The Explanation Podcast

Genesis 1:2 ...And the Spirit of God "moved" upon the face of the waters. In the Bible, God never “moves.”   God has many actions: creates (1), says (3), sees (4), calls (5), makes and divides (7)… But God never “moves” anywhere in the Old Testament. The term Spirit of God “moves” wholly differentiates Spirit from God. Spirit is not God. Ruach Elohim is the “Spirit OF God.” It belongs to...

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God (plural Elohim) created (singular verb) the heaven and the earth. 26 Let us (plural) make (singular) man in our (plural) image. The plural subject takes a singular verb. The second Individual in the plural God-Elohim is Yahveh Elohim (Genesis 2:4), the Creator of the man and woman. John 1:1 identifies Elohim as the Father AND the Word, Jesus Christ (:3 The Word mad...

Why study Genesis first? Reason 1. Novels start off with "once upon a time," some vague fictitious story to tickle your imagination. Genesis starts "in the beginning," a definite moment in time that is a concrete fact. This is a true story that should motivate your thinking about reality. The first words of Christ to His disciples were "believe the gospel" (Mark 1:15)...

If you had to start a serious Bible study, whether you're a Bible novice or Bible-informed, which book would you plunge into for a more profound understanding of God and His plan for humanity, you and me? Which initial book and why? • Genesis: the first book of the Bible, the foundation and introduction. • Matthew: The opening book of the New Testament. Story details of Christ our Savior. • Jo...

The USA, Russia, China, and Europe are major political players on the world scene today. The Bible talks about "nations" and "empires" and reveals forthcoming events. 1 Peter 2 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed. It’s a light that shines in a dark place. 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy is of any private interpretation....

This group is an assembly of Believers clinging to God's Truth. They stand fast no matter how difficult the times become. 1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is at hand: be you therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. Sober = leading lives following God's Word. Watch = Be vigilant and not caught sleeping (Mar...

Prophecy Timeline Part 9. Gospel preached so people can come to repentance. The true Gospel must be taught extensively during the end time. Mat. 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come. At the end time, spiritual deception is rampant, AND spiritual truth must be present to test the spirits (false prophets or...

Past: 1 Tim. 2:14 The Serpent deceived Eve at the first decision Present: Mat. 24:4-5 Christ prophesied about signs preceding the end of this age: many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Today, in Christ's name, many spiritual leaders mislead the majority. Future: Rev. 12-13 A period of miracles by a leader identified as the Beast with great deception. 1 John 4...

Learn The Explanation Bible Study method to Unlock Bible Meaning with 7-Keys to master Biblical Hebrew, with no fuss. You're going to see that each Biblical Hebrew word has multiple meanings (1), some of which can be contradictory (2). You'll learn the literal concrete meaning (3), impossible to see in translations, and discover the 9/10th hidden figurative (4) significance, as well as the...

The last days are characterized by a vast majority of people “aware of God” but going about their lives rejecting Christ’s Return. 2 Peter 3:3 …in the last days scoffers saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. These Scoffer are OPPOSED to a 2nd small group of Believers 2 Peter 3:1 … stir up...

Here’s a Biblical description of today’s society 2 Peter 3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, truceb...

I’ve heard about the imminence of Christ’s Return for over 50 years. I even preached it. I was wrong. We must learn from our mistakes. The Apostle Paul considered Christ’s Return imminent. 1 Thessalonians 4 Then we (Paul included himself) which are alive and remain shall be caught up… to meet the Lord in the air…” But remember, prophetic events prior to Christ's Return are much longer than 3 ½...

First: Need time for 2 Beasts to appear suddenly with their world-ruling economic and religious empire. UNKNOWN period, but it must be a few years. Second: KNOWN 3 ½ years when Beast blasphemes, Jerusalem is trodden down, God’s assembly protected and nourished, and two witnesses in Jerusalem. So, before Christ’s Return, we’re looking at a KNOWN 3 ½ years + UNKNOWN more years? Matthew 24:30-36 They...

