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Following Jesus

David Cipriano

A weekly podcast helping people follow Jesus and study the Bible.

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00:32:28

The Controversial Claims of Christ — John 5:19-47

Following Jesus ·

2025/11/24

In John 5, Jesus makes some very controversial claims about Himself—claiming that He’s God, that He judges the world, and that you can only have eternal life by believing in Him. And His words were offensive, so the Bible says, “the Jews sought the more to kill him.” So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see what those claims were, the evidence for believing them, and the real reason why people rejected Jesus. That’s all coming up in this episode of the Following Jesus podcast.Hey! I’m David Cipriano,

00:17:31

5 Differences Between Mormons and Christians

Following Jesus ·

2025/11/20

In this video, I’m going to show you 5 major differences between Mormons (AKA Latter-day Saints) and Christians. From polytheism, to rejecting the Trinity, to their very unorthodox views about Jesus—it is undeniable that Mormons aren’t Christians, but are rather a cult.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00

02:10:41

Sola Scriptura Debate: JesusandWhatnot vs. David...

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2025/11/19

I recently debated Noah (also known as Jesus and Whatnot) on the topic of Sola Scriptura. I argued for Sola Scriptura—affirming that the Bible is our only infallible rule of faith. Jesus and Whatnot argued against it, claiming that Scripture is not the only infallible authority for Christians.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X:

00:34:04

When a Hopeless Person Meets Jesus — John 5:1-18

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2025/11/17

Today, we’re looking at John 5 to see the story of Jesus healing a crippled man at the pool of Bethesda. We’ll see a man who couldn’t walk for 38 years and what happens when Jesus tells him, “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” And despite the great miracle, the religious Jews became angry—leading Jesus to one of His many claims to deity. That’s all coming up in this episode of the Following Jesus podcast.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical

00:16:12

Did the Catholic Church Give Us the Bible? My...

Following Jesus ·

2025/11/13

Did the Catholic Church give us the Bible? Recently, I made a video explaining that the Catholic Church didn’t give us the Bible—God did. But Sam Ockeloen (AKA CatholicSam) made a response, arguing that the Bible came from God through the Catholic Church and that, therefore, the Catholic Church did give us the Bible. So today, I’m going to respond CatholicSam’s rebuttal—showing that the Catholic Church didn’t give us the Bible.7 Unbiblical Things That the Catholic Church Teaches -

00:31:05

Jesus Heals the Nobleman’s Son — John 4:43-54

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2025/11/10

Today, we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of John. And in this episode, we’re looking at the time when Jesus heals the nobleman’s son. We’ll see Christ’s miraculous power, how faith sometimes gets tested, how Jesus can provide in ways that nothing else can, and that God is with us in both the good times and the bad times of life.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on

00:33:05

Jesus and the Woman at the Well: Part 2 — John 4:27-42

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2025/11/03

Today, we’re looking at the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, part 2. In part 1, Jesus went to Samaria, had a conversation with the woman, and revealed Himself to her as the Messiah. And in this Bible study, we’ll see her response and how she immediately tells the whole town about Jesus. Then, at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical lessons from this story.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow

00:35:23

Jesus and the Woman at the Well — John 4:1-26

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2025/10/27

What if I told you that there’s a type of water you can drink that’ll make you never thirsty again? Well, that’s what Jesus tells the woman at the well in John 4. And in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at this story in detail, studying it verse by verse.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Introduction2:41 An

00:31:19

He Must Increase — John 3:22-36

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2025/10/20

Out of all the sins we commit, I think that selfishness might be the most common one. But today, we’re looking at a man who was anything but selfish. And that’s John the Baptist, who famously said, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” So in today’s Bible study, we’ll look at John 3 to learn about him and get some practical takeaways for our lives.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on

00:32:52

Jesus Explains the Gospel — John 3:1-21

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2025/10/13

In John 3, Jesus has a conversation with an unsaved Pharisee named Nicodemus. Jesus teaches about being born again, His future death on the cross, the love of God, and how we need to believe in Him. And it’s in this chapter that we see the words of the most famous verse in the Bible—John 3:16. So, in today’s Bible study, we’ll see how Jesus explains the gospel.Is Baptism Required for Salvation? - https://youtu.be/2xPTVTw3UJMHey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for

