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In this podcast, I read Bible passages and share my reflections in easy English. It’s a simple and helpful way to study the Bible while improving your English at the same time. I speak slowly and explain ideas in a learner-friendly way so listeners of all levels can follow.


The Bible readings come from a three-year lectionary plan used by many churches around the world. This plan is shared by both Protestants and Catholics:




  • In Protestant churches, it is called the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL).




  • In the Catholic Church, it is known as the Lectionary for Mass.




Español:
Leo pasajes de la Biblia y comparto mis reflexiones en un inglés fácil. Es una manera sencilla y útil de estudiar la Biblia mientras mejoras tu inglés. Hablo despacio y explico las ideas claramente para todos los niveles.


Português (Brasil):
Leio passagens da Bíblia e compartilho minhas reflexões em inglês fácil. É uma forma simples e útil de estudar a Bíblia enquanto melhora seu inglês. Falo devagar e explico as ideias de modo claro para todos os níveis.


日本語:
聖書の箇所を読み、やさしい英語で考えを分かち合います。英語を学びながら聖書を学べるシンプルで役立つ方法です。ゆっくり話し、わかりやすく説明します。


한국어:
성경 구절을 읽고 쉬운 영어로 생각을 나눕니다. 영어와 성경을 함께 공부할 수 있는 쉽고 유익한 방법입니다. 천천히 말하고 쉽게 설명합니다.


中文(简体):
我朗读圣经经文,并用简单的英语分享思考。这是一种同时学习圣经和提高英语的简单方式。我讲话缓慢,解释清楚。


中文(繁體):
我朗讀聖經經文,並用簡單的英語分享想法。這是一種同時學習聖經和提升英語的簡單方式。我說話緩慢,解釋清楚。


Tagalog:
Binabasa ko ang mga talata sa Bibliya at ibinabahagi ang aking pagninilay sa madaling English. Simple at kapaki-pakinabang itong paraan para sabay na mag-aral ng Bibliya at English.


Tiếng Việt:
Tôi đọc các đoạn Kinh Thánh và chia sẻ suy ngẫm bằng tiếng Anh đơn giản. Đây là cách đơn giản và hữu ích để học Kinh Thánh và cải thiện tiếng Anh cùng lúc.


Bahasa Indonesia:
Saya membaca ayat-ayat Alkitab dan membagikan refleksi dalam bahasa Inggris sederhana. Cara yang mudah dan bermanfaat untuk belajar Alkitab sambil meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa Inggris.


Français:
Je lis des passages de la Bible et je partage mes réflexions en anglais simple. Une manière simple et utile d’étudier la Bible tout en améliorant votre anglais.


Hindi


इस पॉडकास्ट में, मैं बाइबल के पद पढ़ता हूँ और आसान अंग्रेज़ी में अपने विचार साझा करता हूँ। यह बाइबल का अध्ययन करने और साथ-साथ अपनी अंग्रेज़ी सुधारने का एक सरल और उपयोगी तरीका है। मैं धीरे-धीरे बोलता हूँ और विचारों को आसान भाषा में समझाता हूँ ताकि हर स्तर के श्रोता आसानी से समझ सकें।


Swahili


Katika podikasti hii, ninasoma mistari ya Biblia na kushiriki mawazo yangu kwa Kiingereza rahisi. Ni njia rahisi na yenye msaada ya kusoma Biblia huku ukiboresha Kiingereza chako. Ninaongea polepole na kuelezea mawazo kwa lugha rahisi ili wasikilizaji wa viwango vyote waweze kufuatilia.


Russian


В этом подкасте я читаю отрывки из Библии и делюсь своими размышлениями на простом английском языке. Это простой и полезный способ изучать Библию и одновременно улучшать свой английский. Я говорю медленно и объясняю идеи понятным языком, чтобы слушатели любого уровня могли легко понимать.



