Grasping the Word Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:05:47 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1151081 en-us © 2026 Grasping the Word yes 866ad035-9478-52ca-9cae-4e7ebb5599b7 Mark Parker episodic false GRASPING THE WORD 2025 is the 6th year of the Bible verse program for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  This year there is a verse passage of the month (www.MyOKCchurch.com/discipleship). 
Participants are encourage to GRASP the Word of God by reading, hearing, memorizing, meditating and studying the assigned passages of the month.  There are many church programs which emphasize this including one Mid Week Bible Study will focus on the GRASP passage of the month.  Also the pastor will host a podcast each month based on the respective passage.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKj9tdDrxkyL3Lux7Nv4VaA/videos

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mark Parker https://storage.buzzsprout.com/krxyo7m8mnufkhk4so3eeomz2fd2?.jpg Grasping the Word Grasping the Word 2026: SALVATION (Ephesians 2:4-6) Grasping the Word 2026: SALVATION (Ephesians 2:4-6) Grasp The Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church where we plant the Word of God in our heartsGrasp The Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church where we plant the Word of God in our hearts.

THE THEME FOR 2026 IS "THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION" (Hebrews 6:9).  Each month the focus is on a different THING that accompanies salvation.  

For the month of January the theme is simply, SALVATION.

]]> Grasp The Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church where we plant the Word of God in our heartsGrasp The Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church where we plant the Word of God in our hearts.

THE THEME FOR 2026 IS "THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION" (Hebrews 6:9).  Each month the focus is on a different THING that accompanies salvation.  

For the month of January the theme is simply, SALVATION.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-18594241 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0600 938 7 1 full false Grasping the Word 2025, Ezekiel 18 Grasping the Word 2025, Ezekiel 18 Randall Hughes presents, "The Men of Ezekiel 18."


NOVEMBER - Ezekiel 18 - INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. Scratching the Surface: Ezekiel 18:20
2. Digging Deeper: Ezekiel 18:20-24
3. Striking it Rich: Ezekiel 18:20-32

]]> Randall Hughes presents, "The Men of Ezekiel 18."


NOVEMBER - Ezekiel 18 - INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. Scratching the Surface: Ezekiel 18:20
2. Digging Deeper: Ezekiel 18:20-24
3. Striking it Rich: Ezekiel 18:20-32

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-18252831 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 1123 full false Grasping the Word 2025, Romans 6 Grasping the Word 2025, Romans 6 The GRASP verse of the month for October, 2025

OCTOBER - Romans 6 - FREEDOM FROM SIN
1. Scratching the Surface: Romans 6:4
2. Digging Deeper: Romans 6:3 -11
3. Striking it Rich: Romans 6:1-18

This is Part I of a Bible study taught by Pastor Mark H Parker to Southern Oaks on October 8.

For the complete Bible study follow this link:  https://youtube.com/live/AZ8UNy2ORYA?feature=share

]]> The GRASP verse of the month for October, 2025

OCTOBER - Romans 6 - FREEDOM FROM SIN
1. Scratching the Surface: Romans 6:4
2. Digging Deeper: Romans 6:3 -11
3. Striking it Rich: Romans 6:1-18

This is Part I of a Bible study taught by Pastor Mark H Parker to Southern Oaks on October 8.

For the complete Bible study follow this link:  https://youtube.com/live/AZ8UNy2ORYA?feature=share

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-18094861 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0500 943 full false Grasping the Word 2025 - Isaiah 40 Grasping the Word 2025 - Isaiah 40 In GRASPING THE WORD 2025, Southern Oaks is going for gold! Psalm 19:10 states that the Word of the Lord is more desirable than much fine gold. In 2025 we are digging deeper and striking it rich with deeper love for truth, greater knowledge of God and increased understanding. For the first time in this the 6th year of GRASPING THE WORD, we have different levels of learning, based upon a single passage of scripture for each month. It is a huge challenge to learn a passage of scripture, yet these are so fundamental in scripture and Apostolic doctrine that they are worth every effort. Here’s the plan:


Each month there is a passage that is the focus of our reading, hearing, memorization, meditation and study. From that passage there are 3 levels of memorization: 1) Scratching the surface (consists of one or two verses that would give a concise summary of the passage itself), 2) Digging Deeper (consists of a portion of the passage) and 3) Striking it Rich (consists of all or most of the passage).


Children and adults alike will scratch the surface each month. The children will work on these verses during their memory time in Sunday school. We believe it could perhaps be the most memorable year in their learning up to this point because of the context of these key verses.


Youth and adults should be able to dig deeper each month seeing there are usually at least 30 days (except February) to learn the material. In most instances, this will encompass 4 to 6 verses from the passage of the month.


Youth and adults will be encouraged to select a passage each quarter in which they will “Strike it Rich,” by memorizing the entire passage. For example, in the first quarter the passages scheduled regard, “The Creator”, “The Word Made Flesh” and “The Ten Commandments.” The participant will choose one passage to commit to memory and use the entire 3 months to memorize that passage along with monthly verses from the respective months of January, February and March. You will cherish these passages for the rest of your life. You will continue to pray it, praise it, meditate upon it and teach it through all your days.


God’s word is to be desired more than MUCH fine gold. How deep will people dig to gain this world’s goods? How much more should one apply themselves to “hiding God’s word in their heart (Psalm 119:11)?


The result will be this testimony:
Psalms 119:13-16
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

]]> In GRASPING THE WORD 2025, Southern Oaks is going for gold! Psalm 19:10 states that the Word of the Lord is more desirable than much fine gold. In 2025 we are digging deeper and striking it rich with deeper love for truth, greater knowledge of God and increased understanding. For the first time in this the 6th year of GRASPING THE WORD, we have different levels of learning, based upon a single passage of scripture for each month. It is a huge challenge to learn a passage of scripture, yet these are so fundamental in scripture and Apostolic doctrine that they are worth every effort. Here’s the plan:


Each month there is a passage that is the focus of our reading, hearing, memorization, meditation and study. From that passage there are 3 levels of memorization: 1) Scratching the surface (consists of one or two verses that would give a concise summary of the passage itself), 2) Digging Deeper (consists of a portion of the passage) and 3) Striking it Rich (consists of all or most of the passage).


Children and adults alike will scratch the surface each month. The children will work on these verses during their memory time in Sunday school. We believe it could perhaps be the most memorable year in their learning up to this point because of the context of these key verses.


Youth and adults should be able to dig deeper each month seeing there are usually at least 30 days (except February) to learn the material. In most instances, this will encompass 4 to 6 verses from the passage of the month.


Youth and adults will be encouraged to select a passage each quarter in which they will “Strike it Rich,” by memorizing the entire passage. For example, in the first quarter the passages scheduled regard, “The Creator”, “The Word Made Flesh” and “The Ten Commandments.” The participant will choose one passage to commit to memory and use the entire 3 months to memorize that passage along with monthly verses from the respective months of January, February and March. You will cherish these passages for the rest of your life. You will continue to pray it, praise it, meditate upon it and teach it through all your days.


God’s word is to be desired more than MUCH fine gold. How deep will people dig to gain this world’s goods? How much more should one apply themselves to “hiding God’s word in their heart (Psalm 119:11)?


