English Bible Study

Epizodes

• Proverbs 27:8-22 - Friendship Builds the Soul 26.05.2026 47min

  Good friendship is good refreshment to the soul. A friendship that builds up with its words and feedback, allowing for growth in the person. Wisdom builds up the person and those who surround him. There is a special calling that certain people receive
• Proverbs 27:1-7 - Open Rebuke is Better than Love Carefully Concealed 26.05.2026 43min

  Proverbs 27:1-7 - Open Rebuke is Better than Love Carefully Concealed by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
• Proverbs 26:15-28 - The Heart is Revealed by Deeds 26.05.2026 43min

  The book of Proverbs is constantly comparing people who are foolish to people who are wise. The Bible repeatedly describes foolishness by relying on oneself while wisdom is relying on God’s guidance. Foolishness fuels the fire of a corrupt heart but wisdom brings the heart to God. Wisdom gives us the eyes of the Lord to see the world in a new light. Lying develops hate within our hearts. A lack of love leads us to destruction, but a heart grown with truth lives with God.
• قسمة للآب على ذبح إسحق - أبونا كيرلس سعيد 11.04.2026 10min

  قسمة للآب على ذبح إسحق - أبونا كيرلس سعيد by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
• The Cleansing of the Temple - Eve of Monday - Father Mark Hanna 07.04.2026 9min

  The Cleansing of the Temple - Eve of Monday - Father Mark Hanna by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
• Proverbs 26:4-14 - The Lazy Man Says 18.03.2026 29min

  This week’s Bible study approaches the way of sainthood and how we can walk in it. It is a way that is not within material means. They are within holy means that lead to salvation and sanctification. One of those means for holiness is who I surround myself with. In heaven it is impossible to find someone who is not humble. The lazy person suffers from irrational fear. When one continues to use fear as an excuse, in their minds it becomes reality.
• Proverbs 25:21-26:3 - If Your Enemy is Hungry, Give Him Bread to Eat 18.03.2026 38min

  Fr. Mina talks about how we should treat others according to God’s word. It especially emphasizes the way we should treat our enemies, we need to love and care for them. We need to show them love because this gives us a glimpse into God’s heart. We can also connect to God’s heart by committing ourselves to a life of righteousness. This means choosing to stay away from a foolish life. A foolish life is one where we choose to ignore the sacrifice and love that God gave us to satisfy our earthly needs. A righteous life is one where we choose to appreciate God’s grace and sacrifice for us.
• Proverbs 25:10-20 - A Word Fitly Spoken 18.03.2026 38min

  We continue our journey through the treasures of the book of Proverbs and dive into its personal message to each of us that it becomes our duty to practice as Christians. Correction is not the simple fact of correcting what is wrong but it is made complete when the one making the correction explains what ought to be done instead of the wrong and the rationale behind it. The church does not need more people attacking it...the church needs people who are with God, who seek peace and pursue it, and who refresh the soul with a word.
• Proverbs 24:29-25:9 - The Field of the Lazy Man 18.03.2026 45min

  If I am still practicing a sinful life, I have not yet stepped into a life of perfection. God entrusted us with a field, and we will either be a man who takes care of the field and nourish it, or become a lazy man that lets thorns out to choke any possible fruit from growth.
• Proverbs 24:16-28 - A Righteous Man Must Develop the Heart of God 18.03.2026 43min

  We often feel the desire to be better than others, and this can cause us to feel happy when we see others stumble. But God’s commandment is clear—everyone is made in the image of God, and we must not rejoice in the suffering of others. God requires us, as His children, to have His heart. The Lord calls us to change ourselves internally to become more righteous, but sometimes we get distracted from this inner change and seek external ways to improve ourselves. This distracts us from the true purpose of our lives. It is important to remember that what we do in the world is still connected to our internal change. Our outward actions affect the blessings that are allowed into our own homes. By controlling what we think and say about others and focusing on our own hearts, we can grow closer to the Heart of the Lord, who searches for souls to join Him.
• الطاعة لصوت الله – الأب مينا ديميتري 17.01.2026 18min

