Understand the Bible | Podcast Guru

Overview

Episodes

Recent Episodes

What it means to live by faith - Hebrews 11:1-12:3 Sermon

MAR 28, 2025

What it means to live by faith - Hebrews 11:1-12:3 Sermon

<p>A lot of people talk about “living by faith” — but what does it really mean? This passage from Hebrews is all about living by faith. It shows us how important it is, what it looks like, and encourages to carry on despite the fact that it’s hard.</p><p>The session I did on science and faith can be found <a target="_blank" href="https://phillsacre.me.uk/2020/11/genesis-vs-science-talk-recording/">on my website</a>.</p><p><p>If you enjoy these videos, subscribe to get them delivered to you. And if you appreciate and benefit from Understand the Bible, please do consider becoming a paid subscriber</p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Understand the Bible at <a href="https://utbible.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">utbible.substack.com/subscribe</a>

play-circle

30 MIN

Drawing near to God with a clear conscience - Hebrews 10:19-39 Sermon

MAR 21, 2025

Drawing near to God with a clear conscience - Hebrews 10:19-39 Sermon

<p>Every preacher knows that they have to answer the question ‘so what’ — what relevance do these truths have to do with my life? The author of Hebrews is no exception, and in this passage we turn to how the teaching about Jesus’ sacrifice and ministry as high priest should make a difference to us. He focusses on drawing near to God, persevering despite sin and persecution, and the importance of meeting together.</p><p>You can find a free copy of John Owen’s book On the Mortification of Sin <a target="_blank" href="https://www.monergism.com/mortification-sin-believers-ebook-modernized">here</a> (modernised edition).</p><p><p>Understand the Bible is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Understand the Bible at <a href="https://utbible.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">utbible.substack.com/subscribe</a>

play-circle

26 MIN

Holiness is found only in Jesus - Hebrews 10:1-18 Sermon

MAR 14, 2025

Holiness is found only in Jesus - Hebrews 10:1-18 Sermon

<p>Why did God give the Law, and why did God send Jesus? We can’t understand how Jesus fulfils the old covenant unless we understand what God wants from us in the first place. The answer is summed up in one word - holiness. In this sermon we think about holiness and how Jesus is the fulfilment of everything that God promised for us.</p><p><p>Understand the Bible is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>You can find a free eBook of Holiness by J.C. Ryle <a target="_blank" href="https://www.monergism.com/holiness-ebook">on Monergism</a>.</p><p>My book, Confused by Grace, <a target="_blank" href="https://understandthebible.uk/confused-by-grace/">can be found here</a>.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Understand the Bible at <a href="https://utbible.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">utbible.substack.com/subscribe</a>

play-circle

31 MIN

The power of Christ's blood - Hebrews 9 Sermon

MAR 7, 2025

The power of Christ's blood - Hebrews 9 Sermon

<p>If you’re new to Christian circles, you might wonder why there is a regular reference to blood — especially to the blood of Christ. What is it about his blood in particular which is important? In Hebrews chapter 9, we see why blood was so important to the Old Testament sacrifices, and how Jesus came to fulfil it.</p><p><p>Understand the Bible is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Understand the Bible at <a href="https://utbible.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">utbible.substack.com/subscribe</a>

play-circle

28 MIN

Jesus is the Real Deal - Hebrews 8 Sermon

FEB 28, 2025

Jesus is the Real Deal - Hebrews 8 Sermon

<p>Is the Old Testament obsolete? Some people seem to think so! This passage helps us to understand the purpose of the Old Testament system of sacrifices and priests, and how we should understand it now as Christians. We need to understand that we have something far superior in Jesus to the old covenant.</p><p><p>Understand the Bible is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Understand the Bible at <a href="https://utbible.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">utbible.substack.com/subscribe</a>

play-circle

26 MIN