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Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! So, grab your cup of coffee and tune in for this humorous, relatable, and simplistic explanation of the Bible. Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn (and the occasional guest) reading and discussing a different portion of Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. For coffee drinkers only... just kidding. A P40 Ministries podcast. For more info, go to www.p40ministries.com
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David commits more sins as he tries to cover up his infidelity: David has Uriah killed in battle Several people die due to David's murder of Uriah David hides his guilty conscience David marries Bathsheba and she has a son Why David's story is a cautionary tale Sin always affects more people than just us I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.…
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The Christian life isn't an easy one: Christianity does not produce everything we want in life God is patient with wicked people, but why? The Gentiles are adopted into the family of God Only a remnant of Israel will be saved We want instant gratification, but God has a different time table There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: You…
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David gets himself into a major problem: Why David's sin was planned and not an "accident" 7 steps David takes to purposely sin Why Bathsheba was also sinning Bathsheba becomes pregnant, so David tries to cover for himself It doesn't go as planned Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?…
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On today's episode: Jenn shares the story of Pharaoh from Exodus 7-9 God destines people for glory but not destruction Why does God harden hearts? Why it's better to be a "trash can" God is the Maker and we are the clay 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 …
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David tries to be kind to the Ammonites, but they insult him instead: At some point, David and king Nahash were friendly with each other Nahash dies, so David sends goodwill ambassadors to the new king The new king decides to torture and embarrass the ambassadors This starts a big war between Ammon and Israel Why king David should have been going o…
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David emulates Jesus by showing unneeded kindness: David looks for a member of Saul's family to bless David discovers Jonathon's crippled son, Mephibosheth Why didn't David's wife Michal know about her own nephew? Why Mephibosheth is horrified to meet David David emulates Jesus in 4 ways God didn't heal Mephibosheth; He did something else Hey! Don'…
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Here's the discussion today: Paul says he would rather be cursed than have his Jewish brothers and sisters be cursed Not everyone who is Abraham's child is automatically saved Abraham had many children, but only Isaac was chosen Does Romans 9 prove Calvinism? Why does Scripture say that God hated Esau? Jenn discusses why she is neither Calvinist no…
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Paul knew suffering better than 99.99% of people, and yet: Paul writes about how God uses suffering for good Paul talks about God's love in spite of suffering Why we are better than conquerors even during trials Jesus is our "Big Brother" who talks to God for us There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.co…
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YHWH is with David during battle: David defeats the Philistines and takes Israeli land from them David defeats the Moabites Why did David defeat Moab if they were at peace? David defeats the Syrians Why did David kill the war horses? David defeats the Edomites The other leaders of Israel during the time of David Click all these links from P40: YouT…
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David just heard that God was going to build him a house, so David: Prays humbly Glorifies God Gives thanks Asks for a blessing Glorifies God again Reminds God of His promises 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.p40…
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Paul talks about suffering: All creation is suffering along with humanity Animals and nature have become corrupted due to the sin of humans Will animals go to heaven? God will some day make all things new Our suffering now is momentary when compared to eternity How to suffer well I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-a…
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David looks around and realizes how much he has: David thinks it's wrong that his house is nicer than God's David offers to build a house for God God tells David He is grateful, but no thanks God blesses David immensely and builds David a house The 2 prophecies God mentions to David After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - h…
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Here's the discussion today: God doesn't condemn His own people The difference between the Law of Sin and Death and the Old Testament Law Are we following the flesh or are we following the Spirit? The ONE path to God God adopts us as His own children If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw K…
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Michal, David's wife, doesn't appreciate what she sees: She despises David as he dances in front of God She doesn't care about the Ark's homecoming 3 reasons why she might have been so angry at David David's response to Michal Why resentment is so unhealthy for us Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn…
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David decides that it's time to bring the Ark home, but it doesn't go as planned: Uzzah and Ahio transport the ark on a cart 3 reasons why Uzzah was wrong: Uzzah was prideful Uzzah was acting like a Phillistine Uzzah was disobedient God kills Uzzah for touching the Ark David is angry at God and puts the Ark in Obed-Edom's house God blesses Obed-Edo…
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Paul shares how much of a sinner he is: Paul says he does the opposite of what he knows he should do Is it a contradiction to say that Christians can still be slaves of sin? Why we still sin even after believing in Jesus 2 practical tips to heal from habitual sins I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - h…
