Episode Context: In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we read 1 Samuel 1-5 as part of our daily journey through the Bible. Today’s reading highlights Hannah’s faithful vow, Samuel’s call from God, and Israel’s sobering lesson that religious symbols cannot replace obedience. This episode includes Scripture readings, pastoral commentary, a Verse of…
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In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we continue the story of Joseph with readings from Genesis 40-43. These chapters move Joseph from forgotten prisoner to trusted ruler, while quietly laying down a powerful pattern that points us forward to Jesus. As the story unfolds, we see Joseph interpreting dreams in prison, being…
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Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind is a daily journey through the entire Bible in a year. In today’s episode, Steve reads 1 Corinthians 5–6 and reflects on why “judge not” is often misunderstood. Paul calls the church to take sin seriously without slipping into hypocrisy, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 help us keep our own…
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God Keeps His Promises Today we reach the conclusion of the Gospel of Matthew by reading Matthew 26-28. These chapters cover the most pivotal events in human history, including the betrayal of Jesus, His trial, the crucifixion, and His glorious resurrection. We see the fulfillment of prophecy at every turn, from the thirty pieces of…
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The Meaning of True Healing In our reading today from Isaiah 51-55, we encounter some of the most profound messianic prophecies in all of Scripture. Isaiah 53, in particular, provides a startlingly accurate depiction of the suffering servant, describing one who was despised, rejected, and ultimately crushed for our iniquities. While many depictions of Jesus…
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Context: Today is Christmas Day, and we are reading Job 19–20. It might not feel like a “typical” Christmas passage, but it delivers a Christmas-sized truth: hope is not a mood. Hope is a Person. Today’s Episode Job is worn down by loss, misunderstanding, and pain. The people who should have comforted him have become…
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The Majesty and Power of His Voice On this Christmas Eve, we gather to celebrate the season and the incredible power of God as revealed through the Psalms. Today is also National Eggnog Day. Steve shares his love for the homemade version of this holiday classic while we prepare to dive into the word of…
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Good and Honorable People: The Story of Ruth Today on the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we journey through the complete Book of Ruth. Set during the era when judges ruled Israel, this narrative offers a refreshing contrast to some of the darker chapters of history we have recently covered. We witness a family displaced…
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The Sordid Path to the Messiah: Genesis 36-39 Today on the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we explore a section of scripture that reads more like a dramatic television series than a dry historical record. Our reading covers Genesis 36 through 39, beginning with the extensive genealogy of Esau, the father of the Edomites. While…
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What is Your Foundation Built On? Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Steve Webb reminds us that this physical darkness serves as a powerful reminder of why the world needs Jesus, the Light of the World. As we dive into the scriptures for Epistle Sunday, we find…
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