The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Paul addresses the mob after almost getting beat to death. Here's what happens: Paul switches from Greek to Hebrew language Paul tells the story of his salvation to the mob The mob doesn't get angry when hearing the name "Jesus" implying there were Christians in the crowd The mob gets angry after hearing the word "Gentile" Why genealogies are actually divisive Be sure to click every link for the f...

Saul's insecure heart becomes abundantly clear in today's episode: Saul admits to Samuel that he sinned and asks Samuel to pardon his sin Samuel tries to leave, but Saul gets violent, tearing Samuel's robe Samuel uses the torn robe as an object lesson Saul's true nature is revealed Who was king Agag and why was it a big deal that his life was spared? God grieves making Saul the king Click all thes...

Saul didn't obey God, so now Samuel has a confrontation with him: Saul sets up a monument to himself Samuel confronts Saul on his sin Saul completely denies that he sinned and blames the people Samuel learns that Agag is still alive A discussion of Psalms 51:16-17 How disobedience is the same as witchcraft or idol worship There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www...

In today's episode: Paul almost fulfills the vow with the 4 men he sponsored A group of Asian Jewish men spread lies and misinformation about Paul The crowd listens to the men, takes Paul, and tries to kill him The importance of "testing" everything you hear with the truth Paul is saved by a Roman official who chains him and leads him away from the mob Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40...

Today's portion of Scripture is the most criticized part of the Bible. Let's talk about it: God tells Saul to kill all the Amalekites, even the children Who were the Amalekites? A discussion of Deuteronomy 25 Who were the Kenites and why were they spared? Saul spares King Agag and all the "good stuff" Why this war was between more nations other than the Israelites and the Amalekites There are so m...

Paul is blindsided by James and the Jerusalem elders: The elders greet Paul and his company warmly Paul talks about all the success of the gospel being preached James and the elders tell Paul that the Jerusalem Christians don't like him because he promotes grace Why adherence to the OT Law can sometimes make someone fall into legalism Why it's good for Christians to follow aspects of the OT Law Pa...

After Saul forces the people not to eat, he makes another stupid oath: YHWH doesn't respond to Saul's prayers, so Saul tries to find the culprit After casting lots, the lot falls on Jonathon Saul is about to kill Jonathon, but the people rescue him Why didn't the lot fall on Saul if he was the culprit? Saul becomes a powerful king in spite of this Samuel's prophecy about the king comes true Hey! D...

While God is fighting for the Israelites, Saul is making bad choices: The Philistines have all but been defeated, Saul just needs to make the final blow Instead, Saul asks for the Ark to be brought Saul tells the priest to stop trying to communicate with God Saul forces the people into a terrible oath Jonathon breaks the oath unknowingly The people are so hungry that they sin against God How the c...

As Paul makes his way to Jerusalem: Multiple Christians prophesy that Paul was going to be persecuted in Jerusalem Was Paul sinning by going to Jerusalem? 4 ways we can make sense of Paul's decision and the prophecies of the Holy Spirit Is Acts 21 a contradiction to previous chapters? Why some Christians choose to suffer A Near-Death Experience Changed My Life Physically and Spiritually - Intervie...

Here's the discussion: Jonathan decides to go behind his dad's back to fight the Philistines solo Meanwhile, Saul is sitting under a pomegranate tree Jonathan trusts in God's power Did Jonathan manifest? What is manifesting and is it good for Christians to do? A short discussion of James 4 Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.c...

Today, Jenn discusses the subject of false teachers from Acts 20: Is an elder board mentioned in the Bible? 3 ways to tell if someone is a false teacher: They cause disunity or conflict They expect from the church more than they give They preach a message contrary to the Scriptures The emotional goodbye of the elders and Paul New YouTube episode - A Near-Death Experience Changed My Life Physically...

Today, Jenn discusses what the Bible has to say about personal defense. Check it out: Samuel doesn't help Saul go to war Saul has 600 fighting men left Is it a sin to own a weapon? A discussion on 1 Timothy 5:8 2 ways we can sin by owning a weapon Check out all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www....

