The Bible Study Podcast

This episode is part 18 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Simon takes over, Jonathan dies, but we finally see the people of Judah get their independence. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 17 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Judah renews its alliances with Rome and Sparta, but suffers a major blow when Jonathan is captured. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-12-jonathan-captured/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 16 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) invades the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and defeats it. We see Jonathan's skills at diplomacy. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is a sermon given at my home church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on verses from Luke and from Colossians. The Luke verses are The Boy Jesus at the Temple. The title is "Put on Love." Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 15 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) create a treaty of friendship, and Jonathan is made a friend of the king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-friend-of-the-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contac...

This episode is part 14 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter another son of Antiochus Epiphanes, comes back and starts another civil war. Jonathan and the Jews have to decide which side to support. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-another-civil-war/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contac...

This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode, we see the death of Judas, but we also get to the end of the war under his brothers Jonathan and Simon. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas sends ambassadors to Rome to form an alliance with this rising, powerful country in the Mediterranean. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. The new king sends official Nicanor to exterminate the Jews. It does not go well for Nicanor who loses his head. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Rome starts to get involved in the conflict. They release Demetrius who comes back and claims the kingship. He appoints a new high priest who fails to take control of Judah. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Syria attacks again and things are looking poor for the Maccabees, until a civil war in Syria forces them to withdraw and return home. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas has more success, but not everyone does. Antiochus Epiphanes, who started all the trouble, dies in a foreign land of disappointment. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-6-failures-death-of-a-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, word comes that the Jews in both Galilee and Gilead (now northern Jordan) are attacked and Judas sends out armies to rescue them. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-rescue-missions/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us...

This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, Judas and the army comes to the temple and find it a mess. They clean up and rededicate the temple. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-hanukkah/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas avoids an ambush and defeats the first two major invasions by Lysias. They celebrate this victory over a larger army. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-first-victories/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus looks for funds to fight back. Meanwhile Judas prepares to meet a large invading army. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-3-judas-prepares/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Mattathias and his sons fight back against those who want to take their faith. Mattathias dies and passes the torch to his sons. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-3-fighting-back/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode we introduce Mattathias and his sons who will be known as the Maccabees. They oppose the king and go into hiding. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-introducing-the-maccabees/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode, King Antiochus Epiphanes takes Jerusalem and tries by force to make the Jews like everyone else. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-1-youre-greek-now/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 1 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode we hear why Persia is no longer with us in the New Testament as they were conquered by Alexander the Great. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-11-9-the-intertestamental-period/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/conta...

This episode is part 3 of a study of the letter to the Thessalonians. Before Paul wraps up this letter, he talks to the church about idleness and requests their continued prayers. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-3-idleness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 2 in a study of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the man of lawlessness or the Anti-Christ who will come before Jesus returns. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-2-man-of-lawlessness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 1 in a study of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the need to persevere in our faith.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 5 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Plaul gives some practical advice on how to live from day to day. The Lord is coming again, but what should we be up to until then? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-5-how-to-live/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This episode is part 4 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul encourages the church to live a life that is pure, not like those around them and to have hope for the day that they will again see those who have died. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-4-sex-the-rapture/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.c...