Through the Bible with Pastor Paul

What happens if the resurrection isn’t real? In 1 Corinthians 15:12–34, Pastor Paul explains why the resurrection of Jesus is not optional, but essential to the Christian faith. You’ll see how denying the resurrection empties the Gospel of its power, leaves sin unforgiven, and strips believers of real hope. Paul also shows how Christ’s resurrection guarantees our own, why Jesus is called the first...

Why does sin keep leaving a trail of damage long after the moment has passed? Pastor Paul traces the continuing fallout of David’s earlier failures—from Sheba’s rebellion to Saul’s unresolved guilt—and shows how the “sword” keeps reappearing in different forms. These chapters reveal the cost of unchecked rebellion, the seriousness of broken vows, and the hope found in God’s faithful deliverance. Y...

What does God’s grace actually look like when it takes hold of a life? In 1 Corinthians 15:3–11, Pastor Paul explores how the risen Christ transforms failures, skeptics, and even enemies into faithful servants. You’ll learn why Jesus appeared to witnesses like Peter, James, and Paul, how grace reshapes identity without erasing the past, and what it means to respond to God’s grace with obedience an...

Why is it so easy to let personal priorities push God’s kingdom to the sidelines? As David returns to Jerusalem, Pastor Paul walks us through a series of revealing encounters that expose the difference between people driven by self-interest and those who genuinely seek the kingdom of God. You’ll see how Shimei, Mephibosheth, and Barzillai each respond to the king in strikingly different ways, and...

Is the gospel really as simple as we’ve been told? In 1 Corinthians 15:1–11, Pastor Paul reminds us of the unchanging message that stands at the heart of the Christian faith. You’ll see why the gospel must be received, believed, and held fast, and how altering it empties it of saving power. Paul clearly lays out the core truth that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again according to...

Why does pride blind us long before it destroys us? As Pastor Paul walks through Absalom’s final rise and fall, he shows how unchecked arrogance blinds a person to good counsel, distorts judgment, and ultimately leads to ruin. These chapters reveal the stark contrast between Absalom’s prideful ambition and David’s humble dependence on God. You’ll see how pride fuels rebellion, how humility protect...

Is God really concerned with order, or does it even matter how we live and worship? In 1 Corinthians 14:33, Pastor Paul shows how God’s very nature is revealed through peace, not confusion, and why disorder always leads to chaos and harm. You’ll see how God brings order into broken lives, why surrender is essential for lasting peace, and how the Holy Spirit gently works to transform chaos into har...

Why does betrayal cut so deeply when it comes from your own family? In this teaching, Pastor Paul walks through Absalom’s growing deceit—from his calculated return to Jerusalem to the quiet conspiracy that steals the hearts of Israel—and shows how David’s passivity creates the perfect environment for rebellion. You’ll see how pride, manipulation, and unresolved sin fracture a kingdom and devastate...

Why does God care so much about order when the church gathers? In 1 Corinthians 14:18–40, Pastor Paul explains how spiritual gifts are meant to build up the body, not create confusion or distraction. You’ll see why clear teaching takes priority, how prophecy and tongues should function together, and what God’s character reveals about peace and order in worship. This passage brings needed clarity t...

Some sins don’t stop with one generation. In this heartbreaking chapter, the fallout of David’s past choices explodes into his own family, showing how unrestrained desire, unchecked counsel, and unresolved anger can destroy lives. Pastor Paul walks through Amnon’s violation of Tamar, David’s tragic passivity, and Absalom’s growing bitterness that finally erupts into murder. You’ll see how pride bl...

Is speaking in tongues meant to build the church or the individual? In 1 Corinthians 14:1–17, Pastor Paul explains the purpose and proper use of the gift of tongues, clearing away confusion and common misunderstandings. You’ll learn how tongues differ from prophecy, why love and edification must guide spiritual gifts, and how God intends order and clarity when the church gathers. This passage brin...

Even heroes fall when they stop guarding their hearts. David’s sin with Bathsheba exposes how temptation grows in the quiet moments, how sin multiplies through secrecy, and how deeply it wounds everyone it touches. Yet these chapters also reveal the mercy of God—who confronts, convicts, forgives, and restores. Pastor Paul walks through David’s failure, Nathan’s bold confrontation, the painful cons...

