The Bible Study Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Christensen
Chris Christensen provides a weekly bible study podcast (audio show) looking at scripture from a Christian point of view.
This episode is part 14 in a study of the book of Exodus. The covenant is confirmed. Moses and the elders ascend Mt Sinai, then Moses spends 40 days on the mountain getting more detailed instructions like how to make the tabernacle. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Exodus. We finish up this 4 chapter section of laws with laws about justice, mercy, the sabbath, and festivals.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-23-justice-mercy-and-sabbath-laws/
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This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of Exodus. In this 4 chapter section on new laws, this chapter talks about laws about property and social responsibility.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-22-laws-about-property/
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This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of Exodus. In this 4-chapter section on new laws, this chapter talks about laws around servants and about personal injuries.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-21-laws-about-servants/
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This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses and the people of Israel receive the Ten Commandments from God. It doesn't summarize the whole law, but gives us some ideas. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of Exodus. The people of Israel come at last to Mount Sinai where the rest of this book and the next book of the bible will take place. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Exodus. The people forget that God provides when they get thirsty. The Israelites win their first victory... with God's help. Moses gets some good advice from his father-in-law. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Exodus. The people think they will starve in the wilderness because they don't see how God would feed them. But God provides for them some unexpected food in the form of manna. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of Exodus. After seeing the Egyptians destroyed the Israelites break into a song of praise. Shortly thereafter their faith is tested again when they are without water to drink. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Exodus. The Egyptians attempt to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea... which turns out to be a very bad idea.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-14-egyptians-drowned/
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This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses receives instructions for the consecration of the firstborn. This is like what was done to protect the firstborn in the Passover.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-13-consecration-of-the-firstborn/
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This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses receives instructions for celebrating Passover, which is how the Israelites will avoid the plague of the firstborn.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-12-passover/
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This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. God sends 3 more plagues including locusts, darkness, and then the worst plague of all, the death of the firstborn.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-10-11-the-last-plagues/
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This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Pharaoh still won't the people of Israel go. God sends yet more plagues: The Plague on Livestock, The Plagues of Boils and Hail.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-9-more-plagues/
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This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses and Aaron ask for him to let the people go and make sacrifices. When he refuses we start seeing God sending plagues: blood, frogs, gnats, and flies. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses and Aaron ask Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go for 3 days into the wilderness to worships God. Pharaoh says not a chance. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses has some reasons why God should find someone else for this job, but when God won't listen to them, he returns to Egypt.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-4-signs-and-excuses/
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This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses grows up, kills someone, flees Egypt, and becomes a shepherd in Midian. But God is not done with Moses or with Israel and calls to Moses from a burning bush.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-2-3-the-burning-bush/
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This episode is part 1 of a study of the book of Exodus. This episode covers from the death of the sons of Israel to the birth of Moses. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 52 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We wrap up look with Jesus appearing to all the disciples and with his Ascension. For more of this story study the book of Acts, Luke's second book. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is a sermon I gave at my home church of Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on "Calling"
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13
- John 9
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This episode is part 51 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Easter morning does not go as the disciples expected. As first the women at the tomb and later others learn Jesus is no longer dead. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 50 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is crucified, dies, and is buried on Good Friday. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 49 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Because the jewish leaders don't have the authority to kill Jesus, they bring him before the Roman governor and at first finds him inocent. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 48 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus goes to pray in the garden of Gethsemane and is betrayed there by Judas and arrested. He is tried before the Jewish leaders. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 47 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This episode covers Judas decideing to betray Jesus and Jesus and the apostles eating the last supper passover meal. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 46 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus is teaching in the temple. He talks about its destruction about things that are to come including persecution. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 46 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is approached by the sadducees with a contrived question about the marriage and resurrection. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 45 in a study of the gospel of Luke. As Jesus is teaching in the temple, the religious leaders spar with him over authority and taxes. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 44 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus enters Jerusalem as king on what we call Palm Sunday. But his idea of what a king would do may be at odds with what the people expect.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-19-palm-sunday/
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This episode is part 43 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells a story of a man who wants ot be king, who goes away to make himself king and leaves 10 servants each with 3 months wages. They each handle it differently.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-19-10-minas/
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This episode is part 42 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus predicts his own death, heals a blindman, and comes upon a tax collector who is a little short, Zacchaeus, whose life changes.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-18-19-zacchaeus/
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This episode is part 41 in a study of the gospel of Luke.Jesus runs into a rich ruler who only has one thing getting in the way of his getting into the kingdom of God... everything he has.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-18-a-rich-ruler/
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This episode is part 40 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us too parabales to teach something about prayer. The first of an unjuest judge and the second of a self-righteous Pharisee.< Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 39 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus is aked when the Kingdom of God would come. But, they may have been expecting something very different when they asked from what Jesus had in mind. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 38 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets 10 men with leprosy. What do you do when God intervenes in your life. One man knew the answer.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-17-10-lepers/
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This episode is part 37 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us a parable about a rich man who goes to hell and a poor man who goes to heaven, but let's us figure out why that may be. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 36 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about a manager who is praised for being shrewd... even though he is dishonest. What's that all about?
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-16-the-shrewd-manager/
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This episode is part 35 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus hears the pharisees grumbling that he hangs out with sinners and tells them three stories to illustrate that heaven rejoices when sinners repent and that God desires to forgive. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 34 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talked about the Great Banquet. It will include some surprising people, while some people opt out. Jesus also talks about the cost of discipleship.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-14-the-great-banquet/
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This episode is part 33 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is threatened by Herod. Jesus attends a party given by a Pharisee and has some advise for the crowd at the party about humility.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-13-14-party-healing-and-advice/
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This episode is part 32 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus heals a crippled woman on the sabbath. Jesus then talks about the Kingdom of God and the "narrow door" to get in.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-12-13-sabbath-healing/
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This episode is part 31 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about conflict and interpreting the present age. Then he uses a fig tree to talk about bearing fruit... or not. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 30 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about watchfulness. He says that we will never know when the master is coming. He will come like a thief in the night.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-12-watchfulness/
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This episode is part 29 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus encounters a man who is thinking about money and tells a parable of a foolish rich man who learns that you can't take it with you. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 28 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus ignores the crowds and talks to his followers about hypocrisy, fear and persecution. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 27 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus critiques the religious leaders about the shape of their religion. They come up wanting. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 26 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is accused of being in league with Satan. He responds by saying that they will be given a sign like that of the prophet Jonah.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-11-the-devil-and-jonah/
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This episode is part 25 in a study of the gospel of Luke. First we visit the home of Martha and Mary, then Jesus' diciples ask him to teach them about prayer. He responds with the Lord's Prayer. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of Luke. A teacher of the law asks Jesus to clarify who we really have to love when the law says to love our neighbor as ourselves. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 23 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus sends out 72 disciples ahead of him to different towns and villages and gives them power and authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 22 in a study of the gospel of Luke. James and John want to call down fire from heaven. Jesus says no. Some people think about following Jesus. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 21 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Some of the diciples get to see Jesus in his Glory. Then later an argument No thanks breaks out about who is the greatest. Related? Likely. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 20 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus feeds 5,000+ people. Peter declares who Jesus is. Jesus starts predicting his own death.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-9-jesus-feeds-the-five-thousand/
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This episode is part 19 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus raises a dead 12-year-old girl and heals a woman who has been bleeding for 12 years.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-8-jesus-raises-a-dead-girl/
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This episode is part 18 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have 3 stories in this week's episode. Jesus talks about lamps, calms a storm, and casts out a legion of demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have two stories in this episode. The first is of a sinful woman who is forgiven. The second is of a farmer who throws his seed just everywhere. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus raises a widow's son from the dead and responds to questions that John the Baptist has. "Are you the guy?" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is a sermon that I preached at my home church, Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California. It was preached on Trinity Sunday and Father's Day. The topic is the Trinity.
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This episode is part 16 in a study of the gospel of Luke. More from the sermon on the Plain include a foolish man and a wise man. Also a wise Roman Centurion who understands authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 15 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This section of the Sermon on the Plain may be some of the hardest teachings of Jesus, not because it is unclear, but because it is clear. Jesus calls us to forgive and turn the other cheek.
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This episode is part 14 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls the 12 Apostles and then sits down to teach. He talks a lot of being rich vs being poor. Jesus is not pro-rich. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this chapter Jesus and the pharisees are again at odds over what the right thing to do is on the sabbath. Jesus seems to think that they have missed the whole point of the sabbath. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is hanging out with sinners and tax collectors and even calls one to follow him. The Pharisees don't see eye to eye with Jesus. Do we? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 12 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets a paralyzed man and forgives and heals him. This man had some very amazing friends. Can we be a friend like this?
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-5-jesus-and-a-paralyzed-man/
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This episode is part 11 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be disciples and touches someone who is untouchable to bring healing. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 10 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we find Jesus back in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. He is teaching, healing, and casting our demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 9 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus Rejected at Nazareth his hometown. But just what was it Jesus said that got people so mad? It was when Jesus talked about God showing grace to those who were outsiders.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-4-jesus-rejected-at-nazareth/
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This episode is part 8 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness after going without food for 40 days. What does Jesus use in his defense? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 7 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode John the Baptist starts preaching and calling the people to repent and be baptized. Jesus is baptized. Luke tells us the genealogy of Joseph.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-3-john-the-baptist/
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This episode is part 6 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. We hear of the dedication of Jesus in the temple and of Jesus return tto the temple and sitting with the teachers of the law at age twelve. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 5 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode we hear the familiar story of the birth of Jesus with a census, a revolt, a manger, angels, and shepherds. Wait what? A revolt? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. John the Baptist is born and named. Zechariah gets his voice again and prophecies about his son and about the coming king.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-john-the-baptists-birth/
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This episode is part 3 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, we cover the visit from the angel Gabriel to Mary as well as her visit to the mother of John the Baptist, Elizabeth.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-jesuss-birth-foretold/
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This episode is part 2 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, the birth of John the Baptist is foretold by the angel Gabriel to his somewhat skeptical father Zechariah.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-15-25-john-the-baptist-foretold/
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This episode is part 1 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we introduce Luke the physician, traveling companion of Paul, and author of this gospel. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 21 and the end a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter we see John take over for his father Simon and then the death of Simon by treachery. We cover how this book sets up the New Testament.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-16-john-takes-over/
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This episode is part 20 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus VII returns and makes all sorts of wonderful promises, which he quickly breaks when he has regained his power.
1 Maccabees 15
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This episode is part 19 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Demetrius is captured. Simon is honored and eulogized… but he is not dead yet.
1 Maccabees 14
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This episode is part 18 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Simon takes over, Jonathan dies, but we finally see the people of Judah get their independence.
1 Maccabees 13
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This episode is part 17 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Judah renews its alliances with Rome and Sparta, but suffers a major blow when Jonathan is captured.
1 Maccabees 12
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This episode is part 16 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) invades the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and defeats it. We see Jonathan’s skills at diplomacy.
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This episode is a sermon given at my home church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on verses from Luke and from Colossians. The Luke verses are The Boy Jesus at the Temple. The title is “Put on Love.”
Luke 2:41-52
Colossians 3:12-17
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This episode is part 15 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) create a treaty of friendship, and Jonathan is made a friend of the king.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-friend-of-the-king/
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This episode is part 14 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter another son of Antiochus Epiphanes, comes back and starts another civil war. Jonathan and the Jews have to decide which side to support.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-another-civil-war/
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This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode, we see the death of Judas, but we also get to the end of the war under his brothers Jonathan and Simon.
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This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas sends ambassadors to Rome to form an alliance with this rising, powerful country in the Mediterranean. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. The new king sends official Nicanor to exterminate the Jews. It does not go well for Nicanor who loses his head. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Rome starts to get involved in the conflict. They release Demetrius who comes back and claims the kingship. He appoints a new high priest who fails to take control of Judah. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Syria attacks again and things are looking poor for the Maccabees, until a civil war in Syria forces them to withdraw and return home. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas has more success, but not everyone does. Antiochus Epiphanes, who started all the trouble, dies in a foreign land of disappointment.
1 Maccabees 5:45-68
1 Maccabees 6:1-17
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This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, word comes that the Jews in both Galilee and Gilead (now northern Jordan) are attacked and Judas sends out armies to rescue them.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-rescue-missions/
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This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, Judas and the army comes to the temple and find it a mess. They clean up and rededicate the temple.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-hanukkah/
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This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas avoids an ambush and defeats the first two major invasions by Lysias. They celebrate this victory over a larger army.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-first-victories/
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This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus looks for funds to fight back. Meanwhile Judas prepares to meet a large invading army.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-3-judas-prepares/
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This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Mattathias and his sons fight back against those who want to take their faith. Mattathias dies and passes the torch to his sons.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-3-fighting-back/
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This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode we introduce Mattathias and his sons who will be known as the Maccabees. They oppose the king and go into hiding.
1 Maccabees 2:1-41
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This episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode, King Antiochus Epiphanes takes Jerusalem and tries by force to make the Jews like everyone else.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-1-youre-greek-now/
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This episode is part 1 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode we hear why Persia is no longer with us in the New Testament as they were conquered by Alexander the Great.
http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-11-9-the-intertestamental-period/
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This episode is part 3 of a study of the letter to the Thessalonians. Before Paul wraps up this letter, he talks to the church about idleness and requests their continued prayers.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-3-idleness/
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This episode is part 2 in a study of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the man of lawlessness or the Anti-Christ who will come before Jesus returns.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-2-man-of-lawlessness/
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This episode is part 1 in a study of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the need to persevere in our faith.
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This episode is part 5 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Plaul gives some practical advice on how to live from day to day. The Lord is coming again, but what should we be up to until then?
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-5-how-to-live/
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This episode is part 4 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul encourages the church to live a pure life, not like those around them, and to hope for the day that they will again see those who have died.
1 Thessalonians 4
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This episode is part 3 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul has been worried about the Thessalonians, but Timothy has just returned with word of how well they have done since he left.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-3-worry-and-encouragement/
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This episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul asks the church to recall his ministry in Thessalonica. He talks about what he did and why. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the letters to the Thessalonians. Paul starts with thanking God for the faith and love that the people of this church have shown.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-1-thank-god-for-you/
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This episode is part 110 and the final part of a study of the book of Psalms. We end with two songs of praise.
Psalm 149
Psalm 150
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This episode is part 109 of a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages everything and all of us to Praise God at all times and in all places.
Psalm 148
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This episode is part 108 of a study of the book of Psalms. Two more songs of praise for the Lord who is the maker of all things and who builds up.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-146147-the-lord-builds-up/
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This episode is part 107 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have another psalm of David. This is another song of Praise to God who is "slow to anger and rich in love." How about us? Are we?
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-145-slow-to-anger/
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This episode is a sermon that I gave at my home church which is Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA about the calling of David. 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 106 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have another psalm of David who is asking for protection from foreign nations. Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-144-blessed-is-the-people/
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This episode is part 105 of a study of the book of Psalms. This episode covers two more psalms by David. Both were written when David was on the run from his enemies.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-143-144-a-cry-for-mercy/
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This episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we have two more psalms of David where he is asking God to rescue him from his enemies.
Pslam 140
Pslam 141
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This episode is part 103 of a study of the book of Psalms. David writes a song about how God knows him and knew him even before he was born. God knows us also and loves us.
Psalms 139
The Hound of Heaven
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This episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have what may be a familiar song written during the Babylonian Captivity and a song of praise from David.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-137-8-from-babylon/
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This episode is part 103 of a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist repeats the refrain that “his love endures forever”. God is all about the people of God and God is all about love.
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This episode is part 102 of a study of the book of Psalms. It begins a section of the last part of the book of Psalms which focuses on praise psalms. The psalmist praises the name and power of God.
Psalm 135
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This episode is part 101 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 5th of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-132-134-songs-of-ascents/
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This episode is part 100 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 4th of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-129-131-songs-of-ascents/
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This episode is part 99 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 3rd of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 98 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 2nd of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 97 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 1st of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 96 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 7th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law, and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 95 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 6th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law, and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 94 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 5th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law and on seeking the Lord.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-119-nun-samekh/
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This episode is part 93 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 4th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-119-kaph-mem/
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This episode is part 92 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 3rd of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 91 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 2nd of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord.
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This episode is part 90 of a study of the book of Psalms and the first of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 89 of a study of the book of Psalms. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever". The psalmist starts and ends this psalm with a reminder of the love of the Lord. In the middle, he talks about the victory that God has accomplished.
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This episode is part 88 in a study of the book of Psalms. Two psalms that call on us to praise the Lord. The first psalmist because the Lord has heard his voice and the second for His great love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 87 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two Psalms. The psalmists talk about the power of God vs the importance of idols. The call us to praise and trust in God.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-114115-trust-in-the-lord/
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This episode is a sermon that I gave at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino about about the coming of the wise men and the story of Epiphany.
