Bible In Order Podcast

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when people know Scripture, defend tradition, and still resist God?In Acts chapter 7, Stephen delivers one of the longest speeches in the entire book of Acts. But the issue was never that the religious leaders misunderstood history. The issue was that Stephen applied the truth directly to them.This chapter becomes a warning about spiritual pride, resistance to correction, and the danger of becoming religious while remaining closed off to the Holy Spirit.But here’s what most people miss…Stephen’s boldness was matched by mercy. Even while being killed, he prayed for the forgiveness of the people attacking him. That balance between truth and love is one of the clearest pictures of Spirit-filled faith in the New Testament.In this teaching, we explore:Why Stephen focuses on MosesThe deeper meaning behind “stiff-necked people”Why conviction produced rage instead of repentanceThe danger of spiritual prideHow truth and mercy work togetherWhat Acts 7 reveals about humility before GodJoin the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support   Support the show

Send us Fan MailMost people read Acts 6 as the moment the church officially created deacons. But when you slow down and actually read the text carefully, something surprising happens: Luke never calls these seven men deacons.This chapter is really about something much deeper — neglected widows, cultural tension inside the believing community, servant leadership, and Spirit-filled wisdom. But here’s what most people miss: Acts 6 challenges the way many modern believers think about ministry, leadership, and church structure.In this teaching, we walk verse-by-verse through Acts 6 and examine what the text actually says instead of reading traditions back into scripture.Topics covered:Were the seven men in Acts 6 actually deacons?Why the widows were being neglectedThe tension between Hellenists and HebrewsWhat biblical leadership really looks likeWhy practical service is real ministryWhy Stephen’s role changes how we view spiritual authorityDescriptive vs prescriptive passages in scriptureThis is where it shifts: the issue in Acts 6 was never about building religious hierarchy. It was about protecting vulnerable people while preserving faithful ministry.Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show

Send us Fan MailMost modern church growth begins with one question: How do we get more people to come?But Acts 5 gives us a very different picture. After Ananias and Sapphira are struck dead, Luke says no one dared join them — and yet more than ever, believers were added to the Lord.That sounds contradictory at first. But here’s what most people miss…Acts 5 separates two things we often blend together today: joining the church and being added to the Lord. You can admire the people of God and still not belong to the Lord. You can respect the church and still not be surrendered to Jesus.In this teaching, we look at the fear of God, the meaning of the word ecclesia, the danger of shallow attachment, and why God was not making the church easier to join — He was making it impossible to join falsely.Key themes in this episode:Acts 5 explainedAnanias and SapphiraThe fear of God in the churchChurch growth and holinessThe meaning of ecclesiaBeing added to the LordRepentance and forgivenessTrue believers versus shallow attachmentJoin the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show

Send us Fan MailHave you ever seen someone boldly sharing the gospel in public and admired their faith, but also felt conflicted about the method?Acts 4 shows us something many Christians miss: Peter and John were bold, but they were not acting out of religious aggression. They saw a man in need, served him through the authority of Jesus, and the miracle opened the door for truth.In this teaching, we look at how Acts 4 reveals the difference between Spirit-led boldness and flesh-driven religion. The religious leaders were not lacking evidence. They saw the healed man standing there, but instead of repenting, they tried to silence the message.But here’s what most people miss… the apostles didn’t go looking for controversy. They were moved by compassion, they testified to the truth, and they trusted God with the harvest.Key themes in this teaching:Acts 4 explainedPeter and John before the religious leadersThe difference between boldness and religious aggressionWhy compassion came before confrontationHow the Holy Spirit leads true witnessWhy you cannot argue someone into repentanceWhat it means to be recognized as someone who has been with JesusJoin the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat does the Bible really say about tithing?  Does the Bible actually command Christians to give 10% of their income to the church?For many believers, tithing is treated as the most basic part of obedience to God. Malachi 3 is often quoted. People are told they are robbing God if they do not give a tenth. But when you carefully read the New Testament letters written to believers after the resurrection of Jesus, something surprising happens.You do not find a direct apostolic command requiring Christians to give exactly 10%.In this study, we walk carefully through:The original meaning of the tithe in the TorahAbraham and Jacob before MosesMalachi 3 in its covenant contextJesus’ words about tithingWhat Paul actually taught about Christian givingWhether the New Testament commands a fixed percentageWhat biblical generosity really looks likeBut here’s what most people miss: the New Testament does not lower the standard of generosity.It raises the question far deeper.Not “Did I give 10%?”But “Does everything I have belong to God?”If you want to study scripture carefully, slowly, and in context, join us as we go chapter by chapter through the Bible.👉 Join the Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat does it actually mean to do something in Jesus’ name?In Acts 3, Peter does not simply add a phrase to the end of a prayer. He speaks in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and a man who had never walked before rises, walks, leaps, and praises God.But here’s what most people miss… this miracle was not just about physical healing. It was a sign of the restoration Jesus brings, the authority He still carries, and the new life He gives to those who are broken.In this teaching, we walk through Acts 3 and look at:What “in Jesus’ name” really meansWhy Peter and John were still going to the templeHow the healing points to Isaiah 35Why Peter refused to take attention for himselfWhat biblical repentance actually meansHow Jesus restores what sin has brokenThis is where it shifts: the man asked for daily provision, but Jesus gave him a new way to live.Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhen most people read Acts 2, they focus on the rushing wind, the tongues of fire, and the miracle of languages.But here’s what most people miss…Acts 2 is not just about dramatic supernatural events. It is about God fulfilling His harvest plan, reversing Babel, forming a Spirit-filled kingdom people, and empowering witnesses to carry the gospel of the kingdom into the world.In this teaching, David walks through the meaning of Pentecost, why the timing mattered, how Acts 2 connects to Shavuot and harvest, why Peter’s sermon cut the people to the heart, and what the early church’s devotion reveals about authentic kingdom life.Key themes in this episode:Acts 2 explainedPentecost and the harvestThe reversal of BabelThe Holy Spirit empowering witnessesPeter’s sermon and convictionThe early church’s devotion to teaching, fellowship, meals, and prayerWhat kingdom community should look like todayJoin the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show

