The Bible Talks
The Bible Talks is a podcast produced by Campus Bible Study that explores biblical teachings and passages. Each episode provides thoughtful discussion and insights into scripture, aimed at helping listeners understand and apply the Bible to their lives. The show is likely geared toward students and others interested in deepening their faith through study of the Word. It may feature talks, sermons, or study sessions from the ministry.
Episodes
2 Corinthians 4 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“What is the difference between the gospel being veiled and Christians struggling to understand God’s word? Did God make the Bible deliberately complex and hard to understand at times, or do we struggle to understand it because we are sinful?” “Why does God allow people to be blinded?” “I have a friend who doesn’t trust … Continue reading "2 Corinthi
Glory through weakness: 2 Corinthians 4
Luke 23:32-43 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“If we deserve hell, but Jesus is our substitute, does that mean that he experienced an eternity of hell? Did he go to hell at all, as some of the historic creeds suggest? And how does this fit in with Jesus saying “today you will be with me in paradise”?” “If Jesus was meant to … Continue reading "Luke 23:32-43 Q&A with Carl Matthei"
Jesus’ death: Good or Evil? Luke 23:32-43
2 Corinthians 3 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“You mentioned that the old covenant was founded upon the Israelite’s obedience but wasn’t it also initiated by God’s grace and mercy? (Bringing them out of slavery in Egypt Exodus 20:3). Obedience seems to follow God’s grace?” “Is there a distinction between Sinai covenant and God’s promises of unconditional “Hesed” (love) to Abraham and Davi
Glory through weakness: 2 Corinthians 3
2 Corinthians 1-2 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“In verse 23 “But I call God to witness against me…” It’s kind of like the modern saying “On God I did/didn’t…” which Christians are called not to do?” “2 Corinthians 1:23 -> Is Paul using an oath here? Doesn’t Jesus command not to make oaths?” “Why don’t we have the severe letter in our … Continue read
Glory through weakness: 2 Corinthians 1-2
Zechariah 14 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“In vs 10 what are gate references?” “Why bother mentioning the ‘gate’ in v 10? Is the gate alluding to other parts of the bible?” “Is the day of Jesus return just the end of “the day”?” “What was the logic + evidence behind being able to see the day as started but not finished?” … Continue reading "Zechariah 14 Q&A
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 14
Zechariah 12-13 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“Is Zechariah’s sampling distinct/unique compared to other prophets? Is it more than just consistent/known/understood imagery?” “Is the imagery of 1/3’s in 13:8 sampled from Ezekiel 5? They seem to have the same idea. Or are they fully separate?” “I wonder of the significance of Zec 13:8-9’s use of thirds and the two thirds cut off. … Continue
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 12-13
Zechariah 11 Q&A with Sachin and Maggie
“Why did Zechariah throw away the silver? Was that just something to be fulfilled?” “You phrased that the gospel writer use the images of thirty pieces of silver to draw attention to the connection between Jesus & the prophecy – do you mean that the gospel writers themselves inserted that value intentionally, and it may … Continue reading "Zechariah 11 Q&A wit
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 11
LIFT Conference 2026 – Talk 2 – Redeemed with Purpose
LIFT Conference 2026 – Talk 1 – God The Redeemer
Zechariah 9-10 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Tim mentioned a couple times how this great king (Jesus) would “be saved” from suffering/affliction. Just wondering how best we can articulate “who” did this work of salvation/resurrection. Acts 10:40 & 13:30 talk about God being the one to raise Christ. So what did Jesus do besides win?” “Why does it switch between Ephraim & … Continue read
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 9-10
Haggai 1-2 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“What does shaking of heaven mean? v7 treasures of all nations –> Desire of all nations in other translations?” “I wonder of Jesus’ ancestry through Zerubbabel since both Luke & Matthew have Zerubbabel and Shealtiel but between Zerubbabel & Jesus and Shealtiel & David they differ. I’m also trying to think if there is any … Continue reading "Hag
God is coming, so turn to Him: Haggai 1-2
Zechariah 7-8 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“How can we build a true relationship with God?” “How do we know that we have built a genuine relationship instead of a performative relationship with God?” “How does someone begin to incorporate God into our daily lives?” “What are the requirements for someone to call themself a Christian? I have a few friends who … Continue reading "Zechariah 7-8 Q
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 7-8
Zechariah 6 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Jeremiah 33 said that the Levitical priests will never lack a sacrifice to offer when the Branch comes. But doesn’t Jesus end the Levitical order of priests (Hebrews 7) and end perpetual sacrifices by his once-for-all sacrifice?” “From Jeremiah 33:17-17 “The levitical priests shall never lack a man…” But isn’t Jesus explicitly not a levitical … Cont
