Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms 54-56, and I’m calling the episode “Say It Isn’t So.” Comments on Psalms 54-56 Introduction to Psalm 54 The title of this psalm is “To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, ‘Is David not hiding with…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Samuel 10-14, and I’m calling the episode “The Runaway Train.” Comments on 2 Samuel 11 In this account, we see how what we might consider a small sin begin a chain of sinful actions that, like a runaway locomotive, can cause terrible destruction and heartache. A seemingly small,…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Corinthians 6-8, and I’m calling the episode “Hop To.” Comments on 2 Corinthians 6 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you,And in the day…
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Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll complete the Gospel of Mark by reading chapters 15-16, and I’m calling the episode “He Is Alive!” Comments on Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 15 NCV; Ch. 16 ERV Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Jeremiah 27-31, and I’m calling the episode “Take a Letter.” Comments on Jeremiah 29 In chapter 29, God told Jeremiah to send a letter to those people who had been taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar into Babylon. In essence, God told the people to settle in because they were…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 35-36, and I’m calling the episode “The Giver of Songs.” Comments on Job 35 Elihu has thus far been no more help to Job than the others have been, and in this chapter Elihu accuses Job of being self-righteous. But he did say one thing that I especially…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms 51-53, and I’m calling the episode “A Love Song”. Comments on Psalm 51 Oh my goodness what a beautiful prayer Psalm 51 is. And better than that it must’ve been a beautiful song, as the songs are. And for those of you who might be from the Jesus…
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In this episode of Verses We Missed, we explore Zephaniah 3:17 and the breathtaking truth that God rejoices over His redeemed people with joyful singing. Spoken originally to Israel in a context of restoration after judgment, this verse reveals the unchanging heart of God—mighty to save, tender in love, and delighted in His people through…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Samuel 5-9, and I’m calling the episode “Follow the Directions.” Comments on 2 Samuel 5 Now that Saul is dead, God finally puts David on the throne. Remember, God first had David anointed King when he was a boy. Probably somewhere between 12 and 15 years of age….
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In Exodus 17–20, we walk with Israel through wilderness thirst, frontline conflict, wise counsel for leadership, and the thunderous awe of Mount Sinai. From water flowing out of the rock to Moses’ hands being held up in the fight, today’s reading reminds us that God provides what we cannot—and His commands are rooted in His…
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