In today's episode: The Philistines hate the Israelites even more because of Saul Saul's son is introduced Saul takes all the credit for his son's achievement The Israelites flee from the Philistines Samuel is late so Saul performs the sacrifice How did Saul sin? 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/p...

Here's the discussion in this episode: Paul travels to Assos by foot, which is notoriously difficult road to travel The team sails to Miletus, past Ephesus Paul sends for the Ephesian elders to say goodbye forever Was Paul a humble man? A discussion of 1 Corinthians 11:1 where Paul tells people to imitate him The Holy Spirit was compelling Paul to go to Jerusalem Paul knew he might die in Jerusale...

Samuel continues his speech from the previous episode: Samuel tells the people they sinned against God God sends a rainstorm during the middle of wheat season How to thresh wheat and why rain can be disastrous The rain stops after Samuel prays Samuel reminds the people he is still the High Priest People have hope even after they sin Why long-term guilt is a sin Click all these links from P40: YouT...

The discussion from Acts 20: Paul decides to leave Ephesus after the riot He travels to multiple unknown areas and gives encouragement A possible slave and master Christian duo God has no favorites - everyone is equal to Him Galatians 3 discussion A young man falls out of a window and dies He is raised to life again I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi...

The judges have now been replaced by kings. Samuel gives a goodbye speech: Samuel explains that he and his sons are no longer judges forever Samuel protects himself from future ridicule Samuel tells the people why they never should have abandoned God as their King 3 reasons why judges are different from kings The meaning of "walk by faith, not by sight." Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out thes...

Here's the scoop: Saul sends messengers to Jabesh Gilead to tell them he was on his way The Jabeshites blindly listen to Saul and put their lives on the line Why the Israelites didn't have the same faith in God Why it's dangerous to trust in people to save us Saul has a massive victory over the Ammonites Hey! Look at this other P40 content! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-...

A huge riot happens in Ephesus because of Christianity: Demetrius is mad that his idol business is failing because of Christianity Why idol worship is just self-worship What was Artemis of Ephesus? A riot starts because of the angry idol-makers How God protected Paul and the other Christians Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.c...

Here's what we are chatting about today: The Ammonites try to destroy an Israelite city The Israelites look for a savior Saul learns what happens and he has "righteous anger" Is anger a sin? Is righteous anger justified? Saul cuts up some oxen and sends them as a threat to the Israelites There's so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-F...

Here's the discussion today: God is performing unique and unusual miracles through Paul Paul was able to cast out demons from a distance 7 sons of a chief priest are traveling exorcists The exorcists try to use Jesus's name for money The demon beats the exorcists and strips them of their clothing Can non-Christians cast out demons? The people in Ephesus worship God even more Be sure to click every...

In this episode, Jenn discusses this: Saul receives a "new heart" from God The circumstance for God changing hearts The people are shocked to see Saul prophesying Why Saul might have been so insecure Samuel gathers the people at Mizpah to choose the king Saul is hiding in the baggage Why people go back to sins when they receive a new heart from God Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven...

Jenn chats about 1 Samuel 10 today: Samuel anoints Saul as king The purpose of anointing oil in the Bible 3 prophecies Saul would soon encounter: Two men near Rachel's tomb Three men giving a sacrifice A prophecy praise band Why Saul had to encounter the prophecies Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Check out all these links from P40...

Here's the discussion for this episode: Paul meets 12 disciples who didn't know about the Holy Spirit The men decide to get baptized again Should Christians get baptized more than once? Is it good to be baptized multiple times? A recap on Apollos God does amazing miracles through Paul Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 After you're don...

God chooses a Saul to become the first king, but why?? This is what we chat about today: Samuel introduces himself to Saul Some positive character traits of Saul; the meaning of Saul's name The Philistines refused to allow the Hebrews to have blacksmiths Saul gets to be the guest of honor Did Samuel sin by setting up "an altar on a high place?" Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www...