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Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn Matthew 9, Jesus heals a paralyzed man, claims the authority to forgive sins, calls Matthew the tax collector, and challenges the religious assumptions of the Pharisees and John the Baptist’s disciples. Sam and Will unpack the historical setting behind these stories, why Jesus’ actions were so controversial, and what the images of new cloth and new wineskins reveal about the transforming power of the gospel. If you enjoy the episode, like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who would benefit from the conversation.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Matthew Recap04:26 - Jesus Returns to Capernaum06:39 - The Paralytic and the Roof17:33 - “Your Sins Are Forgiven”25:15 - The Faith of the Paralytic’s Friends29:51 - Jesus Accused of Blasphemy37:09 - The Paralytic Walks39:48 - Jesus Calls Matthew46:15 - Eating With Tax Collectors and Sinners53:18 - “I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice”56:48 - Why Aren’t Jesus’ Disciples Fasting?01:00:14 - Jesus as the Bridegroom01:04:00 - New Cloth and a New Garment01:08:30 - New Wine and New Wineskins01:13:30 - Letting the Gospel Change Your Thinking01:15:31 - Closing PrayerLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#TheBibleShow #Matthew9 #Jesus #GospelOfMatthew #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #BiblePodcast #JesusChrist #Forgiveness #Faith #Christianity #NewWineskins #MatthewTheTaxCollector #BiblicalTeaching #Scripture

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will continue through Matthew 8, exploring the true cost of following Jesus, the meaning behind “let the dead bury their own dead,” Jesus calming the storm, and his authority over demons. Along the way, they connect these stories to Daniel, Jonah, the Psalms, spiritual warfare, and the bigger question Matthew keeps asking: Who is Jesus? If this episode encourages you, like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe for more Bible conversations.Chapters00:00 - Intro03:32 - The Cost of Following Jesus07:37 - The Son of Man13:27 - The Cost of Discipleship16:20 - Let the Dead Bury the Dead24:47 - What Jesus Meant28:24 - Don’t Look Back30:17 - Jesus Calms the Storm34:50 - Jesus Sleeps Through the Storm39:49 - Who Is This Man?42:27 - God Rules the Sea45:11 - Jesus and Jonah48:22 - What Are Demons?55:02 - Spiritual Warfare01:02:12 - The Demon-Possessed Men01:06:14 - The Demons Know Jesus01:09:12 - Legion and the Pigs01:13:13 - A Picture of Judgment01:16:10 - Why the Town Rejects Jesus01:18:16 - Jesus Takes Our Judgment01:21:42 - Closing PrayerLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#TheBibleShow #Matthew8 #Jesus #BibleStudy #Christianity #Discipleship #SpiritualWarfare #SeaOfGalilee #BiblePodcast #GospelOfMatthew #FollowJesus

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will explore Matthew 8 and Jesus’ healing ministry after the Sermon on the Mount. Learn how Jesus responds to a leper, a Roman centurion, and Peter’s mother-in-law with compassion, authority, and healing. They explain the difference between curious crowds and committed disciples, the centurion’s remarkable faith, and why the gospel is available to people from every nation and background. They also examine how the cleansing ritual in Leviticus points to Jesus’ sacrifice and how his miracles connect with the cross. Consider who in your life needs prayer and how you can bring their suffering to Jesus through intercession. Watch to better understand the authority, mercy, and healing power of Jesus. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome00:01:55 - Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee00:06:19 - Jesus, the Greater Moses00:10:16 - Crowds vs. Disciples00:13:41 - Jesus Heals a Leper00:22:21 - Cleansing and the Gospel00:28:55 - The Leviticus Ritual00:37:21 - The Roman Centurion00:46:18 - Only Say the Word00:50:37 - Faith That Amazed Jesus00:53:28 - A Kingdom for Every Nation01:01:00 - Peter’s Mother-in-Law Healed01:05:59 - Jesus Heals Many01:10:34 - Prayer for HealingLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#Matthew8 #BibleStudy #JesusHeals #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BibleForBeginners #GospelOfMatthew #FaithInJesus #JesusMiracles #SermonOnTheMount #ChristianTeaching #PowerOfPrayer #BiblicalFaith #JesusChrist #TheBibleShow

