The Bible in a Year

In this installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 108–118, covering one of the most theologically rich and worship-filled stretches of this book — from David's steadfast praise in Psalm 108, to the imprecatory weight of Psalm 109, to the triumphant Hallel Psalms that Israel sang at their festival celebrations. The hosts unpack the stunning Messianic depth of Psa...

Today on 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 101–107, exploring the closing chapters of Book Four and the opening of Book Five of the Psalms — tracing the historical recollections of Israel's rebellion and God's unfailing faithfulness in Psalms 105 and 106, and arriving at the sweeping deliverance narrative of Psalm 107. The hosts unpack one of t...

For today's episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 93–100, unpacking one of the most unifying themes found in the Psalms — the declaration that "The Lord reigns" and that God Almighty is King over all the earth. The hosts trace this theme of kingship through Psalm 93's vision of God robed in majesty, Psalm 99's call to worship the King who is holy, and the joyful...

For today's entry, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 82–92, covering one of the most theologically rich stretches of this book. The hosts spend significant time unpacking Psalm 90's profound meditation on time and eternity — drawing out the truth that our struggle with death & grief is often rooted in our bondage to chronological time, and that allowing God's eternal...

For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 75–81, exploring a rich & varied stretch of the songbook — from the joyful communal thanksgiving, to the thunderous power of God over the nations, to a haunting lament where Israel cries out for restoration. A standout moment comes as the hosts unpack Psalm 81's sobering warning — that Is...

For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 67–74, moving from the universal praise of Psalm 67 to the deeply personal crisis of faith in Psalm 73 — where Asaph nearly abandons his walk with God after envying the prosperity of the wicked, only to find everything restored the moment he enters the sanctuary and seeks the face of the Lord. The hosts unpack the M...

For today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 56–66, exploring a rich stretch of David's songbook that moves from desperate cries for deliverance to soaring songs of praise — anchored by the declaration of Psalm 56: "In God I trust; I will not be afraid." The hosts also unpack Psalm 63's longing for God and draw a powerful connection between Psalm 65's v...

For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 49–55, exploring the rich theological depth of Book Two of the Psalms — from the sobering wisdom of Psalm 49 on the fleeting nature of wealth and earthly security, to the stunning declaration of Psalm 50 where God Himself takes the stand and calls His people to genuine worship over empty ritual. The hosts unpack the...

In this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence open Book Two of the Psalms with chapters 42–48, diving into the deeply personal longing of Psalm 42 — 'as the deer pants for the water' — and tracing the sons of Korah's heartfelt cry to return to the presence of God. The hosts unpack the timeless and thunderous declaration of Psalm 46 — 'Be still and know that I am God; — drawing out its...

For today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 30–41, exploring one of the richest and most emotionally honest stretches of David's book of worship — from the joyful dedication of the temple in Psalm 30, to the raw anguish of Psalm 38 where David wrestles with the devastating consequences of his own sin, to the beloved promise of Psalm 40, where God lifts...

For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into one of the most beloved stretches of Psalms in all of Scripture — Psalms 23 through 29 — unpacking the timeless beauty of the 'Good Shepherd' Psalm, the fearless confidence of Psalm 27, and the thunderous majesty of the voice of God in Psalm 29. The hosts offer a rich & deeply personal exploration of Psalm 23, drawing out the pr...

In today's episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 16–22, unpacking some of the most theologically rich and personally profound Psalms in all of Scripture. This installment reaches its pinnacle in Psalm 22 — one of the most strikingly Messianic passages in the entire Old Testament — where the hosts trace the remarkable arc from anguish to absolute victory, and dra...

In this installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into Psalms 5–15, exploring the rich variety of Psalms that David composed — individual laments, wisdom psalms, and songs of trust — and draw out the timeless spiritual truths woven throughout each one. The hosts highlight the profound contrast between the fool who lives as though God does not exist and the blessed man of Psalm 1...

For this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Job to a powerful close and step into the opening Psalms of one of the most beloved books in all of Scripture. As God finally breaks His silence and speaks to Job out of the storm, He answers Job's questions not with explanations, but with the overwhelming majesty of creation itself. The hosts dr...

For this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence wrap up Job's final defense before his friends and dive into the speeches of Elihu — the youngest & most overlooked voice in the Book of Job — engaging in one of the most lively and thought-provoking theological debates of the entire series. Through this spirited discussion, the hosts model something rare and beau...

For this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence press deeper into the Book of Job, covering chapters 21–31 and exploring Job's sharp & unflinching responses to his three friends, as he wrestles with one of the oldest theological questions in Scripture — why do the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer? The hosts unpack the stunning interlude of Job 28, wher...

For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence continue their journey through the Book of Job, diving into chapters 13–20 and unpacking one of the most profound declarations of faith in all of Scripture — Job 19:25: "I know that my Redeemer lives." The hosts trace the remarkable progression of Job's faith throughout these chapters, from his desperate cry fo...

In today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive deep into Job 6–12, one of the most emotionally raw and theologically rich sections of all of Scripture, as Job wrestles with unimaginable suffering and pushes back against the misguided counsel of his three friends — Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. The hosts highlight a critical warning for Bible readers: the...

For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Esther to a triumphant close and step into the profound opening chapters of Job. In this installment, the two explore Esther's courageous approach to the king, the dramatic downfall of the wicked Haman, and the institution of the Feast of Purim. The hosts then turn to one of the most beloved a...

For today's installment of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain and Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Nehemiah to a close and step into the dramatic opening chapters of the Book of Esther. From the ratification of Israel's covenant with God — and their eventual failure to keep it — to the courageous stand of Queen Esther and Mordecai against Haman's genocidal plot to destroy the Jewish p...

For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain and Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into one of the richest leadership books in all of Scripture in Nehemiah, as they unpack the remarkable story of a cupbearer who became the visionary architect of Jerusalem's restoration. From the fierce opposition of Sanballat & Tobiah to the powerful revival that erupted when Ezra stood and read the Wo...

For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain and Rev. Dr. David Spence dive deep into the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah, exploring the remarkable return of nearly 50,000 exiles to Jerusalem and the emotional laying of the temple's foundation — a moment so powerful that weeping and shouts of joy became indistinguishable. The hosts examine the fierce opposition the returning people f...

In this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain and Rev. Dr. David Spence wrap up 2 Chronicles and step into the Book of Ezra, tracing the final chapters of Judah's history — from Hezekiah's great Passover revival to his dangerous drift into pride, and through the reigns of Manasseh, Josiah, and the kings who drove Judah into Babylonian captivity. After 70 years of exile, this installm...

For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence take a look at Judah's rebellion from God, as the people continue to worship idols under the leadership of wicked kings. However, the two also contrast this with Judah's return to the Lord under the leadership of kings like Hezekiah, who called the nation back to wholehearted worship to the one, true & living G...

For today's 45th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence discuss the rise & fall of Judah's kings after Solomon - from Rehoboam's swift departure from God, to the faithful reforms of Asa and Jehoshaphat, to the wickedness of Jehoram and Ahaziah. In this installment, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence show us how the only consistency party in Israel's coven...