Bible Study Basics with Mellie

This episode walks through Joshua 5–9, covering Israel's renewal at Gilgal, the miraculous fall of Jericho, the sin and punishment of Achan, the conquest of Ai, and the deceptive treaty with the Gibeonites. Key themes include faith, obedience, consequences of disobedience, God’s provision, and practical lessons on prayer, preparation, and commitment to God’s plan.

Mellie introduces the book of Joshua, covering Joshua 1–4: God’s commission to Joshua, the spies and Rahab, the miraculous crossing of the Jordan, and the memorial of twelve stones. The episode highlights themes of faith, obedience, leadership transition, and God’s presence and power, with practical applications for listeners facing new challenges.

In this episode we finish Deuteronomy (chapters 31–34), covering Moses’ commissioning of Joshua, the recording and public reading of the law, Moses’ powerful song that warns Israel, blessings on the tribes, and Moses’ death on Mount Nebo. Key themes include the transfer of leadership, the importance of teaching God’s Word to all generations, God’s faithfulness amid human failure, and practical les...

In this episode Mellie walks through Deuteronomy 26–30, explaining first fruits and tithes, the altar and public recitations, the blessings for obedience and the severe curses for disobedience, Moses' renewal of the covenant, and God’s promise of restoration when people return to Him.

In this episode Mellie walks through Deuteronomy chapters 21–25 (NIV), explaining the laws and the reasons behind them, from atonement for unsolved murders to family, sexual, and social regulations. She highlights themes of community responsibility, justice, care for the vulnerable, honest measures, and the need to read these laws in their historical and moral context. The episode draws practical...

In this episode Mellie reads and studies Deuteronomy 16–20 (NIV), covering the festivals (Passover, Weeks, Tabernacles), instructions for judges and kings, duties of priests and Levites, the test for true prophets, cities of refuge, rules for witnesses, and guidelines for warfare — with practical applications on giving, leadership, and justice. Mellie closes with pastoral reflections, prayer, and...

In this episode Mellie walks through Deuteronomy chapters 11–15 (NIV), unpacking God’s call to love and obey, the promises of blessing and warnings of curse, and commands about idolatry, worship, purity, tithing, care for the poor, and treatment of servants. Practical reflections highlight family worship, discernment against false teaching, obedience rooted in love, and applying biblic...

This episode walks through Deuteronomy 6–10, highlighting Moses’ urgent call to love and obey God, to teach His commands to the next generation, and to keep faith at the center of daily life. It also covers warnings against idolatry and pride in prosperity, God’s faithfulness despite Israel’s failures, Moses’ intercession, and practical applications for gratitude, daily devotion, and wholehearted...

In this episode Mellie begins Deuteronomy, summarizing Moses’ message to the new generation entering the Promised Land. She reviews God’s covenant, the cost of Israel’s rebellion, and the call to trust, obey, and love God fully. Drawing from chapters 1–5, Mellie highlights leadership, waiting, God’s provision in battles, and practical steps to recommit to a faithful spiritual journey.

In this episode Mellie finishes the book of Numbers (chapters 32–36), covering the settlement of the Transjordan tribes, Moses’ recounting of Israel’s journeys, the boundaries of Canaan, the Levites’ towns and cities of refuge, and the inheritance of Zelophehad’s daughters. She draws practical lessons about keeping promises, pursuing wholehearted faith, spiritual progress, the need to remove sin,...

In this episode Mellie walks through Numbers 27–31 (NIV), covering Zelophehad’s daughters and inheritance rights, Moses commissioning Joshua, the daily and festival offerings (Sabbath, new moon, Passover, Weeks, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles), laws about vows, and the campaign against the Midianites. She draws practical lessons on leadership transfer, preparing the heart for...

In this episode Mellie walks through Numbers 22–26 (NIV), recounting Balaam and his talking donkey, Balak’s failed attempt to curse Israel, the nation’s fall into idolatry and sexual sin, Phinehas’s zealous act, and the new census for a new generation. The teaching highlights God’s sovereignty, the dangers of compromise and greed, the need for discernment and obedience, and how God often works qui...

