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Ep. 11. Matthew 6:25-34 - How Do You Stop Worrying According to the Bible? Jul 30, 2026

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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus teaches his followers not to be anxious about food, clothing, or tomorrow. This passage connects directly to Jesus' teaching about money and serving two masters, revealing that anxiety often comes from a divided heart. The Greek word for anxiety, merimnao, literally means to be pulled in different directions, and Jesus uses the birds of the air and lilies of the field to show how much more God cares for his children. They explore why gratitude and anxiety cannot coexist in the brain, and how spiritual hoarding keeps us from the freedom God offers. If you struggle with worry, this episode offers both deep biblical teaching and practical strategies for trusting God with your tomorrow. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:23 - Sermon on the Mount recap

00:03:49 - The link between money and anxiety

00:05:22 - The root of anxiety

00:07:42 - Merimnao: The Greek word for anxiety

00:12:35 - Verse 25: Do not be anxious about your life

00:15:51 - Gratitude vs. anxiety

00:17:15 - Spiritual hoarding

00:20:54 - Verse 26: Look at the birds of the air

00:26:50 - Imagining hardship without God's grace

00:32:33 - Verse 27: Anxiety can't add an hour to your life

00:36:49 - Duty is ours, results are God's

00:39:14 - Verses 28-30: Consider the lilies

00:48:15 - Verse 31: Your Father knows what you need

00:54:33 - Verse 33: Seek first the kingdom of God

00:57:40 - Verse 34: Today has enough trouble

01:01:31 - Practical strategies for fighting anxiety

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Ep. 108. Exodus 35-40 - Why Does God Call You a Temple? Jul 28, 2026

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In this final episode on Exodus, Sam and Will explore Exodus 35–40 and how the tabernacle construction reveals God's heart for willing worship over forced obedience. After the golden calf discipline, God invites Israel to give from a generous heart rather than demanding their resources, and the people respond with such overwhelming generosity that Moses has to tell them to stop. The episode highlights Bezalel as the first Spirit-filled person in Scripture, showing that every vocation is a divine calling. Sam and Will then trace the tabernacle pattern through the New Testament, revealing how Jesus' cry of "It is finished" and the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost made believers into living temples sent to the ends of the earth. They unpack the Samaritan woman encounter and Old Testament prophecies about living water flowing from the temple to bring life to dead places. Whether you are new to the Bible or deepening your understanding, this episode will help you see your life as a sacred mission carrying God's presence into the world. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone exploring faith for the first time. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: Wrapping up the book of Exodus

00:02:55 - Why the tabernacle matters for understanding Jesus

00:05:05 - God asks for a freewill offering (Exodus 35)

00:08:40 - How idolatry demands vs. how God invites

00:10:02 - Israel's surprising generous response

00:14:11 - What "cheerful giving" means (2 Corinthians 9)

00:19:32 - Men and women called to give individually

00:24:28 - When giving becomes too much (Exodus 36)

00:27:43 - Bezalel: The first Spirit-filled person was a craftsman

00:31:11 - Israel obeys God's design perfectly

00:34:20 - Creation parallels: Moses sees the finished work

00:36:46 - How Jesus fulfills the tabernacle pattern

00:40:11 - Pentecost: Believers become the new temple

00:43:49 - What it means to be a living temple today

00:48:24 - Greater works through the church (John 14:12)

00:52:14 - Jesus and the Samaritan woman: Worship in Spirit and truth

00:54:59 - Living water prophecies from Zechariah and Ezekiel

00:58:23 - Your mission: Bringing life wherever you go

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Can You Answer These Bible Trivia Questions? - Trivia Episode Jul 22, 2026

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In this special Bible trivia episode, hosts Sam and Will go head-to-head in a two-round competition covering Bible characters, places, and objects. Round 1 features clue-based guessing where players identify figures like David, Peter, and Goliath, as well as places like Bethlehem, Sodom, and the Red Sea. The Lightning Round tests rapid-fire knowledge on topics from the plagues of Egypt to the book of Ruth. Whether you're new to the Bible or brushing up on your knowledge, this episode is a great way to learn key people, places, and events in a fun format. Grab your family, play along at home, and see how you stack up against Sam and Will. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Welcome to Bible Show Trivia

