Pickled Parables is a teaching podcast that offers lessons and insight about the Bible. Presented by Parable Ministries, Pickled Parables explores Bible stories, characters and themes to better understand what the Bible is all about.
Let's read through the Bible together! Read by Jesse Turkington in the New Living Translation.
Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people (Jude 1:3). -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable…
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The Presence of God: A Temple Overview | Hunter Hoover
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Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his body. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_mini…
This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him (John 2:11). -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
So he took me in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and he showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:10). -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
So, what is this podcast all about? Listen to this episode to learn more about My Dusty Bible (MDB) and the three-phase plan. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
Lee Aman has come back to talk about the Ten Plagues from the Exodus! -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
Mark Idol joins us today to share a message on Colossians 1:15-20! -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
Jesse Turkington shares an update and some important news regarding Pickled Parables. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
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John's Prologue in a Nutshell | John 1:1-18
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In the beginning was the Word... Also, big shout out to Marty Solomon for helping me design this lesson. BEMA 87: John - Grafted -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
Welcome back! We are preparing a new series on the Gospel of John. This episode sets up our expedition and prepares our mindsets. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/pickled-parables-episode-guide/ep-44-introduction-to-the-gospel-of-john -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.ins…
Join us as Grant Clay comes to share a message about prayer! -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
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The Mystery of Jesus’ Wisemen | Jesse Turkington
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*Correction: At minute 2:56, Jesse misspoke and said that the story of the wisemen is only recorded in the Gospel of Mark. This is incorrect. The story of the wisemen is only recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Episode Summary: For a long time, I considered the story of the Wisemen to be something like an insignificant Bible legend. What's going on?…
Hunter Hoover shares about the Biblical understanding of grief and he explores examples of it from the Old Testament. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
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Remembering the Stones of Thanksgiving | Storytime with Jesse
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It's storytime! In this episode Jesse shares a personal story about remembering the things that God has done. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
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For When Christians are Hypocrites | Michael Rogers
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Michael Rogers is back for another lesson about the seriousness of hypocrisy within the church. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
In this episode, Jesse brings in an old lesson about the immensity of God and how we approach such a Heavenly Father. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
Michael presents a delightful observation of childlike relationship with God. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
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Spiritual Growing Pains | Jesse Turkington
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As the Holy Spirit works and produces growth and fruit within us, we will be stretched and pruned into the image of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
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Meditations on the God Who Sends Rain | Hunter Hoover
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In this episode, Hunter Hoover offers his ponderings on the goodness of God. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
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Can Singing Effect Your Spiritual Growth? | Jesse Turkington
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Worshiping the Lord through music and song can be a wonderful way to "set your mind on things above." -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
Lee Aman has come to share the thoughts on his mind and the weight on his heart. Chasing after God - a Christian's struggle in the midst of this distracting world. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
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The Psalms - Honesty with God | Michael Tourtellotte
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Michael Tourtellotte has come to present to us an overview of the Psalms! What can we learn from the Bible's largest book? -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ https://www.facebook.com/pickledparables/?ref=page_internal -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by An…
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The Painful Wisdom of Ecclesiastes | Understanding the Bible's Wisdom Books
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The Bible's Wisdom books are well aware of each other. And Ecclesiastes' contribution, in particular, is like a shepherd's goad poking and prodding its readers into a state of honest contemplation. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-31-the-painful-wisdom-of-ecclesiastes -- contact@parableministries.com htt…
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Job - When Your World and Worldview Falls Apart | Michael Rogers
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Michael Rogers presents an overview of Job and the unique considerations that we can observe from this book. Why do bad things happen to good people? -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
Hunter Hoover graces us with his excellent insight in regards to the Proverbs of the Bible and the value of Godly wisdom! -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
The end of the Galatians series! In this conclusion episode we walk through the last eight verses and then take a step back to observe the main point of Paul's Epistle. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-28-galatians-conclusion -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.…
It's nice to share your toys. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-27-sharing-is-caring -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi…
Do you ever get that warm and fuzzy feeling that false humility gives you? It's super nice. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-26-loving-without-pride -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork cr…
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The Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:16-26
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The most famous passage in Galatians! How does it fit in the context around it? -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony KuenziBy Parable Ministries
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Encouragement to Practice Discernment | Jesse Turkington
