Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind

Transcript Distinguished Producer Lifespring Family Berean, Brother Paul of Seattle. Podcast Introduction Today is  Epistles Sunday James 4-5. I’m calling today’s episode “Golden Nuggets.”  Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash Comments on James 4 Some have said that James is a bit like the book of Proverbs because of the way nuggets... The post S3E219 – James 4-5: Golden Nuggets first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will complete the book of Psalms 93-95. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Surf’s Up Part 2.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Cristian Palmer on Unsplash Comments on Psalms 93-95 Psalm 93 I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but get excited... The post S3E218 – Psalms 93-95: Surf’s Up Part 2 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will complete the book of 1 Chronicles 1-4. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “It Would Have Been Enough.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash Comments on 1 Chronicles 1-4 Thoughts on 1 Chronicles 1 Chapter 1 begins appropriately with... The post S3E217 – 1 Chronicles 1-4: It Would Have Been Enough first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will complete the book of  Leviticus 25-27. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Try Me.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Rhett Noonan on Unsplash Comments on Leviticus 27 If you’ve been listening very long to the show, you have probably noticed that I’m... The post S3E216 – Leviticus 25-27: Try Me first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Executive Producer Roderick Podcast Introduction Today we will complete the book of  2 Thessalonians. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Keep Your Eye On the Ball.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: The Lovely Lady LeeAnn Comments on 2 Thessalonians Paul was telling the church at Thessalonica that... The post S3E215 – 2 Thessalonians 1-3: Keep Your Eye On the Ball first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction This is history Tuesday, and we will finish the book of Esther by reading chapters 6-10, which will also complete our reading of the entire Bible for season 12 of the Lifespring Family Audio Bible, the last “live” season of the show. I’m calling today’s show, “Coincidence? I Think Not.” Design: Steve... The post S3E214 – Esther 6-10: Coincidence? I Think Not first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will complete the book of Ezekiel 43-48.  And I’m going to have to beg your indulgence for just one more day. Tomorrow I will have comments after the reading, but today will be just the reading.  Title: “The Lord Is There.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Jared Erondu on Unsplash... The post S3E213 – Ezekiel 43-48: The Lord Is There first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Proverbs 14-15. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Shelter From the Storm.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Dorin Vancea on Unsplash Comments on In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge. Proverbs 14:26... The post S3E212 – Proverbs 14-15: Shelter From the Storm first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Over the next few days, I’m only going to be able to have the reading for you. There are some things going on here at Lifespring Central that are requiring a lot of time and attention. Nothing bad, but I just am not going to have time for doing complete shows for... The post S3E211 – Psalms 90-92: It Is Good first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will complete the book of  2 Kings 21-25. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “A Treasure For Future Generations.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Steve Webb Comments on 2 Kings 22, 23, 25 Thoughts on 2 Kings 22  In chapter 22, we see... The post S3E210 – 2 Kings 21-25: A Treasure For Future Generations first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will read Leviticus 22-24. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “An Eye For An Eye?” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Nick Fewings on Unsplash Comments on Leviticus 24 If a man hurts his neighbor, it will be done to him just as he... The post S3E209 – Leviticus 22-24: An Eye For An Eye? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will read 1 Thessalonians 4-5. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “How To Prepare.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Mantas Hesthaven on Unsplash Comments on 1 Thessalonians 4-5 Some Tools For Bible Study Today in my comments, I’m going to explain a bit... The post S3E208 – 1 Thessalonians 4-5: How To Prepare first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Luke 23-24. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Open My Eyes.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: alex starnes on Unsplash Comments on Luke 23-24 As we close the book of Luke, a couple of passages stood out to me. Historically,... The post S3E207 – Luke 23-24: Open My Eyes first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Ezekiel 37-42. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Gog and Magog.” Comments on Ezekiel 38-39 As I write this, Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin is very much in the news because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. I will not comment... The post S3E206 – Ezekiel 37-42: Gog and Magog first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll finish the book of Ecclesiastes by reading chapters 11-12.  And I hope you’ll forgive me, but today I am just going to run a repeat of last year’s episode for this reading. As I record this, it’s about 8:30 at night, which means there is only 90... The post S3E205 – Ecclesiastes 11-12: A Repeat first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Leviticus 19-21. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Be Different.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Jan Huber on Unsplash Comments on Leviticus 19-20 The Lord spoke to Moses: “Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy because... The post S3E202 – Leviticus 19-21: Be Different first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is 1 Thessalonians 1-3. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “A Pastor’s Heart.”  Design: Steve Webb | Photo: FOYN on Unsplash Comments on 1 Thessalonians 1-3 As we read these chapters, I hope you saw that Paul had the heart of a... The post S3E201 – 1 Thessalonians 1-3: A Pastor’s Heart first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

