Greek for the Week Podcast
1) Put on the Sandals of Peace (Ephesians 6:15)
In Ephesians 6:15, we are told that peace is like the sandal of a Roman soldier that enabled the solider to stand his ground. The phrase "having put on" (hypodesamenoi) is found in the middle voice an...Show More
2) Righteous Living = Persecution (Matthew 5:10)
In Matthew 5:10 it says Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. The word “righteousness” here is dikaiosynes. Here it means a whole life that is oriented toward God. It is set aga...Show More
3) The Beatitudes part 3 - Those Who Mourn (Matthew 5:4)
In Matthew 5:4, Jesus says, “blessed” (well off) are those who mourn. The Greek word for “mourn” here is “penthountes” which means passionate grief that leads to action. It entails weeping over sin, b...Show More
4) The Beatitudes part 2 - Poor In Spirit (Matthew 5:3)
Being "poor in spirit,” as in Matthew 5:3, means feeling our need for God and reaching out to himwith the total trust that he alone can supply what we lack. This term “poor in spirit” (ptochoi to pneu...Show More
5) The Beatitudes part 1 (Matthew 5:3-11)
In Matthew 5:3-11, we find the Beatitudes. The beatitudes display the attitude of a true disciple of Jesus, one who has chosen the way of the Kingdom over the way of the world. A disciple who practice...Show More
6) Watch Out for Hazards! (Philippians 3:2)
As believers, we should endeavor to partner with the Holy Spirit so that he can point out potential hazards along the way. This is so essential to our victory as Christians that God commands us to do ...Show More
7) Pray For Those Beyond Your Closest Few (Romans 1:9-10)
When you pray, are you interceding on the behalf of just your closest and favorite people or are you fervently praying for others outside of your social sphere as God leads? In Romans 1:9-10 Paul said...Show More
8) Get Started in Greek With These Three Textbooks
Is Greek something you want to begin studying in 2020? One of these three texts books can help you. Chris gives his favorite three textbooks to start learning the language of the New Testament. --- ...Show More
9) Pray Accurately with the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26)
Do you want to pray accurately? Let the Holy Spirit help you! In Romans 8:26, we are told that the Spirit “intercedes” for us. The Greek word for intercedes is “hyperentynchanei.” It means “to hit a t...Show More
10) Don't Complain About God's Moral Standards (Jude 16)
In Jude 16, God’s Word calls those who complain against his moral Law “malcontnets.” Here the Greek word is mempsimoiroi. This word actually describes a character that appeared in Greek comedies, know...Show More