Reasoning Through the Bible

Glenn Smith and Steve Allem
  • 4.6 (19)
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Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible study podcast dedicated to teaching Scripture from chapter one, verse one, with careful attention to historical context, theology, and faithful application.Each episode offers in-depth, expository teaching rooted in the authority of the biblical text and the shared foundations of the historic Christian faith. While taught from an evangelical perspective, this podcast warmly welcomes all Christians seeking deeper engagement with God’s Word.Designed for listeners who desire serious Bible study rather than topical devotionals, Reasoning Through the Bible explores entire books of Scripture in an orderly and thoughtful manner—examining authorship, setting, theological themes, and the meaning of each passage within the whole of Scripture.Whether you are studying the Bible personally, teaching in the Church, or simply longing to grow in understanding and faith, this podcast aims to encourage careful listening to God’s Word through faithful, verse-by-verse exposition.

  1. 3h ago

    Why Cleaning Up Your Life Isn't Enough - Matthew 12:43-50 (Session 24)

    Is simply cleaning up your life enough? Matthew 12 closes with Jesus describing an unclean spirit that leaves a person, only to return later and find the “house” swept, orderly, and empty. The warning is clear: removing something evil without being filled by God does not produce lasting spiritual change. Glenn and Steve discuss why true transformation requires more than behavior modification, how the Holy Spirit changes the believer from the inside, and why the generation rejecting Jesus was in danger of ending up worse than before. The passage then shifts to Jesus’ mother and brothers standing outside. Jesus responds by pointing to His disciples and saying that those who do the will of His Father are His true family. That leads into a discussion of Mary, later Christian teachings about her, the meaning of Jesus’ brothers and sisters, and why every believer has direct access to Christ without needing another human mediator. Matthew 12:43–50 | The Book of Matthew — Session 24  Questions discussed during this session include: Should people today be afraid of the devil or demons? Can Christians be attacked or possessed by demons? Who is Mary and what is her position in the Bible?Are there people on earth today who are closer to God than Mary? Support the show Thank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners.  You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible  May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

    Why Cleaning Up Your Life Isn't Enough - Matthew 12:43-50 (Session 24)

  2. 1d ago

    Have You Committed the Unpardonable Sin? - Matthew 12:31-42 (Session 23)

    Have you ever worried that you may have committed the unpardonable sin? Matthew 12:31–42 contains one of Jesus’ most debated warnings: “Blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.” But what did He mean, and can someone today accidentally place himself beyond God’s forgiveness? Glenn and Steve examine the immediate context of Jesus’ words, where the Pharisees had just attributed the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan. They discuss why this is not simply about saying one terrible sentence and why anyone who genuinely comes to Christ seeking forgiveness can still be forgiven. The study then turns to Jesus’ teaching that the mouth reveals what fills the heart, the certainty of judgment, why salvation is not based on balancing good works against bad, and how the blood of Christ covers the believer’s guilt. Finally, when the Pharisees demand another sign, Jesus points them to the sign of Jonah—His coming death, burial, and resurrection—and declares that something greater than Jonah and Solomon is standing before them. Matthew 12:31–42 | The Book of Matthew — Session 23   Questions discussed in this session include: Is there going to be a judgement day? What will it be like?What is the only way to stand justified before a holy and righteous God?Which prophet is greater than Jonah? If we do more good things than bad, can we get into heaven? Support the show Thank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners.  You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible  May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

    Have You Committed the Unpardonable Sin? - Matthew 12:31-42 (Session 23)

  3. 2d ago

    Why Jesus Said There is No Neutral Ground - Matthew 12:15-30 (Session 22)

