The Bible Show is a weekly podcast produced by South Florida pastors, Sam and Will. This podcast offers captivating discussions about various passages of the Bible -- examining their historical context, their relevance for modern life, and how these ancient stories point our hearts and minds to Jesus.
Sam and Will discuss several of the major stories of Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness. Plagued by incessant grumbling, the Lord chastens the Israelites, and Moses eventually rebels against the Lord. What can we learn from these stories? Join us for today's episode walking through the major stories of Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Sam and Will discuss the aftermath of the golden calf incident. After the Israelites reject God's offer to take the Promised Land without HIm, Moses pleads with God to show His glory. The Lord then hides Moses in the cleft of a rock and shows His back. How does this turn our minds toward Christ and the glory that is to be revealed to us (and in us) through His gospel? Join us to find out.
Sam and Will discuss the Israelites' idolatrous construction of the golden calf. Far more scandalous than the sanitized Sunday school versions of this story, the Israelites grievously offended and betrayed the Lord. In all likelihood, they were recreating the despicable worship practices of the Egyptians and attributing these drunken perversions to Yahweh's character. How will God and Moses respond?
Sam and Will discuss the three types of Old Testament Laws: (1) the moral law, (2) the civil law, and (3) the ceremonial law. How does the gospel of Jesus change our relationship to these laws? Are we still expected to follow the moral law? Are we rebelling by failing to continue the temple sacrifices? Should we still be imposing the criminal code & punishments of the Old Testament? Join us to find the answers.
Sam and Will discuss the amazing sovereignty behind the design of the tabernacle. Built nearly fifteen centuries prior to the birth of Jesus, the design of the tabernacle serves as an architectural roadmap for the Gospel of John. From the bronze altar to the Ark of the Covenant, the life of Jesus serves to construct a FAR GREATER tabernacle and temple.
Sam and Will walk through a fascinating discussion on why God chose each of the elements of the tabernacle. Each piece of furniture was designed to point our hearts and minds toward God and His gracious provision. When used as a guide for our personal devotional time, the pathway through the tabernacle will lead us into the renewing presence of God.
Sam and Will discuss the Ark of the Covenant. This is the most holy piece of furniture placed inside the Tabernacle of God. Why would God ordain this peculiar design and its bizarre list of contents? As we will discover, the Ark of the Covenant was meant to foreshadow the empty tomb of Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection to bring our triumph over death. Join us to learn more.
Sam and Will discuss the evolution of Dr. Richard Dawkins. Ever since publishing The God Delusion in 2006, Dawkins has served as a leader of the "new atheists" movement. For years, he expressed a vitriolic and condescending contempt for both God and religion. Now, in light of the advances of both Islam and the "cult of woke," he expresses real sadness over the loss of cultural Christianity in the West.
Sam and Will wrap up their series on the Ten Commandments with a discussion about the 10th Commandment and God's prohibition of coveting. Beyond that, Sam and Will talk about how Jesus redeems us from all of our failures to keep the commandments.
Sam and Will discuss the 9th Commandment and the importance of truth in this world. This commandment goes FAR BEYOND distinctions of true and false. The Bible teaches that the world and its design are sourced by the truth of God. He speaks, and His truth is infused into the design of our world. In Christ, we find the truth, the logos, and the life.
In today's episode, Sam and Will discuss the 8th commandment. The commandment forbidding stealing seems simple enough, but the Bible paints a rather nuanced and beautiful view of a believer's responsibility when it comes to our wealth and possessions. In the end, all of it belongs to God, and we are merely stewards of our lives and possessions.
Sam and Will discuss the seventh commandment -- God's prohibition on adultery. Like the others, this commandment is not just a prohibition on behavior; it is a call to a more beautiful life according to God's design.
Sam and Will discuss controversial topics from the perspective of a biblical worldview. As Christians, we are called to be a people who champion the sanctity of life.
Sam and Will discuss the sixth commandment and its prohibition of murder. However, this commandment goes FAR beyond a ban on murder. This is God's declaration that ALL human life belongs to Him, and we all bear His image. This has tremendous implications for our lives.
In a special episode, Leah Kastensmidt interviews her dad with several questions about the Christian faith. With great confidence and a love for the Lord, this nine-year-old explores the faith with her dad.
