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Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 ERV

Podcast Introduction

It’s Poetry Thursday, and well begin the book of Proverbs with chapter 1. I’m calling this episode “God’s Wisdom.”

Comments on Proverbs 1

The book of Proverbs was written by King David’s son, Solomon. Solomon is commonly thought of as the wisest man, and the richest man who ever lived. His wisdom was a gift from God as a result of the prayer he ma...

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Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 63 HCSB; Ch. 64 NLT; Ch. 65 ERV

Podcast Introduction

It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 63-65. I’m calling this episode “Safe In God’s Strong Hand.” As always with the Psalms, I’ll give you a brief introduction before reading each chapter, and I’ll end the reading with some comments.

Comments on Psalms 63-65

Introduction to Psalm 63

The title of this psalm is A Davidic p...

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Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is 1 Kings 1-4. I’m calling today’s episode “Another Pretender To the Throne.”

Comments on 1 Kings 1-2

Once again we see a member of David’s family trying to grab the throne. 

Adonijah knows that David is near death, and he thinks that by being proactive he can take the throne. He knows that Solomon is the one chosen to succeed David, and once David dies it will be too late because Solomon will immediately become king. Solomon was God’s choice to become kin...

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Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Exodus 33-36. I’m calling today’s episode “Alone.”

Comments on Exodus 33

Chapter 33 begins where chapter 32 left off, immediately after the people made the golden calf. The Lord is angry, and tells Moses to quickly leave this place. And he tells Moses that He will not go with them, but will send an angel to go with them instead, because, “you are a stiff-necked people, and I might destroy you on the way.”

There are two things I would like to talk about in thi...

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Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Galatians 1-3. I’m calling today’s episode “Ultimate Truth.”

Comments on Galatians 1

Paul opens the letter by establishing that he is an apostle, chosen not by men, but by Jesus Christ Himself and God the Father. Those are some pretty impressive bona fides, wouldn’t you say? He’s not doing this to impress them, but to answer the charges brought against him by those who made their way into the Galatian church who were questioning his qualifications.

After this, Paul expresses hi...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Luke 5-6, and I’m calling the episode “Let’s Go Fishin’.”

Comments on Luke 5

Jesus’ first request of Simon didn’t require much faith from him, did it?

He got into Simon’s boat, and asked Simon to put out a little way from the shore. That’s all He asked. “Take me out just a little way, Simon.” He wanted to speak to the people who had been pushing and crowding Him so they could hear the Word of God. 

Picture the scene. Simon Peter...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Jeremiah 42-46, and I’m calling the episode “But You Promised.”

Comments on Jeremiah 42 and 46

Thoughts on Jeremiah 42 

Have you ever made a bargain with God? You’ve been in trouble or in some other hard place, and you said, “Lord, help me here and I will never sin again! I’ll devote my life to you!” And then the trouble passes, and you go right back to your old ways. Yeah. Most of us probably have done that, and let me say that it’s not a good thin...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is  we will complete the book of Job 41-42, and I’m calling the episode “A New Beginning.”

Comments on Job

Alexander Maclaren wrote in his “Expositions of Holy Scripture” “The close of the book of Job must be taken in connection with its prologue in order to get the full view of its solution of the mystery of pain and suffering. Indeed the prologue is more completely the solution than the endings; for it shows the purpose of Job’s trials as being, not his punishment but his testing.” “...

Some verses feel like they were written for the moments when your vocabulary fails—when you’ve prayed all you know to pray, and all that’s left is a quiet hope that God is still at work. In this episode of Verses We Missed, we sit with Ephesians 3:20 and listen to Paul stretch language to the breaking point as he points us to a God whose power and generosity are beyond measure.

Today’s Reading

Today’s reading is Ephesians 3:20 (ESV).

Reading: Ephesians 3:20

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Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Psalms 60-62, and I’m calling the episode “Be Quiet.”

Comments on Psalm 62

“1 It is surely true that I find my rest in God.” NIRV

I believe that the NASB is a better translation: “1 My soul waits in silence for God only;” NASB

Sometimes, the very best thing we can do is come before God and…just…be quiet. FB Meyer wrote, “This is why God keeps you waiting. All that is of self and nature must be silence; one voice after another cease to boast; one l...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is 2 Samuel 20-24, which will complete that book. I’m calling today’s episode “Forgiven and Forgotten.”

