Christian Podcasts - Learn the Bible with Mike Mazzalongo
Full-length Bible lessons on a variety of Bible topics complete with Scripture references, PowerPoint, student worksheets and transcripts. The podcast is hosted by Mike Mazzalongo and produced by BibleTalk.tv.
Episodes
Shalom
This sermon delves into the concept of peace, highlighting the importance of finding lasting peace through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the necessity of forgiveness in achieving true peace in all aspects of life.
The Content and Attitude of Daily Prayer
In this sermon, Mike provides practical information on how and why to vitalize our daily prayer routine in order to realize tangible spiritual results.
Suffering Without a Map
Why does God allow suffering? This sermon from Job shows how to live by faith when there are no answers—and how God's presence brings hope even when things don't make sense.
The Golden Thread: A Survey of the Bible in One Lesson
A comprehensive overview of the Bible's purpose and message is captured through its 7 major doctrines—from inspiration and the divinity of Christ to reconciliation and the return of Christ—offering a clear framework to understand Scripture's story and its call to faith and unity with God.
The Power of Grace
In this lesson Mike examine the engine of our faith and how it powers all that we do and hope to do in Christ.
Mysterious Suffering: Only God Has the Wisdom to Completely Understand Suffering
Mysterious suffering highlights the limits of human understanding in the face of divine purpose, urging believers to respond with persevering faith rather than seeking complete explanations.
Eschatological Suffering: Purpose and Meaning Realized Only in the World to Come
Eschatological suffering emphasizes that the full meaning and resolution of pain transcend present history, offering believers hope in God's ultimate justice and redemption at the end of time.
Redemptive or Sacrificial Suffering: Suffering as a Means of Service to God
Redemptive suffering, as revealed in Scripture, transforms pain and injustice into a powerful means of salvation, spiritual victory, and service, exemplified supremely in Christ's sacrifice and continued in the faithful endurance of believers.
Revelational Suffering: Knowing God More Deeply Through Pain
Revelational suffering reveals how trials deepen our understanding of God's character and presence, transforming pain into spiritual insight and intimate communion with Him.
Probational and Evidential Suffering: Waiting for an Answer
Probational and evidential suffering reveals how enduring hardship without immediate answers tests and authenticates genuine faith amid a world where evil seems to prevail.
Disciplinary and Educational Suffering: God Disciplines His People to Draw Them Closer and Make Them Mature
Scripture presents suffering not merely as punishment but as a loving discipline from God aimed at spiritual growth, restoration, and maturity, inviting believers to view hardship as a formative process rather than solely retributive justice.
Retributive Suffering: Judgment as a Cause of Human Pain
The biblical retributive principle links suffering to divine judgment for sin, yet Jesus challenges this view by emphasizing compassion, repentance, and the complexity of human pain beyond simple cause-and-effect.
7 Lessons Taught By Manna
Using the story of manna in the wilderness, Mike explores seven lessons that reveal God's power, dependability, and mercy, while showing how Jesus is the true "bread from heaven" that gives life today.
Uncommon Leadership
In this lesson Mike reviews the special qualities needed that set church leaders apart from worldly leaders, and are not always mentioned when considering a man for leadership in the church.
3 Resolutions for a Healthier Spiritual Life in 2026
This message explores three simple spiritual resolutions that are not new or complicated, but deeply foundational to the Christian life. Rather than focusing on doing more, it calls believers to think rightly, love intentionally, and walk closely with God.
How Love Covers Sin
Peter's letter to suffering Christians emphasizes the importance of love covering sins to maintain unity within the body of Christ, offering practical guidance on how to respond to conflict with forgiveness, humility, and renewed commitment.
Peace Beyond Understanding
In this sermon, Mike explains how to find God's peace that defies circumstances by praying, trusting, and fixing your mind on what is true.
The Vision of the New Temple and Temple Worship
In this final lesson Mike reviews Ezekiel's final vision of a renewed Temple which includes God's promise of His return to dwell among His people.
Restoration, Renewal and the Prophecy of Gog and Magog
This lesson will focus on Edom's destruction and the promise of Israel's full restoration as a type for the climatic victory of the church at the end of time.
Oracles Against the Nations and the Shepherds of Israel
In this lesson we see Ezekiel's message shifting to judgments on foreign powers and a renewed call on shepherds who will faithfully serve God's people.
Oracles of Judgment and the Fall of Jerusalem
Chapters 12-24 of Ezekiel sees the prophet confront Judah's spiritual rebellion with a series of signs, oracles, and parables leading to the time of Jerusalem's fall.
Symbolic Oracles of Judgment and the Departure of God's Glory
This lesson will review both Ezekiel's warnings of impending judgment for the unrepentant sin of idolatry and the fulfillment of this prophecy as God removes His miraculous presence from the Temple in Jerusalem.
Introduction and Inaugural Vision
The first lesson deals with Ezekiel's amazing visions and initial message to the exiles from God.
