187 episodes
Observe the Word Michael Brent
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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Bible teacher Michael Brent helps listeners observe and interpret the Word of God. His present series addresses the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) with an emphasis on the sermon’s thought and structure. Previous series on the Pentateuch, Isaiah, John, Acts and Romans can be found by searching here at podbean or by accessing these series individually at the observetheword.com website or on various podcasting platforms such as itunes, spotify and youtube.
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Matthew 5:33-48 Kingdom Commandments 2
In Matthew 5:33-48, we continue with the second half of Jesus' kingdom commandments. He calls us deeper in and further out, establishing an incredibly high moral standard for entrance into the kingdom of heaven. At this point, we are finally ready to go back and understand the blessings Jesus announced at the beginning of his sermon.
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Matthew 5:17-32 Kingdom Commandments 1
In Matthew 5:17-32, we address the first half of kingdom commandments indicated by Jesus formula, "You have heard it said...but I say to you..." What does it look like to be salt and light for the kingdom of heaven? Jesus is going to tell us. And the standard he sets is going to be very high indeed.
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Matthew 5:1-16 Kingdom Values
In Matthew 5:1-16, Jesus begins the sermon on the mount with a two part introduction. First, he communicates a series of virtues God affirms by rewarding. And second, he exhorts his disciples to be salt and light in society, presumably by living out the virtues that God values. But what does it look like, really, to live out the virtues? In the end, Jesus raises more questions than answers, and that is intentional.
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Matthew 3-4 Gospel of the Kingdom
In Matthew 3-4, we continue to follow Matthew as he sets up the context for the sermon on the mount. Who is this Jesus? What has he come to do? What is his connection to the Old Covenant? What does he mean that the kingdom of heaven is near? What is this gospel of the kingdom that Jesus proclaims?
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Matthew 1-2 Origin of the King
We begin our Sermon on the Mount series with a two-part overview of Matthew 1-4 to set up our context. Who is this Jesus? What has he come to do? What is his connection to the Old Covenant? That's what Matthew has in mind to tell us, starting with the origin of the king in chapters 1 and 2.
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Isaiah 66:18-24 A Sign Among the Nations
In Isaiah 66:18-24, the end of Isaiah speaks of the end of this age. God sets a sign among his people. And he sends survivors out to the ends of the earth. They raise the sign as a standard. It is time to gather in the nations, time for every knee to bow and every tongue confess that the Holy One of Israel, He is God.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful addition to your study of God’s Word
My husband and I have sat understand Michael’s teachings for years as he would come teach us and our staff with Cru in Macedonia. We love His knowledge of the Word and His heart that the Gospel would be proclaimed throughout the earth that all might have the opportunity to know Him! I just finished today walking through the book of Isaiah with the wisdom and insights Michael provides guiding me along the way. I have longed to understand better the book of Isaiah and now I treasure the insights and understanding I’ve gained through this podcast and the words of Isaiah himself. God’s love for a rebellious people is evident and He riddles the whole book with hints of His glorious plan of redemption! I can’t recommend this podcast and Bible teacher enough. Observe the Word for yourself, with some help from a great teacher!
Great addition
A great addition and supplement to your time in the word! I met Michael as an intern with Cru in Croatia. He took a week to teach the Pentateuch to my team, but the wisdom & knowledge he imparted was more than head knowledge of scripture, it was heart change and life change for many of us! I am perpetually thankful for his explanation of the Two Covenant Questions and share them with my disciples in America.
Like food for the soul
Michael Brent does a fantastic job of dissecting the Scriptures. I really value the context of the Ancient Near East that he often shares during the discussion on the Pentateuch. Thanks Michael!!