Those Crazy Bible Study Guys

Episode 36 hits to the core of our heart as Those Crazy Bible Study Guys dive further into Jesus' Sermon on the Mount to find that when judging others we may actually be judging our own faults and shortcomings!  This episode serves as a vital reminder in a judgmental age to avoid judging a book by its cover and underscores the importance of getting to know somebody's background better to get a dee...

While you may be worried about how good Episode 35 is, there is always a potential concern, but no worries!   :)   Those Crazy Bible Study Guys dig deep into one of the biggest challenges of the human race:  worry!   These 10 verses pack a punch on how worry not only impacts us physically and emotionally but, even more tragic, is the impact it has on growing our relationship with God.   This episo...

In Episode 34, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys dive into the topic of money...in particular, money with a capital M!   The fact that our walk with Jesus is a daily thing, there is no wonder why the number one competitor for making God #1 in our life is money!   As they dive deeper into this topic they discover the #1 tool for putting money into the proper perspective is to practice contentment.   Not...

In Episode 33, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys show how dealing with nail biting can be a strategy with fasting!   They discover how fasting is a heart matter to draw closer to God, not a public sacrifice to show people how you are good at practicing your faith.   It's not a social media showcase!   Would you rather have a million likes from people of the world about how you are fasting or 1 ginormou...

In Episode 32, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys continue to unpack the Lord’s Prayer which Jesus used to simplify how to pray!   They unpack “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one”  and the IT>IF formula comes into play again as they translate that into “Don’t feed (satan’s) the IFs, but focus on the IT (is written).”   Or “Starve the IF, feed on the IT.”   Satan’s IFs a...

In episode 31, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys see the progression of the Sermon on the Mount of going from renovation of your heart to building it through giving and prayer!   Jesus knew we needed some help with prayer and, once again, he not only guides us but keeps it simple!   It's not treating God as a genie in the bottle or to check a box that we prayed but pouring out of your heart having an o...

In episode 30, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys see how Jesus does not do things willy nilly but with purpose!  As the Sermon on the Mount starts with the foundation of key ways to clean up your heart, Jesus moves to how to build a stronger heart with this first muscle builder:  giving!   Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys as they challenge each listener with the $5 challenge as a way to build that giv...

In episode 29, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys kinda "hey, squirrel" but it ends up being in good ways as they hit on multiple lessons from these 5 verses!   Loving and forgiving enemies is not our human nature and is a God-level of love - just as he forgave each of us though we didn't deserve it!   People see God's reflection in you when you love your enemies and God knows this is one of the most po...

In episode 28, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys get into how we are designed to fight or flight which make retaliation a natural response!   They further learn that "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" was actually a term used in the courts of Jesus' day for guidance as to how to assess punishment on a convicted criminal.   While joking about a fun level of retaliation at home trying to unexpec...

In episode 27, we will give you an iron-clad handshake that it's more than the wedding alter that Jesus wants our vows to be commitments others can rely on!   Those Crazy Bible Study Guys really dive into Jesus' desire for us to say Yes or No as those are strong commitments either way.  They then dive into learning in their own lives how sometimes it's difficult to say no when you are asked to do...

In Episode 26, Jesus continues to throw those knockout punches as Those Crazy Bible Study Guys continue the study of the Sermon on the Mount!   The continued theme of the devil's "If's" that create that spark of doubt and how Jesus is the one that can douse it with a firehose before that doubt becomes action!   Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys as that spark of lust discussed in Episode 25 can lea...

Episode 25 gets real as Those Crazy Bible Study guys learn that lust has been a constant battle over time for the human race!  They actually get a little serious as they share personal stories of how important it is for fathers to help ensure their children understand the biblical view of attraction due to how it can become a long term struggle.  Join those Crazy Bible Study Guys as they see how m...

Hold on tight in Episode 24 as Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount to talk about an emotion that has been with us since we were little and didn't get our way:  Anger!   Those Crazy Bible Study Guys see how Jesus is not saying the laws of the old testament are wrong but goes back, again, to the heart matter which really is where the spiritual battle begins with behaviors like anger that could u...

