Enjoy The Bible: Recent Episodes
Millard Community Church
The Bible is the greatest document ever created. Its pages contain all things pertaining to life and godliness.
Why don't we read it? Why don't we enjoy it?
There are many answers to these questions, but a big one is this: it's difficult to enjoy something that you don't understand. This podcast exists to help you better understand and enjoy the Bible.
Produced by Millard Community Church in Omaha, Nebraska
Jerod plays Devil's Advocate with a couple of the more controversial verses in the Bible. 1 John 3:7-11 and 1 John 2:18-19
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 1, 2014
John continues to sort through the worms that are Reformed Theology. (L) Limited Atonement, (I) Irresistible Grace, (P) Perseverance of the Saints
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 22, 2014
Jerod opens up the can of worms that is Reformed Theology, and John starts to sort through those worms. This week's worms: (T) Total Depravity and (U) Unconditional Election.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 15, 2014
Thanks to a listeners question, John explains who the warnings in Hebrews 6:3-8 applies to.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 8, 2014
In answering the question, who is it that withholds; until taken away, in 2 Thessalonians 2:5-8, the guys explore the Underworld, the Abyss (Genesis 1:2, Revelation 9:2-11) and Tartaros (2 Peter 2:4).
Program: Biblically SpeakingAired: January 25, 2014
Jerod and John discuss the falling away first in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4. Is this a general departing from God or a specific dramatic event? Who falls away? When is the falling away?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 10th, 2014
Words of the earth in Psalms 12:6, and the preservation of those words in Psalms 12:7.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 3, 2014
Abraham leaves Isaac an inheritance and his other sons gifts. Keturah: concubine or wife? Blessed man of Psalm 1.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 28, 2013
In this episode John and Jerod discuss the Bible in a meta way: What does the Bible claim about itself, and how do we know that God wrote it?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 13, 2013
A radio preacher answered a listener question with a common, but well-articulated defense of Lordship Salvation. This episode is a response to his arguments in defense of the truth: salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
The parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22, what it means to be called God's friend, and the passing down of the Scriptures in the local church.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 17, 2020
We compare 1st Timothy 5:1 (which says not to rebuke an elder) with 1st Timothy 5:20 (which says to rebuke an elder).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: November 19, 2020
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Sometimes you have to eat a hot dog for the team...
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 29, 2020
Let's talk about Elijah, Jezebel, earthquakes, like passions, and Obadiah.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 22, 2020
This conversation starts off about learning (and teaching) prophecy from scratch and quickly morphs into a much longer conversation about ecclesiology and the work of elders in the local church.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 1st, 2020
This one starts off with a discussion of the two-phase miracle in Mark 8:22-26 and finishes up with a longer discussion of the disciples' disbelief leading up to the feeding of the 4,000 (soon following the feeding of the 5,000).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 17th, 2020
John teaches that there's a pattern in the Bible that things go from bad to worse before they get better, citing 1st Samuel 4 as evidence. Jerod wants more examples.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 10, 2020
Many people believe the Bible teaches that money is the root of all evil. This is a gross simplification, an unfortunate misunderstanding, and seriously wrong in one big way and two little ways. Let’s dig in to it and see what the Bible actually says about this topic.
Jerod asks John how he would describe "the form of sound words" that Paul tells Timothy to hold to in 2nd Timothy 1:13. Then John asks Jerod to describe it. Somehow this is a better question...
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 9, 2020
This episode comes in like a lamb (an agreement about the Galatian error) and goes out like a lion (a disagreement about the body of Moses).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 25, 2020
A hypothetical man refuses God's advances and a hypothetical car refuses a man's advances.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: March 12, 2020
John has been studying the Bible for over 40 years now. Surely he's changed his mind on some things over the years?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: February 27, 2020
John recounts his trials, tribulations, and (many) times in the hospital(s).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: February 13, 2020
When we pray aren't we always to pray to the Father in the name of the Son? Are we ever to pray directly to the Lord Jesus Christ Himself?
