bible reading

Ezekiel 19-24: How Many Times?

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Ezekiel 19-24. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “How Many Times?” Comments on Ezekiel 19-24 These chapters tell a sad, tragic and horrific story. They are not easy to read, and even harder to contemplate. These were God’s chosen people. He loved them,…

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Proverbs 8-9: I’m Not A Smart Man

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Proverbs 8-9, after which I have some comments on both chapters. I’m calling today’s episode “I’m Not A Smart Man.” Comments on Proverbs 8-9 Wisdom is again personified in this chapter as a woman. And here she calls out from the hilltops, at the crossroads, at the entrance to…

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Psalms 78-80: Onward!

transcript Podcast Introduction Can you feel the change? I can feel it. It’s a change in momentum. We’re over the top and headed downhill. The other day when I walked home after locking my keys in the truck, most of the first half of the way was uphill. And once I reached the top, and…

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1 Kings 19-22: That Cursed Woman Part 1

Transcript Podcast Introduction  Today we’ll read 1 Kings 19-22. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “That Cursed Woman, Part 1.” Comments on 1 Kings 21 You might be wondering why Naboth refused to let King Ahab buy his land. Remember that Israel and Judah are the divided kingdom of God’s…

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Leviticus 7-9: Only the Best

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Leviticus 7-9. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Only the Best.” Comments on Leviticus 7 In this chapter we read the regulations for the guilt offering, the fellowship offering (also known as the peace offering in some Bible translations) and the priest’s share. And…

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Philippians 1-2: Rough Edges

Transcript Podcast Introduction It’s Saturday. So this must be our day for reading from the Gospels. Today we’ll read   Philippians 1-2. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Rough Edges.” Comments on Philippians 1 Chapter one, verse six is one of my favorite promises. It’s a promise I rely on…

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Luke 15-16: What’s Your Plan?

Transcript Podcast Introduction It’s Saturday. So this must be our day for reading from the Gospels. Today we’ll read   Luke 15-16.   After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “What’s Your Plan?” Comments on Luke 16 I don’t remember ever hearing a sermon based on this parable. It requires some…

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Ezekiel 13-18: Where Does the Buck Stop?

Transcript Podcast Introduction Being Friday,  we’ll read from one of the books of Prophecy. Today we’ll read   Ezekiel 13-18.   After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Where Does the Buck Stop?” Comments on Ezekiel 18 Chapter 18 clarifies and even puts to rest the idea that there is such…

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Proverbs 7: It’ll Put Your Eye Out

Transcript Episode transcript here. Podcast Introduction Comments on Proverbs 7 I like what Solomon said in verse two of chapter seven: Be as careful to follow my teaching as you are to protect your eyes. I had a very scary experience with my eyesight a few years ago. The lovely lady LeeAnn and I had…

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Psalms 75-77: Words of Hope

Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today is Wednesday we’re going to read from the Psalms. Today we’ll read   Psalms 75-77. I’m calling today’s episode “Words of Hope.” Comments on Psalm 77 I wrote these comments at the end of 2020, and I think they still apply. In most areas of the world, the pandemic seems…

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