Verse by Verse Teachings is an in-depth, methodical study of the Bible led by Shawn McCraney. Launched in 2013, these teachings are dedicated to helping individuals understand every single verse scripture in its purest, most contextual form—free from institutional biases or doctrinal agendas.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or seeking deeper insights, these teachings will equip you to understand the text in historical, cultural and exegetical context – outside of the bounds of religious tradition.
Shawn's teaching on Revelation 10 highlights Jesus as an angel with an open scroll, symbolizing a new spiritual Kingdom. It explores biblical accessibility post-Reformation, the mystery of God, and unity in Christ.
Shawn's teaching highlights Jesus' fulfillment of God's promises, spiritual over material reality, Christ as "Second Adam," unity of believers, and Revelation's prophetic messages.
Shawn's teaching highlights Revelation's spiritual kingdom, emphasizing trust in God, continuity from the Old Testament, and the kingdom's presence since 70 AD, not future events.
The teaching links Revelation's woes to Roman siege, interpreting locusts as Roman cavalry. It explores idolatry's role in Jerusalem's fall, using historical and scriptural insights.
Shawn interprets Revelation 9's locusts as symbolic of Roman armies, not demonic creatures, using historical and astrological symbolism to link them to the Roman siege of Jerusalem.
Shawn's teaching interprets Revelation's apocalyptic imagery as symbolic of political power shifts, rooted in Hebraic tradition, focusing on Rome's historical impact and biblical prophecy.
Shawn's teachings link Revelation 8 to Exodus plagues, symbolizing sieges and divine judgment. He interprets biblical imagery as metaphors for historical events like Jerusalem's fall.
Shawn's teaching reinterprets the Parousia, suggesting Christ's second coming occurred between A.D. 66-70, aligning with historical events and biblical prophecy, emphasizing a prolonged divine presence.
The teaching interprets Revelation 8, focusing on Greek terms, historical context, and prophetic significance. It links biblical events to historical occurrences, emphasizing divine presence and judgment through natural phenomena, and encourages reverence towards God.
Shawn's teaching on Revelation 7 highlights a vision of a diverse multitude before God's throne, purified by Jesus' blood, emerging from tribulation, serving joyfully in heaven.
Shawn's teaching on Revelation 7 explores the symbolic sealing of 144,000 from Israel's tribes, the inclusive vision of salvation for all nations, and contrasts views on salvation.
The Thyatira church is praised for love and progress but criticized for tolerating Jezebel's false teachings. Jezebel symbolizes idolatry and immorality, leading to spiritual downfall. Jesus warns against idolatry, promising judgment and rewards based on deeds. Believers must remain faithful, avoiding corrupt influences, to receive divine rewards.
Shawn's teaching on Revelation 2:12-18 highlights Jesus' message to Pergamos, focusing on the sharp two-edged sword as His Word, the threat of corruption, and the need for repentance.
Shawn's teaching on Revelation 2:8-11 emphasizes enduring faith through trials, promising a "crown of life." Smyrna symbolizes persecution, urging believers to remain steadfast.
Shawn's teaching highlights Smyrna's early Christian significance, Polycarp's role, spiritual wealth over material, and faith's triumph over persecution, emphasizing eternal life.
Shawn's teaching emphasizes the narrow path to eternal life, selflessness, spiritual growth, and transcending earthly comforts, focusing on Christ's example and teachings.
Shawn's teaching emphasizes Jesus' promises to Sardis and Philadelphia believers, focusing on eternal life, spiritual identity, and overcoming challenges for heavenly rewards.
Jesus' promises to the Seven Churches focus on spiritual authority, overcoming challenges, and divine inheritance. Shawn suggests some prophecies are fulfilled, like Jerusalem's judgment in 70 AD. White garments symbolize purity, and the Book of Life's role in judgment is debated. The teaching explores resurrection, eternal life, and the intersection of free will and predestination. Christ's triumph over death is questioned, pondering if it includes the "second death."
Jesus' message to the seven churches in Revelation emphasizes listening to the Spirit, offering blessings for overcoming challenges, like access to the tree of life and protection from the second death. The tree symbolizes eternal life, wisdom, and healing. Overcomers receive "hidden manna" and a "white stone" as spiritual rewards.
Shawn's teaching on Revelation 2:1-7 highlights Ephesus' praise for resisting false apostles but critiques their loss of "first love." Emphasizes agape love over doctrine.
