Episode Notes:

What did Jesus teach about family?

This is a great question that Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law talk about in today’s episode of Vantage Point. Listen in as they dive into Mark chapter 3, and how Jesus describes family.

 

Recommend Resources: 

Mark 3:31-35

Luke 9

Mark 3: 20-21

Galatians 3:10

https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-did-jesus-teach-about-family/

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We are excited to be back after our break! 

In this episode of Vantage Point, Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons discuss blended families. They discuss how there are challenges that come along with blended families. Also, they share how the Lord brings healing and restoration as well. Please listen in as Pastor Sean gives his own personal experience with being a blended family. 

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Recommend Resources: 

Genesis 2:4-24

Ephesians 5

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Tune in to this week's episode of Vantage Point where Pastor Stephen interviews Bishop Brett Fuller at his book launch of High Ceilings: Women in Leadership. 

Bishop Brett Fuller is the Senior Pastor of Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly, VA. He currently serves as the chaplain of the Washington Football Team.

In 2000,he inspired a bill in Congress to establish a memorial honoring the African American slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still seeks to complete this mission. In addition, from 2007 to 2009 he served on President George W Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Recommended Resources: 

Genesis 2:18-25

1 Corinthians 14:34-40

1 Timothy 2:8-14

Romans 16:17

Amazon: High Ceilings: Women in Leadership

 

Episode Notes:

Join Pastor Stephen as he interviews Bishop Brett Fuller for his book launch of Dreaming in Black and White with a live audience.

Bishop Brett Fuller is the Senior Pastor of Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly, VA. He currently serves as the chaplain of the Washington Football Team.

In 2000,he inspired a bill in Congress to establish a memorial honoring the African American slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still seeks to complete this mission. In addition, from 2007 to 2009 he served on President George W Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

 

Recommended Resources: 

Matthew 18:21-35

Amazon: Dreaming in Black and White 

Barnes & Noble: Dreaming in Black and White 

 

Episode Notes:

In today’s episode, Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons talk about different methods and strategies for reading the Bible. They also provide various resources and reading plans that can help you get started. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or  gracecov.org/vantagepoint .

Methods of Reading the Bible:

1. Observation, interpretation and application.
2. Promise Principles by Phillip Hunter
   1. Write out a verse.
   2. Memorization and meditation 
   3. journaling
3. Meditative Approach 
4. Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

 

Vantage Point Challenge: 

Read your Bible everyday. 

 

Scripture References: 

Ephesians 1

John 3:16

 

Reading Plans:

Bible Reading Plan by Robert Murray M’Cheyne PDF

Youversion

Bible Project

Read Scripture App

Bible Reading Plan for Slackers & Shrinkers PDF

 

Recommended Resources: 

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Jesus Bible

ESV Study Bible

NIV Cultural Background Study Bible

The Bible Hub

Streetlights Bible

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In today’s episode, Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law explain what it means to trace themes in the Bible.  They go into detail about various imagery and symbols in the Bible that may appear disconnected at first, but in reality fit together into a powerful theme. The one theme they expand on is the Kingdom of God. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or  gracecov.org/vantagepoint .

Scripture References: 

Hebrews 9:22

Leviticus 17:11

Genesis 3

Matthew 27:32-61

Revelation 22

Genesis 2

Matthew 4:17

Acts 2

Vantage Point Challenge: 

Choose one theme in scripture and trace it throughout the Bible. 

Recommended Resources: 

The Gospel of the Kingdom: Scriptural Studies in the Kingdom of God by George Ladd

The Gospel of the Kingdom by the Bible Project

Major Bible Themes by Lewis Sperry Chafer & John F. Walvoord

Olive Tree

Logos Software 

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In today’s episode, Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons break down the various genres of the Bible. 

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Genres in the Bible: 

Old Testament

• Law (Pentateuch) — 5 books, Genesis to Deuteronomy
• Historical Books — 12 books, Joshua to Esther
• Poetry (Wisdom) — 5 books, Job to Song of Solomon
• Major Prophets — 5 books, Isaiah to Daniel 
• Minor Prophets — 12 books, Hosea to Malachi
• Post-exilic literature - Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

New Testament

• The Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
• Historical — Acts of the Apostles
• Epistles — letters written to churches & individuals
• Apocalyptic — Revelation

Helpful Tips: 

1. Sunday sermons
2. ESV Study Bible
3. Bible project
4. Good Bible studies, commentaries (Bible Hub)- Barnes Notes, SonicLight Dr. Thomas Constable 

Recommended Resources: 

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stewart

 

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Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons begin to unpack the overarching story of the Bible and talk about God’s story. 

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Episode Notes:

Have you ever wondered what book to read first in the Bible?

Or have you ever questioned, how can this book fit into my life? 

In today’s episode, Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons answer both of these questions, and explain some misconceptions they had when first reading the Bible. Also, they begin to talk about the comprehensive story, and how it truly is the good news. 

Content Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Metanarrative (2 Peter 1:16-21)
• 2 Timothy 3:16 
• Creation (Genesis 1 & 2) 
• Fall (Genesis 3) 
• Restoration (Revelation 21 & 22) 
• Substitutionary Atonement (Hebrews 9:22)
• Redemption (1 Corinthians 6:20)
• Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18)
• Justification (Romans 8:30)
• Adoption (Ephesians 1:5) 
• Regeneration (2 Corinthians 5:17) 

Recommended Resources: 

• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts 
• The Jesus StoryBook Bible 
• Bible.com Reading Plans

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We are excited to be back after our break! 

In this episode of Vantage Point, Pastor Stephen interviews his co-host Pastor Sean Clemons about the stabbing that took place on July 18th, 2020, and his road back to recovery. He shares his testimony, the faithfulness of God, and the lessons God taught him along the way. He also shares about his wife’s testimony, and how important their church community was throughout the whole recovery process.

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Recommend Resources: 

Treasure Found in Trouble - Panel Discussion 

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Episode Notes:

In today’s episode, Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons discuss racism in America, and share practical steps you can take if you are struggling with the question, “What can I do?”

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Practical Steps:

1. Have conversations with your African American friends, coworkers, and/or spiritual family. 
2. Attend, participate and/or serve at a Black Lives Matter’s protest. 
3. Take time to educate yourself. 
4. Use your voice on social media and/or through legislation and political change.
5. Take time to pray and share the Gospel. 

Recommended Resources: 

1 John 5:14 

Jeremiah 5 

Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison

Divided by Faith by Michael O. Emerson & Christian Smith 

The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby 

Before the Mayflower: A History of the Negro in America, 1619 - 1962 by Leronne Bennett

Black Labor, White Wealth: The Search for Power and Economic Justice by Claud Anderson 

Parting the Waters : America in the King Years 1954-63 by Taylor Branch

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