The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Absalom's gross character is revealed more in this episode: Hushai pretends to be a friend of Absalom Absalom doesn't trust Hushai initially Ahithophel gives some gross advice to Absalom Absalom sets up a tent on the top of the house so all of Jerusalem can see him The prophecy of David's wives comes to fruition Why concubines are considered wives in the Bible I know you need more: YouTube - https...

David is still on the run from his son: It seems that some of David's friends have abandoned David David meets an angry man name Shimei Shimei throws stones at David and curses at him David allows Shimei to curse him David finds some moments of relief even in such bad circumstances If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-...

Today on the podcast: The tone of Romans shifts on how to live practically as a Christian 3 ways on how to renew your mind Jenn shares a small part of her testimony What the church gets wrong regarding spiritual gifts A discussion of spiritual gifts and how to discover yours There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https:/...

David needs to get out of dodge fast: David leaves 10 concubines behind to take care of the house Israel abandons David, but foreigners flock to him The Levite priests are on the side of David David sends a spy to Absalom Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40mi...

Romans 11 has a lot to say about the relationship between God and people: Can Christians lose salvation? Is the replacement theory accurate? Why God cannot abandon His people The calling is irrevocable God gives equal treatment to both Jews and Gentiles Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://...

Absalom is devising a plan to usurp the throne: He dresses in fancy clothes and drives a fancy chariot He wakes up early every day and greets all the people at the city gates He pretends to be humble He sows discord against his father He pretends to have a bunch of followers He spreads good lies about himself to the people Why it's good to please YHWH instead of people Click all the links for more...

David has many redeeming qualities, but parenting wasn't one of them: 3 things David should have done differently when parenting his kids Absalom returns home, but doesn't get to see David Why Absalom was so arrogant Absalom burns Joab's field because he doesn't get what he wants David finally agrees to see Absalom Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn...

A wise woman is introduced who tricks David: Joab and the woman scheme to get David to bring Absalom home Why it was in Israel's best interest for Absalom to be home The woman brings a personal problem to David Was the woman lying or did she actually have a problem? The woman drops truth bombs on David David finally agrees to let Absalom come back home Don't miss all these other things! YouTube -...

Paul talks about God's relationship with the Jewish people as of today: Are the Jews abandoned by God? Why does God harden the hearts of some of the Jews? The inclusion of the Gentiles is a way to make the Jews jealous God has "grafted in" the Gentiles to the main tree What this all means for Christians today Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-...

Two years pass since the last episode: Absalom's scheme has come to fruition Absalom almost gives the plan away to David, who gets suspicious Amnon dies and Absalom flees David hears news that Absalom killed all the king's sons Jonadab knows way too much information - was he behind it all? Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-a...

We get to know David's children in this chapter: David's daughter Tamar is beautiful and ready for marriage Amnon has a crush on her His cousin helps him think up a scheme of how to be with her Amnon fakes sick, and Tamar takes food to him Absalom, one of David's sons, hates Amnon There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - h...

Paul discusses preachers: Creation actually preaches about God? Paul references a Psalm that many people misunderstand Why human preachers are still necessary Was Paul anti-Sematic? Mom's blog post about unreached people being saved: https://www.p40ministries.com/post/can-people-who-have-never-heard-about-jesus-be-saved After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - https://www.y...

David is punished after his affair with Bathsheba: David's baby boy would die Did God punish a baby instead of the parents? David is so sick about it, he can't eat After the baby dies, David eats and the servants are shocked Do babies and children go to heaven? Which of David's children actually died? I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi...

In today's episode: Why Christians today NEED to read and understand the Old Testament Why the Gospel of Jesus is the end of the Law How to attain real knowledge of God How to attain salvation Why confession and believing go hand-in-hand If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p4...

Nathan the prophet visits David and shares a message from YHWH: Nathan tells David a story that makes David extremely angry Why adultery is the sin of theft Why adultery is the sin of disrespecting God Does 2 Samuel 12 support polygamy? Nathan drops a truth-bomb on David David repents of the sin, but the consequences are still there God punishes David, but forgives him nonetheless There are so man...

David commits more sins as he tries to cover up his infidelity: David has Uriah killed in battle Several people die due to David's murder of Uriah David hides his guilty conscience David marries Bathsheba and she has a son Why David's story is a cautionary tale Sin always affects more people than just us I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko...

The Christian life isn't an easy one: Christianity does not produce everything we want in life God is patient with wicked people, but why? The Gentiles are adopted into the family of God Only a remnant of Israel will be saved We want instant gratification, but God has a different time table There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw...

David gets himself into a major problem: Why David's sin was planned and not an "accident" 7 steps David takes to purposely sin Why Bathsheba was also sinning Bathsheba becomes pregnant, so David tries to cover for himself It doesn't go as planned Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministr...

On today's episode: Jenn shares the story of Pharaoh from Exodus 7-9 God destines people for glory but not destruction Why does God harden hearts? Why it's better to be a "trash can" God is the Maker and we are the clay Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website -...

David tries to be kind to the Ammonites, but they insult him instead: At some point, David and king Nahash were friendly with each other Nahash dies, so David sends goodwill ambassadors to the new king The new king decides to torture and embarrass the ambassadors This starts a big war between Ammon and Israel Why king David should have been going out to all wars instead of sending Joab Be sure to...

David emulates Jesus by showing unneeded kindness: David looks for a member of Saul's family to bless David discovers Jonathon's crippled son, Mephibosheth Why didn't David's wife Michal know about her own nephew? Why Mephibosheth is horrified to meet David David emulates Jesus in 4 ways God didn't heal Mephibosheth; He did something else Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube...

Here's the discussion today: Paul says he would rather be cursed than have his Jewish brothers and sisters be cursed Not everyone who is Abraham's child is automatically saved Abraham had many children, but only Isaac was chosen Does Romans 9 prove Calvinism? Why does Scripture say that God hated Esau? Jenn discusses why she is neither Calvinist nor Armenian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aq...

Paul knew suffering better than 99.99% of people, and yet: Paul writes about how God uses suffering for good Paul talks about God's love in spite of suffering Why we are better than conquerors even during trials Jesus is our "Big Brother" who talks to God for us There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p4...

YHWH is with David during battle: David defeats the Philistines and takes Israeli land from them David defeats the Moabites Why did David defeat Moab if they were at peace? David defeats the Syrians Why did David kill the war horses? David defeats the Edomites The other leaders of Israel during the time of David Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw...

David just heard that God was going to build him a house, so David: Prays humbly Glorifies God Gives thanks Asks for a blessing Glorifies God again Reminds God of His promises There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.co...