Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker

Living in the Light—Spiritual Enlightenment 1

Time of Grace — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What is spiritual enlightenment and where does it come from?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker defines what "spiritual enlightenment" is and examines examples of it from the Old Testament.

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Living in the Light—Avoiding the Darkness

Time of Grace — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:03:14 -0500

Why do so many people live in the darkness? Do you know the role "the god of this world" plays in it?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker does a deep dive into two of the apostle Paul's letters that deal with what the darkness is and how to avoid it.

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Living in the Light—Walking in the Light

Time of Grace — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:01:43 -0500

How does a person go from walking in the darkness to walking in the light? It has nothing to do with the sun.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker digs deep into 1 John chapters 1 and 2 to uncover what the apostle John wrote about walking in the light.

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Living in the Light—You Are the Light of the World

Time of Grace — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

I thought Jesus was the Light of the world. Why does he say I am the light of the world?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores various examples of how a follower of Jesus lives as the light of the world.

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Living in the Light—God's Word Is Light

Time of Grace — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Have you ever heard the phrase, "God's Word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path?" It's found in the longest chapter of the Bible.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the five themes and eight key words of Psalm 119 that demonstrate how God's Word, the Bible, is a light for us.

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Living in the Light—The Light of the World

Time of Grace — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:38:37 -0600

All of the major religions have "light" as a major motif. What makes the Bible's "Light of the World" different?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker describes who the "Light of the World" is, both from Old Testament prophecies and New Testament fulfillment.

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Living in the Light—An All-Caps GOD

Time of Grace — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Is the God of the Bible a god, or a God, or an all-caps GOD?

In this episode Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the meaning behind the phrase used by the Apostle John in his first New Testament letter - "God is light" - and what makes him superior to all the gods and goddesses of man-made religions.

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Living in the Light—The Created Order

Time of Grace — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Light is a form of energy, but it's not the only form. Are you familiar with the electromagnetic spectrum that God created?

In this series, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine ten different usages of light in the Bible. In this first episode, he will examine the light that exists as the created order.

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Rock On!—Revelation

Time of Grace — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:45:58 -0600

The book of Revelation contains many fantastic, symbolic images. Today's episode looks at several of them.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the significance of a white stone, stones made into idols, the precious stones worn by "the great prostitute," and the precious gems that will adorn the New Jerusalem.

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Rock On!—The New Testament Letters

Time of Grace — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600

What do "rock," "cornerstone," and "foundation" have in common?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores how rocks and stones are used in the New Testament letters and answers what these three words have in common.

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Rock On!—The Gospels

Time of Grace — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Who in the world could turn stones into bread? Or who could turn stones into descendants of Abraham? Only the Lord God of heaven and earth.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the occurrences of "rocks" and "stones" and their significance in the four gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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Rock On!—The Prophets

Time of Grace — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

The Old Testament prophets spoke about the Lord God as the ROCK, the ROCK that would protect those who worshiped him and the ROCK that would destory those who didn't.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the occurrences of "stones" and "rocks" and their significance among the Old Testament prophets.

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Rock On!—Rock Songs

Time of Grace — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Did you know that in the Hebrew Old Testament Bible, the book of Psalms was called "Songs of Praise"?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the occurrences of "stones" and "rocks" and their significance in Israel's songbook.

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Rock On!—Natural Altars

Time of Grace — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Did you know that the Lord God only approved of two kinds of altars?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the natural altars on which sacrifices were made to the one, true God in the Old Testament.

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Rock On!—Priestly Stones

Time of Grace — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Here are some Bible words that aren't too common—Ephod, Urim, and Thummim—except in this episode.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the wardrobe of the Old Testament High Priest, expecially the 14-16 precious stones used in his wardrobe.

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Rock On!—Commemorative Stones

Time of Grace — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500

How do people today commemorate important, significant, or even tragic events?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores how Moses, Joshua, and Samuel commemorated special events. All three used stones. And is it that much different today?

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Rock On!—Water from the Rock

Time of Grace — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Since when does water come from a rock?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the two water-from-the-rock events that occurred during Israel's 40-year wandering in the wilderness and their connection to Christ.

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Rock On!—Building Blocks

Time of Grace — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What's the difference between rocks and stones as they occur in the Bible?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker begins a new series by exploring two kinds of stone and how they were used in ancient Israel. He also gives special attention to two structures in the Old Testament—the walls of Jericho and Solomon's Temple.

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The Least of These—Partners in Rome

Time of Grace — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Twenty-eight nobodies who turned out to be twenty-eight somebodies.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the apostle Paul's ministry partners—coworkers, friends, and relatives—who were the church in Rome during the first century.

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The Least of These—Two Generous Widows

Time of Grace — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Can you imagine what it would be like to have absolutely nothing?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the life, faith, and love of two generous widows, both of whom were willing to sacrifice all that they had for the Kingdom of God.

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The Least of These—The Servant Girl

Time of Grace — Wed, 28 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

One of the "greatest of these" is blessed by one of the "least of these."

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the life, faith, and love of an Israelite servant girl who was snatched from her home in Israel during a raid to become a servant in the home of Aram's hero general, Naaman.

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The Least of These—Ruth

Time of Grace — Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

An undocumented alien from a nearby country changes the course of history for an Israelite woman.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the life and love of a Moabite widow who left her own family and her own faith practices to care for a woman named Naomi. In the process, she came to worship the Lord God, married her "redeemer," and became an ancestor of Jesus.

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The Least of These—Rizpah

Time of Grace — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

This story spans 450 years of Israel's history. A mistake by Joshua plus the atrocity committed by King Saul eventually resulted in the House of Saul coming to a tragic end.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the love of a mother for her two sons and five step-grandsons who were hanged and left exposed. Her name was Rizpah. Through her actions, she spared having her sons disgraced and inspired King David to right the wrong that occurred with the death of King Saul and three of his sons.