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOThis episode finishes Matthew chapter 7 from the Sermon on the Mount, covering what Jesus really meant by "ask, seek, and knock." Sam and Will explain how the Greek grammar reveals this is a command to persevere in pursuing God, not a promise that God will give you anything you want. They explore how Luke 11:13 shows that the Holy Spirit is the ultimate gift God wants to give you, and how Paul's thorn in the flesh demonstrates God's power working through weakness. The episode also covers the Golden Rule, the narrow gate, how to recognize false prophets by their fruit, and the sobering warning that not everyone who says "Lord, Lord" will enter heaven. The key takeaway is that salvation is not about religious performance but about truly knowing Jesus and building your life on Him as your foundation. If you are new to the Bible or exploring Christianity, this episode will help you understand what it means to trust God even when He does not answer prayer the way you expect. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction: Continuing Matthew 700:02:15 - Reading Matthew 7:7-11: Ask, seek, knock00:03:38 - What "ask, seek, knock" really means in Greek00:05:39 - Why God commands perseverance in prayer00:07:44 - Why God gives good gifts instead of what you ask for00:09:03 - The Holy Spirit is God's ultimate gift (Luke 11:13)00:13:11 - Paul's thorn in the flesh: God's power in weakness00:15:52 - Why God says no: Trusting His sovereign plan00:17:09 - Prayer is about relationship, not getting answers00:20:52 - The Golden Rule explained (Matthew 7:12)00:25:30 - The Narrow Gate and the Narrow Way (Matthew 7:13-14)00:34:55 - How to spot false prophets by their fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)00:44:45 - "Lord, Lord": Knowing Jesus vs. doing religious works00:50:38 - The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-27)00:54:55 - The impossible standard and why you need a Savior00:57:14 - Jesus spoke with the authority of God (Matthew 7:28-29)LinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#BibleStudy #SermonOnTheMount #Matthew7 #AskSeekKnock #Prayer #GoldenRule #NarrowGate #FalseProphets #HolySpirit #NewChristian #ChristianFaith #JesusTeaching #BibleExplained #ChristianPodcast #Perseverance

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will dive into Matthew chapter 7 and tackle one of the most misquoted verses in the Bible: "Do Not Judge." They explain what Jesus actually meant, why Christians are still called to make wise moral judgments, and how failing to judge evil actually harms innocent people. You'll learn the Greek word "krino," which literally means "to separate," and how that changes everything about how we read this passage. The episode also covers the log and the speck (Matthew 7:3-5), what "pearls before swine" really means, and when wisdom says to hold back rather than share. Whether you're new to faith or rethinking what you've been taught about judgment, this episode will challenge you to examine your own heart first. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:40 - The Most Misquoted Verse00:03:24 - What "Judge Not" Actually Means00:05:46 - Why Christians Must Judge00:08:51 - Warnings vs. Condemning Souls00:11:54 - Moral Judgments Are Not Forbidden00:16:01 - "Krino": To Separate00:20:24 - The Sermon Forces Self-Diagnosis00:22:50 - Church Discipline Is Commanded00:28:36 - The Log and the Speck00:35:35 - We Criticize Our Own Sins in Others00:39:14 - "Do Not Give Dogs What Is Holy"00:44:39 - Pearls Before Swine00:48:12 - When Not to Share the Gospel00:53:30 - Grace Transforms Outsiders00:56:45 - When to Speak and When to Wait01:02:22 - Closing PrayerLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#Matthew7 #DoNotJudge #SermonOnTheMount #BibleStudy #NewChristian #ChurchDiscipline #PearlsBeforeSwine #LogAndSpeck #WhatDoesTheBibleSay #ChristianFaith #GreekWordStudy #BibleTeaching #JudgingOthers #GospelWisdom #TheBibleShow

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus teaches his followers not to be anxious about food, clothing, or tomorrow. This passage connects directly to Jesus' teaching about money and serving two masters, revealing that anxiety often comes from a divided heart. The Greek word for anxiety, merimnao, literally means to be pulled in different directions, and Jesus uses the birds of the air and lilies of the field to show how much more God cares for his children. They explore why gratitude and anxiety cannot coexist in the brain, and how spiritual hoarding keeps us from the freedom God offers. If you struggle with worry, this episode offers both deep biblical teaching and practical strategies for trusting God with your tomorrow. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:23 - Sermon on the Mount recap00:03:49 - The link between money and anxiety00:05:22 - The root of anxiety00:07:42 - Merimnao: The Greek word for anxiety00:12:35 - Verse 25: Do not be anxious about your life00:15:51 - Gratitude vs. anxiety00:17:15 - Spiritual hoarding00:20:54 - Verse 26: Look at the birds of the air00:26:50 - Imagining hardship without God's grace00:32:33 - Verse 27: Anxiety can't add an hour to your life00:36:49 - Duty is ours, results are God's00:39:14 - Verses 28-30: Consider the lilies00:48:15 - Verse 31: Your Father knows what you need00:54:33 - Verse 33: Seek first the kingdom of God00:57:40 - Verse 34: Today has enough trouble01:01:31 - Practical strategies for fighting anxietyLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#BibleStudy #SermonOnTheMount #Matthew6 #DontBeAnxious #AnxietyHelp #TrustGod #NewChristian #ChristianFaith #JesusTeaching #BirdsOfTheAir #LiliesOfTheField #SeekFirstTheKingdom #ChristianPodcast #BibleExplained #OvercomingAnxiety

