The Bible Study Podcast

This episode is part 21 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Some of the diciples get to see Jesus in his Glory. Then later an argument No thanks breaks out about who is the greatest. Related? Likely. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

This episode is part 20 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus feeds 5,000+ people. Peter declares who Jesus is. Jesus starts predicting his own death. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-9-jesus-feeds-the-five-thousand/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

This episode is part 19 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus raises a dead 12-year-old girl and heals a woman who has been bleeding for 12 years. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-8-jesus-raises-a-dead-girl/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

This episode is part 18 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have 3 stories in this week's episode. Jesus talks about lamps, calms a storm, and casts out a legion of demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

This episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have two stories in this episode. The first is of a sinful woman who is forgiven. The second is of a farmer who throws his seed just everywhere. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

This episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus raises a widow's son from the dead and responds to questions that John the Baptist has. "Are you the guy?" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

This episode is a sermon that I preached at my home church, Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California. It was preached on Trinity Sunday and Father's Day. The topic is the Trinity. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

This episode is part 16 in a study of the gospel of Luke. More from the sermon on the Plain include a foolish man and a wise man. Also a wise Roman Centurion who understands authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

This episode is part 15 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This section of the Sermon on the Plain may be some of the hardest teachings of Jesus, not because it is unclear, but because it is clear. Jesus calls us to forgive and turn the other cheek. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

This episode is part 14 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls the 12 Apostles and then sits down to teach. He talks a lot of being rich vs being poor. Jesus is not pro-rich. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

This episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this chapter Jesus and the pharisees are again at odds over what the right thing to do is on the sabbath. Jesus seems to think that they have missed the whole point of the sabbath. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

This episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is hanging out with sinners and tax collectors and even calls one to follow him. The Pharisees don't see eye to eye with Jesus. Do we? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

This episode is part 12 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets a paralyzed man and forgives and heals him. This man had some very amazing friends. Can we be a friend like this? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-5-jesus-and-a-paralyzed-man/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

This episode is part 11 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be disciples and touches someone who is untouchable to bring healing. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

This episode is part 10 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we find Jesus back in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. He is teaching, healing, and casting our demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

This episode is part 9 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus Rejected at Nazareth his hometown. But just what was it Jesus said that got people so mad? It was when Jesus talked about God showing grace to those who were outsiders. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-4-jesus-rejected-at-nazareth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

This episode is part 8 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness after going without food for 40 days. What does Jesus use in his defense? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

This episode is part 7 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode John the Baptist starts preaching and calling the people to repent and be baptized. Jesus is baptized. Luke tells us the genealogy of Joseph. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-3-john-the-baptist/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

This episode is part 6 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. We hear of the dedication of Jesus in the temple and of Jesus return tto the temple and sitting with the teachers of the law at age twelve. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

This episode is part 5 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode we hear the familiar story of the birth of Jesus with a census, a revolt, a manger, angels, and shepherds. Wait what? A revolt? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

This episode is part 4 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. John the Baptist is born and named. Zechariah gets his voice again and prophecies about his son and about the coming king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-john-the-baptists-birth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

This episode is part 3 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, we cover the visit from the angel Gabriel to Mary as well as her visit to the mother of John the Baptist, Elizabeth. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-jesuss-birth-foretold/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

This episode is part 2 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, the birth of John the Baptist is foretold by the angel Gabriel to his somewhat skeptical father Zechariah. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-15-25-john-the-baptist-foretold/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

This episode is part 1 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we introduce Luke the physician, traveling companion of Paul, and author of this gospel. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

This episode is part 21 and the end a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter we see John take over for his father Simon and then the death of Simon by treachery. We cover how this book sets up the New Testament. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-16-john-takes-over/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

This episode is part 20 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus VII returns and makes all sorts of wonderful promises, which he quickly breaks when he has regained his power. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-15-antiochus-vii-returns/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

This episode is part 19 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Demetrius is captured. Simon is honored and eulogized... but he is not dead yet. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-14-simon-honored/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

This episode is part 18 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Simon takes over, Jonathan dies, but we finally see the people of Judah get their independence. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

This episode is part 17 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Judah renews its alliances with Rome and Sparta, but suffers a major blow when Jonathan is captured. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-12-jonathan-captured/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

This episode is part 16 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) invades the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and defeats it. We see Jonathan's skills at diplomacy. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

This episode is a sermon given at my home church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on verses from Luke and from Colossians. The Luke verses are The Boy Jesus at the Temple. The title is "Put on Love." Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

This episode is part 15 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) create a treaty of friendship, and Jonathan is made a friend of the king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-friend-of-the-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

This episode is part 14 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter another son of Antiochus Epiphanes, comes back and starts another civil war. Jonathan and the Jews have to decide which side to support. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-another-civil-war/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode, we see the death of Judas, but we also get to the end of the war under his brothers Jonathan and Simon. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas sends ambassadors to Rome to form an alliance with this rising, powerful country in the Mediterranean. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. The new king sends official Nicanor to exterminate the Jews. It does not go well for Nicanor who loses his head. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Rome starts to get involved in the conflict. They release Demetrius who comes back and claims the kingship. He appoints a new high priest who fails to take control of Judah. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Syria attacks again and things are looking poor for the Maccabees, until a civil war in Syria forces them to withdraw and return home. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas has more success, but not everyone does. Antiochus Epiphanes, who started all the trouble, dies in a foreign land of disappointment. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-6-failures-death-of-a-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, word comes that the Jews in both Galilee and Gilead (now northern Jordan) are attacked and Judas sends out armies to rescue them. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-rescue-missions/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, Judas and the army comes to the temple and find it a mess. They clean up and rededicate the temple. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-hanukkah/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas avoids an ambush and defeats the first two major invasions by Lysias. They celebrate this victory over a larger army. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-first-victories/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus looks for funds to fight back. Meanwhile Judas prepares to meet a large invading army. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-3-judas-prepares/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Mattathias and his sons fight back against those who want to take their faith. Mattathias dies and passes the torch to his sons. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-3-fighting-back/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode we introduce Mattathias and his sons who will be known as the Maccabees. They oppose the king and go into hiding. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-introducing-the-maccabees/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

This episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode, King Antiochus Epiphanes takes Jerusalem and tries by force to make the Jews like everyone else. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-1-youre-greek-now/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

This episode is part 1 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode we hear why Persia is no longer with us in the New Testament as they were conquered by Alexander the Great. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-11-9-the-intertestamental-period/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

This episode is part 3 of a study of the letter to the Thessalonians. Before Paul wraps up this letter, he talks to the church about idleness and requests their continued prayers. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-3-idleness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

This episode is part 2 in a study of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the man of lawlessness or the Anti-Christ who will come before Jesus returns. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-2-man-of-lawlessness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

This episode is part 1 in a study of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the need to persevere in our faith.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024