Exposit: A Bible Study Podcast

Exposit: A Bible Study Podcast

di Randall Beatley

Exposit | Ep 16 | John 6:26-58|Where Life Is Found!

In this episode, while discussing Jesus walking on the water, we will examine the following questions: Why does Jesus say the crowd is following Him? What does it mean to “work for food that perishes” in a religious context? Why do they immediately ask, “What must we do?” Why does Jesus call faith “the work of God” instead of a human response? Why do they appeal to Moses and manna—and what does that reveal about their expectations of the Messiah? What does Jesus mean when He says, “I am the bread of life,” not “I give bread”? Why does Jesus say they have seen Him and still do not believe? What does it mean that the Father “gives” people to the Son before they come? Why is Jesus so confident He will lose none of those given to Him? Why does John describe their response as “grumbling,” and why does that matter? What does Jesus mean when He says no one can come unless the Father draws him? Why does Jesus move from “bread” language to “flesh” language? What would “eating flesh and drinking blood” have sounded like to a first-century Jew? If this isn’t literal eating, what kind of participation is Jesus demanding? Why does Jesus say there is “no life in you” apart from this? Join the discord: https://discord.gg/vgkWdTMmt9

Exposit | Ep 15 | John 6:15-25| When I AM Is Near!

Exposit | Ep 15 | John 6:15-25| When I AM Is Near! In this episode, while discussing Jesus walking on the water, we will examine the following questions: Why did they want to make him king? Why was there a strong wind? Why were they frightened? Why is it important that he says “it is I”, or better translated “I AM”? How were they immediately on the shore? What were the crowd seeking? Salvation or more signs?

Crossroads | Episode 7 | What is Hell?

In this episode of Crossroads, we discuss the different views of Hell. Is it Eternal Conscious Torture or Annihilation/Conditional Immortality?

Exposit | Ep 14 | John 6:1-14| Feeding the Multitude

In this episode, We discuss the meaning of the sign and what could be the underlying symbol behind it! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/vgkWdTMmt9

Crossroads | Episode 6 | Should Christians Celebrate Holidays?

In this episode of Crossroads, we dive into the holiday season and ask: should Christians celebrate? Are these holidays even pagan? Easter Article: https://news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2016/why-easter-was-never-anything-christian-holiday Christmas article: https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christmas-isnt-pagan/

Exposit | Ep 13 | John 5:31-47| The 4 Witnesses

In this episode, we zoom in on John 5:31–47, the section where Jesus effectively turns the temple courts into a courtroom and calls four witnesses to testify on His behalf. Far from being a random proof-text collection, this passage is a tightly crafted legal argument rooted in Deuteronomy. Jesus stands before Israel’s leaders—and flips the script. We unpack each witness in detail: • John the Baptist, the burning and shining lamp. • The Works of Jesus, signs that reveal divine authority. • The Father, whose testimony validates the Son’s mission. • The Scriptures—especially Moses, who doesn’t defend Israel but accuses them for rejecting the very Messiah he wrote about. Along the way, we explore why Jesus gives four witnesses instead of the legally required two or three, how this creates a picture of completeness, and how the entire section functions as the “B-side” of the healing sign earlier in the chapter. The law exposes blindness, the witnesses reveal the truth, and the refusal of the Jewish leaders shows the tragedy of unbelief. This is a courtroom scene where the Judge becomes the accused, the accused becomes the Judge, and Moses—Israel’s greatest defender—switches sides. John 5:31–47 isn’t just testimony; it’s a verdict. If you want a deeper look at how Scripture, law, and witness converge to reveal the identity of Christ, this episode walks you right through the heart of the argument.

Crossroads | Episode 6 | Feminism, Tate, and the Crisis of Christian Manhood

In this episode of Crossroads, we dive into one of the biggest cultural shifts shaping young men today — including Christian men. Why are voices like Andrew Tate, Myron Gaines, and the Red Pill movement gaining so much traction? And why does it feel like the church has quietly allowed these ideas to influence its men? We unpack three major layers of the issue: 1. The Problem: How modern feminism reshaped Western culture — and how the church absorbed much of it without realizing it. 2. The Reaction: Why the Red Pill world feels bold and refreshing to men, yet remains fundamentally humanistic, flawed, and theologically empty. 3. The Answer: How Reformed theology actually gives men what they’re searching for — strength rooted in God, not ego; responsibility grounded in Scripture, not instinct; and a mission bigger than achievement or dominance. We confront why many churches have neglected to form strong, biblically grounded men, how the Red Pill filled that vacuum, and why only a Christ-centered, Reformed vision of manhood can truly satisfy the hunger for identity, purpose, and strength. If you’ve ever wondered why Tate’s influence is exploding, what the church is missing, or how the doctrines of grace shape real, godly masculinity — this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

Exposit | Ep 12 | John 5:16-29| The Dead Hear the Son

In this episode, we dive deep into John 5:19–29, unpacking how Jesus reveals His divine authority to give life and execute judgment. We explore what it means that “the Son can do nothing of Himself,” how hearing His voice leads to spiritual resurrection, and how this passage connects to the eternal destiny of the righteous and the wicked. Join us as we trace the Christ-centered work of regeneration, the sovereignty of God in salvation, and the promise of eternal life for those who truly hear and believe. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/vgkWdTMmt9

Crossroads | Episode 5 | Can We Discuss Tuesdays Election

In this episode: We break down the 11/04/25 elections, what I think it means and why we as Christians need to be ready.

Exposit | Ep 11 | John 5:15 | Helpless by the Water

In John 5:1–15, Jesus walks into a place called Bethesda — the “house of mercy” — and meets a man who’s been waiting thirty-eight years for healing he can’t reach. In this episode, we explore how that moment reveals the heart of the gospel: that salvation isn’t for those who manage to crawl to the water, but for those Christ chooses to raise. Join us as we unpack this powerful passage verse by verse, tracing themes of total depravity, sovereign grace, regeneration, and sanctification. Discover why this story isn’t just about a lame man walking, but about the dead coming to life through the Word of Christ. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/vgkWdTMmt9

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