BibleSavvy

As Pastor Clayton says, Matthew is the perfect way to prepare for Holy Week and Easter. It’s one of the most well-known and frequently quoted books of the Bible—but it also comes with its challenges. In this episode, Dr. Scot McKnight joins Pastor Clayton to explore Matthew’s key themes, structure, and how it fulfills Old Testament prophecy. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Why are there so many names in Matthew 1, and who are they? Pastor Daniel Small, co-host of the Faith at Work podcast, joins the Bible Savvy team to unpack the genealogy of Jesus. They explore how history, prophecy, and God’s promises all come together in Matthew 1. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! Why does the Bible allow someone to beat their slaves? How did the priests get around the veil into the Most Holy Place? Why did God want to kill Moses in Exodus 4? Do we approach God too casually? What's the difference between a blessing and a prayer? What's the difference between the soul and spirit? What should we think about paranormal activity? BONUS: What's the deal with tattoos (Answer from Pastor Jim Nicodem)? Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com. Have questions? Email your questions to [email protected]

"These are the Lord’s appointed festivals, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times." —Leviticus 23:4 Leviticus 23 lays out God’s rhythm for his people—times of rest, remembrance, and rejoicing. The Bible Savvy team unpacks the significance of these sacred festivals and how they shape worship, trust, and living in step with God’s design. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On a new Bible Savvy podcast, the team dives into Exodus 19, where the people of Israel arrive at Mount Sinai and prepare to meet God. What does this powerful moment teach us about worship, covenant, and the holiness of God? Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! What’s with all the crazy long ages in Genesis 5? What happens after we die, but before Jesus comes back? Why does the Bible flip back-and-forth between names for the same person? If we say that God works good out of evil, does that downplay the seriousness of evil? Is the garden of Eden still around? Why do we have so many translations of the Bible? Which is the best? Could there be aliens on other planets? Why did Christians switch the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday? Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com. Have questions? Email your questions to [email protected]

The climactic story of Israel's exit from slavery and into the desert reveals our human tendencies and God's response to them. Whether it's wrestling with the fear that arises from being freed or trying to make sense of what God means when he says he will fight for us, God's word in Exodus has something for each of us. What might God be saying to you? Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Exodus stands as a foundational book of the Bible, exploring themes of deliverance, covenants, and God’s presence among His people. In this special bonus episode, Pastor Clayton Keenon is joined by Dr. Carmen Imes, a scholar and author, to provide insights into the rich and transformative lessons found within Exodus. This conversation offers an engaging overview of the text and its significance across Scripture. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Oops... All banter! The Bible Savvy team wraps up 2024 with a special New Year’s episode full of fun conversations (like brainstorming a fandom name for Bible Savvy listeners). Whether you’re closing out the year with fun stories or kicking off 2025 with some laughs, this episode is for you! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Merry Christmas from the Bible Savvy podcast! In this special short episode, the team shares laughs, cherished traditions, and reflections on God’s goodness during the season. Take a study break and celebrate with great conversations and Christmas memories! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Are you living out the belief that God is in control? Or have you been acting like you're God instead? This week, the Bible Savvy team looks at James 4:13-5:6 which strongly calls us to have the right perspective about our will for our lives and our finances. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

How does favoritism impact our faith? In James 2:1-13, the Bible Savvy team explores the call to live out God’s mercy in our daily lives. Join the conversation as they unpack this practical and challenging passage. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! How do dinosaurs fit into the story of Genesis? Why would God release Satan at the end of the Millennium? (Revelation 20) Who was Cain's wife? (Genesis 4) Did people really live hundreds of years? (Genesis 5) Who are the Sons of God? What are the Nephilim? (Genesis 6) Why did Abraham sell out his wife? (Genesis 12) What is the deal with circumcision? (Genesis 17) Why did God have to visit Sodom to know how bad it was? (Genesis 18) Why did Lot offer his daughters to the men of Sodom? (Genesis 19) Is God okay with polygamy? Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

In Genesis 45, Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, offering forgiveness and reconciliation instead of revenge. Join the Bible Savvy podcast team as they unpack this powerful chapter filled with grace, redemption, and God’s faithfulness. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What does God do with our past mistakes? Nearly twenty years after betraying Joseph and selling him into slavery to get rid of him, Joseph’s brothers find themselves unknowingly at his mercy as they re-live a similar story and stand to lose yet another brother. How do the brothers react this time? Join the conversation as the team studies Genesis 44's themes of redemption, true repentance, and the revelation of character in crisis. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! • Will my dog be in heaven? • What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Mark 3)? • Wasn't Jesus' hometown Nazareth (Mark 2)? • Did Jesus want people to understand his parables (Mark 4)? • Why did Jesus tell the demonized man to share what happened to him (Mark 5)? • Why are some verses from Mark missing (Mark 11, Mark 16)? • Why did Jesus call that woman a dog (Mark 7)? • Do we have to forgive others for God to forgive us (Mark 11)? • Why did Jesus need to try two times to heal that blind man (Mark 9)? • Why did Jesus say this generation will not pass away before the end of the world (Mark 13) Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Does your family have ongoing conflicts in need of resolution? You're not alone--that's a common theme reverberating through Genesis. In the early chapter of Joseph's story, sibling rivalry, pride, favoritism, and resentment rear their ugly heads again. But like Joseph, your story isn't over yet. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

