Following Jesus

Out of all the sins we commit, I think that selfishness might be the most common one. But today, we’re looking at a man who was anything but selfish. And that’s John the Baptist, who famously said, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” So in today’s Bible study, we’ll look at John 3 to learn about him and get some practical takeaways for our lives. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pasto...

In John 3, Jesus has a conversation with an unsaved Pharisee named Nicodemus. Jesus teaches about being born again, His future death on the cross, the love of God, and how we need to believe in Him. And it’s in this chapter that we see the words of the most famous verse in the Bible—John 3:16. So, in today’s Bible study, we’ll see how Jesus explains the gospel. Is Baptism Required for Salvation? -...

Today, we’re looking at John 2, which tells about the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry. We’ll see the stories of Jesus turning the water into wine, Him flipping the tables in the temple, and His prediction of His own death and resurrection. And at the end, I’ll give you five practical takeaways that you can start applying to your life today. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with...

Today, we’re looking at John 1, where we find the origin stories of Jesus’ first disciples—Andrew, John, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael. We’ll see an introduction to each of these men and how they came to Jesus, learning valuable lessons that we can apply to our lives today. Why the Office of the Pope Is Unbiblical — https://youtu.be/6f9kxmvmL7E Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a...

Today, we’re looking at John the Baptist, who according to Jesus was the greatest prophet of all time. We’ll see how the Bible describes him, and what his true purpose in life was. And I’ll show you the one thing that every Christian should have in common with him. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics....

John 1 is possibly the most important chapter in the Bible when it comes to the identity and deity of Jesus Christ. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll be looking at the first 14 verses to learn about the deity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the Incarnation. And I’m going to share with you six powerful truths about Jesus. The Deity of Jesus Explained — https://youtu.be/lbuc0WVoVro Hey! I’m David Cipriano...

Today we’re looking at the last words of Joshua, one of the greatest heroes in the Bible. We’ll see his final challenge to the Israelites, and how his words to them are equally relevant to us today. And I’ll show you how Joshua is really a picture of Jesus. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow m...

Today, we’re looking at Joshua 22, where we see a conflict between the tribes of Israel. It’s when the 2 1/2 tribes outside Canaan built an altar, and the tribes inside Canaan believed that they’d started serving pagan gods. And we’re going to see that these insider tribes made some foolish assumptions and false accusations against the outsiders. So in this Bible study, we’ll talk about why there...

Sola Scriptura is one of the most debated doctrines in the church today, because while Catholic and Orthodox Christians reject this doctrine, it’s believed by most Protestants. And as a Baptist who affirms this doctrine, I want to highlight some of the verses commonly given against it. I’ll show you why these verses don’t actually disprove it and why Sola Scriptura is a biblical belief. Hey! I’m D...

There’s often more to something than meets the eye, and that’s the case with these two chapters in the Bible, Joshua 20 and 21. These chapters describe the cities of refuge and the cities for the Levites. And even though that might not sound super exciting at first, there’s a lot of depth and beauty to these chapters when we really dig in. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants...

In Joshua 13–19, the Israelite tribes are receiving their portions in the Promised Land, and they’re reminded that the job of conquering the Canaanites isn’t finished yet. So in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at these seven chapters and highlighting some practical takeaways for our lives. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus. Follow me on Instag...

The conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua is one of the most controversial parts of the Bible. And for many Christians, it’s one of the toughest things to explain. Skeptics often call this story a genocide—and from what the Bible itself says, that may seem accurate. But in this episode, I’m going to explain why this wasn’t a genocide. And we’ll look at the context and the historical data to bri...

In Joshua 10–12, the Israelites fight their hardest battles in the conquest of Canaan. Not only are they still facing many enemies, but these enemies have now started to form alliances to attack Israel all at once. So in this Bible study, we’ll be looking at these battles and grabbing some practical life lessons from them. At the end, we’ll consider whether or not the conquest of Canaan was a geno...

Every time I make a video saying that homosexuality is a sin, there are always people who disagree with me. And that doesn’t surprise me—because this is not a popular belief, especially in 2025. So it makes sense for a person who rejects the Bible and the Christian worldview to be gay-affirming. But what I do find strange is when a Christian uses the Bible to support the LGBTQ+ agenda. So, this vi...

Joshua is one of the greatest heroes in the Bible. But in Joshua 9, he makes his greatest mistake: an alliance with the Gibeonites. So in this Bible study, we’re looking at how the Gibeonites tricked the Israelites into this alliance, and we’ll see some practical lessons we can learn from this story so that we don’t make similar mistakes. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants t...

In Joshua 7, Israel had a shocking defeat in the battle against the much smaller city of Ai. But now, in Joshua 8, it’s time for them to return for round two. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll be looking at their directions from God for the battle, what happened in the battle, and then their devotion to God after the battle. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others f...

In Joshua 6, the Israelites won the Battle of Jericho—and it’s arguably the biggest highlight of the entire book. But now in Joshua 7, they lose a battle against the much smaller city of Ai—and it’s probably the lowest point in the book. And the reason for this shocking defeat is because of the secret sin of a man named Achan. So in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at Achan’s Secret Sin and Ai’s...

Sometimes, doing what God says doesn’t make sense. And in the Battle of Jericho, God gives the Israelites some instructions that make absolutely no sense to us as humans—but God knew what He was doing. So in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at Joshua 6 to see one of the greatest miracles in the Bible. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus. Follow m...

After the Israelites miraculously crossed the Jordan River on dry ground and built the memorial of stones, it’s almost time for them to conquer the land of Canaan and fight the battle of Jericho. But first, they have some preparing to do, because there have been some important practices that they’ve been neglecting, and now it’s time to get back on track. So in today’s Bible study, we’re looking a...

In Joshua 4, the Israelites had just crossed over the Jordan River on dry ground, and were getting ready to conquer the Promised Land. But before they did that, they paused to set up a memorial of stones, so that they would remember what God had done for them. So in this Bible study, we’ll look at the memorials that they built, and what practical lessons we can take away from this story. Hey! I’m...

Perhaps the greatest miracle in the Book of Joshua is when the Israelites cross the Jordan River in Joshua 3. And in today’s episode, we’ll be looking at this story in detail and finding some practical truths that we can apply to our lives. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me...

Sometimes, it’s the most unlikely people who make the most unbelievable differences. Today, we’ll be looking at Joshua 2, which contains the story of Rahab—who’s a powerful example of this truth in action. We’ll see who Rahab was, what she did for God’s people, and what practical lessons we can learn from her story. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Je...

In Joshua 1, God calls Joshua to lead the nation of Israel into the Promised Land. We’re going to look at the commands and promises that God gives to Joshua, and we’ll learn some practical principles we can apply to our own lives as we move forward into God’s calling. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads:...

A new pope has just been elected (Pope Leo XIV). But in this episode, I’m going to show you why the office of the pope is unbiblical. I’ll explain what the pope is and what authority he has, and I’ll give you seven reasons to reject the papacy. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follo...

What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? And why do many Christians say that they’re a cult? Well, in this episode, we’ll look at their biggest false teachings and most embarrassing secrets—and we’ll see why the Jehovah’s Witnesses are a cult, not true Christians. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @it...