The Bible Breakdown: Recent Episodes
Blake Godsey
Adult Bible Study on lessons from The Gospel Project by Lifeway
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As we study the Gospel accounts, we realize that we have good reason for our faith in Jesus and His Resurrection.
In Luke 22, Jesus institutes one of our most sacred church traditions to remember His sacrifice for us.
In Matthew 22, Jesus turns the Pharisees' attempts to entrap Him into statements of great truth.
In Ephesians 6, we see our call as the Church to be strengthened by God by trusting in His might and being devoted in prayer.
In John 11, we see the miraculous raising of Lazarus and the implications for all who believe in Jesus.
In Luke 13, Jesus tells us that a relationship with Him is the only way to enter the Kingdom of God.
A look at how the events surrounding Jesus' birth are no coincidence, but the culmination of a purposeful plan.
The miraculous circumstances of Jesus' conception would have led many to assume Mary and Joseph were in a scandalous situation.
In this episode, we look at the immediate and future context of prophecies about Jesus.
In Matthew 6, Jesus talks about how our good deeds should be done to please God, not for attention, and how God provides for us in the midst of anxiety.
Matthew 5 shows us what it means to live a life that reflects the virtues of the Kingdom of God
In Mark 5, we see people reach out to Jesus in faith, and He responds with compassion, love and miraculous healing.
The story of Jesus calming a storm is an invitation for us to deepen our faith in the midst of life's storms.
Hebrews 11 is a great reminder of how faith has always been the quality that God desires from His people.
In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul describes love, it's value and how it will endure with us eternally.
In John 4, Jesus ignored societal norms to show a woman dignity and tell her about eternal life in Him.
In John 3, Jesus surprises a Pharisee named Nicodemus with the truth that to enter the Kingdom of God, we must be born again.
In John 1, we see the men who would become Jesus' disciples answer the call to "come and see" and "go and tell."
Matthew 1 and Luke 2 give us an opportunity to look at the world into which Jesus was born and a reminder of the enduring wonder of the birth of Jesus.
Romans 8:1-11 shows us that we have been set free to follow the Law of the Spirit, but we still struggle with the choice to follow our sinful desires.
Nehemiah 9-10 are a great example of how God is faithful to us throughout the highs and lows of our stories.
The Book of Esther tells a thrilling tale about God's providence, courageous people and the perfection of God's timing.
Jeremiah 31 shows us that God kept His promises to the people when they were exiled, and we can trust Him to keep His promises to us as well.
The story of the rebuilding the temple in Ezra 3-6 is a reminder that we will face opposition as we pursue God, but we are called to remain steadfast in God's call, and we can be certain that He will be faithful to us.
Zechariah 13 gives us hope for a wonderful future with God as we go through the testing and refining of our faith.
In Ezra 1, we see the initial proclamation allowing the exiles from Judah to return to their land. This reminds us that God keeps His promises and even uses surprising people to accomplish His will.
The stories of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Daniel are a great reminder that God is glorified when we are faithful to him in a hostile culture.
In celebration of Easter Sunday, we take a look at Hebrews 10 and how Jesus is the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice.
In Daniel 1, we see that Daniel and his friends were faithful to God's Law, and God gave them favor in the midst of a hostile culture.
Psalm 139 gives us a picture into how God knows us, is present with us and undeniably loves us.
Isaiah 22 and 48 show us how God is merciful even as we struggle with trust and obedience.
Isaiah 44 gives us an incredible reminder of who God is and the futility of the idols we pursue.
In 2 Kings 4-6, we see several miracles from God through the prophet Elisha that teach us about God's provision.
A look at how God has manifested Himself among His people in the past leads us to be in awe of the incredible gift of Jesus' birth.
The story of the Wise Men gives us a peek into the work God has always been doing in the nations.
The prophecies about Jesus help us understand the truth that Jesus was always God's Plan A for our redemption.
The story of Elijah passing the mantle to Elisha helps us understand God's design for leadership development among His covenant people.
In 1 Kings 17-18, we see a sequence of stories that show God's provision to those who act in faith.
Jeroboam quickly led his people into idolatry and judgment in a story that will become all too familiar in Israel.
1 Kings 10-12 show us that while King Solomon started with a heart to follow God, he was led astray to worship idols later in life. The results were disastrous for him, his family and the nation of Israel.
In 1 Kings 3, Solomon asks God for the wisdom to rule his people, instead of asking for long life, riches or vengeance over his enemies.
Psalm 51 shows us David's confession and repentance as a result of his sin with Bathsheba and gives us an example of how to respond in the midst of our own sin.
