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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through Matthew 6:1–18 from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus teaches about the danger of turning spiritual disciplines into public performances. They break down what it means to give, pray, and fast with the right heart motives rather than seeking applause from others. You'll learn the Greek origins of the word "hypocrite," why Jesus spoke with unique authority using "Amen, I say to you," and how 1 Corinthians 3 explains eternal rewards versus wasted effort. The episode also covers the meaning behind the prayer closet, the structure of the Lord's Prayer, and why fasting is the most overlooked spiritual discipline today. If you've ever felt exhausted by religious performance or wondered whether God cares more about your heart than your image, this conversation will encourage you. Whether you're brand new to the Bible or have been in church for years, this is a practical reminder that authentic faith happens in secret before it ever shows up in public. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction and Matthew 5 recap

00:01:52 - Heart motives in Matthew 6

00:04:52 - What "hypocrite" really means

00:09:08 - How performance leads to downfall

00:14:41 - Letting your light shine vs. seeking praise

00:18:04 - Eternal rewards explained

00:22:37 - Giving without the trumpet

00:31:52 - Right hand and left hand

00:41:09 - The prayer closet

00:50:32 - Empty phrases vs. real prayer

00:55:55 - Fasting as a spiritual discipline

01:04:17 - Jesus' example of humility

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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through Exodus 34, where God renews His covenant with Israel after the golden calf incident. They explore what makes Moses a picture of Jesus as a mediator, the difference between forgiveness and restoration, and why God required Moses to cut the new stone tablets himself. You'll learn what God's glory really looks like when He reveals His own character: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. The episode uncovers stunning parallels between three 40-day periods in Moses' life and three in the life of Jesus, including the presentation at the temple, the wilderness temptation, and the post-resurrection appearances. Discover how 2 Corinthians 3 teaches that believers are now living letters from God, growing from one degree of glory to another. Whether you're wondering how God handles sin, what His forgiveness really costs, or how prayer can transform your life, this teaching will ground you in both the Old Testament story and the gospel it points to. If this blessed you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro: The Bible Show's second birthday

00:01:16 - Exodus 34: Continuing after the golden calf

00:06:26 - Forgiveness vs. restoration: Why Moses cuts the tablets

00:11:37 - Moses alone: The blameless stands for the guilty

00:20:45 - The Word broken and restored: Foreshadowing Jesus

00:23:27 - Three 40-day periods in Moses' and Jesus' lives

00:29:37 - You are a letter from the living God

00:32:48 - God reveals His glory: His character, not fireworks

00:39:43 - How God forgives: Carrying iniquity, transgression, and sin

00:51:38 - Don't covenant with false gods

01:03:40 - Moses' supernatural fast and shining face

01:17:34 - The veil and ever-increasing glory

01:22:40 - The Transfiguration vs. the Cross

01:28:50 - Closing prayer

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#BibleStudy #Exodus34 #TheBibleShow #GoldenCalf #MosesAndJesus #GodsGlory #SteadfastLove #CovenantRenewal #Transfiguration #NewChristian #OldTestament #BiblicalTypology #ForgivenessAndGrace #PrayerLife

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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will dive into Matthew 5:13-48, unpacking what Jesus meant when He called His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. They explore how Jesus didn't come to abolish the Old Testament Law but to fulfill it perfectly on our behalf through what's called the Great Exchange. Jesus then raises the bar on murder, adultery, divorce, oaths, and retaliation, showing that God's standard goes all the way to the heart, not just outward behavior. You'll learn what "turn the other cheek" and "go the extra mile" actually meant in the first century, and why loving your enemies is central to the kingdom of God. The big takeaway: we can't meet God's perfect standard on our own, which is exactly why we need Jesus. If this episode helped you understand the Sermon on the Mount, share it with someone who's exploring the Bible for the first time.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: Continuing the Sermon on the Mount

00:01:57 - What Does "Salt of the Earth" Mean? (Matthew 5:13)

00:04:17 - How Christians Bring Flavor to the World

00:06:12 - How Salt Creates Thirst for God and Heals

00:07:59 - Salt and Covenant in the Old Testament

00:09:02 - Warning: When Christians Lose Their Saltiness

00:13:41 - What Does "Light of the World" Mean? (Matthew 5:14-16)

00:18:02 - A City on a Hill: Why the Church Shines

00:21:46 - Did Jesus Abolish the Law? (Matthew 5:17-20)

00:29:07 - Anger Is Murder in the Heart (Matthew 5:21-22)

00:37:52 - Reconciliation Before Worship (Matthew 5:23-26)

00:41:40 - Lust Is Adultery in the Heart (Matthew 5:27-30)

00:45:20 - Why You Need a New Heart

00:47:33 - What the Bible Says About Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32)

00:55:21 - Let Your Yes Be Yes: Oaths Explained (Matthew 5:33-37)

00:58:27 - Eye for an Eye: What It Really Means (Matthew 5:38-39)

01:03:47 - What "Turn the Other Cheek" Really Means

01:08:55 - Give Your Tunic and Go the Extra Mile (Matthew 5:40-42)

