The Bible Nerds Podcast

John: The Same God, Night and Day

In this episode, we'll be looking at the stories of Nicodemus and The Samaritan Woman. Two different people, but both encountered Jesus in significant ways that would enrich our understanding of Jesus' message and mission. Both of them were from different social classes, which challenged their time's existing religious and social norms. Yet, still, Jesus longed to grow closer to them. And this illustrates Jesus' profound, inclusive nature. In this episode, we latch on to the hope of a God who wants to meet us where we are, despite our countless running away and unableness to see our need for our Savior.

John: He Destroys False Temples and Turns Tables For Goodness

During The Jewish Passover festival in Jerusalem, Jesus goes to the Temple and finds that the temple courts have been turned into a marketplace. Out of anger because of the desecration of the sacred place, Jesus drove out the sellers out of the temple—including the animals that were for sale! And because of this incident, Jesus foreshadows His death and resurrection as the Jewish leaders asked Him to justify why He did what He did. But in the heart of this scripture emphasizes Jesus' zeal in giving importance to the purity and sanctity of worship spaces, for genuine worship.

John: Invited to The Banquet For The Best Wine

Weddings are beautiful celebrations of life and love through the union of man and woman with plenty of food, drinks, and dancing. In The Bible, they were weeklong celebrations that gathered the whole village together. And during those times, wine was a very big deal for such celebrations. But, something that could be found in The Bible as well is how the renewed heaven and earth is paralleled to a wedding banquet. And we know more about this through Jesus' first sign in this gospel account. In this episode, see how Jesus' compassion allows us to foresee the revelation of His glory, and the abundance of blessings He has to offer for us as He calls us to faith and obedience.

John: Come and See

John is one of the most profound, beautiful pieces of Scripture that was designed to lead us into worship, crafted in the forms of poetry, narrative, and imagery that keep readers intrigued and wanting for more. The Gospel of John, just like the rest of The Bible, is meditation literature—it is not meant to be read just once. Throughout our walk with Jesus, we are encouraged that we be shaped more and more to be like Him through Scripture. As we begin journeying through this gospel, may we encounter The Word deeper as He extends His invitation to us to shine His light towards eternal salvation.

Family: We Are God's Greater Family

God's grand plan for family is much bigger than we could imagine. Jesus created a new family with His disciples, fostering unity to draw all families on earth to Him, and to heal brokenness at the core of humanity's struggles. In the concluding episode of this series, we see how God's plan to bless the world through families, as seen in His promise to Abraham in Genesis, continues through imperfect families, which ultimately led to the ultimate fulfillment of all families and nations worshipping together in unity.