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from Yvon Prehn to help you know, trust, and apply the Bible

On this site you’ll find Bible podcasts, videos, blogs, printables, and more of Basic Bible Teaching that will help make difficult subjects in the Bible easy to understand and apply. For FREE teaching resources based on the content of this site, go to www.Bible805Academy.com.

Bible805 Books by Yvon Prehn

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Bible 805 books will help you understand the Bible and Jesus Better The following books by me, Yvon Prehn, are available on Amazon.com. The publisher listed in the books is The Lion’s Voice, which is the DBA for the publishing ministry of Bible805.

Here are the currently available books from Bible805 and Yvon Prehn, click on the book image to go to amazon.com

Start Here, a plan for curious people to begin reading the Bible

74 pages,
Paperback, $9.99

This book is literally about what the name suggests, a way to start reading the Bible, especially for people who are unfamiliar with it. It overviews selected books from the New Testament to give readers an overview of the Christian faith; it has suggested helps, including recommendations on what translation and Bible references to use, plus it has a printed schedule and journaling pages. This book is a great resource for a seekers’ class, new believers, as a gift to anyone who is curious about the Bible.

Tetelestai, if the battle is finished, why is life so hard?

56 pages
Paperback, $6.99
Kindle, $3.99

This is a short but powerful book in how it will give you hope and an understanding of why life is so hard.

It does this by examining the word, “Tetelestai!” was the final cry of Jesus from the cross, and it means, “it is finished.” It is an extraordinary cry of victory and hope.

Though it is often part of sermons on the Easter message of salvation, the true meaning of the word and implications of it extend far beyond Easter. Here are the questions we will explore in this short book:

  • What is finished?
  • Did Jesus really say “Tetelestai”?
  • SPOILER ALERT! !!! He did not.
  • Read on for what He actually said and its meaning to us.
  • If the victory is won and the battle over, why is life so hard?
  • And how should we live in this challenging time, considering what He said?

In this book, you will find encouragement and hope in your life battles while we wait for the finished work of our Lord on the cross to become the reality of our forever with Him.

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Through the Bible, Lesson #8 The Backstory of Jesus in the Old Testament

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The Backstory of JesusThis lesson explores how the tabernacle, sacrifices, and festivals in the Old Testament form the foundation for understanding Jesus and the rest of the Bible.

Beginning with the Road to Emmaus, we are reminded that Jesus Himself explained how Moses and the Prophets pointed to Him. The New Testament repeatedly shows that what happened in the life of Jesus was the fulfillment of promises, pictures, and patterns given centuries earlier.

The lesson emphasizes that the Bible is one unified story with one ultimate Author. When read in fragments, its unity can be missed. But when viewed as a whole, the tabernacle, sacrificial system, priesthood, and festivals reveal a coherent plan of redemption pointing forward to Christ.

Each element of Israel’s worship—the altar, laver, lampstand, showbread, veil, ark, and annual feasts—served as a picture of what Jesus would ultimately fulfill. These were not random rituals, but carefully designed illustrations of cleansing, sacrifice, fellowship, intercession, rest, and final redemption. Together they form the backstory of Jesus and deepen our understanding of His life, death, resurrection, and promised return.

Following is the podcast, video, and handouts for the lesson.

Lesson Handouts

The Hobo Soul Podcast! Overview and samples of 5-10 minutes a day of biblical advice from me as you walk with Jesus

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Hobo Soul Podcast, road advice from the Bible and someone a few steps ahead
For 5-10 minutes of upbeat advice from the Bible, check out the Hobo Soul podcast!

I’m finally launching something I’ve wanted to for a long time—the Hobo Soul Podcast. I’ve wanted to do this because I truly believe from the core of my soul that following Jesus, knowing Him as Savior, and living according to His Word is the MOST important thing you can do for a good life now and a joyful forever.

I’ve wanted to share that reality and many of the things I’ve learned in my many years of walking with Him, especially to those younger than I am, who are incredibly important to me personally (you know who you are). Telling them to read my books or watch on YouTube my 30-minute Bible-teaching lessons, I didn’t imagine would be their first choice. I wanted to sit them down and talk at them; but that wasn’t very realistic either.

And so I decided on a podcast. I love doing podcasts, and for years I had the idea for the name of what I wanted to call this one—the Hobo Soul Podcast. My dearly loved nephew Jesse came up with this name years ago and gave me his permission to use it.

Following is the intro podcast, then a sample one from a series I’m doing during Lent, and after that, the transcripts of both. For the Lent ones especially, listen past the intro–I get much more upbeat as I get into them. The podcasts don’t have to be listened to in any order, they are stand-alone encouragements.

