The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Betrayed But True, John 18:1-18, NT S1:E134

Jesus was betrayed because He was true to His mission, even if it meant His death. When we are betrayed by those we love, we have an ever-faithful friend in Jesus.

Prayerfully Prepared, Nehemiah 1-2, OT S1:E259

Nehemiah is a faithful leader of the Lord's people who served as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia. He came to Jerusalem as a special envoy sent by the king to aid the exiles whose work of rebuilding the walls had come to a standstill. Nehemiah shows us how important it is to be prayerfully prepared for challenges that arise, as we seek to serve the Lord and his people.

Broken Faith Causes Broken Families, Ezra 9-10, OT S1:E258

When Ezra returns to Jerusalem, he sees that many of the people, including many of the leaders and priests of Israel had intermarried with the people of the land. He tore his robes, his hair and beard out of his head, as a mournful display of distress because it was this very sin that had earlier led God's people away from the Lord and into exile. We are confronted with difficult realities as there is mass divorce in this chapter. How do we who know that divorce is not God's will for marriage reconcile these difficult chapters? By recognizing that it isn't God, who is the author of divorce. Rather, every time faith is broken, families and relationships are broken, and all suffer the consequences of sin.

The High Priestly Prayer, John 17, NT S1:E133

As Jesus prays for His disciples before He is taken from them, we consider a divine mystery. Jesus is not God's Plan B, merely a rescue mission. No, Jesus was God's Plan A for humanity. He took on human flesh, so that in Him we may know God as Father, Spirit and Brother! Because He is with us and for us, we rejoice in our unity with God and one another.

A Blessed Journey, Ezra 8, OT S1:E257

We learn important lessons from Ezra as he returns to Jerusalem. He prayerfully begins his journey in faith, while also properly preparing the people for what could have been a very dangerous trip. The Lord protected them and prosper them on their way.

Reforming the Heart, Ezra 7, OT S1:E256

In this chapter, Ezra is sent as a scribe, teacher and lawyer to instruct the people in the ways of the Lord. Their great Temple will amount to nothing if the people do not follow the Lord with their whole heart. 

I Have Overcome! John 16:16-33, NT S1:E132

This world is full of sin and suffering. We suffer even when we try to do good by those around us. Because the world is not fair or just, it is good for us, when we suffer for doing good, to recognize that Jesus has overcome the world.

Go For It! Ezra 6 OT S1:E255

In this episode, the people of God appeal to King Darius, seeking his blessing for the rebuilding of the temple. By God's grace, their mighty enemies become great advocates. Not only are these enemies turned into advocates, but tremendous penalties, even capital punishment, is threatened against those who would dare oppose the Lord and his purposes. Here we are encouraged to go forth and faith, even in the face of powerful enemies, knowing that God blesses us when we do.

Undaunted, Ezra 5, OT S1:E254

Here we read of two faithful prophets, Haggai and Zachariah, who rose to the challenge when the building of the temple had been halted by enemies. They did not ask for permission, but rather continued building while appealing to the king to justify their cause. From these faithful saints we learn to persevere and to go forward in faith when we are seeking and doing the Lord's will and work.

Spirit of Truth, John 16:1-15, NT S1:E131

Jesus continues to build-up His disciples in the work of His Holy Spirit. In the coming days, months and years, they would rely on the Holy Spirit as their Comforter and Guide. Today, regardless of your flavor of Christianity, the Holy Spirit is the One who keeps you connected to the Father through the Son.