English Bible Study
This podcast features English Bible study sessions from the Coptic Orthodox Church of Saint Mary in East Brunswick, New Jersey. It provides teachings and reflections on biblical texts, aimed at deepening listeners' understanding of scripture. The content is produced by the church's official SoundCloud account.
Episodes
المشاكل الأسرية - أبونا مويسيس بغدادي
المشاكل الأسرية - أبونا مويسيس بغدادي by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
القداسة من خلال التواضع وضبط النفس والتوبة - أبونا مينا ديمتري
القداسة من خلال التواضع وضبط النفس والتوبة - أبونا مينا ديمتري by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
كل بيت ينقسم على لا يشرب - أبونا مرقص حبيب
كل بيت ينقسم على لا يشرب - أبونا مرقص حبيب by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Words of the Tongue - Fr. Mark Hanna
The Words of the Tongue - Fr. Mark Hanna by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Pillars of a Strong Spiritual Life - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
The service of the friends of the paralyzed man was to bring him to the church. Fr. Benjamin talks about the importance of the work of the church and the four pillars that it offers: The Apostles' Doctrine, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread, and Prayer. Similarly, there are 4 pillars we need to have in our own spiritual lives: Mature Prayer, Relationship with my Bible, Regular life of Repentance and C
The Power of a Godly Friendship - Fr. Kyrillos Said
The Power of a Godly Friendship - Fr. Kyrillos Said by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Lord Teach Us to Pray - Fr. Kyrillos Said
Lord Teach Us to Pray - Fr. Kyrillos Said by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
الصلاة_ أساس الحياة الروحية - أبونا مارك حنا
الصلاة_ أساس الحياة الروحية - أبونا مارك حنا by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Importance of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Church - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
Fr. Benjamin outlines how our Lord teaches us that He gives good gifts, and the greatest gift being that of the Holy Spirit, as our Lord says in Luke 11:13. Fr. Benjamin then begins to explain the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and, more importantly, in the life of the church as a whole.
Proverbs 27:8-22 - Friendship Builds the Soul
Good friendship is good refreshment to the soul. A friendship that builds up with its words and feedback, allowing for growth in the person. Wisdom builds up the person and those who surround him. There is a special calling that certain people receive
Proverbs 27:1-7 - Open Rebuke is Better than Love Carefully Concealed
Proverbs 27:1-7 - Open Rebuke is Better than Love Carefully Concealed by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Proverbs 26:15-28 - The Heart is Revealed by Deeds
The book of Proverbs is constantly comparing people who are foolish to people who are wise. The Bible repeatedly describes foolishness by relying on oneself while wisdom is relying on God’s guidance. Foolishness fuels the fire of a corrupt heart but wisdom brings the heart to God. Wisdom gives us the eyes of the Lord to see the world in a new light. Lying develops hate within our hearts. A lack of
قسمة للآب على ذبح إسحق - أبونا كيرلس سعيد
قسمة للآب على ذبح إسحق - أبونا كيرلس سعيد by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Cleansing of the Temple - Eve of Monday - Father Mark Hanna
The Cleansing of the Temple - Eve of Monday - Father Mark Hanna by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Proverbs 26:4-14 - The Lazy Man Says
This week’s Bible study approaches the way of sainthood and how we can walk in it. It is a way that is not within material means. They are within holy means that lead to salvation and sanctification. One of those means for holiness is who I surround myself with. In heaven it is impossible to find someone who is not humble. The lazy person suffers from irrational fear. When one continues to use fea
Proverbs 25:21-26:3 - If Your Enemy is Hungry, Give Him Bread to Eat
Fr. Mina talks about how we should treat others according to God’s word. It especially emphasizes the way we should treat our enemies, we need to love and care for them. We need to show them love because this gives us a glimpse into God’s heart. We can also connect to God’s heart by committing ourselves to a life of righteousness. This means choosing to stay away from a foolish life. A foolish lif
Proverbs 25:10-20 - A Word Fitly Spoken
We continue our journey through the treasures of the book of Proverbs and dive into its personal message to each of us that it becomes our duty to practice as Christians. Correction is not the simple fact of correcting what is wrong but it is made complete when the one making the correction explains what ought to be done instead of the wrong and the rationale behind it. The church does not need mo
Proverbs 24:29-25:9 - The Field of the Lazy Man
If I am still practicing a sinful life, I have not yet stepped into a life of perfection. God entrusted us with a field, and we will either be a man who takes care of the field and nourish it, or become a lazy man that lets thorns out to choke any possible fruit from growth.
