The Bible Bible Bible Podcast
Ben and Stephen talk about all things related to the Bible, exploring its stories, teachings, and impact.
Episodes
Jesus Promised Peace in a World of Suffering — Here's Why (John 16 Explained)
Jesus never promised His followers an easy life. In fact, He promised the opposite: "In this world you will have tribulation." Yet in the very same breath, He tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world.In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we finish Jesus' Upper Room Discourse by walking through John 16:16-33 verse by verse, uncovering how Christ fulfills Isaiah's p
John 16:1-15 — Persecution, the Holy Spirit, and the Trinity
In this episode, Stephen and Ben Joffer walk verse-by-verse through John 16:1-15. We cover Jesus's warning to His disciples about coming persecution, the significance of the synagogue in Jewish religious and social life, Paul's own transformation from persecutor to persecuted, and why Jesus tells His disciples it's actually to their advantage that He is leaving. We also dig into the Ho
Why Jesus Says the World Will HATE You | John 15 Bible Study
"If they hated me, they will hate you too." Jesus warns His disciples that following Him means facing the same rejection He faced — and He tells them exactly why. In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 15:12-27, covering Christ's command to love one another, our friendship with God, why the world hates the gospel message, and the role of the Holy Spirit in applyin
The Secret to Bearing Fruit (It's Not What You Think) | John 15:1–11
Jesus says "I am the true vine" — but what does that actually mean for your daily life?In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, Stephen and Ben walk through John 15:1–11 verse by verse, unpacking one of the most beloved and misunderstood passages in the Gospel of John. Why does fruit-bearing have nothing to do with trying harder? What does "abide" actually mean in practical terms?
Jesus Said "I Am the True Vine" — Are You Really Part of God's People? (John 15:1-2)
When Jesus says, "I am the true vine," He's making a claim far bigger than most people realize.In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 15:1-2 and uncover how Jesus fulfills one of the Bible's most important Old Testament themes. What does it mean that Israel was called God's vine? Why does Jesus call Himself the true vine? And what does this teach us about
Jesus Promised "Another Helper" — Who Is the Holy Spirit Really? (John 14:15-31)
Jesus tells His disciples that He will send "another Helper" — but what does that actually mean? And why does that statement reveal something profound about both Jesus and the Holy Spirit?In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 14:15-31 verse by verse, unpacking:Why Jesus calls the Holy Spirit "another Helper"How Jesus serves as our first Advocate before the
Jesus Said "I Am the Way" — But What Does That Actually Mean? (John 14:1-14)
Jesus makes one of the most radical claims in all of human history: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." But is that really as offensive as it sounds — or is it actually the most inclusive offer ever made?In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 14:1-14 verse by verse, unpacking:- Why the disciples' hearts were troub
"Do It Quickly" — Betrayal, Glory, and the New Commandment (John 13:21–38)
Jesus knows Judas is about to betray him — and he tells him to get on with it. In this episode, Stephen and Ben walk through John 13:21–38: the identification of the betrayer, Satan entering Judas at the table, and Jesus declaring "Now is the Son of Man glorified" in the same breath as his own betrayal. We unpack: - Why Jesus commanding Judas reveals he's in total control of his own
Jesus Predicted This 40 Years Before It Happened (Matthew 24 Explained)
Most people read Matthew 24 as a future warning — nuclear war, global catastrophe, the Antichrist. But what if Jesus was talking to His disciples about events that happened within their lifetime? In this episode of the Bible Bible Bible Podcast, we walk through Matthew 24 from a partial preterist perspective, arguing that the Olivet Discourse was fulfilled in AD 70 — when Rome surrounded Jerusalem
Is the Kingdom of God Here Now? A Biblical Case for Postmillennialism | Bible Bible Bible Podcast
Christians have been fighting about eschatology for centuries — and in this episode of the Bible Bible Bible Podcast, we're wading in. Stephen and Ben break down the three major millennial views (premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism), explain what they actually teach, and make a biblical case for why postmillennialism is the most scripturally consistent and historically grounded
The Foot Washing That Explains the Entire Gospel | John 13 Bible Study
In John 13, Jesus does something shocking—He washes His disciples’ feet. But this isn’t just an act of humility… it’s a powerful picture of the gospel. In this breakdown, we explore how Jesus taking on the role of a servant points directly to the cross, where He takes on our sin to make us clean.This passage reveals the heart of Christianity: you don’t clean yourself up before coming to God—you br
Satan Cast Out, Nations Drawn In — The Power of the Cross in John 12
