The One Year Bible Podcast 2024
878 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsLooking for a fresh and fun way to explore the Bible? Join Master Storyteller, Michael Wood, M.Ed., M.S., as he brings the easy-to-read version (ERV) of the Bible to life! Perfect for young Christians or those curious about the Good Book, our dramatized podcast features unique voices, thrilling music, and captivating sound effects. Dive into all 66 books with engaging introductions showing you how everything connects from Genesis to Revelation. Thanks to Bible League International, you can trust its accuracy and authenticity. Get ready to dive into a Bible experience you won't want to put
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Day 338 | An angel shows Daniel the armies of the future | 1 John 4: God loved us first
December 04, 2023 08:08 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MBDay 338 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Daniel 11 is a chapter in the Bible where the prophet Daniel receives a detailed vision about future kings and battles. It predicts conflicts between the "King of the North" and the "King of the South," referring to rulers and nations in those directions from Israel. This vision is often seen as a prophecy about events that would happen many years after Daniel's time. It's a complex chapter showing God's knowledge of future events. 1 John 4:7-2...
Day 337 | Angels help Daniel interpret the visions | 1 John 3: Love One Another
December 03, 2023 08:17 - 17 minutes - 39.5 MBDay 337 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Daniel 9:20-11:1, Daniel prays to God for his people, confessing their sins and asking for mercy. While he's praying, the angel Gabriel comes to him and explains that God has a special plan for the future. Gabriel talks about a time of great difficulty but promises that God will eventually bring peace and goodness. This passage shows the importance of prayer and God's plan for the future. 1 John 3:11-4:6 teaches us about loving one another a...
Day 336 | Daniel prays to the Lord | 1 John 3: We are God's children
December 02, 2023 09:22 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBDay 336 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Daniel prays to the Lord. 1 John 3: We are God's children In Daniel 8:15-9:19, Daniel has a vision about a ram and a goat, which he doesn't understand. The angel Gabriel explains that the vision is about future kings and kingdoms. Later, Daniel prays to God, confessing sins and asking for mercy for himself and his people. This shows Daniel's deep concern for his people and his trust in God's forgiveness and guidance. In 1 John 2:28-3:10, it's e...
Day 335 | Daniel has visions of fantastic creatures | 1 John 2: Don't follow enemies of Christ
December 01, 2023 08:37 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MBDay 335 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Daniel 7-8:14 describes two visions Daniel has. In the first, he sees four great beasts representing kingdoms rising from the sea. The fourth beast is terrifying and powerful, with ten horns, and a little horn speaking arrogantly. This represents a kingdom and a boastful king. In the second vision, Daniel sees a ram with two horns, representing the kings of Media and Persia, and a goat with a prominent horn, symbolizing the king of Greece. The ...
Day 334: Daniel is thrown into the Lion's Den | 1 John: Introduction
November 30, 2023 08:08 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MBDay 334 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Daniel 5:17-6:28, Daniel interprets mysterious writing for King Belshazzar, warning of the king's downfall, which happens that night. Later, under King Darius, Daniel is respected but faces jealousy. His enemies trick the king into making a law that bans prayer to anyone but the king. Daniel keeps praying to God and is thrown into a lions' den as punishment. Miraculously, he's unharmed because God protects him. The king, seeing this, praises ...
Day 333 | King Belshazzar sees the Lord write on the wall | 2 Peter 3: Jesus is coming
November 29, 2023 08:12 - 17 minutes - 40.1 MBDay 333 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Daniel 4:19-5:16, King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream of a tree being cut down, which Daniel interprets as a warning from God that the king will lose his sanity for seven years to learn that God rules all kingdoms. This prophecy is fulfilled, and the king eventually acknowledges God's sovereignty. Later, King Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar's successor, offends God by using sacred temple cups during a feast. A mysterious hand writes on the wall, and ...
