangers to the World

I. Living with the End in Mind (1 Peter 4:1-7)

    A. Arm Yourself with the Attitude of Christ

    B. Cease from Sin, Not Suffering

    C. The Time is Short – Live for God’s Wil…

Christian Living in a Secular World

I. Introduction

A. Overview of 1 Peter 

B. Theme: Living faithfully in a secular world

II. Instructions for Wives and Husbands (1 Peter 3:1-7)

A. Wives: Submission with…