Bible Study Basics with Mellie

Joshua 1-4 Crossing the Jordan: Joshua's Call to Courage and Obedience

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.

Deuteronomy 31-34 Moses' Final Charge: Commissioning Joshua and the Song of Warning

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.

Deuteronomy 26-30 Tithes, Blessings, and Curses: Lessons from Deuteronomy 26–30

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.

Deuteronomy 21–25 Laws & Lessons Explained

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, urging compassionate, thoughtful interpretation rather than literalism.

Deuteronomy 16-20 Passover to Prophets: Deuteronomy 16–20 Unpacked

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 lessons in daily life. Next episode will cover Deuteronomy 21–25.

Deuteronomy 11-15 Love, Obedience, and the Promised Land — Deuteronomy 11–15

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—encouraging listeners to read Scripture and live out its teachings.

Deuteronomy 6-10 Love God with All Your Heart — Deuteronomy 6–10 Explained

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.

Deuteronomy 1-5: Lessons from 40 Years in the Wilderness

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.

Numbers 32-36 Finale: Promises, Borders, and Cities of Refuge

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 and provision for ministers, and the justice implicit in God’s laws.

Number 27-31 When Daughters Claim Inheritance: Zelophehad and Changing Law

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, repentance and forgiveness, generosity, and finding gratitude amid difficulty.