The Easy English Bible Study Podcast
This podcast reads Bible passages and shares reflections in easy English, designed for English learners and Bible students. The host speaks slowly and explains ideas clearly, following a three-year lectionary plan used by many churches worldwide. The podcast is available in multiple languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean.
Episodes
Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 — The Parable of the Sower (Ep.047), A. Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome to the Easy English Bible Study Podcast. In this week’s episode Jesus preaches and explains “The Parable of the Sower”. The parable is about seed (God’s message or God’s word) being sown or scattered (preached or shared) on different kinds of soil (human hearts in different conditions).
The question we can ask ourself is: What about my heart? Do I truly hear the word of God? Does it
Matthew 11:25-30 — Jesus says ”Come to Me, My Burden is Light” (Ep.046), A. Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
In this episode Jesus is thankful to the Father for his close relationship with him. He talks about how the Father shows himself to us when we are humble like little children. Jesus offers us rest. Rest from the many things in life that are a heavy weight on us, a burden. Jesus asks us to “Come to Him” for rest.
I hope this podcast helps you to both study and bible and learn English at the
Matthew 10:34-42 — Jesus Tells Us to Take Up Our Cross (Ep.045), A. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
In this episode of the Easy English Bible Study Podcast, Jesus gives warnings to his apostles as he is sending them out to preach. Jesus makes a shocking statement when he says that he has “not come to bring peace … but a sword”. He is talking about division. Even family may become an enemy to those who believe in Jesus. We care about our family, but if they are against our faith, we must be m
Matthew 10:5a, 21-33 — Faithful to Jesus to the End (Ep.044), A. Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
In this week’s episode of the Easy English Bible Study Podcast Jesus is sending out the 12 apostles with instructions and warnings. He tells them that many believers will be persecuted, even by family members. He tells them not to be afraid of people who can only kill the body but be afraid of God who can destroy both the body and soul. And yet we do not need to be afraid of God since God cares
Matthew 9:35-10:20 — Jesus Sends Out The Twelve (Ep.043), A. Third Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome to the Easy English Bible Study Podcast. Together we learn about the bible and learn English at the same time.
In today’s reading, Jesus preaches the good news of the kingdom in many towns and villages. He then sends out the 12 disciples to preach the message of the kingdom of heaven and to perform many healing miracles. Jesus tells them to not bring any money but to depend on God and
Matthew 9:9-13 — Jesus Calls Matthew (Ep.042), A. Second Sunday after Pentecost
In this episode Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him. Tax collectors were not liked by the common Jewish people because they worked for the Romans and overcharged and keep the extra money for themselves. The Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with tax collectors and sinners. We learned why Jesus tells them that God “desires mercy and not sacrifices”. How about you and me? Do
Matthew 28:16-20 — The Holy Trinity and the Great Commission (Ep.041), A. The Holy Trinity
Welcome to the Easy English Bible Study Podcast! Today we are looking at the Trinity. David briefly explains the trinity in easy to understand English and he reads this bible verse about the “Great Commission” where Jesus commands his disciples to make disciples in all nations. We also look at a few more bible verses that show the trinity. If you benefit from this podcast please subscribe and
Acts 2:1-21 = The Holy Spirit and Pentecost (Ep.040), A. The Day of Pentecost
Welcome to the Easy English Bible Study Podcast. In today’s bible reading, it is the harvest festival of Pentecost. Many Jewish people from many far away countries have gathered for this festival in Jerusalem. The disciples and many believers in Jesus are gathered in one place and all of them are filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives them the ability to speak in many languages. T
Acts 1:12-26 – Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas (Ep.039), A. Seventh Sunday of Easter
In this episode of the Easy English Bible Study Podcast the disciples choose a disciple to replace Judas. It is just after Jesus has ascended to heaven. Peter speaks about the terrible things that Judas had done. They must choose someone who has been with them the whole time of Jesus’ ministry from John’s baptism to Jesus’ resurrection. They cast lots and Matthias is chosen.
Luke 24:44-53 — The Ascension of Jesus (Bonus Ep.038), A. Bonus Episode
In this episode Jesus appears to the disciples for the last time. He tells them that he has done everything that was written about Him in the Old Testament. He helps them understand the scriptures. He says that the scriptures say that the Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day. He predicts that repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached to all nations. He promise
John 14:15-21 Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit (Ep.037), A. Sixth Sunday of Easter
This podcast is for learners of English as a foreign language who also want to study the Bible.
The context or situation in today’s bible reading is that Jesus will soon be arrested. He will soon die. He is going away. He is still comforting the disciples that he will “not leave them as orphans”. He will not leave them forever.
Jesus is promising the disciples that he will see them again.
