Podcasts prove popular for Bible teaching pioneers

Podcasts prove popular for Bible teaching pioneers

Request from young supporters has encouraged the Open Bible Trust (OBT) to create podcasts from their 400-plus bible studies on YouTube.

It all began last year with a monthly ‘What is Wisdom?’ podcast by Michael Penny and W M Henry. The series of six was based on the book of Proverbs and the presenters did not shy away from difficult subjects like ‘Wisdom and Work’, ‘Wisdom and Money’, ‘Wisdom and Adultery’ and ‘Wisdom and the Tongue’.

This was followed by a second series of 13 episodes entitled ‘Looking into Luke’ with contributions from Sylvia Penny. Two of the podcasts looked at ‘Beelzebub and the Unforgiveable Sin’ and ‘The Transfiguration’ but by far and away the most popular one was ‘The Rich Man and Lazarus’. Michael Penny admits that dealing with this story took a lot of preparation, but he is pleased that the podcast has helped so many people. OBT are now about to embark on a third series ‘Exploring Ecclesiastes’. 

‘Ecclesiastes is so interesting and deals with a number of important subjects relevant to an affluent, materialistic society like ours,’ said Michael. ‘However, what the author has to say about each one is scattered throughout the book. Our aim is to bring all the teaching on each individual subject together, making it easier to understand.’

Subjects covered will include ‘God’s Gifts and God’s Burdens’, ‘Time and Eternity’, ‘Evil Times and Happiness’, ‘Work, Labour and Toil’, ‘Wealth, Money and Riches’ and ‘What is Good?’

Formed almost 40 years ago to help Christians reach non-Christians, OBT also produce Search magazine and various Bible study books by Michael Penny.

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