Are the people in Ezekiel 38:1-14 real people or figurative? When does this even happen?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 14, 2017
This week Jerod asks John to give his best rendition ever of the topic of the salvation of the soul.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 7, 2017
This week the guys answer a couple left over questions from last weeks live show.
- Was Ziba or Mephibosheth telling the truth or neither in the matter of David giving them Saul’s land?
- The Bible says when a man gets married, he leaves his father and mother. Why does it also not say that about the woman?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 24, 2016
Just like in 'The Kibosh', the guys go in front of a live studio audience this week, to answer audience questions.
- How long of a period of time was the suffering and restoration of Job and his household?
- In Genesis 28:12 we see the ladder set up on the earth and heaven, also in John 1:51. Is this a picture of the Lord’s birth and resurrection where the Lord is the ladder like He’s the Door, the Way, the Light and the Truth, etc?
- Why is the word “hate” used in Luke 14:26?
- When our bodies are exchanged in the rapture will we still be male and female?
- Will the saints see the man of sin before the rapture?
- Can you speak of the judgment seat of Christ and the local church being judged as individuals and as a body?
- Could a parent be provoking a child to wrath thinking the are discipling them?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 3, 2016
God gave us the Bible to enjoy, but It's not always enjoyable. This podcast exists to help you enjoy the Bible.
Is the Bible for or against the Electoral College?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: November 26, 2016
Note: Part 1 of this series is not available, so we are starting with Part 2 instead.
Series: Dispensation of Government
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: July 2003
This week Jerod comes up with a big question and a little question.
The little question comes out of 2 Sam 1:18 : What is the book of Jasher?
The big question comes out of 1 Sam 16:14 :Who is this evil spirit? How could the Spirit of the Lord leave His child?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 29, 2016
This week's show is a follow up to the previous show, "Something Fresh", where John piqued Jerod's interest in the book of Haggai. This week John drills down and asks Jerod questions about the book of Haggai and Ezra.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 15, 2016
Jerod challenges John to "throw him a bone" and get him interested in one of the minor prophet books that doesn't currently interested him. Spoiler: John chooses the book of Haggai.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 24, 2016
This week Jerod jumps into the end of the book and asks questions out of Revelation 22. What is the timing of this chapter? Who are these people ( dogs, sorcerers, whoremongers, murderers, idolaters, and liars) in verse 15 and why are they there?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 16, 2016
This week we have the latest episode in our running series, Explain a Proverb. The guys go through Proverbs 18.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 10, 2016
How do you judge or define the chastisement in your life from God versus the persecution for the enemy? How is the scourging from the Lord manifested in our lives?
Hebrews 12:3-12
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: August 20, 2016
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: July 2003
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: July 2003
This week Jerod asks John to prove out, in the scriptures, that Cyrus is Esther's son.
Scriptural references:
Isaiah 44:24-28 & 45:1-2
Daniel 5:5-6, 17, 24-28
Daniel 9:1-2
Ezra 1:1-2
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: August 13, 2016
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2003
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2003
This week the guys do a Christmas in July show, handing out presents to all of us in the form of a litany of small questions.
- Who are the wise men? (Matt 2:1)
- Are the wise men Jews?
- Why is all of Jerusalem troubled? (Matt 2:3)
- Why did Herod call the wise men privately? (Matt 2:7)
- What's up with the moving star? (Matt 2:9)
- Is there significants to the gifts being gold, frankincense, and myrrh? (Matt 2:11)
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: August 6, 2016
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2003
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2003
This week the guys discuss the cultural context around the bride price and the relationship between Jacob, Laban, Leah and Rachel in Genesis 29.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 16, 2016
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2003
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2003
This week the guys discuss the textural distinctions in John 3:1-8 & 13, (Seeing vs Entering; Born again vs Born from above) with the questions: What does it mean to be born of water and the spirit? Why is the Lord telling this to Nicodemus the Pharisee?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 2, 2016
To celebrate our 100th show we recorded in front of a studio audience with audience questions. After a few warm up questions:
- When are you going to get a dog?
