Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker: Recent Episodes
Time of Grace Ministry
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State, lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin, and a ministry coach to churches and schools. Dr. Becker is currently the executive vice president of Time of Grace Ministry.
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There are different kinds of apathy, and they show up in different ways. Apathy in others can be annoying and frustrating, but there is one kind of apathy that is deadly for each of us. It is spiritual apathy.
Dr. Bruce Becker explores the Bible's examples of the deadly sin of spiritual apathy and its preventative cure—zeal for our God and other people.
"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker is including three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.
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Do you ever worry, experience anxiety, or fear what you can't control? The Bible is filled with examples and encouragements not to worry but, rather, to trust in our amazing, powerful, and loving God.
Dr. Bruce Becker unravels the thread of worry in today's episode.
"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker is including three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.
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What do lying, bearing false testimony, smooth talk, flattery, and the insidious half-truth have in common? They are all forms of deception. And, who is the master of deception and the ultimate deceiver? Satan of course.
Dr. Bruce Becker addresses both questions in today's episode.
"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker is including three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.
If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org.
Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
We explore laziness by also looking at . . . work and rest.
Dr. Bruce Becker reveals the cycle God designed at creation that balances work and rest. Dr. Becker also tells us the next three traitorous attitudes he'll be covering!
"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.
If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast
Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org.
Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
There isn't a single passage in the Bible that explicitly calls gluttony a sin. So why is it considered one of the deadly sins?
Dr. Bruce Becker looks at this traitorous attitude through the seven passages in the Bible that address gluttony.
"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.
If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast
Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org.
Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
Lust. The Bible speaks of it in two ways: as an overwhelming desire, and as unrestrained sexual craving. Additionally, there's a Bible thread that weaves together two major characteristics of lust: sexual immorality, and idolatry.
Dr. Bruce Becker explores the traitorous attitude of lust, showing us how destructive it is.
"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.
Dr. Becker mentioned two quotes:
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Alexander the Great: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/rage-quotes
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John Stott, "The Cross of Christ," p. 171, InterVarsity Press, 2006
If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast
Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org.
Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
Anger in and of itself isn't wrong. The Bible tells us that. What we need to be careful of is letting our rage lead us to act irrationally and immorally, which can have disastrous results.
Dr. Bruce Becker drills down into rage, showing us how it leads to resentment and revenge, destroying relationships with others and with God. But there are also two types of anger that aren't bad: righteous anger and the wrath of God.
"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.
Dr. Becker mentioned two quotes:
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Alexander the Great: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/rage-quotes).
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John Stott, "The Cross of Christ," p. 171, InterVarsity Press, 2006
If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast
Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org.
Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
The book of Exodus is filled with supernatural occurrences. Dr. Bruce Becker first reviews the definition of "supernatural" and then takes us through how God repeatedly showed up in Exodus to change the course of world events to benefit his people.
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
There are more than 200 times when the supernatural spirit world intersects with the world of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, resulting in a supernatural event taking place.
In this new series, Dr. Bruce Becker begins looking at these occurrences, first by defining "supernatural" and "spirit," and then examining the supernatural intersections, starting with Genesis. Through this deep dive, we see how God intervenes, ultimately showing his grace for his creation and people.
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
Here's a special episode for you! Earlier this year, Dr. Bruce Becker was interviewed by Janet Parshall, host of the national radio talk show, In the Market, on the Moody Radio Network. Janet challenges listeners to take a hard look at the major issues being debated in the marketplace of ideas, while using the Bible as the framework for discussion. Dr. Becker and Janet talked about Satan and how Christians can overcome him and the spiritual warfare in which he engages.
Dr. Becker also gives a sneak peek on the next Bible Threads series, titled Intersections. Dr. Becker will look at where the supernatural spirit world intersects with the world of the Bible, uncovering two major threads that run throughout the Bible. Watch for it later this month!
A big thank-you to Janet and her team at Moody Radio for graciously letting us air this episode on Bible Threads! Learn more about In the Market With Janet Parshall: https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/in-the-market-with-janet-parshall/
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
It's the most unlikely scenario: a Christ-hating murderer is called by God's grace to become one of the greatest missionaries of Christ.
