Reflective Bible Study Gospel Adventure

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 37: After teaching the disciples and promising them the Holy Spirit, Jesus shares a prayer that you may be surprised by, and He shares a promise that ever believer in all points of history can depend on while we press forward with God towards eternity and the end of sin. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 37: When we look at Jesus’ parable of the hired workers, and we frame this parable in the context of what Jesus has done for us, we discover in the grumbling conclusion a trap we can fall into when we decide to serve God. We also discover an amazing truth about God and about where we fit into the timeline of those He has hired. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 36: On the night Jesus was betrayed and arrested, Jesus promises His followers the gift of the Holy Spirit, and Jesus shares some of the Holy Spirit’s main responsibilities. Discover why we need the Holy Spirit, and what God the Father really things about each of us. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 36: When one of His disciples asked Jesus about how often we should forgive, we not only get a picture into the character of God, but we also discover just how important forgiveness is in God’s eyes through a parable Jesus shares about the Kingdom of Heaven! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 35: As Jesus shares with the disciples on the night He was betrayed and arrested, discover a powerful promise Jesus shared that reframes our relationship with God. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 35: In a short passage and parable that Jesus shared with His disciples, discover four big descriptions God has for His people, and how God modeled these actions through Jesus’ life. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 34: While sharing with the disciples on the night He was betrayed and arrested, Jesus gives the disciples a number of promises, and one promise in particular, stands out as being powerful and counter-cultural when we look a little closer at it. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 34: In one of the strangest parables Jesus shared, discover some truth we can learn while also pushing back at our assumptions. Discover what Jesus intended to teach us in a parable that has been misapplied throughout the centuries to support an idea that counters a loving character of God. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 33: Near the end of the special meal Jesus shares with His disciples on the night He was betrayed and arrested, He tells the disciples that He is leaving them and one other thing. While all the focus in the room went to the detail about Jesus leaving, the two verses that get ignored are among the most powerful verses in the Bible, and together, they give us a picture of God’s love for each of us! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 33: In the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, Jesus might appear to praise dishonesty, but when we look at the context, we discover something profoundly different. We also discover a gift that is more valuable than all earthly riches, and a gift that will last forever! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 32: As John shares about special supper Jesus had with His disciples on the night He was betrayed and arrested, discover in the details how this event frames Jesus’ personal choice to face the cross, and how His choice opens up the way for our choice about whether we will choose God or not! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 32: In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, discover how each brother represents an extreme we can take, and how neither extreme leads anywhere positive. Discover the best path for moving forward when returning to God and when celebrating the return of others. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 31: Before John shifts focus onto the night Jesus was betrayed and arrested, he shares briefly a set of prophecies about Jesus being rejected by the people, and he shares Jesus’ last big challenge to those in the first century who were struggling whether to place their faith and belief in Him. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 31: In one of His most famous parables, Jesus describes how God responds when faced with the return of someone who had rejected, insulted, and ran away from Him. Discover how the focus may be rightly placed on the Father’s response rather than on the son’s repentance. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 30: When we think of metaphors for Jesus, probably last on the list would be a grain of wheat. However, discover how this metaphor might be one of the most significant metaphors for Jesus and what we can learn when we look closer at the time Jesus describes Himself in this way. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 30: In a parable similar to the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus describes a parable of a lost coin and how there is a celebration when the coin has been found. Discover how the coin may actually represent us better than a lost sheep and what this says about our world today. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 29: In one of the most famous events in the gospel record, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a young donkey. While this event is very well known, you may be surprised to discover some things that are tucked within the details of this event, and some things that are very applicable to us living today! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 29: In one of the most famous events in the gospel record, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a young donkey. While this event is very well known, you may be surprised to discover some things that are tucked within the details of this event, and some things that are very applicable to us living today! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 29: In Luke’s version of the Parable of the Lost Sheep, discover how God reveals His love towards sinners and how we are able to help bring joy to those in heaven! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 29: In Luke’s version of the Parable of the Lost Sheep, discover how God reveals His love towards sinners and how we are able to help bring joy to those in heaven! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 28: A little less than a week before Jesus’ crucifixion, discover how an honorary dinner leads to several key pieces moving in place for Jesus’ crucifixion, and discover why this matters to us living today. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 28: A little less than a week before Jesus’ crucifixion, discover how an honorary dinner leads to several key pieces moving in place for Jesus’ crucifixion, and discover why this matters to us living today. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 28: When Jesus shares one of His more well known illustrations, discover how His concluding statement challenges one of the biggest excuses people use to discredit God in the world today. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 28: When Jesus shares one of His more well known illustrations, discover how His concluding statement challenges one of the biggest excuses people use to discredit God in the world today. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 27: In an ironic twist, God uses Jesus’ most high-profile opponent to give one of the most powerful and direct prophecies about the mission Jesus came to accomplish in this world, and just in case we might miss it, John takes two extra verses to draw our attention onto it. