Paul tells the Roman church why he decided to send them such a long letter: The Roman church was solid in faith but they needed reminders The book of Romans is one of the most influential books of the Bible Paul is the Gentile preacher, even though he initially didn't want to be Why every Christian is called to be an evangelist, even if you don't have the gift of evangelism Why Christians should never be arrogant or boastful Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://w...
Aug 06, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1002
Joab is about to destroy an Israelite city because he thinks they are all traitors: Joab just decides he is the commander again Sheba (the traitor) hides in Beth Maacah, a northern Israelite city Joab is about to destroy the entire city A wise woman calls to Joab to speak with him The woman convinces Joab to stop trying to destroy the city, but there's one condition Why knowledge is different from wisdom, and why wisdom is different from discernment Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTu...
Aug 05, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 1001
David just got back into the city, and already a million problems arise: A civil war practically breaks out Israel completely abandons David again David appoints Amasa to rally the troops Amasa takes too long, so David sends Abishai to do the job Joab goes instead and basically does whatever he wants Joab sneakily kills Amasa Be sure to click every link: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook ...
Aug 02, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1000
Paul appeals to stronger Christians in today's passage: Stronger Christians should accept the weaker Christians How do you accept weaker Christians without compromising Christian values? How the term "Love Your Neighbor" has been misused in the church Why church discipline is sometimes necessary Why stronger Christians NEED to be the leaders in a church Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p4...
Aug 01, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 999
As David arrives back in Jerusalem: David tries to get Old Man Barzallai to go with him Barzallai declines because he is too old, so Chimham goes with David instead The entire tribe of Judah escorts David into the city Half of Israel shows up to escort David, but they are mad cause Judah was there first Israel tells Judah that they are being unfair, but Judah fights back If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p4...
Jul 31, 2024•24 min•Season 7Ep. 998
Is Romans 14 an inconsistency in Scripture regarding clean and unclean foods? Romans 14 is written for Christians to teach them how to treat other Christians An explanation of the 3 types of OT Laws and why this is important for Christians today Why is Paul so obsessed with food in this chapter? What Romans means when it says that people are happy when they don't judge themselves Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - htt...
Jul 30, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 997
David encounters some people on his way into Jerusalem: Shimei is now sucking up to king David instead of cursing him Abishai wants to cut off Shimei's head, but David doesn't let him The difference between The Tribe of Joseph and the House of Joseph Mephibosheth comes to see David and tells David a different story than the original one David isn't sure who to believe, so he splits the land between Mephibosheth and Ziba I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw ...
Jul 29, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 996
Joab is tired of David, and David is tired of Joab: David is being a wet blanket Joab is sick of how David is acting, so he yells at David David listens to Joab David fires Joab and replaces him with Amasa, Absalom's commander The tribe of Judah accepts David as king again Israel does the right thing after doing the wrong thing How David's story shows the condition of people's hearts toward Jesus Be sure to click every link: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://k...
Jul 26, 2024•16 min•Season 7Ep. 995
Should Christians judge each other? Paul gets into it in Romans 14: What Paul says about legalism What is legalism? Christians have the obligation to judge bad ideology Christians should never judge other Christians for personal preferences How to tell if your judging is good or bad After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.fac...
Jul 25, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 994
In today's episode: Joab didn't want Ahimaaz to be the subject of the King's wrath Ahimaaz begs to be the one to tell King David Ahimaaz ends up sugar-coating the truth and lets someone else tell the full story David is distraught over the news David weeps even though it was a great victory Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.co...
Jul 24, 2024•24 min•Season 7Ep. 993
Paul explains not just how to love, but why to love: Love is the fulfillment of the Law Love is sometimes offensive, but never damaging The 10 commandments are summed up by loving others Why Paul tells us to be "awake" How to overcome habitual sins I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - [email protected] Rumble - ht...
Jul 23, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 992
Absalom unwisely goes into battle against David: David has the tribe of Judah on his side David reminds his three commanders not to kill Absalom Israel falls in battle, mainly due to the forest Absalom gets caught in an oak tree Joab kills him in spite of David's command Absalom's only notable achievement is not really an achievement at all A warning as to why you should discipline your kids Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - http...
Jul 22, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 991
In this episode: Absalom refuses to take good advice and decides to wage an all-out war against his father 2 spies in Jerusalem successfully escape Absalom David flees Ahithophel hangs himself after his advice is ignored David finds more friends who are also foreigners Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.c...
Jul 19, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 990
Paul discusses how Christians should deal with governing authorities: All government leaders come from God, even bad ones Should Christians let the government do whatever it wants? How politicians are "God's servants" Is Paul suggesting that all governments are good? Was Paul in favor of the death penalty? A discussion of Psalm 37 If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40mini...
