The Bible Study Podcast
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Want to dive deeper into Scripture? Every Thursday, Chris Christensen investigates a passage of Scripture and helps us see how to apply it to our lives.
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A measured walk through Luke 11's lamp image and woe sayings.
Chris Christensen moves through Luke 11 from the lamp of the body into Jesus' woe sayings against the Pharisees and teachers of the law. The episode keeps a steady, text-first pace and stays close to the passage, drawing out the gap between outward law-keeping and the law's…
A steady, scripture-first sermon centered on John 9 and the healing of the man born blind.
Chris Christensen centers the sermon on 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and John 9:1-41, with most of the attention on John 9. Jesus answers the questions around the man born blind by saying the work of God could be shown, then heals him with mud and a visit to the pool of Salome.
A plainspoken study of wealth, worry, and being rich toward God.
Luke 12 stays on the rich fool and Jesus' warning about worry, and that keeps the discussion grounded. Chris Christensen hosts at an even pace and sticks close to the text, moving back and forth between money, savings, surplus, and the choice to hold on or give away.
A sympathetic turn from Mary and Martha into Jesus' prayer teaching, with Luke's priorities kept clear.
This episode moves from Luke 10 into Luke 11, pairing Mary and Martha's home with Jesus' teaching on prayer. Chris Christensen treats Martha with some sympathy, which keeps the scene from flattening into a simple contrast.
A careful, reverent look at Luke 24's resurrection ending.
Luke 24 gets a steady, careful reading here, moving through the women at the tomb, Peter's run to see for himself, and the slow opening of the Emmaus road.
Two Bible translators unpack Scripture's hardest passages, from Revelation's 666 to the Witch of Endor.
Live sermons with Easter-shaped urgency.
Host Chris Christensen returns from a hiatus to continue studying the Gospel of Luke, focusing on chapter 17 verses 20-37 where Jesus discusses the Kingdom of God with the Pharisees.
Chris Christensen explores Luke 12:49-13:9, discussing Jesus' teachings on division, interpreting pivotal times, and the parable of the fig tree.
Host Chris Christensen continues the study of the Gospel of Luke, focusing on Luke 20:27-47 where Jesus addresses the Sadducees' question about resurrection and marriage.
Chris Christensen explores Luke 10:38-42, analyzing the story of Mary and Martha to discuss priorities between hospitality and devotion, then transitions to Luke 11:1-13, teaching on the Lord's Prayer and perseverance in prayer with insights on receiving the Holy Spirit.
This episode of The Bible Study Podcast, hosted by Chris Christensen, focuses on studying Luke 22:39-71, covering Jesus' arrest and the transition from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday.
Chris Christensen delivers a sermon exploring two biblical stories: God's calling of David as king, emphasizing divine perspective over human judgment, and Jesus healing a man born blind, highlighting faith and spiritual insight.
This episode of The Bible Study Podcast, hosted by Chris Christensen, continues a study of the Gospel of Luke, focusing on Chapter 14 and the parable of the Great Banquet, with sponsor ads for Bible devotion apps.
This episode of The Bible Study Podcast, hosted by Chris Christensen, explores Luke 16:16-31, focusing on the parable of Lazarus and the rich man to discuss biblical teachings and application.
Chris Christensen explores Luke 24, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus and the Emmaus road encounter.
Chris Christensen discusses Luke 18, focusing on the parable of the persistent widow to teach about unwavering prayer and faith application, with insights into biblical study tools.
This episode of The Bible Study Podcast, hosted by Chris Christensen, continues a study of the Gospel of Luke, specifically covering Luke 18:31-19:10 with a focus on the story of Zacchaeus, while including sponsor segments for faith-based resources like the Daily Bible Devotion app and Crosswalk's Spring Gift Guide.
Chris Christensen explores Luke 11:33-54, focusing on Jesus' teachings about spiritual light and his harsh criticisms of the Pharisees' hypocrisy, applying these lessons to modern faith practices and media consumption.
Chris Christensen explores Luke 12:1-11, focusing on Jesus' warnings against hypocrisy and encouragement to fear God over human threats.
Chris Christensen explores Luke 12:13-34, focusing on the parable of the rich fool and Jesus' teachings on greed, worry, and financial stewardship.
Chris Christensen analyzes Luke 13:10-30, focusing on Jesus healing a crippled woman on the Sabbath and challenging religious leaders' hypocrisy.
Chris Christensen explores Luke 11:14-32, where Jesus drives out a mute demon and faces accusations of using Satan's power.
Chris Christensen explores Luke 13:31-14:14, covering Jesus' sorrow for Jerusalem, his healing on the Sabbath at a Pharisee's house, and teachings on humility and hospitality.
In this episode, host Chris Christensen continues the study of the Gospel of Luke, focusing on Chapter 22 and the Last Supper to explore its biblical significance and practical application for listeners.
Chris Christensen continues the study of Luke, focusing on Luke 19:28-44, which describes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, often called Palm Sunday.
Chris Christensen studies Luke 15, examining the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son to explore themes of redemption and God's pursuit of the lost, set against the backdrop of criticism from religious leaders.
This episode of The Bible Study Podcast, hosted by Chris Christensen, focuses on Luke 23:26-56, detailing Jesus' crucifixion from the Gospel of Luke.
In this episode of The Bible Study Podcast, host Chris Christensen introduces and begins analyzing Luke 16:1-15, focusing on the parable of the shrewd manager, with ads promoting Bible study apps to support daily faith practices.
This episode of The Bible Study Podcast continues the study of Luke 19, focusing on the Parable of the 10 Minas and its connection to the preceding story of Zacchaeus.
In this episode, host Chris Christensen continues a study of Luke 21, focusing on events in the temple during Holy Week and their implications for end times prophecy, while also promoting devotional resources for daily Scripture engagement.
In this episode, Chris Christensen studies Luke 17, focusing on themes of sin, faith, and duty, including Jesus' warning about causing others to stumble and instructions on forgiveness through rebuke and repentance.
A Bible study podcast continues its series on Exodus, discussing Chapter 4 and offering tips for consistent Scripture reading.
Chris Christensen introduces a new series on the book of Exodus, with sponsor messages about Bible study resources.
Chris Christensen wraps up a study of the book of Luke, encouraging listeners to deepen their Bible reading habits.
A Bible study podcast continues its series on the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the Good Friday narrative and Jesus' trial before Pilate.
Chris Christensen continues a verse-by-verse study of Luke 18, focusing on the rich and the kingdom of God.
This episode continues a verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Luke, chapter five, with a focus on applying Scripture to daily life.
This episode promotes a free guide for building a consistent Bible reading habit and includes a sponsor message from Bible League International.
Chris Christensen continues a study of 1 Maccabees Chapter 8, discussing Rome's role in the intertestamental period.
Chris Christensen introduces a new study of 2 Thessalonians and promotes a free guide for consistent Bible reading.