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This episode is part part 86 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 112 talks about the blessing on those who fear the Lord and delight in his commands. Psalm 113 encourages us again to praise the Lord.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com//psalms-112-113-delight-in-his-commands/
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This episode is part part 85 in a study of the book of Psalms. In Psalm 110 David prophesies about a priest and king like Melchizedek, who we understand to be Jesus. In Psalm 111 we remember that the works of the Lord are great.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-110-111-melchizedek-and-more
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This episode is part This episode is part 84 in a study of the book of Psalms. David has been slandered by his enemies and asks for God to do not nice things to them... in a song.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-109-slandered/
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This episode is part This episode is part 83 in a study of the book of Psalms. David sings praise to God and asks for aid against his enemies, for human help is worthless.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-108-making-music/
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This episode is part This episode is part 82 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist uses the refrain “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind” and then recounts what God reaching out to save his people.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-107-his-wonderful-deeds-for-mankind/
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This episode is part This episode is part 81 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist says "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever" and then recounts what God has had to put up with.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-106-his-love-endures-forever/
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This episode is part This episode is part 80 in a study of the book of Psalms. We go back this week and cover two psalms I accidentally skipped over. Psalm 98 is a "new song" of joy and Psalm 99 is a psalm to a sovereign God.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-98-99-the-lord-reigns/
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This episode is part 79 in a study of the book of Psalms. This is a song of praise to God about what he has done that specifically looks at how God's covenant with Abraham through Joseph. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 78 in a study of the book of Psalms. A song of praise to God the creator and the splendor of creation.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-104-splendor-and-majesty/
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This episode is part 78 in a study of the book of Psalms. A song of praise by David emphasizing that God is "compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love."
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-103-praise-the-lord-my-soul/
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This episode is part 76 in a study of the book of Psalms. A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-102-a-lament/
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This episode is part 75 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two psalms in this episode. The first is a song of praise and the second is a psalm by David about how David will attempt to live righteously.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-100-101-praise-love-and-justice/
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This episode is part 74 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist talks about the awesome power of God and reminds his people that God reigns, that God is over all.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-99-the-lord-reigns/
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This episode is part 73 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages the people to sing a new song. What song have we sang for far too long that we need to give up in order to sing a new song to God?
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-96-a-new-song/
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This episode is part 72 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages the people of God to pray and not to be stubborn like the children of Israel were in the wilderness in Exodus.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-95-gods-flock/
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This episode is part 71 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 93 is a short psalm that remembers the majesty of God, while Psalm 94 asks for God to act.
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This episode is part 70 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode has a song for the sabbath. What does one do on the Sabbath? Praise God.
https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-92-for-the-sabbath-episode-832/
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This episode is part 69 in a study of the book of Psalms. This is a psalm about the Lord Almighty and talks about the power of God to save us from war, pestilence, and whatever we are afraid of.
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This episode is part 68 in a study of the book of Psalms. In the episode we cover a psalm written but Moses... who had a hard life. As Moses describes life, he says it is hard.
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This episode is part 67 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist sings of the Lord’s great love and remembers his promises to the descendants of David… then calls on those promises. Psalms 89 click here to download (mp3)
This episode is part 66 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode covers two very different Psalms. In the first, the psalmist talks about his love for the city of God, Zion, Jerusalem. In the second psalm, the psalmist writes from the midst of terrible despair. Psalm 87 Psalm 88 click here … Continue reading "Psalms 87, 88 – Love of Zion, Despair – Episode 828"
This episode is part 65 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this Psalm of David, he calls out to God in distress. He has been faithful but is still in difficulty. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode is part 64 in a study of the book of Psalms. In yet another psalm by the sons of Korah, we hear the psalmist remembering times in the past when God has forgiven his people and asking God to do so again. click here to download (mp3)
This episode is part 63 in a study of the book of Psalms. In Psalm 85 we get images of heaven and a pilgrimage to get there as the psalmist decides “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere” Psalm 84 click here to download (mp3)
This episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California. It is about Romans 8 and the struggle between the flesh and the spirit. It is also about zombies. click here to download (mp3)
This episode is part 62 in a study of the book of Psalms. We wrap up the last of the psalms of Asaph with two psalms with a similar theme. Asaph cried out to God with “how long?” How long will he let his enemies prosper? click here to download (mp3)
This episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino. It is about T which is about sin. Paul uses two analogies: instruments and slaves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is part 61 in a study of the book of Psalms. The people of God are encouraged to sing for joy. Is that what God intends his relationship with us to be like? click here to download (mp3)
This episode is part 60 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm compares the nation of Israel to a transplanted vine as it pleads for God to come and save them.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
This episode is part 59 in a study of the book of Psalms. This song is a plea for mercy from God’s people after they have been invaded by a foreign people. In the ruins of the Holy Jerusalem they call out to God. click here to download (mp3)
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This episode is part 58 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm is a maskil. A maskil means “enlightened” or “wise saying”, because they impart wisdom. What does Asaph want us to learn? click here to download (mp3)
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This episode is part 57 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm of Asaph is a cry for help by the psalmist with the question "Will the Lord reject forever?" What do you think?
This is the episode is part 56 in a study of the book of Psalms, which restarts after a long break from episode 407. This psalm sings of the power of a God who saves.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 2 Peter. Peter closes his letter with a look forward to the day of the Lord, then asks "what kind of people ought you to be?"
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 2 Peter. Peter talks about false teachers in te church who are corrupting the faith with their actions and heresies.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of 2 Peter. Peter talks about the time that he saw Jesus in all his glory on the Mountain of Transfiguration. He uses that to encourage the church about who we worship.
2 Peter 1:12-21
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This episode is part 1 in a study of the second letter of Peter. Peter encourages the church to mature. He tells us to start with faith and then add goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love.
2 Peter 1:1-11
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This episode is part 7 in a study of the first letter of Peter. Peter ends his letter with some instructions for those who are the elders, the leaders of the church on what sort of leaders they should be.
1 Peter 5
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This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Peter. In this episode, Peter prepares the church theologically for a time of persecution and suffering. Would we really suffer for being a Christian?
1 Peter 4:12-19
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This episode is part 5 in a study of the first letter from Peter. Peter writes to the members of the church who have come out of the culture of their time about how they should live now. Love comes up.
1 Peter 4:1-11
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This episode is part 4 of a study of the first letter from Peter. Paul talks about how husbands and wives should treat each other and how we should not repay evil with evil and should be willing to suffer for doing good.
1 Peter 3
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This episode is part 3 of a study of the first letter from Peter. Peter had told us to be holy but now gets into some details about that means.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of 1 Peter. Because of what Christ has done for use, Peter encourages us to be holy, to live as foreigners here, not caught up in how people here live.
1 Peter 1:13-25
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This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of 1 Peter. Peter writes a letter to the churches in what would now be modern Turkey. He talks about new birth and a living hope.
1 Peter 1:1-12
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This episode is part 7 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul encourages the brothers and sisters in Philippi to focus on the good stuff and to follow the example he gave them.
Philippians 4
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This episode is part 6 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul encourages the church to live as he lived when he was with them.
Philippians 3:15-4:3
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This episode is part 5 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul warns against the false righteousness of those who would require Christians to be Jewish and presses on toward God.
Philippians 3
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This episode is part 4 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul talks about two faithful brothers in Christ and talks about doing the right thing without grumbling.
Philippians 2
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This episode is part 3 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul talks about Christian maturity and the humility of Christ he wants us to imitate.
Philippians 2:1-11
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This episode is part 2 in a study of the letter to the Philippians. Paul writes to the church from prison in chains and talks about how he might be delivered… but it might be by death.
Philippians 1
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This episode is part 1 of a study of the book of Philippians. What made Philippi different? Paul introduces the letter by telling the people of the church of Philippi how he prays for them.
Philippians 1:1-10
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This episode is part 4 and the final part of a study of Malachi and of the minor prophets. Malachi points to the day of the Lord that is coming and to the coming again of the prophet Elijah.
Malachi 4
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This episode is a sermon given at Bethel Luerthan Church in Cupertino on the “Holy Name of Jesus”. The text for the sermon was Luke 2:21-35 which is the encounter in the temple between Simeon and Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus.
Luke 2:21-35
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This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Malachi. The prophet talks about faithfulness in tithes and offerings and other places where the people’s behavior is short of God’s expectations.
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This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Malachi. In this episode the prophet warns the priests and the people of the things that they are doing that are breaking the covenant with God.
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This episode is part 1 of a study of the book of Malachi. Israel does not recognize that God loves them. The prophet tries to set them straight. Malachai also talks about sacrifices and what isn't one.
This episode is part 14 and the final part in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this episode, the prophet describes a day when the Lord will come and reign in Jerusalem and all will acknowledge him.
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This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The people of God have had a false prophet problem and God has some plans to deal with it in this chapter.
This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of Zechariah. This chapter has two parts. The prophet says that Jerusalem’s enemies will be destroyed and then talks about the "one they pierced".
This episode is part 11 in a stud of the book of Zechariah. In a chapter that cannot be called the clearest in this book, God talks about taking away favor and union from his people and putting them in the hands of a bad shepherd. Zechariah 11 click here to download (mp3)
This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this chapter, the prophet declares that the Lord will care for Judah.
This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The prophet follows the blessing for Jerusalem with curses for the enemies of Jerusalem.
This episode is part 8 in a study of the book Zechariah. In this episode, God, the Lord Almighty, sends promises to bless Jerusalem. This is what God has wanted to do all along.
This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The people ask about fasting but God talks to them instead about Justice and Mercy.
This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The people ask about fasting but God talks to them instead about Justice and Mercy.
This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The prophet gets two more visions. The first is of 4 chariots and the second is a crown. One is clear... and is not.
This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The prophet gets two more visions. The first is of 4 chariots and the second is a crown. One is clear... and is not.
This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this chapter, the prophet gets two different visions. Through these visions, he sees God doing away with those who lie, those who steal, and those who are wicked.
This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this chapter, the prophet gets two different visions. Through these visions, he sees God doing away with those who lie, those who steal, and those who are wicked.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the book Zechariah. There is good news that Zerubbabel, who laid the foundation for the temple, will get to see its completion.
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this chapter Zechariah sees a vision of the high priest being given new garments in a symbol of forgiveness.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Zechariah. Zechariah sees a vision of an angel with a measuring line who is told to measure the city of Jerusalem.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of the prophet Zechariah. Zechariah speaks to Judah after the Babylonian captivity and tells the people to return to the Lord.
This episode is part 2 and the final part of a study of the book of Haggai. The prophet brings words of blessing.
This episode is part 1 of 2 in a study of the book of Haggai. The Lord sends word through the prophet Haggai that it is time to rebuild the temple of the Lord which had been destroyed.
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Zephaniah. Jerusalem and its leaders are condemned. But the prophet also looks forward to a day when God will gather instead of scatter his people.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Zephaniah. Judah is told to repent and its neighbors are told they will be destroyed.
This episode is part 1 in a 3-part study of the book of Zephaniah. Zephaniah talks about judgment on the whole earth in the Day of the Lord in this first chapter.
This is a sermon from my church, Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California, about the 13th chapter of Acts from a sermon series on that book.
This episode is part 3 and the final episode on the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk is looking for a little wrath of God. He has heard what God can do and wants him to do it again.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Habakkuk. The Lord responds to Habakkuk's complaint that evil people prosper. God has plans for dealing with them... in his time.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk has a bone to pick with God. He wonders how long he will have to wait until he sees people punished for the evil that they do. We wonder also.
This episode is part 3 and the final part in a study of the book of Nahum. Assyria is going to be destroyed... and no one will feel sad about that except them.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Nahum. The prophet calls for Niveneh and the Assyrians to prepare for attack... but it won't help them because God is against them.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Nahum. In this episode, the prophet declares that the lord is angry with Ninevah (Assyria) and will destroy it.
This is the episode is part 7 and the final episode in a study of the book of Micah. Micah looks at the terrible situation of Israel where everyone is only looking out for themselves.
This episode is part 6 in a study of the minor prophet Micah. Micah presents the Lord's case against Isreal and asks the people to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with their God.
This episode is part 5 of the book of Micah. This chapter of Micah is somewhat familiar as it contains prophecy that says that the messiah will come from the town Bethlehem.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Micah. We hear in this episode about the Mountain of the Lord in the end days about the plan of the Lord which is working it's way there.
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Micah. In this chapter, God rebukes the leaders and the truth-tellers, the prophets.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Micah. Micah talks about human plans vs God's plans and about the false prophets who just want Micah to shut up.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Micah. Micah pronounced judgement against Samaria (the norther Kingdom of Israel) and then says Judah has contracted the same "plague".
This episode is a study of the book of Obadiah. Obadiah has a vision of the destruction of Edom. This is a lesson of the downsides of schadenfreude.
This episode is part 9 and the final episode in a study of the book of Amos. Amos again brings word of the future destruction of Israel, but at the same time looks further to a time of reconciliation.
This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of Amos. In this episode God tells Amos that the time for Israel is up. Like a ripe fruit they are about to get harvested.
This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Amos. God is coming with a plumb line to measure the people of God and see how upright they are. How would we do?
This episode is part 6 of a study of the book of Amos. God tells the people of Israel that they have no reason to become complacent. Neither do we.
This episode is part 5 of a study of the book of Amos. This chapter is a lament for Israel and a call for repentance.
This episode is sermon give at my home church, Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA about Deuteronomy and the temptation of Jesus.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Amos. God, thru Amos, describes all the things that he has done to get the attention of the people. "Yet you have not returned to me says the Lord".
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Amos. Amos brings more bad news to Israel who if they don't repent, God says there will be nothing left of them
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Amos. The prophet talks about the sins of Moab and Judah and then gets specific about the sins of the nation of Israel
This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Amos. Amos gives us a chance to meet the neighbors of Israel and Judah as God pronounces judgement against the kingdoms of Aram, Ammon, Edom, the Philistines and the Phoenicians.
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This episode is part 3 and the final part of a study on the book of Joel. Joel proclaims judgement to the nations who have harmed Israel and Judah, and blessings for God’s people.
This episode is part 2. in a study of the book of Joel. We hear more about this army of locusts, but we also hear the Lord’s Answer and hear about the Day of the Lord.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Joel. Joel talks about a plague of locusts which have descended on the country. How should the people respond to this calamity?
This episode is part 3 and the final part in a study of the theology of COVID. We look at specific issues with the vaccines, and with issues like purity and freedom.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the theology of COVID. We look at first principles here like how loving your neighbor may apply. We also look at the difference between God can save me and God will save me.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the Theology of COVID. In this global pandemic ever Christian has had to make some decisions on how they react to the pandemic. In this study we will look at what the bible might say about those decisions. This first episode looks in a more general way at science and how faith and science relate. Later episodes will jump more into the bible and focus on decisions.
This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Hosea. God pictures a different future from the destruction that Israel is heading towards. Think how good things will be... if you repent.
This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Hosea. God pictures a different future from the destruction that Israel is heading towards. Think how good things will be… if you repent.
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This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of Hosea. In this chapter, God warns Israel that he will be like a lion who will devoir them if they don't repent.
This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of Hosea. We learn more about some of the symptoms of Israel's sin as God calls them to remember who they are and who they came from.
This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of Hosea. In this episode, God describes his love for Israel "like one who lifts a little child to the cheek". God so so doesn't want to destroy them
This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Hosea. Chapter 10 continues the punishment that Hosea was talking about in chapter 9, but specifically foretells Israel carried off by Assyria.
This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of Hosea. More bad news for Israel as God talks of the punishment that will come because of their unfaithfulness.
This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Hosea. Isreal is to "Reap the Whirlwind", to be paid back for their disobedience.
This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Hosea. Hosea again brings a harsh word against Israel for their deeds but at the same time says, "Come, let us return to the Lord."
This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Hosea. Hosea again brings judgment from God against the people of Israel because they have worshipped other gods.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Hosea. The people of Israel have exchanged the truth for a lie, which is never a good choice. Like all choices, this one has consequences... and not just punishment from God.
This episode is a sermon I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino on the book of Job. Job has a series of 3 plagues visited on him in a series of Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days.
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Hosea. In this chapter, Hosea is called to redeem (literally to buy back) his wife from a life of prostitution.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Hosea. Hosea prophesies against Isreal and how it will be punished but also how it can be restored.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of the minor prophet Hosea. Hosea is told to marry the woman your mother would not have approved and his kids have some unusual names.
This episode is part 13 and the final part in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. In this episode, Paul leaves a final greet and a blessing for the Corinthian church.
This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. In this episode, Paul talks about a weakness given him, a "thorn in the flesh" and God's answer to his prayer.
This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. Paul deals with some issues raised by false apostles and in the process tells us of his struggles.
This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. In this chapter, Paul makes a defense of his ministry and also says, "don't make me come back there".
This episode is part 9 in a study on the book of 2 Corinthians. Paul continues to discuss generosity as he encourages the Corinthians to give.
This episode is part 8 in a study on the book of 2 Corinthians. In this chapter, Paul is raising a collection for the church in Jerusalem and talks about giving.
This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. In this chapter, Paul tells the church of Corinth how he felt when he heard how they had responded to his first letter.
This episode is part 6 in a study of 2 Corinthians. Paul addressed the hardships he has gone through and the things he is trying to not let affect his ministry.
This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. In this chapter, Paul talks about our earthly body vs the one that is to come and the relationship we have and will have with God.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. In this episode, Paul tells how we hold this special treasure of the love of Christ in "jars of clay", in imperfect bodies, hearts, and lives.
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. In this chapter, Paul compares the glory of the New Covenant with the fading glory of Moses and the Old Covenant.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. Paul says that it is time for forgiveness and for moving on. He himself is on the move in ways determined by God.
This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. Paul sends greetings and then tells them that he had a change of plans so he could not visit them.
This episode is a sermon I gave for Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino titled "Liar, Lord or Lunatic".
This episode is the final part of a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul mostly deals with greetings of a more personal nature, reminding us that this is a letter between people who know and love each other.
