Bible Mysteries

How can you study the Bible for yourself without relying on commentaries or someone else's interpretation?

In Part 2 of Sowing in the Word, Brother Scott Mitchell introduces three essential tools for studying Scripture: a King James Bible, Strong's Concordance, and Webster's 1828 Dictionary.

Using passages from 2 Kings, Genesis, Acts, Daniel, and Revelation, Scott demonstrates how to examine unfamiliar words, compare Hebrew and Greek word usage, and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture.

What does it mean when the Bible says someone "fetched a compass"? Why does Daniel say he "told the sum of the matters"? These examples reveal how a little careful research can bring greater understanding to passages we might otherwise overlook.

More importantly, this lesson encourages believers to develop confidence in studying God's Word for themselves, seeking understanding through prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit rather than depending entirely on the opinions of men.

Scripture References (KJV): 2 Kings 3:9; Genesis 2:10-11; Genesis 19:4; Acts 19:13; Acts 28:11-14; 1 Timothy 5:13; Daniel 2:5-32; Daniel 7:1; Revelation 20:7-9; 2 Timothy 2:15.

Bible Study Resources:

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

Read the companion blog: How to Study the Bible for Yourself: Three Essential Bible Study Tools

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Why does the east appear again and again at significant moments throughout Scripture? Could God have embedded a directional pattern in His Word that ultimately points Israel toward Jesus Christ?

Jeff Dodson returns to Bible Mysteries to continue his study of the Hebrew language and the biblical significance of the cardinal directions. After laying the groundwork in Part 1, Scott and Jeff turn their attention to the east—and the connections begin to build.

From the entrance to Eden and the blood sprinkled eastward upon the mercy seat to Judah's position on the east side of the tabernacle, Scripture repeatedly draws our attention in the same direction. The pattern continues into the New Testament: wise men come from the east seeking the King of the Jews, His star is seen in the east, and Jesus describes His return as lightning coming "out of the east" and shining "even unto the west."

The discussion then moves to Ezekiel's vision of the future temple, where the glory of the Lord returns from the east and living waters flow eastward from the sanctuary.

Are these simply geographical details—or has God been pointing toward Messiah all along?

Perhaps the directions in Scripture are telling us far more than where to look on a map.

Guest: Jeff Dodson

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How do you study the Bible when you don't know where to start?

Many believers want to understand God's Word but have never been taught how to study it for themselves. Whether you're newly saved, unfamiliar with Scripture, or have spent years listening to Bible teachers, learning to search the Scriptures independently is essential to spiritual growth.

In this first message of a new series, Sowing in the Word, Scott Mitchell begins with the fundamentals of Bible study. Using Scripture to explain Scripture, he demonstrates why studying God's Word requires humility, prayer, diligence, and a willingness to learn from the Holy Ghost rather than relying entirely upon the interpretations of men.

Scott also introduces the importance of Paul's ministry to the Gentiles and the instruction to rightly divide the Word of truth in 2 Timothy 2:15.

This series will take a step-by-step approach, helping believers build a foundation for studying the Bible, understanding difficult passages, and becoming established in sound doctrine.

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

You don't have to know everything to begin studying God's Word. You simply have to be willing to start.

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Introducing Bible Mysteries Unscripted! Previously exclusive to our Premium Seekers, Unscripted is now available to everyone! Join Scott and John as they answer listener questions and discuss biblical topics in a more informal setting.

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Is the Great Commission really the biblical foundation for modern missionary work? And are Christians obligated to financially support overseas missions, even when needs within their own congregations go unmet?

Scott challenges the traditional application of the Great Commission by examining the instructions Jesus Christ gave to the Twelve Apostles, Peter's encounter with Cornelius, and the distinct commission later given to Paul.

In This Episode:

Matthew 28:16–20; Matthew 10:5–6, 23; Acts 10:25–29; Zechariah 8:20–23; Acts 26:15–18; 2 Timothy 2:15.

A Question Worth Considering

Are we following the instructions God gave to the Church today, or are we applying commands intended for another people and another time?

Scott and John encourage believers to examine church traditions against Scripture, understand the distinction between Israel's kingdom program and Paul's gospel of grace, and give where they are being spiritually fed.

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Encore Bible Study | Originally Released November 2024

Does God predetermine who will be saved, or does every person have the free will to believe on Jesus Christ? What does the Apostle Paul actually teach about predestination in Romans 8?

In this teaching from the Unlock the Bible Now Romans 8 series, Scott Mitchell examines one of Christianity's most debated doctrines: predestination. Many interpret God's foreknowledge and election to mean that certain individuals were chosen for salvation before the foundation of the world, leaving others without a choice. But is that what Scripture teaches?

Beginning with Romans 8:26–30, Scott explains how the Holy Spirit's intercession, the effectiveness of prayer, and mankind's voluntary will help clarify the meaning of predestination. He distinguishes between God's foreknowledge and His predetermined purpose, demonstrating why knowing something beforehand does not necessarily mean causing it to happen.

