The Three Minute Bible Study podcast has a simple goal: Provide a plain understanding of the plain text of the Bible. No theological dissertations or debates. Three minutes. Two verses. No trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
John Wilkerson with My Life Ministries
Today I'm starting a new series on 1 Corinthians 13 (the love chapter) and it starts with patience. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:4, "Love is patient and kind…" Paul pairs these two attributes of love together because the complement one another. Patience isn't "just sticking it out" or begrudgingly tolerating someone or a situation. That's stubbornness. It's an intentional action paired with kindness. It's not enough to grit your teeth and get through a bad situation. That's not love. Being kind and not getting angry are just as important in a trying situation as accepting the situation you're in. How Can We Apply This to Pickleball? Patience is key when playing pickleball. Kindness is equally as important. Pickleball News If you haven't heard already, Andre Agassi is making his pickleball pro debut at the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships and will will partner up with Anna Leigh Waters. When asked about partnering with ALW he said, "[T]he idea of challenging myself to not screw things up for her is daunting.” Pickleball Tip Jordan Briones from Briones pickleball provides this week's tip. In this video where he talks about coaching Augie Ge, Jordan says being aware that something needs to change is important for improving at pickleball. Closing Remarks Next week we'll cover the how love and kindness go together so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss the episode. If you liked this podcast share it with a friend and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Looking for a new paddle? I use and recommend Vatic Pro paddles. Use code GENXDINKS to get $10 off a new Vatic Pro paddle.
Today I'm covering the eighth and final Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:10 (NRSVUE) I'm going to be honest here and say that I was not looking forward to doing this particular Beatitude. Persecution is a touchy subject. I honestly think that most western Christians have not suffered persecution. When we look at persecution in the Bible, we think of the Apostles who were stoned; people tried to kill them and they were even run out of town. We see people dying for their faith. I don't know anyone who has died for their faith, but Jesus promises a reward for them. So if you're in a part of the world where Christians are persecuted and you're listening to this, I just want to say to you while I cannot relate to what you're going through, there is hope in Jesus. How Can We Apply This to Pickleball? So how do we relate this to pickleball? There's not really a direct analogy, but what came to mind was targeting in a doubles match. If you're the person being targeted, it's usually because you're the weaker player in a doubles team. So what do you do? How do you overcome that feeling of pressure and how do you deal with that situation of having nearly every single ball come to you until you make a mistake? Well, I think once you're aware it's happening you need to accept it. Take a time out, talk with your partner and see if there are ways that you two can be creative to get more balls to your partner. Ask your partner for advice. Ask what you can do to switch things up for your opponent so they hit the ball to your partner. And hopefully you and your partner can workshop a solution to get more points, and maybe even win the game. Pickleball News This week's news is about this podcast. This is the last episode in this series on the Beatitudes. The next series will be on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. We'll look at the attributes of love and see how they can be applied to pickleball. Pickleball Tip This week's tip comes from Kieren Ricci and he suggests using a progressive approach to practicing your serve. Closing Remarks Next week we'll cover the seventh Beatitude that deals with being a peacemaker so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you liked this podcast share it with a friend and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Looking for a new paddle? I use and recommend Vatic Pro paddles. Use code GENXDINKS to get $10 off a new Vatic Pro paddle.