The result will be this testimony:
Psalms 119:13-16
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-17823225 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1041 6 17 full false Grasping the Word 2025 - Hebrews 11 FAITH Grasping the Word 2025 - Hebrews 11 FAITH Mark Parker Buzzsprout-17678710 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0500 847 full false Grasping the Word 2025, Psalm 96, Part Two Grasping the Word 2025, Psalm 96, Part Two Mark Parker Buzzsprout-17543256 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0500 906 full false Grasping the Word 2025, Psalm 96 Grasping the Word 2025, Psalm 96 GRASPING THE WORD 2025 is the 6th year of the Bible verse program for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  This year there is a verse passage of the month (www.MyOKCchurch.com/discipleship). 
Participants are encourage to GRASP the Word of God by reading, hearing, memorizing, meditating and studying the assigned passages of the month.  There are many church programs which emphasize this including one Mid Week Bible Study will focus on the GRASP passage of the month.

This podcast is on Psalm 96,  the passage of the month of July, 2025.  This is part one.


]]> GRASPING THE WORD 2025 is the 6th year of the Bible verse program for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  This year there is a verse passage of the month (www.MyOKCchurch.com/discipleship). 
Participants are encourage to GRASP the Word of God by reading, hearing, memorizing, meditating and studying the assigned passages of the month.  There are many church programs which emphasize this including one Mid Week Bible Study will focus on the GRASP passage of the month.

This podcast is on Psalm 96,  the passage of the month of July, 2025.  This is part one.


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-17485910 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500 686 6 14 full false Grasping the Word 2025, Acts 2 Part II Grasping the Word 2025, Acts 2 Part II Acts 2 contained the Grasping the Word, passage of the month for June.  This is Part Two of a Bible study regarding what Peter said in Acts 2:38, 39.  

Follow the link for all episodes of GRASPING THE WORD podcasts.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1151081


]]> Acts 2 contained the Grasping the Word, passage of the month for June.  This is Part Two of a Bible study regarding what Peter said in Acts 2:38, 39.  

Follow the link for all episodes of GRASPING THE WORD podcasts.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1151081


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-17353060 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1032 6 13 full false Grasping the Word 2025, Acts 2 Part One Grasping the Word 2025, Acts 2 Part One Part One of a Bible study regarding what Peter said in Acts 2:38, 39.

]]> Part One of a Bible study regarding what Peter said in Acts 2:38, 39.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-17349097 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0500 766 6 12 full false Grasping the Word 2025, Deuteronomy 6:1-15, THE SHEMA Part II Grasping the Word 2025, Deuteronomy 6:1-15, THE SHEMA Part II Part Two of GRASP 2025 Passage of the month for May,  Deuteronomy 6:1-15.

www>MyOKCchurch.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernoaksupc/

]]> Part Two of GRASP 2025 Passage of the month for May,  Deuteronomy 6:1-15.

www>MyOKCchurch.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernoaksupc/

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-17195070 Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500 457 6 11 full false Grasping the Word 2025 Deuteronomy 6:1-15 Part One THE SHEMA Grasping the Word 2025 Deuteronomy 6:1-15 Part One THE SHEMA Andrew Parker gives introductory remarks about the significance of THE SHEMA beyond "head knowledge" to affecting "lifestyle."  

PASSAGE OF THE MONTH for May 2025.

Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church

www.MyOKCchurch.com


]]> Andrew Parker gives introductory remarks about the significance of THE SHEMA beyond "head knowledge" to affecting "lifestyle."  

PASSAGE OF THE MONTH for May 2025.

Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church

www.MyOKCchurch.com


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-17191124 Mon, 19 May 2025 13:00:00 -0500 673 6 10 full false The Beatitudes - Part 2 GRASP 25 The Beatitudes - Part 2 GRASP 25 The April 2025 Grasping the Word verses of the month is from Matthew 5.  The opening remarks into the Sermon on the Mount are labeled as the Beatitudes.  These 9 attributes all begin with "blessed."  For Part 1 click the following link:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1151081/episodes/16912280-grasp-2025-matthew-5-part-1.mp3?download=true



]]> The April 2025 Grasping the Word verses of the month is from Matthew 5.  The opening remarks into the Sermon on the Mount are labeled as the Beatitudes.  These 9 attributes all begin with "blessed."  For Part 1 click the following link:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1151081/episodes/16912280-grasp-2025-matthew-5-part-1.mp3?download=true



]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16953516 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0500 549 6 9 full false GRASP 2025 - Matthew 5, Part 1 GRASP 2025 - Matthew 5, Part 1 Click on the link below for more information about Grasping the Word 2025 including the schedule.

1. Hear

2. Read

3. Meditate

4. Memorize

5. Study

God's Word


https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

]]> Click on the link below for more information about Grasping the Word 2025 including the schedule.

1. Hear

2. Read

3. Meditate

4. Memorize

5. Study

God's Word


https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16912280 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0500 973 6 8 full false Grasping the Word - Exodus 20:1-17, The 10 Commandments part 1 Grasping the Word - Exodus 20:1-17, The 10 Commandments part 1 Southern Oaks' Assistant Pastor, Andrew Parker teaching on the GRASP passage of the month for March, 2025, Exodus 20

]]> Southern Oaks' Assistant Pastor, Andrew Parker teaching on the GRASP passage of the month for March, 2025, Exodus 20

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16773294 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500 689 6 7 full false Grasp 25, John 1:1-18 Part 2 Grasp 25, John 1:1-18 Part 2 Excerpt of Bible Study by Assistant Pastor Randall Hughes regarding Grasping the Word 2025, passage of the month of February, John 1:1-18. 

]]> Excerpt of Bible Study by Assistant Pastor Randall Hughes regarding Grasping the Word 2025, passage of the month of February, John 1:1-18. 

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16738789 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0600 382 6 6 full false Grasping the Word - John 1:1, RD HUGHES Grasping the Word - John 1:1, RD HUGHES Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16619858 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0600 660 6 5 full false Grasp 25 - My Great Creator Grasp 25 - My Great Creator We are talking about WHO just as the writer of Psalm 104 emphasized.  The WHO is God himself.  He is infinite, eternal, all-powerful.  He is the creator and sustainer of all.
Psalm 104
Psalm 90
Psalm 148

]]> We are talking about WHO just as the writer of Psalm 104 emphasized.  The WHO is God himself.  He is infinite, eternal, all-powerful.  He is the creator and sustainer of all.
Psalm 104
Psalm 90
Psalm 148

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16516680 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0600 887 6 4 full false The Creator and Man part 3 The Creator and Man part 3 January 2025 GRASP is based off of Genesis chapters 1 and 2.  

]]> January 2025 GRASP is based off of Genesis chapters 1 and 2.  

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16480228 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0600 443 6 3 full false GRASPING THE WORD 2025 The Creator and Man Part Two GRASPING THE WORD 2025 The Creator and Man Part Two GRASP 25 Episode 2  Month 1

]]> GRASP 25 Episode 2  Month 1

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16432957 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0600 633 6 2 full false THE CREATOR AND MAN (GRASPING THE WORD 2025 Episode 1 Month 1) THE CREATOR AND MAN (GRASPING THE WORD 2025 Episode 1 Month 1) Grasping the Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church in which people who desire to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ delve deeper into the Bible, God's Word.