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The Least of These—Hannah

Time of Grace — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

How do you handle disappointment and heartache in your life? How do you handle ridicule from others? There is much to learn from those who have experienced such challenges.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the life and faith of a woman named Hannah, who set an incredible example of a woman of faith and prayer.

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The Least of These—Three Courageous Women

Time of Grace — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever heard of Shiphrah, Puah, and Jochebed? They're not the most well-known women in the Bible, but their contribution to the kingdom of God was an act of courage and faith.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the lives of three Israelite women who feared the Lord God more than they feared the pharaohs of Egypt.

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The Least of These—Gideon

Time of Grace — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

From hiding in a winepress to defeating a 135,000-strong army, Gideon underwent a dramatic change when the angel of the Lord came for a visit.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the life of an Israelite man who considered himself to be the "least of these" but whom the Lord God used to rescue his people despite overwhelming odds.

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The Least of These—Rahab

Time of Grace — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600

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.

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The Least of These—God's Specialty

Time of Grace — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600

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.

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At the Zoo—A Menagerie

Time of Grace — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600

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!

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At the Zoo—The Dragon and the Beasts

Time of Grace — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600

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!

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At the Zoo—Sheep

Time of Grace — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600

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.

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At the Zoo—Snakes

Time of Grace — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600

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.

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At the Zoo—Donkey

Time of Grace — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600

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.

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At the Zoo—Fish

Time of Grace — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600

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.

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At the Zoo—Eagle

Time of Grace — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

What's the difference between an eagle and a vulture? What are the characteristics of eagles? What are the multiple analogies the Bible uses for eagles? Which analogy is the most comforting?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about eagles and what we can be assured of when we see an eagle soaring in the sky.

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At the Zoo—Dove

Time of Grace — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In our world today, the most prominent symbol for Christianity is the cross. It hasn't always been.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the importance of doves, what they symbolized, and which dove is the most famous one of all.

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At the Zoo—Lion

Time of Grace — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Flesh and blood lions, lions in the temple and palace, lion metaphors, and the Lion of Judah - all are found in the Bible.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the characteristics (especially the roar of a lion), the activities, and the symbolism of lions in the Bible.

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At the Zoo—Lamb

Time of Grace — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500

We’re starting a new series called “At the Zoo.” In this series, we’ll be exploring the characteristics, the activities, and the symbolism of the top ten animals in the Bible.

In this first episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explain why he considers the lamb to be the #1 animal in his top ten list. There is an Old Testament reason and a New Testament one. And they both have something in common.

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War Zone—Satan's War

Time of Grace — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500

A red dragon wants to devour a newborn male. War breaks out in the spiritual realm. Satan is defeated but continues to wage war against the members of Christ's church.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will unpack Revelation, chapter 12 that describes Satan's grand plan to take out Jesus and his work, to defeat Christ's church, and to assault the members of Christ's church. NO FEAR! With his death and resurrection, Jesus defeated Satan for all eternity and he promises to keep us safe until he returns on the Last Day.

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War Zone—Right Gone Wrong

Time of Grace — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Lying isn't all that serious, is it?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone involving Ananias, Sapphira, the apostle Peter, and Satan. This is the third war zone in this series where we see Satan influencing human hearts. Satan tempted Ananias and Sapphira to lie about something that was initially good and right. Sadly, we hear about the consequences of their lie and how God may have used it to bless the early church.

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War Zone—Judas' Judgement

Time of Grace — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500

The devil is like a skilled boxer. He has a one-two punch.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to Jerusalem during what we know as Holy Week. During that week, "Satan entered Judas" on two different occasions to influence Judas to betray Jesus. Dr. Becker will explain what that refers to and how it is different from the many examples in the New Testament of demon possession. If Satan can enter into people, how do we keep Satan from entering us? By staying connected to Jesus!

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War Zone—War in the Wilderness

Time of Grace — Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500

The devil never plays fair. He likes to serve up his temptations when we are the weakest.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a desert war zone where the devil tempted Jesus who was fasting for a period of 40 days and 40 nights. Although the devil tempted Jesus throughout the 40 days, both gospel authors, Matthew and Luke, focus on three specific temptations. With each temptation, Jesus relied on the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, to counter the devil's assaults. When the devil tempts us, remember that the same sword of the Spirit is in our hands too.

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War Zone—Joshua's Justice

Time of Grace — Wed, 08 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Satan is a prosecuting attorney. He likes to bring charges against God's people.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where, in a vision, the prophet Zechariah witnesses a courtroom scene. Joshua the High Priest, dressed in filthy clothes, is accused by Satan of being unworthy to stand in the presence of a holy God. The angel of the Lord comes to Joshua's defense, declares him not guilty of sin, and gives Joshua new clothes to wear. Satan's case against Joshua fell apart. It's a picture of God's amazing grace!

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War Zone—David's Downfall

Time of Grace — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Can Satan put thoughts into our minds? Yes. He can and he does.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where the man, whom the Bible calls "a man after God's own heart," experienced a deadly downfall. King David was seduced by Satan into taking a forbidden census. As a result, David and the people of Israel experienced the consequences of David's foolish actions. Yet, as the story unfolds, we see the love and mercy of the Lord God.

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War Zone—Job in the Crosshairs

Time of Grace — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Satan comes into the presence of the Lord God? Really?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where the greatest man living at that time found himself in Satan's crosshairs. Satan wanted to inflict misery on Job to make Job curse God. There are two big takeaways in this episode, one about Satan and one about the Lord God.

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War Zone—A World Full of Evil

Time of Grace — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Who are the "sons of God" and the "Nephilim" in Genesis chapter 6?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores this challenging question. The world was full of evil during the days of Noah, 120 years prior to when the Lord God destroyed the world through a worldwide flood. And who was behind this evil? The devil and other rebel angels. Fortunately, the devil has been defeated by Jesus, and we are equipped to take our stand against him.