Today I'm covering the seventh Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9 (NRSVUE) Jesus is the Prince of Peace. His life, death, resurrection, and return will usher in a new age of peace between God and man. While there may not be peace now (because people like you and me are flawed and don't always choose the path of peace) we will inherit a kingdom of peace that will last forever. Our goal now is to be peacemakers and confront conflict with the intention of a peaceful outcome. How Can We Apply This to Pickleball? Pickleball is a pretty chill sport. People from all ages and backgrounds play the sport recreationally and when I'm playing with my regular crew it's fun and relaxing. Sometimes things don't go your way in a game. It could be a bad line call or someone you're playing against might be agressive or mouth off a little too much. Being a peacemaker means being respectful when you question someone's judgment and accepting the call they make. It might even mean contradicting your partner when they make a bad line call. It doesn't mean not pointing out the bad call or attitude but you should be respectful and be willing to let things go for the sake of peace. Remember: It's just one game and (hopefully) you don't have money riding on it. Pickleball News Last week's Carvana Mesa Cup produced some interesting results on Championship Sunday. Noteably, Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters earned a Bronze in Mixed Doubles. There were exciting match-ups throughout the tournament and this year's Carvanna PPA Tour looks like it will produce some interesting rivalries. Pickleball Tip Today's tip is from me! Don't spend time and money modifying your paddle to get it to feel right in your hand. Find a paddle that feels good without modification. Gabe Tardio, a top-10 PPA player, doesn't modify his paddle. Closing Remarks Next week I'll cover the eighth and final Beatitude that deals with being persecuted so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you liked this podcast share it with a friend and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Looking for a new paddle? I use and recommend Vatic Pro paddles. Use code GENXDINKS to get $10 off a new Vatic Pro paddle.
Today I'm covering the sixth Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Matthew 5:8 (NRSVUE) I asked Grok (X's AI) what it means to be "pure in heart" and this is the response I received: "To be 'pure in heart' is a phrase that often comes up in religious, philosophical, or moral contexts, most famously in the Bible's Beatitudes: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8). At its core, it refers to having a sincere, untainted, and honest inner character—free from malice, deceit, or selfish motives. Think of it as someone whose intentions align with their actions, without hidden agendas or hypocrisy." That's not too bad. I didn't expect it to come up with a decent answer. It's possible to do good things with impure motivations so we have to check our desires and intention when doing good. How Can We Apply This to Pickleball? I forgot to put stuff here. Pickleball News The UPA-A implement a new rule this week to address "intentional or reckless targeting of an opponent above the shoulders." Players can be subject to a $2,500 fine and a point will be awarded to their opponent if a referee determines a player targeted their opponent above the shoulders. Pickleball Tip This week's pickleball tip comes from Zane Navratil and provides some great advice on when and how to approach the kitchen. Zane reminds players to watch their partner and assess the type and quality of their 3rd shot while approaching the kitchen so you don't get caught out of position. Closing Remarks Next week we'll cover the seventh Beatitude that deals with being a peacemaker so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can support the podcast by leaving a review, sharing this episode or buying me a coffee. Thanks for listening and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Looking for a new paddle? I use and recommend Vatic Pro paddles. Use code GENXDINKS to get $10 off a new Vatic Pro paddle.
Today I'm covering the fifth Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy." Matthew 5:7 (NRSVUE) Mercy is intertwined with sin, judgment, and forgiveness. Without sin, there would be no need for mercy. Being merciful is showing forgiveness and compassion towards someone who has wronged us. We're all recipients of God's mercy and that means we should show mercy to those who rightfully deserve punishment. Mercy doesn't mean we deny that a wrong or sin has been committed but it's extended to someone instead of judgment. How Can We Apply This to Pickleball? Every time I see the word mercy in the Bible I think of Cobra Kai and their motto: “Strike Hard, Strike First, No Mercy!” This is often the attitude a lot of athletes take when playing a sport. They want to dominate their opponent by being the first to score, score often, and have total victory. When I started playing pickleball there were a lot of people who were much better than I was. They could have crushed me but instead, they showed mercy and continued the point so that I could get a little more experience. Instead of ending the game and moving on to a better match, they took the time to show me how to improve my game. Now, when I play with less experienced people I do the same. I smile, enjoy each point, offer advice (if they'll accept it), and even offer to play with them again. It's this welcoming and merciful attitude that keeps people coming back to the courts to play just like God's unending mercy keeps us going back to Him when we sin. Pickleball News High schools in Maryland now have competitive pickleball. In a report from WBAL, Bryan Lloyd of the Dill Dinkers sees high school pickleball as a conduit for student-athletes to play in college where pickleball is also becoming more popular. Pickleball Tip This week's pickleball tip comes from PrimeTime Pickleball and is about speed-ups. Specifically, how and when to speed up the ball. The biggest takeaway for me in this video is to the ball low so your opponent has fewer options when dealing with the pressure you're applying by speeding up the ball. Closing Remarks Next week we'll cover the sixth Beatitude that deals with purity so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you liked this podcast share it with a friend and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Send some Satoshis: https://getalby.com/p/jorowi Looking for a new paddle? Check out Glory Pickleball. Using the code GENX10 will get you a 10% discount on their paddles and it helps support the podcast.