- Do you have a snap chat?
The guys get into the meat of the show with some quality audience questions:
- What is the role/participation of the Holy Spirit in old testament times?
- Can a grandfather be the head of his son/daughter's house when his son/daughter is married?
- Why does the Bible say we should love our enemies?
- How do believers be the salt of the earth and light of the world and yet avoid being entangled with the affairs of this life?
- If you have a Christian friend who you think may be fornicating, should you not go to their wedding?
- In light of recent events, what insight can we get from the Bible about why those horrible things happen?
- In light of John 20:23; If a Catholic believer uses this verse to say that's why you, the Catholic, has to confess to a priest, how can you answer that statement?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 25, 2016
This week the guys discuss: Salvation vs being blotted out of the book of life. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 28, 2016
This week the guys discuss all things Deborah the Prophetess and the role of women in God’s household, and what can we learn from Deborah.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 21, 2016
Jerod tries out a new idea and throws out some quick hitter Proverbs that he asks John to explain.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 14, 2016
This week the guys focus on Calvinists relationship with Arminians. What it all means. Who's right, who's wrong. And what the Bible says about such things.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 30, 2016
This week the guys BS about drugs, alcohol and the faith, as well as several other addictions.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 23, 2016
Hey, it's Jerod. If I sound different than you're used to, it's because I'm sick in bed today, just talking into my iPhone. Feeling crummy. I'm republishing John's eulogy and gospel message from his funeral because, well, it's the Ides of March (John's Birthday) and I just want to listen to it again today.
I thought maybe you'd want to, too.
By the way, there won't be a message tomorrow. We've come to the end of his multi-year radio ministry on BibleStudy.net and I'm not sure what to do next. You can expect a Biblically Speaking on Friday, though.
This week the guys compare the promises in 2nd Peter 1:4, Romans 9:4 and Hebrews 11:39. What are the promises that God has promised? Are covenants the same as promises?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 16, 2016
This week the guys discuss Moses and Aaron and their handling of the people in the wilderness and the golden calf in Exodus 32.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 2, 2016
What is the significance of distinguishing between from the foundation of the world and before the foundation of the world?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 26th, 2016
This week the guys talk about all things vows, swearing, oathing, and promises. How are each of these defined? What distinguishes them from each other? What does the scripture say about them and their application for us?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 19, 2016
This week the guys conclude the discussion of the 5 (4) part listener question about the marriage feast of the Lamb.
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Who is the Lamb’s wife?
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Who are the invited guests to the marriage feast?
(Jerod must have decided the 5th question was unworthy.)
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 5, 2016
This week the guys start a discussion of the 5 part listener question about the marriage feast of the Lamb.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 27, 2016
Does the Bible say anything about suicide or depression?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 13, 2016
This week the guys finish a 2 part series going through the crowns in reverse order as they appear in the new testament.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 30, 2016
This week the guys start a 2 part series going through the crowns in reverse order as they appear in the new testament.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 23, 2016
This week the guys give a good review on dispensations and then get into; How many dispensations does John think there are and why?
For more on dispensations check out "Cricket" and "Everything's Relative".
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 9, 2016
What happens to the soul after the body dies? If the spirit goes back to God, when we die, in resurrection do we get a new spirit or same spirit waiting for us? Do we get a new soul?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 26, 2015
What is the mystery of godliness (1 Timothy 3:16)? Is the mystery of godliness different than godliness (2 Peter 1:6)?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 19, 2015
After listening to the previous podcast (That's One Way Of Saying It), can we conclude that the curse of Genesis 9:26 has expired or maybe it hasn't but none of us can recognize it?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 15, 2015
The preterist believe the Lord returned in 70 AD. Their key verses to support their belief are:
Mathew 10:23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
Mathew 16:28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Luke 9:27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
How shall we understand these verses?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: Janurary 3, 2015
Over a year ago we did an episode on praying. Jerod reintroduces the topic of praying and asks John if he has any prayer advice.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: November 21, 2015
Is God's judgement in Genesis 3:16 localized to Eve?
