Tuesday, October 09, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 9:32-43
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 46 secs
This section of Acts shifts focus to Peter and his preparation to present salvation to the Gentiles. See how and where God leads Peter into Gentile territory armed with his apostolic credentials. In whose name does Peter use these credentials? Look at parallel passages where Jesus heals and why the Jews should have understood these miracles as signs revealing Jesus as Messiah. How does healing in the Old Testament become another link connecting the signs the Jews refused to see? How does Peter’s vision in chapter 10 reveal a new direction from Law to grace in an entirely new focus that reaches out to Gentiles who want to know God?
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 14:1-7
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 13 secs
As the church expands, we see a trend toward the future disconnect of Christian Jews as a sect meeting in the synagogue. The move is from a Jewish framework to a Gentile framework. Great multitudes of Jews and Gentiles in Iconium responded to Paul’s message in their synagogue. The Jews who were not obedient to the message of God’s grace stirred up a serious division. Paul and Barnabas had to flee to Lystra and Derbe where they continued to preach the gospel. Study all that is understood in the word believe. Is the word here for unbelieving the opposite of believing? How is this word translated in other passages?
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 14:12-28
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 59 mins 30 secs
Paul and Barnabas Bear Witness to God’s Grace
Fleeing Iconium one step ahead of a murderous plot against them, Paul and Barnabas arrive in Lystra. There they heal a crippled man. The pagan crowds see this and go wild, wanting to worship them as gods with parades and sacrifices. Paul seizes the opportunity to tell them the gospel. Since the people have no Jewish background, Paul must start at ground zero with their innate understanding of God through creation. This lesson answers many questions relevant to our lives today. What does Paul mean when he says this man was crippled from his mother's womb? Is he implying that life begins at conception? Why isn't everyone healed? How should the gospel be presented to those who have no background in reference to the true God? How can creation be used as a tool when we are talking about God to multi-cultural, multi-religious people like the ones we encounter in our daily lives?
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 27:21-28:6
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 59 mins 13 secs
How long does it take you to panic and have a brain freeze when devastating events swirl around you? Listen to this spellbinding account of how the Apostle Paul steps up to take charge in the midst of chaos and explains his confidence in God to the pagans with their false beliefs. Learn the meaning of blessing by association. See God's sovereign control over the life of Paul and how Paul uses the opportunity to wisely exercise his free will. Apply these lessons to the things that happen in your own life and continue to trust God through all the changing circumstances.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 8:1-17
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 56 mins 18 secs
Who doesn't love to see previews of coming attractions at the movies? Listen to this lesson to see that when Jesus was on this earth He was giving a preview of the future Kingdom. Hear about His miracles and see how the selection and order of the events chosen by Matthew are designed to showcase Jesus as the promised Messiah. Gain an understanding of leprosy and the significance of Jesus healing the leper. Marvel, along with the humanity of Jesus, at the faith of the centurion. Accept that the only solution to our problems is trusting in Christ's death on the cross.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 8:1-17
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 41 mins 38 secs
You're ill and many are praying for you to be healed. Does it depend on how much faith you have? Listen to this lesson to learn what God has revealed in the Bible about healing in today's world. See how healing is accomplished in different ways in different times in the Bible. Understand why Jesus healed some, but not all, people when He was on earth. Learn that the twelve apostles established their credentials by their ability to heal. Beware of being deceived in regard to the tests that come into your life and accept that God's plan for believers is perfect and that it may or may not include being healed. Additional information on healing is available in Dr. Dean's
Doctrine of Healing 
Friday, September 19, 2014
by Robert Dean
Series: 2014 Disciple Makers Multiplied (DM2)
Duration: 46 mins 15 secs
Healing a Royal Official's Son. Pages 53D-56F of the Student Manual.
Friday, September 19, 2014
by Gary Smith
Series: 2014 Disciple Makers Multiplied (DM2)
Duration: 46 mins 31 secs
The Call of Matthew. Pages 60G-64J of the Student Manual.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
by Cody Hughes
Series: 2014 Disciple Makers Multiplied (DM2)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 26 secs
Healing Two Blind Men and a Deaf Mute. Pages 87N-90B of the Student Manual.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
by Quentin McCart
Series: 2014 Disciple Makers Multiplied (DM2)
Duration: 50 mins 39 secs
Controversy About Defilement. Pages 94D-98J of the Student Manual.