To Grasp the Word is five-fold; hear, read, meditate upon, study and memorize.  For the year of 2025 there is a passage of the month in which all are asked to focus on using the 5-fold methods prescribed.

For 2025 there are 3 memorization levels, 1)scratching the surface, 2) digging deeper, 3) striking it rich.   Level 3 constitutes memorize the entire passage.

The overall theme of the year is "Going for the Gold" and is based upon the following;

Psalms 19:10-11 (KJV)
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:
sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned:
and in keeping of them there is great reward.

For this year's schedule go to https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp




]]> Grasping the Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church in which people who desire to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ delve deeper into the Bible, God's Word.

To Grasp the Word is five-fold; hear, read, meditate upon, study and memorize.  For the year of 2025 there is a passage of the month in which all are asked to focus on using the 5-fold methods prescribed.

For 2025 there are 3 memorization levels, 1)scratching the surface, 2) digging deeper, 3) striking it rich.   Level 3 constitutes memorize the entire passage.

The overall theme of the year is "Going for the Gold" and is based upon the following;

Psalms 19:10-11 (KJV)
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:
sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned:
and in keeping of them there is great reward.

For this year's schedule go to https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp




]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16416844 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0600 643 6 1 full false Grasp 24 John 1:14 Grasp 24 John 1:14 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16339107 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600 405 5 39 full false GRASPING THE WORD 2024: Mark 10:45 GRASPING THE WORD 2024: Mark 10:45 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16270128 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0600 446 5 38 full false Matthew 2:2 Matthew 2:2 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16234440 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600 517 5 37 full false Grasping the Word, Deuteronomy 8:2 Grasping the Word, Deuteronomy 8:2 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16196402 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600 349 5 36 full false Leviticus 19:1,2 Leviticus 19:1,2 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16142598 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0600 438 5 35 full false Grasping the Word 2024- Exodus 15:2 Grasping the Word 2024- Exodus 15:2 Exodus 15
2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

]]> Exodus 15
2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16103717 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0600 433 5 34 full false Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:1 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16101563 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0600 247 5 33 full false Proverbs 3:9,10 GRASPING THE WORD 2024 Proverbs 3:9,10 GRASPING THE WORD 2024 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-16076871 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0600 454 full false Proverbs 21:2 Proverbs 21:2 Verse of the Week for October 6, 2024.

Available as video youtube:  https://youtu.be/OwTjPyXPTDM

]]> Verse of the Week for October 6, 2024.

Available as video youtube:  https://youtu.be/OwTjPyXPTDM

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15933069 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0500 353 5 31 full false Grasping the Word, Proverbs 4:7 Grasping the Word, Proverbs 4:7 Pursue Wisdom is the theme of the Proverbs.
A great resource are articles on Proverbs and Wisdom from bible.org


]]> Pursue Wisdom is the theme of the Proverbs.
A great resource are articles on Proverbs and Wisdom from bible.org


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15843301 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0500 505 5 30 full false Psalm 148 Grasping the Word 2024 Psalm 148 Grasping the Word 2024 Episode 29 - Praises come from angels and heavenly hosts in the highest heights and descend throughout all of God's creation until they reach man.  Mankind in turn should send the praises back up to the highest heights.  

]]> Episode 29 - Praises come from angels and heavenly hosts in the highest heights and descend throughout all of God's creation until they reach man.  Mankind in turn should send the praises back up to the highest heights.  

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15771848 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0500 688 5 29 full false GRASPING THE WORD 2024 - Psalm 24 GRASPING THE WORD 2024 - Psalm 24 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15734078 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500 813 5 28 full false Psalm 23 Psalm 23 How personal can it get?  The Lord is MY shepherd!

Edited from the original podcast of April, 2022.  The 2024 theme for Grasping the Word is REMEMBER.

Pastor Mark Parker and Assistant Pastor Andrew Parker discuss this beautiful Psalm.

]]> How personal can it get?  The Lord is MY shepherd!

Edited from the original podcast of April, 2022.  The 2024 theme for Grasping the Word is REMEMBER.

Pastor Mark Parker and Assistant Pastor Andrew Parker discuss this beautiful Psalm.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15636888 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 452 5 27 full false John 1:12, Believing, Receiving, Being Born of God John 1:12, Believing, Receiving, Being Born of God Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15510439 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500 571 5 26 full false Grasping the Word 2024, Colossians 1:18 Grasping the Word 2024, Colossians 1:18 Christ, the head of the Body, the church.

]]> Christ, the head of the Body, the church.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15306660 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:00:00 -0500 268 5 25 full false Grasping the Word 2024 Acts 1:8 Grasping the Word 2024 Acts 1:8 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15283518 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500 374 5 24 full false Grasping the Word Matthew 5:14 Grasping the Word Matthew 5:14 Grasp verse for June 9

]]> Grasp verse for June 9

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15232920 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0500 197 5 23 full false Grasping the Word 2024 - Matthew 5:13 - The Change Agent Grasping the Word 2024 - Matthew 5:13 - The Change Agent Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15136319 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0500 292 5 22 full false Grasping the Word- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Grasping the Word- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God

]]> Perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15135585 Sun, 26 May 2024 17:00:00 -0500 524 5 21 full false Grasping the Word, 1 Peter 5:5 Grasping the Word, 1 Peter 5:5 The writer emphasizes submission and love for unity in the church.

]]> The writer emphasizes submission and love for unity in the church.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15106110 Mon, 20 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500 461 5 20 full false Grasping the Word - 1 Timothy 4:12 Grasping the Word - 1 Timothy 4:12 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15076029 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:00:00 -0500 362 5 19 full false Grasping the Word - Psalm 119:63 Grasping the Word - Psalm 119:63 Companion is from the same root word as company.  Who we choose to keep company with tells much about who we are.

]]> Companion is from the same root word as company.  Who we choose to keep company with tells much about who we are.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-15001226 Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 -0500 452 5 18 full false Grasping the Word 2024 - Mark 11:25 Forgiveness and the Believer Grasping the Word 2024 - Mark 11:25 Forgiveness and the Believer The Gospel of Mark takes one point from the Lord's prayer and emphasizes it in this verse of the week for April 28.  The Lord's Prayer is found in Matthew's rendition of the Sermon on the Mount and also Luke.  Luke gives 3 points about praying this prayer of forgiveness that show the value of this each and every day.

]]> The Gospel of Mark takes one point from the Lord's prayer and emphasizes it in this verse of the week for April 28.  The Lord's Prayer is found in Matthew's rendition of the Sermon on the Mount and also Luke.  Luke gives 3 points about praying this prayer of forgiveness that show the value of this each and every day.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14995352 Wed, 01 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500 421 5 17 full false Grasping the Word 2024 - Galatians 5:25 Grasping the Word 2024 - Galatians 5:25 This is part 2 of 2 podcasts for the verse of the week for April 21, 2024.  The subject of this is allowing the Spirit to be a governing element in the life of a born again believer.

