
Ep. 41 | Studying Luke 14:26 ("Hate his own father and mother")
02/22/23 • 24 min
The Chara team has been tackling difficult passages of the Bible and we have another one that could come across as quite harsh to hear. What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple" in Luke 14:26? Are we really supposed to hate our family to follow Jesus? Find out what this verse is really talking about in this episode.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
The Chara team has been tackling difficult passages of the Bible and we have another one that could come across as quite harsh to hear. What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple" in Luke 14:26? Are we really supposed to hate our family to follow Jesus? Find out what this verse is really talking about in this episode.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Ep. 40 | Studying Luke 6:38 ("Give, and it will be given to you")
In Luke 6:38, Jesus said, "Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure — pressed down, shaken together, and running over — will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." Many people can often take this verse to talk about money. Join the Chara Team as they study this verse to understand what Jesus was really talking about.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Ep. 42 | Studying John 3:3&5 (Born Again/Born of Water)
Ever wondered what the Bible means when it talks about being "born again"? John 3:3&5 both bring up some interesting concepts when Jesus says, "Truly I tell you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God... unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." Join the Chara Project team as they study John 3:3&5 to understand what these verse are really talking about!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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