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 27: In an ironic twist, God uses Jesus’ most high-profile opponent to give one of the most powerful and direct prophecies about the mission Jesus came to accomplish in this world, and just in case we might miss it, John takes two extra verses to draw our attention onto it. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 27: When Jesus challenged those in the crowd following Him that they must hate their own family when coming to Him, does He really want us to hate those in our family? Discover what Jesus wanted those in the crowd to realize and this truth is just as relevant for us living today as it was for those in the first century. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 27: When Jesus challenged those in the crowd following Him that they must hate their own family when coming to Him, does He really want us to hate those in our family? Discover what Jesus wanted those in the crowd to realize and this truth is just as relevant for us living today as it was for those in the first century. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 26: When everyone present believed Jesus had arrived too late to raise Lazarus from the dead, discover how Jesus takes their doubt and turns it into faith through a powerful resurrection, and through a seemingly unnecessary prayer Jesus gives right before calling Lazarus from the tomb. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 26: When everyone present believed Jesus had arrived too late to raise Lazarus from the dead, discover how Jesus takes their doubt and turns it into faith through a powerful resurrection, and through a seemingly unnecessary prayer Jesus gives right before calling Lazarus from the tomb. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 26: When someone near Jesus comments about the person being at the banquet in heaven as being blessed, you may be surprised to find out that not everyone wants to attend. Discover what we can learn, and what we can be thankful for in this challenging parable Jesus shared. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 26: When someone near Jesus comments about the person being at the banquet in heaven as being blessed, you may be surprised to find out that not everyone wants to attend. Discover what we can learn, and what we can be thankful for in this challenging parable Jesus shared. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 25: After Jesus promised a messenger that Lazarus’ sickness wouldn’t end in death, we read that Lazarus actually died two days later. Discover what we can learn about God, about Jesus, and about God’s promises through the opening of this event where it appears as though Jesus’ word failed. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 25: After Jesus promised a messenger that Lazarus’ sickness wouldn’t end in death, we read that Lazarus actually died two days later. Discover what we can learn about God, about Jesus, and about God’s promises through the opening of this event where it appears as though Jesus’ word failed. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 25: In a challenging illustration, Jesus shares how we should not seek honor, but instead intentionally humble ourselves and let other people lift us up. Discover how this describes Jesus’ life, and how Jesus has called us to live this type of life as well! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 25: In a challenging illustration, Jesus shares how we should not seek honor, but instead intentionally humble ourselves and let other people lift us up. Discover how this describes Jesus’ life, and how Jesus has called us to live this type of life as well! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 24: While Jesus was teaching in the temple during one festival, we come to a time when the Jews present directly ask Jesus if He was the Messiah shortly before they concluded they needed to stone Him to death. Discover what happened, and why this event is important for all of Jesus’ followers living today! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 24: While Jesus was teaching in the temple during one festival, we come to a time when the Jews present directly ask Jesus if He was the Messiah shortly before they concluded they needed to stone Him to death. Discover what happened, and why this event is important for all of Jesus’ followers living today! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 24: Following teaching the disciples about prayer, the gospel of Luke shares a relatively unknown parable Jesus shares with His disciples, and a parable that helps us frame how prayer is more than simply bringing our requests to God. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 24: Following teaching the disciples about prayer, the gospel of Luke shares a relatively unknown parable Jesus shares with His disciples, and a parable that helps us frame how prayer is more than simply bringing our requests to God. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 23: When Jesus decides to share an illustration about being a shepherd, discover in Jesus’ words several powerful truths about Jesus’ character, His love, and His mission to this world of sinners. Discover just how much God loves each of us through what Jesus says in these few verses. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 23: When Jesus decides to share an illustration about being a shepherd, discover in Jesus’ words several powerful truths about Jesus’ character, His love, and His mission to this world of sinners. Discover just how much God loves each of us through what Jesus says in these few verses. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 23: In one of His more famous parables, discover how Jesus defines for us the term neighbor, and why being a neighbor is important in God’s eyes. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 23: In one of His more famous parables, discover how Jesus defines for us the term neighbor, and why being a neighbor is important in God’s eyes. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 22: When Jesus heals a blind man one Sabbath, discover in the discussion/debate that happens a powerful truth about Jesus and how the religious leaders cannot answer the solid logic of the formerly blind man. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 22: When Jesus heals a blind man one Sabbath, discover in the discussion/debate that happens a powerful truth about Jesus and how the religious leaders cannot answer the solid logic of the formerly blind man. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 22: In the only parable-illustration in the gospel of John, discover how a few short verses in Jesus’ explanation challenge our perspective of God and of what ultimate power really looks like! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 22: In the only parable-illustration in the gospel of John, discover how a few short verses in Jesus’ explanation challenge our perspective of God and of what ultimate power really looks like! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 21: While debating with religious leaders about truth, freedom, and life, discover a powerful truth Jesus shares about how to become a disciple, and how being a disciple leads us to having not only freedom from sin, but a future eternal life as well. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 21: While debating with religious leaders about truth, freedom, and life, discover a powerful truth Jesus shares about how to become a disciple, and how being a disciple leads us to having not only freedom from sin, but a future eternal life as well. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Year of Parables – Episode 21: As Jesus wraps up a big set of parables about the Kingdom of heaven, He shares a short parable that challenges believers living today to hold onto what God has revealed in the past while moving forward into the future! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...