Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 15 NIRV, Ch. 16 KJV Associate Producer Sister Ann, Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday. We’ll read Luke 15-16. I’m calling this episode “Planning For Eternity.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney Comments on Luke 16:1-13 I don’t remember ever hearing a sermon based on this parable. It requires some thought. There are three basic players in the story. The main character is the steward. Of second import...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 13-15 CEB, Ch. 16-18 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday. We’ll read Ezekiel 13-18. I’m calling this episode ˆThe God of Mercy.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney Comments on Ezekiel 18 Chapter 18 clarifies and even puts to rest the idea that there is such a thing as a generational curse. Some believe that children are sometimes punished for the sins of the parents. The idea stems primarily, I think, from Exodus 20:5: “You shall...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7 GNT Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll Proverbs chapter 7. I’m calling this episode ˆProtect Your Eyes.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney Comments on Proverbs 7 I like what Solomon said in verse two of chapter seven: Be as careful to follow my teaching as you are to protect your eyes. I had a very scary experience with my eyesight a few years ago. The lovely lady LeeAnn and I had a rare da...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 75 CEV; Ch. 76 ERV; Ch. 77 NCV Podcast Introduction It’s  Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll chapters 75-77. I’m calling this episode ˆThere Is Still Good News.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Ben Iwara on Unsplash Comments on Psalm 77 I wrote the following comments at the end of 2020, and I think they still apply. For the most part, the covid pandemic is over, though here in the US, as I record this, non citizens are still being required...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch.19-20 NLV, Ch. 21-22 CEB Podcast Introduction It’s  History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Kings 19-22. I’m calling this episode “Hearing From God.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney Comments on 1 Kings 19 When we last saw Elijah, God had answered his prayers to rain down fire on the sacrifice in order to show that Baal was a false god. God did that and more, remember? And here we see Elijah cowering at a threat fro...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7 NIV; Ch. 8-9 NLV Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll read Leviticus 7-9. I’m calling this episode ˆGod Deserves Our Best.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Christie Greene on Unsplash Comments on Leviticus 7 In this chapter we read the regulations for the guilt offering, the fellowship offering (also known as the peace offering in some Bible translations) and the priest’s share. And in these regulations, there is the requirement that the fat be...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 HCSB Associate Producer James from Norway Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll begin reading the book of Philippians with chapters 1-2. We’ll also have a time of prayer. And today I have a personal praise with an accompanying prayer request. I’m calling this episode “It’s A Process.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Vladimir Fedotov on Unsplash Comments on Philippians 1 Chapter one, verse six is one of my favorite...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 13 NCV; Ch. 14 CEB Associate Producer Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read Luke 13-14. I’m calling this episode ˆWhen Bad Things Happen to Good People.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney Comments on Luke 13 1At that time some people were there who told Jesus that Pilate had killed some people from Galilee while they were worshiping. He mixed their blood with the blood of the animals t...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7-12 CEB Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read Ezekiel 7-12. I’m calling this episode “Does God’s Inaction Indicate Indifference?” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Ben White on Unsplash Comments on Ezekiel 7-12 The message that God gave to Ezekiel would have been difficult to deliver and difficult to hear, wouldn’t it?  If you’ve been listening for a while, you no doubt remember that we recently read about the buildi...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5-6 NASB Associate Producer Jørn Rune Reinertsen Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs chapters 5-6 I’m calling this episode “You Can Be Free.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: digitaljuice.com Comments on Comments on Proverbs 5 Solomon’s teaching on adultery in chapter 5 is especially timely in today’s world of easy to access pornography. Remember, Jesus said that if you even look at a woman with lus...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 72 NCV, Ch. 73-74 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 72-74. We’ll also have a time of prayer, and our 4th installment of Essentials. Someone has a question for me from the second Essentials segment…the one on hell. I’ll answer the question, and there was a point I forgot to make on that episode as well. I’m calling this episode “Carry the Banner.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Marina Abrosimova on Unspla...

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.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Giulia Veneziano on Unsplash Comments on 1 Kings 17 In chapter 17 we were introduced to Elijah, who as we will come to see, is a significant figure in the Old Testament, and his appearance in 1 Kings 17 is the first mention of him...