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A short message from Jesse about his desire for spiritual growth among Christians. Always be careful in your Biblical learnings and always compare what you hear with what the Word of God says. Trust is built through repetitious consistency, however, never let somebody's influence hinder your spiritual health. Be a Berean (Acts 17:11). -- Speaker's …
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The Biblical PRACTICE of Love | Galatians 5:13-15
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A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35). So... what does this love look like? -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-23-the-b…
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The Biblical UNDERSTANDING of Love | Galatians 5:13-15
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Man, if we spoke Greek this would be a breeze. But unfortunately "love" in the English language is more complicated. So we need to take a look at how the Bible exemplifies and presents love. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork creat…
Continuing from Paul's analogy, this passage concludes Paul's thought and uses it as a foundation for additional instruction. Stand firm therefore and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-21-stand-firm-therefore -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parablemin…
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Paul's Example of Isaac and Ishmael | Galatians 4:21-31
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We need to be careful with this passage. Allegories are dangerous when misused because it allows personal interpretation to replace God's intended meaning. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-20-pauls-example-of-isaac-and-ishmael -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www…
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Serving without Submission | Galatians 4:8-20
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People have often satisfied themselves that performance of ceremonies is all God requires, and have missed the very heart of what true worship of God is all about. The reason is that usually a participation in ritual is much less demanding than submission of one's life to God and a daily walk in conformity with His Word. - Homer A. Kent, Jr. -- Spe…
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Why Galatians is so Special to Me | Galatians 3:23-4:7
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The Bible was written for specific people at specific times but its value carries over to people of all eras. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-18-why-galatians-is-so-special-to-me -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music cre…
Why was the Old Testament Law established? What was its purpose? Paul explains the purpose of the Law in relation the God's promises. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-17-why-then-the-law -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Mu…
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Salvation Does Not Come From a Bag of Bones | Galatians 3:1-14
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Paul is moving from defense to offense and he starts with reminding the Galatians about the absolute truth of the Gospel compared to the restricted message that they had been bewitched with. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-16-salvation-does-not-come-from-a-bag-of-bones -- contact@parableministries.com h…
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The Covenantal Law of the Old Testament | Context for Galatians
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Keeping the Law didn't make a person righteous. It was a way for people to express their faith in God through their faithfulness to His Law. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-15-the-covenantal-law-of-the-old-testament -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram…
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Abraham and the Sign of Circumcision | Context for Galatians
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*Correction/Clarification: At minute mark 15:50, Jesse reads Genesis 15:1 and talks about the word "reward." The context for this passage comes off the heels of Abram winning a battle against some kings (Gen. 14:13-16), receiving a blessing from a priest named Melchizedek (Gen. 14:17-20), and refusing to take any spoils from the battle (Gen. 14:21-…
Paul confronts Peter when his witness becomes compromised. The Gospel was in danger of being misrepresented. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-13-paul-vs-peter -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman …
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Paul Safeguarding the Gospel of Jesus Christ | Galatians 2:1-10
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Paul's passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ is front and center in this passage. We would do well to adopt his zealous vigor. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-12-paul-safeguarding-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/par…
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Paul Aligning Himself with the Will of God | Galatians 1:10-24
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Paul was a zealot in the sense that he lived out his beliefs fiercely. But what happened when he found out that his beliefs were not based in a living truth? -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-11-paul-aligning-himself-with-the-will-of-god -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com h…
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Saul/Paul and His Defense | Galatians 1:1-9
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The letter to the Galatians begins with an urgent undertone. The author works to right the ship of faulty theology and defend himself from harmful accusations. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-10-saul-paul-and-his-defense -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.inst…
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Life After Jesus' Death | Prelude to the Epistles
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After Jesus died, a lot of things happened in a short amount of time. What did the disciples do? -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-9-life-after-jesus-death -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artw…
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How to Sound Proficient in Prayer | Do Not's 3
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Prayer is vital to our spiritual growth. But what is its purpose and how should we practice it? -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-8-how-to-sound-proficient-in-prayer -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Ho…
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How to Avoid Interactions at Church | Do Not's 2
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An often neglected source of spiritual encouragement is the fellowship that comes from church. -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-7-how-to-avoid-interactions-at-church -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad H…
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How to Weaponize the Bible for Your Own Personal Use | Do Not's 1
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The way we treat the Bible reflects how we think about God... -- Speaker's notes available at https://www.parableministries.com/podcasts/ep-6-how-to-weaponize-the-bible-for-your-own-personal-use -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork c…