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

Matthew 10:5a, 21-33 — Faithful to Jesus to the End (Ep.044), A. Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

In this week’s episode of the Easy English Bible Study Podcast Jesus is sending out the 12 apostles with instructions and warnings. He tells them that many believers will be persecuted, even by family members. He tells them not to be afraid of people who can only kill the body but be afraid of God who can destroy both the body and soul. And yet we do not need to be afraid of God since God cares for us deeply. We need to tell others about our faith in Jesus. Never deny Jesus. This bible reading has tough commands but also the comforting truth that God cares for us. We can trust in God even if we are hurt by others because of our faith. If you enjoy this weekly podcast please subscribe to receive episodes automatically. You can also email me at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com God bless you! And I hope you have a great week! David Gray

Matthew 9:35-10:20 — Jesus Sends Out The Twelve (Ep.043), A. Third Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome to the Easy English Bible Study Podcast. Together we learn about the bible and learn English at the same time. In today’s reading, Jesus preaches the good news of the kingdom in many towns and villages. He then sends out the 12 disciples to preach the message of the kingdom of heaven and to perform many healing miracles. Jesus tells them to not bring any money but to depend on God and the kindness of the people they visit. He tells them to be “as shrewd (wise and careful) as snakes and as innocent (pure) as doves.” He warns them that they will suffer many things because of the message they preach. Jesus tells the disciples that the Spirit of the Father will give speak through them.

Matthew 9:9-13 — Jesus Calls Matthew (Ep.042), A. Second Sunday after Pentecost

In this episode Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him. Tax collectors were not liked by the common Jewish people because they worked for the Romans and overcharged and keep the extra money for themselves. The Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with tax collectors and sinners. We learned why Jesus tells them that God “desires mercy and not sacrifices”. How about you and me? Do we show mercy to people or do we care more about being religious? Also we talk about Matthew’s example of following Jesus right away.

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.