The Family Bible Journey Podcast

An Easter Psalm, Psalm 89, OT S1:E372

A fitting end to the third book of the psalms, this is an easter psalm. It rejoices in God's victory for His people. We sing it today, mindful of all the promises Jesus fulfilled for us.

Sexual Scandals in the Church, I Corinthians 5, NT S1:E190

Sexual scandals, such as the one in this chapter, have caused untold damage to the Church. Victims are further victimized when we tolerate such evil, and outsiders are fair when they lose faith in those caught up in such scandals. As Christians, we must confront sexual immorality in our ranks, while repenting of the evils of our age, and pursuing godliness in our relationships.

Darkness of Death, Psalm 88, OT S1:371

Preserve Me, Psalms 86-87, OT S1:E370

This solitary psalm of David in the third book of the psalms is a plea that God would preserve Him. Even though David was soiled with sin and had nothing to offer God, he knew God loved Him. When we are brought low, we too can pray to God, knowing that He loves to lift us up!

Scum of the Earth, I Corinthians 4, NT S1:E189

Paul uses a pretty gross analogy to help us understand how the world views us. Our faith isn't just a little different than worldly ways. It is completely incompatible with worldly wisdom. But that's ok if our theology far surpasses the so-called "wisdom" of today.

Dwelling In Righteousness, Psalms 84-85, OT S1:E369

We are encouraged in this psalm to seek the Lord where He may be found, in worship and His Word. The world seeks validation in dollar signs and followers, but we seek the signs of God's love where He promises to bless us. When we do, we are blessed, as we walk in His way.

To Leaders of Men, Psalms 82-83, OT S1:E368

It stinks when God's people are oppressed. Sometimes, people even conspire against us. When we find ourselves suffering, even unjustly, we have comfort in knowing that God will make all things right in the end.

Divide and Be Conquered, I Corinthians 3, NT 01:188

In a world where people are tempted to divide themselves into smaller and smaller factions, Paul reminds us that in Christ jesus, we are united. Why then is it so easy for us to be divided? Because we often inadvertently fall into looking at each other in mere human ways. But the hope for our human relationships is found in Jesus. He Who reconciled us with His Heavenly Father can most certainly reconcile us one to another.

Getting What We Ask For, Psalm 81, OT S1:E367

Sometimes God chastises us by giving us what we ask for. In this way, he shows us a few things. The foolishness of sin. The wisdom of His way. The depth of his love when He forgives us.

A Shining Face? Psalms 79-80, OT 01:366

In these two psalms, we hear the prayers of God's people when he allows them to suffer for their folly, followed by a plea for his love and forgiveness. In these twin psalms, we hear a beautiful expression of God's love for His people in the Hebrew phrase translated as, "may your face shine upon us." This is a tender expression of God's unending love which we can never outrun.