]]> This is part 2 of 2 podcasts for the verse of the week for April 21, 2024.  The subject of this is allowing the Spirit to be a governing element in the life of a born again believer.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14923671 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500 344 5 16 full false Grasping the Word 2024 - Galatians 5:24 Grasping the Word 2024 - Galatians 5:24 Galatians 5:24, 25 are our GRASP verses for the week of April 21, 2024.  This is part one of a two part series for the week.  This is a reworked podcast from GRASP 21 of the same verse.

]]> Galatians 5:24, 25 are our GRASP verses for the week of April 21, 2024.  This is part one of a two part series for the week.  This is a reworked podcast from GRASP 21 of the same verse.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14923478 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 276 5 15 full false GRASP 24 - 1 John 5:4 GRASP 24 - 1 John 5:4 1 John 5:4 - For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

The Apostle John wrote this letter warning about false prophets in the world.

He warned the believers about the world:
1.  Love not the world
2.  The world will not know you.
3. The world may hate you.
4. The world is wicked.

Yet he also gave the way to victory for the believer:
1. 1 Jn 4:4 
2. 1 Jn 5:4

]]> 1 John 5:4 - For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

The Apostle John wrote this letter warning about false prophets in the world.

He warned the believers about the world:
1.  Love not the world
2.  The world will not know you.
3. The world may hate you.
4. The world is wicked.

Yet he also gave the way to victory for the believer:
1. 1 Jn 4:4 
2. 1 Jn 5:4

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14894591 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0500 595 5 14 full false Grasping the Word 2024, 1 Corinthians 7:1 Grasping the Word 2024, 1 Corinthians 7:1 GRASP verse of the week for April 7, 2024 is 1 Corinthians 7:1.  What should be the motivation for holy living?

A discipleship podcast of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church of Oklahoma City.
Host:  Pastor Mark H. Parker

]]> GRASP verse of the week for April 7, 2024 is 1 Corinthians 7:1.  What should be the motivation for holy living?

A discipleship podcast of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church of Oklahoma City.
Host:  Pastor Mark H. Parker

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14834829 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500 300 full false Grasping the Word 2024 - 1 Timothy 3:15 Grasping the Word 2024 - 1 Timothy 3:15 To GRASP the Word,  one must hear it, read it, meditate upon in, study it and memorize it.  For more information go to:  www.southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

]]> To GRASP the Word,  one must hear it, read it, meditate upon in, study it and memorize it.  For more information go to:  www.southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14773553 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500 421 5 13 full false Grasping the Word 2024, Acts 2:42 Grasping the Word 2024, Acts 2:42 Those who gladly received the word of Peter in Acts 2,  were baptized.  A group of about 3000 on that inaugural day of the New Testament church had responded to the instructions of Peter in Acts 2:38.
But those who experienced Acts 2:38,  needed to continue steadfastly.  
To all who experience Acts 2:38,  there is more to being saved than a once in lifetime experience.  Salvation must become a way of living.

]]> Those who gladly received the word of Peter in Acts 2,  were baptized.  A group of about 3000 on that inaugural day of the New Testament church had responded to the instructions of Peter in Acts 2:38.
But those who experienced Acts 2:38,  needed to continue steadfastly.  
To all who experience Acts 2:38,  there is more to being saved than a once in lifetime experience.  Salvation must become a way of living.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14702961 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500 505 5 12 full false Grasping the Word 2024, Acts 2:3,4 Grasping the Word 2024, Acts 2:3,4 It began on the Day of Pentecost (29 AD) and continues until this day – God’s Spirit is being poured out “upon all flesh”. Researchers estimate that each week several thousand individuals around the world are receiving the Holy Ghost, speaking with other tongues for the first time. 


]]> It began on the Day of Pentecost (29 AD) and continues until this day – God’s Spirit is being poured out “upon all flesh”. Researchers estimate that each week several thousand individuals around the world are receiving the Holy Ghost, speaking with other tongues for the first time. 


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14672814 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500 468 5 11 full false Grasping the Word: One Church. Acts 2:1,2 Grasping the Word: One Church. Acts 2:1,2 Acts 2 was the beginning of the church Jesus said He would build.  It was on the day of Pentecost which was the Jewish feast of first fruits.  It marked the BEGINNING of the Harvest.  The Harvest of souls for the true church will continue until Jesus catches His church away.

]]> Acts 2 was the beginning of the church Jesus said He would build.  It was on the day of Pentecost which was the Jewish feast of first fruits.  It marked the BEGINNING of the Harvest.  The Harvest of souls for the true church will continue until Jesus catches His church away.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14627061 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0600 503 5 10 full false Grasping the Word 2024, Jude 1:3 THE FAITH Grasping the Word 2024, Jude 1:3 THE FAITH Reading the summary of the Booklet, Adorning the Doctrine by J.R. Ensey and added insights by Pastor Mark Parker on Jude 1:3.

]]> Reading the summary of the Booklet, Adorning the Doctrine by J.R. Ensey and added insights by Pastor Mark Parker on Jude 1:3.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14596315 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0600 474 5 9 full false One Name, Acts 4:12 One Name, Acts 4:12 In this verse we have an inseparable link between SALVATION and THE NAME.  The three aspects of salvation; repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost, are all to be associated with the name of Jesus Christ alone.

Pastor Mark Parker reading from a book written by Missionary, Craig Sully.

]]> In this verse we have an inseparable link between SALVATION and THE NAME.  The three aspects of salvation; repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost, are all to be associated with the name of Jesus Christ alone.

Pastor Mark Parker reading from a book written by Missionary, Craig Sully.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14522003 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600 573 5 8 full false GRASP 24 - John 4:42 One Savior GRASP 24 - John 4:42 One Savior Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14491482 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0600 612 5 7 full false Grasp 24 Ephesians 4:5 ONE LORD Grasp 24 Ephesians 4:5 ONE LORD The Greek word from which “Lord” is derived in this Ephesians 4:5 is kurios.  Commentator William Barclay describes the two uses for this single word in ordinary Greek:

Master. in contradistinction to servant or slave.

It was also the regular designation for the Roman emperor.

He adds this insight, “Christians are joined together because they are all in the possession and in the service of the one master and king.”


]]> The Greek word from which “Lord” is derived in this Ephesians 4:5 is kurios.  Commentator William Barclay describes the two uses for this single word in ordinary Greek:

Master. in contradistinction to servant or slave.

It was also the regular designation for the Roman emperor.

He adds this insight, “Christians are joined together because they are all in the possession and in the service of the one master and king.”


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14426094 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600 545 5 6 full false 05 Grasping the Word 24 1 Timothy 3:16 05 Grasping the Word 24 1 Timothy 3:16 Episode 5 takes the verse of the week for the last week of January 2024.  Pastor Parker will be reading edited portions of a sermon preached on the Harvestime Radio Program's Guest Pulpit Series, on May 10, 1981.  The message, THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST was preached by Pastor Robert Sabin.

