The Bible Lab

Life Bridge Studios
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In the Bible Lab, we develop tools to help you understand and apply God’s Word in the real world. This podcast gives us the chance to take our questions about God and about life ”into the lab” of God’s truth. Join hosts Ryan and Jake for conversations that are relatable, informative, and encouraging.

  1. FEB 5

    Bible Lab S2 Ep.45 - God's Wisdom in Our Weakness (1+2 Corinthians)

    God writes His best stories in our weakness As we make our way into Corinthians, we get into some messy territory. Paul's letters to this cosmopolitan church show that they were a church in disarray. Rivalries, wild living, and hedonism were all threatening their unity and their witness to the culture around them. Even though Corinth had been a place where many people came to faith, getting the culture out of them was another issue. Paul's letters to this church challenge them to embrace the way of Jesus, even if it will make them look foolish to the world. His main point is that going God's way often looks like foolishness to people who don't know God, but the way of the cross is wisdom according to God. As we read these books, they challenge us to examine where we are hanging onto the world's values and to embrace a better way through Jesus, who is the power and wisdom of God. Join Joel and Jake as they survey and discuss these incredible books. Resources THE BIBLE LAB IS ON YOUTUBE: watch the full episode and find clips to share on the LIFE BRIDGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ESV Illuminated Scripture journals from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-illuminated-scripture-journal-new-testame-tpb/  Mr. Pen highlighers (clutch for personal Bible Study): https://a.co/d/anBO91t  Special thanks to the band Least of These for use of their song "Filthy Man." Find them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YYhR9jU49pt4cFEUmFHDm?si=zLDXAsjaTrCvqmrn3nVRaQ - - - -  Each week during Season 2 of the podcast, we will break down the previous week's readings, including big events, key themes, rabbit-hole curiosities, and devotional thoughts. If you want to follow along with our reading plan from cover to cover, you can find it right here. We'll be following the 3x5 reading plan, which covers 3 chapters a day and 5 on Sundays.  Additionally, if you're looking for resources to compliment your study, check out The 3x5 Workbook by David Kalas. This is a great tool to challenge you by providing weekly review quizzes and answers to help your learnings stick.  If you have questions you want covered on the show from your readings, email them ahead of time to biblelab@lifebridgegb.org!

    1h 8m

  2. JAN 15

    Bible Lab S2 Ep.44 - Grafted in Through Faith (Acts 18-28, Romans)

    Justified by Faith Alone. Period. Bible Lab is back in the new year and continuing our journey through the Bible as we handle the incredible content found in the book of Romans. This letter from Paul to the Roman Christians is the cornerstone of our understanding of the great doctrine of justification by faith alone. That is, it is only through faith in Jesus Christ that man can be justified in God's sight. Paul's letter was written at a contentious time. The Jewish population (including Christians) was kicked out of Rome by the emperor Claudius because their debates about Jesus were seen as a threat to public order. Tensions between Jew and Gentile within the church were likewise elevated and Paul writes with the goal of helping them understand how God's redemptive plan brought Jew and Gentile alike into a new family of faith in which they all together became descendants of Abraham and heirs of his promises. In this episode, Ryan and Jake tackle questions like: "what does it mean that we are freed from works of the law as a means of righteousness?" and "who are the people of God under the New Covenant?"  Resources THE BIBLE LAB IS ON YOUTUBE: watch the full episode and find clips to share on the LIFE BRIDGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ESV Illuminated Scripture journals from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-illuminated-scripture-journal-new-testame-tpb/  Mr. Pen highlighers (clutch for personal Bible Study): https://a.co/d/anBO91t  Special thanks to the band Least of These for use of their song "Filthy Man." Find them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YYhR9jU49pt4cFEUmFHDm?si=zLDXAsjaTrCvqmrn3nVRaQ - - - -  Each week during Season 2 of the podcast, we will break down the previous week's readings, including big events, key themes, rabbit-hole curiosities, and devotional thoughts. If you want to follow along with our reading plan from cover to cover, you can find it right here. We'll be following the 3x5 reading plan, which covers 3 chapters a day and 5 on Sundays.  Additionally, if you're looking for resources to compliment your study, check out The 3x5 Workbook by David Kalas. This is a great tool to challenge you by providing weekly review quizzes and answers to help your learnings stick.  If you have questions you want covered on the show from your readings, email them ahead of time to biblelab@lifebridgegb.org!