    Matthew 12 reaches a major turning point as the religious leaders move from questioning Jesus to openly rejecting Him. After the Pharisees begin plotting His death, Jesus withdraws and continues healing those who follow Him. Matthew connects His gentle ministry to Isaiah’s prophecy of the Servant who would bring justice and become the hope of the Gentiles. Then Jesus heals a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute. The crowd begins asking the crucial question: “Could this be the Son of David?” The Pharisees cannot deny the miracle, so they claim Jesus is casting out demons by the power of Satan. Glenn and Steve examine why this miracle mattered, how Jesus answers the accusation with the logic of a divided kingdom, why His authority over demons confirms the presence of the King, and what He means when He says, “He who is not with Me is against Me.” Matthew 12:15–30 | The Book of Matthew — Session 22  Questions discussed during this session include: Who is the only person who can know someone’s thoughts?Can someone be neutral regarding Jesus? What about people who merely do not care about Jesus? Has Jesus shown Himself trustworthy, or is faith blind?Support the show Thank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners.  You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible  May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

    Why Jesus Said There is No Neutral Ground - Matthew 12:15-30 (Session 22)

  4. 3d ago

    Why Jesus Broke Their Sabbath Rules - Matthew 12:1-14 (Session 21)

    Did Jesus and His disciples break the Sabbath? In Matthew 12:1–14, the Pharisees accuse Jesus’ disciples of doing unlawful work because they plucked grain while walking through a field on the Sabbath. But the Mosaic Law actually permitted what they were doing. Glenn and Steve examine how religious leaders had added layers of tradition around God’s commands and turned the Sabbath—a gift intended for rest—into a burden. Jesus answers their accusation by pointing to David eating the consecrated bread, the priests working in the temple on the Sabbath, and the greater importance of mercy, compassion, and genuine worship. Jesus then makes two remarkable claims: something greater than the temple is here, and the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. The conflict intensifies when the Pharisees try to trap Jesus over healing a man with a withered hand. Jesus responds simply: “It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” The man is healed, and the Pharisees respond by beginning to plot Jesus’ death. Matthew 12:1–14 | The Book of Matthew — Session 21  Questions discussed in this Session include: We learn the purpose of showbread and the priests’ responsibilitiesCan giving up things result in pleasing God?What is the purpose of the sabbath and how important is it to God?Jesus asks “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath?”Support the show Thank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners.  You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible  May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

    Why Jesus Broke Their Sabbath Rules - Matthew 12:1-14 (Session 21)

  5. 4d ago

    Why Some People Refuse to Believe No Matter the Evidence - Matthew 11:16-30 (Session 20)

    Why do some people refuse to believe even when the evidence is right in front of them? In Matthew 11:16–30, Jesus compares His generation to children who are impossible to satisfy. John the Baptist lived an austere life and was accused of having a demon. Jesus ate with sinners and was called a glutton and a drunkard. No matter what God did, the critics found a reason to reject it. Jesus then pronounces judgment on Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum—cities that had witnessed His miracles and still refused to repent. Glenn and Steve discuss judgment, human responsibility, God’s knowledge of what people would do under different circumstances, sovereignty and free will, and why theological systems often struggle to explain an infinite God. The passage then turns from warning to invitation. Jesus says, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” The burden of trying to earn righteousness through religion is heavy, but Christ offers rest, grace, and a yoke that is easy and light. Matthew 11:16–30 | The Book of Matthew — Session 20 Questions discussed in this session include: If a skeptic were to see a true miracle, would they then be satisfied?Is there a judgement to come? Does God draw all people to Himself with the same degree of force?What is Molinism and what questions need to be answered by this system? Support the show Thank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners.  You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible  May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

    Why Some People Refuse to Believe No Matter the Evidence - Matthew 11:16-30 (Session 20)

  6. Sep 11

    Did John the Baptist Doubt Jesus? - Matthew 11:1-15 (Session 19)

