The Bible by David Alley
A bible commentary by David Alley from Peace Apostolic Ministries. A new episode comes out daily. Cover the entire Bible plus Apocryphal books in four years. Each episode includes the reading of a full chapter, plus comments both historical and spiritual, and prayer. Join this podcast, and grow in faith.
Understanding Jude 1: The Lord's Brother Writes a Stern Warning - about False Christians
Jude warns that "certain men" have "slipped in among you". This letter is about people who look good and do Christian things, but are rotten from the inside out with false motives and plans. Its a very interesting short chapter of the Bible, from the Lord Jesus' brother Jude. Join David Alley as he reads Jude 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 3 John 1: A Letter to Gaius, about Christian Hospitality
John wrote a letter to his friend Gaius, who was known for showing hospitality to Christians in need. The letter was also a rebuke of Diotrephes who loved to be first. Join David Alley as he reads 3 John 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 2 John 1: A Letter to Kyria - the Chosen Lady
John in his second letter writes to Kyria - the chosen lady. We don't know much about her, but the things he says to her teach us and help us today. Join David Alley as he reads 2 John 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 John 5: The Three that Testify - Water, Spirit & Blood
John finishes off his first epistle - a very clear letter against the Judaizers by giving three evidences of testimony that Jesus is indeed the Christ. Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 John 4: How to Test the Spirits... in particular the Spirit of the Antichrist.
There was a way in ancient times, in the early church, that you could spot the spirit of the antichrist, and John explains it here in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 John 3: Two Brothers Fight Again (Cain & Abel) - Jews Against Other Jews.
The Cain & Abel story plays itself out again in this chapter in the wrestle that was taking place between Jews who rejected Jesus and the Jews who accepted him. John says there should be no hatred towards a brother. Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 John 2: The spirit of the antichrist is already at work in the world
When John wrote that the spirit of the antichrist was already at work in the world... he did NOT mean what many people will assume it means today. What then does it mean? Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 John 1: It's NOT anti-Gnostic... There was a Different Problem Happening.
Lot of experts thing the letters of John were anti-gnostic, but not so. Rather the Judaizers were tearing apart congregations with false teaching. John had to do something to stop it. Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 2 Peter 3: The End of the World? (2000 Years Ago?)
Why does God show such patience in taking his time to return? This chapter talks about the delay in the Lord's return, but also that there was another end that did in fact happen at the time of Peter's writing. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Peter 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 2 Peter 2: Warnings about False Teachers
Certain men (presumably women too) were teaching false things including encouraging immoral behaviour. The best defense is knowing the truth, and Peter writes to make that clear. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Peter 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 2 Peter 1: Everything you Need for Life
God's divine power has given you everything you need for this life and for being godly.... says Peter. So why, does he then say "make every effort to add to your faith..." Join David Alley as he reads 2 Peter 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 Peter 5: The Proper Attitude of Church Elders
How should a church elder behave? Peter describes such attitudes and behavior in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Peter 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 Peter 4: The End of All Things is Near??
Peter talks about the end of all things being near, but that was 2000 years ago. He also talks about suffering for doing good during this "fiery ordeal." What is this all about? Join David Alley as he reads 1 Peter 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 Peter 3: How Wives Can win Husbands Over & Are Your Prayers Powerless?