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War Zone—Snake Bit

Time of Grace — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500

How much do like snakes?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the snakes in the Bible as a prelude for the war zone in the Garden of Eden that involved a snake, the devil, and our first parents, Adam and Eve. The devil used the snake to deceive Eve into doubting God's Truth and God's Love. The result of being snake bit by the devil was deadly for Adam and Eve and for us too. But, although the devil won the battle that day, he would never win the war. Jesus crushed him with his death and resurrection.

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War Zone—Good Gone Bad

Time of Grace — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600

At various times and places in the Bible, the devil shows up to wage war against God's people. God's people can find themselves in a War Zone doing battle with the devil. Thankfully, we wear the full armor of God.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the origin of the devil which was good, but what followed was bad. The devil is an example of a good supernatural entity gone bad. Although there are many questions the Bible doesn't answer for us, there are clues as to what happened with the devil and why God kicked him out of heaven.

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Reference to the Gallup poll (https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/4107968-belief-in-god-the-devil-falls-to-new-low-gallup/) Reference to the NORC poll (https://apnorc.org/projects/belief-in-angels-and-heaven-is-more-common-than-belief-in-the-devil-or-hell/).

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: The Devil

Time of Grace — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600

What was the most tragic crime ever committed and by whom?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the murder of our first parents, Adam and Eve by the Devil himself. The Devil lied to the first couple about what God had said. They believed the lie and disobeyed God. Their disobedience destroyed the perfect life and relationship God had intended for them when he created them in his own image. But that's not the end of the story. God decided to restore that life and relationship through the life, death, and resurrection of God's own Son.

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Reference to the "Epicurean Paradox" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicurus)

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Jesus' Crucifixion

Time of Grace — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Who was responsible for Jesus' murder?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the murder of Jesus by identifying all the perpetrators—Judas Iscariot, the Jewish religious leaders, Governor Pontius Pilate, the Roman soldiers, and two others. Jesus' murder was predicted by the prophet Isaiah seven hundred years before Jesus lived. Isaiah described both Jesus' death and those responsible for it.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Barabbas

Time of Grace — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Jesus and Barabbas—the innocent for the guilty.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the circumstances involving Jesus and Barabbas. Barabbas was a bandit, a murderer, and an insurrectionist who tried to overthrow the Roman government in Judea. He was sentenced to death by crucifixion. Yet he was set free. In contrast, the innocent Jesus was sentenced to death and not set free—the innocent for the guilty. But that wasn't anything new in God's economy of justice.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Judas Iscariot

Time of Grace — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0600

There are three Bible threads that link Judas Iscariot back to the Old Testament: two in the book of Psalms and one from the prophet Zechariah.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the multiple crimes committed by Judas, a man from Kerioth. Judas Iscariot spent three years with Jesus, hearing his teaching, seeing his miracles, and learning about God's grace and mercy and forgiveness. Despite all this, Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. All the crimes would have been forgiven if only Judas had believed what Jesus taught.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Samson and Delilah

Time of Grace — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Despite Samson's unfaithfulness in his life, the Lord God shows his faithfulness and grace to Samson.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes of both Samson, who was the most undisciplined and reckless of all the judges, and Delilah, who is the Bible's most famous "femme fatale."

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Achan

Time of Grace — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The big takeaway for this episode is: "God’s wrath against us is satisfied because of God’s love for us."

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crime committed by Achan at the battle for Jericho and the resulting justice of the Lord God.

Dr. Becker recommends a book authored by J.I. Packer, Knowing God.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Rahab and the Spies

Time of Grace — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Espionage, prostitution, lies, and deception are at the heart of this story. Yet it has a happy ending.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Rahab and some spies from Israel. The actions of the prostitute Rahab turned out to be amazing!

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Judah and Tamar

Time of Grace — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In today’s episode, the story of Joseph is interrupted with a complicated and sordid tale of broken promises, deception, prostitution, and immorality.

Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Jacob's son Judah and Judah's daughter-in-law, Tamar.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Joseph

Time of Grace — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jealousy in the heart can lead to outward deadly actions - lying, human trafficking, and potentially murder.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the crime committed by Jacob's ten oldest sons against their little brother, Joseph.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Dinah and Shechem

Time of Grace — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Back by popular demand! Another series on true crimes in the Bible.

In this first episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates a complicated crime involving multiple people. It's not one of the more familiar crimes in the Bible, but it is one that shows the total depravity of the heart, both among pagans and believers in the Lord God.

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Apathy

Time of Grace — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

There are different kinds of apathy, and they show up in different ways. Apathy in others can be annoying and frustrating, but there is one kind of apathy that is deadly for each of us. It is spiritual apathy.

Dr. Bruce Becker explores the Bible's examples of the deadly sin of spiritual apathy and its preventative cure—zeal for our God and other people.

"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker is including three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Worry

Time of Grace — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Do you ever worry, experience anxiety, or fear what you can't control? The Bible is filled with examples and encouragements not to worry but, rather, to trust in our amazing, powerful, and loving God.

Dr. Bruce Becker unravels the thread of worry in today's episode.

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Deception

Time of Grace — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What do lying, bearing false testimony, smooth talk, flattery, and the insidious half-truth have in common? They are all forms of deception. And, who is the master of deception and the ultimate deceiver? Satan of course.

Dr. Bruce Becker addresses both questions in today's episode.

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Laziness

Time of Grace — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

We explore laziness by also looking at . . . work and rest.

Dr. Bruce Becker reveals the cycle God designed at creation that balances work and rest. Dr. Becker also tells us the next three traitorous attitudes he'll be covering!

