The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Because of the sin of Judah, God allowed several nations to wage war against her: The Syrians went to war with Judah The Israelites went to war with Judah and killed over 100,000 warriors in a day The Israelite took the women and children as slaves God warns the Israelites to return the women and children back to their home Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube -  h...

Paul writes a tiny letter to his friend Philemon: Where, when, and why Paul wrote this letter Paul befriends a runaway slave  It turns out Paul is good friends with the runaway's master Paul appeals to Philemon to accept the runaway back, not as a slave, but a brother Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko...

A new King of Judah is introduced: Ahaz is one of the worst kings in Judah's history Ahaz sacrifices his own children by burning them alive God's heart for children in the Levitical laws What God feels about abortion 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...

Paul wraps up his letter to Titus: Paul tells us to obey the government The list of sins to avoid: disobedience, hatred, envy, strife, etc. Why sin makes us miserable people How to have peace and happiness in life, even when things are not going your way If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40minist...

Jotham is discussed in today's episode: Very little is said about Jotham; why is that? Jotham finishes what his father started Jotham personally worshipped God, but never encouraged others to worship God Why Christians should not keep the good news to themselves Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - ...

A lot of people misunderstand what being a Christian means. They think being a Christian is going to church, growing up in the faith, or going through Christian religious practices - like praying, singing, or doing sacraments. But being a Christian is much more than that.  Paul tells Titus to live what he teaches Servants are supposed to serve their masters without complaining How the passage...

Pride comes before the fall: Uzziah is one of the most successful kings in Israel's history Uzziah brings wealth and prestige back to Israel Uzziah becomes prideful and decides to grab more power for himself Uzziah is struck with leprosy 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...

Paul delves into the role of older Christians: The older men should be sober, temperate and full of faith Why men are more suited to the role of pastor The older women must teach the younger to love their husbands and children Women should be workers at home? Some resources for more information about women's roles in the home and church: Proverbs 31 1 Timothy 2:8-15 - Women Will Be Saved Through C...

Amaziah becomes prideful after his successful campaign against Edom: Amaziah begins to worship Edomite gods Is the Edomite god Qos the same as Yahweh? God warns Amaziah twice to turn from his pride and idolatry Judah is defeated by Israel Amaziah is killed by his own people Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw K...

Paul directs Titus on his 2nd job for the church: Judaizers and other people needed to be silenced A discussion on legalism What this phrase means: "Don't be too righteous or wise" Titus needed to harshly rebuke the wrongdoers What western churches need to desperately fix based on Titus 1 If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi...

King Amaziah reigns in Judah: How to have a "perfect heart" with YHWH Amaziah kills the men who killed his father God sends a prophet to Amaziah to warn him about the Israelites Amaziah goes to battle with the Edomites and wins The Israelites destroy homes and villages in Judah to plunder innocent people Hey! Look at this other P40 content!  YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh...

Who was Titus, and why was Paul writing to him? Titus needed to be left in Crete for a specific reason Another list of qualifications for elders Do Pastors need to have believing children in order to be qualified? Why a Pastor must have a good reputation Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites:  YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  htt...

Jehoiada dies, and King Joash flies off the deep end: Jehoiada dies at the old age of 130 years - how could someone have lived that long? The idolatrous princes of Israel butter up king Joash, and he listens to them. Why people always want idolatry rather than God, and why idolatry always ends in disaster. Joash kills Jehoiada's son, Zechariah, for his prophetic message. Joash is murdered by his 2...

Paul concludes his last letter: Paul asks Timothy to come to him quickly How should the Christian view reading books that aren't the Bible? Paul gives up everything for the Gospel: his freedom, his friends, his clothing, his books A list of friends and enemies of Paul Paul says goodbye   Check out all these links from P40: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -&nb...

Joash decides to repair the temple: He sends the priests and Levites to collect money door to door The Levites shirk their responsibility Why God doesn't want you to give out of obligation or guilt, He loves cheerful giving The people happily give to the temple building fund How this passage connects to Matthew 9   Hey! Look at this other P40 content!  YouTube -  https://www.youtube...

Paul wraps up his letter to Timothy: We must urgently preach the Gospel The problem with many modern preaching styles Beware of people that never want to hear truth Paul knows he is going to die and gives final notes to Timothy and everyone reading   Hey! Look at this other P40 content!  YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40minist...

The High Priest decides enough is enough: The high priest and several captains decide to make Joash king Joash becomes king at age seven Athaliah hears all the noise and believes it is treason Everything Athaliah built gets destroyed, even the fake Baal religion Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites:  YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -&n...

In today's episode: Paul warns against charlatans in the church God shows Himself through creation. His evidence is everywhere. Why you must put what you've learned about God in your heart, rather than always needing more All Scripture is God-breathed   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.co...

King Jehoram dies and his son Ahaziah becomes the next king: Ahaziah took bad advice from his mother and family members, who counseled him "to his ruin" Ahaziah dies visiting the King of Israel There is no one to take the throne after Ahaziah dies, so his mother decides it's hers She tries to kill all her grandsons so she can stay on the throne, but one grandson is saved by his aunt Encouragement...

Paul tells Timothy to avoid bad actors: Why the "self-love" movement is anti-biblical  How loss of natural affection is connected to self-love Why women are more easily spiritually manipulated toward bad ideology Women must protect their spiritual walks with Christ Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi...

Jehoshaphat dies and his son, Jehoram, takes the throne: Jehoshaphat sets up the kingdom so that his sons will not fight over the throne Jehoram kills all of his brothers and some of the leaders in Judah Elijah the prophet sends a letter to Jehoram How could Elijah send a letter if he was already in heaven? God strikes Jehoram with a terrible plague, and no one cares   Click all the links for...

Today, we dive into a lot of topics: Why silly chatter causes people to fall away from the faith How to know what Scripture actually means when so many "Christians" twist it to mean anything How Romans 9 connects to 2 Timothy Christians must avoid arguments and be gentle to all   There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw...

God tells His people to go out to battle without fighting: King Jehoshaphat puts faith into practice by having singers lead the battle God sends an ambush to the opposing army The people of Judah find the army loaded with silver, gold, and jewels Jehoshaphat is punished after siding with another evil king   Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https:...

Paul reminds Timothy of his Christian faith: The Christian is supposed to be like 3 people: The soldier The athlete The farmer God's Word cannot be chained How to effectively evangelize God is faithful to us when we aren't faithful to Him Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries   Website -...

Jehoshaphat is faced with a terrible problem: The Moabites, Ammonites, and Muenites are attacking Judah The king orders a fast and a prayer gathering God hears Jehoshaphat's prayer and answers God tests the faith of His people and shows them His great power 4 ways this passage relates to our trials: God hears us God works for us God teaches us God shows His power   Hey! Don't leave before loo...