Student of the Bible

Hero or Zero

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:12:55 +0000

If someone was to write your life's story, would you be a hero or a zero? Kind of harsh if you think of yourself as a zero and definintely pretty inflated if you think of yourself as a hero, right? The truth is that we all fall short of who God designed us to be and without Him, we are definitely more like Zeroes than heroes! Take a walk with me through the Book of Esther and let's examine some of the key characters. You may be surprised with whom you identify in the story!

Jars of Clay

studentofthebible.com — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 20:07:09 +0000

Have you ever felt broken, discarded, abandoned, forgotten? Have you ever thought that you are in just too many pieces to repair? Paul talks about the treasure that is found in jars of clay. The treasure is the Gospel of Jesus. The jars of clay are us! Listen to how God chooses YOU to be His vessel of this treasure!

Resolutions

studentofthebible.com — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:43:00 +0000

I despise New Year's resolutions! There, I got it off my chest. I don't like making them and I definitely don't like breaking them! But there's one resolution that was made that will never be broken and that is the promise that Christ died for me and my sins are forgiven! Listen to my latest podcast on what the Bible has to say about our plans and resolutions and what it has to say about God's plans for us.

Advent of Peace

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:40:24 +0000

What does peace look like? Does it depend on your own personal experience? What responsibility do we have to create peace on earth? Is Utopia possible? Throughout world history man has yearned for peace. Listen to this podcast on the second week of Advent, focused on Peace. Learn who truly creates Peace on Earth.

Advent of Hope

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:24:02 +0000

What is Advent? It is a season of anticipation and of hope. Hope of what? Hope of Christ's return. Advent means "coming". We have hope in Christ's return. This hope is our anchor in turbulent waters. He is our rock and our redeemer. Christ is coming back!

Jeremiah Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:27:39 +0000

How many of us are frustrated with God because we see evil seeming to get away scott free? How many of us cry out for justice? Jeremiah did this! He wept over his nation and his people but he also got super frustrated when he didn't think God was working quickly enough to free his children from evil. Walk with me through this second part of my 2 part podcast on Jeremiah and let's learn together just how merciful and just God really is!

Jeremiah

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:10:00 +0000

Jeremiah was the "weeping" prophet. What a horrible nickname! But after trying to get people to listen to me for 40 years with no measurable success, I might turn into a cry baby too! Let's dive into who this prophet was and why his story is still relevant for us today.

Donkey Duty - The Importance of Work

studentofthebible.com — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 19:45:14 +0000

Did you know that the first thing God gave us to do, was to work? Yes! Work has been around since we've been around. But what kind of work? Can any kind of work glorify God?

Doors, Walls, and Other Obstacles

studentofthebible.com — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:22:20 +0000

When doors are shut and walls are built and obstacles block our way, look up to God and thank Him! What? Not what you were expecting? Listen to our latest podcast on the huge plans God has for your life and how a "No" or a slammed door can actually be an opportunity to focus back on God and His plan for you.

Fear

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:23:07 +0000

What does the Bible say about fear? Are we betraying our faith if we have fear? Is there anything or anyone that we are supposed to fear as followers of Jesus? The Bible mentions fear 500 times. It is a pretty important and relatable topic! Let's face our fears together and step into the word of God to see what He says we are to fear and fear not.

Gratitude

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:28:31 +0000

How are you doing with your attitude of gratitude? Is it a bit shaky? Is it more dependent on your mood and your mindset than on who God is and what He has done? Listen to this quick 10 minute reminder of what gratitude is all about!

Lord's Supper

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:47:50 +0000

What is the Lord's Supper? When was it started and why? Can anyone receive it? Do we need to receive it in order to go to Heaven? What do different faith traditions believe about the Lord's Supper? How can bread and wine be the body and blood of Jesus? So many questions! Let's dive in, together.

Mount Precipice

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:27:39 +0000

Have you ever felt rejected by the people who are supposed to love you and care for you? Have you ever felt completely misunderstood for who you are and for what you believe? Jesus was rejected by His own neighbors and was almost pushed off a huge cliff for declaring that He was the fulfillment of the prophet Isaiah. Learn about what actually happened on Mount Precipice, outside of Jesus' hometown of Nazareth.