Dr. Bruce Becker finishes the True Crime series by taking a look at the apostle Paul. We get a glimpse into his early life and education, and how God was able to use someone intent on annihilating the church to instead build up the church.
Dr. Becker also has an exciting announcement! And he gives a preview of the next Bible Threads series!
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
Two crimes, committed 30 years apart. Both heinous and directly affecting Jesus.
Dr. Bruce Becker digs deep into the Herods—the father-son duo who ruled over the Jewish people in Israel in the first century. Dr. Becker's examination of their quest for power gives us lessons today of how corrupting power can be. And, more important, who has true power.
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.
A single crime committed out of evil leads to the tragic murders of many. This is the story of Israel's most wicked king, Ahab.
Dr. Bruce Becker dives into the crimes of King Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, recounting how their evil is an example of what happens when the First Commandment is ignored.
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
It's one of the most shocking and appalling crimes in the Bible. The grisly crime compels us to ask: Why is it even in the Bible? What can we learn from it?
Dr. Bruce Becker takes a look at this crime and helps us see how it relates to our culture today.
Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault. Please take care while listening.
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
A female judge and prophetess. Her hesitant general. The honor of victory delivered not to a man but to a woman—done so through murder and ignoring the code of hospitality.
What can we learn from this account?
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
We're giving you a bonus episode with special guest and Time of Grace lead speaker, Pastor Mike Novotny!
Dr. Bruce Becker and Pastor Mike talk about Pastor Mike's new book, "What's Big Starts Small: Six Ways to Grow Great Faith."
Preorder your copy of "What's Big Starts Small" on Amazon. It comes out June 14! https://amzn.to/3NUW3ZX
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
An enemy king is assassinated—by a left-handed man who possibly faked a limp.
Dr. Bruce Becker recounts the story of Ehud from the book of Judges. Through this account, we see why God allows bad things to happen to his people, showing that he is a God of love and power.
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Multiple murders. Rape. Suicide. All transpired from King David's original crimes of adultery and murder.
Dr. Bruce Becker continues looking at the consequences of David's crimes within his own family.
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
We know the Sunday school version of David: he defeated the giant Goliath and would go on to be Israel's most successful and celebrated king. Much less is mentioned about the other side of David: adulterer and murderer.
Dr. Bruce Becker takes us into the crimes of King David as recorded in 1 Samuel—which is one of the most detailed accounts of any crime recorded in the Bible. David's crimes were not only deadly; they had consequences that lasted generations.
Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:
—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Moses murders an Egyptian and then flees—that's a pretty straightforward story we learn early on in the Bible, right?
Well, maybe it's not so cut and dried. Dr. Bruce Becker looks at the argument that it wasn't murder as he unpacks both perspectives: Did Moses or didn't Moses commit murder? In this journey, we see how wide the spectrum is in the Hebrew language for the words meaning "to kill" or "to beat." We also learn how the New Testament gives us additional insight into Moses' actions and thought processes. And, most important, we get two takeaways for God's will in our lives today.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
That's right—this next series will look at true crimes committed in the Bible! Dr. Bruce Becker takes us back to the very beginning and takes a deep dive into the first murder.
Everyone knows the story of Cain and Abel, right? But look deeper and we see that at the heart of this story is—pun intended—our sinful hearts and sinful capacity.
If you like "Bible Threads," check out our other podcasts and content at timeofgrace.org!
Dr. Becker also mentions his book, "Give Satan the Credit He Is Due." You can get a copy at timeofgracestore.org.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
If you like "Bible Threads," check out our other podcasts and content at timeofgrace.org!
Dr. Becker also mentions his book, "Give Satan the Credit He Is Due." You can get a copy at timeofgracestore.org!
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
In this last episode of the "By the Number" series, Dr. Bruce Becker takes an in-depth look at some unique numbers that occur only once in the Bible. Some of these you may already be familiar with—such as 666—but do you know their significance?
Dr. Becker spends a great deal of time in the book of Revelation, diving deep into the two beasts, the antichrist, and prophetic visions.
