George had a good life in Trinidad until one night in a drunken stupor he killed someone. Sentenced to death, he turned to the Bible for answers and God called him from his prison cell. Thirty-two and half years later George joins us to reflect on his life, give thanks and offer advice for young people. Key Verse: “Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” But he said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”” (Luke 18:26-27) Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Mar 31, 2025•30 min•Season 7Ep. 87
This is the second part of our study on demons. The Gospel records of Matthew, Mark and Luke are filled with stories of Jesus casting out demons. This is in contrast with the rest of the Bible where it is not mentioned. Richard joins Tim to discuss the history between the Testaments and why this should be. They then turn their attention to the parables of Jesus and show how he made the demon-idol connection in his parables and healings. As an example, we consider the case of the Gadarene demonia...
Mar 24, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 86
We begin a two-part study on demons by making the key discovery of the connection between demons and idols. The Bible frequently states that an idol is nothing and cannot do either good or bad. Does this mean that demons are nothing, that it is mere superstition, and that God is truly sovereign? Join Richard and Tim as they delve into this essential Bible study. Key Verse: “They stirred him to jealousy with strange gods; with abominations they provoked him to anger. They sacrificed to demons tha...
Mar 17, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 85
Right after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Join us in this fascinating study into the language of the wilderness temptation where it becomes clear why Jesus experienced this challenge. Key Verse: “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) Outline: Introduction Popular view and review of some key principles we’ve learned from previous episodes Overview of the baptism of Jesus and the...
Mar 10, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 84
This is part 2 of our study into the symbology of Revelation 12 as it relates to the devil and Satan. This time Stephen and Tim look at the concept of falling from heaven. They discover other places where this phrase is use in the Bible is some surprising contexts that help decipher it's usage in Revelation 12. Finally, they come to some conclusions as to what it all means. Listen to part 1 on The Ancient Serpent . Key Verse: “How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are ...
Mar 03, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 83
In the book of Revelation chapter 12:9, the great red dragon, the ancient serpent is called the devil and Satan. Stephen and Tim seek to understand what this means by studying the symbology of a serpent in the Bible. Join us as we go from Genesis to Revelation discovering the keys to understanding more about this difficult passage. For more background, listen to episode 43 on The Curse of the Serpent. Key Verse: "And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil...
Feb 24, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 82
Having completed our study on the word Satan, Tim and Darryl continue by discussing how the term "devil" as used in Scripture. One of the most fascinating passages talks about how Jesus destroyed the devil. Listen in as several Bible passages weave together to complete the connection between the devil and sin which Jesus overcame in his death and resurrection. Key Verse: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he ...
Feb 17, 2025•37 min•Season 7Ep. 81
Last week , we saw that many of the passages that use the word "satan" refer to human beings as adversaries. Is Satan in the book of Job another instance of this? Many people conclude that Satan is an angel? We are very pleased to have Dev Ramcharan with us to help identify the adversary of Job. Listen in and weigh the evidence for yourself. Key Verse: “Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them.” (Job 1:6) Outline: Introdu...
Feb 10, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 80
Our study of Satan begins as a word study. Join Jacob and Tim in this lively conversation as they find out the definition of the Hebrew word "satan" and some surprising ways it is translated. By the end, there is a good foundation for carefully considering the context in which Satan is mentioned and who or what it could be. You'll never look at this word Satan the same way again. Reference Material: The Englishman's Concordance listing mentioned in the podcast providing every occurrence of the w...
Feb 03, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 79
In this episode Wayne and Tim dive into the perplexing question of the source of evil. What does the Bible tell us about its origins? Does it come from angels, men and/or God? The answers uncovered in scriptural examples challenge the conventional understanding of good versus evil. Join in the conversation as we establish an important foundation for our future studies concerning Satan, the Devil and Demons. Key Verse: “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the L...
Jan 27, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 78
Tim and Jay follow up on a question from last season about the church and the holy spirit gifts . The answer leads on a fascinating study of the prophecies concerning a falling away from Apostolic teaching. Prophecies that surprisingly came to pass in the Apostle's day and are still with us. Key Verse: "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but hav...
Jan 20, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 77
For the kick off of Season 7, we are very pleased to have Jason Hensley joining us. Jason shares the awkward moment that challenged how he read the Bible. This drove him to write a book called " The Bible in Context ". We review the important points of his book and undergo some paradigm shifts along the way. The result is a whole new way of reading the Bible in context. Key Verse: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling t...
Jan 13, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 76
The Essential Bible Studies podcast season seven premiers on January 13th, 2025! Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit...
Dec 17, 2024•2 min
Jesse grew up in a Pentecostal church but later in his teens started to drift away with the prospects of a career in hockey. One simple conversation became the catalyst for him to consider his life's path and begin a journey to discover the truth of God's word. Key Verse: "Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, ali...
Apr 08, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 75
This may seem like a strange topic for an essential Bible study, but hopefully everything will become clear as we dig into the Scriptures. Key Verse: Hebrews 6:1-2 “Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.” Outline: Introduction Why would we consider this as an ess...
