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The Bible BreakdownGod's Timing and Esther's CourageThe Book of Esther tells a thrilling tale about God's providence, courageous people and the perfection of God's timing.2023-05-1830 minThe Bible BreakdownGod's Promises Then and NowJeremiah 31 shows us that God kept His promises to the people when they were exiled, and we can trust Him to keep His promises to us as well.2023-05-1129 minThe Bible BreakdownRemaining Faithful in OppositionThe story of the rebuilding the temple in Ezra 3-6 is a reminder that we will face opposition as we pursue God, but we are called to remain steadfast in God's call, and we can be certain that He will be faithful to us.2023-05-0433 minThe Bible BreakdownHope in RefinementZechariah 13 gives us hope for a wonderful future with God as we go through the testing and refining of our faith.2023-04-2727 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Return from ExileIn Ezra 1, we see the initial proclamation allowing the exiles from Judah to return to their land. This reminds us that God keeps His promises and even uses surprising people to accomplish His will.2023-04-2024 minThe Bible BreakdownFaithful in a Hostile CultureThe stories of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Daniel are a great reminder that God is glorified when we are faithful to him in a hostile culture.2023-04-1330 minThe Bible BreakdownJesus: The Perfect SacrificeIn celebration of Easter Sunday, we take a look at Hebrews 10 and how Jesus is the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice.2023-04-0625 minThe Bible BreakdownDaniel's FaithfulnessIn Daniel 1, we see that Daniel and his friends were faithful to God's Law, and God gave them favor in the midst of a hostile culture.2023-03-3029 minThe Bible BreakdownHope in ExileIn Jeremiah 29-30, God gives hope to the people and exile, and us as well.2023-03-1528 minThe Bible BreakdownFearfully and Wonderfully MadePsalm 139 gives us a picture into how God knows us, is present with us and undeniably loves us. 2023-03-0926 minThe Bible BreakdownMercy in the Midst of RebellionIsaiah 22 and 48 show us how God is merciful even as we struggle with trust and obedience.2023-01-2630 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Rise and Fall of JoashIn 2 Chronicles 24, we see the zeal of a young king named Joash turn to complacency.2023-01-1928 minThe Bible BreakdownThe True God vs. IdolatryIsaiah 44 gives us an incredible reminder of who God is and the futility of the idols we pursue.2023-01-1230 minThe Bible BreakdownMiracles from GodIn 2 Kings 4-6, we see several miracles from God through the prophet Elisha that teach us about God's provision.2023-01-0528 minThe Bible BreakdownAdvent: The Immanuel ProphecyA look at how God has manifested Himself among His people in the past leads us to be in awe of the incredible gift of Jesus' birth. 2022-12-1525 minThe Bible BreakdownAdvent: The Wise MenThe story of the Wise Men gives us a peek into the work God has always been doing in the nations. 2022-12-0830 minThe Bible BreakdownAdvent: Prophecies About JesusThe prophecies about Jesus help us understand the truth that Jesus was always God's Plan A for our redemption. 2022-12-0129 minThe Bible BreakdownElijah to ElishaThe story of Elijah passing the mantle to Elisha helps us understand God's design for leadership development among His covenant people. 2022-11-2329 minThe Bible BreakdownElijah vs. the Prophets of BaalIn 1 Kings 17-18, we see a sequence of stories that show God's provision to those who act in faith. 2022-11-1727 minThe Bible BreakdownJeroboam's FallJeroboam quickly led his people into idolatry and judgment in a story that will become all too familiar in Israel. 2022-11-1029 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Fall of Solomon1 Kings 10-12 show us that while King Solomon started with a heart to follow God, he was led astray to worship idols later in life. The results were disastrous for him, his family and the nation of Israel. 2022-10-2132 minThe Bible BreakdownSolomon's RequestIn 1 Kings 3, Solomon asks God for the wisdom to rule his people, instead of asking for long life, riches or vengeance over his enemies. 2022-10-0629 minThe Bible BreakdownA Broken and Contrite HeartPsalm 51 shows us David's confession and repentance as a result of his sin with Bathsheba and gives us an example of how to respond in the midst of our own sin.2022-09-2933 minThe Bible BreakdownDavid and BathshebaThe story of David and Bathsheba helps us understand our sin, repentance, and most importantly, God's grace. 2022-09-2233 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Davidic CovenantA study of the importance of the Davidic Covenant in understanding Jesus as the Messiah.2022-09-1430 minThe Bible BreakdownDavid and GoliathThe story of David and Goliath gives us an incredible picture of what it means to trust God in hopeless circumstances. 2022-09-0830 minThe Bible BreakdownGod Looks on the HeartIn 1 Samuel 16, the story of David's anointing teaches us that God values the posture of a person's heart more than the physical, social or cultural values we hold. 2022-09-0127 minThe Bible BreakdownGod's Righteous JudgmentThe story of Sodom in Genesis 18-19 serves as a backdrop to highlight God's goodness to judge sin. 2022-08-2530 minThe Bible BreakdownSaul's DisobedienceIn 1 Samuel 13-15, we see Saul continually disobey and seek control. For these reasons, he was not fit to be king. 2022-08-1833 minThe Bible BreakdownIsrael Unites Behind SaulIn 1 Samuel 11, God uses Saul to rally all the people of Israel to protect the people of Jabesh. 