In this episode, we break down John 12:27–50, where Jesus faces the reality of the cross and makes His final public call to believe. We explore His humanity, the voice from heaven, the defeat of Satan, and the urgency of walking in the light before it’s too late. This passage reveals why Jesus came—to save the world—and challenges us to choose faith over fear, surrender over pride, and God’s glory
Giving Everything to a King Who Gave Everything First | John 12:1-26
In this episode, we dive into John 12:1–26, exploring Mary’s sacrificial worship, Judas’ betrayal, and Jesus’ powerful teaching on what it truly means to follow Him. Through the story of the 40 soldiers who chose Christ over comfort, we unpack the cost of discipleship and the paradox of the Gospel: whoever loses their life for Jesus will find it. This passage challenges us to surrender everything
Ep 30: John 11:37-57 "Take Away the Stone"
In this episode, we unpack John 11:38–57 and the raising of Lazarus. We explore how this miracle illustrates salvation, why Jesus calls Lazarus from death, and how the religious leaders respond by plotting to kill Him. We also discuss substitutionary atonement, faith and obedience, and how Jesus’ victory over death points directly to the cross. This passage marks a turning point in the Gospel of J
EP 29: John 11:1-37 "I Am The Resurrection & The Life"
In this episode, we explore John 11 and the powerful moment where Jesus weeps at Lazarus’ tomb. We discuss Mary and Martha’s faith, God’s timing, the meaning of “I am the resurrection and the life,” and how Jesus responds with both truth and compassion. This passage reveals a Savior who enters human suffering, confronts death, and offers resurrection hope through faith in Him. If you’ve ever wonde
EP 28: John 10:22-42 “My Sheep Hear My Voice”
In this episode, we walk through John 10:22–42 and Jesus’ powerful teaching on eternal security, the sovereignty of God, and what it means to truly belong to His flock. We discuss the Feast of Dedication, Christ’s claim to deity, the security of the believer, and why salvation is a work of God from beginning to end. If you’ve wrestled with once saved always saved, assurance of salvation, or Jesus’
The Joffer Brothers Bible Podcast: EP 27: John 10:1-21 “I Am The Good Shepherd”
In this episode, we explore John 10 and Jesus’ powerful claim to be both the Good Shepherd and the Door. This passage reveals that salvation is found in Christ alone, not through works, religion, or self-effort. We also unpack what it means that Jesus lays down His life for the sheep, how He brings abundant life, and why His voice is the one every believer must follow. If you’ve ever wondered what
EP 26: John 8:1-41 "I Was Blind, Now I See"
In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing a powerful picture of the gospel: humanity is spiritually blind, and only Christ—the Light of the World—can give true sight. This episode explores suffering, God’s sovereignty, the Pharisees’ spiritual blindness, and the blind man’s bold testimony: “Though I was blind, now I see.” It’s a reminder that you don’t need every answer to share your fait
EP 25 John 8:31-53 “The Truth Will Set You Free”
In John 8, Jesus exposes the enemy’s main weapon—lies—and shows where real freedom is found: abiding in His Word. We unpack what it means to be “set free” from slavery to sin, how to recognize spiritual attacks that obscure God’s truth, and why Jesus’ “Before Abraham was, I AM” is a direct claim to deity that sparks the chapter’s dramatic ending in the temple. #John8 #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast
EP 24: John 8:12-30 "I Am The Light of the World"
In this episode of the Joffer Brothers Bible Podcast, we walk through John 8:12–30 in the context of the Feast of Tabernacles (Booths)—where the massive lamp-lighting ceremony helps explain why Jesus declares, “I am the Light of the World.” We also trace Jesus’ “I AM” (ego eimi) claim back to Isaiah 43, unpack what it means to move from darkness to light, and why Jesus says the truth becomes unmis
EP 23: John 7:53-8:11 "We Can Trust Our Bible"
In this episode, we tackle one of the most common objections to the Bible—“it’s just the telephone game”—and explain why that analogy fails. We break down how the New Testament was preserved through public, written, one-to-many copying across multiple “families” of manuscripts, why that actually increases confidence (instead of compounding errors), and why John 7:53–8:11 (the woman caught in adult
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: EP 22: John 7:25-52 "Come To Me And Drink"
Jesus invites anyone who thirsts to come with empty hands—not bringing credentials, “good enough,” or spiritual achievements, but need. In this episode we unpack John 7 and the Feast of Booths, why Jesus causes division, and how Nicodemus models a slow, honest “fair hearing” that can lead to real faith over time. If you’re questioning, searching, or skeptical, this is an invitation to listen close
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: EP 21: The Feast of Booths
In this episode, we open John 7 and step into a tense moment in Jesus’ ministry—His brothers doubt Him, the crowds whisper, and He arrives at the Feast of Booths to teach with authority that doesn’t come from human tradition. We also explore the powerful turnaround of James (once an unbeliever, later “James the Just”), and why Jesus calls us to judge rightly—not by appearances, but by God’s truth.
