The Bible Bible Bible Podcast

Stephen Joffer and Ben Joffer
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Ben and Stephen talking about all things Bible.

  1. 5d ago

    Why Did Everyone Fall Down When Jesus Said “I AM”? (John 18:1-14)

    When the soldiers come to arrest Jesus, He doesn't run. He steps forward, identifies Himself with the words “I AM,” and the entire group draws back and falls to the ground. What exactly happened, and what does this moment reveal about who Jesus really is?In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 18:1-14 and the betrayal and arrest of Jesus, exploring His “I AM” declaration, Peter cutting off Malchus’ ear, the cup Jesus willingly chooses to drink, and the deeper picture of substitution that runs throughout the passage.We also look at Jesus as the second Adam and the Good Shepherd: the innocent One willingly stepping forward so the guilty can go free. As the cross approaches, John makes one thing clear—Jesus isn't a helpless victim. He knows exactly what is coming and willingly gives Himself for His people.📖 Scripture: John 18:1-14 (ESV)🎙️ Bible Bible Bible is a verse-by-verse podcast hosted by brothers Stephen and Ben Joffer. New episodes every week.🔔 Subscribe as we continue through the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.---**CHAPTERS**0:00 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus0:49 Jesus enters the Garden2:13 Jesus isn't hiding from Judas3:57 Who came to arrest Jesus?5:54 Jesus knows exactly what's coming7:14 Jesus as the second Adam7:40 Why did they fall down when Jesus said “I AM”?8:43 What does “I AM” actually mean?9:32 Isaiah and the divine name of God11:42 Why did they still arrest Jesus?13:50 Jesus protects His disciples15:11 “Of those You gave Me, I have lost none”16:25 Peter cuts off Malchus' ear17:13 What is the “cup” Jesus must drink?18:09 Annas and Caiaphas explained20:08 One man should die for the people20:46 Jesus as our substitute23:46 The Good Shepherd lays down His life25:25 The “Great Exchange”28:18 What Jesus accomplished for us#BibleBibleBible #John18 #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #GospelOfJohn #ChristianPodcast #Jesus #Bible #Christianity

  2. Aug 11

    Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Predicted the Kingdom of Jesus? | Daniel 2 Explained

    What if one of the strangest dreams in the Bible actually gives us a roadmap of world history—and points directly to the Kingdom of Jesus?In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we take a detour into Daniel 2 to unpack Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, the four kingdoms represented by the statue, and the mysterious stone that becomes a mountain filling the entire earth. Rather than starting with an end-times system and working backward, we let Daniel’s own interpretation guide the discussion.We explore the four kingdoms of Daniel 2, why the fourth kingdom points to Rome, what the iron and clay represent, and how the stone “cut without human hands” connects to Jesus and the Kingdom of God. Most importantly, we look at why biblical prophecy should give Christians hope—not fear.📖 Scripture: Daniel 2🎙️ Bible Bible Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible podcast hosted by Stephen and Ben, exploring Scripture, theology, biblical prophecy, and the Kingdom of God.🔔 Subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible study and our continuing journey through Scripture.CHAPTERS0:00 Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream & Daniel 20:49 Why Study Eschatology?2:18 Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream5:27 Daniel 2 & the Story of World History6:17 God Reveals the Dream to Daniel7:38 God Raises Up Kings & Brings Them Down9:50 The Statue of Gold, Silver, Bronze & Iron11:52 What Does Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Mean?12:47 Babylon: The Head of Gold13:26 The Four Kingdoms Explained15:03 Medo-Persia & Cyrus the Great17:02 Greece & Alexander the Great17:50 Rome: The Fourth Kingdom18:24 What Do the Iron & Clay Mean?21:43 The Kingdom That Will Never Be Destroyed23:16 The Stone That Becomes a Mountain24:23 Did Daniel Predict the Kingdom of Jesus?25:27 How the Kingdom of God Grows26:18 Why This Gives Christians Hope26:55 Is Daniel 2 Evidence for Biblical Prophecy?28:31 How Christianity Changed the World30:57 Is Christianity Winning or Losing?31:48 The Dispensational View of Daniel 235:07 Where Are We in the Story Today?#Daniel2 #BibleProphecy #NebuchadnezzarsDream #KingdomOfGod #JesusChrist #Eschatology #BibleStudy #BiblicalProphecy #BookOfDaniel #Christianity #BiblePodcast

  3. Aug 5

    Jesus Prayed for YOU Before the Cross — Here's What He Asked (John 17:20–26)

