Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 19-20, and I’m calling the episode “The Redeemer.” Comments on Job 19 The chapter begins with Job responding yet again to his “friends” turned accusers, asking “How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?”. And he continues by recounting how utterly miserable he has…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms27-29, and I’m calling the episode “The King Who Loved God.” Comments on Psalms 27-29 Thoughts on Psalm 27 This psalm of David is one of contrast. Verses one through six show him extolling God’s protection, but from verses eight through thirteen David pleads with God to hear him…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Judges 17-21, and I’m calling the episode “Instructions Required.” Comments on Judges 17-21 Proverbs 14:12 tells us, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” In Judges 17, we read about the fellow named Micah that stole a very…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Genesis 32-35, and I’m calling the episode “Wrestling With God.” Comments on Genesis 32-35 Jacob is again the main character in today’s reading. I’m sure you remember what we have already learned about him, the kind of man he was. What is the meaning of his name? Right. Deceiver,…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 1 Corinthians 1-2, and I’m calling the episode “Too Smart By Half” Comments on 1 Corinthians 1-2 Thoughts on 1 Corinthians 1 1 Corinthians is actually the Apostle Paul’s *second* letter to the church at Corinth (In 1 Corinthians 5:9, Paul mentions his “previous letter”. This letter has been…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Matthew 23-25, and I’m calling the episode “Do I Hear Thunder?” Comments on Matthew 24 and 25 As long as I’ve been a believer, one of the topics within the church that never fails to inspire conversations is the return of Jesus. When will it happen? How do current…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Isiah 45-50, and I’m calling the episode “Surf’s Up.” After my comments, we will of course learn what happened “On This Date In Church History”, and I’ll give you my opinion as to whether a Christian should celebrate Halloween. Comments on Isaiah 48 Do you live near an ocean?…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 17-18, and I’m calling the episode “Never Give Up.” Today’s Executive Producer Phil Colbourn Comments on Job 17 Job opens by confessing that his spirit is broken. Why? Because his so called friends have become mockers in his eyes, and he can’t get away from them. They have…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms 24-26, and I’m calling the episode “Exit Stage Left.” Comments on Psalm 26 Psalm 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers…” Here in chapter 26, verses…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Judges 12-16, and I’m calling the episode “ The Costly Haircut.” Comments on Judges 13-16 Samson is a tragic figure. He had great physical strength, but was spiritually undisciplined and weak. There were such high expectations for him at his birth. He was dedicated to God as a Nazirite,…
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