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply they sorrow and they conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth child; any thy desire shall be to they husband, and he shall rule over thee.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: November 14, 2015
If we are all descendants of Noah and his family, where did all the different race (African, Asian, Indian, etc) come from?
Bonus question: Why is Jerod no fun?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: November 7, 2015
This week the guys look at James 2:19.
Thou believes that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
What is the reason for even raising the issue of believing in one God when the rest of this section is about beyond the initial salvation to the works done in faith, to the works of Abraham as he came into maturity by obeying God with respect to Isaac?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 31, 2015
Jerod has been thinking a lot about covenants, so this week the guys talk about all things covenants, old and new. In doing this they go to Romans 9:4, 2Corinthians 3:5-6, Hebrews 8:10-11.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 24, 2015
This week's show starts out about nothing but turns into some great parenting advice. How do you fight selfishness with your kids? How can you know if you are failing, or not, with raising your children?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 17, 2015
What does the Bible have to say about polygamy? What is the advise to an already married brother, when he gets saved, with two wives?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 10, 2015
Jerod and John discuss, in summation, of the main themes John took up at our prophecy conference: the Synogoge of Satan, Jews not really being Jews, and Nicolaitans getting together.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 3, 2015
This week the guys answer a listener question: “What’s up with 1 John 5:16-17?”
1 John 5:16-17 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. All unrighteousness is a sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 12, 2015
The guys discuss the Gospel (good news) of the Kingdom. They also get into who Israel is today.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 5, 2015
How do you handle the circumstance: “I have a few friends that aren’t saved. I’ve asked them about it once or twice, but they just seem confused. Their parents aren’t walking in the faith anymore so they aren’t much help. I’m worried that I won’t be able to answer any questions that they have and even more so that they won’t get saved.”?
They guys also retake up the conversation of the midrash in Luke 16:19-31 that was discussed in episode 31: "Group Hug"
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: August 22, 2015
This week, the guys look at the following 3 verses and discuss how you reconcile them with the fact that the Lord hasn’t returned and the end of all things hasn’t happened.
James 5:7-8 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 John 2:18Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: August 15, 2015
This is a two question show. Can you believe it!?
Question 1. What is up with the 6/7 abominations in Proverbs 6?
Question 2. Could Matthew 18 possibly be promoting self-mutilation?
Also more on Lot and his wife. Remember her?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 18, 2015
What roll does patriotism and politics play into the faith?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 11, 2015
Jerry Seinfeld: Just talk? What's the show about?
George Costanza: It's about nothing.
Jerry: No story?
George: Forget the story.
Jerry: You have to have a story.
George: Who says you gotta have a story?
Jerry: right
George: Everybody's doing something. We'll do nothing.
Jerry: I think you may have something here.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 4, 2015
Hypothetical: John has 30 minutes to live. He is in a hospital bed next to a brother in the Lord who has a hang nail. What Bible advice does John give him?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 21, 2015
Is the Old Testament the New Testament concealed, and New Testament the Old Testament revealed? Is it profitable to know whether or not individuals in the scriptures are believers or not and what are some of the heuristics we can apply to help us determine?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 13, 2015
This week we talk about babies and children in regard to salvation, sin, and judgement. When do we become accountable and responsible for our sins? Why are we called to have child like faith?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 30, 2015
The final of four conversations on Nebuchadnezzar’s image in the book of Daniel. This week the focus is on the 10 toes. They also look at Revelation 17 and Zechariah 5.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 23, 2015
This week the discussion continues on the image from Nebuchadnezzar’s dream that Daniel translated in Daniel 2. The focus this time is on the toes of the image. They look at Isaiah 26:12-14 and Revelation 17:8-9 for help.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 2, 2015
This week the John and Jerod continue talking Nebuchadnezzar’s image in Daniel 2. They focus on the joining of the belly and hips and the legs, feet and toes.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 25, 2015
The questions this week come from Daniel 2:31-46, about the image in King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream that Daniel interprets. What do the different parts of the image represent? What time frame does it cover? What is the importance of the specific traits of the elements that the image is made of?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 18, 2015
This weeks question comes out of 1 Peter 2:11-12.
