In this chapter, God tells the people that the first born sons of both people and animals are special in the eyes of God.

Take a look at my newest book, Out of the Mire:

 https://www.amazon.com/Out-Mire-Because-waiting-eight-session/dp/B095GNV1NX#customerReviews

In this chapter, God tells the people that the first born sons of both people and animals are special in the eyes of God. Take a look at my newest book, Out of the Mire: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Mire-Because-waiting-eight-session/dp/B095GNV1NX#customerReviews

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.)

Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Exodus 13:1-10 (From Creation) - God and the Firstborn Sons

In today's episode from Ezra 6:
Who was king Darius? Why did he sponsor the rebuilding of the temple?
The Apharsachites are fully humiliated by Darius's letter
Darius promises destruction to anyone who adds or takes away from his decree
A warning to those who misuse the Bible by adding or taking away from it
God has the right to preserve His Word from false teachers and prophets

Related episodes:

Ezra 5 - When You Are Weak, God is Strong

2 Chronicles 18:1-17 - Discerning False and Real Prophecy

2 Chronicles 18:18-34 - God Always Gives Us a Choice

Acts 20:25-38 (From Christ) - Paul Warns about False Teachers and What to Watch Out For

After you're done with that, check out these websites: 

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Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries 

Website - https://www.p40ministries.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries 

Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com 

Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 

Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk 

Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop 

YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle

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In today's episode from Ezra 6:
<ul>
<li>Who was king Darius? Why did he sponsor the rebuilding of the temple?</li>
<li>The Apharsachites are fully humiliated by Darius's letter</li>
<li>Darius promises destruction to anyone who adds or takes away from his decree</li>
<li>A warning to those who misuse the Bible by adding or taking away from it</li>
<li>God has the right to preserve His Word from false teachers and prophets</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Related episodes:
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/232b2e4d/ezra-5-when-you-are-weak-god-is-strong">Ezra 5 - When You Are Weak, God is Strong</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1edffdb6/2-chronicles-181-17-discerning-false-and-real-prophecy">2 Chronicles 18:1-17 - Discerning False and Real Prophecy</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/4a6b8761/2-chronicles-1818-34-god-always-gives-us-a-choice">2 Chronicles 18:18-34 - God Always Gives Us a Choice</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/315d0664/acts-2025-38-from-christ-paul-warns-about-false-teachers-and-what-to-watch-out-for">Acts 20:25-38 (From Christ) - Paul Warns about False Teachers and What to Watch Out For</a>
<hr>
After you're done with that, check out these websites:&nbsp;
YouTube -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw</a>
Ko-Fi -&nbsp;<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Website -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.p40ministrie/">https://www.p40ministries.com</a>
Facebook -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">www.facebook.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenn@p40mi">jenn@p40ministries.com&nbsp;</a>
Rumble - <a href="https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869">https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869</a>&nbsp;
Books -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk">https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk</a>&nbsp;
Merch -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/shop">https://www.p40ministries.com/shop</a>&nbsp;
YouVersion -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle">https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle</a>
<hr>
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<hr>
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Ezra 6:1-13 - God Has the Right to Preserve His Word

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The author of Hebrews says not to "forsake" the assembly:
What it means to "forsake" the assembly.
What is church for - yourself, others, or God?
Why "being fed" is not a good reason to go to church.
Jenn shares personal testimonies to illustrate the value of meeting together, even in difficult times

Here's other amazing content from P40!

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw

Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries 

Website - https://www.p40ministries.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries 

Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com 

Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 

Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk 

Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop 

YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle

Related episodes:

Titus 2:6-15 - What Being A Christian Means

Philippians 2:1-13 - The Thing That Destroys Churches

Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more:
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The author of Hebrews says not to "forsake" the assembly:
<ul>
<li>What it means to "forsake" the assembly.</li>
<li>What is church for - yourself, others, or God?</li>
<li>Why "being fed" is not a good reason to go to church.</li>
<li>Jenn shares personal testimonies to illustrate the value of meeting together, even in difficult times</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Here's other amazing content from P40!
YouTube -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw</a>
Ko-Fi -&nbsp;<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Website -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.p40ministrie/">https://www.p40ministries.com</a>
Facebook -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">www.facebook.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenn@p40mi">jenn@p40ministries.com&nbsp;</a>
Rumble - <a href="https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869">https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869</a>&nbsp;
Books -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk">https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk</a>&nbsp;
Merch -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/shop">https://www.p40ministries.com/shop</a>&nbsp;
YouVersion -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle">https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle</a>
<hr>
Related episodes:
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/245d2428/titus-26-15-what-being-a-christian-means">Titus 2:6-15 - What Being A Christian Means</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/52d5a575/philippians-21-13-the-thing-that-destroys-churches">Philippians 2:1-13 - The Thing That Destroys Churches</a>
<hr>
Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: <a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">www.lifeaudio.com</a>
<hr>
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<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>
<hr>
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Hebrews 10:19-25 - The Major Church Misconception Nearly Every Christian Believes

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In today's episode:
When the cards are stacked against us, God wants us to do our best
YHWH's message to the complacent Israelites
The bordering nations try to stop the temple being rebuilt again
The manipulative letter sent to king Darius
You should always expect discouragement when following God's will
Why discouragement is an opportunity to watch God turn things around

Related episodes:

Luke 12:22-34 - An Episode for When You are Anxious

Judges 7:9-15 - God Is the Greatest Encourager

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - The Thorn In The Flesh

Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff:  

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw

Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries 

Website - https://www.p40ministries.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries 

Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com 

Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 

Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk 

Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop 

YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle

Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more:
www.lifeaudio.com

Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays:

https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee

https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40

In today's episode:
<ul>
<li>When the cards are stacked against us, God wants us to do our best</li>
<li>YHWH's message to the complacent Israelites</li>
<li>The bordering nations try to stop the temple being rebuilt again</li>
<li>The manipulative letter sent to king Darius</li>
<li>You should always expect discouragement when following God's will</li>
<li>Why discouragement is an opportunity to watch God turn things around</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Related episodes:
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1c8c98a5/luke-1222-34-from-christ-an-episode-for-when-you-are-anxious">Luke 12:22-34 - An Episode for When You are Anxious</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1fd2021f/judges-79-15-from-creation-god-is-the-greatest-encourager">Judges 7:9-15 - God Is the Greatest Encourager</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1a87cdf7/2-corinthians-121-10-the-thorn-in-the-flesh">2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - The Thorn In The Flesh</a>
<hr>
Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff:&nbsp;&nbsp;
YouTube -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw</a>
Ko-Fi -&nbsp;<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Website -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.p40ministrie/">https://www.p40ministries.com</a>
Facebook -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">www.facebook.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenn@p40mi">jenn@p40ministries.com&nbsp;</a>
Rumble - <a href="https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869">https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869</a>&nbsp;
Books -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk">https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk</a>&nbsp;
Merch -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/shop">https://www.p40ministries.com/shop</a>&nbsp;
YouVersion -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle">https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle</a>
<hr>
Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: <a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">www.lifeaudio.com</a>
<hr>
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<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>
<hr>
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Ezra 5 - When You Are Weak, God is Strong

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Exodus 13:1-10 (From Creation) - God and the Firstborn Sons

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