Idols

studentofthebible.com — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:01:42 +0000

We all have idols, let's be honest. Really what's the big deal? It's not like we worship them. It's not like they take our attention away from God. It's not like we're breaking any commandments, right? Wrong. Idolatry breaks the very first commandment which causes us to break every other commandment as well. If we don't love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength then that means that we love something else more and that we don't trust God and His word. That means we're making God a liar. That's a problem.

Foolishness

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:34:41 +0000

Have you ever felt unworthy of God's call? Who are you to try to spread the Gospel? Well, here's some good news, or maybe some really scary news, God has chosen us, sinful, unworthy, flesh focused sinners to be His messengers of the Gospel. God's ways are foolishness to man. Get ready for a crazy ride - and yes, you are called!

Foolishness

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:07:02 +0000

Have you ever wondered why God chose you? Have you ever felt unworthy of the calling, after all who are you to share the good news of Jesus? You are a sinner! Why wouldn't He choose someone smarter, younger, or maybe older, wiser? What is God up to? Listen to this podcast and find out!

Plan B

studentofthebible.com — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:40:33 +0000

Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God has plans for us to prosper and to give us a hope and a future. This is the new year. We all are starting to make plans or to tweak our existing plans. What happens when our plans and God's plans don't align? That's when we invoke Plan B. What is Plan B for your life?

Reformation Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:54:00 +0000

Do you know who Junker Jorg is? What does he have to do with the reformation? Listen to this final installment of the Reformation podcast series and learn about some of the intended and unintended outcomes of the Great Reformation.

Reformation Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 01:43:19 +0000

Martin Luther focuses on the care of souls. He asks the questions, how can mankind save themselves? How can they be righteous in the eyes of God? Find out what Martin Luther finds out that changes EVERYTHING!

Reformation Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:45:46 +0000

With over 45,000 Christian denominations worldwide you might be wondering how we went from one, holy, catholic and apostolic church to the many flavors of Christianity we have today! Let's explore what took place in the early church and gain some insight into what led to what we call the Reformation. In this first podcast of this series, we will take a look at what life was like for people in Europe during the late 15th and early 16th century.

Children of the Bible

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:53:34 +0000

Can you think of any children that are mentioned in the Bible? What does the Bible have to say about how children were treated in the ancient world? Did birth order or the sex of the baby play an important role? If yes, how? Walk with me as we uncover some stories about some pretty remarkable young boys and girls in the Bible!

Hebrew Bible - TaNaK

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:57:13 +0000

What are the ways that the Hebrew bible and our Old Testament are similar? How are they different? Do we share the same writings? Have Christians or Jews added any books to the Old Testament? What is the TaNaK? What is the Talmud? What is the Hebrew Bible? Are they all the same thing? What did Jesus study? Walk with me as we learn together about the beautiful story of our ancient scriptures.

Who are the Samaritans

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:05:26 +0000

Who are the Samaritans of the Bible? Why were they so vehemently disliked by the Jews? Why are they specifically included in Jesus' command to spread the Gospel to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth? How does their story help us to better understand the blessing of the Gospel? Walk with me as we learn together the story of the Samaritans.

Masada

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:59:00 +0000

Sea of Galilee

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:18:43 +0000

The Sea of Galilee actually has many different names in the Bible. It plays a very prominent role in the entire ministry of Jesus. Find out what happened there and why Jesus chose this location to begin and end His ministry.

Caesarea Philippi

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:42:37 +0000

Why is Caesarea Philippi though only briefly mentioned in the New Testament, such a significant place? Listen to this podcast and find out why this Grotto of Pan was the perfect place for Jesus to affirm His divinity, not once, but twice.

Baptism Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:38:16 +0000

What is the purpose of baptism? Is it even in the Bible? If yes, what does the Bible say about it? Is baptism essential for salvation? Let's take a look at the Old and New Testament verses about cleansing of sin and what bible verses point to the importance of baptism. Walk with me as investigate this important topic and how different faith communities view this tradition.

Baptism Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 13 May 2022 23:09:38 +0000

We are going to take a look at the role of water, in the Bible and we will start to see how it relates to baptism. Did you know that water is mentioned in the Bible 722 times? I guess it's pretty important. Besides the obvious, what role did water play in the biblical narrative? What did it represent and how does this bring us to the promise made in baptism? Walk with me as we find out together what baptism is all about!

Parables Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:25:25 +0000

Jesus could have just told us what He needed us to hear, but instead He wanted us to HEAR what He wanted us to know. He wanted us to stew over His words and to discuss them with others. Those who have ears to hear, let them hear. Do we have ears to hear?

