Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind

S2E309-1 Peter 1-3: Choose God’s Agenda

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 NLT; Ch. 3 NCV Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll begin the book of  1 Peter  with chapters 1-3. I’m calling this episode “Choose God’s Agenda.” Summary In 1 Peter 1 and 2, Peter urges us to live holy lives and prioritize…

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S2E308-Acts 11-12: Sons of Thunder

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11 GNT, Ch. 12 NCV Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read Acts 11-12. I’m calling this episode “Sons of Thunder.” Summary In Acts 12, King Herod persecutes Christians and arrests James, the brother of John, who is later executed. The narrative quickly…

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S2E307-Zephaniah 1-3: The Fall of Nineveh

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-3 ERV Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read the book of Zephaniah. Three chapters. I’m calling this episode “The Fall of Nineveh.” Summary Zephaniah 1-3 is about Nineveh, a once powerful city that turned away from God. The prophecy predicts its destruction,…

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S2E306-Ecclesiastes 3-4: The True Measure of Wealth

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 3-4 ERV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday. Our reading will be Ecclesiastes 3-4. I’m calling this episode “The True Measure of Wealth.” Summary Ecclesiastes 3-5, not the most inspiring chapters, but they’re a bit less hopeless than the first two. Chapter 4 caught my…

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S2E305-Psalms 125-127: Build a Life of Eternal Significance

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 125-127 ESV Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday. Our reading will be chapters 125-127. I’m calling this episode “Build a Life of Eternal Significance.” Summary We need to involve God in our endeavors, whether it’s building a house or a family. When we seek God’s…

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S2E304-2 Chronicles 29-32: Revival

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 29 ESV; Ch. 30-31 NLT; Ch. 32 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday. Our reading will be 2 Chronicles 29-32. I’m calling this episode “Revival.“ Summary Hezekiah was a remarkable king who followed God faithfully, in contrast to his evil father, Ahaz. He took…

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S2E303-Deuteronomy 7-9: Staying Close to God

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7 NASB, Ch. 8 NET, Ch. 9 NLV Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and our reading will be Deuteronomy 7-9. I’m calling this episode “Staying Close to God.“ Summary of Deuteronomy 7-9 Because of our forgetfulness, we must remain close to God. Listen…

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S2E302-James 4-5: How To Pray

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4-5 ESV Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll complete the book of James with chapters 4-5. I’m calling this episode “How To Pray.“ Comments on James 4-5 Some have said that James is a bit like the book of Proverbs because of the way…

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S2E301-Acts 9-10: Peter Gets Another Lesson

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 9 CEB; Ch. 10 NKJV Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and our reading will be Acts 9-10. I’m calling this episode “Peter Gets Another Lesson.“ Summary Acts 10 tells the story of Cornelius, a devout Gentile believer, and Peter’s realization that God’s salvation is for…

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S2E300-Habakkuk 1-3: A Conversation With God

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-3 NIRV Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read the book of Habakkuk. I ’m calling this episode “A Conversation With God.“ Summary We do not know who Habakkuk was, but we do know is that the book of Habakkuk contains his conversations…

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