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Did Jesus pretend He was leaving? We take a closer look at Luke 24:28, an intriguing Greek word, and what happened when two disciples urged the risen Jesus to stay.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 140-142. I’m calling today’s episode “The Matter of the Heart.”   Design: Steve Webb Comments on Psalm 140 and 141 Comments on Psalm 140 There were times in David’s life when he was pursued by men that literally wanted to kill him. He was slandered. He was hunted. This is a Psalm that was written during o...

Transcript Podcast Introduction This is History Tuesday. and we’ll read Nehemiah 5-9, and  I’m calling today’s episode “Is This Okay?” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Alex Gorbi on Unsplash Comments on Nehemiah 5 In the New Living Translation, this is how verse 19 reads: “Remember, O my God, all that I have done for these people, and bless me for it.” When I read “…an...

Transcript Podcast Introduction This is Monday, so we’ll read from the Law, Deuteronomy 23-25. That’s the reading for the day, but I’m going to call a mulligan on yesterday’s commentary. You know what a mulligan is? It’s a do over. I’ve never done this on the show, but I think this one is important. I’ll tell you why after the reading. So I’m calling today’s episode “Taking A Mulligan.” &#160...

Transcript Podcast Introduction This is Epistles Sunday 1 John 4-5. I’m calling today’s episode “The Prayer We Should Not Pray.”   Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Ball Park Brand on Unsplash Comments on 1 John 5 As in chapters 1-3, there are many great truths taught in today’s chapters. But chapter five, verses 16-18 need a closer look, I think. Let me read it to you again. “If you see anoth...

Transcript Distinguished Producer Lifespring Family member Berean Brother Paul of Seattle Podcast Introduction Today is Gospel Saturday. We’ll read Acts 19-20. I’m calling today’s episode “Big Business.”  Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Niels Steeman on Unsplash Comments on Acts 19-20 Thoughts on Acts 19 So Paul sort of stirred things up in Ephesus, didn’t he? There was a whole in...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Prophecy Friday and our reading is the book of Malachi. I’m calling today’s episode “In the Valley.”  Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Ana Filipa Neves on Unsplash Comments on Malachi Chapter 1 Malachi is another Old Testament prophet about whom we know very little. Here’s what we do know. His name means “my angel”. That’s about it. Judaic traditi...

Transcript Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll finish the book of Ecclesiastes by reading chapters 11-12.  And I hope you’ll forgive me, but today I am just going to run a repeat of last year’s episode for this reading. As I record this, it’s about 8:30 at night, which means there is only 90 minutes before the show is due to publish, and this is the first chance I’ve had to be in the...

Did God really send two bears to kill 42 little children because they made fun of a bald prophet? That's how the story in 2 Kings 2:23-24 is often told. But is that what the Bible actually says? In this episode of Verses We Missed, we look at who these “boys” really were, why the Hebrew matters, what was significant about their coming out of Bethel, and what “Get out of here, baldy!” may have mean...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Psalms Wednesday. We’ll read chapters 137-139. I’m calling today’s episode “The God Who Knows Me.”  Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Ben White on Unsplash Comments on Psalm 139 I love the fact that God knows me intimately. To understand that He knows my desire to know and serve Him makes me feel good, as when a little boy is happy when his daddy is pleased with...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday and we’ll begin the book of Nehemiah. Our reading will be chapters 1-4. Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash Comments on Nehemiah 1-4 See if you agree with this statement: What matters to God should matter to us.  When the book of Nehemiah was written, about a thousand years had passed since God had used Moses to lead the...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Monday, so we’ll read from one of the books of the law. Deuteronomy 20-22. I’m calling today’s episode “There Are Two.” And I have an important announcement today. Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Aaron Burden on Unsplash Comments on Deuteronomy 22 Have you ever heard the phrase, “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”? I don’t think I’m a fool, but if I am,...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Epistles Sunday. Our reading will be 1 John 1-3.. Before I begin the chapters, I’ll have an introduction to John’s Epistles for you. Tomorrow is August 1st, and I will have an announcement to share with you on the show, so don’t miss it. I’m calling today’s episode “They’re Talking About You.”  Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Thomas M. Evans on Unsplash Comment...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Gospel Saturday Acts 17-18. I’m calling today’s episode “Just Do Your Job.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Elaine Casap on Unsplash Comments on Acts 18 Something that struck me in today’s reading was in verse 5 and 6. Paul had told the Jews that Jesus was the Christ, and he was opposed and slandered. Other translations use the word “blasphemed” or “became abus...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Prophecy Friday Zechariah 8-14.  I’m calling today’s episode “There Is A Fountain.”   Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Tony Mucci on Unsplash Comments on Zechariah 8-14 The Messiah is prophesied in chapter 6. There, He is referred to as the Branch, who will build the Temple of the Lord. What temple did Jesus build? The Church. We are the temple of the Holy Spiri...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Ecclesiastes 9-10.  I’m calling today’s episode “No White Knuckles.”  Design and Photo: Steve Webb Comments on Ecclesiastes 9-10 Last week when we were last in Ecclesiastes, at the end of chapter eight, Solomon had said that after setting his mind on understanding wisdom, after watching what happens here on earth, he concluded th...

