Bible Study Podcast with Pastor Terry

Tuesday March 3, 2026 Week of Lent T Today’s readings remind us that God uses hard moments to awaken hearts, purify His people, and redefine belonging. In Genesis 42:1–17 , Joseph’s brothers stand before the very one they betrayed—though they do not recognize him. Famine drives them to Egypt, but God is driving them toward reckoning. Joseph speaks harshly, not for revenge, but to awaken conscience...

Monday March 2, 2026 II Week of Lent Today’s readings reveal how God raises the humble, confronts pride, and calls ordinary people into extraordinary purpose. In **Genesis 41:14–45**, Joseph is suddenly lifted from prison to the palace. Brought before Pharaoh, he does not claim brilliance for himself: “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer.” The years of hidden faithfulness now give way...

Thursday February 26, 2026I Week Of Lent Today’s readings remind us that integrity, maturity, and mercy are formed under pressure. In Genesis 39:1–23, Joseph rises in Potiphar’s house because “the Lord was with him.” Even when falsely accused and thrown into prison, that same phrase is repeated—*the Lord was with Joseph. Favor does not prevent hardship, and faithfulness does not always yield immed...

Today’s readings hold together suffering, simplicity, and the unmistakable power of Christ. In Genesis 38, we step into a messy and morally complicated chapter in Judah’s life. Deception, injustice, and hidden sin unfold—but so does unexpected courage and eventual acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Even within fractured family lines and flawed decisions, God is quietly preserving the lineage through wh...

Tuesday February 24, 2026I Week Of Lent The Pit, the Paradox, and the ProclamationIn Genesis 37:12–24, Joseph is betrayed by his brothers and cast into a pit. The favored son becomes the rejected one. What looks like abandonment is actually the beginning of God’s unfolding plan. Before elevation comes humiliation; before fulfillment comes testing. In 1 Corinthians 1:20–31, Paul highlights the grea...

Monday February 23, 2026I Week of Lent Today’s readings remind us that God’s purposes often begin in obscurity, tension, and testing. In Genesis 37:1–11 , Joseph receives dreams of future exaltation—but those dreams stir jealousy and division within his own family. What God reveals in promise does not always unfold in peace. Sometimes destiny is planted in dysfunction, and faith must hold steady w...

Thursday February 19, 2026 After Ash Wednesday Today’s readings move us from trembling prayer to determined pursuit to lifted eyes in glory. In Habakkuk 3:1–8 , the prophet prays in awe of God’s mighty power. Even in uncertainty, he remembers the Lord’s faithfulness in generations past. His prayer is not rooted in circumstances but in the character of a God who moves in power and keeps His promise...

Ash Wednesday February 18, 2026 On this Ash Wednesday, the Scriptures call us to honest repentance and wholehearted return. In Amos 5:6–15 , the prophet pleads, “Seek the Lord and live.” God is not impressed with outward religion while injustice and pride remain unchecked. True repentance is not performance—it is turning. It is hating evil, loving good, and establishing what is right before the Lo...

Tuesday, February 17, 2026Last Week After Epiphany As we step into Mardi Gras, today’s readings call us to humility, discernment, and a deeper knowing of Christ. In Proverbs 30:1–4, 24–33, Agur confesses his limitations and marvels at the greatness of God. True wisdom begins not with self-confidence but with reverent humility. Even the smallest creatures reveal quiet diligence and order—reminding...

Monday February 16, 2026Last Week After Epiphany Today’s Episode As we come to the final week after Epiphany, today’s readings draw our eyes to the kind of wisdom and humility that prepares us to see Christ clearly. In Proverbs 27:1-6, 10-12 we are reminded of the value of faithful friendship, wise foresight, and steady character. True wisdom is not loud or reactive—it is rooted, discerning, and u...

Thursday February 12, 2026V Week After Epiphany Today’s readings reveal how quickly hurt can turn into hostility—and how God calls us to a higher way. In Genesis 27:30–45, Esau’s heartbreak turns to rage after the stolen blessing, and Jacob is forced to flee the fallout of deception. Romans 12:9–21 urges believers to reject revenge, overcome evil with good, and practice sincere, selfless love. And...

Wednesday February 11, 2026 V Week After Epiphany Today’s readings expose the cost of manipulation and invite us into the clarity of surrendered living. In Genesis 27:1–29, Jacob and Rebekah scheme to secure a blessing through deception, reminding us how easily we try to grasp what God intends to give in His time. Romans 12:1–8 calls us to present our bodies as living sacrifices and to be transfor...