This episode is part 16 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul addresses the issue that some in the church of Corinth no longer believe in the resurection.
This episode is part 15 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. In this chapter, Paul talks about the use of tongues and prophesy in worship and about orderly worship.
This episode is part 14 in a study of 1 Corinthians. Paul takes a break from talking about spiritual gifts to talk about love. We are called to be people of love.
This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul talks about spiritual gifts. He compares the church of Christ to the body of Christ with each person having different gifts and different roles.
This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. In this episode Paul deals with covering your head in worship and in the very bad way that the people of the church of Corinth are celebrating the Lord's Supper.
This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul goes back to the story of Exodus to see what we can learn from that about freedom and rights and responsibilities.
This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 2 Corinthians. Paul talks about the rights that he has as an apostle, but why he does not claim those rights. He tells us and shows us the benefit of self-discipline.
This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Can we learn anything applicable for our lives from an ancient controversy in the early Christian church with food sacrificed to idols?
This episode is part 7 of a study on the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul deals with the issue of believers suing other believers and with sexual immorality in the church.
This episode is part 6 of a study on the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul gives the church instructions on how to do with a case of incest.
This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. In this chapter, Paul talks about what it means to be an Apostle and then encourages the Corinthians don't make me come back there.
This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. In this chapter, Paul again talks about their divisions, but here says it is a sign of their spiritual immaturity.
This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul deals with some questions that have come up about whether people should get married or not. He also talks about slavery and circumcision.
This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. In this episode, Paul argues that the wisdom of God is not the same as the wisdom of men.
This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. In this episode, Paul makes the usual greetings and then starts to address one of the problems he has heard, that there are divisions in the church.
This episode is part 1 in a study on the books of 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians. We start looking at the Books of 1 and 2 Corinthians with a look at Act 18 of Paul in Corinth as we set the stage.
This episode is a special episode that jumps from the beginning of the bible to the end to fill in a missing episode on the book of Revelation
This episode is the final part of a study on the book of Genesis. Jacob dies, is mourned, and is buried in the promised land. Joseph comforts his brothers saying that what they intended for evil God used for good.
This episode is part 47 in a study of the book of Genesis. Jacob / Israel blesses his sons before he dies with some very specific and some very vague feedback for them or prophecies for their tribe.
This is a special episode which is a sermon I preached for Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino based on Jeremiah 31:7-14, Ephesians 1 :3-14, and John 1:1-18.
This episode is part 46 in a study of the book of Genesis. Joseph and his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim meet with Jacob before his death and are blessed by him.
This episode is part 45 in a study of the book of Genesis. Jacob and his sons meet pharaoh. The famine continues for years and Jacob comes to the end of his "pilgrimage".
This episode is part 44 in a study of the book of Genesis. In this episode, Israel (Jacob) and his family come to Egypt at the invitation of Joseph and of Pharaoh. 70 people in all come to Egypt but when they leave they will be a nation.
This episode is part 43 in a study of the book of Genesis. Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers who are terrified, but Joseph tells them that what they did God meant for good.
This episode is part 42 in a study of the book of Genesis. Joseph frames his brother Benjamin for stealing from him. How will the other brothers respond?
This episode is part 41 in a study of the book of Genesis. The sons of Israel are forced by famine to return to Egypt for food. They have to bring along Benjamin. Joseph welcomes his brothers but does not yet reveal himself.
This episode is part 39 in a study of the book of Genesis. While Joseph assumed he would not see his family again, they need food in the middle of this famine and end up bowing down to their brother who they no longer recognize.
This episode is part 38 in a study of the book of Genesis. After Joseph spends 2 more years in prison, Pharaoh has a dream and Pharaoh's cupbearer remembers that he knows someone who can interpret dreams.
This episode is part 38 in a study of the book of Genesis. Joseph, still in prison, is able to interpret the dreams of two of pharaoh's officials who are also in prison.
This episode is part 37 in a study of the book of Genesis. God is blessing Joseph but somehow he ends up in jail and a slave. Yet still what he touches prospers.
This episode is part 36 in a study of the book of Genesis. Judah has 3 sons. One of them gets married but dies. That's the beginning of a complicated story that involves sleeping with your brother's wife, prostitution, and deception.
This episode is part 35 in a study of the book of Genesis. Joseph is hated by his brothers because dad likes him best. As if the new spiffy coat wasn't bad enough, Joseph has some odd dreams that the brothers don't appreciate. So they sell him.
This episode is part 34 in a study of the book of Genesis. We learn about the descendants of Esau who become the Edomites. We will not see them again until Exodus.
This episode is part 33 in a study of the book of Genesis. Jacob Returns to Bethel and rededicates himself and his clan to God. The 12th of his sons is born
This episode is part 31 in a study of the book of Genesis. One of the daughters of Dinah is raped by Shechem, son of the ruler. Jacob and his sons don't have great options for how to respond but Jacob is not pleased with what his sons do.
This episode is part 30 in a study of the book of Genesis. After all the worry and preparation Jacob finally meets Esau again after 20 years away from home. It doesn't go as he thought.
This episode is part 29 in a study of the book of Genesis. Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau and gains a new name as he wrestles with God.
This episode is part 29 in a study of the book of Genesis. Jacob takes his wives and flocks and flees from his father-in-law Laban after tension develops between Jacob and Laban's sons.
This episode is part 28 in a study of the book of Genesis. The sibling rivalry between Rachel and Leah continues and expands to their servants. Between the two sisters and their 2 servants, Jacob has 12 children including 11 sons... so far.
This episode is part 27 in a study of the book of Genesis. In this episode Jacob works for 7 years to marry Rachel... but wakes up with Leah.
This episode is part 26 in a study of the book of Genesis. Jacob leaves his home to find a wife among his mother's family and along the way has an encounter with God.
This episode is part 25 in a study of the book of Genesis. In this episode, egged on by his mother, Jacob deceives his father to claim the blessing due to his older brother Esau.
This episode is a sermon on the feeding of the 5,000 from Matthew 14:13-21 which I preached (online) at my church Bethel Luerthan in Cupertino, California.
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This episode is part 24 in a study of the book of Genesis. We hear about Isaac and his growing status and God tells Isaac that he will bless him as he did Abraham.
This episode is part 23 in a study of the book of Genesis. Abraham dies and the story moves on to Isaac and his two sons Esau and Jacob.
This episode is part 22 in a study of the book of Genesis. Abraham sends a trusted servant back to his relatives to find a wife for Isaac.
This episode is part 21 in a study of the book of Genesis. We start to wind down the story of Abraham. Sarah dies and Abraham negotiates for a tomb in the land of the Hittites.
This episode is part 20 in a study of the book of Genesis. This is one of the more central episodes in the life of Abraham as he is asked to sacrifice the son he waited for for so long.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study of the book of Genesis. At long last Isaac is born, but this is not good news for Hagar and Ishmael who are sent away.
This is the episode is part 18 in a study of the book of Genesis. In this episode, Abraham is again afraid and has Sarah say that she is his sister. God has something else to say about the situation.
This episode is a sermon recorded for my church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino on the Great Commission
This is the episode is part 17 in a study of the book of Genesis. God sends angels to Sodom to get Lot and his family out before he destroys Sodom and Gomorrah.
This is the episode is part 16 in a study of the book of Genesis. In this episode, Abraham gets a visit from God in the form of 3 visitors. He learns about the birth of Isaac and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study of the book of Genesis. God makes the first covenant with Abram (now Abraham) and sets himself a deadline for the birth of Isaac.
This is the episode is part 14 in a study of the book of Genesis. Sarai desires that she cannot have children so she encourages Abram to take her slave as a second wife. This plan does not go as smoothly as she planned.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Genesis. God makes a new promise to Abram that a childless man will have as many decedents as the stars in the sky
This is the episode is part 12 in a study of the book of Genesis. We look at two stories about Abram and his nephew Lot. In the first one, they separate and in the second one Abram rescues Lot.
This is the episode is part 11 in a study of the book of Genesis. We finally start with the story of the patriarchs and in particular with Abram. God tells Abram to move.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study of the book of Genesis. This chapter starts the transition to the story of the patriarchs as we learn about Abram's lineage and his immediate family.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Genesis. This episode looks at the table of nations that came from the sons of Noah.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study of the Book of Genesis. We pick up our story after the flood when God makes a covenant with Noah and his sons.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Genesis. Noah and his family are in the ark... a long time. It probably smelled bad, was too dark, was claustrophobic... but it sure beat the alternative.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Genesis. Noah is instructed by God to build an ark. He does. The flood comes.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Genesis. We get from Adam to Noah looking at the genealogy and at what a mess the world is by the time of Noah.
This is a special episode which is a sermon I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino based on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11. The topic of the sermon is temptation
This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Genesis. In this episode, we talk about the first murder when Cain kills his brother Abel.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Genesis. In this episode, Adam and Eve listen to the serpent, eat the "apple" and get kicked out of Eden.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Genesis. This episode is the familiar creation account of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Genesis. In this episode, we deal with the first of two creation accounts.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study of the letter to the Galatians. Paul finishes the letter with on last call to make an argument against circumcision but for doing goo to all.
This is a special episode which is a sermon I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino based on Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42. It focuses on beginnings and change and gives you 12 practical tips for keeping your New Year's Resolutions
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the letter to the Galatians. Paul looks at our freedom in Christ and life in the Spirit. "The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love."
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Galatians. In this episode, Paul talks about the two different covenants, Old Testament and New Testament and uses Hagar and Sarah as a model for how these can't co-exist.
This is the episode is part 5 of a study of the book of Galatians. Paul gets mad with the Galatians who decided after Paul left that their faith was incomplete when they were visited by the Judaizers.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Galatians. Paul tells the Galatians how the church decided what to do with gentile believers... and how it didn't stick.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the letter to the Galatians. We finally get to the book itself where Paul talks about where his authority and gospel comes from.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Galatians. This episode looks at some of the back story for Galatians at the Council of Jerusalem which deals with do gentile believes need to convert to Judaism.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Galatians. This episode looks at some of the back story for Galatians at when Peter learns that you don't have to be Jewish to be a Christian.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah goes back to the king of Persia... and everything goes to hell. So he comes back and sets things right again.
This is the episode is part 12 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. The wall is dedicated with songs of praise and thanksgiving in a parade of leaders and choirs.
A sermon from Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino on sin. I preached on Isaiah 1:10-18 and Luke 19:1-10 which were, sort of, the lessons for the day.
This is the episode is part 11 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. Now that the wall is completed the people resettle the city of Jerusalem.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. Now that the temple and wall are completed, the people make an agreement with God to renew their covenant with him.
A sermon from my church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA. I was asked to preach on the first Sunday after our pastor left. I preached on Luke 18:1-8 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 which were the lessons for the day.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. In this episode, the whole assembly of Israel hears the word of the Lord again and confesses their sin.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. Now that the great work of building the law is done the people hold a celebration where Ezra reads to them the law to remind them of whose they are.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah starts to wrap up his work by appointing some leaders and by counting all of the exiles who have come back to Israel.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. As the wall is close to completion there is further opposition including plans to kill Nehemiah. Then the wall is finished.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. The story takes a break from talking about the work on the wall to talk about how the rich are behaving towards the poor. Nehemiah is not happy.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. The work on rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem has started to make progress when they get opposition from their neighbors who don't want to see Israel thrive.
This is the episode is part 3 of a study of the book on Nehemiah. Nehemiah lists the people who build which parts of the wall and along the way we learn some things about this great work.
This is the episode is part 2 of a study of the book on Nehemiah. Nehemiah gets permission from the King to come to Jerusalem. He inspects the walls in secret. The people start rebuilding but there is opposition.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Nehemiah. In this episode, Nehemiah becomes aware of the problems in Jerusalem and before he acts he spends time in prayer to God.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study of the book of Ezra. The people respond to the accusations that they have broken the law of God by marrying foreign women.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Ezra. Ezra prays for the people when he returns from exile only to learn that the people of Israel are doing some of the same things that got them sent into exile.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study of the book of Ezra. We get a list of the family heads who come with Ezra from Jerusalem and how they prepare for this long journey back to Israel.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Ezra. 7 chapters in to the book that bears his name Ezra finally joins the story as he comes to Jerusalem, with support of the king, to teach the law.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Ezra. The people of Judah and the governor receive a reply from Darius II that the temple should be completed. The temple is completed and dedicated and Passover is celebrated.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Ezra. Time has passed and a new governor sends a second letter to a new Emporer asking about the work of building the temple in Jerusalem.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Ezra. The work on the temple stops when it is opposed by others who don't want o see it completed, including the Samaritans.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Ezra. The returnees start building the temple. Before they lay the foundations, there restore the altar and start regular worship. Then they lay the foundations with great celebration.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Ezra. Chapter 2 is not my favorite chapter of the book as it is a list of names. But what else can we learn about the people who returned?
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Ezra. In this episode, King Cyrus of Persia ends the exile of the Jews and tells them to go home and rebuild the temple.
This is the episode is part 21 and the final part in a study of the gospel of Mark. This episode covers Marks account of Easter through the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
This is the episode is part 20 in a study of the gospel of Mark. Jesus is crucified on Golgotha outside of Jerusalem. He hangs on a cross for 6 hours and then dies. These seems like it would be the end of the story but is not.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study of the gospel of Mark. In this episode, Jesus is tried before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Jesus is not found guilty of anything but is still sentenced to death.
This is the episode is part 18 in an study of the gospel of Mark. Mak takes us to the morning of Good Friday. Jesus prays, is betrayed, is arrested, and is tried by the Sanhedrin. Peter denies knowing Jesus.
This is the episode is part 17 in an study of the gospel of Mark. Jesus is anointed at Bethany and then he and the disciples celebrate passover, in a meal we call the Last Supper.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study on the gospel of Mark. Jesus teaches in the temple. He has a good discussion with a religious leader about which commandment is the greatest and points out a poor widow as an example of generous giving.
This is the episode is part 14 in a study on the gospel of Mark. Jesus spares with the religious leaders during Holy Week. The pharisees try and get him in trouble over taxes.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study on the gospel of Mark. Jesus enters into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and drives the money changers out of the temple.
This is the episode is part 12 in a study on the gospel of Mark. Jesus predicts his own death. John and James ask for something that they don't understand and may not really want.
This is the episode is part 16 in an study of the gospel of Mark. In this episode Jesus talks about the destruction of the temple and about the end times.
This is the episode is part 11 in a study on the gospel of Mark. In this episode we hear Jesus teachings on Divorce and on children. We also see him interact with a rich young ruler.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study on the gospel of Mark. Jesus takes Peter, James and John to the top of a mountan where they get a glimpse of his glory. And then comes back to arguing and predicts his death... again.
This the episode is part 9 in a study on the gospel of Mark. In this episode Jesus feeds 4000 and predicts his own death. The disciples are still a bit slow on the uptake.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study on the gospel of Mark. In this episode Jesus is challenged about what defiles in an argument with the Pharisees. He says it's about your heart.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the gospel of Mark. In this episode Jesus feeds the 5,000 and then walks on water on what was supposed to be a day off.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the gospel of Mark. Jesus is not well received in his hometown, where they think they already know who he is. We also learn of the death of John the Baptist.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the gospel of Mark. In this episode we see Jesus drive out a legion of demons.
We also see him heal a 12 year old girl and a woman who has been ill for 12 years.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the gospel of Mark. We see some of Jesus' teaching in this chapter and the parables he uses to teach. The disciples also see a different side of Jesus when he calms a storm.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the gospel of Mark. In this chapter the pharisees already decide that Jesus must die, as they disagree over the sabbath. The Jesus appoints the Twelve... oh yes and his family thinks he is crazy and the pharisees think he is the devil.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the gospel of Mark. Jesus starts to collide with the Pharisees about the sabbath, who to eat with and fasting.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of the gospel of Mark. We cover when Mark wrote the gospel and two who and the beginning of Jesus' ministry.
This is the episode is part 78 in a study of the kings of (Israel and) Judah. This episode wraps up the study of the kings as we have the last king of Judah is taken into captivity and the walls of the city of Jerusalem are pulled down as is the temple.
This is the episode is part 77 in a study of the kings of (Israel and) Judah. Things start to wrap up as this chapter starts the beginning of the Babylonian Captivity. God really meant there would be consequences.
This is the episode is part 76 in a study of the kings of (Israel and) Judah. Josiah renews the covenant and then goes all around the country tearing down and desecrating alters to foreign gods.
This is the episode is part 74 in a study of the kings of (Israel and) Judah. When Josiah is king they found something unexpected in the temple... the book of the law... which they had completely forgotten.
This is the episode is part 74 in a study of the kings of (Israel and) Judah. In this episode the son born in the extra time that God gave Hezekiah turns out to be an evil king.
This is the episode is part 73 in a study of the kings of (Israel and) Judah. In this episode good King Hezekiah gets sick and asks for more time from God and gets it.
This is the episode is part 72 in a study of the kings of (Israel and) Judah. In this episode King Hezekiah get the good news that God will fight for Judah and deliver them from the Assyrian King Sennacherib.
This is the episode is part 71 in a study of the kings of (Israel and) Judah. Hezekiah becomes king of Judah, a King who is faithful to God.
This is the episode is part 70 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. After generations of warnings to change their ways, Israel is taken off into captivity by the Assyrians.
This is the episode is part 69 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. After a number of good kings we get King Ahaz in Judah who does not worship God. He even sacrifices his son in the practices of his neighbors.
This is the episode is part 68 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. This episode rushes through 7 different kings, 2 from Judah and 5 from Israel.
