Bible Study Basics with Mellie

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.

Number 22-26 When God Speaks Through a Donkey: Lessons from Numbers 22–26

In this episode Mellie walks through Numbers 22–26 (NIV), recounting Balaam and his talking donkey, Balak’s failed attempt to curse Israel, the nation’s fall into idolatry and sexual sin, Phinehas’s zealous act, and the new census for a new generation.The teaching highlights God’s sovereignty, the dangers of compromise and greed, the need for discernment and obedience, and how God often works quietly to shape His people.

Numbers 18-21 Priests, Purity, and Providence: Numbers 18–21 Explained

Good morning, and welcome to Bible Study Basics with Mellie. This episode walks through Numbers 18–21 (NIV), unpacking priests' duties and provisions, the red heifer purification, Moses at Meribah, the bronze serpent, and Israel's battles and wanderings. Mellie connects these passages to practical lessons on giving, purity, obedience, faith, and trusting God amid trials.

Numbers 14-17 At the Edge of Promise: Fear, Faith, and Forever Choices

This episode reads Numbers 14–17 and explores Israel at the border of the Promised Land: their fear-driven refusal to enter, Moses' intercession and God’s mercy, the consequences of rebellion, and practical worship laws to follow in the land.Key scenes include Joshua and Caleb’s faith, Korah’s deadly revolt, the miraculous sign of Aaron’s blossoming staff, and lessons about trust, obedience, and the cost of complaint.

Numbers 9-13 Second Passover, Clouds & Complaints: Numbers 9–13 Explained

A warm, concise Bible study covering Numbers chapters 9–13: the second Passover, God’s cloud guiding Israel, the trumpet signals for travel, complaints about manna and quail, Moses’ leadership burden and the seventy elders, Miriam’s rebuke, and the spies’ report from Canaan. Practical takeaways focus on trusting God, maintaining holiness, wise leadership, and resisting fear-driven responses.