Bible Study Basics with Mellie
Think of this as Bible Study for dummies! I like to study line by line and try to find the basic meaning behind what I’m reading! I hope it helps you the same way it helps me!
Episodes
This episode walks through the entire book of Ruth, highlighting Naomi's loss, Ruth's loyalty, and Boaz's kindness that leads to redemption.
Listen for themes of faithfulness, integrity, and how God works through ordinary choices to bring blessing and fulfill His purposes.
Mellie concludes the book of Judges by walking through chapters 18–21 (NIV), recounting the Danites' theft of Micah's idols, the horrific rape and murder in Gibeah, and the civil war that nearly destroyed the tribe of Benjamin.
The episode highlights Israel's moral collapse when there was "no king," showing how idolatry, selfishness, and broken vows led to violence and tragic consequences, and draws lessons about the need for justi...
Hello, and welcome back to Bible Study Basics with Mellie. In this episode we study Judges 13–17, covering the birth and life of Samson, his feats of strength and failures (including Delilah’s betrayal), his final act of sacrifice, and the moral decline in Israel shown through Micah’s idolatry. Mellie draws practical lessons about obedience, the proper use of God-given gifts, the danger of revenge, and how personal choices bring co...
In this episode of Bible Study Basics with Mellie we read Judges 9–12 (NIV), covering Abimelech’s violent rise and downfall, Jotham’s parable, the judges Tola and Jair, Jephthah’s contentious leadership and vow, and the closing judges.
Mellie offers historical context, practical lessons on leadership and repentance, and a closing prayer to encourage listeners to trust God and reflect on their own faith.
In this episode Mellie reads Judges 5–8, presenting Deborah and Barak’s victory song and the story of Gideon’s calling, battles, and miracles.
She draws out themes of faith, obedience, God’s deliverance, and the pitfalls of idolatry, with practical reflections for today.
In this episode Mellie introduces the Book of Judges (Judges 1–4), outlining its setting, themes of sin and repentance, and the recurring cycle of Israel's failure and God's deliverance. She summarizes early conquests, Israel's compromises with the Canaanites, and key stories of judges like Ehud, Deborah, and Jael.
The talk highlights God's judgment and mercy, the dangers of cultural compromise, and how imperfect people were used f...
In this episode of Bible Study Basics with Mellie we finish Joshua 20–24 (NIV), covering the cities of refuge, the allocation of Levitical towns, the eastern tribes’ altar controversy, and Joshua’s farewell with the covenant renewed at Shechem.
Key takeaways include God’s faithfulness in fulfilling promises, the need for justice and spiritual leadership, practical warnings against compromise, and the call to mentor the next generat...
In this episode Mellie reads and explains Joshua 15–19 (NIV), walking through the detailed allotments and boundaries given to the tribes of Israel, highlighting key stories like Caleb and Aksa, the daughters of Zelophehad, and the tribe of Dan's migration.
She explores the historical and spiritual significance of the land divisions, lessons on obedience and courage, and how these details connect to later biblical events and meaning...
In this episode Mellie reads and discusses Joshua chapters 10–14 (NIV), covering the southern and northern campaigns, the miraculous prolonging of the day at Gibeon, the defeat of many kings, and the full conquest of much of Canaan.
The episode also explains the summary lists of conquered kings, the division of land among the tribes (including the special role of the Levites and the east-of-Jordan allotments), and Caleb&rsquo...
This episode walks through Joshua 5–9, covering Israel's renewal at Gilgal, the miraculous fall of Jericho, the sin and punishment of Achan, the conquest of Ai, and the deceptive treaty with the Gibeonites.
Key themes include faith, obedience, consequences of disobedience, God’s provision, and practical lessons on prayer, preparation, and commitment to God’s plan.
Mellie introduces the book of Joshua, covering Joshua 1–4: God’s commission to Joshua, the spies and Rahab, the miraculous crossing of the Jordan, and the memorial of twelve stones.
The episode highlights themes of faith, obedience, leadership transition, and God’s presence and power, with practical applications for listeners facing new challenges.
In this episode we finish Deuteronomy (chapters 31–34), covering Moses’ commissioning of Joshua, the recording and public reading of the law, Moses’ powerful song that warns Israel, blessings on the tribes, and Moses’ death on Mount Nebo.
Key themes include the transfer of leadership, the importance of teaching God’s Word to all generations, God’s faithfulness amid human failure, and practical lessons for discipleship and gratitude...
In this episode Mellie walks through Deuteronomy 26–30, explaining first fruits and tithes, the altar and public recitations, the blessings for obedience and the severe curses for disobedience, Moses' renewal of the covenant, and God’s promise of restoration when people return to Him.
In this episode Mellie walks through Deuteronomy chapters 21–25 (NIV), explaining the laws and the reasons behind them, from atonement for unsolved murders to family, sexual, and social regulations.
She highlights themes of community responsibility, justice, care for the vulnerable, honest measures, and the need to read these laws in their historical and moral context.
The episode draws practical applications for modern life, urgin...
In this episode Mellie reads and studies Deuteronomy 16–20 (NIV), covering the festivals (Passover, Weeks, Tabernacles), instructions for judges and kings, duties of priests and Levites, the test for true prophets, cities of refuge, rules for witnesses, and guidelines for warfare — with practical applications on giving, leadership, and justice.
Mellie closes with pastoral reflections, prayer, and encouragement to apply these lesson...
In this episode Mellie walks through Deuteronomy chapters 11–15 (NIV), unpacking God’s call to love and obey, the promises of blessing and warnings of curse, and commands about idolatry, worship, purity, tithing, care for the poor, and treatment of servants.
Practical reflections highlight family worship, discernment against false teaching, obedience rooted in love, and applying biblical principles today—encouragi...
This episode walks through Deuteronomy 6–10, highlighting Moses’ urgent call to love and obey God, to teach His commands to the next generation, and to keep faith at the center of daily life.
It also covers warnings against idolatry and pride in prosperity, God’s faithfulness despite Israel’s failures, Moses’ intercession, and practical applications for gratitude, daily devotion, and wholehearted service to God.
In this episode Mellie begins Deuteronomy, summarizing Moses’ message to the new generation entering the Promised Land. She reviews God’s covenant, the cost of Israel’s rebellion, and the call to trust, obey, and love God fully.
Drawing from chapters 1–5, Mellie highlights leadership, waiting, God’s provision in battles, and practical steps to recommit to a faithful spiritual journey.
In this episode Mellie finishes the book of Numbers (chapters 32–36), covering the settlement of the Transjordan tribes, Moses’ recounting of Israel’s journeys, the boundaries of Canaan, the Levites’ towns and cities of refuge, and the inheritance of Zelophehad’s daughters.
She draws practical lessons about keeping promises, pursuing wholehearted faith, spiritual progress, the need to remove sin, the importance of fair leadership a...
In this episode Mellie walks through Numbers 27–31 (NIV), covering Zelophehad’s daughters and inheritance rights, Moses commissioning Joshua, the daily and festival offerings (Sabbath, new moon, Passover, Weeks, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles), laws about vows, and the campaign against the Midianites.
She draws practical lessons on leadership transfer, preparing the heart for worship, parental guidance, repenta...
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