Commentary on 2 Samuel 22

Chapter 22 is David’s wonderful song of praise to God, whom he had served his entire life.

As David wrote this, he included the highs and the lows from his life. How God had delivered him from his enemies, and how he was blessed. He gave praise for who God is and how incomparable He is. He acknowledged that God was his source of…everything.

Did any pa...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Exodus 29-32. Since it’s Monday, you know that this is one of the books of the Law. I’m calling today’s episode “It’s All Him.”

Comments on Exodus 29-32

Oh my goodness. What a tremendous range our reading covered today. From the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests, to the instructions for sacrifices, to God’s giving the tablets of the Law, inscribed with his own finger, to the abomination of the golden calf, to Moses’ interceding on behalf of the people. I hardly know wh...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is 2 Corinthians 11-13, which completes the book. Yesterday I got ahead of myself and said we would be starting the book of Galatians today. That’s next Sunday. I’m calling today’s episode “Is It Time For An Audit?” 

Comments on Chapter 13

Put yourselves through a test. See if you belong to Christ. Then you will know you belong to Christ, unless you do not pass the test.

2 Corinthians 13:5 NLV

The apostle Paul was having some difficulties with some of the peop...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Luke 3-4, and I’m calling the episode “How To Resist Temptation.”

Comments on Luke 4

Jesus gave us the perfect plan for when we are being tempted. Remember this, beloved. Jesus was fully human, as well as fully God. Jesus was a real man. So the temptations that Satan put before Him were real. These were not theoretical. 

Jesus had flesh. And notice the very first temptation Satan put in front of Jesus. Jesus had been in the desert for forty days and had not eaten. H...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Jeremiah 37-41, and I’m calling the episode “The Cowardly Mob.” 

Comments on Jeremiah 38

In chapter 38, Shephatiah, Gedaliah, Jehucal and Pashhur, who were princes of Judah, did not like the message that Jeremiah was preaching: 

 “The Lord says, ‘Those who stay in this city will die in battle or of starvation or disease. Those who leave the city and surrender to the Babylonians will live. They will escape with their lives.’” 3 They had also heard him say, “The Lord says, ‘This city will certainly be handed over to the arm...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is  Job 39-40, and I’m calling the episode “The Voice of God.”

Comments on Job 39-40

It’s easy to think of this scene with God’s awesome, booming voice rumbling and shaking everything around for miles as He speaks out of the storm. And maybe it did happen that way. He can be a fearsome God. 

But I like what the commentator F. B. Meyer wrote: “Divine power and human ignorance. When the storm had ceased and the thunder was hushed, a voice spoke out of the gol...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Psalms 57-59, and I’m calling the episode “On the Run.”

Comments on Psalms 57-59

Introduction to Psalm 57

The title of this psalm is To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave.

Regarding “Do not Destroy”, Bible commentator Derek Kidner said: “This may well be a tune-indication: cf. Isaiah 65:8, where the phrase is identified as a popular saying (perhaps a snatch of vintage song), and borrowed to become a reassuring word from God. Y...

Why does God conceal some things instead of explaining everything? Proverbs 25:2 answers that question in a surprising way. Rather than eliminating mystery, the verse reveals that divine mystery is part of God’s glory. At the same time, it invites believers to search the Scriptures with humility and curiosity.

In this episode of Verses We Missed, we explore Proverbs 25:2 and a question many believers whisper in seasons of uncertainty: why doesn’t God explain more? Although the verse doesn’t remove the fog entirely, it does reveal something beautiful—mystery is not a flaw in the Christian life. In...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is 2 Samuel 15-19, and I’m calling the episode “A House Divided.”

Comments on 2 Samuel 15-19

Reading chapters 15-19 is like reading an adventure novel, isn’t it? There’s the dysfunctional family, where the son of the king leads a national revolt, there’s raw ambition, betrayal, loyalty, sex, spies, murder, revenge and heartbreak. It’s all there. And it’s all real. These events really happened. 

Where to begin? I think we need to talk about David. There are so many characters in these five chapters tha...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Exodus 25-28, and I’m calling the episode “The God of Details.”

Comments on Exodus 25-28

The first time I read these chapters, I was struck by the detail of God’s instructions. Nothing was left out. Everything that was to go into the tabernacle was intricately laid out, from the materials to use, to the measurements, to the design, to the placement of the items. 