If you like "Bible Threads," check out our other podcasts and content at timeofgrace.org!
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
We're back after a month-long hiatus that Dr. Bruce Becker took to write a book!
Dr. Becker looks at the multiples of the numbers 12 and 10. Here's a spoiler for you: We're going to spend a lot of time in the book of Revelation. Discover who the 24 elders are, the significance of 144,000, and why 1,000 is a hot topic among Christians—at the heart of this contention is this question: Will Jesus rule for 1,000 years on earth?
Dr. Becker mentions the book he just finished that answers 14 tough questions. Watch for it in July! In the meantime, check out the latest book from Time of Grace called "Truth in Our Time" at timeofgrace.org.
If you like "Bible Threads," check out our other podcasts and content at timeofgrace.org!
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
The number 40 is a significant Bible thread. We think of the Israelites' 40 years in the desert and the 40 days of fasting for Elijah and Jesus. But there is more to the number than just recording time.
Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a deep dive of the number 40, showing us how it represents testing, trials, tragedy and triumph—and how we are drawn closer to God.
If you like "Bible Threads," check out our other podcasts and content at timeofgrace.org!
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
What do you think of when you think of the number 12 in the Bible? The 12 tribes of Israel (which, by the way, is NOT synonymous with the 12 sons of Jacob)? When Jesus was 12 and teaching at the temple? How about Jesus' 12 disciples? Were you aware there are also 12 tribes of Ishmael?
Dr. Bruce Becker gives us a close examination of the number 12. He talks about its symbolism in government and how it reflects God's church in both the Old Testament and New Testament.
If you like "Bible Threads," check out our other podcasts and content at timeofgrace.org!
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Are you aware there are two versions of the Ten Commandments? Or how about how the number 10 shows up in those created in the image of God?
Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a journey of the number 10, from Genesis to Revelation. We see how the number was woven into the everyday worship lives of God's Old Testament people and how Jesus used it in his teaching. Also, we see what the number 10 symbolizes for us today, helping us remember completeness, God's perfection, and our obedience.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
What does the number 7 actually signify? We know it's special, but just what makes it so unique? For starters, Bible scholars can't even agree on how many times it shows up in Scripture.
We know of the more common accounts in the Bible (7 days of creation, God rested on the 7th day, 7 pairs of clean animals brought onto the ark, 7 churches in the book of Revelation). But dig deep, as Dr. Bruce Becker helps us do in this episode, and you'll see the fascinating ways number 7 shows up in Scripture. And more important, you'll see how the number 7 expresses God's completion, perfection, and holiness—and what that means for you.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
On the fourth day, God created the sun, moon, and stars. That's simple enough to remember and understand, right? God created the lights to govern days and nights.
But packed into this one day, we can see how the number 4 is a building block of God's incredible creative design. On day 4, God established time and how to measure it. He used this number as the foundation for life on this earth. Additionally, the number 4 shows up in different ways in the Bible, from visions to Jesus' return. Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a deep dive as we see how the number 4 is literally built into our lives.
Dr. Becker also mentions Time of Grace's new 365-day devotional, "Life to the Full," that helps you stay in the Word every day. Get your copy starting in November at timeofgracestore.org.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
The number 3 is pretty self-explanatory in its signficance, right? We immediately think of the Trinity—the three persons in the Godhead.
But the number 3 also shows up in other ways throughout the Bible, from Genesis all the way to Revelation—and everything in between: from the patriarchs to Samuel, from David to Elijah, from Daniel to Jesus. Dr. Bruce Becker helps us gain a deeper understanding of how this number signifies the harmony and completeness of God.
Dr. Becker also mentions Time of Grace's new 365-day devotional, "Life to the Full," that helps you stay in the Word every day. Get your copy starting in November at timeofgracestore.org.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
The number 1 shows up more than 2,500 times in the Bible. It describes people, places, and things. But it also holds much deeper meaning—there are six key phrases that signify the two most important things about God.
In this second episode of the "By the Numbers" series, Dr. Bruce Becker gives us an in-depth look at the number 1. Dr. Becker also challenges us to memorize one all-encompassing verse (he'll teach it to you in Hebrew too, if you'd like!) and shows us why Number 1 is ultimately God's number.
