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Spark Podcast
by Stephanie Edmonson
This podcast exists to make available my most recent Sunday morning ”times” when I am teaching and to show more recent work in biblical thought.
Episodes
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My year at a Glance, Thanksgiving, & The Conclusion of Spark Podcast ’21-’23
Here is my shortest podcast at 15 minutes! In this episode, I give a quick glance at my year and I let my reading of the gospel of John do some speaking to that. I end with a short conversation on Thanksgiving and explain the wrapping up of the podcast. Thanks for following! Thanks for listening!…
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John 6:1-15: ”Eating Jesus”
Jesus feeds a crowd of 5000 and after declares Himself to be the Bread of Life. The disciples and the crowd both seem to have conflicts with this miracle and Jesus faces them both in conversation. 10 minutes: Podcasting update & my journey in the development of this episode Title: "Eating Jesus"…
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Intermission Hymns: Sing Hallelujah to the Lord & Amazing Grace
Intermission: Hymns: Sing Hallelujah to the Lord, Amazing Grace I'm experimenting with music and recording and podcasting equipment as I wait on God for plans to be revealed for the upcoming season and days. I did not spend a lot of time practicing these but this does introduce my 23 year old...
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John 5:1-15
A man encounters Jesus twice. First on the Sabbath and then in the temple. Through his encounter with Jesus his resolutions are met! Season 6, Episode 7 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Resolutions" Text: John 5:1-15 Date: Jan 15, 2023, recorded January 14 and edited January 15-17. Place: a...
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John 4:11-26
Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman and offers her living water while trying to get water for himself at a well in Samaria. Season 6, Episode 6 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "But Whoever Drinks" Text: John 4:11-26 Date: Jan 8, 2023, recorded & edited Jan 9 & 10 Place: a private and freely...
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John 3:4-18
Jesus speaks with Nicodemus, a Jewish teacher of the law. Nicodemus doesn't understand salvation and Jesus tells him he must be born again. He explains new birth by drawing on the illustrations of wind and of a story from the Old Testament that Nicodemus would be familiar with. Many people have a...
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John 2:11-23
Jesus gives the first sign at Cana at a wedding. Then John addresses the temple cleansing in which the Jews demand a sign and in doing so they miss what Jesus has spoken about Himself. God is looking for worshipers and revealing Himself as Son of God to the disciples and to those worshipers ready...
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John 1:40-51
Four disciples are called to discipleship. Two of the four seek out another person who is given an opportunity to encounter Jesus. Disciples 3 and 4 which are sought out by the first two also both encounter Jesus and 1 of them faces personal conflicts with the belief that Jesus is the Messiah. As...
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John 1:1-14
John begins his gospel much different than the other 3 gospel writers. John places Jesus' beginning within the context of eternity and recognizes Jesus as the Word who is Creator. The Word is Light and Life. He is God who put on human flesh but was rejected by man. Those who receive the Word…
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Micah 7:1-10, 18-20
Many times when we wait, we get lost in the waiting and we get hurt when the waiting does not produce the outcome we want. God wants us to forgive and to hold on to the salvation that He freely gives us! Micah concludes his book by stating that he found no godly relationships and fruit among the...
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Micah 4:6-8, 5:1-9
God's chosen people are abandoned because of their sin. From the abandoned people comes a remnant and a king established by God to rule. God gathers the remnant and uses them to bless and destroy and they will conquer their enemies. Though Jerusalem suffers, Christ will return and gather His…
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Micah 3:1-12
God is angry with the leaders, prophets, priests, and rulers of Israel. They have become corrupt in their ways and the Lord hides his face from them as their deeds become disgraceful and shameful. The leadership is filled with darkness, war, and a lust for money that leads to the destruction of...