But of course, that God thought of every detail is not at all surprising, right? He is a God of detail...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is  2 Corinthians 9-10, and I’m calling the episode “Take Control of Your Thoughts.”

Comments on 2 Corinthians 10

As we have mentioned before, there are those in the church at Corinth who did not recognize Paul’s authority as an apostle. Much of this chapter has Paul defending that authority. Not for his own benefit, but for theirs. What he has to say is important. After all, as an apostle he is bringing God’s message…and they should receive it as from God.

In the first five verses o...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Luke 1-2, and I’m calling the episode “The Child’s Answers.”

Comments on Luke 2

We’re obviously just a couple weeks past Christmas, but it’s always good to read the account of Jesus’ birth. But in reading such familiar chapters as these first two of Luke, we run the risk of not really hearing them, don’t you think? Every Christmas season, we hear these verses read. So can we find anything new? Is it important to see something new? I think the answer to that question is...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is  Jeremiah 32-36, and I’m calling the episode “I Can’t Hear You.”

Comments

Thoughts on Jeremiah 35 

The Lord had Jeremiah invite the Rechabites in for a little social activity, and He told Jeremiah to provide wine to them. When it was offered to them, they declined, saying that their ancestor Jonadab told them not to ever drink wine. In addition, they weren’t to build houses, plant crops or build houses to live in. So they had always refrained from doing any of those things.

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is  Job 37-38, and I’m calling the episode “Somethin’ Else.”

Comments on Job 37

Elihu talks of how he is frightened of the awesome power of God that he sees in thunder and lightening. If you have ever been in a storm like Elihu is talking about, it is truly awe-inspiring. 

I am a southern California native. I’ve been here almost all of my life, except for two years, when I was seven and eight years old. We rarely have thunderstorms here, and when we do, they are...

In this episode of Verses We Missed, we explore Matthew 11:12 and one of the most puzzling statements Jesus ever made. What did He mean when He said the kingdom of heaven “suffers violence”? Far from endorsing physical force, Jesus reveals the urgent, decisive nature of repentance. The kingdom does not drift quietly into history—and no one drifts quietly into it. You can explore more episodes in the series at Recent Episodes. This is a mid-week breath of Scripture and grace.

No One Drifts Into the Kingdom

Matthew 11:12 (NASB95)

Have you ever noticed how ea...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Psalms 54-56, and I’m calling the episode “Say It Isn’t So.”

Comments on Psalms 54-56

Introduction to Psalm 54

The title of this psalm is “To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, ‘Is David not hiding with us?’”

The Ziphites betrayed David to Saul twice. We read about these betrayals in 1 Samuel 23 and 1 Samuel 26. On both occasions, David was able to escape. This psalm probably refers to the episode in 1 Samuel 23. 

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is  2 Samuel 10-14, and I’m calling the episode “The Runaway Train.”

Comments on 2 Samuel 11

In this account, we see how what we might consider a small sin begin a chain of sinful actions that, like a runaway locomotive, can cause terrible destruction and heartache. A seemingly small, insignificant sin can quickly spiral into a disastrous web of deceit and horrendous sins that affect the lives of more people than we could ever anticipate.

Let’s climb on board the sin train with David for a moment an...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is  2 Corinthians 6-8, and I’m calling the episode “Hop To.”

Comments on 2 Corinthians 6

We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says:

“In an acceptable time I have heard you,
And in the day of salvation I have helped you.”

Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NKJV

How marvelous! God calls us to work with Him! As God...

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Podcast Introduction

In our reading today we’ll complete the Gospel of Mark by reading chapters 15-16, and I’m calling the episode “He Is Alive!”

Comments on

Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 15 NCV; Ch. 16 ERV

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Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Jeremiah 27-31, and I’m calling the episode “Take a Letter.” 

Comments on Jeremiah 29

In chapter 29, God told Jeremiah to send a letter to those people who had been taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar into Babylon. In essence, God told the people to settle in because they were going to be there for a while. Seventy years to be exact. He told them to go ahead and build homes, plant gardens, have families. And pray that their new hometown would d...

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Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Job 35-36, and I’m calling the episode “The Giver of Songs.”

