Grasp the Bible

Welcome to episode 54 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we discuss what a worldview is and why it matters.    A worldview is how one views or interprets reality.  A worldview makes a world of difference in our view of God, origins, evil, human nature, values, and destiny.  The seven major worldviews are theism, deism, atheism, pantheism, panentheism, finite godism, and polytheism.  Theism . An...

Welcome to episode 53 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 6:1-29.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The malice of the Nazarenes (vv. 1-6  The mission of the twelve (vv. 6-13)  The martyrdom of John the Baptist (vv. 14-29)    Key takeaways:   There is an old saying, “Familiarity breeds contempt....

Welcome to episode 52 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 5:21-43.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The leader’s request (vv. 21-24)  Her disease (vv. 24-26)  Her determination (vv. 27-28)  Her deliverance (vv. 29-34)  The response (vv. 35-37)  The resurrection (v. 40-43)    Key takeaways:   J...

Welcome to episode 51 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 5:1-20.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The despair (vv. 1-5)  The deliverance (vv. 6-13)  The disbelief (vv. 14-17)  The desire (vv. 18-20)    Key takeaways:   Chapter 5 contains several miracles performed by Jesus in which he makes c...

Welcome to episode 50 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 4:26-41.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The parable of the growing seed (vv. 26-29)  The parable of the mustard seed (vv. 30-34)  Jesus calms the storm (vv. 35-41)    Key takeaways:   The parables about the seed growing by itself and...

As we prepare to release our 50th episode of Grasp the Bible next week, Pastor Marty and Pastor Darrell realized that some know who they are, and some don't...or at least, not that well. In this (our 49th episode), we are taking a break from the Book of Mark so the pastors can share a few insights with you about their testimonies, their ministries, and their families. We hope you enjoy today&...

Welcome to episode 48 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 4:1-25.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The parable of the soils – Information on the parable (vv. 1-9)  Isaiah and the parable (vv. 10-12)  Interpretation of the parable (vv. 13-20)  Lamp on a stand (vv. 21-25)    Key takeaways:   Mar...

Welcome to episode 47 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 3:20-35.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Opinions of Jesus – He's crazy (vv. 20-21)  Opinions of Jesus – He's demon possessed (vv. 22-27)  The unforgivable sin (vv. 28-30)  We are family (vv. 31-35)    Key takeaways:   Anyone...

Welcome to episode 46 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 3:1-19.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  The priority of humanity (vv. 1-6)  The demands of popularity (vv. 7-12)  Jesus appoints the twelve (vv. 13-19)    Key takeaways:   The Pharisees accuse Jesus of violating the Sabbath by doing go...

Welcome to episode 45 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 2:13-28.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Associating With Tax Collectors and Sinners (vv. 13-17)  Parables about the new and the old (vv. 18-22)  Question of the Sabbath (vv. 23-28)    Key takeaways:   Forgiveness of sins and healing c...

Welcome to episode 44 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 2:1-12.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  A need to be met (vv. 1-4)  A cure to be given (v. 5)  A conflict to ensue (vv. 6-12)    Key takeaways:   Leading people to Christ will probably cost you something...time, reputation, finances, e...

Welcome to episode 43 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 1:29-45.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Healing Simon’s mother-in-law (vv. 29-31)  Healing the crowds at sunset (vv. 32-34)  Jesus’ Agenda (vv. 35-39)  Jesus and the leper (vv. 40-45)    Key takeaways:   Jesus came to enter into our p...

Welcome to episode 42 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 1:14-28.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Proclaiming the kingdom of God (vv. 14-15)  Jesus calling four disciples (vv. 16-20)  Jesus in the synagogue (vv. 21-28)    Key takeaways:   The period of preparation, that of ancient Israel and...

Welcome to episode 41 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 1:1-13 (the prologue).  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Jesus is the unique servant of God (v. 1)  John the Baptist prepares the way for the sacrificial servant (vv. 2-8)  The Presentation and Preparation of the Sacrificial Servant (vv....

Welcome to episode 40 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of Mark, covering background information to the book.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss:  Interesting facts about the book  Authorship  Genre  Place of writing and initial audience  Date  Occasion and purpose  Structure    Key takeaways:   Mark was probably the first...

Welcome to episode 39 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we conclude our study in the Book of James, covering chapter 5.  The series is called “Having a faith that works.”  Today, we discuss:  Misused money (vv. 1-6)  Some good reasons for a good thing (vv. 7-12)  Concerning prayer (vv. 13-18)  Concerning the wanderer (vv. 19-20)    Key takeaways:   Scripture never tells us that we should not s...

Welcome to episode 38 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of James, covering chapter 4.  The series is called “Having a faith that works.”  Today, we discuss the outworking of worldly wisdom and cover:  The source of conflict (vv. 1-6)  The gravity of grace (vv. 7-10)  Finding fault (vv. 11-12)  Arrogant self-sufficiency (vv. 13-17)    Key takeaways:   The strug...

Welcome to episode 37 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of James, covering chapter 3.  The series is called “Having a faith that works.”  Today, we discuss our use of speech and cover:  The importance of the tongue (vv. 1-2)  The illustrations of the tongue (vv. 3-5)  The incorrigibility of the tongue (vv. 7-8)  The inconsistency of the tongue (vv. 9-12)  Inst...

Welcome to episode 36 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of James, covering chapter 2.  The series is called “Having a faith that works.”  Today, we discuss:  Favoritism is forbidden (vv. 1-7)  Just judgment (vv. 8-13)  Practical proof (vv. 14-20)  Biblical basis (vv. 21-26)    Key takeaways:   When we show favoritism, it makes us judges, and only God can hones...

Welcome to episode 35 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of James, covering chapter 1.  The series is called “Having a faith that works.”  Today, we discuss trials and temptations, treasure, trusting, treasure, and true religion and cover:  Background information  The theme of the book  Testing trials (vv. 1-8)  Temporary treasure (vv. 9-11)  Temptation truth (vv....

Welcome to episode 34 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we conclude our study of the Book of Jonah, covering chapter 4.  The series is called “God loves your enemies.”  Today, we discuss Jonah’s resentment and God’s compassion and cover:  Jonah’s twofold complaint (vv. 1-9)  God’s manifold compassion (vv. 10-11)    Key takeaways:   Countless numbers of modern-day believers miss much of the joy...

Welcome to episode 33 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study of the Book of Jonah, covering chapter 3.  The series is called “God loves your enemies.”  Today, we discuss how Nineveh’s revival shows God’s pardon and cover:  Jonah’s commission (vv. 1-4)  Nineveh’s confession (vv. 5-9)  God’s compassion (v. 10)    Key takeaways:   Although God gave Jonah a second chance to do His...

Welcome to episode 32 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study of the Book of Jonah, covering chapter 2.  The series is called “God loves your enemies.”  Today, we discuss the patience of God and cover:  Jonah’s despair (vv. 1-6)  Jonah’s dedication (vv. 7-9)  Jonah’s deliverance (v. 10)    Key takeaways:   Many of us are like Jonah:  We wait until our situation is really bad be...

Welcome to episode 31 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study of the Book of Jonah, covering chapter 1:8-17.  The series is called “God loves your enemies.”  Today, we discuss the patience of God and cover:  The confrontation (v. 8)  The confession (vv. 9-11)  The counsel (vv. 12-14)  The calm (vv. 15-16)  The fish (v. 17)    Key takeaways:   Our lifestyle and our verbal profes...

In this episode, Pastor Marty and Pastor Darrell talk about the background of Grasp the Bible, how Pastor Darrell prepares for each message, and they reflect back on the first 29 episodes.