The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Josiah goes ham when it comes to following God's laws: He puts a Passover celebration in motion for the first time since Hezekiah He gets the Ark of the Covenant back into the temple He gives 31,000 perfect goats, lambs, and bulls to the people Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com...

The author of Hebrews discusses the role of Jesus: Jesus is the great High Priest Jesus is the Savior What the Bible says about salvation and how to be saved Faith and obedience go hand in hand Be sure to click every link: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries   Website -  https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook -  h...

In today's episode: Josiah starts worshipping God at 16 years old Josiah starts a religious reform in Judah and Israel The book of the Law is found after decades Josiah humbles his heart toward God, but the people don't really Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries   Website -  htt...

Jenn explores the parallels between Abraham's test in Genesis 22 and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. She delves into the significance of Abraham's obedience, why an all-knowing God needs to "test" someone, why God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac (when God hates human sacrifice,) and the multiple ways this story relates to Jesus. Jenn examines the symbolism of the ram caught in the thicket, a...

In today's episode: How we enter into God's rest Should Christians celebrate the Sabbath? What does "the Word of God is alive and active" mean? Jesus is the High Priest that we should be confessing to Jesus understands our infirmities and temptations because He suffered them too Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https...

Manasseh has a rough go at things after his insane idolatry: Manasseh is carried away to Babylon in chains Manasseh does a 180 and decides to worship only God God protects Manasseh and brings him home The king dies and Amon takes the throne, and more idolatry ensues Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  ht...

The author of Hebrews tells us to enter into God's rest: Sabbath rest is destroyed by legalism How to get the most out of Sabbath rest The parable of the talents and how it connects to eternal rest God's eternal rest equals "joy" The "eternal darkness" is misery on steroids How to enter into God's rest here and in the life to come Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff:    Yo...

Manasseh is introduced as the new king: He brings idolatry back He introduces the worship of new gods and puts them in God's house He makes God's temple into a brothel How idolatry comes down to selfishness How idolatry is always a cheap imitation for the worship of Yahweh Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko...

7 points we learn from Hebrews and 1 John that show us for sure if we are saved: We must walk in spiritual light We must believe Jesus is God We must realize our sin We must obey God's commands We must love our brothers We must be convicted of sin We must have the Holy Spirit How to know if we have the Holy Spirit  How to know if we are walking in spiritual light If you want to support the Bi...

Hezekiah responds poorly to God: Hezekiah is healed while on his death bed Hezekiah becomes prideful and gives away all the secrets of Judah to the Babylonians The definition of "veneration" and how it's the same as worship Veneration is for God alone, not for fallen humans Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko...

Today in Hebrews chapter three, we address a common belief about salvation:  Does Hebrews teach you can lose your salvation? The parable of the wheat and the weeds - how it relates to the Israelites in the wilderness, and Hebrews 3. Jenn shares a personal experience she had with Jesus' parable in Matthew 13. Salvation is about a heart change, not just a label or outward actions. The importanc...

The Assyrians are in Judah trying to take it: The Assyrian general goes to Judah to wage psychological warfare The Assyrians claim God is not powerful enough to defeat them The Assyrians claim that God told them to destroy the land of Judah The Assyrians are massively defeated overnight and return home in shame Artifacts found that prove the historical accuracy of 2 Chronicles 32 Don’t just...

In today's passage: The Holy Spirit speaks directly A warning to all Christians about the state of their faith What it means: "Faith without works is dead." How James 2 applies to Hebrews 3 How to avoid the same heart problem the people in the wilderness suffered Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https...

Hezekiah is on the brink of defeat. In fear, he does several wise and unwise things: He strips God's temple bare to pay the king of Assyria off He redirects the water from outside Jerusalem to inside the city He rebuilds the broken wall and rehomes the vulnerable He organizes the military and makes new weaponry He potentially tries to partner with Egypt He puts his trust in Yahweh Hey! Look at thi...

In today's episode: How to evangelize to your strength The Jewish veneration of Moses Jesus is greater than Moses Jesus, our High Priest and Apostle Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries   Website -  https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook -  https:// ww...

Hezekiah continues his reform: The Judahites and the Israelites destroy the pagan altars Hezekiah reinstitutes the stations of the Levites and priests Hezekiah commands the people to bring the tithe, as God commanded Why God commanded tithes in the OT Should modern-day Christians tithe?  Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi...

Today we discuss: 5 reasons why Jesus (God) had to become human Why the sacrifice had to be perfect to take away sin How Jesus "became perfect" through obedience Jesus proved divinity through resurrection Jesus was tempted and suffered in the same way as humans Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - ...

The people continue their Passover celebration: What it means to sanctify yourself God cares about the heart before the OT laws The people are so joyful, they decide to do another week Why worshipping God gives us such joy 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...

In today's episode: How can Christians neglect salvation if they already accepted it? Jesus was fully God and fully man The weight of Jesus's sacrifice was more than we know Why the Gospel is better than the OT law Click all these links from P40: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries   Website -  https://www.p40ministrie...

Hezekiah decrees that the people should celebrate Passover: Hezekiah sends a letter to the tribes of Israel inviting them to Passover The Israelites were either under siege or already displaced when the letter came The Israelites mock the messengers Why God wanted the Passover celebrated Hey! Look at this other P40 content!  YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -&...

In today's episode: Biblical proof from the OT that Jesus is greater than angels Why Jesus cannot be Michael the Archangel The OT passage where God the Father calls Jesus "God" Was Jesus the "angel of God" in the OT? If so, does it contradict Hebrews 1? If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministr...

Hezekiah is the new king and makes immediate changes: He reopens the temple and cleans out the idols inside within 8 days He reinstates the sacrifices and has the priests sacrifice for the people A recap on sacrifices, and why sacrifices were done Hezekiah reinstates the musical priests - why music is important to God There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube -  https://w...

Hebrews starts on a strong note: God is Jesus and Jesus is God How John 1 and Hebrews 1 tie into each other Jesus is the Creator, He was not created A discussion of the Trinity There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministrie...

Ahaz is in a pickle: Judah is being attacked on literally every side God brings an encouraging prophecy to Ahaz and tells him to ask for a sign, but Ahaz refuses Ahaz begs the king of Assyria for help - in a similar fashion as one would pray to God Ahaz completely shutters the temple to God and replaces it with idols Why idolatry breeds selfishness, which, in turn breeds violence   Hey! Look...

Paul finishes his letter to Philemon on behalf of the slave Onesimus: Why would Paul have a runaway slave return home to the master? God plays no favorites Philemon and Onesimus were brothers The happy ending of the book of Philemon 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/p40mini...