Bible Wisdom Today
Believing that the Bible is the Word of God takes simple faith; truly understanding its meaning for life today takes hard work. The Bible was written long ago, in a foreign language, within an alien culture, using unfamiliar literary styles. All of these obstacles require careful examination by today's Bible student. This podcast is for those willing to do the hard work to discover God's wisdom for life today.
Your teacher, Stan Watkins, completed his Bachelor of Religious Education from Multnomah School of the Bible (now Multnomah Campus of Jessup University) in 1980 and served in Christian ministry for many years. Currently he is a private piano teacher and supports his local church in the Seattle area. He has been married to his wife, Mary, since 1990 and has three adult children.
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Bible Wisdom Today
Believing that the Bible is the Word of God takes simple faith; truly understanding its meaning for life today takes hard work. The Bible was written long ago, in a foreign language, within an alien culture, using unfamiliar literary styles. Today’s Bible student must overcome each of these obstacles.
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Since Bible Wisdom Today features a series of episodes moving methodically through a book of the Bible, you might want to begin with this introduction to the current series.
Recent Episodes
Nov. 24, 2025
Jesus’ steadfast devotion to the cross | Mark 15
In this episode we see the final drama in Jesus’ earthly life, as he keeps his agreement with his father to give his life for the salvation of humankind. Jesus single-minded devotion to the purpose of God saw him condemned by...
Nov. 10, 2025
Jesus arrested | Mark 14
In this episode, Jesus continues to march resolutely toward his final predetermined destiny. We see the culmination of Judas’ plot to betray his master as Jesus is seized and led away for questioning. In the presence of the ...
Oct. 27, 2025
Pathos before the Passion | Mark 14
In Episode 19, Jesus moves determinedly, agonizingly toward his final passion, feeling the full weight of his coming destiny. We see the contrast between the devotion of an unnamed woman anointing Jesus with costly perfume an...
Oct. 13, 2025
Jesus explains the future | Mark 13
In this episode we dig deeply into Mark chapter 13, the longest block of Jesus’ teaching in the Gospel of Mark. We will take special note of the historical and prophetic contexts which shape our understanding of Jesus’ last t...
Sept. 29, 2025
Jesus, who answers all questions | Mark 12
Jesus’ contest with the Jewish leaders continues when they confront him in the temple with a series of questions. They intend to trap him, but Jesus skillfully addresses each question, discussing the appropriateness of paying...
Sept. 15, 2025
Jesus overturns the religious establishment | Mark 11
This episode brings us to the final major section of Mark’s gospel, where events begin to accelerate toward Jesus death and resurrection. All events in this episode are set in the temple or are directly related to it. Mark sh...
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