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Hosea 14:1-9
God calls Israel to repent one final time. Hosea preaches that repentance involves forgiveness, grace, and renunciation of sin. God's love for Israel is like various types of plants that produce good things. Returning to God is wise and will lead to restoration and blessing, not idolatry. Season…
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Hosea 10:5-15
Israel mourns because their object of worship, a calf-idol, was stolen from them and taken to Assyria. Destruction is going to come upon Israel because of their refusal to repent. They are going to face the consequences for their sin. If they had repented, life would have been different but since...
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Hosea 6:1-7:2
God is a lion and Israel is his prey. He tears Israel apart as prey and carries her to his lair. Israel is sinful and Hosea calls Israel to go back to God. Israel is to return to God, demonstrate loyalty, and face judgment. Podcast details: Season 5, Episode 8 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled:...
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Hosea 1:2-9, 3:1-5
God commands Hosea to take Gomer to be his wife despite her unfaithfulness. In this true story which took place in the 8th century, Hosea demonstrates God's love to Gomer in the same way that God demonstrates His love toward Israel despite her unfaithfulness. God is a God of restoration and…
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Jonah 4:1-11
Jonah finishes preaching to Nineveh. They all repent and God relents in sending calamity. Jonah sets up camp outside east of the city because he wants to watch destruction come upon the city. As he realizes the response of the city and God's response also, he becomes angry and does not show any...
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Jonah 1:15-2:10
God called Jonah to go to Nineveh but he takes a boat to Tarshish instead. He gets thrown out of the boat and then swallowed by a great big fish. From in the fish, Jonah prays to the Lord for help and the Lord rescues him. Podcast details: Season 5, Episode 5 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled:...
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Amos 9.5-15
Amos pronounces God's judgement on Israel. They are going to be destroyed but a remnant of Israel who turns to God will be saved. Amos describes the destruction that Israel will soon face and he describes the salvation that the remnant will obtain. David's shelter will be rebuilt and restored...
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Amos 5:4-15
After God pronounced judgement on Israel, Israel is given a chance to turn back to God. God tells them what their offenses are. He tells Israel that those that seek the Lord will live but destruction will come upon those that persist in wrong doing. God desires that a remnant will be saved by...
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Amos 4:1-13
Again, Amos declares God's judgment is coming on faithless Israel. God sent 5 calamities on Israel with the purpose that they would repent and turn to God. Each calamity shows that Israel refuses to listen to God and God says repeatedly of Israel, "Yet, you have not returned to me." They would…
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Amos 2:4-16
In Amos's 7th and 8th oracles, he denounces Judah and then Israel for the sin they have committed. God has delivered Israel in the past but Israel continues to be unfaithful and to fight against God. Amos sounds warning and destruction will come upon those who do not listen. Podcast details…
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2 Kings 22:8-20
Hilkiah finds the book of the law in the temple while it is being repaired and it is read to Josiah who reacts with deep emotion. Josiah realizes God's anger and sends a delegation to inquire of the Lord through the prophetess Huldah. Will the Lord's anger burn against the people forever? Podcast...
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2 Kings 19:10-19, 32-34
Sennacherib threatens to attack Jerusalem in what would have been the destruction of the Southern Kingdom. Hezekiah goes to the Lord in prayer and receives a message from the Lord through Isaiah that is full of hope. He is not to fear Sennacherib because God would deliver Hezekiah and Jerusalem…
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2 Kings 17:7-20
Summary: The Northern Kingdom is destroyed when Assyria captures Samaria and takes them into exile. The things that Israel did wrong led to their exile and destruction. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 11 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "God judges" Text: 2 Kings 17:7-20 Date: August 14…
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2 Kings 12:4-16
Summary: King Joash asks the priests to repair the temple. They don't. 20 years later he forms a new plan to repair the temple that removes the priests from participation and calls for the people to help. This second plan proves successful and the priests also find ways to participate. Podcast...