"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Gluttony

Time of Grace — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

There isn't a single passage in the Bible that explicitly calls gluttony a sin. So why is it considered one of the deadly sins?

Dr. Bruce Becker looks at this traitorous attitude through the seven passages in the Bible that address gluttony.

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Lust

Time of Grace — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Lust. The Bible speaks of it in two ways: as an overwhelming desire, and as unrestrained sexual craving. Additionally, there's a Bible thread that weaves together two major characteristics of lust: sexual immorality, and idolatry.

Dr. Bruce Becker explores the traitorous attitude of lust, showing us how destructive it is.

Dr. Becker mentioned two quotes:

- Alexander the Great: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/rage-quotes

- John Stott, "The Cross of Christ," p. 171, InterVarsity Press, 2006

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Rage

Time of Grace — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Anger in and of itself isn't wrong. The Bible tells us that. What we need to be careful of is letting our rage lead us to act irrationally and immorally, which can have disastrous results.

Dr. Bruce Becker drills down into rage, showing us how it leads to resentment and revenge, destroying relationships with others and with God. But there are also two types of anger that aren't bad: righteous anger and the wrath of God.

Dr. Becker mentioned two quotes:

- Alexander the Great: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/rage-quotes).

- John Stott, "The Cross of Christ," p. 171, InterVarsity Press, 2006

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Envy

Time of Grace — Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

"Envy," "jealousy," and "coveting." We use these words interchangeably, but they are not synonymous.

For instance, jealousy can be positive or negative; the Bible speaks of godly jealousy. But envy is never in a good light in the Bible. And what about coveting? Well, the starting point for coveting is envy.

Dr. Bruce Becker explores this traitorous attitude of envy by looking at six examples in the Bible. We'll see how envy destroys relationships—with people, family, and God.

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Greed

Time of Grace — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Greed has a straightforward definition: not being content with what one has. Are we greedy? Do we find ourselves afflicted with this traitorous attitude? And what does the Bible say about greed?

Dr. Bruce Becker dives into what the Bible says about greed, looking at its traitorous threats as well as some people whose lives were ruined because of greed.

Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Pride

Time of Grace — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Lies, betrayal, and double-crossing. There's no shortage of people who did these things in the Bible. But this new series won't be about the people who were traitors.Instead, Dr. Bruce Becker will talk about the ATTITUDES that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.

In today's episode, Dr. Becker looks at pride. We'll discover why pride is often considered the worst of the deadly sins, how it was communicated in its original form in Greek and Hebrew in the Bible, and how we can prevent ourselves from becoming filled with pride.

Dr. Becker cites the article, "6 Insights From C.S. Lewis on Why Pride Is the Greatest Sin" from Chris Bolinger: https://bit.ly/3ozycrf

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Acts, Letters

Time of Grace — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Dr. Bruce Becker wraps up this series by examining the remaining supernatural events in the New Testament! Of these events, all but three of them occur in the book of Acts. Stick around to the end of this episode to get a preview of the next series!

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: The Gospels, Part 2

Time of Grace — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Dr. Bruce Becker continues looking at Jesus' miracles in the gospels. This time, we look at Jesus' medical miracles that didn't involve demon possession and Jesus' absolute power over death.

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: The Gospels, Part 1

Time of Grace — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

There are more than 70 supernatural events that occur in the gospels. In this first of two parts looking at the miracles in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Dr. Bruce Becker examines some of Jesus' miracles that involved demons, food and beverages, and supernatural events in nature.

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah

Time of Grace — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0600

After the time of the prophets Elisha and Elijah, the number of supernatural events of God stepping into the lives of his people dropped significantly. But that doesn't mean he was absent from their lives. God was and always is still in control, as we see in this episode.

Dr. Bruce Becker looks at the supernatural experiences of Isaiah, Daniel, and Jonah.

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Elisha

Time of Grace — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Here's the answer to the last episode's pop quiz! The question was: Who witnessed the second-most supernatural events in the Old Testament? . . . The prophet Elisha!

Dr. Bruce Becker reviews Elisha's supernatural experiences, including the odd (youths mauled by a bear for making fun of Elisha's baldness!), the healings (raising a boy from the dead; curing a man of leprosy), the inspirational (God's angel army providing protection), and many more!

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Samuel, Solomon, Elijah

Time of Grace — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Pop quiz: Who had the second most miraculous supernatural events in the Old Testament? (Do you know who had the most?)

Dr. Bruce Becker continues looking at supernatural activity in the Bible with this study of Samuel, Solomon, and Elijah. Listen to the end to find the answer to the pop quiz!

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Joshua and Judges

Time of Grace — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:45:00 -0600

God showed up in multiple ways as the Israelites entered the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua. And he showed up again in the book of Judges, even as his people repeatedly abandoned him.

Dr. Bruce Becker takes us through God's supernatural activity in Joshua and Judges, which includes angels, stopping the sun, and superhuman strength, among many others.

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: 40 Years in the Wilderness

Time of Grace — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600

How did the Israelites survive in the wilderness for 40 years? Through the supernatural occurrences of the Lord God as he provided daily meals, water, and protection. Dr. Bruce Becker walks us through the Israelites in the wilderness and how God continually stepped into the lives of his Old Testament people with supernatural events.

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Exodus

Time of Grace — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600

The book of Exodus is filled with supernatural occurrences. Dr. Bruce Becker first reviews the definition of "supernatural" and then takes us through how God repeatedly showed up in Exodus to change the course of world events to benefit his people.

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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Genesis

Time of Grace — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

There are more than 200 times when the supernatural spirit world intersects with the world of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, resulting in a supernatural event taking place.

In this new series, Dr. Bruce Becker begins looking at these occurrences, first by defining "supernatural" and "spirit," and then examining the supernatural intersections, starting with Genesis. Through this deep dive, we see how God intervenes, ultimately showing his grace for his creation and people.

