Papa's Bible Stories

10 powerful life lessons from Philippians that will change you. Explore Paul's joyful letter written from prison, with timeless teaching on humility, contentment, unity, and peace. Discover how this book of Scripture points to Jesus, the cross, and the resurrection, and how its message can renew your mind, strengthen your faith, and inspire a life of purpose and joy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

Banned books of Enoch and Jubilees expose Genesis like never before. Explore these ancient writings, their retelling of creation, the fallen angels, Noah, and the flood, and the debates over their place in Scripture. Discover how they compare with the Bible, what scholars say about their origins, and why they still spark questions about faith and history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

"Be still and know": the deep meaning of Psalm 46 explained. Explore this beloved psalm of trust, its imagery of shaking mountains and a mighty refuge, and its place in the worship of Jerusalem. Discover how David's songs, the history of Israel, and the words of Jesus reveal God's strength, peace, and presence for believers in hard times today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

Faith vs. discipline: the truth most Christians are confused about. Explore what Scripture teaches about grace, obedience, and spiritual growth, from the words of Jesus to the letters of Paul. Discover how stories of David, Moses, and the disciples show the balance between trusting God and practicing discipline, and how this wisdom can strengthen your daily walk of faith.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

Forbidden knowledge: why was 1 Maccabees banned? Explore the story of the Jewish revolt against foreign rule, the defense of the temple in Jerusalem, and the origins of Hanukkah. Discover how different traditions view this ancient book, why debates over its place in Scripture continue, and how it helps explain the world before Jesus and the apostles.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

Dive into the Book of Numbers like you've never seen. Follow the Israelites after Exodus as they wander through the wilderness under Moses, facing census counts, rebellion, and God's faithful guidance. Discover the stories of the twelve spies, the bronze serpent, and Balaam, and learn how this powerful book of Scripture shows God's judgment, patience, and promises.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

Forbidden knowledge: why was the Book of Judith banned? Explore the story of a courageous widow who saves her people from a besieging army, and the debates over its place in Scripture. Discover how different traditions view this ancient text, how it compares with the Bible, and why it still sparks questions about faith, courage, and history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

Is remarriage a sin? Explore what Scripture teaches about marriage, divorce, and remarriage, from Genesis and the law of Moses to the words of Jesus and the letters of Paul. Examine key passages, different Christian views, and the context behind them, and discover how to study the Bible carefully, with grace, honesty, and a deeper understanding of faith.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

God chose you first, before you even knew Him. Explore what Scripture teaches about God's love, calling, and grace, from Abraham and Moses to David and the words of Jesus. Discover passages from the Gospels and the letters of Paul that reveal how God seeks us first, and how this truth brings comfort, purpose, and assurance to believers today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.

Give your struggles to God. Explore what Scripture teaches about casting your burdens on the Lord, from the psalms of David to the words of Jesus. Discover how prayer, trust, and faith bring peace in hard seasons, and how stories of Moses, the disciples, and the apostles show that God meets us in our weakness and carries us through.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/papa-s-bible-stories--6760795/support.