    Before Jesus was arrested and crucified, He prayed one final prayer—not just for His disciples, but for every believer who would one day follow Him. That means this prayer was for you.In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 17:20-26 verse by verse, unpacking one of the most profound passages in all of Scripture and what it reveals about Christian unity, the Trinity, Christ's ongoing intercession, and God's eternal love for His people.In this episode, we unpack:Why Jesus prayed for every future believerWhat true Christian unity actually meansWhy unity is found in Christ—not denominationsHow Jesus continues to intercede for believers todayWhat it means that God is love from all eternityWhy Jesus wants His people to be with Him foreverHow knowing God deepens our love for HimWhat it means to abide in Christ📖 Scripture: John 17:20–26 (ESV)🎙️ Bible Bible Bible is a verse-by-verse podcast hosted by brothers Stephen and Ben Joffer. New episodes every week.🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss John 18, where Jesus is betrayed, arrested, and willingly begins His journey to the cross.CHAPTERS0:00 Jesus prays for every future believer1:42 What Christian unity really means4:18 Is denominational division a problem?10:40 Unity despite theological differences14:17 Why Jesus prays for unity19:42 Jesus prays we'll be with Him forever21:34 Jesus is our eternal High Priest25:01 God is love before creation28:04 How Jesus reveals the Father30:23 Knowing God increases our love32:38 Emmanuel—God with us forever#Bible #John17 #BibleStudy #Christianity #Jesus #GospelOfJohn #Theology #BiblePodcast #ChristianPodcast #Trinity #Faith #HighPriestlyPrayer

  4. Jul 28

    What Is Eternal Life? Jesus Gives a Surprising Answer (John 17 Explained)

    What if eternal life isn't primarily about living forever but about knowing God? In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we begin Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17, one of the deepest and most profound prayers in all of Scripture. As Jesus prepares for the cross, He reveals His eternal glory, prays for His disciples, and explains what eternal life truly is. In this episode, we unpack: Why Jesus prays, "Father, glorify Me" What this passage reveals about Jesus' deity and eternal existence The true meaning of eternal life How salvation begins with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Why John 17 is called the High Priestly Prayer What it means to be "kept" by God Jesus' prayer for unity among believers Why Christians are called to be in the world but not of it How God's Word sanctifies and transforms us Why reading Scripture daily changes your life John 17 gives us a breathtaking glimpse into the relationship between the Father and the Son—and shows what Jesus desires for everyone who belongs to Him. 📖 Scripture: John 17:1-19 (ESV) 🎙️ Bible Bible Bible is a verse-by-verse podcast hosted by brothers Stephen and Ben Joffe. New episodes every week. 🔔 Subscribe as we continue through Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17. CHAPTERS 0:00 Jesus begins His High Priestly Prayer 1:20 "Father, glorify Me" explained 4:12 How salvation begins with God 7:20 Jesus' eternal glory before creation 9:52 Why this is called the High Priestly Prayer 11:43 What is eternal life? 17:05 Jesus prays for His disciples 20:20 What does "Antichrist" actually mean? 22:07 Kept by God until the end 25:25 In the world, but not of the world 28:23 "Your Word is truth" 29:10 Why reading the Bible transforms you #BibleStudy #John17 #HighPriestlyPrayer #JesusChrist #ChristianPodcast #BiblePodcast #GospelOfJohn #Christianity #VerseByVerse #BibleTeaching

  5. Jul 22

    Jesus Promised Peace in a World of Suffering — Here's Why (John 16 Explained)

    Jesus never promised His followers an easy life. In fact, He promised the opposite: "In this world you will have tribulation." Yet in the very same breath, He tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world.In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we finish Jesus' Upper Room Discourse by walking through John 16:16-33 verse by verse, uncovering how Christ fulfills Isaiah's prophecies and why His resurrection transforms sorrow into lasting joy.We explore:What Jesus meant by "a little while"Why His death and resurrection fulfill Isaiah 26-27The surprising connection between childbirth, resurrection, and the True VineWhat Jesus teaches about unanswered prayer and God's perfect wisdomWhy Christians can confidently pray to the FatherWas the Father separated from Jesus at the cross?What "I have overcome the world" really means for believers todayTen powerful truths from the Upper Room Discourse that bring peace during sufferingWhether you're walking through anxiety, grief, or uncertainty, John 16 reminds us that Christ's victory is greater than our tribulation.📖 Scripture: John 16:16-33 (ESV)🎙️ Bible Bible Bible is a verse-by-verse podcast hosted by brothers Stephen and Ben Joffer. New episodes every week.🔔 Subscribe as we continue into John 17 and Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.CHAPTERS0:00 Jesus' final words before the cross1:18 "A little while" explained3:12 Why Jesus compares the cross to childbirth4:16 Isaiah's prophecy fulfilled in Christ7:02 The True Vine and the resurrection10:10 What Jesus promises about prayer12:45 Tim Keller on unanswered prayer17:16 Why we can boldly approach the Father22:09 Did the Father abandon Jesus?27:49 "Take heart, I have overcome the world"29:22 Ten reasons Christians can have peace#BibleStudy #John16 #JesusChrist #ChristianPodcast #BiblePodcast #GospelOfJohn #Faith #Christianity #VerseByVerse #PeaceInChrist

