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Psalms 117-118: The Revolutionary Psalm that Defied Jewish Tradition

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 117-118 NLV Associate Producer Chase Jacobson Podcast Introduction This is Psalms Wednesday. We’ll read chapters 117-118. We’ll also have a prayer segment, but no Essentials today. I’m recording this on the evening of July 4th and most of our house guests are still here….

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Hebrews 5-7: The Priesthood of Jesus (Corrected)

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5-6 NET; Ch. 7 NLT Associate Producer Sister Ann Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read Hebrews 5-7. We’ll also have a time of prayer. I’m calling this episode “Phinehas’ Righteous Anger.“ Summary Hebrews 7 discusses Melchizedek, a mysterious…

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Acts 1-2: The Birth of the Church

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 GNT, Ch. 2 NIRV Distinguished Producer Anonymous Associate Producer Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read Acts 1-2, and this begins the last book in the Gospels section of the Bible for this season of the show. After today, there…

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Proverbs 26-27: The Refining Fire of Friendship

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 26-27 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll Proverbs 26-27. I’m calling this episode “The Refining Fire of Friendship.“ Summary When I used to listen to political talk radio and watch TV talk shows, I grew tired of the constant arguments and the lack…

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Psalms 114-116: Trust In the Lord

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 114 NKJV, Ch. 115-116 NLV Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll be reading chapters 114-116. We’ll also have an Essentials segment and praises and prayer requests.  I’m calling this episode “Trust In the Lord.“ Summary When was Jesus crucified? Just before Passover. What…

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2 Chronicles 6-10: God’s Promise of Forgiveness and Healing

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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Hebrews 1-4: Avoid Spiritual Drift

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-4 NET Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll begin the book of Hebrews with the reading of chapters 1-4. I’m calling this episode “Avoid Spiritual Drift.“ Summary In chapters one and two of Hebrews, the author is writing to Christian Jews, seeking to…

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Psalms 111-113: I Will (Encore)

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Psalms Wednesday. We’ll read chapter 111-113. I’ll have a brief introduction before reading each chapter, and after the reading I’ll have some comments. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, too. I’m calling today’s episode  “I Will.” Comments on Psalm 112 Praise…

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Philemon: Slavery in Biblical Times

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 CEB Distinguished Producer Anonymous Associate Producer Sister Ann, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read the book of Philemon. And we’ll have a time of Praise and Prayer Requests. I’m calling this episode “Slavery in Biblical Times.“ Summary Paul urges…

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Proverbs 23-24: Hope in a Troubled World

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 23-24 NIRV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 23-24. I’m calling this episode “Hope in a Troubled World.“ Summary Proverbs 24:11-12 sound prophetic. My belief is that we are in the last days. As Christians, we must be prepared to take…

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