Matthew 13:44-52 — Jesus’ Parables of the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl and the Net (Ep.049), A. Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 13:44-52 — Jesus’ Parables of the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl and the Net (Ep.049), A. Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Jesus’ parables of the hidden treasure, the pearl and the net. Jesus speaks of the kingdom of heaven, as being like a treasure or pearl that is very valuable to you. It is so valuable that you would sell everything you have to have this treasure. It is the most important thing in your life. Jesus also compares the last days to catching fish in a net. The fisherman separates the good and the bad fish. So too the angels at the end of time will separate the righteous from the bad (wicked). I talk about a story where I was willing to work very hard for a “treasure” when I was in high school. I also talk about how we often avoid talking about people going to hell because it is a difficult subject. I hope this podcast is helpful. I am following a three year church calendar of bible readings that are used in churches around the world. (With some variations). Please leave a comment or a rating on this podcast. If you are enjoying the podcast you can subscribe to it so that you can listen to it weekly. Take care and God bless you! David Gray

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 — Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds (Ep.048), A. Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

The Parable of the Weeds. In this week’s podcast Jesus explains the kingdom of heaven with a parable about weeds (the people of the evil one or the devil) and wheat (the people of Jesus). The parable is about the wheat and the weeds growing up together but then are separated at harvest time (judgment time at “the end of the age”). The wheat are saved and shine like the sun in God’s kingdom, but the weeds are gathered up and burned in fire (hell) where there will be great sadness and bitterness. Jesus’ parable is a promise and a harsh warning. Jesus says “He who has ears, let him hear. We should listen to Jesus’ words with an open heart and receive his message and believe. We are being warned not to be deceived by the devil. I hope this weekly podcast is helpful for you. The purpose of the podcast is to help English second language learners improve their English and learn about the bible at the same time. The podcast follows a three year church calendar of bible readings used by many churches (both Protestant and Catholic) around the world. Take care and God bless you! David

Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 — The Parable of the Sower (Ep.047), A. Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Welcome to the Easy English Bible Study Podcast. In this week’s episode Jesus preaches and explains “The Parable of the Sower”. The parable is about seed (God’s message or God’s word) being sown or scattered (preached or shared) on different kinds of soil (human hearts in different conditions). The question we can ask ourself is: What about my heart? Do I truly hear the word of God? Does it grow in my heart? Is is changing me? Or Do the worries of this world, the wealth I have prevent the word from growing in my heart? Is the word of God fruitful in my life? Am I helping other people know Jesus? I hope that you are enjoying this podcast. If you are, please tell others about it. Also remember that you can subscribe to this weekly podcast and listen to it regularly!

Matthew 11:25-30 — Jesus says ”Come to Me, My Burden is Light” (Ep.046), A. Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

In this episode Jesus is thankful to the Father for his close relationship with him. He talks about how the Father shows himself to us when we are humble like little children. Jesus offers us rest. Rest from the many things in life that are a heavy weight on us, a burden. Jesus asks us to “Come to Him” for rest. I hope this podcast helps you to both study and bible and learn English at the same time. God bless you! Please leave a positive comment if you enjoy this podcast and subscribe if you would like to listen to it regularly.

Matthew 10:34-42 — Jesus Tells Us to Take Up Our Cross (Ep.045), A. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

In this episode of the Easy English Bible Study Podcast, Jesus gives warnings to his apostles as he is sending them out to preach. Jesus makes a shocking statement when he says that he has “not come to bring peace … but a sword”. He is talking about division. Even family may become an enemy to those who believe in Jesus. We care about our family, but if they are against our faith, we must be more devoted to Jesus than to family. We must also be ready to take up our own cross (hardships, difficult things) when we believe in Jesus. Jesus promises blessings to those who welcome the apostles as they travel. For me, verse 39 is very deep and meaningful. Here Jesus says “whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” I talk about what this verse means to me in my life in the podcast. I hope this podcast is both meaningful to you in your faith and also helpful for you as you study English. Please do subscribe if you enjoy the podcast. You can also leave a comment, a review or send me an email if you wish at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com Take care and God bless you! David Gray