bible reading

2 Kings 16-20: The Puppet

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is 2 Kings 16-20. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Puppet.” Comments on 2 Kings 18-19 In 2 Kings 18, Rabshakeh the loudmouth sent by King Sennacherib had made some serious threats against King Hezekiah and the people, and he had…

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Leviticus 19-21: Be Different

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Leviticus 19-21. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Be Different.” Comments on Leviticus 19-20 The Lord spoke to Moses: “Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy because I, Yahweh your God, am holy.  “You are to…

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1 Thessalonians 1-3: A Pastor’s Heart

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is 1 Thessalonians 1-3. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “A Pastor’s Heart.”  Comments on 1 Thessalonians 1-3 As we read these chapters, I hope you saw that Paul had the heart of a pastor. I guess before I continue, I should…

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Luke 23-24: Open My Eyes

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Luke 23-24. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Open My Eyes.” Comments on Luke 23-24 As we close the book of Luke, a couple of passages stood out to me. Historically, most Christians have believed that Scripture is literally God’s…

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Ezekiel 37-42: Gog and Magog

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Ezekiel 37-42. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Gog and Magog.” Comments on Ezekiel 38-39 As I write this, Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin is very much in the news because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. I will not comment…

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Proverbs 13: It’s A Good Thing!

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Proverbs 13. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “It’s A Good Thing!” Comments on Proverbs 13 One of the themes in chapter 13 is industriousness. There is a tremendous value in hard work and applying yourself to supporting yourself and your …

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Psalms 87-89: Always Deserving

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Psalms 87-89. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Always Deserving.” Comments on Psalms 87-89 In Psalm 87 we read how God loves Zion, used in this case to mean Jerusalem. There is an obvious tone of joy with this Psalm. …

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2 Kings 11-15: The God Who Endures

Transcript Executive Producers Cindy GardnerScott SniderAnonymous Podcast Introduction Today our reading is 2 Kings 11-15.  Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I have several thank yous. I’m calling today’s episode “The God Who Endures.” Comments on 2 Kings 15 1 and 2 Kings are books that give brief accounts of the…

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Leviticus 16-18: The Plumb Line

Transcript Associate Producer Tim LaFontaine Podcast Introduction Today we will be completing the book of Leviticus 16-18. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “The Plumb Line.” Comments on Leviticus 18 We’re going to tackle the elephant in the room in chapter 18. I have talked about this on the…

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Colossians 3-4: Just Passin’ Through

Transcript Executive Producer John Podcast Introduction Today we will be completing the book of Colossians 3-4. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “Just Passin’ Through.” Comments on Colossians 3 Chapter 3, verse 2 says, “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” Isn’t it…

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