In 2 Samuel 1-4, we find that ambition can feel productive—until it turns bitter. In today’s episode, we’re in the early days of David’s rise to the throne, and everything around him seems to be pulling toward shortcuts: vengeance, rivalry, and power plays. But David refuses to build God’s kingdom work on murder, even when…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation 2 Corinthians 1-3: Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 GWT; Ch.3 NIRV Podcast Introduction This is Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read 2 Corinthians 1-3. I’m calling this episode “What Is Forgiveness?” Comments on 2 Corinthians 1-3 Beloved, I have some news for you that you might find shocking. It…
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Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Mark 11-12. I’m calling the episode “The Fig Tree.” Comments on Mark 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem a day earlier to the cries of “Hosanna!” This was his last week on Earth. Near the end of the day, he went to Bethany with his disciples (the twelve). During his return…
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God shapes us like clay in His hands. Today, Jeremiah 17–21 brings both warning and hope. So we ask a simple question: where do we place our trust? Today’s reading is Jeremiah 17–21. Commentary First, Jeremiah 18 takes us to the potter’s house. The potter remakes a vessel that did not turn out well. In…
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Summary In today’s episode, we read Job 31-32 and witness the powerful conclusion of Job’s personal defense against the accusations of his friends. Job 31 serves as a final, comprehensive declaration of his integrity, where he lists specific sins and swears his innocence. Following this, the silence is broken by a new voice. Elihu, a…
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Finding Confidence in the King Summary On this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we explore Psalms 45-47 together. This collection of songs celebrates the majesty of the Messiah and the security we find in God. First, we examine a beautiful wedding song for the Heavenly Bridegroom and His bride. Afterward, we move into…
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Trusting the Promise in the Dark Today we conclude the book of 1 Samuel with the reading of 1 Samuel 26-31, and we witness the final, tragic arc of King Saul’s life and the incredible restraint of David. We see David once again refuse to take matters into his own hands, even when Saul is…
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The Intersection of Justice and Mercy Today on the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we witness the escalating tension between God and Pharaoh. As the plagues of Egypt reach their devastating climax in Exodus 9-12, we see a transition from Pharaoh’s personal stubbornness to divine hardening. Consequently, this episode explores a challenging theological question. Was…
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The Foundation of Our Faith Today on Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we commemorate National Freedom Day. This day marks the signing of the 13th Amendment. This crucial law abolished slavery in the United States. Steve Webb reminds us that this event happened only 89 years before his birth. Consequently, we see how recent this…
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S3E112-Exodus 13-16: The Price of Freedom
Summary In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb leads us through a pivotal section of the Law. In Exodus 13-16 we witness the dramatic escape of the Israelites from Egypt, their passage through the Red Sea, and their early struggles with hunger and thirst in the wilderness. The narrative highlights the…
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