Tuesday February 10, 2026V Week After Epiphany 📖 Today’s Readings:Genesis 26:1–33Hebrews 13:17 –26John 7:53 – 8:11 ---In Genesis 26, Isaac re-digs the wells his father once dug. Each time, conflict follows. Instead of fighting, he moves and digs again—until finally there is room. “Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in the land.” (Gen. 26:22 )Hebrews 13 reminds us that leaders wat...

Monday February 9, 2026V Week After Epiphany Today’s readings warn us about the danger of short-sighted choices and invite us into a life anchored in what truly lasts. In Genesis 25:19–34, Esau trades his birthright for a single meal—valuing the immediate over the eternal. Hebrews 13:1–16 calls believers to steady, sacrificial faith expressed through love, hospitality, contentment, and continual p...

Monday February 2, 2026IV Week After Epiphany Today’s readings contrast judgment, promise, and the call to true faith. In Genesis 19:1–29, we witness God’s mercy in rescuing Lot even as Sodom faces destruction—a sobering reminder not to cling to what God is calling us to leave behind. Hebrews 11:1–12 defines faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see, pointing t...

Thursday January 29, 2026III Week After Epiphany Today’s readings call us to trust God’s promises even when waiting feels long and obedience feels costly. In Genesis 16:15–17:14, God reaffirms His covenant with Abram, changes his name to Abraham, and marks His people with a lasting sign—reminding us that God’s promises are rooted in His faithfulness, not our timing. Hebrews 10:1–10 points us again...

Wednesday January 28, 2026 III Week After Epiphany Today’s readings remind us that God is never distant from our struggle or silent in our waiting. In Genesis 16:1–14, Hagar encounters the God who sees her—meeting her in the wilderness and calling her by name. Hebrews 10:1–10 points us to Jesus, whose once-for-all sacrifice accomplishes what the law never could: true redemption and restored relati...

Monday January 26, 2026 III Week After Epiphany Today’s readings point us to the supremacy of God’s provision and authority. In Genesis 14:1–24 , Abram encounters Melchizedek—king and priest—reminding us that victory and blessing come not from power or possessions, but from the Lord Most High. Hebrews 8:1–13 lifts our eyes to Jesus, our greater High Priest, who mediates a better covenant built on...

Monday January 26, 2026III Week After Epiphany Today’s readings point us to the supremacy of God’s provision and authority. In Genesis 14:1–24, Abram encounters Melchizedek—king and priest—reminding us that victory and blessing come not from power or possessions, but from the Lord Most High. Hebrews 8:1–13 lifts our eyes to Jesus, our greater High Priest, who mediates a *better covenant* built on...

Thursday January 22, 2026II Week After Epiphany Today’s readings draw our attention to where true security and fulfillment are found. In Genesis 11:1–9, humanity’s attempt to build greatness apart from God reveals the danger of pride and self-reliance, reminding us that unity without submission to Him always leads to confusion. Hebrews 6:13–20 points us to a far better foundation—God’s unchanging...

Wednesday January 21, 2026II Week After Epiphany Growing Forward in Faith and TruthToday’s readings challenge us to consider how we respond to both blessing and responsibility. In Genesis 9:18–29, we see the brokenness that still lingers even after a new beginning, reminding us that transformation is a journey and character matters in how we treat one another. Hebrews 6:1–12 urges believers to mov...

Tuesday January 20, 2026II Week After Epiphany Today’s Episode | From New Beginnings to New LifeToday’s readings center on God’s gift of life and His call to grow into spiritual maturity. In Genesis 9:1–7 , God reaffirms the sacred value of human life after the flood, blessing Noah and his family with a fresh beginning and reminding humanity that every life bears His image. Hebrews 5:7–14 challeng...

Thursday January 15, 2026I Week After Epiphany Today’s readings confront us with the seriousness of sin—and the surprising kindness of God. In Genesis 6:1–8, the growing corruption of humanity grieves the heart of God, yet grace shines through as Noah finds favor in the Lord. Hebrews 3:12 –19 issues a sober warning against hardened hearts, reminding us that unbelief and disobedience quietly distan...

Wednesday January 14, 2026I Week After Epiphany Today’s readings walk us through the tragedy of sin’s spread—and the hope of a faithful Redeemer. In Genesis 4:1–16 , we witness the devastating consequences of unchecked anger and jealousy as Cain turns against his brother, fracturing both family and fellowship with God. Yet even in judgment, God’s mercy remains, marking Cain with protection rather...

Tuesday January 13, 2026I Week After Epiphany"From the Fall to Faithful Redemption"In today’s reading, we trace the story of humanity’s fall and God’s faithful pursuit of redemption. In Genesis 3:1–24, we see how sin fractures trust, brings shame, and disrupts God’s good design—yet even in judgment, God moves toward His people with mercy and promise. Hebrews 2:1–10 calls us to pay close...