The Bible Show

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the Parable (maybe) of the Sheep and the Goats. Whether it's a parable or something else, it's the words of Jesus explaining how true faith should change the hearts of believers and what that should look like in their lives.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the Parable of the Wedding Feast from Matthew chapter 22. Here Jesus again warns the self-righteous and declares that God will pursue the wedding guests, welcoming the humble and removing the prideful.

Pastor Sam and Mark talk about the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Jesus wants us to be prepared for his return. Now is the time for faith and salvation, not when the bridegroom arrives. Because once the door to the wedding feast is closed, our time is up!

Pastor Sam and Mark have another doubleheader with two parables unique in that Jesus tells you what they are about before he tells the story: the Persistent Widow and the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. All right after the longest introduction in history.

Pastor Sam and Mark talk about the parable of the Friend at Midnight, where Jesus taught his disciples about prayer. The discussion begins with the topic of prayer generally, then covers the Lord's Prayer, before going through the parable.

Pastor Sam and Mark take on a topical doubleheader this week, discussing two parables: the Unjust Steward and the Ten Talents. The application of both is the same, Jesus wants his followers to use what he gives them wisely for the kingdom.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the Parable of the Rich Fool, one of many parables about money Jesus told. Jesus discussed money more than he spoke about faith and prayer combined, because he knew how dangerously seductive it could be to our hearts.

Pastor Sam and Mark on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. They work through the context and setting for this story, then make some modern day application from it. Ultimately, Jesus is the greater Good Samaritan and sets the example for us.

Pastor Sam and Mark begin with the Parable of the Two Builders, continue by discussing Paul's letter on building on the foundation that is Jesus Christ, and conclude in John's Gospel with the connection between loving Jesus and keeping his commandments.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss two parables declaring the kingdom of heaven is of incalculable value and worth all that we could give. The discussion ranged to tithing, generosity, material possessions, and finding freedom in all those things.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the Parable of the Sower as recorded in Matthew chapter 13. This is part one of a two-part episode, with Episode 142B released at the same time. Listen to them both to hear the entire podcast.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the Parable of the Sower as recorded in Matthew chapter 13. This is part two of a two-part episode, with Episode 142A released at the same time. Listen to them both to hear the entire podcast.

Pastor Sam and Mark are in Luke chapter 15 with three interconnected parables. The Lost Sheep, where the 99 are left and the lost one is pursued, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son (or Lost Son). God finds the lost and rejoices when they are found.

Pastor Sam and Mark are launching into a new message series for 2022. He Gave Us Stories will examines parables Jesus told. This week they discuss the teaching on forgiving your brother and how that connects to the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

While Mark is away on vacation, we've pulled out some old episodes of the radio show he used to produce for the church, Hope with Tom Hendrikse. This is our Advent series from back in 2010. Enjoy the wayback machine!

While Mark is away on vacation, we've pulled out some old episodes of the radio show he used to produce for the church, Hope with Tom Hendrikse. This is our Advent series from back in 2010. Enjoy the wayback machine!

While Mark is away on vacation, we've pulled out some old episodes of the radio show he used to produce for the church, Hope with Tom Hendrikse. This is our Advent series from back in 2010. Enjoy the wayback machine!

Pastor Sam and Mark go through the first ten verses of Isaiah chapter 11. In this prophecy, a future utopia is predicted where there are no more predators, there is no more hurt, the knowledge of the Lord fills the earth, and all around is peace.

Pastor Sam and Mark talk through the first seven verses of Isaiah chapter 9. Join them for a discussion of this wonderful prophecy with special attention to the five names used to describe this child. His name IS wonderful!

Pastor Sam and Mark launch a new series of podcasts following along with the Advent message series "Good News of Great Joy." This week, Isaiah 7, "a virgin shall conceive."

Peter and John heal a well known man in the temple gate and when asked by what power they did this, began teaching about Jesus. This infuriated the chief priests and elders, who threatened them. The apostles prayed for boldness to continue their teaching.

Pastor Sam and Mark go through the story of Phillip the Evangelist and the Ethiopian Eunuch. Despite having many miraculous (maybe) elements, there are many practical things we can learn from it as well. Join them for Part 2 of Awaken!

"Awaken: Live Like It Matters" is a series of messages being preached at Church United churches all over South Florida and especially Broward County. This week, Pastor Sam and Mark have a fresh take on a familiar story—the Samaritan woman at the well.

Pastor Sam and Mark consider the words of the Messiah, 700+ years before he came to earth. He proclaims the salvation of the Lord and an eternal year of Jubilee! What will the heavenly kingdom be like? Join us for the prophetic description.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss this prophecy of the Messianic Kingdom. A kingdom that is within us, right now, but also one that will be revealed as future glory when the Lord comes back. Join them for their study in "the now and the not yet."

Pastor Sam and Mark go verse by verse through Isaiah 54, where God tells his people their future is secure and they can sing no matter what their present circumstances. The prophecies in this chapter foreshadow some of what John saw in his Revelation.

