Are you committed to growing in your faith? Do you love studying the Bible? Do you know there’s still a lifetime of spiritual growth ahead? Grow your faith with in-depth Bible teachings from Dr. Mario Escobedo—Your Bible Study Mentor. Discover biblical insights, develop a passion for studying the Bible daily, and cultivate a lifetime of spiritual growth.
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How to Know If You’re Applying the Bible Correctly (Philippians 4 & Mark 13) ep. # 27
How do you know your application of a Bible passage actually follows from what you read? An idea can sound encouraging and still miss what the passage teaches.
Free guide: The 5 Steps I Follow Every Time I Study a Passage of Scripture (https://www.yourbiblestudymentor.com/bible-study-guide)
In this episode, Dr. Mario Escobedo walks through three questions you can ask after writing any application:
What in the text supports my application?
What did I leave out?
Did I add a guarantee the passage doesn’t give?
You’ll hear two ways of applying Philippians 4:6–7, and why keeping prayer, thanksgiving, and the promise of God’s peace together matters. Then you’ll practice with Mark 13:9–11 and see what happens when a promise is stretched beyond its context.
Passages covered:
Philippians 4:4–7 (main demonstration)
Mark 13:9–11 (practice exercise)
Dr. Mario Escobedo is your Bible study mentor, helping ordinary Christians study Scripture responsibly for themselves so they can grow spiritually.
14 Jul 2026
Amos 7:17 Explained: The Harsh Prophecy That Was Actually Mercy (ep. #26)
In Amos chapter 7, a prophet looks a royal priest in the eye and delivers one of the harshest lines in the Old Testament: "Your wife will become a prostitute." Most readers either skip past this verse or stop in confusion — but Amos wasn't attacking a man's wife. He was indicting the priest himself.
In this episode, Dr. Mario Escobedo walks through Amos 7:16-17, tracing the exact chain of consequences behind this shocking prophecy and uncovering the real target of God's judgment: Amaziah, the priest who tried to silence God's messenger. You'll learn why this "therefore" moment matters, how it connects to the pattern of every Old Testament prophet, and why even the harshest prophetic warnings — from Amos to Jonah's Nineveh — are ultimately expressions of mercy, not condemnation.
This episode is part of an ongoing series equipping believers to do responsible Bible study for lifelong spiritual growth.
🎁 Click here to download the free guide, "The Five Steps I Follow Every Time I Study a Passage of Scripture." (https://www.yourbiblestudymentor.com/bible-study-guide)
Topics covered: Amos 7:17 meaning, prophetic judgment in the Old Testament, Amaziah the priest, responsible Bible study, Old Testament prophets explained, hard sayings of the Bible.
2 Jul 2026
The Military Term Behind God's Unshakable Peace (ep. #25)
Have you ever wondered what the apostle Paul meant when he wrote that God's peace would "guard" your heart and mind in Philippians 4:7?
In this episode, we examine the original Greek word Paul chose—phroureō—a military term that describes a soldier standing guard. Understanding this powerful image transforms the way we read one of Scripture's most beloved promises about God's peace.
Drawing from a message I recently shared at a funeral, you'll discover how this passage offers genuine hope to those facing grief, anxiety, uncertainty, and life's most difficult moments. More importantly, you'll see how careful Bible study uncovers the original meaning of the text before building a faithful bridge to life application.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Paul chose a military term to describe God's peace.
What phroureō would have communicated to the Philippians.
Why Philippians 4:7 is the result of bringing our concerns to God in prayer with thanksgiving.
How God's peace guards both our hearts and our minds.
How responsible Bible study leads to faithful interpretation and meaningful application.
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Bible Study Resources Dr. Escobedo recommends:
BIBLE DICTIONARIES
New Bible Dictionary
Digital Version (Logos): https://logos.sjv.io/gOnNbX (https://logos.sjv.io/gOnNbX)
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The Eerdmans Bible Dictionary
Digital Version (Logos): https://logos.sjv.io/bOBy3M (https://logos.sjv.io/bOBy3M)
Print Version (Amazon): https://amzn.to/46JAaZI (https://amzn.to/46JAaZI)
BIBLE COMMENTARIES
The Expositor's Bible Commentary
Digital Version (Logos): https://logos.sjv.io/xLKbky (https://logos.sjv.io/xLKbky)
Print Version (Amazon) - Old Testament: https://amzn.to/4nBVKox (https://amzn.to/4nBVKox)
Print Version (Amazon) - New Testament: https://amzn.to/4gEHuJC (https://amzn.to/4gEHuJC)
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New Bible Commentary
Digital Version (Logos): https://logos.sjv.io/9L6QgE (https://logos.sjv.io/9L6QgE)
Print Version (Amazon): https://amzn.to/49g8avn (https://amzn.to/49g8avn)
BIBLE ATLASES
The Holman Bible Atlas
Digital Version (Logos): https://logos.sjv.io/e10BKQ (https://logos.sjv.io/e10BKQ)
Print Version (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3KtvK0d (https://amzn.to/3KtvK0d)
Zondervan Atlas of the Bible
Digital Version (Logos): https://logos.sjv.io/19YOrz (https://logos.sjv.io/19YOrz)
Print Version (Amazon): https://amzn.to/42tCr8Q (https://amzn.to/42tCr8Q)
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