Biblical Breadcrumbs

Continuing with the theme of proper focus, Jesus addresses attitudes toward the things of the world. How much should we care about stuff? Join me as I focus on these ideas (with a couple rants thrown in, too)!

In this episode, we take a look at what Jesus says about fasting and true treasure. And what's this about light and darkness, too? Join me as I explore these questions and more!

The Lord's prayer! ...sort of. Let's discuss what Jesus is doing in putting forth these ideas for us to think about!

We transition from Jesus explaining how to actually fulfill the Old Law into a section where Jesus corrects more missed attitudes of the people. What are the three types of attitudes one can have towards doing the right thing? Join me as we discuss that and quite a bit more!

This episode serves to introduce this series, give reasoning behind the name chosen, and lay out the goals sought. Basically: read the Bible. ...and maybe this series will help you to understand some details. Rerecorded: June 19, 2021

Picking up from where we left off: this episode continues from the last, as Jesus gives more examples of the true form of the Law. Join me as we discuss the principle of having your heart in the right place, not just your actions.

How can Jesus say that He's not getting rid of the Law if He changes it so much? Well, it helps that He's not really changing it, you know? Join me as Jesus takes us to the real heart of the issue when He discusses what these laws really mean.

Continuing in the Sermon on the Mount: salt of the earth? Light of the world? We recognize the phrases, sure, but where do they come from? Join me as I look at a couple different pieces of this Sermon, what they mean, and how they fit into the overall logic.

The Sermon on the Mount! Do we know it as well as we think? Often I, at least, get caught in assuming the traditional teachings are right, without actually looking at them.  This episode, we examine the Beatitudes. Why do they exist? Why does Jesus start with these? What does this mean for the Sermon as a whole? Join me as I think my way through these questions and more.

This is a little bit of a different section, as it covers a little bit of history in between two well-known passages, including the calling of the first disciples. Join me in considering this and a little bit more as we get prepared for the Sermon on the Mount!

The Temptation of Jesus. Is this story one we know well, or have some of the details slipped past us? Join me as I think my way through why these are actually temptations and why Jesus answers in the way that He does.

The Spirit and fire. Join me as I try to reason out what this idea means and how we are to understand it! And Jesus gets baptized, too. That's pretty important.

John the Baptist: why here? Why now? What point does it serve for him to appear in this story? Join me as I think through the reason for him and the other details given!

This episode, we see Herod's true motive and the faith of Joseph on full display. Also, there are a couple of interesting prophecies that Matthew cites. Join me as I get a bit confused over a small bit of Matthew, then attempt to explain it anyways!

Why do we get to talk about Herod? Why are the "Wise Men" important enough for Matthew to take note of? Join in as we think about those questions and more prophetic fulfillment.

These few verses give all that Matthew cares to tell us about the birth of Jesus. Join me and consider why Matthew chooses to emphasize the ideas that he does, as we talk through the rest of Matthew 1 .

The beginning to the Gospel of Matthew. Genealogies! ...but why? Join me in considering why such an influential book of the Bible would start in such a "boring" way.