Bible Mysteries

What really happened during the three hours of darkness when Jesus Christ hung on the cross? From noon until three in the afternoon, darkness covered the land as Jesus suffered and died. Was this simply a supernatural sign of God's judgment, or was an unseen spiritual battle taking place? In this episode of Bible Mysteries Podcast, Scott Mitchell and John Potts examine the mysterious darkness surrounding the crucifixion and the possibility that Satan and the rulers of darkness believed they had finally defeated the Son of God. Psalm 22 describes the suffering Messiah surrounded by the mysterious bulls of Bashan, while Paul reveals that the princes of this world did not understand the hidden wisdom of God. Had they known what Christ's death would accomplish, they would never have crucified the Lord of glory. Could the three hours of darkness have been the moment Satan believed he had won—only to discover that the cross would become his greatest defeat? In this episode: Why did darkness cover the land for three hours during the crucifixion? Did Amos prophesy the darkening of the sun at noon? Who were the mysterious bulls of Bashan described in Psalm 22? Were spiritual rulers of darkness present at the cross? Why did Jesus cry, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" What did Satan and the princes of this world fail to understand about Christ's death? What do the torn temple veil, opened graves, and resurrection reveal about Christ's victory? Key Scriptures: Matthew 27:45–54; Mark 15:33–39; Luke 23:44–47; Amos 8:9–10; Exodus 10:21–23; Psalm 22; Ephesians 6:12; 1 Corinthians 2:6–8; Colossians 2:13–15; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 2:25–32; Hebrews 10:19–22. The cross was not Satan's victory. It was his defeat.  Join Scott and John as they examine the Scriptures surrounding those extraordinary three hours and consider what was taking place beyond what human eyes could see. Read the companion blog: Three Hours of Darkness: What Really Happened at the Cross? https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/three-hours-of-darkness-what-really-happened-at-the-cross A Study Guide is available for our subscribers: Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Bible Mysteries is an educational ministry podcast exposing the ancient spiritual battle in the modern world. We seek to reveal the secrets in the Scriptures that current satanic world systems are trying to suppress. Join us each week as we discuss things in the Bible the world doesn’t want you to know. Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ Contact Us: [email protected] Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths:https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did Jesus Christ and the Apostle Paul preach the same gospel? If so, why did Jesus instruct His twelve apostles not to preach to the Gentiles, while Paul received a message specifically for them? In Part 4 of Sowing in the Word, Brother Scott Mitchell examines one of the most misunderstood distinctions in Scripture: the gospel of the kingdom preached to Israel and the mystery of the gospel revealed to Paul by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. Beginning with Isaiah's prophecy concerning Israel's spiritual blindness, Scott traces how that warning was repeated by Jesus and later by Paul. What does Israel's rejection of its Messiah have to do with salvation coming to the Gentiles? And why did Paul declare that his gospel was received directly by revelation rather than from the twelve apostles? Through Matthew 10, Acts 2, Romans 11, and Ephesians 3, we examine the mystery of Israel's partial blindness, the dispensation of grace, and the importance of rightly dividing the Word of truth. In this study: Why Jesus sent the twelve apostles specifically to Israel The difference between the gospel of the kingdom and Paul's gospel How Israel's rejection opened the way for Gentile salvation What Paul meant by the mystery hidden in God Why the dispensation of grace matters to believers today How confusing these messages affects our understanding of salvation and forgiveness Key Scriptures: Isaiah 28:9–13; Isaiah 6:9–11; Matthew 10:5–7; Matthew 13:11–15; Acts 2:36–39; Acts 28:23–29; Romans 11:7–29; Ephesians 3:1–9; Galatians 1:11–12; 2 Timothy 2:15. God's Word must be studied line upon line, precept upon precept. Are we willing to examine what Scripture actually says, even when it challenges what we've always been taught? Join Brother Scott as we continue learning to rightly divide the Word of truth. Read the companion blog: The Two Gospels in the Bible: What Did Jesus Reveal to Paul? https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/the-two-gospels-in-the-bible-what-did-jesus-reveal-to-paul Study Guides available for our Subscribers: Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com The Unlock the Bible Now ministry provides weekly Sunday Bible Studies to help you understand God's word and unlock the secrets found in the Bible. Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ Contact Us: [email protected] Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths: https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does time really exist in heaven? What happens to the soul when a believer dies? And if salvation is a gift, why does Scripture speak of rewards and crowns in eternity? In this edition of Bible Mysteries Mystery Mailbag, Scott Mitchell answers listener questions that challenge familiar assumptions about the afterlife, biblical interpretation, and the spiritual realm. Scott examines whether believers experience soul sleep before the resurrection, why all Scripture is profitable even when it is not addressed directly to the Church, and what the Bible reveals about Lucifer, the watchers, and the angelic order. The conversation also addresses the modern nation of Israel, the promises made to Abraham, and the biblical meaning of heavenly rewards. Finally, Scott considers a fascinating question: If God exists outside of time, does that mean time itself does not exist in heaven? Using Scripture to examine Scripture, Scott encourages listeners to question assumptions and rightly divide the Word of truth. Questions Answered in This Mailbag Does the soul sleep after death? What happens to believers while awaiting the resurrection? Is all