Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind

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.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Luke 3-4, and I’m calling the episode “How To Resist Temptation.” Comments on Luke 4 Jesus gave us the perfect plan for when we are being tempted. Remember this, beloved. Jesus was fully human, as well as fully God. Jesus was a real man. So the temptations that Satan put... The post S3E137 – Luke 3-4: How To Resist Temptation first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Jeremiah 37-41, and I’m calling the episode “The Cowardly Mob.”  Comments on Jeremiah 38 In chapter 38, Shephatiah, Gedaliah, Jehucal and Pashhur, who were princes of Judah, did not like the message that Jeremiah was preaching:   “The Lord says, ‘Those who stay in this city will die in battle or... The post S3E136 – Jeremiah 37-41: The Cowardly Mob first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  Job 39-40, and I’m calling the episode “The Voice of God.” Comments on Job 39-40 It’s easy to think of this scene with God’s awesome, booming voice rumbling and shaking everything around for miles as He speaks out of the storm. And maybe it did happen that way. He... The post S3E135 – Job 39-40: The Voice of God first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms 57-59, and I’m calling the episode “On the Run.” Comments on Psalms 57-59 Introduction to Psalm 57 The title of this psalm is To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. Regarding “Do not Destroy”,... The post S3E134 – Psalms 57-59: On the Run first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Samuel 15-19, and I’m calling the episode “A House Divided.” Comments on 2 Samuel 15-19 Reading chapters 15-19 is like reading an adventure novel, isn’t it? There’s the dysfunctional family, where the son of the king leads a national revolt, there’s raw ambition, betrayal, loyalty, sex, spies, murder,... The post S3E133 – 2 Samuel 15-19: A House Divided first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Exodus 25-28, and I’m calling the episode “The God of Details.” Comments on Exodus 25-28 The first time I read these chapters, I was struck by the detail of God’s instructions. Nothing was left out. Everything that was to go into the tabernacle was intricately laid out, from the... The post S3E132 – Exodus 25-28: The God of Details first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  2 Corinthians 9-10, and I’m calling the episode “Take Control of Your Thoughts.” Comments on 2 Corinthians 10 As we have mentioned before, there are those in the church at Corinth who did not recognize Paul’s authority as an apostle. Much of this chapter has Paul defending that authority.... The post S3E131- 2 Corinthians 9-10: Take Control of Your Thoughts first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Luke 1-2, and I’m calling the episode “The Child’s Answers.” Comments on Luke 2 We’re obviously just a couple weeks past Christmas, but it’s always good to read the account of Jesus’ birth. But in reading such familiar chapters as these first two of Luke, we run the risk of... The post S3E130- Luke 1-2: The Child’s Answers first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  Jeremiah 32-36, and I’m calling the episode “I Can’t Hear You.” Comments Thoughts on Jeremiah 35  The Lord had Jeremiah invite the Rechabites in for a little social activity, and He told Jeremiah to provide wine to them. When it was offered to them, they declined, saying that their... The post S3E129- Jeremiah 32-36: I Can’t Hear You first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 37-38, and I’m calling the episode “Somethin’ Else.” Comments on Job 37 Elihu talks of how he is frightened of the awesome power of God that he sees in thunder and lightening. If you have ever been in a storm like Elihu is talking about, it is truly... The post S3E128 – Job 37-38: Somethin’ Else first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms 54-56, and I’m calling the episode “Say It Isn’t So.” Comments on Psalms 54-56 Introduction to Psalm 54 The title of this psalm is “To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, ‘Is David not hiding with... The post S3E127 – Psalms 54-56: Say It Isn’t So first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  2 Samuel 10-14, and I’m calling the episode “The Runaway Train.” Comments on 2 Samuel 11 In this account, we see how what we might consider a small sin begin a chain of sinful actions that, like a runaway locomotive, can cause terrible destruction and heartache. A seemingly small,... The post S3E126- 2 Samuel 10-14: The Runaway Train first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  2 Corinthians 6-8, and I’m calling the episode “Hop To.” Comments on 2 Corinthians 6 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you,And in the day... The post S3E124- 2 Corinthians 6-8: Hop To! first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll complete the Gospel of Mark by reading chapters 15-16, and I’m calling the episode “He Is Alive!” Comments on Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 15 NCV; Ch. 16 ERV Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any... The post S3E123-Mark 15-16: He Is Alive! first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Jeremiah 27-31, and I’m calling the episode “Take a Letter.”  Comments on Jeremiah 29 In chapter 29, God told Jeremiah to send a letter to those people who had been taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar into Babylon. In essence, God told the people to settle in because they were... The post S3E122-Jeremiah 27-31: Take A Letter first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 35-36, and I’m calling the episode “The Giver of Songs.” Comments on Job 35 Elihu has thus far been no more help to Job than the others have been, and in this chapter Elihu accuses Job of being self-righteous. But he did say one thing that I especially... The post S3E122-Job 35-36: The Giver of Songs first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms 51-53, and I’m calling the episode “A Love Song”.  Comments on Psalm 51 Oh my goodness what a beautiful prayer Psalm 51 is. And better than that it must’ve been a beautiful song, as the songs are. And for those of you who might be from the Jesus... The post S3E121-Psalms 51-53: A Love Song first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  2 Samuel 5-9, and I’m calling the episode “Follow the Directions.” Comments on 2 Samuel 5 Now that Saul is dead, God finally puts David on the throne. Remember, God first had David anointed King when he was a boy. Probably somewhere between 12 and 15 years of age.... The post S3E120-2 Samuel 5-9: Follow the Directions first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

