RUTH 1-2:The incident of the Levite and his concubine at Gibeah resulted in the civil war that we heard about yesterday. About 24,000 men died and many women and children as well. In certain things the army inquired of the Lord, and the Lord ga

134: Judges 20-21; Psalm 88; 1 Timothy 4

1 day ago 23m 54s

JUDGES 20-21:In yesterday's reading, the people of Dan took all the items in Micah's household shrine and Micah's Levite priest. The priest’s name was given at the end of the chapter. He was the grandson of Moses! And then the Danites slaughter

133: Judges 18-19; Psalm 87; 1 Timothy 3

2 days ago 21m 19s

JUDGES 18-19:In Judges yesterday, we heard the famous and tragic story of Samson and Delilah. Victory, in that case, was not ‘sweet’. Then we heard the start of the story about Micah and the not so nice background of his personal idols and shri

132: Judges 16-17; Psalm 86; 1 Timothy 2

3 days ago 17m 16s

JUDGES 16-17:Yesterday we heard of Samson's disastrous marriage, and his first major victory over the Philistines. Ways in which Samson disobeyed God's Laws are that he touched and even ate from a carcass, he murdered people when not at war, an

131: Judges 14-15; Psalm 85; 1 Timothy 1

4 days ago 19m 19s

JUDGES 14-15:Yesterday we heard the conclusion of Jephthah's six years as a judge of Israel. Then we heard briefly of three more judges, and then about the miracles preceding the birth of Samson. PSALM 85:This psalm is one appropriate at any ti

130: Judges 12-13; Psalm 84; Galatians 5:22-6:18

5 days ago 18m 7s

JUDGES 12-13:Yesterday, after hearing of three minor judges, we heard of Jephthah. Jephthah was a man of very poor credentials, but he turned out to be a surprisingly good leader. His story shows clearly why it is better not to make rash vows t

129: Judges 10-11; Psalm 83; Galatians 5

6 days ago 20m 56s

JUDGES 10-11:Yesterday we heard the conclusion of the story of Gideon. It is a pity that Gideon was so successful, but that a half-son and unfaithful people ruined his legacy. I am always very disappointed that Gideon so quickly turns to idolat

127: Reader Take Note: Buckling the belt of truth, Day 2

7 days ago 21m 47s

Review: This podcast is Day number 2 in my series about Buckling the belt of truth. In the first day in this series (which can be found by searching for 195 or the word ‘buckling’, I explained what I consider to be the first step in putting on

128: Judges 8-9; Psalm 82; Galatians 4

7 days ago 25m 23s

JUDGES 8-9:Yesterday we heard of Gideon who led Israel in a miraculous victory over the hoards of Midian using only three hundred men. Gideon struggled with believing that God would actually use him, and God was amazingly patient with Gideon— g

127: Judges 6-7; Psalm 81; Galatians 2:17–3:29

8 days ago 24m 34s

JUDGES 6-7:Yesterday we heard the story of Deborah and Barak. (Say, that name sounds familiar!) Barak doesn't get the glory for his notable defeat of Israel's enemy, Sisera. Instead the crowning glory goes to a woman named Jael, who happened to

126: Judges 4-5; Psalm 80; Galatians 2

9 days ago 22m 49s

JUDGES 4-5:We heard yesterday that around the time of Joshua's death, an angel appeared to the people of Israel and rebuked them for disobedience. In chapter 2, the author of Judges summarized the fickleness of the people. And in chapter 3 we q

125: Judges 2-3; Psalm 79; Galatians 1

10 days ago 22m 13s

JUDGES 2-3:Yesterday we heard how the tribe of Judah was more successful in driving out the Canaanites than the other tribes. Several of the tribes just moved in with their enemies. PSALM 79:This lament by Asaph is like Ps 74, talking about Jer

124: Judges 1; Psalm 78:32-72; Acts 28

11 days ago 20m 8s

JUDGES 1:It happens that Psalm 78 is a perfect introduction to the book of Judges! This book covers the dark ages for the nation of Israel, from the time following Joshua’s death to the birth of the last judge, Samuel. HC Mears gives a good eas

