Bible Reading Today
Passages of Scripture, simply explained by Bible teacher Andy McQuaid. Each episode focuses on reading and explaining biblical passages in an accessible way. The podcast aims to help listeners understand the Bible more clearly. It is hosted by Andrew (Andy) McQuaid.
Episodes
Calloused Hearts
There is a curious passage in Matthew 13 that seems to imply that Jesus was hiding the meaning of his teachings from certain people. Could that be true? Listen today and learn how Jesus deals with listeners with calloused hearts.
The Final Question
The Book of Jonah is filled with questions. Five times, God asks Jonah questions in the book, and four of those questions are answered in the text. But the final question is left unanswered. And, oh! What a question!
Esther
Today we'll think together about the intersection between God's providence and man's responsibility. How do these two things work together in the life of a believing man or woman? Join us in Esther 4:5-17 for insight.
The Thief and The Savior
The Bible tells us that there is a fierce struggle in our world today between two opposing characters: The Thief and The Savior. Often in our ignorance we mistake one for the other. Jesus gives us the key to knowing the difference in John 10:10.
A Word to the World
God has a word to share with the whole world. What is it? Listen today and find out! Our text is Psalm 49:1-20
Your Choice
Everyone knows that good things come from God. But, do you know that even the bad things that happen come from Him? Listen today as we discuss the choice each of us must make in the light of that truth. Our study is taken from Lamentations 3:37-38.
Saved Through Judgment
Many Christians know that they have been saved from God's judgment, but do you realize that Christians are also saved by God's judgment? Listen today as we discuss the topic, Saved Through Judgment.
Christ's Servants
We all have our heroes, teachers who have helped us understand God's Word in a particularly effective way. There is nothing wrong with that, but there is a danger. Listen to today's meditation on Acts 14:8-19 to learn more.
Suffering Christians
Are Christians exempt from suffering? Should they be? What does the Bible say? Listen today as we gain insight from Jeremiah 45:1-5 - "A Message to Baruch".
Secure in God's Love
Many of God's children struggle with doubts about their salvation. Psalm 21 uncovers the source of these doubts and the reveals the remedy for dispelling them. Join us today as we consider how one comes to be Secure in God's Love.
Idolatry
The Bible makes clear that idolatry is a major sin. But why is this such a "hot-button" with God? Find out today as we look together at Romans 1:21-25.
Missing God
Have you ever felt that God has gone missing? That He's nowhere to be found? Every saint experiences such times of spiritual dryness. What are we to do when this becomes our experience? In Psalm 42, we find a way out of the desert and discover an overflowing stream of refreshment.
History
The Bible makes clear that God has predetermined history and its outcome. How can we get our minds around that? And where does that leave us? Are we mere puppets dancing at the end of His strings? Join us today as think through these issues using Isaiah 14:24; 26-27 as our starting point.
Devotion
The earliest Christians devoted themselves to some things greater than themselves, and they caught the attention of a watching world. What were those things? And what is the meaning of "devotion" anyway? Listen today as we discuss the meaning of "devotion" in Acts 2:42.
Meaning
The deep pessimism of Solomon's Ecclesiastes portrays a lost hope that life has any meaning. But in our souls we feel that this simply cannot be true. Join us today as we discover that our hearts know better than our heads the answer to the question, "Is there any meaning in life?"
Servanthood: Intended, Reasonable and Blessed
Jesus wants all His followers to imitate His servanthood, and He promised a blessing for those who obey. Listen to today's study of John 13:15-17 to learn more.
Greatness
On the night He was betrayed, Jesus gave his disciples a wordless lesson in greatness they would never forget. Join us for our story in John 13 and learn what true greatness looks like.
His Word is Enough!
Ever wonder how you can catch God's attention? Listen to today's study from John 4:43-54 and learn that trusting God's Word always gets His attention.
What Are You Living For?
What gives your life meaning? What are you living for? Join us today as we consider the question of ultimate meaning in life.
Praying for His Coming
Jesus is coming again. Are you ready? How can one be ready? Luke 18:1-8's Parable of the Persistent Widow gives us a clue. Join us today for this lesson!