Parables Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:11:09 +0000

What is the better way to learn? Telling or showing? Jesus knew the answer! Jesus showed His students through parables, what the Kingdom of God was like, what Judgement Day would be like, what His heavenly Father was like. He wanted His listeners to experience the story. Jesus was the greatest teacher because He wanted His students to think and He did not tell them what to think or how to think. He knew that "those who had ears to hear" would eventually come to an understanding of what He was trying to convey. We too, need to "have ears to hear" and meditate on His many lessons. As students of the Bible, we have much to learn! Let's walk through some parables together.

Psalm 22 Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:35:33 +0000

During Holy Week let's walk together through a deeper understanding of why Christ died on the cross for us. "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" We are going to wrestle with a heady question of whether God really did abandon Jesus on that cross.

Psalm 22 Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:51:20 +0000

Have you ever thought of David as a prophet? Take a look at psalm 22 and you will be convinced! This psalm truly was divine inspiration. Jesus lived 1000 years after David and yet David prophetically details Christ's crucifixion. Walk with me as we look more closely into this psalm and the heartbreaking words that Jesus utters at His 9th hour, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?"

Joshua Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:43:51 +0000

Crossing the Red Sea was not the last body of water the Israelites would need to navigate with God's help. Discover with me the amazing story of God parting the flooded and fast flowing waters of the Jordan River and then witness the power of God collapsing 20 foot thick stone walls with merely the sound of priests sounding trumpets. Imagine what great things God can do in your life, if you are willing to trust Him and step out in faith. Ready to ford some streams or bring down some walls?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_River

Joshua Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:16:53 +0000

Joshua is an important leader in the Old Testament. Find out why he led the Hebrew people into the Promised Land instead of Moses. Why did the Hebrew people wander in the desert for 40 years. Bad directions? They loved it so much they didn't want to leave? Who was Rahab and what role did she play in aiding the Hebrew people in their conquering of the walled city of Jericho. Walk with me as we explore this wonderful story!

Jonah Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:59:35 +0000

In our final podcast on Jonah we will see how this story continues to surprise us! The pagan non-believers acknowledge God and repent, but the prophet, Jonah ends up being more like an anti-prophet and continues to see God’s mercy and abounding love as evil and God’s judgment as a personal tool that he can wield at his enemies without regard for their repentance. This is a pretty convicting story and we all can see ourselves occasionally acting like Jonah! Walk with me through the final chapters of this action packed story.

Jonah Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:27:02 +0000

We are swimming along in this sea of discovery in this small yet packed with meaning, Book of Jonah. So far we have seen that this prophet is perhaps better at being an anti-prophet as he focuses on trying to run away from God rather than to preach to the Ninevites. We find out very quickly that none of us can hide from God! This is an upside down story full of twists and turns. Come along with me and discover how this small book encompasses the whole story of the Bible in 4 chapters!

Jonah Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 23:00:03 +0000

Who was Jonah and why is his story in the Bible. Is there more to this tale than a man and a whale? Could this story possibly point us to Jesus? If yes, how? What lessons can we learn from this story? Walk with me on this amazing journey into this very familiar but little understood book of the Bible.

Temple Talk Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 22:16:20 +0000

This is the 3rd podcast in our series on the temples of Jerusalem. In this podcast we will look at how the Israelites prepared themselves to enter the temple and try to better understand the role that the temple played in their daily Jewish life. We will also learn about the southern steps which is the background for my studentofthebible.com website. When I visited Jerusalem, we climbed these steps and meditated on the Psalms of Ascent as we took each step. I hope this podcast series opens your eyes to the importance of the temple and how it points us to Jesus.

Temple Talk Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 22:06:04 +0000

This is part 2 in my temple talk series. We are focusing on history of the ancient temples in Jerusalem. We learn the significance of its location on top of Mt Moriah. In this episode we will learn more about the reconstruction of the second temple under the leadership of Herod. We will learn about the various rooms within the temple and their significance. We will also learn some interesting theories about how this massive structure was made over 2000 years ago with stones weighing an average of 10 tons each and walls that were possibly 200 feet high and over 16 feet thick! Walk with me as we learn together.

