Best Bible League International Podcasts (2024)

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Persevering Amidst Persecution in India 20:06

12d ago20:06

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Sharing your Christian faith with others in India can get you thrown in jail. In the world's most populous country, the party in power has stated that there's no room for Christianity in its Hindu nation and has passed anti-conversion laws to discourage evangelism. In spite of this opposition, believers in India are living out who they are in Jesus…

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Day 229 | God speaks to Solomon | The Queen of Sheba visits | 1 Corinthians 11: Lord's Supper 22:54

31m ago22:54

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Day 229 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. After the temple dedication, God appears to Solomon with promises and warnings. Solomon then builds palaces and other structures. The Queen of Sheba visits and is amazed by Solomon's wisdom. Solomon's wealth and fame grow, and the chapter concludes with his death after a 40-year reign. 1 Corinthians 11:…

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Day 228 | The Ark arrives | Solomon prays | 1 Corinthians 10: Follow Christ's example 22:25

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Day 228 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. 2 Chronicles 5:2-7:10 describes the glorious dedication of Solomon's Temple, with priests, Levites, and musicians leading worship. God's presence fills the temple as a cloud. Solomon offers a heartfelt prayer and sacrifice, and fire from heaven consumes the offerings. God appears to Solomon, affirming H…

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Day 227 | Solomon builds the Lord's Temple | 1 Corinthians 10: Warning from history 20:38

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Day 227 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. 2 Chronicles 2-5:1 describes Solomon's preparations, construction, and completion of the temple in Jerusalem. With the help of skilled workers and extravagant materials, Solomon builds the temple, furnishing it with elaborate details, including the bronze altar, molten sea, and cherubim. The whole proce…

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Day 226 | The problems of old age | 1 Corinthians 9: Supporting Paul financially 18:10

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Day 226 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. King David talks about how wisdom is valuable but often ignored. Life is unpredictable and short, so it's best to enjoy it responsibly. In old age, life's pleasures fade, and the book concludes with a call to remember God, the Creator. The final note is a warning to obey God's commandments, for everythi…

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Day 225 | Solomon: Life is Not Fair | 1 Corinthians 8: Food offered to idols 20:11

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Day 225 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. King Solomon talks about the value of wisdom, but also how it's hard to find and easy to lose. The Teacher says that bad things happen to everyone, no matter how good or wise they are. He encourages enjoying life while you can because death comes to everyone. In 1 Corinthians, Paul discusses the choice …

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Day 224 | Solomon: Wealth does not make you happy | 1 Corinthians: Stay as you are 17:49

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Day 224 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. King Solomon talks about how tough life can be with unfairness, hard work that doesn't pay off, and how having lots of money and stuff doesn't make you happy. The Teacher says life is confusing, but it's good to take it easy and enjoy what you have. In 1 Corinthians, Paul tells people to be happy with…

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Day 223 | Solomon reflects on the meaning of life | 1 Corinthians 7: Marriage vs Celibacy 23:23

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Day 223 of Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. King Solomon explores the meaninglessness of life's cycles, pursuits, and pleasures, and introduces the idea that there's a time for everything under heaven. The Teacher reflects on injustice, work, and the human condition, concluding that enjoyment in one's labor is a gift from God. In 1 Corinthians, Paul …

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Day 222 | King Solomon asks God for wisdom | 1 Corinthians 6: Using your bodies for God's glory 15:03

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Day 222 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. 2 Chronicles starts with Solomon's coronation as king, his humble request for wisdom instead of riches, and his resulting prosperity, showcasing Solomon's wise rule and preparation for building the temple. In 1 Corinthians, Paul warns against taking fellow believers to court, emphasizing that they will …

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Day 221 | Solomon becomes King of Israel | 1 Corinthians 29: Regarding sexual sin 21:13

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Day 221 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. 1 Chronicles shows David passing the torch to Solomon, giving him plans for the temple, and rallying support from the leaders. The people give generously, and David praises God. Then Solomon becomes king, and David dies. In 1 Corinthians, Paul deals with a case of sexual immorality in the church, and Pa…

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Day 220 | David's Army is counted | 1 Corinthians 4: Apostles of Christ 17:27

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Day 220 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. 1 Chronicles details the overseers of the temple's treasuries and external duties and then enumerates the military divisions, tribal leaders, and officials in David's administration. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes how followers of Christ should see themselves as helpers and caretakers of God's secrets…

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Day 219 | David assigns Musicians to God's Tent | 1 Corinth 3: Our bodies are temples 22:20

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Day 219 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. God organizes the priests into divisions, designates responsibilities for the Levites, and details the musicians and gatekeepers, laying down the framework for temple service like a divine spreadsheet. In Corinthians, Paul addresses the division among believers, likening them to infants in Christ, and c…