Apr 01, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 74
Worry, anxiety and depression touch our lives in one way or another. It can have a crippling effect on our walk of faith. What advice did Jesus have for overcoming it? Where can we turn for help? The Bible has a lot to say about mental health matters. Joel Suntz and Tim Young begin with the basics of anxiety from a Biblical perspective. Joel then provides three ways to overcome it---developing faith, praying and helping others. Simple things that are hard to do. Key verse: "Therefore I tell you,...
Mar 25, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 73
In our last study, we ended with the question "Is the Holy Spirit a person?" A series of passages in the Gospel of John chapters fourteen to sixteen would seem to indicate that this is true. Jay and Tim dig a little deeper, discovering Old Testament parallels that reveal who Jesus is referring to when he mentions sending "The Helper, the Holy Spirit..." Key verse: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance al...
Mar 18, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 72
In our continuing studies on the Spirit, Jay Mayock is back to talk with me about the relationship between God the Father, his Son the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. This is popularly known as the Trinity but since that word is not in the Bible we are going to need a little help from some historical creeds to get a definition. From there we open our Bibles, comparing the creeds to what the Scriptures teach us about the Godhead. Key verse: “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you wer...
Mar 11, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 71
The mind of the Spirit is something that must develop inside of us according to Paul in Romans 8. For our guest, Ben Brinkerhoff, this was something he had to learn through the experiences of life. Join Tim and Ben as they talk about his discoveries in how to set the mind on the things of the Spirit and ultimately have the Spirit of God dwelling in you. Key verse: "For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace." (Romans 8:6) Ben's full classes on ...
Mar 04, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 70
In this second part of our study on the Sabbath we consider the stance behind a Christian denomination like the Seventh Day Adventists who continue to practice a Sabbath Day. Ted Hodge joins with Tim Young to discuss their regulations and give five reasons why believers in Christ are no longer required to keep a Sabbath day of rest. Key verse: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Outline: Introduction The Seventh Day Adventists Ellen White Thei...
Feb 26, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 69
In this episode of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast, hosts Tim Young and Ted Hodge embark on an enlightening exploration of the Sabbath day. They delve into its significance as reflected through four major biblical epochs: the Genesis times, the Mosaic Law period, the post-Christ era, and the anticipated future in the Kingdom Age. The intricate weaving of the Sabbath principle within these periods unfolds as they analyze its transformation from a day of physical rest to an era of spiritual re...
Feb 19, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 68
In this episode of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast, hosts Jay Mayock and Tim Young take a big picture look at the work of the Holy Spirit through the ages of time. There have been some hallmark epochs were the miracles, signs and wonders were off the charts. What does this mean in how the Holy Spirit works today? Key Verse: “Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in par...
Feb 12, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 67
In this episode of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast, co-hosts Tim Young and Rob Alexander embark on a comprehensive exploration of the concept of salvation. The discourse is spurred by an intriguing short online video questioning the necessity of baptism in the process of salvation and leads the hosts to tackle the popular belief, 'once saved, always saved'. Overall, the episode aims to provide listeners with an amplified understanding of the salvation process, emphasizing that it is a journe...
Feb 05, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 66
Tom Colby joins Tim Young in our continuing studies on the Spirit by looking at the basics of the spirit in relation to mankind. Key verse “I said in my heart with regard to the children of man that God is testing them that they may see that they themselves are but beasts. For what happens to the children of man and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and man has no advantage over the beasts, for all is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 3:18...
Jan 29, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 65
Jay and Tim begin this season's conversation of the Spirit by covering verses that show the Spirit being the creative power of God with a moral emphasis. An understanding which brings us to the conscience reality that our Creator is ever present. Key Verse: Genesis 1:1-2 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Outline: Introduction De...
Jan 22, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 64
Welcome to a new season of the Essential Bible Studies podcast. In this first episode of season six Steven Macfarlane and Tim Young talk about the vast subject of forgiveness in the Bible. Why Forgive? Part of who God is – Ex 34:6-7; Num 14:18 “God is forgiveness” Part of the example of Jesus – 1 Pet 2:23 Ultimate Example – Forgive them, for they know not what they do – Lk 23:33-34 Condition of God’s forgiveness to us – Mt 6:14-15 Eph 4:30-32 – forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you...
Jan 15, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 63
The Essential Bible Studies podcast season SIX premiers on January 15th, 2024. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit...
Dec 21, 2023•2 min
Jacob and his wife Cayla had just bought a new house and it was moving day. There was so much to look forward to on a bright and beautiful summer morning... and then tragedy struck. Jacob recalls the accident, the need for faith to endure through trial and the powerful hand of God through it all. Key verse: "It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 Follow us on... Facebook:...
Mar 27, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 62
The Bible mentions angels at work from Genesis to Revelation. What are they doing? Turns out they're doing a lot. Jay joins Tim to summarize the important role that the angels fulfill to bring about God's will. Theme Verse – Psalm 103:20 “Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.” Re-cap from “Equal unto the Angels” Why study angels? (Luke 20:35-36) They represent and reveal God – “God manifestation”. They bear his nam...
Mar 20, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 61
A big part of what God's word warns us about is pride. There is a problem with pride especially if it goes unnoticed in our lives. Join Steve and Tim as they highlight some of the key passages in the Bible about this particular sin and how to overcome it. Key Verse: "For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revi...
Mar 13, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 60
