Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind

Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today is Saturday we’re going to read from one of the Gospels. Right now we are in the book of Luke. We’ll read chapters 13-14. After the reading I’ll have some comments. Stick around, too for our prayer time. I’m calling today’s episode “Once and For All and Over and Over.”... The post S3E172 – Luke 13-14: Once and For All and Over and Over first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today is Friday we’re going to read from one of the prophetic books of the Bible, and we are currently in the book of Ezekiel. We’ll read chapters 7-12, and after the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Don’t Push It.” Comments on Ezekiel 7-12 The message that God... The post S3E171 – Ezekiel 7-12: Don’t Push It first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today is Thursday we’ll read  Proverbs 5-6.   and after the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “No Longer A Slave.” Just a heads up if you are listening to this with children. Solomon’s teaching on adultery is very closely tied to the concept of pornography, and I... The post S3E170 – Proverbs 5-6: No Longer A Slave first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll read Psalms 72-74, and after the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Persist.” Comments on Psalms 72-74 Introduction to Psalm 72 This psalm is entitled “A Psalm of Solomon”, but translating from the Hebrew into English can be a bit inexact at times. This is one... The post S3E169 – Psalms 72-74: Persist first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

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... The post S3E168 – 1 Kings 14-18: Fire From Heaven first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today is Monday we’re going to read from one of the books of the Law, otherwise known as the Pentateuch. Today we’ll read Leviticus 4-6. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Tend the Flame.” Comments on Leviticus 4-6 In chapter 4, did you notice that the sins... The post S3E167 – Leviticus 4-6: Tend the Flame first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today it is Sunday we read from one of the Epistles. Today we finish the book of Ephesians. We’ll read chapters 4-6. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “ Shields Up.” Comments on Ephesians 6 In chapter six, Paul mentioned that we are in a battle... The post S3E166 – Ephesians 4-6: Shields Up first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll read Luke 11-12. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “No Vacancy.” Comments on Luke 11 24  “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, ‘I will return to my... The post S3E165 – Luke 11-12: No Vacancy first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

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.” 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... The post S3E164 – Ezekiel 1-6: Wheels Within Wheels first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Proverbs 4. I’m calling today’s episode “It’s Worth It.” 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... The post S3E163 – Proverbs 4: It’s Worth It first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today Psalms 69-71. I’m calling today’s episode “Stand Up.” 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 this psalm asking God to save him, and he writes about how utterly... The post S3E162 – Psalms 69-71: Stand Up first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll read 1 Kings 10-1, and after the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “How To Stay Faithful.” 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,... The post S3E161 – 1 Kings 10-13: How To Stay Faithful first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll read Leviticus 1-3. Before starting the reading, I’ll give you a brief introduction to Leviticus, and after the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Three of Five.” Comments on Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 ESV; Ch. 3 LEB... The post S3E160 – Leviticus 1-3: Three of Five first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll read Ephesians 1-3. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “United.” Comments on Ephesians 2 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... The post S3E159 – Ephesians 1-3: United first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today is  Luke 9-10.  I’m calling today’s episode “You Gotta Be Kidding.” 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... The post S3E158- Luke 9-10: You Gotta Be Kidding first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we will complete our catch-up chapters, caused by my little unscheduled stay in the hospital a couple weeks ago. We’ll read Lamentations 3-5 and Ezekiel 1-6. The title of this episode is “Visions.” Comments on Ezekiel 1 Regarding the visions that Ezekiel saw in chapter one, I have... The post S3E157 – Lamentations 3-5 and Ezekiel 1-6: Visions first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

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.” Comments on Proverbs 2-3 Thoughts on Proverbs 2 Chapter 2 encourages us to pursue wisdom, because in so doing we will... The post S3E156 – Proverbs 2-3: Trust first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

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.” Comments on Psalm 66 This psalm opens with a call to all the earth to praise God because of His awesome... The post S3E155 – Psalms 66-68: Essentials first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today 1 Kings 5-9. I’m calling today’s episode “A Diverse Group.” Comments on 1 Kings 5-9 King Hiram had been friends with King David for many years. Note that Hiram was not a Jew, but it does appear as if he had become a believer in the one true God…as... The post S3E154 – 1 Kings 5-9: A Diverse Group first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll complete the book of  Exodus by reading chapters 37-40.  I’m calling today’s episode “Jesus In the Tabernacle.” Comments on the Tabernacle 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 gave Moses... The post S3E153 – Exodus 37-40: Jesus In the Tabernacle first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll complete the book of Galatians with the reading of chapters 4-6. I’m calling today’s episode “I Choose Freedom.” Comments on Galatians Paul’s biggest concern with the Galatian church was that some believed the teaching of the false teachers who were saying that it was necessary to follow the Mosaic... The post S3E152 – Galatians 4-6: I Choose Freedom first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Luke 7-8. I’m calling today’s episode “Got A Light?” Comments on Luke 8 Jesus speaking: 16“No one lights a lamp and then hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand. Then those who come in can see... The post S3E151 – Luke 7-8: Got A Light? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