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 6
Zechariah 4-5 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Why is wickedness built a house? Why is it moved and hidden away and not judged/destroyed? Does this hint at a greater wickedness to befall Babylon/Persia, or indicate Judgement to come on them?” “Built house for the basket? -> wickedness & sin. Our iniquities?” “Could the olive trees in Zechariah relate to Elijah and Moses … Continue reading "Zechariah 4-5
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 4-5
Zechariah 2-3 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Why does the Lord say “The Lord rebuke you Satan”? Is that Him rebuking Satan or is the Lord still waiting for when the Lord will later rebuke Satan?” “3:9 says ‘single day’ and Jesus was dead for three days & three nights. Is this still a single day that removes iniquity or inclusive of … Continue reading "Zechariah 2-3 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 2-3
Zechariah 1 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Why does God say v3 ‘return to me and I’ll return to you’ if He intends to return to them before they return to Him?” “I think it’s cool that vs16 God says he has returned even though the temple wasn’t rebuilt. So was the temple truly symbolic as his dwelling place? Where is God … Continue reading "Zechariah 1 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
God is coming, so turn to Him: Zechariah 1
MYC2026 Talk 5 – The Goodness of God: Will We Declare God’s Goodness
MYC2026 Talk 4 – The Goodness of God: How Do We Live The Good
MYC2026 Talk 3 – The Goodness of God: The Complexity of God’s Goodness
MYC2026 Talk 2 – The Goodness of God: Why Can’t We Agree On The Good?
MYC2026 Talk 1 – The Goodness of God: How Do You Know What Good Is?
Matthew 28 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Why did Jesus initially disagree that he is worthy of worship only until he is able to perform miracles when he’s technically an extension of God, doesn’t that always make him worthy? Who exactly is Jesus? Does he evolve?” “Is Jesus’ authority only given after his death and resurrection, or simply “fully revealed” by it? … Continue reading "Ma
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 28
Matthew 27 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Joseph of Arimathea could roll the stone, doesn’t that mean other people could also roll the stone & take Jesus away? I’ve heard the argument that the stone was impossible to roll but Joseph did it.” “Could you explain why the Psalm 22 quote is written out in the original language?” “Why do the Jews … Continue reading "Matthew 27 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 27
Matthew 26 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Is it sinful to not give all our money to God/mission? Is it selfish to pay for nice accommodation or own a car? I was chatting to a first year and realised I didn’t have a solid answer.”  “Why do the disciples fall away? Is it something about their understanding of Jesus or something about … Continue reading "Matthew 26 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 26
Matthew 16:21-28 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Is it proven and known that Jesus actually died on Friday 3rd April AD? Or was that simply said because this year, Good Friday falls on 3rd April!” “How are the wicked raised (for judgement)? Is it in some seme sense an overcoming of death for them even though not in Christ?” “How do I … Continue reading "Matthew 16:21-28 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
The Death of Death: Matthew 16:21-28
Matthew 24-25 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“Aren’t most of vv3-14 things that occur after the cross?” “If Jesus is speaking about his crucifixion, why does he say to pray it doesn’t happen in winter, and cry alas for women nursing infants? Does this not suggest that the ‘great tribulation’ (v21) is one which is experienced by the people and not by … Continue reading "Matthew 24-25 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 24-25
Matthew 22-23: Q&A with Carl Matthei
“In Matt 22:1-14 the garment is the important qualifier for being at the feast or not, so why are some of them called “good”? Does it mean anything, or is it one of those “it’s a parable don’t worry about it too much” situations?” “What are the implications for us with the men with no … Continue reading "Matthew 22-23: Q&A with Carl M
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 22-23
Matthew 20-21 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“How is God not fair and yet the Bible says God is perfectly just?” “Who is the daughter of Zion mentioned in Matthew 21:5 – what relevance does it have to the passage?” “How does 21:20-22 fit into the understanding of the fig tree as an analogy?” “Why did you skip v21-22 (ch 21)” “How … Continue reading "Matthew 20-21 Q&A with
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 20-21
Matthew 18-19 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“How do we read Matthew 18:35? Does it not imply that God’s forgiveness is conditional on our actions?” “Does someone need to be sorry in order for you to forgive them?” “In Matthew 18 with the parable of an unforgiving servant, when the master forgives the servant of debt what is this supposed to metaphorically … Continue reading "Matthew 18-19 Q&A with Carl Matt
