Granny Explains Why

S07E03 Prepare the Way for the Lord | Matthew 3–4; Mark 1; Luke 3–4; John 1John prepares Israel for Jesus, and God reveals that Jesus is His sinless Son and the Lamb who came to take away sin.

S07E02 Jesus Is Born | Matthew 1:18–2:23; Luke 2Jesus is born in Bethlehem just as God had promised, and shepherds, wise men and others begin to recognize that the promised Savior and King has come.

S07E01 Jesus Is God the Son | John 1; Matthew 1; Luke 1 We begin the New Testament, meet the four Gospel writers, and learn that Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior God had promised from the beginning.

S06E13BONUS01 The Silent Years Between Malachi and MatthewGranny explains what happened between the Old Testament and New Testament, and how God was still ruling while His people waited for Jesus.

S06E12 The Prophets with Short Books and Big Messages | Minor ProphetsGod gave shorter prophet books with messages His people needed to hear, and every one of them still belongs in His Word.

S06E11 Jonah and Nahum: Mercy and Justice for Nineveh | Jonah; NahumGod sent Jonah to warn Nineveh and showed mercy when the people repented, but years later Nahum announced that the city’s renewed cruelty would not continue forever.

S06E10 Dare to be a Daniel | Daniel 7–12Daniel saw earthly kingdoms rise and fall, but he also saw the Son of Man receive a kingdom that will never be destroyed.

S06E09 Daniel and the Lions’ Den | Daniel 6Daniel continued praying to God after jealous officials used the king’s law to have him thrown into a den of lions.

S06E08 The Writing on the Wall | Daniel 5Belshazzar made a great feast for a thousand of his important leaders and dishonored God with the vessels from His temple, but before the night ended, Babylon fell to the Medes and Persians.

S06E07 Nebuchadnezzar: The Proud King Humbled | Daniel 4King Nebuchadnezzar tells how he took all the praise for the great kingdom he had built, so God humbled him until he understood that the Most High rules over every king.

S06E06 The Fiery Furnace | Daniel 3King Nebuchadnezzar demanded that everyone worship his enormous golden image, but Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego refused, even when they were threatened with a fiery furnace.

S06E05 The Dream Only God Could Show | Daniel 2King Nebuchadnezzar demanded that Babylon’s wise men reveal his hidden dream and explain what it meant, but only God could show Daniel the kingdoms that would rise and the kingdom that would stand forever.

S06E04 Daniel and His Friends in Babylon | Daniel 1Daniel and his friends were taken to Babylon, taught a new language, given new names, and trained for the king’s palace, but they still belonged to God.

S06E03 Ezekiel Saw That God Was Still With His People | Ezekiel Selected PassagesEzekiel lived with God’s people in Babylon, and God gave him pictures of glory, warning, new life, and hope.

S06E02 Jeremiah: God Knew Him Before He Was Born | Jeremiah 1, 18, 29, 31, 36 & 38God knew Jeremiah before he was born and gave him the difficult work of speaking the truth during Judah’s final years.

S06E01 Isaiah Saw the Coming of Jesus | Isaiah 6 and Selected PassagesIsaiah saw God as holy and gave prophecies about the Messiah, Jesus, who would come as King, Servant, and Savior.

S05E12 The Little Ant Works Hard | Selected ProverbsProverbs points us to the little ant as an example of diligence, teaching us to work faithfully, prepare wisely, and not waste the time and responsibilities God has given us.

S05E11 Honest Hearts | Selected Proverbs Proverbs teaches us that the Lord cares about truth in both our words and our actions, calling us to be honest, trustworthy, and fair even when dishonesty might seem easier.

S05E10 Using Our Words Wisely | Selected ProverbsProverbs teaches us that our words have great power to help or hurt, so God’s wisdom teaches us when to speak, when to be quiet, and how to use our words with truth, kindness, and self-control.

S05E09 Choosing Wise Friends | Selected ProverbsProverbs teaches us that the people we spend time with can influence the choices we make, so wise and faithful friends can help us grow in wisdom while foolish companions can lead us toward trouble.

S05E08 Wisdom Begins with the Lord | Misc Proverbs Proverbs teaches us that true wisdom begins with knowing and honoring the Lord, and gives us practical instruction for making wise choices, speaking carefully, treating others well, working faithfully, and living in a way that pleases God.

S05E07 The Lord Watches Over His People | Psalm 121Psalm 121 and other Psalms remind us that the Lord watches over His people day and night, guarding them wherever they go and faithfully caring for them through every part of life.

S05E06 Make a Joyful Shout to the Lord | Psalm 100Psalm 100 and other Psalms call us to worship the Lord with joy and gladness because He made us, we belong to Him, and His goodness, love, and faithfulness never end.

S05E05 Longing to Be Near the Lord | Psalm 84Psalm 84 and other Psalms express a deep longing to be near the Lord, reminding us that His presence is better than anything this world can offer and that those who trust in Him are truly blessed.

S05E04 God Is King Over All the Earth | Psalm 47 Psalm 47 and other Psalms remind us that the Lord is King over all the earth, worthy of joyful praise from every nation and every people, because He rules over all creation with power and goodness.

