The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Life and Death, John 11, NT S1:E123

God looks at life and death differently than we do. In God's eyes, all who have faith in Him are alive. Conversely, many who appear to be alive are spiritually dead. In light of this paradox, we consider how the hope of everlasting life in Christ transforms this life, and the next.

Impossible Odds, Improbable Faith, II Chronicles 19-20, OT S1:E238

Jehosaphat gives us a great pattern for prayer. Faced with impossible odds, he poured his heart out to the Lord asking for mercy. God saved faithful Jehosaphat and the nation, reminding us of the many times God intervened on behalf of his people.

Jehoshaphat, Faith and Folly, II Chronicles 17-18, OT S1:E237

Jehosaphat was a good and faithful king of Judah, who decided, for whatever reason, to ally with wicked king Ahab from Israel. God will preserve Jehosaphat from his folly, even though it nearly cost him his life. But Ahab will die a traitor's death because he proved unfaithful to the Lord and the nation of Israel.

Hearing Yet Deaf, John 10, NT S1:E122

Jesus states very clearly who He is as the Good Shepherd, and the very door to salvation. As His sheep, we hear His voice and follow His lead. Even in the face of death, we follow faithfully, because the hope of everlasting life in Christ transforms our earthly lives.

Asa's Ascension and Spiritual Leadership, II Chronicles 14-16

Asa was another righteous king in Judah, whose reforms brought back to faith many of those living in the godless northern kingdom of Israel. From him we lern the blessings of truly godly leaders.

God Fights For His Own, II Chronicles 13, OT S1:E235

When Jeroboam and Abijah go to war, God prospers the cause of the godly. This theme of God taking care of His own runs strong through the Chronicles. But how do we process loss when we are fighting for Christ, and we lose our battle?

Seeing Yet Blind, John 9 NT S1:E121

When Jesus heals the man born blind, He teaches important lessons about the human condition and His unconditional love. There will always be those who are spiritually blind and refuse to believe in God, even when He shows them His love in unmistakable ways. Despite our spiritual blindness, He blesses us with His Holy Spirit, that even though we are blind according to our nature, we may see Him by faith.

An OK King, Rehoboam, II Chronicles 10-12, OT S1:E234

David's grandson, in folly, creates a divison that seperates the nation. After strengthening his hold on power, he decides to worship other gods. Just two generations after David, the nation is being led astray and suffers greatly for her breach of faith. Here we learn that faith is always only one generation away from extinction.

King of Kings? II Chronicles 9, OT S1:E233

The Queen of Sheba, the Mother of Africa, comes to see Solomon in all of his splendor. We see her so amazed that she is brought to faith in the One True God. Imperfect though he was, Solomon was good at pointing others to the Lord and impressing upon them the wonders of His love.

Going Round and Round, John 8:31-59, NT S1:E120

The Pharisees and Jesus go round and round because His opponents refused to accept Him. He is the very Wisdom and Word of God in human flesh, yet they stubbornly refuse Him. We pray that we would be delivered from such foolish pride and arrogance, recognizing God and His Son.