Understanding the Bible

If you have ever been told that tattoos are a sin, or if you believe someone who has a tattoo needs to repent and have it removed, or if you have a tattoo and aren't sure what to do about it; you really need to listen to this podcast today. Lev 19:28 "You must not make any cuts in your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD."This verse is NOT saying that you can't get a tattoo.#Bible #Tattoos #laserTattooRemoval #WWJD #legalism #FreedominChrist

If you have ever been told that tattoos are a sin, or if you believe someone who has a tattoo needs to repent and have it removed, or if you have a tattoo and aren't sure what to do about it; you really need to listen to this podcast today. Lev 19:28 "You must not make any cuts in your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD."#Bible #Tattoos #laserTattooRemoval #WWJD #legalism #FreedominChrist

This is definitely a grand finale on Heroes of the Bible, even though I don't intend this to be the last hero I talk about! The question in our minds should be, what is a Hero? It is NOT a sports star, celebrity, singer, inventor, politician etc.A hero is someone who does something great at the risk of their own life, like a soldier or a firefighter. Sometimes they pay the ultimate price, and actually lose their life to save another.Listen to the greatest Hero story ever told!#JesusisAlive #HeisRisen #Easter #ResurrectionDay #Christianity #Bible

This is definitely a grand finale on Heroes of the Bible, even though I don't intend this to be the last hero I talk about! The question in our minds should be, what is a Hero? It is NOT a sports star, celebrity, singer, inventor, politician etc.A hero is someone who does something great at the risk of their own life, like a soldier or a firefighter. Sometimes they pay the ultimate price, and actually lose their life to save another.Listen to the greatest Hero journey ever told!#JesusisAlive #HeisRisen #Easter #ResurrectionDay #Christianity #Bible

Do you believe the Bible is ACTUALLY God's word? Do you and I have enough faith to believe what the original written words of God say, even if we don't understand it?Let's talk about election. In other words, are we predestined to end up in Heaven or Hell? Did God CHOOSE who would be saved while letting others die eternally in Hell.Spoiler alert:The Bible never contradicts itself. God does not lie.#election #predestination #freewill #Bible #eternity #fate #destiny #chosen

Do you believe the Bible is ACTUALLY God's word? Do you and I have enough faith to believe what the original written words of God say, even if we don't understand it?Let's talk about election. In other words, are we predestined to end up in Heaven or Hell? Did God CHOOSE who would be saved while letting others die eternally in Hell.Spoiler alert:The Bible never contradicts itself. God does not lie.#election #predestination #freewill #Bible #eternity #fate #destiny #chosen

1Samuel 18:7 "And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. 8 And Saul was very wroth..."David had been annointed King, but still served under King Saul for a time. This led to his attempted murder, escape, exile, and all out war against him.Later King David united the Kingdom, enlarged the borders of Israel, established ZION, the city of David, and ruled justly.This is the rest of his story...#KingDavid #Warriorpoet #Hero #DavidandGoliath #BibleStories #ShepherdBoy

1Samuel 18:7 "And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. 8 And Saul was very wroth..."David had been annointed King, but still served under King Saul for a time. This led to his attempted murder, escape, exile, and all out war against him.Later King David united the Kingdom, enlarged the borders of Israel, established ZION, the city of David, and ruled justly.This is the rest of his story...#KingDavid #Warriorpoet #Hero #DavidandGoliath #BibleStories #ShepherdBoy

A reading of the King James Version of Genesis, the final chapters. I provide a brief commentary at the end about modern times and the significance of this book.I hope you enjoy listening and never stop searching for Truth!

Do you have the free will to read this description or click play and listen to this episode, or were you destined to do so? Listen today to find out what the Bible says about Free Will. Whether you do or not, just know that God already knew what decision you were going to make of your own free will!#FreeWill #Fate #Destiny #God'sWill #Bible #Predestination #Goodvs.Evil

Do you have the free will to read this description or click play and listen to this episode, or were you destined to do so? Listen today to find out what the Bible says about Free Will. Whether you do or not, just know that God already knew what decision you were going to make of your own free will!#FreeWill #Fate #Destiny #God'sWill #Bible #Predestination #Goodvs.Evil

