The Bible by David Alley

Jesus was asked some pretty tough questions which seemed to put him in a corner, but he found a remarkable way to answer. Should a believer pay taxes? Is there marriage in Heaven? What is the greatest commandment? Jesus answers all of these in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads Mark 12 and then discusses the chapter bringing the Bible to life. This is part of a video series covering the en...

Why did Jesus wreak havoc in the temple? Why was he so upset about the money changers? What is a house of prayer for all nations? In Mark 11, Jesus goes into the temple deliberately with a purpose, and a whip, to mess up the sellers and money changers. He was zealous for God's house, and labelled them a "den of robbers." What does it all mean? Join David Alley as he reads Mark 11 and then answers...

What is the one thing that is the most important thing for any Christian to do? In this video Jesus talks about the greatest commandments. And what about those videos on youtube where people claim to have gone to Hell? Are they authentic? Join David Alley as he reads Mark 8 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life. This is part of a video series coverin...

Jesus is Transfigured, and afterward comes down the mountain to cast out a demon that his disciples couldn't remove. He commands the demon to leave, and then tells it never to come back. Why does he add on this last line? Join David Alley as he reads Mark 9 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life. This is part of a video series covering the entire Bibl...

Can a Christian eat bacon? We made a previous video about this at https://youtu.be/1mF0h9qz4Gg That video created an interesting comment thread with many various opinions. Here is part 2 following on from that. In Part 1, Jesus talked about clean and unclean food in Matthew chapter 15. Now, in the light of Mark 7 and Jesus comments there, and mindful of the comments on the previous video, here are...

Jesus feeds a crowd of 5000 men plus women and children. And... there is also a story of Jesus feeding a crowd of 4000 men plus women and children. How many times does Jesus feed a crowd? And what is the meaning of the feeding of these two crowds? And after feeding the crowds, despite how much leftover food there is, the disciples forget to bring bread. Jesus tells them to "Beware the yeast" of th...

Mark's Gospel is the only gospel that tells us Jesus was a carpenter. But the english word carpenter isn't a cabinet marker, or furniture creator as you might first thing. Jesus was a Builder. And that is important. Join David Alley as he reads Mark 6 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life. This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4...

Are demons real? Why are there demon stories in the Bible? Are there demons today? In Mark 5 there is a story where Jesus meets a truly demon posessed man, and cleanses him of two thousand. Join David Alley as he reads Mark 5 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life. This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a t...

What is the kingdom of God like? What will God's rule be like? How will God manage people and everything? Jesus tells parables to try to explain, but those with ears will hear. Join David Alley as he reads Mark 4 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life. This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at...

Our dear Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ love Mary and many say the 'Hail Mary' which labels her the Mother of God. What should we think about that? In this chapter Jesus is visited by his mother and brothers and sisters. What he says about that visit sheds light on who we are. Join David Alley as he reads Mark 3 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible...

Mark is a person not many people know too much about. Who exactly is he? The Gospel of Mark is an action packed adventure, written a blistering speed. Learn about the differences between Matthew and Mark and why we need four gospels. Join David Alley as he reads Mark 1 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life. This is part of a video series covering the...

Mark chapter 2 tells us the actual house that Jesus live in. Where was that? And archaeologists have found that house? What did they find? Join David Alley as he reads Mark 2 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life. This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube...

Who is to blame for Jesus death? The Romans? The Jews? Or You and I? And why did Jesus allow himself to die? What was it about Jesus that compelled him to go to the cross? Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 27 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life.

Jesus never told the apostles to make disciples until after the resurrection. What an interesting thought. Does that prove the resurrection happened? And Jesus told them to baptise converts, so baptism is a command of the Lord, and also something he did to set an example. In this chapter we talk baptism, evangelism and more. Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 21 and then answers questions about...

Which disciple knew Jesus was going to die, and helped him get ready for it? Why didn't the 12 disciples know even though they were told. And why did Judas betray Jesus? This is the second longest chapter in the NT, covering the last few days before Jesus dies. Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 26 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life.

Jesus continues his sermon on the Mt of Olives and is now explaining how to be ready for when he will return. To do so he tells three parables. The parable of the ten virgins. The parable of the talents The parable of the sheep and goats. So.... how do you be ready for the Lord's return? Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 25 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the...

The End of the World is a attention getting topic, and Jesus talked about it. What did he say? Will is happen soon? What will the sign be that it is about to happen? Will it be in our lifetimes? How can we be ready? This video is a longer one than usual. Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 24 and then comments on this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life.

Jesus tells a few parables which the temple leaders resent, and then they send their best to discredit him with tricky questions. Should we pay taxes to Caesar? A question designed to trick Jesus into seeming like he either does or does not support the Romans. That fails and then the Sadducess have a go and Jesus answer to them about the resurrection is also a breathtaking answer. Join David Alley...

After the temple and religious leaders fail to trap Jesus, he proclaims woe and disaster on them... seven times. Is this symbolic? Is this anything like the seven trumpets of revelation or any of the other sevens? What were the seven woes? Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 23 and then comments on this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life.

Jesus goes into the temple with a whip? He is wild. What was he thinking? And what about that little Christian bookshop in your local church? Are they committing the same sin that upset Jesus? Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 21 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life.

James and John ask to sit on Jesus left and right in his kingdom. They think this is an earthly and political kingdom, but even so Christ asks them back, "Can you drink the cup of my suffering?" That's a question for us to consider too. This chapter also contains another anti-Israelite parable and the healing of two blind men on the road from Jericho. Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 20 and th...

In the time of Jesus there were two views about divorce, and the experts at the time asked Jesus which of these schools he supported. His answer didn't neatly fit into either school. Today there are four main views on divorce. What are those views and what should a Christian believe in today's world. Jesus makes it clear. Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 19 and then answers questions about thi...

After finding out that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus takes his closest disciples (just 3 of them) to climb Mt Hermon (3km high) where he changes form and shows them his glorious self. It's an exciting moment, and its "proof" of who he says he is to these three disciples. But a very significant thing is overlooked by them, and it seems by us too. Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 17 and then answe...

Peter asks Jesus if giving people forgiveness seven times is good enough. He must be thinking its a generous amount. But what is real forgiveness and what is going on with Jesus answer that it should be not seven times but 490 times. Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 18 and then answers questions about this chapter bringing the books of the Bible to life.

Who do you think I am? Jesus asks, and Peter realises, "You are the Christ." This is a major turning point in the gospel stories and in all of human history. From this time Jesus starts trying to correct thier misunderstandings about who the Messiah is, and what he was to do. But sadly they are stuck on their concept of a military Messiah. Join David Alley as he reads Matthew 16 and then answers q...