Today's portion of Scripture is the most criticized part of the Bible. Let's talk about it: God tells Saul to kill all the Amalekites, even the children Who were the Amalekites? A discussion of Deuteronomy 25 Who were the Kenites and why were they spared? Saul spares King Agag and all the "good stuff" Why this war was between more nations other than the Israelites and the Amalekites There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi...
Feb 14, 2024•22 min•Ep 883•Transcript available on Metacast Paul is blindsided by James and the Jerusalem elders: The elders greet Paul and his company warmly Paul talks about all the success of the gospel being preached James and the elders tell Paul that the Jerusalem Christians don't like him because he promotes grace Why adherence to the OT Law can sometimes make someone fall into legalism Why it's good for Christians to follow aspects of the OT Law Paul decides to listen to the elders and sponsor some men who need to fulfill a vow Need more? I don't...
Feb 13, 2024•17 min•Ep 882•Transcript available on Metacast After Saul forces the people not to eat, he makes another stupid oath: YHWH doesn't respond to Saul's prayers, so Saul tries to find the culprit After casting lots, the lot falls on Jonathon Saul is about to kill Jonathon, but the people rescue him Why didn't the lot fall on Saul if he was the culprit? Saul becomes a powerful king in spite of this Samuel's prophecy about the king comes true Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn...
Feb 12, 2024•25 min•Ep 881•Transcript available on Metacast While God is fighting for the Israelites, Saul is making bad choices: The Philistines have all but been defeated, Saul just needs to make the final blow Instead, Saul asks for the Ark to be brought Saul tells the priest to stop trying to communicate with God Saul forces the people into a terrible oath Jonathon breaks the oath unknowingly The people are so hungry that they sin against God How the church sometimes acts like Saul Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 ...
Feb 09, 2024•23 min•Ep 880•Transcript available on Metacast As Paul makes his way to Jerusalem: Multiple Christians prophesy that Paul was going to be persecuted in Jerusalem Was Paul sinning by going to Jerusalem? 4 ways we can make sense of Paul's decision and the prophecies of the Holy Spirit Is Acts 21 a contradiction to previous chapters? Why some Christians choose to suffer A Near-Death Experience Changed My Life Physically and Spiritually - Interview with Jeff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03-sQgGHTzU&t=218s I know you need more: YouTube - https...
Feb 08, 2024•18 min•Ep 879•Transcript available on Metacast Here's the discussion: Jonathan decides to go behind his dad's back to fight the Philistines solo Meanwhile, Saul is sitting under a pomegranate tree Jonathan trusts in God's power Did Jonathan manifest? What is manifesting and is it good for Christians to do? A short discussion of James 4 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.facebook.com/p40min...
Feb 07, 2024•20 min•Ep 878•Transcript available on Metacast Today, Jenn discusses the subject of false teachers from Acts 20: Is an elder board mentioned in the Bible? 3 ways to tell if someone is a false teacher: They cause disunity or conflict They expect from the church more than they give They preach a message contrary to the Scriptures The emotional goodbye of the elders and Paul New YouTube episode - A Near-Death Experience Changed My Life Physically and Spiritually https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03-sQgGHTzU Hey! Look at this other P40 content! Yo...
Feb 06, 2024•23 min•Ep 877•Transcript available on Metacast Today, Jenn discusses what the Bible has to say about personal defense. Check it out: Samuel doesn't help Saul go to war Saul has 600 fighting men left Is it a sin to own a weapon? A discussion on 1 Timothy 5:8 2 ways we can sin by owning a weapon Check out 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.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.co...
Feb 05, 2024•18 min•Ep 876•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode: The Philistines hate the Israelites even more because of Saul Saul's son is introduced Saul takes all the credit for his son's achievement The Israelites flee from the Philistines Samuel is late so Saul performs the sacrifice How did Saul sin? 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.com/p40ministr...