This is the episode is part 67 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. We get the young King Amaziah in Judah. Amaziah learns that just because he wins one victory does not mean he is unbeatable. Jeroboam II becomes king in Israel. Same song different verse.
This is the episode is part 66 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. We get two more kings in Israel who are pretty much like the kings before them. At least, Jehoahaz does seek the Lord's favor, who listens to him.
This is the episode is part 65 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode Joash has to make some changes in the kingdom to see that the money collected to repair the temple is spent to repair the temple.
This is the episode is part 64 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode Athaliah kills her own family members to take power as queen, but she misses one, the young prince Joash.
This is the episode is part 63 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. King Jehu ends the worship of Baal in Israel and comes so close to being the king that God wants him to be.
This is the episode is part 61 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Jehu is anointed king of Israel which is bad news for both kings Joram and Ahaziah, who are descendants of Ahab.
This is the episode is part 61 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. The Shunammite woman returns, King Ben-Hadad of Aram is Murdered, and Judah gets some bad kings who are dependents of King Ahab.
This is the episode is part 60 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. The siege of Samaria is lifted in a very unexpected way... just the way it was prophesied by Elisha.
This is the episode is part 59 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Elisha does little things like finding a lost ax head and big things like capturing an enemy army. Samaria is besieged and times get desparate.
This is the episode is part 58 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. An Aramean general comes to the prophet Elisha to be cured of leprosy... and nearly goes home still with leprosy because Elisha makes it too easy for him.
This is the episode is part 57 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. This episode looks at 4 different miracles performed by the prophet Elisha.
This is the episode is part 56 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Moab revolts against Israel which leaves the kings of Israel, Judah and Edom into the desert and in trouble. Guess who they turn to...
This is the episode is part 55 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. The time has come for Elijah to leave and pass on his role to his successor Elisha. Elijah doesn't die but instead is "taken into heaven".
This is the episode is part 54 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. King Ahaziah has an accident and want to know if he will recover, but instead of inquiring of the Lord he tries to inquire of Baal-Zebub the god of Ekron.
This is the episode is part 53 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Kings Ahab and Jehoshaphat plan on attacking the Arameans, but they get a variety of feedback on whether it is a good idea. 400 prophets say "yes". The prophet of the one true God says "no". Guess what happens next.
This is the episode is part 52 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. The king of Israel wants a vineyard which is next to his palace. When his neighbor won't sell it, what do you think he did?
This is the episode is part 51 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. King Ben-Hadad attacks Samaria but King Ahab gets word from one of the prophets that God will fight for Israel. God is not just a god of the hills or of the plains. He is God.
This is the episode is part 50 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Elijah is running for his life from Ahab and Jezebel to the mount of God. He thinks he is the only one left who is faithful to God in Israel
This is the episode is part 49 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Elijah calls out the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah to a pray off. Whichever God can brig down fire from heaven is the true God. "You go first".
This is the episode is part 48 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. One of the great of the conflicts in the books of Kings is between the kings (especially of Israel) and the prophets who God sends to the people. In this episode we meet one of the greatest of the Old Testament prophets, Elijah.
This is the episode is part 47 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. While Judah has a good king (Asa) we go through 4 more kings of Israel as things go from bad to worst. We end with King Had how openly starts worshiping the gods of the Canaanites.
This is the episode is part 46 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode we hear about 4 more kings, most of them not good, but we finally get a bright spot with King Asa of Judah. How did he learn how to worship God?
This is the episode is part 46 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode we focus on the reign of Jeroboam King of Israel and Rehoboam King of Judah. First Jeroboam get some bad news and then Rehoboam continues to turn away from God as Solomon did later in life.
This is the episode is part 45 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. This episode starts a new theme in this series as prophets start coming to Israel because they have been unfaithful to God. God will call them back for generations.
This is the episode is part 44 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode we finally get the first King of Israel as 10 of the 12 tribes rebel against Solomon's son Rehoboam.
This is the episode is part 43 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Solomon's many foreign wives turn his heart from God to foreign gods. Solomon dies but before he dies God promises much of his kingdom to someone else.
This is the episode is part 42 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Solomon has a visit from the Queen of Sheba from what is now Ethiopia. Like her, people come from all over the world to seek out Solomon's wisdom, which makes him very rich.
This is the episode is part 41 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. The Lord again meets with Solomon and promises that he will consecrate the temple, but expects Solomon and his people to be faithful.
This is the episode is part 40 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. King Solomon has the ark brought to the temple and the temple is dedicated with many sacrifices, with prayer and with great celebration.
This is the episode is part 39 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Solomon builds a palace or two and then furnishes the temple with all the items that will be needed for worship there.
This is the episode is part 38 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode Solomon gathers the materials and builds the temple as God had promised David he would.
This is the episode is part 37 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode we see how Solomon organizes his new kingdom. We also see the torched passed to a new generation of leaders.
This is the episode is part 36 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode God asks Solomon what he desired in a dream. Solomon shows wisdom by asking for wisdom.
This is the episode is part 35 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Before David dies he tasks he son Solomon to deal with some of the people who deserved judgement. So as Solomon becomes king, heads will roll.
This is the episode is part 34 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Soloman becomes king after David but not without some drama as first his oldest brother declares himself king.
This episode is part 32 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David decides to take a census and the whole country suffers. Not because God is against counting things
This episode is part 32 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. We get in this chapter, David's last words as well as a list of David's mighty men.
This episode is part 32 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. As we wind down the story of King David we hear a song of praise written by David that ends up not in Psalms but here in 2 Samuel.
This episode is part 31 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Some old scores are settled by the Gibeonites who were wrongly attacked by Saul. King David goes to battle one last time.
This episode is part 30 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David does not even get back to Jerusalem before a new rebelion happens. Sheba Rebels Against David and Israel proves itself fickle.
This episode is part 29 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David mourns his son Absalom. Joab has to scold the king that it appears that he would have preferred his son were still alive and that those who fought for David were dead.
This is the episode is part 28 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Absalom takes bad advise and is tricked. He is defeated and killed.
This is the episode is part 27 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David once again finds himself fleeing for his life as his son Absalom proclaims himself king.
This is the episode is part 26 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Absalom plots to overthrow his father David, who has to flee again to the wilderness. Then David starts his own plotting.
This is the episode is part 25 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Joab intercede with David to reconcile with his son Absalom. David can't seem to decide to punish or forgive him.
This is the episode is part 24 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Part of what the prophet Nathan foretold starts to happen as David has some terrible problems with his own children including rape and murder.
This is the episode is part 23 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David things he got away with committing adultery with Bathsheba and got away with murdering her husband, until the prophet Nathan has a word with him.
This is the episode is part 22 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David screws up and screws up big when he gets another man's wife pregnant. Then the coverup, as in most scandals, gets even worse.
This is the episode is part 21 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David tries to do a nice thing and ends u with a war. This episode looks at how dangerous it is to have a foolish leader.
This is the episode is part 20 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David wins victories wherever he goes. David looks for a son of Jonathan to show his love for Jonathan.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode, David plans to build the temple but God has other plans for David.
This is the episode is part 18 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode King David brings the Ark of the Lord to the city of David, Jerusalem.
This is the episode is part 17 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode David becomes king... if not in the way he would have wanted. He also captures Jerusalem and wins victories over the Philistines.
This is the episode is part 16 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. We learn that the son of Saul Ish-Boshethis larger in power only because of his general Abner when slights the general.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Saul is dead and David becomes King od Judah but Judah and the rest of Israel go to war.
This is the episode is part 14 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode Saul dies and David and Israel mourn.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David leaves the Philistines and finds that disaster has struck while he has been away. See how David finds strength and direction from God.
This is the episode is part 12 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David goes to live among his enemies. Saul breaks his own law to consult a medium... and gets very bad news.
This is the episode is part 11 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. The key person in this week's episode is not a king, but the wise woman Abigail who gets her foolish husband out of jam of his own creation.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode David is still fleeing from Saul. When given a chance, David spares the life of Saul, the anointed king.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode David is fleeing from Saul and gets help from the Priests of Nob.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Working against his own son and daughter, Saul again decides to kill David. David goes into exile.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. David becomes a very successful warrior for Saul and Saul gets jealous. This is the start of something very bad.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode we look at the familiar story or David and Goliath.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode we finally meet David. He is just a shepherd, the youngest of 8 brothers, but he is anointed as King in place of Saul.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode Saul screws up and God rejects hi as king over Israel.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode we see briefly, what a good king Saul was... or at least could have been.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode God tells Samuel that Sual will be the king of Israel.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. In this episode we look at why Israel wanted and got a king... and why it may not be a great idea to get a king "to be like everyone else" when God wants you to be different.
This is the episode is 9th and final part of a study on the Letter to the Ephesians. In this episode Paul talks about preparing for the fight against the devil and putting on the armor of God.
This is the episode is part 8 i a study on the Letter to the Ephesians. In this episode we hear about Paul's instructions to husbands and wives, fathers and sons, masters and slaves. The bottom line is submit to one another.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the letter to the Ephesians. This episode continues to look at how we should live. Paul links things like course joking to idolatry. Really?
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. This episode looks at Paul's instructions to the church about how they should live ad how they should treat one another.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of Ephesians. This episode focuses on Paul's urging the church towards unity, but a unity where everyone is differently gifted.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Ephesians. We look in this episode where Paul talks about God's plan for gentiles. We also look at his prayer for the church in Ephesus which is a model we can use.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Ephesians. This episode looks at Paul's explanation of why Christ saved us or more specifically, what he saved us to do.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Ephesians. We look of a section of the letter where Paul says he is prayer for the people of the church in Ephesus. Paul gives us a model of how we should pray for one another.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Ephesians. We look at the background of this letter from Paul to the church of Ephesus. We talk about predestination and grace.
This is a special episode of the podcast, the 500th. We look at the overall theme of the bible through its first and last chapters, in Genesis 2 and Revelation 22. It starts in a garden and ends in a garden.
This is the episode is part 6 and the concluding episode on a study of Christian maturity. We look in this episode on what we do with our faith. As James would say, those deeds by which we show our faith.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on Christian maturity. This episode looks at the fruit of the Spirit, an outward sign of growing our inner relationship with God.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on Christian maturity. We look in this episode at why we are called to live in community wit other Christians
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on what it means to be a mature Christian. We look at what the bible says about the call for us to persist in prayer and about the efficacy of prayer.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on what it means to be a mature Christian. This episode looks at fear and whether the mature Christian should live in fear. Guess.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study on what it means to be a mature Christian. It looks at bible study through the lens of Jesus temptation in the wilderness.
This is the episode is part 31 and the last part of a study on the book of Proverbs. It looks at some sayings from sayings of King Lemuel (or his mom) and at what you should look for in a wife (or husband).
This is the episode is part 30 in a study on the book of Proverbs. This episode looks at 33 proverbs from Agur including "Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread."
This is the episode is part 29 in a study on the book of Proverbs. This chapter has 27 proverbs like "when the wicked rule, the people groan" and "The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern."
This is the episode is part 28 in a study of the book of Proverbs. This episode looks at 28 new proverbs like: "The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.". Are we bold or do we live in fear?
This is the episode is part 27 in a study on the book of Provers. In this episode we look at 27 more proverbs like "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring"
This is the episode is part 26 in a study on the book of Proverbs. This episode deals with 28 more proverbs on various topics like: answering a fool, sluggards, and never hiding behind “I was only joking".
This is the episode is part 25 in a study of the book of Proverbs. This episode looks at more collected sayings from Soloman like: "Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given" or "Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given".
his is the episode is part 24 in a study of the book of Proverbs. This episode wraps up the 30 sayings of the wise such as: "Do not envy the wicked" and "Do not gloat when your enemy falls".
This is the episode is part 23 in a study of the book of Proverbs. This chapter contains sayings 7-19 from the Thirty Sayings of the Wise. Sayings like "Do not speak to fools".
This is the episode is part 22 in a study of the book of Proverbs. We get 29 more proverbs including the first set of the "Thirty Sayings of the Wise". We have proverbs on temper, laziness, borrowing and children.
This is the episode is part 21 in a study on the book of Proverbs. We deal with 31 new proverbs on topics from planning to God's sovereignty, from lying tongues to quarrelsome wives.
This is the episode is part 20 in a study of the book of Proverbs. We get 30 more proverbs including proverbs about drink, laziness, dealing with kings, dishonest measures.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study of the book of Proverbs. Chapter 19 has 29 more proverbs covering things like what it's like to be poor and how we should treat the poor.
This is the episode is part 18 in a study on the book of Proverbs. We get 24 more proverbs this week. Many of them have to do with what we say. "The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating." Do you speak with wisdom?
This is the episode is part 17 in a study of the book of proverbs. With Thanksgiving Day coming up it is useful to hear "Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife." and 27 other proverbs.
This is the episode is part 16 of a study of the book of Proverbs. We reach the halfway point in a study of the book of Proverbs with 33 more proverbs. These proverbs deal with kings, pride, love and faithfulness, scales and weights, and self-control.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study of Proverbs. This episode deals with 33 proverbs on topics like what we say, discipline, discernment and love. "Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred."
This is the episode is part 14 in a study on the book of Proverbs. This episode deals with 35 proverbs on topics like discernment, pride, honesty, mockers, prudence, and the cost of foolishness.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Proverbs. 25 more proverbs about being open to instruction, atching what you say and walking with the wise.
This is the episode is part 12 in a study on the book of Proverbs. It looks at 28 more proverbs on discipline, advise, speech, and insults.
This is the episode is part 11 in a study of the book of Proverbs. This episode looks at 31 more proverbs talking about wisdom, gossip, and dishonesty. Solomon also gives some dating advice.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study on the book of Proverbs. In this episode we look at a grab bag of Proverbs from Solomon on things like laziness, righteousness, our lips and discernment.
This is a special episode of the podcast that comes from a sermon I gave recently at my home church of Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California. It is based on Luke 15 and Exodus 32, which are the stories of the Lost Coin, the Lost Sheep and the Golden Calf.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Proverbs. In this episode both Wisdom and Folly call out to those passing by, but with very different offers.
This is the episode is part 8 in study of the book of proverbs. In this chapter Solomon personifies wisdom who is calling out in the city streets. "Nothing you desire compares with her".
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Proverbs. Solomon warns again about being seduced by the adulterous woman, but might there be other people in our life seducing us?
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Proverbs. Solomon warns against the folly of laziness, lying, stirring up conflict and other things.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the book of proverbs. This episode looks at warnings against adultery and not forgetting the wife of your youth.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Proverbs. Solomon encourages us to obtain wisdom "though it cost all you have", because it will set us on good paths.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Proverbs. This chapter looks at more benefits form wisdom. Solomon says wisdom will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Proverbs. This episode looks at some of the benefits of wisdom. Where you will end up depends a lot on what path we take. Some paths leads to trouble.
his is the episode is part 1 in a study on the book of Proverbs. We look at Solomon, the source of wisdom and what wisdom is in this episode.
This is the episode is the 53rd and final part in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode covers the resurrection of Jesus
This is the episode is part 52 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode looks at Jesus's crucifixion. Jesus dies with the sound of jeering ringing in his ears.
This is the episode is part 51 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Judas deals (poorly) with his guilt. Jesus is put on trial before the Roman Governor and sentenced to death, just to keep the peace.
This is the episode is part 50 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Peter denies Jesus, just as Jesus predicted he would. Then Jesus prays for some plan B if the Father wouldn't mind. The Jesus is betrayed and arrested.
This is the episode is part 49 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode tells Matthew's version of the Last Supper story. Jesus and his disciples sit down to a typical passover meal, but then things change.
This is the episode is part 48 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode we look at the end of Jesus's public teaching. He talks about being ready and about how we treat others is important... really really important.
This is the episode is part 47 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus is wrapping up his public ministry and talks about when he will come back and what the signs will be. Hint, it will be a surprise.
This is the episode is part 46 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. The Pharisees and teachers of the law may be done asking Jesus questions, but now he tells them what he really thinks of them. They are blind guides.
This is the episode is part 45 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus answers more questions from religious leaders during Holy Week until they finally give up trying to trap him with words.
This is the episode is part 44 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus tells two parables about the kingdom of God, one about a vineyard and some terrible tenants and one about a wedding and some ungrateful guests.
This is the episode is part 44 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus has a serious talk with a fig tree and the disciples about faith and with the pharisees about the difference between doing good and saying you will do good.
This is the episode is part 43 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus enters into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The city receives him as king, but maybe not the king they had in mind.
This is the episode is part 42 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus tells a parable that questions our sense of "fair". Is God worried about being fair?
This is the episode is part 41 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus encounters a rich young man who wants to know how to get eternal life. To his surprise and the astonishment of the disciples, he learned that his riches were getting in the way. Are ours?
This is the episode is part 40 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus is asked whether people should get divorced. Spoiler, he says no.
This is the episode is part 39 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus tells 3 stories to show how God forgives and pursues those who are lost and how we need to do the same.
This is the episode is part 38 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus talks about who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven when the disciples ask. He then talks about causing others to stumble, which we really really should not.
This is the episode is part 37 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Even Jesus has to deal with death and taxes. He tells the disciples again that he is heading to Jerusalem to die. Peter is asked if Jesus pays the temple tax
This is the episode is part 36 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus and Peter, James and John climb a mountain and Jesus changes before them into the resplendent Son of God as he meets with Moses and Elijah.
