Best Glenn Smith and Steve Allem Podcasts (2025)

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S12 || God Abandons Jerusalem || Ezekiel 11:22 - 12:8 || Session 12 || Bible Study 33:05

12h ago33:05

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What happens when God finally decides enough is enough? In this sobering journey through Ezekiel 11-12, we witness one of the most haunting scenes in scripture: the moment God's glory abandons Jerusalem. The vision begins with the God's Shekina glory presence departing from the temple - first from the Holy of Holies to the front of the temple build…

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S11 || Israel's Heart of Stone will Become Flesh, but not Without Judgment First || Ezekiel 11:1-21 || Session 11 28:20

3d ago28:20

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The cooking metaphor in Ezekiel 11 packs a powerful punch. God reveals Jerusalem as a pot where rebellious Israel will be "cooked" through the fires of Babylonian judgment. Yet remarkably, this severe message comes with an unexpected promise of restoration. Standing at the temple's east gate, Ezekiel confronts false prophets spreading dangerous sec…

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S10 || When God Withdraws His Blessing || Ezekiel 9:5 - 10:22 || Session 10 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 28:54

5d ago28:54

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What happens when God's patience reaches its limit? Ezekiel chapters 9 and 10 deliver one of Scripture's most sobering messages—the departure of God's glory from the temple and the subsequent judgment on Jerusalem. This powerful, often-overlooked passage reveals crucial spiritual principles that remain startlingly relevant today. The vision begins …

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S9 || The Dark Corners of False Worship || Ezekiel 8:13 - 9:4 || Session 9 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 30:03

8d ago30:03

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What happens when God's own people corrupt His sacred space with pagan practices? Ezekiel's temple vision provides a startling glimpse into divine patience reaching its limit. The prophet receives a disturbing revelation of what's happening in Jerusalem's temple: women openly weeping for the pagan deity Tammuz, while men turn their backs on the san…

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S8 || When God Turned His Face Away || Ezekiel 7:20-8:12 || Session 8 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 34:21

10d ago34:21

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What happens when God's people bring idolatry into the holy place? Ezekiel's prophetic vision reveals a shocking scene that should make every believer pause and examine their own worship. We journey through one of Scripture's most overlooked passages in Ezekiel 7-8, where God pronounces severe judgment on Jerusalem and its temple. The language is d…

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S7 || When God's Patience Runs Out || Ezekiel 6:1 - 7:19 || Session 7 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 30:55

12d ago30:55

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What happens when God's patience finally runs out? Ezekiel 6-7 provides a sobering glimpse into divine judgment as we explore God's response to Israel's persistent idolatry. The ancient Israelites had established "high places" throughout their land – mountain shrines and valleys filled with pagan statues where they burned incense and even sacrifice…

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S6 || God's Fierce Judgment on Israel || Eziekiel 5:1-17 || Session 6 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 31:11

15d ago31:11

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Ever wondered what would happen if God sent His prophet to the barbershop? In Ezekiel chapter 5, we witness one of Scripture's most unusual prophetic demonstrations as Ezekiel is commanded to take a sword, shave his head and beard, and perform a series of symbolic actions with his hair. Far from being merely theatrical, this peculiar haircut serves…

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S5 || What Separates Us From God? || Ezekiel 4:1-17 || Session 5 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 32:43

17d ago32:43

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A clay model of Jerusalem under siege. A prophet lying on his side for 390 days. Bread cooked over animal dung. These aren't theatrical props—they're God's dramatic teaching methods deployed through the prophet Ezekiel to convey urgent messages to an obstinate people. When words alone fail to penetrate hardened hearts, God escalates to visual demon…

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S4 || A Hard-Headed Prophet for Hard-Headed People || Ezekiel 3:1-27 || Session 4 || Bible Study 28:20

19d ago28:20

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What does it take to stand firm when delivering God's message to a resistant audience? The extraordinary account of Ezekiel's commissioning reveals how God equips His messengers for seemingly impossible tasks. Ezekiel chapter 3 takes us deep into the prophet's preparation for ministry to the rebellious house of Israel. The divine encounter begins w…

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RTTB Summer 2025 Update 27:10