John 14:1-14 Jesus said “I Am the Way the Truth and the Life” (Ep.036), A. Fifth Sunday of Easter
In this reading and in this episode Jesus is comforting and preparing the disciples. He tells them that he is going away to be with the Father. They are likely very upset by this news and Jesus says “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.” He tells them that he is “the way, the truth and the life”. He explains that if they have seen him they have seen the Fathe
John 10:1-10 — Jesus is The Good Shepherd (Ep.035), A. Fourth Sunday of Easter
Here Jesus tells the Pharisees that he is the Good Shepherd. The Shepard symbolizes the religious leaders and sheep are the people that they lead. Jesus is the shepherd promised by God in the Old Testament (see Ezekiel 34). Jesus speaks against, (he is critical of) the false shepherds who are evil and do not care for their people. Through this symbolism he is being critical of the Pharisees (rel
Luke 24:13-35 — On the Road to Emmaus (Ep.034) A. Third Sunday of Easter
Jesus has resurrected and walks with two men along the road to Emmaus. They do not recognize Jesus. They are sad about his death. Jesus explains what the scriptures (Old Testament) say about him. He says that “the Christ had to suffer these things and then enter his glory”. Later they have a meal together and as Jesus breaks the bread they recognize him and then he disappears. The two men to b
John 20:19-31 — Blessed Are Those Who Have not Seen and Yet Believe (Ep.033), A. Second Sunday of Easter
The resurrected Jesus appears to the group of disciples for the first time. He says “Peace be with you” and allows them to touch his wounds (his hands and his side). Thomas is not there and says he will not believe unless he sees Jesus and touches him. Jesus appears again and Thomas touches his wounds and believes. Jesus says “Blessed out those who have not seen and yet have believed.” You and I
John 20:1-18 — Easter The Resurrection of Our Lord (Ep.032), A. Easter
Happy Easter! This episode is based on the reading John 20:1-18. Here Mary Magdalene visits the tomb of Jesus and sees that the tomb is empty. She tells Peter and John and they go running to the tomb and also see that it is empty. John believes that Jesus has resurrected. Mary is still worried about the body of Jesus and wants to know who took his body. Jesus appears to Mary and tells her th
John 19:17-30 — Good Friday (Bonus Ep.031), A. Good Friday
This episode is about the death of Jesus on the cross; the crucifixion. Here Jesus carries his cross. Pilate writes a notice that reads: “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. The soldiers divide Jesus’ clothes among themselves. Jesus has John take care of his mother from now on. Finally, Jesus says “It is finished” and he dies. Jesus has completed the work that the Father has given him to
Matthew 26:17-30 — The Last Supper (Bonus Ep.030), A. Holy (Maundy) Thursday
This episode is about the Last Supper. Jesus has already arranged the place where they would celebrate the Passover meal.
At the meal Jesus tells the disciples that one of them will betray him. It is Judas.
Jesus also gives the words and actions to what is today called Holy Communion or Holy Eucharist.
Thank you for listening to this podcast. There are many bonus episodes this week.
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Matthew 27:11-31 — Jesus and Pilate (in progress Bonus Ep.029), A. Lent
Matthew 27:11-31 is about Jesus before Pilate. Pilate is surprised that Jesus will not answer the charges (accusations) given against him. Pilate tries to find a way to free Jesus. There is a custom to free one prisoner each year at the festival. However, instead of Jesus the crowd yells for Barabbas to be freed. They cry for Jesus to be crucified. Jesus is flogged and mocked by the soldiers.
Matthew 26:69-27:10 — Peter and Judas (Bonus Ep.028), A. Lent
In this reading, Matthew 26:69-27:10 shows us Peter denying knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crows. Peter weeps bitterly (cries strongly) after he does this.
Judas sees that Jesus is being handed over to Pilate. He has great remorse (regret) for what he did and wants to give back the money to the chief priests. Judas then hangs himself (kills himself).
At times we might do something
Matthew 26:36-68 — Jesus at Gethsemane (Bonus Ep.027), A. Lent
We start at the garden of Gethsemane in this reading of Matthew 26:36-68. At first, Jesus prays to the Father asking if there is another way. But Jesus prays for God’s will not his own will. Jesus accepts that he must suffer and die on the cross. Judas betrays Jesus and Jesus is arrested. Jesus is put on trial before the Sanhedrin (the religious leaders). Jesus says that he is the Messiah when h
Matthew 26:1-16, 31-35 — The Plot Against Jesus (Bonus Ep.026), A. Lent
In this reading, Matthew 26:1-16 and 31 to 35 there are several events. In this bonus podcast episode, the religious leaders met and planned (schemed) to arrest Jesus and have him killed.
Jesus is anointed with oil by a woman and Jesus again predicts his death.
Judas agrees with the chief priests to betray Jesus.