This is the episode is part 35 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Messiah... and then in the next conversation is rebuked by Jesus when he tries to define for Jesus what Messiah should and shouldn't be.
This is the episode is part 34 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode the pharisees and sadducees ask Jesus to show them a sign. He declines and also warns the disciples about their teaching. Why?
This is the episode is part 33 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This chapter has some challenging words as Jesus comes into contact with a Canaanite woman and at first says that what he is bringing is not for her.
This is the episode is part 32 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus takes a conversation with the pharisees from handwashing and hygiene to heart. What comes out of our mouths is more important than what goes in them.
This is the episode is part 31 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus wraps up the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 by walking on the water. Peter tries it as well with less success.
This is the episode is part 30 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode we hear of the death of John the Baptist, but Jesus time of mourning is interrupted by crowds of people, so he teaches and feeds them.
This is the episode is part 29 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus uses two parables to compare the Kingdom of heaven with a man who discovers a hidden treasure and trades up all he has for that treasure.
This is the episode is part 28 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus tells three new parables about the kingdom of heaven, including a couple parables about weeds and seeds.
This is the episode is part 27 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode looks at the Parable of the Sower and talk about a farmer (God) who is throwing seeds just everywhere.How does that relate to what God wants and what he calls us to do?
This is the episode is part 26 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Despite the fact that some of Jesus's last miracles made the Pharisees decide to kill him, they come to Jesus and ask for another sign.
This is the episode is part 25 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus drives the demon out of a man, but rather than rejoice the religious leaders accuse hime of doing so by the power of the devil. Jesus has some ideas on that subject.
This is the episode is part 24 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus and the Pharisees disagree over the sabbath. Why do they have such a different idea of what it means to keep the sabbath than Jesus does?
This is the episode is part 23 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus first warns all the cities around Galilee that if the miracles that have been done in them had been done instead in Sodom that Sodom would have repented. He then calls to all to follow and obey but says his "yoke is easy and his burden is light".
This is the episode is part 22 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. John the Baptist, now imprisoned, sends a question to Jesus, "are you the one we are looking for?"
This is the episode is part 21 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus talks about sending workers into the harvest then sends out the 12, turning disciples into apostles.
This is the episode is part 20 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus encounters two blind men who have great faith and great disobedience. The religious leaders are challenged by Jesus’ ability to drive out a demon from a mute man.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode Jesus talks about old things and new things as he gets asked about fasting. He also interrupts one miracle to perform another on a little girl who is just mostly dead.
This is the episode is part 18 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus is brought a man who is need of healing, but pronounces him forgiven instead... much to the astonishment and consternation of all.
This is the episode is part 17 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Jesus does more healing, calms the seas and talks about the cost of following him as some potential disciples may miss the boat.
This is the episode is part 16 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. After the sermon on the mount Jesus comes down and heals a leper and the servant of a centurion. In the process we learn something of his authority.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. We wrap up the study on the sermon on the mount with a story of two builders, one wise, one foolish
This is the episode is part 14 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. We learn in this episode that there is a wide well-traveled road in life but it does not lead to heaven and God. There is a narrow road also. Jesus also talks about knowing a tree by its fruit.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode continues the study of the sermon on the mount as Jesus first tells us not to judge and then tells us to ask God for what we need.
This is the episode is part 12 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode continues to look at the Sermon on the Mount with a section where Jesus talks about worry.
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
This is the episode is part 11 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode continues to look at the Sermon on the Mount with a section where Jesus talks about money. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode looks at doing the right thing for the wrong reason and at pray. It concludes with a study on the Lord's Prayer.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode continues a look at the Sermon on the Mount with a section on the an eye for an eye, on oaths, on divorce and on loving our enemies.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode continues a look at the Sermon on the Mount with a section on the law, salt and light. This is where we get the expression "salt of the earth" from and "don't hide your light under a bushel".
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode start so look at the Sermon on the Mount with one of the most well known parts, the Beatitudes. Will the meek really inherit the Earth?
This is the episode is part 6 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode looks at the start of Jesus public ministry. His calling of the first disciples and his message, like John, to repent. But unlike John, Jesus is also performing miracles.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. This episode looks at the temptation of Jesus by the devil in the wilderness. Right after Jesus was affirmed as God's son, the devil attacks that certainty and tries to get between the Father and the Son.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode we look at the public ministry of John the Baptist who appears in the wilderness calling for the people to "prepare the way of the lord".
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode we talk about the murder of the blessed innocents at Bethlehem and not one evil king but two from the same family. What will you do to keep what you have?
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. In this episode we look at Matthew's version of the Christmas story which focuses on the faithfulness of Joseph and the persistence of the magi.
This episode is part 1 in a study on the gospel of Matthew. Matthew's gospel starts with a geneology of Jesus that lists many of the notable people from the old testament as Matthew ties this story to that one.
This is the episode is part 55 in a study of the book of Psalms and the end of the first half of that study. We look at this psalm of praise and look back at the last 74 chapters to see what we have learned so far from the book.
This is the episode is part 54 of a study on the book of Psalms. The psalmist stares at the ruins of the temple and cries, "O God, why have you rejected us forever?" Have you ever felt rejected by God? The people of God had turned their back on him but were ill prepared for the consequences.
This is the episode is part 53 of a study on the book of Psalms. In this episode the psalmist he almost envied the prosperity of the wicked. What do we really value? What does God really value?
This is the episode is part 52 of a study on the book of Psalms. In a rare psalm by Solomon we look at a pray to bless in the Kind in every way so that the king can be a blessing to the people of God. Who is our King?
This is the episode is part 51 of a study on the book of Psalms. We look at too different psalms where the psalmists are calling out for the help of God. We see how often the psalmists are inspired to song in the most difficult times. How often we also learn the most in the most difficult times.
This is the episode is part 50 of a study on the book of Psalms. In this Psalm of David, David calls out to God for help. He feels like he is in deep waters coming up to his neck. Have you had days like that?
This is the episode is part 49 of a study on the book of Psalms. Two different Psalms look at a majestic and mighty God and pray that God's ways will be known. God the father to the fatherless, the defender of the widows. God who has chariots in the thousands upon thousands.
This is the episode is part 48 of a study on the book of Psalms. We celebrate the 400th episode of The Bible Study Podcast. The psalmist remembers the deeds of God, including the story of Exodus. One of the reasons that we study the Bible is to remember that an awesome and powerful God has his eye on us.
This is the episode is part 47 of a study on the book os Psalms. These two psalms look at the plans of men and the plans of God. In Psalm 64 David complains about those with "evil plans". In Psalm 65 he turns his thoughts to the courts of God and the hope of all the ends of the earth.
This episode is part 46 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode looks at another psalm of David that he writes from the desert. As he thirsts in the desert he uses that as an analogy of his thirst for God.
This episode is part 46 in a study of the book of Psalms. In these too Psalms David refers to God as his Rock. The rock that is "higher than I", "My rock and my salvation". Where do we look to for strength and stability?
This episode is part 45 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode looks at another psalms of David. David is praying to an angry God "you have been angry—now restore us". How can David hope that God will restore the nation?
This episode is part 44 in a study of the book of Psalms. Here are two more psalms by David to the same tune "Do Not Destroy" but in them David is asking for God to destroy his enemies. But in the end his security relies on God his fortress.
This episode is part 43 in a study of the book of Psalms. David takes time once again from fleeing his enemies to write a song to a popular tune. He calls out for God to shelter him under the shadow of his wings.
This episode is part 42 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at another Psalm by David who takes time from fleeing his enemies to write a psalm. We look at the behavior of enemies who lurk, twist and conspire and talk about how not to be that guy.
This episode is part 41 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two different psalms of David. David is in fear of his life in both Psalms but in one he seems overcome with fear. What do we do on the days when it all gets too overwhelming.
This episode is part 40 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode the psalmist David despairs that "there is no one who does good, not even one". How do we live with hope in a broken world?
This episode is part 39 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we look at another Psalm of David, written when he is fleeing Saul the King. David chastises someone for how he uses his tongue, then uses his own tongue to praise God.
This episode is part 38 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we see a just God and a terrifying vision of a righteous God who is angry with a people who are just going through the motions. They have the law of God on their lips but something else in their hearts.
This episode is part 37 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmists, the sons of Korah, look at the inevitability of death and also at the fact that no amount of riches can keep us from the grave. In what then do you put your hope?
This episode is part 36 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode looks at Psalm 48 which is another psalm of praise by the sons of Korah and looks at the protection of a loving God.
This episode is part 35 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we look at two songs of praise by the sons of Korah. Both are songs of praise. One looks forward to a day when all the wars will cease will the other seems to look back from that day.
This episode is part 34 in a study of the book of Psalms. This song was written as a wedding song and we look at it both as directed to a particular bride and groom as well as the analogy of the church as the bride of Christ.
This episode is part 33 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist remembers the deeds of God and how God has been faithful, but the psalmist does this from a time when he feels forgotten by God. Is God asleep?
This episode is part 32 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we look at Psalm 42 where the writer of the Pslam finds himself in a dry place spiritually. "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." What do you do when it feels like God is far off and is this "normal".
This episode is part 31 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we look at another Psalm of David where David says that God cares for those who care for the weak and will heal them. Then we learn that David wrote it from his sickbed.
This episode is part 30 in a study of the book of Psalms. David starts with praise to go in this Psalm as he says that God has lifted him out of the pit and placed his feet on solid ground. And yet we learn later on in the psalm that David's troubles are not over.
This episode is part 29 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this psalm David, is holding his tongue afraid to talk. When he does talk he dwells on how short and numbered our days are. How well are you spending your limited days?
This episode is part 28 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we look again at a psalm of David where he is overwhelmed by guilt and is pleading with God. We look at what we can learn from this "man after God's own heart".
This episode is part 27 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this psalm David, now an old man, looks around and sees the wicked prosper. He tells the people of God not to worry about it, that in his life he has always seen the wicked fail and God be faithful to those who are faithful to him.
This episode is part 26 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we look at Psalm 36 where David says "Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies." David looks at the behavior of sinners and the love of the Lord.
This episode is part 25 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this Psalm the psalmist asks God to contend for him with those who contend with him. To my surprise these seem to be people the psalmist considered friends who have turned on him in his distress, people who take glee in his fall from Grace.
This episode is part 24 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this Psalm David has been pretending to be insane before Abimelek to protect himself. After he is safe David praises God for his protection.
This episode is part 23 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we look at Psalm 33 where the psalmist looks at the plan of the Lord. Psalm 33 is a psalm of praise to a God whose plans are better than the plans of kingdoms. They are better than our plans as well.
This episode is part 22 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 32 is a song of thanksgiving from David after David has been forgiven by God.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord." And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
This is the episode is part 21 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 30 is a song of praise from David. In this Psalm David again cries to help for God. Could David have battled depression?
This is the episode is part 20 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 30 is a song of praise from David. In this Psalm David has strayed from the Lord and prays for mercy.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 29 is a song of praise from David. David focuses on the glory and strength of God and on the voice of the Lord.
We take a break from our study of Psalms this week. This is a sermon I just preached at my home church on the topic "Who is Jesus?". The sermon is based on Matthew 16 where Jesus asks the disciples "Who do people say that I am?" and "Who do you say that I am?"
This is the episode is part 18 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this Psalm David cries for mercy but also prays that God will deal with those who do not regard the deeds of the Lord. But, his view of who the wicked are... may come a little too close t
This is the episode is part 17 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 27 is another Psalm of David’s where David talks about fear. "The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?" Is fear ever appropriate?
This is the episode is part 16 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 25 is another Psalm of David’s where David puts his trust in God and prays that that will prove to be a good choice in the long run.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 24 is another Psalm of David's where David reminds us that all we have is a gift from God. He encourages in poetic fashion to make welcome the King of Glory.
This is the episode is part 14 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 23 is perhaps the best known of all the psalms. In it David compares the love of God to that of a shepherd who loves, leads and yes even disciplines his sheep.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm of David reads like a blessing. David wishes for someone else protection from God and that theu will get what they design. He encourages them that "some trust in chariots and some in horses but we will remember the name of the Lord our God."
This is the episode is part 12 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode looks at Psalm 19, another psalm of David, which starts "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God". This psalm is a psalm of praise. David praises God for creation and then also at the low of the Lord. How are the two related?
This is the episode is part 11 in a study of the book of Psalms. David praises the mighty God who has rescued him from his enemies. God has been his rock, his fortress and his deliverer.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study of the book of Psalms. David revels in his relationship with God and with the people of God. May we do the same this week.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study of Psalms. Last wek we learned that "no one is righteous". That doesn't bode well when the Psalmist David asks this week who can dwell with God, and the answer is the righteous.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we look at Psalm 14 where the psalmist looks around at a society that is moving away from God. He sees none who are righteous, not even one.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this psalm the psalmist calls out:
Why, Lord, do you stand far off?
Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
We look at this call to God for Justice.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode looks at two of David's praise songs. The psalmist looks at God the creator and also at God the righteous judge.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Psalms. David cries out "How Long Lord?" In Psalm 6, David is in need of God's mercy and fears his wrath. He puts his faith in a merciful God.
This is the episode is part 4 in study on the Psalms. In Psalm 5 David, who is facing dangers and enemies, lifts his prayer to God in the morning. This song is a lament from David who is in need of rescue from evil men.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at the first two psalms where the psalmists talk about two choices, the live of the blessed and the life of the blessed vs the life of the wicked. We look at the a righteous God laughing at the kings who conspire against him.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the book of Psalms. We look in this episode at the song David wrote when he was caught in sin by the prophet Nathan for adultery and murder. The most familiar lines in this song being "Create in me a clean heart".
This is the episode is part 28 and the final final episode in a study on the Gospel of John. The disciples go fishing and Jesus shows up. Peter gets re-commissioned to "feed sheep" by Jesus and gets told that what Jesus has in store for John is none of his business.
This episode of The Bible Study Podcast starts a study on the Psalms. This episode looks at Psalm 22, a psalm of David that Jesus quotes from teh cross. It starts with "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me"... but ends on a different not.
This is the episode is part 27 and the final episode in a study on the Gospel of John. John gets to the point of the entire gospel when he tells the story of the empty tomb and of Easter morning. Jesus is no longer in his tomb. John tells us this story that we might believe and have life.
This is the episode is part 26 in a study on the Gospel of John. In this episode we look at John's account of Jesus death on the cross and his subsequent burial in a borrowed tomb.
This is the episode is part 25 in a study of the gospel of John. Jsus is brought before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate because the Jewish religious leaders want to execute Jesus but only the Romans were allowed to do that. Pilate knows the right thing to do, but...
This is the episode is part 25 in a study of the gospel of John. This episode looks at Jesus betrayal by Judas, the first part of his trial and at the denial of Peter.
This is the episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of John. This episode looks at 3 different prayers that Jesus prays in the garden of Gethsemane before his arrest, trial and death.
This is the episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of John. In this episode John concludes his retelling of the events at the Last Supper with Jesus talking about the grief that the disciples will soon feel and the joy that will follow it.
This is the episode is part 23 in a study of the Gospel of John. This episode looks at part what Jesus told the disciples on the night before his crucifixion. In this episode Jesus tells the disciples that the world will hate them as it hated Jesus.
This is the episode is part 22 in a study of the Gospel of John. This episode looks at part what Jesus told the disciples on the night before his crucifixion. In this episode Jesus talks about himself as the vine and them as the branches and says that the branch cannot bear fruit of itself. What is bearing fruit?
This is the episode is part 21 in a study on the gospel of John. This episode looks at the end of the Last Supper when Jesus promises the disciples the Holy Spirit and leaves them with Peace, peace they will need before this night is through.
This is the episode is part 20 in a study on the gospel of John. Jesus gives further instructions to the disciples at the last supper. He predicts Judas's betrayal and Peter's denial. He gives them one last command to love one another.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study on the Gospel of John. We first learn that despite all that Jesus has done some still don't believe or are afraid to show they believe. Jesus also gives the disciples one of his last lessons as he takes on the role of a servant to wash their feet.
This is the episode is part 18 in a study on the Gospel of John. Jesus comes to the house where Lazarus lived. Lazarus lives. Not many days before this story Lazarus did not live and this story looks at how Mary, Martha and the crowds react to Jesus because Lazarus lived.
This is the episode is part 17 in a study on the Gospel of John. Jesus comes to where his friend Lazarus lays dead and meets with his sisters Mary and Martha. But Jesus has not just come to help them mourn the loss of their brother but to restore him to life and to them.
This is the episode is part 16 in a study on the Gospel of John. In this episode Jesus again is challenged on who he is. The answer is clear enough this time that they pick up stones to kill him. Speaking of dead, Jesus hears that his friend Lazarus is dying.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study on the Gospel of John. In this episode Jesus starts making analogies about sheep. Jesus declares that he is the Good Shepard and also the Gate by which the sheep can enter.
This is the episode is part 14 in a study on the gospel of John. Jesus heals a man born blind on the Sabbath and starts a great kerfuffle about sin and healing and the sabbath and Jesus. In this midst of this a man born blind bears witness to what Jesus did and eventually to who he is.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study on the gospel of John. In tis episode Jesus and the religious leaders have a run in about each other's parentage. Jesus accuses them of being children of the father of lies and finally reveals to them who his father is with the results being about what you would expect.
This is the episode is part 12 in a study on the gospel of John. In this episode the pharisees try and trap Jesus by bringing to him a woman caught in adultery. What will he do? Will he condone killing her according to the law or not?