King DavidThe Shepherd BoyA Man after God's own heart.WarriorHeroMurdererAdultererThis story takes us through a fascinating story of the life of the youngest son of Jesse. David starts out with the humble beginning of a lowly shepherd tending the sheep at home while his older brothers get the honor of being chosen as the next King.Listen to this amazing story of what a true Hero looks like!#DavidandGoliath #bible #shepherdboy #KingDavid #Hero #warrior

King DavidThe Shepherd BoyA Man after God's own heart.WarriorHeroMurdererAdultererThis story takes us through a fascinating story of the life of the youngest son of Jesse. David starts out with the humble beginning of a lowly shepherd tending the sheep at home while his older brothers get the honor of being chosen as the next King.Listen to this amazing story of what a true Hero looks like!#DavidandGoliath #bible #shepherdboy #KingDavid #Hero #warrior

Well, as fate would have it, here you are reading this description instead of listening to the episode. Make the CHOICE to click play and learn what the Bible says about the concepts of fate and free will!#fate #freewill #Bible #SovereignGod #permissivewill #Godswill #GodsperfectWill

Well, as fate would have it, here you are reading this description instead of listening to the episode. Make the CHOICE to click play and learn what the Bible says about the concepts of fate and free will!#fate #freewill #Bible #SovereignGod #permissivewill #Godswill #GodsperfectWill

This is the conclusion on the Hero Samson. If you are interested in feats of strength, love and lust, betrayal, and revenge, then you need to listen to this story!This man may have given rise to some of the ancient fables like Hercules!Listen today and let me know your thoughts about this man with superman like strength!#Bible #Heroes #Samson #Israel #warriors

This is the conclusion on the Hero Samson. If you are interested in feats of strength, love and lust, betrayal, and revenge, then you need to listen to this story!This man may have given rise to some of the ancient fables like Hercules!Listen today and let me know your thoughts about this man with superman like strength!#Bible #Heroes #Samson #Israel #warriors

Have you ever heard someone speak in tongues at a church? Have you ever heard someone talk about speaking in tongues while "in my prayer closet"?Did you know that the Bible gives very explicit instructions for how and why to speak in tongues?Listen to this podcast today and make sure to read the Bible passages yourself, don't take my word for it!#tongues #tonguesprayer #biblestudy #kjv #spiritualgifts #giftoftongues

Have you ever heard someone speak in tongues at a church? Have you ever heard someone talk about speaking in tongues while "in my prayer closet"?Did you know that the Bible gives very explicit instructions for how and why to speak in tongues?Listen to this podcast today and make sure to read the Bible passages yourself, don't take my word for it!#tongues #tonguesprayer #biblestudy #kjv #spiritualgifts #giftoftongues

How did Samson get his start? Do you know his story besides the ending with Delilah?Did you know he had a wife previous to Delilah? Samson's story is a sad story of heartbreak and a troubled life, but ultimately his story reveals the fact that God is in control and has a plan for our life. No matter what we are going through, God's got us!Listen to this story and read along in the book of Judges. Let me know what you think his most amazing feat was!!#samson #godsarmy #lions #heroes #biblestudy #bibleheroes

How did Samson get his start? Do you know his story besides the ending with Delilah?Did you know he had a wife previous to Delilah? Samson's story is a sad story of heartbreak and a troubled life, but ultimately his story reveals the fact that God is in control and has a plan for our life. No matter what we are going through, God's got us!Listen to this story and read along in the book of Judges. Let me know what you think his most amazing feat was!!#samson #godsarmy #lions #heroes #biblestudy #bibleheroes

What should we say? How should we say it? Do we have to kneel, fold our hands, close our eyes? When, why, and where should we pray? You might be surprised at the answers. In fact, Jesus did it several different ways. He also gave us a couple of cautions and commands on how NOT to pray. Listen today to get your questions answered! #Pray #TalktoGod #Bible #Jesus #TheLordsPrayer #thoughtsandprayers

What should we say? How should we say it? Do we have to kneel, fold our hands, close our eyes? When, why, and where should we pray? You might be surprised at the answers. In fact, Jesus did it several different ways. He also gave us a couple of cautions and commands on how NOT to pray. Listen today to get your questions answered! #Pray #TalktoGod #Bible #Jesus #TheLordsPrayer #thoughtsandprayers