21d ago27:10

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Ever wondered what goes into creating detailed Bible studies that reach across continents? Pull up a chair as we share a rare behind-the-scenes look at Reasoning Through the Bible. After three and a half years of consistent teaching, we've produced over 550 episodes covering 22% of Scripture. That's thousands of verses examined and explained, all w…

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S3 || Consuming God's Word for Ministry || Ezekiel 2:1-10 || Session 3 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 28:38

22d ago28:38

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What does it mean to truly consume God's Word? In Ezekiel's remarkable commissioning narrative, we witness a prophet who literally eats a divine scroll as preparation for ministry. After experiencing the overwhelming majesty of God's presence in chapter 1, Ezekiel finds himself face-down in worship. But before he can speak for God, something extrao…

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S2 || Beyond Words: Encountering God's Overwhelming Glory || Ezekiel 1:4-28 || Session 2 34:41

24d ago34:41

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Have you ever wondered what God's arrival somewhere actually looks like? Ezekiel chapter 1 gives us perhaps the most vivid glimpse found anywhere in Scripture—and it's absolutely mind-bending. Glenn and Steve dive deep into the prophet's extraordinary vision, exploring the whirlwind of fire, the four-faced living creatures, the mysterious wheels wi…

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S1 || Unraveling Ezekiel: The Prophet Who Acted Out God's Message || Ezekiel 1:1-3 || Session 1 30:13

26d ago30:13

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God speaks loudest when His people aren't listening. The prophet Ezekiel knew this challenge intimately, serving a "hard-headed" community of Jewish exiles who had lost their homeland, their temple, and seemingly their connection to God. Rather than just delivering another sermon, God directed Ezekiel to become a living demonstration—building minia…

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From Death's Door to Renewed Purpose - A Heart Transplant Survivor's Journey || An RTTB Interview with Terry Wright 49:04

29d ago49:04

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What happens when your soul begins to leave your body? Terry Wright knows that feeling intimately. Terry founded Lifeline Pregnancy Center, combining her nursing background with her passion for supporting women in crisis pregnancies. The center provides education, material support, and shares the gospel with every client. While standing at a copy m…

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Objections to Calvinism, Reformed Answers, and Our Responses || Understanding Reformed Theology || Part 5 of 5 47:41

1M ago47:41

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This is Part 5 of a 5 Part series on the evaluation of Reformed Theology, also referred to as Calvinism. We hope you will join us for this complete series. The age-old theological tension between God's sovereignty and human choice takes center stage in this illuminating episode. We dive deep into the most common criticisms of Reformed Theology and …

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Examining Key Bible Passages || Understanding Reformed Theology || Part 4 of 5 53:08

1M ago53:08

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This is Part 4 of a 5 Part series on the evaluation of Reformed Theology, also referred to as Calvinism. We hope you will join us for this complete series. The tension between divine sovereignty and human free will has challenged theologians for centuries. Nowhere is this more evident than in discussions around Reformed Theology (Calvinism), where …

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God's Choosing vs Our Believing || Understanding Reformed Theology || Part 3 of 5 38:49

1M ago38:49

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This is Part 3 of a 5 Part series on the evaluation of Reformed Theology, also referred to as Calvinism. We hope you will join us for this complete series. Does God choose us, or do we choose Him? This age-old theological question lies at the heart of Reformed Theology (Calvinism), and in this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the biblic…

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Issues and Disagreements || Understanding Reformed Theology || Part 2 of 5 55:11

1M ago55:11

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This is Part 2 of a 5 Part series on the evaluation of Reformed Theology, also referred to as Calvinism. We hope you will join us for this complete series. The age-old theological tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility takes center stage as we evaluate Reformed theology and Calvinism. Building on our previous overview of Reforme…

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What is Dead in Sin? || Understanding Reformed Theology || Part 1 of 5 42:19

1M ago42:19

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This is Part 1 of a 5 Part series on the evaluation of Reformed Theology, also referred to as Calvinism. We hope you will join us for this complete series. Step into one of Christianity's most profound and divisive theological debates as we unpack Reformed theology and Calvinism with clarity and nuance. What exactly is "that election/free will thin…

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S61 || Jesus Overcomes Death So We Can Have Eternal Life || Mark 16:9-20 || Session 61 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 35:42

1M ago35:42

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The empty tomb changes everything. When Jesus conquered death through resurrection, He didn't just complete His earthly mission - He transformed human existence itself by proving that death has lost its ultimate power. In this deeply meaningful exploration of Mark 16, we confront the varied reactions to Jesus' resurrection. The women fled in fear. …