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2 Kings 7:1-15
Summary: Samaria is under siege by Aram. While under siege, a famine occurs. The people are living without hope and have turned to murder but Elisha prophesies the famine will end within 24 hours. God chooses to mysteriously provides for His people through 4 men with leprosy who live outside of…
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2 Kings 5:1-14
Summary: Naaman journeys to Samaria to be cured of leprosy and encounters God's healing. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 8 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "God heals" Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Date: July 24, 2022 Place: First Baptist Church, older Adult/Senior Citizen & Mix Sunday School class,...
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1 Kings 19:9-18
Summary: Elijah flees to Mount Horeb after the confrontation on Mount Carmel because Jezebel wants to kill Elijah. Elijah spirals into despair and meets with God on the mountain. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 7 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Hope" Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18 Date: July 17,...
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1 Kings 18:25-39
I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 6 Date: July 10, 2022 Text: 1 Kings 18:25-39 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Proven", Place…
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1 Kings 15:9-22
I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 5 Date: July 3, 2022 Text: 1 Kings 15:9-22 Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Return", Place: First...
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1 Kings 12:6-19
I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 4 Date: June 26, 2022 Text: 1 Kings 12:6-19, Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Divided", Place…
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1 Kings 11:1-13
I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 3 Date: June 19, 2022 Text: 1 Kings 11:1-13, Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Compromise", Place:...
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1 Kings 8:46-60
I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 2 Date: June 12, 2022 Text: 1 Kings 8:46-60, Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Repentance", Place:...
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1 Kings 3:4-15
I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Season 4, Episode 1 Date: June 5, 2022 Text: 1 Kings 3:4-15, Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Granted", Place: First...
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2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
Topics: waiting, Discipline, idleness, irresponsibility, misplaced generosity, return of Christ Illustrations/testimonies: waiting scenarios & illustration; sweepstakes illustration I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I...
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2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
Topics: prayer, thankfulness, standing firm, perseverance, encouragement, confidence, importance of praying for others Illustrations/testimonies: bad days, on campus bible club & speakers, scorpions I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning...
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2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Topics: others lie about Paul's teaching to the church; lawlessness, apostacy, delusion; recognize that the coming of Christ is accompanied by the coming of the lawless one I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am...
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2 Thessalonians 1:3-12
I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Date: May 8, 2022 Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, Lifeway Lesson Title: "Enduring", First Baptist Church, older…
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-24
Topic: A. ministerial leadership (acknowledgement of, relations, caught in sin); B. accountability; C. sanctified & blameless I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast...
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Topic: Preparation for Jesus's return; living as children of light: awake, sober, and preparing for battle; final two commands to encourage and build up I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until...
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Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20
Topic: Jesus is risen; evidence of the resurrection is the tomb; Great Commission I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Date: April 17, 2022 Text: Matthew...
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Topic: death, those who remain alive and the resurrection of the believer who dies, return of Christ I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Date: April 10…
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1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Topic: walking to please God, sexuality and love, daily living I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Date: April 3, 2022 Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, Lifeway...
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1 Thessalonians 3:4-13
Topic: distress and rejuvenation in the faith; dealing with persecution & separation/discipleship; love, holiness I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Date:...
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1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Topic: being a model/example, opposition, separation, return of Christ & reunion of the body I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Date: March 20, 2022 Text…
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1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Topic: "living the gospel in the midst of suffering and persecution" I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Date: March 13, 2022 Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12,...
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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Topic: the gospel transforms & transformation leads to impact I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further notice. Podcast details: Date: March 6, 2022 Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Lifeway...
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Daniel 9:4-19
Topic: Daniel's prayer of confession concerning the sin of Israel in which he asked God to show forgiveness and favor rather than His anger. I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching regularly until further...
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Daniel 7:1-14
Topic: The eternality of God's Kingdom in comparison to the finite characteristic of the kingdoms of the earth as seen in the 4 beastly empires of Daniel's dream. I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church. I am teaching...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast exists to make available my most recent Sunday morning ”times” when I am teaching and to show more recent work in biblical thought.
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Stephanie Edmonson
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