    1h 8m

  3. 11/20/2025

    Bible Lab S2 Ep.43 (John 16 - Acts 17)

    The Bible Lab

    58 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    Bible Lab S2 Ep.42 - The Light of the World and A Savior for All (Luke 17 - John 15)

    God can save anybody. The latter half of Luke is full of amazing stories of individuals whose stories were ever changed by their interactions with Jesus. From Zacchaeus the tax collected to the heckler turned convert on the adjacent cross, Luke's message is that there's no one God can't or won't save through Jesus.  This week, we wrap up Luke and make our way into John, where we read a full focus on Jesus' identity as divine Son of God. Jesus' claims to divinity are all over the Gospel of John, most dramatically in his 8 "I AM statements" in which He associates Himself with the holy name of the Lord. In this episode, Ryan and Jake take on key themes from Luke and John to help guide your study.  Resources THE BIBLE LAB IS ON YOUTUBE: watch the full episode and find clips to share on the LIFE BRIDGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ESV Illuminated Scripture journals from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-illuminated-scripture-journal-new-testame-tpb/  Mr. Pen highlighers (clutch for personal Bible Study): https://a.co/d/anBO91t  Special thanks to the band Least of These for use of their song "Filthy Man." Find them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YYhR9jU49pt4cFEUmFHDm?si=zLDXAsjaTrCvqmrn3nVRaQ - - - -  Each week during Season 2 of the podcast, we will break down the previous week's readings, including big events, key themes, rabbit-hole curiosities, and devotional thoughts. If you want to follow along with our reading plan from cover to cover, you can find it right here. We'll be following the 3x5 reading plan, which covers 3 chapters a day and 5 on Sundays.  Additionally, if you're looking for resources to compliment your study, check out The 3x5 Workbook by David Kalas. This is a great tool to challenge you by providing weekly review quizzes and answers to help your learnings stick.  If you have questions you want covered on the show from your readings, email them ahead of time to biblelab@lifebridgegb.org!

    57 min

  5. 11/07/2025

    BIble Lab S2 Ep.41 - Jesus as Suffering Servant and Good News to the Poor (Mark 10 - Luke 16)

    Mark's Messianic Secret and Luke's Good News to the Poor This week's reading took us through the end of Mark and lion's share of Luke. While both share some of the same material, they present complimentary pictures of Jesus' ministry. In Mark, Jesus reveals the secret of His identity first as Messiah, then as suffering servant. Luke presents detailed individual stories of unexpected characters whose lives were dramatically changed by encountering Jesus, proving that Jesus is a savior to all people; Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, righteous and sinner. Together, the Gospels work to show us that there are countless aspects of Jesus' identity to explore, and grace to experience as we grow in the knowledge of Him. Resources THE BIBLE LAB IS ON YOUTUBE: watch the full episode and find clips to share on the LIFE BRIDGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ESV Illuminated Scripture journals from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-illuminated-scripture-journal-new-testame-tpb/  Mr. Pen highlighers (clutch for personal Bible Study): https://a.co/d/anBO91t  Special thanks to the band Least of These for use of their song "Filthy Man." Find them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YYhR9jU49pt4cFEUmFHDm?si=zLDXAsjaTrCvqmrn3nVRaQ - - - -  Each week during Season 2 of the podcast, we will break down the previous week's readings, including big events, key themes, rabbit-hole curiosities, and devotional thoughts. If you want to follow along with our reading plan from cover to cover, you can find it right here. We'll be following the 3x5 reading plan, which covers 3 chapters a day and 5 on Sundays.  Additionally, if you're looking for resources to compliment your study, check out The 3x5 Workbook by David Kalas. This is a great tool to challenge you by providing weekly review quizzes and answers to help your learnings stick.  If you have questions you want covered on the show from your readings, email them ahead of time to biblelab@lifebridgegb.org!

    1h 19m

  6. 11/04/2025

    Bible Lab S2 Ep.40 - Three Important Discourses of Jesus (Matthew 10 - Mark 9)

    The Kingdom of Jesus and Establishment Religion Matthew's Gospel is unique because of the way it presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. His telling of the life and ministry of Jesus is full of references to the many predictions of the Old Testament that foretold the coming of Israel's Messiah.  He also presents large blocks of Jesus' sermons and teachings. Three such discourses exist in the book: The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), the temple discourse (Matthew 21-23), and the Olivet discourse (Matthew 24-25). Each of these plays an important role in setting His Kingdom apart from the establishment of His day. In this week's episode, Ryan and Jake break down some of the key highlights from these passages, describing what important lessons believers today can take away about what it means to be citizens of our Savior's Kingdom. Resources THE BIBLE LAB IS ON YOUTUBE: watch the full episode and find clips to share on the LIFE BRIDGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ESV Illuminated Scripture journals from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-illuminated-scripture-journal-new-testame-tpb/  Mr. Pen highlighers (clutch for personal Bible Study): https://a.co/d/anBO91t  Special thanks to the band Least of These for use of their song "Filthy Man." Find them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YYhR9jU49pt4cFEUmFHDm?si=zLDXAsjaTrCvqmrn3nVRaQ - - - -  Each week during Season 2 of the podcast, we will break down the previous week's readings, including big events, key themes, rabbit-hole curiosities, and devotional thoughts. If you want to follow along with our reading plan from cover to cover, you can find it right here. We'll be following the 3x5 reading plan, which covers 3 chapters a day and 5 on Sundays.  Additionally, if you're looking for resources to compliment your study, check out The 3x5 Workbook by David Kalas. This is a great tool to challenge you by providing weekly review quizzes and answers to help your learnings stick.  If you have questions you want covered on the show from your readings, email them ahead of time to biblelab@lifebridgegb.org!

