Bible Chapter by Chapter

Matthew 22 - Wedding Banquet and the Greatest Commandment In Matthew 22 (World English Bible) , Jesus continues teaching in Jerusalem with powerful parables and sharp questions that reveal both the beauty and the boundary of the kingdom of heaven. He tells the story of a king who prepares a wedding feast for his son, confronts the trap about paying taxes to Caesar, corrects the Sadducees on the re...

Episode 21, Matthew 21, The King Arrives and Confronts the Temple In Matthew 21 (World English Bible) , Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and openly declaring himself as king. He cleanses the temple, curses a fruitless fig tree, and confronts religious leaders through sharp parables and questions about authority. This chapter exposes empty religion and invites us into rea...

Episode 20 — The Parable of the Vineyard and the Greatness of Service In Matthew 20 (WEB) , Jesus shows that the kingdom runs on grace, not wages. He predicts the cross, redefines greatness as service, and stops to heal two blind men on the road. This chapter challenges our ideas of fairness, ambition, and leadership. 📖 Read Matthew 20 (World English Bible): 👉 https://ebible.org/web/MAT20.htm ✨...

Episode 19 — The Call to Commitment and the Challenge of Riches In Matthew 19 (WEB) , Jesus teaches God’s design for marriage, honors the gift of singleness, welcomes children, and challenges a rich young ruler whose wealth has become a wall. This chapter asks what it really costs to follow Jesus and what we gain when we do. 📖 Read Matthew 19 (World English Bible): 👉 https://ebible.org/web/MAT19...

Episode 18 — The Greatest in the Kingdom and the Power of Forgiveness In Matthew 18 (WEB) , Jesus redefines greatness, calling His followers to humility like a child. He warns against causing others to stumble, reveals the Father’s heart for the lost, teaches how to restore the fallen, and ends with a powerful parable of forgiveness without limit. This chapter reminds us that true greatness is hum...

Matthew 17 lifts the veil for a moment of glory on the mountain, then leads us back into the valley where faith is tested. In this episode, we read the chapter from the World English Bible , reflect on the Transfiguration, a desperate father’s plea, Jesus’ second passion prediction, and the coin in the fish’s mouth. You will hear clear commentary, simple applications, and a closing prayer. 🔔 New...

Episode 16 — The Confession, the Cross, and the Call to Follow In Matthew 16 (WEB) the Pharisees and Sadducees demand a sign, Jesus warns about their “yeast,” and at Caesarea Philippi Peter confesses, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus then reveals the path of the cross and calls every disciple to deny self, take up the cross, and follow. Hope, cost, and glory converge as He po...

Episode 15 — The Traditions of Men and the Faith of the Outsider In Matthew 15 (WEB) religious leaders challenge Jesus over hand washing, and He teaches that defilement starts in the heart , not the hands . A Canaanite woman shows humble, persistent faith that moves Jesus to heal her daughter. Then, in Gentile territory, Jesus feeds 4,000 , revealing mercy without borders. This episode calls us to...

Episode 14 — The Storms, the Miracle, and the Master In Matthew 14 (WEB) tragedy and glory meet. John the Baptist is executed by Herod. Jesus withdraws to grieve, yet compassion overflows as He feeds the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. That night He walks on the water , calling Peter to step out in faith. At Gennesaret, people touch the fringe of His garment and are healed. This chapter calls...

Episode 13 — The Parables of the Kingdom In Matthew 13 (WEB) Jesus teaches with parables that reveal the kingdom to open hearts and conceal it from hardened ones. We walk through the Sower , Weeds , Mustard Seed , Yeast , Hidden Treasure , Pearl of Great Price , Dragnet , the Householder , and the Rejection at Nazareth . Small beginnings, quiet transformation, priceless value, and final judgment a...

Episode 12 — Lord of Mercy and the Growing Opposition In Matthew 12 (WEB) , Jesus collides with rigid tradition and reveals the heart of God: mercy over ritual, people over pride . From Sabbath controversies to the “unforgivable sin,” from the Sign of Jonah to true family , this chapter shows a calm, gentle Messiah who carries unstoppable authority. 📖 Read Matthew 12 (World English Bible, public...

Episode 11 — The Questions of John and the Invitation of Rest In Matthew 11 (WEB) , doubt and grace meet face to face. John the Baptist, now in prison, sends messengers to ask Jesus, “Are you the one?” Even the greatest prophet wrestles with uncertainty. Jesus answers not with anger, but with gentleness and proof — the blind see, the lame walk, and the weary are invited to rest. 📖 Read Matthew 11...

