The Family Bible Journey Podcast

All In Good Order, Joshua 20-21 OT S1:E143

We see God working in unseen ways as He scatters the priests and Levites amongst His people. In some ways, their dispersion is counterintuitive. In other ways, it makes perfect sense. God keeps His people close by keeping them close to their spiritual leaders.

Jesus Tempted, Luke 4:1-15 NT S1:E75

Where Adam failed, Jesus succeeded, by thwarting the temptations of the evil one. We learn some similarities between the temptation of Adam and Jesus. Both were the, "son of God." One brought death into the world. The other brought life. We rejoice that not only did Jesus atone for Adam's fall, but for every temptation to which we fall prey.

How To Conduct Business, Joshua 18-19, OT S1:E142

Joshua teaches important lessons about how to conduct business as the inheritance for the remaining seven tribes is allocated. He is open and fair. He invites the participation of those who are affected by these decisions. Here we learn deft ways to handle sensitive matters.

What You Do Matters, Joshua 16-17 OT S1:E141

In a previous episode we learned where you're from matters. Today we consider how what we do matters. Living in a day and age when people are slow to act, yet quick to judge, we consider our own actions and responsibility.

Baptism For Forgiveness, Luke 3 NT S1:E74

Jesus, even though He is God, submitted Himself to the Law of the Father. This is why He was baptized. As He told John, "to fulfill ALL righteousness." Because He has taken our sin upon Himself, and fulfilled God's law, we are forgiven. Now, what the Father says of His Son in His baptism is true of us in ours, "You are my beloved! With you I am well-pleased."

Judah In The South, Joshua 15 OT S1:E140

Judah would become, in many ways, the preeminent tribe of Israel. Her land was a hard land, and they would be mighty warriors and leaders. We also see, in the story of a wise young woman named Achsah, a measure of their wisdom and boldness.

Where You're From Matters, Joshua 13-14 OT S1:E139

We consider how each of the tribal allotments affected the character of each of the tribes of Israel. They were entering a diverse land with diverse climate, geography and agriculture. This would make them a diverse people, whose character was shaped by the land they received.

Treasuring the Mystery, Luke 2 NT S1:E73

Even when Mary doesn't understand how everything is working out, she knows her Son is the very Son of God. Instead of trying to comprehend these things, she contemplates them. As a parade of angels, shepherds, a prophet and a prophetess affirm her Son, and Jesus grows in grace, we join Mary in pondering these things in our hearts.

Peace Comes Through Conflict, Joshua 11-12 OT S1:E138

Living in a world full of sin and evil, sometimes the only way to peace and the only way to preserve peace is through conflict. This is a hard lesson to learn, but one that is essential as we wrestle with the conflict that was necessary to bring peace to God's people then. Still today conflict is necessary to protect peace today.

Enemies Gathered and Scattered, Joshua 9-10 OT S1:E137

In today's episode, Israel is defeated by deceit and victorious in battle. We learn the folly of making decisions without the Lord's guidance. Yet God still loved and blessed His people by using their mistake to lure their enemies into one great battle that accelerated their conquest of the land.