  الطاعة لصوت الله – الأب مينا ديميتري by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
• Proverbs 24:5-16 - The Righteous Endure Through Wisdom 10.01.2026 38min

  Through wisdom we can overcome our spiritual warfare. Without wisdom, we become lost and lose our virtue. Discernment is how we apply God’s commandments the right way in our real lives. This wisdom comes from Christ Himself and requires our sacrifice, dedication, and commitment. No evil can be hidden forever, no matter how much they try to conceal themselves. Foolishness becomes sin and becomes known to the world. It is important to remember that Christ said in the last days people will uplift evilness. Even now, we need to exercise wisdom when dealing with the world which glorifies sin. The wicked attack the source of nourishment (wisdom) for the righteous. The righteous might fall into sin but they rise again because their foundation in Christ is strong.
• Proverbs 23:30-24:4 - The Value of Wisdom in the Midst of Addiction 10.01.2026 33min

  These chapters warn us of the dangers of addiction and the lack of self-control. The temptations of alcohol and addiction often arise not from an actual dependence on the substance itself, but from the social environments in which they are encountered. Because of this, it is important to avoid even the places where temptation is readily available for extended periods of time. Our environment is one of the few aspects of temptation that we are able to control. The life of an addict is often consumed by pain, denial, and shame. Helping an addict requires compassion and an honest acknowledgment of their situation. The life of a child of God who seeks to avoid this path should be grounded in wisdom and faithful adherence to the Word of God. Through this foundation, we are able to build a strong life that helps us resist and overcome every temptation.
• Proverbs 23:15-29 - A Wisdom Worth the Price 10.01.2026 42min

  The Lord invites us to a special type of wisdom. A wisdom that is of sonship. The ways of the world are not trodden at a free cost, but the biggest cost of all is paid: your soul. Once God reveals the truth in your life, don’t sell it. The cost of this road to be trodden is also high but it leads to life.
• Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Hearing God's Voice - Joe and Sandy Everett - Talk 4 04.01.2026 1h 16min

  Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Hearing God's Voice - Joe and Sandy Everett - Talk 4 by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
• Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: How God Speaks - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 3 04.01.2026 1h 12min

  Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: How God Speaks - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 3 by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
• Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Is Heaven Silent - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 2 04.01.2026 1h 9min

  Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Is Heaven Silent - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 2 by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
• Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Be Still - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 1 04.01.2026 1h 2min

  Thanksgiving Graduate Retreat 2025: Be Still - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony - Talk 1 by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
• Proverbs 23:5-14 - Their Redeemer is Mighty 11.12.2025 37min

  Our motives and the way we think form our morals and how close we are able to be with God. The church motivates us to spend time in solitude because it allows us to listen to the Word of God and act on it without external factors. It is important to keep in mind that if we do not keep in mind the commandments of God, his blessings will vomit us out. If we run after the worldly friendships and environments while forsaking the Word of God, we will find ourselves without long-lasting friendships and without the blessings of God. We should run to God alone. When we seek company and friendship, we should seek those we can give to, those we can be selfless with. If we seek friendships with Spirit as our guide, God will unite us. A heart that wants to listen and benefit from God should prepare through love, fasting, and prayer. In the next section, Abouna Mina will discuss what it means to have the right heart to listen to the Word of God.
• Proverbs 22:20-23:4 - The Lord Has Written to us Excellent Things of Knowledge 11.12.2025 41min

  We have a problem with trusting God. This gives way to a burdensome life filled with anxiety and doubt. The solution to this is to place our troubles in front of God and forget them. By forgetting our worries we can focus our lives on God’s true purpose for us. Our responsibility, as children of God, is to care for those in need. The scripture provides a clear guide for us on how to live our lives with the goal of heaven in mind. This section of proverbs in particular provides us with a variety of sayings on topics like the importance of almsgiving, prayer, and the necessity of discipline in our lives.