I'm adding just Bible Reading for those who choose to support this podcast. This first episode is published for everyone. It is just the Bible on Audio for you to listen if you are driving or don't have time to read it. This is me reading the King James Version of the Bible. I will be reading through the entire Bible and posting it here for my subscribers without ads to interrupt it. Spotify requires that I have exclusive episodes for those who support this podcast. I am not charging to hear me read the Bible, these are just bonus ad free episodes if you choose to set up a monthly donation to me. #BibleReading #KingJamesBible #ListentotheBible #AudioBible #HeartheWord #KJV #BibleonTape #ReadtheBible

Have you heard the ending to the story of Caleb? Do you remember how it starts? He was one of the 11 spies who were first sent out into the land of Canaan, the Promised Land. Moses sent these men out before the children of Israel went into the land that God had promised them. Wait till you hear what happened, and then think about what YOUR goals are for when you reach 85 years old! Listen to this episode and leave me your comments about it afterwards... #heroes #bible #nofear #faith #warriors #giants

Have you heard the ending to the story of Caleb? Do you remember how it starts? He was one of the 11 spies who were first sent out into the land of Canaan, the Promised Land. Moses sent these men out before the children of Israel went into the land that God had promised them. Wait till you hear what happened, and then think about what YOUR goals are for when you reach 85 years old! Listen to this episode and leave me your comments about it afterwards... #heroes #bible #nofear #faith #warriors #giants

This is the final episode on the Church! Listen today to find the 3-fold purpose of the church and what it means to you. We started this series in 2024 with Creation and why God created humans in the first place. Then we went all the way thru the O.T. and system of sacrifices leading up to Jesus Christ who was ultimate sacrifice. This episode ties it all together and shows why the church matters and why we should "gather together" as the New Testament tells us to do. #Church #Believers #JesusChrist #Bible #Sabbath #tradition #religion

This is the final episode on the Church! Listen today to find the 3-fold purpose of the church and what it means to you. We started this series in 2024 with Creation and why God created humans in the first place. Then we went all the way thru the O.T. and system of sacrifices leading up to Jesus Christ who was ultimate sacrifice. This episode ties it all together and shows why the church matters and why we should "gather together" as the New Testament tells us to do. #Church #Believers #JesusChrist #Bible #Sabbath #tradition #religion

Not your typical feel good story today. This is the harsh reality of war. Today we talk about Jael, a women 3000 years ago in the middle east who dared to raise her hand against a man, a General who came as a friend, to the house of her husband. She was a Kenite woman, from a nomadic tribe of people who were probably friends with the Israelites. They were the people of Moses' wife. This is her story from the book of Judges.

What was the role of the priests in the Bible? Do we need a priest now? Why do we have Pastors....Deacons....Elders? This episode delves into the subject of what is Church? and what did Christ mean when He said "Upon this Rock I will build my CHURCH"? We've come a long way from creation, altars and sacrifices, the tabernacle in the wilderness, and the Spirit of God descending into the Holy of Holies like a cloud to meet with God's Priests. Listen to this episode right now to learn what Jesus taught about the Church and the priesthood of His followers! #priests #church #tabernacle #synagogue #jesuschrist #pastors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

