The Bible Project Daily Podcast
Why not make Studying the Bible part of the rhythm of your daily life. The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a 10 year plan to study through the entire Bible, both Old and New Testament, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Season one is a short overview of each of the sixty-six books of the Bible. Season two launched our expositional journey through the whole Bible beginning with the book of Genesis. Thereafter each season take a New Testament/Old Testament alternatively until the project is complete. (God willing) Why not join me on this exciting journey as we study the w...
Amazing Grace - When Prayer Turns the Tide. (2 Kings 19: 1-37)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Amazing Grace - When Prayer Turns the Tide. (2 Kings 19: 1-37)
Life has a way of surprising us. Most days are ordinary enough, predictable, manageable, familiar. But every so often, life throws us a curveball.
A phone call.
A diagnosis.
A financial blow.
A relationship crisis.
A sudden loss.
And...
When Faith Stands Tall. (2 Kings 18 1:-37)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: When Faith Stands Tall. (2 Kings 18 1:-37)
Life is full of challenges.
But for the believer, there is one challenge that towers above all the rest. A challenge that shapes everything else in your spiritual life. Trusting the Lord…. In all circumstances.
And today, we meet a man who faced that challenge head‑on and stood ta...
The Counterfeit Version of Real Religion. (2 Kings 17: 1-41)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: The Counterfeit Version of Real Religion. (2 Kings 17: 1-41)
We use the word religion all the time; we say someone is “religious.”
When we talk about “world religions", we usually refer to beliefs, rituals, and practices connected to a deity. Usually, when we use the word, we’re thinking of the major systems of belief: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam<...
The Depths to Which Some People Can Fall. (2 Kings 17: 1-20)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: The Depths to Which Some People Can Fall. (2 Kings 17: 1-20)
Now and then, we hear stories of people who have committed truly shocking sins, the kind that make you pause and ask: “How low can a person go?”
When we ask it honestly, Scripture gives us insight, not just into the human heart, but into the grace of God...
When Tradition Helps… and When It Hurts. (2 Kings 15: 1-38)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: When Tradition Helps… and When It Hurts. (2 Kings 15: 1-38)
We all have traditions.
Some are personal.
You celebrate birthdays. You mark wedding anniversaries. You gather the family, blow out candles, cut the cake, and take the photos.... And that’s a good thing.
We pause, reflect, and give thanks.
Trad...
How to be the Best Version of You. (2 Kings 14: 1-29)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: How to be the Best Version of You. (2 Kings 14: 1-29)
If you have a job, any job, you have an enormous spiritual opportunity.
I’m not talking about making more money.
I’m not talking about climbing the ladder or getting a promotion.
I’m talking about something far bigger.
I’m talking abou...
When Christians Don’t Really Believe. (2 Kings 13: 1-25)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: When Christians Don’t Really Believe. (2 Kings 13: 1-25)
There’s a strange and unsettling reality in the Christian life that we don’t talk about very often. It’s this: Christians don’t always believe.
Oh, we believe in God, that’s not the issue. We believe the gospel, we believe the Bible, and we even believe the creeds sometime...
Good Teacher, Bad Student. (2 kings 12: 1-21)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes:
Many people look back over their lives and say, “I’m grateful for the teachers I had. And of course, they don’t always mean schoolteachers. Sometimes the most influential teachers are the people God quietly places in our path, a parent, a mentor, a pastor, a friend, someone who shaped us without ever holding an official position.
There’s...
When You Feel Like You’re Hanging by a Thread. (2 Kings 11: 1-20)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: When You Feel Like You’re Hanging by a Thread. (2 Kings 11: 1-20)
In today's passage, we have arrived at a moment where God’s entire program. His covenant, His promise, His plan, is all hanging by a thread. One wrong move, one unexpected death, one successful assassination… and the line of David would be wiped out.... And if the line of David is wiped out...
The Dangers of Fairy Tale Christianity. (2 Kings 10: 1-36)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: The Dangers of Fairy Tale Christianity. (2 Kings 10: 1-36)
What does it mean to follow God faithfully — not too hot, not too cold, not too soft, not too hard?
There’s a story in the Old Testament that gives us a surprising picture.
It’s the story of a king named Jehu, a man anointed by God for a very specific...
God's Anointing for Christian Believers. (2 Kings 9: 1-37)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: God's Anointing for Christian Believers. (2 Kings 9: 1-37)
We don’t use the word very often anymore, but it’s a deeply biblical word — anointing. Some preachers use it so loosely that you almost raise an eyebrow. Others hardly mention it at all. But Scripture is clear: God anoints people.
In the Old Testament, prophets were anointed, priests were anointed, and King...
Beware of Bad Friends and influences. (2 Kings 8: 16-29)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Beware of Bad Friends and Relatives. (2 Kings 8: 16-29)
Parents warn their children about the friends they keep. Youth leaders warn teenagers about relationships. And Scripture itself says that “bad company corrupts good character.”
Why?
Because relationships are powerful. They can lift you toward Christ… or quietly pull you away from Him.
Today, we’re stepping back into a passage th...
