When God Closes a Door Today’s Reading Isaiah 18–22. You can read these chapters atBibleGateway. Overview In these chapters Isaiah delivers strong words for several nations that surround God’s people.He speaks to Ethiopia, Egypt, Assyria and Babylon. He also turns his attention to Jerusalemitself. The message is clear. The Lord is not only the God…
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A Place to Run To Today’s readings are Joshua 16–20, and together they show us something important about the heart of God. These chapters continue the division of the land among the tribes of Israel. At first, it can seem like background information. However, it reminds us again that God is faithful. He completes what…
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When Faith Pauses The focus idea for today is When Faith Pauses. Sometimes our faith slows down or hesitates, yet God continues to work with patience and grace. He does not abandon us when our confidence weakens. Instead, He invites us to trust Him again. Scripture Readings Today we read Genesis 12–15. These chapters show…
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In this episode, Trumpets, Trouble, and Triumph — Joshua 6–10, Steve Webb reads the dramatic account of Jericho’s fall, Ai’s defeat, Israel’s repentance, and Joshua’s long day when the sun stood still. Therefore, faith and obedience move to the front. Moreover, hidden sin brings real trouble, yet repentance invites God’s help. Finally, through every turn,…
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From Cain’s Mark to Noah’s Ark — Genesis 4–7 In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb presents From Cain’s Mark to Noah’s Ark, reading Genesis 4–7. First, we hear the tragedy of Cain and Abel. Next, we watch the generations from Adam to Noah. Then, human wickedness rises, and God warns…
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When the Israelites rebelled against God in the wilderness, fiery serpents invaded their camp. The people’s impatience and grumbling had reached a breaking point, and God allowed consequences to come in the form of venomous snakes. It was a moment of both justice and mercy—justice, because their rebellion was real; mercy, because even then, God…
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Summary Welcome to Season 3 of the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind! I’m Steve Webb, your OG Godcaster, and it feels great to be back behind the microphone. In this first episode of the new season, we open the New Testament book of Romans—chapters 1 and 2 from the New Living Translation. It’s one of…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 NLT; Ch. 3 CEV Associate Producer Jørn Rune Reinertsen Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll begin the book of James with chapters 1-3. And we’ll have a time of praises and prayer requests. I’m calling this episode “Watch Your Mouth.“ Summary James…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11 ERV, Ch. 12-13 CEV Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll finish the book of Hebrews with chapters 11-13. I’m calling this episode “When Faith Is Tested.“ Summary Hebrews 11 is about faith and why it’s important. The author wrote it to remind the…
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S3E025-Job 7-8: When Suffering Does Not Make Sense
When Suffering Does Not Make Sense Today’s Reading Job 7–8. You can read these chapters at BibleGateway. Overview Job continues speaking from a place of deep suffering. His life feels like hard service with no rest. He questions his purpose, and he cries out to God with honest words. Many people have felt this kind…
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