Bible Study Podcast with Pastor Terry

Tuesday September 16, 2025XIV Week After Pentecost ---📖 Today’s readings highlight the sobering cost of rebellion, the providence of God, and the authority of Jesus. In 2 Samuel 18, Absalom’s pride leads to his downfall, reminding us that sin always ends in sorrow. In Acts 23, Paul’s life is threatened by a deadly plot, yet God’s hand of protection works through unlikely means. And in Mark 11–12,...

Monday September 15, 2025XIV After Pentecost ---📖 Today’s readings remind us of God’s sovereignty, His assurance, and the call to bear fruit. In 2 Samuel 17–18, David faces the heartbreak of battle against his own son Absalom, showing the painful consequences of rebellion. In Acts 23, Paul stands before the council, and in the midst of chaos, the Lord appears to him with the promise: *“Take coura...

Thursday September 4, 2025XII week after Pentecost---“When We Fall, God Still Reigns”📖 Today’s readings take us through the sobering fall of David, the unstoppable power of God, and the glory of Jesus revealed. In 2 Samuel 11, we see David’s tragic sin with Bathsheba—a warning of how quickly compromise can take root. In Acts 19, extraordinary miracles demonstrate the authority of Jesus’ name, as...

Wednesday September 3, 2025XII Week After Pentecost ---“The Grace That Finds Us”💡 In today’s readings we see the beauty of God’s grace, the power of His Spirit, and the cost of following Jesus. David extends kindness to Mephibosheth, reminding us of God’s mercy toward us when we were undeserving (2 Samuel 9). In Acts 19, Paul proclaims the gospel in Ephesus, and the Holy Spirit brings transformat...

Tuesday September 2, 2025XII Week After PentecostIn today’s episode, we see three powerful movements of faith and revelation. David pours out a heartfelt prayer of gratitude, humbled by God’s promise to establish his house forever (2 Samuel 7:18 -29). In Acts, Paul faces opposition yet the gospel continues to advance through bold preaching and the faithful encouragement of Aquila, Priscilla, and A...

✨ Episode DescriptionToday’s passages weave together themes of justice, truth, and the transforming power of God’s Word.📖 In 2 Samuel 4:1-12, David responds to treachery with integrity, showing that God’s kingdom is built not on betrayal but on righteousness.🌍 In Acts 17:1-15, Paul proclaims Jesus as the Messiah in Thessalonica and Berea. Some stir up opposition, but others receive the Word eag...

Thursday August 27, 2025 XI week after Pentecost 💡 In today’s readings we encounter moments of betrayal, bondage, and breakthrough.📖 2 Samuel 3:22–39 — Abner’s shocking death at the hands of Joab throws Israel into political chaos, and David mourns the loss of a great leader.📖 Acts 16:16–24 — Paul and Silas cast out a spirit of fortune-telling, setting a girl free—but land themselves in prison...

Tuesday August 26, 2025 XI Week after Pentecost In today’s episode, we see how God’s purposes move forward—even in the midst of power struggles, unexpected detours, and moments of deep need. In 2 Samuel 3:6-21 , political maneuvering threatens to derail David’s rise, yet God’s plan presses on. In Acts 16:6-15 , Paul and his companions are redirected by the Spirit, leading them to Lydia—a woman who...

Monday August 25, 2025 XI Week After Pentecost In today’s episode, we step into moments of transition, conflict, and courage. In **2 Samuel 2:1-11**, David takes his first steps as king, but division and rivalry threaten to tear God’s people apart. In **Acts 15:36–16:5**, Paul and Barnabas face a sharp disagreement, yet God uses even conflict to expand the mission and strengthen the church. And in...

Thursday August 21, 2025In today’s episode, 🎙️ we see three powerful moments where God’s truth collides with human weakness and spiritual battle. In 1 Samuel 28:3-20, Saul turns to a medium in desperation and discovers the danger of seeking answers outside of God. In Acts 15:1-11 , Peter boldly reminds the church that salvation comes by grace through faith—not by human effort or tradition. And in...

Wednesday August 20, 2025X Week After Pentecost Today’s episode is full of wisdom, perseverance, and the power of God to calm any storm. In 1 Samuel 25:23-44 , Abigail’s boldness and wisdom prevent David from bloodshed, showing how God uses peacemakers to redirect hearts. In Acts 14:19-28 , Paul is stoned and left for dead—yet he rises, keeps preaching, and strengthens the churches with a message...

Tuesday August 19, 2025 X Week After Pentecost In today’s episode, we encounter wisdom, warning, and the unstoppable work of God. In 1 Samuel 25:1-22 , David faces a test of temper when Nabal insults him—but God is about to use Abigail to speak wisdom into the moment. In Acts 14:1-18 , Paul and Barnabas perform miracles that leave crowds confused, tempted to worship them instead of the living God....

Monday August 18, 2025 X Week After PentecostIn today’s episode, we see what it looks like to live with courage, conviction, and trust in God’s timing. In 1 Samuel 24:1-22 , David has the perfect chance to take revenge on Saul—but instead, he chooses mercy and leaves justice in God’s hands. In Acts 13:44-52 , Paul and Barnabas face both opposition and opportunity as the gospel spreads like wildfir...