In Exodus 17–20, we walk with Israel through wilderness thirst, frontline conflict, wise counsel for leadership, and the thunderous awe of Mount Sinai. From water flowing out of the rock to Moses’ hands being held up in the fight, today’s reading reminds us that God provides what we cannot—and His commands are rooted in His... The post S3E119-Exodus 17-20: Held Up in the Battle first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Corinthians 4-5, and I’m calling the episode “Make A Decision.” Comments on  2 Corinthians 5 Today I’m going to focus on the seventh verse of chapter 5, which just happens to consist of only seven words: We live by believing, not by seeing. You know, there comes a... The post S3E118-2 Corinthians 4-5: Make A Decision first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today we read Mark chapters 13 and 14, and I’ve titled the episode “A Sweet Fragrance.” We also have a special encore presentation of the Christmas story and my favorite Christmas song of all time. Today’s Reading In our reading today from Mark 13 and 14, we see a dramatic shift from Jesus’ teaching on... The post S3E117-Mark 13-14: A Sweet Fragrance first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Will You Stand or Will You Kneel? Today is Christmas Eve, and while the world prepares for celebrations, our journey through the Bible brings us to a moment of intense confrontation and remarkable bravery. Steve Webb leads us through Jeremiah 22-26, where the prophet faces a choice that resonates deeply with the challenges of our... The post S3E116-Jeremiah 22-26: Standing Firm in the Face of the Mob first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Summary Today on the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we explore Job 33 and 34. These chapters focus on the speech of Elihu, the youngest of Job’s companions. Elihu challenges Job’s claims of innocence and emphasizes that God is far greater than any human being. The episode examines the dangers of pride and how it... The post S3E115-Job 33-34: The Sin of Pride first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Welcome to Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind. This daily podcast helps us read the entire Bible in one year. Today is Psalms Wednesday, so we focus on Psalms 48–50. I share a short introduction before each psalm. Then we reflect on what Psalm 50 teaches about true worship. We also pause for prayer and a... The post S3E114-Psalms 48-50: What God Really Wants From Us first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

In 2 Samuel 1-4, we find that ambition can feel productive—until it turns bitter. In today’s episode, we’re in the early days of David’s rise to the throne, and everything around him seems to be pulling toward shortcuts: vengeance, rivalry, and power plays. But David refuses to build God’s kingdom work on murder, even when... The post S3E113-2 Samuel 1-4: When Ambition Turns Bitter first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Summary In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb leads us through a pivotal section of the Law. In Exodus 13-16 we witness the dramatic escape of the Israelites from Egypt, their passage through the Red Sea, and their early struggles with hunger and thirst in the wilderness. The narrative highlights the... The post S3E112-Exodus 13-16: The Price of Freedom first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation 2 Corinthians 1-3: Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 GWT; Ch.3 NIRV Podcast Introduction This is Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read 2 Corinthians 1-3. I’m calling this episode “What Is Forgiveness?” Comments on 2 Corinthians 1-3 Beloved, I have some news for you that you might find shocking. It... The post S3E111-2 Corinthians 1-3: What Is Forgiveness? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Today our reading is  Mark 11-12.  I’m calling the episode “The Fig Tree.” Comments on Mark 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem a day earlier to the cries of “Hosanna!” This was his last week on Earth. Near the end of the day, he went to Bethany with his disciples (the twelve). During his return... The post S3E111-Mark 11-12: The Fig Tree first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

God shapes us like clay in His hands. Today, Jeremiah 17–21 brings both warning and hope. So we ask a simple question: where do we place our trust? Today’s reading is Jeremiah 17–21. Commentary First, Jeremiah 18 takes us to the potter’s house. The potter remakes a vessel that did not turn out well. In... The post S3E110-Jeremiah 17–21: The Potter’s Hands, a Nation’s Heart first appeared on Lifespring! Media.