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Psalm 134-136: God Wants You To Know This

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 134-136 ESV Associate Producer Jørn Rune Reinertsen Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 134-136. We’ll also have prayer requests and praises.  I’m calling this episode “God Wants You To Know This.“ Summary “…his steadfast love endures forever.” Our translation today was…

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Ecclesiastes 7-8: Let Go and Trust God

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7-8 CEV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Ecclesiastes 7-8. I’m calling this episode “Let Go and Trust God.“ Summary Ecclesiastes 7-8 teaches that human pursuits like wisdom, wealth, and power don’t bring lasting happiness. Solomon’s realization, despite his own riches, is…

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Psalms 131-133: From Pride to Peace

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 131-133 ESV Executive Producer Jason Paschall Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 131-133. We’ll also have our last Essentials segment and a time of prayer. I’m calling this episode “From Pride to Peace.“ Summary Psalm 131, attributed to David, reflects his…

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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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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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Psalms 120-121: Songs for Daily Inspiration

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 120-121 HCSB Podcast Introduction t’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 120-121. Plus we’ll have an Essentials segment and praises and prayer requests. I’m calling this episode “Songs for Daily Inspiration.“ Summary Psalm 120 is the first of fifteen songs titled “A Song of…

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Psalms 117-118: The Revolutionary Psalm that Defied Jewish Tradition

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 117-118 NLV Associate Producer Chase Jacobson Podcast Introduction This is Psalms Wednesday. We’ll read chapters 117-118. We’ll also have a prayer segment, but no Essentials today. I’m recording this on the evening of July 4th and most of our house guests are still here….

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Psalms 114-116: Trust In the Lord

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 114 NKJV, Ch. 115-116 NLV Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll be reading chapters 114-116. We’ll also have an Essentials segment and praises and prayer requests.  I’m calling this episode “Trust In the Lord.“ Summary When was Jesus crucified? Just before Passover. What…

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John 16-18: Jesus’ Prayer for You

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 16 NLV; Ch. 17 ESV; Ch. 18 HCSB Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read John 16-18. I’m calling this episode “Jesus’ Prayer for You.“ Summary In John 17, before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed for all believers. He asked for unity among His…

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Psalms 108-110: Triumph Over Adversity

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 108-109 NET; Ch. 110 NKJV Executive Producer Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 108-110.  I’m calling this episode “Triumph Over Adversity.”  Summary Psalm 108 is a song attributed to David, composed by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It combines sections from…

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