]]> Episode 5 takes the verse of the week for the last week of January 2024.  Pastor Parker will be reading edited portions of a sermon preached on the Harvestime Radio Program's Guest Pulpit Series, on May 10, 1981.  The message, THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST was preached by Pastor Robert Sabin.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14355600 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0600 690 5 5 full false 04GR24 Colossians 2:9 04GR24 Colossians 2:9 Colossians 2:9
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Join Pastor Mark Parker for a reading from the book, "All the Fulness" by David Campbell.

The copy read from was published in 1975 from Word Aflame Press

]]> Colossians 2:9
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Join Pastor Mark Parker for a reading from the book, "All the Fulness" by David Campbell.

The copy read from was published in 1975 from Word Aflame Press

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14345427 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0600 455 5 4 full false 03GR24 Jn 10:30 03GR24 Jn 10:30 Grasping the Word continues in 2024 (our 5th year) for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  THE THEME IS "REMEMBER."  All of the verses on this year's schedule are verses we have used in the previous 4 years.  This year we REVIEW, RENEW, REFRESH, REPLENISH AND REMEMBER.

Psalm 119
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

The entire schedule is available on our website:  https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

Join Pastor Mark H Parker for the 3rd podcast of the REMEMBER series on John 10:30.  Pastor reads from "The Oneness View of Jesus Christ" by David K. Bernard.

]]> Grasping the Word continues in 2024 (our 5th year) for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  THE THEME IS "REMEMBER."  All of the verses on this year's schedule are verses we have used in the previous 4 years.  This year we REVIEW, RENEW, REFRESH, REPLENISH AND REMEMBER.

Psalm 119
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

The entire schedule is available on our website:  https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

Join Pastor Mark H Parker for the 3rd podcast of the REMEMBER series on John 10:30.  Pastor reads from "The Oneness View of Jesus Christ" by David K. Bernard.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14240864 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0600 371 5 3 full false 02GR24 John 4:23, 24 02GR24 John 4:23, 24 Grasping the Word continues in 2024 (our 5th year) for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  THE THEME IS "REMEMBER."  All of the verses on this year's schedule are verses we have used in the previous 4 years.  This year we REVIEW, RENEW, REFRESH, REPLENISH AND REMEMBER.

The entire schedule is available on our website:  https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

Join Pastor Mark H Parker for the 2nd podcast of the REMEMBER series on John 4:23, 24.

]]> Grasping the Word continues in 2024 (our 5th year) for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  THE THEME IS "REMEMBER."  All of the verses on this year's schedule are verses we have used in the previous 4 years.  This year we REVIEW, RENEW, REFRESH, REPLENISH AND REMEMBER.

The entire schedule is available on our website:  https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

Join Pastor Mark H Parker for the 2nd podcast of the REMEMBER series on John 4:23, 24.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14238616 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0600 271 5 2 full false GR24 Isaiah 43:10, 11 GR24 Isaiah 43:10, 11 Grasping the Word continues in 2024 (our 5th year) for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  THE THEME IS "REMEMBER."  All of the verses on this year's schedule are verses we have used in the previous 4 years.  This year we REVIEW, RENEW, REFRESH, REPLENISH AND REMEMBER.

The entire schedule is available on our website:  https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

Join Pastor Mark H Parker for this very first podcast of the REMEMBER series on Isaiah 43:10, 11.

]]> Grasping the Word continues in 2024 (our 5th year) for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  THE THEME IS "REMEMBER."  All of the verses on this year's schedule are verses we have used in the previous 4 years.  This year we REVIEW, RENEW, REFRESH, REPLENISH AND REMEMBER.

The entire schedule is available on our website:  https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

Join Pastor Mark H Parker for this very first podcast of the REMEMBER series on Isaiah 43:10, 11.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-14238427 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0600 368 5 1 full false Proverbs 5:3, 4 Proverbs 5:3, 4 Part of Southern Oaks UPC discipleship initiative in 2022.

This Proverb warns of the dangers and bitter end of adultery.  The seriousness of this subject is reflected by the fact that there are 5 passages in Proverbs that warns of the consequences of adultery.

Proverbs 2:16-22
Proverbs 5:1-23
Proverbs 6:20-35
Proverbs 7:1-27
Proverbs 9:13-18

This episode includes a reading of, "The Spider and the Fly" written in 1829 by Mary Howitt.

]]> Part of Southern Oaks UPC discipleship initiative in 2022.

This Proverb warns of the dangers and bitter end of adultery.  The seriousness of this subject is reflected by the fact that there are 5 passages in Proverbs that warns of the consequences of adultery.

Proverbs 2:16-22
Proverbs 5:1-23
Proverbs 6:20-35
Proverbs 7:1-27
Proverbs 9:13-18

This episode includes a reading of, "The Spider and the Fly" written in 1829 by Mary Howitt.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-11912263 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1169 full false Proverbs 3:9,10 Proverbs 3:9,10 Discussion of the book, THE GREATEST QUESTION by Andy Stanley.
The first of 7 verses of different topics concerning wise and foolish choices.

]]> Discussion of the book, THE GREATEST QUESTION by Andy Stanley.
The first of 7 verses of different topics concerning wise and foolish choices.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-11755581 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600 683 full false Psalm 46 Psalm 46 GRASP 22 Psalm of the month for July, 2022.  Excerpts from an adult Sunday school lesson at MyOKCchurch.com by Andrew Parker.  The focus is on God Himself being our refuge and strength and 3 action points relative to that knowledge.

]]> GRASP 22 Psalm of the month for July, 2022.  Excerpts from an adult Sunday school lesson at MyOKCchurch.com by Andrew Parker.  The focus is on God Himself being our refuge and strength and 3 action points relative to that knowledge.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-11057854 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1207 full false Our Worse Judge and our Best Judge (Proverbs 21:2) Our Worse Judge and our Best Judge (Proverbs 21:2) Grasping the Word 2022 Proverb of the month for May.

]]> Grasping the Word 2022 Proverb of the month for May.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-10716778 Tue, 31 May 2022 22:00:00 -0500 579 full false Psalm 23 Psalm 23 Grasping the Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks UPC in Oklahoma City.  Participants are encouraged to Grasp the Word by hearing, reading, memorizing, meditating upon and studying the assigned verse.

In this podcast Pastor Mark Parker and Assistant, Andrew Parker share thoughts on Psalm 23.   

]]> Grasping the Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks UPC in Oklahoma City.  Participants are encouraged to Grasp the Word by hearing, reading, memorizing, meditating upon and studying the assigned verse.

In this podcast Pastor Mark Parker and Assistant, Andrew Parker share thoughts on Psalm 23.   

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-10517965 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1265 full false Proverbs 6:16-19 Proverbs 6:16-19 The Proverb for the month of April, 2022 is chapter 6:16-19

16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Although there are 7 things listed in these verses which are indentified as thing the Lord hates, the use of the phrase “six things , , , yea, seven” is a Hebrew literary style which implies the list is not exhaustive.

It is similar to the New Testament writing of Paul when he lists “works of the flesh” in Galatians 5. After listing 17 things the Apostle simply completed it with the words, “and such like.”  This phrase reminds us that there is more that could be in the list.

In Proverbs 6:16  There are parallel phrases which basically say the same thing.  The first phrase speaks of “doth the Lord hate” and the second phrase speaks of things that are “an abomination unto him.”


