Absorbed - a Bible Book Study Podcast
Through questions with definite answers, study Bible books in full, in one sitting. Or, I should say, I am creating podcast episodes which would allow that. I study with an intense focus when it comes to my job, but I never have taken the same approach with the Bible. Now is as good a time as ever to change things up. No distractions, no clock, just the Word of God. Each episode includes a reading of the book in full, straight through. This is preceded or followed by a diligent, accompanying set of questions--with definite answers--intended to aid in retention of the contents of the book. You have the time. Why not join me in studying Bible books in full? Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Episodes
21 episodes
Interview 1 - Why My Dad Purchased the Legacy Standard Bible
Earlier this year I excitedly told my dad that they had "finally done it!" By that I meant that a major bible translation finally put the divine name directly in the text instead of keeping it the antecedent to "LORD".&nbs...
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Preaching 1 - We Fear Him
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has you feeling like me. You're somewhere past confusion, but short on confidence. Are you feeling fearful? I recognize fear because I cry when I'm afraid. I haven't cried yet, but I have felt tears well up. ...
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Ep. 16 - Philemon
How many slaves did Philemon have? Is this letter about slavery? If so, what does it have to say? If not, what is it about? Join me in another full Bible book study, this time of the book of Philemon. Open your Bible and have the p...
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How To 1 - How To Determine Antecedents--A Case Study on 1 John, Chapters 1 and 3
As I reviewed the episode on 1 John, it became clear to me that we need to chat about "determining antecedents"--and there is probably no better book of the Bible than 1 John to use. Who is 'we'? Who is 'he'? Who is 'you'? Aren'...
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Ep. 15 - 1 John
1 John is more sermon than letter. But what's in a name?Join me in another full Bible book study, this time of the book of 1 John. Open your Bible and have the pause button ready as we begin with the reading, continue with the questions...
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Ep. 14 - The Second Letter of John
An even shorter Bible book--so no intro.Join me in another full Bible book study, this time of the book of 2 John. Open your Bible and have the pause button ready as we begin with the reading, continue with the questions, and then concl...
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Ep. 13 - The Third Letter of John
A short Bible book--a shorter introduction.Join me in another full Bible book study, this time of the book of 3 John. Open your Bible and have the pause button ready as we begin with the reading, continue to the questions and then concl...
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Commentary 1 - What You Should Think About The Newly Published "Legacy Standard Bible" Translation
I just learned about (and purchased) the newly published "Legacy Standard Bible" translation. Already there are many opinions and thoughts and reactions being offered, and as studying the Bible is the raison d'etre of this podcast, I wanted to ...
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Ep. 12 - Jude
We say "Jude" but in the original Koine Greek, the man's name is identical to what we translate as "Judas". Isn't that a piece of compelling Bible trivia? (Not that it has anything to do with the contents of this short letter.) In any c...
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Ep. 11 - Nahum
When it came to Ninevah, the LORD voted, "Nay!" We shouldn't be surprised that a short Bible book would reveal a short truth. But is that all there is to this minor prophet's short book? Was there nothing else that the LORD remo...
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Ep. 10 - Habakkuk
Some might answer Thessalonians; others, Ecclesiastes. But I say Habakkuk is the hardest Bible book name to say. No matter--we're concerned with absorption, not articulation. Join me in another full Bible book study, this time of the bo...
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Ep. 09 - The Letter of Paul to the Colossians
Christ is a mystery, a puzzling question worthy of comprehensive and concentrated consideration. And the culmination of such contemplation, carefully accompanied by concerted and conformed conduct, will create completeness. At ...
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Ep. 08 - The Gospel According to Mark
No frills here. The Gospel According to Mark plainly presents Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in all his casting-out unclean spirits, healing all manner of infirmities, preaching the Gospel and Kingdom of God, ransoming-death on the cross, and re...
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Teaching 1 - See Jesus, Believe in Jesus, Receive Eternal Life--One of Life's Many Mysteries
As denoted by the designation "Teaching 1" (versus Ep. XX), this is not a typical, full book "Bible book study" episode. I am working on the next one of those episodes, The Gospel of Mark to be specific, at the moment, but have time to ...
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Ep. 07 - Numbers
This book of the Bible might have the worst, might have the most misleading name of any book of the entire Bible. Don't believe me? Let's see for ourselves.Join me in another full Bible book study, this time of the book of Numbers. Open...
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Ep. 06 - Micah
After pleading that the LORD "shepherd", Micah of Moresheth begins his closing by asking the LORD, "Who is a God like You?" Join me in another full Bible book study, this time of the book of Micah. Open your Bible and have the pause but...
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Ep. 05 - The Second Letter of Peter
Heard of Martin Heidegger's "On Being and Time"? Love Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar"? Then I say it's time you check out the second letter of Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ.This episode is back in the original format of a readin...
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Ep. 04 - Judges
...more like, "Deliverers", right? This episode changes up the format just a touch. The questions begin the study and I don't read the verses alongside the questions, with the full reading coming afterwards. After the reading I off...
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Ep. 03 - Ruth
In this episode, we'll read the book of Ruth and discover together that the book of Ruth is not only about Ruth. Expect an initial reading of the entire Bible book, then, especially with the shorter books, expect a question-riddled...
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