The Cost of Discipleship
Jesus told the crowds that followed Him to count the cost of becoming one of His disciples. Do you have what it takes? Find out today as we reflect on Luke 14:25-33 together.
Narcissism
Today, we hear much about narcissism. 1 Samuel 15 shows us a classic example of narcissism, King Saul of Israel. Listen today as we unpack the classic signs of narcissism in those with disordered loves.
Simple Greatness
What is true greatness? How is it achieved? Jesus told His disciples that achieving greatness is simpler than we might imagine. Want to learn more? Listen to today's discussion of Luke 9:43-48.
Jesus' Temptation
When Satan tempted Jesus, his aim was to derail God's plan for our salvation. Today we'll look into Matthew 4:1-11 to understand how that would have occurred had Jesus fallen into temptation.
Listening to Jesus
Jesus is always speaking, but many people don't seem to be able to understand what He is saying. Are you one of them? Listen to a discussion of Mark 4:24-25 and learn the condition for understanding Him clearly.
Giving to the Poor
A traditional act of Christian charity is giving to the poor. God commands it; God blesses it; God honors is. Want to learn more? Join us for today's meditation on Deuteronomy 15:7-11.
Bread for the Dogs
In Mark 7 we find the story of the Syrophoenician Woman, a story whose meaning many miss . Don't be one of them! Join us as we discuss, "Bread for the Dogs" in today's podcast.
Souls
The most valuable thing on earth is a soul. What is a soul? Where does it come from? Why is it here? Where is it going? Find out today as we listen to Genesis 2:7 teach us about souls.
Einstein's Question
It is perhaps an irony that one of the smartest people who ever lived was just as puzzled about the meaning of life as any other man or woman. Listen today to Einstein's Question, and Jesus' answer from Mark 4:35-40.
The Lesser Evil
Sometimes you hear people say, "I really didn't like either choice, so I had to choose the lesser of two evils", as if that is a righteous thing to do. But is it really? Listen today as we discuss The Lesser of Two Evils from Matthew 27:15-26.
The Sin That Leads to Death
1 John 5:16-17 speaks of two kinds of sin, one that leads to death, and another that does not lead to death. Curious about the difference? Listen to today's study to learn the answer.
Pharaoh's Hardened Heart
In Exodus 7:3 God told Moses that He would harden Pharaoh's heart, and many people are puzzled by this. If that is how things work, isn't God playing unfairly with men's souls? Listen in today as we show that God is unfair to no one.
The Loving Trinity
God's perfection leads inevitably to the conclusion that "God is love." Join us today as we reflect upon the doctrine of the Trinity and how it leads us to see the essence of God's nature as love.
Does God Change His Mind?
What do you think? Does God ever change His mind? Listen to today's reflection on 2 Kings 20:1-6 for a discussion of that topic.
Reflections on the Fall
Adam's fall into sin didn't catch God by surprise. It was part of God's plan from the very beginning. Want to hear more? Join us for today's meditation on Genesis 3:1-7.
The Church Prays for Peter
Everyone prays, even pagans. What is the difference between pagan and Christian prayer? Join us today as we look at the early church praying for Peter, from Acts 12:1-17.
Studies From Revelation 21:1-6 - A New Beginning
When all is said and done and the story of this present creation comes to an end, then a whole new beginning will occur. Are you thirsty for it? Join us today in Revelation 21:1-6 to learn more.
Studies From Psalm 22:1-21 - Prophecy
The Bible contains many prophetic passages. What are we to make of this? Is prophecy really possible? Join us today for a mediation on Bible prophecy from Psalm 22:1-21.
The Supremacy of Christ - Response
Given that Jesus is Supreme over all things, how should a believer respond to that fact in daily living? Find out today as we look into Colossians 4:2-28.
The Supremacy of Christ - Submission
"Submission" is an unpleasant word to many Christians in our generation. But the Bible is clear: submitting to the character of Christ in everyday matters is not optional for believers. Listen today to learn more as we study Colossians 3:18-4:1.
The Supremacy of Christ - The Future is Today
Because Christ is supreme over all things, those who believe in Him are called to live a new life each day. Join us today to learn that "The Future is Today" as we study Colossians 3:1-17.
