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Our reading today Proverbs 20-21. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “Avoiding Strife.”  

Comments on Proverbs 20-21

Just a few comments today. Most of the verses, or proverbs, speak for themselves. They just need to be rolled over in our minds and made a part of who we are.

Comments on Proverbs 20

My wife, the lovely lady LeeAnn, has been in the car business for several years now...

Most of us know that God hears our prayers. We know He sees our worship and notices our acts of obedience. But what about the ordinary moments of faith? Does He pay attention to a conversation over coffee, a phone call with a struggling friend, or two believers encouraging one another after church? Malachi 3:16 gives a surprising answer.

Today’s verse is Malachi 3:16.

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Malachi ministered during a spiritually difficult season. The Temple had been rebuilt, but many of God’s people had become cynical. They questioned whether serving the Lord...

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John from Canada.

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Our reading today Psalms 102-104. I’ll have a brief introduction to each chapter, then after we read all three, I’ll have some comments for you.

I’m calling today’s episode “Through It All.”  

Comments on Psalms 102 and 104

Psalm 102

Psalm 102 reminded me of a song by the great Andrae’ Crouch. It’s called “Through It All.” I’ll have a video on the show notes page if you’d like to hear it.  Verse...

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Our reading today 1 Chronicles 15-19. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “What A Promise.”  

Comments on 1 Chronicles 17

David looked at the palace he had built for himself and thought, “I should build an appropriate place for the ark of the covenant.” Seems like a good and noble thing to do, right? The prophet Nathan thought so, so he told David to go ahead with the project.

But God spoke to Nathan that night, telling him that he had not aske...

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Our reading today Numbers 9-12. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you.  I’m calling today’s episode “Move Out.”  

Comments on Numbers 12

I don’t recall ever hearing a message, or a sermon on Numbers 12. So that’s what I’m going to talk about today. It seems like somewhat of an unusual chapter to me. Does it seem that way to you? Let’s dig in.

1Miriam and Aaron began to criticize Moses because he was marri...

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Podcast Introduction

Our reading today Numbers 9-12. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you.  I’m calling today’s episode “Move Out.”  

Comments on Numbers 12

I don’t recall ever hearing a message, or a sermon on Numbers 12. So that’s what I’m going to talk about today. It seems like somewhat of an unusual chapter to me. Does it seem that way to you? Let’s dig in.

1Miriam and Aaron began to criticize Moses because he was marri...

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Our reading today 2 Timothy 1-2. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “Before There Was Time.”  

Comments on 2 Timothy 1

The apostle Paul wrote this to Timothy from a Roman prison, shortly before he was executed by Nero. The book of 2 Timothy was the last writing we have from him. 

There is a place in Rome that is said to be the place Paul was imprisoned. It is basically a...

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Timothy LaFontaine

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Today is Monday, so we’ll read from one of the books of the Law. We’re in the book of Numbers, and we’ll read chapters 21-24. After the reading I’ll have some comments. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, too. I’m calling today’s episode “Don’t Be Too Eager.”

Comments on Numbers 22 and 24

Thoughts on Number 22

If this were Sesame Str...

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Today we will read John 7-9. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Who Decides?”  

Comments on John 7-9

But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.

John 7:13 NLT

Many among the crowds at the Temple believed in him. “After all,” they said, “would you expect the Messiah to do more miraculous signs...

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Today we will read John 7-9. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Who Decides?”  

Comments on John 7-9

But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.

John 7:13 NLT

Many among the crowds at the Temple believed in him. “After all,” they said, “would you expect the Messiah to do more miraculous signs...

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Associate Producer

Timothy LaFontaine

Podcast Introduction

Today we will read Hosea 1-7. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Unfaithful Bride.”

Introduction to Hosea

Hosea is the first book in the group of OT books known as the Minor Prophets. They’re not called the Minor Prophets because they are less important than the Major Prophets (which we just completed with the reading of the book of Daniel). The reason th...

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Associate Producer

Timothy LaFontaine

Podcast Introduction

Today we will read Hosea 1-7. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Unfaithful Bride.”

Introduction to Hosea

Hosea is the first book in the group of OT books known as the Minor Prophets. They’re not called the Minor Prophets because they are less important than the Major Prophets (which we just completed with the reading of the book of Daniel). The reason th...

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Today we will read Proverbs 19. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Justice.”  

Comments on Proverbs 19

It’s hard to avoid zeroing in on the topic of foolishness in this chapter, especially considering the shape of happenings around the world, and in the US. 

Foolishness abounds, wouldn’t you agree?

I’m talking about foolishness as described in the Bible. How does Scripture characterize it? Let me quote gotquestions.org...