00:01:43 - How the trivia game works

00:03:19 - Round 1: Guess the Bible person, place, or thing

00:06:16 - Rome, the Mustard Seed, and Peter

00:09:25 - Sodom, Manna, and one-clue answers

00:13:40 - Rainbow, Goliath, and the Transfiguration

00:17:14 - Bethlehem, Tabernacle, and Pontius Pilate0

0:20:56 - Harder clues: Nets, Mary, Heaven, and Noah's Ark

00:25:34 - Lightning Round begins

00:32:47 - Pharaoh, the centurion, and Samson

00:38:35 - Mount Sinai, angels, and the risen Jesus

00:45:07 - Pilate's custom, kings, and plagues

00:50:03 - Ruth, Esther, and final questions

00:53:33 - Final scores and champion crowned

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What Happens When a Bible Podcast Goes Wrong? - Bloopers Episode Jul 15, 2026

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This is a special bloopers episode of The Bible Show where the team shares their funniest outtakes and behind-the-scenes moments from recording. You'll hear failed transitions, pre-show voice checks, random tangents about Green Acres and haircuts, and an honest discussion about whether coveting is the most boring of the Ten Commandments. Sam's surprising gummy vitamin addiction gets fully exposed, the guys talk fitness struggles and weight loss, and you'll learn a practical Kindle hack for saving your reading highlights. Whether you're new to faith or just need a good laugh with fellow believers, this episode shows the real, unfiltered side of Bible podcasting. If you enjoy getting to know the people behind the teaching, share this one with a friend. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Bloopers intro: The team plans a summer outtakes episode

00:01:13 - Pre-show prep: Voice checks, hair fixes, and getting started

00:02:03 - Transition struggles: When nobody knows what to say next

00:03:46 - Random tangents: Green Acres, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and haircut debates

00:06:39 - Studio vibes: Something feels different about the setup today

00:07:11 - Coveting discussion: Is this the most boring commandment?

00:08:42 - Fitness talk: Leg lifts, weight loss, and gym memberships

00:10:34 - Gummy vitamins: Sam's shocking morning routine revealed

00:14:45 - Reading hack: How Kindle highlights save your notes

00:15:37 - Audio bloopers: Cough buttons and not hearing yourself

00:18:16 - COVID recording: Episodes from inside a closet

00:21:05 - Podcast banter: "Two idiots sitting around talking"

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Ep. 10. Matthew 6:19-20 - Can You Serve God and Money? Jul 09, 2026

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In this episode of the Bible Show, Sam and Will dive into Matthew 6:19-20, where Jesus teaches about storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. They explore how the Sermon on the Mount presents clear binary choices: live for earthly rewards that fade, or invest in eternal treasure that lasts forever. You'll learn what "moth and rust" actually meant in the ancient world, what the Hebrew idiom of the "good eye" and "evil eye" really means (generosity vs. selfishness), and why Jesus says you cannot serve both God and money. This passage isn't just for the wealthy; it's a heart check for everyone about where your identity and security truly rest. If you're wrestling with anxiety, materialism, or wondering what it looks like to trust God with your finances, this episode offers practical wisdom and real-life stories of the joy that comes from serving others. Share this with someone who needs to hear it today. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:08 - Sermon on the Mount context

00:03:29 - Matthew 6:19-20 explained

00:05:52 - Suffering now, glory later

00:08:31 - Jim Elliot's famous quote

00:09:34 - Supporting scriptures

00:13:00 - Treasures stored up for you

00:16:38 - Joy in serving others

00:21:12 - What moth and rust actually mean

00:26:51 - Where your treasure is, your heart follows

00:31:31 - The good eye and evil eye idiom

00:38:11 - Jesus preached this to the poor

00:44:51 - You cannot serve two masters

00:48:55 - What radical generosity looks like

00:54:45 - Binary choices in the Sermon on the Mount

01:02:25 - Closing prayer

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Ep. 107. Exodus 35-40 - How the Tabernacle Preaches to Egypt Jul 07, 2026

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In this episode, Sam and Will explore how God designed the tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant as a direct response to the Egyptian religion the Israelites had been surrounded by for centuries. They cover the Egyptian Book of the Dead, the 42 Negative Confessions, and the heart scarab, showing how ancient Egypt's approach to the afterlife was impossibly legalistic. They then draw parallels between Pharaoh's war tents, canopic chests, and funeral processions and the design of the tabernacle to show that God was intentionally using familiar imagery. However, where Egypt demanded perfection and offered only magical tricks, God's tabernacle preached mercy, grace, and resurrection. The three items inside the Ark of the Covenant (the manna, Aaron's rod, and the Ten Commandments) each reveal God's heart to sustain, restore, and remain faithful to broken people. If you've ever wondered how the Old Testament connects to Jesus and the gospel, this episode makes it powerfully clear. Whether you're new to the Bible or rediscovering it, this is a practical look at how God has always been about grace, not earning your way. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

