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Episodes
- Delving into Proverbs Chapter 9 (fellowship summary for 4.19.2026)
There is no secret formula to get wisdom and understanding. And there are certain tests to help you determine if someone is wise. Scripture read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy H…
- Following the Feast of Tabernacles Through the Bible
When you consider Paul's statement about our bodies being earthly tents, it makes you consider the Feast of Tabernacles differently, not simply as an ancient or Jewish feast, but as something that pertains to our lives and the promises we…
- The Pilgrim Church - an audiobook - Chapter 9 (part four)
In this last section of chapter nine, misunderstandings based on rumor and questionable characters are allowed to create division among Christians. Some decide to abstain from the Lord's Supper and even baptism to avoid conflict. And many…
- Reading Straight Through 1 Thessalonians with some discussion
Paul writes because he is concerned the relatively new Christians in Thessalonika will be discouraged due to their intense persecution. He compares what they are going through to the unbelieving Jews in Jerusalem killing Christ and the pro…
- Why I Use Color to Read My Bible
In which I explain why thoughtful marking in your Bible is both fundamentally practical and fosters a deeper understanding of God's Word. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentione…
- The Pilgrim Church - an audiobook - Chapter 9 (part three)
In this reading we learn more of the group in Münster who, while they were besieged, formed a very strange and unBiblical kingdom. The enemies of true Christians used this distortion to paint all Christians as vile. However, the author fol…
- Reading Straight Through Galatians with some discussion
Paul doesn't mince any words confronting those who try to compel the Galatians to follow the law. He even gives examples of publicly calling out Peter, plus saying the false brothers might as mutilate themselves further! There are some par…
- Delving into Proverbs Chapter 3 (fellowship summary for 1.4.2026)
We are supposed to purposefully wear God's mercy, truth, wisdom, and discretion around our necks like an ornament. What should this metaphor look like as we apply it to our daily lives and decisions? Read from the World English Bible. All…
- Reading James Chapter 5 with discussion
There is a particular category of rich people that James gives a strong warning to in this section, but at the same time, he counsels the church to be patient. The Lord is coming. Followers of Jesus Christ should establish their hearts on…
- Reading James Chapter 4 with discussion
It is sobering to realize that James is talking to those with the Spirit dwelling in them when he says there are wars among them. However, it is all in order to point them toward drawing near to God and praying with submission. We cannot h…
- The Pilgrim Church - an audiobook - Chapter 9 (part two)
What if you knew that as soon as you repented and believed on Jesus Christ you were at great risk of death? What if you knew they would take your children from you and give all your worldly goods to do great harm to other believers? These…
- Reading James Chapter 3 with discussion
Are you acting like a demon? James explains how we can know in this section of his letter. Hint: it has to do with Satan's fall. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please…
- The Pilgrim Church - an audiobook - Chapter 9 (part one)
The Anabaptists is a new name given to true Christian believers by those who wanted to make it acceptable to persecute them, though there was nothing new about these believers. Even while noting the patient and kind conduct of such believe…
- Reading James Chapter 2 with discussion
Are you being discerning or are you being partial? What is the true test of loving your neighbor? James doesn't sugar coat things, but truth is only bitter if you aren't truly trusting God. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted…
- Reading James Chapter 1 with discussion
Wisdom is readily available for those who have faith in God, but this is not the same as saying we can have anything we ask for. In fact, the context in James is getting wisdom to deal with trials. All of the Bible News Press recordings ar…
- The Pilgrim Church - an audiobook - Chapter 8
In this chapter we learn how Luther was actually encouraged by existing non-Roman Christians and how he ended up creating a religious system that was more political than Biblical. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Ha…
- Reading Straight Through James with some discussion
The letter from James in like a quick, intense course on how to live a Christian life in true faith, which is perfected by obedience in words and conduct. But we can only do that if we begin with the foundation of being a bond servant of J…
- Delving into What the Bible Says About the Fellowship of Believers
The modern version of church is not exactly unBiblical, but the things we are told to do when we fellowship with believers are usually not easily done in the religious services and organizations that have become so normal. Those who run su…
- Following the Calendar Through the Bible
Are there big changes coming to the world's calendar? I think the Bible strongly suggests that, but time will tell... All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: htt…
- Reading Straight Through Ephesians
It is much easier to understand Paul's letters if you just read the whole thing! He is talking about the unity of believing Gentiles and believing Jews in Christ, something that was previously a mystery, but was planned from the beginning.…
- Delving into What the Bible Says About the Power of the Tongue (fellowship summary 8.10.2025)
People are really good at making excuses for what they say. God patiently guides and blesses us in spite of our failures, but are we really trying to understand what he is saying about how to speak to others? All of the Bible News Press re…
- Following The Day of Atonement through the Bible
A perfect example of how the Old Testament brings clarity to New Testament truths, the Day of Atonement points us both to the magnificence of love of God and the prophetic promises still pending for the nation of Israel. All of the Bible N…
- Delving into the Biblical Guidance on Friendship (fellowship summary 7.27.2025)
Decisions about friendship affect life at the deepest levels. If you don't go about it the right way, much is at risk. Fortunately, the Bible clearly outlines the right way. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Ho…
- Following the Blowing of Trumpets through the Bible
Trumpets in the Bible can be curved or straight, earthly or supernatural. It can be helpful to know which type is being talked about and the so-called feast of trumpets is a good place to begin examining that. To download and print the cha…
- Delving into 1 Corinthians 13:7 (fellowship summary)
It is crucial to understand how God defines love if we are going to be able to appropriately and effectively love anyone else. To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another
