Episodes

  • 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

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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

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    24 mins
  • The Birth of Christ (Bonus Christmas Episode)

    The Birth of Christ (Bonus Christmas Episode)
    Dec 25 2024

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

    As we gather with our family and friends to celebrate Christmas, we at Bible Bytes wanted to take the time to remind everyone why we celebrate this holiday by looking at the birth of Jesus Christ.

    Today's Scripture Selection:
    Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all the people were on their way to register for the census, each to his own city. Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army of angels praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased." When the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let’s go straight to Bethlehem, then, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us." And they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen Him, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it were amazed about the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. Luke 2: 1-20 (NASB)Key Aspects from this Scripture:
    • The Humility of Christ's Birth
    • The Fulfillment of Prophecy
    • The Message of the Angels

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    13 mins
  • Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida

    Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida
    Dec 21 2024

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

    In the Gosepl of Mark we find a remarkable account of Jesus healing a blind man in Bethsaida. This story stands out for its unique process - a gradual healing that offers profound lessons about faith, spiritual clarity, and the transformative power of Jesus. By examining this scripture, we will explore how Jesus' compassionate and deliberate actions reveal truths about God's work in our lives.

    Today's Scripture Selection:
    And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought a man who was blind to Jesus and begged Him to touch him. Taking the man who was blind by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting in his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?" And he looked up and said, "I see people, for I see them like trees, walking around." Then again He laid His hands on his eyes; and he looked intently and was restored, and began to see everything clearly. And He sent him to his home, saying, "Do not even enter the village." Mark 8: 22-26 (NASB)Key Takeaways:
    • Faith is often communal, as others' prayers and actions can bring us closer to Jesus
    • God's work in our lives is personal and often takes us out of our comfort zones
    • Spiritual clarity and maturity may come in stages, requiring us to trust God's timing and methods
    • Once healed or restored, we are called to walk in obedience and avoid returning to patterns or environments that could hinder out growth

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    20 mins
  • Jesus Feeds 4,000 Plus Women and Children

    Jesus Feeds 4,000 Plus Women and Children
    Dec 14 2024

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

    SCRIPTURES:
    Matthew 15: 32-39 (NASB):
    And Jesus called His disciples to Him, and said, "I feel compassion for the people, because they have remained with Me now for three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way." The disciples said to Him, "Where would we get so many loaves in this desolate place to satisfy such a large crowd?" And Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven, and a few small fish." And He directed the people to sit down on the ground; and He took the seven loaves and the fish, and after giving thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces: seven large baskets full. And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children. And He sent the crowds away, and got into the boat and came to the region of Magadan.

    Mark 8: 1-13 (NASB):
    In those days, when there was again a large crowd and they had nothing to eat, Jesus summoned His disciples and said to them, "I feel compassion for the people, because they have remained with Me for three days already and have nothing to eat. And if I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way; and some of them have come from a great distance." And His disciples replied to Him, "Where will anyone be able to find enough bread here in this desolate place to satisfy these people?" And He was asking them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven." And He directed the people to recline on the ground; and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and broke them, and started giving them to His disciples to serve, and they served them to the people. They also had a few small fish; and after He had blessed them, He told the disciples to serve these as well. And they ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven large baskets full of what was left over of the broken pieces. About four thousand men were there; and He dismissed them. And He immediately got into the boat with His disciples and came to the region of Dalmanutha. And the Pharisees came out and begin to argue with Him, demanding from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, "Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation!" And leaving them, He again embarked and went away to the other side.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Jesus' Compassion Extends to All Needs
    • God's Provision is Abundant
    • Gratitude Precedes Miracles
    • God Often Works Through Us
    • Faith Requires Trust, Not Proof

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    24 mins
  • Jesus Heals a Deaf and Dumb Man

    Jesus Heals a Deaf and Dumb Man
    Dec 7 2024

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

    Episode Topic: Jesus' miraculous healing of a man who was deaf and dumb (mute).

    Scripture: Mark 7: 31-37 (NASB)
    Again He left the region of Tyre and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. And they brought to Him one who was deaf and had difficulty speaking, and they begged Him to lay His hand on him. And Jesus took him aside from the crowd, by himself, and put His fingers in his ears, and after spitting, He touched his tongue with the saliva; and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He said to him, 'Ephphatha!' that is, 'Be opened!' And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began speaking plainly. And He gave them orders not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it. And they were utterly astonished, saying, 'He has done all things well; He makes even those who are deaf hear, and those who are unable to talk, speak.
    Key Takeaways:
    • Jesus is compassionate and personal in His healing.
    • Faith and intercession bring us closer to God’s power.
    • The Word of Jesus has authority to restore and transform.
    • God's mission is inclusive, reaching all who seek Him.
    • Encountering Jesus compels us to share His goodness.

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    23 mins
  • Jesus Heals a Gentile Woman's Demon-Possessed Daughter

    Jesus Heals a Gentile Woman's Demon-Possessed Daughter
    Nov 30 2024

    Matthew 15: 21-28 (NASB)
    Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the region of Tyre and Sidon. And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely demon-possessed.’ But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came up and urged Him, saying, ‘Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us!’ But He answered and said, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.’ But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, ‘Lord, help me!’ Yet He answered and said, ‘It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.’ And she said, ‘Yes, Lord; but please help, for even the dogs feed on the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.’ Then Jesus said to her, ‘O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you desire.’ And her daughter was healed at once.

    Mark 7: 24-30 (NASB)
    Now Jesus got up and went from there to the region of Tyre. And when He had entered a house, He wanted no one to know about it; and yet He could not escape notice. But after hearing about Him, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately came and fell at His feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician descent. And she repeatedly asked Him to cast the demon out of her daughter. And He was saying to her, ‘Let the children be satisfied first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.’ But she answered and said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children’s crumbs.’ And He said to her, ‘Because of this answer, go; the demon has gone out of your daughter.’ And after going back to her home, she found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Faith transcends boundaries.
    • Persistence in prayer.
    • Humility before God.
    • God’s mercy is inclusive.
    • Small acts of faith yield great outcomes.

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    25 mins