Reflective Bible Study Gospel Adventure

Year of Parables – Episode 40: In this parable Jesus shared, we discover how a wealthy man from an important family trust ten of his slaves with some of his money, because he is looking for those he can trust with more. Discover how ten servants are trusted, but not all ten servants are truly trustworthy. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 39: When Jesus is arrested on the night He was betrayed, the first stop is a series of questioning that takes place in order to find a basis for guilt. Not only that, but the first place Jesus is taken also happens to have a courtyard with a fire, and one disciple discovers that this courtyard might not have been the best place to hang out that night...

Year of Parables – Episode 39: In one of His short illustrations, Jesus shares how two almost opposite men pray prayers to God and how only one of their prayers is accepted. Discover what makes the tax collector’s prayer more pleasing to God than the prayer of a Pharisee. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 38: When Judas Iscariot comes with a mob to arrest Jesus, discover how with a simple command, Jesus knocks the mob to the ground. However, with this brief detail comes a powerful truth about Jesus, about God’s love, and about Jesus’ choice to face the cross for you and for me! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here...

Year of Parables – Episode 38: In a strange illustration about an unjust judge, Jesus aims to teach his followers about the value of persistent prayer, unwavering hope, and unyielding belief in Him. Discover how God is better than the unjust judge Jesus describes, and how we can apply the truth Jesus teaches into our own lives. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy....

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 37: After teaching the disciples and promising them the Holy Spirit, Jesus shares a prayer that you may be surprised by, and He shares a promise that ever believer in all points of history can depend on while we press forward with God towards eternity and the end of sin. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here . Listen to this...

Year of Parables – Episode 37: When we look at Jesus’ parable of the hired workers, and we frame this parable in the context of what Jesus has done for us, we discover in the grumbling conclusion a trap we can fall into when we decide to serve God. We also discover an amazing truth about God and about where we fit into the timeline of those He has hired. Listen to this episode and/or s...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 36: On the night Jesus was betrayed and arrested, Jesus promises His followers the gift of the Holy Spirit, and Jesus shares some of the Holy Spirit’s main responsibilities. Discover why we need the Holy Spirit, and what God the Father really things about each of us. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here . Listen to thi...

Year of Parables – Episode 36: When one of His disciples asked Jesus about how often we should forgive, we not only get a picture into the character of God, but we also discover just how important forgiveness is in God’s eyes through a parable Jesus shares about the Kingdom of Heaven! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 35: As Jesus shares with the disciples on the night He was betrayed and arrested, discover a powerful promise Jesus shared that reframes our relationship with God. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here . Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 35: In a short passage and parable that Jesus shared with His disciples, discover four big descriptions God has for His people, and how God modeled these actions through Jesus’ life. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 34: While sharing with the disciples on the night He was betrayed and arrested, Jesus gives the disciples a number of promises, and one promise in particular, stands out as being powerful and counter-cultural when we look a little closer at it. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here . Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on...

Year of Parables – Episode 34: In one of the strangest parables Jesus shared, discover some truth we can learn while also pushing back at our assumptions. Discover what Jesus intended to teach us in a parable that has been misapplied throughout the centuries to support an idea that counters a loving character of God. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 33: Near the end of the special meal Jesus shares with His disciples on the night He was betrayed and arrested, He tells the disciples that He is leaving them and one other thing. While all the focus in the room went to the detail about Jesus leaving, the two verses that get ignored are among the most powerful verses in the Bible, and together, they...

Year of Parables – Episode 33: In the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, Jesus might appear to praise dishonesty, but when we look at the context, we discover something profoundly different. We also discover a gift that is more valuable than all earthly riches, and a gift that will last forever! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 32: As John shares about special supper Jesus had with His disciples on the night He was betrayed and arrested, discover in the details how this event frames Jesus’ personal choice to face the cross, and how His choice opens up the way for our choice about whether we will choose God or not! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Cl...

Year of Parables – Episode 32: In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, discover how each brother represents an extreme we can take, and how neither extreme leads anywhere positive. Discover the best path for moving forward when returning to God and when celebrating the return of others. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 31: Before John shifts focus onto the night Jesus was betrayed and arrested, he shares briefly a set of prophecies about Jesus being rejected by the people, and he shares Jesus’ last big challenge to those in the first century who were struggling whether to place their faith and belief in Him. Join the discussion on the original episode's page:...

Year of Parables – Episode 31: In one of His most famous parables, Jesus describes how God responds when faced with the return of someone who had rejected, insulted, and ran away from Him. Discover how the focus may be rightly placed on the Father’s response rather than on the son’s repentance. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 30: When we think of metaphors for Jesus, probably last on the list would be a grain of wheat. However, discover how this metaphor might be one of the most significant metaphors for Jesus and what we can learn when we look closer at the time Jesus describes Himself in this way. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here . Listen t...

Year of Parables – Episode 30: In a parable similar to the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus describes a parable of a lost coin and how there is a celebration when the coin has been found. Discover how the coin may actually represent us better than a lost sheep and what this says about our world today. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 29: In one of the most famous events in the gospel record, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a young donkey. While this event is very well known, you may be surprised to discover some things that are tucked within the details of this event, and some things that are very applicable to us living today! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Cl...

Year of Parables – Episode 29: In Luke’s version of the Parable of the Lost Sheep, discover how God reveals His love towards sinners and how we are able to help bring joy to those in heaven! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 28: A little less than a week before Jesus’ crucifixion, discover how an honorary dinner leads to several key pieces moving in place for Jesus’ crucifixion, and discover why this matters to us living today. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here . Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com....

Year of Parables – Episode 28: When Jesus shares one of His more well known illustrations, discover how His concluding statement challenges one of the biggest excuses people use to discredit God in the world today. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...