BibleQuest Talk-Show | Live Q&A at BibleQuest.tv
549 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsEvery Tuesday @ 2:00pm ET and Wednesday @ 3:00pm ET, BibleQuest panelists discuss a variety of Bible topics available through live streaming. Streaming is available via Youtube and Facebook. Each program is also recorded for viewing videos on demand, or through Podcast downloads. Visit BibleQuest.org for more information and where available.
The program discussion is based on only what the Bible reveals, and letting the Bible interpret itself without our interference. During the live webcast panelists can take questions and comments from the audience. Questions and topic suggestions can also be submitted in advance by going to BibleQuest.org. Each webcast/podcast aims at being engaging, informative and educational and could be fun.
The Tuesday panelists are Scott Smelser, Jonathan Saddler, Dan Bunting and Justin Dobbs. The Wednesday panelists are Jeff Smelser, Joe Works and Chase Byers.
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The Life of Joseph
June 15, 2021 17:18 - 45 minutes - 84.5 MBLessons to Learn From the Life of Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Obligations and duties to family
June 11, 2021 11:49 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBWhat’s our duty to our parents and/or our grandparents? There are few things in life which require as much work as our family. And one of the few things that return so many rewards. However, the current trend today the family unit is facing attacks on multiple levels. Ultimately many will or are already suffering for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lessons we can learn from the Story of Naaman
May 18, 2021 20:42 - 45 minutes - 84.8 MBAre there any valuable lessons could we can learn from the story of Naaman. He was a man of valor, a powerful warrior, the commander of the Syrian Army and he was from a pagan culture. His story is found in 2 Kings 5 and includes a young slave girl who is owned by Naaman’s wife. It includes the King of Israel who doesn’t trust Naaman’s motives, and Naaman’s desire to be cured of leprosy to the point of willing to pay for his healing which is the equivalent of $4.8 Million in gold and silve...
Motivated by Love
May 16, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 82.8 MBThe apostles had absolute authority from Jesus to command the early churches and tell them what they need to do. However, there are times where the apostles will appeal to love rather than command. In this episode we will discuss those specific places in Scripture. 1) Motivated by love to forgive — Philemon. 2) Motivated by love to give — 2 Cor. 8-9; Jn 3:16. 3) Motivated by love to give up my “rights” — 1 Cor. 8-9; 13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
God’s Plan and Man’s Free Will
May 15, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBSince God foreknew that man would eventually sin and thereby had his plan for salvation before the foundation of the world, a question was asked, “Does that imply God didn’t plan well?” No it doesn’t. From Genesis 1, 2, and 3, Romans 8:20-22, and other passages the answer to that question will become clear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lessons from the prophet Jeremiah
May 13, 2021 14:28 - 46 minutes - 86 MBAre there valuable and practical lessons that we can learn from the life and experiences of the prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah faced major challenges and threats from, of all people, the kings and people of Judah. The reason was because he continually warned them of their inevitable destruction, just like Israel. Because of their total rejection of God their time has come and Jeremiah was called by God to declare his judgement upon them. How does this relate to us today? Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Promises to the Patriarchs
May 11, 2021 10:20 - 45 minutes - 82.8 MBAfter man sinned, God had a plan. The promises to the Patriarchs were a part of that plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Beatitudes - Part 5
May 01, 2021 18:49 - 43 minutes - 32.4 MBBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. How can we be happy when we’re attacked or even persecuted because of our beliefs? A timely discussion in a day when there are those who are trying to ‘cancel’ individuals who speak the truth in the face of evil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Misconceptions about the resurrection
April 27, 2021 14:39 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBSome of the early Christians in Corinth were doubting that Christ was actually raised from the dead. Other’s were saying the Christian resurrection had already happened. Today, just like then, there is a lot of doubt and misunderstanding about the resurrection. The word of God gives ample evidence and information so that we don’t have to be misled by others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every person has two options
April 14, 2021 13:27 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBThis world is filled with thousands of choices each and every day. To no surprise, the Scriptures are very clear that this world is not filled with multiple decisions, but simply 2. In Matthew 7:13-27 Jesus gives His followers 2 options. In this episode we will explore the black and white nature of those 2 decisions. A study of Matthew 7:13-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beatitudes Part 3 - The Merciful
April 08, 2021 21:16 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBAs we continue our study of the Beatitudes today the Panelist pick up in Matthew 5:7 where Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prophecy of Jesus' Birth Place
April 04, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 83 MBMicah 4 speaks of the latter days, and other prophecies. But in chapter 5 the prophet specifies by name the town where the future King will be born. In Matt 2 and John 7 we learn many people were expecting Messiah to come from this small unimportant town called Bethlehem. He will bring peace with God and peace within the Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beatitudes Part 2
March 30, 2021 22:08 - 46 minutes - 34.7 MBJesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness, and what is this righteousness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Principles for glorifying the ministry in Christ
