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July 19, 2025
The Importance of Bible Study
Each week on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, you're invited to join our Bible study around the radio kitchen table. We study the verses you have questions about and along the way, we learn Bible study tips. Join us this weekend with your Bible questions.
Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
July thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
How to Know God Better
To get to know God better and to follow after Christ better, you need to study the Bible. Each week on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, we try to help you do that by answering the questions you have about the Bible, God, and the spiritual life. Hope you can join us this Saturday for Open Line.
Bible resources mentioned:
Dispensationalism: Essential Beliefs and Common Myths by Michael Vlach
Has the Church Replaced Israel? by Michael Vlach
Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
July thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
July 12, 2025
Hour 1: Bible and Coffee Time
An email from Tara says, "Today was my first time listening. I thoroughly enjoyed your wisdom and knowledge of the Scriptures. I drank my coffee and took notes with my Bible open. What a great way to spend my Saturday morning." This Saturday, grab your Bible and cup of coffee and join Dr. Michael Rydelnik on Open Line as we study God's Word together.
Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
July thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
Hour 2: Weekend Bible Study
If you have a question about something you read in the Bible or just want to learn more about the Scriptures, listen to Open Line. You can ask Dr. Michael Rydelnik your questions and join our weekend Bible study.
Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
July thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
July 05, 2025
Hour 1: Independence Day Weekend Mailbag
This Saturday on Open Line, we’re clearing out the Inbox on a Mailbag program. Gather around the kitchen table with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Eva Rydelnik, and Trish McMillan as we answer the questions you’ve sent us. As we celebrate Independence Day this weekend, we can also celebrate our freedom in Messiah Jesus. Join us for Open Line.
Books mentioned:
Basic Theology by Charles Ryrie
The Essential Scriptures by Kevin Zuber
The One Volume Seminary edited by Michael Boyle, Laurie Norris, and Kerwin Rodriguez
Survey of Bible Doctrine by Charles Ryrie
Light in a Dark Place: The Doctrine of Scripture by John Feinberg
7 Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible by Erwin Lutzer
From God to Us by Norman Geisler and William Nix
Seven Days that Divide the World by John Lennox
Israel in Egypt by James Hoffmeier
On the Reliability of the Old Testamet by K.A. Kitchen
Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
July thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
Hour 2: More Independence Day Weekend Mailbag
As you celebrate this holiday weekend, I hope you'll join us for an Open Line Mailbag program. Michael Rydelnik, Eva Rydelnik, and Trish McMillan are answering the questions you've emailed us. Grab your Bible and join us for Open Line this Saturday.
Books mentioned:
Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
Open the Bible series at the Orchard
The Bible Project website
Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
July thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
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Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Michael Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute, as well as the Host/Bible teacher on Moody Radio’s Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. The son of Holocaust survivors, Michael was raised in an observant Jewish home in Brooklyn, New York. He became a follower of Jesus the Messiah as a high school student and began teaching the Bible almost immediately. He is the author of several books and is the co-editor of and contributor to The Moody Bible Commentary. Michael and his wife, Eva, live in Chicago and have two adult sons.
Tricia McMillan
Tricia McMillan is the senior producer of Chris Fabry Live and Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. She has worked at Moody Radio since 2000 on a variety of programs. She is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and has a Master of Ministry from Moody Theological Seminary. Tricia is married to Nate, has three children and lives in the Chicago suburbs.
Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
At times, all believers have questions about the Bible, God or the spiritual life. Where can we turn when we need guidance from God's Word? Moody Radio encourages you to bring your Bible and spiritual life questions to Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik every week. In this two-hour, live Bible Q&A program, your questions are always the focus. Dr. Rydelnik will provide practical answers straight from Scripture drawing from his wealth of knowledge and experience as both a pastor and professor.