FLCBenton, Congregational Podcast

Proverbs 16:1–24, of arrogance, atonement, and kings; John 16:1–16, what Jesus didn’t say because he was with us, and what Jesus didn’t yet say, because we couldn’t bear it yet, and the Holy Spirit in all of that.

Proverbs 15:1–29, among all the truths that Proverbs 15 gives us for life in this world, there is a thread of deep truth in this chapter that exceeds all the rest; John 15:12–27, in this world, we Christians better know who our friends are!

Proverbs 14:1–27, don’t overdose on Proverbs! Take them slowly, and linger on each one! John 15:1–11, the produce of your life, the word of God, and abiding in Christ.

Proverbs 13:1–25, some interesting observations about wealth and other matters; John 14:18–31, although Jesus is, in one sense, about to leave his disciples, he nevertheless will not leave them as orphans!

Proverbs 10:1–23, “if you know what’s good for you…“, general principles for right living; John 14:1–17, you have trusted in God, trust also, and me; if you know me, you know the father.

Proverbs 9:1–18, Wisdom throws a banquet – and Folly does too; John 13:21–38, Judas is identified as the betrayer; “and it was night“; the new commandment.

Proverbs 8:22–36, wisdom, Jesus, and John 1:1-3; John 13:1–20, the upper room as none of the other Gospels have it.

Proverbs 8:1–21, wisdom speaks for herself and calls; John 12:36–50, a glorious version of Jesus by Isaiah.

Proverbs 5:1–23, your life is precious, don’t waste it! John 12: 20–36, some Greeks want to see Jesus — and he must die to make that happen.

Proverbs 4:1–27, the fourth commandment illustrated; John 12:1–19, Mary, and Judas and Jesus.

Proverbs 3:5–24, the nature of wisdom, and where it begins; John 11:38–57, Lazarus is made alive again, but not resurrected.

Proverbs 1:8–33, some opening reflections on the nature of Proverbs; John 11:17–37, Jesus is the resurrection and the life, resurrection and life compared.

Eccl. 12:1-14, In one of gloomiest passage in Scripture, here's what we all have to look forward to: The decline of life and health and eventual death. Nevertheless, here's the bottom line: "Fear God and keep His commandments." It will be well with you. John 11:1-16, the beginning of the famous account of Jesus' raising of Lazarus, a very different presentation of death.

Eccl. 11:1-10, The meaning of "Vanity", and Solomon's comments on living life "Under the Sun". John 10:22-42, Jesus, through His words and his works, has revealed who He is. The problem is unbelief.

Eccl. 10:1-20, examples of how wisdom is superior to folly, and the disaster that comes on a land that exalts fools. John 10:1-21, the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is familiar and beautiful to Christians, but to its first audience it was also quite provocative.

Eccl. 9:1-17, Death, the Great Equalizer, would seem to obliterate any reason to do anything, and yet we are encouraged to enjoy the life that God has given us. John 9:24-41, the scribes and Pharisees don't want to be distracted by facts. And yet, that's what this man born blind but now seeing is. A fact.

Numbers 35:9–30, cities of refuge, and a little bit of Israelite legal process; Luke 24:28–53, three days and two sacred meals which open our eyes to who Jesus really is!

Numbers 32:1–6, 16–27, wrapping up numbers, Ruben and Gad want to stay home from the fighting! Luke 24:1–27, how the resurrection turns everything upside down.

Numbers 27:12–23, Joshua to take over for Moses; Luke 23:26–56, the crucifixion and death of Jesus

Numbers 24:1–25, the third and fourth oracles of Balaam, a spiritually blind man who is starting to see pretty clearly; Luke 23:1–25, what does it mean, “you have said so”?

Numbers 23:4–28, the big picture: God uses Balaam, a pagan Wiseman, to show the universal significance of these people, Israel; Luke 22:47–71, betrayal, arrest, denial, mocking, mock trial before the Jews — the contemptible methods of God’s enemies.

Numbers 22:21–23:3, fun with Balak and Balaam, and let’s not forget the donkey; Luke 22:24–46, the apostles on the eve of disaster.

Numbers 22:1–20, an introduction to Balak and Balaam, a hilarious, take on Israel from the perspective of her enemies; Luke 22:1–23, Jesus celebrates and transforms passover forever.

Numbers 21:10–35, nearing the end of the journey, Sihon and Og; Israel begins to settle in the land; Luke 21: 20–38, the end of the temple, the end of Jerusalem, the end of the world.

Numbers 20:22–21:9, nearing the end of the wilderness wanderings, Aaron, dies; the bronze serpent; Luke 20:45–2 1:19, of scribes and widows; the doom of the temple; a command, and a promise.