transcript Podcast Introduction Can you feel the change? I can feel it. It’s a change in momentum. We’re over the top and headed downhill. The other day when I walked home after locking my keys in the truck, most of the first half of the way was uphill. And once I reached the top, and... The post S3E183 – Psalms 78-80: Onward! first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read 2 Kings 1-5. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “It Can’t Be That Easy.” Comments on 2 Kings 5 So this Naaman was an important guy, commander of the army of Syria. Note that Syria is not part of the Promised Land, and... The post S3E182 – 2 Kings 1-5: It Can’t Be That Easy first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Leviticus 10-12. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “What Were They Thinking?” Comments on Leviticus 10 Let’s look at verses 1 and 2: Nadab and Abihu were two of Aaron’s sons. They got their shallow cups for burning incense. They put fire in... The post S3E181 – Leviticus 10-12: What Were They Thinking? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’re going to complete the book of  Philippians 3-4. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “Peace.” Comments on Philippians 4 I’m going to make an assumption…something that I try not to do with any regularity. But I think this is probably a safe assumption.... The post S3E180 – Philippians 3-4: Peace first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction It’s Saturday. So this must be our day for reading from the Gospels. Today we’ll read   Luke 15-16.   After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “What’s Your Plan?” Comments on Luke 16 I don’t remember ever hearing a sermon based on this parable. It requires some... The post S3E179 – Luke 15-16: What’s Your Plan? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Being Friday,  we’ll read from one of the books of Prophecy. Today we’ll read   Ezekiel 13-18.   After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Where Does the Buck Stop?” Comments on Ezekiel 18 Chapter 18 clarifies and even puts to rest the idea that there is such... The post S3E178 – Ezekiel 13-18: Where Does the Buck Stop? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Episode transcript here. Podcast Introduction Comments on Proverbs 7 I like what Solomon said in verse two of chapter seven: Be as careful to follow my teaching as you are to protect your eyes. I had a very scary experience with my eyesight a few years ago. The lovely lady LeeAnn and I had... The post S3E177 – Proverbs 7: It’ll Put Your Eye Out first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today is Wednesday we’re going to read from the Psalms. Today we’ll read   Psalms 75-77. I’m calling today’s episode “Words of Hope.” Comments on Psalm 77 I wrote these comments at the end of 2020, and I think they still apply. In most areas of the world, the pandemic seems... The post S3E176 – Psalms 75-77: Words of Hope first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch.19-20 NLV, Ch. 21-22 CEB Podcast Introduction It’s  History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Kings 19-22. I’m calling this episode “Hearing From God.” Comments on 1 Kings 19 When we last saw Elijah, God had answered his prayers to rain down fire on the sacrifice... The post S3E175 – 1 Kings 19-22: Hearing From God first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Leviticus 7-9. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Only the Best.” Comments on Leviticus 7 In this chapter we read the regulations for the guilt offering, the fellowship offering (also known as the peace offering in some Bible translations) and the priest’s share. And... The post S3E174 – Leviticus 7-9: Only the Best first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Transcript Podcast Introduction It’s Saturday. So this must be our day for reading from the Gospels. Today we’ll read   Philippians 1-2. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Rough Edges.” Comments on Philippians 1 Chapter one, verse six is one of my favorite promises. It’s a promise I rely on... The post S3E173 – Philippians 1-2: Rough Edges first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

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.