The Bible Show

Sam and Will
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The Bible Show is a weekly podcast produced by South Florida pastors, Sam and Will. This podcast offers captivating discussions about various passages of the Bible -- examining their historical context, their relevance for modern life, and how these ancient stories point our hearts and minds to Jesus.

  1. 10h ago

    Ep. 108. Exodus 35-40 - Why Does God Call You a Temple?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this final episode on Exodus, Sam and Will explore Exodus 35–40 and how the tabernacle construction reveals God's heart for willing worship over forced obedience. After the golden calf discipline, God invites Israel to give from a generous heart rather than demanding their resources, and the people respond with such overwhelming generosity that Moses has to tell them to stop. The episode highlights Bezalel as the first Spirit-filled person in Scripture, showing that every vocation is a divine calling. Sam and Will then trace the tabernacle pattern through the New Testament, revealing how Jesus' cry of "It is finished" and the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost made believers into living temples sent to the ends of the earth. They unpack the Samaritan woman encounter and Old Testament prophecies about living water flowing from the temple to bring life to dead places. Whether you are new to the Bible or deepening your understanding, this episode will help you see your life as a sacred mission carrying God's presence into the world. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone exploring faith for the first time. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction: Wrapping up the book of Exodus 00:02:55 - Why the tabernacle matters for understanding Jesus 00:05:05 - God asks for a freewill offering (Exodus 35) 00:08:40 - How idolatry demands vs. how God invites 00:10:02 - Israel's surprising generous response 00:14:11 - What "cheerful giving" means (2 Corinthians 9) 00:19:32 - Men and women called to give individually 00:24:28 - When giving becomes too much (Exodus 36) 00:27:43 - Bezalel: The first Spirit-filled person was a craftsman 00:31:11 - Israel obeys God's design perfectly 00:34:20 - Creation parallels: Moses sees the finished work 00:36:46 - How Jesus fulfills the tabernacle pattern 00:40:11 - Pentecost: Believers become the new temple 00:43:49 - What it means to be a living temple today 00:48:24 - Greater works through the church (John 14:12) 00:52:14 - Jesus and the Samaritan woman: Worship in Spirit and truth 00:54:59 - Living water prophecies from Zechariah and Ezekiel 00:58:23 - Your mission: Bringing life wherever you go Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleStudy #Exodus #Tabernacle #NewChristian #ChristianFaith #LivingTemple #HolySpirit #FreewillOffering #Pentecost #CheerfulGiver #Bezalel #ChristianLiving #JesusInTheOldTestament #LivingWater #BibleTeaching

    Ep. 108. Exodus 35-40 - Why Does God Call You a Temple?

  2. 6d ago

    Can You Answer These Bible Trivia Questions? - Trivia Episode

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this special Bible trivia episode, hosts Sam and Will go head-to-head in a two-round competition covering Bible characters, places, and objects. Round 1 features clue-based guessing where players identify figures like David, Peter, and Goliath, as well as places like Bethlehem, Sodom, and the Red Sea. The Lightning Round tests rapid-fire knowledge on topics from the plagues of Egypt to the book of Ruth. Whether you're new to the Bible or brushing up on your knowledge, this episode is a great way to learn key people, places, and events in a fun format. Grab your family, play along at home, and see how you stack up against Sam and Will. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome to Bible Show Trivia 00:01:43 - How the trivia game works 00:03:19 - Round 1: Guess the Bible person, place, or thing 00:06:16 - Rome, the Mustard Seed, and Peter 00:09:25 - Sodom, Manna, and one-clue answers 00:13:40 - Rainbow, Goliath, and the Transfiguration 00:17:14 - Bethlehem, Tabernacle, and Pontius Pilate0 0:20:56 - Harder clues: Nets, Mary, Heaven, and Noah's Ark 00:25:34 - Lightning Round begins 00:32:47 - Pharaoh, the centurion, and Samson 00:38:35 - Mount Sinai, angels, and the risen Jesus 00:45:07 - Pilate's custom, kings, and plagues 00:50:03 - Ruth, Esther, and final questions 00:53:33 - Final scores and champion crowned Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleTrivia #BibleShow #BibleQuiz #NewChristian #BibleStudy #OldTestament #NewTestament #BibleCharacters #ChristianPodcast #LearnTheBible #BibleForBeginners #FamilyBibleGame #ChristianFaith #BibleKnowledge #PlayAlong