Dr. Becker also mentions his new book, "Gifted for More." This engaging study shows you how to discover your own giftedness and put those abilities into action for God’s glory. Get your copy at timeofgracestore.org.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Dr. Bruce Becker is taking a short break this month and will be back with the next episode of the By the Numbers series next month!
Where did numbers come from? What are they, and what do they represent? Most important, what do they tell us about our God who created the universe?
Numbers can seem simple on the surface: 2 + 2 = 4. But that simple addition has so much more complexity to it. Not only are numbers the building blocks of math—which are the building blocks of technology, science, and pretty much everything in the universe—they were a part of God's creation. In this first episode of the new "By the Numbers" series, Dr. Bruce Becker helps us understand how numbers were always a part of God's beautiful creation and can be seen everywhere—from honeycombs, to pineapples, to the eyes of dragonflies, and so much more. We'll see just how numbers give us a small glimpse into the mind of our God.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
There's an estimated 1 septillion stars in the universe (that's 100 billion stars in our Milky Way times 100 billion galaxies in the universe). But even more amazing, God knows the exact number of stars and gave each of them a name (Psalm 147:4).
Dr. Bruce Becker won't look at all 1 septillion stars in this episode, but he will explore how the Bible talks about stars, stars as metaphors, the stars' relationship with God's people, stars' significance during the end times, and a special star that the Bible appears to use in a contradictory manner. Through this deep dive, we'll see how the stars and universe testify to God's greatness and power.
This is the last episode this summer. Dr. Becker will return this fall with a new "Bible Threads" series looking at how different numbers are used in the Bible, along with their significance and symbolism. Until then, check out our other podcasts. You can search for them wherever you get your favorite podcasts:
– "Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny" – "Grace Talks" daily devotions – "Little Things" with Amber Albee Swenson – "The Nonmicrowaved Truth" with C.L. Whiteside
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
What do the final 11 of the 12 songs in the Old Testament have in common? And what about the only 2 songs in the New Testament? And guess what? The 2 New Testament songs are likely not the "songs" you're thinking of.
In this final part of the songs story line, Dr. Bruce Becker digs into these last songs and reveals the Bible thread that connects the very first song in the Bible with the very last song.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Continue exploring the songs of the Bible in Part 2 of this story line!
Dr. Bruce Becker takes a look at six songs of the Old Testament: victory songs, grief-stricken songs, and, of course, songs of praise for God. We'll learn which two songs appear twice in the Old Testament, which is the shortest song with just ten words, and which song became well known even to Israel's enemies. But most important, the Bible thread here is clear: Our God is worth singing about.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
God must love singing because of the number of songs in the Bible. So how many songs are in the Bible? (If you know that the book of Psalms is all songs, you can guess that there are at least 150 songs!) But more important than the number of songs in the Bible, we need to ask: Why are there songs, and what's their significance?
Join Dr. Bruce Becker for another deep dive into the Bible. Dr. Becker explains how we can't understand the songs in the Bible without first understanding poetry. But not just any poetry—Hebrew poetry. It is very different from the English poetry we're familiar with. By understanding the songs of the Bible, we can experience the power and love of God.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Yes, there are famous donkeys in the Bible! Not only were they valuable and versatile animals used for agriculture and transport; the two most famous donkeys also symbolize the power of God's will and blessing. How?
Dr. Bruce Becker unpacks the significance of these pack animals. Learn just how many words there are for "donkey" in Hebrew and Greek (more than you think!), why the kings of Israel preferred donkeys and mules over horses, some interesting facts about donkey milk (yep, there's such a thing as donkey milk), and what an Old Testament talking donkey and prophetic New Testament donkey have in common that still affects you today.
Dr. Becker mentioned our other podcasts. You can search for them wherever you get your favorite podcasts:
– Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks daily devotions – Little Things with Amber Albee Swenson – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Angels. They're not the cute chubby cupids or winged glowing figures in white robes that we tend to think of. They are so much more.
Dr. Bruce Becker takes us through a deep exploration of these heavenly beings. We learn the definition of "angel," get an idea of when they were created, discover just how many are named in the Bible, why they were created, and how we can take comfort in angels.
