24 Minute Bible - A Simple Journey to Understand the Bible

It may not always be evident to the casual reader of the Bible, but the honest seeker will recognize this truth: the Ultimate Purpose of God and his Bible is the Cross of Jesus.  So many events and concepts throughout the Old Testament find their fulfillment and meaning in the Cross of Jesus. Today’s podcast seeks to ‘color in’ the meaning of some of the Old Testament stories that come to life in the reality of the Cross. The ultimate purpose of God is to be a Father to sons and daughter. The means of accomplishing this purpose is the Cross. Enjoy episode #24... The Ultimate Purpose.

Jesus came into this life as fully human and fully God. Most of us know the Christmas Story but what about the ‘other’ years.  The Bible does not give us much information (by God’s design) on the Early Years of Jesus. We will, however, in this Episode, look at his childhood years, his teenage and early adult years and the family dynamics that Jesus the ‘brother’ and ‘son’ experienced. I think you will enjoy this episode about Jesus: The Early Years!

The earthly ministry of Jesus Christ lasted about 1200 day. Just 1200 days. Yet from his baptism in the Jordan River to his Ascension from the Mount of Olives, the ministry of Jesus is the most important, pivotal and history changing event that has ever occurred. Jesus’ life is the ultimate GOOD NEWS. In this episode, we look at the four Gospels and how they uniquely and authoritatively tell the story of the Greatest Life ever lived.

Imagine for a moment what it must have been like in Heaven when the Son of God— the Word who created the Universe- left His throne and journeyed to a new location: the womb of a virgin girl named Mary of Nazareth.  The Promise of a coming Messiah has now become a reality. Miracle of miracles... God has come to earth in human form.  Take a listen as we explore ‘When Heaven Held It’s Breath’!

Kingdoms come and go. We see this especially in the 400 year time period between the Old Testament and the New.  In this episode we will  run into some familiar names NOT included in the Bible but names that are important for understanding the New Testament nevertheless. Names like Alexander the Great, Aristotle, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and Marc Anthony.  God works through the history of men— His will to perform. A New King— the Greatest King is coming.  See how it all fits together in today’s episode ‘A New King is Coming’!

The Bible— and particularly the Old Testament— often comes under withering ridicule from the critics.  In this episode we look at how the critics may actually help to support the authenticity and trustworthiness of the Bible. Enjoy this fun and enlightening podcast as we ‘walk through’ the Old Testament journey and set the stage for a ‘Coming King’ in the New Testament.  Welcome to Episode #19-- Answering the Critics!

Such are the topic addressed in the 5 Biblical Books of Wisdom. Today is the second podcast in a two part journey that will give definition and clarity to the width and breadth of our human emotions. God addresses the honest questions we all have about life, relationships and destiny in these 5 books. See how they fit together — both as part of the Bible, and as insight for our daily lives. Welcome to Episode #18– The Books of Wisdom (part 2).

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon are often called the ‘Books of Wisdom’.  And indeed they a repository of wisdom. They are however, also books filled with every color and hue of human emotion. From the down to earth ‘practicality’ of Proverbs to the pathos of Job wrestling with his very human suffering to the philosophical examination of our purpose on Earth explored in Ecclesiastes— these books are the most ‘human’ books of the Bible. (And of course, the language in Song of Solomon that might make your mother blush). Probe the wisdom of God shown through the affairs of men as we jump into Episode 17–  THE BOOKS OF WISDOM (Part #1).

Before the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar lay waste to Jerusalem and burned it’s Holy Temple to the ground, the prophet Jeremiah issued a prophecy. The prophecy, found in Jeremiah 29:10, was that Jerusalem WOULD be destroyed... but that 70 years later the Jews would RETURN to Jerusalem. They would rebuild the Temple. They would re-establish the city walls. They would again dwell in the land of their Heritage.

And it happened just as Jeremiah promised. Today’s episode looks at three books— Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. It is a heartening story of God’s restoration promise to His People. All of us! Enjoy Episode #16– Returning to Jerusalem!

Prophets and their lives can sometimes come off as scary, condescending... even weird. However, the purpose of most prophets is to get the attention of their hearers. They should be dramatic, loud and uncompromising. Especially when it is God Himself who has given the message. This episode looks at the 17 books of prophecy (the Major and Minor prophets) in the Old Testament.  The goal is to ‘plug in’ these individuals into the the time, place and context of the Bible. Their messages were important then. They are still important now. Welcome to Episode #15– ‘The Prophets of the Old Testament’!!