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Distinguished Producer

Lifespring Family Berean, Brother Paul of Seattle.

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Today is  Epistles Sunday James 4-5. I’m calling today’s episode “Golden Nuggets.” 

Comments on James 4

Some have said that James is a bit like the book of Proverbs because of the way nuggets of truth are presented. Let’s look at a few of them.

James 4:2b – You do not have, because you do not ask.

Prayer is a necessary part of the Christi...

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Today we will read Psalms 99-101.  

I’ll give a brief introduction to each chapter, and I’ll have some comments after the reading. I’m calling today’s episode “Inside Outside.”

Comments on Psalm 101

In chapter 101, verse 2, David wrote, “2I will be careful to lead a life that is without blame. When will you come and help me? In my own home I will lead a life that is without blame.”

As I’ve already said before we read...

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Our reading today 1 Chronicles 10-14, after which I’ll have some comments, and I have a very important clarification of my comments on Numbers chapter 5 from yesterday’s reading.

I’m calling today’s episode “What’s In Your Heart?”

Comments on 1 Chronicles 13

Because of what God does to Uzzah in chapter 13, I’m going to rerun my comments from s12e127, which was titled “Follow the Directions”, where we read about this same event in 2 Samuel chapter 6. If you were with me...

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Today we will read Numbers 5-8. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “God’s Benediction.”

Comments on Numbers 5 and 6

Thoughts on Numbers 5

In chapter 5, the Lord began preparing His people for the journey to Canaan, the Promised Land. Part of that process was to deal with the effects of sin among the people. He told Moses to send people who were unclean, the lepers, those who had a discharge, and those wh...

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Today we will read 1 Timothy 4-6. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Fitness.”  

Comments on 1 Timothy 4

Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come. This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance. Certainly, we work hard and struggle to live a godly life, because we place our confidence in the living...

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Podcast Introduction

Today we will read 1 Timothy 4-6. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Fitness.”  

Comments on 1 Timothy 4

Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come. This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance. Certainly, we work hard and struggle to live a godly life, because we place our confidence in the living...

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Today we will complete the book of John 5-6. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Pool at Bethesda.” 

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Comments on John 5

After Jesus healed the man who had been unable to walk for 38 years, at the pool of Bethesda, the Jewish religious leaders were indignant that Jesus told the man to carry his mat on...

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Podcast Introduction

Today we will complete the book of John 5-6. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Pool at Bethesda.” 

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Comments on John 5

After Jesus healed the man who had been unable to walk for 38 years, at the pool of Bethesda, the Jewish religious leaders were indignant that Jesus told the man to carry his mat on...

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Today we will complete the book of Daniel 7-12. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “What Time Is It?”

Comments on Daniel 7-10

It’s an interesting fact that throughout history, the focus of the church has not always been what it is today. In the first few hundred years after Jesus left the church with the Great Commission, the church focused on the doctrine of Scripture. Which makes sense, right...

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Podcast Introduction

Today we will complete the book of Daniel 7-12. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “What Time Is It?”

Comments on Daniel 7-10

It’s an interesting fact that throughout history, the focus of the church has not always been what it is today. In the first few hundred years after Jesus left the church with the Great Commission, the church focused on the doctrine of Scripture. Which makes sense, right...

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Today we will read Proverbs 17-18. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Best Medicine.”

Comments on Proverbs 17

Verse 3

A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the Lord is the tester of hearts.

Silver and gold are purified in the fire. All the impurities rise to the top when these metals are heated in the crucible and the smelter. In the same way, God puri...

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Podcast Introduction

Today we will read Proverbs 17-18. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Best Medicine.”

Comments on Proverbs 17

Verse 3

A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the Lord is the tester of hearts.

Silver and gold are purified in the fire. All the impurities rise to the top when these metals are heated in the crucible and the smelter. In the same way, God puri...

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Today we will complete the book of  Psalms 96-98. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Praise and Worship.”

Comments on Psalms 96-98

For the most part, these chapters were psalms of worship and celebration. 

Do you know Dennis Prager? I love the guy. He is a Jew, and of course I disagree with him on that point, but he is right on so many things. I pray that he will meet Ye...

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Today we will complete the book of  Psalms 96-98. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Praise and Worship.”

Comments on Psalms 96-98

For the most part, these chapters were psalms of worship and celebration. 

Do you know Dennis Prager? I love the guy. He is a Jew, and of course I disagree with him on that point, but he is right on so many things. I pray that he will meet Ye...

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This is History Tuesday. and we’ll read Nehemiah 5-9, and  I’m calling today’s episode “Is This Okay?”