Day 332 | Daniel's friends thrown into the furnace | King N's Dream | 2 Peter 2: False Prophets
November 28, 2023 08:12 - 19 minutes - 43.5 MBDay 332 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Daniel 3:13-4:18, King Nebuchadnezzar gets angry because Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego won't worship his gold statue. He throws them into a fiery furnace, but they don't get hurt because God protects them. The king is amazed and praises their God. Later, Nebuchadnezzar dreams about a huge tree that gets cut down. Daniel tells him it means the king will lose his kingdom and live like an animal for seven years because he is too proud, but th...
Day 331 | Daniel interprets the King's dream | 2 Peter: An Introduction
November 27, 2023 08:17 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MBDay 331 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Daniel 2:24-3:12, Daniel interprets King Nebuchadnezzar's dream about a giant statue, which represents different kingdoms. Impressed, the king promotes Daniel. Later, the king builds a huge golden statue and orders everyone to worship it. Three of Daniel's friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, refuse to worship the statue because they only worship God. This makes the king very angry, and he orders them to be thrown into a fiery furnace. ...
Day 330 | Daniel is taken to Babylon | 1 Peter 5: Flock of God
November 26, 2023 09:19 - 18 minutes - 42.3 MBDay 330 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Daniel 1-2:23 tells the story of a young man named Daniel and his friends, who were taken to Babylon when King Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem. Despite being in a foreign land, Daniel stayed true to his faith, refusing to eat the king's rich food, which went against his beliefs. God blessed Daniel and his friends with wisdom and understanding. Later, King Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream that none of his wise men could interpret. Daniel, ...
Day 329 | Water from the Temple | The Holy Land gets organized | 1 Peter 4: Changed Lives
November 25, 2023 08:38 - 19 minutes - 44.2 MBDay 329 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 47-48 describes a vision where a river flows from the temple, bringing life wherever it goes. This shows how God's presence brings life and healing. Then, the land of Israel is divided among the tribes, symbolizing restoration and God's promise to His people. It's about hope and God's care for His people. 1 Peter 4 teaches us to live for God and not just for ourselves. It says that we might suffer for being Christians, just like Jesus d...
Day 328 | The Lord lays out rules for the Festivals | 1 Peter 3: Suffering for doing good
November 24, 2023 08:17 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MBDay 328 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 45-46 talks about rules for fairness and worship. Ezekiel 45 describes how the land is to be fairly divided among the tribes of Israel, with a special portion set aside for the temple, priests, and the prince. It emphasizes fair measurements and just treatment of people. Ezekiel 46 explains the proper way to worship God, including rules about sacrifices and festivals. It's about being fair and respectful in how we share things and worsh...
Day 327 | The Lord takes over the tour of the New Temple | 1 Peter 2: Obey your leaders
November 23, 2023 09:07 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBDay 327 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezekiel 43-44, the prophet Ezekiel sees a vision where God's glory returns to the Temple in Jerusalem, showing that God is with His people again. Then, in chapter 44, God gives rules for the Temple and the priests, emphasizing the importance of being holy and serving God correctly. These chapters remind us that God wants to be close to His people and that there are special ways to respect and honor Him. 1 Peter 2:4-25 talks about Jesus as th...
Day 326 | Ezekiel sees a celestial creature and the New Temple | 1 Peter: An introduction
November 22, 2023 08:14 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MBDay 326 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 41-42 describes a vision of a temple, with detailed measurements and descriptions of its rooms and furnishings. It's like a grand, detailed blueprint showing how everything is carefully arranged. This vision represents a place of worship that's perfectly designed and holy. Bible Hero 1 Peter 1-2:3 encourages Christians to have strong faith, even during tough times. It reminds them that their faith and hope should be in God. It also tal...
Day 325 | Ezekiel sees the New Temple of the Lord | James 5: Warning to the Rich
November 21, 2023 09:03 - 17 minutes - 40.8 MBDay 325 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 40 is about a vision given by God to the prophet Ezekiel. In this vision, Ezekiel is taken to a high mountain in Israel and shown a detailed image of a new, large temple. The chapter describes the measurements and specifics of this temple, emphasizing its grand design and importance. This vision symbolizes God's presence and His plan for a future where He dwells among His people. James 5 teaches about patience, faith, and caring for oth...