Send us Fan MailMost people think Acts 1 is mainly about Jesus leaving and the church beginning.But here’s what most people miss: Luke says his first book covered what Jesus began to do and teach. That means Acts is not primarily about the apostles taking over. It is about Jesus continuing His work through His followers.In this teaching on Acts 1 explained, we look at why the kingdom of God is central, why the Holy Spirit empowers mission, what the ascension reveals about Jesus’ literal return, and how unity, prayer, and Scripture shape the people of God.Key themes in this episode:Jesus is still workingThe kingdom of God is the focusThe Holy Spirit empowers missionThe return of Jesus is literalUnity comes through seeking God’s willScripture must shape how we see the worldPrayer comes before powerJoin the Skool community:https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn John 21, Jesus brings Peter back to a charcoal fire—the same kind of fire where Peter denied Him three times. But this time, the fire does not become a place of condemnation. It becomes the place where Peter is restored.But here’s what most people miss… Jesus does not ignore Peter’s failure. He lovingly brings him back to it, not to reopen the wound for shame, but to heal what shame had buried. Peter’s pride, self-reliance, and fear were exposed, but Jesus restores him with a call: “Feed my sheep.”In this teaching, we walk through John 21 and look at Peter’s restoration, the meaning of the charcoal fire, why Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him, and what this teaches us about failure, shame, humility, and following Jesus.Key Themes:John 21 explainedPeter’s restorationThe charcoal fireFailure and shameFollowing JesusFeeding Jesus’ sheepHumility after failureDependence on the LordJoin the Skool community:https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show

Send us Fan Mailjohn 20 explained answers a question we all face: What if the reason you haven’t found God… isn’t because He’s hidden, but because you stopped seeking too soon?John 20 reveals something most people completely miss about the resurrection. The truth wasn’t revealed all at once. It was revealed to those who kept pursuing.Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show

Send us Fan MailJoin the Skool community (grow deeper): https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658You can be sincere. You can be devoted. You can even know Scripture… and still miss what God is doing right in front of you.In Luke 24, the people closest to Jesus struggled to understand what was happening—even after everything He told them. But here’s what most people miss… their problem wasn’t lack of truth. It was how they were seeing it.Middle (Summary + Themes):This chapter reveals a powerful truth: devotion alone doesn’t guarantee direction. The women at the tomb, the apostles, and the disciples on the road to Emmaus all had pieces of the truth—but they weren’t seeing clearly.In this teaching, we break down:Why sincere believers can still miss God’s movementThe danger of viewing today through yesterday’s understandingWhat it really means to “remember” God’s wordWhy truth must be revealed—not just knownHow revelation transforms into actionThis is where it shifts…Understanding Scripture isn’t just about information—it’s about perspective, revelation, and response.👉 Join the Skool community (grow deeper): https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Join the community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-in-order-podcast/id1733759063Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleInOrderSupport the mission:  ttps://bibleinorder.com/donate Support the show

Send us Fan MailMark 16 Explained: The Authority, Resurrection, and What Most People Miss👉 Join the community:https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658In this teaching through Mark 16, we explore:Why God often solves problems after you start movingWhat it means that Peter was specifically called out after failureWhy God chooses to work through people instead of acting aloneThe true meaning behind authority, serpents, and poisonHow the resurrection is meant to change how you live—not just what you believeBut here’s what most people miss…This chapter is not just about what happened to Jesus—it’s about what happens through you.Transcripts and more: www.bibleinorder.comJoin the community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-in-order-podcast/id1733759063Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleInOrderSupport the mission: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support  Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhy didn’t God stop the crucifixion… if He had the power to?Matthew 28 shows something most people overlook. The same power that shook the earth, sent an angel like lightning, and dropped trained Roman guards to the ground… was completely restrained at the cross.But here’s what most people miss…The issue was never power. It was purpose.In this teaching, we walk through:Why the resurrection was made public—not hiddenWhy people reject truth even when evidence is clearThe difference between believing in Jesus and following HimWhat the Great Commission actually requires (and what most ignore)This is where it shifts…Jesus didn’t call us to agreement—He called us to participation. Not just converts… but disciples. Not just belief… but transformation.And the real question isn’t:Do you believe in the resurrection?It’s this:Are you living under His authority?Transcripts and more: www.bibleinorder.comListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-in-order-podcast/id1733759063Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleInOrderSupport the mission: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support  Support the show

Send us Fan Mailhttps://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658John 19 exposes the difference between outward religion and true alignment with God. The religious leaders were committed, disciplined, and serious—yet they missed God completely.Meanwhile, Jesus, in the most intense suffering imaginable, remained steady, selfless, and fully aligned with the Father.This chapter challenges us to rethink spiritual maturity. It is not about controlling behavior. It is about becoming the kind of person whose natural response reflects alignment with God.Religious activity is powerless.Grace is the only path to peace with God.Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show