Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker

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Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker

The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State, lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin, and a ministry coach to churches and schools. Dr. Becker is currently the executive vice president of Time of Grace Ministry. The mission of Time of Grace is to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Least of These—Rahab

    It's amazing how the Lord God uses people who are considered in society as "the least of these" to accomplish great and glorious things in the kingdom of God. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the life of a Canaanite prostitute who safeguarded two Israelite spies in the city of Jericho. In return for her actions, she and her family were spared when the walls of Jericho came tumbling down. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

    27 min

  2. FEB 12

    The Least of These—God's Specialty

    Greatness is found through intelligence, influence, pedigree, and power, correct? Maybe from a human perspective, but not from God's perspective. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will kick off a new series in which we'll explore God's speciality of using "the least of these" to demonstrate greatness in the kingdom of God. We'll also look at who are considered "chosen ones" and how they choose to live their lives. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

    32 min

  3. JAN 22

    At the Zoo—A Menagerie

    A menagerie is a collection of animals. Today's episode is quite the menagerie! In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the significance of five eclectic animals in the Bible - the owl, the chicken (even though the actual word "chicken" never occurs in the Bible), the camel, the behemoth, and the leviathan. What a strange menagerie! If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

    30 min

  4. JAN 8

    At the Zoo—The Dragon and the Beasts

    You won't find the Dragon and the two Beasts at your local zoo, but we need to know about them. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will dive into the apocalyptic writing of the Book of Revelation to examine who the Dragon and Beasts are and what they seek to accomplish. Spoiler alert! They're coming after us. But don't worry, Jesus has already defeated them! If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

    30 min

  5. 12/18/2024

    At the Zoo—Sheep

    How often do you look in the mirror and see yourself as a sheep? Not often, I imagine. But that's how Jesus sees you. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine three different categories of sheep in the Bible—economic, religious, and symbolic. In the symbolic category, we learn why our God compares us to sheep and how the Good Shepherd cares for us, his sheep.  If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

    28 min

  6. 12/04/2024

    At the Zoo—Snakes

    In our last episode, we met a talking donkey. In this episode, we meet a talking snake. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about snakes, will explain the difference between snakes, serpents, and vipers, and will introduce us to real snakes, symbolic snakes, and the worst snake of all. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions. You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" at taboobook.org.

    28 min

  7. 11/20/2024

    At the Zoo—Donkey

    What do donkeys, horses, mules, and zebras have in common? Have you ever heard of the Bible's lost donkeys and a talking donkey? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about donkeys and the amazing truth about God's providence and plans revealed through two special donkeys. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions. You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" at taboobook.org.

    24 min

  8. 11/06/2024

    At the Zoo—Fish

    The Bible has many fish stories: from the first plague in Egypt to the huge fish that swallowed Jonah and all the fish stories involving Jesus and his disciples. And not a one of these fish stories is a "whopper." In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about fish, fishermen, and fishing in addition to explaining the well-known fish symbol for Christianity. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions. You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" at taboobook.org.

    27 min
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The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State, lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin, and a ministry coach to churches and schools. Dr. Becker is currently the executive vice president of Time of Grace Ministry. The mission of Time of Grace is to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.

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