In this chapter Peter talks about marriage, including how wives can win their husbands over to the Lord without speaking a word. He also addresses the attitude of husbands in marriage, and how it short circuits prayer if they are not careful. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Peter 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 Peter 2: The Cornerstone & the Living Stones
There IS a third temple, and it is built with living stones, that is, you and me. And this temple has a cornerstone, which is Christ. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Peter 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 1 Peter 1: The Weight of God's Calling
Peter was the first of the disciples to recognise that Jesus was the Messiah. Now we have his words in person, in his first letter to Christians spread across the Roman Empire. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Peter 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding James 5: Elijah a Person Just Like Us - Or Rather, we are People Just Like Elijah
We hold up Elijah as a great example, but he was actually not much different than we are. This is encouraging. Join David Alley as he reads James 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding James 4: God Opposes the Proud
Does God oppose anyone? Surely not, God is always kind right? THe reality is that God does at times oppose people, but even so, it is because of His kindness. Join David Alley as he reads James 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding James 3: How to start Taming the Tongue
The tongue is a weapon which causes terrible damange to lives and relationships and starts wars. The tongue also heals, soothes and brings life to others. Learning to control the tongue is a lifetimes work, and can only be done properly with God's help. Join David Alley as he reads James 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding James 2: Saved by Faith or Saved by Works
James is the NT Book that throws a spanner in works for some people. James seems to suggest that your salvation needs action.... or does he? Join David Alley as he reads James 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding James 1: Be Happy in your Problems
We now come to a letter in the Bible by the brother of Jesus, James, who was also the leader of the Christians in Jerusalem. Life was difficult for many early believers, but James tells them to consider their struggles as pure joy. What about you and your struggles? Join David Alley as he reads James 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 13: Entertaining Angels Unawares
Have you ever entertained an angel unawares? Well if you had, you probably wouldn't know it. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 13 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanging Hebrews 12: The Great Cloud of Witnesses
Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us press on... who or what is this great cloud, that the writer of Hebrews mentions? Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 12 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 11: The Heroes of the Faith - Faith Hall of Fame
Baseball has it's hall of fame as do many sports and countries, but in the Bible we find in Hebrews 11, a list of heroes of the faith. Its a faith Hall of fame. Also, a few years ago we made a video on this channel called "Modern Heroes of Faith, Hall of Fame" and you can see that here: https://youtu.be/7SKwQ2M6k-8 Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 11 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 10: The Heavenly Day of Atonement
When Jesus entered the true tabernacle above and presented the sactifice of his own life, it was an offering that was permanent, and never needed repeating. It was the true Day of Atonement. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 8 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 9: The Earthly Tabernacle and the Real Tabernacle That is Above
The tabernacle in the desert sure seems real, because of its tangible and physical nature, but it is in fact a shadow of a greater tabernacle above which is the real one. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 9 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 8: Jesus our High Priest
There was a system of high priests on the Old Testament, but now there is a better system and a better high priest... Jesus. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 8 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 7: Melchizedek - a Mysterious Figure?
A lot of people wonder about Melchizedek. Was he Jesus living in the Old Testament? How did he have no parents, and no geneaology? Why does the Hebrew writer bring him up? Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 7 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 6: What are the Foundational Christian Beliefs?
The writer to the Hebrews lists in this chapter six things which are the foundational things for our lives? What are they? Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 5: Jesus' Ministry as our High Priest
Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 4: Jesus is our Sabbath
The writer to the Hebrews is showing how Jesus is greater than Jewish things one by one, first angels, then Moses, and now the Sabbath, in fact Jesus IS the Sabbath. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 3: Comparing Jesus and Moses
The Jews not only loved angels, but really loved Moses. So the writer to the Hebrews takes the time to compare Jesus and Moses in this interesting chapter. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 2: Jesus is Better than Angels
The Jews were really into angels... there was even a branch of theology which was like angelology. But the writer to Hebrews lifts Jesus up above the angels in a profound way. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Hebrews 1: The Anonymous Author of the Hebrews
The book of Hebrews was a very touchy subject, and for that reason, the author has been kept anonymous by the Holy Spirit for our benefit. Why is this the case, and how is this beneficial for us today? Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Philemon: The Whole Issue of Slavery and God
One of the BIG themes in the Bible is slavery, but its somewhat under the radar. But the story of redemption kicks off in a big way with the Lord delivering slaves out of Egypt. Jesus came to "set the captive free" and here we find the book of Philemon is a key part of demonstrating that God is on the side of freedom. Join David Alley as he reads Philemon and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Titus 3: A Christian Should Avoid Controversy
People are drawn to bad news, to controversy, to conspiracy theories and anything that sounds wrong. We are to avoid all of this, said Paul to Titus. Join David Alley as he reads Titus 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Titus 2: Guidelines for Christian Behaviour
In this personal letter, Paul gives Titus guidance for how to instruct people in the churches about their behaviour. He gives advice for women, for men, for children and for slaves, which would equate to today's employees. Join David Alley as he reads Titus 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding Titus 1: Paul Ministered in Crete??
We continue with Paul's personal letters, and find in his letter to Titus, that they had been in Crete. This is something we didn't know from the book of Acts. Join David Alley as he reads Titus 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 2 Timothy 4: Paul's Farewell to Timothy & to this Life
In this chapter we have Paul's final words in the Bible, and his farewell to Timothy knowing that soon, he would be killed at the hands of the Roman Empire. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Timothy 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
Understanding 2 Timothy 3: Terrible Times in the Last Days
Paul warns of terrible times ahead in the last days. He attempts to prepare Timothy for something that is ahead of him. But what exactly where those 'last day's that Paul spoke of 2000 years ago. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Timothy 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.