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S60 || The Ultimate Victory: Why The Empty Tomb Changes Everything || Mark 15:42 - 16:8 || Session 60 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 31:47

1M ago31:47

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The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ stand as the most profound events in human history—the hinge point upon which everything turns. When examining these world-changing moments, we discover both the raw humanity of those who witnessed them and the divine power that transformed their lives forever. The narrative brings us face-to-face wi…

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S59 || The Cross: History's Hinge Point || Mark 15:22-41 || Session 59 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 33:34

2M ago33:34

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The crucifixion stands as the pivotal moment in human history—the hinge point where everything changed. Join us as we explore Mark's account of Jesus' death, unpacking the profound theological significance beneath the deceptively simple words, "they crucified him." We begin at Golgotha, examining the possible connections between Christ's crucifixio…

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S58 || The Truth Behind the Crucifixion Story || Mark 15:6-21 || Session 58 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 34:14

2M ago34:14

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Have you ever wondered who truly bears responsibility for the crucifixion of Jesus? Beyond historical blame, this question cuts to the heart of Christian faith and personal accountability. We journey through Mark 15, examining the final hours before Jesus' crucifixion through a lens both historical and deeply personal. As the narrative unfolds, we …

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S57 || The Courtroom Drama That Changed History || Mark 14:62 - 15:5 || Session 57 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 29:30

2M ago29:30

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Have you ever witnessed a complete miscarriage of justice? The trial of Jesus stands as history's most profound example of how power, jealousy, and fear can corrupt even the most sacred institutions. As the high priest grows increasingly frustrated with contradicting testimonies against Jesus, he finally asks directly: "Are you the Christ [Messiah]…

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S56 || How Darkness Reveals True Character || Mark 14:42-61 || Session 56 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 28:39

2M ago28:39

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A kiss becomes the ultimate betrayal in this powerful examination of Judas Iscariot's treachery against Jesus. We dive deep into Mark 14:42-65, uncovering the layers of this pivotal moment that set in motion the most important weekend in human history. Discussed in this session is the perplexing question that has troubled believers for centuries—wh…

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S55 || When Divine Will Meets Human Weakness || Mark 14:32-41 || Session 55 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 30:55

2M ago30:55

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The Garden of Gethsemane stands as one of Christianity's most profound moments – the final hours before Jesus faced his destiny on the cross. In this deeply moving exploration of Mark 14:32-41, we unpack the raw humanity and divine purpose revealed as Christ approaches his darkest hour. From the symbolic setting of Gethsemane (which literally means…

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S54 || What does it truly mean to remember Christ? || Mark 14:22-31 || Session 54 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 33:21

2M ago33:21

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Our journey through Mark's Gospel takes us to one of the most profound moments in Jesus's ministry – the Last Supper with his disciples. In this tender yet pivotal setting, Jesus establishes what Christians now celebrate as Communion, transforming ordinary bread and wine into powerful symbols of his sacrifice. As we explore Mark 14:22-28, we unpack…

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S53 || Preparing for Sacrifice: Jesus at the Passover Table || Mark 14:12-21 || Session 53 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 29:40

2M ago29:40

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Why did Jesus choose to die during Passover? The timing wasn't coincidental but purposeful. Jesus orchestrated every detail of his final days, forcing the religious leaders' hand despite their reluctance to arrest him during the feast. Mark 14:12-21 reveals how Jesus arranged his last meal with extraordinary precision. When the disciples asked wher…

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S52 || The Perfume That Silenced the Room || Mark 14:1-11 || Session 52 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 33:35

2M ago33:35

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A woman enters the house of Simon the Leper where Jesus is dining. In her hands, she carries an alabaster jar containing perfume worth an entire year's wages. Without hesitation, she breaks the jar and pours every drop of the precious liquid over Jesus' head. As the fragrance fills the room, so does the indignation of the disciples. "Why this waste…

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S51 || Staying Alert: Christ's Return and Our Response || Mark 13:28-37 || Session 51 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 29:27

2M ago29:27

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What does it mean to live in expectation of Christ's return? In this profound exploration of Mark 13:28-37, we unpack Jesus' teachings from the Olivet Discourse about spiritual readiness and watchfulness. Jesus uses the powerful imagery of a master leaving his household in the care of servants to illustrate our responsibility during His absence. Th…