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This reading, John 9:1-41 is about Jesus healing a man who was born blind. Some wondered if the man was blind because of sin that he or his parents committed. Jesus said that he was blind so as to give glory to God. The Pharisees questioned the man who was healed as well as his parents. They rejected the testimony of the blind man as well as Jesus. The man but his faith in Jesus but the Pharisees remained spiritually blind. Thank you for listening to this episode. If you would like to contact me by email you can reach me at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com Thank you and God bless! David Gray
In this reading. John 4:5-26, Jesus speaks with a Samaritan women at a well in Samaria. You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com The whole situation is amazing. Jesus travelled through Samaria even though the Jews of that time usually avoided traveling there. He talked to the woman, even though men usually did not talk with women in such situations. He told her about her life. He told her that he is the Messiah. She later became a messenger about Jesus to her town. There were many reasons for Jesus to condemn her but he did not condemn her. Instead she became a messenger about Jesus to her town. This is encouraging to all of us. We should never feel like we are “not good enough” for God to use us. God can do good things through us if we believe. You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
In this episode I read John 3:1-17. I give comments on this reading in easy to understand English. You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com I hope this helps you study the Bible and improve your English at the same time. In this reading, Jesus teaches Nicodemus. Jesus tells him that to see the kingdom of God you must be born again. Nicodemus does not understand Jesus and thinks Jesus is talking about being born again physically. However, Jesus is talking about being born again spiritually. Jesus also explains that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Nicodemus has trouble understanding Jesus but he listened to Jesus and followed Jesus. Many times in life we have trouble understanding what God is doing in our lives. Let us keep looking to Jesus even when we don’t understand. You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
In this episode, Jesus is led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan in the wilderness. You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com In the reading, Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus is tempted: (1) to turn stone to bread,(2) to have God save Him from falling and (3) to worship Satan. Jesus rejects all of these temptations strongly. He also quotes the scriptures each time. What did you learn from this reading? Personally, I learned that it is good to know the Bible (the scriptures) in difficult times when I am being tempted. The wisdom of the Bible can help us overcome temptation. Also, Jesus did not need to prove he is the Son of God. The Father declared (announced) that Jesus is the Son of God at His baptism. God also said that He loves Jesus and is pleased with Jesus. So Jesus has nothing to prove. Neither do we. God loves us. We are his children if we believe in God. We don’t resist temptation to prove that we are God’s children. We resist temptation (with the help of Jesus) because of our love for God. There are so many things we can learn from this passage. I would love to know what you learned! You can share that in your comments. You can also give a rating of this podcast. Any feedback or comments you give would be very helpful to this podcast. Thank you so much for listening! David Gray You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
Here Jesus talks about giving to the needy (the poor), praying and fasting in secret. (  You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  ) We should not do these things so that other people will see us. We do these things in secret so that only God will see us. The reward will be that we will be closer to God and we will have a character that is more like Jesus. Jesus also says “for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. Lasting treasures are a close relationship with God and a Christ-like character. Wow! This is quite a good challenge for us in the season of lent. We can fast, pray, reflect quietly to please God and to grow in character. You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
Matthew 17:1-9 is the Bible verse for our episode this week. Jesus is transfigured before some of the apostles. (  You can contact me, David Gray, or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com They see His great light, his glory shine and they hear the Father’s voice. They also see Moses and Elijah. We also witness God’s greatness from time to time in our lives. Let’s remember how great God is, even in difficult times. Please tell your friends about this podcast. It also helps if you leave a comment on YouTube, Podbean or leave a rating on Apple Podcasts. This helps others find this podcast. Take care and God bless you! David You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
Matthew 5:13-20 is the Bible reading for this episode. Here, Jesus tells us that we are the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world”. ((  You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  ))  He wants us others to see our good deeds. Why? So that we might glorify our Father in heaven. Jesus also says that He has come to fulfill the law. He wants our righteousness to surpass those who care only about “following rules”. He wants us to follow the spirit of the law with an upright heart. I hope you are enjoying this podcast. Please feel free to leave a comment. That would be helpful for this podcast. God bless you! David You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  
Matthew 5:1-12, known as the “Beatitudes” is the Bible reading for this week’s podcast. You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com   The is the first part of Jesus’ famous message called the “Sermon on the Mount”. What Jesus teaches is often the opposite of what we think is right. For example, Jesus teaches “blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”. We would say that mourning (being sad for the death of someone we love) is not a blessing. But Jesus says that it is a blessing because God will comfort us. It is a blessing to need God and to be comforted by God. It is dangerous to be a Christian in some countries. Is it difficult, hard or dangerous for you to be a Christian where you live? If so, may these words give you comfort as you deal with your situation. God be with you and give you strength. David Gray You can contact me (David Gray) or give me helpful feedback on this podcast at easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com      
Acts 9:1-22 is the Bible reading for this bonus episode. Here we are learning about Saul’s (later know as Paul) conversion. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com Saul was attacking or persecuting the early Christians who belonged to the Way. He went to Damascus to find them and have them put in prison. However, on the way to Damascus he was knocked down by a bright light. In a special vision he encountered Jesus himself. Saul became a Christian and immediately started preaching that Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah. From this story we see the very extreme change in Saul from someone who persecuted Christians to a great evangelist for Jesus. We see such dramatic conversions today too. However, our own personal conversion might be very simple or quiet in comparison. That is ok! Some of us convert more gradually and in a much less dramatic way. The most important thing is that we now believe and trust in Jesus. How we are converted is much less important than the simple fact that we have been changed. I hope you benefit from this bonus episode. If possible please leave a comment. If you enjoy this podcast feel free to subscribe. Take care and God bless! David Gray You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  
