When I became a parent, I spent a lot of time thinking about my goal as a parent. What would cause me to say that I was successful as a parent? Many people rate their success based on academics, athletics,…
Is It Okay to Pray for Wealth?
This is a lesson on prayer. Watch the video or scroll down to read the text version. I’ve often pondered prayer. Specifically, I’ve pondered what it’s okay to pray for. For example, is it okay to pray for wealth? Is…
The Importance of Precise Biblical Interpretation
This is a lesson on the importance of precise Biblical interpretation. Watch the video or scroll down to read the text version. When I was in college, I spent a year studying in Jerusalem, Israel. At the school I attended,…
The Third Letter of John
This is a study of the Third Letter of John. I’m going to start by talking about why this letter is in the Bible. Next, I’m going to talk about the biblical context, historical context, and geographical context. Then I’ll…
3 John 2 Prosperity and Prayers
Thanks for visiting Bible Mountain. This is the sixth in a series of lessons on The Third Letter of John. Watch the video or scroll down to read the transcript. Transcript: Hi, thanks for watching Bible Mountain. This is the…
Why Does Fame Leave Us Empty?
Thanks for visiting Bible Mountain. This is the third in a series of parables about the meaning and purpose of life. This series is designed for people who are trying to make sense of the pain and suffering we see…
The Author and Recipient of 3 John
Thanks for visiting Bible Mountain. This is the fifth in a series of lessons on The Third Letter of John. Watch the video or scroll down to read the transcript. Transcript: Hi, thanks for watching Bible Mountain. This is the…
The Geographical Context of 3 John
Thanks for visiting Bible Mountain. This is the fourth in a series of lessons on The Third Letter of John. Watch the video or scroll down to read the transcript. In this lesson I explain the geographical context of 3…
The Historical Context of 3 John
Thanks for visiting Bible Mountain. This is the third in a series of lessons on The Third Letter of John. Watch the video or scroll down to read the transcript. In this lesson I explain the historical context of 3…