You can listen regularly at this link, on my Youtube.com/Bible805 channel, and most all other podcast channels, including iTunes, Spotify, and many others. Just go to your favorite and enter “Hobo Soul Podcast” by Yvon Prehn.

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Thru the Bible, Lesson #7 The Old Testament Laws and how they apply to us today

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This lesson addresses a question many people have when reading the Bible: why should we spend time reading the Old Testament laws, with their detailed rules and unfamiliar practices? The answer is both practical and essential. These laws are not outdated material to skip, but foundational teaching that helps us understand God, ourselves, and the message of salvation.

The lesson explains that the laws were given as a guide, teacher, and guardian to show God’s people how to live and to reveal what sin is. They were especially necessary because Israel came out of a pagan culture with no clear understanding of God’s standards. Through these laws, God taught His people how to live as a distinct and holy community.

We also learn that not all laws apply to us in the same way today. The moral laws remain fully relevant, while ceremonial laws were fulfilled in Jesus, and civil laws provide principles that still influence society. Understanding the historical context helps explain why certain laws were given, and typology shows how many of these laws point forward to Jesus and are fulfilled in Him.

Ultimately, this lesson reminds us that reading and understanding all of the Bible takes effort, but it is worth it. These passages deepen our understanding of God’s plan and help us live as His people today.

Lesson Handouts

Practical Ministry–Lent, a powerful time for personal and corporate spiritual growth

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Lent isn't just a time for monks, but for all
Lent isn’t just a time for monks, but for all of us to grow in our spiritual lives.

Observing Lent isn’t about a denomination, or whether your church is liturgical or not. Lent helps us to put the Christian life into a biblical perspective. It’s a time to practice saying “no” to ourselves in little things so we can say a bigger “yes” to God in the bigger decisions of life. It can truly be a time for significant spiritual growth for the individuals in your church as well the church as a whole.

Following is motivation for celebrating Lent and descriptions of resources, including free handouts and a Lenten Devotional and Journal. If you are in a hurry and don’t want to bother listening to all, go to www.Bible805.com and the resource links will all be on the home page.

Text and resources for Lenten resources follow. You can listen to a podcast of the content below or read the text that follows it. The Resource links are at the end of the article.

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Thru the Bible, Lesson #6 Exodus, A new beginning for Moses, Israel, and Us

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This lesson from Exodus introduces a major transition in the story of the Bible. After centuries of growth in Egypt, the people of Israel move from a place of protection into slavery, setting the stage for God’s dramatic rescue through Moses. At the same time, it marks a shift for readers as the Bible begins to include more detailed instruction on how God’s people are to live.

The lesson emphasizes that these instructions are not only for ancient Israel but are written as examples and warnings for us today. They reveal both what it means to belong to God and how to live after salvation. Through the story of Moses, we see that God calls people at unexpected times and places, prepares them in ways they may not recognize, and uses them far beyond what they imagine.

Israel’s journey out of Egypt also highlights a recurring struggle: even after witnessing God’s power, the people repeatedly respond with fear, complaint, and lack of trust. Yet God remains faithful, providing for them and teaching them how to depend on Him. This lesson reminds us that God is still calling people today, inviting us into new beginnings, deeper trust, and purposeful living.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #5, From a Person to a People Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph

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PDF, Lesson #5 Person to a People DISCUSSION GUIDE From a Person to a People Thru the Bible, Lesson #5, Person to a PeopleThis lesson completes Genesis by showing how God narrowed His focus from all humanity to one family that would become the nation of Israel. It reviews Genesis as four major events (creation, the fall, the flood, Babel) followed by four major people (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph). The lesson explains that God’s focus on Israel does not mean He stopped caring about the rest of humanity, but that through Israel God would preserve His Word, model worship, and serve as witnesses so that all nations would ultimately be blessed through the coming Savior, Jesus.

The lesson also explores the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. God’s plan of salvation is certain, like a ship with a set destination, yet individual choices still matter and shape a person’s experience and consequences along the journey.

Through the lives of the patriarchs, we see both faith and failure: Abraham’s obedience and trust, Isaac’s quiet endurance and repeated missteps, Jacob’s scheming and God’s steady covenant promises, and Joseph’s suffering that God used to preserve many lives. The lesson closes by emphasizing that God can be trusted as the captain of the journey, even when life is unsettling, and that His promises will be fulfilled in His timing.

Following, is the podcast and the video on the lesson. NOTES, and an all new DISCUSSION Guide that can also be used as a journal are below the podcast and video. Click on the cover images to download the handouts.

For FREE, editable source material to teach the lesson yourself, go to the Bible805 Academy, where you can also download all the resources you need to teach the lesson.

Lesson Handouts