  6. Jul 14

    John 16:1-15 — Persecution, the Holy Spirit, and the Trinity

    In this episode, Stephen and Ben Joffer walk verse-by-verse through John 16:1-15. We cover Jesus's warning to His disciples about coming persecution, the significance of the synagogue in Jewish religious and social life, Paul's own transformation from persecutor to persecuted, and why Jesus tells His disciples it's actually to their advantage that He is leaving. We also dig into the Holy Spirit's work of convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and touch on the eternal procession of the Spirit within the Trinity. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro1:04 – Context: the Upper Room Discourse2:36 – The significance of being put out of the synagogue5:21 – Persecution and religious opposition to the church8:56 – Corrie ten Boom, The Hiding Place, and trusting God with the future11:15 – Why Jesus's departure benefits His disciples15:22 – The Spirit's eternal procession and the Trinity18:14 – The Spirit convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment26:15 – The Spirit guiding the apostles into all truth28:15 – "All that the Father has is mine" A verse-by-verse, Christ-centered, Reformed exposition of one of the more theologically rich passages in John's Gospel. #JohnGospel #HolySpirit #BibleStudy #ReformedTheology #Trinity #BibleBibleBible

  7. Jul 11

    Why Jesus Says the World Will HATE You | John 15 Bible Study

    "If they hated me, they will hate you too." Jesus warns His disciples that following Him means facing the same rejection He faced — and He tells them exactly why. In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 15:12-27, covering Christ's command to love one another, our friendship with God, why the world hates the gospel message, and the role of the Holy Spirit in applying Christ's work to our hearts. We close with a deep dive into the East-West Schism of 1054 and the Filioque controversy — the doctrinal dispute over whether the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father alone or from the Father and the Son, and why it split the church between Eastern Orthodoxy and Western Christianity. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro1:11 "Love one another as I have loved you" (v.12-14)3:19 Friends of God: Abraham, Moses, and us (v.15-17)11:31 "If the world hates you..." (v.18-19)14:56 Why the world hates the message of Christianity17:22 "The servant is not greater than his master" (v.20-25)22:24 The Holy Spirit as Advocate (v.26-27)24:53 The Filioque Clause & the Great Schism of 105432:01 Closing Join Stephen and Ben Joffer for verse-by-verse, Christ-centered, Reformed teaching through Scripture.#BibleStudy #JohnGospel #ReformedTheology #HolySpirit #ChurchHistory #Persecution #BibleBibleBible

  8. Jun 30

    The Secret to Bearing Fruit (It's Not What You Think) | John 15:1–11

    Jesus says "I am the true vine" — but what does that actually mean for your daily life? In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, Stephen and Ben walk through John 15:1–11 verse by verse, unpacking one of the most beloved and misunderstood passages in the Gospel of John. Why does fruit-bearing have nothing to do with trying harder? What does "abide" actually mean in practical terms? And why does God prune the branches he loves most? We cover: - The vine and branches metaphor — and what it reveals about salvation - Why forcing yourself to be more patient, kind, or loving doesn't work - The organic, seasonal nature of spiritual growth (and why it's a squiggly line) - What abiding in God's word and prayer actually looks like day-to-day - The pruning process — and why it's always for your good - Why joy is the inevitable fruit of abiding in Christ If you've ever felt like the Christian life is mechanical or exhausting, this passage will reframe everything. 📖 John 15:1–11 | ESV 🎙️ Bible Bible Bible is a verse-by-verse, Christ-centered podcast hosted by brothers Stephen and Ben Joffer. New episodes every week through the Gospel of John. Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. #John15 #TrueVine #BibleStudy #GospelOfJohn #ReformedTheology #BibleBibleBible #ChristianPodcast #Abide

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Ben and Stephen talking about all things Bible.

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  • Creator
    Stephen Joffer and Ben Joffer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
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    Clean
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    © Stephen Joffer and Ben Joffer
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    The Bible Bible Bible Podcast