Day 324 | Judgment against Gog of Magog | James 4: Pray for God's Will
November 20, 2023 08:40 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBDay 324 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 38-39 talks about a big battle where God shows His power. It describes a leader named Gog from a place called Magog who, along with his allies, plans to attack Israel. But God steps in, protects Israel, and shows everyone that He is in control. This story teaches us about God's power to protect and His ultimate control over world events. James 4 teaches about how our desires can cause fights and arguments, and how we should trust God i...
Day 323 | The Valley of Dry Bones | James 3: Watch your tongue
November 19, 2023 09:15 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MBDay 323 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. God promises to restore Israel. He tells the people He will cleanse them from their sins and give them a new heart and spirit to follow Him. A vision of the valley of dry bones. God brings the bones to life as a sign that He will bring hope and restoration to Israel. James 3 teaches about the power of the tongue. It explains how a small thing like the tongue can have a big impact, similar to a tiny rudder steering a large ship. It encourages peo...
Day 322 | The Lord will be the Good Shepherd | Edom is judged | James 2: Faith in action
November 18, 2023 09:33 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MBDay 322 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 34: This chapter is like a message from God about leaders. God isn't happy with the leaders, called shepherds, who are not taking care of the people, like sheep. He promises to be the good shepherd Himself, to look after and care for His people. Ezekiel 35: In this part, God talks to a place called Mount Seir, which represents the enemies of God's people. God says He will punish them because they were mean and hurt His people. It's abo...
Day 321 | Watchman for the Lord | James: An introduction
November 17, 2023 09:21 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBDay 321 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 32-33:32 talks about God sending Ezekiel to warn people about their bad choices. God compares Egypt to a big, powerful animal that will be caught and punished. Then, God tells Ezekiel to be a watchman, like a lookout person, who warns people when danger is coming. If Ezekiel doesn't warn them, it's his fault, but if he does and they don't listen, it's their own fault. It's about listening to warnings and choosing to do right. James 1 te...
Day 320 | Egypt, like Assyria, will fall | Hebrews 13: Worship that please God
November 16, 2023 08:15 - 18 minutes - 42.8 MBDay 320 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezekiel 30-31, God tells Ezekiel to warn Egypt that they will be defeated and lose their power because they've acted arrogantly, thinking they're unbeatable, like a tall tree. But even the tallest trees can be cut down, and so can the most powerful nations. It's a reminder that pride can lead to a fall, and no one is too big or strong to be beyond God's reach. Hebrews 13 teaches us to keep loving each other like family, to be kind to strange...
Day 319 | Judgment against Tyre, Sidon, and Egypt | Hebrews 12: God will shake Heaven and Earth
November 15, 2023 08:27 - 17 minutes - 41 MBDay 319 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 28-29 are two chapters in the Bible where God sends messages through Ezekiel. In chapter 28, God tells the ruler of Tyre that he's not as powerful as he thinks, reminding him that he's just a human, not a god. It's a lesson about pride and humility. In chapter 29, God talks about Egypt, saying He will punish them for not being reliable friends to Israel, showing that actions have consequences. This part also promises that Israel will even...
Day 318 | Tyre: Doorway to the Seas | Hebrews 12: The Lord's Discipline
November 14, 2023 08:28 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MBDay 318 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 26-27 talks about the city of Tyre. God told Ezekiel to say that Tyre would be destroyed because it was happy when Jerusalem fell. These chapters describe how Tyre's wealth and trading made it famous but also proud. God said he would bring many nations against Tyre, and it would be like a bare rock. This shows that pride and rejoicing in others' misfortune can lead to downfall. Hebrews 12:1-13 encourages us to be strong in our faith. It...