01:15:05 - Radical Generosity to the Truly Needy

01:18:49 - How to Love Your Enemies (Matthew 5:43-47)

01:25:01 - Be Perfect as Your Father Is Perfect (Matthew 5:48)

01:29:02 - Closing Prayer

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#SermonOnTheMount #Matthew5 #SaltOfTheEarth #LightOfTheWorld #JesusFulfilledTheLaw #TheGreatExchange #TurnTheOtherCheek #LoveYourEnemies #NewChristian #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #WhatDidJesusTeach #HeartTransformation #GospelExplained

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In this episode, Sam and Will walk through Exodus 33 where the aftermath of the golden calf rebellion threatens to end God's relationship with Israel for good. We learn why God's offer to bless them from a distance was both just and merciful, and why salvation has always been about restored communion with God rather than just avoiding punishment or gaining heaven. Moses steps into his role as a Christ-like mediator, leveraging the favor God has shown him to bring an entire rebellious nation back under God's care. They explore what "face to face as a friend" really means in Hebrew, why God calls His people stiff-necked, and how church discipline is meant to be restorative rather than punitive. When Moses boldly asks to see God's glory, the answer is stunning: God reveals His goodness, His name, and His mercy from the cleft of a rock that points directly to Christ. If you've ever doubted whether God would still be good to you after you've blown it, this chapter is for you.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Bible Show

00:01:44 - Speed recap: Genesis 12 to Exodus 32

00:05:36 - What the golden calf actually broke

00:09:50 - Salvation is about restored communion with God

00:15:20 - Exodus 33:1-3: God sends Israel without Him

00:21:20 - Would you want heaven without Jesus?

00:28:33 - Stiff-necked people and resisting the Holy Spirit

00:34:09 - Church discipline as an act of love

00:38:12 - Exodus 33:4-6: Israel mourns and removes ornaments

00:43:48 - Exodus 33:7-10: The tent of meeting outside the camp

00:53:26 - Exodus 33:12-17: Moses leverages favor as mediator

01:04:53 - Exodus 33:18-20: "Show me your glory" explained

01:08:19 - Exodus 33:21-23: Hidden in the cleft of the rock

01:12:21 - Key takeaways and application

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#BibleStudy #Exodus33 #ShowMeYourGlory #NewChristian #GodsPresence #Moses #GoldenCalf #ChristianFaith #OldTestament #BibleTeaching #GodsGrace #GodsMercy #RockOfAges #WhatIsSalvation #TheBibleShow

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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, the opening of Jesus' most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount. They explain what "blessed" (makarios) truly means in the Bible and why it is far deeper than material happiness or good circumstances. Each Beatitude is unpacked as part of a progression of spiritual growth, starting with recognizing your spiritual bankruptcy and building toward mercy, purity, peacemaking, and enduring persecution. The episode reveals how Jesus preaching from a mountain parallels Moses receiving the law at Sinai, and how the seven mountains of Matthew form a deliberate chiastic pattern. They also show how the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 are mirrored by the Woes against the Pharisees in Matthew 23. Whether you are just beginning your faith journey or have followed Jesus for years, the Beatitudes invite you to drop the pretense and come to God with empty hands. If this episode helped you understand the Sermon on the Mount, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

00:02:00 - Who was in the crowd when Jesus preached

00:03:47 - What does "blessed" really mean in the Bible?

00:06:32 - "Blessed are" statements in the Old Testament

00:09:42 - Why Jesus preached from a mountain (parallel to Moses)

00:11:00 - The seven mountains of Matthew explained

00:14:20 - Five major sermons of Jesus (parallel to the Torah)

00:16:02 - Beatitude 1: Blessed are the poor in spirit

00:26:30 - Beatitude 2: Blessed are those who mourn

00:30:11 - Beatitude 3: Blessed are the meek

00:36:23 - Beatitude 4: Hunger and thirst for righteousness

00:42:57 - Beatitude 5: Blessed are the merciful

00:45:48 - Beatitude 6: Blessed are the pure in heart

00:49:19 - Beatitude 7: Blessed are the peacemakers

00:55:20 - Beatitude 8: Blessed are the persecuted

00:59:52 - Beatitudes vs. Woes: How Matthew 23 mirrors Matthew 5

01:09:53 - Closing prayer

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#SermonOnTheMount #Beatitudes #Matthew5 #BibleStudy #WhatIsBlessed #NewChristian #JesusTeaching #PoorInSpirit #KingdomOfHeaven #ChristianFaith #BibleExplained #GospelOfMatthew #SpiritualGrowth #GraceNotWorks #BibleForBeginners

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains brief discussion of sexual anarchy. Viewer discretion is advised.

