

The Bible Show
Sam and Will
The Bible Show is a weekly podcast produced by South Florida pastors, Sam and Will. This podcast offers captivating discussions about various passages of the Bible -- examining their historical context, their relevance for modern life, and how these ancient stories point our hearts and minds to Jesus.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 3min
209. Genesis 42-43 - Joseph Tests His Brothers
In this episode, Sam and Will discuss the brilliant strategy that was employed by Joseph to test the hearts of his brothers. As his brothers retrace the sufferings of Joseph, they are convinced that the Lord is judging them. However, God is ordaining all these events to radically transform Jacob and his sons.

May 31, 2023 • 56min
208. Genesis 41 - From the Pit to the Palace
In this week's episode, Sam and Will discuss Joseph's ascension from the dungeon to become the Vizier of Egypt. In interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph is not only exalted to previously unimaginable heights but he is positioned to save the world from famine.

May 24, 2023 • 1h
207. Genesis 39-40 - Betrayed, Enslaved, Imprisoned, Forgotten
Sam and WIll discuss the injustices suffered by Joseph and his incredibly faithful response to this suffering. He's been betrayed, enslaved, falsely accused, imprisoned, and forgotten. Yet by placing his hope in God's promise to exalt him, Joseph was able to remain faithful through tragic injustices.

May 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
206. Genesis 38 - The Scandalous Union of Judah and Tamar
Sam and Will discuss the goodness of God and the scandalous union of Judah and Tamar. As God weaves together the life stories of those who will ultimately be in the Messianic line, we discover that NO ONE is beyond redemption. Our God loves to redeem the most notorious outcasts and the most neglected underdogs.

May 10, 2023 • 1h
205. Genesis 37 - How Joseph's Sufferings Foreshadow Jesus
Sam and Will discuss how the sufferings of Joseph were ordained to foreshadow the sufferings of Christ. How does God expect us to gain both wisdom and comfort through the study of the unjust sufferings of His servant?

May 5, 2023 • 1h 4min
204. Genesis 34-35 - Jacob's Darkest Chapter (Failed Father)
Sam and Will discuss one of the more disturbing chapters of Genesis. In perhaps the lowest point of Jacob's life, he failed to trust the Lord or to lead & protect his family. The results were tragic! However, in the middle of all the pain and injustice, God remained faithful to Jacob. Ultimately, we are reminded that Jesus is the ultimate standard of both justice and mercy.

Apr 26, 2023 • 59min
203. Genesis 32-33 - Jacob Wrestles God and Prevails!
Sam and Will discuss Jacob's return to the Promised Land. After two decades with Laban, Jacob is now returning to his homeland and must face a brother who wanted to kill him. Along the way, the Lord wrestles Jacob and leads him to recognize that the pathway to blessing does not come through scheming. It comes through surrender.

Apr 21, 2023 • 54min
202. Genesis 30-31 - Schemer Super Bowl (Jacob vs. Laban)
Sam and Will discuss Genesis 29:31 through Genesis 31. The Lord shows great compassion to Leah as she learns to find her satisfaction in God alone. Then they discuss how the Lord helps Jacob to overthrow Laban's crooked attempts to exploit him. Jacob will leave Laban's homeland an outrageously wealthy man.

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 3min
201. Genesis 28-29 - Beautiful Ladder and a Deceptive Bride
Sam and Will discuss Genesis chapters 28 and 29. First, Jacob has a stunning dream of a ladder reaching into the heavens. Our God is actively involved in the affairs of men. Then Jacob arrives at his destination where he falls in love. Sadly, Jacob gets a taste of his own medicine when he is deceived into a covenant with the wrong person.

Apr 6, 2023 • 57min
200. Genesis 27 - Jacob Steals the Father's Blessing
In our 200th episode, Sam and Will discuss how Jacob listened to his mother's instructions to deceive his father Isaac in order to steal a blessing from his older brother. Esau. Incredibly, God chose to establish His covenant with this very dysfunctional family. Why? What does God intend for us to learn from this?