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
What is the day of visitation? When is the day of visitation?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 11, 2015
The guys talk about the name of The Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:9-10 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Is there a canonical version? Can you call Him whatever you want? Is it important to get the name right?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 29, 2015
This week we have a anonymous listener question regarding Hebrews 13:17:
Obey them that have rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
What does this verse mean? Who does it pertain to?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 14, 2015
Why is baptism so important, both to the believer that gets baptised and the believer that refuses to be baptised? Also, Jerod and John share some of their thoughts they had at the time of their baptisms. Bonus: John reveals to us his lent sacrifice for this year.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 28, 2015
Jerod asks John to clarify what James is saying at the end of chapter one, where he writes:
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
What is religion? Do we have it all wrong? Are we deceiving our own hearts?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 21st, 2015
This week Jerod asks (or doesn't) a question that is hard for him to ask. Teaser: it involves family, deception, hate, hunger and blessings.
Scriptural references: Genesis 27, Genesis 25:24-34 and Romans 8:28
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 14, 2015
What is tithing? Should believers tithe? What was the purpose of the tithe to Israel?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: Janurary 24, 2015
John and Jerod engage in a lively conversation over the meaning of the phrase “led captivity captive” in Ephesians 4:7-13.
Additional Scripture references: Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 13:10, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 7:23 and Judges 5:12
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: Janurary 17, 2015
How can you know, for sure, that you're in the will of God? Why do we want to do the will of God? How do you prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God?
Scriptural references: 1 Peter 4:1-2 and Romans 12:1-2
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 3, 2015
What does the Bible say about the Bride of Christ? How did Christ love the Church? Bonus question: What people will populate the Holy City, New Jerusalem?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 20, 2014
Is the “elect lady” that 2 John is written to a woman or a church? Who is the elect lady’s sister? Why are the churches in the scriptures referred to as feminine?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 13, 2014
How far do our associations extend in our being fit for the Master's use? What is the motivation behind taking apart demonic symbology for Christians and is that profitable?
Scriptural references include 2 Corinthians 6 and 2 Timothy 2:20
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: November 22, 2014
Jerod asks John to back up his take on the Judgment Seat of Christ. What is it? Who is it for? And perhaps most interesting: when is it?
Scriptures referenced include 2nd Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10, and a whole host of others. John also gives some of his back story on coming to understand Philippians 3:11 and Jerod tries to pick up a little latin.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: November 15, 2014
Listener question: Luke 17 indicates that man will get worse until it is like the days of Noah and the days of Lot. Ecclesiastes 7 indicates (though it doesn't exactly say it) that the former days are not better than today. Is the world getting worse or not?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: November 8, 2014
This special episode includes the eulogy and gospel message given at John Malone's memorial service on Saturday March 6th, 2021.
