The Long Way Through Scripture

What happens when God's name is never mentioned, yet His presence is woven through every chapter? In Week 26 of The Long Way Through Scripture , we explore the book of Esther and discover a story of courage, providence, and quiet faithfulness. Although God never speaks directly or performs an obvious miracle, His hand is evident through ordinary events that come together in extraordinary ways. As...

After years of exile, the story begins to turn toward home. In Week 25 of The Long Way Through Scripture , we walk through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah and discover that restoration is rarely instant. The people return to Jerusalem, rebuild the temple, repair the walls, and slowly reconnect with the God who never abandoned them. Along the way we encounter discouragement, opposition, prayer, pers...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 24, we explore the book of Daniel, one of the Bible's most beloved and prophetic books, written during Israel's exile in Babylon. This episode covers the book of Daniel , including Daniel's faithfulness in Babylon, the fiery furnace, the lions' den, prophetic dreams and visions, the rise a...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 23, we explore the book of Ezekiel, a prophet called to minister during the Babylonian exile through powerful visions, symbolic actions, and messages from God. This episode covers the book of Ezekiel , including Ezekiel's vision of God's glory, warnings of judgment against Israel and the s...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 22, we explore the ministry of Jeremiah, often called the "weeping prophet," and the book of Lamentations, written in response to the fall of Jerusalem. This episode covers Jeremiah & Lamentations , including Jeremiah's call to proclaim God's message, warnings of coming judgment, the destr...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 21, we continue through Isaiah and explore some of the most hope-filled and prophetic chapters in the entire Old Testament. This episode covers Isaiah 40-66 , including God's promises of comfort and restoration, the coming Servant of the Lord, prophecies concerning the Messiah, the sufferi...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 20, we begin the book of Isaiah and encounter one of the Bible's most influential prophets as he calls God's people to repentance and renewed faith. This episode covers Isaiah 1-39 , including Isaiah's call to ministry, warnings of judgment against Judah and the surrounding nations, the pr...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 19, we follow the history of Israel and Judah through the book of 2 Kings, from the ministry of Elisha to the eventual fall of both kingdoms. This episode covers the entire book of 2 Kings , including the miracles of Elisha, the ministries of God's prophets, the decline of Israel and Judah...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 18, we witness the division of Israel into two kingdoms and follow the ministry of the prophet Elijah during a time of spiritual decline. This episode covers 1 Kings 12-22 , including the split between Israel and Judah, the rise of Jeroboam and Rehoboam, the spread of idolatry, the wicked...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 17, we explore the reign of King Solomon, one of Israel's most famous kings, and examine selected Psalms that reveal the worship, prayers, and heart of God's people. This episode covers 1 Kings 1-11 and selected Psalms, including Solomon's rise to the throne, his request for wisdom, the co...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 16, we explore the book of 2 Samuel and follow the reign of King David as Israel reaches new heights while also experiencing the consequences of sin and brokenness. This episode covers the entire book of 2 Samuel , including David becoming king, the capture of Jerusalem, God's covenant wit...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 15, we follow the dramatic rise of David as God's chosen king while witnessing the continued decline of King Saul. This episode covers 1 Samuel 16-31 , including David's anointing, his victory over Goliath, Saul's growing jealousy, David's years as a fugitive, his friendship with Jonathan,...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 14, we transition from the time of the Judges into the beginning of Israel's monarchy through the stories of Ruth, Samuel, and King Saul. This episode covers the book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 1-15 , including Ruth's redemption through Boaz, the birth and calling of Samuel, Israel's demand for...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 13, we explore the book of Judges, a challenging period in Israel's history marked by repeated cycles of rebellion, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. This episode covers the entire book of Judges , including the stories of Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, Samson, and the many judges God r...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 12, we begin the book of Joshua and witness the fulfillment of God's promise to bring Israel into the Promised Land. This episode covers the entire book of Joshua , including Joshua's leadership after Moses, the crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of Canaan, the...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 11, we conclude the book of Deuteronomy as Moses prepares Israel for life in the Promised Land and delivers his final words to the nation he has led for forty years. This episode covers Deuteronomy 18-34 , including the promise of a future prophet, blessings and curses, the renewal of the...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 10, we begin the book of Deuteronomy as Moses delivers his final messages to Israel before they enter the Promised Land. This episode covers Deuteronomy 1-17 , including a review of Israel's wilderness journey, reminders of God's faithfulness, the greatest commandment, warnings against ido...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 9, we conclude the book of Numbers as Israel moves closer to the Promised Land after decades of wandering in the wilderness. This episode covers Numbers 21-36 , including the bronze serpent, Balaam and Balak, God's continued faithfulness to Israel, preparations for entering Canaan, and the...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 8, we begin the book of Numbers and follow Israel's journey through the wilderness after leaving Mount Sinai. This episode covers Numbers 1-20 , including the census of Israel, the organization of the camp, the spies sent into Canaan, Israel's rebellion and unbelief, Korah's rebellion, God...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 7, we conclude the book of Leviticus and explore what it means for God's people to live holy lives set apart for Him. This episode covers Leviticus 17-27 , including laws concerning worship, moral conduct, practical holiness, the holiness code, the appointed feasts of Israel, the Year of J...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 6, we begin the book of Leviticus and explore God's instructions for worship, sacrifice, and holiness among His people. This episode covers Leviticus 1-16 , including the various offerings and sacrifices, the consecration of the priests, laws concerning clean and unclean things, and the Da...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 5, we continue through Exodus as Israel arrives at Mount Sinai and enters into a covenant relationship with God. This episode covers Exodus 19-40 , including the giving of the Ten Commandments, the Law of Moses, the golden calf, the renewal of God's covenant, and the detailed instructions...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 4, we begin the book of Exodus and witness one of the most significant events in Israel's history: God's deliverance of His people from slavery in Egypt. This episode covers Exodus 1-18 , including Israel's oppression in Egypt, the birth and calling of Moses, the ten plagues, the first Pas...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 3, we conclude the book of Genesis by following the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as God's covenant promises continue through the next generations. This episode covers Genesis 26-50 , including Jacob and Esau, Jacob's journey and transformation into Israel, the twelve sons who become t...

Welcome to The Long Way Through Scripture , a year-long journey through the Bible one week at a time. In Week 2, we continue through Genesis by following the life of Abraham, one of the most important figures in the Bible. This episode covers Genesis 12-25 , including God's call of Abram, the covenant promises, Lot and Sodom, the birth of Isaac, Abraham's test of faith on Mount Moriah, and the tra...