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Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! So, grab your cup of coffee and tune in for this humorous, relatable, and simplistic explanation of the Bible. Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn (and the occasional guest) reading and discussing a different portion of Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. For coffee drinkers only... just kidding. A P40 Ministries podcast. For more info, go to www.p40ministries.com
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In this episode: Absalom refuses to take good advice and decides to wage an all-out war against his father 2 spies in Jerusalem successfully escape Absalom David flees Ahithophel hangs himself after his advice is ignored David finds more friends who are also foreigners Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://…
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Paul discusses how Christians should deal with governing authorities: All government leaders come from God, even bad ones Should Christians let the government do whatever it wants? How politicians are "God's servants" Is Paul suggesting that all governments are good? Was Paul in favor of the death penalty? A discussion of Psalm 37 If you want to su…
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After the evil thing Absalom did in the last episode, YHWH is now against him: Ahithophel gives good advice to Absalom, but he made 2 mistakes when presenting his plan Hushai tries to counteract Ahithophel's advice Hushai saves David's life by stroking Absalom's ego Absalom decides to go with Hushai's advice Absalom shows his true colors and what w…
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Today's portion of Romans is basically a list of how to live like Jesus: Sincere love is to hate evil and cling to what is good How to love fellow Christians: Prefer them over yourself Be affectionate with them Be happy for them Pray with them Give of your time and money Include them A discussion of the many ways the church needs to change Be sure …
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Absalom's gross character is revealed more in this episode: Hushai pretends to be a friend of Absalom Absalom doesn't trust Hushai initially Ahithophel gives some gross advice to Absalom Absalom sets up a tent on the top of the house so all of Jerusalem can see him The prophecy of David's wives comes to fruition Why concubines are considered wives …
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David is still on the run from his son: It seems that some of David's friends have abandoned David David meets an angry man name Shimei Shimei throws stones at David and curses at him David allows Shimei to curse him David finds some moments of relief even in such bad circumstances If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.y…
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Today on the podcast: The tone of Romans shifts on how to live practically as a Christian 3 ways on how to renew your mind Jenn shares a small part of her testimony What the church gets wrong regarding spiritual gifts A discussion of spiritual gifts and how to discover yours There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://w…
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David needs to get out of dodge fast: David leaves 10 concubines behind to take care of the house Israel abandons David, but foreigners flock to him The Levite priests are on the side of David David sends a spy to Absalom Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://k…
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Romans 11 has a lot to say about the relationship between God and people: Can Christians lose salvation? Is the replacement theory accurate? Why God cannot abandon His people The calling is irrevocable God gives equal treatment to both Jews and Gentiles Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://ww…
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Absalom is devising a plan to usurp the throne: He dresses in fancy clothes and drives a fancy chariot He wakes up early every day and greets all the people at the city gates He pretends to be humble He sows discord against his father He pretends to have a bunch of followers He spreads good lies about himself to the people Why it's good to please Y…
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David has many redeeming qualities, but parenting wasn't one of them: 3 things David should have done differently when parenting his kids Absalom returns home, but doesn't get to see David Why Absalom was so arrogant Absalom burns Joab's field because he doesn't get what he wants David finally agrees to see Absalom Here's other amazing content from…
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A wise woman is introduced who tricks David: Joab and the woman scheme to get David to bring Absalom home Why it was in Israel's best interest for Absalom to be home The woman brings a personal problem to David Was the woman lying or did she actually have a problem? The woman drops truth bombs on David David finally agrees to let Absalom come back …
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Paul talks about God's relationship with the Jewish people as of today: Are the Jews abandoned by God? Why does God harden the hearts of some of the Jews? The inclusion of the Gentiles is a way to make the Jews jealous God has "grafted in" the Gentiles to the main tree What this all means for Christians today Click all these links from P40: YouTube…
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Two years pass since the last episode: Absalom's scheme has come to fruition Absalom almost gives the plan away to David, who gets suspicious Amnon dies and Absalom flees David hears news that Absalom killed all the king's sons Jonadab knows way too much information - was he behind it all? Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 site…
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We get to know David's children in this chapter: David's daughter Tamar is beautiful and ready for marriage Amnon has a crush on her His cousin helps him think up a scheme of how to be with her Amnon fakes sick, and Tamar takes food to him Absalom, one of David's sons, hates Amnon There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - htt…
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Paul discusses preachers: Creation actually preaches about God? Paul references a Psalm that many people misunderstand Why human preachers are still necessary Was Paul anti-Sematic? Mom's blog post about unreached people being saved: https://www.p40ministries.com/post/can-people-who-have-never-heard-about-jesus-be-saved After you're done with that,…
