Rabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible Study

I found this years ago on YouTube and saved it. This message still resonates today. A poem by Marshall Soulful Jones. It's convicting and thought provoking.  https://youtu.be/GAx845QaOck?si=1iR8jVvUokRyFab9

I produced this podcast after watching an episode of House (Hugh Laurie stars in a medical series about a crass doctor - Gregory House - who is in constant pain and addicted to Vicodin). It got me to thinking about how close the cycle of sin and the cycle of addiction really are and as I went down this rabbit-hole, it became more obvious. I've had to deal with addiction in my family - we probably...

Do the current events in the 2024 - 2025 news cycle point to End Times? Dr. Barnett issues two YouTube videos that seem to point in that direction! Dr. John Barnett has been teaching the Word of God for 30+ years. Born and raised in Michigan, John has studied at Michigan State University, Bob Jones University (B.S., B.A., M.A., M. Div.), L'Abri Fellowship in Villars, Switzerland, & The Master'...

You may have heard Him referred to as "the God of the Jews". Let's look through history and understand that God is THE GOD of all nations. This podcast helps understand the role of the Jews in God's message. Let's unshackle the God of the Bible from the chains of our human limitations.. 

Saul became Paul through a dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus, as described in Acts 9. Saul was a zealous Pharisee who persecuted Christians, believing he was serving God by rooting out what he saw as a heretical sect. Paul bridges the transition from the God of the Hebrews to the God of all. 

Understanding the geography is key to understanding end times prophecy. This is eye opening, if not a bit unsettling. 

God is there when you need Him. He has been there all along. We track divine providence from Adam and Even all the way to Jesus showing how God saved the world. 

If you present the truth, it spreads by itself. It's interesting... truth cannot die. A lie eventually will destroy itself... the truth is eternal. The early church takes off when the truth of the gospel is revealed. It's not difficult to understand how the gospel message is still alive and growing. Truth prevails. 

We asked ChatGPT to tell us based on its knowledge of current world events and its understanding of the Bible and commentary what it's best guess for how end times scenarios might play out. Strap in... it's a wild ride and for the faint of heart, it can be a bit unsettling. It's OK... God's Got You. Just stay focused on Him. Remember when Peter walked on water (for those of you not reading your Bi...

I just wanted to know the origin of Valentine's Day, so I asked and answered. Happy Valentine's Day, y'all! A Modern Valentine’s Dream Inspired by Chaucer for our modern ears Love takes time, yet life is brief, A fleeting joy, a spark so sweet. A mystery profound, both sharp and bright, It lifts the heart, then fades from sight. When love takes hold, it pulls me deep— I float, I sink, I wake, I sl...

For people who have never read the bible or want to understand it before they start, read Stephen's speech in Acts 7. It is one of my favorites in the Bible for both its depth and its brevity. I've created two Bible Study you can retrieve here plus a reading plan that can be completed in about 30 days and would give you an amazing insight into the Bible.  Reading Plan Inspired by Stephen Bible Stu...

The bold action of Peter is matched with the direct response of God. The lesson in Faith is to act boldly. Boldness itself is an expression of faith. God responds with bold action to support your faith in Him ACTS 5 Notes

Every now and then, we like to take a break from our traditional podcasting and show you how scriptures play out in ordinary life. We hope you like this exclusive: Why God Gave Us Dogs.  Why God Gave us Dogs: Download https://50b.me/godgaveusdogs

Acts 4 is a clear example of how a movement routed in truth can topple even the mightiest. Two seemingly insignificant people (Peter and John) take on the established ruling and religious elite classes of their day and leave them dumbfounded with their own ignorance, hypocrisy, and inability to respond. Peter and John don't need rehearsed, orchestrated responses... they have the Holy Spirit, the T...

Ask yourself how often we walk through the beautiful gate and don't see it for its beauty, awe, and majesty. We do it all the time! Podcast Notes As I prayed about that thought, I came up with this song.  Just a Normal Day ( www.50b.me/JustANormalDay )

Wow! A LOT going on in this chapter! Don't miss it. This must have been an amazing event. Luke's matter of factness combine with Peters amazing sermon. Hopefully, listening to the Podcast will get you to open Acts chapter 2 and read it for yourself.  Here's a bunch of notes I took will reading the chapter - NOTES  Available at: www.rabbitholes.faith

He came, He saw, He conquered and then He left. It can leave you a little despondent until you begin to understand why. We explore that question of why he left before we jump into the next chapter of Acts. 

John 16:7-8 – The Spirit Will Convict the World "Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment."

Faith gets you there! This concept did not just start at the New Testament. We discuss the remnant of Faith from the very beginning.  See https://www.rabbitholes.faith for the article associated with this podcast. It makes for a great bible study.  Article and Notes  

God reveals the future of the Davidic line. This is the Gospel before the Gospels were even written!

Remember that kid story about this meek little kid with a slingshot that killed this humungous giant? Well... not exactly : )

We've already established that you're willing to pay a lot for youth and beauty. We're just negotiating on price!

This is a tough to listen to for some people. I was there too! I've always considered myself to be a good person... but that doesn't get you there!

Wondering About the Rapture? So were we. : )   NOTE: This podcast considers the common understanding of the Rapture. The Rapture is biblical. WHEN the rapture occurs is subject to interpretation. This particular podcast suggests the common view that the Rapture of the church occurs before the tribulation period described in Revelation. I'm adding this note after about a year of deep dives into Rap...

This short story, told by John Oswalt, BiblicalTraining.org (Isaiah Study), has resonated with me. I've included the original telling at the end of this commentary because nobody can tell the story the way Dr. Oswalt does.