Verse by Verse

Verse by Verse Teachings offers in-depth, live Bible studies every Sunday morning. Shawn McCraney unpacks scripture with historical, linguistic, and cultural context, helping individuals understand the Bible from the perspective of Subjective Christianity and fulfilled theology.

Psalms Chapters 23-24

Psalm 23 depicts God as Shepherd and provider, guiding and nurturing followers. Yeshua fulfills this role, uniting believers, offering peace, and emphasizing His unique voice.

Psalm Chapter 22, Part 2

Shawn's teaching links Psalm 22 to Christ's crucifixion, critiques traditional Trinity views, emphasizes Yeshua's obedience, and calls for evolving spiritual understanding.

Psalm 20, 21 and Psalm 22 Part I

Psalm 20-21: Prayer for deliverance, divine victory. Hezekiah's plea vs. trust in God's will. Yeshua's cry on the cross, spiritual struggle, prophetic fulfillment.

Psalm 19

Psalm 19 highlights God's creation and law, using nature as a testament to His power. Shawn teaches Christ's fulfillment of the law, emphasizing humility and spiritual enlightenment.

Why And How Subjective Faith Works: Psalms Chapter 18

1 Samuel covers the shift from judges to monarchy, Saul's rise, and David's early success. 2 Samuel focuses on David's reign. Shawn emphasizes subjective scripture interpretation, personal faith, and spiritual growth over tradition, using David's story and Psalm 18 as examples.

Psalms Chapters 12-17

Shawn's teaching links Psalm 12 to eschatology, emphasizing God's reconciliation through Christ despite human rebellion. He contrasts biblical tribulations with modern challenges, highlighting faith's role in connecting with God. He discusses the historical context of Psalms, the Jewish identity post-Babylon, and critiques Calvinistic determinism, stressing individual efforts to follow God. David's writings underscore trust in God, prophecy of Christ's resurrection, and the need for humility and faith beyond scripture.

Psalms 8-11, Part 2

Shawn's teaching emphasizes meekness as confidence, not weakness, using biblical examples. It highlights humility, stewardship, and divine judgment, contrasting pride with true leadership through Christ.

Psalm 8-11

Psalm 8 and 11 teachings by Shawn focus on God's creation, humility, meekness, rejecting idolatry, spiritual victory through humility, and divine justice over human pride.

Psalms Chapters 2-7

Psalm 2 foreshadows the Messiah's reign, emphasizing Jesus' resurrection and ascension as fulfillment of prophecy. Believers are urged to trust in Christ for salvation.

Psalms Introduction

The Book of Psalms, 150 songs in 5 sections, blends music and hymns, key in Jewish/Christian rituals. Themes: lament, praise, God's justice. Psalm 1 contrasts righteous vs. wicked.

Deuteronomy Chapters 33-34

Moses blesses tribes, emphasizes Levi/Joseph. Faith in God's promises, fulfilled through Him. Importance of repentance, prayer, and God's unwavering love. Eternal life through Jesus.

Deuteronomy Chapters 29-32

Moses reminds Israelites of the covenant, emphasizing faith, obedience, and blessings. Shawn shares personal stories, highlighting spiritual connection and God's unwavering love.

Deuteronomy Chapters 25-28

Obeying Deuteronomy laws, avoiding abominations, tithing, and communal responsibility are key. Blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience, and moral integrity emphasized.

Deuteronomy Chapters 19-24

Moses' teachings on refuge cities, wartime conduct, societal norms, and moral laws emphasize justice, faith, and ethical behavior, contrasting ancient and modern practices.

Deuteronomy Chapter 18

The teaching examines Israel's demand for a king, seen as rejecting YAHAVAH's leadership, contrasting human desires with divine guidance. It highlights true governance through Jesus, warns against adopting pagan practices, and stresses discernment in prophecy, urging devotion to God over earthly rulers.

Deuteronomy Chapters 15-17

YAHAVAH's teachings stress debt release every seven years, support for the poor, and impartiality. Yeshua and Jesus focus on spiritual over material aid, emphasizing faith and humility.

Deuteronomy Chapters 10-14

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Deuteronomy Chapters 5-9

Moses reiterates the Ten Commandments, emphasizing monotheism, love, and fear of God. The Shema is central, urging adherence to commandments, remembrance, and humility.

Deuteronomy 4:3-End

Shawn's teaching stresses adherence to Yeshua's commands, avoiding idolatry, and maintaining faith despite modern challenges. Emphasizes love, values, and spiritual inheritance.

Deuteronomy 2:1 – 4:9 Bible Teaching

Moses emphasizes humility, love, and adherence to Yahavah's commands. Shawn discusses God's influence on hearts, free will, and divine plans, highlighting God's omnipotence and mercy.

Deuteronomy Introduction and Chapter 1 Bible Teaching

Moses' speeches in Deuteronomy stress obedience to God's laws, preparing a new generation for Canaan. Stephen highlights Israel's idolatry, contrasting Levites' faithfulness.

Numbers 34-36 Bible Teaching

Numbers 34-36 detail land distribution, Levites' 48 cities, cities of refuge, and laws on murder vs. manslaughter. Emphasizes justice, mercy, and spiritual teachings.

Numbers 27:19 – 31:54 Bible Teaching

Moses appointed Joshua, who consulted Eleazar via Urim and Thummim. Shawn teaches resurrection as spiritual reconciliation. Vows were binding unless opposed. God's actions are loving and just. Christ is the faith's foundation, tested by fire. Reuben and Gad's land request symbolizes spiritual growth. Trust in God's provision is emphasized.

Numbers 26-27:19 | The Holy Spirit Bible Teaching

The teaching discusses God's immutability, the Spirit's presence before Pentecost, and the shift in divine-human relations post-Christ, emphasizing spiritual empowerment and continuity.

Numbers 22-25 Bible Teaching

Balaam, a prophet with genuine prophetic abilities, is portrayed negatively due to his greed and misalignment with God's will, leading to Israel's betrayal. The teaching emphasizes discernment in spiritual matters, highlighting Balaam's failure to wait for God's conditions and the irony of his talking donkey seeing an angel. Despite being hired to curse Israel, Balaam blesses them, prophesying a Messianic future. The narrative warns against Balaam's deceitful influence and stresses the importance of aligning with God's will, as exemplified by Phinehas' zealous actions.