Other resources Dr. Becker mentions from this episode:
– A book about the fallen angel, Satan: https://timeofgracestore.org/product/20/give-satan-the-credit-he-is-due – A book about angels: https://timeofgracestore.org/product/3/angels-because-everyone-loves-a-mystery – A video devotional series about angels: https://bit.ly/3uFvpuR
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Dr. Bruce Becker continues the exploration of mountains in the Bible with Part 2 of the Mountains story line. Today's mountains include not just big mountains where big things happened but also a mountain that moved and one you won't find on a map!
There are 35 mountains named in the Bible, with almost all of them in the Old Testament. But the significance isn't on just the mountains themselves. Instead, it's what happened at these mountains that has great impact today.
Through this study of seeing big things happen on big mountains, we'll discover the intersection of the things of God and the things of this world.
Dr. Becker mentioned Time of Grace video devotions that have also explored mountains. You can view them here:
– A look at the life of Noah: https://bit.ly/3dDndnF – The Israelites in the wilderness. This video is part of Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements; continue the videos in this playlist for a complete look at the Israelites' plight: https://bit.ly/2Rd7vYP – Elijah and the prophets of Baal: https://bit.ly/3mnhfLs – Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Mike was in Israel last year and recorded dozens of devotions there, including on the Mount of Beatitudes, near Mount Tabor and on the Mount of Olives: timeofgrace.org/Israel
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
There are 35 mountains named in the Bible, with almost all of them in the Old Testament. But the significance isn't on just the mountains themselves. Instead, it's what happened at these mountains that has great impact today.
Dr. Bruce Becker examines 7 of these 35 mountains. In Part 1 of "Mountains," Dr. Becker looks at the first four mountains. We'll go all the way back to Genesis, and then find ourselves in the New Testament where the most famous sermon was delivered. Through this study of seeing big things happen on big mountains, we'll discover the intersection of the things of God and the things of this world.
Part 2 of "Mountains" will drop on April 22!
Dr. Becker mentioned Time of Grace video devotions that have also explored mountains. You can view them here:
– A look at the life of Noah: https://bit.ly/3dDndnF – The Israelites in the wilderness. This video is part of Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements; continue the videos in this playlist for a complete look at the Israelites' plight: https://bit.ly/2Rd7vYP – Elijah and the prophets of Baal: https://bit.ly/3mnhfLs – Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Mike was in Israel last year and recorded dozens of devotions there, including on the Mount of Beatitudes: timeofgrace.org/Israel
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
What do you picture when you think of the word "storm"? Whether your mind conjures up a snowstorm, windstorm, or tropical storm, know that all storms have some things in common: they are powerful, can cause major damage, and we humans can't prevent them because God controls them. So what did it mean when God brought about the storms in the Bible? And what does it mean for us today?
Dr. Bruce Becker walks us through five major storms in the Bible and helps us learn about the character of God and our role as his creation.
Dr. Becker mentions the special upcoming Easter message from Pastor Mike Novotny. Make sure you watch Pastor Mike's message on Easter Sunday, April 4!
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
Don't overlook the significance of gardens in the Bible!
Dr. Bruce Becker explores the five types of gardens found in Scripture (yes, FIVE!) and helps us see the significance of each kind. But he saves the best garden for last—it's the best because of what it means for us!
Dr. Becker mentions the special upcoming Easter message from Pastor Mike Novotny. Make sure you watch Pastor Mike's message on Easter Sunday, April 4!
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
"Son of God and Son of Man." It's easy to use these terms interchangeably because we know they refer to Jesus, right? But what does each term refer to about Jesus? That he's God? That he's human? Or, is there something more?
Dr. Bruce Becker takes us deep into how these two terms are used in the Bible. For instance, which term does not occur in the Old Testament at all? And which one, when it does occur in the New Testament, is almost entirely only in the gospels? What does all this mean for us?
Programming note: Dr. Becker will come back on March 11 with a new series called "Story Lines." Watch for it!