]]> The Proverb for the month of April, 2022 is chapter 6:16-19

16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Although there are 7 things listed in these verses which are indentified as thing the Lord hates, the use of the phrase “six things , , , yea, seven” is a Hebrew literary style which implies the list is not exhaustive.

It is similar to the New Testament writing of Paul when he lists “works of the flesh” in Galatians 5. After listing 17 things the Apostle simply completed it with the words, “and such like.”  This phrase reminds us that there is more that could be in the list.

In Proverbs 6:16  There are parallel phrases which basically say the same thing.  The first phrase speaks of “doth the Lord hate” and the second phrase speaks of things that are “an abomination unto him.”


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-10479635 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500 533 full false Psalm 19 (GRASP 22) Psalm 19 (GRASP 22) The Psalm of the Month for March, 2022 is Psalm 19.  Pastor MH Parker and Assistant Pastor Andrew Parker of Oklahoma City share insight and inspiration on this incredible Psalm of David.

]]> The Psalm of the Month for March, 2022 is Psalm 19.  Pastor MH Parker and Assistant Pastor Andrew Parker of Oklahoma City share insight and inspiration on this incredible Psalm of David.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-10279492 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1034 full false GRASP 22, Proverbs 16:7 GRASP 22, Proverbs 16:7 One should choose to abide by the Word of the Lord because it pleases God and he will reward accordingly.  But one does reap many blessings in relationships with fellow man when they behave in a manner that is pleasing to God.

]]> One should choose to abide by the Word of the Lord because it pleases God and he will reward accordingly.  But one does reap many blessings in relationships with fellow man when they behave in a manner that is pleasing to God.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-10222694 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0600 444 full false Psalm 8 Psalm 8 The year of 2022 Grasping the Word will focus on a Psalm of the month and a Proverb of the month.  We learn to worship according to "His excellent greatness" with the Psalmists and to "walk in wisdom"  through the Proverbs.

A key component in Spiritual growth is a relationship with God through prayer and the Word of God.  GRASP 2022 highlights one Psalm a month each can read, hear, meditate upon, memorize and study.  In addition, there will be one verse of the books of wisdom each month.  By all of us focusing on the same verses we grow individually and also in unity as the body of Christ. 

For the Grasping the Word schedule and more information go to
https://www.southernoaksupc.org/grasp-2022

]]> The year of 2022 Grasping the Word will focus on a Psalm of the month and a Proverb of the month.  We learn to worship according to "His excellent greatness" with the Psalmists and to "walk in wisdom"  through the Proverbs.

A key component in Spiritual growth is a relationship with God through prayer and the Word of God.  GRASP 2022 highlights one Psalm a month each can read, hear, meditate upon, memorize and study.  In addition, there will be one verse of the books of wisdom each month.  By all of us focusing on the same verses we grow individually and also in unity as the body of Christ. 

For the Grasping the Word schedule and more information go to
https://www.southernoaksupc.org/grasp-2022

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-10143066 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1441 full false GRASP 22 Proverbs 1:7, The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning GRASP 22 Proverbs 1:7, The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning Grasping the Word 2022.
Worship and Wisdom of the Word.

]]> Grasping the Word 2022.
Worship and Wisdom of the Word.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-10045696 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0600 484 full false Hints on Understanding Old Testament Poetry 2022002 Hints on Understanding Old Testament Poetry 2022002 Pastor gives a little coaching in Grasping the Word on things to look for while meditating and studying the verses in GRASP 22.  The importance of reading line by line and of recognizing Parallelism and its different types will assist comprehension in both Psalms and Proverbs.

www.MyOKCchurch.com   for Grasp 22 schedules.

Music used by Permission by IBC Praise, "Wednesday Morning."

]]> Pastor gives a little coaching in Grasping the Word on things to look for while meditating and studying the verses in GRASP 22.  The importance of reading line by line and of recognizing Parallelism and its different types will assist comprehension in both Psalms and Proverbs.

www.MyOKCchurch.com   for Grasp 22 schedules.

Music used by Permission by IBC Praise, "Wednesday Morning."

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9928190 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600 652 2 2 full false Grasping the Word 2022 Introduction to Worship and Wisdom from the Word Grasping the Word 2022 Introduction to Worship and Wisdom from the Word Pastor Mark Parker introduces the latest Grasping the Word plan for Southern Oaks UPC.  The Grasping the Word series for 2022 will be Worship and Wisdom from the Word.  The verses to hear, read, memorize, meditate upon and study are found in a Psalm of the month and a Proverb of the month.  Also,  a Psalm of the year is designated as Psalm 150 and the Proverb of the year is Proverbs 4:7.

The complete schedule for the year may be found at https://www.southernoaksupc.org/grasp-2022

The music for the beginning and end of the clip is from IBC Praise and is entitled, "When I Think About the Lord."

]]> Pastor Mark Parker introduces the latest Grasping the Word plan for Southern Oaks UPC.  The Grasping the Word series for 2022 will be Worship and Wisdom from the Word.  The verses to hear, read, memorize, meditate upon and study are found in a Psalm of the month and a Proverb of the month.  Also,  a Psalm of the year is designated as Psalm 150 and the Proverb of the year is Proverbs 4:7.

The complete schedule for the year may be found at https://www.southernoaksupc.org/grasp-2022

The music for the beginning and end of the clip is from IBC Praise and is entitled, "When I Think About the Lord."

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9887720 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600 350 2 1 full false GRASP Mark 11:25 GRASP Mark 11:25 One of the most important things to the believer is forgiving others.  God's forgiveness of the believer's sins is contingent upon the willingness and ability of the believer to forgive those who have wronged them.

Mark stresses this one petition out of  the Lord's prayer in the verse of the week.

]]> One of the most important things to the believer is forgiving others.  God's forgiveness of the believer's sins is contingent upon the willingness and ability of the believer to forgive those who have wronged them.

Mark stresses this one petition out of  the Lord's prayer in the verse of the week.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9783181 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0600 563 full false GRASP Isaiah 26:3 GRASP Isaiah 26:3 Learn of a relationship between trust, thoughts and perfect peace.

]]> Learn of a relationship between trust, thoughts and perfect peace.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9683014 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0600 521 full false GRASP Proverbs 4:18 GRASP Proverbs 4:18 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9645934 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0600 366 full false GRASP, 2 Peter 1:5-7 GRASP, 2 Peter 1:5-7 This is less than 10 minutes in duration!

Podcast on the verse of the week for November 12, 2012 on 2 Peter 1:5-7.  This is a special edition and was taken from a public Bible study lesson taught by Pastor Mark Parker on November 15 on "Peter's Last Letter."

This was Peter’s Farewell Address to those of like precious faith (verse 1). 

  • 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

His reason for writing.

  • 2 Peter 3 1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

His charge.

  • 2 Peter 3  17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. 18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.


]]> This is less than 10 minutes in duration!

Podcast on the verse of the week for November 12, 2012 on 2 Peter 1:5-7.  This is a special edition and was taken from a public Bible study lesson taught by Pastor Mark Parker on November 15 on "Peter's Last Letter."

This was Peter’s Farewell Address to those of like precious faith (verse 1). 

  • 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

His reason for writing.

