Episodes

Nov. 13, 2023

November 13, 2023 – Galatians 1-3 – The law introduces us to faith

Paul confronts those who tell the Galatians they must turn back to the law. How does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Galatians 1-3.

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Nov. 12, 2023

November 12, 2023 – Psalms 136-138 – The imprecatory psalms

What is an imprecatory psalm and why are they in the Bible? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 136-138.

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Nov. 11, 2023

November 11, 2023 – James 3-5 – What is James all about?

What message did James want to send to the newly formed churches among the Jewish diaspora? Let’s find out together as we read James 3-5.

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Nov. 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 – James 1-2 – Who is James?

We have an entire book by James. Which James? Let’s find out together as we read James 1-2.

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Nov. 9, 2023

November 9, 2023 – Acts 13-14 – The first missionary journey

Paul and Barnabas leave to plant churches in Asia Minor. How did they decide to do that? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 13-14.

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Nov. 8, 2023

November 8, 2023 – Acts 10-12 – The expansion

The church continues to expand throughout the middle east. How did that happen? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 10-12.

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Nov. 7, 2023

November 7, 2023 – Acts 6-9 – The new structure

The early church grows rapidly, and problems crop up. What did they do about it? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 6-9.

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Nov. 6, 2023

November 6, 2023 – Acts 3-5 – The new community

Early in Acts, the church begins to take shape. What does it look like? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 3-5.

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Nov. 5, 2023

November 5, 2023 – Psalms 133-135 – The Torah Psalm

In the last two Psalms of Ascension, the psalmist summarizes the Torah (the first five books of the Bible). Let’s find out together how he does that as we read Psalms 133-135.

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Nov. 4, 2023

November 4, 2023 – Acts 1-2 – The Holy Spirit comes

In Luke’s second book, he follows the formation of the early church. Let’s find out together that basis for the entire church as we read Acts 1-2.

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Nov. 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 – Luke 22-24 – “Our hearts burned within us”

Two followers of Jesus after the resurrection talked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Let’s find out together how they reacted to Jesus talking to them as we read Luke 22-24.

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Nov. 2, 2023

November 2, 2023 – Luke 18-21 – Jesus arrives in Jerusalem

Jesus arrives in Jerusalem. Let’s find out together what he does as we read Luke 18-21.

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Nov. 1, 2023

November 1, 2023 – Luke 14-17 – The gospel of the second chance

Jesus tells his followers that if they fail him, he will give them a second chance. Let’s find out together what he said as we read Luke 14-17.

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Oct. 31, 2023

October 31, 2023 – Luke 10-13 – Jesus on the attack

After the Pharisees attack Jesus with a gossip campaign, Jesus goes on the attack. Let’s find out together how he does that as we read Luke 10-13.

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Oct. 30, 2023

October 30, 2023 – Luke 7-9 – Following Jesus is costly

Luke is organized differently than Matthew and Mark. Let’s find out together how it’s organized, and see the cost of following Jesus as we read Luke 7-9.

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Oct. 29, 2023

October 29, 2023 – Psalms 130 – 132 – Hope, Humility and Honor

The psalmist speaks about hope, humility and honor in Psalms 130-132, three psalms of ascent.

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Oct. 28, 2023

October 28, 2023 – Luke 4-6 – The start of Jesus’ ministry

Jesus begins his ministry in Luke 4-6. Let’s find out together how that starts.

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Oct. 27, 2023

October 27, 2023 – Luke 1-3 – John and Jesus

We jump back and forth from John the Baptist to Jesus in the opening three chapters of Luke. Let’s find out together why that is as we read Luke 1-3.

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Oct. 26, 2023

October 26, 2023 – Malachi – God’s Q&A

God speaks. The people question God’s statement. And God answers. Let’s find out together what God has to say in this early form of Question and Answer as we read the book of Malachi.

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Oct. 25, 2023

October 25, 2023 – Nehemiah 10-13 – “I tried”

After rebuilding the temple, the wall, Jewish society and the temple worship, Nehemiah finds that Israel doesn’t stick with it. Let’s find out together what he does as we read Nehemiah 10-13.

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Oct. 24, 2023

October 24, 2023 – Nehemiah 7-9 – Obedience and confession

When Ezra reads the law of God, Israel hears and obeys. Let’s find out together how they do that as we read Nehemiah 7-9.

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Oct. 23, 2023

October 23, 2023 – Nehemiah 4-6 – The wall is finished

Nehemiah finishes the wall of Jerusalem in spite of fierce opposition. What is that opposition? Let’s find out together as we read Nehemiah 4-6.

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Oct. 22, 2023

October 22, 2023 – Psalms 127-129 – the Psalms of ascent

Let’s read together the psalms of ascent, 127 – 129.

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Oct. 21, 2023

October 21, 2023 – Nehemiah 1-3 – Nehemiah builds the wall

Jerusalem’s temple is built, but the walls are in shambles. Nehemiah returns from exile to rebuild them. Let’s find out how together as we read Nehemiah 1-3.

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