Jerod poses hypothetical questions about the matters of marriage. Are believing couples that agree to divorce, free to remarry? Where is God and where is law in the sense of our culture around marriage and divorce? Is marriage a covenant between the people?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 31, 2014
The parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22, what it means to be called God's friend, and the passing down of the Scriptures in the local church.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: December 17, 2020
When or where is Enoch? What does it mean that Enoch was translated? Why can’t Enoch be one the two witnesses? If we are going to learn the scriptures in eternity, why should we now?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 25, 2014
Why is the gift of God pretty clear in the scriptures and the prize is not so clear? What is the prize of God?Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 18, 2014
What is the context of the book of Matthew? Why is it so important, positionally?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 11, 2014
Is prayer just for us or is it for God too? Why don't we pray? Does God need us to pray? Is there a form for the way we are to pray?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: October 5, 2014
Is 2Kings 2:9-25 evidence that the God of the Old Testament is not a righteous God?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 27, 2014
This week Jerod and John look at 2nd Peter 2. Jerod asks who Peter is writing about and who is he writing to.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 20, 2014
The guys continue the conversation on dispensational changes. This week they focus in on the change into the Dispensation of Law, then out of that into the current, Despensation of the Church.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 13, 2014
This week John and Jerod discuss all things having to do with dispensations, focusing on the transition period between dispensations.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: September 6, 2014
We compare 1st Timothy 5:1 (which says not to rebuke an elder) with 1st Timothy 5:20 (which says to rebuke an elder).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: November 19, 2020
Jerod asks about the decline in the age of mankind over time (lifespan). They look to Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:4, Psalms 90:10 and Genesis 6:3 for the answers.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 30, 2014
In this weeks episode the guys discuss Elders and Deacons. They look at Titus 1:5-9 and answer, “Where does Titus get authority to ordain Elders?” They also look at 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: August 23, 2014
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Sometimes you have to eat a hot dog for the team...
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: October 29, 2020
Let's talk about Elijah, Jezebel, earthquakes, like passions, and Obadiah.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: October 22, 2020
Jerod BS’s on his own this week, taking up the topic of the sin of pride.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: August 16, 2014
This conversation starts off about learning (and teaching) prophecy from scratch and quickly morphs into a much longer conversation about ecclesiology and the work of elders in the local church.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: October 1st , 2020
The guys stay in Luke 16 this week and discuss the midrash in Luke 16:19-31.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 26, 2014
This one starts off with a discussion of the two-phase miracle in Mark 8:22-26 and finishes up with a longer discussion of the disciples' disbelief leading up to the feeding of the 4,000 (soon following the feeding of the 5,000).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: September 17, 2020
John teaches that there's a pattern in the Bible that things go from bad to worse before they get better, citing 1st Samuel 4 as evidence. Jerod wants more examples.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: September 10, 2020
This week the guys discuss the ceasing of animal sacrifices in this day, then taking them back up in the Millennial Kingdom. In looking at this they go to Hebrews 10:1-16 and Ezekiel 43:1-22.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 19, 2014
This week the guys take up the “unjust steward” parable in Luke 16:1-13. Why does the Lord commend the unjust steward?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 12, 2014
This week John and Jerod talk about “the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water.”, in 2 Peter 3:5.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: July 5, 2014
The guys take up future things as they discuss what the Lord means when he says “this generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled” in Luke 31:32. In so doing, they also cover 1st John 2:18 as well as 1st Peter 1:7-1:11.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 28, 2014
Does Romans 9:3 say what Jerod thinks it says? “For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren…”
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 21, 2014
What does John 1:51 mean? “…Heareafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: June 14, 2014
Jerod asks John how he would describe "the form of sound words" that Paul tells Timothy to hold on to in 2 Tim 1:13. Then John asks Jerod to describe it. Somehow this is a better question...
