In today’s episode, Kim and Barb talk about John’s vision about the end of times.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• John
• The Risen Jesus
• Angels
• 7 Churches

Topics

• Call to overcome in the face of persecution
• Consequences and Judgment
• Beast
• The 7 Seals, including the 4 horsemen
• The 7 Angels and the 7 Trumpets
• New Heaven and New Earth

Closing Scripture: Galatians 5: 22-23 and I Corinthians 15:51-58

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Revelation Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nvVVcYD-0w
• Bible Project video on Revelation Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpnIrbq2bKo&t=92s
• Article on The Rapture: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/imagine-theres-no-rapture.html
• Book on The Rapture: https://a.co/d/3sB76qu
• Article on Global Warming: https://www.yahoo.com/news/humbling-bit-worrying-scientists-fail-100016771.html
• Article on Persecuted Christian Indians: https://www.christianpost.com/news/christians-in-india-facing-surge-in-attacks-ahead-of-elections.html
• Article on Doomsday Anxiety: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/doomsday-anxiety-easter-and-the-death-of-death.html
• Article on Enheduanna, daughter of Sargon of Akkad: https://www.worldhistory.org/Enheduanna/
• BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR SINGS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6p1PxiN35E

Want to read the Bible online?

Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible?

Here’s the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today’s episode, Kim and Barb talk about the advice John gives to the Christians who are in conflict with false teachers

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• John

Topics

• Love
• Light
• There is no fear in love
• Beware of False Teachers
• Beware of Antichrist

Closing Scripture: Psalm: 19: 7-14

LINKS

• Bible Project video on the books of 1,2,&3 John: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3QkE6nKylM&t=513s
• Recap Podcast to help read the Bible through: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-recap/id1440833267

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Revelation

Want to read the Bible online?

Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible?

Here’s the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today’s episode, Kim and Barb talk about the advice Peter gives to Christians on how to live your best life.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Peter

Topics

• Perseverance in persecution
• Importance of compassion and loving one another
• Leadership qualities
• Healthy relationships
• Warnings against false teachers

Closing Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 9-11

LINKS

• Bible Project video on I Peter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjHA9OugpZk
• Bible Project video on 2 Peter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWLv_ITyKYc&t=335s
• Who is Peter?: https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Peter.html
• Book: Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Peter: https://a.co/d/fVfPNbW

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…I, 2, & 3 John

Want to read the Bible online?

Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible?

Here’s the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today’s episode, Kim and Barb talk about the importance of going out and loving people.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• James, brother of Jesus
• Judah, brother of Jesus
• Church (location unknown)

Topics

• Endure trials with joy
• Mercy triumphs over judgment
• Your behaviors need to match your beliefs
• Know good, do good
• Favoritism
• Do not slander, watch your tongue
• Wealth is temporary
• Corrupt teachers
• Do not be deceived by false prophets
• Faith without works is dead

Closing Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18

LINKS

• Bible Project video on James: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-hLHWwRYY&t=8s
• Bible Project video on Jude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UoCmakZmys
• Charles Swindoll’s overview of James:https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles/james
• Charles Swindoll’s overview of Jude: https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles/jude

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…I & 2 Peter

Want to read the Bible online?

Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible?

Here’s the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today’s episode, Kim and Barb talk about FAITH in the last three chapters of Hebrews.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

Faithful people of the past:

• Abel
• Enoch
• Noah
• Abraham
• Sarah
• Isaac
• Jacob
• Joseph
• Moses
• Joshua
• Rehab

Topics

• Encouragement
• Big Faith
• Peseverance
• Handling trials

Closing Scripture: Psalms 119: 72-77

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Hebrews: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bible+project+hebrews
• Who wrote Hebrews? https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/who-wrote-hebrews
• Definition of FAITH: https://www.gotquestions.org/definition-of-faith.html
• What does the Bible say about faith? https://www.gotquestions.org/definition-of-faith.html

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…James & Jude

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible?

Here’s the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today’s episode, Kim and Barb talk about Jesus as High Priest and compare the Old and New Covenants.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Jesus
• Jewish converts to Christianity

Topics

• Jesus as High Priest
• Symbolism of Blood in Oath Ratification
• Direct access to God
• New Covenant superior to Old Covenant
• Is hell real?
• Separating the sheep from the goats

Closing Scripture: Psalms 118: 14-24

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Hebrews: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bible+project+hebrews
• Who wrote Hebrews? https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/who-wrote-hebrews
• Roman Empire: https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/christians.html#:~:text=Christians%20became%20an%20easy%20target,burned%20alive%20as%20living%20torches
• Hebrew 10:23 - Hold fast without wavering: https://followerofone.org/hold-fast-without-wavering-hebrews-1023/
• Sheet & Goats: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/why-does-jesus-say-he-will-separate-the-sheep-and-the-goats.html
• Mom’s book! Unlocking the Books of Moses on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5BHlvqr

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Hebrews Part 2

Want to read the Bible online?

Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible?

Here’s the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today’s episode, Kim and Barb discuss Paul’s letter to Titus and Philemon.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Paul
• Titus
• The people of Crete
• Epimenides
• Philemon
• Onesimus

Topics

• Qualifications for leaders
• False doctrine & the importance of teaching sound doctrine
• How God can use our struggles to strengthen our compassion and empathy

Closing Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

LINKS

• Bible Project video onTitus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUEYCVXJM3k
• Bible Project video on Philemon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW9Q3Jt6Yvk
• Article - Does Warmer Weather Really Make You Happier?: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-social-self/201604/does-warmer-weather-really-make-you-happier
• Article - Abraham Lincoln and his father’s relationship: https://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/news/thomas.htm
• Epimenides and the Liar Paradox: https://www.britannica.com/topic/liar-paradox 
• Video on DOING MISHPAT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRV69QuM22I

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Hebrews

Want to read the Bible online? 

Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible?

Here’s the format:  Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today’s episode, Kim and Barb discuss Paul’s letters to young Timothy as he tries to help the church in Ephesus. 

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Paul
• Timothy
• The Believers in Ephesus

Topics

• Qualifications for good leadership
• False teachers
• Quarreling and warring of words
• Nero’s persecution of Christians
• Paul’s imprisonment

Closing Scripture: Psalm 139: 1-5, 13-16

LINKS

• Bible Project video on I Timothy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RoqnGcEjcs
• Bible Project video on 2 Timothy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urlvnxCaL00
• Book of Martyrs: https://www.biblestudytools.com/history/foxs-book-of-martyrs/
• The Early Christian Martyrs: Persecutions in the Roman Empire: https://www.thecollector.com/early-christian-martyrs/
• Christian Post article on Christians attack in India: https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-rendered-unconscious-after-christians-ambushed-in-india.html
• New York Times article on same sex scriptures: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/06/05/us/samesex-scriptures.html 
• SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSf1VABMN1s

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Titus & Philemon

Want to read the Bible online? 

Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible?

Here’s the format:  Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.