  • 2 Peter 3 1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

His charge.

  • 2 Peter 3  17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. 18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9578935 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600 572 full false GRASP 1 Peter 2:2 GRASP 1 Peter 2:2 Pastor Mark Parker talks about desiring the sincere milk of the word, that we may grow thereby and how GRASP 21 is a tool to expedite spiritual growth in the believer.

]]> Pastor Mark Parker talks about desiring the sincere milk of the word, that we may grow thereby and how GRASP 21 is a tool to expedite spiritual growth in the believer.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9522899 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0600 475 full false GRASP 1 Thessalonians 3:12 GRASP 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Assistant Pastor Andrew Parker shares insight into the GRASP verse of the week,  1 Thessalonians 3:12

A key component in Spiritual growth is a relationship with God through prayer and the Word of God.  GRASP 2021 highlights one verse a week each can read, hear, meditate upon, memorize and study.  By all focusing on the same verse we grow individually and also in unity as the body of Christ.  

]]> Assistant Pastor Andrew Parker shares insight into the GRASP verse of the week,  1 Thessalonians 3:12

A key component in Spiritual growth is a relationship with God through prayer and the Word of God.  GRASP 2021 highlights one verse a week each can read, hear, meditate upon, memorize and study.  By all focusing on the same verse we grow individually and also in unity as the body of Christ.  

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9502482 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 542 full false GRASP 1 Corinthians 13:11 GRASP 1 Corinthians 13:11 Grasping the Word verse of the week for October 17, 2021.  Pastor gives insight into this verse as well as the intentions of the Apostle Paul for writing what has become known as the Love chapter which shows "a more excellent way."

]]> Grasping the Word verse of the week for October 17, 2021.  Pastor gives insight into this verse as well as the intentions of the Apostle Paul for writing what has become known as the Love chapter which shows "a more excellent way."

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9400214 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0500 457 full false GRASP 2 Corinthians 7:1 GRASP 2 Corinthians 7:1 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9371817 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0500 407 full false GRASP 21 Hebrews 13:5 GRASP 21 Hebrews 13:5 Andrew Parker gives insight into the verse quoted within the verse:  Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Song of the Week:  His Eye is on the Sparrow
https://youtu.be/awx05j3mZkA

]]> Andrew Parker gives insight into the verse quoted within the verse:  Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Song of the Week:  His Eye is on the Sparrow
https://youtu.be/awx05j3mZkA

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9330286 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 559 full false GRASP 21 Hebrews 1:5 GRASP 21 Hebrews 1:5 The Apostle Paul wrote to the young pastor, Timothy with "charges" or issuing "commands" as a superior officer would a soldier.  In our verse of the week, 1 Timothy 1:5, Paul wrote of "the end of the commandment."  The "commandment" was the charge that Paul gave to Timothy as this is from the same Greek word as "charge."  The "end"  simply means, "the goal" or "aim."  Paul wanted Timothy to stay "right" no matter what hardships or obstacles he faced.

]]> The Apostle Paul wrote to the young pastor, Timothy with "charges" or issuing "commands" as a superior officer would a soldier.  In our verse of the week, 1 Timothy 1:5, Paul wrote of "the end of the commandment."  The "commandment" was the charge that Paul gave to Timothy as this is from the same Greek word as "charge."  The "end"  simply means, "the goal" or "aim."  Paul wanted Timothy to stay "right" no matter what hardships or obstacles he faced.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9287594 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0500 433 full false Hebrews 9:14 Hebrews 9:14 Hebrews 9:14 - How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

The first three words of the verse, “How much more” shows comparison.  It is a comparison between the blood of Christ and that of bulls and goats.  It also shows superiority.  The blood of Christ is superior over the blood of the sacrifices of the Old Covenant.


]]> Hebrews 9:14 - How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

The first three words of the verse, “How much more” shows comparison.  It is a comparison between the blood of Christ and that of bulls and goats.  It also shows superiority.  The blood of Christ is superior over the blood of the sacrifices of the Old Covenant.


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9242041 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500 602 full false GRASP 21 Galatians 5:25 GRASP 21 Galatians 5:25 The GRASP verse of the week for September 12, 2021

A key component in Spiritual growth is a relationship with God through prayer and the Word of God.  GRASP 2021 highlights one verse a week each can read, hear, meditate upon, memorize and study.  By all focusing on the same verse we grow individually and also in unity as the body of Christ.  

]]> The GRASP verse of the week for September 12, 2021

A key component in Spiritual growth is a relationship with God through prayer and the Word of God.  GRASP 2021 highlights one verse a week each can read, hear, meditate upon, memorize and study.  By all focusing on the same verse we grow individually and also in unity as the body of Christ.  

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9213522 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500 464 full false Galatians 5:24 Galatians 5:24 Those who belong to Christ,  are in the flesh but do not live according to the flesh.  The scripture instructs "walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."

]]> Those who belong to Christ,  are in the flesh but do not live according to the flesh.  The scripture instructs "walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9159507 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500 441 full false Grasp 21, Galatians 5:22, 23 Grasp 21, Galatians 5:22, 23 Two characters are described in Galatians 5.  Which one best describes you?

]]> Two characters are described in Galatians 5.  Which one best describes you?

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9120393 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500 417 full false Galatians 4:7 and Review Galatians 4:7 and Review Mark Parker Buzzsprout-9029783 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0500 216 full false Philippians 2:15 Philippians 2:15 GRASP verse of the week insight by Pastor MH Parker

]]> GRASP verse of the week insight by Pastor MH Parker

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8953089 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500 399 full false GRASP 21 Romans 8:14 GRASP 21 Romans 8:14 Grasping the Word is a discipleship program for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church of Oklahoma City.  In order to GRASP the Word you must, hear, read, memorize, meditate and study the Word of God.
This podcast is a broadcast of insights on the GRASP verse of the week.  Along with the thoughts is a song and prayer.  This encourages the participant to apply what they learn to praise and prayer.

]]> Grasping the Word is a discipleship program for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church of Oklahoma City.  In order to GRASP the Word you must, hear, read, memorize, meditate and study the Word of God.
This podcast is a broadcast of insights on the GRASP verse of the week.  Along with the thoughts is a song and prayer.  This encourages the participant to apply what they learn to praise and prayer.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8908843 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0500 323 full false GRASP 2021 John 1:12 GRASP 2021 John 1:12 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8852705 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0500 568 full false GRASP 21 Titus 3:7 GRASP 21 Titus 3:7 The emphasis for this verse is to be an "heir."  This GRASP verse of the week is for June 27, 2021

]]> The emphasis for this verse is to be an "heir."  This GRASP verse of the week is for June 27, 2021

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8802176 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500 493 full false GRASP 2021 Romans 8:16 GRASP 2021 Romans 8:16 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8791344 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0500 536 full false Galatians 4:6 Galatians 4:6 The GRASP verse of the week for May 13, 2021.   Pastor Parker speaks about Adoption into the family of Jesus Christ.

