Pondering the Bible
A deeper dive into the bible. Hosts Rev. Rocky Ellison and Ken Corkins work through the books of the bible, uncovering historical background and word studies to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Weekly episodes. Find more information at www.pondergmc.org.
Episodes
247 episodes
S6 Ep. 2 Mark 1:9-15
This week we talk through the beginning of Jesus' ministry, according to the Gospel of Mark
S6 Ep. 01 Mark 1:1-8
This is Season 6, where we will be covering the Gospel of Mark.We kick off the new year, and the new season with Mark 1 verses 1-8.
S5 Ep. 5 Luke 2:1-7
Ken is back from vacation!This week we cover the story of Jesus birth from the Gospel of Luke.The sermon for this episode is called Prejudice.
S5 Ep.4 Advent Micah 5:1-5 "Holy Love"
** Updated with correct sermon **This week, Ken was on vacation, so we didn't record a podcase episode. Fear not, We will be back next week with a fresh episode.This is Rocky's sermon from Micah 5:1-5 entitled, "Holy Love"
S5 Ep. 3 Isaiah 9:1-7
Week 3 of Advent. This week we jump back to Isaiah to discuss how the coming messiah will remove the gloom from the world.
S5 Ep. 2 Advent Haggai 2:6-9
A short episode discussing the prophet Haggai as he tells the returning Israelites that God will deliver the "desire of every nation" to the world.
S5 Ep. 1 - Advent Isaiah 7:1-14 "Trust God"
This week, Ken was out with Covid, so we couldn't record an episode. Instead, here is Rocky's sermon "Trust God" based on Isaiah 7:1-14. This sermon was delivered on Sunday, Nov. 27th, 2022
S4 Ep. 8 Christ the King
This week is Christ the King Sunday according to the Liturgical calendar. Rocky will be preaching from the book of Colossians, chap. 1, v 15-20.
S4 Ep.7 Philemon
This week we finish our journey through the "minor epistles" of the new testament with the letter to Philemon.This epistle ties in with the new testament book of Colossians.
S4 Ep. 6 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
This Sunday is "All Saints' Day". Technically, All Saints' Day is Nov. 1, but we observe this sepcial day on the first Sunday of November. Rocky covers 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 because Paul discusses resurrection.The sermon for th...
S4 Ep. 5 Jude 17-25
Rocky and Ken finish the book of Jude. The sermon for this episode is called Orthodoxy 3 and can be found at: https://ponderumc.org/ministries/sermons. This sermon was delivered on Oct....
S4 Ep. 4 Jude 1-16
This week we jump into the Epistle of Jude. We cover the first half of the letter.The sermon for this episode is called **Orthodoxy part 2** and can be found at: https://po...
S4 Ep. 3 Bible Talk
This week is Laity Sunday in the Methodist church. Therefore, the laity will guide the worship service. Rocky and Ken give their thoughts on a wide-range of biblical topics.
S4 Ep. 2 Third John
This week we cover the third Epistle (letter) from the Apostle John. The sermon for this episode is called "Orthodoxy" and can be found at: https://ponderumc.org/ministries/sermons....
S4 Ep.1 Second John
We begin season 4 with the epistle of 2nd John.Written to an unnamed church to fight the heresy of docetism.The sermon for this episode is called "TL;DR" and can be found at: ht...
S3 Ep. 15 Ezra 10 and Season 3 Wrap-up
This week we finish the Book of Ezra. We also give our final thoughts and observations on the Book of Ezra.Next week we will start season 4 with a walk through some of the "minor epistles".The sermon for this episode is call...
S3 Ep. 14 Ezra 9
We return to the book of Ezra. Ezra discovers that the returned exiles have been taking wives from external peoples. We discuss how Ezra deals with this situation.The sermon for this episode is called "Mixed Marriages" an...
S3 Ep. 13 - Special Guest Katie Bristow
Katie Bristow joins us again as Rocky is busy preparing reports for end of year. Katie takes us back to Genesis to cover "The Tower of Bable" from Gen 11.The sermon for this episode is called "The Tower of Bable" and can be fou...
S3 Ep. 12 Ezra 8
This week the book of Ezra takes a more detailed look at Ezra as he readies the people to travel to Jerusalem. The sermon for this episode is called "The Right Stuff" and can be found at:
S3 Ep. 11 Ezra 7
This week, we finally meet Ezra. He's a highly trained and respected man in Artaxerxes employ. Ezra sets out for Jerusalem to "fix" the failing Jewish people.The sermon for this episode is called "Study, Obey, Teach" and can be foun...
S3 Ep. 10 Ezra 6:13-22
This week we finish up chapter 6 as the exiles finish up the Temple, and celebrate Passover.The sermon for this episode is called "Not the Building" and can be found at: https://pon...
S3 Ep. 9 Ezra 6:1-12
This week, Rocky is back, and we continue through the Book of Ezra. Chapter 6 details the search for the letter from Cyrus, and the reply from Darius.The sermon for this episode is called "Faith Over Fear" and can be found at:
S3 Ep. 8: Special Guest- Ken Corkins?
Rocky is traveling with family this week. As usual, Rocky has a Lay Speaker scheduled to deliver a message on Sunday while he's away. Oddly enough, our Lay Speaker this week is none other than our own co-host; Ken Corkins!Ken will be de...