How did Christians living in the first century know what was true and what should be included in the Bible? How can we be confident what is in the Bible is what is supposed to be there? The answer is in the Bible. Jay Mayock and Tim Young discuss the role of prophets and how the Holy Spirit gifts of the first century were used to test the prophet's words to be true or false. This essential Bible study brings us confidence in the Bible as the word of God and provides the tools to reject false doc...
Mar 08, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This is the second of a two part study on Exodus 33 and 34 (the first part is here ). We ascend the mountain with Moses to have the name of Yahweh revealed to us. Tim Young and Stephen Macfarlane discuss this surprising and powerful revelation and what it means for us in our discipleship. The cover photo is from the summit of Mt. Sinai. Photo credit: Mohammed Moussa - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 , Link Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.ins...
Mar 01, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 31
In this first of a two part study on Exodus 33 and 34, Stephen Macfarlane joins Tim Young to dig deeper into the record to see how Moses sought to know God. The divine name had been revealed earlier to Moses ( see this podcast ) but Moses still desired to know God more intimately. These chapters serve as key studies to show us how we too should seek after God, to know him and to manifest his name. The cover photo is from the summit of Mt. Sinai. Photo credit: Mohammed Moussa - Own work, CC BY-SA...
Feb 22, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Prayer is a struggle for many of us. How do I pray? What do I pray for? How do I know my prayers will be answered? We should not feel alone in this because even the Lord’s disciples struggled with how to pray. They asked in Luke 11:1, “Lord teach us to pray.” In this episode we look at five key prayer principles that can draw us closer to God and make prayer more practical. How can we make it part of our everyday lives and see the power that prayer provides. Thanks to Words in Season for the cov...
Feb 15, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 29
We feel like we are standing on holy ground in this episode. Frank Abel and Tim Young discuss the revelation of God's name of Yahweh before Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3. What does this name mean and what does it tell us about God? This continues our studies about God and how he manifests himself. Reference: The Usage and Translation of the Hebrew "ehyeh" Episode Outline Introduction Exodus 3:3-4 - standing on holy ground – the importance of this topic Moses asking questions Ex. 3:3,11,1...
Feb 08, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Jesus said that those who are resurrected to everlasting life will be "equal to the angels". If this is the case then we certainly want to know as much as we can about God's heavenly angels. Rob Alexander joins Tim Young to introduce us to this essential Bible study. Key Verse: “… those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage, for they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, be...
Feb 01, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 27
An essential part of our Bible study is to understand that the word of God was written for us. It is a personal letter to you in this very day and age. Aaron joins Tim to discuss many different passages that relate to us that the Bible is so much more then a history book. For further reading get a copy of Our Sure Foundation by the Christadelphian Magazine. Show Notes Key Verse “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two edged sword piercing even to the division of the soul a...
Jan 25, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Why would you write in your Bible? Marking our Bibles is a great way to make it personal. It helps us to get it into our heart and to have a ready answer. Tim and Josh discuss different types of Bible marking with lots of examples of what they've found to be helpful. Outline Introduction What is Bible marking? Why do it? Wide margin Bibles Getting into a routine Why Personalize Your Bible? Duty of a King to write out the law (Deuteronomy 17:18) It is about getting it into your heart (Proverbs 7:...
Jan 18, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Season 3 starts on January 18th, 2021. Listen in as Tim and Jay discuss what is ahead for our new studies and some other goodies! 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 07, 2020•5 min
Martin Mostacedo joins Tim Young to wrap up season two. Martin talks about his beginnings in Bolivia, his Catholic upbringing and how he came to a changed life by reading and studying the Bible. Martin shares his favorite episode and his impressions on season two. Key verse from John 4:23, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." Martin mentions Wrested Scripture which ca...
Apr 20, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The word “ecclesia” has been said a few times on the podcast without any definition. We fix that in this episode. Matt Colby rejoins the podcast to talk about one of his favorite Bible study tools, the lexicon. As a practical example, we look up the word “church” in different lexicons to see what sort of definitions they provide. The Greek word for church is “ecclesia” and we delve into the significance of this word and why we prefer to say “ecclesia” instead of “church”. Scripture mentions: 1 C...
Apr 06, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Our last study of the "eternal judgment" by our Lord Jesus Christ made us reflect on how we are judging now. We might read one verse that says "do not judge" and another one that instructs us to judge righteously. Frank Abel joins Tim Young to discuss these passages and how we have to take them all together to get a balanced view. "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” (John 7:24) Outline Intro Many passages about the future judgment relate to how we are judging now (e.g. ...
Mar 30, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In Hebrews 6:2, one of the essential bible studies listed is that of "eternal judgment". Frank Abel joins Tim Young to discuss the subject of the coming judgment. It is important for us to understand the Bible's teaching on this as it says we will all have to stand before the "judgment seat of Christ". Will you be ready? Passage discussed: Romans 14:10-12 – Key verse: Everyone to give an account at the judgment seat of Christ Mark 16:15-16 – The gospel preaching to all the world is the basis of ...