Scripture written to the Church? Understanding the difference between Scripture written for our learning and doctrine specifically addressed to the Body of Christ. Who is Lucifer? Examining Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28, the Book of Enoch, and the different classes of heavenly beings. Does blessing modern Israel guarantee God's blessing? Considering the Abrahamic promise and its fulfillment through Jesus Christ. What are heavenly rewards? Understanding the Judgment Seat of Christ, crowns, and why eternal rewards do not create pride or envy. Does time exist in heaven? What Revelation reveals about the passage of time and God's eternal nature. Scripture References 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23; Philippians 3:14; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Corinthians 2:13; Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:16; Isaiah 14:12; Ezekiel 28; 1 Corinthians 3:12–15; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 2 Timothy 4:8; Revelation 6:9–11; Revelation 8:1. Have a Bible Question? Send your questions to Bible Mysteries Podcast for a future Mystery Mailbag. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode! Visit biblemysteriespodcast.com to learn more, listen to previous episodes, and find additional Bible studies. Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ Contact Us: [email protected] Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Has Jesus Christ already returned and completed His thousand-year reign on Earth? A growing theory known as the Little Season Doctrine claims that the millennial kingdom is already past, Satan has been released from the bottomless pit, and humanity is now living in a period of worldwide deception. But does this teaching agree with Scripture? In Episode 306 of Bible Mysteries, Scott Mitchell and John Potts examine the claims surrounding Satan's little season and compare them with biblical prophecy. Beginning in Revelation 20, Scott examines the Greek meaning of "a little season," the timing of Satan's release, and the events that must occur during Christ's millennial reign. The discussion also considers the first resurrection, Isaiah's prophecies of worldwide peace and extraordinary longevity, the future temple described by Ezekiel, and a possible connection between the camp of the saints and the Feast of Tabernacles. If Christ's thousand-year reign has already happened, where is the evidence of the kingdom described in Scripture? And could the present dispensation of grace be mistaken for Satan's little season? Key Scriptures: Revelation 6:9–11; Revelation 20:1–10; Isaiah 2:2–4; Isaiah 65:19–25; Zechariah 14:16; Ezekiel 43:1–5; Ezekiel 44:4; Ephesians 3:2–6. In this episode: What the Little Season Doctrine teaches about Christ's return and hidden history The meaning of mikros and chronos in Revelation Why the first resurrection matters to the millennial timeline The prophetic conditions that must accompany Christ's thousand-year reign The possible connection between the Feast of Tabernacles and the camp of the saints Why the dispensation of grace must be distinguished from Satan's little season Has the millennial reign already passed, or is the kingdom of Jesus Christ still to come? Join Scott and John as they test this increasingly popular doctrine against the Word of God. Read the companion blog: The Little Season Doctrine: Has Christ's Millennial Reign Already Happened? https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/the-little-season-doctrine-has-christ-s-millennial-reign-already-happened Study Guide available for our Subscribers. Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Bible Mysteries is an educational ministry podcast exposing the ancient spiritual battle in the modern world. We seek to reveal the secrets in the Scriptures that current satanic world systems are trying to suppress. Join us each week as we discuss things in the Bible the world doesn’t want you to know. Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ Contact Us: [email protected] Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths: https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why did Jesus speak in parables, and why did God conceal certain truths in Scripture? The Bible contains mysteries that were hidden until God chose to reveal them. In Part 3 of Sowing in the Word, Scott Mitchell examines the meaning of the Greek word musterion, why Jesus spoke to the multitudes in parables, and how the wisdom of God was hidden from the rulers of this world. Through Matthew 13 and 1 Corinthians 2, we learn that God's mysteries are not simply difficult teachings but truths revealed according to His divine purpose. Scott also explains how the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which appeared to be a victory for Satan, became the greatest triumph over the powers of darkness. In a personal account of his spiritual journey, Scott shares how a lifelong longing to understand God eventually led him to salvation and a commitment to studying the Scriptures. He calls this longing divine discontent—a desire to know the Lord beyond religious activity or intellectual knowledge. Are you content with what you know about God, or is there a desire within you to understand His Word more fully? Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 13:10–17, Luke 8:9–10, 1 Corinthians 2:6–10, 1 Corinthians 4:1–2, Colossians 2:10–15, Job 23:12. In This Lesson: What the biblical word mystery actually means. Why Jesus concealed certain truths through parables. How God's hidden wisdom led to Christ's victory at the cross. The difference between religious knowledge and genuine salvation. Why spiritual hunger should lead believers to study God's Word. Continue Studying: Premium subscribers can access the companion Study Guide, including Scripture references, Greek word studies, theological insights, and reflection questions. Study Guide available for our subscribers: Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com The Unlock the Bible Now ministry provides weekly Sunday Bible Studies to help you understand God's word and unlock the secrets found in the Bible. Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ Contact Us: [email protected] Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths: https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.