Episodes

July 7, 2024

July 7, 2024 | Proverbs 4-6 – What is a proverb?

As we read the book of Proverbs, we’re faced with the question, “What is a proverb?” Let’s find out together as we read Proverbs 4-6.

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July 6, 2024

July 6, 2024 | Ezra 8-10 – What’s wrong with mixed marriages?

When Ezra heard about Jewish men’s mixed marriages, he pulled out his hair and wept. What’s so bad about mixed marriages? Let’s find out together as we read Ezra 8-10.

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July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024 | Ezra 5-7 – Rebuilding the temple

Zerubbabel returns to Jerusalem with the first wave of exiles and begins to rebuild the temple. Was it an easy job? Let’s find out together as we read Ezra 5-7.

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July 4, 2024

July 4, 2024 | Ezra 1-4 – The three returns

The unit of Ezra/Nehemiah tells of three returns from the exile. What does it say? Let’s find out together as we read Ezra 1-4.

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July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 34-36 – The Passover Renewal

In other new material in Chronicles, Josiah re-institutes the Passover. Why is it such a big deal? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 34-36.

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July 2, 2024

July 2, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 31-33 – Manasseh’s repentance

Kings tells us how bad Manasseh is. Chronicles tells us that he repented at the end of his life. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 31-33.

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July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 29-30 – The temple re-opened

In Chronicles we get all new material about the beginning of Hezekiah’s reign. What does he do that Kings doesn’t talk about? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 29-30.

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June 30, 2024

June 30, 2024 | Proverbs 1-3 - The book of Proverbs

The book of Proverbs is written by Solomon, but composed later. Why do we say that? Let’s find out together as we read Proverbs 1-3.

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June 29, 2024

June 29, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 26-28 - The evils of Ahaz

In Chronicles new information is given about the evils of Ahaz. What did he do? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 26-28.

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June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 23-25 - “Listen to your priests.”

The Chronicler tells Judah to “listen to your priests.” How does it say that? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 23-25.

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June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 19-22 - Judges and prophets

The Chronicler talks a lot about priests, judges and prophets. Why does it do that? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 19-22.

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June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 14-18 - God blesses Judah

God blesses Judah when the king follows God’s commands. Why do we say that? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 14-18.

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June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 10-13 - The divided kingdom

The Chronicler focuses on the positive aspects of Rehoboam’s reign. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 10-13.

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June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 7-9 - Rose-colored glasses

Chronicles looks at Judah’s kings through rose-colored glasses. Why do we say that? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 7-9.

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June 23, 2024

June 23, 2024 | Psalms 69-72 – End of book two

The end of Book Two of Psalms has prayers of David and Solomon. Let’s find out together what they say as we read Psalms 69-72.

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June 22, 2024

June 22, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 4-6 – Solomon’s prayer

Solomon dedicates the temple with a wonderful prayer. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 4-6.

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June 21, 2024

June 21, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 1-3 – Solomon’s start

The beginning of Solomon’s reign in Chronicles focuses on the building of the temple. What does it say? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 1-3.

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June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 27-29 – Solomon’s succession

In Chronicles David’s instructions to his son about his kingdom is very different from what he said in Kings. What’s different? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 27-29.

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June 19, 2024

June 19, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 24-26 – Israel’s worship

Chronicles is composed after the exile from historical records of Israel. David sets up the plan for worship in the temple that his son will build, and for the worship of Israel after the exile. What does it look like? Let’s ...

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June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 20-23 – David gets prepared

Many of David’s sins are omitted from Chronicles. But the sin of the census taking is included. Why? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 20-23.

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June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 17-19 – God’s promise to David

David wants to build God a temple. Nathan says “yes,” then “no.” Why? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 17-19.

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June 16, 2024

June 16, 2024 | Psalms 65-68 – Psalms of Thanksgiving

What were the psalmists thankful for? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 65-68.

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June 15, 2024

June 15, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 13-16 - David builds a religion

One of David’s major foci was to give shape to the worship of the Lord. What did that look like? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 13-16.

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June 14, 2024

June 14, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 11-12 - David builds the kingdom

David’s new kingdom gets off to a good start. What did he do? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 11-12.

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