S05E03 The Lord Is My Shepherd | Psalm 23Description: David knew what sheep needed from a shepherd, and Psalm 23 teaches us that the Lord leads, protects, comforts, and stays near His people.

S05E02 Introduction to Psalms | Psalm 1The Psalms are Hebrew poems, prayers, and songs that teach God’s people to come near to Him in praise, trust, sorrow, repentance, thanksgiving, and hope.

S05E01 Job The Man Who Knew God Was Bigger Than His Questions | JobJob was a great man from long ago who learned that God was bigger than his pain, his questions, and even the strongest creatures in the world.

S04E12 Esther | God Cares for His People Even When He Seems HiddenEsther becomes queen, Haman plans evil against the Jews, and God protects His people even though His name is not mentioned in the book.

S04E11 Israel Falls and Judah Falls, but God’s Promise Stands | 2 Kings 14-25,  2 Chronicles 25-36Israel falls to Assyria, Judah keeps turning away, Babylon destroys Jerusalem, and God promises His people will not be forgotten.

S04E10 Elijah, Elisha, and the God Who Still Spoke | 1 Kings 17 through 2 Kings 13God sends Elijah and Elisha to speak His word, show His power, and call Israel back from false gods.

S04E09 The Kingdom Divides | 1 Kings 11-16 and 2 Chronicles 10-16Solomon’s kingdom splits in two, Jeroboam leads Israel into false worship, and God warns His people when they begin turning away from Him.

S04E08 Solomon, Wisdom, and a Divided Heart | 1 Kings 1-11 and 2 Chronicles 1-9Solomon becomes king, asks God for wisdom, builds the temple, writes wise words and songs, and later lets his heart turn away from the Lord.

S04E07 David Sins and God Is Merciful | 2 Samuel 11-24 and selected 1 Chronicles 20-29David sins against God, Nathan tells him the truth, David confesses, and God keeps His promise even while David’s sin brings sorrow.

S04E06 David Becomes King | 2 Samuel 1-10 and 1 Chronicles 11-19David mourns Saul and Jonathan, becomes king over Israel, brings the ark to Jerusalem, and hears God’s promise that a forever King will come from his family.

S04E05 Saul and the Witch at Endor | 1 Samuel 28-31 and 1 Chronicles 10Saul is afraid and seeks forbidden help from the witch at Endor, while David seeks the Lord and waits for God to make him king.

S04E04 David, Goliath, and the King God Chose | 1 Samuel 16-27God chooses David, gives him victory over Goliath, and preserves him while Saul grows jealous and afraid.

S04E03 Israel Wants a King | 1 Samuel 8-15Israel asks for a king like the other nations, Saul becomes king, and God shows that even a king must obey His word.

S04E02 The Ark Is Taken and God Helps His People | 1 Samuel 4-7Israel treats the ark like a lucky object, the Philistines capture it, and God shows that He alone is Lord.

S04E01 Samuel Is Born and God Calls Him | 1 Samuel 1-3Hannah prays for a son, gives Samuel to the Lord, and God calls Samuel to speak His word.

S03E12 Ruth and the Kinsman Redeemer | Ruth 1-4During the dark days of the judges, Ruth trusts the Lord, Boaz shows faithful kindness, and God cares for Naomi’s family.

S03E11 Samson and the Sad Ending of Judges | Judges 13–21God gives Samson extraordinary strength to begin rescuing Israel from the Philistines, but Samson’s foolish choices show why strength without faithfulness is not enough.

S03E10 Gideon and the Army of Three Hundred | Judges 1–8Israel repeatedly turns away from God, but when Midian crushes the nation, the Lord calls Gideon and wins a great victory with only three hundred men.

S03E09 The Day the Sun Stood Still | Joshua 9–24Joshua keeps Israel’s promise to Gibeon, God holds back the night while Israel fights Canaan’s evil, and Joshua calls the nation to choose whom they will serve.

S03E08 Jericho and Achan | Joshua 6–8Israel obeys God’s unusual instructions at Jericho and sees the walls fall, but Achan’s hidden disobedience brings defeat until the sin is uncovered and dealt with.

S03E07 Rahab and Crossing the Jordan | Joshua 1–5God appoints Joshua to lead Israel, protects the spies through Rahab, and brings His people across the Jordan River into the land He had promised.

S03E06 Choose Life | Deuteronomy 12–34Moses gives Israel his final instructions, warns them not to follow false gods, tells them to choose life by loving and obeying the Lord, and prepares Joshua to lead them into the promised land.

S03E05 Remember the Lord | Deuteronomy 1–11Before Israel enters the promised land, Moses reminds the new generation what God has done and teaches them to love Him, remember His words, and not forget Him when life becomes easier.

S03E04 A New Generation Is Ready | Numbers 26–36As the wilderness years come to an end, God counts a new generation, chooses Joshua to lead them, and prepares Israel to finally live in the land He had promised.

S03E03 The Bronze Serpent and the Talking Donkey | Numbers 21–25God saves His people through the bronze serpent, stops Balaam from cursing Israel, and shows that no enemy or evil power can undo what He has chosen to bless.