]]> The GRASP verse of the week for May 13, 2021.   Pastor Parker speaks about Adoption into the family of Jesus Christ.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8740369 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0500 459 full false GRASP 2021, Acts 20:28 GRASP 2021, Acts 20:28 Pastor Mark Parker gives insight into Acts 20:28, verse of the week of May 23, 2021.  He talks of the significance of "the flock" and "the shepherd" in relation to the role of the church.

Song:  A Shepherd's Song   https://youtu.be/oKXsUrAY-Ec

]]> Pastor Mark Parker gives insight into Acts 20:28, verse of the week of May 23, 2021.  He talks of the significance of "the flock" and "the shepherd" in relation to the role of the church.

Song:  A Shepherd's Song   https://youtu.be/oKXsUrAY-Ec

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8596920 Wed, 26 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500 430 1 17 full false Acts 1:8 - Witnesses Acts 1:8 - Witnesses The theme for GRASP 21 is, THE BELIEVER'S LIFE.  The second segment of this theme is, THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH.  This is the 3rd verse we have used to show the role of the believer.  Previous episode's of this segment were from the Sermon on the Mount and speak of being "the salt of the earth"  and "the light of the world."
In this episode Pastor Mark Parker speaks of how to be a witness one must have a first hand experience before they offer a valid testimony.  Examples used:  John the Baptist, the Apostles.  those who receive the power of the Holy Ghost.

]]> The theme for GRASP 21 is, THE BELIEVER'S LIFE.  The second segment of this theme is, THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH.  This is the 3rd verse we have used to show the role of the believer.  Previous episode's of this segment were from the Sermon on the Mount and speak of being "the salt of the earth"  and "the light of the world."
In this episode Pastor Mark Parker speaks of how to be a witness one must have a first hand experience before they offer a valid testimony.  Examples used:  John the Baptist, the Apostles.  those who receive the power of the Holy Ghost.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8507512 Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500 570 16 full false GRASP 2021 Matthew 5:14, The Light of the World GRASP 2021 Matthew 5:14, The Light of the World Andrew Parker gives insight into Matthew 5:14, the GRASP verse of the week for May 2, 2021.  

]]> Andrew Parker gives insight into Matthew 5:14, the GRASP verse of the week for May 2, 2021.  

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8483087 Sat, 08 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500 711 1 15 full false GRASP 21, Matthew 5:13 GRASP 21, Matthew 5:13 GRASP 21 is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church wherein there is a focus verse of the week.  Participants are to read, hear, meditate, memorize and study the respective verse.  The theme for 2021 is THE BELIEVER'S LIFE.

]]> GRASP 21 is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church wherein there is a focus verse of the week.  Participants are to read, hear, meditate, memorize and study the respective verse.  The theme for 2021 is THE BELIEVER'S LIFE.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8428096 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500 474 1 14 full false 1 Peter 5:5 1 Peter 5:5 GRASP verse of the week for 4/11/21.  Pastor's insight into the verse includes multiple times Peter mentioned submission in his letter.  He also points out that the true example of submission, verified by the writings of Peter and Paul is Jesus Christ.

Each GRASP of the week devotion includes a song and a prayer.

To GRASP the Word includes the five dimensions of Reading, Hearing, Memorizing, Meditating and Studying.  In each weekly Podcast the elements of Reading, Hearing and Studying are employed.  In addition, the recommendation of a song and prayer teaches us to give practical application to the verse.

]]> GRASP verse of the week for 4/11/21.  Pastor's insight into the verse includes multiple times Peter mentioned submission in his letter.  He also points out that the true example of submission, verified by the writings of Peter and Paul is Jesus Christ.

Each GRASP of the week devotion includes a song and a prayer.

To GRASP the Word includes the five dimensions of Reading, Hearing, Memorizing, Meditating and Studying.  In each weekly Podcast the elements of Reading, Hearing and Studying are employed.  In addition, the recommendation of a song and prayer teaches us to give practical application to the verse.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8341940 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500 515 full false GRASP 21 1 Corinthians 15:33 GRASP 21 1 Corinthians 15:33 This consists of segments of a Bible study taught on 1 Corinthians 15:33 and has become part of the GRASP 21 series.

]]> This consists of segments of a Bible study taught on 1 Corinthians 15:33 and has become part of the GRASP 21 series.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8307159 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 516 1 8 full false Psalm 119:63 Psalm 119:63 GRASP verse of the week, 04/04/21, 010
Pastor's Insight, song and prayer for this weeks verse.

]]> GRASP verse of the week, 04/04/21, 010
Pastor's Insight, song and prayer for this weeks verse.

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8293975 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0500 576 1 10 full false 1 Timothy 4:12 1 Timothy 4:12 The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, his son in the faith to be an example of the believers.  Paul not only preached but he lived out what he preached.  He was a living example of Christianity. He admonished Timothy to be the same. 

]]> The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, his son in the faith to be an example of the believers.  Paul not only preached but he lived out what he preached.  He was a living example of Christianity. He admonished Timothy to be the same. 

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8248042 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 545 full false GRASP 2021 Matthew 13:30 GRASP 2021 Matthew 13:30 Where many of our GRASP verses concerning, THE BELIEVER’S LIFE before this week has drawn sharp distinctions between the believer and unbelievers.  Matthew 13:30 is different.   In this case, the wheat and tares are almost indistinguishable for much of the growing season.  In fact, from the time of the sowing of seed all the way up to harvest time they are allowed to mature together, lest wheat be destroyed with tares.  

The origin of the wheat was from one man’s hand and the tares from that of his enemy.  The beginning is different and the end will be too.


]]> Where many of our GRASP verses concerning, THE BELIEVER’S LIFE before this week has drawn sharp distinctions between the believer and unbelievers.  Matthew 13:30 is different.   In this case, the wheat and tares are almost indistinguishable for much of the growing season.  In fact, from the time of the sowing of seed all the way up to harvest time they are allowed to mature together, lest wheat be destroyed with tares.  

The origin of the wheat was from one man’s hand and the tares from that of his enemy.  The beginning is different and the end will be too.


]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8202689 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500 783 1 7 full false Psalm 119:115 03/17/21 Psalm 119:115 03/17/21 Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8198715 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 459 full false Proverbs 2:20 Proverbs 2:20 Verse of the week for Feb 21, 2021

]]> Verse of the week for Feb 21, 2021

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8110990 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0600 420 1 3 full false Ephesians 5:11 Ephesians 5:11 Verse of the week 030621 006

]]> Verse of the week 030621 006

]]> Buzzsprout-8106415 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0600 355 1 6 full false 2 Corinthians 6:17 2 Corinthians 6:17 Episode 005, Verse of the Week 2/28/21

]]> Episode 005, Verse of the Week 2/28/21

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-8106306 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0600 437 1 5 full false Better Than Gold Better Than Gold Psalm 119:72 describes God's Word as being better than Gold.  This episode explores Psalm 119 and the terms used to describe God's Word, benefits and attributes of God's Word.  All of these things help explain the reason one should "Buy the truth and sell it not."

]]> Psalm 119:72 describes God's Word as being better than Gold.  This episode explores Psalm 119 and the terms used to describe God's Word, benefits and attributes of God's Word.  All of these things help explain the reason one should "Buy the truth and sell it not."

]]> Mark Parker Buzzsprout-7710466 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600 1041 full false