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Bonus Episode! Talking With Janet Parshall About the Devil

Time of Grace — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Here's a special episode for you! Earlier this year, Dr. Bruce Becker was interviewed by Janet Parshall, host of the national radio talk show, In the Market, on the Moody Radio Network. Janet challenges listeners to take a hard look at the major issues being debated in the marketplace of ideas, while using the Bible as the framework for discussion. Dr. Becker and Janet talked about Satan and how Christians can overcome him and the spiritual warfare in which he engages.

Dr. Becker also gives a sneak peek on the next Bible Threads series, titled Intersections. Dr. Becker will look at where the supernatural spirit world intersects with the world of the Bible, uncovering two major threads that run throughout the Bible. Watch for it later this month!

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True Crimes—Bible Edition: Paul

Time of Grace — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

It's the most unlikely scenario: a Christ-hating murderer is called by God's grace to become one of the greatest missionaries of Christ.

Dr. Bruce Becker finishes the True Crime series by taking a look at the apostle Paul. We get a glimpse into his early life and education, and how God was able to use someone intent on annihilating the church to instead build up the church.

Dr. Becker also has an exciting announcement! And he gives a preview of the next Bible Threads series!

Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:

—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

True Crimes—Bible Edition: The Herods

Time of Grace — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Two crimes, committed 30 years apart. Both heinous and directly affecting Jesus.

Dr. Bruce Becker digs deep into the Herods—the father-son duo who ruled over the Jewish people in Israel in the first century. Dr. Becker's examination of their quest for power gives us lessons today of how corrupting power can be. And, more important, who has true power.

Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:

—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

True Crimes—Bible Edition: King Ahab and Queen Jezebel

Time of Grace — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

A single crime committed out of evil leads to the tragic murders of many. This is the story of Israel's most wicked king, Ahab.

Dr. Bruce Becker dives into the crimes of King Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, recounting how their evil is an example of what happens when the First Commandment is ignored.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition: The Levite and the Concubine

Time of Grace — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

It's one of the most shocking and appalling crimes in the Bible. The grisly crime compels us to ask: Why is it even in the Bible? What can we learn from it?

Dr. Bruce Becker takes a look at this crime and helps us see how it relates to our culture today.

Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault. Please take care while listening.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition: Jael

Time of Grace — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

A female judge and prophetess. Her hesitant general. The honor of victory delivered not to a man but to a woman—done so through murder and ignoring the code of hospitality.

What can we learn from this account?

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About our podcast "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.

Bonus Episode! "What's Big Starts Small"

Time of Grace — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We're giving you a bonus episode with special guest and Time of Grace lead speaker, Pastor Mike Novotny!

Dr. Bruce Becker and Pastor Mike talk about Pastor Mike's new book, "What's Big Starts Small: Six Ways to Grow Great Faith."

Preorder your copy of "What's Big Starts Small" on Amazon. It comes out June 14! https://amzn.to/3NUW3ZX

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True Crimes—Bible Edition: Ehud

Time of Grace — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

An enemy king is assassinated—by a left-handed man who possibly faked a limp.

Dr. Bruce Becker recounts the story of Ehud from the book of Judges. Through this account, we see why God allows bad things to happen to his people, showing that he is a God of love and power.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition: David's Family

Time of Grace — Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Multiple murders. Rape. Suicide. All transpired from King David's original crimes of adultery and murder.

Dr. Bruce Becker continues looking at the consequences of David's crimes within his own family.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition: David

Time of Grace — Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We know the Sunday school version of David: he defeated the giant Goliath and would go on to be Israel's most successful and celebrated king. Much less is mentioned about the other side of David: adulterer and murderer.

Dr. Bruce Becker takes us into the crimes of King David as recorded in 1 Samuel—which is one of the most detailed accounts of any crime recorded in the Bible. David's crimes were not only deadly; they had consequences that lasted generations.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition: Moses

Time of Grace — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Moses murders an Egyptian and then flees—that's a pretty straightforward story we learn early on in the Bible, right?

Well, maybe it's not so cut and dried. Dr. Bruce Becker looks at the argument that it wasn't murder as he unpacks both perspectives: Did Moses or didn't Moses commit murder? In this journey, we see how wide the spectrum is in the Hebrew language for the words meaning "to kill" or "to beat." We also learn how the New Testament gives us additional insight into Moses' actions and thought processes. And, most important, we get two takeaways for God's will in our lives today.

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True Crimes—Bible Edition: Cain

Time of Grace — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

That's right—this next series will look at true crimes committed in the Bible! Dr. Bruce Becker takes us back to the very beginning and takes a deep dive into the first murder.

Everyone knows the story of Cain and Abel, right? But look deeper and we see that at the heart of this story is—pun intended—our sinful hearts and sinful capacity.

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Dr. Becker also mentions his book, "Give Satan the Credit He Is Due." You can get a copy at timeofgracestore.org.

About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":

If you like "Bible Threads," check out our other podcasts and content at timeofgrace.org!

Dr. Becker also mentions his book, "Give Satan the Credit He Is Due." You can get a copy at timeofgracestore.org!

About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":

By the Numbers: Unique Numbers

Time of Grace — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

In this last episode of the "By the Number" series, Dr. Bruce Becker takes an in-depth look at some unique numbers that occur only once in the Bible. Some of these you may already be familiar with—such as 666—but do you know their significance?

Dr. Becker spends a great deal of time in the book of Revelation, diving deep into the two beasts, the antichrist, and prophetic visions.

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By the Numbers: Multiples of 12 and 10

Time of Grace — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0600

We're back after a month-long hiatus that Dr. Bruce Becker took to write a book!

