The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Orderly Worship, A Priestly Perspective, I Chronicles 23-24, OT S1:E225

Two whole chapters are set aside by the Chronicler to list the genealogies, roles and responsibilities of those who would serve in the temple, both leading worship and in supporting roles. This shows us how important worship life was to God and his people in the eyes of King David. We also are given in this episode an opportunity to appreciate and thank those who are mentioned as supporting cast members.

Bread From Heaven, John 6:1-34, NT S1:E116

The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle recorded in all four gospels. In John's gospel, it gives us opportunity to reflect on why Jesus came from heaven to earth. He didn't come to become a "bread king," but rather as the King of Kings.

Preparing for the Temple, I Chronicles 21-22, OT S1:E224

Did you realize that King David's net worth was greater than the richest person alive today? Did you know that the gold he donated to the construction of the Temple was worth ~$330 billion? Here we consider the blessing of his generosity, and how our giving to the Lord and His purposes richly blesses others both now and forever.

Victory in Battle, A Priestly Perspective, I Chronicles 19-20 OT S1:E223

In two chapters chronicling the military victories God granted to David and his armies, we reflect on the prevalence of conflict in the world. In this fallen world, we often only find peace in the midst of conflict. Conflict is often necessary to secure peace. This is not God's original intention for humanity, but rather the course humanity choose in the Garden, and the course we choose for ourselves when we exercise our will over others or over the clearly revealed will of God.

Doing the Father's Work, John 5, NT S1:E115

After being confronted by the Pharisees for healing a man on the Sabbath, Jesus points to five witnesses to Who He Is. John the Baptist. His own works. God the Father. The Old Testament scriptures. Moses. If the works were not enough to sway the skeptics, Jesus gives them four more reasons to listen to Him.

The House of the Lord, A Priestly Perspective, I Chronicles 17-18, OT S1:E222

We hear the priestly version of God's promise to build a house for David, and to bless his family, so that his throne is established forever. New testament believers know these promises were not ultimately fulfilled in Solomon, but rather in Jesus. As "Immanuel," "God With Us," God dwells with us in the Person of His Son. He reigns over us both now and forever as a good and loving God.

The Ark Comes to Jerusalem, A Priestly Perspective I Chronicles 15-16 OT S1:E221

David learned a painful lesson when he tried to move the ark in an unorthodox way. But in these chapters, we see that he learned his lesson. We also hear legendary songs of praise that were sung as the ark entered Jerusalem, which were also recorded among the psalms.

Samaritan Woman, John 4 NT S1:E114

Jesus exalts a woman with a checkered past when he deigns to speak with the Samarian woman. Despite the ethnic, religious, social and other barriers between these two, God's love prevails. By the end of this chapter, the woman is a leading evangelist, bringing her entire town to Jesus.

Half-Measures, A Priestly Perspective I Chronicles 13-14 OT S1:E220

In moving the ark, and building his family, David was only half-faithful to the Lord. His decision to move the ark on a cart, instead of on poles, as Moses instructed, cost the life of a priest. His lust, and accumulation of wives in Jerusalem, is also not what God requested of the kings. These chapters remind us that David, great as he was, is still human.

The Shepherd King, A Priestly Perspective, I Chronicles 11-12 OT S1:E219

David's installation as king, and early military feats, are recorded in these chapters. Imperfect though he was, David was used mightily by God to unite the nation politically and in faith. He was a great blessing as king for all the good he did for the nation.