The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

While Saul is on the hunt for David: David comes to the temple and flat-out lies to Ahimelek, one of God's priests The priest believes David's story and gives him the showbread to eat What was the showbread, and did Ahimelech sin? What Jesus says about this story in Matthew 12 The meaning of God desiring mercy and not sacrifice Doeg the Edomite snoops on David's conversation I know you need more:...

Paul is now on perilous journey where: The centurion allows Paul to go ashore to see his friends The crew needs to shelter in place for the winter, but nobody wants to stay in Fair Havens Against Paul's expert advice, the centurion takes the bad advice of the ship's captain The ship encounters a terrible wind in the Mediterranean The crew is forced to dump cargo and let the ship go where the wind...

Here's what we chat about today: Jonathon secretly gives David the code that he needs to leave immediately Why it had to be a secret David's respect for Jonathon and the royal family Did David and Jonathon romantically kiss each other goodbye? Why God sometimes forces people to go through very hard trials David is now a fugitive of Israel Hey! Look at this other P40 content! YouTube - https://www....

While David is hiding out in the field: Jonathon invents a secret code to determine if David should leave or stay Jonathon has a serious confrontation with his dad Saul throws his spear at Jonathon for siding with David Why it is so hard to deal with people who never change Jonathon's rose colored-glasses are now gone, and he cries all night Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience:...

Paul is on trial again, this time in front of King Agrippa: Why Paul's testimony is a great example for Christians trying to witness to others about the Gospel What some Christians get wrong when witnessing Paul shares his testimony King Agrippa is almost convinced that Christianity is true Why it's hard for people to become Christian Why it's hard to change when the Holy Spirit convicts Click all...

In today's episode: David visits Jonathon to ask him some questions David seems to test Jonathon to see if they are still friends or if Jonathon has betrayed him Jonathon is shocked to hear that Saul is trying to kill David again The two friends make a plan to save David's life How Jonathon is following God's will I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -...

Here's the discussion in today's episode: King Agrippa II and his sister/lover Bernice travel to visit Governor Festus Festus tells Agrippa about the complexities of Paul's trial Agrippa is interested in hearing Paul's testimony himself Paul is put on trial again, this time for kings Festus asks Agrippa to think up charges against Paul since he can't think of any himself A discussion on how every...

In today's hilarious portion of Scripture: Saul wants to kill David again, but Michal helps him escape out the window Michal pretends David is sick in order to trick her dad David travels to see Samuel in Ramah Saul sends troops to Ramah to kill David, but they all prophecy and come back empty handed Saul decides to go himself, but he prophecies instead What is the meaning of Saul prophesying nake...

Saul is acting crazy again: Saul commands his servants and sons to kill David Jonathon warns David and convinces his dad not to kill David Saul agrees not to kill David David has success on the battlefield agaiin and Saul spirals A discussion about spiritual warfare Why emotions are rarely the truth Practical ways to resist spiritual warfare Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https...

In today's episode: Paul is stuck in prison for 2 years before his case is heard again What happened to governor Felix? A short history on governor Porcius Festus The Jews refuse to leave Paul alone and try to kill him again Festus wants to do the Jews a favor Paul appeals to Ceaser to save his own life After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

In today's episode, here's the discussion: Saul cheats David twice and tries for a third time David doesn't take the bait initially When he hears what the dowry is, David doubles it Saul is forced to make David his son-in-law David marries Michal David breaks an Old Testament Law Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H...

Welcome to the 900th episode of the Bible Explained! Meanwhile, Paul is still hoping to be freed from prison: A guy named Tertullus makes a ridiculous case against Paul Tertullus lays on the flattery to Felix More history of Governor Felix and his wife Drusilla Paul pleads his case How to have a clean conscience Why self-analyzing is important to Christians Hey! Don't leave before looking at other...

Saul is flying off the deep end: In 10 short verses, Saul tries to kill David four times How could Saul "prophecy" while being tormented with an evil spirit? Saul cheats David out of marriage twice David evades all Saul's attacks David becomes more popular with the people Saul becomes more and more unstable as David grows more popular Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.c...

David and Jonathon have a unique friendship: Was David and Jonathon's friendship romantic or platonic? Why did Jonathon give David his clothes? How the bond between David and Jonathon is unfortunately lacking in today's world David gets really popular with the ladies Saul becomes jealous and starts "watching" David Check out all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-a...

Paul makes his way to Governor Felix: The Roman official guards Paul's life with 200 armed men and horses How God shows us that He is near What happens to the 40 assassins that tried to kill Paul? Felix receives a letter about who Paul is A short history of governor Felix Felix throws Paul in prison to wait for an unspecified amount of time I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/w...

David has been given permission to fight Goliath: King Saul tries to dress David in his own clothes and armor David sheds the armor and instead opts for 5 stones from the river Why did David take 5 stones instead of one? Goliath taunts David; David stands his ground How powerful is a slingshot really? Goliath dies and David takes his head to Jerusalem Saul seemingly forgets David's father Click al...

The title says it all. I will be back on Wednesday with the account of David and Goliath's battle. Stay well! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

David is about to go fight Goliath, but he encounters some problems: David's brother humiliates him in front of the other soldiers Why Eliab was angry at David Saul tells David that he is too young to fight a battle David gives a passionate speech about YHWH's protection over him Saul agrees to let David fight Goliath The world will always lie to you, but God will always tell you the truth Hey! Do...

In today's episode: Paul is stuck in prison while 40 men conspire to kill him Jesus assures Paul he will be safe from harm The 40 men take a vow of starvation until they kill Paul Paul's nephew hears of the attack The nephew saves Paul's life A discussion on how Jesus always protects us Hey! Look at this other P40 content! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi...

Today, we discuss one of the most famous stories in the Bible: The Israelites and the Philistines are warring again Goliath the giant successfully intimidates Israel Saul, the tallest man in Israel, is terrified of Goliath David goes to meet his brothers at the battlefront How God's Spirit gives us strength, courage, and a sound mind Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other...

Paul is now making a statement in front of a group of violent priests: The High Priest commands someone to punch Paul in the mouth Paul insults the High Priest, then apologizes A history of corrupt High Priest Sadducee, Ananias Paul splits the courtroom, then a fist fight breaks out Paul is nearly ripped to shreds; the Romans throw him in prison for his protection Jesus visits Paul in prison, wher...

Today, we discuss Saul's salvation: Can Christians be possessed? Was Saul a Christian if he was tormented by a demon? Why God may have sent the evil spirit to Saul Saul meets David who plays the harp for him during outbursts Why Christians need to learn how to control anger If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p...

Jenn delves deeper into the introduction of David and why YHWH sent an evil spirit to Saul: The meaning of the name "David" Why God chose a little shepherd to become the next king Samuel anoints David God's Spirit stays with David God takes the Spirit away from Saul and allows an evil spirit to torment him Was Saul possessed? I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg...

In today's episode, we discuss Paul's Roman citizenship: Paul is nearly stoned by a mob of Jews The Roman official orders Paul to be brutally beaten Paul reveals his Roman citizenship The Roman official becomes afraid of Paul's citizenship Paul stays in the barracks until he meets in front of the Pharisees Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8...

After God rejects Saul, he tells Samuel to go anoint another king: Samuel asks God how he can keep from getting killed by Saul God leads Samuel to the home of Jesse and his sons God looks at the heart Why Jesus ate with sinners Jesse forgets about his youngest son God chooses David as the next king Get the YHWH tee here: https://www.p40ministries.com/product-page/yhwh-tee I know you need more: You...