Comments on Job 35

Elihu has thus far been no more help to Job than the others have been, and in this chapter Elihu accuses Job of being self-righteous. But he did say one thing that I especially liked in verse 10. Elihu said: He is the One who gives us songs to sing in the night.

In our darkest hour, when all seems lost, when we turn t...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Psalms 51-53, and I’m calling the episode “A Love Song”. 

Comments on Psalm 51

Oh my goodness what a beautiful prayer Psalm 51 is. And better than that it must’ve been a beautiful song, as the songs are. And for those of you who might be from the Jesus freak generation as I am, verses 10-13 might have sounded just a little bit familiar. Let me read them to you from the King James Version, which I much prefer for this Psalm. It goes, 

Create in me a cl...

In this episode of Verses We Missed, we explore Zephaniah 3:17 and the breathtaking truth that God rejoices over His redeemed people with joyful singing. Spoken originally to Israel in a context of restoration after judgment, this verse reveals the unchanging heart of God—mighty to save, tender in love, and delighted in His people through the finished work of Jesus Christ. This is a mid-week breath of Scripture and grace.

God Sings Over You

Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT)

Have you ever felt like God was disappointed in you?

Like you’ve failed too many...

Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is  2 Samuel 5-9, and I’m calling the episode “Follow the Directions.”

Comments on 2 Samuel 5

Now that Saul is dead, God finally puts David on the throne. Remember, God first had David anointed King when he was a boy. Probably somewhere between 12 and 15 years of age. And we are told here in chapter 5 that David was 30 years old when he became king. Again, we see that God’s promises are always fulfilled, but not always immediately. 

Also note that David still had to fight wars. Just because Go...

In Exodus 17–20, we walk with Israel through wilderness thirst, frontline conflict, wise counsel for leadership, and the thunderous awe of Mount Sinai. From water flowing out of the rock to Moses’ hands being held up in the fight, today’s reading reminds us that God provides what we cannot—and His commands are rooted in His redemption. Because He brought His people out of slavery, they owed Him their trust and obedience… and because Christ has redeemed us, we respond with grateful, reverent love.

Today’s reading is Exodus 17–20.

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Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is 2 Corinthians 4-5, and I’m calling the episode “Make A Decision.”

Comments on  2 Corinthians 5

Today I’m going to focus on the seventh verse of chapter 5, which just happens to consist of only seven words: We live by believing, not by seeing.

You know, there comes a time in each person’s life where they just have to make a decision. Given the facts that can be known, and accepting that there are some things that cannot be known, we just have to decide and move forwar...

Today we read Mark chapters 13 and 14, and I’ve titled the episode “A Sweet Fragrance.” We also have a special encore presentation of the Christmas story and my favorite Christmas song of all time.

Today’s Reading

In our reading today from Mark 13 and 14, we see a dramatic shift from Jesus’ teaching on the end times to the intimate and sacrificial actions of his final days. Mark 13 records Jesus’ warnings about the destruction of the temple and the signs of the end of the age, urging his followers to stay awake and keep watch. In Mark 14, we...

Will You Stand or Will You Kneel?

Today is Christmas Eve, and while the world prepares for celebrations, our journey through the Bible brings us to a moment of intense confrontation and remarkable bravery. Steve Webb leads us through Jeremiah 22-26, where the prophet faces a choice that resonates deeply with the challenges of our modern world. From the halls of kings to the courts of the temple, the message remains clear. God demands justice, faithfulness, and the courage to speak truth even when it is unpopular.

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Today on the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we explore Job 33 and 34. These chapters focus on the speech of Elihu, the youngest of Job’s companions. Elihu challenges Job’s claims of innocence and emphasizes that God is far greater than any human being. The episode examines the dangers of pride and how it can obstruct our ability to trust in God’s perfect wisdom and justice. Additionally, Steve shares an important announcement regarding the production of the show moving forward.

Important Announcement

Steve shares that due to a significant setback in his fa...

Welcome to Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind. This daily podcast helps us read the entire Bible in one year. Today is Psalms Wednesday, so we focus on Psalms 48–50. I share a short introduction before each psalm. Then we reflect on what Psalm 50 teaches about true worship. We also pause for prayer and a verse of the day.

Today’s Reading

Today’s reading is Psalms 48–50.

Psalm 48
Psalm 49
Psalm 50

Episode Highlights

Psalm 48 — The joy of God’s city

This psalm celebrates the greatness of the Lord. It...