What was the role of the priests in the Bible? Do we need a priest now? Why do we have Pastors....Deacons....Elders? This episode delves into the subject of what is Church? and what did Christ mean when He said "Upon this Rock I will build my CHURCH"? We've come a long way from creation, altars and sacrifices, the tabernacle in the wilderness, and the Spirit of God descending into the Holy of Holies like a cloud to meet with God's Priests. Listen to this episode right now to learn what Jesus taught about the Church and the priesthood of His followers! #priests #church #tabernacle #synagogue #jesuschrist #pastors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Merry Christmas! In this modern age of "your truth", and tolerance of all beliefs except Christianity, this is a podcast that you NEED to listen to. Learn what the Bible says and doesn't say about Christmas by listening to this. Be firm in your beliefs, and above all honor Jesus Christ! Don't be timid, the Creator God of the UNIVERSE has your back. Now is the time to be courageous! Merry Christmas to you and yours! #Christmas #jesusisthereason #bethlehem #bible #babyjesus #christmasstar #pagan #wintersolstice #festival --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Merry Christmas! In this modern age of "your truth", and tolerance of all beliefs except Christianity, this is a podcast that you NEED to listen to. Learn what the Bible says and doesn't say about Christmas by listening to this. Be firm in your beliefs, and above all honor Jesus Christ! Don't be timid, the Creator God of the UNIVERSE has your back. Now is the time to be courageous! Merry Christmas to you and yours! #Christmas #jesusisthereason #bethlehem #bible #babyjesus #christmasstar #pagan #wintersolstice #festival --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Continuing the search for Heroes of the Bible we find the first (to my knowledge) historical reference to a left handed person! This is a very interesting story for both medical and political reasons. You have to listen to this short story today and find out what God thinks of left handed people! (I joke here because the story is not about that so much as it is about deliverance from oppression.) What can we learn from this Hero? Leave your comments after listening, I would love to hear your ideas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Continuing the search for Heroes of the Bible we find the first (to my knowledge) historical reference to a left handed person! This is a very interesting story for both medical and political reasons. You have to listen to this short story today and find out what God thinks of left handed people! (I joke here because the story is not about that so much as it is about deliverance from oppression.) What can we learn from this Hero? Leave your comments after listening, I would love to hear your ideas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

This episode continues in the quest to answer the questions, "should we go to church" and if so, "why"? Today I discuss Jesus Christ and what He did. We often hear the answer to life's problems is, "What Would Jesus Do?" In this case, I answer the question, "What DID Jesus do?" It is also important to pay attention to what He commanded His disciples to do as well. Listen to this today, and let me know your thoughts in the comments. I also have a teaser about the podcast at the end and would like to know if you have any suggestions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

This episode continues in the quest to answer the questions, "should we go to church" and if so, "why"? Today I discuss Jesus Christ and what He did. We often hear the answer to life's problems is, "What Would Jesus Do?" In this case, I answer the question, "What DID Jesus do?" It is also important to pay attention to what He commanded His disciples to do as well. Listen to this today, and let me know your thoughts in the comments. I also have a teaser about the podcast at the end and would like to know if you have any suggestions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

This is the story of Benaiah, one of King David's mighty men. I think these men are fascinating, and many of their exploits can be found in 2 Samuel. Benaiah is one of the little known names in the Bible, but he protected one of the most well known men King David (the same David from the story of David and Goliath). Listen to the exploits and character of Benaiah and tell me if you don't think he was a little crazy! If you have any other favorite heroes of the Bible, please let me know if you want me to do an episode on them by sending me an email: angrypatriot42@yahoo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

This is the story of Benaiah, one of King David's mighty men. I think these men are fascinating, and many of their exploits can be found in 2 Samuel. Benaiah is one of the little known names in the Bible, but he protected one of the most well known men King David (the same David from the story of David and Goliath). Listen to the exploits and character of Benaiah and tell me if you don't think he was a little crazy! If you have any other favorite heroes of the Bible, please let me know if you want me to do an episode on them by sending me an email: angrypatriot42@yahoo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

The first building that God ever instructed humans to build was a tent called the Tabernacle. This was literally the dwelling place of God when He led the people out of Egypt, all the way until the time of King Solomon when a permanent Temple was made. The tabernacle had specific gold and silver fasteners and plates that were made to be taken apart so that they could move the building as God led them into the Promised Land. Certain priests were named, the tribe of Levi was specifically called out to serve, and these people were consecrated to the service of God and given the privilege of meeting with Him in the tabernacle. Listen today to learn more and stay tuned to find out how this relates to believers today and our church buildings! #Tabernacle #Jewish #Church #Temple #Israel #God #Jehovah #Priest #12Tribes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

The first building that God ever instructed humans to build was a tent called the Tabernacle. This was literally the dwelling place of God when He led the people out of Egypt, all the way until the time of King Solomon when a permanent Temple was made. The tabernacle had specific gold and silver fasteners and plates that were made to be taken apart so that they could move the building as God led them into the Promised Land. Certain priests were named, the tribe of Levi was specifically called out to serve, and these people were consecrated to the service of God and given the privilege of meeting with Him in the tabernacle. Listen today to learn more and stay tuned to find out how this relates to believers today and our church buildings! #Tabernacle #Jewish #Church #Temple #Israel #God #Jehovah #Priest #12Tribes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