Proverbs 24:16-28 - A Righteous Man Must Develop the Heart of God
We often feel the desire to be better than others, and this can cause us to feel happy when we see others stumble. But God’s commandment is clear—everyone is made in the image of God, and we must not rejoice in the suffering of others. God requires us, as His children, to have His heart. The Lord calls us to change ourselves internally to become more righteous, but sometimes we get distracted from
الطاعة لصوت الله – الأب مينا ديميتري
الطاعة لصوت الله – الأب مينا ديميتري by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Proverbs 24:5-16 - The Righteous Endure Through Wisdom
Through wisdom we can overcome our spiritual warfare. Without wisdom, we become lost and lose our virtue. Discernment is how we apply God’s commandments the right way in our real lives. This wisdom comes from Christ Himself and requires our sacrifice, dedication, and commitment. No evil can be hidden forever, no matter how much they try to conceal themselves. Foolishness becomes sin and becomes kn
Proverbs 23:30-24:4 - The Value of Wisdom in the Midst of Addiction
These chapters warn us of the dangers of addiction and the lack of self-control. The temptations of alcohol and addiction often arise not from an actual dependence on the substance itself, but from the social environments in which they are encountered. Because of this, it is important to avoid even the places where temptation is readily available for extended periods of time. Our environment is on
Proverbs 23:15-29 - A Wisdom Worth the Price
The Lord invites us to a special type of wisdom. A wisdom that is of sonship. The ways of the world are not trodden at a free cost, but the biggest cost of all is paid: your soul. Once God reveals the truth in your life, don’t sell it. The cost of this road to be trodden is also high but it leads to life.
Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Hearing God's Voice - Joe and Sandy Everett - Talk 4
Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Hearing God's Voice - Joe and Sandy Everett - Talk 4 by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: How God Speaks - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 3
Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: How God Speaks - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 3 by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Is Heaven Silent - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 2
Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Is Heaven Silent - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 2 by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Be Still - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 1
Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Be Still - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 1 by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Proverbs 23:5-14 - Their Redeemer is Mighty
Our motives and the way we think form our morals and how close we are able to be with God. The church motivates us to spend time in solitude because it allows us to listen to the Word of God and act on it without external factors. It is important to keep in mind that if we do not keep in mind the commandments of God, his blessings will vomit us out. If we run after the worldly friendships and envi
Proverbs 22:20-23:4 - The Lord Has Written to us Excellent Things of Knowledge
We have a problem with trusting God. This gives way to a burdensome life filled with anxiety and doubt. The solution to this is to place our troubles in front of God and forget them. By forgetting our worries we can focus our lives on God’s true purpose for us. Our responsibility, as children of God, is to care for those in need. The scripture provides a clear guide for us on how to live our lives
Proverbs 22:10-19 - He Who Loves Purity of Heart
Since sin, death and corruption entered the world man has been living while facing two ends of a spectrum. Faced daily with challenges that challenge him on which one to choose. On one end he is faced with laziness which bears down the soul not to follow what God and the church has set for us, resulting in quenching of the spirit of prophecy. Another end is to choose to be uncomfortable and at an
Proverbs 22:1-9 - The Lord is the Maker of All
While material possessions create a difference between people, God binds both together. The Lord has made the rich and poor. Our Lord has given us a commandment to watch over the poor. An opportunity to love; thus man should not seek it as an opportunity to exploit and create divisions. The continuation of Bible study takes us through the different facets of love and care for others, from those wh
Proverbs 21:20-31 - Abundance Dwells in the Wise
The knowledge of the wise fills them with abundance, while the greed of the foolish destroys their wealth. In our spiritual lives, we can either continuously hear the word of God or we can meditate on it. The foolish will swallow nice words but the wise will act on it. The foolish are brought down by their laziness but the wise are uplifted by their struggles. God rewards the struggle and effort o
Proverbs 21:10-19 - A Gift in Secret Pacifies Anger
Our eyes are attracted to many things. The eyes are windows to our hearts, so what attracts our eyes shows us what resides in our hearts. As children of God, we are created with a calling embedded in us to be sensitive to the cry of the poor. Moreover, when we fail to meet our calling our prayers are blocked and unheard from God. This Bible study takes us on a heart and eye opening journey through
Proverbs 20:29-21:9 - Strength and Gray Head
This week’s Bible study guides us through a few important spiritual topics. Young people have health and physical resources and old people have wisdom. And neither should look down upon the other. Wisdom is gained from living a righteous life, hence a person is only able to pass onto his kids such wisdom. The fruit of that wisdom are 3 pillars: charity, discipline and obedience.
