The Bible In A Year Podcast with Dr. Melody Stevens

God answers Hannah's prayer for a son, whom she dedicates to the tabernacle, Samuel. Samuel will become a prominent and God-fearing judge for the people. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

This small four chapter book, taking place during the times of Judges, is a beautiful love story and a bright spot giving hope and prophesying the future of Jesus, bringing together Jew and Gentile. Get ready for your mind to be blown! Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

*Warning: Mature Content* Tragedy befalls the tribe of Benjamin and a civil war breaks out, almost annihilating the tribe due to a gruesome event. The state of morality in the days of the Judges eerily echoes the ails of society today. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

Tragedy and moral decay continue to be seen in the land. Idolatry and a disregard for the 10 Commandments seems commonplace. Where in our own lives have we become desensitized to breaking God's law? Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

The Great Sampson. Was he really that great? God continues to use imperfect people to accomplish His will. Amen to that! Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

We meet an interesting judge named, Jeptha. Great victories for the people, but a tragic personal story that's debated among scholars. What idols are we holding in our hearts that could be jeopardizing our allegiance and trust in God Almighty? Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

The famous battle of Gideon's army! Such a great victory leading to a tragic ending when his son, Abimelech, comes on the scene. Where/how are we trying to live in our own strength, instead of trusting in God? Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

Deborah delivers a powerful victory with the Lord, but as the people fall back into rebellion after her death, God raises up a farmer named Gideon. Another surprise visit from the angel of the Lord, as God continues to deliver His people from their rebellion. Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

The book of Judge starts off with a bang and we meet 3 judges within the next 100 years of Israel's history. Get ready for an often gruesome journey and downward moral spiral of a nation. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

The end of Joshua's ministry concludes with a final address to remind the people of God's consequences, both positive or negative. Neat correlations to both Joseph and Joshua's ministries, bookending the birth and deliverance of the nation of Israel. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

The land continues to be divided, and as we see the Cities of Refuge be set up, they present a beautiful foreshadowing of Christ. Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

As the land continues to be divided, God is setting their boundaries in pleasant places (Ps. 16:5-6), fulfilling His promise to Abraham. And the tabernacle now finally has a resting place in Shiloh. However, their complacency will eventually be their downfall. How does complacency have long-term consequences in our own lives? Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Etern...

The Promised Land begins to be divided and we see Judah and Caleb get his portion. And we see the hintings of not fully driving out all the enemies they were commanded to. This will become a beginning of their demise... Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

The day the "sun stood still." A bizarre battle plays out where Joshua asks God for extra time to defeat the enemy, and God obliges and sends meteors to defeat them. As miraculous as this is, is there any historical evidence that something like this could have occurred? Let's dive in... Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study nee...

One man jeopardizes the entire Nation by disobeying God's law, and he and his family suffer the consequences. After the defeat of Jericho, another local tribe tricks the people into making a peace treaty that they are now bound to. Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

The famous Battle of Jericho. Plus some amazing archaeological history and drama. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

Entering the Promised Land! God does another miracle and they cross the Jordan River on dry ground , and get ready to take Jericho. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

Moses' closing remarks as he passes the torch to Joshua. And an interesting encounter where Moses' body is being fought over by Archangel Michael and the devil. What's that all about?! Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

God outlines the consequences of following His laws: either curses or blessings. The people have no excuse, God has laid it all out ahead of time. Moses prepares to transfer leadership to Joshua in preparation for going into the Promised Land. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

Fascinating "rabbit trail" about the story of Ruth and Boaz, connected to chapter 25. We will see over and over, that the Holy Spirit has penetrated the scriptures, leading and guiding the authors to weave God's story throughout the ages. Hallelujah! Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

As Moses recounts God's rules for living--protecting the people physically and morally--we can recall the blessings God has given us. How does does remembering God's provision in your life help you to serve those around you? Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

Yikes! Severe punishment given for disobeying God's law. So thankful for full redemption in Jesus! Come sing, "Nothing but the Blood" with me. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

A review of the 3 compulsory feasts they are to travel for each year. Then Moses begins prophesying they will want a king, but warnings that the king does not lead the people astray. Finally, a call for a heart of gratitude for all God has given us. Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

As we see Moses lay out God's way for living, setting them apart from all other nations, we can still see common threads that apply to us today. Join our online community for Christian women here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .

Moses lays out strict reminders that the people are to not have anything to do with pagan worship or practices with they enter the land. God knows their (and our) propensity toward idolatry and worshiping the created thing instead of the Creator. Join our online community for Christian women  here . Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here .