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Thrive: Deeper
by Thrive Today
An ongoing conversation with Dr Matthew Jacoby, author of the Thrive Bible reading guides, Senior Pastor, and leader of the Psalmist band Sons of Korah.Join us as we go deeper into the Bible, discussing the passages as we read them together with Thrive. www.thrivetoday.tv
Episodes
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Thrive Deeper: Acts 18-22
Across Acts 18–22:29, Luke portrays the risen Jesus as sovereign over cities, spirits, idols, death, the church, hostile crowds, and imperial procedures. God advances the mission through coworkers such as Priscilla, Aquila, Apollos, Silas, and Timothy, showing that gospel ministry is…
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Thrive Deeper: Acts 15-17
In Acts 15–17, the early church faces a defining question: must Gentile believers adopt Jewish law in order to belong to the people of God? From the Jerusalem Council to the beginning of Paul’s second missionary journey, these chapters show a community learning to discern the Spirit’s leading,...
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Thrive Deeper: Acts 9-14
Acts 9–14 captures the church’s transformation from a small, persecuted movement into a bold, Spirit‑driven mission stretching across cultures and continents. Saul’s encounter with the risen Jesus turns an enemy into an apostle, Peter’s ministry reveals that God welcomes Gentiles without barrier,...
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Thrive Deeper: Acts 5-8
Acts 5–8 traces a decisive movement in the life of the early church: from a Spirit-filled Jerusalem community marked by holiness and bold witness, through internal pressure and external persecution, toward the gospel’s expansion beyond Jerusalem. And this section begins with a story that feels...
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Thrive Deeper: Acts 2-4
Acts 2–4 shows the church being born not as a religious institution trying to preserve Jesus’ memory, but as a Spirit-filled witness to the living and exalted Christ. The risen Jesus pours out the promised Holy Spirit, gathers a repentant and reconciled people, heals through apostolic witness…
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Thrive Deeper: Acts 1
Acts 1 stands at a crucial turning point in the biblical story. It gathers together the resurrection of Jesus, the expectation of the kingdom of God, the promise of the Holy Spirit, the ascension of Christ, and the calling of the apostles to bear witness to the ends of the earth. The chapter is…
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Thrive Deeper: Luke 19-24
Climax of Luke’s Gospel: Jesus’ royal arrival, His prophetic warnings, His final teachings, His sacrificial death, His victorious resurrection, and His ascension. The theological centre of these chapters is the revelation of Jesus as the Messianic King, the Suffering Servant, and the Risen Lord…
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Thrive Deeper: Luke 16-18
Luke 16–18 belongs to the great travel section of Luke’s Gospel, where Jesus is moving resolutely toward Jerusalem. In this part of the narrative, Jesus forms his disciples for life under the reign of God. The emphasis is not merely on private spirituality but on a whole reordering of values:...
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Thrive Deeper: Luke 12-15
Luke gathers four chapters of Jesus’ teaching that move like a spiritual journey: awakening, repentance, costly discipleship, and the joy of being found. Jesus exposes false securities, dismantles religious pretence, reveals the Father’s heart, and invites 'those who have ears to hear' into a...
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Thrive Deeper: Luke 9-11
Jesus reveals himself as the Messiah, then immediately destroys every false expectation: he will suffer, die, and call his followers to do the same. Glory appears on the mountain, but the message is not comfort—it is listen to him and follow him down the hard road. Again and again, Jesus exposes...
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Thrive Deeper: Luke 6-9
Luke 6–9 presents Jesus teaching the radical values of God’s kingdom and then proving His authority in every sphere. He blesses the poor and persecuted, warns the comfortable, commands love for enemies and generous mercy, and insists that true disciples show their faith by their fruit. He then...
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Thrive Deeper: Luke 1-5
Luke 1–5 introduces the gospel by grounding God’s salvation in real history and in the fulfilment of Old Testament promise. Luke begins with a stated purpose: to provide “certainty” about what has been accomplished among God’s people (1:1–4). The early chapters emphasise divine initiative—God…
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Thrive Deeper: Deuteronomy 16-32
In this episode, we’re exploring Deuteronomy 16–34—the second half of Moses’ final covenant address. We’ll follow how worship, leadership, and everyday justice are ordered under God’s covenant, hear the blessings and curses that seal it, and see the surprising promise that lasting obedience...