Jul 18, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 989
After the evil thing Absalom did in the last episode, YHWH is now against him: Ahithophel gives good advice to Absalom, but he made 2 mistakes when presenting his plan Hushai tries to counteract Ahithophel's advice Hushai saves David's life by stroking Absalom's ego Absalom decides to go with Hushai's advice Absalom shows his true colors and what was really important to him Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p4...
Jul 17, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 988
Today's portion of Romans is basically a list of how to live like Jesus: Sincere love is to hate evil and cling to what is good How to love fellow Christians: Prefer them over yourself Be affectionate with them Be happy for them Pray with them Give of your time and money Include them A discussion of the many ways the church needs to change Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website...
Jul 16, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 987
Absalom's gross character is revealed more in this episode: Hushai pretends to be a friend of Absalom Absalom doesn't trust Hushai initially Ahithophel gives some gross advice to Absalom Absalom sets up a tent on the top of the house so all of Jerusalem can see him The prophecy of David's wives comes to fruition Why concubines are considered wives in the Bible I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www...
Jul 15, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 986
David is still on the run from his son: It seems that some of David's friends have abandoned David David meets an angry man name Shimei Shimei throws stones at David and curses at him David allows Shimei to curse him David finds some moments of relief even in such bad circumstances If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p4...
Jul 12, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 985
Today on the podcast: The tone of Romans shifts on how to live practically as a Christian 3 ways on how to renew your mind Jenn shares a small part of her testimony What the church gets wrong regarding spiritual gifts A discussion of spiritual gifts and how to discover yours There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.co...
Jul 11, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 984
David needs to get out of dodge fast: David leaves 10 concubines behind to take care of the house Israel abandons David, but foreigners flock to him The Levite priests are on the side of David David sends a spy to Absalom Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - [email protected] Rum...
Jul 10, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 983
Romans 11 has a lot to say about the relationship between God and people: Can Christians lose salvation? Is the replacement theory accurate? Why God cannot abandon His people The calling is irrevocable God gives equal treatment to both Jews and Gentiles Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com...
Jul 09, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 982
Absalom is devising a plan to usurp the throne: He dresses in fancy clothes and drives a fancy chariot He wakes up early every day and greets all the people at the city gates He pretends to be humble He sows discord against his father He pretends to have a bunch of followers He spreads good lies about himself to the people Why it's good to please YHWH instead of people Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40mini...
Jul 08, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 981
David has many redeeming qualities, but parenting wasn't one of them: 3 things David should have done differently when parenting his kids Absalom returns home, but doesn't get to see David Why Absalom was so arrogant Absalom burns Joab's field because he doesn't get what he wants David finally agrees to see Absalom Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook -...
Jul 05, 2024•24 min•Season 7Ep. 980
A wise woman is introduced who tricks David: Joab and the woman scheme to get David to bring Absalom home Why it was in Israel's best interest for Absalom to be home The woman brings a personal problem to David Was the woman lying or did she actually have a problem? The woman drops truth bombs on David David finally agrees to let Absalom come back home Don't miss all these other things! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https:...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 979
Paul talks about God's relationship with the Jewish people as of today: Are the Jews abandoned by God? Why does God harden the hearts of some of the Jews? The inclusion of the Gentiles is a way to make the Jews jealous God has "grafted in" the Gentiles to the main tree What this all means for Christians today Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www...
Jul 02, 2024•19 min•Season 7Ep. 978
Two years pass since the last episode: Absalom's scheme has come to fruition Absalom almost gives the plan away to David, who gets suspicious Amnon dies and Absalom flees David hears news that Absalom killed all the king's sons Jonadab knows way too much information - was he behind it all? Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 Website - htt...
Jul 01, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 977
We get to know David's children in this chapter: David's daughter Tamar is beautiful and ready for marriage Amnon has a crush on her His cousin helps him think up a scheme of how to be with her Amnon fakes sick, and Tamar takes food to him Absalom, one of David's sons, hates Amnon There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.faceb...
Jun 28, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 976
Paul discusses preachers: Creation actually preaches about God? Paul references a Psalm that many people misunderstand Why human preachers are still necessary Was Paul anti-Sematic? Mom's blog post about unreached people being saved: https://www.p40ministries.com/post/can-people-who-have-never-heard-about-jesus-be-saved After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40mini...
Jun 27, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 975
David is punished after his affair with Bathsheba: David's baby boy would die Did God punish a baby instead of the parents? David is so sick about it, he can't eat After the baby dies, David eats and the servants are shocked Do babies and children go to heaven? Which of David's children actually died? I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40m...
Jun 26, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 974
In today's episode: Why Christians today NEED to read and understand the Old Testament Why the Gospel of Jesus is the end of the Law How to attain real knowledge of God How to attain salvation Why confession and believing go hand-in-hand If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - [email protected] ...
Jun 25, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 973
