WTBS - What the Bible Says

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly Bible Study. Episode 78 - 06/06/25 This week we are looking at Joshua, his life and ministry. 1. Joshua Was a Servant Before a Leader Joshua’s leadership began with faithful service under Moses. He first appears in Exodus 17, leading Israel’s army against Amalek under Moses’ direction. He is described as Moses’ assistant (Exodus 24:13, Numbers 11:28), learning humi...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly Bible Study. Episode 77 - 23/05/25 Tonight we will be looking at the biblical perspective of "the Sabbath" 1. The Sabbath Was Established by God at Creation The Sabbath is not a human invention but a divine institution. In Genesis 2:2–3, God Himself rested on the seventh day, setting it apart as holy. He did not rest due to fatigue but to model a rhythm of...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly Bible Study. Episode 76 - 09/05/25 What is "Same sex attraction"? Is it a problem to God? Love is Love - isn't it? We look at all these topics from a biblical perspective in this study. 1. God Is the Creator and Designer of Sexuality God created sexuality as a good gift, to be expressed within the covenant of male-female marriage. He made humans male an...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly Bible Study. Episode 75 - 25/04/25 This week we are continuing our study into sex and sexuality - this week's topic is a look at Sexual Identity from a biblical perspective. 1. God Alone Defines Human Identity Sexual identity begins with the truth that God, not man, is the Creator and Lawgiver. We are not self-authored. Genesis 1:27 shows that male and female w...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly Bible Study. Episode 74 - 11/04/25 This week we are looking at the difficult and very topical subject of Gender. 1. God Alone Defines Gender and Identity God is the Creator and Owner of all life. Human beings do not belong to themselves but to God, who formed them with purpose and design. This includes our identity as male or female. As Genesis 1:27 states, God mad...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 73 - 28/03/25 This week we take a look at the topic of Angels. 1. Angels Exist and Always Have Angels are created spiritual beings, present from the beginning of creation. They were already rejoicing when God laid the foundations of the earth (Job 38:7), and their existence is affirmed throughout Scripture—even as early as Genesis and as late a...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 72 - 14/03/25 Today we are taking a look at what the bible says about communion. The Distinction Between Passover and Communion Passover was instituted in Exodus 12:14 as a lasting ordinance for the Jewish people, commemorating their deliverance from Egypt through the blood of a lamb. Communion, as introduced by Jesus in Luke 22:19–20, marks th...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 71 - 28/02/25 This week we continue our look at the life of Paul. 1. Paul on Trial Again — Standing Before Governors This second study in our series on Paul picks up with him under arrest in Caesarea, standing before Governor Felix. The charges against him are brought by the high priest Ananias and a Roman lawyer named Tertullus, who presents a...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 70 - 14/02/25 This week we are looking at Paul the apostle. Paul's Origins and Persecution of the Church Paul (formerly Saul) first appears at the stoning of Stephen, actively persecuting the early church (Acts 7–8). His background as a zealous Pharisee and student of Gamaliel highlights both his religious dedication and his initial hostili...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 69 - 31/01/25 This week we continue to look at the life of Samson. 1. Spiritual failure often begins with compromise, not collapse. Samson's descent didn’t begin with Delilah—it started with small steps of disobedience, like visiting a harlot in Gaza (Judges 16:1). His choices gradually distanced him from God's standard, illustrating Pr...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 68 - 17/01/25 This Week we are looking at the life of Samson. Samson’s Story Is Our Story The life of Samson in Judges 13–16 was not written for his benefit, but for ours (Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 10:11). His journey reflects our own spiritual walk, with all its ups and downs. As we study his story, the right posture is not to criticize, but...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 67 - 22/11/24 This week we are looking at Joseph, Jacob's son. Joseph's Special Position (Genesis 37:3-4): Joseph was deeply loved by his father, Jacob, who gave him a distinctive tunic. This favouritism caused envy among his brothers, paralleling God's declaration of Jesus as His "beloved Son" (Matthew 3:17). Dreams and Pro...