    Can You Answer These Bible Trivia Questions? - Trivia Episode

  3. Jul 15

    What Happens When a Bible Podcast Goes Wrong? - Bloopers Episode

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO This is a special bloopers episode of The Bible Show where the team shares their funniest outtakes and behind-the-scenes moments from recording. You'll hear failed transitions, pre-show voice checks, random tangents about Green Acres and haircuts, and an honest discussion about whether coveting is the most boring of the Ten Commandments. Sam's surprising gummy vitamin addiction gets fully exposed, the guys talk fitness struggles and weight loss, and you'll learn a practical Kindle hack for saving your reading highlights. Whether you're new to faith or just need a good laugh with fellow believers, this episode shows the real, unfiltered side of Bible podcasting. If you enjoy getting to know the people behind the teaching, share this one with a friend. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Bloopers intro: The team plans a summer outtakes episode 00:01:13 - Pre-show prep: Voice checks, hair fixes, and getting started 00:02:03 - Transition struggles: When nobody knows what to say next 00:03:46 - Random tangents: Green Acres, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and haircut debates 00:06:39 - Studio vibes: Something feels different about the setup today 00:07:11 - Coveting discussion: Is this the most boring commandment? 00:08:42 - Fitness talk: Leg lifts, weight loss, and gym memberships 00:10:34 - Gummy vitamins: Sam's shocking morning routine revealed 00:14:45 - Reading hack: How Kindle highlights save your notes 00:15:37 - Audio bloopers: Cough buttons and not hearing yourself 00:18:16 - COVID recording: Episodes from inside a closet 00:21:05 - Podcast banter: "Two idiots sitting around talking" Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #TheBibleShow #BiblePodcast #ChristianPodcast #Bloopers #BehindTheScenes #TenCommandments #Coveting #ChristianComedy #FaithAndFun #BibleStudy #PodcastOuttakes #NewChristian #ChristianCommunity #BibleTeaching #FunnyChristians

    What Happens When a Bible Podcast Goes Wrong? - Bloopers Episode

  4. Jul 9

    Ep. 10. Matthew 6:19-20 - Can You Serve God and Money?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode of the Bible Show, Sam and Will dive into Matthew 6:19-20, where Jesus teaches about storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. They explore how the Sermon on the Mount presents clear binary choices: live for earthly rewards that fade, or invest in eternal treasure that lasts forever. You'll learn what "moth and rust" actually meant in the ancient world, what the Hebrew idiom of the "good eye" and "evil eye" really means (generosity vs. selfishness), and why Jesus says you cannot serve both God and money. This passage isn't just for the wealthy; it's a heart check for everyone about where your identity and security truly rest. If you're wrestling with anxiety, materialism, or wondering what it looks like to trust God with your finances, this episode offers practical wisdom and real-life stories of the joy that comes from serving others. Share this with someone who needs to hear it today. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:08 - Sermon on the Mount context 00:03:29 - Matthew 6:19-20 explained 00:05:52 - Suffering now, glory later 00:08:31 - Jim Elliot's famous quote 00:09:34 - Supporting scriptures 00:13:00 - Treasures stored up for you 00:16:38 - Joy in serving others 00:21:12 - What moth and rust actually mean 00:26:51 - Where your treasure is, your heart follows 00:31:31 - The good eye and evil eye idiom 00:38:11 - Jesus preached this to the poor 00:44:51 - You cannot serve two masters 00:48:55 - What radical generosity looks like 00:54:45 - Binary choices in the Sermon on the Mount 01:02:25 - Closing prayer Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleStudy #SermonOnTheMount #Matthew6 #TreasuresInHeaven #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BiblicalGenerosity #GodAndMoney #AnxietyAndFaith #JimElliot #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #WhatIsTheSermonOnTheMount #EternalReward #TrustGod

    Ep. 10. Matthew 6:19-20 - Can You Serve God and Money?

