Following Jesus

Life doesn’t always make sense. But in the end, when we see the big picture, we realize every step was necessary—and the story we see in John 9 is proof of that. Because there was a man born blind. But his blindness wasn’t a result of his sin or his parents’ sin—it was so that the power of God would be shown through Him. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see Jesus giving sight to the blind and what...

Did you know that the word "homosexual" didn't appear in any Bible until 1946? And that none of the verses often weaponized against LGBTQ+ people actually refer to sexual orientation or gender identity as we understand them today? At least, that’s what people like Jen Johannsen are claiming. But in this video, I’m going to show you what liberals and progressives are getting wrong abo...

Jesus said, “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Without the truth, we are spiritually dead and slaves to our sin. But with Jesus, we’ll be free. And in today’s Bible study, we’re in the second half of John 8, looking at what Jesus taught, and what practical takeaways we can apply to our lives.  Related Videos: Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery - https://youtu.be/pHfo...

In John 8:12, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” And in today’s Bible study, we’ll be looking at what Jesus meant, and some other major doctrines that He taught in this chapter. Then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this passage that you can start applying to your life today. Related Vide...

In this video, I’m going to give you the short and simple case against abortion—because abortion is evil, and it should be abolished. I’ll also show you how to defeat every pro-choice argument, explaining why each of their points fails. Related Videos: How to Defeat Every Pro-Choice Argument - https://youtu.be/QXN57wd-ZQA What Progressive Christians Get Wrong About Homosexuality - https://youtu.be...

In John 8, the scribes and Pharisees bring a woman to Jesus who had been caught in the act of adultery. And according to the Old Testament law, this woman should’ve been stoned for her sin. So they ask Jesus the loaded question—“What do you say?” But what Jesus says teaches us a lot about grace and mercy. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see what Jesus said and how we should be following His examp...

In the Catholic Church, the perpetual virginity of Mary is a dogma that you must believe—or else you won’t be saved. But in this video, I’m going to show you why I don’t believe in this doctrine, and how the Bible disproves it. We’ll look at some passages that contradict this idea and why there’s not a single good reason to believe in it. Related Videos: Mary Was NOT Sinless. Here's Why. - https:/...

All of us will inevitably make a decision about Jesus. We will accept Him or reject Him. We will love Him or hate Him. Now, it might take us a while to make our decision, and we might not want to make one at all—but all of us will make a choice. And in John 7, people were faced with that question: “What to do about Jesus?” So today, we’ll see what this passage says and find some practical applicat...

Jesus doesn’t always meet our expectations—not because He failed, but because we had the wrong ideas. And in John 7, we see that many people were disappointed in Jesus. He didn’t operate on their timetables, they thought He hadn’t proven Himself, and He seemed like an unlikely Messiah. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see what happened here and how we often have the wrong ideas about what Jesus sh...

If Calvinism is true, then why did Jesus say these words? In this video, I’m going to give you 5 passages from Jesus that disprove Calvinist doctrines. And we’ll see that Calvinism is both unbiblical and undefendable. Related Videos: What Calvinism Is, And Why It's Unbiblical - https://youtu.be/Q_XJyHz1Twc 7 Bible Verses That Calvinists Get Wrong - https://youtu.be/pOSacVrY5Hc Hey! I’m David C...

Are you a committed follower of Jesus, or just a fair-weather fan? At the end of John 6, many of Jesus’ followers left Him because His teachings were too controversial for them. And instead of compromising, Jesus doubled down and emphasized true discipleship. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll look at four essentials to becoming a committed follower of Jesus—and what every person must do to follow H...

Last week, we studied John 6, where Jesus declared that He’s the Bread of Life. And this week, we’ll continue in that same chapter, as Jesus doubles down and explains exactly what He meant by that claim. Now, this passage is one of the most debated in Scripture, because it’s often used to support false teachings like Calvinism and transubstantiation. But as we look at the context of this chapter,...

One of the biggest differences between Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christians is that the Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t celebrate Christmas. They believe it’s a holiday rooted in pagan traditions and that it is not approved by God. So in this video, we’ll look at the reasons they give for not celebrating it, and what they get wrong about Christmas’s historical origins. Why the Jehovah’s Witnesses Are a Cu...

After Jesus fed the 5,000 with five loaves and two fishes, the people wanted to make Him king. But they had some misunderstandings about who Jesus was and why He came. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see what the people got wrong and why Jesus claimed to be the bread of life. That’s coming up in today’s episode of the Following Jesus Podcast. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a...

I really wish I didn’t have to address this ridiculous conspiracy theory. But because I see Christians making this claim every year around this time, today I’m going to show you why Christmas trees aren’t pagan. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavid...

In this week’s Bible study, we’re looking at John 6, which contains one of the most famous stories in the Bible: Jesus feeding the 5,000. We’ll see how Jesus takes one boy’s basket of five loaves and two fishes, and uses it to feed thousands of hungry people. And throughout this episode, I’m going to point out relevant truths and practical applications for our lives. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I...

I recently debated Noah (also known as Jesus and Whatnot) on the topic of Sola Scriptura. I argued for Sola Scriptura—affirming that the Bible is our only infallible rule of faith. Jesus and Whatnot argued against it, claiming that Scripture is not the only infallible authority for Christians. In this video, I’m going to debrief the debate, unpack what was discussed, and share my honest thoughts—i...

In John 5, Jesus makes some very controversial claims about Himself—claiming that He’s God, that He judges the world, and that you can only have eternal life by believing in Him. And His words were offensive, so the Bible says, “the Jews sought the more to kill him.” So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see what those claims were, the evidence for believing them, and the real reason why people rejecte...

In this video, I’m going to show you 5 major differences between Mormons (AKA Latter-day Saints) and Christians. From polytheism, to rejecting the Trinity, to their very unorthodox views about Jesus—it is undeniable that Mormons aren’t Christians, but are rather a cult. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologet...

I recently debated Noah (also known as Jesus and Whatnot) on the topic of Sola Scriptura. I argued for Sola Scriptura—affirming that the Bible is our only infallible rule of faith. Jesus and Whatnot argued against it, claiming that Scripture is not the only infallible authority for Christians. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology...

Today, we’re looking at John 5 to see the story of Jesus healing a crippled man at the pool of Bethesda. We’ll see a man who couldn’t walk for 38 years and what happens when Jesus tells him, “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” And despite the great miracle, the religious Jews became angry—leading Jesus to one of His many claims to deity. That’s all coming up in this episode of the Following Jesus p...

Did the Catholic Church give us the Bible? Recently, I made a video explaining that the Catholic Church didn’t give us the Bible—God did. But Sam Ockeloen (AKA CatholicSam) made a response, arguing that the Bible came from God through the Catholic Church and that, therefore, the Catholic Church did give us the Bible. So today, I’m going to respond CatholicSam’s rebuttal—showing that the Catholic C...

Today, we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of John. And in this episode, we’re looking at the time when Jesus heals the nobleman’s son. We’ll see Christ’s miraculous power, how faith sometimes gets tested, how Jesus can provide in ways that nothing else can, and that God is with us in both the good times and the bad times of life. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor...

Today, we’re looking at the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, part 2. In part 1, Jesus went to Samaria, had a conversation with the woman, and revealed Himself to her as the Messiah. And in this Bible study, we’ll see her response and how she immediately tells the whole town about Jesus. Then, at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical lessons from this story. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a...

What if I told you that there’s a type of water you can drink that’ll make you never thirsty again? Well, that’s what Jesus tells the woman at the well in John 4. And in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at this story in detail, studying it verse by verse. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow m...