The Supremacy of Christ - Things to Guard Against
Because Christ is all we need, believers should be on guard against following false pathways the promise great things, but in reality lead nowhere. Colossians 2:16-23 warns us against three such pathways: legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.
The Supremacy of Christ - Fullness of God
Colossians 2:9 tells us that in Christ, all the fullness of God dwells bodily. What is meant by that, and what difference does it make for Christians? Find out today as we study Colossians 2:6-15.
The Supremacy of Christ - The Mystery of God
Three times in Colossians 1:24-2:5 Christ is spoken of as a "mystery". Listen today to learn the secret to the mystery of God in Christ.
The Supremacy of Christ - Image of God
Jesus is the exact image of the invisible God, we are told in Colossians 1:12-20. Join us today for an explanation of what this means.
The Supremacy of Christ - Praying in the Spirit
The book of Colossians teaches us that Jesus is supreme in all things. This our first study in a series from Colossians focuses our attention on praying in the Spirit.
Studies From Jeremiah 36 - The Imperishable Word
God's Word is eternal in the heavens and for this reason can never be destroyed on earth. Listen today to learn the crucial importance of listening to God's Word.
Ecclesiastes 3 - Finding Meaning in Life
Whether we admit it to ourselves or not, our hearts are restlessly searching for meaning. Why are we here? What is life about? Listen today as we search for answers in Ecclesiastes 3.
Jesus in Leviticus - The Feasts
In Leviticus 23 we find a list of Feasts the nation of Israel was to celebrate annually. Each Feast points to a specific work of Jesus. Listen today for the details!
Jesus in Leviticus - The Law
Whenever you and I encounter Law in the Old Testament, it ought to lead us to turn to God in praise, because Jesus is the true and better Law fulfilled on our behalf. Listen today for an explanation.
Jesus in Leviticus - The Tabernacle
Everything in the Old Testament Tabernacle and Temple pointed directly to Jesus. Listen today for an explanation of this central truth.
Jesus in Leviticus - The High Priest
Chapter 16 of Leviticus gives us a picture of Jesus through seen through the actions of the High Priest on the Day of Atonement, the one day each year when all the sins of the people were carried away. Listen today as we compare Scripture with Scripture and find Jesus in Leviticus.
Jesus in Leviticus - The Five Sacrifices
The Book of Leviticus comes alive when we realize that every page "rustles with the good news about Jesus." Listen today and learn to see Jesus in the five kinds of sacrifice detailed in chapters one through seven.
Winds of Change: The Secret Sin
There is a Commandment that is given so that the Secret Sin of everyone's heart will be revealed. In today's podcast, we turn to Exodus 20:17.
Winds of Change - No Lies!
The ninth commandment forbids telling lies in any form. It has been said that of all the commandments, this is the most frequently violated. Listen today for a discussion of Exodus 20:16.
Winds of Change - No Stealing!
In the eighth commandment God forbids us to steal from others. But is it only material things that He is talking about? Are there other things He forbids us to steal, and if there are what are they? Listen today as we discuss Exodus 20:15.
Winds of Change - About Sexuality
The Seventh Commandment is custom made to ruffle the feathers of many in our generation. Find out what God has to say about sexuality in today's podcast.
Winds of Change - Respect for Human Life
The Sixth Commandment prohibits murder. Is this a blanket prohibition against any taking of life, animal or human? Are there exceptions to the commandment, and if so, what are they? Find out today as we explore the meaning of Exodus 20:13.
Winds of Change: Relating to Authority
God has established authorities over all men, so that good may be experienced by all. But in our day many have lost respect for these authorities. What should be the Christian's attitude toward those whom God has placed in authority? Listen today for a discussion of Exodus 20:12 - "Relating to Authority".
Winds of Change - The Importance of Sabbath
God commands His people to set aside one day a week for worship, prayer, study of His Word and acts of mercy. Listen today as we discuss God's Sabbath commandment.
Winds of Change - Taking God's Name in Vain
God takes seriously how we use His name. Listen today to learn what this means, and how to guard against falling into the habit of using God's name carelessly.
Winds of Change - No Homemade Gods!