  5. Jul 7

    Ep. 107. Exodus 35-40 - How the Tabernacle Preaches to Egypt

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode, Sam and Will explore how God designed the tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant as a direct response to the Egyptian religion the Israelites had been surrounded by for centuries. They cover the Egyptian Book of the Dead, the 42 Negative Confessions, and the heart scarab, showing how ancient Egypt's approach to the afterlife was impossibly legalistic. They then draw parallels between Pharaoh's war tents, canopic chests, and funeral processions and the design of the tabernacle to show that God was intentionally using familiar imagery. However, where Egypt demanded perfection and offered only magical tricks, God's tabernacle preached mercy, grace, and resurrection. The three items inside the Ark of the Covenant (the manna, Aaron's rod, and the Ten Commandments) each reveal God's heart to sustain, restore, and remain faithful to broken people. If you've ever wondered how the Old Testament connects to Jesus and the gospel, this episode makes it powerfully clear. Whether you're new to the Bible or rediscovering it, this is a practical look at how God has always been about grace, not earning your way. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction: Welcome to the Bible Show 00:01:48 - The tabernacle as God's rebuke of Egyptian religion 00:04:48 - What each tabernacle furnishing teaches about God 00:06:44 - How the tabernacle maps to the Gospel of John 00:10:50 - Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife explained 00:15:11 - The 42 Negative Confessions: An impossible standard 00:17:45 - The heart scarab: Egypt's supernatural cheat code 00:22:30 - Pharaoh's war tents and tabernacle parallels 00:27:04 - Funeral processions and why you can't touch sacred things 00:28:48 - Mummification, canopic jars, and Anubis on the golden box 00:32:34 - The Bible's answer: Hope in God, not preserved flesh 00:34:57 - The heart of the tabernacle is mercy 00:39:09 - Inside the Ark: The manna that never perishes 00:43:54 - Inside the Ark: Aaron's rod and life from death 00:51:41 - Inside the Ark: The renewed Ten Commandments 00:56:18 - You are God's temple: Colossians 3 explained Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleStudy #Exodus #ArkOfTheCovenant #Tabernacle #EgyptianMythology #BookOfTheDead #GospelOfJohn #GodsGrace #NewChristian #ChristianFaith #BibleForBeginners #OldTestament #GospelExplained #Mercy #Resurrection

    Ep. 107. Exodus 35-40 - How the Tabernacle Preaches to Egypt

  6. Jul 2

    Ep. 9. Matthew 6:9-13 - The Lord's Prayer

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode, Sam and Will break down the second half of the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, exploring what Jesus meant by "Your kingdom come," "Your will be done," "Give us our daily bread," "Forgive us our debts," and "Lead us not into temptation." You'll learn that God's kingdom is not a political territory, but his rule and authority at work in and through his people. They look at a practical grid for discerning God's will and discuss what the Greek word for "daily bread" reveals about our need for both physical and spiritual sustenance. They also unpack what biblical forgiveness really means and what it doesn't, why we can never repay our debt to God, and how the cross settles that debt for us. Whether you're new to prayer or have prayed the Lord's Prayer for years, this episode will give you fresh understanding of what you're actually asking for. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction: The Lord's Prayer deep dive 00:02:31 - How the Lord's Prayer gives you categories for prayer 00:05:31 - "Our Father in Heaven" word by word (Matthew 6:9) 00:07:12 - Why Jesus says "Father" (not Lord or King) 00:11:37 - What it means to be adopted by God 00:14:49 - "In Heaven": God's sovereignty changes your prayer 00:19:54 - "Hallowed be your name": What does that mean? 00:28:29 - "Your kingdom come": Not a political kingdom 00:34:11 - "Your will be done": Total surrender in prayer 00:41:07 - How to know God's will for your life 00:43:36 - "Give us this day our daily bread": More than food 00:47:55 - "Forgive us our debts": Debts vs. trespasses explained 00:55:04 - "Lead us not into temptation": Does God tempt us? 01:01:07 - Is "For thine is the kingdom" in the original Bible? 01:02:44 - Why unforgiveness reveals unbelief 01:08:43 - How to forgive when it feels impossible 01:11:27 - Closing prayer Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #LordsPrayer #Matthew6 #HowToPray #YourKingdomCome #ForgiveUsOurDebts #DailyBread #ChristianPrayer #BibleStudy #NewChristian #JesusTeaching #GodsWill #Forgiveness #KingdomOfGod #BibleExplained #ChristianFaith

