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Deuteronomy 10-12: Walking God’s Way in Worship

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 10 ESV; Ch. 11 HCSB; Ch. 12 NCV Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll read Deuteronomy 10-12. I’m calling this episode “Walking God’s Way in Worship.” Summary God wants us to respect Him, follow His ways, love Him, and serve Him wholeheartedly….

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Psalms 125-127: Build a Life of Eternal Significance

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 125-127 ESV Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday. Our reading will be chapters 125-127. I’m calling this episode “Build a Life of Eternal Significance.” Summary We need to involve God in our endeavors, whether it’s building a house or a family. When we seek God’s…

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Deuteronomy 7-9: Staying Close to God

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7 NASB, Ch. 8 NET, Ch. 9 NLV Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and our reading will be Deuteronomy 7-9. I’m calling this episode “Staying Close to God.“ Summary of Deuteronomy 7-9 Because of our forgetfulness, we must remain close to God. Listen…

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Deuteronomy 4-6: The Trinity

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4 CEB; Ch. 5 NIRV; Ch. 6 NKJV Podcast Introduction Summary In Deuteronomy 6, Moses shares a significant commandment with the children of Israel:  “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all…

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James 1-3: Watch Your Mouth

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 NLT; Ch. 3 CEV Associate Producer Jørn Rune Reinertsen Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll begin the book of James with chapters 1-3. And we’ll have a time of praises and prayer requests. I’m calling this episode “Watch Your Mouth.“ Summary James…

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Proverbs 31: A Wise Mother

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 31 NLV Executive Producer John Train Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 31 I’m calling this episode “A Wise Mother.“ Summary In Proverbs 31, a wise mother advises her son, King Lemuel, on crucial life principles. She stresses the importance of…

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Hebrews 11-13: When Faith Is Tested

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11 ERV, Ch. 12-13 CEV Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll finish the book of Hebrews with chapters 11-13. I’m calling this episode “When Faith Is Tested.“ Summary Hebrews 11 is about faith and why it’s important. The author wrote it to remind the…

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Hebrews 8-10: Perfect

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 8 NLT; Ch. 9-10 ERV Executive Producer Brother Sean of San Pedro Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read Hebrews 8-10. I’m calling this episode “Perfect.“ Summary My comments today are going to be very short, because the main point being made in these…

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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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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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