Sam and Laura discuss the significance of the 5th Commandment and God's call to honor our parents. This is the only commandment that comes with a promise. While we are certainly called to honor our fathers and mothers, this commandment goes far beyond that. We are called to honor all those in authority over us -- respecting the legacy and wisdom that we have inherited from our ancestors.
Sam and Will discuss the fourth commandment and the beauty of the Sabbath. Embracing a day of rest may sound simple, but in a culture addicted to work and busyness, it requires our full commitment to truly stop and give our attention to the most sacred elements of our lives. Join us for an episode that promises to breathe new life into your weekly routine, nourishing your soul and redefining your relationship with work and rest.
Sam and Will discuss the true meaning of the 2nd and 3rd commandments of God. We must reject idols because we become what we worship. Therefore, we should hold God as the highest beauty and the most precious Being in the universe. In doing so, we will naturally become like Him. And we should revere His name. The third commandment involves FAR more than just our words.
Sam and Will discuss the importance of the Ten Commandments for both individuals and society. What happens when people abandon the universal and absolute nature of morality and truth? In short, nothing good. In His kindness, the Lord provides a roadmap for how He has designed the moral fabric of our universe.
Sam and Will discuss the Israelites' experience on Mount Sinai as God prepares to deliver the Ten Commandments and the Law. Why would God lead them to a desolate location and then provide a litany of terrifying sensory experiences? The Lord obviously wanted the people to respect His holiness, but why would a loving God want His people to fear Him? Is it possible that this was also driven by His grace?
Sam and Will discuss the kindness of God in sending Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, as a priest of Midian to relate to the burdens of leadership. Jethro will teach Moses that he cannot bear the burdens of leadership on his own, and he gives him a blueprint for leadership over the Israelites. Sam and Will also discuss the importance of sacrificial relationships in building our lives and our faith.
Sam and Will walk through Exodus 17 and discuss the grumbling of the Israelites. In this chapter, we find two events that anticipate the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Lord brings forth water from a rock, and then He shows the Israelites that they can find victory in battle when their champion Moses stretches out his hands atop a hill.
Sam and Will discuss the stunning faithfulness of God in leading the Israelites into the barren Sinai wilderness. As the Israelites grumble, the Lord does not respond with punitive wrath or abandonment. He feeds them and requires them to rest. In the Gospels, Jesus will tell the crowds that HE is the true bread from heaven. What can we learn from this miraculous display?
Sam and Will discuss the miraculous display of God's faithfulness in the wilderness. After three days of walking through desert terrain, the Israelites are nearing death. When they finally come upon a lake of water, they are devastated to find that the waters of bitter. How does God bring life to the dying? How does He transform the bitterness into sweetness? Join us to find out.
Sam and Will discuss the prophecy of Isaiah 9:1-7. The words of Isaiah 9:6 ("For unto us a child is born") are found on lots of Christmas cards and greetings, but the story behind Isaiah's good news is truly incredible. When you look at the entire passage, you find God's battle strategy for overcoming the darkness of our world, and you find your role in the story of redemption: SHOUT!
Sam and Will discuss the visitation of the magi and several misconceptions about that biblical story. As these foreigners arrive in Bethlehem, they come prepared to worship a baby with tributes to a king, a priest, and the dead.
Sam and Will discuss the birth of Jesus. In the nativity story, our Lord is sovereignly painting a beautiful picture that reveals the purpose of Christ's birth. Jesus was born to die, and the details of his birth were intended to point our hearts and minds to his death, burial, and resurrection to come. This is the great sign given to the shepherds!
Sam and Will discuss the birth of John the Baptist and the prophecy of his father Zechariah. The details surrounding John's birth were intended to point our minds to the birth of Samuel in the Old Testament. In Samuel's case, he was born to prepare the way for the great King David. In John's case, he was born to prepare the way for the Lord Jesus Christ!
Today's episode marks the one-year anniversary of the podcast co-founder Mark Lautenschlager's death. In this episode, Sam and Mark discuss the stunning history and the beautiful promises behind Isaiah 7. In this prophecy, Isaiah foretells that the Messiah would be born of a virgin, and He would be called Immanuel ("God with us").
Sam and Will discuss the angel Gabriel's announcements to both Mary and Zachariah. Can you imagine what it must have been like for Mary to learn that the Creator of all things was coming to dwell inside her womb? The Son of God and the salvation of the world would be entrusted to her care!