This is the episode is part 11 in a study of the gospel of John. In this episode we hear some of the reactions to Jesus by the crowds, disciples, his brothers and the religious leaders. Some disciples fall away, unable to deal with hard sayings like "I am the bread of life".
We take a break from our study of John this week to bring you a sermon that I recently preached at my home church for Reformation Sunday called "Two Reformers". We look at the reformers of King Josiah and also Martin Luther.
This episode is part 10 in a study of the gospel of John. In this episode we hear what happens after the feeding of the 5000. The crowds continue to follow Jesus and in response to the people asking for more bread, Jesus declares the he is the Bread of Life.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study on the gospel of John. Jesus feeds more than 5000 with 5 loaves and 3 fish.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study of the gospel of John. After healing a man on the sabbath, the Jewish leaders question the authority of Jesus. Jesus reveals himself as the one by whom all, living and dead, will be judged.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study of the gospel of John. In this episode John tells about the first two times, in his gospel, that Jesus heals someone. First he heals a ruler's son and then a lame man at the pool of Bethesda.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the gospel of John. It looks at what John the Baptist had to say about Jesus and then at Jesus encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the gospel of John. It looks at what John the Baptist had to say about Jesus and then at Jesus encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on the gospel of John. Jesus gets a visit by night from a teacher of the law named Nicodemus and ends up saying some of the most memorable phrases in John's gospel.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the gospel of John. Jesus calls some more disciples and performs his first recorded miracle turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on on the gospel of John. In this episode we look at John the Baptist as he points the way to Jesus.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of a study of the gospel of John. In this opening section John retells the creation story and the story of John the Baptist through the lens of Jesus. So we see here in the first chapter how John deals with the theology of Jesus as unique and supreme.
A special bible study podcast, this episode is a sermon that was given at my home church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California - The subject of the sermon is the calling, or rather recalling of Abram
This is the episode is part 3 and the final part of the study of Jonah. We finally learn that Jonah did not want to come to Ninevah and preach not because he was afraid but because he hated Nineveh and wanted it destroyed. So what does that have to do with us?
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on Jonah. Jonah gets some time to think and pray inside the fish for 3 days and 3 nights before he repents and calls on the Lord. He goes to Nineveh that also repents and calls on the Lord.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study on Jonah the reluctant prophet. Besides finding no mention of a whale we some other differences from the version you learned of this story in Sunday School. Jonah is called to preach against the city of Nineveh but instead he tries to run away from God.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on marriage. We look at some versus from Proverbs about the wife of the writer and then reflect on what we are building in our marriages and how.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on marriage. In this episode we look at the issue of whether Christians should marry non-Christians. We look at some versus from Paul and at the life of King Soloman.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on marriage. We will look at some of the examples of marriage in the bible and then at some versus to Paul that call us to live sacrificially in our marriages.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on marriage. We will look at two different sections in the book of 1 Corinthians. One is read at many Christian weddings and the other is actually written by Paul about marriage.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study on marriage. We look at the verses in Genesis 2 where God creates marriage, in the creation of eve. We will also look at how Jesus interprets that passage to mean that marriage is created by God and not meant to be ended with divorce.
This is the episode is part 7 and the final part of a study on 1 Timothy. This episode looks at false teachers and the love of money
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 2 Timothy. Paul gives Timothy specific advise for how he should treat those in the church... like family. He then also talks about the roles of widows and the roles of elders. Along the way he tells us we are called to be accountable and not idle gossipers.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on 1 Timothy. Paul talks to Timothy about two kinds of teaching. One type of teaching he says was "taught by daemons". He encourages Timothy instead to focus on the truth and train to be godly.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on the book of 1 Timothy.Paul gives us character traits that he is looking for in people who would become church leaders. We look at this list as a model for Christian maturity.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the book of 1 Timothy. We find Paul talking about prayer and worship which is the most important part of this chapter, but we may get too distracted by Paul talking about women to see that.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on 1 Timothy. In this part of Paul's letter he reflects on his faith journey as he went from someone violently persecuting Christians to someone planting churches. Through Paul's life we can see the grace of God. Paul thinks that that is why he was saved by God, so he could be an example of the love and mercy of God.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study on the book of 1 Timothy. Timothy is a younger man and a "spiritual" son to Paul who writes him this letter.
This is a one episode study of the book of Philemon. In this very personal letter Paul asks a favor for a dear brother named Philemon on behalf of a runaway slave named "Useful".
This is the episode is part 7 and the final episode in a study on the book of Colossians. Paul wraps up this letter with encouragement for the believers to pray and to keep him in prayer and to be wise how they act towards non-believers. Then he closes the letter with personal greetings from those he ministers with.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Colossians. Paul has established that our old self died with Christ and that we have been raised new. Now he deals how we should treat one another.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Colossians. In this episode we look at a life that has died with Christ as Paul encourages us to leave some of those dead man's things behind us and live instead a new life.
This is the episode is part 4 of study of Paul's letter to the Colossians. In this episode Paul starts to talk about how we should live as Christians. The phrase "in Christ" and "in Him" are one theme that Paul looks at and also a Spiritual circumcision, that separates us from our fleshly desires to live a new and full life.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Colossians. We look at what Paul has to say about hmself and his labor for the church. What are Paul's goals as he teaches this church? What does he desire for them?
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Colossians. In this part we look at the second section of the letter where Paul looks at the special position of Jesus above all of creation, include and especially the church and us.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study on the book of Colossians. Paul introduces himself and then talks about what he is praying for when he thinks of the church at Colossae in what is now Turkey.
This is the episode is part 9 and the final part of an episode on faith. In this episode we look at the possibility that faith is not the end of a journey but the start of a journey.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study on faith. This episode challenges a western "my faith" look at the topic of faith by looking at versus that put our faith into a context of community.
This is the episode is part 7 in an study on faith. In this episode we look at an incident where Jesus and then Peter walks on water. But Peter after good start starts to sink. What do we do when our faith fails?
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on faith. This episode looks at faith and healing. We look at a number of the stories in the gospels where Jesus says things like "your faith has made you well" and at at least one place where a person with great faith is not healed.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on faith. This isode looks at the faith of David, at his struggles, at how his faith grew and at how our faith can grow through the experience of others.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on faith. This episode looks at the moments we lose faith through the experience of the prophet Elijah. After his victory over the prophets of Baal he finds himself running for his life. So far as he knows he is the only left faithful to God.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on faith. We look at what the book of James has to say about the difference between faith and belief and how how faith is shown through actions.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of Faith. We will look in this episode at our our call to walk, like Noah and Abraham, faithfully with God. We will start to look at the difference between faith and belief.
This is the episode is part 1 in a series on faith. We look at Hebrews 11 in this episode with its definition of faith and its list of the faithful witnesses from the Old Testament that have come before us.
This is the episode is a stand alone episode on giving thanks just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday in the U.S. What does the bible tell us about being thankful.
This is the episode is a sermon that I gave at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino about two stories, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament about windows. The first story is the story of Elijah and the widow of Zeraphath and the second Jesus's encounter with a widow in the Temple.
This is the episode is part 7 and the final part of a study on the fundamentals of Christianity. We sum up Christianity in this episode fairly simple as "be like Jesus". As Jesus loved us we are called to love. As Jesus served us we are called to server. As Jesus gave us grace we are called to show grace. It's just that simple.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study on the fundamentals of Christianity. This episode looks at not being judgemental people but instead our calling to be a people full of grace.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on the fundamentals of Christianity. In this episode we will look at Grace. We are the receivers of God's Grace. We have a standing with God not because of what we have done because we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. But by grace, but a gift we do not deserve, we have standing with God.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on the fundamentals of Christianity. As we have been loved by God we are called both to love one another and we are also called to love our enemies.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the fundamentals of Christianity. This episode looks at the messages in the bible that talk about God's love for us. Do we live as people who know they are loved?
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the fundamentals of Christianity. In the last episode we looked at the forgiveness that God has given us. In this episode we look at a call for us also to forgive others.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study of the Fundamentals of Christianity. Who gets to decide what are the fundamentals of Christianity? I say the bible does and this study will look at it. This study starts with the ministry of John the Baptist as he talks about Jesus he says his ministry is about forgiveness.
This is the episode is the final part in a study on the kingdom of God. We look at the only verse in John that mentions the Kingdom of God which is the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus. Nicodemus comes to talk to Jesus and all Jesus wants to talk about is the Kingdom of God and second birth.
This is the episode is part 10 in a study on the Kingdom of God. We look at verses in Luke where Jesus talks about his coming again as well as the Last Supper. In both we learn a bit more about the Kingdom of God.
This is the episode is part 9 in a study on the Kingdom of God. Jesus answers the question about when is the Kingdom of God coming. The people have a different idea of what that means, probably expecting an earthly kingdom, lines on a map and someone on a throne.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study on the Kingdom of God. Jesus tells a few parables about the Kingdom of God. He compares it to yeast, a narrow door and to a party. It is a party that you may be surprised who attends and how does not.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the Kingdom of God. This episode looks at some verses that talk about the nearness of the Kingdom of God.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study on the Kingdom of God. We learn that Jesus saw sharing the good news about the Kingdom of God as his mission. We learn that Joseph of Arimathea was changed by waiting for the Kingdom of God. We also learn that the poor are call blessed because "theirs is the Kingdom of God".
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on the Kingdom of God. This episode looks at two different stories that talk about what is important. In the first Jesus tells is that it is better to choose life and one hand than death and two. In the second we see a teacher of the law quiz Jesus on the most important commandment.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on the Kingdom of God. We look at the Transfiguration where the disciples get a glimpse of the power of God in Jesus. We also look at the time when Jesus says tel let the children come to him for "of such is the Kingdom of God".
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the Kingdom of God. We look at some of the references to the Kingdom of God in the Gospel of Mark. We learn that the Kingdom of God is her, now, and not obvious.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the Kingdom of God. Jesus is asked about his authority and responds to the pharisees and teachers of the law with two paribles that teach us something about the Kingdom of God.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study on the Kingdom of God. In the New Testament, one phrase that Jesus ues over and over is the "Kingdom of God". In this study we will look at those versus and see what we can learn about God through them.
Matthew 12:22-29
Matthew 19:16-26
This is the episode is part 20 and the end of a study on 2 Samuel. In this episode David screws up again, but how he does it is more subtle as all he does is ask for a census of his fighting men.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study on 2 Samuel. In this chapter we hear the last words of David. We also hear about David's mighty men, who helped him win his many victories.
This is the episode is part 18 in a study of 2 Samuel. Here at the end of 2 Samuel is one of the Psalms (songs) of David. This song praises God who has protected him from his enemies.
This episode is part 17 in a study on 2 Samuel. We start to wrap up the story of David. He has to deal with a famine that comes from an oath that Saul broke before he even became king and also more wars with the Philistines.
This is the episode is part 16 in a study on 2 Samuel. King David does not even make it all the way back to his palace after defeating Absalom before another troublemaker starts a rebellion against him.
his episode is part 15 in a study of 2 Samuel. Absalom’s death leaves David in morning instead of celebrating victory until Joab tells David he is shaming his army. David then returns to Jerusalem as king.
This episode is part 14 in a study of 2 Samuel. Absalom's rebellion ends and Absalom is killed, but he is killed against the orders of David who, despite all Absalom has done, was first concerned about his son's safety.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study of 2 Samuel. David is on the run from his son Absalom. David is aided by loyal friends and Absalom is thwarted by bad advice.
This is the episode is part 12 of a study of 2 Samuel. Absalom plots over the course of 4 years and takes the hearts of the people away form his father David. Then Absalom takes over and David again flees for his life.
This is the episode is part 11 of a study of 2 Samuel. Joab tries to convince David to bring his son Absalom back from exile.
This is the episode is part 9 of a study of 2 Samuel. Amnon, son of David, rapes he half sister Tamar. Absalom, son of David and brother of Tamar kills Amnon and goes into exile.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study of 2 Samuel. The prophet Nathan confronts David about sleeping with Bathsheba and about having Uriah killed. David is forgiven yet there is still consequences of his sin.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on 2 Samuel. David is in the wrong place at the wrong time and is tempted to sin after seeing his neighbor's wife naked. Then David makes his problems worse trying to cover up his sin he eventually commits murder.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study on 2 Samuel. We are going to take a break in this episode from David's life and look at some of the 23 Psalms written by David.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study of the book of 2 Samuel. David is going out of his way to be kind to the sons of two different men who were kind to him. The first is practically adopted as a son. The second misunderstands David's kindness and starts a war instead.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on 2 Samuel. Everything is going well for David who is being faithful to God. David now resides in a fine palace and wants to build God a temple, but God says David's son will build the temple instead.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on 2 Samuel. David finally is made king of all of of Israel. David starts the most successful part of his reign. He is faithful to God and God is faithful to David. David wins victories including capturing Jerusalem, the City of David. He also brings the ark of the Lord into Jerusalem.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of 2 Samuel. Both Abner the leader of the army of Israel and Ish-Bosheth, son of Saul, its king are murdered. While these two deaths open up Israel to David's kingship, neither is greeted as good news.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study on 2 Samuel. David hears news of Saul's death and mourns for him. David becomes king but only over Judah.
This is the episode is part 22 and the last part in a study on the book of 1 Samuel. In both of these chapters it would seem that people of God have been dealt a complete defeat. But neither defeat, even the death of Saul and his sons, is as complete as it might appear.
This is the episode is part 21 of a study on 1 Samuel. On the eve of battle with the Philistines Saul is told by Samuel through a medium that he and his sons will die. Meanwhile David is told he cannot fight in the battle on the side of his old enemy the Philistines.
This is the episode is part 20 of a study on 1 Samuel. Remember all those promises that Saul made how he would not pursue David after David spared his life. Yeah, that didn't happen.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study on 1 Samuel 19. David, while still living in the wilderness encounters a fool Nabal and his wise wife Abigail.
This is the episode is part 18 in a study on 1 Samuel. David is still fleaing from Saul and is protected by God from Saul. Saul is then put in a situation where he is at David's mercy, but David spares Saul.
This is the episode is part 17 in a study of 1 Samuel. David flees from Saul. He protects himself at first only with his wits and with lies, but then people start gathering around David. Saul starts war against any who protect David, including the priests of the Lord.
This is the episode is part 16 in a study on 1 Samuel. Jonathan finds out the truth that his father is trying to kill David. But Jonathan is faithful to David and to God and saves David again from his father King Saul.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study of 1 Samuel. Saul once again tries to kill David but is foiled by both his son Jonathan and his daughter Michal.
This is the episode is part 14 in a study of 1 Samuel. David is victorious in battle but his rising fame causes Saul to at first distrust him and then to start to seek his life.
This is the episode is part 12 of a study of 1 Samuel. In this chapter the young David the shepherd meets and defeats the Philistine champion Goliath. Goliath is sure of his victory because he is stronger and a great warrior. David is sure of victory because God is on his side.
This is the episode is part 11 in a study on 1 Samuel. Samuel is sent from God to the house of Jesse to anoint a new king to replace Saul. God shows that the youngest, David, is the man, or boy, that he has in mind. Later Saul sends for David to live in the palace, not knowing that he is inviting his successor to live with him.
Saul is disobedient to God when he is told to attack and destroy the Amerlikites. God regrets making Saul king and tells him through Samuel that his kingdom will be torn from him.
This is the episode is part 9 in a series on 1 Samuel. Saul is disobedient and is told that he will be replaced. Saul's son is full of faith and starts a victorious day against the Philistines. But Saul is rash in the process and nearly losses his son through his rashness.
This is the episode is part 8 in a study on the book of 1 Samuel. Saul was already anointed King and chosen by lot to be king but in this episode Saul starts acting like a king when the Ammonites invade.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of 1 Samuel. Saul meets Samuel while searching for lost donkeys. Instead Samuel tells him that God has chosen him to be the king. Saul's only obvious advantage is that he is tall.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study of 1 Samuel. All of the middle years of Samuel's life are covered in chapter 7. In chapter 8 as Samuel is now an old man, the people of Israel ask for a king.
This episode is part 5 of a study of 1 Samuel. In this episode we see the consequences to the Philistines after they captured the ark of the God of Israel. Eventually the Philistines decide to return the ark because their people are being afflicted by God.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on 1 Samuel. This episode looks at one of the darkest period in the book 1 Samuel. Eli and his sons die on the same day as God foretold. On the same day the ark of the Covenant is captured by the enemies of Israel.
This is the episode is part 3 of a study on 1 Samuel. This episode deals with the calling of the prophet Samuel while he still a young boy.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on 1 Samuel. This chapter contrasts the song of praise from Hannah to a God who has answered her prayer for a child with the unfaithfulness of the sons of Eli who insult God with how they are treating their role as priests.
This episode starts a study of 1 Samuel. Samuel might be said to be the last of the judges and ushers in the time of the kings. This first chapter looks at the birth of Samuel.
This is the episode is part 6 and the final episode in a study on freedom. Paul and Silas are arrested, beaten and thrown into a jail in Phillipi. There they do what anyone who has been in that situation would do (?), they pray and sing praise to God. An earthquake opens the jail and breaks the chains of all the prisoners. How many do you think escape?
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on freedom. Why did people use the bible as a way to justify slavery and why doesn't the bible outlaw slavery. What can we learn about freedom from these verses.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on freedom. As we looked at Exodus we see the people of Israel were freed from Israel and were immediately given the law. In Galatians Paul is angry with the church in Galatia because they have now given up their freedom from the law and believed those who told them they needed to be Jewish to be Christian.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on freedom. We look at the portion of the Leviticus that deals with the year of jubilee. God built into the law a mechanism to renew the freedom he gave the people of Israel.
