Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind

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.

Summary In today’s episode, we read Job 31-32 and witness the powerful conclusion of Job’s personal defense against the accusations of his friends. Job 31 serves as a final, comprehensive declaration of his integrity, where he lists specific sins and swears his innocence. Following this, the silence is broken by a new voice. Elihu, a... The post S3E109-Job 31-32: Job’s Final Defense first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Finding Confidence in the King Summary On this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we explore Psalms 45-47 together. This collection of songs celebrates the majesty of the Messiah and the security we find in God. First, we examine a beautiful wedding song for the Heavenly Bridegroom and His bride. Afterward, we move into... The post S3E108-Psalms 45-47: Our Ever-Present Help in Trouble first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Trusting the Promise in the Dark Today we conclude the book of 1 Samuel with the reading of 1 Samuel 26-31, and we witness the final, tragic arc of King Saul’s life and the incredible restraint of David. We see David once again refuse to take matters into his own hands, even when Saul is... The post S3E107-1 Samuel 26-31: When Faith Fails and Doubts Creep In first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

The Intersection of Justice and Mercy Today on the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we witness the escalating tension between God and Pharaoh. As the plagues of Egypt reach their devastating climax in Exodus 9-12, we see a transition from Pharaoh’s personal stubbornness to divine hardening. Consequently, this episode explores a challenging theological question. Was... The post S3E106-Exodus 9-12: Why God Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

The Foundation of Our Faith Today on Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we commemorate National Freedom Day. This day marks the signing of the 13th Amendment. This crucial law abolished slavery in the United States. Steve Webb reminds us that this event happened only 89 years before his birth. Consequently, we see how recent this... The post S3E105-1 Corinthians 15-16: The Power of the Resurrection first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Summary In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we explore Mark chapters 9 and 10. We witness the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain, hear His difficult teachings on divorce and wealth, and follow Him as He heals blind Bartimaeus on the road to Jericho. We also tackle a common question regarding Jesus’... The post S3E104-Mark 9-10: Was Jesus Wrong? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Jeremiah 12-16.  I’m calling the episode “A Temper Tantrum.”  Comments on Jeremiah 15 Have you ever done something that you know must have disappointed the Lord? Have you ever gotten angry at God and cried out, “It just isn’t fair! YOU aren’t fair, God!”  How do you think God... The post S3E103-Jeremiah 12-16: A Temper Tantrum first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Job 29-30.  I’m calling the episode “Can You Blame Him?” Comments on Job 29-30 Doesn’t you heart just really go out to Job? My goodness. The poor guy remembers what life was like before his afflictions came, and He speaks of the horrible physical, emotional and spiritual pain he... The post S3E102-Job 29-30: Can You Blame Him? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind explores the deep, spiritual thirst that only God can quench. Whether we are in a literal desert or a spiritual one, the cry of the heart remains the same: a longing for the presence of the Living God. From the songs of the sons of Korah to personal reflections... The post S3E101-Psalms 42-44: Never Give Up Hope first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

This episode covers 1 Samuel 21-25. First, we follow David as a fugitive from King Saul. He visits the priest Ahimelech and later escapes King Achish. Additionally, the narrative shows Saul’s cruelty toward the priests at Nob. Later, David chooses to spare Saul’s life at En Gedi. Finally, Abigail uses wisdom to stop David from... The post S3E100-1 Samuel 21-25: In the Fullness of Time first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Steve Webb explores Exodus 5–8, covering the initial confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh and the first four plagues of Egypt. The episode examines the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart and provides a unique commentary on whether the Egyptian sorcerers used illusions or demonic power to mimic God’s miracles. Additional segments include a Verse of the Day... The post S3e099-Exodus 5–8: Magic or Miracle? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind explores the profound necessity of love and the importance of order in our spiritual lives. While we often focus on our own abilities or spiritual gifts, Paul reminds us that without love, our actions are merely empty noise. We look at how hearts are truly changed, not through confrontation,... The post S3E098-1 Corinthians 13-14: Planting Seeds for Changed Hearts first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind challenges the way we look at holiness. While the religious leaders of Jesus’ day were obsessed with outward rituals and hand-washing, Jesus points us toward a much deeper issue: the condition of the human heart. From feeding thousands in the wilderness to opening the eyes of the blind, we... The post S3E097-Mark 7-8: From the Inside Out first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind takes us deep into the heart of Jeremiah’s prophetic warnings. As the people of Judah continue their descent into idolatry and spiritual stubbornness, God issues a stark call for genuine change. Amidst the descriptions of a “den for robbers” and the “Queen of Heaven,” we find a beautiful clarity... The post S3E096-Jeremiah 7-11: What Delights the Lord first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind finds Job at a turning point. He begins a long soliloquy to answer the accusations of his friends. Despite his suffering, Job makes a bold declaration. He will not set aside his integrity as long as he has breath. This episode explores the difference between the temporary wealth of... The post S3E095-Job 27-28: Handiwork of the Creator first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Life can feel fragile when the clock is loud and the pressure is real. On this Psalms Wednesday episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we listen to David wrestle honestly with brevity, guilt, betrayal, and mercy, and then land on a steady place to stand: “My hope is in You.” If your week has... The post S3E094-Psalms 39-41: My Hope is in You first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind reveals a major shift for Israel. King Saul’s leadership is failing. Because of this, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem. There, we find a powerful truth. Humans often focus on outward appearance. However, God searches the heart. This journey from the pasture to the battlefield shows that the battle belongs... The post S3E093-1 Samuel 16-20: The Lord Looks at the Heart first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

In today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we begin Exodus with a story that moves fast from hardship to holy ground. Israel is oppressed, Moses is preserved, and God meets a reluctant leader with a clear call. If you have ever felt unqualified, hesitant, or simply unsure of what God is asking of you,... The post S3E092-Exodus 1–4: Holy Ground and a Reluctant Leader first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

In today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we spend time in 1 Corinthians 11–12, two chapters that speak directly to how believers live, worship, and serve together. Paul addresses difficult and often misunderstood topics, not to create division, but to restore order, unity, and love within the church. These chapters remind us that God’s design... The post S3E091-1 Corinthians 11–12: One Body, Many Parts, One Lord first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Podcast Introduction Today we’re going to read Mark 5-6.  I’m calling the episode “ Out For A Stroll.” Comments on Mark 6 Let’s take a quick look at the end of chapter 6. Jesus sent His disciples across the sea of Galilee, while he wanted some time to himself to go up a mountain to... The post S3E090-Mark 5-6: Out For A Stroll first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

In today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we begin Jeremiah and hear God’s call that reaches back before birth. Jeremiah 1:5 reminds us that the Lord forms, knows, and appoints with purpose. Jeremiah’s message is sobering, but it is also clarifying: God confronts sin because He intends to restore, and His word does not return... The post S3E089-Jeremiah 1–6: Before I Formed You, I Chose You first appeared on Lifespring! Media.