My Bible Life

Traditions and Commandments

Have you ever wondered why handwashing was such an important tradition for the Pharisees? Why did they question Jesus about his disciples not washing their hands properly? What did Jesus mean when he said, "You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men?" Do you think that our traditions take priority over God's commandments? Find out the answers to these questions and more in today's Bible Study titled "Traditions and Commandments."

Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret

In Mark 6:53, Jesus and his disciples landed in Gennesaret instead of Bethsaida. This raises questions about how they ended up there and where Gennesaret is located. Additionally, it is worth exploring what happened upon their arrival and how the people in Gennesaret reacted. Join me on this Bible study adventure as we uncover the answers to these questions. 
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Jesus Walks on the Water

It can be a terrifying experience to find oneself in the midst of a fierce storm, feeling alone and helpless. This is precisely the situation in which the disciples found themselves when they followed Jesus' instructions to get into the boat and sail to Bethsaida. Let us delve deeper into the study of the biblical passage of Jesus Walking on Water.
 

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

In Mark 6:30 -44, Jesus saw a huge crowd and felt compassion for them. He taught them many things, and when it started getting late, instead of sending them home, He miraculously fed them with just five loaves and two fish. This showed God's amazing provision and love! 

The Death of John the Baptist

In Mark 6:14-29, we read about an incident that occurred during Herod Antipas's birthday banquet. What started as a celebration turned into a tragedy with the beheading of John the Baptist. In this particular Bible study, we will delve deeper into the reasons why Herodias, Herod's wife, wanted John the Baptist dead. We will also explore how she used her daughter to seize the opportunity to achieve her vicious intentions. Let's examine the details of this event together.

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Happy New Year to everyone! We are starting 2024 by announcing a 10-week Bible Study Challenge. In this episode, I will provide you with more details about the challenge. Today's Bible Study is about Jesus sending out the 12 Apostles. During the study, we will delve deep into the history of the word 'apostle' and its meaning. I am always eager to learn, and this study helped me gain a better understanding of the responsibilities of the Twelve Apostles during Jesus' time, as well as the role that the Apostles play in today's church.

The Giver And The Gift

I have an important message to share in this episode called 'The Giver and the Gift.' Although this message is being released a little late, you can still listen to it, even if it's after Christmas. It's a message that you don't want to miss.
We will take a break for the holidays and resume on January 10, 2024, with a ten-week challenge. More details will be provided later, so stay tuned!
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas.
Vanessa

Jesus Rejected at Nazareth

Have you ever experienced rejection from your family, relatives, or even people from your hometown? If yes, then how did you cope with it? Today's episode will focus on Mark 6:1-6 where we will see how Jesus dealt with rejection from his family and acquaintances while his disciples observed. We will also explore Jesus's hometown and try to comprehend why his family and others were offended. 
Thank you for joining me for Bible Study, and I would like you to partner with me on a mission to share the Bible with others.  Would you be willing to share this episode with three people? I appreciate it.

Jesus Heals a Woman and Jairus’s Daughter Pt.2

In Mark 5:21-24 and 35-43, we see the story of Jairus, who approached Jesus to heal his daughter. Unfortunately, Jesus was delayed; by the time he arrived, Jairus' daughter had already passed away. Despite this, Jesus told Jairus to "DO NOT FEAR, ONLY BELIEVE." What followed next was a miraculous event demonstrating the power of Jesus's touch that brought the girl back to life. 
In our Bible study, we discussed several questions related to this story. We will talk about who Jairus was and why this story is essential. We will also learn a little about mourning in the Jewish culture and what Jesus demonstrated through this story. Lastly, we explored the lessons we can learn from this event and how to apply them to our lives. 
4 Questions from our Bible Study.
1 Who is Jairus, and why is this story important?
2. What does Jesus demonstrate in this story?
3. What was the mourning tradition in the Jewish culture?
4. What can I learn from this story?

Jesus Heals a Woman and Jairus Daughter Pt.1

Jairus sees Jesus in the crowd and rushes to get him, for his daughter is dying. Meanwhile, a woman with a health condition presses her way through the crowd, hoping no one will notice her.  She is determined to get to Jesus. She tells herself, "If I touch even his garments, I will be made well."  
Have you ever found yourself in a desperate need to receive healing for yourself or a loved one? 
Our Bible study will involve two people with different situations who knew they needed someone to do something they could not do for themselves. Join me as we unpack Mark 5:21-34.