Special Edition: Easter 2026 II: Graves Are Beds Now for the Weary

#128: Luke 14: Hate Means Hate!

In this episode, we answer a question about what Jesus means when he says to "hate" father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, and even life itself, and whether those who say that "hate means hate" are correct. If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com, and [whatintheword@tuta.com] we'll try to cover it.

#127: Matt 23: It'll Make Writing Father's Day Cards Harder...

In this episode we answer a listener question about Matthew 23, where Jesus condemns religious hypocrisy and tells his followers not to crave titles like "rabbi" or "father." We explore the context, consider whether Jesus is making a blanket ban on calling anyone "father," and consider his warning against seeking honor and status that belongs to God. If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com, and [whatintheword@tuta.com] we'll try to cover it.

#126: 2 Cor 4 & Luke 4: Who's In Charge Around Here?

In this episode, we examine two passages to answer the question of whether Satan truly rules the world or has god-like authority over it. We examine Paul’s context in 2 Cor about spiritual blindness and what Satan’s influence is, then look at Luke 4 and think about what Jesus is really doing there in his answers to Satan. In the end, Jesus holds final authority, models how to resist temptation, and urges us to focus on guarding our faith and serving God alone, no matter how things look or what anyone might say.   If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com, and [whatintheword@tuta.com] we'll try to cover it.

#125: Matt 25: Sheep, Goats, and How You Relate to the Judge

In this episode, we answer a question about Matthew 25 and the parable of the sheep and the goats, and specifically whether the passage teaches salvation by works. If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com, and [whatintheword@tuta.com] we'll try to cover it

#124: Judges 11: A God the People Don't Deserve

In this episode, we finish answering the question from our last podcast about Judges 11 and the tragic story of Jephthah, his vow, and the sacrifice of his daughter.