Day 317 | Death of Ezekiel's Wife | Hebrews 11: Faith that pleases God
November 13, 2023 08:08 - 21 minutes - 50.1 MBDay 317 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 24-25 is about two messages from God. In Chapter 24, God tells a story about a cooking pot to show the people of Jerusalem that tough times are coming because they haven't been living right. It's a warning and also a sad prophecy about the city being attacked. In Chapter 25, God speaks about other places like Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia. He's not happy with them either because they were mean to His people. These chapters remind us t...
Day 316 | Judgment against Oholah and Oholibah | Hebrews 11: What is Faith
November 12, 2023 15:55 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBDay 316 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 22:23-23 tells about how God was unhappy with the people of Jerusalem and Samaria because they weren't living right. He compared them to two sisters who didn't follow God's ways. This part of the Bible is a bit like a story showing how important it is to stay true to what God teaches and not forget about Him. Hebrews 11:1-16 talks about faith. It says faith is like believing in things we can't see. The passage tells stories of people fr...
Day 315 | Babylon is the sword against Jerusalem | Hebrews 10: Stay close to Christ
November 11, 2023 08:06 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBDay 315 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezekiel 20:45 to 22:22, God tells Ezekiel to give a warning message. He uses images like a forest on fire to describe how He will punish bad behavior and injustice in Israel. Then, Ezekiel talks about Jerusalem as a city where people don't follow God's rules, acting unfairly and hurting others. God says He will clean up the city by removing the bad like a refiner removes impurities from metal. This part of the Bible teaches about God's fairne...
Day 314 | A sad song about Israel | Hebrews 10: Jesus is the sacrifice
November 10, 2023 08:27 - 26 minutes - 60 MBDay 314 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience Podcast. Ezekiel 19 is a sad poem about Israel's leaders (described as lions) and the nation (like a vine), showing how they lost their power and were taken away to a foreign land. Then, Ezekiel 20:1-44 recounts Israel's history, highlighting how the people repeatedly disobeyed God. Despite this, God was patient and kept His promise to not destroy them, showing His desire to be recognized as the one true God. This part teaches about God's patie...
Day 313 | The Eagle and Vine | Sins of the Father | Hebrews 9: Christ is the final sacrifice
November 09, 2023 08:56 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MBDay 313 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience Podcast. In Ezekiel 17, the prophet tells a parable about two eagles and a vine, symbolizing Jerusalem's alliances with Babylon and Egypt, and God's judgment for their faithlessness. Ezekiel 18 emphasizes individual responsibility before God, explaining that each person will be judged by their own actions, not the sins of their parents or children, and that repentance can lead to life. In Hebrews 9:16-28, the passage explains that just as a wi...
Day 312 | Jerusalem is like a prostitute, whom God loves | Hebrews 9: The New Agreement
November 08, 2023 09:08 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MBDay 312 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 16 uses a metaphor to describe Jerusalem as an unfaithful woman. Despite God's care from her infancy and making her His bride, Jerusalem turns to idolatry, acting worse than a prostitute—paying others instead of being paid, and making alliances with foreign nations (representing false gods). God declares that He will punish her but will eventually establish a new covenant and restore her. In Hebrews 9:1-15, the writer compares the earth...
Day 311 | Jerusalem, the vine, will be burned | Hebrews 8: Jesus Our High Priest
November 07, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBDay 311 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezekiel 13-15, the prophet Ezekiel condemns the false prophets of Israel for misleading the people with lies and visions of their own making. God declares that he will not answer those who consult these prophets and idols, and He emphasizes the individual responsibility for sin, stating that even if a land were righteous, each person would be judged separately for their own actions. In Hebrews 8, the writer discusses Jesus as our high priest...