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S50 || When Lightning Strikes: Why You Won't Miss Jesus' Return || Mark 13:21-27 || Session 50 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 28:57

2M ago28:57

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Jesus' Olivet Discourse stands as one of Scripture's most profound prophetic teachings, delivered from the Mount of Olives as He gazed across Jerusalem during His final week before crucifixion. Today we continue to wade into these deep waters, examining a critical section of Mark 13 that points toward Jesus' glorious return. At the heart of our dis…

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S49 || Persecution and the Antichrist || Mark 13:9-20 || Session 49 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 26:31

2M ago26:31

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The Olivet Discourse represents one of Jesus' most significant prophetic teachings, and in this episode, we continue our study deep into Mark 13:9-20 where Jesus provides both warnings and comfort for believers facing persecution. Jesus begins with a sobering prediction that His followers would face arrests, beatings, and trials before authorities.…

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S48 || Jesus' Olivet Discourse || Mark 13:1-8 || Session 48 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 33:50

2M ago33:50

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The Olivet Discourse stands as one of Jesus's most profound and challenging teachings – delivered just days before His crucifixion. Seated on the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem, Jesus responds to His disciples' awe at the magnificent temple with a shocking prophecy: not one stone would remain upon another. What follows is a sweeping propheti…

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S47 || A Widow's Sacrificial Offering || Mark 12:35-44 || Session 47 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 32:31

2M ago32:31

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A theological chess match unfolds in Mark 12:35-44 as Jesus, having weathered a barrage of trick questions from religious leaders, turns the tables with a single profound question that leaves them speechless. Drawing from Psalm 110, Jesus asks how the Messiah can be both David's descendant and David's Lord—a paradox that reveals the divine nature o…

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S46 || Why is This the Most Important Commandment? || Mark 12:28-34 || Session 46 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 32:14

3M ago32:14

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Love forms the foundation of our entire faith journey. In this profound episode of Reasoning Through the Bible, we explore what Jesus called the greatest commandment of all – the command to love God wholeheartedly and to love our neighbors as ourselves. During the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry, a remarkable conversation unfolds between Chri…

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S45 || Jesus Confronts Religious Misconceptions || Mark 12:18-27 || Session 45 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 25:57

3M ago25:57

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What happens when religious leaders try to trap Jesus with clever theological puzzles? In Mark 12:18-27, the Sadducees present Jesus with what they believe is an unsolvable riddle about resurrection – a concept they themselves reject. Their question about a hypothetical woman who married seven brothers sequentially was designed to make resurrection…

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S44 || Should Christians Pay Taxes? || Mark 12:12-17 || Session 44 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 21:46

3M ago21:46

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The religious leaders continue to confront Jesus revealing themselves as failed shepherds, more concerned with public opinion and preserving power than genuinely seeking truth. When they send an unlikely alliance of Pharisees and Herodians to trap Jesus with a seemingly impossible dilemma about paying Roman taxes, they expose their desperation. The…

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S43 || Jesus Challenges Religious Authority || Mark 12:1-11 Pt 2 || Session 43 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 32:21

3M ago32:21

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The confrontation between Jesus and the religious authorities reaches a crescendo in Mark 12 with the parable of the wicked vinedressers—a story that's both a judgment and a prophecy. Standing in the temple courts, Jesus speaks with unmistakable authority as he tells of a landowner who prepared a vineyard with meticulous care, only to have his serv…

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S42 || Jesus Confronts the Temple Leaders || Mark 11:25 - 12:11 || Session 42 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 30:38

3M ago30:38

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Jesus's final days in Jerusalem reveal not a victim being swept along by events, but a Messiah deliberately orchestrating the completion of his divine mission. Walking through Mark 11-12, we explore how Jesus strategically confronts the religious establishment, forcing their hand toward his predetermined purpose—to die on the cross for our salvatio…

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S41 || Fruitless Faith: Jesus Curses the Fig Tree || Mark 11:12-14; 20-24 || Session 41 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 32:36

3M ago32:36

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The cursing of the fig tree isn't a random act of frustration but a deliberate teaching tool sandwiched around Jesus' cleansing of the temple. Both incidents highlight the same spiritual truth—Israel's leadership had failed in its divine purpose. Though "it wasn't the season for figs," Jesus makes clear that this particular season in Israel's histo…