This podcast is for people who want to study English as a second language or as a foreign language and also learn about the Bible at the same time! You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com Matthew 4:12-25 is the Bible reading for this episode. Here Jesus begins his ministry. John the Baptist is put in prison. Jesus leaves Nazareth and lives in Capernaum. He calls his first disciples and they immediately leave their work of fishing and follow Him. Jesus teaches in synagogues, proclaims the good news of the kingdom and heals many kinds of sicknesses and diseases. Large crowds from many regions follow him. After the reading I talk about Jesus starting His ministry at a dangerous time. I also comment on the fact that there are times when we need to immediately respond to the call of God. I hope this podcast is helpful for you! How is this podcast for you? Is is helpful? How could it be better? Please leave a comment and let me know. You can also tell me about yourself if you want to. What is your first language? Where are you from? Thank you so much for listening! David Gray You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  
Mark 8:27-9:1 is the reading for this Bonus episode of “The Easy English Bible Study Podcast.” Jesus asks “Who do people say that I am?” You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com Peter says that Jesus is “the Messiah” but later when Jesus says that he will be killed and rise again Peter wants to stop Jesus from such a future. Jesus rebukes Peter. Jesus then teaches that we are to lose our lives for Jesus and the gospel. In my comments I ask: What does it mean for you and for me to lose our lives for Jesus? Are we embarrassed of Jesus? Or are we willing to tell others about Jesus and his teachings? You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
John 1:29-42 is the reading for this episode of “The Easy English Bible Study Podcast.” You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your helpful feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com Here John the Baptist gives a testimony about Jesus. He tells us what happened at Jesus’ baptism and he tells us that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Andrew and one other leave John and start to follow Jesus. Andrew tells Simon (later to be called Peter) about Jesus saying that Jesus is the Messiah. In my comments I talk about how we too can give our own testimony about Jesus and about what He is doing in our lives. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your helpful feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
This reading is about the baptism of Jesus. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com John the Baptist was surprised when Jesus came to him to be baptized. John thought that he should be baptized by Jesus. After Jesus is baptized we see in one moment the trinity. The Father says “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Also the Holy Spirit comes down to Jesus like a dove. One take away is that we too can tell our children that we love them and that they please us just as the Father did to Jesus. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
Matthew 2:1-12. This is a bonus episode about the Magi (or the Wisemen) visiting Joseph, Mary and Jesus. This is a special day on the church calendar called “The Epiphany of Our Lord”. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com In the reading the Magi come from the East and at first they see King Herod in Jerusalem and state that they are looking for the King of the Jews. This disturbs Herod. The Maji visit Jesus and when they return, they go home a different way and they do not tell Herod where to find Jesus. In my comments I explain some of the text and I also clear up two false ideas about this story. One take away that I have from this reading (one lesson I learned) is that this story shows that Jesus is not only the “King of the Jews” but also the Lord or King of all people. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
Happy New Year! This is a bonus episode for January 1st. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com The Bible passage is only one verse, Luke 2:21. It is about the circumcision and naming of Jesus on the child’s eighth day of his life. I also take a moment to thank you, my listener for listening to this podcast. We already have listeners from many countries! What country are you from? How is the podcast for you? I am looking forward to reading the Bible with you in the new year! God bless you in the new year! David You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  
This reading is about the baptism of Jesus. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com John the Baptist was surprised when Jesus came to him to be baptized. John thought that he should be baptized by Jesus. After Jesus is baptized we see in one moment the trinity. The Father says “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Also the Holy Spirit comes down to Jesus like a dove. One take away is that we too can tell our children that we love them and that they please us just as the Father did to Jesus. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  
In this episode we read Luke 2:40-52 for the Second Sunday after Christmas. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com Joseph, Mary and Jesus visit Jerusalem for Passover. However, on the way back home Joseph and Mary can not find Jesus among their relatives so they return to Jerusalem to find him. They find him among the teachers at the temple. At the end of the reading I ask “Where do find Jesus (in our lives)? I hope this reading and my comments are helpful for you in your faith and in your study of English. I wish you God’s blessings in the new year! Please be sure to comment on this podcast! That would be wonderful. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  
This podcast is for listeners learning English as a second language who also want to study the Bible. Today’s episode is based on Matthew 2:13-23. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com In this passage Joseph, the Magi (wisemen) do not give information to Herod to help him find baby Jesus. Herod is furious. An angel tells Joseph to escape with his family to Egypt. Herod demands that all children that are two years of age or younger and who live in or near Bethlehem be killed. An angel tells Joseph to escape with his family to Egypt. After Herod dies they return but live in Nazareth where Jesus grows up. In this episode (as always) I read the Bible passage and make some comments in easy to understand English. I would very much appreciate your comments on this podcast. Thank you for listening!! David You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  
This passage (Luke 2:1-20) is the Christmas story. It is all about the birth of Jesus. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your helpful feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com In this story there is the census ordered by Caesar Augustus, the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, the appearance of angels to the shepherds, and the shepherds visiting Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Here we see that even though Jesus is the Son of God his birth was very simple. Jesus is not a far away, hard to reach king. We can be close to Jesus no matter how humble are situation. You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your helpful feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com
For the 4th Sunday in Advent, this episode if based on the reading from Matthew 1:18-25.   You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your helpful feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com In this passage Joseph is planning to divorce Mary quietly when he finds out she is pregnant.  An angel of the Lord appears to Joseph and tell him that the baby is conceived from the Holy Spirit and he is to take Mary home as his wife.  The baby’s name will be Jesus.    I will talk about Joseph’s good example of obedience to God even though he probably found the situation very difficult to understand.  Joseph is a good example to us to trust and obey God even in difficult situations.   You can contact me, David Gray, or give me your helpful feedback at: easyenglishbiblestudy@gmail.com  
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