March 18, 2021 13:01 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBBibleQuest guest speaker Jeremy Dehut, from La Grange, KY serves as a preacher, teacher and counselor. Jeremy's blog can be accessed at JeremyDehut.com where he also provides Bible study material. Today Jeremy will talk about this 'ministry' is a service where we have the opportunity to perform. It’s not our career, it’s God giving us the ability and the privilege to work in his service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beatitudes
March 18, 2021 12:13 - 55 minutes - 104 MBThe 1st twelve verses of Matthew 5 consisted of qualities of those who would want to follow Jesus. These qualities, however, do not come naturally. The Panelists look at the first 3 Beatitudes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Musical Instruments in Worship
March 17, 2021 17:40 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBThe BibleQuest Panelists look into what God’s word says about using instrumental music in worship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Letter to the Laodiceans
March 09, 2021 21:46 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MBIn Paul's letter to the Colossians, the apostle briefly mentioned that he also wrote a letter to the Christians in Laodicea. He tells them to see to it that they, the Colossians, also read that letter from Laodicea. The question becomes, where is that letter? If it was so important for other Christians to read that letter, then why don't we have it in our bibles today? Well, there's three possibilites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Relationship of the Father and the Son
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBThe BibleQuest Panelists respond to an intersting and challenging question submitted by one of their viewers: If Jesus and God are one, how come Jesus said Gods will be done; Wouldn’t that imply Jesus is subject to God and not one with Him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1st Corinthians
March 02, 2021 21:08 - 45 minutes - 83.4 MBWednesday's BibleQuest panelists give an overview of key points in the apostle Paul's first letter to the Christians in Corinth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teaching Teens - what’s effective, what’s not
February 23, 2021 21:06 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBToday we're joined by our guest Panelist: Don Bunting. Today's talk involves a question recently recently submitted from one of our viewers: What’s your suggestion on how to teach teenagers the word of God so that they can see him in their lives, and how can you find the way to neutralize all the false doctrines and agendas that they are exposed to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Letter to the Hebrews
February 18, 2021 20:34 - 45 minutes - 83.1 MBOverview of the entire letter, paying attention to the logical flow of Hebrews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blind Followers Seeing Jesus Clearly
February 14, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MBThere is a lot of confusion out there about what and who Jesus is. This confusion isn’t exclusive to us today, but was a problem Jesus had to address with his own disciples. In this episode we will discuss the confusion Jesus’ own apostles had centuries ago, as well as discuss the statements that help us see Jesus more clearly today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josiah: Finding God’s Word
February 09, 2021 22:57 - 45 minutes - 83.8 MB2 Kings 22 - In his 18th year, 26 years old as King of Judah, Josiah found the lost book of God, Deuteronomy. Today’s guest speaker, Joe Works, considers what our attitude should be when we discover something new from God’s word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Works of the Flesh and Fruit of the Spirit
February 04, 2021 17:28 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBPaul spends the first 4.5 chapters in his letter to the churches in rebuking them to not go to another gospel. The Gentile Christians were being persuading by false teachings that they must obey the Law of Moses, specifically circumcision, in order to be saved. Galatians is a response to what we is happening in Act 15. Luke is describing the actions of the Judaizers, where Galatians is a letter from Paul to some churches who bought into their false teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Are the Gospels just late legends?
January 28, 2021 14:10 - 47 minutes - 87 MBHow do you provide a reason for the hope that is in you when critics of the Bible claim that the stories of Jesus are just that, stories invented by indivduals much later in the first century? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mindset of One Who is not of this World
January 25, 2021 12:15 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MBA discussion of contrasting perspectives, or world views, and how our world view should affect our interactions with those around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Missed Opportunities
January 13, 2021 15:44 - 45 minutes - 84.3 MBCan you look back on you life and recognized where you had missed certain opportunities? Today we look at individuals you missed great opportunities in the Gospel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Christian Ethic as Opposed to Laziness
January 10, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 86.4 MBProverbs has a lot to say about laziness. For example looking at the productivity of the ant, and recognizing what the lazy man truly loves. As we learn these things and look within ourselves we can avoid the painful consequences of laziness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gender: According to the Bible
January 06, 2021 00:40 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBFirst thing the 117th Congress decided to do is strike certain words from use within language in House Rules. Words referring to definitive gender indentification is now prohibitive, will not be included in House language, and will not be tolerated. All this from inclusive and tolerant members of the House. Go figure. But what does God say about this approach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Prophet Haggai
December 29, 2020 21:19 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBThe prophet Haggai is an often overlooked book. Only two chapters in the book but it gives us insight to what God thinks of us as we go about our busy lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Israel in the Old Testament and the New Testament
December 23, 2020 15:44 - 48 minutes - 89.9 MBA BibleQuest viewer commented and asked a very interesting question: At least on the surface, Jer 31:35-37 looks like it is saying Israel will never quit being God’s chosen people. Is this talking about spiritual Israel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Jesus God?