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 18-19
Matthew 16-17 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“If faith was only provided once Jesus sent the Spirit after his ascension, was the Spirit at work at all in the OT?” “When other people come to Jesus with “great faith” i.e. Canaanite woman & Roman official, did they have the Holy Spirit before Pentecost?” “If faith is either you have 100% or not, … Continue reading "Matthew 16-17 Q&A with C
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 16-17
Matthew 14:1-21 Q&A with Carl Matthei
“How do we know that 14:1-12 is a flashback?”  “How do we know definitely that Matthew’s placement of the story of John the Baptist’s death before Jesus feeding 5000 and walking on water was a deliberate choice? Modern readers of course can see the contrast between the kings but are we certain this was intentional … Continue reading "Matthew 14:1-21 Q&A with Carl M
Jesus, the Leader we need: Matthew 14:1-21
Matthew 13 Q&A with Tim Rowe
I don’t quite get the logic in 13:13. If the reason he speaks in parables is because the people will not perceive or understand, doesn’t that mean would be free to speak plainly (given the crowd would not understand either way?). I think it is interesting in v15 that God could clearly present the secrets … Continue reading "Matthew 13 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
Jesus Gives Certainty: Matthew 13
Matthew 11-12 Q&A with Tim Rowe
Still wondering why Jesus changed “me” to “you” in quoting Malachi 3:1 passage What is meant by the end of Matthew 11:19; “Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds”? How should we understand 11:22,24? Does Jesus mean that those who hear and reject the gospel will be judged and punished more harshly than those who … Continue reading "Matthew 11-12 Q&A with
Jesus Gives Certainty – Matthew 11-12
Matthew 10 Q&A with Tim Rowe
How does this being said pre-cross change its meaning for us relative to the disciples if it all? If not why does it not change? Central truth? I wonder if V16-25 is about future generations since v 1, 23 seem very specific to now. Perhaps v21-22 seems to be the future (after Jesus’ death & … Continue reading "Matthew 10 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
Jesus Gives Certainty: Matthew 10
Matthew 8:1-9:34 Q&A with Tim Rowe
“When it says “This was to fulfil what was spoken…” does that mean Jesus did that only for that reason?” “Why does Jesus describe the apostles as being of little faith? Don’t they believe that Jesus can save them from the storm? Why would they ask him to save them if this is not the … Continue reading "Matthew 8:1-9:34 Q&A with Tim Rowe"
Jesus Gives Certainty: Matthew 8:1-9:34
Matthew 7 Q&A with Carl Matthei
What would be the “speck” in Jesus’ eye? Throughout the sermon on the mount, we’ve seen that everything is about Jesus. But how can we have other applications from other than just “we need Jesus because he fulfills it, he’s the only that’s righteous.”? Mat 7:21-23 how does this go with Romans 10:9 if you … Continue reading "Matthew 7 Q&A wi
Jesus Gives Certainty – Matthew 7
Matthew 6:19-34 Q&A wih Carl Matthei
Jesus Gives Certainty – Matthew 6:19-34
Matthew 6:1-18 Q&A with Carl Matthei
V1: What is the reward? Is it our salvation? Do we already have the reward then? Does Matt 6:12 actually written that way, because Jesus is yet to die & rise again. V14-15 seems to provide a different reason. “neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”. So you must forgive others first, before you will … Continue reading "Matthew 6:1-18 Q&A with Carl Matthei"
Jesus Gives Certainty – Matthew 6:1-18
Protected: Certainty Mission Talks – Is Death The End? Jesus Gives Certainty: John 11:1-16
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Protected: Certainty Mission Talks – Living Your Best Life? Jesus Gives Certainty: John 10:1-12
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Protected: Certainty Mission Talks – Done enough for God? Jesus Gives Certainty: Luke 18:9-14
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Matthew 5:17-48 Q&A with Carl Matthei
1. Psalm 139:21-22 – is that not saying “hate your enemies”? 2. Matt 5:29-30 – Ok yes we are forgiven by Jesus this side of the cross, but are we not still meant to take sin seriously? How does v29-30 meaning change pre vs post cross? Why would Jesus command Jewish ppl to eg. cut … Continue reading "Matthew 5:17-48 Q&A with Carl Matthei"
Jesus Gives Certainty: Matthew 5:17-48
Matthew 5:1-16 Q&A with Carl Matthei
Great talk! Really interesting take on the salt! Is it wrong to still think about salt in these ways? (analogies/ ?in something time) On lowkey it’s like eisegesis? “The “upside down kingdom” is a common lens of interpretation many preachers have. Is it valid to say the sermon on the mount is a guide for … Continue reading "Matthew 5:1-16 Q&A with Carl Matthei"
Jesus Gives Certainty: Matthew 5:1-16
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Matthew 4:1-11 Q&A with Carl Matthei
Would Jesus have been tempted as a man or as God, since he is both? How would I respond if a friendsays it would ahve been easy for him to overcome temptation as God’s son, when I know that isn’t true?  Karl mentioned this at the end of TBT: If the world is enslaved to … Continue reading "Matthew 4:1-11 Q&A with Carl Matthei"
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