The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Samuel Renews The Covenant, I Samuel 11-12 OT S1:E163

Upon giving them a king, Samuel renews Israel's covenant with God and plans to retire. They now have a king to govern them. Sadly, his retirement will be punctuated by interruptions caused by Israel's first unfaithful king.

The Way Of The Lord, Luke 9:37-62 NT S1:E85

Jesus rubs people the wrong way when He sets His mind on the Father's will of going to the cross. The crowd, the disciples, the Samaritans all miss the point. If Jesus is misunderstood, what should we expect when we set our minds on God's will for us?

Saul Proclaimed King, I Samuel 9-10 OT S1:162

Saul is humble and timid, even though he is tall, strong and handsome. In a comical fashion, he is announced as Israel's king. His kingdom begins with wisdom and mercy, two traits he will lose over the course of his reign.

Samuel's Warning About Kings, I Samuel 7-8 OT S1:E161

Samuel laments Israel's thirst for a king, thinking that they had rejected his leadership. God tells Samuel that they rejected not their high priest, but God Himself as King over them. God gives the people a king, as they ask, but promises they are going to get more than they bargained for.

In Light Of Eternity, Luke 9:1-36 NT S1:E84

As Jesus turns His attention towards Jerusalem, we consider how victory in this life often feels more like defeat. As great as Jesus's healings, exorcisms and resurrection miracles were, He came to heal and raise all people, not just a few. In order to do this, He was bound and determined to go to the cross in Jerusalem.

Philistines and the Ark, I Samuel 4-6 OT S1:E160

When God smites the family of Eli, a bunch of unholy priests who were leading Israel astray, the holy Ark of God falls into the hands of the Philistines. Here we learn how God defended His honor, and how the Philistines show God more honor, in some ways, than Israel.

Samuel Anointed By God, I Samuel 1-3 OT S1:E159

The books of Samuel could be called "The Book of Saul," and "The Book of David," respectively. Samuel was the last of Israel's judges. In this episode, we are introduced to the prophet called by God to anoint Israel's first two kings.

Dying In Faith, Luke 8 NT S1:E83

The death and resurrection of a little girl gives us a glimpse of how we will, as God's people, both die and rise again in faith. This story is so important that it appears in all three synoptic gospels. It gives us hope for the end, as this little girl shows us both how to die and how we will rise again.

Ruth and Boaz, Ruth 3-4 OT S1:E158

Boaz is a faithful man who notices the kindness and generosity of Ruth, who is an immigrant widow. He cares for her. He marries her. Their love story is a true redemption story. God will so bless their family that the two will become great-grandparents of the Shepherd King of Israel, David.

Naomi and Ruth, Ruth 1-2 OT S1:E157

Naomi left Isreal in hopes of a brighter future in Moab. Her hopes were dashed when her husband and both sons died an early death. But when she turns back to Israel, her daughter-in-law Ruth proves to be a faithful daughter, even in the face of extreme poverty.