The Book of Lamentations: Mourning Over Jerusalem'S Fall
This final lesson focuses on the book of Lamentations which is a collection of five poetic laments that express Jeremiah's sorrow over the fall of the city of Jerusalem and the punishment of the Jewish nation.
Jeremiah'S Final Years and Flight to Egypt
This lesson looks at the conditions and actions of the people of Judah and their faithful prophet Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
The New Covenant: The Judgment and Fall of Jerusalem
In this lesson we will see two amazing realities presented side by side separated only by time: Judgment in the final destruction of Jerusalem, and hope in the form of the New Covenant ushered in by the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Confronting False Prophets
In this lesson we see Jeremiah transmit God's indictment against the false prophets and leaders who led Israel away.
Why People Leave the Church
In this lesson, Mike presents recent national statistics revealing why many major denominational groups are declining. He then examines how these trends have affected the Choctaw congregation since 1991 and offers practical strategies to help reverse this widespread pattern.
The Potter's House, Judah'S Broken Covenant, and the Fate of Its Kings
In this lesson we see Jeremiah's continued warnings of God's impending judgment on unrepentant Judah and the sad ending of its last rulers.
Temple Sermon and the People's Rejection
This lesson focuses on Jeremiah's bold rebuke of those who thought that the physical presence of the Temple in Jerusalem would protest them despite Jeremiah's warnings of God's imminent punishment due to their disobedience.
Israel's Unfaithfulness and God'S Judgment
In this lesson we explore the familiar theme of Israel's unfaithfulness witnessed by their gross idolatry, God's sure judgment and call for repentance as well as His abundant mercy available for those who repent.
Jeremiah's Call and Mission
In this lesson we will focus on Jeremiah's calling into ministry, God's assurance that He will provide for the task Jeremiah will be given to carry out and the prophetic role in encouraging people to trust and obey God, even in difficult circumstances.
Introduction to Jeremiah / Lamentations
In this opening lesson, we will examine the prophet Jeremiah's background as well as his call to ministry and the historical, political, and thematic elements of his time. There will also be some introductory material about Jeremiah's companion book of Lamentations.
The Endurance of Love
In this final lesson, Solomon reminds us that true love endures not only because of passion but also because the couple have cultivated other important qualities that must be present if a marriage is to both flourish and endure.
Training for Eternity
In this sermon Mike reviews what parents need to do to instill multigenerational faithfulness in their children.
The Celebration of Marriage
This lesson focuses on the beauty of the marital covenant and the blessed joy of intimacy in marriage.
Love in Bloom
In this lesson we examine more closely the excitement of love's pursuit, the guardrails the God has provided for this phase and some practical advice for those at every point of love's journey.
The Foundation of Love
In this first lesson Mike reviews the unique aspects of Hebrew poetry, provides a critical introduction to this work and begins to explain and develop the twin themes of respect and restraint contained in the first two chapters of Solomon's ode to human love.
Wisdom Against Foolishness and for Christlikeness
The final lesson in the series reviews one last failing that wisdom guards us from and explores the affinity shared by all those who seek the knowledge of Christ with the wisdom of Solomon.
Wisdom for Relationships, Wealth and Contentment
In this lesson Mike focuses on the many proverbs that instruct us concerning those things that have the power to make our lives joyful or bitter, all depending how we approach relationships and wealth.
Wisdom for Speech, Words, and Work
Mike provides practical lessons from Proverbs to guide each of us in the every day challenge of living our best lives for Christ.
Hebrew Poetry and a Life of Righteousness and Fear of the Lord
In this lesson, Mike reviews the elements peculiar to Hebrew poetry (the format for this book) and explains the two main themes found in chapters 10-18 of Solomon's collection of proverbs.
The Call and Personification of Wisdom
This first look at the text reveals how Solomon personifies "wisdom" as a women calling out for attention and rewards given to those who carefully respond.
Aspiring to Spiritual Greatness
In this sermon, Mike explores how true spiritual greatness is achieved not through worldly success, but by cultivating deep humility before God, with Moses' journey as a powerful example of the path to glory in God's kingdom.
General Introduction to Proverbs
This first lesson on the book of Proverbs will examine various types of ancient wisdom literature as well as the contribution of Proverbs to the writers of the New Testament and finish with info as to the author, date and presentation of these records through the centuries.
April 20, AD 30
On April 20, AD 30, Jesus rose from the dead. This event, recorded and witnessed, is the core of our faith. In this sermon, Mike reminds us that because Jesus rose, we will too. He calls us to worship, give, and live with purpose—and to share the message of resurrection with others.
The Kings of Judah
This one lesson overview provides a summary of the kings who ruled the Southern Kingdom of Judah with emphasis on their role in God's plan to ultimately fulfill His promises to bring the Messiah to the world.
David's Rise and Reign
This lesson groups together the events in King David's life that appear in several books of that period (Samuel, Kings, Chronicles) as well as accounts that are exclusively found in Chronicles.
