The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

In this episode of The Bible Explained, Jenn finishes up 1 Peter 5 and talks about the humility, love, and prayer we're supposed to have for each other, and how we stand against Satan when he tries to devour us like a lion:

• What does it mean to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God? (In the Old Testament, God's mighty hand points to both punishment and deliverance.)
• Cast all your worries on Him because He cares for you. That means all of them, even the little ones!
• Jenn talks about drunkenness, recreational drugs, and medications when it comes to being sober and self-controlled. 
• Your adversary walks around like a roaring lion, but he also masquerades as an angel of light. Why we have to be watchful and discern every spirit.
• Stand steadfast in your faith and remember you are not alone. Like Elijah, there are faithful believers all over the world, even in "Babylon."

Join Jenn as she reminds us that God cares deeply for us in our suffering, and that after a little while He will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle us.

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In this episode of The Bible Explained, Job's friend Eliphaz speaks up, and it's a masterclass in how NOT to comfort a friend:

• Eliphaz calls Job a hypocrite for helping others through suffering but falling apart when it's his turn.
• "Isn't your piety your confidence?" -  Why this is the prosperity gospel, and why the whole book of Job is a war against it.
• Eliphaz says God is quick to anger and strikes people down, but Psalm 103 says Yahweh is merciful, gracious, and slow to anger.
• A secret spirit visits Eliphaz in the night, and he can't discern what it is. How do we test the spirits?
• Do we perish without God ever regarding it? Jenn exposes the lies wrapped in a little bit of truth.

Join Jenn as she reminds us that God isn't hidden or a secret. He's close, He's listening, and He cares deeply for you.

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Jenn's husband Garett joins to dive into 1 Peter 5, discussing the importance of humility in eldership, what elders are, and the responsibilities of elders in the church. As they explore this passage, they tackle some tough topics, including the qualifications for elders and the dangers of a celebrity culture in the church:

• What it means to be a humble leader, and how this plays out in the lives of elders and pastors.
• Garett shares his insights on the passage, drawing from his own experiences as an elder.
• The couple discusses the importance of not seeking personal gain or power in eldership, but rather serving others and seeking to exalt God.
• One of the key takeaways from this episode is the need for humility in leadership, and the dangers of a culture that elevates leaders to celebrity status.
• Submission and humility in the church, encouraging listeners to look to God as their ultimate authority.

If you're interested in learning more about humility and how this plays out in the church, tune in to this episode of The Bible Explained. Join Jenn and Garett as they discuss the practical applications of this passage in your own life.

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James 5:9-20 - The Prayer of Faith and Healing - With Guest Speaker Garett Kokal

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In this episode of The Bible Explained, Job's intense suffering and emotional turmoil come to the forefront:

• Job's consumed by his grief, cursing the day of his birth and the night of his conception, wishing he'd never even existed.
• Job invokes those who rouse up Leviathan to help him curse his birthday.
• Since Job can't erase himself, he wishes to have been born stillborn. But since Job can't go back to infancy, he wishes to fall over dead as he speaks. 
• Job has accusations against God for trapping him in his suffering.

Join Jenn as she explores the complexities of Job's emotions, the nature of God's sovereignty, and the human experience of suffering. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal chapter.

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This episode of The Bible Explained is a thought-provoking discussion on the topic of Christians suffering:

• Christians are called to rejoice in their sufferings as a way to become more like Christ and share in His sufferings. Trials are not something to be shocked about.
• Judgement begins in the household of God - what this means, and how it reshapes the definition of suffering.
• Our lives are like a blip in the grand scheme of eternity, and our sufferings are temporary, even on earth
• The reality of life after death, and consequently, death after death.

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Hi FM, I am sick again, so there won't be an episode today. Let me know what you read on your own in the Bible today!

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The story of Job is a complex and thought-provoking one, full of questions and answers that challenge our understanding of God's character and our own place in the world as Christians. As we explore the book of Job, we're going to examine the age-old question: why do righteous people suffer?

• Satan comes to God with another accusation against Job, claiming that he's only worshiping God because he's scared of losing his life.
• Job's world is turned upside down and he's hit with one calamity after another.
• Why does God allow good people to suffer? Should He make all suffering go away?
• James says God's mercy and compassion are on full display in the story of Job. How can this be when most people think God is acting evil toward Job?

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The chapter is full of practical advice on how to live a life that honors God, from being of sound mind and self-controlled to serving one another with the gifts we've been given:

• Living with a sense of urgency, knowing that the end of all things is near. This doesn't just mean the second coming of Jesus, but also the fact that our own lives are short and can end at any moment.
• How we be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
• What it means that "love covers a multitude of sins." Does this mean we should be doormats or that God won't hold people who hurt us accountable?

As Jenn wraps up the episode, she encourages listeners to take action by reading 1 Peter 4 and thinking about how they can implement it in their own lives. She also invites listeners to pray about how they can use their spiritual gifts to serve others and to encourage those around them.

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James 3:1-12 - The Tongue is a Destructive Fire

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Job suffers a series of devastating losses, including the destruction of his possessions, family, and servants. 

• Why God would allow such suffering to not only Job, but Job's family and children.
• Satan's accusations that Job's faith is only motivated by his material blessings, and that God is the same as an idolatrous god.
• Satan's desire to one-up God and prove his intelligence is above the Almighty. 
• Satan's role in causing destruction - his partnership with human beings in bringing about evil in Job's life. 

The episode encourages listeners to choose between following the adversary, Satan, who brings destruction, or the one true God, who gives blessings and salvation.

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2 Chronicles 24:15-27 - Idolatry NEVER Brings Success

2 Chronicles 33:1-9 - Idol Worship Is Always a Cheap Imitation for the Worship of Yahweh

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Peter's advice to the church is to suffer well and have endurance through persecution:

• The concept of suffering and sin, referencing Romans 6, where Paul says that those who have died to sin are no longer bound by it. 
• This doesn't mean Christians are sinless, but rather that they've died to their old selves and are made alive in Christ.
• Putting old sins to death is a daily process, requiring faith and obedience to Jesus.
• The importance of studying Jesus' life and falling in love with who He is, as this helps Christians understand how to please Him.

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Romans 6:1-14 (From Christ) - We Crucify Sin

Luke 9:23-43 (From Christ) - Say "No" to People-Pleasing

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