- Following the Feast of Weeks/Pentecost Through the Bible
The Feast of Weeks can be confusing because it is referred to by several different names in the Bible. It is also interesting because it is the only feast that is one day only and it doesn't commemorate a historical event. To download and…
- Following Firstfruits Through the Bible - part two
While Jesus didn't directly quote the feasts as prophetic, he referred to them in his illustrations. So if you want to understand better what he is saying, you can study the feasts and how the firstfruits are mentioned in them. The Feasts…
- Following Firstfruits Through the Bible - part one
Are there seven feasts of Yahweh or three? Is there a feast of firstfruits? How can Jonah's prayer in the belly of the fish help us understand Jesus's reference to Jonah? The information is there, waiting to be discovered. All of the Bible…
- Following the Feast of Unleavened Bread through the Bible
The Feast of Unleavened Bread is mentioned a lot around the time of Jesus's crucifixion. Understanding it's timing is crucial to keeping track of the timing of things. Since God put all those time markers in there, it seems like it is wort…
- Following the Passover Through the Bible
From its institution, the Passover was open for anyone who trusted in Yahweh to celebrate. There was only one requirement and it wasn't being descended from Israel. However, Israel is obviously still chosen as part of the celebration becau…
- Reading Leviticus Chapter 23 with discussion
The word Sabbath is actually generic in and of itself. It becomes important when you add the description "of the LORD." Similarly, the feasts are important because Yahweh sets them out, both for remembrance and to point to Jesus. But they…
- Reading Leviticus Chapters 21 and 22 with discussion
God gives some detailed instructions to Moses for him to explain to Aaron. It all hinges on them being sanctified, just like Yahweh is. If you want to get a better understanding of how we can sanctify God and how we are sanctified by both…
- Reading Leviticus Chapter 20 with discussion
Unfortunately, the stories of offering human sacrifices to be burned alive are based on real life. Yahweh has to tell the people of Israel how wicked this is, because they've been doing it and other nations around them have been doing it.…
- Reading Leviticus Chapter 19 with discussion
With a particular emphasis on his name, Yahweh reviews certain commands to explain how his people should live in relationship with him and other people, including foreigners. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press r…
- Reading Leviticus Chapter 18 with discussion
The people of Israel were coming from a culture which practiced horrible sexual relationships, and going to a land that did the same. They are severely warned that this is so wicked that it leads to death and they will be vomited out of th…
- Reading Leviticus Chapter 17 with discussion
The people of Israel had been sacrificing to demon gods, so Yahweh lays out some helpful instructions to help them avoid such useless and harmful practices. He also explains why blood is special, then singles out strangers for some specifi…
- Reading Leviticus Chapter 16 with discussion
God tells Moses to tell Aaron about the limits of coming into the Holy Place. There are important details about when and how it is to be done so that Aaron won't die. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recording…
- Reading Leviticus Chapter 15 with discussion
Now we tackle the unpleasant subject of bodily discharges and how they represent our state of uncleaness before God. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For…
- The Pilgrim Church - an audiobook - Chapter 7
In chapter seven of The Pilgrim Church, the history and persecutions of true Christians from 1350 - 1670 are covered. It begins with Wycliff, explains the complications of the Peasant Revolt and the Hussite wars, and reveals both confusion…
- Reading Leviticus Chapters 13 and 14 with discussion
Leprosy has a unique place in the Bible. No other ailment is singled out to the same degree for being unclean. The theme of leprosy and being cleansed from it is throughout the scriptures. One could say it understanding it hinges on readin…
- Reading Leviticus Chapters 11 - 12 with discussion
When God designates some animals as unclean in the law of Moses, he doesn't mean they are bad animals. We know this because he describes how amazing they are to Job. But even Noah knew about clean versus unclean animals, so there is someth…
- A Proposed Timeline of the Birth of Jesus Christ Beginning with Daniel's 70 Weeks Prophecy
Daniel 9:25 tells people when to start the countdown until the Messiah comes. This is a part of the Christmas story that has been neglected or misunderstood, for Jesus was proclaimed the Messiah from the moment the angel made the announcem…
- Reading Leviticus Chapters 8 - 10 with discussion
After Moses carefully inaugurates Aaron and his sons into their priestly roles, two of Aaron's sons make a fatal choice. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website.…
- Reading Leviticus Chapters 6 and 7 with discussion
Yahweh sets up specifics about justice when there is any kind of stealing or oppression. Then, the offender does his best to choose a ram without defect from his flock to offer for the promised forgiveness from Yahweh. Specifics about othe…
- Bible Memory Songs - Colossians 2:6-10
When our children were young, being raised at home, we had Bible reading pretty much every morning. As part of that, I put many passages to song for easier memorization. We recorded most of them. Some of them I "produced" in a very minimal…
- The Pilgrim Church - an audiobook - Chapter 6
This chapter covers significant people and events 1300 - 1500, including an exceptional Bavarian Emperor and another man known to history only as "Friend of God from Oberland." This excerpt from a document in Strassburg, dated 1404, well d…
- Reading Leviticus Chapters 4 and 5 with discussion
Yahweh explains how unintentional sin is dealt with, presenting the sacrifices in four categories of responsibility that you might find surprising. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The…
- Reading Leviticus Chapters 1 - 3 with discussion
Moses gives some nitty-gritty details of how offerings should be made if people want to approach God. Burnt offerings, meal offerings, and peace offerings are covered, with some distinct differences, many of which are prophetic. Read from…
- Reading Ezekiel Chapters 47 and 48
A new abundance of healing water will spring forth from this temple, bringing life to land and water. The land will be divided as private property among the people of Israel and the foreigners living among them. The city will have twelve s…
- Reading Ezekiel Chapters 45 and 46
Ezekiel is shown the layout of the temple compared to the city and the land for the priests. Some vast sections of land will belong to the prince. God shows his position on private property. He also suggests money should be based on someth…