Temple Talk Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:53:13 +0000

Welcome to a 3 part series on the ancient temple of Jerusalem. In this series we are going to look at the reason for the temple, the amazing construction of the 2 temples, and the predicted destruction of the temple, twice. We will talk about the kings who were involved in the temple build and the powerful role the temple played in Jewish life. Walk with me as we explore the history of the ancient temples and why we as Christians need to study this topic because it points us to Christ.

Trinity Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:47:06 +0000

What a journey this has been, learning about the many attributes of God and walking through the “persons” of God in tri-unity. This is the final podcast in this series with a focus on the Holy Spirit, God’s ruakh ha-kodesh. Let this life giving spirit breath into you a renewed sense of purpose and mission to help build God’s kingdom.

Trinity Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 01:03:38 +0000

For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that he who believes in Him shall not die, but have eternal life. John 3:16

Trinity Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:42:54 +0000

In Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare asks “what is in a name?” When we study the first part of the Trinity, God the Father, we learn that there is much in a name. In fact there is so much in a name that we can barely comprehend the awesomeness of it. Walk with me as we uncover the rich Hebrew names for God and what they reveal about His character and attributes.

Trinity Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:42:54 +0000

The Church Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 23:54:57 +0000

The world is going to Hell in a handbasket and you want to crawl under your covers and wait for Jesus to take you home! Well, that’s not what we are called as The Church to do. Walk with me as we discover what the Bible says we as The Church should do during these turbulent times.

The Church Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:24:48 +0000

What does it mean to have a Christian worldview? How does this differ from the prevalent worldviews today? Why does having a Christian worldview matter? Walk with me as we discover this together. It has eternal implications.

The Church Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:20:23 +0000

What comes to mind when you hear someone talk about “the church”? Do you run in fear? Do you break out in hives? Do you become angry or disconnected? Or do you smile knowingly that the church is God ordained and His method for spreading The Gospel? Walk with me as we review the history of the church and the plans for the church going forward. It’s an exciting journey!

Occult and the Bible Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 19:35:35 +0000

This is the final podcast in our series on the occult and the Bible. This podcast will focus on New Age. Have you ever heard someone tell you that you can “manifest your destiny?” Do you place faith in crystals or positive speech or The Secret? Please listen to the podcast and grow to understand how Satan’s lies tempt us into trusting sources for peace and happiness that are false and sometimes dangerous.

Occult and the Bible Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:08:36 +0000

I’ve received such positive feedback from Part 1 and I hope you will be blessed by this lesson as well. We will talk about mediums, psychics, astrology and horoscopes and why as Christians we should never consult any of these. These are not innocent games or carnival tricks. There is a source of information out there whose sole purpose is to mislead and misdirect us. This source of power is not from God.

Occult and the Bible Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:53:15 +0000

This is such an important topic and I hope you will take time to listen to it. I have never heard a sermon about this and I think most people think the occult is fake and therefore not dangerous. That could not be further from the truth. It is very real, very dangerous and the Bible warns about it. God uses His most strongest language to describe how detestable witchcraft and sorcery are. Please walk with me through this lesson and then pass it along.

Peter Part 4

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:52:24 +0000

Before we close the book on Peter, we have so much more to learn about the important role he played in the development of the early church. Walk with me through his continuing story in the Book of Acts!

Peter Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:32:36 +0000

Our story of Peter continues. Witness the change! After Jesus’ resurrection, a new Peter emerges who takes a leadership role in professing who Jesus is not only to his fellow Jews, but to the chief priests and to the Sanhedrin. Walk with me to see how this story unfolds…

Peter Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:47:50 +0000

In this podcast we will take a closer look at Peter, the Apostle, and how his shortcomings mirror ours. But we can take heart from this. Peter was transformed. He discovered a new purpose in Christ and so can we! Below is a close up of the top of the church Gallicantu (cock crows) that sits on the likely spot of the High Priest’s house, below which Jesus spent Thursday night in a pit.

Peter Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 01:22:44 +0000

What do Dwayne Johnson and Peter the Apostle have in common? They are both called the Rock! Walk with me as we learn more about the irascible, sometimes irrational, irritable, impulsive, and lovable Peter the Apostle! He truly rocks!

The Letters Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 23:06:24 +0000

This the final installment of our lesson on the letters. This segment we will learn about the form that these letters took and how this can help us to better understand the letters by appreciating the various parts of each letter and why they were included. As we study this final part, let’s continue to marvel at the boldness and bravery that it took to shake the status quo and proclaim Jesus, not Caesar, was Lord and Savior.

