The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Redeemed Character of the Godly, Isaiah 59, OT S1:E489

Isaiah reminds Judah that God seems to be ignoring their prayers because they are acting in ungodliness. Their sin has seperated them from the Lord's favor. But instead of condemning them eternally, God is going to rescue them from their sin. God's undeserved love is a great encouragement to us in righteousness, knowing that His great power to redeem is at work in us when we walk in His way.

Genuine Faith, Isaiah 58, OT S1:E488

Genuine faith is a hard article to come by. Living in the age of infulencers and filters, people are trained to put forward a preferred (dare I say false) view of themselves. This leads to hurt and costly ruin. If we want to see the power of God at work in our lives, we will put the Lord to the test, by walking in His way, to see what only He can do in us and through us.

With Godliness, I Timothy 6, NT S1:E248

How we adorn ourselves and our lives tells more about our actual belief than we may want to admit. Paul encouraged Timothy to serve "with godliness." When we embrace the Lord and His way, we are a great blessing to those God uses us to reach with his gospel.

At Home With the Lowly, Isaiah 57, OT S1:E487

This chapter begins with the sad reality that it often appears, at least in this life, that the righteous fare no better than the unrighteous. Yet, we are reminded that the righteous die in peace, and that the immoral will receive the due for their immorality in judgment. Even so, there is hope for both, because God loves to forgive the lowly, healing us with His mercy and love.

An Everlasting Name, Isaiah 56, OT S1:486

Neither barren women nor eunuchs have biological children, but God promises both an abundance of descendants in heaven. We are greatly encouraged to share the faith in this passage, where God tells of the multitude of descendants those who share His love will have in glory.

Respect, Honor and Duty, I Timothy 5, NT S1:E247

If we offered others the respect Paul encourages in this passage, the Church would be a safe haven for all! He goes on to discuss the special honor due family members, pastors, and I add those who serve for the common good. The helping professions, especially those that require some to put themselves in harm's way, are a powerful expression of God's love at work in the world.

It Shall Accomplish! Isaiah 55, OT S1:E485

God's Word will accomplish what He wills. This passage is my ordination passage. As a young pastor, I was reminded to found my life and ministry on the only thing that will matter 10,000 years from now. What God accomplishes for us in His Word.

Foundations of Sapphire, Isaiah 54, OT S1:E454

Here Isaiah gives us a glimpse of our heavenly abode. The few descriptions we have of heaven are breathtaking, and incomprehensible. Looking forward to a life we can't even imagine gives God's people great hope for our future.

Serving a Living God, I Timothy 4, NT S1:E246

Because we serve a living God, we serve with a spirit of humility and godly fear. Too many today, even Christians, live their lives as if God is distant, or doesn't even exist. When we serve with an awarenes of His presence, we have good reason to conduct ourselves with loving kindness and humility.

The Suffering Servant, Isaiah 52-53, OT S1:E483

This most cherished and beloved prophecy is unknown by many Christians who skip over the Old Testament to get to the New. When we recognize how crystal clear the work of Christ was described in this passage, we are brought to silence. In reverential fear and faith, we rejoice in the work of our salvation, accomplished for us by Jesus.