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David finally becomes a king: David conquers Jerusalem for Israel David gets many more wives and concubines David becomes greater and greater Are you better at handling success or trials? David communicates with God about the Philistines twice, and God gives a different answer each time Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube - …
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Today, Jenn discusses divorce in depth: What Jesus says about divorce in Matthew Why was there an Old Testament Law about divorce? What about cases of abuse or cheating? Should separated people get divorced? Why God says He hates divorce How marriage is the picture of God and the church Mike Winger video on abuse in marriage: https://www.youtube.co…
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As David rises to power, some traiterous people try to get a reward: After Abner dies, Ish-Bosheth loses all power As he sleeps, some of his men kill and behead him The men bring his head to David David is so angry, he executes the men on the spot Why David's reaction was right A lame little boy named Mephibosheth is introduced Click all the links …
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In the last Romans episode, Paul talked about habitual sins. But now he talks about infrequent sins: Are little sins okay since we all have a sin nature? Everyone serves something... either God or sin If we are servants of God, why does Jesus say He no longer calls us "servants?" Sin cannot produce fruit, only righteousness can Jenn discusses her n…
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After Abner abandons Ish-Bosheth, he is in for a rude awakening: David forgives Abner, but Joab yells at David Joab hatches a scheme to kill Abner Abner is murdered Why were Joab's actions murder? David curses Joab and forces him to wear sackcloth and ashes Israel respects David when they see how he is mourning for Abner Hey! Look at this other P40…
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Here's why Christians shouldn't keep sinning even though God shows us grace: Sin is part of the "old nature" We were crucified with Christ We get baptized We are raised to life with Christ We have many amazing benefits with Jesus We shouldn't grieve God I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-f…
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Abner decides to join David's team: Abner sends a peace treaty deal to David David accepts but on one condition: bring back Michal Michal is taken from her husband who cries behind her The Hebrew word for "multiple" and why kings shouldn't have multiple wives Why it's important to study the Bible and not always trust commentaries David gives Abner …
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As war heats up between David and Ish-Bosheth: David suddenly has a lot more wives and a lot more children God's design for marriage and why it works Was Eglah David's first wife? The problems with David's sons Ish-Bosheth and Abner get into a fight and Abner threatens to switch sides Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.y…
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Paul talks about the similarities and differences between Jesus and Adam: Adam was perfect and so was Jesus Adam changed the course of the world and so did Jesus Jesus brought life, but Adam brought death How to achieve eternal life What is heaven like? If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8r…
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As time goes by, the two kings of Israel are destined to clash: Abner, Ishbosheth's commander, meets with Joab, David's commander The two men decide it's a good idea to make the meeting a gladiator sport Everyone in the gladiator ring dies and chaos ensues Abner kills Joab's brother Abner is seriously defeated in battle Everyone stops fighting and …
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After writing 4 chapters about sin, Paul now writes about the uplifting benefits Christians receive: When we are justified by faith, we have peace with God God loved us so much because He died for us while we were enemies Faith in God gives us hope, but hope in what? How can we rejoice in terrible sufferings? Need more? I don't blame you! Click the…
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On today's episode: David moves to Hebron after God tells him to The tribe of Judah anoints David as king Meanwhile, Ish-bosheth is named king of Israel Abner's power grab David patiently waits for God to make him king over all Israel 3 character traits David has that God loves If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtu…
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David writes a famous poem for the death of Saul: Is the book of Jashar a lost book of the Bible? David writes many kind things about Saul and Jonathon Why would David say that Saul was "pleasant?" David says Jonathon's love was better than women. What does that mean? 3 reasons why David chose to show honor to Saul in his death There are so many ot…
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Why is Abraham so important to Christianity? Paul argues that Abraham is the father of all who believe Why circumcision wasn't necessary for righteousness God accepted Abraham for only one reason Salvation isn't a wage, it's a gift Similarly to Abraham, there's only one way we can accept the gift of salvation Click all the links for more cool stuff…
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David meets an Amalekite who shares news with him: Saul has just died and the Israelites are in defeat The Amalekite claims he killed Saul Was this the truth or a lie? David kills the Amalekite David and his men mourn deeply over the death of Saul Why would David mourn for someone who tried to kill him? Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these …
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Today on TBE: Why the Law cannot save What was the point of the Old Testament (OT) Law if it didn't save? Should Christians read/follow the OT Law? If Jesus saves, then how can people from the Old Testament be saved? Was Jesus was mentioned in the OT Law? Why the OT Law is more modern than we might think If you want to support the Bible Explained: …
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Today on the Bible Explained: Saul is wounded badly in battle so he takes his own life Jonathon is killed Israel has a terrible defeat and many people abandon their homes The Philistines happily move in Saul's body is hung on a wall, where courageous Israelites retrieve him Saul and his sons are cremated New blog post: David, a man after God's hear…