🎙️ Wednesday Aug 14, 2025 In **1 Samuel 20:1–23, Acts 12:18–25, and Mark 2:13–22**, we witness deep covenant friendship, God’s unshakable sovereignty, and Jesus redefining what it means to truly follow Him. 🤝👑✝️Jonathan risks everything to protect David. Herod falls under God’s judgment while His Word keeps advancing. And Jesus challenges the old ways, bringing the new wine of His kingdom.💭 **W...

Monday August 11, 2025 In 1 Samuel 18:5–30, Acts 11:19–30, and Mark 1:29–45, we see God at work in battles, in the spread of the gospel, and in the touch of Jesus’ healing hand. ⚔️🌍🤲From David’s rising favor (and growing opposition), to the church in Antioch becoming a mission hub, to Jesus moving toward the hurting—God’s Kingdom advances in power and compassion.💭 Opposition can’t stop God’s pl...

Thursday August 7, 2025 Today’s readings—1 Samuel 16:14–17:11, Acts 10:17–23, and Luke 24:36–53 - show us how God equips ordinary people for extraordinary moments. 🙌⚔️👣From David stepping onto the battlefield, to Peter welcoming an unexpected call, to Jesus giving His final blessing—God is always preparing us for what’s next, even when we feel unqualified.💭 Fear may shout, but faith steps forwa...

🎙️ Wednesday August 6, 2025 VIII Week After PentecostToday’s readings—1 Samuel 16:1–13, Acts 10:1–16, and Luke 24:13–35 -reveal a God who sees deeper, speaks clearly, and walks with us in our uncertainty. 👑🔥🚶‍♂️🍞From David’s anointing, to Peter’s rooftop vision, to Jesus opening the Scriptures on the road to Emmaus—we’re reminded that #godsplan s often surprise us, but they always lead to life...

August 5, 2025 VIII Week after Pentecost🎙️ In today’s readings—1 Samuel 15:24–35, Acts 9:32–43, and Luke 23:56b–24:12 - we see the themes of regret, resurrection power, and unstoppable hope.💔✨🌅Saul admits his sin but still faces the loss of his kingdom. Peter raises Tabitha from the dead, showing the Spirit’s power at work. And the women at the tomb discover the greatest news in history—Jesus i...

🎙️ VIII Week After Pentecost August 4, 2025Today’s readings—1 Samuel 15:1–23, Acts 9:19b–31, and Luke 23:44–56a - confront us with the cost of partial obedience, the power of transformation, and the weight of sacrifice. ⚔️🔁✝️Saul loses the kingdom by sparing what God said to destroy. Saul of Tarsus becomes a bold witness for Jesus. And Jesus is laid in the tomb after giving His life for the world...

🎙️ Thursday July 24, 2025VI Week After Pentecost Today’s readings—1 Samuel 8:1–22, Acts 7:1–53, and Luke 22:24–30 - highlight the tension between wanting control and surrendering to God’s rule.👑🔥🕊️Israel demands a king. Stephen boldly recounts Israel’s resistance to God. And Jesus redefines greatness as #serving , not ruling. It’s a sobering and powerful call to examine our hearts and follow the...

Wednesday July 23, 2025VI Week after Pentecost 🎙️ Today’s Podcast EpisodeIn today’s readings—1 Samuel 7:2–17, Acts 6:1–15, and Luke 22:14–23 - we see God raising up faithful leaders in crucial moments.🙏⚖️🍞From Samuel calling Israel back to the Lord, to the appointment of Spirit-filled servants in the early church, to Jesus sharing the Last Supper with His disciples—this episode centers on repent...

Tuesday July 22, 2025VI Week After Pentecost 🎙️ Today’s readings—1 Samuel 6:1–16, Acts 5:27–42, and Luke 21:37–22:13 - reveal the power of holy reverence, courageous witness, and quiet preparation for sacrifice.📦🔥🍞From the return of the Ark to Israel, to the apostles boldly declaring, “We must obey God rather than men,” to Jesus preparing for His final Passover—this episode calls us to honor Go...

7.21.2025 / VI Week After Pentecost 🎙️Welcome to Today's Episode In today’s readings—1 Samuel 5:1–12, Acts 5:12–26, and Luke 21:29–36 - we see God's power on display, His people walking in bold faith, and a call to stay spiritually awake. ⚡🙌🌿From the fall of Dagon before the Ark, to the apostles miraculously freed from prison, to Jesus' warning to stay alert—we're reminded that...

Thursday July 17, 2025 V Week After Easter Today’s readings—1 Samuel 2:27–36, Acts 2:22–36, and Luke 20:42–21:4 —confront us with powerful truths about God’s #justice , Jesus’ lordship, and wholehearted #worship . ⚖️👑💔We hear God's warning to Eli, Peter’s bold declaration that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah, and Jesus’ praise for a poor widow whose small gift revealed great faith. This episo...

Wednesday July 16, 2025 / V Week After Pentecost Today’s scriptures—1 Samuel 2:12–26, Acts 2:1–21, and Luke 20:27–40-bring together the themes of spiritual integrity, Holy Spirit power, and eternal hope.🔥🙌💡We contrast Eli’s corrupt sons with Samuel’s growth, witness the fire of Pentecost, and hear Jesus remind us that God is the God of the living. It’s a call to live with purpose, filled with t...