Day 310 | Prophecies against the leaders | Hebrews 7: Christ is a priest like Melchizedek
November 06, 2023 08:16 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBDay 310 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Hebrews 6:13-7:10, the author speaks about God's promise to Abraham, emphasizing how God swore by Himself to bless Abraham, ensuring the unchangeability of His purpose with an oath. This offers hope and encouragement to the followers, likened to an anchor for the soul. The passage then transitions to Melchizedek, a mysterious priest-king from Genesis, who met Abraham. Unlike other priests, Melchizedek's priesthood is unique and eternal, not b...
Day 309 | The Lord shows Ezekiel disgusting things | Hebrews 6: Two things God cannot change
November 05, 2023 07:21 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MBDay 309 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezekiel 7-9, the prophet Ezekiel relays a series of visions and prophecies about the severe judgment coming to Israel because of its extensive corruption and idolatry. God tells Ezekiel that the end is near for His people in their land because of their abominable deeds. Ezekiel sees a vision of punishment with a sign of impending doom marked on Jerusalem. Then he witnesses six men with deadly weapons and a seventh man with a writing kit sent...
Day 308 | Ezekiel acts out God's coming wrath | Hebrews 5: Do not fall away
November 04, 2023 08:07 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBDay 308 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel 4-6 tells the tale of Ezekiel doing some serious performance art to show Israel's impending doom. He lies on his side for hundreds of days, bakes bread over cow dung, and even shaves his head as a dramatic way to say, "Hey, bad times are coming because of all the bad stuff you've done." The people have been off worshiping idols and forgetting their roots, and now they're going to pay the price. God's pretty upset, to put it mildly, and i...
Day 307 | Ezekiel sees visions from God | Hebrews 4: Jesus the High Priest
November 03, 2023 08:02 - 29 minutes - 68.1 MBDay 307 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezekiel has this wild vision with super complex and vivid images—a storm, creatures with four faces and wings, wheels within wheels, and above all, a throne with a figure glowing like fire. This figure is the glory of God, and He's commissioning Ezekiel to be a prophet. God warns Ezekiel that he's being sent to the Israelites who are stubborn and rebellious, but he must speak God's words to them anyway, whether they listen or not. God gives Ezek...
Day 306 | Judah's enemies will be judged | Hebrews 4: God's Word is alive
November 02, 2023 07:24 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MBDay 306 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. After the people turn back to God, He feels sorry for them. He promises to send lots of food and remove the scary locusts. God also says He'll make up for the bad years and send dreams and visions to people. But there's a big day coming where other nations will be judged for how they treated Israel. In the end, God's home, Jerusalem, will be a safe place and everyone will know that God is in charge. In Hebrews, even though God promised a restful...
Day 305 | Joel warns of a locust plague | Hebrews 3: Jesus is greater than Moses
November 01, 2023 07:13 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MBDay 305 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. There's a big locust invasion that's ruining all the crops. Joel tells the people that this is a wake-up call from God. Things are really bad, and even the animals are sad because there's no food. Joel urges everyone to fast, cry, and gather at God's house to ask for His help. In Hebrews, the writer talks about how Jesus is greater than Moses. Just like a builder is more important than the house he built, Jesus is more important than Moses. But ...
Day 304 | Obadiah tells of the Lord's wrath on Edom | Hebrews 2: Why Jesus became human
October 31, 2023 07:57 - 16 minutes - 38.4 MBDay 304 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Obadiah warns the Edomites (a group living in the mountains) that bad times are coming for them because they acted mean to their relatives, the Israelites, during Israel's rough patch. God's not happy with Edom's pride and betrayal, so He's going to make them fall big time. In the end, Israel will come back strong and take over the places Edom took from them, while Edom will disappear. It's a message about payback and God taking care of His own. ...
Day 303 | Horrors of the Attack on Jerusalem | Hebrews: An Introduction
October 30, 2023 07:49 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBDay 303 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In these verses from Lamentations, the writer talks about how the people did wrong things and now they're facing tough times because of it. They're saying sorry to God and asking Him to not forget them. They talk about how hard things have been, like being hungry and other nations treating them badly. At the end, they hope God will help them, but they're not sure if He will. The whole mood is pretty sad and full of mixed feelings. Hebrews 1 is ab...