God insists that men worship Him alone. The Second Commandment expressly forbids the making of "homemade gods". Find out why as we reflect on Exodus 20:4-6 in today's podcast.
Winds of Change - Why Morality Matters
Today we begin a new series of studies taken from Exodus 20:1-17. In this series we'll consider God's revelation of true morality, and how what He has said should impact our lives today. Our first study is entitled, "Winds of Change: Why Morality Matters."
Studies From Matthew 24 & 25 - The Final Judgment
God has determined a day on which Jesus will pronounce final judgment on each person's life. Some will go into eternal life, others into eternal punishment. Today's study examines Jesus' words about The Final Judgment on that day.
Studies From Matthew 24 & 25 - The Talents
Jesus told a parable in Matthew 25:14-30 that many who believe find unsettling. Why is this so? Listen today to learn the true meaning of the parable.
Studies From Matthew 24 & 25 - The Ten Virgins
In Matthew 25, Jesus taught three lessons urging everyone to be prepared for His Second Coming. Join us today as we look into the Parable of the Ten Virgins, emphasizing the need for everyone who professes faith in Christ to be ready for His coming.
Studies from Matthew 24 & 25 - No One Knows When
No one on earth knows the exact moment when Jesus will come again, as the verses of today's study make clear. Listen as we look together at Matthew 24:36-51 to hear four things Jesus revealed about the unexpected nature of His return.
Studies From Matthew 24 & 25 - It's About Time
Jesus' disciples asked, "When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and the end of the age?" Matthew 24 & 25 contain Jesus' reply to their questions. Join us today for an explanation of Jesus' answer to the first of their questions: "When will these things be?"
Studies From Matthew 24 & 25 - The Return of the King
Jesus is coming again, and in Matthew 24:29-31 we receive insight into that event. Join us today for a lesson on The Return of the King.
Studies From Matthew 24 & 25 - The Sign Revealed
Jesus' disciples asked Him what sign they should look for preceding His coming. In Matthew 24:15-28 Jesus plainly answered their question. Join us today for our discussion of those verses.
Studies From Matthew 24 & 25 - Routine History
Jesus told His disciples to expect a period of routine history to take place before His return. What would that time be like? Find out today, as we look together into Matthew 24:4-14.
Studies from Matthew 24 & 25 - The Questions
In Matthew 24 and 25 Jesus answered directly two simple questions asked by His disciples. Every Christian will want to learn the answers He gave. Join us today for a new study from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.
Studies From Revelation - "I Am Coming Soon"
Revelation concludes with a promise that should thrill the heart of every follower of Jesus. Jesus said: "I Am Coming Soon". Listen today to our concluding study in Revelation.
Studies From Revelation - A New Heaven and Earth
God's Big Story comes to its proper conclusion in chapters 21 & 22 of Revelation. Join us today for a discussion of The New Heaven and The New Earth.
Studies From Revelation - The Great White Throne
How will the story of life on this present earth end? We learn the facts today as we conclude our final study in Revelation 20, "The Great White Throne."
Studies From Revelation - The Thousand Years
Revelation 20 tells us that after the return of Christ, Satan will be bound and the Saints will reign with Christ for a thousand years. But not every Christian agrees on what is meant by the phrase, "a thousand years". Listen today for a discussion of the teachings about the Millennium.
Studies From Revelation - A Whole Lot of Shouting Going On!
Want something to shout about today? Listen to this study in Revelation 19 and learn about the return of the King - Jesus' Second Coming.
Studies From Revelation - Babylon Has Fallen!
The Kingdom of this World is destined for destruction when Jesus comes again. Join us today to learn the reason for its judgment and the reactions to its downfall, as we look into chapter 18 of the Book of Revelation.
Studies From Revelation - the Prostitute and the Beast
Chapter 17 of Revelation gives us two striking images: a Prostitute and a Beast. What is signified by these pictures? Find out today as we study Revelation 17 together.
Studies From Revelation - The Seven Bowls
God will not bear with Man's rebellion forever. One day, God's righteous wrath will be poured out on the City of Man. Join us today for a look at the Seven Bowls of God's Wrath found in Revelation chapter 16.
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