This is the episode is part two in a study on freedom. God sent Moses to get the children of Israel out of Egypt. It only took 10 plagues which was a fairly easy thing for God. Getting Egypt out of Israel turns out to have been a much more difficult problem.
This is the episode is part one in a study on freedom. Jesus while teaching in the temple tells his listeners that they hold to his teachings they will be set free. They protest that they are children of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. Oh? What about the Egyptians? What about the Babylonians? What about the Romans? Jesus says that they are slaves to sin.
This is the episode is part 8 and the final part in a study on the book of Daniel. We pause one more time in the second half of Daniel to look at a message given to Daniel while he prays for Jerusalem to be restored. He is told when the anointed one of God will come.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of Daniel. This second half of Daniel is much less obvious than the first half as we switch from narative to prophesy. Daniel sees a vision of 4 beasts which represent 4 kingdoms. Are these past kingdoms, present or future ones?
This is the episode is part 6 of a study on the book of Daniel. This is the more famous story in the book of Daniel where Daniel is thrown into the lions den because he refuses to stop praying even when it is made illegal.
This is the episode is part 5 of a study on the book of Daniel. The king of Babylon literally sees the writing on the wall for his kingdom. Daniel is sought to interpret the writing and give the king the bad news. Babylon is brought down by God because of the arrogance of the king.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar has a second dream which Daniel is called to interpret the dream for the king. The dream is bad news. The king has become proud and will be humbled.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Daniel. Daniel's three friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego get in trouble with King Nebuchadnezzar because they refuse to worship a gold statue that the king has erected. The king orders them to be executed, but God has other plans.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that disturbs him. He asks his wise men to interpret the dream, but... he will not tell them the dream. Can anyone on Earth tell the king his dream and its interpretation?
Daniel 1
Daniel’s Training in Babylon
1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in Babylonia[a] and put in the treasure house of his god.
3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians.[b] 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service.
6 Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 7 The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your[c] food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.”
11 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.
15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. 16 So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead.
17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them into his service, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
Footnotes:
- Daniel 1:2 Hebrew Shinar
- Daniel 1:4 Or Chaldeans
- Daniel 1:10 The Hebrew for your and you in this verse is plural.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on the wilderness. This episode looks at John the Baptist who is described as a "voice calling in the wilderness".
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the wilderness and where it shows up in the Bible. We hear about the children of Israel who spend 40 years in the wilderness... but did not have to. They end up stuck in the wilderness for 40 years because they lose faith in God.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the theme on the wilderness. A relationship to God does not promise to be a paradise. This episode looks again at the prophet Elijah who spends time in the wilderness when he is ready to die, exhausted by being (so far as he knows) the last one faithful to God.
This is the episode is part 1 of a series on the wilderness. This episode looks at Jesus' 40 days in the wildreness and his temptation by the devil.
This is the episode is part 3 and the final part of a study of Holiness. We look at the calls in the New Testament for us to live lives as God's holy people.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on holiness. We look at verses that deal with the holy mountain and the Holy of Holies. What do we learn about the holiness of God in the Old Testament and in the magesty of God's Holiness.
This is the episode is part 1 of a study of holiness. We look at the first places in the Bible that talk about holy or holiness. We will look at the sabbath as a holy day, Moses meeting God on holy ground and a calling for the people of Israel to be a holy people.
This is the episode is part 7 and the final episode on a study of newness. The bible talks a lot about life. It also talks a calling to and a freedom to live a new life. We are bound with Jesus in baptism to his death on the cross so that our old life can die with him. We are then freed up to live a new life.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study on newness. This episode looks at the theme of the new covenant which was promised by the prophets in the Old Testament and which was fulfilled in Jesus who is the Priest and Sacrifice that establishes the New Covenant.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on Newness and will focus on a being renewed. We look at verses from Ephesians, Romans and Isaiah that talk about being renewed vs conforming, renewed vs being weary.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on Newness and will focus on a new heart. David was a king with a problem. He had sinned against God as an adulterer and as a murderer. He wrote Psalm 51 asking God to create in him a new heart. Is that OK to ask for? Is God in the new heart business?
John 1:35-42
35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?”
They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” 39 “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon.
40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus.
Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter[g]).
Revelation 2:17
17 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.
Revelation 3:12
12 The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name.
Isaiah 62:2
2 The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory;
you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on new and newness. It is my claim that one of the main themes in the bible is creation and newness. The bible ends with recreation as we saw last week. This week we look t the first chapter in the bible to see that it starts also with creation. We see in this chapter that God takes great joy in creation and in the act of creation.
This is the episode is part 14 an the last part in a study on the book of Revelation. It is also the first in a study on newness. In this chapter we see where all the bible is heading. Like it started the bible ends with a story of creation. In this case God creates a new heaven and a new Earth, and this one without sorrow.
This is the episode is part 13 in a study on the book of Revelation. All of the world and all of history is headed towards. This part of the book shows Jesus the Word of God revealed at the head of a heavenly army. Satan, the Beast and the false prophet are defeated and thrown in the lake of fire. Then the Book of Life will be opened and all will be judged.
This is the episode is part 12 in a study on Revelation. Babylon the Great (whoever that may be) has fallen and some people are filled with sadness but the people of God rejoice that justice has finally come.
This is the episode is part 11 of a study on Revelation. Babylon the Great and a beast with 7 heads and 10 horns, the vision gets very obscure as things wind down towards a final battle.
This is the episode is part 10 of a study on Revelation. Things start to wind down as 7 angels are given 7 bowls of the last 7 plagues.
This is the episode is part 9 of a study on Revelation. All those who had received the mark of the beast are in for judgment. As the beast will be punished so those who he owns will receive God's wrath.
This is the episode is part 8 on a study of the book of Revelation. This chapter looks at the downfall of Satan from heaven and at the rise of the Beast who is a servant of Satan who wages war against the people of God.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of Revelation. This episode looks at the introduction of the two witnesses who are raised up as prophets, are killed, and then are raised by God. Is this in the first century or still the future?
This is the episode is part 6 in a study on the book of Revelation. This section talks about the end of the seven seals and the blowing of seven trumpets, all of which cause very bad things that kill a 3rd of life on Earth and yet those that remain do not repent.
This is the episode is part 5 of a study on the book of Revelation. Chapter 6 looks at the calamities that come on the Earth when the seven seals first mentioned in Revelation 5 are opened. Chapter 7 looks at the 144,000 who are sealed and the multitude who are brought out from the tribulation that is happening on the Earth.
This is the episode is part 4 or a study of the book of Revelation. John is caught up in the spirit and finds himself in the throne room of God. Here he sees God and Jesus worshiped and he sees a scroll with seven seals. Only Jesus is worthy to cut the seals of this scroll.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the book of Revelation. This episode looks at 3 more letters to the churches. One church is mostly dead. One church that is weak but faithful. One church that is lukewarm
This is the episode is part 2 of a study on Revelation. The risen Christ sends letters to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira. Jesus tells them the churches the things that they have been doing right and what they have been doing wrong.
This is the episode is part 1 of a study on the book of Revelation. John is minding his own business on the island of Patmos when the Lord shows him a vision and tells him to take a letter for the seven churches in Asia.
This is the episode is 6th and final part of a study of Elijah. Elijah leaves Elisha who takes up the role as prophet in the power of Elijah. Elijah is taken to heaven.
2 Kings 1 The Lord 's Judgment on Ahaziah 1 After Ahab's death, Moab rebelled against Israel. 2 Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers, saying to them, "Go and consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, to see if I will recover from this injury."
3 But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, "Go up and meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, 'Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going off to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron?' 4 Therefore this is what the LORD says: 'You will not leave the bed you are lying on. You will certainly die!' " So Elijah went.
5 When the messengers returned to the king, he asked them, "Why have you come back?"
6 "A man came to meet us," they replied. "And he said to us, 'Go back to the king who sent you and tell him, "This is what the LORD says: Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are sending men to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not leave the bed you are lying on. You will certainly die!" ' "
7 The king asked them, "What kind of man was it who came to meet you and told you this?"
8 They replied, "He was a man with a garment of hair and with a leather belt around his waist."
The king said, "That was Elijah the Tishbite."
9 Then he sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. The captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on the top of a hill, and said to him, "Man of God, the king says, 'Come down!' "
10 Elijah answered the captain, "If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men!" Then fire fell from heaven and consumed the captain and his men.
11 At this the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. The captain said to him, "Man of God, this is what the king says, 'Come down at once!' "
12 "If I am a man of God," Elijah replied, "may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men!" Then the fire of God fell from heaven and consumed him and his fifty men.
13 So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. This third captain went up and fell on his knees before Elijah. "Man of God," he begged, "please have respect for my life and the lives of these fifty men, your servants! 14 See, fire has fallen from heaven and consumed the first two captains and all their men. But now have respect for my life!"
15 The angel of the LORD said to Elijah, "Go down with him; do not be afraid of him." So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king.
16 He told the king, "This is what the LORD says: Is it because there is no God in Israel for you to consult that you have sent messengers to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron? Because you have done this, you will never leave the bed you are lying on. You will certainly die!" 17 So he died, according to the word of the LORD that Elijah had spoken.
Because Ahaziah had no son, Joram [a] succeeded him as king in the second year of Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah. 18 As for all the other events of Ahaziah's reign, and what he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel?
Footnotes:1. 2 Kings 1:17 Hebrew Jehoram , a variant of Joram
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on Elijah the prophet. King Ahab (of more accurately his wife his wife Jezebel) murders an innocent man and God declares through Elijah that God is done with Ahab. But then something surprising happens.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the prophet Elijah. After his challenge with the prophets of Baal, instead of having a victory celebration Elijah finds himself again fleeing for his life. He is so discouraged that he is ready to die.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the prophet Elijah. In this episode after 3 years of famine and drought it is time for Elijah and King Ahab to meet. Elijah proposes a test, a contest, between him and the 850 false prophets of Ball and Asherah on Mount Carmel. Let's see which is the one true God.
This is the episode is part one in a study on the prophet Elijah. Elijah is called to be a prophet to the north kingdom of Israel. The kingdom of Israel has turned to other Gods so we first meet Elijah telling king Ahab that there will be a drought. The Lord then cares for Elijah in this time of drought first directly and then later by sending him to a widow in Sidon.
This is the episode is the 6th and final in a series of studies on parenting that looks at the fruit of the Spirit as a template for how we should be parents. This episode looks at patience, faithfulness and self-control and how they may be different aspects of living life life with a long-term view.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on Parenting called “Fruitful Parenting”. This episode looks at the spiritual fruit of kindness and gentleness. We also look at discipline. What does it mean to discipline a child and yet be a kind and gentle person.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on Parenting called "Fruitful Parenting". This episode looks at the spiritual fruit of peace and joy. How do we live out a life of peace and joy within our most important relationships?
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on fruitful parenting. This episode looks at the parenting skills of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Aaron, Eli, David and Solomon. What can we learn from their parenting?
What is the most central verse in the bible on parenting? Is it Solomon’s advice that to spare the rod means to spoil the child? Chris makes the argument that one of the most central verses in Gal 5 where it talks about the fruit of the spirit. If this is a verse that describes the attributes of a mature Christian shouldn’t this be a verse that describes how we behave towards those we love?
This is the episode is part one in a series on Parenting. What can we learn about God through the parenting relationship? How is the relationship of a parent to a young baby similar to the relationship of God to us?
This is the episode is part 8 and the last episode in a study on what the bible says about money. This study looks at the behavior of the early church and how their faith almost immediately changed how they dealt with their money and their possessions.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on money. This episode looks at where our focus is, or as the bible puts it where are we storing up our treasure? The bible says that where out
This is the episode is part6 in a study on money. It looks at a topic that is usually called "stewardship" in the church. The idea is that all that we have is God's and is given from God for his service. What do we do with what God has given us?
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on money. This episode looks at 3 different chapters. In the first two we look at two of the harshest passages in scripture about riches and rich people including one rich person who ends up in torment in hell apparently for being rich. What do we... as people who are rich compared to many in the world... need to do?
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on what the bible has to say about money. This episode looks at some of the verses that call for us to be content. What makes us discontent? What is the "secret" to being content in all circumstances that Paul talks about?
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on what the bible says about money. This episode looks at the "problem of money". We look at some well-known verses like "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil". We look at what are our priorities when it regards money.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on what the bible has to say about money. We looked last week at verses in the Bible that said that obedience leads to blessing, but does obedience lead to riches. First we look at promises that say that Go will be with us in troubles and then at at least one person who money was the curse and giving it up would have led to the blessing.
This is the episode is part one of a study on what the Bible has to say about money. In this episode I will look at a theology, sometimes called the theology of glory, that says that if I am a Christian God will make me prosper. If I become a Christian God will make me rich.
This is the final episode in a study on the book of Acts. Paul arrives in Rome where he is greeted by the church and continues to preach to the Jews there.
This is the episode is part 26 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul is headed to Rome as a prisoner but along the way their storm is caught by a storm and driven along until it sinks.
This is the episode is part 25 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul appears before governor Festus and King Agrippa to again make defense of his actions and of his faith.
This is the episode is part 24 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul appears before governor Felix and then because Felix does nothing for 2 years Paul appears his successor governor Festus.
This is the episode is part 23 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul gets a chance to defend himself before the Sanhedrin which just leads to shouting and almost to bloodshed. The Jews plot to kill Paul but the plot is discovered and he is whisked away to the hands of the Roman Governor.
This is the episode is part 22 in a study on the book of Acts. After the riot in Jerusalem where Paul is only saved from death by the intervention of the Romans, Paul gets a chance to address the crowd and tell them his person story, his testimony. He tells them about how he persecuted Christians and how he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus.
This is the episode is part 21 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul is told over and over on his way to Jerusalem that he will have trouble there and will be arrested. When he gets to Jerusalem he has trouble there and gets arrested. He is beaten and would have been killed if the Romans did not intervene.
This is the episode is part 20 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul spends the end of his 3rd missionary journey going back to the churches he has helped found to say goodbye. Paul is being told by the prophets that he faces prison and hardship as he heads back to Jerusalem.
This is the episode is part 19 of a study of the book of Acts. In this chapter Paul travels to Ephesus where he stays for 2 years. He preaches and performs miracles there until all in the province have heard the word of the Lord. Paul is so successful that the craftsmen who make the small idols of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) see their livelihood threatened and they riot.
This is the episode is part 18 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul teaches in Corinth for some time as he is protected by God and by Rome. In Corinth he meets Priscilla and Aquila and works with them. He then sails for home to check in with the church. Meanwhile Priscilla and Aquila meet and teach Apollos which is a great teacher.
This is the episode is part 17 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul preaches in Thessalonica before he runs into opposition. The then preaches in Beria until again he runs into opposition from the Thessalonians. The Paul is called on in Athens to explain his strange new teaching.
This is the episode is part 16 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul meets both Timothy and Luke in this chapter although Luke fails to mention that latter fact. If you are a prisoner locked in a jail and a earthquake opens the doors and the chains... what would get you to stay?
This is the episode is part 15 of a study on the book of Acts. A debate arises whether gentiles need to become Jewish before they become Christians. The issue is debated in Jerusalem at the first council of Jerusalem. That issue is resolved but then Paul and Barnabas have a falling out over whether they should bring along that momma's boy John Mark.
This is the episode is part 14 of a study on the book of Acts. Paul and Barnabas continue on their missionary journey (commonly called Paul's first missionary journey. They come into what is now Turkey in Asia minor preaching the gospel and starting churches. They encounter resistance and violence with Paul at least once stoned and left for dead.
This is the episode is part 13 of a study on the book of Acts. In this episode Barnabas and Paul are called by God and sent out on their first missionary journey. They travel to Cyprus where they preach in the synagogue and start a church.
This is the episode is part 12 of a study on the book of Acts. Herod who is now king in Judea decides to persecute the Christians. He has James the brother of John executed and attempts to execute Peter also but God stages a prison break. Later God deals with Herod.
This is the episode is part 11 of a study on the book of Acts. Peter has to explain his actions why he has been preaching to gentiles and eating with them. Barnabas and later Paul are called to Antioch to tend the church there. In Antioch the word is preached to gentiles as well as Jews. Also in Antioch the name Christian is first given to believers.
This is the episode is part 10 of a study on the book of Acts. In this chapter we see Peter and the church given a clear vision from God that gentiles can also become Christians as Peter is given a vision that prepares him for an invitation to the house of a Roman soldier named Cornelius.
This is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Acts. A young man named Saul becomes the chief persecutor of the church by arresting, imprisoning and even by having Christians killed. But Jesus has other plans for Saul and strikes him blind on his journey to persecute Christians in Damascus. He then uses a faithful disciple named Ananias to heal Saul and restore him.
This is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Acts. Persecuted for their faith after the martyrdom of Stephen the disciples scatter but they take the good news of Jesus with them. Phillip goes to Samaria many come to faith. Simon the Sorcerer accepts Jesus but tries to buy the power he sees in the apostles. Phillip also teaches the Ethiopian Eunich who comes to faith and changes a country.
This is the episode is part 7 of the study of the book of Acts. Stephen who was chosen one of the 7 in the chapter we looked at last week performs miraculous signs and teaches in such a way that he could not be refuted. He is accused falsely, tried and then stoned.