Transcript Executive Producer John Train Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4 LEB; Ch. 5 NKJV; Ch. 6 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll read Leviticus 4-6. I’m calling this episode “Fan the Flame.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Mockup Graphics on Unsplash Comments on Leviticus 4-6 In chapter 4, did you notice that the sins for which the sin offerings could be made were unintentional or without knowledge? That’s right. If you sinned by accident, you co...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4 NKJV; Ch. 5-6 HCSB Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read Ephesians 4-6. We’ll also have a time of prayer, and our third installment of Essentials.  I’m calling this episode “We Are In A Battle.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Samantha Gades on Unsplash Comments on Ephesians 6 In chapter six, Paul mentioned that we are in a battle against the rulers, against the authorities,  against the world powers of this darkness, against...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11 ESV. Ch. 12 GNT Associate Producer Sister Ann, Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read Luke 11-12. I’m calling this episode “Nature Abhors A Vacuum.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: David Mark on pixabay.com Comments on Luke 12 Luke 12:10  “Whoever says a word against the Son of Man can be forgiven; but whoever says evil things against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.” In the King James...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-6 NASB Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read Ezekiel 1-6. I’m calling this episode “Wheels Within Wheels.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney Comments on Ezekiel 1 Regarding the visions that Ezekiel saw in chapter one, I have to say that it is hard to envision what he describes. Don’t you think? I can only imagine that he must have been terrified. The storm, the four beings (which some commentators say are angels...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4 NASB Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 4. I’m calling this episode “Go For It.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Vladislav Babienko on Unsplash Comments on Proverbs 4 The father is now teaching not just his son, but his children. This lesson is intended for all of his offspring. Would that every parent had this wisdom to impart these lessons to every one of their children. But sadly, it seems as if wi...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 69 CEB; Ch. 70 NKJV; Ch. 71 GNT Podcast Introduction This is Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 69-71. We’ll also have a time of prayer, and our second installment of Essentials. I’m calling this episode “Praising God Regardless.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Vladislav Babienko on Unsplash Comments on Psalm 69 This is a psalm which is especially applicable to today, and will become even more so as we approach the Last Days. David began th...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 10 NIRV, Ch. 11 NIV, Ch. 12-13 NLT Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Kings 10-13. I’m calling this episode “Make It A Priority.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash Comments on 1 Kings 11 In chapter 11, we saw that Solomon wandered from God because he loved many foreign women. He had 700 wives of royal birth, and 300 concubines. This went against Deuteronomy 17:17 which says, “The king must not have many wives. If he does, they...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 ESV, Ch. 3 LEB Podcast Introduction It’s Law Monday, and we’ll begin the book of Leviticus with chapters 1-3. I’m calling this episode “Sacrifice.” Before we get started with the book, I’ll have a short intro for you, then after the reading I’ll have a few comments. Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney Comments on Introduction to Leviticus Leviticus is the third book of the Old Testament, which puts it squarely i...

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.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Comments on Ephesians 1-3 I don’t know about your upbringing, how your parents and extended family and others around you treated you, but I’ve been around long enough to know that when a child is taught from his...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 9 NIV, Ch. 10 NLT Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read the book of Luke 9-10. I’m calling this episode “Feeding the Five Thousand.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Rusian Khmelevsky on Unsplash Comments on Luke 9 12Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.”...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-5 HCSB New Lifespring! Family Bereans Brother Howie and Sister Ann Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read the book of Lamentations.. I’m calling this episode “Alas.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Raychel Sanner on Unsplash Comments on Lamentations Introduction to Lamentations First, let’s talk about the name: Lamentations. In Jewish tradition, the first word of a biblical book is often the name that is used as its t...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 2 ERV; Ch. 3 NASB Associate Producer Howie Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 2-3. I’m calling this episode “Trust.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Jamie Street on Unsplash Comments on Proverbs 2-3 Thoughts on Proverbs 2 Chapter 2 encourages us to pursue wisdom, because in so doing we will come to know God. If that is not a worthy endeavor, I don’t know what is.  Much of the...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 66 GWT; Ch. 67 NLV; Ch. 68 GWT Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 66-68. I’m calling this episode “Essentials.” Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney Comments on Psalm 66 This psalm opens with a call to all the earth to praise God because of His awesome (in the truest sense of the word…awe-inspiring) deeds. It even gives a sample of what should be said to God: “How awe-inspiring are your deeds! Your power is so g...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5-6 GWT, Ch. 7-9 NIRV Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and our reading will be 1 Kings 5-9. I’m calling this episode “Steadfast.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Nicolas Weldingh on Unsplash Comments on 1 Kings 9 and 10 At the end of chapter 8, we read that wonderful prayer of Solomon’s after the work was completed on the Temple. And in the beginning of chapter 9, we read that God appeared to Solomon for the second time and He said to...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 37-38 WEB, Ch. 39-40 NCV Associate Producer Brother Paul of Seattle Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll complete the book Exodus with chapters 37-40. I’m calling this episode “A Picture of Jesus.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Andy Wrights on Unsplash Comments on Exodus 40 As we close the book of Exodus, I think it’s important to talk about the significance of the Tabernacle. Given the fact that God ga...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4-6 CEV Associate Producer Chase Jacobson Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and our reading will be Galatians 4-6, which will complete Galatians.. I’m calling this episode “Legalism Or Freedom.” And since it’s Sunday, we’ll have a time of prayer. Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Zulmaury Saavedra on Unsplash Comments on Galatians 4-6 The apostle Paul was concerned that some in the Galatian church believed the teaching of the...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7 GWT, Ch. 8 NIRV Associate Producer Ann Sarmiento, Anonymous, Travis Blevins, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and our reading will be Luke 7-8. I’m calling this episode “Doubting God.” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Ezra Jeffrey on Unsplash Comments on Luke 7 Let’s look quickly at chapter 7, verses18-23, shall we? 18John’s disciples told him about all these things. Then John called two of his disciples 19and...

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 47-49 NLT, Ch. 50-52 HCSB Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read chapters 47-52,of Jeremiah, which will complete the book. I’m calling this episode “Is There A Limit To God’s Patience?” Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Matt Artz on Unsplash Comments on Jeremiah 47-52 In the book of Jeremiah, much of what we read was God warning the people of coming judgement, and does not make for fun reading, does it? But ima...