Dr. Becker looks at the multiples of the numbers 12 and 10. Here's a spoiler for you: We're going to spend a lot of time in the book of Revelation. Discover who the 24 elders are, the significance of 144,000, and why 1,000 is a hot topic among Christians—at the heart of this contention is this question: Will Jesus rule for 1,000 years on earth?

Dr. Becker mentions the book he just finished that answers 14 tough questions. Watch for it in July! In the meantime, check out the latest book from Time of Grace called "Truth in Our Time" at timeofgrace.org.

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By the Numbers: Number 40

Time of Grace — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600

The number 40 is a significant Bible thread. We think of the Israelites' 40 years in the desert and the 40 days of fasting for Elijah and Jesus. But there is more to the number than just recording time.

Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a deep dive of the number 40, showing us how it represents testing, trials, tragedy and triumph—and how we are drawn closer to God.

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By the Numbers: Number 12

Time of Grace — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

What do you think of when you think of the number 12 in the Bible? The 12 tribes of Israel (which, by the way, is NOT synonymous with the 12 sons of Jacob)? When Jesus was 12 and teaching at the temple? How about Jesus' 12 disciples? Were you aware there are also 12 tribes of Ishmael?

Dr. Bruce Becker gives us a close examination of the number 12. He talks about its symbolism in government and how it reflects God's church in both the Old Testament and New Testament.

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By the Numbers: Number 10

Time of Grace — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Are you aware there are two versions of the Ten Commandments? Or how about how the number 10 shows up in those created in the image of God?

Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a journey of the number 10, from Genesis to Revelation. We see how the number was woven into the everyday worship lives of God's Old Testament people and how Jesus used it in his teaching. Also, we see what the number 10 symbolizes for us today, helping us remember completeness, God's perfection, and our obedience.

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By the Numbers: Number 7

Time of Grace — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600

What does the number 7 actually signify? We know it's special, but just what makes it so unique? For starters, Bible scholars can't even agree on how many times it shows up in Scripture.

We know of the more common accounts in the Bible (7 days of creation, God rested on the 7th day, 7 pairs of clean animals brought onto the ark, 7 churches in the book of Revelation). But dig deep, as Dr. Bruce Becker helps us do in this episode, and you'll see the fascinating ways number 7 shows up in Scripture. And more important, you'll see how the number 7 expresses God's completion, perfection, and holiness—and what that means for you.

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By the Numbers: Number 4

Time of Grace — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600

On the fourth day, God created the sun, moon, and stars. That's simple enough to remember and understand, right? God created the lights to govern days and nights.

But packed into this one day, we can see how the number 4 is a building block of God's incredible creative design. On day 4, God established time and how to measure it. He used this number as the foundation for life on this earth. Additionally, the number 4 shows up in different ways in the Bible, from visions to Jesus' return. Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a deep dive as we see how the number 4 is literally built into our lives.

Dr. Becker also mentions Time of Grace's new 365-day devotional, "Life to the Full," that helps you stay in the Word every day. Get your copy starting in November at timeofgracestore.org.

About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker":

By the Numbers: Number 3

Time of Grace — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The number 3 is pretty self-explanatory in its signficance, right? We immediately think of the Trinity—the three persons in the Godhead. But the number 3 also shows up in other ways throughout the Bible, from Genesis all the way to Revelation—and everything in between: from the patriarchs to Samuel, from David to Elijah, from Daniel to Jesus. Dr. Bruce Becker helps us gain a deeper understanding of how this number signifies the harmony and completeness of God. Dr. Becker also mentions Time of Grace's new 365-day devotional, "Life to the Full," that helps you stay in the Word every day. Get your copy starting in November at timeofgracestore.org. About our podcast "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.

By the Numbers: Number 1

Time of Grace — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The number 1 shows up more than 2,500 times in the Bible. It describes people, places, and things. But it also holds much deeper meaning—there are six key phrases that signify the two most important things about God. In this second episode of the "By the Numbers" series, Dr. Bruce Becker gives us an in-depth look at the number 1. Dr. Becker also challenges us to memorize one all-encompassing verse (he'll teach it to you in Hebrew too, if you'd like!) and shows us why Number 1 is ultimately God's number. Dr. Becker also mentions his new book, "Gifted for More." This engaging study shows you how to discover your own giftedness and put those abilities into action for God’s glory. Get your copy at timeofgracestore.org. About our podcast "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.

By the Numbers: Programming Note

Time of Grace — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Dr. Bruce Becker is taking a short break this month and will be back with the next episode of the By the Numbers series next month!

By the Numbers: What's Behind the Numbers?

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Where did numbers come from? What are they, and what do they represent? Most important, what do they tell us about our God who created the universe? Numbers can seem simple on the surface: 2 + 2 = 4. But that simple addition has so much more complexity to it. Not only are numbers the building blocks of math—which are the building blocks of technology, science, and pretty much everything in the universe—they were a part of God's creation. In this first episode of the new "By the Numbers" series, Dr. Bruce Becker helps us understand how numbers were always a part of God's beautiful creation and can be seen everywhere—from honeycombs, to pineapples, to the eyes of dragonflies, and so much more. We'll see just how numbers give us a small glimpse into the mind of our God. About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Stars

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

There's an estimated 1 septillion stars in the universe (that's 100 billion stars in our Milky Way times 100 billion galaxies in the universe). But even more amazing, God knows the exact number of stars and gave each of them a name (Psalm 147:4). Dr. Bruce Becker won't look at all 1 septillion stars in this episode, but he will explore how the Bible talks about stars, stars as metaphors, the stars' relationship with God's people, stars' significance during the end times, and a special star that the Bible appears to use in a contradictory manner. Through this deep dive, we'll see how the stars and universe testify to God's greatness and power. This is the last episode this summer. Dr. Becker will return this fall with a new "Bible Threads" series looking at how different numbers are used in the Bible, along with their significance and symbolism. Until then, check out our other podcasts. You can search for them wherever you get your favorite podcasts: – "Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny" – "Grace Talks" daily devotions – "Little Things" with Amber Albee Swenson – "The Nonmicrowaved Truth" with C.L. Whiteside About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Songs, Part 3