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Day 218 | David prepares Solomon for building God's Temple | 1 Corinth: God's Wisdom 16:49

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Day 218 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. David prepares materials for the temple, charging Solomon with its construction, and organizing the Levites, bringing order and preparation for Israel's spiritual future. In 1 Corinthians, Paul emphasizes the spiritual wisdom that comes from God, contrasting it with human wisdom, and asserts that only t…

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Day 217 | God kills 70,000 Israelites for David's sin | 1 Corinthians: Spirit's Power 21:57

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Day 217 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. David's wars with surrounding nations, the infamous census that incurs God's wrath, and the establishment of the future temple site through David's repentance and God's mercy. In 1 Corinthians, Paul contrasts the wisdom of the world with God's perceived foolishness, the crucifixion of Christ, and unders…

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Day 216 | David speaks with God about a temple for the Ark | 1 Corinthians: An Introduction 21:25

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Day 216 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. David's arrangements for regular worship, his prosperous reign marked by numerous military victories, and the divine covenant promise that his dynasty will endure forever. 1 Corinthians starts with Paul's greeting and thanksgiving, then quickly tackles the reported divisions among the Corinthian believe…

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Day 215 | David brings back the Ark | David sings to God | Romans 16: Paul's final words 20:28

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Day 215 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. David's successful retrieval of the Ark of God with great celebration and the establishment of regular worship before the Ark, capped with David's song of thanksgiving. In Romans, Paul dishes out heartfelt shout-outs to friends in Rome, warnings about divisive people, and ends with a majestic doxology t…

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Day 214 | King David battles the Philistines | Romans 15: Paul's gift to share the Good News 18:05

10d ago18:05

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Day 214 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. King David gathers loyal forces, experiences a divine reprimand during the relocation of the Ark of God, receives help to build a palace from King Hiram, and, under divine guidance, successfully battles the Philistines. Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, acknowledges their strong faith, explai…

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Day 213 | The Heroes of King David | Romans 14: Do not cause others to sin 21:12

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Day 213 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. 1 Chronicles recounts David's reign, including his mighty men and their exploits, as well as the vast assembly of warriors from all tribes who came to Hebron to turn Saul's kingdom over to David. In Romans, Paul emphasizes pursuing peace and mutual edification, instructs the strong to bear with the fail…

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Day 212 | People in Jerusalem | King Saul dies in battle | Romans 14: Don't criticize others 19:22

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Day 212 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. The first inhabitants of Jerusalem post-exile, with special emphasis on the Levitical duties, and concludes with the tragic account of Saul's disobedience and death on Mount Gilboa. In Romans, Paul calls for mutual acceptance among believers despite differing personal convictions on non-essential matter…

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Day 211: Descendants of Benjamin | Romans 13: Love One Another | Respect Authority 16:51

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Day 211 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. We continue the roll call of Israel's sons, spotlighting the military might of Ephraim and Manasseh, and ending with a detailed look at Saul's lineage. In Romans, Paul advocates for respectful submission to governing authorities, love as the fulfillment of the law, and a call to put on the armor of ligh…

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Day 210 | Descendants of Levi and Aaron | Romans 12: One Body, Many Parts & Spiritual Gifts 18:41

14d ago18:41

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Day 210 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. We give a shout-out to the Levites, tracing the genealogies of the high priests and their clans, the allotment of their cities, and underscoring their unique role in Israel's spiritual heritage. Romans 11:33-12:21 starts with a hymn to God's unfathomable wisdom, then transitions into urging believers …

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Day 209 | Descendants of Reuben and Gad | Romans 11: God's people are like a wild olive branch 20:30

15d ago20:30

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Day 209 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. We recount more of Judah's descendants, including the prayerful Jabez, the industrious potters, and the valiant warriors of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, leading up to their eventual captivity. Romans 11:11-32 explores the mystery of Israel's stumble, making room for Gentile salvation, an…

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Day 208 | David's descendants | Romans 10: God wants all to be saved 20:50

16d ago20:50

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Day 208 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. We continue the divine roll call, tracing the descendants of Caleb through to Judah's royal line and beyond, underscoring the complex and interwoven heritage of Israel. In Romans, Paul contrasts the righteousness based on law and faith, reiterates that salvation is available to all who believe, and la…

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Day 207 | Intro to 1 Chronicles | History from Adam to Noah | Romans 9: Christ makes us Right 17:28

17d ago17:28

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Day 207 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. It's like a divine family reunion, as we journey through the long lineage from Adam to Abraham, the twelve sons of Israel, and down to David's descendants. In Romans, Paul posits that God's patience allows both objects of wrath and mercy to coexist, underscores Israel's zeal without knowledge, and ass…