    1h 13m

  7. 10/22/2025

    Bible Lab S2 Ep.39 - Minor Prophets and The Sermon on the Mount (Zechariah 10 - Matthew 9)

    Turning the Page to the New Testament Zechariah and Malachi are rich with anticipation of the coming New Testament age. In fact, there are remarkable links between Matthew, the so-called "Jewish Gospel" and the Old Testament prophets. In this week's episode, Jake walks us through some of the vital New Testament connections in Zechariah and Malachi with some extended discussion on instructive principles of worship, Jesus' discourse on the Law in Matthew 7-9, and so much more! Resources THE BIBLE LAB IS ON YOUTUBE: watch the full episode and find clips to share on the LIFE BRIDGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ESV Illuminated Scripture journals from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-illuminated-scripture-journal-new-testame-tpb/  Mr. Pen highlighers (clutch for personal Bible Study): https://a.co/d/anBO91t  Special thanks to the band Least of These for use of their song "Filthy Man." Find them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YYhR9jU49pt4cFEUmFHDm?si=zLDXAsjaTrCvqmrn3nVRaQ - - - -  Each week during Season 2 of the podcast, we will break down the previous week's readings, including big events, key themes, rabbit-hole curiosities, and devotional thoughts. If you want to follow along with our reading plan from cover to cover, you can find it right here. We'll be following the 3x5 reading plan, which covers 3 chapters a day and 5 on Sundays.  Additionally, if you're looking for resources to compliment your study, check out The 3x5 Workbook by David Kalas. This is a great tool to challenge you by providing weekly review quizzes and answers to help your learnings stick.  If you have questions you want covered on the show from your readings, email them ahead of time to biblelab@lifebridgegb.org!

    1h 13m

  8. 10/15/2025

    Bible Lab S2 Ep.38 - The Coming Day of the Lord (Micah 4 - Zechariah 9)

    The Day of the Lord and the Minor Prophets The latter minor prophets that we cover in this week's episode are wide-ranging in focus, but their themes are remarkably consistent. As they look forward to the coming Messiah, the prophets predict a coming "day of the Lord" in which God will judge the injustice of the nations and bring His righteous shepherd-king to reign. Far from describing the end of the universe, these books are anticipating the beautiful redemption that will emerge from a time of unbelievable tumult in the world.  As we read these prophetic voices, we're reminded of God's sovereign plan and ability to bring His people through even the worst of times in our world. He never abandons His faithful remnant! Resources THE BIBLE LAB IS ON YOUTUBE: watch the full episode and find clips to share on the LIFE BRIDGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ESV Illuminated Scripture journals from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-illuminated-scripture-journal-new-testame-tpb/  Mr. Pen highlighers (clutch for personal Bible Study): https://a.co/d/anBO91t  Special thanks to the band Least of These for use of their song "Filthy Man." Find them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YYhR9jU49pt4cFEUmFHDm?si=zLDXAsjaTrCvqmrn3nVRaQ - - - -  Each week during Season 2 of the podcast, we will break down the previous week's readings, including big events, key themes, rabbit-hole curiosities, and devotional thoughts. If you want to follow along with our reading plan from cover to cover, you can find it right here. We'll be following the 3x5 reading plan, which covers 3 chapters a day and 5 on Sundays.  Additionally, if you're looking for resources to compliment your study, check out The 3x5 Workbook by David Kalas. This is a great tool to challenge you by providing weekly review quizzes and answers to help your learnings stick.  If you have questions you want covered on the show from your readings, email them ahead of time to biblelab@lifebridgegb.org!

    59 min
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In the Bible Lab, we develop tools to help you understand and apply God’s Word in the real world. This podcast gives us the chance to take our questions about God and about life ”into the lab” of God’s truth. Join hosts Ryan and Jake for conversations that are relatable, informative, and encouraging.

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  • Creator
    Life Bridge Studios
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
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