The Letters Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 22:40:34 +0000

As I am writing this I am humbled by the process. While it may take me hours to prepare a script for my lessons, it doesn’t cost me thousands of dollars and I don’t have to travel to Egypt to scrounge up a papyrus plant to write my finished product. If I make a mistake I just hit the delete button! Walk with me as we dig deeper into the ancient letter writing process. Studying the letters is a walk in the park compared to the time the author took to write them!

The Letters Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:24:40 +0000

Many of us don’t write letters anymore, perhaps it’s a lost art. Texting or email is so much easier. However, the 21 letters of the New Testament were written after hours and hours of work and after many drafts and many people’s involvement and after great personal expense. Let’s learn together just how precious these letters from 2000 years ago really are. Below is the ancient wax tablet used for note taking.

https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/greek-wax-tablets

Paul Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:03:17 +0000

What does it mean to suffer for the sake of the Gospel? In a world of permissiveness and indulgence and self-centeredness, who wants to suffer? But, what if this isn’t all there is? What if our heaven is not here on earth? Would you be willing to be different, to be set aside, to be misunderstood and maybe even laughed at for the sake of the Gospel? Are you willing to accept the invitation to eternal life? Climb on board and learn about the Good News of the Gospel and find out for yourself.

Paul Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:06:15 +0000

What do the Apostle Paul and John Newton have in common? How can God possibly use you to build His kingdom? What are mercy and grace and what do they have to do with you and me? Such good questions! walk with me through Paul’s transformative story and learn how we too, can be used, “warts and all” for God’s Kingdom building!

Paul’s 3 missionary journeys covering almost 10,000 miles!

https://www.conformingtojesus.com/charts-maps/en/paul%27s_journeys_map.htm

Paul Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:38:10 +0000

Who is this Saul of Tarsus? What happened to him that completely changed the trajectory of his life? How does his transformative story give hope for our own life? Come along with me and find out!

Biblical Geography Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Sun, 16 May 2021 21:29:25 +0000

How much do you know about the region where Jesus grew up and performed most of His miracles? Did you know that people from Galilee were considered ignorant and spoke with an accent? Did you know people from Galilee were looked down upon by the elite of Jerusalem? Yes, it’s true. Once again, Jesus flips things around. Walk with me through this podcast. You are in for some surprises!

https://www.conformingtojesus.com/charts-maps/en/map_of_israel_at_the_time_of_jesus.htm

The pit where Jesus was kept the night before His death. The pit was underneath the Chief Priest’s Palace.

https://www.biblewalks.com/gallicantu

Biblical Geography Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 10 May 2021 21:39:27 +0000

Location matters! The Bible is rooted in history and geography. Walk with me as we learn about many of the ancient locations in the Bible. Where was Eden? Where did Abraham come from? Do we know where Sodom and Gomorrah were? What ever happened to these ancient cities? Understanding geography can help make the Bible come alive. Let’s start walking…

rectorscorner.blogspot.com
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/6-abrahams-journey-trade-routes.html
http://filesfromtoni.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-much-land-did-god-give-israel-in.html
Look Mom No Hands! Dead Sea floating

rectorscorner.blogspot.com,

https://www.bible-history.com/maps/6-abrahams-journey-trade-routes.html

Heaven and New Earth Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:16:24 +0000

Where is Heaven? What does heaven have to do with us? Is heaven a physical place? Can heaven change locations? Wow! Such interesting questions. Let’s dig deeper and find out.

Heaven and New Earth Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:10:36 +0000

Heaven has been the subject of many songs, many poems, many movies, and even Shakespeare talked about Heaven. But what do we really know about Heaven? Is Heaven the end or is it just a stop along the way toward our eternal rest? What does the Bible say about Heaven? Walk along with me as we contemplate on the words of scripture and the promise of our bodily resurrection and eternal life with God. Who can you share this good news with?

End Times Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:30:59 +0000

The Bible tells us that Christ will come again. So what are we going to do about it? Listen and find out! It’s pretty exciting.

End Times Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:21:12 +0000

What exactly do we mean when we talk about “End Times”? What does the Bible say about this? When is it? What should we do? Are we seeing the signs of the times right now? Panic and paranoia are not the Biblical responses to this Good News story! Learn with me about God’s redemptive Good News Plan for His creation!

