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It’s not easy being a Christian in today’s culture.I sat down with Charlie Banks from The Young Minds Podcast to talk about how to stay rooted in your faith when the world keeps pulling you in every direction.This is an honest, down-to-earth conversation about faith, purpose, and growing up with Jesus at the center.#bible #christianity All our links are here - https://linktr.ee/basicallybiblical

In these chapters, Jesus teaches through parables that reveal the mysteries of God’s Kingdom—stories simple enough for children yet profound enough to confound the wise. Then His authority is displayed in power: He calms storms, casts out legions of demons, heals the sick, and even raises the dead. Each act declares that this is no ordinary teacher—this is the Son of God who commands both nature and the spiritual realm.Questions:1. Why do you think Jesus taught so often in parables instead of speaking plainly to the crowds?2. What does Jesus calming the storm reveal about fear and faith in the face of life’s chaos?3. From the healing of the bleeding woman to the raising of Jairus’s daughter, how do these miracles show both the compassion and the power of Christ?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Mark wastes no time—Jesus bursts onto the scene preaching, healing, and casting out demons with undeniable authority. In these opening chapters, we see crowds drawn to His power, religious leaders shocked by His boldness, and sinners transformed by His mercy. The pace is fast, the tone urgent, and the message clear: the Kingdom of God has come near.Questions:1. Mark emphasizes Jesus’ authority over sickness, sin, and even demons. What does that reveal about who Jesus truly is?2. Despite His power, Jesus often withdrew to pray. What does that teach us about dependence on the Father?3. In Mark 3, Jesus calls the twelve apostles. What do you notice about who He chooses, and what does that say about God’s calling in our lives?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

In a recent video, Steve-O claimed that Jesus’ words in John 14:6—“I am the way, the truth, and the life”—come from just one line in the Bible and could be translated to mean, “Now that I have come, it will be easier for people to get to heaven.”But is that true?In this video, we take a careful look at what Jesus actually said, how the original Greek reads, and what the context of John’s Gospel reveals about who Jesus claimed to be.We’ll also talk about why the idea that “all paths lead to God” might sound kind—but doesn’t line up with the message of Scripture.#bible #contextmatters #christianity All our links are here

These final chapters of Matthew take us from the darkness of the crucifixion to the radiant light of the resurrection. Jesus endures betrayal, mockery, and death on the cross, fulfilling Scripture and bearing the weight of sin. But on the third day, the tomb is empty. The risen Christ appears to His followers and gives them the Great Commission—sending them to make disciples of all nations, armed with His authority and presence.Questions:1. What stands out to you most about the way Matthew describes Jesus’ death and the events that follow?2. The resurrection changes everything. How should it shape the way we face fear, doubt, and even death itself?3. Jesus ends Matthew with a mission—‘Go and make disciples.’ What does obedience to that command look like in your own life today?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

As Jesus draws closer to the cross, He teaches about readiness through the parables of the ten virgins, the talents, and the final judgment. These stories call His followers to live faithfully, using what God has given them until He returns. Then, in chapter 26, we enter the dark and sacred moments of betrayal, prayer, and arrest. The weight of redemption begins to settle as Jesus submits to the Father’s will.Questions:1. What do the parables in Matthew 25 reveal about what God values most in His servants?2. In Gethsemane, Jesus prays, “Not as I will, but as You will.” How can that prayer shape our response to suffering or uncertainty?3. How does Judas’s betrayal challenge us to examine our own loyalties to Jesus in everyday life?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

In these chapters, Jesus faces challenges from religious leaders, delivers His sharpest rebukes against hypocrisy, and begins to reveal the signs of His return. He calls His followers to watchfulness and faithfulness, warning that the temple will fall and the end will come when least expected. Through His teaching, we’re reminded that true discipleship isn’t just about knowing the truth—it’s about living prepared for His coming.Questions:1. When Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love God and love others, how does that simplify—and yet deepen—our understanding of God’s law?2. What dangers does Jesus expose in religious hypocrisy, and how can we guard ourselves from falling into the same traps?3. How do Jesus’ confrontations in these chapters challenge our own comfort with cultural or religious traditions?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

In these chapters, Jesus turns worldly expectations upside down. He teaches that greatness in His Kingdom isn’t found in power or wealth, but in humility and surrender. The rich young ruler walks away sad, unwilling to give up his possessions, while little children are welcomed with open arms. Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard workers to remind us that God’s grace isn’t earned—it’s freely given. Then, as He enters Jerusalem on a donkey, He fulfills prophecy and declares Himself as King, but not the kind of King anyone expected.Questions:1. When the rich young ruler walks away from Jesus, what does that moment teach us about the danger of divided loyalty?2. How does the parable of the vineyard workers challenge our ideas about fairness and grace?3. Jesus enters Jerusalem as a humble King, not a conquering warrior. What does this reveal about the kind of Kingdom He came to establish?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

In these chapters, Jesus begins to reveal the path to the cross—not just for Himself, but for anyone who would follow Him. Peter boldly confesses Jesus as the Messiah, only to stumble moments later. Jesus then calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow. Alongside this, we witness the Transfiguration and Jesus’ teaching on humility, forgiveness, and what greatness in the Kingdom truly looks like.Questions:1. When Jesus says, “If anyone wants to follow Me, he must deny himself,” what does that look like in daily life? How do you personally practice self-denial for Christ’s sake?2. The Transfiguration gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ glory. How might that moment have prepared the disciples for the suffering to come?3. In Matthew 18, Jesus emphasizes humility and forgiveness as central to life in the Kingdom. How does our culture’s view of power and pride conflict with Jesus’ teaching here?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Jesus sends out the twelve disciples, giving them authority to heal, teach, and proclaim the Kingdom. But He also warns them that following Him will bring persecution and division. As the chapters unfold, opposition to Jesus grows—even from religious leaders—and yet, He continues to reveal His compassion and divine mission.Questions:1. Jesus tells His disciples to be “wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” How can believers today balance wisdom and innocence while living out their faith in a skeptical world?2. In chapter 11, Jesus contrasts the heavy burdens of religion with His easy yoke. What does true rest in Christ look like for you personally?3. When the Pharisees accuse Jesus of working by the power of Satan, He warns against blaspheming the Holy Spirit. What do you think this warning reveals about the hardness of heart that rejects God’s work?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here