The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Rooted and Protected, II Thessalonians 3, NT S1:E242

Paul ends his letter by affirming the Thessalonians in the faith. They were rooted in Christ. They were protected by God's grace. We enjoy the same blessings of God's favor, so that we too can endure the test of time.

His Chosen Delight, Isaiah 42, OT S1:E475

God chooses us in love and delights in us. We live with the blessing of His love and His Holy Spirit, both of which are given to us as a gift. Even the Old Testament saints and prophets such as Isaiah knew this!

Righteous Right hand, Isaiah 41, OT S1:E474

God promises to hold on to us with His strength and love. We learn what the Hebrew idiom,"right hand," means, and why we have unshakable confidence in God. He holds on to us in love, in His Son Jesus.

Lawlessness and Christ's Return, II Thessalonians 2, NT S1:E241

The return of Christ has been a hot topic since Christ's ascension. Instead of wondering or worrying about it, we should be busy preparing others for His return by sharing His love with them. Don't worry about missing it. When Christ returns in glory, everybody will see and we will rejoice at the coming of the One who comes to save us!

Comfort and Pardon, Isaiah 40, OT S1:E473

You've got to love the specificity of the legal terminology when scripture says we are pardoned from our sin. This means that we're guilty, but He doesn't punish us. This great chapter also introduces us to John the Baptist 700 years before he is born!

Miracles and Mistakes, Isaiah 38-39, OT S1:E472

Hezekiah, towards the end of his life, received two miracles that many seek. He was healed of a disease, and God gave Him a supernatural sign, to show that the promised healing was real. Even though Hezekiah received such blessings, he made a terrible mistake towards the end of his life as he bragged to the Babylonians about his wealth. God told Hezekiah that his pride and foolishness would lead to the demise of Judah, but Hezekiah seems to not care, because all will be well in his days.

Spiritual Afflictions, II Thessalonians 1, NT S1:E240

All suffering has a spiritual root. We, as God's children can endure suffering because we know that God will rectify all things in the end. This gives us courage, faith, and affirmation, even when we suffer for our faith.

Powerful Prayer, Isaiah 36-37, OT S1:E471

Hezekiah prayed for deliverance in the middle of an impossibly hard spot. Jerusalem was under seige with nearly 200,000 troops camped around the city. He prayed not to get the Lord on his side, but because the Lord was on his side, and the God gave him an unprecedented deliverance from his foes.

The Desert Blooms, Isaiah 34-35, OT S1:E470

The crocus is often the first flower to bloom wherever it is found. In hot dry climates, and cold snowy climates, it is among the hardiest of flowers. The hope and the beauty of this little flower represents our hope that springs forth each day, because of the love that is ours as God's people.

Rejoice and Pray Always, I Thessalonians 5, NT S1:E239

Paul ends this epistle by reminding his readers to live their lives in light of eternity. He reminds them of the Holy Spirit's work in their lives. He builds them up by assuring them that the God Who called them to faith will bring them safely to their eternal home.