prophets

Day 3-Advent Sunday: Hearing the Prophets’ Voices

On Day 3 of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, we arrive at the official start of Advent—Advent Sunday. This episode, originally recorded in 2006, highlights one of the most meaningful themes of Advent: listening to the voices of the prophets. Steve Webb welcomes you, then hands the microphone to James Cooper of WhyChristmas.com to guide…

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Zechariah 1-7: Prophecies of the Messiah

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-5 NKJV; Ch. 6-7 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read Zechariah 1-7. I’m calling this episode “Prophecies of the Messiah.“ Summary Zechariah prophesied after the Jewish exile alongside Haggai. His visions focused more on the people than rebuilding the temple. God’s…

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Acts 3-4: A New Man

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 3 HCSB, Ch. 4 NASB Distinguished Producer Anonymous Associate Producer Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and our reading will be Acts 3-4. I’m calling this episode “A New Man.“ Summary In Acts 3 and 4, Peter and John were arrested for preaching…

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Amos 1-4: The Farmer Prophet

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-4 NET Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read Amos 1-4. I’m calling this episode “The Farmer Prophet.“ Summary Amos, a simple farmer, carried God’s burden and confronted the people’s sins. He warned of impending judgment, urging them to remember God’s authority. Despite…

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2 Kings 6-10: Jezebel

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 6-7 NASB, Ch. 8-10 NLT Podcast Introduction This is History Tuesday. We’ll read 2 Kings 6-10. I’m calling this episode “Jezebel.” Comments on A couple weeks ago, we read 1 Kings 19-22, the title for the episode was Hearing From God. In that episode,…

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2 Kings 1-5: Healing A Man With No Faith

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 CEB; Ch. 3-5 ESV Associate Producer Travis Blevins Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday. We’ll read 2 Kings 1-5. After which I’ll have some comments on what we’ve ready, plus we’ll talk about Holy Tuesday, the third day of Holy Week. I’m calling this…

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Leviticus 10-12: A Very Bad Decision

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 10 NIRV, Ch. 11-12 NKJV Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday. We’ll read Leviticus 10-12. After the reading, I’ll have some comments on what we’ve ready, plus we’ll talk about Holy Monday, since we are in Holy Week, leading up to Resurrection Sunday. I’m…

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1 Kings 14-18: Fire From Heaven

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 14-15 NASB; Ch. 16-18 WEB Associate Producer Timothy LaFontaine Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Kings 14-18. I’m calling this episode “Fire From Heaven.” Comments on 1 Kings 17 In chapter 17 we were introduced to Elijah, who as we will…

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Ephesians 1-3: Come One, Come All

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 CEV, Ch. 3 NKJV Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll begin the book of Ephesians with chapters 1-3. I’m calling this episode “Come One, Come All.” Comments on Ephesians 1-3 I don’t know about your upbringing, how your parents and extended family…

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Jeremiah 12-16: God Can Take It

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 12-15 NIV; Ch. 16 NLV Podcast Introduction This is Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read Jeremiah 12-16. I’ll I’m calling this episode ˆGod Can Take It.” Comments on Jeremiah 15 Have you ever done something that you know must have disappointed the Lord? Have you…

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