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David is punished after his affair with Bathsheba: David's baby boy would die Did God punish a baby instead of the parents? David is so sick about it, he can't eat After the baby dies, David eats and the servants are shocked Do babies and children go to heaven? Which of David's children actually died? I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.you…
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In today's episode: Why Christians today NEED to read and understand the Old Testament Why the Gospel of Jesus is the end of the Law How to attain real knowledge of God How to attain salvation Why confession and believing go hand-in-hand If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https:…
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Nathan the prophet visits David and shares a message from YHWH: Nathan tells David a story that makes David extremely angry Why adultery is the sin of theft Why adultery is the sin of disrespecting God Does 2 Samuel 12 support polygamy? Nathan drops a truth-bomb on David David repents of the sin, but the consequences are still there God punishes Da…
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David commits more sins as he tries to cover up his infidelity: David has Uriah killed in battle Several people die due to David's murder of Uriah David hides his guilty conscience David marries Bathsheba and she has a son Why David's story is a cautionary tale Sin always affects more people than just us I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.…
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The Christian life isn't an easy one: Christianity does not produce everything we want in life God is patient with wicked people, but why? The Gentiles are adopted into the family of God Only a remnant of Israel will be saved We want instant gratification, but God has a different time table There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: You…
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David gets himself into a major problem: Why David's sin was planned and not an "accident" 7 steps David takes to purposely sin Why Bathsheba was also sinning Bathsheba becomes pregnant, so David tries to cover for himself It doesn't go as planned Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?…
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On today's episode: Jenn shares the story of Pharaoh from Exodus 7-9 God destines people for glory but not destruction Why does God harden hearts? Why it's better to be a "trash can" God is the Maker and we are the clay Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw …
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David tries to be kind to the Ammonites, but they insult him instead: At some point, David and king Nahash were friendly with each other Nahash dies, so David sends goodwill ambassadors to the new king The new king decides to torture and embarrass the ambassadors This starts a big war between Ammon and Israel Why king David should have been going o…
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David emulates Jesus by showing unneeded kindness: David looks for a member of Saul's family to bless David discovers Jonathon's crippled son, Mephibosheth Why didn't David's wife Michal know about her own nephew? Why Mephibosheth is horrified to meet David David emulates Jesus in 4 ways God didn't heal Mephibosheth; He did something else Hey! Don'…
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Here's the discussion today: Paul says he would rather be cursed than have his Jewish brothers and sisters be cursed Not everyone who is Abraham's child is automatically saved Abraham had many children, but only Isaac was chosen Does Romans 9 prove Calvinism? Why does Scripture say that God hated Esau? Jenn discusses why she is neither Calvinist no…
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Paul knew suffering better than 99.99% of people, and yet: Paul writes about how God uses suffering for good Paul talks about God's love in spite of suffering Why we are better than conquerors even during trials Jesus is our "Big Brother" who talks to God for us There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.co…
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YHWH is with David during battle: David defeats the Philistines and takes Israeli land from them David defeats the Moabites Why did David defeat Moab if they were at peace? David defeats the Syrians Why did David kill the war horses? David defeats the Edomites The other leaders of Israel during the time of David Click all these links from P40: YouT…
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David just heard that God was going to build him a house, so David: Prays humbly Glorifies God Gives thanks Asks for a blessing Glorifies God again Reminds God of His promises There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40…
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Paul talks about suffering: All creation is suffering along with humanity Animals and nature have become corrupted due to the sin of humans Will animals go to heaven? God will some day make all things new Our suffering now is momentary when compared to eternity How to suffer well I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-a…
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David looks around and realizes how much he has: David thinks it's wrong that his house is nicer than God's David offers to build a house for God God tells David He is grateful, but no thanks God blesses David immensely and builds David a house The 2 prophecies God mentions to David After you're done with that, check out these websites: YouTube - h…
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Here's the discussion today: God doesn't condemn His own people The difference between the Law of Sin and Death and the Old Testament Law Are we following the flesh or are we following the Spirit? The ONE path to God God adopts us as His own children If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw K…
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Michal, David's wife, doesn't appreciate what she sees: She despises David as he dances in front of God She doesn't care about the Ark's homecoming 3 reasons why she might have been so angry at David David's response to Michal Why resentment is so unhealthy for us Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn…