Proverbs 20:12-28 - The Lips of Knowledge are a Precious Jewel
This week’s Bible study touches on the values of honesty and integrity. It reminds us of how God sees what is truly in our hearts, regardless of our outward appearance. Fr. Mina explains to us how certain successes like sudden wealth can make us lose wisdom and our sense of humility. He then explains the importance of respecting our parents and consistently seeking guidance and counsel from those
Proverbs 20:12-28 - The Lips of Knowledge are a Precious Jewel
This week’s Bible study touches on the values of honesty and integrity. It reminds us of how God sees what is truly in our hearts, regardless of our outward appearance. Fr. Mina explains to us how certain successes like sudden wealth can make us lose wisdom and our sense of humility. He then explains the importance of respecting our parents and consistently seeking guidance and counsel from those
Proverbs 20:1-11 - Whoever is Led Astray
A wonderful restart of Bible study this week with a recap by Fr Mina on the 3 books of Solomon with an emphasis on what the book of Proverbs explains to us — the basis of moral life. Fulfilling the will of God is directly related to happiness in eternity. Fr Mina elaborates on the sinful paths of alcohol consumption as the verse says it is a mocker. We then shift the focus onto the flame of love f
Avoiding Complacency - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
Avoiding Complacency - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
كيف أدخل إلى الأعماق بعلاقتي مع ربنا - أبونا مينا دميتري
كيف أدخل إلى الأعماق بعلاقتي مع ربنا - أبونا مينا دميتري by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
حياة الاستعداد والصلاة - أبونا مرقس حبيب
حياة الاستعداد والصلاة - أبونا مرقس حبيب by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
كونوا ساهرين حتى النهاية - أبونا كيرلس سعيد
كونوا ساهرين حتى النهاية - أبونا كيرلس سعيد by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
ما هي إرادة الله في حياتي؟ - أبونا مارك حنا
ما هي إرادة الله في حياتي؟ - أبونا مارك حنا by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Living Transformed as the Image of God - Dr. Mourad Takla
Dr. Mourad gives the sermon on how we ought to live as those who are transformed into the Image of God.
The Full Time Christian - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
Fr. Benjamin gives the Sunday sermon concerning on how to be full time Christians.
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness - Fr. Benjamin Girgis - Nahda 2025
Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the eve of the revealing of the Assumption of St. Mary. He speaks on what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and the blessing that comes along with this hunger.
The Praise of St. Mary - Fr. Jacob Gendy - Nahda 2025
Fr. Jacob gives the sermon on the 15th night of Nahda concerning the Praise of St. Mary.
St. Joseph the Carpenter - Dr. Hani Ashamalla - Nahda 2025
Dr. Hani Ashmalla gives the sermon on the 14th night of Nahda, concerning the life and lessons we can learn from St. Joseph the Carpenter.
His Transfiguration and Our Transformation - Fr. Augustine Daoud - Nahda 2025
Fr. Augustine gives the sermon on the 13th night of Nahda during the vespers of the feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.
Nehemiah the Prophet - Fr. Mark Hanna - Nahda 2025
Our very own Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the 12th night of Nahda on the person of Nehemiah and what we can learn from this great character.
The Power of Resurrection - Fr. Michael Sorial - Nahda 2025
Fr. Michael gives the sermon on the 11th night of Nahda on the Power of the Resurrection in our lives and what the truly means.
Christ in Me - Fr. Daniel Hanna - Nahda 2025
Fr. Daniel gives the sermon on the 10th night of Nahda on how Chris is in each and every one of us.
Joseph the Son of Jacob - Fr. Abraham Wassef - Nahda 2025
Fr. Abraham gives the sermon on the 9th night of Nahda concerning the person of Joseph, the son of Jacob.
