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3 John: Ministry By Proxy

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 GWT Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday. We’ll read 3 John, and we’ll have a time of prayer. I’m calling this episode “Ministry By Proxy.“ Summary 3 John is addressed to a man named Gaius. There seem to be several men with this name in…

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Acts 23-24: The Conspiracy to Kill Paul

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 23 NIV; Ch. 24 NLT Executive Producer Jason Paschall, Anonymous Associate Producer Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday. We’ll read Acts 23-24. I’m calling this episode “The Conspiracy to Kill Paul.“ Summary In Acts 23 there’s a plot to kill the Apostle Paul orchestrated…

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Psalms 143-145: Gratitude and Grace

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 143-145 NCV Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday. We’ll read chapters 143-145.  I’m calling this episode “Gratitude and Grace.“ Summary It’s good to take a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives, both past and present. Life can be tough for some of…

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Psalms 140-142: Desires and the Heart

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 140 ESV, Ch. 141-142 NCV Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 140-142, and we’ll have a time of prayer. I’m calling this episode “Desires and the Heart.“ Summary Psalm 140 reflects the difficult moments in David’s life when he was pursued and…

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1 John 4-5: Sin, Redemption, and the Blood of Jesus

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4-5 GWT Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll complete the book of 1 John by reading chapters 4 and 5.  I’m calling this episode “Sin, Redemption, and the Blood of Jesus.“ Summary In 1 John 4-5, there’s a notable passage (verses 16-18) that warrants…

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Psalms 137-139: God’s Unfailing Love

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 137-139 ESV Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 137-139. And being Wednesday, we’ll have a time of prayer, too. I’m calling this episode “God’s Unfailing Love.“ Summary I love the fact that God knows me intimately. To understand…

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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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Deuteronomy 20-22: Gender Identity and Scripture

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 20, 22 GWT, Ch. 21 NLV Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll read Deuteronomy 20-22. I’m calling this episode “Gender Identity and Scripture.“ Summary Sometimes, I discuss topics that might be uncomfortable, but I believe it’s important to explore them. In Deuteronomy…

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1 John 1-3: An Open Letter from John

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1- 3 GWT Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read 1 John 1-3. We’ll also have a time of praises and prayer requests. I’m calling this episode “An Open Letter from John.“ Summary In Chapter 1, John starts by showing that Jesus is…

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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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