The After Easter Podcast
A ministry of First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse, LA featuring the weekly teachings of our Pastor, Rev. Brian Dedmon.
Episodes
Genesis 1:14–19
Main idea: God instigated time and banished darkness.
God gave us a measure of time (1:14).
God gave us a cycle of rejuvenation (1:15–16).
God eliminated darkness (1:17–19).
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Genesis 1:9–13
Main idea: God commanded growth.
God created the foundation for life (1:9–10).
God ordained reproduction and fertility (1:11).
God designed cultivation (1:12–13).
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Genesis 1:6–8
Main idea: God has perfect power and knowledge.
God’s knowledge exceeds ours (1:6).
God’s power is beyond our comprehension (1:7).
God is Lord over both the visible and the invisible (1:8).
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Genesis 1:1–5
Main idea: The creation account is the foundation for all Scripture.
God was (1:1).
God is (1:1).
God created (1:1).
God organized (1:2–5).
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Ruth 4:1-22
Main idea: Jesus is the kinsman-redeemer (goʾel) for all.
A personal redemptive transaction (4:1-8).
An intimate declaration of possession (4:9–10).
A public celebration of affiliation (4:11–12).
A sustained continuation of redemptive living (4:13–22).
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Ruth 3:1-18
Main idea: We must approach God accordingly.
If we want to come to God, we must be…
…presentable (3:1–3).
…perceptive (3:3–4).
…assertive (3:5–8).
…available (3:9–10).
…patient (3:11–18).
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Ruth 2:1-23
Main idea: God’s provision works in and through us.
Effort affords rewards beyond the result (2:1-7).
Godly character attracts godly characters (2:8-16).
Our blessing can be a blessing to others (2:17-23).
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Ruth 1:1-22
Main idea: God is at work, even when we can’t see it.
Love and obedience lead us to take risks (1:10).
We must not allow our pain to keep us from seeing God’s provision (1:13, 19–21).
Despair causes us to either draw closer to God or pull away from him (1:16–18).
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Main idea: We must follow the Jesus that is revealed through Scripture.
Jesus gives us what we need (Matt. 6:31-33). Fallacy: “My Jesus gives me everything that I want.”
Jesus expects us to turn from sin and grow spiritually (Matt. 15:48). Fallacy: “My Jesus loves me just the way I am.”
Jesus recognized and called out sin (John 8:2–11). Fallacy: “My Jesus doesn’t judge and loves no matter what.”
Jesus rebuked re...
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Ephesians 1:3–14, 2:1–10
Main idea: God created you in his likeness, for his glory.
I am a reflection of the divine image of God Almighty (Eph. 2:10; Gen. 1:26–28).
I am beloved by God, known and embraced fully (Ephesians 1:3-14).
I am brought from death to life by the grace of God (Ephesians 2:1-9).
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Ephesians 1:1-6:24
Main idea: We live in grateful obedience for what God has done.
Indicatives declare what God has done for us (Ex. 20:1–2, Ps. 105:1–44, Eph. 1:1–13; 2:4–10, 13; 3:14–21).
Imperatives command how we should live in response (Ex. 20:3-17, Ps. 105:45, Eph. 4:1–3, 17, 25; 5:1–2, 6–7, 15–17; 6:10-20).
Living in obedience is a response to what God has done for us.
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Genesis 42:1-45:15
Main idea: Forgiveness reflects the character of God.
We are all in a unique position to show someone forgiveness (42:1-26).
It is impossible to truly forgive someone you do not love (45:4–8).
Those who have hurt us still deserve our care (45:9–15).
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Genesis 41:37-57
Main idea: God has expectations for those in authority.
Authority is given to those who reflect God’s character (41:37-45).
Those in authority have a duty for those whom they lead (41:46-49).
Those is authority bless and are blessed by their obedience (41:50-52).
Those in authority demonstrate faithfulness through hardship (41:53-57).
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Genesis 39:21-23
Main idea: God has given us purpose in times of hardship.
God is with us in the difficult times (39:21).
God’s kindness is present in even the worst circumstances (39:21).
God’s favor takes the form of responsibility (39:21-23).
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Genesis 39:6-20.
Main idea: We must flee from temptation.
We must run from temptation because giving in to sin…
…destroys trust (39:8-9a).
…damages relationships (39:9b).
…is an affront to God (39:9c).
We must avoid situations in which we may be tempted (39:10).
Our desire for integrity must be greater than our desire for pleasure (39:11-20).
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Genesis 37:2-36, 39:1-50:26
Main idea: Trusting in God requires full faith and surety.
We must serve where we are (39:1-6).
We must suffer with faithful expectation (39:21-23).
We must rely on God and give him the praise (41:15-16).
Our faithfulness will bless both ourselves and others (45:4-8).
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Matthew 28:1-21
Main idea: On Sunday, Jesus came out of the tomb.
Jesus conquered death and the grave (28:1-15).
Jesus commissioned his followers (28:7-20).
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Matthew 26:47-27:
Main idea: On Friday, Jesus gave himself up as a willing sacrifice for our sin.
Jesus submitted to those in authority (26:47-27:14).
Jesus endured the chastisement of the people (27:15-31).
Jesus committed himself to be crucified (27:32-44).
Jesus consented himself to death (27:45-56).
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