Day 302 | The Meaning of Suffering | Letter to Philemon
October 29, 2023 07:59 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MBDay 302 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Jerusalem is very sad and broken. The people feel like God is mad at them. But even when they are super sad, they remember that God is kind and cares about them. Every new day, they think about God's love. They hope that if they think about what they did wrong and say sorry, God will be close to them again. Paul writes a letter to Philemon from prison. In this letter, Paul talks about a man named Onesimus, who used to be Philemon's slave but ra...
Day 301 | Lamentations: Introduction | Titus 3: The Right Way to Live
October 28, 2023 09:42 - 19 minutes - 44.5 MBDay 301 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Jerusalem is super sad because it's empty and destroyed. People were taken away, and the city remembers better times. They know God punished them for a reason, and they talk about how tough things were during the attack. Paul reminds people to obey their leaders and avoid fighting. He says God saved us because of His mercy, not because of anything we did. Because of this, we should live good lives. Paul also tells Titus to avoid pointless argumen...
Day 300 | Habakkuk prays for Judah | Titus 2: Following the True Teaching
October 27, 2023 07:58 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MBDay 300 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Habakkuk is distressed about corruption in Judah, chats with God, and learns that the Babylonians are coming to discipline the nation. Even though he's worried, Habakkuk remains faithful and rejoices in God's plan. In Titus 2, Paul gives guidelines for how different groups in the church should act, emphasizing self-control, good behavior, and godly living. He highlights the transformative power of God's grace, which brings salvation and instructs...
Day 299 | Nebuchadnezzar II conquers Jerusalem | Titus: An Introduction
October 26, 2023 07:27 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBDay 299 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Jeremiah 52 offers a detailed account of the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. King Zedekiah tried to flee but was captured, then had to watch his sons get executed before getting his eyes gouged out (yikes!). Afterward, he was chained and dragged off to Babylon. The chapter then goes into specifics about the number of people exiled and the items taken from the temple. It's basically a "last episode" recap of the temple's destruction and the...
Day 298 | The Lord speaks against Babylon | 2 Timothy: 4 Paul faces death
October 25, 2023 07:35 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MBDay 298 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. This portion of Jeremiah continues God's declaration against Babylon. The Lord, the Creator of all, will bring punishment to this mighty empire. Babylon's waters (representing its strength) will dry up, and it will become a desolate, uninhabitable wasteland. The people of Israel and Judah, whom Babylon once took captive, will return to their land, while Babylon will face its downfall for its arrogance and cruelty. The chapter ends with a symboli...
Day 297 | The Lord punishes Babylon | 2 Timothy 3: People will stop loving God
October 24, 2023 07:47 - 23 minutes - 53 MBDay 297 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Jeremiah details Babylon's impending doom, with enemies coming to punish them for their wickedness. Despite their strength and past victories, Babylon will face a downfall so complete that no one will ever live there again. The nation that was once a golden cup in God's hand, leading others astray, will now face retribution. Paul warns Timothy about difficult times in the last days when people will be selfish, greedy, boastful, and against God. ...
Day 296 | The Lord judges Edom, Elam, & Babylon | 2 Timothy 2: Soldiers for Christ
October 23, 2023 07:08 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MBDay 296 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. God reveals that various nations, including Ammon, Edom, and Damascus, will face their comeuppance for past misdeeds. Even the mighty Babylon, once God's tool for punishing others, is not exempt and will be shattered. It's a reminder that no nation is beyond the reach of divine justice, and those who oppress will eventually face consequences. In 2 Timothy 2, Paul dishes out some solid life and ministry advice to Timothy. He tells him to be stro...
