Bible Bytes

By: Randy Black & Johns Creek Studios
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  • Bible Bytes is your virtual Sunday School, inspiring faith one byte at a time. Each episode breaks down the timeless wisdom of the Bible into digestible insights, perfect for those unable to attend services in person. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth or encouragement, Bible Bytes offers fresh, engaging perspectives that fit into your busy schedule. Join us as we explore scripture, uncover hidden gems, and apply biblical principles to your faith journey. Each episode is crafted to enrich your spiritual journey from anywhere you happen to be. Tune in to Bible Bytes and let your faith be inspired, one byte at a time.
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  • Miraculous Temple Tax in a Fish's Mouth

    Miraculous Temple Tax in a Fish's Mouth
    Jan 11 2025

    Welcome to Bible Bytes, where we work to inspire faith one byte at a time.

    In Matthew 17: 24-27, Jesus demonstrates His sovereignty and provision in an extraordinary way when confronted with the requirement to pay the temple tax. This account not only highlights Jesus’ divinity but also His humility and care for earthly obligations. Through this miraculous event, we learn about trusting God to provide for our needs, even in unexpected ways. This lesson invites us to reflect on God’s power to meet our physical and spiritual needs as we navigate life’s responsibilities.

    Today's Scripture Selection:
    Now when they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the two-drachma tax?” He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs or poll-tax, from their sons or from strangers?” When Peter said, “From strangers,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are exempt. However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a stater. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.” Matthew 17: 24-27 (NASB)
    Key Takeaways:
    • The Demonstration of God's Sovereignty
    • The Humility of Christ
    • Faith in Action
    • God's Provision of both Physical and Spiritual Needs

    Value 4 Value:
    This podcast operates under the Value 4 Value model. We hope that we are providing value through the work we are doing, and that you would then, in turn, provide value back to us. This can come in three forms: time, talent, or treasure.

    To learn more about the Value 4 Value model and how we apply it to this show, head over to our website and read up on it at https://bible-bytes.com/v4v.

    Prayer Requests:
    Head to our website (https://bible-bytes.com/contact) and fill out the contact form to make a prayer request or send it to us in a boost in a modern podcast app.

    Theme Music:
    If you would like to download the full version of the show's theme song, you can do so by heading over to the Johns Creek Studio's music site at https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/johns-creek-studios/bible-bytes.
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    23 mins
  • Jesus Heals a Boy With an Unclean Spirit

    Jesus Heals a Boy With an Unclean Spirit
    Jan 4 2025
    Welcome to Bible Bytes, where we work to inspire faith one byte at a time.In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, we find a profound story where Jesus heals a boy possessed by an unclean spirit. This narrative not only showcases Jesus’ divine authority but also highlights the critical role of faith and prayer in our relationship with God. As we study this story, we will explore its lessons on dependence on God, the power of faith, and the necessity of prayer in overcoming life’s challenges.Today's scripture selections:When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, falling on his knees before Him and saying, “Lord, have mercy on my son, because he has seizures and suffers terribly; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. And I brought him to Your disciples, and they could not cure him.” And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him here to Me.” And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was healed at that moment. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” And He said to them, “Because of your meager faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17: 14-20 (NASB)When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him. And He asked them, “What are you disputing with them?” And one person from the crowd answered Him, “Teacher, I brought You my son, because he has a spirit that makes him unable to speak; and whenever it seizes him, it slams him to the ground, and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and becomes stiff. And I told Your disciples so that they would cast it out, but they could not do it.” And He answered them and said, “O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!” And they brought the boy to Him. When He saw Him, the spirit immediately threw him into convulsions, and falling to the ground, he began rolling around and foaming at the mouth. And He asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. It has often thrown him both into the fire and into the water to kill him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!” But Jesus said to him, “‘If You can?’ All things are possible for the one who believes.” Immediately, the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” When Jesus saw that a crowd was rapidly gathering, He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and do not enter him again!” And after crying out and throwing him into terrible convulsions, it came out; and the boy became so much like a corpse that most of them said, “He is dead!” But Jesus took him by the hand and raised him, and he got up. When He came into the house, His disciples began asking Him privately, “Why is it that we could not cast it out?” And He said to them, “This kind cannot come out by anything except prayer.” Mark 9: 14-29 (NASB)Now on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him. And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only son, and a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams, and it throws him into convulsions with foaming at the mouth; and only with difficulty does it leave him, mauling him as it leaves. And I begged Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not.” And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” Now while he was still approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground and threw him into a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. Luke 9: 37-43 (NASB)Key Takeaways:Faith is essential but can be imperfectPrayer is a vital tool for spiritual powerGod's power is unmatchedJesus meets us where we are Value 4 Value:This podcast operates under the Value 4 Value model. We hope that we are providing value through the work we are doing, and that you would then, in turn, provide value back to us. This can come in three forms: time, talent, or treasure.To learn more about the Value 4 Value model and how we apply it to this show, head over to our website and read up on it at https://bible-bytes.com/v4v.Prayer Requests:Head to our website (https://bible-bytes.com/contact) and fill out the contact form to make a prayer request or send it to us in a boost in a ...
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    28 mins
  • Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind by Spitting in His Eyes

    Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind by Spitting in His Eyes
    Dec 28 2024

    Welcome to Bible Bytes, where we work to inspire faith one byte at a time.

    The story of Jesus healing a man born blind is a powerful testimony of Christ's ability to bring both physical and spiritual sight. This miraculous event not only reveals Jesus' compassion and divine power, but also challenges us to consider how we perceive God's work in our lives. Through this scripture, we will explore the significance of this healing and what it means to live with spiritual clarity.

    Today's Scripture Selection:
    As Jesus passed by, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must carry out the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.” When He had said this, He spit on the ground, and made mud from the saliva, and applied the mud to his eyes, and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he left and washed, and came back seeing. So the neighbors, and those who previously saw him as a beggar, were saying, “Is this not the one who used to sit and beg?” Others were saying, “This is he,” still others were saying, “No, but he is like him.” The man himself kept saying, “I am the one.” So they were saying to him, “How then were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man who is called Jesus made mud, and spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash’; so I went and washed, and I received sight.” And they said to him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.” John 9: 1-12 (NASB)Key Takeaways:
    • God's Sovereignty in Suffering
    • Jesus as the Light of the World
    • Faith and Obedience
    • Personal Testimony

    Value 4 Value:
    This podcast operates under the Value 4 Value model. We hope that we are providing value through the work we are doing, and that you would then, in turn, provide value back to us. This can come in three forms: time, talent, or treasure.

    To learn more about the Value 4 Value model and how we apply it to this show, head over to our website and read up on it at https://bible-bytes.com/v4v.

    Prayer Requests:
    Head to our website (https://bible-bytes.com/contact) and fill out the contact form to make a prayer request or send it to us in a boost in a modern podcast app.

    Theme Music:
    If you would like to download the full version of the show's theme song, you can do so by heading over to the Johns Creek Studio's music site at https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/johns-creek-studios/bible-bytes.
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    24 mins

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