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David decides that it's time to bring the Ark home, but it doesn't go as planned: Uzzah and Ahio transport the ark on a cart 3 reasons why Uzzah was wrong: Uzzah was prideful Uzzah was acting like a Phillistine Uzzah was disobedient God kills Uzzah for touching the Ark David is angry at God and puts the Ark in Obed-Edom's house God blesses Obed-Edo…
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Paul shares how much of a sinner he is: Paul says he does the opposite of what he knows he should do Is it a contradiction to say that Christians can still be slaves of sin? Why we still sin even after believing in Jesus 2 practical tips to heal from habitual sins I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - h…
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David finally becomes a king: David conquers Jerusalem for Israel David gets many more wives and concubines David becomes greater and greater Are you better at handling success or trials? David communicates with God about the Philistines twice, and God gives a different answer each time Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube - …
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Today, Jenn discusses divorce in depth: What Jesus says about divorce in Matthew Why was there an Old Testament Law about divorce? What about cases of abuse or cheating? Should separated people get divorced? Why God says He hates divorce How marriage is the picture of God and the church Mike Winger video on abuse in marriage: https://www.youtube.co…
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As David rises to power, some traiterous people try to get a reward: After Abner dies, Ish-Bosheth loses all power As he sleeps, some of his men kill and behead him The men bring his head to David David is so angry, he executes the men on the spot Why David's reaction was right A lame little boy named Mephibosheth is introduced Click all the links …
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In the last Romans episode, Paul talked about habitual sins. But now he talks about infrequent sins: Are little sins okay since we all have a sin nature? Everyone serves something... either God or sin If we are servants of God, why does Jesus say He no longer calls us "servants?" Sin cannot produce fruit, only righteousness can Jenn discusses her n…
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After Abner abandons Ish-Bosheth, he is in for a rude awakening: David forgives Abner, but Joab yells at David Joab hatches a scheme to kill Abner Abner is murdered Why were Joab's actions murder? David curses Joab and forces him to wear sackcloth and ashes Israel respects David when they see how he is mourning for Abner Hey! Look at this other P40…
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Here's why Christians shouldn't keep sinning even though God shows us grace: Sin is part of the "old nature" We were crucified with Christ We get baptized We are raised to life with Christ We have many amazing benefits with Jesus We shouldn't grieve God I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-f…
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Abner decides to join David's team: Abner sends a peace treaty deal to David David accepts but on one condition: bring back Michal Michal is taken from her husband who cries behind her The Hebrew word for "multiple" and why kings shouldn't have multiple wives Why it's important to study the Bible and not always trust commentaries David gives Abner …
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As war heats up between David and Ish-Bosheth: David suddenly has a lot more wives and a lot more children God's design for marriage and why it works Was Eglah David's first wife? The problems with David's sons Ish-Bosheth and Abner get into a fight and Abner threatens to switch sides Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.y…
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Paul talks about the similarities and differences between Jesus and Adam: Adam was perfect and so was Jesus Adam changed the course of the world and so did Jesus Jesus brought life, but Adam brought death How to achieve eternal life What is heaven like? If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8r…
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As time goes by, the two kings of Israel are destined to clash: Abner, Ishbosheth's commander, meets with Joab, David's commander The two men decide it's a good idea to make the meeting a gladiator sport Everyone in the gladiator ring dies and chaos ensues Abner kills Joab's brother Abner is seriously defeated in battle Everyone stops fighting and …
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After writing 4 chapters about sin, Paul now writes about the uplifting benefits Christians receive: When we are justified by faith, we have peace with God God loved us so much because He died for us while we were enemies Faith in God gives us hope, but hope in what? How can we rejoice in terrible sufferings? Need more? I don't blame you! Click the…
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On today's episode: David moves to Hebron after God tells him to The tribe of Judah anoints David as king Meanwhile, Ish-bosheth is named king of Israel Abner's power grab David patiently waits for God to make him king over all Israel 3 character traits David has that God loves If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtu…
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David writes a famous poem for the death of Saul: Is the book of Jashar a lost book of the Bible? David writes many kind things about Saul and Jonathon Why would David say that Saul was "pleasant?" David says Jonathon's love was better than women. What does that mean? 3 reasons why David chose to show honor to Saul in his death There are so many ot…
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Why is Abraham so important to Christianity? Paul argues that Abraham is the father of all who believe Why circumcision wasn't necessary for righteousness God accepted Abraham for only one reason Salvation isn't a wage, it's a gift Similarly to Abraham, there's only one way we can accept the gift of salvation Click all the links for more cool stuff…
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David meets an Amalekite who shares news with him: Saul has just died and the Israelites are in defeat The Amalekite claims he killed Saul Was this the truth or a lie? David kills the Amalekite David and his men mourn deeply over the death of Saul Why would David mourn for someone who tried to kill him? Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these …
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