This is the episode is part 6 of the study of the book of Acts. God busts the Apostles out of jail and then gives them confidence as they stand before the Sanhedrin. We also look briefly at the calling of the 7 deacons who help the apostles deal with a conflict that arise in the church.
This is the episode is part 4 of the study of the book of Acts. Peter and John are thrown into jail... not for the last time. They then have to appear before the Sanhedrin, the religious leaders who want to know in whose name they have healed the lame man from the previous chapter. Peter stands before the leaders who condemned Jesus only a few weeks previous and preaches that Jesus is not only alive but the holy one of God.
This is the episode is part 3 of the study of the book of Acts. First we get a short view of the church. It is a church without buildings, committees, clergy or even offerings. It is a church that is generous and supportive. It is also a church of miracles as we see when Peter and John heal a lame man. Peter preaches another sermon.
This is the episode is part 2 of the study of the book of Acts. The disciples have been told to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit comes. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit comes and comes in power. He empowers the apostles to speak in tongues and Peter to preach. On this day the church is started and adds 3000 new beleivers.
This is the episode is part 1 in a study on the book of Acts which is the second part of Luke's gospel. This book looks at the start of the church and the acts of the apostles. This is a book about action and about a church called to action, called to be Jesus's witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the ends of the earth. The church is still called to action.
This is the episode is part 35 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is taken by the chief priests and the elders to Pontius Pilate the Roman governor who would have the authority to put Jesus to death. He is tried twice by Pilate and once by Herod and found innocent but eventually Pilate gives into the urging of the crowd and sends Jesus to be crucified. Jesus is crucified between two thieves, one who mocks him and one who proclaims him.
This is the episode is part 34 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus prays in the garden to avoid the cross but still submits to betrayal, arrest and trial because there was no other way.
This is the episode is part 32 in a study on the gospel of Luke. In this chapter Jesus praises the faith of a widow who gives her last two coins over that of the rich people giving from their abundance. He then also foretells the destruction of Jerusalem and talks of the end times.
This is the episode is part 27 of a study on the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks in this passage about money and our relationship to it. We cannot serve both God and money.
This is the episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath (and gets in trouble with the religious leaders), says that not everyone will be saved and mourns for Jerusalem that has continued to reject God and his prophets.
This is the episode is part 23 of a study of the gospel of Luke. This section talks about Jesus second coming. It is not complicated prophesy that calls for complicated interpretation. Jesus is saying that you won’t know when he comes back so he focuses on the important lessons of Jesus second coming which are:
You don’t know when it will happen You wont know when it will happen Live your life in a way worth of your calling so that you are ready
This is the episode is part 22 of a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus reminds us the truth that more than one politician, hypocritical religious leader or email sending has learned the hard way. The truth will come out. The deeds done in the dark will be exposed to the light. So why try and pretend to be one way in public and another way in private? And why worry? We worship a God who knows the hairs on our head. We worship a God who clothes the flowers of the field in splendor... and loves us even more. And why do we try and save up treasure here where thieves, rust and stock market crashes can take it from us?
This is the episode is part 21 in a study on the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells the pharisees and the teachers of the law what he really thinks about their religion. He describes them like the product of some bad dishwasher who washes only the outside of the cup. They are outwardly religious and inwardly corrupt. Is our faith only skin deep?
This is the episode is part 20 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this section of Luke Jesus is driving out demons and the accusation is made that he is only able to do so because he is working with the devil. Jesus explains that he is doing so because God is stronger than the devil and goes on to diagnose a case of spiritual blindness which is effecting his listeners.
This is the episode is part 19 in a study on the gospel of Luke. This episode looks at two stories. The first is a story of busy Martha and apparently lazy Mary holding a dinner party. Martha does all the work and all Mary wants to do is spend time with Jesus. The second is a request from the disciples to teach them to pray. Jesus teaches them the Lord's prayer and other things about how to pray.
This is the episode is part 18 in the study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is quizzed by a Lawyer on how to inherit eternal life. The lawyer knows he needs to love God and love his neighbor but he is a little unclear on the whole neighbor thing. Jesus tells him a parable about the good Samaritan to illustrate what God means by love.
This is the episode is part 17 in the study of the gospel of Luke. Possibly flush with excitement from the transfiguration of Jesus that 3 of the disciples saw they start to argue among themselves who is more important. Then Jesus encounters 3 men who have excuses why not to follow him. Lastly, Jesus who is heading towards Jerusalem and death sends out the 72 to give the towns in his path one last chance to accept him during his earthly ministry.
This is the episode is part 16 in the study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus asks the big question, "who do you say that I am" and then reveals for the first time to the disciples who he is and what he is here to do: be betrayed, suffer, die and rise again. He tells them more than once but they don't get it. Peter, James and John get a glimpse of the glory of Jesus in the transfiguration.
This is the episode is part 15 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This section looks at Jesus sending out the 12 Apostles with the power to heal and cast out demons and at the miraculous feeding of the five thousand. Both stories show the provision of God.
This is the episode is part 14 in a study on the gospel of Luke. The last episode focused on the teaching of Jesus but this episode focuses on the power of Jesus through 4 different stories where Jesus shows he has power over the window, waves, demons, sickness and death.
This is the episode is part 13 in the study of the gospel of Luke. In this section Luke relates 3 stories that center around listening and hearing. The most well known of these is the story of the sower that talks about God spreading the seed of the word of God all over the place and about 4 different types of hearing and 4 very different results.
This is the episode is part 12 in the study of the gospel of Luke. John the Baptist wonders if Jesus is really the Christ. Jesus talks about how he and John are so different but the Pharisees rejected both. Jesus also meets a woman, who will become a close friend, but who is first a notorious women, a sinner.
This is the episode is part 11 in the study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about what sort of actions and words he expects to find in Christians. When you come to an apple tree you expect to find apples. When you find a Christian Jesus expects to find someone who is gracious not judgmental and condemning. He expects to find someone who is giving, forgiving and obedient.
This is the episode is part 10 in the study of the gospel of Luke. The episode looks at the beginning of the sermon on the plain. What does Jesus have against being rich anyway? And as if that is not heard enough Jesus calls us to love our enemies. Why? That's what God has done.<
This is the episode is part 9 in the study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus starts to run into problems with the religious leaders because of issues involving both fasting and keeping the Sabbath. Why do his disciples not fast? Why do they break the Sabbath? Will Jesus heal on the Sabbath and become a Sabbath breaker?
This is the episode is part 8 in the study of the gospel of Luke. It looks at the calling of Peter, Andrew, James, John and Levi. Jesus heals a paralytic and a leper and shows that he has the power to forgive sins. Then Jesus gets in trouble with the religious people for both forgiving sins and for hanging out with people that need their sins forgiven.<
This is the episode is part 7 in the study of the gospel of Luke. We see Jesus teaching, healing and driving out demons as he starts his public ministry. He teaches with authority that amazes people. But the people in his home town reject Jesus and try to kill him.
This is the episode is part 6 in the study of the gospel of Luke. The focuses first on the baptism and genealogy of Jesus (no not my favorite part of the book either) and then the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Jesus identity is questioned by the devil . But Jesus resists temptation by knowing the bible, by knowing whose he is and by known what God wants him to do.
This is the episode is part 5 in the study of the gospel of Luke. This episode looks at one of the only views that the bible gives of Jesus's childhood. It also looks at the fire and brimstone teaching of John the Baptist who comes before Jesus to prepare the way for him by calling people repentance.
This is the episode is part 4 in the study of the gospel of Luke. This episode deals with Luke's version of the Christmas story.
This is the episode is the 3rd part in a study on the book of Luke. This week we look at the songs of praise from Mary and from Zechariah as they look at what God is doing. God is bring salvation to his people at long last.<
This is the second episode in a study on the gospel of Luke. In this episode we look at two different visits from the angel Gabriel. Gabriel tells Zechariah that his wife will get pregnant in her old age and will have John and then tells Mary that even though she is a virgin she will get pregnant with the son of the most high God.
An introduction to the study of the gospel of Luke. Why are their three gospels? Who is each of the gospels written for? Why did Luke write a gospel? How do we know this gospel was written by Luke?
This is the last episode of the study on the book of Hebrews. The author concludes with words of encouragement to live a life worthy of the calling of Jesus.
Having looked at the "cloud of witnesses" in chapter 11, how should we then live? The author encourages us to run the race with endurance and to shed the sin that encumbers. We are encouraged to look at difficult times and even persecution as discipline from God as a father disciplines a child for the child's benefit.
This chapter on faith is the main reason I wanted to teach on the book of Hebrews. It is a role call of those who have gon ebefore in the old testament and why they lived the life they did... faith.
This is the episode is part 10 of a study of the book of Hebrews. The author continues the comparison of the old sacraficial system with its inability to remove guilt and sin and the new sacrafice of Jesus once for all. He then encourages us to draw near to God and not fal away.
This is the episode is part 9 of the study of the book of Hebrews. It focuses in on the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus and the process of redemption
This is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Hebrews. This part looks at the ministry of Jesus as high priest compared to the ministry of the Levitical priests. The author compares the tabernacle to the true throne room of God.
This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of Hebrews. The author looks in great detail at Melchizedek from the book of Genesis to tell us something about the role of Jesus as Priest. We learn why the priesthood and sacrificial system in the old testament pointed to but was perfected in Jesus.
This is the episode is part 6 in a study on the book of Hebrews. The author looks at elementary teachings, falling away and the promises of God.
This is the episode is part 5 in a study on the book of Hebrews. The author looks at Jesus role as high priest and compares him to Melchizedek the priest/king. He also chides his readers to grow up.
This is the episode is part 4 in a study on the book of Hebrews. The author is again concerned that people not harden their hearts like their ancestors who rebelled against God and against Moses in the desert of Sinai during the exodus and therefore miss out on the rest God has prepared.
This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the book of Hebrews. The author is concerned that people not harden their hearts like their ancestors who rebelled against God and against Moses in the desert of Sinai during the exodus.
This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the book of Hebrews. The author of Hebrews starts to look at the role of Jesus. This chapter looks at the supremacy and humility of Jesus. It also starts to look at Jesus's role of high priest.
This is the episode is part one in a series looking at the book of Hebrews. This book may or may not have been written by Paul. It is a book that looks at who jesus is in the larger context of the old testament scriptures. In this chapter the author talks about the unique position of Jesus compared to the angels.
This is the episode is part fourth and final part in a series of episodes study Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Paul charges Timothy to preach the word and to correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience. While people would rather hear things that "tickle their ears", Paul encourages Timothy to be faithful.<
1 Timothy 4Instructions to Timothy 1The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. 4For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. 6If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 9This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance 10(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe. 11Command and teach these things. 12Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. 14Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. 15Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Psalm 51For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge. 5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. 6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts [a] ; you teach [b] me wisdom in the inmost place. 7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. 10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. 14 Save me from bloodguilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. 17 The sacrifices of God are [c] a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. 18 In your good pleasure make Zion prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then there will be righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings to delight you; then bulls will be offered on your altar.
Jesus Appears to Thomas 24Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." 26A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 27Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." 28Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" 29Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
The Crucifixion 26As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28Jesus turned and said to them, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. 29For the time will come when you will say, 'Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!' 30Then " 'they will say to the mountains, "Fall on us!" and to the hills, "Cover us!" '[d] 31For if men do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?" 32Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."[e] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37and said, "If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself." 38There was a written notice above him, which read:|sc THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!" 40But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong." 42Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[f]" 43Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."Jesus' Death 44It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. 47The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, "Surely this was a righteous man." 48When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
Matthew 6
25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]? 28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Philippians 4
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Faith and Deeds
14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
19You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
20You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless[d]? 21Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,"[e] and he was called God's friend. 24You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.
25In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
Would God ask you to marry a prostitute? That probably seems like a strange question but that is exactly what he asked the prophet Hosea. He was trying to make a point.
Hosea 1
1 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the reign of Jeroboam son of Jehoash [a] king of Israel:Hosea's Wife and Children
2 When the LORD began to speak through Hosea, the LORD said to him, "Go, take to yourself an adulterous wife and children of unfaithfulness, because the land is guilty of the vilest adultery in departing from the LORD." 3 So he married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. 4 Then the LORD said to Hosea, "Call him Jezreel, because I will soon punish the house of Jehu for the massacre at Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel. 5 In that day I will break Israel's bow in the Valley of Jezreel."
6 Gomer conceived again and gave birth to a daughter. Then the LORD said to Hosea, "Call her Lo-Ruhamah, [b] for I will no longer show love to the house of Israel, that I should at all forgive them. 7 Yet I will show love to the house of Judah; and I will save them—not by bow, sword or battle, or by horses and horsemen, but by the LORD their God."
8 After she had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, Gomer had another son. 9 Then the LORD said, "Call him Lo-Ammi, [c] for you are not my people, and I am not your God.
10 "Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted. In the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' they will be called 'sons of the living God.' 11 The people of Judah and the people of Israel will be reunited, and they will appoint one leader and will come up out of the land, for great will be the day of Jezreel.
Footnotes:
Hosea 1:1 Hebrew Joash , a variant of JehoashHosea 1:6 Lo-Ruhamah means not loved .Hosea 1:9 Lo-Ammi means not my people .
John 8 deals with the story of a woman brought before Jesus because she was caught in the act of adultery. How would he respond? Could the religous leaders trap him into getting in trouble?
John 8
1But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4and said to Jesus, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" 6They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.
But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. 7When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." 8Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground.
9At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. 10Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
11"No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."
The third of a seres of podcasts on the Christmas story. This part is on Luke 2 where we learn about the coming of the shepherds and the familiar story of laying the baby Jesus in a manager because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke focuses on Mary' story and should be particularly familiar to fans of the Charlie Brown Christmas special.
The second of a seres of podcasts on the Christmas story. This part is on Matthew 2 where we learn about the coming of the wisemen and about Herod the Great who is threatened by the news that a king has been born.
This episode starts a multi-week look at the Christmas story. This first part starts in Matthew 1. Matthew's account focuses on the role of Joseph. Imagine this from his perspective. Your fiancee us pregnant but says she has not been with another man.
Once again the podcast returns to the topic of prayer. It looks at Jesus teaching on prayer as well as his example of praying.
So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened - Luke 11:9-10
This episode looks at the context around Matthew 6 version of the Lord's prayer. What is Jesus teaching about how we should pray and how is the Lord's prayer a template for prayer?
The Lord's Prayer dramatic presentation:
Our Father who art in Heaven....
Yes?
Don't interrupt me. I'm praying....
But you called Me.
Called you? I didn't call you. I'm praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven....
There, you did it again....
Did what?
Called Me. You said, "Our Father who art in Heaven.."
Here I am. What's on your mind?
But I didn't mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day. I always say the Lord's Prayer. It makes me feel good, kind of like getting my duty done.
All right. Go on....
Hallowed be thy name.
Hold it. What do you mean by that?
By what?
By "Hallowed be thy name.".....
It means....it means....good grief, I don't know what it means. How should I know? It's just part of the prayer. By the way, what does it mean?
It means "Honored, Holy! Wonderful."
Hey, that makes sense. I never thought about what "Hallowed" meant before...
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Do you really mean that?
Sure, why not?
What are you going to do about it?
Doing? Nothing, I guess. I just think it would be neat if you got control of everything down here like you have up there.
Have I got control of you?
Well, I go to church.
That isn't what I asked you. What about that habit of lust you have? And your bad temper? You've really got a problem there, you know. And then there's the way you spend your money ...... all on yourself. And what about the kinds of books you read?
Stop picking on me! I'm just as good as some of the rest of those phonies at the church.
Excuse me .... I thought you were praying for my will to be done. If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones who are praying for it. Like you, for example.
Oh, all right! I guess I do have some hang-ups. Now that you mention it, I could probably name some others.
So could I.
I haven't thought about it until now, but I really would like to cut out some of those things. I'd like to, you know, be really free.
Good, now we're getting somewhere. We'll work together .... you and I. Some victories can truly be won. I'm proud of you.
Look Lord, I need to finish up here. This is taking a lot longer than it usually does....
Give us this day our daily bread.
You need to cut down on the bread too ... You're overweight as it is.
Hey, wait a minute! What is this, "Criticize Me Day?" Here I was doing my religious duty, and all of a sudden you break in and remind me of all my hangups.
Praying is a dangerous thing. You could wind up changed you know. That's what I'm trying to get across to you. You called me, and here I am. It's too late to stop now. Keep on praying. I'm interested in the next part of your prayer .................... Well, go on.
I'm scared to.
Scared? Of what?
I know what you'll say.
Try me and see.
Forgive us our offenses as we forgive those who offend us.
What about Mark?
See I knew it! I knew you would bring him up! Why, he's told lies about me, cheated me out of money .... He never paid back that debt he owes me. I've sworn to get even.
But your prayer ...... What about your prayer?
I didn't mean it.
Well, at least you're honest. But it's not much fun carrying the load of bitterness around inside is it?
No, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even. Boy, have I made some plans for ol' Mark! He'll wish he never did me any harm.
You won't feel any better. You'll feel worse. Revenge isn't sweet. Think of how unhappy you are already. But I can change all that.
You can? How?
Forgive Mark. Then I'll forgive you. Then the hate and sin will be Mark's problem and not yours... You may lose the money, but it will be settled in your heart.
But Lord, I can't forgive Mark.
Then I can't forgive you.
This episode covers the start of Luke 15. The religious leaders get upset with Jesus because he is associating with "tax collectors and sinners". In response Jesus tells 3 stories. The first two stories are the lost sheep and the lost coin.