Pastor Sam and Mark go verse by verse through Isaiah chapter 53, the most direct prophecy of Jesus as Messiah you can find (only Psalm 22 is close). This is a conversation between two guys for whom this is clearly a favorite part of scripture. Join them!

Pastor Sam and Mark go verse by verse through Isaiah chapter 50 and the beginning of 51, discussing the third servant song. This time, Isaiah prophesies about the character of the servant. We connect the dots between Isaiah and Jesus.

Pastor Sam and Mark continue the series from Isaiah with the second Servant Song, found in Isaiah 49. They discuss the future return of the servant (Jesus) and have observations to make on Hebrew poetry.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the first of Isaiah's "Servant Songs." This Messianic prophecy speaks of one who will bring redemptive justice to the entire world, Jews and Gentiles. God's Servant has secured our future; we should live like it.

Pastor Sam and Mark wrap up the story of Hezekiah with a quick dip into Isaiah 39 and then spend the rest of the episode talking about chapter 40 and what God does to bring comfort to his people (who were facing the Babylonian exile).

Pastor Sam and Mark have the story of Hezekiah, one of the few good kings in the history of Judah. In the second part of this two-part conversation, we talk about what Hezekiah did right when facing impossible circumstances. What can we learn from him?

Pastor Sam and Mark have the story of Hezekiah, one of the few good kings in the history of Judah. In the first part of this two-part conversation, we talk about the clever persuasion from the Assyrian Rabshakeh and how he tried to sow the seeds of doubt.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the story of Ahaz from Isaiah chapter 7. Besieged on all sides by enemies, Ahaz is given a good word from Isaiah. All will be well if he just believes but...that's not what happens. Yet God still offers a gracious sign: JESUS!

Pastor Sam and Mark kick off a new series from Isaiah. This week, Isaiah's Vision and Calling in chapter 6. Join us as we explore the meaning behind all that Isaiah saw and heard. We also discuss Isaiah's response to what God showed him and asked of him.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the story of Peter and a Roman Centurion named Cornelius from Acts chapter 10. Each man has a vision, and through them God begins the process of sending the gospel to everyone and not Jewish people only.

Pastor Sam and Mark comment on Acts chapter 2 and the Day of Pentecost. The Apostle Peter in this story is night and day different from the Peter we've encountered thus far. Join us as we examine the events of the day on which the church was born.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss how Jesus chose to restore Peter to his calling after Peter's denials. The questions were both cutting and tender. If you're curious as to how both those things can be true, give this episode a listen!

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the story of Resurrection Sunday from the Gospel of John. Everyone Jesus encountered needed something different to be able to believe he had returned from the dead, and Jesus gave each person everything they needed to believe.

Director of Student Ministries Will Buschmann and Mark discuss the story of Peter's denial of Jesus. It's common to focus on the denial aspect, but what about Peter's courage? Can you enter into the scene and imagine what it would have been like?

Pastor Sam and Mark continue with the series on the Life of Peter. This week, Jesus asks his disciples who everyone is saying the Son of Man is and, when they answer, he asks the far more probing question: Who do YOU say that I am?

Pastor Sam and Mark continue with the series on the Life of Peter. This week, the iconic story of Jesus walking on the water. The discussion covers topics such as prayer, finding peace amidst a storm, and what it means to have little faith. Join us!

In a unique double episode, Pastor Sam and Mark bring Desiring the Kingdom to a close with the story of the four lepers from 2 Kings 7 and open up the Life of Peter series with Jesus calling Peter, James, and John from Luke 5.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the miracle of the floating axe head, Elisha showing his servant the army of fiery angels and chariots protecting him from the Syrian army, and the horrific outcome of the siege of Samaria by Ben-Hadad of Syria.

Pastor Sam and Mark walk through the story of Naaman, a remarkable account of a successful man who had everything the world measures as success, with one exception: his health. The Lord heals him, both physically and spiritually.

Pastor Sam and Mark walk through a chapter that describes a series of miracles performed by the prophet Elisha. The hosts agree that the nature of the miracles and the order in which they occur is an intentional foreshadowing of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss a story it seems like we have heard before. Just a couple weeks ago, in fact. Once again, Israel is going to war and they are asking Judah for help. Today's passage speaks to all of us who make the same mistake over and over.

Pastor Sam and Mark talk about Elijah's last day, the journey across the Jordan River for Elijah and Elisha, and the passing of the mantle (figuratively and literally) from one to the other. Oh, and what's up with those boys and those bears? Yikes!

Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the end of king Ahab and the start of his son Ahaziah's reign. Ahab's death came about in a way that's unsurprising, and Ahaziah picks up right where his father left off. We also meet Jehoshaphat, king of Judah.

Pastor Sam and Mark cover 1 Kings 21 and the story of Naboth's vineyard. Naboth runs afoul of childishly entitled king Ahab, his ruthless wife Jezebel, and the cowardly elders and leaders of Jezreel. Sam and Mark uncover the contemporary applications.