Through a careful examination of Paul's writings, Scott explains that believers are predestinated to be conformed to the image of God's Son—not arbitrarily selected for salvation without the opportunity to believe.

This study also addresses the role of free will in Christ's obedience to the Father, the process of salvation through hearing and believing the gospel, and the sealing of believers by the Holy Spirit.

Scriptures Examined:

Romans 8:26–30; Matthew 6:9–13; James 5:16–18; Leviticus 1:3; Acts 26:4–5; 1 Corinthians 2:7–8; 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14; Ephesians 1:13; Romans 10:13–17.

In This Study:

Why the Holy Spirit intercedes for believers according to God's will.

How effective prayer demonstrates mankind's free will.

The distinction between foreknowledge (proginosko) and predestination (proorizo).

Why God's foreknowledge does not eliminate man's ability to choose.

What Romans 8:29 means by being conformed to the image of His Son.

How believers are called through the gospel, justified, and sealed by the Holy Spirit.

Why salvation is available to whosoever will believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scott encourages listeners to set aside theological assumptions and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture.

About Unlock the Bible Now

Unlock the Bible Now is the weekly Bible teaching ministry of Scott Mitchell, host of Bible Mysteries Podcast. Through careful examination of the King James Bible, Scott teaches the Scriptures to help believers grow in their understanding of God's Word.

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Was there a world on Earth before Adam? And does Genesis 1:2 describe the beginning of creation—or the aftermath of a devastating judgment?

Six years after first presenting The World That Was, Scott revisits the teaching that helped launch Bible Mysteries and puts the original theory back under the microscope. Scripture reveals that the sons of God were already present when the foundations of the Earth were laid, while Genesis describes the Earth as “without form, and void” before the six days begin.

Could an angelic civilization have inhabited the Earth before Adam? Did Lucifer rule over that former world before pride and rebellion brought judgment? And could the waters of Genesis 1:2 represent an earlier global flood—long before Noah?

Scott and John examine Genesis 1–2 alongside Job 38, Isaiah 14 and 45, Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 28, Revelation 12, and 2 Peter 3 to reconsider the biblical evidence for “the world that then was.”

“Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished.” — 2 Peter 3:6 (KJV)

The Bible does not answer every question about what existed before Adam, and some details remain speculative. But when these passages are compared together, a remarkable picture emerges: an Earth created to be inhabited, angelic beings present at its foundation, Lucifer associated with kingship and rebellion, a world brought under judgment, and a restored Earth eventually given to man.

As always, don’t simply take our word for it. Search the Scriptures and see what God’s Word reveals about the world that was.

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In Mystery Mailbag #23, Scott Mitchell answers listener questions about the identity of the Bright and Morning Star, the sea of glass and the Rapture, spiritual discernment, witchcraft, false prophets, and the growing number of supernatural claims being made in Christian circles.

A listener also presents an intriguing picture of the Rapture: Could Israel passing through the Red Sea foreshadow the Church passing through the waters above and the sea of glass? Scott discusses the firmament, the waters above, the frozen face of the deep, and why Revelation’s statement that there will eventually be “no more sea” may be more significant than many realize.

Another family asks for guidance after their teenage son refused to enter a store centered around witchcraft and wizardry during a church youth trip—and was ridiculed for taking that stand. How should believers respond when spiritual discernment puts them at odds even with other Christians?

Finally, Scott addresses the rise of self-proclaimed prophets and seers who claim regular visits to heaven and hell, conversations with angels, supernatural encounters with Jesus, and other extraordinary experiences. Popularity, large platforms, and spiritual-sounding language are not the standard for truth. Every claim must ultimately be measured against the Word of God.

Thank you to everyone who continues to send us your questions. Your questions make Mystery Mailbag possible!

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Did Ron Wyatt actually find the remains of Noah’s Ark?

With renewed attention surrounding the Durupınar site in eastern Turkey, Scott and John sit down with Mary Nell Wyatt Lee, who worked alongside her late husband, biblical archaeology researcher Ron Wyatt, to hear the story of the investigation from someone who witnessed much of it firsthand.

Mary Nell takes us through decades of research at the unusual boat-shaped formation near Mount Ararat and presents the evidence that convinced Ron he had located the remains of the biblical Ark. From the dimensions of the formation and massive drogue stones to metal detector readings, subsurface radar, material samples, possible fossilized timbers, rivets, and later electrical-resistivity scans, the findings raise fascinating questions about what may still lie beneath the ground.

Mary Nell also addresses the renewed investigation taking place at Durupınar today, her concerns about excavation and drilling at the site, and why she believes Ron’s original research is important to understanding the discoveries now receiving worldwide attention.