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

What do the final 11 of the 12 songs in the Old Testament have in common? And what about the only 2 songs in the New Testament? And guess what? The 2 New Testament songs are likely not the "songs" you're thinking of. In this final part of the songs story line, Dr. Bruce Becker digs into these last songs and reveals the Bible thread that connects the very first song in the Bible with the very last song. About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Songs, Part 2

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Continue exploring the songs of the Bible in Part 2 of this story line! Dr. Bruce Becker takes a look at six songs of the Old Testament: victory songs, grief-stricken songs, and, of course, songs of praise for God. We'll learn which two songs appear twice in the Old Testament, which is the shortest song with just ten words, and which song became well known even to Israel's enemies. But most important, the Bible thread here is clear: Our God is worth singing about. About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Songs, Part 1

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

God must love singing because of the number of songs in the Bible. So how many songs are in the Bible? (If you know that the book of Psalms is all songs, you can guess that there are at least 150 songs!) But more important than the number of songs in the Bible, we need to ask: Why are there songs, and what's their significance? Join Dr. Bruce Becker for another deep dive into the Bible. Dr. Becker explains how we can't understand the songs in the Bible without first understanding poetry. But not just any poetry—Hebrew poetry. It is very different from the English poetry we're familiar with. By understanding the songs of the Bible, we can experience the power and love of God. About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Donkeys

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Yes, there are famous donkeys in the Bible! Not only were they valuable and versatile animals used for agriculture and transport; the two most famous donkeys also symbolize the power of God's will and blessing. How? Dr. Bruce Becker unpacks the significance of these pack animals. Learn just how many words there are for "donkey" in Hebrew and Greek (more than you think!), why the kings of Israel preferred donkeys and mules over horses, some interesting facts about donkey milk (yep, there's such a thing as donkey milk), and what an Old Testament talking donkey and prophetic New Testament donkey have in common that still affects you today. Dr. Becker mentioned our other podcasts. You can search for them wherever you get your favorite podcasts: – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks daily devotions – Little Things with Amber Albee Swenson – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Angels

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Angels. They're not the cute chubby cupids or winged glowing figures in white robes that we tend to think of. They are so much more. Dr. Bruce Becker takes us through a deep exploration of these heavenly beings. We learn the definition of "angel," get an idea of when they were created, discover just how many are named in the Bible, why they were created, and how we can take comfort in angels. Other resources Dr. Becker mentions from this episode: – A book about the fallen angel, Satan: https://timeofgracestore.org/product/20/give-satan-the-credit-he-is-due – A book about angels: https://timeofgracestore.org/product/3/angels-because-everyone-loves-a-mystery – A video devotional series about angels: https://bit.ly/3uFvpuR About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Mountains, Part 2

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Dr. Bruce Becker continues the exploration of mountains in the Bible with Part 2 of the Mountains story line. Today's mountains include not just big mountains where big things happened but also a mountain that moved and one you won't find on a map! There are 35 mountains named in the Bible, with almost all of them in the Old Testament. But the significance isn't on just the mountains themselves. Instead, it's what happened at these mountains that has great impact today. Through this study of seeing big things happen on big mountains, we'll discover the intersection of the things of God and the things of this world. Dr. Becker mentioned Time of Grace video devotions that have also explored mountains. You can view them here: – A look at the life of Noah: https://bit.ly/3dDndnF – The Israelites in the wilderness. This video is part of Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements; continue the videos in this playlist for a complete look at the Israelites' plight: https://bit.ly/2Rd7vYP – Elijah and the prophets of Baal: https://bit.ly/3mnhfLs – Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Mike was in Israel last year and recorded dozens of devotions there, including on the Mount of Beatitudes, near Mount Tabor and on the Mount of Olives: timeofgrace.org/Israel About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Mountains, Part 1

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

There are 35 mountains named in the Bible, with almost all of them in the Old Testament. But the significance isn't on just the mountains themselves. Instead, it's what happened at these mountains that has great impact today. Dr. Bruce Becker examines 7 of these 35 mountains. In Part 1 of "Mountains," Dr. Becker looks at the first four mountains. We'll go all the way back to Genesis, and then find ourselves in the New Testament where the most famous sermon was delivered. Through this study of seeing big things happen on big mountains, we'll discover the intersection of the things of God and the things of this world. Part 2 of "Mountains" will drop on April 22! Dr. Becker mentioned Time of Grace video devotions that have also explored mountains. You can view them here: – A look at the life of Noah: https://bit.ly/3dDndnF – The Israelites in the wilderness. This video is part of Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements; continue the videos in this playlist for a complete look at the Israelites' plight: https://bit.ly/2Rd7vYP – Elijah and the prophets of Baal: https://bit.ly/3mnhfLs – Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Mike was in Israel last year and recorded dozens of devotions there, including on the Mount of Beatitudes: timeofgrace.org/Israel About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Storms

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

What do you picture when you think of the word "storm"? Whether your mind conjures up a snowstorm, windstorm, or tropical storm, know that all storms have some things in common: they are powerful, can cause major damage, and we humans can't prevent them because God controls them. So what did it mean when God brought about the storms in the Bible? And what does it mean for us today? Dr. Bruce Becker walks us through five major storms in the Bible and helps us learn about the character of God and our role as his creation. Dr. Becker mentions the special upcoming Easter message from Pastor Mike Novotny. Make sure you watch Pastor Mike's message on Easter Sunday, April 4! About our podcast "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.