Day 295 | God judges Moab for worshiping Chemosh | 2 Timothy: An introduction
October 22, 2023 07:42 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MBDay 295 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. We dive into prophecies concerning Moab and Ammon, neighbors of Israel. Chapter 48 is all about Moab. Jeremiah announces its impending doom at the hands of Babylon. Despite Moab's pride and its trust in its fortresses, the nation will be devastated, and its people will wail. Yet, there's a glimmer of hope as God promises to eventually restore Moab's fortunes. The start of Chapter 49 focuses on the Ammonites. They're called out for seizing Israel'...
Day 294 | God sends a message to Egypt and to the Philistines | 1 Timothy 6: True Riches
October 21, 2023 09:59 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBDay 294 of the One Year Audio Bible Podcast. We get a dive into prophecies about nations other than Israel. Chapter 46 is all about Egypt. Jeremiah predicts Egypt's defeat by Babylon at the battle of Carchemish and further invasions that'll hit Egypt. Despite their mighty army, Egypt's gonna have a tough time. Chapter 47 pivots to the Philistines, especially their main city, Gaza. The prophecy here? A flood of invaders (Babylon) will come from the north, causing widespread destruction. In 1...
Day 293 | People of Judah worship the Queen of Heaven | 1 Timothy 5: Widows, Elders, & Slaves
October 20, 2023 07:05 - 26 minutes - 60 MBDay 293 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. After having explicitly been told by God through Jeremiah to stay in Judah, a group, including Jeremiah and Baruch, is forcibly taken to Egypt by some rebellious folks. Once in Egypt, Jeremiah warns that Babylon will conquer Egypt and that they'll face the same woes they ran from. Chapter 45 focuses on a personal word from God to Baruch, basically telling him not to seek great things for himself because tough times are coming. In 1 Timothy 5-6:2,...
Day 292 | Ishmael slays Gedaliah and his men | 1 Timothy 4: Life and Doctrine
October 19, 2023 13:52 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MBDay 292 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Post-fall-of-Jerusalem events unfold. Gedaliah is appointed as governor in Judah by the Babylonians. But, oh snap! Ishmael, of the royal family, assassins Gedaliah and causes a bunch of chaos, leading many to consider fleeing to Egypt. They ask Jeremiah what God thinks about that. Jeremiah's like, "Stay put, and you'll be fine. Go to Egypt, and you'll face disaster." But, classic move, they doubt Jeremiah and decide Egypt sounds great. Paul gives...
Day 291 | Jerusalem falls to the Babylonians | 1 Timothy 3: Elders and Servants
October 18, 2023 07:36 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBDay 291 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Jeremiah is tossed into a muddy cistern for his unpopular prophecies, but an official, Ebed-melech, persuades King Zedekiah to pull him out. Then, Zedekiah secretly meets Jeremiah, seeking God's guidance, but still hesitates to follow through. The Babylonians finally capture Jerusalem, and while many are taken as captives, Jeremiah is freed and treated kindly. Nebuzaradan, the Babylonian commander, tells Jeremiah he can stay in Judah or come to B...
Day 290 | King Hezekiah burns Jeremiah's scrolls | 1 Timothy 2: Rules for women
October 17, 2023 08:13 - 24 minutes - 57 MBDay 290 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Jeremiah praises the obedient Rechabites, gets his warning scroll burned by King Jehoiakim, and ends up in jail under King Zedekiah. A series of ups and downs for the prophet. Paul urges believers to pray for everyone, including leaders, for peaceful and godly lives. He also discusses the roles of men and women in worship, stating that men should pray without anger and women should dress modestly and learn quietly. Support the show at Patreon. h...
Day 289 | The Lord responds to Jeremiah's prayer | 1 Timothy: An Introduction
October 16, 2023 07:15 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBDay 289 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. God confirms to Jeremiah that, yes, the city will be handed over to the Babylonians because the people of Israel have been super naughty. Despite this grim news, God also promises that eventually, He'll bring them back, and they'll buy fields in the land again. Chapter 33 further emphasizes God's promise to restore Israel and Judah, bringing health, healing, and a descendant of David as a righteous king. In Chapter 34, Jeremiah gives King Zedekia...