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 66 - 08/11/24 This week we begin to look at characters from the Bible - Today, it's Jonah. The Simplicity of God’s Word: God desires that we approach His Word with humility, appreciating its simplicity while gleaning profound lessons for our lives (2 Corinthians 11:3). The Word of God Comes to All: Jonah’s story reminds us that God’s Word c...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 65 - 25/10/24 This week we look at "The Heart of God". Topic and Purpose: Tonight, we are studying the heart of God as revealed in the Bible, inspired by the book Gentle and Lowly, which draws insights from 17th-century Puritan writings. Our focus is on understanding God’s heart through His Word, particularly His love and compassion (Ma...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 64 - 11/10/24 This week we tackle the second session on forgiveness. We began with a prayer, asking for guidance and wisdom to understand God's Word, particularly on the topic of forgiveness. Last time, we examined forgiveness in the Old Testament, focusing on God's mercy towards Israel and individual stories like Joseph and David. Toni...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 63 - 27/09/24 This week we tackle the first session on forgiveness. We start by acknowledging God's sovereignty and thank Him for bringing us together. We commit this meeting to Him, praying for His guidance and healing, especially for those among us who are struggling, like Tim with his injury. We reflect on how, despite our many Bible stu...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 62 - 13/09/24 This week we take a look at Psalm 2. Opening Prayer: The session starts with a prayer asking for God’s guidance, peace, and focus as the group dives into studying His word. Psalm 2 Context: The group discusses how Psalm 1 and 2 serve as the introduction to the Book of Psalms, and the historical context behind Psalm 2 being seen as...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 61 - 30/08/24 This week we take a look at Psalm 50. Introduction to Psalms 1 and 2: The discussion begins by explaining that Psalms 1 and 2 are often considered together as a prologue to the entire Book of Psalms. They lay the groundwork for understanding the Psalms, similar to how the opening chapters of Genesis set up the entire Bible. Some a...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 60 - 16/08/24 This week we take a look at Psalm 50. The discussion is focused on understanding Psalm 50, emphasizing its relevance to both ancient Israel and modern Christian practice, especially in terms of genuine obedience and heart-driven worship rather than mere ritualistic actions. Psalm 50 portrays God's judgment and justice, remindi...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 59 - 02/08/24 This week we look at what the bible says about parenting. What does it mean to be a Christian parent? Does the Bible give us any help in how to raise our children? What happens if we ignore it? The Bible study focuses on understanding what the Bible says about parenting, particularly the importance of discipline and correction in...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 58 - 19/07/24 This week we look at what the bible says about the Spirit of the Age. What Does that mean? Are there really spiritual forces controlling the world and it's actions? What does that mean for Christians? Overview of the Study: The Bible study session explores what the Bible says about the "spirit of the age," focusing on...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 57 - 05/07/24 This week we look further at what the bible says about the Servanthood and what it means to be a servant for Christ and to others. This is the second part in a two part series. Servanthood to the Lord: The study focuses on what it means to be a true servant of the Lord, emphasizing that servitude involves total surrender and subje...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 56 - 21/06/24 This week we look at what the bible says about foolishness. What makes us foolish? Can we help it? Definition of Foolishness: The Bible defines foolishness primarily as the denial of God's existence. Psalm 14:1 describes the fool as someone who says in their heart that there is no God, leading to corrupt behaviour and abominab...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 54 - 24/05/24 This week we look at what the bible says about the topic of predestination. Does free will exist? Or does God decide everything? Title and Overview: The discussion, titled "What the Bible Says About Predestination," actually covers a broad examination of biblical texts related to predestination, foreknowledge, and related...

What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study. Episode 53 - 10/05/24 This week we look at what the bible says about the Servanthood and what it means to be a servant for Christ and to others. This is the first part in a two part series. Servanthood in Scripture: The study highlights the concept of servanthood as demonstrated by key biblical figures like Job and Moses. Both are noted for their unwav...