Introduction to Chronicles
In this introductory lesson Mike reviews the various features and history of Chronicles as well as a special focus on the purpose, meaning and manner of producing the many "genealogies" found in this book.
The Fall of Israel and Judah: Part 2
In this final lesson, Mike will summarize the lives and rule of the remaining kings of Judah before its defeat and captivity, as well as provide a description of Jewish life while in exile.
The Missing Ingredient
In this lesson Mike describes a man who seems to have everything except what he needed to get what he really wanted.
The Fall of Israel and Judah: Part 1
This lesson briefly reviews the reigns of both northern and southern kings noting each ruler's faithfulness and significant activity taking place under their rule.
The Divided Kingdom
This lesson traces the history of the Divided Kingdom with the initial break during Rehoboam's reign (Solomon to the rule of the worst king's son) of the Northern Kingdom, Ahab and his evil wife Jezebel.
Solomon's Glory and Fall
In this first lesson on the book of I Kings, Mike traces both the rise and decline of Israel's most dynamic and famous king, Solomon.
The Decline of King David
This final lesson in II Samuel traces the negative family and national events that were a direct result of David's sin with Bathsheba.
The Rise of King David
In this lesson Mike will trace David's rise to the highpoint of his reign over Israel and his relationship with God as a man after His own heart.
Life in the Meantime
This lesson looks at life not from the occasional mountain peak moments nor the dark valley days but from those long stretches of "in the meantime" periods where too often we tend to lose our worry.
The Rise and Fall of King Saul
This lesson summarizes the familiar history of the relationship between Israel's first two kings, Saul and David. There is also information concerning God's choice of Saul and lessons for the church today based on these leaders of long ago.
The Rise of Samuel and the Anointing of Saul
In this opening lesson Mike sets the historical setting for the books of Samuel and traces the rise of Samuel as a judge of Israel and a key figure in the nation's transition from a theocracy to a monarchy.
Chaos in Israel: The Consequences of Moral Decline
This final lesson traces both the religious and moral low points in Israel's history.
How to Develop Self-Control
In this lesson Mike reviews 5 things that every Christian must do in order to develop this virtue.
Samson: A Man of Great Strength and Weakness
Mike reviews the life and times of one of the most iconic and erratic characters of the Old Testament.
From Abimelech to Jephthah: Triumphs and Trials of Israels' Judge
Mike reviews the arch of success and failure experienced by some of Israel's best and least known Judges.
Gideon and His Victory
Mike reviews the spectacular rise of Gideon as a leader and judge of Israel as well as his fall into idolatry.
Look for the Rainbow
The disastrous floods that ravage various parts of the world each year remind us of the catastrophic deluge that God once used to destroy the earth in the days of Noah.
Deborah and Barak
This section reviews the events leading up to the Canaanite invasion of Israel and its defense by Deborah, the only female judge in Jewish history, along with God's call of Barak.
Dealing with Pain at Christmas
Perhaps the reason why Christmas time is "special" is because, for some reason or other, everything seems more intense at Christmas.
Introduction to Judges and Israel's Cycle of Sin
This first lesson in Judges covers the authorship and dating of this book as well as a comparison with the book of Joshua and a survey of the events and reasons why Israel falls away from its faithful obedience to God as in the days of Joshua.
Promised / Not Promised
I remember Christmas disappointments; left-winger equipment instead of goalie equipment; toboggan instead of pool table... Anybody remember theirs? The problem many times as children is that we are not clear on what was promised.
Divine Desire
This sermon explores the things God truly desires from us beyond the rituals of public worship.
Joshua's Farewell and Covenant Renewal
The final section of Joshua's book contains this great leader's final words of wisdom to the Jewish nation and a renewal of the people's covenant with God marking a national and spiritual high point in Israel's history.
Psalm of Suffering
In Psalm 6, David the king of Israel, goes through a range of emotions as he suffers from an undisclosed illness.
Division of the Land
Mike describes the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel along with the provisions for certain individuals and groups.
Living on the Brink of Hope
When our children were young, during the weeks preceding Christmas, I watched them as they counted down the days, hours, and minutes until that special moment when the "gifts" were opened.
Southern and Northern Campaigns
After the conquest of Jericho and Ai, Joshua leads the Israelites on a military campaign to possess large portions of Canaanite territory.
A 1,000 Choices Along the Way
As Christians, we eventually learn that there are always choices to make if you want to follow God's way. A thousand little decisions.
Conquest of Jericho and Ai
In this lesson Mike reviews the reasons for both the Israelite's victories and defeat in their campaigns to capture both these cities in an effort to settle the Promised Land.
Honor to Whom It is Due
Many years ago I took a trip in one of our church vans. When the weather suddenly changed and it began to rain so hard that the windshield wipers couldn't keep up.
Joshua's Commission and the Crossing of the Jordan
This lesson deals with Joshua's first act of leadership as the new head of the people, crossing the Jordan river and entering the Promised Land for the first time.
Freedom from Sin
What does Paul mean when he says that we have been freed from sin; that we become slaves to righteousness?
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