The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Community Chest, II Corinthians 8, NT S1:E209

We explore different cultural motivations for generosity. Paul encouraged the Corinthians to demonstrate their faith by giving gladly to the saints who were impoverished by a famine in Judea. We consider how our own notions of generosity square with Biblical wisdom, so that we too may excel in godly generosity.

Speaking Words of Life, Proverbs 12, OT S1:E409

God's Word is life for His people, because only in His Word does He reveal His wisdom, His will and His ways to us. When we live into HIs Way and speak His Words, we are a blessing to others in both this life and the next.

Winning Souls is Wise, Proverbs 11, OT S1:E408

We consider the earthly and eternal blessings of living our lives with a 10,000 year perspective. When we share Christ's love and righteousness with others, they are blessed both now and forever. This gives us great reason to live godly lives by investing ourselves in the eternal welfare of others.

Legal Vs. Social Contracts, II Corinthians 7, NT S1:E208

The Greek Justice system was more interested in restoring relationships, and holding others accountable in healthy social systems. The "Bema," or, "Judgement Seat," was a place where legal decrees were made in the interest of reconciliation within healthy accountability systems. The goal was not to win or punish, but rather to restore social order that was threatened by crime or deviations from accepted societal norms and traditions that promoted the welfare of all.

Anti-Spirit of Our Age, Proverbs 10, OT S1:E407

Anger, hate and greed. These three attitudes define our age. In this chapter, we learn God's response to sinful selfishness.

Listen and Be Wise. Proverbs 9, OT S1:E406

Twin parables in this chapter highlight the blessing of wisdom and the curse of foolishness. The proverbs excel at highlighting competing worldly wisdom and God's way. One leads to life. The other to death in all sorts of forms.

Temples of God, II Corinthians 6, NT S1:E207

Corinth was full of so many Temples, they were hard to miss. The allure of these unholy houses of worship proved a constant temptation and trap for the Corinthian Christians. Idols of our day may not be as easily recognized, but they are equally seductive. In faith, we flee such ungodliness and pursue holiness.

God Delights in Us! Proverbs 8:22-36, OT S1:E405b

The Son of God professes His love for you in this epic chapter! He rejoices in you. He delights in you. God's love is an excellent antidote for all that assails us.

Wisdom Calls, Proverbs 8, OT S1:E405

This is the Wisdom chapter of the Wisdom book of the Bible! In it, the Second person of the Trinity speaks to us from before time. He calls loudly and freely to all who receive his Word and blessing.

Treasured Because We Are Treasured, Proverbs 7, OT S1:E404

Sin is seductive, and leads to ruin, as is, and as does, adultery. We listen to the Lord's Wisdom, knowing that we are destined to defeat if left to our own devices. God calls to us in love, and warns of the deadly fruit of sin in our lives, so that we don't have to learn the hard way.