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: EP 20: "You Have The Words of Eternal Life"
In John 6:62–71, Jesus brings the Bread of Life discourse to its completion, revealing why many walk away while a few remain: eternal life comes only through believing His Word by the power of the Spirit. As the crowd stumbles over Jesus’ claims, Peter gives the defining confession of faith—“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life”—showing that salvation is not found in effor
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: EP 19: John 6:35-59 "This Is The Will of My Father"
In John 6:35–59, Jesus continues the Bread of Life discourse and answers the question behind the crowd’s unbelief: no one comes to the Son unless the Father draws—and everyone the Father gives will come, be kept, and be raised up on the last day. We unpack Jesus’ “soteriology” from start to finish: the Father chooses and teaches, the Son saves and never casts out, and the Spirit seals God’s people
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: EP 18: John 6:22-35 "I Am The Bread Of Life"
In John 6:22–35, Jesus confronts a crowd that’s chasing Him for “food that perishes” and reveals the one “work” God requires: believe in the One He sent. We unpack what real faith is—not confidence in our faithfulness, but trust in Christ’s faithfulness—and why Jesus calls Himself the Bread of Life: whoever comes to Him won’t hunger, and whoever believes won’t thirst. This episode also explores th
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: EP 17: John 6:1-21 "This Is Indeed The Prophet"
In John 6:1–21, we walk through two iconic signs—the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee—and show how they echo the Passover/Exodus storyline while revealing Jesus as the true Provider and the great “I AM.” From barley loaves (with an Elisha “hyperlink”) to twelve baskets of overflow, this passage spotlights God’s abundant provision, strengthens the disciples’ faith step-b
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast - EP 16: John 5:30-47 "They Bear Witness About Me"
In this episode, we’re in John 5:32–47 where Jesus responds to the Pharisees after healing the lame man at Bethesda—laying out the witnesses that validate His bold claim to be the divine Son of God: John the Baptist, His works (ultimately the resurrection), the Father’s testimony, and the Scriptures themselves. We also talk through the life-changing shift from reading ourselves as the hero of the
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: EP 15 John 5:18-29 "Honor The Son"
EP 15 John 5:18-29 "Honor The Son"
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 5:1-17 "I Am Working"
John 5:1-17 "I Am Working"
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 4:43-54 (The Second Sign)
John 4:43-54 (The Second Sign)
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 4:27-4:42 (Can This Be The Christ?)
John 4:27-4:42 (Can This Be The Christ?)Join us on the Bible Bible Bible Pod as we explore John 4:27-42, continuing the powerful story of Jesus and the woman at the well. Discover what it truly means to leave behind broken cisterns for the fountain of living water, and why Jesus was so passionate about saving souls that he forgot to eat.In this episode, we unpack:The true meaning of repentance and
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 4:1-26 (Worship Him in Spirit & Truth)
John 4:1 (Worship Him in Spirit & Truth)So many people today are spiritually dry, restless, and exhausted—searching for something that will finally satisfy them.In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and exposes the problem beneath every problem: idolatry. We chase career, relationships, success, morality, and approval hoping they will give us life—but they only demand more and lea
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 3:22-36 (He must increase, I must decrease)
John 3:22 (He must increase, I must decrease)What does the Bible really mean by the wrath of God, and how does it connect to eternal life in Jesus Christ?In this verse-by-verse Bible study of John 3:22–36, we examine one of the clearest gospel summaries in all of Scripture. John the Baptist declares the absolute supremacy of Christ, the necessity of faith, and the sobering reality that those who r
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 3:16-21 (He Gave His Only Son)
John 3:16-21 (He Gave His Only Son)John 3:16 may be the most famous verse in the entire Bible—but do we really hear it anymore?In this verse-by-verse Bible study of John 3:16–21, we slow down and listen with fresh ears to one of the most beautiful and profound summaries of the Christian gospel ever written. This passage reveals the heart of God, the mission of Jesus, and the hope of eternal life f
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 3:1-15 (Be Born Again)
John 3:1-15 (Be Born Again)
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 2:12-25 (Zeal for Your House)
John 2:12-25 (Zeal for Your House)
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 2:1-11 (The First of His Signs)
John 2:1-11 (The First of His Signs)
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 1:35-51 (Come and See)
John 1:35-51 (Come and See)
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 1:19-34 (Behold the Lamb of God)
John 1:19-34 (Behold the Lamb of God)
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 1:14-18 (Word Became Flesh)
John 1:14-18 (Word Became Flesh)
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 1:6-13 (Become Children of God)
Become Children of God.
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: John 1:1-5 (In The Beginning)
You're Made With Purpose
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: Gospel Gospel Gospel
Ben and Stephen Joffer talk through 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 which explains the essentials of the gospel.
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: Flipping Tables
Ben and Stephen Joffer talk through John 2:13-22
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: The True King
Ben and Stephen Joffer talk through Psalm 2.
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: Psalm 1
Ben and Stephen lay out the vision for the Bible Bible Bible podcast from Psalm 1.
The Bible Bible Bible Podcast: Podigal Sons
First episode! We discuss the mission of Jesus from John 2.