2022-08-1223 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Israelites Ask for a KingAs Samuel's life came to a close, the people of Israel demanded a king and rejected God. The story of Saul's anointing shows God's intervention into the life of a man who seemed destined to struggle with his calling. 2022-08-0432 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Faith of HannahThe faith of Hannah, in contrast to that of the priests of her day, helps us understand God's purposes in tribulation and the call for all of us to be examples of godliness. 2022-07-1529 minThe Bible BreakdownLoyalty and Redemption in RuthThe story of Ruth is an engaging narrative in which two of the main characters, Ruth and Boaz, exhibit the loyal love and redemption that is seen perfected in the relationship between God and His people.2022-07-0635 min
The Bible BreakdownGod Worked Through SamsonThe story of Samson reminds us that God keeps his promises to His people and is the ultimate provider of righteous judgment. 2022-06-2330 minThe Bible BreakdownRemaining FaithfulAt the end of his life, Joshua exhorted the people to remain faithful to God in the midst of surrounding nations that served idols. 2022-06-0930 minThe Bible BreakdownFaith and God's GloryThe story of Rahab shows us that God's good and gracious display of His unmatched glory should lead us to respond in faith.2022-05-2630 minThe Bible BreakdownCommunity and ScriptureA discussion of how participation in biblical community and a foundation in Scripture make us different as followers of Jesus. 2022-05-1929 minThe Bible BreakdownCrossing the JordanA look at the Israelites crossing the Jordan River and the importance of remembering what God has done.2022-05-1324 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Plan of RedemptionIn 1 Peter 1, believers are reminded that we have the joy of seeing God's plan of redemption come to fruition. Knowing about Jesus helps us understand the Old Testament better and helps us live obedient lives. 2022-04-2830 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bronze SerpentIn Numbers 21, the people's complaining is met with judgment in the form of snakes. God provides a way of healing for the people that points to the ultimate healing we can experience in Jesus.2022-04-2123 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Truth of the ResurrectionMark 16 gives us one of the Gospel accounts of the resurrection, and we are reminded of the reality that Jesus did rise from the dead and how that reality changes everything.2022-04-1424 minThe Bible BreakdownMoses Strikes the RockIn Numbers 20, we see that even though God's most faithful servants still act sinfully, God still can and will use us for His glory.2022-04-0730 minThe Bible BreakdownOn the Edge of the Promised LandIn Numbers 13-14, we see the people finally arrive at the Promised Land, only to respond in fear and faithlessness.2022-03-3129 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Sacrificial SystemThe sacrificial system explained in Leviticus 1-4 reminds us of God's holiness, our sinfulness and the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ.2022-03-1831 minThe Bible BreakdownThe TabernacleThe construction of the Tabernacle teaches us about generosity, spiritual gifts and the presence of God among His covenant people. 2022-03-1033 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Golden CalfThrough Israel's idolatry, we see a picture of human wickedness and God's righteous anger and judgment. We also see a picture of grace, justice and an invitation into a close, personal relationship with the God of the universe.2022-03-0334 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Ten CommandmentsA discussion of the giving of the Ten Commandments and how they and other elements of the Mosaic Law apply to New Testament believers.2022-02-2433 minThe Bible BreakdownManna in the WildernessIn Exodus 16-17, God provides food, water and victory in battle to the Israelites, even in the midst of their grumbling and complaining.2022-02-1729 minThe Bible BreakdownCrossing the Red SeaA discussion of the feast and consecration the people of Israel were called to observe when they entered the Promised Land and the miraculous salvation God provided by parting the Red Sea.2022-02-1030 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Call of MosesIn Exodus 1-4, we see the story of one of the most well-known Old Testament characters, and how God worked through the brokenness of Moses to do great things. 2022-01-2734 minThe Bible BreakdownJob and His FriendsJob's story teaches us about suffering, humanity's foolishness and God's sovereignty.2022-01-2032 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Story of JosephIn Genesis 37-50, we see the incredibly powerful story of how God used Joseph for good, even in the midst of extreme mistreatment and suffering.2022-01-1334 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Son of the PromiseA discussion of Isaac's birth, God's test of Abraham, and the enduring lesson that God's choices are better than what we would ever choose. 