The story of David and Bathsheba helps us understand our sin, repentance, and most importantly, God's grace.
A study of the importance of the Davidic Covenant in understanding Jesus as the Messiah.
The story of David and Goliath gives us an incredible picture of what it means to trust God in hopeless circumstances.
In 1 Samuel 16, the story of David's anointing teaches us that God values the posture of a person's heart more than the physical, social or cultural values we hold.
The story of Sodom in Genesis 18-19 serves as a backdrop to highlight God's goodness to judge sin.
In 1 Samuel 13-15, we see Saul continually disobey and seek control. For these reasons, he was not fit to be king.
In 1 Samuel 11, God uses Saul to rally all the people of Israel to protect the people of Jabesh.
As Samuel's life came to a close, the people of Israel demanded a king and rejected God. The story of Saul's anointing shows God's intervention into the life of a man who seemed destined to struggle with his calling.
The faith of Hannah, in contrast to that of the priests of her day, helps us understand God's purposes in tribulation and the call for all of us to be examples of godliness.
The story of Ruth is an engaging narrative in which two of the main characters, Ruth and Boaz, exhibit the loyal love and redemption that is seen perfected in the relationship between God and His people.
The story of Samson reminds us that God keeps his promises to His people and is the ultimate provider of righteous judgment.
At the end of his life, Joshua exhorted the people to remain faithful to God in the midst of surrounding nations that served idols.
The story of Rahab shows us that God's good and gracious display of His unmatched glory should lead us to respond in faith.
A discussion of how participation in biblical community and a foundation in Scripture make us different as followers of Jesus.
A look at the Israelites crossing the Jordan River and the importance of remembering what God has done.
In 1 Peter 1, believers are reminded that we have the joy of seeing God's plan of redemption come to fruition. Knowing about Jesus helps us understand the Old Testament better and helps us live obedient lives.
In Numbers 21, the people's complaining is met with judgment in the form of snakes. God provides a way of healing for the people that points to the ultimate healing we can experience in Jesus.
Mark 16 gives us one of the Gospel accounts of the resurrection, and we are reminded of the reality that Jesus did rise from the dead and how that reality changes everything.
In Numbers 20, we see that even though God's most faithful servants still act sinfully, God still can and will use us for His glory.
In Numbers 13-14, we see the people finally arrive at the Promised Land, only to respond in fear and faithlessness.
The sacrificial system explained in Leviticus 1-4 reminds us of God's holiness, our sinfulness and the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ.
The construction of the Tabernacle teaches us about generosity, spiritual gifts and the presence of God among His covenant people.
Through Israel's idolatry, we see a picture of human wickedness and God's righteous anger and judgment. We also see a picture of grace, justice and an invitation into a close, personal relationship with the God of the universe.
A discussion of the giving of the Ten Commandments and how they and other elements of the Mosaic Law apply to New Testament believers.
In Exodus 16-17, God provides food, water and victory in battle to the Israelites, even in the midst of their grumbling and complaining.
A discussion of the feast and consecration the people of Israel were called to observe when they entered the Promised Land and the miraculous salvation God provided by parting the Red Sea.
In Exodus 1-4, we see the story of one of the most well-known Old Testament characters, and how God worked through the brokenness of Moses to do great things.
In Genesis 37-50, we see the incredibly powerful story of how God used Joseph for good, even in the midst of extreme mistreatment and suffering.
A discussion of Isaac's birth, God's test of Abraham, and the enduring lesson that God's choices are better than what we would ever.
A Christmas episode where we remember God's fulfilled promises and look forward to the future fulfillment of His promises.
A dive into how this brief meeting of Abram with the King-Priest Melchizedek points us to Jesus.
A look at the story of the Tower of Babel and how we too are tempted to idolize comfort over obedience.
An explanation of some of the difficult text in Genesis 6 and a discussion of Noah's Flood, our sin and God's grace.
A discussion of how sin entered the world, and how we see the sin struggles of the first people in our lives as well.
In a world filled with contentious arguing over an abundance of issues, one of the most powerful things we can do is listen and seek understanding.
In Psalm 19, David tells us how we see God in Creation and the perfection of the Law in contrast to our imperfections.
An explanation of the Sabbath and how we are created for work and rest and a discussion of God's equal creation of men and women.
As we look in Genesis 1, we see that God is the Creator of the world, and that everything created belongs to Him. As creation in His image, humans have the special task of stewarding God's creation and reflecting Him, which means all people have inherent value.
