In this, the second of two episodes, Nancy talked with Ryan Kelly, pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include:The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the bookThe problem with Israel’s desire for a kingDavid’s speeches in the David and Goliath storyWhat Jonathan reveals about true conversionThree decapitationsWarnings for us in the sin of SaulAdditional audio resources 1 Samuel:Sermons on 1 Samuel by Ryan KellySermons on 1 Samuel by Tom SchreinerSermons on 1 Samuel by Liam GoligherRecommended print resources:ESV Men’s Devotional Bible 1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John WoodhouseA Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter LeithartThe King in His Beauty  by Tom Schreiner

In this two-part episode, Nancy talked with Ryan Kelly, pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include:The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the bookThe problem with Israel’s desire for a kingDavid’s speeches in the David and Goliath storyWhat Jonathan reveals about true conversionThree decapitationsWarnings for us in the sin of SaulAdditional audio resources 1 Samuel:Sermons on 1 Samuel by Ryan KellySermons on 1 Samuel by Tom SchreinerSermons on 1 Samuel by Liam GoligherRecommended print resources:ESV Men’s Devotional Bible 1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John WoodhouseA Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter LeithartThe King in His Beauty  by Tom Schreiner

On this episode, Nancy Guthrie talked with Mike Bullmore about what may be one of the least-studied books in the Bible. The book of 2 Chronicles is rich in story and encouragement to trust God to be faithful to his promises. Bullmore is senior pastor of CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, Wisconsin, and author of The Gospel and Scripture: How to Read the Bible (Crossway, 2011).Topics include:Why study 2 Chronicles?How do we prepare people to understand the two histories of 2 Chronicles?What is the purpose of 2 Chronicles?What is the difference between 1–2 Kings and 1–2 Chronicles?What is the divine promise 1–2 Chronicles is arguing God will be faithful to?What is the angst of the situation in Judah?How does the chronicler’s record of Solomon reveal his purpose in writing?How does the theme of temple run throughout this book, and, in fact, through the whole Bible?How is Christ anticipated in 2 Chronicles?How should teachers bring content from the prophets into teaching 2 Chronicles?What kind of moral instruction is in 2 Chronicles?How do we teach 2 Chronicles 7:14 rightly?Additional audio resources :Sermons on 2 Chronicles by Mike BullmoreSermons on 2 Chronicles by Richard PrattRecommended print resources:Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 15, 2 Chronicles by Raymond B. Dillard1 and 2 Chronicles, The Mentor Commentary by Richard Pratt1 and 2 Chronicles, The NIV Application Commentary by Andrew HillThe Message of Chronicles by Michael Wilcock

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked about the book of Hebrews with Sam Storms, lead pastor for preaching and vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, and founder of Enjoying God Ministries. They discussed the many challenging aspects of teaching this book so steeped in the Old Testament, as well as the deep encouragement that comes from it. Topics include:the aim of the writer of Hebrewsthe wealth of the first four versesthe humanity of Jesusthe Sabbath theme in Hebrewswarnings in Hebrewswhy we need a priestthe reason we should not anticipate a rebuilt physical temple and reinstated sacrificesthe challenge and intimidation of teaching Hebrews 6teaching Hebrews 11 rightlyHere are some additional audio resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Hebrews:Sermons on Hebrews by Sam StormsMessages on Hebrews by John PiperFor further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:The Epistle to the Hebrews by F. F. BruceA Commentary of the Epistle to the Hebrews by Philiip Edgcumbe HughesThe Letter to the Hebrews, Pillar New Testament Commentary by Peter O'BrianHebrews, NIV Application Commentary by George GuthrieCommentary on Hebrews, Biblical Theology Christian Proclamation Commentary by Tom SchreinerHebrews: An Anchor for the Soul Volumes 1 & 2 by Kent HughesHebrews: A 12-Week Studyby Matthew Z. CappsBooks by Sam Storms include:Kept for Jesus: What the New Testament Really Teaches about Assurance of Salvation and Eternal SecurityTough Topics: Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions 

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked with one of her favorite Scottish preachers, Colin Smith, about how the book of Jonah reveals the steadfast love and mercy of God. Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and teacher on Unlocking the Bible. Topics in this episode include:ways the book of Jonah is taught inadequatelyreasons Jonah would not have wanted to go to Ninevehthe pagan sailors’ response to the offer of a sacrifice that savesJonah in the fish—a picture of being in Christthe heart of the book: “Salvation belongs to the Lord”Jonah's fearless message of judgment and gracewhat to do with “God relented”how grace either makes a person worship or makes a person angryHere are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Jonah:Sermons on Jonah by Colin SmithSermons on Jonah by Alistair BeggSermons on Jonah by Tim Keller“The Sign of Jonah,” a sermon by Christopher AshFor further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life by Colin SmithMan on the Run!, a children’s book on the Jonah storyMan Overboard  by Sinclair FergusonThe Gospel Transformation Bible (with notes on Jonah by Colin Smith)

