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July 15, 2020
Hope for the Hopeless [Podcast]
Lamentations 3
How can you have hope for the future when literally everything seems hopeless? In this episode of Live the Bible, we peek inside the book of Lamentations. In this great little book, the prophet Jeremiah what he witnessed—the destruction of his country. The devastation in life caused a feeling of overwhelm. Of hopelessness.
The good news for us? Our hope is based on the faithfulness of God – not on us.
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July 8, 2020
How to Trust God Each Day of Life [Podcast]
Jeremiah 17:5-13
Some days in life feel, well . . . empty. In this episode of Live the Bible, we pause and look at the only true source of life and meaning of life. In fact, when our lives feel empty, we should see it as a sign that we’re trying to find satisfaction in something other than its source—and that is God.
This episode from the book of Jeremiah will be a great encouragement to you—especially on those “empty” days.
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July 1, 2020
Delight in Your Powerful God [Podcast]
Isaiah 6
How do you deal with shame and guilt? In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at what the Bible says about a topic we all have struggled with on some level. And even after we have placed our faith in Christ, how do we as Christians deal with shame and guilt?
It’s good news. The great book of Isaiah gives us some powerful principles for practical application in this area.
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June 29, 2020
Beth Shean—When God’s Blessings Seem Too Hard to Hold
What to do when they seem to slip from your grip.
Sometimes the blessings God gives you seem hard to hold. In some cases, the difficulty urges us to abandon the blessings. Beth Shean gives us a great example.
(Photo: Beth Shean excavations. Courtesy of the Pictorial Library of Bible Lands)
The Lord provided Beth Shean for the Tribe of Manasseh. But the excellent location proved to be a double-edged sword. Because the spot was so good, every nation wanted control of Beth Shean. And whoever held i...
June 24, 2020
What a Marriage Needs Every Day [Podcast]
Song of Solomon 1
What does a marriage need every day? This one thing. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at a topic essential for all of us. (And if you’re single, don’t worry, the principles apply to you very directly as well.) The Song of Solomon isn’t just poetry in the Bible, it’s very practical.
In fact, no matter who you are or at what station of life, you will be able to apply the principles of this message—immediately.
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June 22, 2020
Hezekiah’s Tunnel and Wall Give a Lesson from Archaeology
Scripture is supported by what we can dig out of the ground.
The ancient world had a bully system that worked in straightforward terms. A nation would conquer a region and demand tribute—annual payment of money and goods. If you didn’t pay tribute, they’d come and kill you. Pretty simple system.
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(Photo: Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Courtesy of the Pictorial Library of Bible Lands)
King Hezekiah refused to pay tribute to the bully. So the Assyrians invaded Judah.
Archaeology has unearthed treasures that re...
June 17, 2020
How to Hear a Sermon [Podcast]
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
How do you listen to a sermon? Honestly, it isn’t always easy. There’s nothing more frustrating than listening to somebody talk for 30 to 45 minutes and to walk away with nothing. The truth is, there are some specific tactics you can apply to every sermon you hear that will help you get so much more out of it.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we find those principles from one who called himself the “Preacher” – King Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes.
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June 10, 2020
The Secret to an Intentional Spiritual Life [Podcast]
Proverbs 24:30-34
There’s a secret to living intentionally every day. In this episode of Live the Bible, we can learn a valuable lesson from the book of Proverbs from an individual, surprisingly, who never intended to teach us a lesson. But God uses his life for our benefit.
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June 8, 2020
The Promised Land and God’s Amazing Provision for Your Life
If God will provide, why do our means seem so meager?
The tension is nothing new for us who believe in God. It’s just that most days it seems we never have enough. Between the bills, the home upkeep, and the car repairs, it’s tough just to stay afloat. Often, amazingly, God rigs it this way.
In fact, an unusual custom gives insight into why our means seem so meager.
(Photo: Wheat field near Bet Guvrin, Israel. Courtesy of the Pictorial Library of Bible Lands)
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June 3, 2020
Wipe that Smile on Your Face [Podcast]
Psalm 126
What are you searching for? In this episode of Live the Bible, we get real practical— on an emotional level— and if we’re honest, that’s where we tend to live most of the time. The world is desperately searching for happiness, and in their search they often miss Joy.
Where do we find it? Psalm 126 tells us.
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