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
You know you have a body. But is it your soul or your spirit that makes up the immaterial part of you? Is your soul the same thing as your spirit? After you die, is it your soul or your spirit that moves on?
Dr. Bruce Becker explores how the Bible talks about our bodies, souls and spirits, and how the three function within us as God's creation.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
"Truth and love." Sometimes we think of truth and love as two separate qualities, independent of each other. But that's not how the Bible treats them. In fact, of all the "Grand Ands," "truth and love" has the deepest meaning and greatest significance.
Dr. Bruce Becker helps us see the interconnectedness of truth and love by taking us through their original meanings in Hebrew and Greek, how the English language doesn't do justice to "love," and how they were used by Jesus and the New Testament writers to reveal that each word equates with God.
Dr. Becker mentions the book by Pastor Mike Novotny, "Gay & God: Loving Everything God Made and Everything God Wrote." You can get your copy by visiting timeofgracestore.org, where you can also find other great resources in your walk of faith.
About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
"Light and darkness." The word "light" appears in the Bible more than 200 times (if you're using the NIV version), while "darkness" appears 148 times. Both words take on physical and spiritual meanings. But regardless of the realm in which they're being used, keep in mind these two truths: light is the only thing that can break the darkness, and life cannot exist without light.
Dr. Bruce Becker takes us through a study of light and darkness, starting with the very beginning in Genesis when light was the first thing God commanded into existence in a formless, empty, dark world and ending with Revelation when we see that there will not be a need for the sun or moon to be sources of light in the new heaven and new earth.
You can get a copy of Dr. Becker's new book, "Prophecies and Fulfillment: God Is Still in Control," by visiting https://bit.ly/3qjchRn
About our new podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
"Jew and Gentile." These two labels are used often to refer to the two classifications of people in the Bible: a Jew was someone from Judea, one of the 12 tribes of Israel; and a Gentile was thought of as a catch-all for non-Jews.
But it isn't as simple as that.
Dr. Bruce Becker gives a whirlwind tour of Biblical history, starting with Abraham, and ending with Jesus. In between, we'll learn how the definition of "Jew" has changed, as well as the multiple ways "Gentile" is used. But most important, we see how Jesus, a Jew who initially told his disciples not to go among the Gentiles, made a deliberate move to go to "the other side." And in doing so, he brought the Gospel to all people regardless of the labels "Jew and Gentile."
About our new podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
"Visible and invisible." References to these two words appear hundreds of times in the Bible. But there's one place in the New Testament that especially serves as an insightful summary into the fascinating and deep meanings of "visible and invisible." Dr. Bruce Becker explores the visible and invisible and takes us on a journey that touches upon creation, the Trinity, and angels and demons.
About our new podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
"Faith and Works." This is one of the apparent contradictions of the Bible. The apostle Paul writes that we are justified by faith alone. While James—Jesus' brother and one of the New Testament writers—says faith without works is dead. How do we reconcile these two facts? Dr. Bruce Becker helps us understand just how faith and works go together, taking us all the way back to Genesis. Through this exploration, we see what real faith is.
About our new podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
"Lord and Savior." Christians use this phrase all the time. So it's interesting that it's used together just a whopping five times—and only in the New Testament by just one writer. What's the phrase's origin story? Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a linguistic journey of "Lord" (used by itself more than 6,700 times) and "Savior" (only 59 times) and reveals to us how, when used together, these words give us a picture of the complete Jesus.
About our new podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
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""Heaven and earth." This phrase is used 42 times in the Bible. But it doesn't always mean the same thing. AND, get this: The phrase also reflects three different heavens. What does this mean for us today? More important, what does this mean for our future? Dr. Bruce Becker digs deep as we look at this phrase that literally spans the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.
About our new podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.
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"Grace and peace." We see this phrase 14 times in the New Testament, used most often by the apostle Paul. The apostles Peter and John also used it. We might be tempted to think of "grace and peace" as just a cordial greeting without much significance. But it is much more than that. Its origins go beyond the first century with a thread that links it back to the Old Testament. Knowing the significance of this thread will give you an even deeper understanding of God's grace.
About our new podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":
The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State, lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin, and a ministry coach to churches and schools."