In today's episode, Kim and Barb discuss Paul's letters to the believers in Galatia and Ephesus, and the drama recorded in Acts 19.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Paul
• The immature believers in Galatia
• The mature believers in Ephesus
• The Judaizers
• Demetrius the Silversmith

Topics in Galations

• The problem with legalism
• The greatest commandment - LOVE
• The glory of God's grace
• Paul's defense of his apostleship
• The 9 fruits of the Spirit

Topics in Ephesians

• Riots in Ephesus
• Paul's powerful prayers for believers
• God's Plan for Gentile Christians
• Harmony through appropriate submission
• Putting on the armor of God

Closing Scripture: Galatians 5:13,14, 22-26

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Galatians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmx4UjRFp0M
• Bible Project video on Ephesians: yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y71r-T98E2Q
• Article on Artemis: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Artemis-Greek-goddess
• Article on Temple of Artemis: https://www.worldhistory.org/Temple_of_Artemis_at_Ephesus/
• Article on Ephesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
• Facts on Galatians: https://www.bibleconnection.com/niv-fast-facts-bible/

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Philippians & Colossians

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In today's episode, Kim and Barb talk about Paul's response to the problems in the Corinthian church.

(To jump back to EXODUS episode #3 - clink link below)

Exodus episode #3 https://www.oldtestamentwithmymom.com/exodus-the-plagues-the-great-escape-and-kim-learns-about-the-clever-midwives-of-the-israelites/

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Paul
• The believers in Corinth

Topics

• Paul's hardships
• Paul's defense of his apostleship
• Unforgiveness
• Reconciliation in Christ
• Generosity
• Sowing and reaping
• Super Apostles
• Paul's thorn in the flesh
• God's grace

Closing Scripture: Psalm 119: 41-58

LINKS

• Bible Project video on 2 Corinthians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lfPK2vfC54
• Article on Paul's letters to Corinthians: https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Letter-of-Paul-to-the-Corinthians
• Poem - Paradoxical Commandments: https://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com/
• Podcast that reads the New Testament to you: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-testament-summer-read-aloud/id1570288327

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Galatians & Ephesians

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In today's episode, Kim and Barb talk about the unique history and geography of the city of Corinth and how this led to unique problems for the believers in that city.

(To jump back to GENESIS episode #2 - clink link below)

Genesis episode #2 https://www.oldtestamentwithmymom.com/genesis-part-2-abraham-new-beginnings-and-kim-learns-shes-not-a-big-fan-of-jacob/

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Paul
• The Ultra Rich and Ultra Poor Believers in the Church of Corinth

Topics

• Rituals -vs- Commandments
• Toleration has limits
• Lord's Supper and communion
• Women's role in the church
• Gifts of the spirit
• Love is the greatest of all (Chapter 13)

Closing Scripture: I Corinthians 15: 50-58

LINKS

• Bible Project video on I Corinthians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiHf8klCCc4
• Article on the Corinthian Church: https://www.logos.com/grow/nook-the-corinthian-church/
• Article on the City of Corinth: http://helpmewithbiblestudy.org/16History/CityCorinth.aspx
• Podcast that reads the New Testament to you: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-testament-summer-read-aloud/id1570288327

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…2 Corinthians

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In today's episode on Romans, Kim and Barb talk about how Jesus is our salvation and NOT our works or our ability to keep all the laws.

(To jump back to GENESIS episode #1 - click link below)

Genesis Episode #1 https://www.oldtestamentwithmymom.com/genesis-creation-rebellion-and-kim-learns-the-word-yom/

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens (Romans)

• Paul
• Jewish Christians
• Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians

Topics

• Antisemitism
• Renewing one's mind
• Paul's practical advice to all Christians
• Do not judge others
• Paul's warning about "smooth talkers" trying to deceive us
• Gifts of the spirit

Closing Scripture: Psalm 25: 4-10

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Romans Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SVTl4Xa5fY&t=237s
• Who are the Corinthians? Article: https://www.logos.com/grow/nook-the-corinthian-church/
• Charles Swindoll's book on Apostle Paul, Great Lives: Paul: https://a.co/d/0WovEqt
• Podcast that reads the New Testament to you: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-testament-summer-read-aloud/id1570288327

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…I Corinthians

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In today's episode, Kim and Barb talk about Paul and the early church.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Paul
• Jewish Christians
• Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians

Topics

• The expulsion of the Jewish people from Rome
• The Christians in Rome
• Issues between Jewish believers and Gentile believers
• The controversy over Circumcision
• The Ritual of Baptism
• Paul's attempts to unify the church by spreading the news of Jesus' love and atonement

