Today’s readings: Judges 7, Judges 8, Judges 9, Judges 10, Judges 11 Listen to the passage online:Judges 7 to 11 at BibleGateway.com Why this episode matters: The story of Jephthah and his daughter in Judges 11 has caused many listeners to question the goodness and character of God. In this episode, “A Foolish Vow,” we…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Romans 11-12, and I’m calling the episode “God’s Open Door Policy”. Thoughts on Romans 11 Paul ended the last chapter by saying that Israel had rejected the Messiah, and he begins this chapter by asking if God then, has rejected them. Not surprisingly the answer is, “Of course not!”….
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 9-10, and I’m calling the episode “Job’s Response”. And that’s going to be all for today. I’m asking your forgiveness, because this has been one of those days. Nothing bad, but just a ton of stuff, and I’m just too exhausted to produce a full show for you…
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I Will Sing To the Lord Today’s reading is Psalms 12–14, and the theme “I Will Sing to the Lord” echoes through every chapter. In these psalms David wrestles with discouragement, deception, and the feeling that God has forgotten him. However, these chapters also show how he found renewed confidence and hope by turning his…
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The Message That Changes Everything Today on the Lifespring One Year Bible Rewind, we spend time in Romans 9 and 10, two chapters filled with deep teaching and life changing truth. Paul talks about God’s purpose, His mercy, and His faithfulness. He also explains how salvation works, and why the message of Jesus must be…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 5-6. After that I’ll have some comments on chapter six. I’ve been a bit long-winded on the last couple episodes, so today’s comments are shorter. Then we’ll do our “On This Day In Church History” segment, after which we have some prayer requests and praises. Thoughts on Job…
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The Rainbow and the Tower (Genesis 8–11) Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind — S3E015 In this episode, we revisit Genesis 8–11 in the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind. I’m your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. Today we see the aftermath of the Flood, God’s covenant promise in the rainbow, the growth of the nations, and humanity’s…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Romans. After that I’ll have some comments. Then we’ll do our “On This Day In Church History” segment, and we have a couple prayer requests. Comments On Romans 5 and 6 Where to begin? Entire books have been written in mining all the truths found in Romans. Whenever I…
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It Is Written — Matthew 3–4 It Is Written sets today’s theme. In Matthew 3, John the Baptist emerges after centuries of silence, calling the people to repent because the kingdom of heaven is near. In Matthew 4, Jesus responds to temptation not by force of will, but by using Scripture. Each time the enemy…
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S3E049-Romans 15-16: One Body, Many Parts
One Body, Many Parts Today’s Reading: Romans 15 and 16 Episode Title: One Body, Many Parts Welcome to the Lifespring One Year Bible Rewind. Today we finish the book of Romans as Paul exhorts the early church to unity, harmony, and mutual support. Romans 15 serves as a gentle but firm reminder that those who…
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