Good morning, and welcome to Bible Study Basics with Mellie. This episode walks through Numbers 18–21 (NIV), unpacking priests' duties and provisions, the red heifer purification, Moses at Meribah, the bronze serpent, and Israel's battles and wanderings. Mellie connects these passages to practical lessons on giving, purity, obedience, faith, and trusting God amid trials.

This episode reads Numbers 14–17 and explores Israel at the border of the Promised Land: their fear-driven refusal to enter, Moses' intercession and God’s mercy, the consequences of rebellion, and practical worship laws to follow in the land. Key scenes include Joshua and Caleb’s faith, Korah’s deadly revolt, the miraculous sign of Aaron’s blossoming staff, and lessons about trust, obedience, and...

A warm, concise Bible study covering Numbers chapters 9–13: the second Passover, God’s cloud guiding Israel, the trumpet signals for travel, complaints about manna and quail, Moses’ leadership burden and the seventy elders, Miriam’s rebuke, and the spies’ report from Canaan. Practical takeaways focus on trusting God, maintaining holiness, wise leadership, and resisting fear-driven responses.

In this episode Mellie walks through Numbers 5–8, covering purity laws, restitution for wrongs, the jealousy ritual, the Nazarite vow, the priestly blessing, the tabernacle dedication offerings, the lampstand, and the setting apart of the Levites. She explains the meaning of these passages, offers practical applications for marriage, vows, and service, and shares personal reflections and encourage...

Mellie begins the Book of Numbers (chapters 1–4), explaining its purpose and author, reading the census of fighting men, describing the camp layout, and detailing the Levites' special duties. She highlights spiritual takeaways about God’s preparation, the consequences of unbelief, and the practical need to take inventory of our resources before moving forward in faith.

Host Mellie finishes a deep dive through Leviticus 19–27, reading the chapters and explaining key laws on holiness, social justice, priestly duties, festivals, Sabbath and Jubilee, sacrifices, and consequences for obedience or disobedience. She highlights practical takeaways—care for the poor and foreigners, respect for elders, honest living, faithful stewardship—and closes with personal applicati...

In this episode recorded from Hawaii, the host reads and reflects on Leviticus chapters 10–18, covering the death of Nadab and Abihu, priestly regulations, dietary laws, purification after childbirth, skin diseases and molds, the Day of Atonement, and the holiness code. The episode connects these ancient rules to practical themes of holiness, health, and worship, and highlights how Christ fu...

In this episode Mellie walks through Leviticus 1–9, explaining the sacrificial system, priestly ordination, and the symbolism that points to Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice. She emphasizes the purposes behind the rituals—repentance, reverence, restoration—and offers practical takeaways for living a devoted life today.

Hello, and welcome back to Bible Study Basics with Mellie. In this episode Mellie finishes Exodus chapters 36–40, covering the building of the tabernacle, the skilled craftsmen Bezalel and Aholiab, offerings and community generosity, the Ark, lampstand, altars, and the priestly garments. She connects these details to leadership, service, and how God’s presence filled the tabernacle, sh...

A clear, concise walkthrough of Exodus 31–35 exploring God-given gifts and craftsmanship, the meaning of Sabbath rest, the golden calf idolatry and Moses’ intercession, God’s mercy and covenant renewal, and the call to use our talents for God’s glory. Includes practical applications for leadership, repentance, and faithful living.

Melanie walks through Exodus 26–30 (NIV), explaining the tabernacle's construction, priestly garments, consecration rituals, and the significance of sacrifices and holy practices. She links ancient details—acacia wood, the ephod, incense, and atonement—to enduring spiritual lessons about holiness, access to God through Christ, and faithful service.

This episode walks through Exodus 21–24, reading the laws on slavery, justice, restitution, and social responsibility, and explains their purpose and modern application. It also covers the covenant ceremony, tabernacle instructions, personal reflections on forgiveness, and concludes with prayer and a medical praise report from the host.

In this episode Mellie walks through Exodus 16–20, covering God's daily provision of manna, the water from the rock, the fight with the Amalekites, Jethro's wise counsel to Moses, and the dramatic giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. She reflects on trusting God in hardship, the importance of obedience and rest, and practical applications for worship, leadership, and faith in everyday li...