Why did God give Israel the food laws?  No bacon. No ham. No shrimp.  What's the point?  And what does it have to do with being holy?  And how is it c...View Details

Jesus is famous for teaching in parables. In all three synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), Jesus explains that he teaches in parables so that ...View Details

What is the mission of the church?  Very often there are lots of different answers given to this question. But there shouldn't be. In fact, I am repea...View Details

The story of Ananias and Sapphira in the book of Acts is a shocking story. Two members of the church sell their property, bring the money to the apost...View Details

What does is mean to be led in triumph in Christ and be the fragrance of Christ in 2 Corinthians 2:14-16?  We like impressive people. People who look ...View Details

The cross. Good Friday.  At the time Jesus was crucified, a cross was an object of horror and a symbol of shame. So vulgar was it, that Romans wouldn'...View Details

The Listener's Commentary Study Hub makes it easier for you to study the Bible and is a great way to support this ministry. Check it out at the link b...View Details

Have you heard the phrase “the power of prayer”? Or “prayer changes things”? We've been taught to believe God answers prayer. In fact James 5:16 is a ...View Details

Want to get more out of your Bible reading? Free Resource: 7 Ways to Immediately Get More Out of the Bible  https://www.johnwhittaker.net/seven-ways  ...View Details

We've said a lot about living a Jesus centered life and how it takes deliberate intentional effort. If we're not careful, that could to a lot of striv...View Details