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

00:01:48 - The tabernacle as God's rebuke of Egyptian religion

00:04:48 - What each tabernacle furnishing teaches about God

00:06:44 - How the tabernacle maps to the Gospel of John

00:10:50 - Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife explained

00:15:11 - The 42 Negative Confessions: An impossible standard

00:17:45 - The heart scarab: Egypt's supernatural cheat code

00:22:30 - Pharaoh's war tents and tabernacle parallels

00:27:04 - Funeral processions and why you can't touch sacred things

00:28:48 - Mummification, canopic jars, and Anubis on the golden box

00:32:34 - The Bible's answer: Hope in God, not preserved flesh

00:34:57 - The heart of the tabernacle is mercy

00:39:09 - Inside the Ark: The manna that never perishes

00:43:54 - Inside the Ark: Aaron's rod and life from death

00:51:41 - Inside the Ark: The renewed Ten Commandments

00:56:18 - You are God's temple: Colossians 3 explained

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Ep. 9. Matthew 6:9-13 - The Lord's Prayer Jul 02, 2026

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In this episode, Sam and Will break down the second half of the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, exploring what Jesus meant by "Your kingdom come," "Your will be done," "Give us our daily bread," "Forgive us our debts," and "Lead us not into temptation." You'll learn that God's kingdom is not a political territory, but his rule and authority at work in and through his people. They look at a practical grid for discerning God's will and discuss what the Greek word for "daily bread" reveals about our need for both physical and spiritual sustenance. They also unpack what biblical forgiveness really means and what it doesn't, why we can never repay our debt to God, and how the cross settles that debt for us. Whether you're new to prayer or have prayed the Lord's Prayer for years, this episode will give you fresh understanding of what you're actually asking for.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: The Lord's Prayer deep dive

00:02:31 - How the Lord's Prayer gives you categories for prayer

00:05:31 - "Our Father in Heaven" word by word (Matthew 6:9)

00:07:12 - Why Jesus says "Father" (not Lord or King)

00:11:37 - What it means to be adopted by God

00:14:49 - "In Heaven": God's sovereignty changes your prayer

00:19:54 - "Hallowed be your name": What does that mean?

00:28:29 - "Your kingdom come": Not a political kingdom

00:34:11 - "Your will be done": Total surrender in prayer

00:41:07 - How to know God's will for your life

00:43:36 - "Give us this day our daily bread": More than food

00:47:55 - "Forgive us our debts": Debts vs. trespasses explained

00:55:04 - "Lead us not into temptation": Does God tempt us?

01:01:07 - Is "For thine is the kingdom" in the original Bible?

01:02:44 - Why unforgiveness reveals unbelief

01:08:43 - How to forgive when it feels impossible

01:11:27 - Closing prayer

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Ep. 106. Exodus 35-40 - Did God Hide Jesus in the Tabernacle Blueprint? Jun 30, 2026

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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will reveal how the tabernacle in Exodus is a prophetic blueprint for the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of John. They walk through each piece of tabernacle furniture, from the bronze altar to the Ark of the Covenant, and show how it maps directly to Jesus' ministry, miracles, and "I am" statements. You'll discover why God dedicated 16 chapters of Exodus to tabernacle details and how each element foreshadows the sacrifice, purification, sustenance, light, and access to God that Jesus provides. The episode explores the stunning connection between the empty tomb, with its two angels and bloodied linens, and the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant. Whether you're new to the Bible or have read it for years, this perspective will transform how you see the Old Testament pointing to Christ. If this blessed you, share it with a friend who's curious about how the whole Bible fits together. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: What is the book of Exodus really about?

00:02:36 - Why did God include so much detail about the tabernacle?

00:04:08 - The tabernacle is a prophetic blueprint for Jesus' life

00:05:55 - The layout of the tabernacle explained

00:08:13 - John 1: "The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us"

00:09:33 - The Bronze Altar: "Behold the Lamb of God"

00:11:28 - The Bronze Laver: Water, cleansing, and purification

00:16:56 - The Woman at the Well: What is living water?

00:20:46 - The Table of Showbread: "I am the Bread of Life"

00:25:47 - The Golden Lampstand: "I am the Light of the World"

00:29:12 - Jesus washes the disciples' feet: Priestly preparation

00:33:01 - "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" explained

00:34:32 - The Altar of Incense: Jesus' High Priestly Prayer

00:37:51 - The veil is torn: Why the crucifixion changes everything

00:39:45 - The Empty Tomb as the Holy of Holies

00:47:53 - Mary Magdalene and why God's access is for everyone

00:52:42 - Closing prayer

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Ep. 8. Matthew 6:1-18 - Are You Practicing Your Faith for the Wrong Reasons? Jun 25, 2026

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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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Ep. 105. Exodus 34 - How Does God Reveal His Glory to Moses? Jun 23, 2026

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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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