The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Overcoming The Darkness, Mark 1:21-45 NT S1:E43

Mark focuses us on God enlighting our darkness. The dark forces at work in the world seem to win sometimes. But we know that even when it seems God is slow to answer our prayers, He is working to deliver us in the time and the way He knows best.

Fire Of Wrath And Mercy, Leviticus 6-7, OT S1:E78

The priests were told to never let the fire on the altar go out. It symbolized both God's wrath and His mercy. Here we see another earthly representation of the eternal reality in heaven. As Isaiah the prophet would learn in Isaiah chapter six, in heaven, the altar in heaven continually burns as a reminder of God's wrath and mercy.

Heartfelt Sacrifices, Leviticus 4 & 5 OT S1:E77

The sin offering was different because female lambs were offered for this offering. Cute and innocent, they paid the ultimate price for someone else's sin. Here we are given opportunity to reflect on the pain our sin causes others and the forgiveness we have in Christ.

"Get It Done" Gospel, Mark 1:1-20 NT S1:E42

Mark's gospel is short, sweet and to the point! We see Jesus winning the victory over the dark spiritual forces of the world. This is good news for us, especially when it seems God is slow in answering our prayers.

"Bloody Personal, Mate!" Leviticus 3 OT S1:E76

The Old Testament sacrifices were bloody and personal. The act of laying one's hand on the head of the sacrificial animal as it was slain was a personal connection. We will be introduced to a small flock of goats to feel a small measure of this powerful connection.

Giving God The Best Grain, Leviticus 2 OT S1:E75

We consider how the grain offering was a literal first-fruits offering to the Lord. When God's people gave a portion of their grain, their sustenance, they were trusting God with their livelihood. When we give, we give God opportunity to bless us, just as we bless Him with our gifts.

Go And Tell! Matthew 28, NT S1:E41

The faithful women who had attended Jesus through his death and burial returned to the tomb early Easter morning and were blessed to be the first witnesses of Jesus's resurrection. He had kept all His promises! The angel told them to, "go and tell the disciples." At the end of the gospel, Jesus encourages all His disciples to, "go and tell." But we go not without His help. Matthew's gospel ends with one more great promise of Christ's enduring presence that we hold onto today.

Sacrifice Of Atonement, Leviticus 1 OT S1:E74

We begin Leviticus by learning how the principles that undergirded the Old Testament sacrifices still apply to God's people today. We also consider three different types of law found in Leviticus and learn to distinguish which apply and which don't apply today.

Overshadowed By God's Glory, Exodus 40 OT S1:E73

Exodus ends on a high note. The presence of God, which overshadowed His people in the pillar came to rest on the Tabernacle. The God Who had led them on their journey now promised to dwell among them. We consider the blessings of His presence that overshadow us in our journey.

Heaven And Earth Collide, Matthew 27:27-66 NT S1:E40

When Jesus died, darkness covered the earth, the curtain in the Temple that divided God's presence from men was torn and the dead were raised. At these events, the Centurion declared Jesus to be the very Son of God. We too praise Him for finishing the work of our salvation for us. He was laid in the tomb, sanctifying death as our way to the Father.