    Ep. 9. Matthew 6:9-13 - The Lord's Prayer

  7. Jun 30

    Ep. 106. Exodus 35-40 - Did God Hide Jesus in the Tabernacle Blueprint?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will reveal how the tabernacle in Exodus is a prophetic blueprint for the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of John. They walk through each piece of tabernacle furniture, from the bronze altar to the Ark of the Covenant, and show how it maps directly to Jesus' ministry, miracles, and "I am" statements. You'll discover why God dedicated 16 chapters of Exodus to tabernacle details and how each element foreshadows the sacrifice, purification, sustenance, light, and access to God that Jesus provides. The episode explores the stunning connection between the empty tomb, with its two angels and bloodied linens, and the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant. Whether you're new to the Bible or have read it for years, this perspective will transform how you see the Old Testament pointing to Christ. If this blessed you, share it with a friend who's curious about how the whole Bible fits together. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction: What is the book of Exodus really about? 00:02:36 - Why did God include so much detail about the tabernacle? 00:04:08 - The tabernacle is a prophetic blueprint for Jesus' life 00:05:55 - The layout of the tabernacle explained 00:08:13 - John 1: "The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us" 00:09:33 - The Bronze Altar: "Behold the Lamb of God" 00:11:28 - The Bronze Laver: Water, cleansing, and purification 00:16:56 - The Woman at the Well: What is living water? 00:20:46 - The Table of Showbread: "I am the Bread of Life" 00:25:47 - The Golden Lampstand: "I am the Light of the World" 00:29:12 - Jesus washes the disciples' feet: Priestly preparation 00:33:01 - "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" explained 00:34:32 - The Altar of Incense: Jesus' High Priestly Prayer 00:37:51 - The veil is torn: Why the crucifixion changes everything 00:39:45 - The Empty Tomb as the Holy of Holies 00:47:53 - Mary Magdalene and why God's access is for everyone 00:52:42 - Closing prayer Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleStudy #Exodus #Tabernacle #GospelOfJohn #JesusChrist #LambOfGod #BreadOfLife #LightOfTheWorld #ArkOfTheCovenant #NewChristian #BibleForBeginners #OldTestament #Prophecy #ChristianFaith #TheBibleShow

    Ep. 106. Exodus 35-40 - Did God Hide Jesus in the Tabernacle Blueprint?

  8. Jun 25

    Ep. 8. Matthew 6:1-18 - Are You Practicing Your Faith for the Wrong Reasons?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through Matthew 6:1–18 from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus teaches about the danger of turning spiritual disciplines into public performances. They break down what it means to give, pray, and fast with the right heart motives rather than seeking applause from others. You'll learn the Greek origins of the word "hypocrite," why Jesus spoke with unique authority using "Amen, I say to you," and how 1 Corinthians 3 explains eternal rewards versus wasted effort. The episode also covers the meaning behind the prayer closet, the structure of the Lord's Prayer, and why fasting is the most overlooked spiritual discipline today. If you've ever felt exhausted by religious performance or wondered whether God cares more about your heart than your image, this conversation will encourage you. Whether you're brand new to the Bible or have been in church for years, this is a practical reminder that authentic faith happens in secret before it ever shows up in public. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction and Matthew 5 recap 00:01:52 - Heart motives in Matthew 6 00:04:52 - What "hypocrite" really means 00:09:08 - How performance leads to downfall 00:14:41 - Letting your light shine vs. seeking praise 00:18:04 - Eternal rewards explained 00:22:37 - Giving without the trumpet 00:31:52 - Right hand and left hand 00:41:09 - The prayer closet 00:50:32 - Empty phrases vs. real prayer 00:55:55 - Fasting as a spiritual discipline 01:04:17 - Jesus' example of humility Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Matthew6 #SermonOnTheMount #BibleStudy #NewChristian #LordsPrayer #WhatIsHypocrisy #ChristianFaith #PrayerLife #Fasting #SpiritualDisciplines #GospelOfMatthew #JesusTeaching #HeartMotives #BibleExplained #ChristianLiving

    Ep. 8. Matthew 6:1-18 - Are You Practicing Your Faith for the Wrong Reasons?
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The Bible Show is a weekly podcast produced by South Florida pastors, Sam and Will. This podcast offers captivating discussions about various passages of the Bible -- examining their historical context, their relevance for modern life, and how these ancient stories point our hearts and minds to Jesus.

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  • Creator
    Sam and Will
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    496
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rio Vista Church 2022
  • Show Website
    The Bible Show

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