Living According to The Spirit - Fr. John Rizkalla - Nahda 2025
Fr. John gives the sermon on the 8th night of Nahda on how to live according to the Spirit.
Living in Alignment with God - Fr. Samuel Hanna - Nahda 2025
Fr. Samuel gives the sermon on the 7th night of Nahda on how to live in alignment with God.
Noah - Fr. Bishoy Kamel Ghobrial - Nahda 2025
Fr. Bishoy Kamel gives the sermon the 6th night of Nahda concerning Noah.
السلوك بالروح - أبونا يعقوب غالي - Nahda 2025
Fr. Yacoub Ghaly gives the sermon on 5th night of Nahda.
The Life of Grace, The Law, and the Spirit - Dr. Mourad Takla - Nahda 2025
Dr. Mourad Takla gives the sermon on the 4th night of Nahda concerning the Life of Grace, Law, and the Spirit. Dr. Takla expounds on these themes, especially in the book of Romans.
Practical Spirituality - Fr. Mauritius Abba Bishoy - Nahda 2025
Fr. Mauritius gives the sermon on the 3rd night of Nahda concerning practical spirituality and how we can benefit from this period of fasting.
يعقوب بن إسحاق - أبونا أبرام جورجي - Nahda 2025
Fr. Abraam begins our Nahda series about Old Testament saints with the life of the Patriarch Jacob.
العذراء أم النور - أبونا رافائيل عزمي - Nahda 2025
Fr. Raphael gives the sermon on the first night of Nahda about our mother St. Mary.
Hearing the Message of God - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
Hearing the Message of God - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedresser - Fr. Mark Hanna
The Parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedresser - Fr. Mark Hanna by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
مثل الكرم والكرامين - أبونا كيرلس سعيد
مثل الكرم والكرامين - أبونا كيرلس سعيد by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
God's Perfect Timing - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
God's Perfect Timing - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Faith in God - Fr. Mark Iskander
Faith in God - Fr. Mark Iskander by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Purity of Heart - Fr. Mina Dimitri
Fr. Mina gives the sermon on being pure of heart. He explains the gospel of the day, which is when our Lord Jesus Christ performed a miracle to pay taxes. He explains that St. Peter and Our Lord paying the same amount of tax may have led the disciples to believe that He was choosing St. Peter as his second in command. Thus, our Lord explains that to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we must be like lit
Humility - Fr. Mark Hanna
Fr. Mark gives the sermon on humility.
The Word of the Lord Shall Grow, Multiply, be Mighty - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
Fr. Benjamin gives the Sunday sermon following the feast of the apostles concerning a phrase we hear during every liturgy, "The Word of the Lord shall grow, multiply, be mighty" and speaks about what this famous phrase really means.
الشفاء - أبونا مارك حنا
الشفاء - أبونا مارك حنا by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Calling to Serve - Fr. Lazarus Yassa
Fr. Lazarus speaks to us about the calling to serve on the Feast of Apostles, reflecting on the martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul.
الخدمة - نيافة الأنبا بولا
الخدمة - نيافة الأنبا بولا by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Repentance and Confession - Fr. Mark Hanna
Repentance and Confession - Fr. Mark Hanna by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Hope - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
Hope - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
شفاء الرجل المفلوج - أبونا مينا ديمتري
شفاء الرجل المفلوج - أبونا مينا ديمتري by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
God's Plan - The Healing of the Paralytic- Fr. Benjamin Girgis
Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the healing of paralytic. His reverence takes this oppurtunity to discuss God's plan as seen in the life of the paralytic and in our lives
The Holy Spirit - The Feast of Pentecost - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
The Holy Spirit - The Feast of Pentecost - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
الروح القدس - أبونا مينا دميتري
الروح القدس - أبونا مينا دميتري by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Repentant Heart During the Holy 50 Days - H.G. Bishop Rewis
H.G. Bishop Rewis of East Asia gives the sermon on how to have a repentant heart during the Holy 50 days which is a time of joy and hope.
The Light of the World - Fr. Mark Hanna
Fr. Mark gives the Sunday sermon on being the light of the world.
Who Are You Reflecting? - Fr. Benjamin Girgis
Fr. Benjamin gives a sermon on being the light of the world and focusing on the question: Who are you reflecting?