In this week’s Bible Savvy podcast, the team dives into Genesis 32, where Jacob prepares to face his brother Esau after years of sibling rivalry and tension. Join Pastors Courtney, David, and Clayton as they explore themes of reconciliation, transformation, and God’s faithfulness in the midst of family conflict. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

How do we navigate Genesis? In this special bonus episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton Keenon is joined by author, professor, and scholar Tremper Longman III to discuss the themes, challenges, and more found in the book of Genesis. Tune in for a rich and fascinating overview! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

At the culmination of Abraham's story, God does something very strange and uncomfortable. He asks Abraham to sacrifice his only son. Study Genesis 22's difficult story of Abraham and Isaac with the Bible Savvy Podcast Team. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

The Bible Savvy Podcast Team dives into Genesis 15, where God makes a covenant with Abram, promising blessings and protection. Join Pastors Clayton, David, and Courtney as they explore how this foundational promise reveals God’s faithfulness amidst fear and doubt. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! • In Revelation 22, Jesus said he was coming soon, but more than 2000 years have passed. How is that soon? • Why can’t we predict when Jesus is coming back? Won’t there be signs Christians can use to tell? • What age will I be in heaven? • In Revelation 14:13, it quotes the Holy Spirit. Are there other places where the Spirit is quoted in the Bible? • Why don’t we talk more about the kick-butt warrior Jesus in Revelation 19? • If God is going to fix everything in the new creation, why does this life matter? • How can we be happy in heaven if we know someone in hell? • If the Bible is for everyone, why do we need all this complex background information to understand it? • How will God judge people who have never heard about the gospel? Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

"Follow me." Many of us are familiar with the words that Jesus used to call the disciples, but that's not the first time God has called someone to leave everything and journey to something new. Study the start of Abraham's journey in Genesis 12 with the Bible Savvy Podcast Team. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

The next stop of Bible Savvy takes us to the beginning of everything: the book of Genesis. In the very first chapter, we are given a foundation for us to explore who we are and where we come from. Lean into the beginning of everything in Genesis 1 through the COMMA method with Courtney, David, and Clayton in today's episode. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Jesus' death on the cross may be the most commonly known thing about him (along with his resurrection). Many theologians refer to the Gospel of Mark as a "Crucifixion narrative with a long prologue." So, what does Mark show us as we close in on Jesus' death? In this episode, the team is slowing down to see and take in the crucifixion of Jesus in Mark 15:21-41. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

In the last week of his life on earth, Jesus amazed his enemies by saying, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God’s.” How does Jesus’ take on Roman taxes affect how we live now? Dig into Mark 12:13-17 with Pastors Courtney, David, and Clayton as they apply COMMA to this extraordinary text. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What did Jesus mean by selling everything you have? Pastors Clayton, David, and Courtney unpack Mark 10, exploring Jesus' challenging words and life-changing encounters with others in this powerful chapter. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

