Grasp the Bible

Welcome to episode 205 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we conclude our three-week series on our identity in Christ.  Today, we explore the concepts of adoption and inheritance.    Key takeaways:   God doesn't just pardon us from our sins; He welcomes us into His family, with all the rights, privileges, and inheritance that come with being His children.  Our adoption required an enormous...

Welcome to episode 204 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our three-week series on our identity in Christ.  Today, we explore the realities of our being a new creation, based on 2 Corinthians 5:17.    Key takeaways:   When you come to faith in Christ, you don't just become a slightly improved version of your old self—you become a fundamentally different kind of being.  We died...

Welcome to episode 203 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin a three-week series on our identity in Christ.  Today, we explore what it means to go from broken to beloved.    Key takeaways:   To understand who we are, we must first understand how God sees us.  Before we cleaned up our act, before we got our lives together, while we were still defined by our brokenness—that's when Chri...

Welcome to episode 202 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 5.  Today, we will explore how King David sought God’s face in a two-faced world, focusing on:  Prayer for God's Justice (vv. 1–3)  Affirmation of God's Hatred of Evil (vv. 4–6)  Hope in Fellowship With God (v. 7)  Prayer for God's Righteousness (v. 8)  Affirmation of Evil (v. 9)  Hope in God's R...

Welcome to episode 201 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 101.  Today, we will explore King David’s leadership manifesto, focusing on:  David’s Witness with God (v. 1)  A Deeper Look at David’s Personal Integrity (vv. 2-7)  David’s Warfare for God (v. 8)    Key takeaways:   Truly transformative leadership begins not with grand visions but with uncompromising personal commi...

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Welcome to episode 199 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Psalms, covering chapter 42. Today, we will cover: - The causes of spiritual depression and feeling far from God. - How a godly person can win over depression. - The depth of our need for the Lord. Key takeaways: · The depth of my need brings me to my knees and to the one I need. · How a godly person c...

Welcome to episode 198 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 73.  Today, we will explore the psalmist’s struggle with envying wicked people, focusing on:  The principle—The Just God Is Good to the Godly (v. 1)  The perception—Injustice Makes Godliness Seem Futile (vv. 2–14)  The perspective—The Just God Judges Wicked People (vv. 15–26)  The practice—Faith in the Just God Give...

Welcome to episode 197 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Psalms, covering chapter 21, a Royal Psalm. Today, we will cover: - The victory of king David. - The characteristics of the true king! - The victory of king Jesus! - What his victory has done for me! Key takeaways ● The Lord who crowns with all strength and glory is worthy of all Glory. ● Because of Hi...

Welcome to episode 196 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Psalms, covering chapter 49, a Psalm of Wisdom. Today, we will cover: - The wisdom shared in this psalm is universal, proverbial, and problematic. - The wisdom shared demonstrates that humanity has a problem, they have been ransomed by God for a price they can’t pay. - The wisdom shared shows the negat...

Welcome to episode 195 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 66.  Today, we will explore the psalmist’s journey from trials to triumph, focusing on:  God’s Preeminence (vv. 1-2)  God’s Power (vv. 3-7)  God’s Protection (vv. 8-9)  God’s Purging (vv. 10-12)  The Psalmist’s Ritual Sacrifices (vv. 13-15)  The Psalmist’s Personal Sacrifices (vv. 16-20)    Key takeaways:   All peop...

Welcome to episode 194 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Psalms, covering chapter 32, a Psalm of Thanksgiving. Today, we will cover: - The connection between sin and shame. - The lies we tell ourselves, others, and God. - The forgiveness of God. Key takeaways: We thank God for His Forgiveness! · His Forgiveness Breaks the Shackles of Sin and Shame on my Spir...

Welcome to episode 193 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 74.  Today, we will explore the psalmist’s reaction to God’s seeming disengagement:  The invocation (v. 1)  The complaint (vv. 2-11)  A confession of trust (vv. 12-17)  A final urgent plea (vv. 18-23)    Key takeaways:   The question put to God in prayer is “Why are you so angry with us? Is it total anger that is go...