December 20, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBDid Jesus actually claim that he was God in the flesh? Or was the concept invented by men years after he died? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Can I Know the Will of God
December 15, 2020 22:51 - 43 minutes - 80 MBWe can be misled by assumptions, favorable circumstances, over zealous without knowledge, church leaders or our feelings and expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can I be a Christian in a not-free society?
December 13, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MBAs we see our civil liberties eroding at an unprecedented pace how is a Christian to respond? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul vs James concerning Faith vs Works
December 08, 2020 21:22 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MBThe Panelist discuss the following question from a viewer: Can you explain the difference between James 2:24 "a person is justified by works..." and Galatians 2:16 "a person is not justified by the works of the law..."? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When God Shuts the Door
December 06, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MBWhen God shuts the door no one will any longer have access. Consider the following: The door to the ark (Gen. 7:16) The door to Lot's house (Gen. 19:10) Judgment (Lk. 13:22-30) Jesus is the door (Jn. 10:1-10; Rev. 3:7-8) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jesus raised a young girl
December 01, 2020 20:53 - 45 minutes - 84.1 MBA viewer asked about the "don't tell anyone" statements Jesus made. Why did he make such statements? In particular, in Luke 7, he raises the young man of Nain in front of the multitudes following him, then shortly after, raises Jairus's daughter, in Luke 8, and says, "don't tell anyone." Why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Seven churches of Asia
November 29, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBFuture or present tense? As John reveals his vision we see that he is already in the tribulation and the churches are facing it in their time. This is not talking about a future special tribulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sola Fide - Faith Only
November 27, 2020 20:18 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBWhere did the concept of 'Faith Only' come from, because it's not found in the Bible. That may be surprising since it's so widely preached and accepted by so many Christians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Philippians Part 2
November 25, 2020 00:18 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBPart 2 of our discussion of Philippians finishes up with chapter 2 & 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul's letter to the Philippians
November 17, 2020 21:04 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MBHow can anyone be upbeat and positive in today’s political or social climate? Well, let’s see, Paul was in lock down as a prisoner, some colleagues were stabbing him in the back, and he was nearing the end of his life. This letter can teach us how to be positive and upbeat, even in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
End Times Speculation
November 15, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBA discussion of Dispensational Premillennialism including Tribulation, Armageddon, and the Rapture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seven interesting questions about Abraham
November 13, 2020 18:27 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MB1) Why did God curse Pharaoh of Egypt when it was Abrahama who lied in ch. 12? 2) Why does God keep promising Abraham a son, but take so long to deliver on the promise? 3) Why did Hagar have to go back to Sarai (ch. 16) 4) What is the point of circumcision 5) Why does Abraham question God in ch. 18:22-33? 6) What does it mean that God kept Abimelech from sinning in 20:6? 7) Why would God make Abraham sacrifice his son in ch. 22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Needs Forgiveness
November 11, 2020 00:34 - 48 minutes - 90.2 MBWhy does anyone need forgiveness and how does one obtain it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's wrong with marrying one of your relatives?
November 04, 2020 14:43 - 45 minutes - 84.8 MBA viewer asked if it's OK to marry a cousin. Are there Scriptures that address marrying close relatives? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pope and Same Sex Unions
November 01, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 83.2 MBDid I hear that right? Did the Pope actually condoned same sex unions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can a merciful and loving God allow evil?
October 28, 2020 19:08 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBIf God is suppose to be all good, how can he not do anything about the evil and violence against innocent people? This question is usually poised to doubt the existence of God. So how does a believer respond? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does the necessity of Baptism imply salvation by works?
October 22, 2020 19:17 - 45 minutes - 83.1 MBThis is really a serious discussion. It has to do with immortality and where one will spend eternity. Therefore it is dangerous to simply follow the teaching of men who try to play down what the scriptures teach, and simply make bold statements that baptism is a work without letting the scriptures to define the term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ecclesiastes
October 21, 2020 13:07 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MBThe Wisdom Literature, sometimes called the Poetry books, consist of five books and they all have a relationship with each other. Proverbs speaks about principles for wise and righteous living which lead to positive things as well as consequences for making the wrong choices. Ecclesiastes on the other hand speaks about raw observations about life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Power of the Tongue
October 06, 2020 22:08 - 46 minutes - 86.6 MBIt is wiser to listen than to speak, especially in these 5 circumstances: 1) In the head of anger; 2) When you don't have all the answsers; 3) When your words will hurth another; 4) If you can't speak without yelling; 5) When it's time to listen to rebuke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.