A look at the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3, where Jesus encourages and exhorts believers to hold onto and live out His message.
In this episode, we take an overview approach of the Book of Revelation and dive into the first chapter. While we can get confused on a lot of Revelation, we know a few things for certain, and one of them is this: Jesus Will Return
In 1 John 2-3, John tells us that while we have sin in our lives, faithful believers should seek to love one another, not love the world and not make a practice of sinning.
In Philemon, we see a powerful story of reconciliation between Philemon and Onesimus that teaches us the weightiness of Christian community and relationship.
In Acts 27-28, we see once again how God is glorified through Paul, as he trusts him in the midst of a shipwreck. Often in Paul's life, God is most glorified through his suffering. This begs the question of us: are we willing to trust God to the point of great suffering for His glory?
In Acts 24-26, Paul is on trial before Roman officials after being accused by the Jews of causing trouble for Rome. Paul, as he does often in Acts, uses this platform as an opportunity to share about Jesus. As we see Paul's testimony, it is a good reminder for us to be ready to share about Jesus in our lives, especially how He encounters us in our weakness.
In Philippians 3, Paul tells his readers of reasons he could have had for boasting in his outward actions, but that he ultimately realized, as we should, the futility of any accomplishment or desire in comparison to knowing Christ.
A discussion of Ephesians 2-3 with an emphasis on how God's grace reconciles us to Him and to one another.
Paul's rejection in Jerusalem and rescue by Roman authorities serve as two seemingly dangerous and difficult situation, but God was orchestrating His plan for Paul to preach the Gospel in Rome. This story shows that God can use any means for His plan, and our best choice is to allow Him to use us as His instruments.
In Acts 18-21, we see several instances of God's divine ordination of circumstances in Paul's third missionary journey. We can have hope and joy in the fact that the same God is divinely orchestrating our lives for His glory.
A walkthrough of Paul's letters to the Thessalonians and the importance of encouragement among believers.
In Galatians 1-3, Paul admonishes the church to recognize that their faith is not rooted in works of the Law but in the person and work of Jesus Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
In Acts 15, the Jerusalem Council decides that Gentiles will not have to obey the whole Mosaic Law in order to be a part of the Church, but they are requested to give up some of their rights on behalf of their Jewish brothers. This serves as an important moment in the history of the Church and a sobering call to give up our rights on behalf of one another.
A discussion of the unity issues Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians with a mind toward how division and disunity affect our churches today.
Paul and Barnabas suffered many trials on their journey, but we see in their story how God sustained them in the calling He placed on their lives.
A discussion of Peter's miraculous escape from prison in Acts 12 and the role of prayer in our lives.
Hebrews 11 gives us a list of some of the heroes of our faith and serves as a reminder for us to persevere toward our final home with the Lord.
A look into how the author of Hebrews tells us that Jesus is our ultimate hope, because He is better.
In light of Peter's revelation about the Holy Spirit falling on the Gentiles, the Jerusalem Church is overjoyed at their inclusion in God's plan of redemption. However, the whole of Scripture shows us this is not new-- God has always had a heart for all nations.
In Acts 10, we see a crucial story in which a group of Gentiles come to believe in Jesus after a visit from Peter. This moment shifted Peter's perspective toward God's mission for the whole world, and it should do the same for us.
A discussion of how Jesus' resurrection is the hope that carries us now and into eternity.
A walk through Colossians 2-3 discussing how our identity in Christ, rather than human tradition or wisdom, should govern the way we live.
A discussion of Saul's conversion in Acts 9, focusing on who Saul was and how it gives us the hope that an encounter with Jesus can change anyone.
A discussion of evangelism, the story of Scripture and the Gospel mission from Acts 8:24-40
Christ freed us while we were still sinners, but we are still tempted to live in our old identity. In Romans 5-6, Paul exhorts us to live in our new identity as people freed from the power of sin.
A look at how Stephen serves as an example of obedience to God in contrast to the religious leaders in Acts 6-7.
A discussion of a difficult passage of Scripture and what we should and should not learn from it.
An examination of Peter's admonition for believers to remember their inheritance and live as a holy people in the midst of persecution.
An overview of Acts 3-4 with a focus on the power of the Spirit and the impact of story.
A discussion the Holy Spirit's ministry to believers in light of a lesson on Pentecost.
Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:3-11: A discussion of the disciples' interaction with the risen Lord, the Great Commission and the significance of Jesus' ascension.
A discussion from John 20:19-29 about vindicating Thomas, modeling Jesus' patience and the role of faith, hope and love in Christianity.