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David fights to save his family: The Amalekites are partying it up David makes a sneak attack and recovers everyone who was taken captive Some of David's men try to greedily banish the men who didn't go into battle God gives David a ton of plunder God restores David's reputation in Israel Why 1 Samuel 30 is an encouragement to everyone going throug…
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Paul talks about the sin of both Jews and Gentiles: Is there any benefit of being a Jew? Was Jesus tolerant? There is no one who seeks after God. Is this a contradiction? A discussion on lying Good works cannot save. There's only One who can save. Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -…
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In today's episode: David travels three days to find out that his home has been burned down and his wives captured David's men consider stoning David David strengthens himself in YHWH How to strengthen yourself in YHWH when you're going through a trial David and his men travel to take down the Amalekites They meet an Egyptian man on the road left f…
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Today on the podcast: Why hypocrisy is so dangerous Several different ways a Christian can live hypocritically Circumcision (or any tradition) is not necessary for salvation Why should Christians evangelize if God can save people? Blog Post about Worshipping Christ, not your denomination: https://www.p40ministries.com/post/worship-christ-not-your-d…
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David tries to join the Philistine army: 3 reasons why David might have wanted to fight with the Philistines: He was bitter against the Israelites He wanted to kill Saul He was going to defect and kill Philistines instead Why David was wrong to live with the Philistines The Philistines completely reject David Why God blocked David from fighting Cli…
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Today, Jenn again covers the topic of whether or not Saul was saved: Saul talks to Samuel and falls to the ground in fear Can people lose salvation? A discussion of Saul's salvation Saul receives comfort from a witch on the last night of his life Jenn explains the difference between Calvinism and Armenianism and what she believes: https://www.youtu…
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Today, Jenn discusses: How God shows no partiality How secularists steal all of their beliefs from the Bible Are unreached people (people who never heard the Gospel) going to hell? Everyone has the Law written in their hearts How God will judge everyone fairly Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg…
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As David and the Philistine armies prepare for war against Israel: Saul loses all courage and seeks out a witch OT Laws about witchcraft Why God sometimes won't answer prayers How did the witch of Endor recognize Saul through his disguise? Did Samuel really come back from the dead? Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - …
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In this in-depth episode Jenn covers: How it is not a sin to judge others Why judging others is not good Why women need to dress modestly How God loves all people - Jews and Gentiles How "heart sins" matter just as much as obvious sins The only way we can be good There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.c…
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David compromises in 1 Samuel 27: David and his 600 men and all their wives go to live in Philistine territory Why it wasn't good for David to live with the Philistines David lies to King Achish about where he is making raids David and his men slaughter Israelite enemies How David compromised Is the term "after God's heart" reserved for David becau…
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Saul is at it again: David takes Saul's spear incognito but then gives it back David again spares Saul's life and asks Saul why this is happening Saul apologizes, but the apology feels a little different than last time Saul tries to invite David back home David understands that Saul will never change How are Christians supposed to treat evil rulers…
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Today we are discussing: Was the Bible changed in 1946 to include anti-gay rhetoric? What Paul has to say about people who refuse to believe in the truth of YHWH How homosexuality is not an unforgiveable sin A little bit of Jenn's testimony Interesting article about the Bible being changed: https://www.str.org/w/the-claim-about-homosexuality-in-the…
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Saul is on a new hunt for David where: Saul forgets that he apologized to David for trying to kill him before David has a newfound courage and faith in God's promises Saul allows his emotions to control his actions God puts Saul and his army in a deep sleep Abishai tries to kill Saul for David David refuses and takes Saul's spear and water jug inst…
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In today's episode: What does "Jew first, then Gentile" mean? What is the replacement theory, and is it true? What the term "righteous" means How people can become righteous Paul says every person has seen evidence of God. How? Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tw9k9BErP8g Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https:/…
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Today is the first time we see David's personal struggle with women: Abigail returns to Nabal, who is throwing himself a party Nabal dies 11 days later David writes a poem to God, then asks Abigail to be his wife Abigail agrees to be David's wife Why marrying multiple people is against God's design for marriage What happened to David's first wife? …
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David encounters a rich, terrible man named Nabal: Nabal insults David and throws out his messengers David prepares for war against Nabal's home The meaning of the name "Nabal" Abigail hears what happens and goes to talk to David Abigail convinces David to not take out vengeance against Nabal Was Abigail flirting with David? I know you need more: Y…
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Welcome to Romans! Why this letter feels so different from Paul's other letters The first sentence of Romans - a discussion of the Trinity, who Jesus is, and how Christians are supposed to live The life history of Nero and the start of the Roman church Why the Roman church specifically needed Paul's letter Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P…
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