2021-12-2935 minThe Bible BreakdownGod Fulfills His PromisesA Christmas episode where we remember God's fulfilled promises and look forward to the future fulfillment of His promises.2021-12-1526 minThe Bible BreakdownAbram Meets MelchizedekA dive into how this brief meeting of Abram with the King-Priest Melchizedek points us to Jesus.2021-12-0926 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Call of AbramA look at the importance of God's covenant with Abram in God's story of redemption.2021-12-0230 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Tower of BabelA look at the story of the Tower of Babel and how we too are tempted to idolize comfort over obedience. 2021-11-2330 minThe Bible BreakdownThe FloodAn explanation of some of the difficult text in Genesis 6 and a discussion of Noah's Flood, our sin and God's grace. 2021-11-1732 minThe Bible BreakdownAm I My Brother's Keeper?A discussion of Cain and Abel and our responsibility to one another2021-11-1130 minThe Bible BreakdownThe FallA discussion of how sin entered the world, and how we see the sin struggles of the first people in our lives as well. 2021-11-0430 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Power of ListeningIn a world filled with contentious arguing over an abundance of issues, one of the most powerful things we can do is listen and seek understanding. 2021-10-2830 minThe Bible BreakdownCreation and God's LawIn Psalm 19, David tells us how we see God in Creation and the perfection of the Law in contrast to our imperfections. 2021-10-2130 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Creation of HumanityAn explanation of the Sabbath and how we are created for work and rest and a discussion of God's equal creation of men and women. 2021-10-1438 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Very BeginningAs we look in Genesis 1, we see that God is the Creator of the world, and that everything created belongs to Him. As creation in His image, humans have the special task of stewarding God's creation and reflecting Him, which means all people have inherent value. 2021-10-0730 minThe Bible BreakdownLetters to the Seven ChurchesA look at the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3, where Jesus encourages and exhorts believers to hold onto and live out His message. 2021-09-1629 minThe Bible BreakdownJesus Will ReturnIn this episode, we take an overview approach of the Book of Revelation and dive into the first chapter. While we can get confused on a lot of Revelation, we know a few things for certain, and one of them is this: Jesus Will Return2021-09-1026 minThe Bible BreakdownThree Marks of ObedienceIn 1 John 2-3, John tells us that while we have sin in our lives, faithful believers should seek to love one another, not love the world and not make a practice of sinning.2021-08-2630 minThe Bible BreakdownChristian Reconciliation in PhilemonIn Philemon, we see a powerful story of reconciliation between Philemon and Onesimus that teaches us the weightiness of Christian community and relationship.2021-08-1931 minThe Bible BreakdownTrusting and Glorifying God in SufferingIn Acts 27-28, we see once again how God is glorified through Paul, as he trusts him in the midst of a shipwreck. Often in Paul's life, God is most glorified through his suffering. This begs the question of us: are we willing to trust God to the point of great suffering for His glory? 2021-08-1130 minThe Bible BreakdownReady to TestifyIn Acts 24-26, Paul is on trial before Roman officials after being accused by the Jews of causing trouble for Rome. Paul, as he does often in Acts, uses this platform as an opportunity to share about Jesus. As we see Paul's testimony, it is a good reminder for us to be ready to share about Jesus in our lives, especially how He encounters us in our weakness.2021-08-0529 minThe Bible BreakdownCount It All as LossIn Philippians 3, Paul tells his readers of reasons he could have had for boasting in his outward actions, but that he ultimately realized, as we should, the futility of any accomplishment or desire in comparison to knowing Christ.2021-07-2926 minThe Bible BreakdownGrace and ReconciliationA discussion of Ephesians 2-3 with an emphasis on how God's grace reconciles us to Him and to one another. 2021-07-2130 minThe Bible BreakdownGod's InstrumentsPaul's rejection in Jerusalem and rescue by Roman authorities serve as two seemingly dangerous and difficult situation, but God was orchestrating His plan for Paul to preach the Gospel in Rome. This story shows that God can use any means for His plan, and our best choice is to allow Him to use us as His instruments. 2021-07-1530 minThe Bible BreakdownGod's SovereigntyIn Acts 18-21, we see several instances of God's divine ordination of circumstances in Paul's third missionary journey. We can have hope and joy in the fact that the same God is divinely orchestrating our lives for His glory. 2021-07-0829 minThe Bible BreakdownEncouragementA walkthrough of Paul's letters to the Thessalonians and the importance of encouragement among believers. 