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Thrive Deeper: Deuteronomy 1-15
Deuteronomy 1–15 shows Moses renewing God’s covenant with Israel, retelling their history to teach that God is faithful despite human failure, and calling them to love the LORD wholeheartedly. The laws given—about worship, justice, generosity, and care for the vulnerable—show that true faith...
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Thrive Deeper: Numbers 19-36
Get the Thrive Bible Reading Guide - Companion to this PodCast We turn to Numbers chapters 19 through 35—a stretch of Scripture that sits quietly in the wilderness, yet speaks profoundly about life, death, holiness, and hope. These chapters unfold as Israel stands between graves and inheritance,...
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Thrive Deeper: Numbers 1-18
The book of Numbers (Hebrew Bemidbar, beh-mid-BAR, ‘In the wilderness’) narrates Israel’s journey from Mount Sinai toward the Promised Land. Numbers 1–18 forms a coherent theological unit describing Israel’s organization as the covenant people of YHWH, their rebellion, and God’s reaffirmation of...
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Thrive Deeper: Leviticus 18-27
Leviticus 18–27 forms a distinct theological unit often called the Holiness Code. Its central refrain is unmistakable: “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” What is striking here is who is addressed. In earlier chapters of Leviticus, holiness is largely concentrated in sacred...
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Thrive Deeper: Leviticus 8-17
This is the heartbeat of Israel’s worship—priests being set apart, sacrifices taking shape, blood and holiness woven into every detail. It’s gritty, it’s symbolic, and it’s shockingly relevant. Because underneath all the rituals is a God drawing near, teaching His people how life with Him…
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Thrive Deeper: Leviticus 1-7
In this episode, we journey into the rich and symbolic world of Leviticus 1–7—a section of Scripture that lays the foundation for Israel’s worship and relationship with God. In these chapters, we explore five major offerings: the Burnt Offering, Grain Offering, Peace Offering, Sin Offering, and...
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Thrive Deeper: Song of Solomon
In this episode, we dive into the Song of Solomon—a striking collection of ancient Hebrew love poetry. Unlike any other book in Scripture, it boldly celebrates desire, beauty, and mutual delight, giving voice to both lovers and inviting us to see human intimacy as something sacred and good. We’ll...
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Thrive Deeper: Ecclesiastes 4-12
In this episode, we step into the heart of Ecclesiastes, where the Teacher holds nothing back. He names the world as it really is—full of injustice, envy, fragile systems, and the relentless march of time. Wisdom helps, but it can’t shield us from life’s contradictions. Death comes to all. Our...
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Thrive Deeper: Ecclesiastes 1-3
Ecclesiastes 1-3 reflects on the fleeting nature of life, declaring that all human pursuits—wisdom, pleasure, and achievements—are ultimately temporary and unsatisfying. The Teacher, traditionally identified as Solomon, emphasizes that everything “under the sun” is transient, and true fulfilment...
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Thrive Deeper: Job 28-42
Out of the whirlwind, God finally answers Job, not with explanations but with questions that unveil the vastness of creation and the limits of human understanding. He speaks of the foundations of the earth, the boundaries of the sea, the mysteries of light and darkness, and the wild creatures…
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Thrive Deeper: Job 4-27
Job’s friends break the silence. Eliphaz: “Suffering proves guilt—repent and God will restore you.” Bildad: “Tradition says the wicked perish, the righteous endure. Seek God.” Zophar: “Your words are empty. Hidden sin explains your pain. Turn back.” But Job refuses their easy answers. He cries…
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Thrive Deeper: Job 1-2
The Heavenly Challenge and Earthly Calamity. Today, we step into the opening chapters of Job—a cosmic courtroom drama where faith collides with suffering. Job is blameless, upright, and blessed… until the Accuser challenges everything. In a single sweep, wealth, family, and health are stripped...
