In this episode of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, host Steve Webb and James Cooper dive deep into the fascinating history and scriptural account of the Magi. While tradition often places them at the manger, the biblical narrative suggests a different timeline and a journey filled with astronomical wonder and political danger. The Scriptural Account…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 6-7 WEB, Ch. 8-9 CEV, Ch. 10 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read 2 Chronicles 6-10. I’m calling this episode “God’s Promise of Forgiveness and Healing.“ Summary In 2 Chronicles 6-7, Solomon completes the construction of the Temple, which his father…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 HCSB, Ch. 2-3 NASB, Ch. 4-5 NLT Executive Producer John Train Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll begin the book of 2 Chronicles with chapters 1-5. I’m calling this episode “Solomon’s Missed Opportunity.“ Summary Solomon becomes king and seeks to strengthen his…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 10 NIRV, Ch. 11 NIV, Ch. 12-13 NLT Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Kings 10-13. I’m calling this episode “Make It A Priority.” Comments on 1 Kings 11 In chapter 11, we saw that Solomon wandered from God because he…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5-6 GWT, Ch. 7-9 NIRV Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and our reading will be 1 Kings 5-9. I’m calling this episode “Steadfast.” Comments on 1 Kings 9 and 10 At the end of chapter 8, we read that wonderful prayer of Solomon’s after…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 37-38 WEB, Ch. 39-40 NCV Associate Producer Brother Paul of Seattle Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll complete the book Exodus with chapters 37-40. I’m calling this episode “A Picture of Jesus.” Comments on Exodus 40 As we close the book of…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 25-28 HCSB Associate Producer Jørn Rune Reinertsen Podcast Introduction This is the Law Monday, and we’ll read Exodus 25-28. I’m calling this episode “Intricate Design.” Comments on Exodus 25-28 The first time I read these chapters, I was struck by the detail of God’s…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 27-28 NET Podcast Introduction Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Job 27 and 28. I’m calling the episode “Standing Firm.” Comments on Job 27 and 28 In these two chapters Job begins quite a long soliloquy in response to what he has heard from his friends….
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Today we’re going to hear about the presents that Jesus received as a baby and the people that gave them to him, the wise men or magi. Click here for the link to the online planetarium.
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