Today I'm covering the fourth Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6 (NRSVUE) As Christians, we've been made righteous in the eyes of God because of Jesus' death and resurrection. If we're already righteous, why should we hunger and thirst for it? We all get hungry and thirsty. God designed our bodies so that we need to seek food and water to live. This biological process is a reminder that we cannot sustain our spiritual lives off of one spiritual experience. Being right with God also means that we love our neighbors and enemies which can sometimes be hard to do. How Can We Apply This to Pickleball? One aspect of righteousness towards God is treating our neighbors and enemies the same way we want to be treated. Doing what's right on the court means that when you're in doubt about a line call you call it in favor of your opponent. You might lose a point but it is the right thing to do. Pickleball News Thirty-5 Capital, LLC, a private equity firm focused on sports technology has acquired Paddletek, ProXR, and Boundless Pickleball to form United Pickleball Properties. Pickleball Tip This week's tip comes from Kyle Koszuta, That Pickleball Guy, and has to do with deciding whether to drop or drive your third shot. For me, the biggest takeaway is to attack your opponents where they're weak. If one person can handle drives while transitioning you may want to drive the ball instead of dropping it. Closing Remarks Next week we'll cover the fifth Beatitude that deals with mercy so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you liked this podcast share it with a friend and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Send some Satoshis: https://getalby.com/p/jorowi Looking for a new paddle? Check out Glory Pickleball. Using the code GENX10 will get you a 10% discount on their paddles and it helps support the podcast.
Today I'm covering the third Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." -Matthew 5:5 (NRSVUE) Meekness is often misunderstood. Modern definitions don't convey what the Biblical authors were trying to convey. I once heard someone describe it as "power under control" but that's not quite right. Mark E. Caner describes meekness as "an attitude or quality of heart whereby a person is willing to accept and submit without resistance to the will and desire of someone else." So meekness is more about your attitude than your actions. How Can We Apply This to Pickleball? If you've played in any tournaments you've had to exercise meekness. This is especially true if there's no referee. In nearly every tournament, your opponent calls balls out on their side of the court. There are times when you need to exercise meekness (even if it appears a bad call) because they have the authority to make the call. When there isn't a referee to appeal to, this can be especially difficult. One way to avoid conflict is through the acronym PEACE mentioned in Caner's article: Place your faith in Jesus Christ Employ prayer in your decisions Adjust your focus from yourself Control your anger and tongue Exude your humility and mercy I hope this helps you the next time a line call doesn't go your way! Pickleball News At the Masters last week, the PPA introduced new serve rules: There is no tossing the ball up on the serve The ball must leave the hand in a downward motion The ball must leave the hand at or below the top of the hip Some players were hitting serves into the net because they had to change their serving style. The new ball and new serve rules shook things up at the tournament. Pickleball Tip This week's pickleball tip comes from Ed Ju (Davis Pickleball) and it deals with eye dominance. The biggest takeaway from this video is to make sure your dominant eye isn't turned away from where you're trying to hit the ball. Closing Remarks Next week we'll cover the fourth Beatitude that deals with righteousness so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you liked this podcast share it with a friend and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Send some Satoshis: https://getalby.com/p/jorowi
Today I'm covering the second Beatitude in Matthew 5:4 which reads, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (NRSVUE) Mourning is something many of us don't do well. There's a misconception among Christians that we should always be happy. Think about this, though: If you don't mourn you'll miss out on the blessing of being comforted. You also rob others of being a blessing when they comfort you. How Can We Apply This to Pickleball? You're going to lose some games. If you're like me, you're going to lose a lot of games. If I'm not playing well, I can really start feeling down on myself. When this happens, it's important for me to allow my partner or the group I'm playing with to comfort me. It's also a good time to consider any instructions or suggestions from others so that I can improve my game. News Steve Wong is the new Vice President of Competition at USA Pickleball. In a press release on their site, USA Pickleball said Wong "will oversee USA Pickleball's competition department with an emphasis on growing and streamlining all sanctioned tournament play, including National Championships, regional tournaments and general sanctioning." The Vulcan's VPRO FLIGHT Pickleball was named the official ball of the PPA Pro Tour. Pickleball Tip This week's pickleball tip comes from Briones Pickleball and it's about improving your serve. Have a pre-serve routine to help you focus on the point. Contact the ball in front of your body. Closing Remarks Next week we'll cover the third Beatitude that deals with meekness so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you liked this podcast share it with a friend and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Send some Satoshis: https://getalby.com/p/jorowi