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S40 || Ezekiel's Vision & Jesus' Entering The Temple || Mark 11:15-18 || Session 40 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 36:08

3M ago36:08

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The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem represents a pivotal moment where multiple prophetic threads converge with breathtaking precision. As Jesus rides a humble donkey through Jerusalem's gates, we witness nothing less than the glory of God returning to the temple after centuries of absence—a direct fulfillment of Ezekiel's vision where God's…

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S39 || Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem || Mark 11:1-11 || Session 39 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 27:35

3M ago27:35

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The Triumphal Entry marks a pivotal moment in Scripture where Mark's Gospel dramatically slows down, devoting six chapters to Jesus' final week after racing through three years of ministry in just ten chapters. When Jesus sends disciples to find "a colt on which no one has ever sat," He's demonstrating both divine foreknowledge and fulfilling Zecha…

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S38 || What Do You Really Want? || Mark 10:46-52 || Session 38 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 28:35

3M ago28:35

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The story of blind Bartimaeus offers one of the most powerful metaphors for spiritual transformation in the Gospels. When a blind beggar on the roadside hears Jesus is passing by, he recognizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and refuses to remain silent, even as the crowd attempts to quiet him. His persistent cry—"Jesus, Son of David, have mercy …

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S37 || How to be a Servant for Jesus || Mark 10:35-45 || Session 37 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 28:15

3M ago28:15

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What happens when ambition collides with Christ's mission? Mark 10:35-45 captures a revealing moment where James and John approach Jesus with a startling request for positions of power and prestige—immediately after Jesus has just predicted his suffering and death. Jesus responds with a gentle but firm correction: "You don't know what you're asking…

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S36 || What Are You Clinging To? || Mark 10:23-34 || Session 36 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 31:17

3M ago31:17

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What stands between you and fully following Jesus? In this profound exploration of Mark 10:23-31, we examine Jesus' challenging teachings about wealth and the kingdom of God, delivered just after his encounter with the rich young ruler. Jesus makes a startling statement that shocks his disciples: it's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a…

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S35 || How to Live Forever (100% Guarantee) || Mark 10:17-22 || Session 35 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 30:27

3M ago30:27

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The story of the rich young ruler confronts us with one of life's most penetrating questions: what stands between you and complete surrender to Christ? When a wealthy man approaches Jesus asking about eternal life, what begins as an eager spiritual inquiry ends in sorrow when Jesus puts His finger on the one thing blocking this man's path to discip…

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S34 || Trusting in Jesus with Confidence || Mark 10:13-16 || Session 34 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 21:48

4M ago21:48

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Jesus becomes visibly indignant when His disciples attempt to block children from approaching Him. In a world where children were considered insignificant until they reached adulthood, Christ's declaration that "the kingdom of God belongs to such as these" represents a radical inversion of cultural values. While Roman society prized power, strength…

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S33 || Part 2: Understanding God's Original Design for Marriage || Mark 10:1-12 || Session 33 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 27:02

4M ago27:02

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Marriage reflects salvation itself—God's faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness. This profound reality explains why Jesus sets such a remarkably high standard for marriage in Mark 10, declaring "what God has joined together, let no one separate" and that remarriage after divorce constitutes adultery. Yet beneath these severe-sounding statements li…

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S32 || Part 1: Understanding God's Original Design for Marriage || Mark 10:1-12 || Session 32 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 33:56

4M ago33:56

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Jesus confronts the Pharisees with a challenge that goes far deeper than their superficial question about divorce law. Rather than falling into their political trap (designed to get Him arrested like John the Baptist), Jesus takes the conversation back to the very beginning—to creation itself. What unfolds is a profound teaching that reveals marria…

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S31 || Jesus' Blueprint for Unity in a Fractured Church || Mark 9:40-50 || Session 31 || Verse by Verse Bible Study 32:48

4M ago32:48

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Tackling one of Jesus' most challenging teachings on unity, rewards, and the radical removal of sin, Mark records Jesus' statement that "he who is not against us is for us." In unpacking how this applies to modern church divisions and unnecessary doctrinal disputes we carefully analyze distinguishes between essential and non-essential doctrines, sh…

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