123: Joshua 24; Psalm 78:1-39; Acts 27:18-44

12 days ago 18m 17s

JOSHUA 24:In yesterday’s reading, Joshua dismissed the three tribes of warriors to return to their homes to the east of the Jordan. But when they went home, they decided to build an altar as a memorial. But their idea was misunderstood, nearly

122: Joshua 22-23; Psalm 77; Acts 27:1-26

13 days ago 21m 49s

JOSHUA 22-23:Yesterday we heard the detailed list of the cities of refuge— the cities set apart for anyone who happened to kill someone accidentally. Following that was the list of the towns that were given to the priests and Levites. PSALM 77:

121: Joshua 20-21; Psalm 76; Acts 26

14 days ago 17m 36s

JOSHUA 20-21:Yesterday we read the details of land allotment and cities for the remaining seven tribes with their families. Last of all, Joshua himself received a city. PSALM 76:It only makes sense to know God and to be firmly on His side. As v

120: Joshua 18-19; Psalm 75; Acts 25

15 days ago 20m 43s

JOSHUA 18-19:Yesterday we heard the details about Mannaseh and Ephraim's allotment of land. I suggest that it will be very helpful for your understanding of these chapters in Joshua to do an Internet search for “map tribes Israel.” PSALM 75:Do

119: Joshua 16-17; Psalm 74; Acts 24

16 days ago 16m 47s

JOSHUA 16-17:Yesterday Caleb received his special portion within Judah's allotment of land, and then we heard the detailed list of Judah's boundaries and towns. Chapter 15 may be the most challenging passage in all the Old Testament to read out

118: Joshua 14-15; Psalm 73; Acts 23:19-35

17 days ago 22m 21s

JOSHUA 14-15:Yesterday in Joshua we heard an inventory of the kings conquered so far and details about the allotments of land for the 2 1/2 tribes east of the Jordan. PSALM 73:This is one of my favorite psalms because it speaks to an intellectu

117: Joshua 12-13; Psalm 72; Acts 23:1-22

18 days ago 19m 49s

JOSHUA 12-13:As we heard yesterday, God fought for Israel, even causing the sun and moon to stand still. Basically the main central body of land was conquered in only two campaigns. It is important to remember that the total destruction of the

116: Joshua 10-11; Psalm 71; Acts 22

19 days ago 26m

JOSHUA 10-11:The king of Ai trusted in appearances, and was defeated. And the leaders of Israel trusted in appearances and failed to ask God for guidance, leading to a problem that would later cause more pain. PSALM 71:This is a poem written by

115: Joshua 8-9; Psalm 70; Acts 21:20-40

20 days ago 21m 23s

JOSHUA 8-9:Yesterday the walls of Jericho “came a-tumbling down” after some skillful trumpet playing while marching around the city for 7 days. The city was devoted to destruction, meaning that this was God's judgement upon them, and that every

114: Joshua 6-7; Psalm 69:19-36; Acts 21:1-25

21 days ago 21m 54s

JOSHUA 6-7:In yesterday’s reading, Joshua lead the people across the Jordan on dry ground, and they set up 12 stones in two places to be memorial reminders for the people of this miracle. All the men were circumcised, and the angel who is the c

113: Joshua 4-5; Psalm 69:1-18; Acts 20:17-38

22 days ago 19m 13s

JOSHUA 4-5:In yesterday’s reading, Joshua sent out two spies. Rahab, who was a prostitute and later became an outstanding example of God's grace, protected them and eventually became a full member of Israel. The people of Israel crossed the Jor

112: Joshua 2-3; Psalm 68:19-35; Acts 20:1-25

23 days ago 18m 37s

JOSHUA 2-3:Yesterday we started the book of Joshua, named after the man God chose as Moses’ successor. In this book we will see the victory of the Chosen People in conquering the Promised Land (chapters 1-12) and then the occupation of the Prom