Welcome to episode 192 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 44.  Today, we will explore the psalmist’s reaction to a national tragedy:  God’s Deeds in Time Past (vv. 1-8)  The Present Distress (vv. 9-16)  A Faithful and Loyal People (vv. 17-22)  A Plea for Help (vv. 23-26)    Key takeaways:   There is no mistaking Psalm 44 as a national lament . It surely is the response of...

Welcome to episode 191of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Psalms, covering chapter 30, a Psalm of Thanksgiving. Today, we will cover: - A congregational psalm for the dedication of the temple. - The difference between adoration and confession. - How easy it is to go from confidence in the Lord to self-confidence. - That we are all in desperate need of God’s gr...

Welcome to episode 190 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Psalms, covering chapter 7, a psalm of praise. Today, we will cover: - How our God is deserving of our praise because he is a righteous judge. Key takeaways: · Jesus is the truly innocent one. · Jesus is the judge of the peoples. · Jesus crushed the crown of satan. Quotable: · “If you are in Jesus we c...

Welcome to episode 189 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 92.  Today, we will explore some reasons to praise God:  A Resolution to Praise the Lord (vv. 1-4)  The Lord’s Great Works and Judgment on His Enemies (vv. 5-9)  God’s Provision for the Psalmist (vv. 10-11)  The Fruitfulness of the Righteous (vv. 12-15)    Key takeaways:   Psalm 92 contrasts the Lord’s punishment of...

Welcome to episode 188 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Psalms, covering chapter 33, a Psalm of praise. Today, we will cover: - How our Praise can be new every morning. · How we can sing a new song unto the Lord. · Why our God deserves our praise. Key takeaways: · God is deserving of our praise because God’s Steadfast Love Is Evident · God’s Steadfast Love...

Welcome to episode 187 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 19.  Today, we will some of the ways in which God communicates with us:  The book of creation (vv. 1-6)  The book of Scripture (vv. 7-10)  The book of the heart (vv. 11-14)    Key takeaways:   David gives us three ways God reveals Himself to humanity - through creation, through His Word, and through inner transforma...

Welcome to episode 186 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we will give an introduction to the Book of Psalms.  Today, we will cover:  The Hebrew title for the Book of Psalms  The structure of the book  Authorship  Literary genres in the Psalms  Imprecatory Psalms –   What they are   Their defining characteristics  Some examples  Suggested solutions and interpretations  Challenges and considerat...

Welcome to episode 185 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we wrap up our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 6:10-24.  Today, we will cover:  The exhortation (vv. 10-11, 13, 18-20)  The Enemy (vv. 11-12)  The Equipment (vv. 14-17)  The Final Exhortation (vv. 18-20)  The Final Greetings (vv. 21-24)    Key takeaways:   The aim of walking worthily of God is actually a profound struggl...

Welcome to episode 184 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 5:22-6:9. Today, we will cover: · Examples of how we submit to one another in 3 specific relatonships o Wives and Husbands o Children and Parents o Servants (Slaves) and Masters Key takeaways: · Biblical Submission flows from a filled spirit. · Biblical Submission is Counter...

Welcome to episode 183 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 5:1-21. Today, we will cover: - Be imitators of God · But now through Christ we are one. · We have the same promises. · We are one people and one body. Come on everybody Key takeaways: · Be imitators of God · Walk In Love · Walk as Children of Light · Wal in Wisdom Quotable:...

Welcome to episode 182 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 4:25-32.  Today, we will cover:  - Spiritual attributes believers should embody, From Falsehood to Truth Righteous Anger vs Unrighteous Anger Stealing vs Honest Labor Speech that tears down vs Speech that builds up Grieving The Holy Spirit vs Honoring the Holy Spirit The si...

Welcome to episode 181 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 4:17-24.  Today, we will cover:  Exhortation to Live Differently Than Non-Christians (v. 17)  Description of the Condition and Lifestyle of Non-Christian Gentiles (vv. 18–19)  The New Identity in Christ and Exhortation to the New Lifestyle (vv. 20–24)    Key takeaways:   Li...