Rabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible Study

When you tip your green beer today, at least you'll know why!  What is the significance of the Shamrock? That Shamrock shake you're chugging at McDonalds has a deep meaning.  Let's connect the green to the meaning - it's a huge opportunity for discipleship! NOTES: Beyond the Green Beer . See Episode link to download

They didn't have the New Testament. They didn't have eyewitness experience. What the Bereans did have was a thirst for knowledge, a healthy dose of skepticism, and the need to know the truth!  Today, we have access to so much. Test what you are told by going back to the Word of God. I would challenge you to even test translations! DON'T TRUST CHATGPT. It's Ok to use ChapGPT for searches and inform...

Someone in my church said this on Facebook: "Ultimately if I am wrong, I am just dead. I still lived the life I chose." I have to say, I heard that many times when I lived as an atheist... as if faith is a way to hedge your bets for eternity. It didn't sit right with me then, and it certainly does not sit right with me now!  DON'T FALL FOR THIS TRAP! Faith is not a wager for eternity! Download Not...

I was a major philosophy buff in my later years... and an atheist. Until I found someone that could meet me where I stood, could make the message of Christ resonate with my existing world view. Oh, to be a fly on the wall when Paul addressed the Greeks! Paul was not out to "win". He knew that a head-on confrontation with the Epicureans and the Stoics would not go well. What he did was magical - an...

The audience doesn't change the message, but it does change how you deliver the message! Paul was a master.  Notes: Acts 17 Notes

The men are often named... i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Timothy, Peter and on and on. As a guy producing this podcast, I've grown to appreciate the role of women in the spread of the Christian message. Without women, I think the movement would have fallen flat. There is a very interesting undercurrent associated with the message as you read through Acts and begin to see the bridge women p...

You can blow through Acts 16 pretty quickly, I mean, it's an easy read. But don't skip the underlying meaning. There's a lot fruit in this chapter: Following a calling and listening to God Discernment even when the message seems correct Witnessing By Example Discipleship Standing up for what is right Notes: Acts 16 Notes (Use the Episode link to download the notes if the link is not active). 

A little diversion from Acts for a second.  Struggling with my own sin, I started to really think about this. Here's where my mind went: "DON'T THINK ABOUT A GREEN AND BLACK ZEBRA"!  What are you thinking about? If you're thinking about a green and black zebra, this podcast is for you. If you're not thinking about a green and black zebra, you're not human  : ) Download Notes: Law Legalism and Avoi...

Surprise! the early church had its human elements! Traditions, culture and personalities all played a role. There are lessons we could certainly use today with how to grapple with human tension and conflict... Perhaps, we take our eyes too much off Jesus when we find ourselves in similar situations. Something to ponder. You need look no further than when the President addresses both parties to see...

After reading and pondering Acts Chapter 14, I got to thinking about the bravery that Paul must have had. Acts 14 is the first of many times Paul would endure that kind of persecution. It might surprise you, even to the level of shock and disgust, that many Christians are very familiar with this level of persecution TODAY! I did some research and it's beyond appalling. We enjoy "freedom of religio...

As Paul and Barnabas continue, they find more opposition and walk into a situation where existing beliefs challenge the gospel message. Acts 14 is a story of courage, persistence and determination.  Acts 14 Notes

It just happened to me, so I think the next time I'll be more ready. I've added my notes and a hand-out you can give them! They always want to give you one, right?  Ultimately this is an opportunity for you! If you have time, engage with them. But remember, they come with an agenda. Make sure you have good answers for why you believe what you believe.  1 Peter 3:15 - But in your hearts revere Chri...

Baptism is a requirement for salvation! This is not an opinion. This is not an "interpretation" of scripture. JESUS SAID IT! This was one of the most difficult podcasts to create because A.I. wants to be neutral on the subject. Your church may not emphasize the need for Baptism, or may not do it at all. It's worth questioning... not with your church elders or even what ChatGPT says. There is an im...

Religion and Tradition prevents Paul's message from sinking into those who can't let go of a lifetime of religion and practice. Acts 13 highlights why it was such a difficult message for the Jews. Put yourself in a place where you have deeply embedded beliefs and practices and then someone comes along and challenges you whole world view.  So, why even start in the Synagogues. There were people the...

This whole chapter needs to make it to the big screen. Maybe a future episode of "The Chosen"! It's epic.  1. 1st Apostle Martyred 2. Peter's supernatural escape from prison 3. Herod dealt with by God  Paul and Barnabas pick up right where they leave off.  Acts 12 Notes  

If you've heard about Torah Codes (or Bible Codes), you might dismiss this Podcast - BUT HOLD ON. This is different. This is NOT a random sequence of letters that most Bible Code enthusiasts love to find. This is much more complex than that. 1. The codes are repetitive and predictable (once you know the sequence) 2. The words (revealed in the Podcast) are repeated over and over again... this is no...

Who "Walked With God"? What does it mean and how can you do it to? It's easier than you think. Here's some scripture to refer back to.  Psalm 32:8 "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and...

Put the right message in front of people and the message takes off.  "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'" (Romans 10:14-15)

Mixing it up today. I lean toward country music, so my apologies if that's not your taste. I created this song as a metaphor for complete surrender to God. I hope you like it. I've tacked on the first copy of the song at the end of the podcast.

I know this whole topic seems out there... but is it really? Elon Musk has already succeeded with Neurolink! AI is taking off. We were introduced the whole concept of nano technology during COVID. Reports of UFO's all over the place (real or imagined?). Ultimately, whether you want to believe it or not, your response is simple: stay grounded and hold fast to your Bible.  This podcast was inspired...

If your faith isn't rooted in the Gospels, check your sources. Stick to this> If a religion pops up after these eye-witness accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) and you follow them, you are wading into dangerous territory. Spend time in your Old Testament - IT POINTS TO CHRIST. As you read it, always be on the lookout for your savior! He's there on every page! I pray that you're not led astray....

God orchestrates a meeting between Cornelius and Peter. How the events unfold in this chapter is awesome. A testimony to how God is always working behind the scenes to make sure His Will Be Done! Acts 10 teaches us that obedience often comes before understanding. If God tells you to do something, do it! You'll flush out the meaning as you do what God has commanded. It also teaches us to read your...

If you were witnessing endtimes, how would it look if you had no biblical perspective? If these descriptions all seem too real, time to brush up! A lot of Christians seem to want to avoid discussions of Tribulation. A lot of pastors never talk about it. Revelation, by contrast, says that those who hear this will be blessed! Read it, learn it and understand it. It's fascinating and you may need a w...

I was wrestling (still am) with how much time do I spend with God vs. the rest of my day. People kept telling me - balance! I'm convinced that is the wrong answer. You don't put your bible away after you read a couple of chapters and go on and do your thing at work. Ultimately, what I am trying to figure out is how to keep God close to me everywhere and in everything I do, and that includes work....

This podcast walks you through the questions I think all Christians have. Can you live a sinless life. Can you be sinless even for a day? How was Jesus able to accomplish a sinful life as a human and what does that mean for us. How does recognizing the chasm between our sinful nature and a perfect God, glorify God? That ultimately is the question we're asking.