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: July 9th, 2020
What is the church of the firstborn in Hebrews 12:18-24 and how does it relate to the “other churches”?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 31, 2014
This episode comes in like a lamb (an agreement about the Galatian error) and goes out like a lion (a disagreement about the body of Moses).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: June 25th, 2020
John and Jerod discuss biblestudy.net 10 years later; the two older men that helped young John in the faith; and John being led by the spirit to Africa and against the wisdom of men to downtown Nairobi.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 24, 2014
Is the order of the books in the Bible divinely inspired? What is the inspired order?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 17, 2014
What is the Bible’s command’s for this age’s Christian’s participation in government?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: May 10th, 2014
This week Jerod and John talk about the relationship between Mary and the Lord Jesus Christ, and their conversation at the wedding feast in John 2.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired:May 3, 2014
In this episode the guys discuss seed truths and the progress of doctrine, giving a few examples.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 26, 2014
This week the guys discuss why John the Baptist, along with others, knew Him not. John 1:29-34
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 19, 2014
The Bible’s view on slavery and the differences between bond servants, man stealing, and captures of their enemies.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 12, 2014
In this week’s episode John and Jerod discuss the conflict going on in the Kingdom of the Heavens. In doing so, they dissect the Disciples Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: April 5, 2014
In this week’s episode, the guys talk in general about the attributes of all parables, and in specific about the parable of the pounds in Luke 19:11-27.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 29, 2014
In this week’s episode the guys discuss the rhetorical question of Luke 18:8, “when the Son of Man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?”. How do we know the answer? What’s the context? What’s the time frame?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 22, 2014
Jerod asks, “What’s up with James?” in relation to Acts 21:15-24.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 15, 2014
Jerod continues to play Devil’s Advocate with asking John about controversial verses of the Bible. Philippians 1:6.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 8, 2014
Jerod plays Devil’s Advocate with a couple of the more controversial verses in the Bible. 1 John 3:7-11 and 1 John 2:18-19
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: March 1, 2014
John continues to sort through the worms that are Reformed Theology. (L) Limited Atonement, (I) Irresistible Grace, (P) Perseverance of the Saints
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 22, 2014
A hypothetical man refuses God's advances and a hypothetical car refuses a man's advances.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: March 12, 2020
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: July 2002
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: July 2002
John has been studying the Bible for over 40 years now. Surely he's changed his mind on some things over the years?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: February 27, 2020
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Jerod opens up the can of worms that is Reformed Theology, and John starts to sort through those worms. This week’s worms: (T) Total Depravity and (U) Unconditional Election.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 15, 2014
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
This is not an old episode of Biblically Speaking. It's a new episode of Biblically Speaking! John recounts his recent trials, tribulations, and (many) times in the hospital(s).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Recorded: February 13, 2020
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Series: Mysteries of the Kingdom of the Heavens
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Thanks to a listener's question, John explains who the warnings in Hebrews 6:3-8 applies to.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 8, 2014
Series: The Kingdom of the Heavens (Angelic Conflict)
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Series: The Kingdom of the Heavens (Angelic Conflict)
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Paying close attention to their hermeneutics, the guys discuss the “great controversy” of Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2. Ultimately ending the controversy with Isaiah 45:18. In doing this they also breakdown such things as tohu va bohu and the difference between create, mold and made.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: February 1, 2014
Series: The Kingdom of the Heavens (Angelic Conflict)
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Series: The Kingdom of the Heavens (Angelic Conflict)
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
In answering the question, who is it that withholds…until taken away, in 2 Thessalonians 2:5-8, the guys explore the Underworld, the Abyss (Genesis 1:2, Revelation 9:2-11) and Tartaros (2 Peter 2:4).
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 25, 2014
Series: The Kingdom of the Heavens (Angelic Conflict)
Program: BibleStudy.net
Aired: June 2002
Jerod and John discuss the falling away first in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4. Is this a general departing from God or a specific dramatic event? Who falls away? When is the falling away?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 10, 2014
Words of the earth in Psalms 12:6, and the preservation of those words in Psalms 12:7.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: January 3, 2014
Abraham leaves Isaac an inheritance and his other sons gifts. Keturah: concubine or wife? Blessed man of Psalms 1.
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 28, 2013
In this episode John and Jerod discuss the Bible in a meta way: What does the Bible claim about itself, and how do we know that God wrote it?
Program: Biblically Speaking
Aired: December 13, 2013