2021-06-2428 minThe Bible BreakdownNot by Works of the LawIn Galatians 1-3, Paul admonishes the church to recognize that their faith is not rooted in works of the Law but in the person and work of Jesus Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.2021-06-1730 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Jerusalem CouncilIn Acts 15, the Jerusalem Council decides that Gentiles will not have to obey the whole Mosaic Law in order to be a part of the Church, but they are requested to give up some of their rights on behalf of their Jewish brothers. This serves as an important moment in the history of the Church and a sobering call to give up our rights on behalf of one another. 2021-06-0430 minThe Bible BreakdownDisunity in the ChurchA discussion of the unity issues Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians with a mind toward how division and disunity affect our churches today.2021-05-1930 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Paul's First Missionary JourneyPaul and Barnabas suffered many trials on their journey, but we see in their story how God sustained them in the calling He placed on their lives. 2021-05-1330 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Peter's Escape from PrisonA discussion of Peter's miraculous escape from prison in Acts 12 and the role of prayer in our lives.2021-05-0530 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: The Hall of FaithHebrews 11 gives us a list of some of the heroes of our faith and serves as a reminder for us to persevere toward our final home with the Lord. 2021-04-2930 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Jesus is BetterA look into how the author of Hebrews tells us that Jesus is our ultimate hope, because He is better. 2021-04-2230 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: God's Heart for the NationsIn light of Peter's revelation about the Holy Spirit falling on the Gentiles, the Jerusalem Church is overjoyed at their inclusion in God's plan of redemption. However, the whole of Scripture shows us this is not new-- God has always had a heart for all nations.2021-04-1530 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: The Gospel for All PeopleIn Acts 10, we see a crucial story in which a group of Gentiles come to believe in Jesus after a visit from Peter. This moment shifted Peter's perspective toward God's mission for the whole world, and it should do the same for us. 2021-04-0830 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: The Hope of ResurrectionA discussion of how Jesus' resurrection is the hope that carries us now and into eternity. 2021-04-0127 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Identity in ChristA walk through Colossians 2-3 discussing how our identity in Christ, rather than human tradition or wisdom, should govern the way we live. 2021-03-2527 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Saul's ConversionA discussion of Saul's conversion in Acts 9, focusing on who Saul was and how it gives us the hope that an encounter with Jesus can change anyone. 2021-03-1826 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Philip and the EthiopianA discussion of evangelism, the story of Scripture and the Gospel mission from Acts 8:24-402021-03-1129 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: James 2A verse-by-verse look at James 2:14-26 and what James teaches us about faith and works2021-03-0430 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Happiness vs. HolinessA discussion of what it looks like to pursue holiness more than happiness. 2021-02-2527 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Sin or Righteousness?Christ freed us while we were still sinners, but we are still tempted to live in our old identity. In Romans 5-6, Paul exhorts us to live in our new identity as people freed from the power of sin. 2021-02-1028 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Stoning of StephenA look at how Stephen serves as an example of obedience to God in contrast to the religious leaders in Acts 6-7. 2021-02-0329 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Ananias and SapphiraA discussion of a difficult passage of Scripture and what we should and should not learn from it. 2021-01-2638 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Faith and WorksA discussion of the relationship between faith and works from 2 Peter 1:1-11.2021-01-2128 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Holiness in PersecutionAn examination of Peter's admonition for believers to remember their inheritance and live as a holy people in the midst of persecution.2021-01-1327 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: The Spirit and StoryAn overview of Acts 3-4 with a focus on the power of the Spirit and the impact of story. 2021-01-0629 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: The Ministry of the SpiritA discussion the Holy Spirit's ministry to believers in light of a lesson on Pentecost.2021-01-0126 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: The Humble KingA talk on the Christmas story through the lens of John 1 with a look to the future.2020-12-1622 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: The Disciples and the Risen JesusMatthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:3-11: A discussion of the disciples' interaction with the risen Lord, the Great Commission and the significance of Jesus' ascension. 2020-12-0731 minThe Bible BreakdownThe Bible Breakdown: Doubting Thomas?A discussion from John 20:19-29 about vindicating Thomas, modeling Jesus' patience and the role of faith, hope and love in Christianity.2020-12-0124 min