Most importantly, the discussion returns to Scripture. Genesis tells us the Ark rested upon the “mountains of Ararat”(Genesis 8:4), and Jesus Himself pointed believers back to the days of Noah when describing the time surrounding His return.

“But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”

Could God have preserved physical evidence of the Flood for this generation to see?

Join us as we examine the evidence, hear the history behind the Durupınar investigation, and consider what Noah’s Ark still has to say to a world approaching the days Christ warned would come again.

Mary Nell Wyatt Lee worked alongside the late Ron Wyatt and continues to preserve and share research connected with his investigations into biblical archaeology, including Noah’s Ark, the Red Sea crossing, Mount Sinai, and other sites associated with biblical history.

Durupınar Research / Video Presentation:

Additional Research or Resources:

The archaeological interpretations discussed in this episode represent the research and conclusions presented by Ron Wyatt and Mary Nell Wyatt Lee. Bible Mysteries encourages listeners to examine the evidence carefully and, above all, measure every conclusion against the Word of God.

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What does it mean to “grieve not the holy Spirit of God”? Can a believer’s sin cause the Holy Spirit to leave—or even result in the loss of salvation?

Ephesians 4:30 gives both a warning and an assurance: believers can grieve the Holy Spirit, yet they are sealed unto the day of redemption. The issue is not whether Christ’s finished work can be undone, but how our walk affects our fellowship with God.

In this Bible study, we examine the difference between our secure position in Christ and our daily walk in the Spirit. Scripture shows that the believer has been forgiven all trespasses, justified by grace, given the righteousness of God through faith, and sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. Sin can grieve the Spirit and hinder fellowship, spiritual growth, comfort, and teaching—but it does not reverse our salvation.

We will also consider why David could pray, “take not thy holy spirit from me,” while believers today are sealed; what the discipline of the Corinthian believer teaches about eternal security; and why walking in the Spirit should flow from gratitude rather than fear.

The Holy Spirit is not only the One who seals us. He is the Comforter, our teacher, and the Spirit of adoption whereby we cry, “Abba, Father.”

The question, then, is not whether every failure will cause God to cast us away. The question is whether we are walking in fellowship with the Spirit who sealed us.

Rather than living in fear and condemnation, let us walk in newness of life, allowing the fruit of the Spirit to be evident in us and seeking to please our Heavenly Father out of gratitude for all He has freely given us in Christ.

“And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” — Ephesians 4:30 (KJV)

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Six years. More than 300 episodes. Millions of downloads. And countless questions that have kept us searching the Scriptures.

In this special anniversary episode, Scott and John look back at the journey of Bible Mysteries Podcast and, more importantly, celebrate the listeners who have been part of it along the way.

Former co-host Zena returns to share what she has been doing since leaving the show and reflects on what she learned during her time with Bible Mysteries. Scott and John also revisit the early days of the podcast, how the show has changed over six years, and why remaining grounded in Scripture and rightly dividing the Word of Truth continues to be at the heart of Bible Mysteries.

But some of the most meaningful moments come directly from our listeners.

Sarah shares how she first discovered Scott through Coast to Coast AM after years of searching through astrology, numerology, New Age ideas, and other spiritual paths. She explains how Bible Mysteries ultimately led her back to Scripture and helped her understand what it truly means to trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Tami discusses her lifelong study of Scripture, her questions about the supernatural realm, and why she believes Christians need to understand the spiritual realities described throughout the Bible—especially as the world moves closer to the deception Scripture warns will come.

Karen shares how personal loss created a greater hunger for God's Word and how Bible Mysteries has strengthened her study of Scripture, particularly through examining the original Hebrew and Greek.

Scott and John also reveal some surprising statistics from six years of Bible Mysteries, including the episodes listeners have downloaded the most. They discuss the topics that have resonated with audiences, memorable guests, and the listener questions that have inspired many episodes.

And, of course, we announce the six winners from our anniversary giveaway!

As Bible Mysteries begins its seventh year, one thing hasn't changed: our desire to search the Scriptures, ask the questions many churches avoid, and remain faithful stewards of the mysteries of God.

Thank you to every listener who has listened, shared an episode, sent a question, written a testimonial, prayed for us, gifted a subscription, or supported Bible Mysteries as a Seeker. You are a very important part of this ministry.

In this episode:

Congratulations to Kristen O., Daniel L., Karen A., Beth R., Dylan V., and Karen M.! Sandi will be contacting each winner by email with information about selecting your book or DVD.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who participated in our sixth anniversary celebration. Whether you've been listening for six years or six days, we're grateful you're here.

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Here's to year seven—and whatever mysteries the Lord leads us to examine next.

Bible Mysteries is an educational ministry podcast exposing the ancient spiritual battle in the modern world. We seek to reveal the secrets in the Scriptures that current satanic world systems are trying to suppress. Join us each week as we discuss things in the Bible the world doesn’t want you to know.

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