Feb 02, 2024•22 min•Ep 875•Transcript available on Metacast Here's the discussion in this episode: Paul travels to Assos by foot, which is notoriously difficult road to travel The team sails to Miletus, past Ephesus Paul sends for the Ephesian elders to say goodbye forever Was Paul a humble man? A discussion of 1 Corinthians 11:1 where Paul tells people to imitate him The Holy Spirit was compelling Paul to go to Jerusalem Paul knew he might die in Jerusalem Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Feb 01, 2024•21 min•Ep 874•Transcript available on Metacast Samuel continues his speech from the previous episode: Samuel tells the people they sinned against God God sends a rainstorm during the middle of wheat season How to thresh wheat and why rain can be disastrous The rain stops after Samuel prays Samuel reminds the people he is still the High Priest People have hope even after they sin Why long-term guilt is a sin Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - ...
Jan 31, 2024•24 min•Ep 873•Transcript available on Metacast The discussion from Acts 20: Paul decides to leave Ephesus after the riot He travels to multiple unknown areas and gives encouragement A possible slave and master Christian duo God has no favorites - everyone is equal to Him Galatians 3 discussion A young man falls out of a window and dies He is raised to life again 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.fa...
Jan 30, 2024•18 min•Ep 872•Transcript available on Metacast The judges have now been replaced by kings. Samuel gives a goodbye speech: Samuel explains that he and his sons are no longer judges forever Samuel protects himself from future ridicule Samuel tells the people why they never should have abandoned God as their King 3 reasons why judges are different from kings The meaning of "walk by faith, not by sight." Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 websites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.co...
Jan 29, 2024•20 min•Ep 871•Transcript available on Metacast Here's the scoop: Saul sends messengers to Jabesh Gilead to tell them he was on his way The Jabeshites blindly listen to Saul and put their lives on the line Why the Israelites didn't have the same faith in God Why it's dangerous to trust in people to save us Saul has a massive victory over the Ammonites Hey! Look at this other P40 content! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www...
Jan 26, 2024•17 min•Ep 870•Transcript available on Metacast A huge riot happens in Ephesus because of Christianity: Demetrius is mad that his idol business is failing because of Christianity Why idol worship is just self-worship What was Artemis of Ephesus? A riot starts because of the angry idol-makers How God protected Paul and the other Christians 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.c...
Jan 25, 2024•24 min•Ep 869•Transcript available on Metacast Here's what we are chatting about today: The Ammonites try to destroy an Israelite city The Israelites look for a savior Saul learns what happens and he has "righteous anger" Is anger a sin? Is righteous anger justified? Saul cuts up some oxen and sends them as a threat to the Israelites There's 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....
Jan 24, 2024•23 min•Ep 868•Transcript available on Metacast Here's the discussion today: God is performing unique and unusual miracles through Paul Paul was able to cast out demons from a distance 7 sons of a chief priest are traveling exorcists The exorcists try to use Jesus's name for money The demon beats the exorcists and strips them of their clothing Can non-Christians cast out demons? The people in Ephesus worship God even more Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - htt...
Jan 23, 2024•20 min•Ep 867•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jenn discusses this: Saul receives a "new heart" from God The circumstance for God changing hearts The people are shocked to see Saul prophesying Why Saul might have been so insecure Samuel gathers the people at Mizpah to choose the king Saul is hiding in the baggage Why people go back to sins when they receive a new heart from God Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https:/...
Jan 22, 2024•26 min•Ep 866•Transcript available on Metacast Jenn chats about 1 Samuel 10 today: Samuel anoints Saul as king The purpose of anointing oil in the Bible 3 prophecies Saul would soon encounter: Two men near Rachel's tomb Three men giving a sacrifice A prophecy praise band Why Saul had to encounter the prophecies Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Check out all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Webs...
Jan 19, 2024•18 min•Ep 865•Transcript available on Metacast Here's the discussion for this episode: Paul meets 12 disciples who didn't know about the Holy Spirit The men decide to get baptized again Should Christians get baptized more than once? Is it good to be baptized multiple times? A recap on Apollos God does amazing miracles through Paul Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -...
