The Bible in a Year

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...

For the 44th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence turn our attention to King Solomon & the construction of the temple. Following a discussion on the history of the temple, the two examine its dedication and the Glory of the Lord descending upon it. From there, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence look into the key concepts of worship & prayer found in thi...

For the 43rd episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence transition our study from 1 Chronicles to 2 Chronicles, as David nears the end of his life & reign as king. As David begins the plans for the temple, the two look at the offering for the temple and discuss why it is so important to be willing to give. From there, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence once a...

In episode 42 of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence focus on the topic of worship while looking at 1 Chronicles 15-25. More specifically, the two discuss the Ark of the Covenant's return to Jerusalem, David's worship to God, and his ministering to the people. From there, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence continue their discussion on worship, as David makes the...

For today's 41st episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence continue to break down some genealogies found in the early chapters of 1 Chronicles, including that of King Saul's family. Additionally, while taking a look at Saul & his family, the two also examine some connections to David's genealogy and revisist much of the saga of David & Saul. Finally,...

For our 40th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence conclude our study of 2 Kings and move us into the book of 1 Chronicles. In today's installment, the pair wrap up 2 Kings by taking a look at the southern tribes' exile to Babylon before explaining what 1 Chronicles is all about. More specifically, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence explain several genea...

In episode 39 of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence continue our study of 2 Kings, beginning with an overview of some kings of the Northern tribes & the exile to Assyria. From there, the two take a deep dive into the life & reign of King Hezekiah of Judah before he is succeeded by his son, Manasseh. Finally, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence examine the reign o...

For today's 38th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence take a look at more of Elisha's life and begin to closely examine the kings of Israel & Judah. More specifically, in today's installment, the two of them look at some of the reigns of Jehu, Joah and Jehoash. Finally, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence also discuss the death of Jezebel, the miracle of...

In today's 37th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence begin by taking a look at what happened with Ahab, Jezebel & Naboth's vineyard, as well as some other prophetic words from Elijah. What's more, the two discuss Elijah being taking up to heaven, the passing of his mantle to Elisha, the healing of Naaman, and much more in today's installment. Jo...

In episode 36 of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence examine more of Solomon's reign as king, including his meeting with the Queen of Sheba. From there, the two start to discuss how the kingdom is going to break down, as the people begin to rebel more & more against God. Then, following the death of Solomon, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence begin to take a look...

In the 35th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into our study of 1 Kings. The two begin by examining King David at the end of his life and his son Adonijah's power grab for the throne. From there, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence take us through the beginning of Solomon's reign as king of Israel, including his meeting with God, the construction...

For episode 34 of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence wrap up our study of 2 Samuel with chapters 19 through 24, following the death of Absalom. In this installment, the two discuss David's return to Jerusalem, his mourning for Absalom, and what the state of Israel looked like at the time. Additionally, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence examine the end of David'...

For our 33rd episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence examine more of David's reign as king of Israel, as well as what causes the unraveling of the kingdom. More specifically, the two discuss David's affair with Bathsheba, Nathan's rebuke of David as a result, and the consequences of David's sins in this situation. Finally, the two discuss the infam...

In the 32nd episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence examine the second anointing of David as king following the death of Saul. Additionally, the two discuss how Israel prospered under David's leadership, despite other struggles for power at the time, and some of David's many victories in his early kingship. Finally, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence take...

For episode 31 of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence jump into King Saul's hunt for David, and the first time that David spares Saul's life. The two also discuss why David continually chooses to spare Saul's life during this manhunt, David's marriage to Abigail, his struggle with sexual sin, and his meet up with the Philistines. Finally, Pastor Kevin & R...

In episode 30 of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence examine more of Saul's rule as king of Israel, as well as the several mistakes he makes along the way. Ultimately the two also discuss the Lord's rejection of Saul as king and the subsequent anointing of David as the new king of Israel. Today's installment concludes with Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence takin...

In our 29th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence take a look at the state of Israel under Samuel's new leadership. Additionally, the two discuss more rebellion & unrest amongst the Israelites, and specifically, their cry to Samuel for a worldly king. This installment finishes with Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence breaking down the anointing of Saul, S...