Episode 10 — Sending of the Twelve and the Cost of the Mission In Matthew 10 (WEB) Jesus turns disciples into apostles —sending them to preach, heal, and deliver—and prepares them for opposition, division, and reward . “Sheep among wolves,” “wise as serpents and harmless as doves,” take up your cross, and remember: every cup of cold water counts . 📖 Read Matthew 10 (World English Bible, public do...

Episode 9 — The Call of the Outcast and the Power of Forgiveness In Matthew 9 (WEB) Jesus reveals something greater than power over storms and sickness: authority to forgive sins and transform lives. He calls Matthew at the tax booth, heals the bleeding woman, raises a girl, opens blind eyes, casts out demons, and looks on the crowds with gut-deep compassion —then calls us to the harvest. 📖 Read...

Episode 8 — The Miracles and Authority of the King Welcome back to Bible Chapter by Chapter ! In Matthew Chapter 8 (WEB) , Jesus steps down from the mountain and turns His words into action. This chapter reveals His divine authority over sickness, storms, and spirits , and His deep compassion for all people—lepers, Gentiles, families, and even the fearful disciples. 📖 Read Matthew 8 (World Englis...

Episode 7 — Wisdom, Prayer, and the Solid Foundation Welcome back to Bible Chapter by Chapter ! In Matthew Chapter 7 (WEB) , Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with powerful lessons on judgment, discernment, prayer, truth, and obedience. He warns against hypocrisy, encourages persistence in prayer, reveals the Golden Rule , and calls us to build our lives on the rock of obedience. 📖 Read Mat...

Episode 6 — The Secret Life of the Heart In Bible Chapter by Chapter , we continue the Sermon on the Mount with Matthew 6 (WEB) . Jesus moves from outward actions to inward motives —teaching on giving in secret, sincere prayer (including the Lord’s Prayer ), fasting, forgiveness, storing treasures in heaven , serving God vs. Mammon , and living free from anxiety by seeking first God’s kingdom . 📖...

Episode 5: The Sermon on the Mount — Part 1 (The Heart of the Kingdom) Welcome back to Bible Chapter by Chapter , a calm, podcast-style journey through Scripture using the World English Bible (WEB) . In Matthew 5 , Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount , revealing what life in the Kingdom looks like from the inside out— the Beatitudes , salt and light , the fulfillment of the Law , and a deeper righ...

Episode 4: Tempted and Triumphant Welcome back to Bible Chapter by Chapter , a peaceful, podcast-style study through Scripture using the World English Bible (WEB) . In this episode, we journey into Matthew Chapter 4 , where Jesus faces temptation, resists Satan with Scripture, and begins His ministry by calling His first disciples. 📖 Read Matthew 4 (WEB) online: 👉 https://ebible.org/web/MAT04.ht...

Every chapter tells a story. Every verse reveals a truth. Welcome to Bible Chapter by Chapter , a gentle, chapter-a-day journey through the entire Bible. I’m Chris. In my 40s, I realized I needed to slow down, listen, and walk through Scripture with honesty and hope. Each episode includes a public-domain reading from the World English Bible (WEB) , simple commentary to understand the passage, and...

Episode 3: The Voice in the Wilderness Welcome back to Bible Chapter by Chapter — a podcast-style journey through Scripture using the World English Bible (WEB) . In this episode, we explore Matthew Chapter 3 , where John the Baptist emerges from the wilderness with a powerful message: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” 📖 Read Matthew 3 (WEB) online: 👉 https://ebible.org/web/MAT03.htm...

Episode 2: The Visit of the Wise Men Welcome back to Bible Chapter by Chapter , a calm, podcast-style journey through Scripture using the World English Bible (WEB) . In this episode we read Matthew Chapter 2 and reflect on the arrival of the wise men, Herod’s fear, Joseph’s obedience, and God’s precise protection through dreams. 📖 Read Matthew 2 (WEB) online: 👉 https://ebible.org/web/MAT02.htm W...

📜 Episode 1: The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus Welcome to the first episode of Bible Chapter by Chapter , a podcast where we read and reflect on every chapter of the Bible using the World English Bible (WEB) translation. In this episode, we begin with the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 1 , exploring the deep meaning behind the genealogy and birth of Jesus Christ. 📖 Read Matthew Chapter 1 (WEB) online...