Jesus predicts that Peter will deny knowing him (disown him) three times.
You ca
John 12:12-19 — Palm Sunday (Ep.025), A. Palm Sunday
This episode is based on John 12:12-19, which is the reading for Palm Sunday. A great crowd welcomes Jesus, who is riding on a donkey, into Jerusalem with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the king of Israel!”
The Pharisees felt threatened by Jesus’ popularity. While the people likely saw Jesus as a political Messiah, Jesus has come
John 11:1-53 — Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (Ep.024), A. Fifth Sunday in Lent
This episode is about John 11:1-53
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Lazarus gets very sick. His family send for Jesus but Jesus waits a few days before going to see Lazarus in Bethany. He learns that Lazarus has died. Mary and Martha say that if Jesus had come earlier Lazarus could have been healed of his sickness. However, Jesus came late on pur
John 9:1-41 — Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind (Ep.023), A. Forth Sunday in Lent
This reading, John 9:1-41 is about Jesus healing a man who was born blind. Some wondered if the man was blind because of sin that he or his parents committed. Jesus said that he was blind so as to give glory to God. The Pharisees questioned the man who was healed as well as his parents. They rejected the testimony of the blind man as well as Jesus. The man but his faith in Jesus but the Pharise
John 4:5-26 — Jesus and the Samaritan Woman (Ep.022), A. Third Sunday in Lent
In this reading. John 4:5-26, Jesus speaks with a Samaritan women at a well in Samaria.
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The whole situation is amazing. Jesus travelled through Samaria even though the Jews of that time usually avoided traveling there. He talked to the woman, even though men usually did not talk with wome
John 3:1-17 - You Must Be Born Again (Ep.021), A. Second Sunday in Lent
In this episode I read John 3:1-17. I give comments on this reading in easy to understand English.
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I hope this helps you study the Bible and improve your English at the same time. In this reading, Jesus teaches Nicodemus. Jesus tells him that to see the kingdom of God you must be born aga
Matthew 4:1-11 — Jesus is Tested (Ep.020), First Sunday in Lent
In this episode, Jesus is led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan in the wilderness.
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In the reading, Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus is tempted: (1) to turn stone to bread,(2) to have God save Him from falling and (3) to worship Satan. Jesus rejects all of these temptations strongly. He also quote
Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 — Do This in Secret (Ep.019), A. Ash Wednesday
Here Jesus talks about giving to the needy (the poor), praying and fasting in secret.
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We should not do these things so that other people will see us. We do these things in secret so that only God will see us. The reward will be that we will be closer to God and we will have a charac
Matthew 17:1-9 — Remember God’s Greatness! (Ep.018), A. The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Matthew 17:1-9 is the Bible verse for our episode this week. Jesus is transfigured before some of the apostles.
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They see His great light, his glory shine and they hear the Father’s voice. They also see Moses and Elijah. We also witness God’s greatness from time to time in our lives. Le
Matthew 5:13-20 — Are You Salt and Light? (Ep.017), A. Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
Matthew 5:13-20 is the Bible reading for this episode. Here, Jesus tells us that we are the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world”.
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He wants us others to see our good deeds. Why? So that we might glorify our Father in heaven. Jesus also says that He has come to fulfill
Matthew 5:1-12 — The Beatitudes (Ep.16), A. Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Matthew 5:1-12, known as the “Beatitudes” is the Bible reading for this week’s podcast.
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The is the first part of Jesus’ famous message called the “Sermon on the Mount”. What Jesus teaches is often the opposite of what we think is right. For example, Jesus teaches “blessed are those who
Acts 9:1-22 — Paul’s Conversion (Bonus Ep.015), A. The Conversion of St.Paul
Acts 9:1-22 is the Bible reading for this bonus episode. Here we are learning about Saul’s (later know as Paul) conversion.
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Saul was attacking or persecuting the early Christians who belonged to the Way. He went to Damascus to find them and have them put in prison. However, on the way to Damascus he was k
Matthew 4:12-25 — Jesus Says ”Follow Me” (Ep.014), A. Third Sunday After the Epiphany
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Matthew 4:12-25 is the Bible reading for this episode. Here Jesus begins his ministry. John the Baptist is put in prison. Jesus leaves Nazareth and lives in Ca
Mark 8:27-9:1 - What Kind of Messiah is Jesus? (Bonus Ep.013), A. The Confession of St.Peter
Mark 8:27-9:1 is the reading for this Bonus episode of “The Easy English Bible Study Podcast.” Jesus asks “Who do people say that I am?”
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Peter says that Jesus is “the Messiah” but later when Jesus says that he will be killed and rise again Peter wants to stop Jesus from such a future. Jesus rebukes Peter.
