The Family Bible Journey Podcast

John 3:16, John 3:16-36 NT S1:E113

We hear a perfect summary of Jesus's life's work and the entire Bible in John 3:16. Nicodemus learns of the Spirit's work in a cold dark world. Then, John the Baptist reappears, to affirm that the work of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is one and the same-to bring light to darkness and life in place of death.

The Demise of Saul, A Priestly Perspective, I Chronicles 10 OT S1:E218

The circumstances surrounding Saul's death are recorded in this chapter. We learn from Saul to watch our own souls, and be careful always to listen to the Lord and His will for us.

King Saul, A Priestly Perspective, I Chronicles 8-9 OT S1:E217

Saul's descendants were important players in Israel when the exiles were allowed to return to Jerusalem. Despite his sin, Saul was the first king of Israel. As such, he was honored, even though he was not always an honorable man.

Born Again? John 3:1-15 NT S1:112

Jesus has an honest conversation with Nicodemus, who saw God at work in Jesus, but didn't understand how God works. We find comforting words here, as we grow in our understanding of baptism and the powerful promises of God.

Levi and Naphtali, A Priestly Perspective I Chronicles 6-7 OT S1:E216

The tribe of Levi gets a whole chapter, but poor Naphtali only gets a single verse of mention. This gives us opportunity to reflect on the promise Isaiah gave to Naphtali, that the Savior would arise there, despite her demise and mediocrity among the tribes.

King David, A Priestly Perspective, I Chronicles 3-5 OT S1:E215

King David receives special treatment as the king who faithfully established the Temple worship and affirmed the priests and Levites. We notice that the Chronicler makes editorial comments on the people and events from Israel's history. Each editorial comment is a lesson in God's faithfulness, despite the unfaithful nature of His people.

"My Hour Has Not Yet Come," John 2, NT S1:E111

When Jesus turned water into wine, He made sure to point out that He didn't come from heaven to earth just to help a few people, but rather, to save all people. Whenever we hear Jesus speak of His "hour" coming in John's gospel, our hearts and minds are being directed to His life's work on the cross.

Israel's Place, A Priestly Perspective, II Chronicles 1-2 OT S1:E214

Chronicles is the priestly, spiritual account of Israel's history. The Chronicler was a returning exile, who most likely worked at the direction of Ezra and/or Nehemiah. As he begins his account of Israel's history, he places them within the table of nations. He points out how God was faithful to them, despite their unfaithfulness to Him.

Rays of Hope in Exile, II Kings 25 OT S1:E213

The nation of Judah is carried into exile. Only the poorest of the land were left behind to maintain the ground. But even in exile, we see rays of hope as Jehoichin, one of the kings carried into exile, is restored to a place of prominence in the courts of Babylon. Even in darkest days, the hope of God's redeeming love shines brightly.

Behold The Lamb Of God, John 1:29-51 NT S1:E110

In the opening chapter of John's gospel, we witness the baptism of Jesus. God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit were each revealed in Jesus' baptism. We also hear a perfect summary of Jesus' life work as, "The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world."