This week I'm talking about Matthew 5:3 which reads, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (NRSV) Poor in spirit can refer to humility or knowing that you're in need of God's grace. It can also refer to physical poverty but most people see this phrase as more of an attitude rather than a state of poverty. The “kingdom of Heaven” isn't a physical kingdom but a spiritual one. Yes, one day Jesus will physically establish His kingdom on earth but that's not what He was referring to here. That spiritual kingdom is often referred to as an “upside-down” kingdom where the meek and merciful put others first. How can we apply this to pickleball? When I started playing, I didn't know anything about the game. I had a lot to learn and I'd actively seek out players who could teach me more about pickleball. Now that I know more, I have to check my heart sometimes and make sure I don't approach the game as a “know-it-all”. There is always more to learn. Even pros have to learn new strategies and techniques to continue playing their best. I need to do the same. I should also be willing to play a game or two with that newbie. This can be hard for the competitor in me sometimes because having a partner who makes more mistakes than I do can be frustrating. But, I need to put others first sometimes so that I'm not only helping someone learn to play a fun sport but I'm also exhibiting a Christ-like attitude. News Pickleball Kingdom is expanding to New Jersey. According to a press release, Pickleball Kingdom is aggressively expanding and “has identified New Jersey as a key growth area. The company previously announced it plans to open 20 Pickleball Kingdom locations in Central New Jersey over the next few years. It is now on a star search to find ambitious people who want to participate in that growth.” Pickleball Tip This week's tip comes from John Cincola and it has to do with dinking. Use cross-court dinks for offense in order to create openings for an attack. Use dinks to the middle or directly across from you for defense and to neutralize or setup your opponent. Watch his video for a more in-depth explanation. Closing Remarks Next week we'll cover the second Beatitude that deals with mourning and comfort so make sure you're following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you liked this podcast share it with a friend and don't forget to stay out of the kitchen! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Send some Satoshis: https://getalby.com/p/jorowi
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. If you haven't started playing yet, you probably know someone who does. As a Christian, I try to be like Jesus in every area of my life. When I'm on a pickleball court that can be a challenge sometimes. In this eight-episode series, I'll share how The Beatitudes in Jesus' sermon on the mount help us stay out of the kitchen and play pickleball in a way that honors Christ without being "that person" who tries turning every point into a sermon. I'll also lob in some pickleball news and tips each episode so you're not stuck on the sidelines waiting to get into the game. Join me each week in January and February for Good News Pickleball! Music: "Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwilkerson
Three-Minute Bible Study has officially come to an end. Episodes will still be available on YouTube. I'm shifting to a podcast about faith and pickleball. Once the trailer for the new podcast is recorded and published, all previous episodes in this feed will be removed and the branding will change. I hope you'll continue to listen but if this isn't your cup of tea, I understand if you want to unsubscribe. Thanks for sticking me in your ears! -John
Today's reading is from Romans 3:1-2 "What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? "Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 1. What question is raised here? What advantage is there to being a Jew and circumcised? 2. What is the answer to the previous question? The oracles of God were committed to them. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:28-29 "For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: "But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 28. Is outward appearance the determination of character? No. 29. Inward character is determined by that of what? The spirit. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:27 "And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 27. What must uncircumcision fulfill in order to judge righteousness? The Law. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:25-26 "For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. "Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 25. Under what circumstance is circumcision useful (profitable)? If you keep the Law. 26. What happens when the uncircumcised keep the law? The will be considered circumcised. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:23-24 "Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? "For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 23. What are those who boast in the law then doing? Dishonoring God. 24. What behavior does this cause among the Gentiles? Blaspheming God. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:21-22 "Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? "Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 21. What principle is to be used when teaching? We should teach ourselves as well as others. 22. What further examples are given? Committing adultery & sacrilege. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:19-20 "And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, "An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 19. What imagery is used to contrast education in the law with lack of education in the law? A guide of the blind. 20. What two things are we to have the form of in the law? Instructor of the foolish, teacher of babes. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:17-18 "Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God, "And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 17. In what knowledge did the Jews rest? The Law. 18. Out of what were the Jews instructed? The Law. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:15-16 "Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) "In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 15. What bears witness against and accuses or excuses those who do not have education in the law of God? People's conscience. 