Love, Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:14:18 +0000

How do we know who to love? God tells us to love everyone. How is that possible? What if we don’t love their values or their worldview? Do we still have to love them? God tells us to love everyone. But He doesn’t tell us to turn off our brains or to blindly follow someone’s ideas just because we love them. Loving all people doesn’t mean we let all people define what is good and right and true. That, is what we should leave up to God. Walk with me as we uncover some difficult Biblical truths and the power and beauty behind true love and discernment.

Love Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:26:53 +0000

Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Well! Look no more! That sounds like a dating website doesn’t it? Well, actually, if you want to find the true meaning of love, not the love of a romance novel or cheesy movie, but real, unconditional love, look no further than the Bible. We are going to walk through what the Bible says about love and how we can experience true, unconditional love and also how we can share this love with others. Sound life changing? It is!!!

Miracles Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:17:20 +0000

Do you think seeing is believing? Do you find yourself thinking that your faith would be strengthened if you saw God? The Bible tells us that His evidence is everywhere. “Psalm 19, “The Heavens declare the Glory of His name…”Listen to this lesson and learn with me!

Miracles Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 23:54:06 +0000

What do she-bears and axe-heads and Centurion soldiers have to do with miracles? Come along and find out! The God of miracles is alive and well! Pray expectantly and watch for God’s provision.

Miracles Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:10:48 +0000

Welcome to a wonderful study on miracles! What are miracles? Why did God perform miracles? Do they still happen today? Walk with me through this study and witness the wonder of God’s signs, wonder, and power!

Mary and Joseph Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:52:21 +0000

As we conclude our study of Mary and Joseph, I want us to reflect on what we can learn from their lives as Jesus’ earthly parents. Parenting is not easy. Can you imagine having to parent the Son of God? What great faith they had! What great patience they had! What an amazing gift they have been given.

Mary and Joseph Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:53:06 +0000

What was life like for Mary in first century AD? What do we know about her visit to see her relative, Elizabeth? Let’s take a look together into the wonderful story told in Luke!

Mary may have traveled 100 miles to visit her relative, Elizabeth! Uphill, no less! http://thejesusbible.faith/where-did-Zechariah-and-elizabeth-live-ein-karem/

Where did Zechariah and Elizabeth live? Ein Kerem?

The Trip to Visit Elizabeth

Mary and Joseph Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 23:21:51 +0000

What does the Bible really tell us about Mary, Jesus’ mother and Joseph, Jesus’ earthly dad? What was life like for a young married couple 2000 years ago? How could you parent a child like Jesus? Such good questions! Let’s ponder them together!

Christmas Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:10:28 +0000

What does your manger scene look like? What do biblical scholars now believe the actual scene may have looked like? Do you need to make some modifications? How are you and your family preparing for the celebration of the birth of Christ? Are you filled with stress or are you filled with joy?

St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC. Check out the Golden Retriever in the manger!!!

Christmas Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:06:58 +0000

What astrological event is happening on December 21? Was this maybe what happened over Bethlehem 2 thousand years ago that led magi to the Christ child? Why did God choose lowly shepherds to be the first to hear the good news of the birth of the Messiah? Walk with me through Matthew and Luke and let’s look at this amazing story through fresh eyes!

Christmas Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 22:47:41 +0000

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas on December 25? Where is this date mentioned in the Bible? Why is this celebration called Christmas? When did we start celebrating this holiday? So many questions! Walk with me as we start to uncover some very interesting answers!

Hanukkah Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:32:59 +0000

The Festival of Lights! What a beautiful celebration of God’s faithfulness. Fill your heart with the light of His presence and learn about the ancient traditions around this celebration. Maybe even start a new tradition in your family and be a light to others.

Above is the public menorah in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City.

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Hanukkah Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:09:59 +0000

Welcome to my podcast series on the Festival of Lights! I hope you enjoy walking with me through 1 and 2 Maccabees as we learn about this amazing story of the origin of Hanukkah!

Picture of the Menorah at King David’s tomb. Taken by me during my visit to Israel in March 2020.

Sacrifice and Offering Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:42:20 +0000

This will be our final lesson in this series on sacrifice and offering. Whew! But you may ask, why do we even bother studying the Old Testament? What possible relevance does it have for us today? Ahhh. Would you believe me if I told you that it is incredibly essential for us to study the Old Testament in order for us to truly understand the New Testament and to appreciate the Good News of Jesus? Walk with me through this lesson and see if at the end you have a greater appreciation for God’s special relationship with the Hebrew people of the Old Testament and with us today.