Jan 18, 2024•18 min•Ep 864•Transcript available on Metacast God chooses a Saul to become the first king, but why?? This is what we chat about today: Samuel introduces himself to Saul Some positive character traits of Saul; the meaning of Saul's name The Philistines refused to allow the Hebrews to have blacksmiths Saul gets to be the guest of honor Did Samuel sin by setting up "an altar on a high place?" 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.p40mi...
Jan 17, 2024•19 min•Ep 863•Transcript available on Metacast Several importanct topics discussed in this episode: Did Paul take a vow? Should we adhere to the Old Testament today? What is the different between egalitarianism vs complementarianism? Can husbands and wives run a church together? Using your spiritual gift effectively 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.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - je...
Jan 16, 2024•22 min•Ep 862•Transcript available on Metacast Today's episode: Saul is introduced as a tall, impressive man Some donkeys go missing that Saul has to find Saul thinks Samuel is a fortune-teller who can tell him the location of the donkeys Some ladies try to flirt with Saul The God ordained meeting between Saul and Samuel How God can use some of the most annoying things that happen to you for your good Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Click all these links from P40: YouTube - ...
Jan 15, 2024•19 min•Ep 861•Transcript available on Metacast Today we talk about the chapter where Samuel is ousted. Here's the story: Samuel's sons are not good judges The people reject God as King; they demand a human king Samuel warns the people of what a king will be like The people don't listen and demand a king Who would be a better king? God, or a man? Why Christians should avoid being like the Israelites Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Check out all these links from P40: YouTube -...
Jan 12, 2024•21 min•Ep 860•Transcript available on Metacast An unfortunate man named Sosthenes gets the tar beat out of him. Here's the events leading to it: Paul is afraid of speaking in Corinth The Holy Spirit gives Paul a message of courage Paul experiences rest from his enemies One and a half years go by before Paul is mistreated again Gallio refuses to hear Paul's case and throws everyone out Sosthenes gets beat up - Why? By whom? And who is poor Sosthenes?? Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?re...
Jan 11, 2024•17 min•Ep 859•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode: Samuel prays for the people at Mizpah while the Philistines get ready to attack God answers Samuel immediately A discussion from 2 Chronicles How God is the only One who can give real rest Israel turns to God and finds Him Israel is finally at peace Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Webs...
Jan 10, 2024•18 min•Ep 858•Transcript available on Metacast Paul is now in Corinth, and some interesting things take place: Paul meets Priscilla and Aquilla The Caesar kicked out all the Jews from Rome in 50 A.D. We learn that Paul is a tentmaker Paul explains why he is a tentmaker in 1 Corinthians 9:7-12 Why is it important to pay your pastors and ministry leaders? Paul decides not to preach in the temple any longer Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Check out all these links from P40: You...
Jan 09, 2024•20 min•Ep 857•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode: The Ark goes to Kiriath Jearim to stay for 40 years Why didn't the Ark go back to Shiloh? Why was Abinadab's house chosen for the Ark? 20 years pass and the Israelites think that God abandoned them completely Samuel tells them to turn away from their idols - especially their sex idol - and turn fully to YHWH The people obey Samuel A discussion on why you can never serve 2 masters Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P...
Jan 08, 2024•24 min•Ep 856•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode, the Israelites have a bad go at things: The Ark returns to Israel The 5 ways the Israelites immediately break God's Law regarding the Ark A discussion on the importance of "shining the light" Why God struck 70 men for looking inside the Ark 2 takeaways we get by reading this portion Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H...
Jan 05, 2024•21 min•Ep 855•Transcript available on Metacast Paul shares the gospel with some Greek Philospohers. Here's what happened: Paul is flabbergasted by the amount of idols in Athens THE SHRINE OF THE UNKNOWN GOD Paul street preaches in the Athens marketplace Some Greek philosophers are interested in Paul's strange message The sermon at Mars Hill Can humans add to God's Divinity? Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Here's other amazing content from P40 Ministries YouTube - https://www...
Jan 04, 2024•21 min•Ep 854•Transcript available on Metacast 