16. According to what will God judge the secrets of men? By Jesus Christ according to the Gospel. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:13-14 "(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. "For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 13. Who shall be justified? Doers of the law. 14. What may those who do not have education in the law of God do? By nature, do what is contained in the law. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:11-12 "For there is no respect of persons with God. "For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 11. Does God consider (respect) a person's social status? No. 12. How does the law relate to those who sin? They will be judged by the law. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:9-10 "Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; "But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 9. What will the souls of men that do evil experience? Tribulation and anguish. 10. What will the souls of men that work good experience? Glory, honour, and peace. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:7-8 "To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: "But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath," Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 7. What judgment does God render to those with patient continuance? Eternal life. 8. What judgment does God render to them that are contentious? Indignation and wrath. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:5-6 "But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; "Who will render to every man according to his deeds:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 5. What does the hard and impenitent heart earn from God? Wrath. 6. How will God render judgment? According to his deeds. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:3-4 "And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 3. What cannot the man escape who judges others' spiritual merit? The judgment of God. 4. What riches of God are not to be despised? Goodness, forbearance, longsuffering. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 2:1-2 "Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. "But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 1. In what way (for thou that) do we condemn ourselves when we judge another? We do the same things. 2. According to what is the judgment of God? Truth. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Annie Purdue-Olson of the Leading Better Together podcast. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 1:31-32 "Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: "Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 31. What do those people lack who also lack God in their knowledge? Natural affection... 32. What do they do in spite of knowing the judgment of God? Have pleasure in sinning. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Annie Purdue-Olson of the Lead Your Leaders podcast. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 1:25-26 Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Annie Purdue-Olson of the Leading Better Together podcast. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 1:25-26 "And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. "And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 27. What did men receive who burned in lust toward one another? Recompence. 28. What did God do as a result of men not wishing to retain God in their knowledge? Gave the over to their reprobate mind. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Annie Purdue-Olson of the Leading Better Together podcast. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 1:25-26 "Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. "For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 25. What do men do as a result of changing the truth of God into a lie? Worship the creature instead of the Creator. 26. What did God do as a result of (for this cause) changing the truth into a lie? Gave them up to their vile affections. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Annie Purdue-Olson of the Leading Better Together podcast. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:23-24 "And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. "Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 23. Into what do foolish men change the glory of God? An image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24. What did God do as a result? Gave them up to uncleanness. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Shae Watson of The Pantry Podcast. Find out more at thepantrypodcast.com. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:21-22 "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 21. What causes the heart to darkened in the foolish? Not glorifying God. 22. In what way do they become fools? Professing themselves to be wise. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Shae Watson of The Pantry Podcast. Find out more at thepantrypodcast.com. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:19-20 "Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 19. Why is that which may be known of God manifest in the ungodly and unrighteous? Because God showed it to them. 20. Why are the ungodly without an excuse for ignorance of God? Those created by God understand the things of God. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Shae Watson of The Pantry Podcast. Find out more at thepantrypodcast.com. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:17-18 "For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 17. What is revealed in the gospel and in faith? The righteousness of God. 18. Against whom is the wrath of God revealed? The unrighteous. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Shae Watson of The Pantry Podcast. Find out more at thepantrypodcast.com. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:15-16 "So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 15. For what is Paul prepared? To preach the gospel. 16. Why is Paul not ashamed of the gospel of Christ? It is the power of God unto salvation. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Shae Watson of The Pantry Podcast. Find out more at thepantrypodcast.com. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:13-14 "Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. "I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 13. What does Paul not what the brethren to be? Ignorant. 14. To whom is Paul called to preach (debtor to)? Greeks, Barbarians, wise, and unwise. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Rodnet Olsen of the Bleeding Daylight podcast. Find out more at bleedingdaylight.net. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:11-12 "For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; "That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 11. Why does Paul desire to impart spiritual gifts to the Roman church? So they may be established. 12. What does he expect to come of this? To be comforted. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Rodnet Olsen of the Bleeding Daylight podcast. Find out more at bleedingdaylight.net. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:9-10 "For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; "Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 9. In what way does Paul express his concern for the Roman church? By praying for them. 10. For what specifically does he pray? That he would be able to visit them. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Rodnet Olsen of the Bleeding Daylight podcast. Find out more at bleedingdaylight.net. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:7-8 "To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. "First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 7. To whom is this letter addressed? All in Rome. 8. For what does Paul thank God? That their faith is spoken of throughout the world. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Rodnet Olsen of the Bleeding Daylight podcast. Find out more at bleedingdaylight.net. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Roman 1:5-6 "By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: "Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 5. For what purpose have we received grace and apostleship? For obedience to the faith. 6. Whom does Paul include in his address? All called of Jesus Christ. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. Today's reading was by Rodnet Olsen of the Bleeding Daylight podcast. Find out more at bleedingdaylight.net. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 1:3-4 "Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; "And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 3. What is the human lineage of Jesus? Of the sed of David. 4. What is the spiritual declaration about Jesus? The Son of God. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Romans 1:1-2 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions. Who is writing this letter? How was the gospel of God previously delivered? This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Jude 24-25 “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, "To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 24. How is God described? He keeps us from falling and presents us as faultless. 25. What is ascribed to God? Wise, glorious, majestic, with power and dominion. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Jude 21-23 “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. "And of some have compassion, making a difference: "And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 21. To what are we to look for eternal life? The mercy of Jesus. 22-23. In what two ways are the ungodly to be treated? Compassion and saving through fear. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Jude 19-20 “These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 19. What do the ungodly not have? The Spirit. 20. In what are we to build ourselves up? Most holy faith. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Jude 17-18 “But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; "How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 17. What are we to remember? The words of Jesus. 18. What were we told by the apostles? There would be mockers in the last time who walk after their own lusts. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Jude 15-16 “To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. "These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 15. Of what will the ungodly be convinced during the Lord's judgment? Their ungodly deeds and words. 16. How are the ungodly described? Murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Jude 13-14 “Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. "And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 13. To what are the ungodly compared? Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars. 14. Who prophesied about the Lord's coming? Enoch. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Jude 11-12 “Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core. "These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 11. Who is given as an example of an ungodly man? Cain. 12. To what are ungodly men compared? Spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
Today's reading is from Jude 9-10 “Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. "But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 9. How did Michael contend with the devil? He said, "The Lord rebuke thee." 10. In what way do ungodly men corrupt themselves? They speak evil of things they do not know. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Three minutes, two verses, no trick questions. All verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Three Minute Bible Study is a production of My Life Ministries. Learn more at mylifeministries.org. Support this podcast financially when you Buy Me a Coffee.
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