The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Several importanct topics discussed in this episode: Did Paul take a vow? Should we adhere to the Old Testament today? What is the different between egalitarianism vs complementarianism? Can husbands and wives run a church together? Using your spiritual gift effectively Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Web...

Today's episode: Saul is introduced as a tall, impressive man Some donkeys go missing that Saul has to find Saul thinks Samuel is a fortune-teller who can tell him the location of the donkeys Some ladies try to flirt with Saul The God ordained meeting between Saul and Samuel How God can use some of the most annoying things that happen to you for your good Support babies and get quality coffee with...

Today we talk about the chapter where Samuel is ousted. Here's the story: Samuel's sons are not good judges The people reject God as King; they demand a human king Samuel warns the people of what a king will be like The people don't listen and demand a king Who would be a better king? God, or a man? Why Christians should avoid being like the Israelites Support babies and get quality coffee with Se...

An unfortunate man named Sosthenes gets the tar beat out of him. Here's the events leading to it: Paul is afraid of speaking in Corinth The Holy Spirit gives Paul a message of courage Paul experiences rest from his enemies One and a half years go by before Paul is mistreated again Gallio refuses to hear Paul's case and throws everyone out Sosthenes gets beat up - Why? By whom? And who is poor Sost...

In today's episode: Samuel prays for the people at Mizpah while the Philistines get ready to attack God answers Samuel immediately A discussion from 2 Chronicles How God is the only One who can give real rest Israel turns to God and finds Him Israel is finally at peace Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Click all these links from P40...

Paul is now in Corinth, and some interesting things take place: Paul meets Priscilla and Aquilla The Caesar kicked out all the Jews from Rome in 50 A.D. We learn that Paul is a tentmaker Paul explains why he is a tentmaker in 1 Corinthians 9:7-12 Why is it important to pay your pastors and ministry leaders? Paul decides not to preach in the temple any longer Support babies and get quality coffee w...

In today's episode: The Ark goes to Kiriath Jearim to stay for 40 years Why didn't the Ark go back to Shiloh? Why was Abinadab's house chosen for the Ark? 20 years pass and the Israelites think that God abandoned them completely Samuel tells them to turn away from their idols - especially their sex idol - and turn fully to YHWH The people obey Samuel A discussion on why you can never serve 2 maste...

On today's episode, the Israelites have a bad go at things: The Ark returns to Israel The 5 ways the Israelites immediately break God's Law regarding the Ark A discussion on the importance of "shining the light" Why God struck 70 men for looking inside the Ark 2 takeaways we get by reading this portion Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P4...

Paul shares the gospel with some Greek Philospohers. Here's what happened: Paul is flabbergasted by the amount of idols in Athens THE SHRINE OF THE UNKNOWN GOD Paul street preaches in the Athens marketplace Some Greek philosophers are interested in Paul's strange message The sermon at Mars Hill Can humans add to God's Divinity? Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://...

In today's episode, Jenn chats about: The Philistines try to get rid of the Ark Why it took them 7 months The diviners think up a weird plan that includes golden tumors The amazing miracle YHWH performs for the Philistines A discussion on how valuable you are to God Save babies and drink great coffee - Use code SEVEN for 10% off https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Be sure to click every link: Yo...

Happy 2024! Here's what we talk about in the Bible today: Paul and Silas go to Thessalonica after the jail fiasco in Phillipi They stay only 3 weeks before some Jewish men and other thugs cause trouble Paul and Silas travel to Berea where the attitude is very different Why good leaders don't always equal charismatic The NECESSITY of combing the Scriptures when listening to a pastor Paul's life is...

In today's episode, this is what we discuss: The Philistines now have the Ark of the Covenant YHWH destroys Dagon God causes the Philistines to have tumors - what does this mean? A discussion on why it's easier to stay the same rather than to change God is the source of truth The Philistines plan on sending the Ark back to Israel Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://...

