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The Bible in Small Steps
by Jill McKinley
A Chapter Per Episode
Episodes
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Matthew 13 - Parables For All Listeners
Matthew 13 - Parables For All Listeners In this podcast episode, we explore the teachings of Matthew 13 which comes mostly from parables. He tells parables, and then he emphasizes the importance of truly listening and internalizing His messages. The main theme is the parable of the sower and the...
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Matthew 12 - Who Is Your Real Family?
Matthew 12 - Who Is Your Real Family? Today, we will be exploring the teachings of Jesus and their implications in Matthew 12. One of the main themes in this chapter is the Sabbath, Jesus’ role as the Lord of the Sabbath, and how the Pharisees interpret Sabbath laws. As we encounter the incidents...
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Matthew 11 - He Will Teach Us
Matthew 11 - He Will Teach Us In this episode, we explore Matthew 11 and its significance in the narrative of Jesus’s ministry. If we look at John the Baptist’s imprisonment and his message to Jesus, asking if he is the one who is to come. Maybe he worried about his fate or if he was wrong about...
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Matthew 10 - Apostles Called and Instructed
-Matthew 10 - Apostles Called and Instructed In this chapter, we talk about the calling of the disciples by Jesus. These were the first laborers sent out to gather the harvest after Jesus asked them to pray for them to come. The disciples are given the power of Jesus to perform miracles, heal…
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Matthew 9 - Who Needs Jesus?
Matthew 9 - Who Needs Jesus? In the first part of our discussion, we explore Matthew 9, where Jesus returns to Capernaum after the pig incident. In the first few verses, we see Jesus healing a paralyzed man and forgiving his sins, which caused controversy among the scribes. In a surprising turn…
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Matthew 8 - Fear and Horror
Matthew 8 - Fear and Horror We look at Matthew 8, where Jesus descends the mountain and encounters a leper who asks to be healed. It’s a significant event, not only because a leper would typically be ostracized and kept at a distance but also because Jesus physically touches the man to heal him,...
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Matthew 7 - The Good and The Bad
Matthew 7 - The Good and The Bad As I delve into Matthew 7, I can’t help but think of the day the people who heard this sermon and how impactful it was to be there. At the end of the chapter, people were astonished and in awe. I also talk about the metaphor of the speck and the log, which warns…
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Matthew 6 - His Will Be Done
Matthew 6 - His Will Be Done In this episode, I’m delving into Matthew 6, part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus discusses righteousness and how to live a righteous life. He’s packed it with teachings on prayer, giving, fasting, and worry. It all starts with a warning against “performing...
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Matthew 5 - Be Happy and Fortunate
Matthew 5 - Be Happy and Fortunate Today, I’m delving deep into Matthew 5, a critical Bible chapter often cited for the Beatitudes. This chapter lays out the framework for our conduct as Christians, presenting a direct counter-narrative to the approach taken by the Pharisees and Scribes of Jesus’...
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Matthew 4 - Jesus Overcomes Temptation
Matthew 4 - Jesus Overcomes Temptation In this episode, I want to dive into Matthew Chapter 4 from the Bible. We’ll explore the three temptations that Jesus faced in the wilderness and how He used scripture to resist them. The devil uses scripture to create temptation, but Jesus shows us how to...
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Matthew 3 - Jesus the Baptized
Matthew 3 - Jesus the Baptized In this episode, we explore the significant role of John the Baptist in Matthew Chapter 3. John serves as a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament, concluding the Old Testament and ushering in the New Testament through his ministry. John’s message...
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Matthew 2 - Faithful Joseph
Matthew 2 - Faithful Joseph In this chapter, Jesus’ genealogy is traced back to Abraham and David from the side of his adopted father, Joseph. The circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth are then described. Mary and Joseph were betrothed, which was similar to being engaged. In their culture, this...
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Matthew 1 - Special From the Beginning
Matthew 1 - Special From the Beginning In this first episode of The Bible in Small Steps, we kick things off with a chapter many skip—Matthew 1. It might feel like a tedious list of “begats,” but it’s actually a foundational piece of the Gospel story. We explore why this genealogy matters,...
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The Bible in Small Steps Introduction & Information
Go From Self-Help to God’s Help We’ll be discussing an amazing book by Father Jonathan Morris called “God Wants You Happy, From Self-Help to God’s Help”. Join me as we explore the concept of God’s desire for our happiness and how it differs from the self-help industry, which often promotes...
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The Bible in Small Steps Trailer
Hi, this is Jill from the Northwoods. Welcome to The Bible in Small Steps, where we will explore the Bible one chapter at a time. Whether you're a long-term believer, just curious about the scripture, or just someone like me who wants to do a deeper dive and understand the most important text…
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