The Easy English Bible Study Podcast

Matthew 28:16-20 — The Holy Trinity and the Great Commission (Ep.041), A. The Holy Trinity

Welcome to the Easy English Bible Study Podcast! Today we are looking at the Trinity. David briefly explains the trinity in easy to understand English and he reads this bible verse about the “Great Commission” where Jesus commands his disciples to make disciples in all nations. We also look at a few more bible verses that show the trinity. If you benefit from this podcast please subscribe and listen weekly!

Acts 2:1-21 = The Holy Spirit and Pentecost (Ep.040), A. The Day of Pentecost

Welcome to the Easy English Bible Study Podcast. In today’s bible reading, it is the harvest festival of Pentecost. Many Jewish people from many far away countries have gathered for this festival in Jerusalem. The disciples and many believers in Jesus are gathered in one place and all of them are filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives them the ability to speak in many languages. The visitors are very amazed to hear the wonders of God spoken to them in their own language. This event was spoken about (promised) in the book of Joel. God had promised to give his Holy Spirit to all kinds of people. Finally there is the promise that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” The Christian message is for everyone who will accept it and believe.

Acts 1:12-26 – Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas (Ep.039), A. Seventh Sunday of Easter

In this episode of the Easy English Bible Study Podcast the disciples choose a disciple to replace Judas. It is just after Jesus has ascended to heaven. Peter speaks about the terrible things that Judas had done. They must choose someone who has been with them the whole time of Jesus’ ministry from John’s baptism to Jesus’ resurrection. They cast lots and Matthias is chosen.

Luke 24:44-53 — The Ascension of Jesus (Bonus Ep.038), A. Bonus Episode

In this episode Jesus appears to the disciples for the last time. He tells them that he has done everything that was written about Him in the Old Testament. He helps them understand the scriptures. He says that the scriptures say that the Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day. He predicts that repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached to all nations. He promised them “power from on high” which is the Holy Spirit. He blesses them and ascends up to heaven. Then they worship Jesus and return to Jerusalem with great joy.

John 14:15-21 Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit (Ep.037), A. Sixth Sunday of Easter

This podcast is for learners of English as a foreign language who also want to study the Bible. The context or situation in today’s bible reading is that Jesus will soon be arrested. He will soon die. He is going away. He is still comforting the disciples that he will “not leave them as orphans”. He will not leave them forever. Jesus is promising the disciples that he will see them again. He also promises them a “helper”. The helper (or advocate) is the Holy Spirit. In verse 20, Jesus also tells the disciples that they will soon understand that they have a close relationship with Jesus and the Father. At the beginning and at the end of today’s reading Jesus says that “if you love me, keep my commands”. My takeaway from today’s reading is that we show our love of Jesus in obedience to his commands. We obey Jesus because we love Him. We know that God has loved us first. He created us, his Son died for us on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins and so we see that God loves us. In return we love and obey God. Love and obedience go together! I hope today’s podcast was helpful for you. I would love to hear from you. You can email me at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com Take care and God bless you!! David Gray