The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

In today's episode: Predestination in the Bible and how Jesus was predestined Our predestination is through Jesus Why Paul was still adamant to follow Jesus in spite of persecution The people who betrayed Paul and were kind to Paul Be sure to click every link: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries   Website -  https://ww...

King Jehoshaphat returns safely from battle in spite of his disobedience: God gives Jehoshaphat a mixed prophecy - anger and encouragement What the word "love" means, when it says that Jehoshaphat loved the wicked Jehoshaphat fixes the judicial system of Judah The king puts an appeals court in Jerusalem Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg...

Paul sends a final letter to his best friend before he dies: How Paul met Timothy, and Timothy's family life and background discussed A timeline of Paul's ministry and death God does not give a spirit of fear, but power, love and self-control How God strengthens us to deal with persecution   If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8r...

God sends Micaiah to talk to Ahab and Jehoshaphat: Micaiah shares that Ahab will die if he goes to war with the Syrians God sends a lying spirit to the false prophets God sends Micaiah to tell the truth Ahab has a choice: believe the truth, or believe the lies Jehoshaphat almost dies in battle, but God protects him Ahab dies There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube -  ht...

Paul finishes up his letter with some final words of instruction: Timothy should keep himself from greed Timothy (and all Christians) should fight the good fight How has "no one seen God" if we've seen Jesus? Commands for wealthy church members   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...

King Jehoshaphat makes a treaty with King Ahab: Ahab asks Jehoshaphat to go to war with him, and Jehoshaphat accepts Jehoshaphat asks for a prophet to inquire of YHWH for wisdom in war Micaiah the prophet gives a snarky remark to the kings before giving his real prophecy How to discern between true prophecy and charlatans claiming to be prophets    There are so many other things P40 does...

As Paul finishes up his letter to Timothy, he reminds him of 3 important topics: Slaves should honor their masters How Christianity fully dismantled slavery Avoid any person who spreads false doctrine The love of money is a root of all evil Godliness with contentment is great gain   There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg...

Jehoshaphat becomes the next king after Asa dies: Jehoshaphat ends up being one of the most faithful kings in Israel's history Jehoshaphat sends the Levites throughout Judah Even the Philistines are terrified of Judah under the reign of Jehoshaphat This chapter proves that God is with the people who seek Him Does God only bless people who worship Him?   Be sure to click every link for the ful...

There are 2 extremes people fall into when it comes to their pastor: 1. their pastor is perfect, or, 2. the pastor can't do anything right. In today's episode, Jenn delves into 1 Timothy 5, which explains a more moderate approach as to how we should view our pastors: Good pastors (those who meet the elder qualifications) should be given double honor Yes, pastors should be paid Accusations against...

As Asa grows older, he starts to stray from his faith, relying on human solutions instead of trusting in God: Baasha attacks from the north as Asa retaliates Asa sends money from God's house to the King of Syria  The prophet Hanani gives Asa a message from God Asa gets a disease in his feet, but trusts only doctors instead of God This episode delves into the importance of trusting in God's so...

Mary the Mother of Jesus is a special woman, not just because she birthed the Messiah, but because of her faith. On this beautiful Christmas morning, we journey to Nazareth, where an angel sends a message to a young virgin named Mary. We discuss Mary's response to the angel, as well as the worshipful prayer Mary sang, often called the Magnificat. We will also discuss the Immaculate Conception, why...

Paul continues with his stipulations for which widows can be supported by the church: Only older widows who were faithful can be supported financially by the church Giving young widows purpose in life again Other ways widows can be supported How to not "burden" the church   Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg...

Today, we discuss a prophecy brough to King Asa: Asa is told that if he forsakes God, God will forsake him How can God forsake us if it says "I will not leave you nor forsake you"? Asa is encouraged to finish the religious reform he started God gives Judah 20 years of peace under King Asa   There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

In today's episode: An explanation of God's heart for widows, and why we should honor widows Christian children should honor their parents by supporting them financially, if needed The church is not biblically required to support every person that walks through the door   Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8r...

Asa becomes the next king after his dad dies: Asa immediately starts a religious reform Why Scripture says Asa both removed and didn't remove the high places God gives Asa ten years of peace The Ethiopians attack Judah with a million men Asa begs God for deliverance, and God delivers   Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites:  YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/...

Paul encourages Timothy to live a godly life: Exercise is good for the body, but godliness is good for the body and soul What it means to exercise yourself in godliness Why 1 Timothy 4:10 disproves at least one point of Calvinism, and possibly two others 1 Timothy 4:12 - the verse youth groups take out of context   Be sure to click every link: Website -  https://www.p40ministries.com You...

Abijah, Reheboam's son, becomes the next king of Judah: Abijah immediately goes to war with Israel Abijah gives a sermon to Israel about how they abandoned YHWH Israel ambushes Judah during the sermon YHWH saves Judah and strikes Israel What is happening with Abijah's weird mother?? Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - http...

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Paul explains what the church needs to watch out for: The Holy Spirit gives a revelation to Paul What are the "last days?" Can you lose your salvation based upon 1 Timothy 1:4? God's kindness to people who wrestle with him What doctrines of demons look like and how to avoid them I know you need more: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-F...

Judah only takes 5 years to fall away from YHWH: God allows Egypt to invade Judah The people humble themselves God allows the Israelites to know the difference between service for him and service for an earthly master Rehoboam tries to keep up the appearances of his father Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.youtube...

Similar to pastors, deacons also must meet certain qualifications: Deacons must be reverent, good with finances, and not addicts Deacons must have faithful wives Deaconesses must be reverent and not gossipers All Christians must be unified on the "mystery of Christ" What the mystery of Christ is Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Y...

After Rehoboam becomes king: He wants to go to war with northern Israel, but God stops him Rehoboam fortifies all the cities Meanwhile, Jereboam up north creates a state-run religion Rehoboam marries 18 wives Rehoboam shows favoritism with his favorite wife's son There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Solomon dies, and Rehoboam takes the throne: Rehoboam has a rough start by taking bad advice, which causes a civil war Who was Jeroboam? Why Israel was fracturing Rehoboam causes the death of an innocent man Hey! Look at this other P40 content! Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Facebook - https:// w...

In order to become a pastor, 15 qualifications are required: He must be a man of one wife - does this include divorce? He must manage his home well - what if he doesn't have kids? Is a pastor disqualified if his adult children are not faithful? He must not be a new convert to Christianity I know you need more: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aq...

Solomon's last years were very impressive: He builds the kingdom to extreme measures Solomon was the wisest and wealthiest king on the planet Silver was as common as stones in Israel Solomon's demise before his death Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p...