bible reading

Song of Solomon 1-2: The Couple

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll begin reading the Song of Solomon with Chapters 1 and 2. Before beginning the reading, I’ll have an introduction to the book for you. I’m calling today’s episode “The Couple.”   Comments on Song of Solomon 1-2 Introduction to the Song of Solomon Whether this book…

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Psalms 140-142: The Matter of the Heart

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 140-142. I’m calling today’s episode “The Matter of the Heart.”   Comments on Psalm 140 and 141 Comments on Psalm 140 There were times in David’s life when he was pursued by men that literally wanted to kill him. He was slandered. He was…

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Nehemiah 1-4: A Man of Action

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday and we’ll begin the book of Nehemiah. Our reading will be chapters 1-4. Comments on Nehemiah 1-4 See if you agree with this statement: What matters to God should matter to us.  When the book of Nehemiah was written, about a thousand years had passed since God had…

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Deuteronomy 20-22: There Are Two

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Monday, so we’ll read from one of the books of the law. Deuteronomy 20-22. I’m calling today’s episode “There Are Two.”  And I have an important announcement today. Comments on Deuteronomy 22 Have you ever heard the phrase, “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”? I don’t think I’m…

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1 John 1-3: They’re Talking About You

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Epistles Sunday. Our reading will be 1 John 1-3.. Before I begin the chapters, I’ll have an introduction to John’s Epistles for you. Tomorrow is August 1st, and I will have an announcement to share with you on the show, so don’t miss it. I’m calling today’s episode “They’re Talking…

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Acts 19-20: Big Business

Transcript Distinguished Producer Lifespring Family member Berean Brother Paul of Seattle Podcast Introduction Today is Gospel Saturday. We’ll read Acts 19-20. I’m calling today’s episode “Big Business.”  Comments on Acts 19-20 Thoughts on Acts 19 So Paul sort of stirred things up in Ephesus, didn’t he? There was a whole industry built around the worship of…

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Malachi 1-4: In the Valley

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Prophecy Friday and our reading is the book of Malachi. I’m calling today’s episode “In the Valley.”  Comments on Malachi Chapter 1 Malachi is another Old Testament prophet about whom we know very little. Here’s what we do know. His name means “my angel”. That’s about it. Judaic tradition holds that…

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Ecclesiastes 11-12: A Repeat

Transcript Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll finish the book of Ecclesiastes by reading chapters 11-12.  And I hope you’ll forgive me, but today I am just going to run a repeat of last year’s episode for this reading. As I record this, it’s about 8:30 at night, which means there is only 90…

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Psalms 137-139: The God Who Knows Me

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Psalms Wednesday. We’ll read chapters 137-139. I’m calling today’s episode “The God Who Knows Me.”  Comments on Psalm 139 I love the fact that God knows me intimately. To understand that He knows my desire to know and serve Him makes me feel good, as when a little boy is…

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Ezra 6-10: It’s Not As Bad As It Sounds

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday, and we’ll read Ezra 6-10. I’m calling today’s episode “It’s Not As Bad As It Sounds.”   Comments on Ezra 10 In this chapter we find Ezra kneeling in front of the temple, tearfully confessing the sins of the people of Israel. And he is joined by a large…

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