The Bible Study

After Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, the religious leaders face a question every life must answer: What will you do with Jesus? Curt Harlow, Dena Davidson, and Amy Zielsdorf explore John 11:45–57, revealing how Jesus’ identity establishes His authority—and why witnessing His power isn’t the same as truly believing in Him.

Curt and Dena explore the raising of Lazarus and Jesus’ powerful declaration that He is the resurrection and the life. They discuss God’s timing, Jesus’ authority over death, and how Christians can experience deep grief while still holding on to the hope of resurrection.

Curt and Dena explore Jesus’ claim that He is the Good Shepherd who protects His sheep, knows them by name, and willingly lays down His life for them. They discuss what this passage teaches us about salvation, spiritual leadership, and learning to recognize and follow the voice of Jesus.

When Jesus heals a man born blind, he exposes the gap between people transformed by faith and religious experts blinded by their own certainty. Dina Davidson and Pastor Kurt dig into why Jesus rejects the "who sinned?" formula for suffering, what Job teaches about pain we can't explain, and why your testimony — "I was blind, but now I see" — may be the most powerful thing you'll ever say.

In this episode of the Bayside TheBible Study Podcast, Dena and the Curt dig into John chapter 7, where Jesus teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles and clashes with the religious leaders over the one question that drives everything: by what authority does he speak? Through a memorable "babysitter" analogy, they unpack how Moses and the law were always meant to point to Jesus, why the authentic Jesus creates deep division among people, and how the festival's water-and-rain imagery sets up his stunning claim to be the living water. Along the way they offer practical takeaways for studying the Old Testament feasts and living faithfully in a divided world.

What did Jesus mean when He said, "I am the Bread of Life"? Curt and Dena dive into the rich biblical context of John 6, unpacking the connection to manna, communion, and the kind of faith that endures even when Jesus' words are difficult. 

The feeding of the 5,000 isn’t just about bread—it’s about how Jesus invites ordinary people to partner with Him. Discover what this miracle reveals about God’s abundance, discipleship, and trusting Him with your “loaves and fish.”

Jesus turns a Sabbath controversy into a courtroom moment, calling the Father, John, Scripture, and Moses as witnesses—and exposing how religious certainty can miss the Messiah.

Jesus heals a man at Bethesda and confronts the deeper sickness beneath the surface: sin, legalism, and our need for true Sabbath rest in Him.

A broken woman becomes the first witness to her town, the disciples miss the moment, and Jesus reveals His heart for the harvest. Discover how a real encounter with Christ transforms lives and fuels bold faith.