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Thrive Deeper: Revelation 21-22
Revelation 21 and 22 form the grand finale of the entire Bible. These two chapters describe the new creation — the new heaven and new earth, the New Jerusalem, and the eternal state of redeemed humanity with God.
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Thrive Deeper: Revelation 19-20
Chapters 19 and 20 come after a series of judgements upon the earth and the fall of Babylon (symbolising the world’s corrupt systems). These chapters move from the celebration in heaven to Christ’s victorious return, the binding of Satan, the millennium, and the final judgement.
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Thrive Deeper: Revelation 12-18
Revelation 12–18 is a sweeping, symbolic drama that unveils cosmic conflict, spiritual resistance, and the seductive power of empire. It’s apocalyptic literature at its most vivid—layered with theological depth, historical echoes, and pastoral urgency. This is not just apocalyptic spectacle—it’s…
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Thrive Deeper: Revelation 7-11
Revelation 7–11 is a rollercoaster of divine drama. Chapter 7 pauses the chaos to seal 144,000 faithful and reveal a massive, multicultural crowd worshipping God—proof that salvation isn’t just for a chosen few. Then come the trumpet blasts (chapters 8–9): fire rains down, seas turn to blood…
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Thrive Deeper: Revelation 4-6
Revelation chapters 4 to 6 mark a major turning point in the story. After the letters to the churches in chapters 1 to 3, the scene suddenly shifts to a breathtaking vision of heaven. We’re brought into God’s throne room, where powerful images and worship set the stage for what’s coming next: the...
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Thrive Deeper: Revelation 2-3
Revelation chapters 2–3 contain seven distinct messages from Christ to churches in Asia Minor, each revealing the spiritual condition of the community and calling them to greater faithfulness. Ephesus is praised for doctrinal vigilance but rebuked for losing its first love. Smyrna is commended…
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Thrive Deeper: Revelation 1
What if the veil between heaven and earth were pulled back—just for a moment—and you saw reality as it truly is? In this episode, we open the book of Revelation—not as a code to crack, but as a vision to behold. Chapter 1 introduces us to the risen Christ in blazing glory, walking among His...
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Thrive Deeper: BONUS The Tabernacle
In this special bonus episode, we step inside the divine blueprint found in Exodus 25–31, where God invites His people to build a sacred space—a Tabernacle where heaven and earth meet. We unpack the intricate details, from golden lampstands to acacia wood, tracing how each instruction reflects...
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Thrive Deeper: Exodus 24-40
Exodus 24–40 charts Israel’s deepening journey with God, from covenant to crisis to consecration. It begins with Moses ascending Mount Sinai to seal the covenant through sacrifice and divine encounter. While he receives the law and plans for sacred space, the people below turn to idolatry…
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Thrive Deeper: Exodus 21-23
Exodus 21–23 takes the big ideas from the Ten Commandments and brings them down to earth. These chapters lay out how Israel is meant to live as a just and compassionate community—handling things like fairness in work, protection for the vulnerable, and honest practices in daily life. It’s where...
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Thrive Deeper: Exodus 19-20
Exodus 19-20 marks a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative where divine revelation meets covenant formation. Three months after leaving Egypt, the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai, the same mountain where Moses encountered God in the burning bush. Here, the entire nation is invited into a...
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Thrive Deeper: Exodus 11-18
Exodus 11: The Plague on the Firstborn Exodus 12: The Passover Exodus 13: Consecration of the Firstborn and the Journey Begins Exodus 14: Crossing the Red Sea Exodus 15: The Song of Moses and Miriam Exodus 16: Manna and Quail Exodus 17: Water from the Rock and the Battle with Amalek Exodus 18:...