The conversation for today goes like this: Paul and Silas are unjustly and unlawfully thrown in prison Worshipping through suffering An earthquake happens and the jailor nearly takes his life The simple gospel Paul and Silas reveal how they are actually Romans Save babies and drink great coffee - Use code SEVEN for 10% off https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Be sure to click every link: YouTube...

Merry Christmas Faithful Listeners! The meaning of the word "Christmas" Why the 2nd coming relates to Christmas There might be two Christmases in the future 4 reasons why Jesus's 2nd coming is something to be excited for Jenn performs a song at the end Last Year's episode: https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/5f250647/2022-annual-candlelit-christmas-eve-podcast-episode-the-chr...

A disturbing thing happened in Israel in today's episode: A young man runs miles to tell the city of Shiloh that the Ark is gone The problem with the reverence of the Ark Eli dies Eli's daughter-in-law is so distraught that she goes into labor The daughter-in-law dies an upsetting death Why Christians should NEVER worship symbols of Christianity (like the cross, shroud of turin, etc.) Save babies...

Here's the discussion in today's episode: Paul encounters a demon-possessed slave girl Does the demon inside her state the truth? Why does Paul exorcise the demon? Why didn't Paul exorcise the demon sooner? Why did the demon coerce the girl to follow Paul's team around? Paul and Silas are arrested for looking like Jews Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweek...

Here's what happens in today's episode: The Israelites and the Philistines go to war Are Palestinians descended from Philistines? The Israelites have a defeat and they decide it would be a good idea to take the ark into the next battle Why taking the ark into battle was a bad idea The prophecy comes true Save babies with Seven Weeks whole bean or ground coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P4...

Why does God sometimes shut doors? Find out: Paul and Silas go on the 2nd missionary journey Timothy, a half-greek boy, is introduced to the party Why did Paul ask Timothy to be circumcised? Paul is blocked from spreading the gospel in Asia God shut the doors for Paul, but opened others Paul heads to Europe Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?r...

In today's episode: Eli's prophecy retold YHWH talks to Samuel Samuel doesn't have faith in YHWH yet, so he wakes up Eli three times God tells Samuel about the Eli's prophecy Samuel grows up and becomes a competent leader When God is on your side, your plans will succeed Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Here's other amazing content...

Why should parents discipline children? See why: Eli complains to his sons but they refuse to listen YHWH brings a message to Eli about his terrible sons Why God "hardens hearts" and what that really means Parents are responsible for raising well-adjusted adults Another Old Testament prophecy about Jesus Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?re...

A fight breaks out between Paul and Barnabas? Here's what happens: The early church receives a letter that is very encouraging Why the Gentiles needed to follow certain OT Laws Paul and Barnabus get into a heated conflict over John Mark The two men split and Paul gets a new partner 3 ways to keep the church unified: get rid of bad ideology, learn conflict resolution, and don't split over every lit...

Hi Faithful Listeners, check out what we are chatting about today: Eli's sons are really bad people Hophni and Phineas steal meat and are violent How these men disrespect God's home Samuel, a child, does a better job than the priests Hannah is blessed with 5 more kids Save babies and drink great coffee - Use code SEVEN for 10% off https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Be sure to click every link:...

Here's the discussion today: The disciples discuss whether or not Gentiles should convert to Judaism in order to be saved James responds to Peter's experience The church sends a letter explaining what laws the Gentiles should follow A quick discussion on Romans 14 Why we should always be sensitive of other people's sensitivities Save babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://se...

In today's episode: Hannah fulfills her vow and drops off her only child at the Temple forever Humility is important when talking to God Why God hates pride and arrogance so much Why Americans and westerners need to be more humble Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - https:...

A rundown of today's episode: Hannah has to wait longer even though God has every intention of answering her prayer Hannah's vow to God - was it a bad idea? Did Hannah try to go back on her vow? Hannah has a baby and names him Samuel Samuel's new home Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Check out all these links from P40: YouTube - ht...