00:31:40

The Beginning of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry — John 2

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2025/10/06

Today, we’re looking at John 2, which tells about the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry. We’ll see the stories of Jesus turning the water into wine, Him flipping the tables in the temple, and His prediction of His own death and resurrection. And at the end, I’ll give you five practical takeaways that you can start applying to your life today.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram,

00:37:23

The First Disciples of Jesus — John 1:35-51

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2025/09/29

Today, we’re looking at John 1, where we find the origin stories of Jesus’ first disciples—Andrew, John, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael. We’ll see an introduction to each of these men and how they came to Jesus, learning valuable lessons that we can apply to our lives today.Why the Office of the Pope Is Unbiblical — https://youtu.be/6f9kxmvmL7EHey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram,

00:34:01

John the Baptist: A Man Sent From God — John 1:6-37

Following Jesus ·

2025/09/22

Today, we’re looking at John the Baptist, who according to Jesus was the greatest prophet of all time. We’ll see how the Bible describes him, and what his true purpose in life was. And I’ll show you the one thing that every Christian should have in common with him.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 An

00:34:55

The Trinity, the Deity of Jesus, and the Incarnation,...

Following Jesus ·

2025/09/15

John 1 is possibly the most important chapter in the Bible when it comes to the identity and deity of Jesus Christ. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll be looking at the first 14 verses to learn about the deity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the Incarnation. And I’m going to share with you six powerful truths about Jesus.The Deity of Jesus Explained — https://youtu.be/lbuc0WVoVroHey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian

00:30:44

Joshua’s Last Words — Joshua 23-24

Following Jesus ·

2025/09/08

Today we’re looking at the last words of Joshua, one of the greatest heroes in the Bible. We’ll see his final challenge to the Israelites, and how his words to them are equally relevant to us today. And I’ll show you how Joshua is really a picture of Jesus.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro1:46 How

00:31:40

Foolish Assumptions and False Accusations — Joshua 22

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2025/09/01

Today, we’re looking at Joshua 22, where we see a conflict between the tribes of Israel. It’s when the 2 1/2 tribes outside Canaan built an altar, and the tribes inside Canaan believed that they’d started serving pagan gods. And we’re going to see that these insider tribes made some foolish assumptions and false accusations against the outsiders. So in this Bible study, we’ll talk about why there was a conflict, some mistakes that the Israelites made, and what we can learn from this story.Hey! I’m

00:36:27

Do These Verses Disprove Sola Scriptura?

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2025/08/28

Sola Scriptura is one of the most debated doctrines in the church today, because while Catholic and Orthodox Christians reject this doctrine, it’s believed by most Protestants. And as a Baptist who affirms this doctrine, I want to highlight some of the verses commonly given against it. I’ll show you why these verses don’t actually disprove it and why Sola Scriptura is a biblical belief.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and

00:31:42

Safe Places and Set-Apart People — Joshua 20-21

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2025/08/25

There’s often more to something than meets the eye, and that’s the case with these two chapters in the Bible, Joshua 20 and 21. These chapters describe the cities of refuge and the cities for the Levites. And even though that might not sound super exciting at first, there’s a lot of depth and beauty to these chapters when we really dig in.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X:

00:34:26

Possessing the Promised Land — Joshua 13-19

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2025/08/18

In Joshua 13–19, the Israelite tribes are receiving their portions in the Promised Land, and they’re reminded that the job of conquering the Canaanites isn’t finished yet. So in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at these seven chapters and highlighting some practical takeaways for our lives.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro3:17 The Part

00:44:14

Was the Conquest of Canaan a Genocide?

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2025/08/11

The conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua is one of the most controversial parts of the Bible. And for many Christians, it’s one of the toughest things to explain. Skeptics often call this story a genocide—and from what the Bible itself says, that may seem accurate. But in this episode, I’m going to explain why this wasn’t a genocide. And we’ll look at the context and the historical data to bring more clarity and understanding to what actually happened.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth

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