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?” Comments on Jeremiah 47-52 In the book of Jeremiah, much of what... The post S3E150 – Jeremiah 47-52: Is There A Limit To God’s Patience? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 ERV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and well begin the book of Proverbs with chapter 1. I’m calling this episode “God’s Wisdom.” Comments on Proverbs 1 The book of Proverbs was written by King David’s son, Solomon. Solomon is commonly thought of as... The post S3E149 – Proverbs 1: God’s Wisdom first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 63 HCSB; Ch. 64 NLT; Ch. 65 ERV Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 63-65. I’m calling this episode “Safe In God’s Strong Hand.” As always with the Psalms, I’ll give you a brief introduction before reading each chapter, and I’ll... The post S3E148 – Psalms 63-65: Safe In God’s Strong Hand first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 1 Kings 1-4. I’m calling today’s episode “Another Pretender To the Throne.” Comments on 1 Kings 1-2 Once again we see a member of David’s family trying to grab the throne.  Adonijah knows that David is near death, and he thinks that by being proactive he can take... The post S3E147 – 1 Kings 1-4: Another Pretender To the Throne first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Exodus 33-36. I’m calling today’s episode “Alone.” Comments on Exodus 33 Chapter 33 begins where chapter 32 left off, immediately after the people made the golden calf. The Lord is angry, and tells Moses to quickly leave this place. And he tells Moses that He will not go... The post S3E146 – Exodus 33-36: Alone first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Galatians 1-3. I’m calling today’s episode “Ultimate Truth.” Comments on Galatians 1 Paul opens the letter by establishing that he is an apostle, chosen not by men, but by Jesus Christ Himself and God the Father. Those are some pretty impressive bona fides, wouldn’t you say? He’s not... The post S3E145 – Galatians 1-3: Ultimate Truth first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Luke 5-6, and I’m calling the episode “Let’s Go Fishin’.” Comments on Luke 5 Jesus’ first request of Simon didn’t require much faith from him, did it? He got into Simon’s boat, and asked Simon to put out a little way from the shore. That’s all He asked. “Take... The post S3E144 – Luke 5-6: Let’s Go Fishin’ first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Jeremiah 42-46, and I’m calling the episode “But You Promised.” Comments on Jeremiah 42 and 46 Thoughts on Jeremiah 42  Have you ever made a bargain with God? You’ve been in trouble or in some other hard place, and you said, “Lord, help me here and I will never... The post S3E143 – Jeremiah 42-46: But You Promised first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  we will complete the book of Job 41-42, and I’m calling the episode “A New Beginning.” Comments on Job Alexander Maclaren wrote in his “Expositions of Holy Scripture” “The close of the book of Job must be taken in connection with its prologue in order to get the full... The post S3E142 – Job 41-42: A New Beginning first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms 60-62, and I’m calling the episode “Be Quiet.” Comments on Psalm 62 “1 It is surely true that I find my rest in God.” NIRV I believe that the NASB is a better translation: “1 My soul waits in silence for God only;” NASB Sometimes, the very best thing... The post S3E141 – Psalms 60-62: Be Quiet first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Samuel 20-24, which will complete that book. I’m calling today’s episode “Forgiven and Forgotten.” Commentary on 2 Samuel 22 Chapter 22 is David’s wonderful song of praise to God, whom he had served his entire life. As David wrote this, he included the highs and the lows from... The post S3E140 – 2 Samuel 20-24: Forgiven and Forgotten first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Exodus 29-32. Since it’s Monday, you know that this is one of the books of the Law. I’m calling today’s episode “It’s All Him.” Comments on Exodus 29-32 Oh my goodness. What a tremendous range our reading covered today. From the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests,... The post S3E139 – Exodus 29-32: It’s All Him first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Corinthians 11-13, which completes the book. Yesterday I got ahead of myself and said we would be starting the book of Galatians today. That’s next Sunday. I’m calling today’s episode “Is It Time For An Audit?”  Comments on Chapter 13 Put yourselves through a test. See if you... The post S3E138 – 2 Corinthians 11-13: Is It Time For An Audit? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.