How does Jesus' healing transform lives? Pastors Clayton, David, and Courtney dive into Mark 5 to explore the healing, faith, and small yet powerful details found in this chapter. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! • Do people receive different rewards in heaven based on what they did? • How do I get a message/application out of a list of names? • Why do Ezra and Nehemiah have a problem with marrying foreign women? • Why does Nehemiah confess the sin of his ancestors? • Do you have an opinion on near death experiences? Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Where's a good starting point for reading the Bible? Pastors Clayton, David, and Courtney kick off the next 4 years of the Bible Savvy reading plan with a deep dive into Mark 2. Using the COMMA method, they explore Jesus' ministry, miracles, and more! New season, new look, same great teaching! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On this live edition of the Bible Savvy Podcast, Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric dive into Revelation 21:9-22:5. The hosts explore how the end is actually just the beginning. Fittingly, this will be the final episode with Nikki Lucas and Eric Ferris, as they pass the baton to the new crew. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Nearly four years after their first episode, Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric come together for one of their final podcasts as a trio before the new Bible Savvy era begins! Join them as they explore the symbols, meanings, and deeper insights in Revelation 14:1-5. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What does it mean to be faithful through struggles? Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric dig into another challenging book of the Bible as they look at the spiritual interpretations, symbolic representations, and references to the Old Testament found in Revelation 11. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What does God's love look like? Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric tackle another challenging book of the Bible as they look at the perspectives, historical concepts, and Jesus' love for the church found in Revelation 2:1-7. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What does God's mercy look like in our lives today? Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric are back with another passage on the Bible Savvy reading plan. Join them as they explore the intensity, striking thoughts, and subtle contrasts found in Malachi 2:17-3:5. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! • Are we going to read Hosea? • Is there a reference to the divine council in Genesis 1? • What would it take for God to miraculously defend the modern state of Israel? • Why does God communicate to us in the Bible in ways that are hard to understand, like weird visions? • What in Daniel's visions has already been fulfilled and how much is about the end times? • What are the 70 weeks in Daniel 9? • How do we handle the violence in Esther and the rest of the Old Testament? Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric are back on a new Bible Savvy podcast, diving into Nehemiah 5. This episode explores the societal functions and the obstacles, both inside and outside the community, faced during Nehemiah's time. Join them as they unpack the challenges of oppression and faith, drawing connections between Scripture and the issues facing us today. Don't miss this powerful discussion! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What do the symbols in Zechariah 9 represent? Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric are back to look at the restoration, themes, and more found in Zechariah 9. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What do the visions in Zechariah mean? Pastor Clayton is joined back up with Pastors Nikki and Eric as they deep dive the expectations, resolutions, and wild imagery found within Zechariah 1. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Pastors Nikki and Eric step back this week as next season's hosts—Pastors Courtney, David, and Clayton—take the podcast on a test drive, diving deep into the intriguing and dramatic twists, turns, and tensions within Esther 4:1-17. Experience their thought-provoking analysis and gain fresh insights into this pivotal chapter. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

In this super-sized episode, the Bible Savvy podcast team reaches a pivotal moment after four years of following the Bible Savvy reading schedule. Join Pastors Nikki, Clayton, Eric, David, and Courtney as they share exciting news about the future of the podcast. Is this a passing of the torch (or microphone) moment? Together, the Five Pastors delve into Daniel 7, one of the Bible's most interconnected chapters, exploring its rich symbols and references. Don’t miss this deep dive into biblical prophecy and its significance. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that promises to be both thought-provoking and inspiring. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

How do you stand firm in your faith amidst numerous pressures and challenges? Join Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric on a new episode of the Bible Savvy podcast as they delve into deep visions, symbolic interpretations, and profound lessons found in Daniel 2. Discover how Daniel's steadfast faith provides timeless guidance for us today. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Join Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric on a new episode of the Bible Savvy podcast as they delve into the themes of history, rebuilding, and divine intervention found in 2 Chronicles 32. Discover how Hezekiah's faith and leadership inspired a nation amidst adversity and how these timeless lessons can be applied today. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What's one of the most wild passages in the Bible? Join Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric on a new Bible Savvy podcast where they explore the history, alliances, and tense kingdom relationships in 2 Chronicles 18. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Join Pastors Eric, Clayton, and Courtney on a new Bible Savvy podcast! In this episode, they delve into the powerful and inspiring passage of 2 Chronicles 6:12-42, exploring the glory days of Israel and drawing lessons for rebuilding and renewal. Don't miss this deep dive into Solomon's heartfelt prayer and its timeless message of faith, repentance, and hope. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What does it mean to lead by example? Why do we give? What is a fancy carnivore? Join Pastors Eric Ferris, Clayton Keenon, and special guest Courtney Wilson on this Memorial Day as they answer these questions and more as they read through 1 Chronicles 29. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

How do we navigate the book of Chronicles? Pastor Clayton Keenon is joined by Dr. Aubrey Buster on a special Bible Savvy podcast to be our guide on this journey! Together, they will dive into the historical events, profound meanings, and hope found in the book of Chronicles. Tune in for a rich and fascinating overview! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com

What's the significance of the Ark of the Covenant? Pastors Nikki and Clayton are back with Pastor David on a new and uncut Bible Savvy podcast! Together, the Pastors unpack the genealogy, complex realities, and the holiness of the ark found in 1 Chronicles 13:1-14. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

How does Jesus show up in your life? Join Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and guest David Hausknecht on the Bible Savvy podcast where they read the final chapter of Luke. Together, they go through what Clayton described as some of the most “evocative, thoughtful passages” in Luke 24:13-35. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

What do Jesus’ parables mean? Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric lead a profound exploration into the depths of prayer, drawing from the rich wellspring of wisdom found within the parables of Jesus in Luke 18, illuminating timeless truths and offering guidance on praying. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.