The Greater Hope Mulberry Podcast

Christ Our Peace

Ephesians 2:11-18

What threatens peace in the world?

Aliens and Strangers
Why do we lack peace?

He Himself Is Our Peace
How is Jesus our peace? 

After the Fall Part 1

Stan McMahan
Genesis 3:8-24

What kinds of questions do you need to answer after a disaster?

Confession
What is the difference between confessing sin and excusing sin?

Judgment
How has life been affected by the Fall?

Grace
How does God overcome the despair of life in a fallen world? 

The Wonders of the Gospel

Stan McMahan
Ephesians 2:1-10

Some wonders must be seen to be appreciated . . .

You Were Dead
What did God save us from?

God Made Us Alive
How did God save us?

We Should Walk
What did God save us for?

Temptation and Sin

Genesis 3:1-7

We noted last time that Genesis 2:18-25 have become some of the most controversial verses in Scripture. Is there anything in this chapter that explains why that is?

The Centrality of the Word
What are temptation and sin?

The Craftiness of the Serpent
What strategy does temptation take in our lives?

The Outcome of the Fall
What is the result of sin?

The Power of God

Ephesians 1:15-23

Does “absolute power corrupt absolutely”?

Immeasurably Great Power
What characterizes God’s power?

That You May Know
How can we benefit fully from His power?

Head + Body
How can we live in light of His power?

The Spirit Seals

Ephesians 1:13-14
Have you ever had to wait on someone?
The Word
How does the Holy Spirit ordinarily work in our lives?
The Seal
What does it mean to be sealed with the Holy Spirit?
The Guarantee
How does the Holy Spirit prepare us for everlasting life?

The Son Redeems

Ephesians 1:7-12
Do you want Christianity to be true?
The Ultimate Rescue
What does redemption mean?
Through the Cross
How did God give us redemption?
The Riches of His Grace
What benefits come along with redemption? 

The Sanctity of Human Life (Part 2)

Genesis 2:8-25
What does it mean that mankind was made in God’s image?
Holy Day
God bestows the gift of holiness on creation by setting apart the Sabbath

Holy People
God creates man as a “living creature” by the breath of life
Holy Place
In the Garden, God created a place where mankind could serve Him
Holy Covenant
God gave a commandment to direct mankind in serving Him
Holy Matrimony
God provided marriage to help mankind serve Him 

The Sanctity of Life

Genesis 2:1-25

What does it mean that mankind was made in God’s image?

Holy Day
God bestows the gift of holiness on creation by setting apart the Sabbath

Holy People
God creates man as a “living creature” by the breath of life

Holy Place
In the Garden, God created a place where mankind could serve Him

Holy Covenant
God gave a commandment to direct mankind in serving Him

Holy Matrimony
God provided marriage to help mankind serve Him 

The Father Elects

Ephesians 1:1-6

What if you discovered you were richer than you thought?

Chosen by God
What does God’s election mean?

To the Praise of His Grace
Why does it matter?

Blessed in the Beloved
How can we embrace it for ourselves?