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Esther 6-10: When God Writes the Story

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 6-7 ESV, Ch. 8 NLT, Ch. 9 NIV, Ch. 10 NKJV Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday. We’ll bring that category of the Bible to a close by completing the book of Esther with chapters 6-10. I’m calling this episode “When God Writes the Story.“…

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Esther 1-5: Queen Vashti’s Rebellion

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 NET, Ch. 2-4 NKJV, Ch. 5 GWT Executive Producer Lifespring! Family Berean Sister Ann Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday. We’ll read Esther 1-5. I’m calling this episode “Queen Vashti’s Rebellion.“ Summary The book of Esther is set in the vast Persian Empire, ruled by…

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Nehemiah 1-4: God’s Heart, Our Mission

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 NASB, Ch. 3-4 CEB Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read Nehemiah 1-4. I’m calling this episode “God’s Heart, Our Mission.“ Summary Thoughts on Nehemiah 1 What’s important to God should be important to us. About a thousand years after Moses led…

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Zechariah 8-14: Finding Hope Amidst Struggles

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 8-11 NIV; Ch. 12-14 HCSB Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Thursday, and we’ll read Zechariah 8-14.  I’m calling this episode “Finding Hope Amidst Struggles.“ Summary In Zechariah 6-8, it’s said that the Messiah will build God’s Temple, which is like Jesus building the Church. God’s…

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Psalm 134-136: God Wants You To Know This

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 134-136 ESV Associate Producer Jørn Rune Reinertsen Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 134-136. We’ll also have prayer requests and praises.  I’m calling this episode “God Wants You To Know This.“ Summary “…his steadfast love endures forever.” Our translation today was…

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Ezra 6-10: Spiritual Integrity

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 6 NLT, Ch. 7-8 WEB, Ch. 9-10 CEV NCV Podcast Introduction It’s the History Tuesday, and we’ll read Ezra 6-10. I’m calling this episode “Spiritual Integrity.“ Summary In chapter 10, Ezra prayed and confessed the sins of Israel before God. Many people joined him…

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Ecclesiastes 7-8: Let Go and Trust God

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7-8 CEV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Ecclesiastes 7-8. I’m calling this episode “Let Go and Trust God.“ Summary Ecclesiastes 7-8 teaches that human pursuits like wisdom, wealth, and power don’t bring lasting happiness. Solomon’s realization, despite his own riches, is…

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Ezra 1-5: Rebuilding the Temple

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 HCSB, Ch. 3-4 NASB, Ch. 5 NLT Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read Ezra 1-5. I’m calling this episode “Rebuilding the Temple.“ Summary In Ezra 1-5, Jerusalem’s fallen temple is rebuilt after 70 years. King Cyrus allows exiles to return and…

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2 Chronicles 33-36: God’s Mercy and Our Response

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 33 NIV, Ch. 34-35 ESV, Ch. 36 NLT Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll complete the book of  2 Chronicles with chapters 33-36. I’m calling this episode “God’s Mercy and Our Response.” Summary In 2 Chronicles 33, we read about King Manasseh, a…

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2 Chronicles 29-32: Revival

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 29 ESV; Ch. 30-31 NLT; Ch. 32 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday. Our reading will be 2 Chronicles 29-32. I’m calling this episode “Revival.“ Summary Hezekiah was a remarkable king who followed God faithfully, in contrast to his evil father, Ahaz. He took…

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