God Has a Message for You. (2 Kings 8: 1-15)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: God Has a Message for You. (2 Kings 8: 1-15)
If you’re a follower of Jesus, here’s something you need to know right at the start of this episode:
God has a message for you. Not just one, but many, and He delivers them in all kinds of ways. The primary ways, of course, are through the texts of the bible. God wro...
The Sin of Remaining Silent. (2 Kings 6:23-7:19)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: The Sin of Remaining Silent. (2 Kings 6:23-7:19)
As believers, we are usually very aware of the sins we commit when we do something wrong. We know when we’ve spoken harshly, acted selfishly, crossed a line, or broken a command. Those are what some theologians call sins of commission.
But we are often far less aware of the sins we commit by no...
What About Angels and What About Guardian Angels? (2 Kings 6: 1-23)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: "What About Angels and What About Guardian Angels?" (2 Kings 6: 1-23)
As I’ve studied the Scriptures over the years, one truth has impressed itself on me again and again: God wants to be your God, and He wants us to be His people.
Well, I think it means
· He wants to provide for us.
· ...
How to Be a Servant of the Lord. (2 Kings 5: 1-27)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: How to Be a Servant of the Lord. (2 Kings 5 1-27)
If you’re a believer in Jesus Christ, you are automatically a servant of the Lord, and you are also called to serve, to minister to other people. So, the question is not whether you’re a servant. The question is: What makes someone a good servant of the Lord?
There’s a passa...
Examples of God's Provision. (2 Kings 4: 1-44) Part 2.
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Examples of God's Provision. (2 Kind 4: 1-44) Part 1.
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Examples of God's Provision. (2 Kind 4: 1-44) Part 1.
One of the great themes of Scripture is that God provides for His children. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells us that God sees, God knows, and God supplies. But what does that actually look like? What kinds of needs does He meet? And how does He meet them? The Old Testament is full of exa...
Are Others Blessed Because of You? (2 Kings 3: 1-27)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Are others Blessed Because of You? (2 Kings 3: 1-27)
Welcome back, friends. Today, we’re stepping into one of the most surprising stories in the life of Elisha, a moment when God pours out blessings on people who didn’t deserve it, simply because one man humbled himself before the Lord.
It’s a story that asks a searching question of every bel...
How God Uses Us to Bless Others. (2 Kings 2: 1-25)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: How God Uses Us to Bless Others. (2 Kings 2: 1-25)
Straight fact: God wants to use you to bless other people.
Now, I can imagine someone hearing that and thinking, Yes, but I don’t know how, I’m not trained. Well, that’s exactly what I want us to talk about today.
There’s a fascinating story in 2 Kings...
Who Should we Follow in Life. (2 Kings 1: 1-18)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Who Should we Follow in Life. (2 Kings 1: 1-18)
Who should we follow in life?
Should you follow your mother, or your father? The reason we’re asking that is because the opening chapter of 2 Kings forces that issue. It’s right there in the text.
Let's begin the next stage of our journey….
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2 Kings — Introduction - The Book that Details the Destruction of the Kingdom.
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Introduction - 2 Kings: The Book that Details the Destruction of the Kingdom.
Today, we begin a new chapter in the next stage of our journey through the whole bible, as we step from 1 Kings into 2 Kings.
2 Kings is a book that stands like a solemn monument in the overall landscape of the bible. If 1 Kings is the book of decl...
Follow your Father. (1 Kings 22; 41-53)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Follow your Father. (1 Kings 22; 41-53)
According to the bible, children are called to obey and honour their parents. This is a clear instruction that forms the foundation of the parent-child relationship in early life.
But the question remains: should you always follow your parents? Some may immediately agree, while others may hesitate or question this idea. The an...
Beware of False Preachers. (1 Kings 22: 1-40)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Beware of False Preachers. (1 Kings 22: 1-40)
If you’re a believer in Jesus Christ and you’re serious about spiritual growth, then I assume you’re serious about Scripture. And if you’re serious about Scripture, you probably do more than listen to an occasional sermon on Sunday.
Maybe you read Christian books and listen to Christian podcasts. Maybe you watch C...
.When Justice and Mercy Collide. (1 Kings 21: 1-29)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: When Justice and Mercy Collide. (1 Kings 21: 1-29)
According to Scripture, two of the greatest virtues God calls us to practice are justice and mercy. Both are essential, and both reflect the character of God. However, sometimes life places us in situations where those two virtues seem to pull in opposite directions. Do I show justice here… Or do I...
Don't Lose God's Blessing. (1 Kings 20: 1-43)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: Don't Lose God's Blessing. (1 Kings 20: 1-43)
The Bible has shaped Western civilization more than any other book in history.
Our ethics, our laws, our sense of justice—so much of it flows straight out of Scripture. But the Bible hasn’t just shaped our laws, it has also shaped our language.
When the Bible was translated into Eng...
How God Encourages Us - Part 2. (1 Kings 19: 1-21)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Part two of this longer episode.
Leadership Lessons From The Great BooksUnderstanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...
