The Bible in a Year

For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring Ecclesiastes to a close and step into one of the most unique & often misunderstood books in all of Scripture — the Song of Solomon. The hosts wrap up Ecclesiastes with standout passages on guarding your words before God, the vanity of wealth and the importance of enjoying the life God has given you, before examining the sobering con...

In today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence celebrate the 400th episode of 'The Bible in a Year' by closing out the Book of Proverbs and stepping into one of the most unique & challenging books in all of Scripture — Ecclesiastes — where Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, wrestles honestly with the vanity of a life lived apart from God. The hosts unpack the closing chapte...

For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Proverbs 21–28, exploring one of the most practically rich and contrast-filled stretches in all of Scripture. The hosts draw out a wealth of timeless wisdom; including Proverbs 27:17's truth that iron sharpens iron, Proverbs 27:1's sobering reminder that we do not know what a day may bring, and...

Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into Proverbs 10–20, one of the most contrast-rich sections of all of Scripture — where Solomon relentlessly sets the way of the righteous against the way of the wicked, the wisdom of the wise against the folly of fools, and the blessing of the Lord against the dread of the wicked. The hosts highlight a rich collection of standout passages, including...

For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive deep into Proverbs 3–9, anchoring the episode in one of the most beloved and well-known passages in all of Scripture — Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." The hosts unpack the powerful personification of wisdom as a precious bride throughout these chapters, contrasting her w...

In today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Psalms to a triumphant close with the final Hallelujah Psalms — Psalms 145–150 — and step into one of the most practically powerful books in all of Scripture, the Book of Proverbs, authored largely by Solomon. The hosts unpack the foundational truth of Proverbs 1:7 — "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowle...

Today, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Songs of Ascent to a beautiful close with Psalm 134 and journey through some of the most deeply personal and powerful Psalms in all of Scripture — from the breathtaking intimacy of Psalm 139, where David declares that God knew him before he was formed in the womb, to the raw & honest cry of Psalm 142, where David prays from the depths of a...

In today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 127–133, covering the heart of the Songs of Ascent and drawing out timeless truths about family, unity, rest, and the blessing of dwelling together in the presence of God. The hosts unpack the profound theology of Psalm 132 — connecting God's covenant promise to David directly to the Messiah — reminding listen...

For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into one of the most celebrated stretches of the Psalms — opening with the longest psalm and chapter in all of Scripture, Psalm 119, a breathtaking Hebrew alphabetic acrostic of 176 verses in which nearly every line points back to the Word of God. The hosts unpack the Songs of Ascent beginning in Psalm 120...

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...