This is the video version with my bunny. It is completely unedited so therefore longer than the audio of Episode 48. Welcome to the first in the HEROES series. This is going to be an exciting series, that I find fascinating in so many ways. I will be exploring the little known stories of the Bible and sharing with you heroic acts of men and women that most people have never heard of! Enjoy these courageous stories of people who risked their lives for others and learn how God has used people of action to accomplish His purposes! #heroes #bible #faith #action #superhero #christian #warriors #midwife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Welcome to the first in the HEROES series. This is going to be an exciting series, that I find fascinating in so many ways. I will be exploring the little known stories of the Bible and sharing with you heroic acts of men and women that most people have never heard of! Enjoy these courageous stories of people who risked their lives for others and learn how God has used people of action to accomplish His purposes! #heroes #bible #faith #action #superhero #christian #warriors #midwife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

What is the purpose of church? Well, one of them is to worship and communicate with God. How do we communicate with God? Well, it is different today than it was in the Old Testament. Everyone sins, and sin separates us from the perfectly Holy God. The only way to fix that is to pay the penalty for sin and get forgiveness. Back then, the only way to get forgiveness was to make a sacrifice to God. This episode explains a little bit about that system of sacrifices that basically made you eligible to communicate with God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

What is the purpose of church? One purpose is to worship and communicate with God. How do we communicate with God? Well, it is different today than it was in the Old Testament. Everyone sins, and sin separates us from the perfectly Holy God. The only way to fix that is to pay the penalty for sin and get forgiveness. Back then, the only way to get forgiveness was to make a sacrifice to God. This episode explains a little bit about that system of sacrifices that basically made you eligible to communicate with God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Here we are, almost on the eve of the election. Please vote, please encourage your friends to vote. Si vis pacem, para bellum is latin for "If you want peace, prepare for war". It's a Roman-era aphorism that conveys the idea that peace is often preserved by being ready to make war to defend it. The phrase is based on a statement in the fourth or fifth century AD by Roman author Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus. How is this applicable to a Christian? And should a Christian even engage in actual war/bloodshed? This podcast episode explains that. You have to listen to this before election day! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Here we are, almost on the eve of the election. Please vote, please encourage your friends to vote. Si vis pacem, para bellum is latin for "If you want peace, prepare for war". It's a Roman-era aphorism that conveys the idea that peace is often preserved by being ready to make war to defend it. The phrase is based on a statement in the fourth or fifth century AD by Roman author Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus. How is this applicable to a Christian? And should a Christian even engage in actual war/bloodshed? This podcast episode explains that. You have to listen to this before election day! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Unedited, uncensored, with all my verbal pauses and mistakes... but you get to see my bunny Lola. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Learn about the 4 curses that came from the fall of humanity. Adam and Eve couldn't be content to live forever in paradise (the Garden of Eden), so they chose to eat of the one tree that God said they were not allowed to eat from. Because of this sin, they were kicked out of the garden and all of humanity was doomed to grow old, die, and spend an eternity separated from God. Had they not done this, humans were meant to eat from the Tree of Life and walk in the Garden with God and have a personal relationship with their creator in a perfect world forever. No getting old, no death, just utopia. Listen today to find out about the 4 curses and God's remedy. #TheFallofMan #GardenofEden #AdamandEve #snakeinthegarden #originalsin #forbiddenFruit #curses #TreeofLife #DusttoDust --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

Unedited video of this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

This is critically important for Americans. For those who are not, this explains a Christians role in politics in whatever country you are a member of. It also explains some of the differences in America's 2 party platform, our system of government, and how our voting is supposed to work vs. how it has worked over the last couple of decades. Believers in Jesus Christ are to be a salt and light in this dark world and that means in EVERY walk of life, wherever you find yourself and in every situation. 1 Corinthians 10:31 #politics, #ElectionDay, #vote, #PresidentTrump, #Harris, #Yourvotecounts, #America, #ElectionFraud, #voteRed, #Trump2024, #EarlyVoting, #inflation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support