What does it mean to “commit” your work to God? Proverbs 16:3 gives us a vivid Hebrew picture that may change how you think about your plans, desires, and trusting God with what comes next.

Transcript Executive Producer John. Podcast Introduction Today is Psalms Wednesday. We’ll read chapters 134-136.  I’ll have a brief introduction to the chapter before we begin reading.  I’m calling today’s episode “Forever Is A Long Time”   Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Gerhard Kupfer on Unsplash Comments on Psalm 136 You might remember that I’ve said more than once, “When the Bible repeats somethin...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday, and we’ll read Ezra 6-10. I’m calling today’s episode “It’s Not As Bad As It Sounds.”   Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Xan Griffin on Unsplash Comments on Ezra 10 In this chapter we find Ezra kneeling in front of the temple, tearfully confessing the sins of the people of Israel. And he is joined by a large crowd of men, women and children who...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Monday. We’ll read Deuteronomy 16-19.  I’m calling today’s episode “You Consulted A What?”   Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Drew Beamer on Unsplash Comments on Deuteronomy 18 One thing that comes through very clearly in this chapter of Deuteronomy is that dabbling in the occult is something that God will hates. That means playing with horoscopes, Tarot cards,...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Epistles Sunday. We’ll read the book of 2 Peter. I’m calling today’s episode “How To Identify A Counterfeit.”   Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Marten Newhall on Unsplash Comments on 2 Peter 1-3 I’d like to just briefly touch on a couple of points made by Peter. First, the topic of false teachers. They were a problem in Old Testament times, they were a problem...

Transcript Distinguished Producer Lifespring Family Berean, Brother Paul of Seattle Podcast Introduction Today is Gospel Saturday Acts 15-16. I’m calling today’s episode “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.”  Design: Steve Webb | Photo: CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Comments on Acts 15 I’m always struck by the last scene in chapter 15. It’s in verses 36 through 41. Paul suggested to Barnabas that they go and see...

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Prophecy Friday. We’ll read the first seven chapters of Zechariah. I’m calling today’s episode “The Lord Remembers.”   Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Jeremy Bezanger on Unsplash Comments on Zechariah 1-7 Zechariah and Haggai were contemporaries. Both were called by God after the 70 year exile. Zechariah’s prophecy came two months after Haggai’s first prophecy....

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. Ecclesiastes 7-8. I’m calling today’s episode “Trust.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash Comments on Ecclesiastes 7-8 I think that what we can take from Solomon’s teaching here in Ecclesiastes is that wisdom, money, power and everything else that man strives for does not bring happiness or understanding or peace. S...

What does Colossians 1:11 mean? Paul talks about being strengthened with God's power and glorious might—but what he says that power is for might surprise us. In this episode of Verses We Missed, we explore why God's power doesn't always look like immediate healing, deliverance, or victory. Sometimes the race keeps going, the prayer remains unanswered, and we can't see the wall. What does God's str...