Sacrifice and Offerings Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 17:29:18 +0000

When was the last time you brought a cow or pigeon to church as an offering? Has it been awhile? Well, you’re probably not alone…What is the deal with sacrifices anyway? Let’s walk through this lesson together and find out!

Illustration of the 4 horned Bronze Altar in the Tabernacle of Moses

https://www.bible-history.com/sketches/ancient/ancient-altars.html

Ruth Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:07:21 +0000

If you knew that everything that you do can have eternal ramifications, would you make your decisions differently? The easy choice and the right choice are rarely the same choice. Walk with me through the Book of Ruth and experience how God is with us through every step we make and every breath we take. He cares about all that we think and do and say.

Ruth Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:35:56 +0000

Have you ever wondered how some people end up together? The story of Ruth is a wonderful story of God’s divine providence who brings two vastly different people together. Their relationship starts off as a very pragmatic solution to the problem of Ruth being a widow and childless and most likely destined to a life of poverty. The story will end with their child being an ancestor to Jesus Christ. Yep! It’s a pretty good story.

Ruth Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:24:22 +0000

Why would a story about a bunch of widows be in our Bible? What possible role could an ordinary, poor, widowed, woman play in the eventual birth of King David and Jesus? The Book of Ruth is merely 4 chapters and yet this woman is mentioned in the lineage of Jesus! Learn more about how the decisions we make can have eternal consequences. Take comfort in know that when we courageously step out of the boat into dark, choppy waters we can experience the bigger life that God has in store for us!

Journey to Moab and back to Bethlehem.

https://www.thebiblejourney.org/biblejourney2/29-the-journeys-of-ruth-and-samuel/ruths-journey-to-bethlehem/

Esther Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:49:56 +0000

Have you been following along? This is an incredible story of God’s Providence and the great courage of Esther and Mordecai. How will this story end? What does the celebration of Purim have to do with our story? Give me 30 minutes and have a listen!!!

Hamantaschen. Served on Purim. Triangles represent the evil Haman!
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/purim-foods/

Esther Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:59:47 +0000

Our Bible story continues! Just when we think the story can’t get any crazier, we have some more ironic twists of fate. Continue to follow along as we uncover how God works in the lives of the most ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purpose!

Esther Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:43:50 +0000

The Book of Esther is one of the lesser known books of the Bible but also one of the most interesting (in my opinion). It is filled with God’s divine providence even though His name is not mentioned at all, not once in the entire story. Why is it in the Bible then? Let’s take a look together at how a young Jewish girl named Esther saved the Jewish people!

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Adam and Eve Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:26:25 +0000

What really happened to Adam and Eve to cause them permanent abandonment from the Garden of Eden? Why can’t we go back there? What does this one event have to do with the rest of the Bible? Why should we care about this story? Did Jesus believe the story? Did the apostles? Why does it matter what happened to two people in a garden? What does it have to do with us? How does this story tie into our relationship with each other and with the world? Have a listen…and prayerfully decide for yourself.

ADAM AND Eve getting expelled from the Garden of Eden for sinning.
(photo credit: FLICKR) https://www.jpost.com/opinion/book-review-growing-through-sin-595233

Adam and Eve Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 23:17:19 +0000

What do we really know about the story of Adam and Eve? How much of what we “know” is based on what we’ve been told versus what is actually written? What does scripture tell us about what happened there? Let’s dig deeper.

Titian: Adam and Eve in the Garden of EdenAdam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, oil painting by Titian, c. 1550; in the Prado, Madrid.SCALA/Art Resource, New York

Adam and Eve Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:09:25 +0000

Maybe you haven’t really looked at the story of Adam and Eve since you were a little child. But perhaps now it is time to hear this story and study it with adult eyes. How much of the story is true? Is this story just a cautionary tale or is there something more to what the Bible is teaching us? Why does it appear that there are 2 creation stories? Do I have to choose between science and the Bible in order to be a Christian? Let’s dig deeper together…

John the Baptist Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 22:50:30 +0000

What do we know about the end of John the Baptist’s life. Why was he killed? What was Herod so afraid of? What lessons can we learn from the amazing man of God? Let’s learn together!