Mar 23, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Ted Hodge is here to share with us his top eight passages on baptism. Mark 16:15-16 – Belief and baptism for salvation Acts 8:12 – Men and women (not children) who believed the gospel were baptised Acts 8:36-39 – Baptism is an immersion in water (see also John 3:22-23) John 3:5 – Cannot enter the kingdom if not born of water and spirit Acts 22:16 – Past: Baptism is for the forgiveness of past sins (see also 1 Cor. 15:31) Romans 6:3-6 – Present: Baptism is for walking in a new life (see also Matt...
Mar 16, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This is the second part of our study on the Coming of the King in 1 Thessalonians. Paul encouraged the Thessalonians in their hope of the return of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven. This is our hope too. Tim and Stephen converse on the importance of making this a reality and living our lives as if we were already in the Kingdom of God. The music at the end is "Crown of Rejoicing" from the "Even So, Come" CD. Used by permission. Overheads with "the royal triplet" can be found here . You can list...
Mar 09, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This episode is broadcast from a special place, the Manitoulin Island Christadelphian Bible Camp with a special guest. You'll have to listen in to find out who it is. He shares with us his studies in Paul's epistles to the Thessalonians with its emphasis on the coming of the King, the Lord Jesus Christ. The word "coming" is the Greek parousia and has a special cultural and historical significance. Our guest also shares with us an essential Bible study concerning faith, hope, and love, which he c...
Mar 02, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Jesus' parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is a difficult one to understand. Jay Mayock and Tim Young delve into the background and meaning of the parable. Out of this study comes a deeper appreciation of how and why Jesus was condemning the Pharisees and Sadducees with such a story and what we are to practically learn from it. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it...
Feb 24, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
We have all experienced falling asleep at night and waking up in the morning refreshed to start a new day. God uses sleep and awakening as a metaphor in the Bible to describe death. Aaron McKee and Tim Young go through this essential Bible study on sleep and how it has a wonderful message of hope beyond death. Our key verse is from 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, "Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump...
Feb 17, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This is part three of our three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. In this episode, we look at how the Bible describes itself as "innerant". This is not a word that we use too often and neither does the Bible. The Scriptures have different ways of talking about it though. Tim Young and Jay Mayock look at three key passages that talk about the purity of God's word and how important they are for our outlook on studies of the Bible. The chart on Psalm 19 is here . For further reading get ...
Feb 10, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This is the second part of a three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. This one is about the scriptures, the written word of God. How did the spoken word of God come to be written down? Jay Mayock and Tim Young continue with this all-important subject discussing how the true inspiration of the Bible is under attack today and how we have to study our Bibles to know what it claims for itself. For further reading get a copy of Our Sure Foundation by the Christadelphian Magazine. Follow us ...
Feb 03, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The basis of all our studies is that the Bible is the Word of God. What does it mean that the Bible is inspired by God? What does the Bible say for itself on this question? Jay Mayock joins Tim Young to begin this three-part series on the inspiration of God. In this first part, we'll see how God spoke through angels, prophets and the Lord Jesus Christ. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x...
Jan 27, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Season 2 starts where we left off last season with the question, "Where is Genesis 2:7 quoted in the New Testament?" This leads on a journey to understand Paul's message about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. Along the way, our Bible study reveals to us the meaning of the word "soul" and its connection with Psalm 49. Listen in as Tim Young and Steven Macfarlane discuss this essential Bible study. The table used for the reading of contrasts in 1 Corinthians 15 can be found here . Follow us o...
Jan 20, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Here we go! We're queuing up season 2 with some wonderful new Bible studies. Listen in as we go through what to expect for our new season starting in January 2020. 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 09, 2019•6 min
Our first season ends with a look back on our favorite episodes and plans for the future. Along the way, George Kachmar shares his personal testimony with Tim Young. 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...
Apr 15, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We hit a Bible speed bump when we come to Genesis 2:7. Stephen Macfarlane joins Tim Young to explain what a Bible speed bump is and why this small verse is so essential. We learn a lot about our Creator and ourselves in the process. For more visit www.essentialbiblestudies.org 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...
Apr 01, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This is our fourth and final episode on faith. This time its about "the faith". Tim Young and Brian Alexander start off with some data visualization on the word faith. This leads them into an unexpected area of Paul's epistles that concentrate on "the faith". For show notes, visit www.essentialbiblestudies.org 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 ...
Mar 25, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Our studies in "faith" continue with this important podcast on how faith saves. Stephen Macfarlane and Tim Young begin at the starting point of Genesis 15:6. This verse is so vital that it is quoted three times in the New Testament. We draw lessons from each New Testemant passage learning about justification by faith and how faith is to be seen in our works. Visit http://essentialbiblestudies.org/help for technical guides on how to listen to the show on Apple iPhone or Android device. Follow us ...
Mar 11, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jay Mayock shares his top ten passages about a literal kingdom of God upon the earth. 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...
Mar 04, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
From the last podcast we learning what faith is, now we need to get it and increase it. Tom Colby and Tim Young continue their discussion of faith and how we can go from a "little faith" to a "great faith". If you’re enjoying the podcast or have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Go to www.essentialbiblestudies.org and fill out that contact form. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Like us there and join the conversation. It’s easy to share on social media so you can do y...
Feb 25, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
"Faith toward God" (Hebrews 6:1) is certainly an essential Bible study. Tom Colby and Tim Young discuss this important word, how to define it, and how it is much more than just believing God exists. This is the first podcast in a four-part series on "faith". 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 essentialbibles...
Feb 18, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