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How God Encourages Us - Part 1. (1 Kings 19: 1-21)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: How God Encourages Us - Part 1. (1 Kings 19: 1-21)
Everybody gets discouraged. It doesn’t matter who you are or what season of life you’re in; sooner or later, you hit a moment where the wind goes out of your sails. You feel disheartened. Dispirited. Like someone letting the air out of your emotional balloon.
So, the que...
How God Challenges You. (11 Kings 18: 1-46)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Episode Notes: How God Challenges You. (11 Kings 18: 1-46)
Does God challenge you, and if so, how does God challenge someone? Well, the short answer is, spoiler alert… Yes—He does, and there is a passage of Scripture where God issues a challenge so dramatic, so unforgettable, that it has become one of the most famous stories in the...
How God Teaches People. (1 Kings 17: 1-24)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Today's Episode: How God Teaches People. (1 Kings 17: 1-24)
What does it take for a person to prepare for ministry?
Most people immediately think, “Well, you’ve got to go to bible college or university to do that.” And if you’re talking about becoming a pastor, perhaps that’s an advantage, although plenty of people have served the Lord faithfully without ever...
God’s Standard for Bad Behaviour. (1 Kings 15:16-16:34)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Today's Episode: God’s Standard for Bad Behaviour. (1 Kings 15:16-16:34)
One of the remarkable things about Scripture is the way God teaches us. Because He doesn’t just give abstract principles, he gives illustrations, he uses stories, and he shows us the lives of ordinary people.
Last time, in chapter 15, God evaluated several kings by the standard of one...
Special Easter Sunday: The One Who Speaks Your Name
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Happy Easter.... Happy Resurrection Sunday.... Everyone.
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God’s Standard of Judgment. (1 Kings 15: 1-24)
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Today's Episode: God’s Standard of Judgment. (1 Kings 15: 1-24)
Episode Notes:
If the Bible teaches anything, it teaches this: God judges people. That’s not a popular idea today, but it is a biblical one. But if that is so, then what standard does God use when He judges? What does that look like on a human level? Suppose God chose a...
A Tale of Two Kings (1 Kings 14 1-31)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Today's Episode: A Tale of Two Kings (1 Kings 14 1-31)
Charles Dickens once wrote one of the great classics of English literature, A Tale of Two Cities. The cities in Charles Dickens' novel were London and Paris. I’d like to borrow that title—but with a slight twist, because today’s passage could easily be called: "A Tale of Two Kings".
When God Interrupts False Religion. (1 Kings 13: 1-34)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Today's Episode: When God Interrupts False Religion. (1 Kings 13: 1-34)
Today, we step into one of the strangest, most dramatic, and most sobering chapters in the entire book of 1 Kings. And if you’ve been following the story with us, you know exactly why this chapter matters.
Rehoboam has made foolish decisions. Jeroboam has made even worse ones. The kingdom is div...
How to Make Wrong Decisions. (1 Kings 12: 1-33)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Today's Episode: How to Make Wrong Decisions. (1 Kings 12: 1-33)
Apparently, there’s some value in studying wrong decisions—because Scripture gives us some spectacular examples. And today we come to one of the clearest, almost classic cases in the entire Bible.
So, our topic today is simple:
How to make wrong decisions, but of course, before we’re done, I...
How to Be Stupid. (1 Kings 11: 1-43)
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The Bible Project Daily Podcast is a daily, in-depth, encouraging, and uplifting study through the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
Today's Episode: How to Be Stupid. (1 Kings 11: 1-43)
It is one thing to have knowledge, but it's another thing entirely to have wisdom. I think we should all work at gaining wisdom, but obtaining wisdom isn't the be-all and end-all by itself. The extent of your wisdom is not the issue; it's what you do with the wis...
Learning Wisdom from the Wise. (1 Kings 10: 1-29)
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If you want to increase your level of knowledge, there are plenty of things you can do. You can read a book, you can study, or you can listen to podcasts and watch videos. There are endless ways to gather information these days. But wisdom is different. Wisdom is not the same as knowledge.
So how do you gain wisdom?
There are many answers to that question, but tucked away in 1 Kings 10 is a simple, practical, often‑overlooked key to becoming wise. It’s not complicated. It’s not mystical...
Why God Blesses People. (1 Kings 9: 1-28)
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It really does appear that God exceptionally blesses some people. When you look through Scripture, you see it again and again. But perhaps no one illustrates this more vividly than Solomon. His life is marked by extraordinary blessings—wisdom, wealth, influence, peace, and the privilege of building the temple itself.
So, the question naturally arises: Why did God bless Solomon, and what did God say to Solomon that might reveal why He chooses to bless anyone? Furthermore do we have to do what Solomon did, and if we did, would we re...
A Wise Model Prayer. (1 Kings 8: 1-66)
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Three thousand years ago, a very wise man prayed a prayer. Not just any prayer—the longest recorded prayer in the entire Bible. And we still have it. Preserved word-for-word and spoken by a man that scripture says was the wisest on earth.
Solomon also prayed this prayer on one of the most significant days in Israel’s history: the dedication of the temple. And because of when he prayed it and why he prayed it, and what he prayed, this chapter is by nature one o...