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this special Bible trivia episode, hosts Sam and Will go head-to-head in a two-round competition covering Bible characters, places, and objects. Round 1 features clue-based guessing where players identify figures like David, Peter, and Goliath, as well as places like Bethlehem, Sodom, and the Red Sea. The Lightning Round tests rapid-fire knowledge on topics from the plagues of Egypt to the book of Ruth. Whether you're new to the Bible or brushing up on your knowledge, this episode is a great way to learn key people, places, and events in a fun format. Grab your family, play along at home, and see how you stack up against Sam and Will. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome to Bible Show Trivia00:01:43 - How the trivia game works00:03:19 - Round 1: Guess the Bible person, place, or thing00:06:16 - Rome, the Mustard Seed, and Peter00:09:25 - Sodom, Manna, and one-clue answers00:13:40 - Rainbow, Goliath, and the Transfiguration00:17:14 - Bethlehem, Tabernacle, and Pontius Pilate00:20:56 - Harder clues: Nets, Mary, Heaven, and Noah's Ark00:25:34 - Lightning Round begins00:32:47 - Pharaoh, the centurion, and Samson00:38:35 - Mount Sinai, angels, and the risen Jesus00:45:07 - Pilate's custom, kings, and plagues00:50:03 - Ruth, Esther, and final questions00:53:33 - Final scores and champion crownedLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#BibleTrivia #BibleShow #BibleQuiz #NewChristian #BibleStudy #OldTestament #NewTestament #BibleCharacters #ChristianPodcast #LearnTheBible #BibleForBeginners #FamilyBibleGame #ChristianFaith #BibleKnowledge #PlayAlong

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will reveal how the tabernacle in Exodus is a prophetic blueprint for the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of John. They walk through each piece of tabernacle furniture, from the bronze altar to the Ark of the Covenant, and show how it maps directly to Jesus' ministry, miracles, and "I am" statements. You'll discover why God dedicated 16 chapters of Exodus to tabernacle details and how each element foreshadows the sacrifice, purification, sustenance, light, and access to God that Jesus provides. The episode explores the stunning connection between the empty tomb, with its two angels and bloodied linens, and the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant. Whether you're new to the Bible or have read it for years, this perspective will transform how you see the Old Testament pointing to Christ. If this blessed you, share it with a friend who's curious about how the whole Bible fits together. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction: What is the book of Exodus really about?00:02:36 - Why did God include so much detail about the tabernacle?00:04:08 - The tabernacle is a prophetic blueprint for Jesus' life00:05:55 - The layout of the tabernacle explained00:08:13 - John 1: "The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us"00:09:33 - The Bronze Altar: "Behold the Lamb of God"00:11:28 - The Bronze Laver: Water, cleansing, and purification00:16:56 - The Woman at the Well: What is living water?00:20:46 - The Table of Showbread: "I am the Bread of Life"00:25:47 - The Golden Lampstand: "I am the Light of the World"00:29:12 - Jesus washes the disciples' feet: Priestly preparation00:33:01 - "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" explained00:34:32 - The Altar of Incense: Jesus' High Priestly Prayer00:37:51 - The veil is torn: Why the crucifixion changes everything00:39:45 - The Empty Tomb as the Holy of Holies00:47:53 - Mary Magdalene and why God's access is for everyone00:52:42 - Closing prayerLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#BibleStudy #Exodus #Tabernacle #GospelOfJohn #JesusChrist #LambOfGod #BreadOfLife #LightOfTheWorld #ArkOfTheCovenant #NewChristian #BibleForBeginners #OldTestament #Prophecy #ChristianFaith #TheBibleShow