Closing Scripture: Romans 8:14-28

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Romans Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej_6dVdJSIU
• Bible Project video on Romans: https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-romans/#:~:text=Chapters%201%2D4%20introduces%20the,heals%20and%20unifies%20Jesus'%20family
• Church of Antioch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Antioch
• Circumcision controversy in early Christianity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision_controversy_in_early_Christianity

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Romans Part 2

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In today's episode, Kim and Barb talk about the amazing ministry of Apostle Paul.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Paul
• Ananias
• Barnabas
• John Mark
• Silas
• Pharisees
• Household of Caesar

Topics

• Paul's persecution of Christians
• Paul's conversion to Christianity
• Paul's missionary journeys
• Paul's trials and obstacles

Closing Scripture: 2 Corinthians 16-31

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Acts Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-17KxpjL0Q&t=7s
• Bible Projects video on Paul's missionary journeys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-17KxpjL0Q&t=7s
• Paul the Apostle article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Apostle
• Caesar's Household article: https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/caesars-household/
• Why was Paul in prison article: https://www.gotquestions.org/why-was-Paul-in-prison.html
• Charles Swindoll's book on Apostle Paul, Great Lives: Paul: https://a.co/d/0WovEqt

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Romans

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In today's episode, Kim and Barb talk about Peter starting the church.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Peter
• Paul
• Barnabas
• Priscilla & Aquila

Topics

• Jesus' return and visitation after the Resurrection
• The arrival of the Holy Spirit
• Peter begins the church

Closing Scripture: Acts 2

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Acts Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGbNw855ksw
• Peter the Apostle article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Peter
• Speaking in Tongues: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/speaking-tongues-rob-buckingham

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Acts Part 2

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In today's episode, Kim and Barb talk about the greatest commandment - LOVE.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Jesus
• Beloved John
• Peter
• Disciples
• Woman about to be stoned for adultery
• Greeks who want to see Jesus
• Judas of Iscariot
• Mary, sister of Lazarus
• Mary Magdalene

Topics

• The controversy regarding John 8:1-11
• Woman about to be stoned for adultery
• Judas betrayal
• Jesus models humility and servant leadership by washing his disciples' feet
• The new - and greatest commandment - LOVE ONE ANOTHER
• Mary Magdalene is the first to see the resurrected Jesus and shares with others

Closing Scripture: John 20:1-18

LINKS

• Bible Project video on John Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUfh_wOsauk&t=2s
• The resurrection of Jesus: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/the-resurrection-of-jesus-as-christianitys-centerpiece/
• No Greater Love: https://www.intouch.org/watch/sermons/no-greater-love?ad=true&gbraid=0AAAAAovPoJwqmYSjJo17AatUBiaap6TTT
• Why does Jesus say he is the True Vine?: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/why-does-jesus-say-he-is-the-true-vine.html

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Acts

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In today's episode, Kim and Barb talk about the many signs that demonstrate the power and authority of Jesus Christ.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Jesus
• Beloved John
• Disciples
• Nicodemus
• Samaritan Woman at the well
• Blind Man
• Mary & Martha
• Lazarus
• Pharisees

Topics

• Jesus "I am" sayings
• Jesus and Nicodemus discuss how to become "born again"
• Jesus talks to the woman at the well
• Women in leadership

Signs of Jesus' power and authority:

• Jesus turns water into wine
• Jesus heals the blind man
• Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead

Closing Scripture: John 3:16-21

LINKS

• Bible Project video on John Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-2e9mMf7E8
• Jacob's well: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob%27s_Well
• The Siloam Pool: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/the-siloam-pool-where-jesus-healed-the-blind-man/
• The Siloam Pool: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_of_Siloam

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…John Part 2

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In today's episode, Kim and Barb talk about the ministry of Jesus and the betrayal of Judas.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Jesus
• Peter
• Judas
• Scribes and Pharisees
• Chief Priests

Topics

• Jesus' practice of teaching and healing in Synagogues on the Sabbath
• The significance of the rituals of Passover
• Crowds recognizing Jesus as the promised Messiah
• Jesus cleansing the Temple of money changers and sellers of sacrificial animals
• Judas betrays Jesus
• The Crucifixion

Closing Scripture: Isaiah 53

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Luke Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26z_KhwNdD8
• Luke the Evangelist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_the_Evangelist
• Crucifixion Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion
• Agony in the Garden: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agony_in_the_Garden
• Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir sings "Worthy is the Lamb": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gae-n0Pb7Q
• Sweating Blood Article: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hematidrosis-hematohidrosis

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…John

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