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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will dive into Exodus 32, one of the most dramatic and heartbreaking chapters in the Bible: the golden calf. They explore why the Israelites built an idol just forty days after pledging total obedience to God, what the golden calf actually was and its shocking connection to the Egyptian goddess Hathor, and how Aaron's cowardice as a leader let the entire nation spiral into sin. You'll learn what the Hebrew phrase "rose up to play" really means, why God told Moses "your people have destroyed themselves," and how Moses' intercession foreshadows Jesus as our ultimate mediator and sacrifice. This episode challenges us to examine how we still turn God's blessings into idols and take his grace for granted in our everyday lives. If you want to understand how the Old Testament points to Jesus and why the gospel is the only answer to human rebellion, this is the episode for you. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Welcome: Introduction to The Bible Show

00:01:33 - Exodus 32 begins: Israel demands new gods

00:06:34 - "Make us gods": Why Israel's hearts turned back to Egypt

00:10:36 - Aaron's failure: Collecting gold without resistance

00:18:46 - The Egyptian connection: Hathor and the golden calf

00:26:34 - Cheap grace: Taking God's mercy for granted

00:31:09 - God's response: "Your people have destroyed themselves"

00:37:11 - A stunning test: God offers Moses a new beginning

00:46:12 - "The Lord relented": What the Hebrew actually means

00:56:08 - Tablets shattered: The covenant is broken

01:05:20 - Aaron's excuses: Blaming everyone but himself

01:09:05 - "Who is on the Lord's side?": The Levites step up

01:17:06 - Moses offers himself: Foreshadowing Jesus as mediator

01:27:23 - Closing prayer: Beholding Jesus as the true sacrifice

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#Exodus32 #GoldenCalf #BibleStudy #WhatIsIdolatry #Moses #GraceAndJudgment #JesusInTheOldTestament #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #NewChristian #OldTestament #Isaiah53 #SpiritualLeadership

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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through Matthew 4, where Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. You will hear how the wilderness setting connects to Israel’s story, why Jesus fasts for 40 days, and how each temptation targets identity with the words, “If you are the Son of God.” They also show how Jesus answers Satan with Scripture (including passages from Deuteronomy), and how Satan twists Scripture (including Psalm 91) to push a shortcut around suffering. The conversation applies this to real life by talking about “wilderness seasons,” temptation patterns, and why suffering can trigger doubts about God’s love. Later, the episode transitions to the rest of Matthew 4, including Jesus’ move to Galilee, his message “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” and his calling of the first disciples. If this helped you, share it with a friend who is learning the Bible and wants practical encouragement for temptation and suffering. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro: The Bible Show: Opening and welcome to the episode

00:01:33 - Recap: Jesus’ baptism (Matthew 3) and the start of public ministry

00:02:19 - Matthew 4 begins: Jesus led into the wilderness to be tempted

00:11:59 - Jesus fasts and becomes hungry: True humanity and weakness

00:21:16 - Temptation 1: Stones to bread, “If you are the Son of God”

00:36:48 - Temptation 2: The temple, Psalm 91, and testing God

00:46:11 - Temptation 3: Kingdoms without the cross, worship as the demand

00:55:41 - “Opportune time”: How the same temptation shows up later (Peter and the cross)

01:06:32 - After the wilderness: John arrested, Jesus goes to Galilee

01:12:18 - Calling disciples: “Follow me,” fishers of men, immediate response

01:18:46 - Jesus’ ministry grows: Teaching, proclaiming, healing, and crowds gathering

01:23:48 - Prayer and closing: Final prayer and outro

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#Matthew4 #GospelOfMatthew #TemptationOfJesus #JesusInTheWilderness #BibleStudy #NewChristian #ChristianFaith #Deuteronomy #Psalm91 #Genesis315 #KingdomOfHeaven #Repent #SermonOnTheMount #SpiritualWarfare #BibleTeaching

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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will continue in Exodus and explain why God’s people needed a mediator to draw near to Him. They talk about God’s holiness, the tabernacle and priestly system, and why approaching God requires His provided “in-between” protections. Using a “standing on the sun” illustration, they show why we cannot enter God’s presence on our own. They connect Exodus 28–31 to the New Testament by explaining that Jesus fulfills the mediators, and that believers are called to abide “in Christ.” Take a moment to reflect on how you can approach God with both reverence and confidence because of Jesus. If this helped you understand Exodus or the idea of a mediator, share it with someone who is Bible-curious.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Welcome and Exodus overview: Introducing the episode and Exodus 28–31

00:01:20 - Why we need a mediator: What a mediator is and why humans need one before God

00:03:15 - “Standing on the sun” illustration: Why God’s presence requires protection and mediation

00:08:59 - Ignoring God’s rules goes badly: Examples of mishandling holy things

00:11:31 - Jesus fulfills the mediators: Access to God is found in Christ

00:17:30 - Abide in Christ: Union with Christ and the Christian life

00:27:18 - Priestly garments and beauty: “For glory and for beauty” and what the clothing means

00:40:17 - Breastpiece and representation: The tribes’ names, jewels, and mediation

00:50:52 - Robe, hem, and healing: Bells, pomegranates, and touching the fringe

01:05:03 - Temple tax and equal value: The half-shekel and what it teaches

01:10:29 - Build on Christ the foundation: Building with what lasts (1 Corinthians 3)

01:16:41 - Prayer and closing: Reverence, confidence, and final thanks

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#BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BibleBasics #Exodus #Exodus28 #Exodus29 #Exodus30 #Exodus31 #Mediator #JesusChrist #UnionWithChrist #AbideInChrist #Tabernacle #HighPriest