You better get out your stompin' boots for Episode 23 as Those Crazy Bible Study Guys continue to study the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus teaches about the law.   As the crowds continue to gather, Jesus opens this section of his message indicating that He is not here to dispute, deny or eradicate the Old Testament Law but He is the One that will be fulfilling the law!   Those Crazy Bible Study G...

In Episode 22, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys do a quick recap of the beatitudes Jesus shared with his disciples and a growing crowd in verses 3-10.   They then dive into the first two parables about salt and light that Jesus uses as analogies for our faith and putting it into action!   And just like salt and light, just a little bit can make a huge impact and their absence is quickly known as well....

In Episode 21, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys see an awesome example of how Jesus is not only our Saviour but a great model for leadership!   He doesn't want His disciples to be just followers or be His "posse" but He shows how He is the ultimate leader by developing His inner circle into future leaders as well!   They unwrap the remaining beatitudes that show the contrast between the world view and...

In Episode 20, the word is out on Jesus as he preaches the good news and provides healings and is now getting ready to speak to his biggest crowd yet - at the Sermon on the Mount!    Jesus, knows that as the crowds and followers dramatically increase, power and money can quickly come into contention with His ability to share His message.  As a result of foreseeing this possibility, before speaking...

In Episode 19, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys continue to follow the beginning of Jesus' ministry now that he has the start of his leadership team.  Being in Galilee to go where John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus begins providing healings from all kinds of sicknesses...both physical and spiritual!    Those Crazy Bible Study Guys continue to see how the IT > IF formula continues to be on their...

In Episode 18, Jesus began to build his leadership team by adding 2 sets of brothers (that all are fisherman) as his first 4 disciples.  Those Crazy Bible Study Guys continue to earn their name as they not only take the topic of fishing in the direction of appreciating the amount and variations of God's creations but they also go back to their insight of how when God asks us to join him in his wor...

In Episode 17 Those Crazy Bible Study Guys see Jesus' ministry on earth formally begin and, coincidentally, he begins his initial preaching with the same simple tagline as John the Baptist with "Repent!"   This leads to a deep discussion about how we are human and make mistakes.  Even after repenting, there are areas in our life we are going to fail.  Those Crazy Bible Study Guys challenge themsel...

Episode 16 heats up as Those Crazy Bible Study Guys continue the study of  the battle between the devil and Jesus as it kicks into high gear!   Using his tactic of opening up a crack of doubt so we begin to question God, the devil himself begins to quote scripture in his own deceptive way to try to trip up Jesus and get him to succumb to the devil's request!   Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys as...

Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys in Episode 15 as we see firsthand the model Jesus sets for us in dealing with the devil as he goes from being baptized to facing the devil's temptations after 40 days and nights of fasting.  Even the devil knows that God's word is a key weapon in spiritual battle as he uses it himself to try to cause Jesus to sin.  The study reminds Those Crazy Bible Study Guys of...

Break out your fidget spinner as you join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys in Episode 14 as we see our first exposure in the bible to the Trinity!   However, before that, we dive a little further into the Pharisees (they are not "fair you see") and the Sadducees (they are "sad you see") and how they were willing to compromise their values and be concerned first with others perceptions of themselves (s...

Well, if you like straight-shooters, then you're going to want to join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys in Episode 13 as John the Baptist tells the Pharisees and Sadducees like it is!   We see why God chose John as the announcer of Jesus' earthly ministry as he reminds us that repenting and accepting Christ's open invitation to everyone is just getting things started!  Those Crazy Bible Study Guys lea...

In episode 12, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys gain further insight into the person that God chose to introduce Jesus' ministry to the world: John the Baptist!  Not a major priest from the temple with his fine linens, but just a regular guy, sold out to Jesus who is sharing the good news and baptizing those who have accepted the good news and, as John the Baptist key message is about, repented from t...