Why does love matter more than gifts, knowledge, or spiritual power? In 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Paul explains why love is the motive that gives meaning to everything God does through His people. You’ll see how spiritual gifts function without love, what biblical love truly looks like in daily life, and why love alone endures beyond faith and hope. This passage reframes how we serve, worship, and...

Victory is never won by accident. These chapters show how God keeps His promises by giving David victory over every enemy, yet they also reveal David’s heart—one that looks for someone to bless even at the height of his success. Pastor Paul walks through David’s conquests, his compassion toward Mephibosheth, and the costly consequences of listening to ungodly counsel. You’ll see how God’s faithful...

Why does the church need every believer, not just the visible ones? In 1 Corinthians 12:12–31, Pastor Paul shows how God designed the body of Christ to function in unity, with every member placed intentionally and valued equally. You’ll learn why comparison and division weaken the church, how spiritual gifts work together for the good of all, and why love and care must shape everything we do as be...

Why does God say “No” to David—and then promise him more than he imagined? In 2 Samuel 7, Pastor Paul walks through one of the most important chapters in the Old Testament, where God reveals the covenant that will lead to the coming of Jesus, the Promised King. Listeners will see why God prevents David from building the temple, how He instead promises an everlasting dynasty, and how this chapter b...

Why does God give different gifts to different believers? Pastor Paul shows how 1 Corinthians 12:8–11 reveals the beautiful variety of the Spirit’s work, from words of wisdom and knowledge to faith, healing, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation. You’ll learn why these gifts are supernatural, how they operate “for the common good,” and why the Spirit distributes them individually as H...

Why does God’s holiness demand more from us than good intentions? In 2 Samuel 5–6, Pastor Paul shows how David’s rise as king and the return of the ark reveal a God who is near yet utterly holy. Listeners will see why David’s victories came from abiding in the Lord, how Uzzah’s death exposed Israel’s neglect of God’s Word, and how obedience brings blessing while presumption brings danger. This pas...

Why are so many Christians unsure—or even uneasy—about spiritual gifts? As Pastor Paul opens 1 Corinthians 12, he shows how confusion, fear, and past abuses can keep believers from embracing what God intends for their good. You’ll learn why spiritual gifts are essential for ministry, how the Holy Spirit empowers different people in different ways, and why every gift is given “for the common good.”...

Why does God’s promise sometimes take so long to unfold? In 2 Samuel 3–4, Pastor Paul traces the slow, often messy path that leads to David becoming king over all Israel. You’ll see how pride, revenge, and political maneuvering create years of conflict, yet God’s plan moves forward in His timing. This teaching highlights David’s refusal to seize the throne through violence, his trust in the Lord’s...

Why does remembering the cross reshape how we gather as the church? Pastor Paul shows how Paul’s correction to Corinth reveals the heart behind the Lord’s Supper—a call to unity, humility, and sincere self-examination. You’ll see why careless worship wounds the body of Christ, what it means to take communion in a worthy manner, and how the bread and cup point us back to the depth of God’s sacrific...

Why does David grieve when the man who hunted him for years finally dies? In 2 Samuel 1–2, Pastor Paul shows how David’s response to Saul’s death reveals a heart shaped by God, not by revenge. Listeners will see how David mourns his enemy, honors Jonathan, and patiently waits for God’s timing as he’s anointed king over Judah. You’ll also learn how a civil conflict breaks out between the house of S...

Why does God care about the order He built into marriage? Pastor Paul unpacks Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 11 by showing how headship, honor, and mutual dependence reflect God’s design rather than cultural oppression. You’ll learn why head coverings mattered in Corinth, what “a symbol of authority” meant in that world, and how the real issue is the heart’s response to God’s order—not an outwar...

Why does bitterness spread faster than we realize? In 1 Samuel 19–20, Pastor Paul shows how Saul’s wounded heart grows into open hostility and how that bitterness fractures relationships, clouds judgment, and poisons everything it touches. You’ll see Jonathan’s costly loyalty, David’s heartbreak, and the tragic unraveling of a king who refuses to surrender his hurt to God. This teaching invites li...

Why do our everyday choices reveal what we value most? Pastor Paul shows how these verses call believers to lay down selfish freedoms and live with a heart shaped by love, wisdom, and the glory of God. Paul’s guiding principles—edifying others, avoiding unnecessary offense, and seeking the good of many—give practical clarity for navigating gray areas with a Christlike mindset. You’ll learn how tru...