To teach us how to teach the book of James, Nancy Guthrie talked with Dan Doriani, vice president of strategic academic initiatives and professor of theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Doriani is the author of Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible, a book that is essential reading for every Bible teacher, as well as numerous commentaries. He also wrote the introduction and notes on the book of James in the Gospel Transformation Bible. Topics in this discussion include:the way Jesus is presented differently in James compared to other epistlesthe tree tests of Jamesthe nature of “true religion”the gospel according to Jamesbringing a social justice framework to teaching Jameswhether there’s conflict between James and Paul regarding faith and workspraying for healing according to JamesHere are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach James:Doriani’s class lectures on James at Covenant Theological Seminary (registration required)Sermons on James by Alistair BeggSermons on James by Dick LucasLet’s Get Real!  sermon series by various teachers at All Souls, Langham PlaceFor further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:James (Reformed Expository Commentary) by Dan DorianiThe Letter of James (Pillar New Testament Commentary) Douglas J. MooJames: Faith that Works (Preaching the Word Commentary) by R. Kent HughesJames: a 12-Week Study by Greg Gilbert

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talks with David Helm, pastor of the Hyde Park Congregation of Holy Trinity Church  and chairman of  The Charles Simeon Trust. The book of Daniel is often mined for the stories in its first half while the apocalyptic visions of the second half are avoided. David is the author of a new book Daniel for You (The Good Book Company, 2015) and is also author of the acclaimed  Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God’s Word Today,  One to One Bible Reading, as well as The Big Picture Story Bible. Promising that we can teach the book of Daniel without charts, David provides great wisdom to teachers in this episode, including:Why teach the book of DanielUnderstanding Babylon throughout the Bible and in this bookThe thematic poetic line in DanielGetting to Christ in the fiery furnace sceneMaking the genre shift in the second part of DanielThe primary fulfillment of Daniel's prophecies in the death and resurrection of ChristHere are some additional resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Daniel:At Home in Babylon (Daniel 1–6) and Getting Home from Babylon (Daniel 7–12), sermon series from Holy Trinity ChurchTGC sermon resources on the book of DanielThe Proclamation Trust has numerous resources on Daniel by Sinclair Ferguson, Simon Manchester, and others.Jesus in the Lions’ Den?: Preaching Christ from Daniel (Matt Smethurst interviews Sidney Greidanus)For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:Daniel for You by David HelmPreaching Christ from Daniel  by Sidney GreidanusThe Gospel According to Daniel: A Christ-Centered Approach  by Bryan ChapellDaniel: Reformed Expositional Commentary  by Iain M. Duguid

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talks with Michael Lawrence, senior pastor of Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon, or “the ends of the earth” as Lawrence calls it in context of the book of Acts. In this episode you'll not only hear the sounds of a church office building under construction, you'll also hear about how God is going about building his church as recorded in the book of Acts. Topics include:epic moments in redemptive history in ActsActs as part two of Luke's Gospelthe main character of the book of Actsthe structure of the book of Actsthe cinematic sweep of Actsthe Spirit falls on unexpected peoplequestions about tonguessermons in the book of Actsimplications and applications of the crucifixion and resurrectionwhether the early church is a model for the church todayresources for teaching Acts.Here are some additional audio resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Acts:Michael Lawrence’s sermons on ActsTGC sermon resources on ActsFor further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:Perspectives on Pentecost  by Richard GaffinThe Spirit, the Church, and the World: The Message of Acts by John R.W. StottThe Acts of the Apostles, Pillar New Testament Commentary by David PetersonActs, Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament  by Darrell BockThe Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus by Alan J. ThompsonActs: The Church Afire, Preaching the Word Commentary series by R. Kent HughesActs, The St. Andrews Expositional Commentary  by R. C. SproulActs: A 12-Week Study  by Justin Holcomb 

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy sits down with Dale Ralph Davis at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, where, in his “retirement” he serves as minister in residence or, as senior pastor Derek Thomas calls him, “the preacher of the night.” Davis is a long-time pastor and former professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Davis's book, No Falling Words, has long been a must-have commentary on Joshua.We sat down with him as he was reworking his messages on Joshua for an upcoming conference to talk about “the strange God” of Joshua as well as:old promises fulfilled in Joshua;the meaning of the land;God’s command to destroy the Canaanites;the unlikely recipient of mercy;the grace demonstrated and response to grace commanded in Joshua.Here are some additional audio resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Joshua:Overview of Joshua by Dale Ralph DavisDavid Jackman messages on JoshuaJohn Woodhouse messages of JoshuaEntering into the Promises series at All Souls Langham PlaceTGC sermon resources on JoshuaFor further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:No Falling Words by Dale Ralph DavisJoshua: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Scripture (New American Commentary) by David HowardJoshua: People of God's Purpose by David JackmanJoshua and the Flow of Biblical History by Francis A. Schaeffer

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, I spoke with Bryan Chapell, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, and the former president of Covenant Theological Seminary about how to teach through the book of Ephesians. Chapell’s books include Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength and Christ-Centered Preaching. In Ephesians, Paul presents us with so much essential teaching for understanding what Christ has done and how we are to live as those who belong to him.Topics in the discussion include:the cosmic scope of Ephesians;God’s plan that includes the persecution of the church;the meaning of “the heavenly realm”;answering questions about predestination;key words and concepts such as reconciliation and mystery;the indicative and imperative of Ephesians; andteaching submission in the context of the broader message of Ephesians.Recommended audio resources on Ephesians:Sermons on Ephesians by Bryan ChapellSermons on Ephesians by Dick LucasSermons on Ephesians by D. A. CarsonSermons on Ephesians by Kent HughesRecommended print resources on Ephesians:Kevin DeYoung’s introduction and notes on Ephesians in the ESV Gospel Transformation BibleEphesians (Reformed Expository Commentaries) by Bryan ChapellEphesians: The Mystery of the Body of Christ by R. Kent Hughes