Following the inauguration of the political and religious beasts, there are 3 ½ years marking the culmination of human arrogance. Rev. 13:5 The Political Beast speaks blasphemies; and exercises worldwide tyrannical power for 42 months. Rev. 11:2 The holy city, Jerusalem, shall they tread under foot 42 months. Destruction. Verse 3 God's Two witnesses prophesy 1260 days. Witness. Rev. 12:6 The w...

Revelation 13:1 Political Beast, ruler of nations Rev. 13:11 Another Beast, a powerful religious leader Revelation 17:12 Ten kings… receive power for one hour with the beast. In the future. None of these major political and religious movements are in place. How long will it take? God knows, I don’t, no one knows, so let’s not second-guess it. It certainly will take a few years. When it happens, Re...

Like us, Jesus' disciples wanted to know when the end of the age would come. Christ gave them, and us, indications. Matthew 24:5: "Many come in My name and shall deceive many." That's false prophets and preachers; unfortunately, there are many of them around today, and have been for hundreds of years. Verse 6 "Wars and rumours of wars" Many of them, including Israel-Gaz...

Is the Hamas attack Israel's 9/11? For the first time, enemy elements penetrated deep into Israeli territory. Their fight was against civilians who paid a high price. My heartfelt sorrow goes to individuals, families, and nations affected by this terror. I understand the question, why does God let this happen? But should we be jumping on hyped-up end-time prophecies? The Bible does say to watc...

The real question is do you want to be a spectator or a player with Bible Study? Spectators watch and listen to commentators. Players are IN the game, listening to their coach, God, with active Bible Study. Read ten commentaries; you'll get eleven varieties of truth. You're listening to third-party commentaries on Scripture. A player is working their mental muscles. They are on God's s...

Reading the Bible is useful for an overall opinion but insufficient for full comprehension. The example in Acts chapter 8, where the Eunuch needs Philip’s spiritual insight for a deeper explanation reveals reading has its limits. Diligent deep study is essential. Here's a challenge: READ Genesis 2:7 and try answering these questions. 1. Why are Lord (Yahveh) singular and God (Elohim) plural? 2...

God's Word is like a giant puzzle. Each piece, word, verse, and chapter must assemble in its proper one and only place. Religion is in confusion because the pieces are jumbled. Puzzle pieces are forced into the wrong position. When you reach a fuller understanding of EACH word with the help of the 7 Keys to master Biblical Hebrew method, you can see how the puzzle pieces fit together. Bible St...

A word-for-word translation is useful, but it overlooks the first six secrets to unlock Bible meaning. You must combine the 6 hidden ingredients. Take "neshama." 1 Secret. Multiple meanings: blast, breath, inspiration, soul, spirit. 2 Secret. Contradictory meanings: it gives and destroys life. 3. Concrete-Abstract: breath - spirit 4. Literal-Figurative: breath - inspiration 5. Names: Nes...

Words are like trees with roots, a trunk, and branches. In English, we don't talk or teach it much, but the Latin root "lev" grows into ... alleviate, lever, elevator, relieve, levy, and more. In Biblical Hebrew, we always refer to the 3-letter root. Take life-chai (breath of life H2416) from H2421, the root "chaya." The root produces 7 branches. All the branches add differ...

We choose a baby's name because we like it, it's cute. In the Bible, names designate character, position, traits, and relationships, often to God. Ariel (lion-hero of God), Daniel (judge of God), Emmanuel (with God), Joel, Michael, Nathaniel, Raphael, and Samuel. People don’t even realize it. Take the names Adam and Eve, the father and mother of humanity. Their names mean human (adam), lif...

The same translated Biblical Hebrew word can be real-life, easily understood (literal), and a deep descriptive ethereal concept (figurative). Together, a literal dove and a literal olive branch become a figurative symbol of peace. Take the word "neshama" in Genesis 2:7. Literal “breath” and the unsuspected figurative translation "inspiration." You read breath, know what it is,...

Secret 3 to Master Biblical Hebrew With No Fuss is each Hebrew word can have concrete and abstract meanings. Biblical Hebrew words are physical; a tangible, like a light bulb, depicts a bright idea, and a heart represents love. Take the word "neshama" in Genesis 2:7. Among the translations, we have the concrete, “blast” and “breath.” And we find the abstract rendering “spirit,” invisible...