Grasp the Bible

Welcome to episode 80 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 12:1-17.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The parable of the vineyard (vv. 1-12)  The confrontation over taxes (vv. 13-17)    Key takeaways:   The parable of the vineyard is about authority and ownership. Who has authority over vineyard...

Welcome to episode 79 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 11:12-33.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The Cursing (vv. 12-14)  The Cleansing (vv. 15-19)  The Cursing, part 2 (vv. 20-26)  The Conflict (vv. 27-33)    Key takeaways:   The unfruitful fig tree is indeed a symbol of Israel. Under her...

Welcome to episode 78 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 11:1-11.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Preparation for the Entrance to Jerusalem (vv. 1-6)  The Approach to Jerusalem as Messianic King (vv. 7-10)  Entrance into the Temple Courts and Return to Bethany (v. 11)    Key takeaways:   Mar...

Welcome to episode 77 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 10:32-52.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Jesus and the cross (vv. 32-34)  Jesus and the brothers (vv. 35-45)  Jesus and the blind man (vv. 46-52)    Key takeaways:   This is the third passion prediction and the third cycle of events d...

Welcome to episode 76 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 10:17-31.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The seeking ruler (vv. 17-22)  The private teaching (vv. 23-31)    Key takeaways:   No one can enter the kingdom on their own merit; all must enter with childlike faith and in complete dependen...

Welcome to episode 75 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 10:1-16.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Jesus teaching on divorce (vv. 1-12)  Jesus teaching on children (vv. 13-16)    Key takeaways:   Jesus’ followers must not abandon difficult marriage relationships simply because they are not me...

Welcome to episode 74 of Grasp the Bible.  Today, we will be talking about the four expectations that Spring Baptist Church has of its members. Healthy church members do the following: Regularly attend the Sunday morning worship service Actively participate in a small group Bible study (we call them Life Groups) Serve in the church according to their spiritual gifts Give financially to the needs o...

Welcome to episode 73 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 9:30-50.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Jesus predicts his death a second time (vv. 30-32)  Jesus speaks concerning humility (vv. 33-37)  Jesus speaks concerning harmony (vv. 38-41)  Jesus speaks concerning hell (vv. 42-50)    Key tak...

Welcome to episode 72 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 9:2-29.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The transfiguration (vv. 2-8)  The descent (vv. 9-13)  The restoration (vv. 14-29)    Key takeaways:   The transfiguration provides confirmation and reassurance for Jesus’ disciples that he is in...

Welcome to episode 71 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 8:27-9:1.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The prompting by the savior (vv. 27-30)  The prediction by the savior (vv. 31-38)  The revelation (v. 31)  The rebukes (vv. 32-33)  The requirements (v. 34)  The rewards (vv. 35-38)    Key take...

Welcome to episode 70 of Grasp the Bible.  As we resume our Fall series, we return to the Book of Mark.  We kick off the series with a review of chapters 1-8 in preparation for our next episode that picks up in Mark 8:27. Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)  https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Camp...

Welcome to episode 69 of Grasp the Bible.  We wrap up our 5-part interview about the Bible with Dr. Matthew McKellar of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Today, we discuss Bible translations.

We continue in our 5-part series on the Bible.  Today, Dr. McKellar and Pastor Darrell talk about how Bible study tools can help you better understand God's Word.

Welcome to episode 67 of the Grasp the Bible podcast.  In this third episode of a five-part series, we are introducing the New Testament.  Dr. Matthew McKellar, professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is our guest throughout this series.

We continue our 5-week series on the Bible with Dr. Matthew McKellar, professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. This week, we are looking at the Old Testament.

Welcome to episode 65 of Grasp the Bible.  This is the first of five interviews with Dr. Matthew McKellar of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  In each episode, we take a deep dive into the Bible and discuss the Old Testament, New Testament, study tools, and translations.  We will be providing links to resources along the way.

Welcome to episode 64 of Grasp the Bible.  Today, we are going to be looking at Romans 3:21-26 which contains a lot of big words that are foreign to most of us.   One thing we encounter when we read the Bible is some difficult words that we don’t understand. I remember when I was a newer Christian, I was told that when I come across a difficult name or a long word that I did not understand, to jus...

Welcome to episode 63 of Grasp the Bible.  Today, we are talking about what it means to be a disciple.  We define what a disciple is and list eight characteristics of a disciple.   A disciple is a learner, a follower, of Jesus Christ.   Discipleship is about a direction, not a destination.  We never fully arrive until we enter into the next life.  Until then, we are on a path that we call the Disc...

Welcome to episode 60 of Grasp the Bible.  We continue our summer series by exploring different biblical concepts.  Today, we are looking at four views of eschatology, or the end times.  We will discuss: Amillennialism Postmillennialism Premillennialism (both the historic view and dispensational view) There are some good arguments made for these views and they each use some shared Scripture to sup...

Welcome to episode 59 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 8:1-30.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The provision by the savior (vv. 1-10)  The provoking of the savior (vv. 11-13)  The patience of the savior (vv. 14-21)  The power of the savior (vv. 22-26)  The prompting by the savior (vv. 27-3...

Welcome to episode 58 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 7:24-37.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The brokenhearted mother (vv. 24-26)  The kindhearted Messiah (vv. 27-30)  The desperation of the man (vv. 31-32)  The declaration of the Messiah (vv. 33-37)    Key takeaways:   Mark’s Gentile r...

Welcome to episode 57 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we discuss how to study your Bible using the inductive Bible study method.    When applied properly, the inductive method will provide a better overall understanding of a passage—what it says, what it meant to its original audience, and what it means today.    Anyone can use the inductive Bible study method by following three simple steps...

Welcome to episode 56 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 7:1-23.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The reason for the message (vv. 1-5)  The prophecy (vv. 6-8)  The parental example (vv. 9-13)  The preaching (vv. 14-23)    Key takeaways:   For the first time, Mark takes up the issue of ritual...

Welcome to episode 55 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 6:30-56.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Jesus feeds the 5,000 (vv. 30-44)  Jesus walks on the water (vv. 45-52)  Jesus heals the multitudes (vv. 53-56)    Key takeaways:   Mark presents Jesus as a second Moses.  There are lots of para...