Comments on Nehemiah 5

In the New Living Translation, this is how verse 19 reads: “Remember, O my God, all that I have done for these people, and bless me for it.”

When I read “…and bless me for it” I raised my eyebrows just a bit. That seems a bit presumptuous, don’t you think?

But then I thought of the prayer...

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Today we will read 1 Chronicles 5-9. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “I Coulda Been A Contender.”

Comments on 1 Chronicles 5

Let’s look at the last three verses of the chapter, verses 23 through 26. Verse 23 says, “Now the sons of the half-tribe of Manasseh lived in the land; from Bashan to Baal-hermon and Senir and Mount Hermon they were numerous.” God had prospered them, and gave them a large amount of land.

But listen...

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Today we will begin the book of  Numbers by reading chapters 1-4. I’m calling today’s episode “In the Wilderness” because that is the Hebrew title for the book of Numbers.  The previous book, Leviticus, told the story of the Hebrew people in the year after God, through Moses, led them out of Egyptian bondage. It covered just a year. Numbers covers the more than thirty-eight years they were in the wilderness.

Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today...

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Podcast Introduction

Today we will begin the book of  Numbers by reading chapters 1-4. I’m calling today’s episode “In the Wilderness” because that is the Hebrew title for the book of Numbers.  The previous book, Leviticus, told the story of the Hebrew people in the year after God, through Moses, led them out of Egyptian bondage. It covered just a year. Numbers covers the more than thirty-eight years they were in the wilderness.

Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today...

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Today we will begin the book of 1 Timothy 1-3.  I’m calling today’s episode “Words of Advice.” This is going to be a short one today. I know I said that yesterday, and it ended up being a normal length show, but today I’m just going to give you a brief introduction to 1 Timothy, then there will be the reading, and that’s it. 

Keith Green “Easter Song”

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Podcast Introduction

Today we will begin the book of 1 Timothy 1-3.  I’m calling today’s episode “Words of Advice.” This is going to be a short one today. I know I said that yesterday, and it ended up being a normal length show, but today I’m just going to give you a brief introduction to 1 Timothy, then there will be the reading, and that’s it. 

Keith Green “Easter Song”

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This is history Tuesday, and we will finish the book of Esther by reading chapters 6-10, which will also complete our reading of the entire Bible for season 12 of the Lifespring Family Audio Bible, the last “live” season of the show. I’m calling today’s show, “Coincidence? I Think Not.”

Comments on Esther 6

Do you believe that God orders events in the lives of people to accomplish His plans? There are some people who believe that once God finished His work of creation...

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Today we will complete the book of  Daniel 1-6. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “An Astonishing About Face.”

Comments on Daniel 4

Going back to chapter 4, where King Nebuchadnezzar gave praise to God. Remember who this is. He is the proud and haughty king of Babylon who boasted about how great and mighty he was, how he could do anything because of his great power. He was the evil king who Go...

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Distinguished Producer

Lifespring Family Berean, Brother Paul of Seattle.

Podcast Introduction

Today is  Epistles Sunday James 4-5. I’m calling today’s episode “Golden Nuggets.” 

Comments on James 4

Some have said that James is a bit like the book of Proverbs because of the way nuggets of truth are presented. Let’s look at a few of them.

James 4:2b – You do not have, because you do not ask.

Prayer is a necessary part of the Christi...

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Today we will complete the book of Psalms 93-95. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Surf’s Up Part 2.”

Comments on Psalms 93-95

Psalm 93

I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but get excited when I read chapters like these. Psalm 93 declares that God is king, then proceeds to illustrate in great, majestic language how this is true.

But mightier than the violent raging...

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Today we will complete the book of 1 Chronicles 1-4. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “It Would Have Been Enough.”

Comments on 1 Chronicles 1-4

Thoughts on 1 Chronicles 1

Chapter 1 begins appropriately with Adam. All of humanity, all our history, begins with him. Adam is the father of all flesh.

From Adam we are taken through the generations to Noah. From Noah came all the different nations and races...

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Today we will complete the book of  Leviticus 25-27. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Try Me.”

Comments on Leviticus 27

If you’ve been listening very long to the show, you have probably noticed that I’m willing to talk about subjects that might make people uncomfortable. Subjects that others might prefer to avoid. My attitude is that those are the subjects that *need* to be talked about. God put them in His...

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Roderick

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Today we will complete the book of  2 Thessalonians. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Keep Your Eye On the Ball.”

Comments on 2 Thessalonians

Paul was telling the church at Thessalonica that they shouldn’t panic when people come around saying that Jesus had already returned. Yes, Jesus is coming back, to be sure. And it will be a very good thing when He does, but t...