Arial view of the fortress Machaerus. Herod Antipas’ castle where Salome danced before him and John the Baptist was imprisoned.
https://www.ancientpages.com/2015/10/30/the-2000-year-old-citadel-of-machaerus-a-new-look-for-an-ancient-site/

Area where John the Baptist lived and preached
https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/61118/how-big-was-the-wilderness-in-which-john-the-baptist-lived-and-preached

John the Baptist Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:16:36 +0000

Wow! We’ve learned about the miraculous birth of this prophet. Now let’s delve into his extraordinary and eccentric life. He was not shy about speaking the truth about the Kingdom of God and what was necessary for salvation. Let’s take a closer look.

baptism of Jesus by St. John the Baptist
Baptism of Jesus by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan River; from an Armenian illuminated manuscript of the Gospel, 1268.© Photos.com/Thinkstock

John the Baptist Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:12:22 +0000

How much do you know about John the Baptist? Perhaps you know that he was a bit odd in his dress code and his daily menu, but there’s way more to this guy than locusts and a camel hair coat! Walk along with me as we explore this prophet that paved the way for Jesus. There’s much we can learn about this humble servant of the Lord.

Moses and the Plagues Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:31:51 +0000

Ten Plagues? Why would God allow such a thing? What was the purpose? What can we learn from these plagues? How does the 10th plague point us toward Christ? Walk with me as we journey through Exodus. Buckle up! It’s quite a ride…

Map of Goshen relative to the Nile River in Egypt
https://www.mapshop.com/the-exodus/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmMX4BRAAEiwA-zM4JiJql92WGearst9LZdL8i607EY5w47296JaTE9-e6Gy0pszvQIlWfBoCBdYQAvD_BwE

Moses and the Plagues Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:47:03 +0000

Last podcast we learned that Moses most likely could have been heir to the Egyptian throne! But this was not God’s plan for him. Moses will spend the next 40 years of his life in the wilderness tending sheep. His life is pretty ordinary until He experiences an extraordinary miracle with a burning bush. What happens next? Listen to this podcast and find out! I think you might learn a few things…I know I did!

Moses and the Plagues Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:49:05 +0000

How much do we really know about Moses? Did you know that for the first 40 years of his life he was raised in the palace of Egypt and most likely could have been Pharaoh of Egypt, but he gave it up to be with his own people? Did you know Moses was a warrior and perhaps helped save Egypt from the Ethiopians? Come travel down the Nile with me as we take a deeper dive into the life of Moses.

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Approximate size of Egyptian dynasty during life of Moses.

Noah's Ark Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:31:56 +0000

Welcome to our final installment of the Noah lessons. How long were Noah and his family on the ark? How did they know when it was safe to leave the ark? What covenant did God make with Noah? What is the significance of a rainbow? What prophecy did God give Noah about his 3 sons and their future descendants? Find out this and more as we journey together into the faith-filled story of Noah!

Noah's Ark Part 2

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:54:16 +0000

What does the Bible tell us about this man, Noah? What if anything can we learn from him? Do we have any evidence that a flood actually happened? If it did occur was it perhaps a local or regional flood? How long did it rain? How deep was the water? How long was Noah and his family on the ark? Find out what we know and what we are still learning about this amazing story of faith!

This is a great rendition of what the inside of the ark may have looked like.
arkencounter.com

Noah's Ark Part 1

studentofthebible.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:17:02 +0000

What do you know about the story of Noah’s Ark? You may recall the story from Sunday School or perhaps you’ve seen some movies, but it’s a good time to dig deeper into this man of great faith who lived during a time when the entire world was corrupt and evil and faithless. What can we learn from his courageous faith? How can we apply these principles today? Let’s take a closer look.

How big was the ark? What form of measurement was used? The ark was measured in cubits! The ark was 300 cubits long. The picture at the right is a full scale model of the ark in Williamstown, Kentucky at the Ark Encounter exhibit.
https://arkencounter.com/

Prophets Part 3

studentofthebible.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:56:05 +0000

Elijah is one of the prophets of the Old Testament. You might be familiar with some of his stories. He had a pretty exciting life! But his life didn’t end in the ordinary way…and he is coming back! Join me as we explore the extraordinary life of an ordinary man whom God used to turn the Hebrew nation back to Him.

This is an image of the Transfiguration witnessed by Peter, James, and John. Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus.
(Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, Luke 9:28–36) describe it, and the Second Epistle of Peter also refers to it (2 Peter 1:16–18).
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