

Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study
Paul David Tripp
Pastor and best-selling author Paul David Tripp provides weekly Bible teaching with his five-minute Bible Study episodes. After summarizing every book of the Bible, Paul taught through Proverbs and 1st Peter and will soon be teaching through the Psalms. For more resources, visit PaulTripp.com
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Jun 16, 2025 • 6min
003. Exodus as a Mirror
When you open the book of Exodus, do you see a distant history…or do you see yourself?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this third introductory episode, Paul shows how this ancient story acts like a mirror, showing us who we really are before the living God. For more in-depth Bible studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Jun 9, 2025 • 5min
002. The Big Plot
In today’s episode, we continue our year-long study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time.In this second introductory lesson, Paul unpacks the main plot line of Exodus—creation, slavery, redemption, and restoration—and shows how this four-act structure not only tells the story of Israel, but also captures the entire gospel story that’s being played out in all of our lives.

Jun 2, 2025 • 5min
001. Why Exodus?
Exodus isn’t just ancient history—it’s the foundation of your faith in Christ.Today, we begin a new year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this introductory episode, Paul answers a simple but important question: “Why Exodus?”

May 26, 2025 • 6min
052. Too Big for One Book (John 21:20-25)
As we come to the final verses in the Gospel of John, we’re reminded of the inexhaustible grace of Jesus and the limitless wonder of God's redemptive work.Today, as we wrap up The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study through the Gospel of John, Paul reflects on John 21:24–25 and the power of John’s testimony—not just as historical record, but as a call to lifelong awe and faith.To watch the entire series, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

May 19, 2025 • 6min
051. Fish and Forgiveness (John 21:1-19)
Even though Peter publicly turned his back on Jesus, Jesus never turned His back on Peter.Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study through the Gospel of John, we’re looking at the powerful epilogue in John 21, where the risen Christ restores Peter with grace and purpose.For more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

May 12, 2025 • 6min
050. Why Study John? (John 20:30-31)
Every sign in the Gospel of John points not just to Jesus’ power, but to his grace, mercy, and the life-transforming truth of who he is.Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study through the Gospel of John, Paul unpacks John 20:30–31, where the apostle reveals his purpose for writing: so that we might believe Jesus is the Christ and find life in his name.For more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

May 5, 2025 • 6min
049. Seeing Is Believing? (John 20:24-29)
“Unless I see... I will never believe.” Much like Thomas, we’ve all wrestled with doubts about God’s existence and the reality of Christ’s resurrection.Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long journey through the Gospel of John, Paul unpacks the familiar story of "Doubting Thomas" and reveals that it’s not primarily about Thomas’s doubt, but about Jesus’ gracious response to it.For more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
048. Peace Be With You (John 20:19-23)
As fear and doubt linger behind the locked doors of the shaken disciples, Jesus arrives to bring peace and purpose to these men.Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long journey through the Gospel of John, we step into one of the most transformative moments in Scripture: Jesus’ first appearance to His disciples after the resurrection. Paul Tripp reminds us that God doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called.For more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Apr 21, 2025 • 6min
047. Why Are You Weeping? (John 20:11-18)
In one of the most tender and powerful moments of Scripture, the risen Jesus speaks a single word that changes everything: “Mary.” Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long journey through the Gospel of John, Paul walks us through Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the resurrected Christ and highlights two truths we can’t afford to miss.To explore more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Apr 14, 2025 • 6min
046. Taken? (John 20:1-10)
What if the most unbelievable moment in history was actually true? Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long journey through the Gospel of John, we turn to John 20. In this passage, we’ll witness the raw, human reactions to the empty tomb and discover the spark of faith that changes everything.To explore more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.