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Thrive Deeper: Exodus 5-10
Exodus 5-10 recounts the escalating conflict between Moses and Pharaoh as God moves with his purpose to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Moses and Aaron approach Pharaoh, demanding that he let the Israelites go to worship their God. Pharaoh refuses and worsens their oppression by…
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Thrive Deeper: Exodus 1-4
In today’s episode, we’re explore the dramatic beginnings of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. We start with a nation in crisis. The Israelites, once honoured in Egypt, are now enslaved under a cruel Pharaoh who fears their growing numbers. In the midst of oppression, a miraculous rescue…
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Thrive Deeper: Genesis 46-50
Genesis 46-50 covers the final chapters of the book of Genesis, focusing on Jacob's journey to Egypt, his reunion with Joseph, and the blessings he gives before his death. Genesis 46: Jacob moves to Egypt with his family after God reassures him in a vision. He reunites with Joseph, and they…
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Thrive Deeper: Genesis 37-45
Genesis 37-45 narrates the dramatic and transformative journey of Joseph, one of Jacob's twelve sons. The story begins with Joseph, favored by his father and gifted a coat of many colors, which sparks jealousy among his brothers. Their envy intensifies when Joseph shares dreams that suggest he…
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Thrive Deeper: Genesis 25-36
Genesis 25-36 recounts the story of Isaac's descendants, highlighting the lives of Jacob and Esau. Esau trades his birthright to Jacob, and Jacob, aided by his mother, deceives Isaac to claim Esau's blessing. Jacob flees to avoid Esau's wrath and ends up marrying Leah and Rachel, fathering twelve...
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219 Thrive Deeper: Genesis 16-24
These passages from Genesis 16-24 highlight the themes of faith, obedience, and God's unwavering promises. Despite human errors and impatience, such as Sarai's decision to have Abram conceive a child with Hagar, God's faithfulness remains evident. He reassures Hagar of Ishmael's future and...
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218 Thrive Deeper: Genesis 9-15
Genesis 8-9: The Flood ends, Noah's family and animals leave the ark, and God establishes a covenant with Noah, symbolized by a rainbow. Genesis 10: Lists the genealogies of Noah's sons, showing the spread of nations. Genesis 11: The Tower of Babel; God confuses human language and scatters people...
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217 Thrive Deeper: Genesis 4-8
Cain and Abel, sons of Adam and Eve, made offerings to God. God favoured Abel’s gift, leading a jealous Cain to kill his brother. As punishment, God made Cain a wanderer but marked him for protection. Humanity multiplied, with long lifespans detailed up to Noah. As people grew wicked, God planned…
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216 Thrive Deeper: Genesis 2-3
Genesis 2-3 provides a detailed and intimate account of the creation of humans and their immediate environment. Unlike the structured and poetic narrative of Genesis 1, which presents the creation of the world in six days, Genesis 2 focuses on the relationship between God and humanity. It...
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215 Thrive Deeper: Genesis 1
In this episode of Thrive Deeper we delve into Genesis 1, the foundational chapter of the Bible. We'll explore the profound themes of creation, order, and purpose as we examine the narrative of God's creative work. We'll discuss the theological significance of the six days of creation, the role…
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214 Thrive Deeper: 1,2, 3 John & Jude
The books of 1 2 & 3 John, are letters written by the Apostle John, emphasising the importance of love, truth, and fellowship with God. John encourages the relatively new Christian movement of believers – the Church - to walk in the light, love one another, and reject false teachings. He…
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213 Thrive Deeper: 1 & 2 Peter
1 Peter The book of 1 Peter, written by the Apostle Peter, addresses Christians facing persecution and suffering. Peter encourages the early believers to remain steadfast in their faith, emphasising the hope and inheritance they have in Christ. He urges them to live holy lives, submit to...
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212 Thrive Deeper: James
The book of James, attributed to James, the brother of Jesus, is a practical guide for living out the Christian faith. It emphasises that true faith is demonstrated through actions, urging believers to be "doers of the word, and not hearers only." The letter addresses various aspects of Christian...
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An ongoing conversation with Dr Matthew Jacoby, author of the Thrive Bible reading guides, Senior Pastor, and leader of the Psalmist band Sons of Korah.Join us as we go deeper into the Bible, discussing the passages as we read them together with Thrive. www.thrivetoday.tv
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