John 1:29-42 — Your Testimony of Jesus (Ep.012), A. 2nd Sunday After the Epiphany
John 1:29-42 is the reading for this episode of “The Easy English Bible Study Podcast.”
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Here John the Baptist gives a testimony about Jesus. He tells us what happened at Jesus’ baptism and he tells us that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Andrew and one other leave John and start to follow Jesus. Andrew t
Matthew 3:13-17 — Jesus is Baptized (Ep.011), A. The Baptism of Our Lord
This reading is about the baptism of Jesus.
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John the Baptist was surprised when Jesus came to him to be baptized. John thought that he should be baptized by Jesus. After Jesus is baptized we see in one moment the trinity. The Father says “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Also the H
Matthew 2:1-12 — Jesus Can Be Your King Too! (Ep.010), A. Epiphany of Our Lord
Matthew 2:1-12. This is a bonus episode about the Magi (or the Wisemen) visiting Joseph, Mary and Jesus. This is a special day on the church calendar called “The Epiphany of Our Lord”.
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In the reading the Magi come from the East and at first they see King Herod in Jerusalem and state that they are looking f
Luke 2:21 — Jesus’ Circumcision (Bonus Ep.008), A. Circumcision and Name of Jesus (New Year’s Day)
Happy New Year! This is a bonus episode for January 1st.
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The Bible passage is only one verse, Luke 2:21. It is about the circumcision and naming of Jesus on the child’s eighth day of his life. I also take a moment to thank you, my listener for listening to this podcast. We already have listeners from many
Matthew 3:13-17 — Jesus is Baptized (Ep.011), A. The Baptism of Our Lord
This reading is about the baptism of Jesus.
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John the Baptist was surprised when Jesus came to him to be baptized. John thought that he should be baptized by Jesus. After Jesus is baptized we see in one moment the trinity. The Father says “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Also the H
Luke 2:40-52 — Where Do You Look For Jesus? (Ep.009), A. 2nd Sunday After Christmas
In this episode we read Luke 2:40-52 for the Second Sunday after Christmas.
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Joseph, Mary and Jesus visit Jerusalem for Passover. However, on the way back home Joseph and Mary can not find Jesus among their relatives so they return to Jerusalem to find him. They find him among the teachers at the temple. At
Matthew 2:13-23 — When God Says Go! (Ep. 007), A. 1st Sunday After Christmas
This podcast is for listeners learning English as a second language who also want to study the Bible. Today’s episode is based on Matthew 2:13-23.
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In this passage Joseph, the Magi (wisemen) do not give information to Herod to help him find baby Jesus. Herod is furious. An angel tells Joseph to escape with
Luke 2:1-20 — The Christmas Story (Bonus Ep. 006), A. The Nativity of Our Lord
This passage (Luke 2:1-20) is the Christmas story. It is all about the birth of Jesus.
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In this story there is the census ordered by Caesar Augustus, the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, the appearance of angels to the shepherds, and the shepherds visiting Mary, Joseph and baby J
Matthew 1:18-25 — Joseph’s Good Example (Ep. 005), A. 4th Sunday in Advent
For the 4th Sunday in Advent, this episode if based on the reading from Matthew 1:18-25.
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In this passage Joseph is planning to divorce Mary quietly when he finds out she is pregnant. An angel of the Lord appears to Joseph and tell him that the baby is conceived from the Holy Spirit and he is to
Matthew 11:2-11 — Our Great Opportunity (Ep. 004), A. 3rd Sunday in Advent
For the Third Sunday in Advent this episode looks at Matthew 11:2-11.
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Some major themes are that John the Baptist was a great prophet despite his doubts while in prison. Also, we have a greater position in Christ than John had since we know the full gospel message, grace and the power of the Holy S
Romans 15:4-13 — Where can we find hope? (Bonus Ep.003), 2nd Sunday of Advent
This Bonus Episode is on the epistle reading, Romans 15:4-13 for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
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The main themes of this reading are hope and unity. We can find hope in God and through the scriptures (the Bible). Paul tells encourages us to have unity with one another, to accept one another just as Jesus
Matthew 3:1-12 — Repent for Jesus is Near! (Ep. 002), 2nd Sunday in Advent
In this week’s episode the bible reading is Matthew 3:1-12. I also make comments on the reading in easy to understand English.
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The reading is about John the Baptist and his message to “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand”. I talk about the meaning of this message. I hope you enjoy this epi
Matthew 24:36-44 — Are You Ready for Jesus? (Ep. 001), 1st Sunday in Advent
For the 1st Sunday of Advent. In this week’s bible reading (Matthew 24:26-44) Jesus says that no one knows when he will return. We should be ready not only for Christmas but also for the second coming of Jesus. The question is: How can we be ready?
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