The Family Bible Journey Podcast

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." 

Flaming Out, II Kings 23-24 OT S1:E212

It is a normal occurance that as a person approaches death, that family and friends who surround the dying person see their loved one rally just a few days or even hours before the end. So too, couples in broken relationships, often show signs of hope before ending their relationship once and for all. In this episode, under Josiah's leadership, Judah experiences a spiritual cleansing and revival. But it is too little, too late, to assuage the Lord's wrath.

Josiah, Last righteous King of Judah, II Kings 21-22 OT S1:E211

Josiah is the last righteous king of Judah. He recognized the grave danger Judah was in for having forsaken the Lord. He made it his life's work to bring as many as possible back to faith in the God of Israel.

The Word Becomes Flesh, John 1:1-25 NT S1:E109

John's gospel begins before the beginning of time, when God brought all things into existence. John writes from a different perspective than the other gospels. He was an old man, who had already seen many of his dear children in the faith lose their earthly lives for the gospel. He writes to encourage us all with the truth. The light and life that dwell within us are greater than the world's deepest darkness.

God Saves Judah, II Kings 19-20 OT S1:E210

King Hezekiah sees the mighty deliverance of the Lord both professionally and personally. He is king when God strikes Assyria, killing 185,000 of their soldiers in a single night. He then is healed from a life threatening disease. But his life ends in folly as he shows-off to Babylonian spies, who will return to take the wealth of Judah for themselves.

Israel Exiled, II Kings 17-18 OT S1:E209

Israel receives her due from the Lord when she is conquered and sent into exile. God chastized His people, not in hate, but in love. He wanted them to repent of their evil and return to Him after learning how serious He is about His Word, and the faith-life of His people.

Closer Now Than Ever, Luke 24:36-53 NT S1:E108

Jesus was not taken from His disciples in His Ascension. Rather, He ascended to draw nearer to them than ever before. We celebrate the Ascension, seeing God draw near to us, because of the love He has shown us in His dear Son.

Tolerating Evil Corrupts, II Kings 15-16 OT S1:E208

A curious note is included with nearly every new king of Judah. Even though many were faithful to the Lord, they allowed idolatry to be practiced in their land. This idolatry is slowly corrupting the nation, as seen in the rise of Ahaz, who makes the worship of false gods the state religion of Judah. 

Elisha Dies and Jonah Arrives, II Kings 13-14 OT S1:E207

Here we ponder how God used faithful prophets to bless his people, even when their hearts were far from Him. We are encouraged in these texts, because even during evil times, God raises new generations of faithful people to bring His light into the lives of those who live in dark and distressing times.

A New Day Dawns, Luke 24:1-35 NT S1:E107

At the resurrection, just as at Jesus's birth, angels declare the love and peace of God to troubled souls, and the faithful marvel at what God has done. We find ourselves with Mary and Peter at the empty tomb. Even when we don't understand how these things could be, we believe, and receive the peace of God as a gift of His mercy and grace.