    Did John the Baptist begin to doubt Jesus while sitting in prison? Matthew 11 opens with John sending his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?” Rather than simply saying yes, Jesus points them to the evidence: the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor hear the gospel. Glenn and Steve consider whether John himself was struggling with doubt or whether he may have been intentionally sending his remaining followers to Jesus. They also discuss why John was imprisoned, whether Christians should speak publicly about moral issues, and how Jesus described John as a bold prophet rather than a reed shaken by the wind. The study then moves into Malachi’s prophecies, John’s connection to Elijah, the deity of Christ, the relationship between the Law and the Prophets and the kingdom, and the meaning of Jesus’ difficult statement that “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence.” Matthew 11:1–15 | The Book of Matthew — Session 19   Questions discussed in this session include: How do I know whether to keep silent on moral issues or speak out and risk persecution?What should we do if we have doubts? Of what value is it being in Christ’s kingdom? Are churches receptive to people asking doubtful questions? Support the show Thank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners.  You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible  May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

    Did John the Baptist Doubt Jesus? - Matthew 11:1-15 (Session 19)

  7. Sep 10

    Why Following Jesus Can Bring Division - Matthew 10:24-42 (Session 18)

    What should followers of Jesus expect from the world? In Matthew 10:24–42, Jesus tells His disciples that they should not expect better treatment than He received. If the world maligned Him, some will malign His followers too. Yet Jesus repeatedly says, “Do not fear.” Glenn and Steve discuss why false accusations will ultimately be exposed, why believers should fear God rather than men, and how Jesus’ teaching about sparrows and numbered hairs gives comfort during persecution and discouragement. The discussion also examines Jesus’ difficult statement that He did not come to bring peace, but a sword; why following Christ can divide families; what it really means to take up your cross; why losing your life for Christ leads to true life; and how even simple acts of service will receive eternal reward. Matthew 10:24–42 | The Book of Matthew — Session 18  Questions discussed during this session include: What should you do if you think God has forgotten about you? What does Jesus mean when He says He came to separate family members? What does it mean for us to carry our cross? What message should we proclaim from the housetops?What does it mean to fear God? Support the show Thank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners.  You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible  May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

    Why Following Jesus Can Bring Division - Matthew 10:24-42 (Session 18)

  8. Sep 9

    Why Jesus said "Go Only to Israel" - Matthew 10:5-23 (Session 17)

    Why did Jesus tell the Twelve to go only to Israel when He later commanded them to make disciples of all nations? Matthew 10 contains instructions that apply to more than one setting. Jesus sends the Twelve on an immediate mission to the lost sheep of Israel with the message, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” He tells them to travel lightly, depend on God’s provision, and move on when a city rejects their message. But later in the same chapter, Jesus speaks about persecution, appearing before governors and kings, testimony to Gentiles, and enduring severe opposition. Glenn and Steve discuss how Matthew’s topical structure helps explain why instructions from different time periods can appear together. The study also examines what it means to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves, why repeated rejection can harden the heart, why believers should prepare themselves in Scripture rather than expect effortless inspiration, and how to understand “he who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:5–23 | The Book of Matthew — Session 17  Questions discussed in this session include:  Why would Jesus send out His disciples only to Israel?Why were the disciples sent out without money or extra supplies?Why would God punish a city more than Sodom for rejecting the message of the kingdom?What does Jesus mean when He says “He who endures to the end will be saved?”Support the show Thank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners.  You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible  May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

    Why Jesus said "Go Only to Israel" - Matthew 10:5-23 (Session 17)
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Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible study podcast dedicated to teaching Scripture from chapter one, verse one, with careful attention to historical context, theology, and faithful application.Each episode offers in-depth, expository teaching rooted in the authority of the biblical text and the shared foundations of the historic Christian faith. While taught from an evangelical perspective, this podcast warmly welcomes all Christians seeking deeper engagement with God’s Word.Designed for listeners who desire serious Bible study rather than topical devotionals, Reasoning Through the Bible explores entire books of Scripture in an orderly and thoughtful manner—examining authorship, setting, theological themes, and the meaning of each passage within the whole of Scripture.Whether you are studying the Bible personally, teaching in the Church, or simply longing to grow in understanding and faith, this podcast aims to encourage careful listening to God’s Word through faithful, verse-by-verse exposition.

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  • Creator
    Glenn Smith and Steve Allem
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    683
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    © 2026 Reasoning Through the Bible
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