Best Steve Allem Podcasts (2025)

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S22 || The Furnace of Purging, the Promise of Return || Ezekiel 20:30-44 || Session 22 31:16

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Dive deep into Ezekiel 20 as we explore one of Scripture's most fascinating prophecies about Israel's future. What happens when God's righteous anger and faithful love collide? The answer reveals a divine plan that spans thousands of years. We begin by examining God's emotional response to Israel's persistent idolatry—their shocking practices of ch…

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S21 || What Happens When God Gives Us What We Want || Ezekiel 20:9-44 || Session 21 31:45

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What happens when God's chosen people continually reject His goodness? Ezekiel 20 delivers a striking revelation as Israel's leaders approach the prophet seeking divine guidance, only to receive a history lesson they never expected. God takes us on a journey through Israel's repeated pattern of rebellion, systematically listing His countless blessi…

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S20 || God Takes No Joy in Judgment || Ezekiel 19:1 - 20:8 || Session 20 29:41

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What does it mean when the Creator of the universe grieves? In this profound exploration of Ezekiel chapter 19, we uncover a side of God rarely discussed—His deep sorrow over having to judge His beloved people. Through two striking metaphors, a lioness with her cubs and a withered vine, Ezekiel conveys God's lamentation over Israel's fallen kings. …

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S19 || Understanding Personal Responsibility Before God || Ezekiel 18:1-32 || Session 19 31:24

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Are children guilty for the sins of their parents? This age-old question has challenged believers for centuries, and Ezekiel 18 provides a fascinating window into God's perspective on personal responsibility, generational consequences, and divine justice. The exiled Israelites had adopted a fatalistic proverb: "The fathers have eaten sour grapes, a…

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S18 || Babylon, Egypt, and Israel's Future Kingdom || Ezekiel 17:1-24 || Session 18 31:24

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A cedar branch plucked by an eagle becomes a low, spreading vine. Another eagle appears, and the vine bends toward it, withering in judgment. Yet from this broken royal line, God promises to plant His own branch that will become a mighty, fruit-bearing cedar where birds of every kind will nest. This vivid forestry metaphor in Ezekiel 17 masterfully…

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S17 || God's Graphic Rebuke of Israel || Ezekiel 16:35-63 || Session 17 31:53

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Prepare for a raw and unflinching look at divine disappointment as we explore one of Scripture's most graphic passages in Ezekiel 16:35-63. Using the powerful metaphor of marriage betrayed, God confronts Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness with language that still startles readers today. The discussion opens by examining God's portrayal of Israel as …

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S16 || What Ancient Israel's Sins Reveal About Our Modern Hearts || Ezekiel 16:15-34 || Session 16 || Bible Study 28:36

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The haunting allegory found in Ezekiel 16 reveals one of Scripture's most graphic depictions of spiritual unfaithfulness. God portrays Jerusalem as an abandoned infant He rescued, cleaned, and raised to become a beautiful bride – only to have her turn to prostitution with pagan gods using the very gifts He had lavished upon her. We explore this pow…

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S15 || Remnants of Faith in a Fallen World || Ezekiel 14:20 - 16:14 || Session 15 || Bible Study 33:06

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Ever felt disheartened looking at a world that seems increasingly distant from God? You're not alone—and you're not the first. In this deeply insightful exploration of Ezekiel chapters 14, 15 and into 16, we discover that God's ancient prophet faced remarkably similar circumstances to our own. The episode begins with God's sobering revelation that …

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S14 || What Happens When We Pray While Hiding Sin || Ezekiel 14:1-19 || Session 14 32:53

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Have you ever sought guidance from God while knowingly holding onto things He's asked you to surrender? Ezekiel 14 confronts this spiritual hypocrisy head-on with a message that remains desperately relevant today. When the elders of Israel approached Ezekiel seeking divine wisdom, they appeared to be doing the right thing. Yet God revealed their he…

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S13 || False Prophets - Ancient Warnings for Today's Church || Ezekiel 13:1-23 || Session 13 || Bible Study 28:56

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The plague of false prophets is nothing new. From ancient Israel to today's church, those claiming to speak for God while promoting their own ideas have caused immense spiritual damage. In this powerful examination of Ezekiel 13, we explore God's strong condemnation of false teachers and the striking parallels to modern religious deception. What sh…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…