Story Lines: Gardens

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600

Don't overlook the significance of gardens in the Bible! Dr. Bruce Becker explores the five types of gardens found in Scripture (yes, FIVE!) and helps us see the significance of each kind. But he saves the best garden for last—it's the best because of what it means for us! Dr. Becker mentions the special upcoming Easter message from Pastor Mike Novotny. Make sure you watch Pastor Mike's message on Easter Sunday, April 4! About our podcast "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.

The Grand Ands: Son of God and Son of Man

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600

"Son of God and Son of Man." It's easy to use these terms interchangeably because we know they refer to Jesus, right? But what does each term refer to about Jesus? That he's God? That he's human? Or, is there something more? Dr. Bruce Becker takes us deep into how these two terms are used in the Bible. For instance, which term does not occur in the Old Testament at all? And which one, when it does occur in the New Testament, is almost entirely only in the gospels? What does all this mean for us? Programming note: Dr. Becker will come back on March 11 with a new series called "Story Lines." Watch for it! About our podcast "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.

The Grand Ands: Body and Soul and Spirit

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600

You know you have a body. But is it your soul or your spirit that makes up the immaterial part of you? Is your soul the same thing as your spirit? After you die, is it your soul or your spirit that moves on? Dr. Bruce Becker explores how the Bible talks about our bodies, souls and spirits, and how the three function within us as God's creation. About our podcast "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.

The Grand Ands: Truth and Love

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600

"Truth and love." Sometimes we think of truth and love as two separate qualities, independent of each other. But that's not how the Bible treats them. In fact, of all the "Grand Ands," "truth and love" has the deepest meaning and greatest significance. Dr. Bruce Becker helps us see the interconnectedness of truth and love by taking us through their original meanings in Hebrew and Greek, how the English language doesn't do justice to "love," and how they were used by Jesus and the New Testament writers to reveal that each word equates with God. Dr. Becker mentions the book by Pastor Mike Novotny, "Gay & God: Loving Everything God Made and Everything God Wrote." You can get your copy by visiting timeofgracestore.org, where you can also find other great resources in your walk of faith. About our podcast "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.

The Grand Ands: Light and Darkness

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600

"Light and darkness." The word "light" appears in the Bible more than 200 times (if you're using the NIV version), while "darkness" appears 148 times. Both words take on physical and spiritual meanings. But regardless of the realm in which they're being used, keep in mind these two truths: light is the only thing that can break the darkness, and life cannot exist without light. Dr. Bruce Becker takes us through a study of light and darkness, starting with the very beginning in Genesis when light was the first thing God commanded into existence in a formless, empty, dark world and ending with Revelation when we see that there will not be a need for the sun or moon to be sources of light in the new heaven and new earth. You can get a copy of Dr. Becker's new book, "Prophecies and Fulfillment: God Is Still in Control," by visiting https://bit.ly/3qjchRn About our new podcast "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.

The Grand Ands: Jew and Gentile

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600

"Jew and Gentile." These two labels are used often to refer to the two classifications of people in the Bible: a Jew was someone from Judea, one of the 12 tribes of Israel; and a Gentile was thought of as a catch-all for non-Jews. But it isn't as simple as that. Dr. Bruce Becker gives a whirlwind tour of Biblical history, starting with Abraham, and ending with Jesus. In between, we'll learn how the definition of "Jew" has changed, as well as the multiple ways "Gentile" is used. But most important, we see how Jesus, a Jew who initially told his disciples not to go among the Gentiles, made a deliberate move to go to "the other side." And in doing so, he brought the Gospel to all people regardless of the labels "Jew and Gentile." About our new podcast "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.

The Grand Ands: Visible and Invisible

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600

"Visible and invisible." References to these two words appear hundreds of times in the Bible. But there's one place in the New Testament that especially serves as an insightful summary into the fascinating and deep meanings of "visible and invisible." Dr. Bruce Becker explores the visible and invisible and takes us on a journey that touches upon creation, the Trinity, and angels and demons. About our new podcast "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.

The Grand Ands: Faith and Works

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

"Faith and Works." This is one of the apparent contradictions of the Bible. The apostle Paul writes that we are justified by faith alone. While James—Jesus' brother and one of the New Testament writers—says faith without works is dead. How do we reconcile these two facts? Dr. Bruce Becker helps us understand just how faith and works go together, taking us all the way back to Genesis. Through this exploration, we see what real faith is. About our new podcast "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.

The Grand Ands: Lord and Savior

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

"Lord and Savior." Christians use this phrase all the time. So it's interesting that it's used together just a whopping five times—and only in the New Testament by just one writer. What's the phrase's origin story? Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a linguistic journey of "Lord" (used by itself more than 6,700 times) and "Savior" (only 59 times) and reveals to us how, when used together, these words give us a picture of the complete Jesus. About our new podcast "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. Still fascinated by the word "and"? Watch Pastor Mike Novotny's current TV series on "The Power of 'And'"! https://timeofgrace.org/series/the-power-of-and/

The Grand Ands: Heaven and Earth

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

""Heaven and earth." This phrase is used 42 times in the Bible. But it doesn't always mean the same thing. AND, get this: The phrase also reflects three different heavens. What does this mean for us today? More important, what does this mean for our future? Dr. Bruce Becker digs deep as we look at this phrase that literally spans the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. About our new podcast "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. Get ""3 Words That Will Change Your Life"" to get a fresh perspective on eternal life with GOD! https://bit.ly/3b41kfv

The Grand Ands: Grace and Peace

Dr. Bruce Becker, Time of Grace — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

"Grace and peace." We see this phrase 14 times in the New Testament, used most often by the apostle Paul. The apostles Peter and John also used it. We might be tempted to think of "grace and peace" as just a cordial greeting without much significance. But it is much more than that. Its origins go beyond the first century with a thread that links it back to the Old Testament. Knowing the significance of this thread will give you an even deeper understanding of God's grace. About our new podcast "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."