Bible Basics

We trace Acts 13–28 from Antioch to Rome, watching the Spirit send ordinary people into extraordinary moments as the gospel crosses cultures, faces resistance, and still advances. Paul’s journeys, the Jerusalem Council, and the clashes in cities like Ephesus show how grace shapes a global church. • Acts’ structure and the pivot from Peter to Paul • Antioch as a sending center shaped by prayer • Fi...

In this episode of the Bible Basics Podcast, host Jacqueline Adewole delves into the early chapters of the Book of Acts, exploring the challenges faced by the early church as they spread the message of Jesus amidst increasing pressure and opposition. She reflects on a conversation about the struggles of faith, emphasizing that true growth often occurs in discomfort. The discussion highlights key e...

This episode begins a three-part series on the book of Acts, the story of how the early church began.We explore how the story of Jesus continues after the Gospels, not ending with His resurrection or ascension.Learn why Acts is often called the bridge between the life of Jesus and the growth of the early church.Discover what Jesus meant when He told His followers they would be His witnesses.Walk t...

We trade guilt for grace and show a simple way to build a Bible-in-a-year rhythm that fits real life. Fifteen minutes, a right-fit plan, and a friend for accountability turn a fragile intention into a steady habit rooted in purpose. • New year expectations versus real-life rhythms • Why plans fail and how to rethink success • Find a clear personal why that endures • Build a 15-minute daily framewo...

We trace John’s purpose for writing and follow the arc from signs to the cross and the empty tomb, showing how belief shifts from ideas to personal trust. Stories of Nicodemus, the healed, and Thomas show how curiosity grows into a living faith that begins now. • why John wrote his gospel and what belief means • Nicodemus and the new birth by the Spirit • seven signs pointing to Jesus’ identity an...

We explore thankfulness as a God-centered posture, not a reaction to circumstances, and share habits that help gratitude endure through changing seasons. Ola joins to reflect on faith, marriage, and three practical nuggets for practicing thanksgiving today. • faith as the anchor for gratitude • give thanks in all circumstances explained • why things and feelings cannot hold joy • simple habits to ...

We explore the seven “I Am” statements in John to show how Jesus reveals his identity and meets our deepest needs with clarity, care, and power. From hunger to hope, darkness to direction, despair to resurrection, each image invites a personal response. • the divine echo of “I Am” from Exodus • bread of life and the end of restless hunger • light of the world and guidance through confusion • the g...

We walk the big picture of John’s Gospel, from the cosmic prologue to breakfast by the sea, to show how Jesus reveals God’s heart up close. Signs, I Am statements, the cross, the Spirit, and restoration form one story that invites belief and brings life. • how John differs from the Synoptics • who wrote John and why that matters • the prologue’s claims about the Word • seven signs that reveal iden...

We explore Luke’s Gospel as a careful, compassionate portrait of Jesus—fully God, fully human—who brings salvation “today” and welcomes outsiders to the table. From certainty and song to meals, prayer, and the Spirit’s power, we trace why Luke still speaks to weary hearts. • Luke’s purpose of clarity and certainty • Salvation as forgiveness, welcome, and healing now • The theme of “today” in Luke’...

The Gospel of Mark offers a breathless, urgent account of Jesus' life that captures his identity as the Son of God and extends his invitation to follow him today. • Mark is the shortest gospel at 16 chapters—readable in about 90 minutes • Written around 55-65 AD, likely the earliest written account of Jesus' life • Tradition says it was written by John Mark, capturing Peter's eyewitness perspectiv...