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Day 206 | Hosea asks Israel to beg God for mercy | Romans 9: God and the Jewish People 16:06

18d ago16:06

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Day 206 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Hosea 12-14 underscores Israel's history of stubbornness and the dire consequences of forgetting God, but also highlights God's forgiving nature, offering a path back to a fruitful relationship if they forsake idols. In Romans, Paul grapples with Israel's rejection of Christ, affirming God's sovereign c…

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Day 205 | Hosea tells how God will punish Israel | Romans 8: Our Time of Glory is coming 15:37

19d ago15:37

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Day 205 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Israel's partying with false idols earns them a divine reprimand and an appointment with consequences. Despite Israel's rebellious phase, God's like the world's most patient parent, sticking to love and mercy instead of destruction. Romans tells us that current suffering pales in comparison to future gl…

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Day 204 | Hosea describes Israel as a broken plate | Romans 8:Life in the Spirit 16:10

20d ago16:10

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Day 204 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Hosea chapters 8-9, God warns Israel that their bad choices and lack of faith will lead to hard times, including a lack of guidance and more problems, much like a broken plate. Paul teaches in Romans 8:1-17 that living according to spiritual values leads to life and peace, whereas living according to…

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Day 203 | Israel hopes for God's mercy, but their evil is too great | Romans 7: How Sin uses the Law 14:38

20d ago14:38

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Day 203 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Israel keeps messing up and apologizing but doesn't seem to learn from their mistakes. Hosea calls Israel a pancake that is burned on one side. In Romans, Paul deep-dives into the tussle between our moral compass and our actions, discussing how the law makes us aware of sin, and yet our human nature oft…

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Day 202 | The prophet, Hosea, buys Gomer back from slavery | Romans 6: Slaves to Sin or to God 14:37

22d ago14:37

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Day 202 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. God's love takes center stage as He buys back his cheating wife from slavery, yet Israel keeps hitting the self-destruct button with their naughtiness. Paul explains in Romans 6:15-23 that choosing to serve God, rather than sin, leads to a rewarding life of righteousness and, ultimately, eternal life. S…

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Day 201 | God tells Hosea to marry a prostitute as a symbol for Israel | Romans 6:Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 17:51

23d ago17:51

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Day 201 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Hosea 1-2 is all about God directing Hosea to marry a woman of dubious reputation, Gomer, as a vivid metaphor for Israel's unfaithfulness, but don't worry, there's a plot twist with a hint of restoration on the horizon. In Romans 6:1-14, Paul tells us that we're no longer slaves to sin because Jesus has…

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Day 200 | Amos sees fruit | The Lord describes his punishment to Israel | Romans 5: Adam & Christ 15:04

25d ago15:04

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Day 200 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. God pulls out the ultimate judgment card, using visions of fruit baskets and sinking sanctuaries to signify Israel's downfall, but in a twist ending, promises a blockbuster restoration. Romans 5:12-21 is all about Adam starting the cycle of sin, but Jesus steps in, brings grace, and offers salvation, ou…

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Day 199 | God uses a plum line to describe Israel to Amos | Romans 4: Made Right With God 15:18

26d ago15:18

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Day 199 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. In a daring two-chapter escapade in Amos 6-7, the prophet launches an irony-fueled critique against complacent rich folks, punctuated with visions of locusts and fire, all while managing to stand his ground against a high priest's eviction notice. In Romans 4:16 to 5:11, Paul explains that Abraham rec…

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Day 198 | Amos describes a sad song for Israel | Romans 4: Abraham an example of Faith, not Works 12:47

27d ago12:47

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Day 198 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. God delivers a solemn yet impassioned plea to the Israelites, urging them to swap their wayward ways for justice and righteousness, as they teeter on the precipice of catastrophe. Romans 4:1-15 shares the story of Abraham and David, who both earned their 'good person' badges through faith, showing us …

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Day 197 | Amos gives warnings to Israel from God | Romans 3: What makes people right with God 15:27

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Day 197 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Amos tells us that God is warning Israel like a storm alerting tower, urging them to correct their behavior, using the metaphors of a lion's roar and a bird in flight. In Romans, Paul explains that everyone makes mistakes, but it's okay because faith in God can guide us through these shortcomings.Suppor…

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Day 196 | Amos warns Israel and its enemies of God's wrath | Romans 2: Jews and the Law 18:02

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Day 196 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Amos details God's beef with the neighboring nations, showcasing a divine displeasure that rolls out like an unstoppable, thunderous cosmic drumroll. In an unexpected turn of events in the Book of Romans, the Jews, who thought they were the defenders, find themselves standing trial alongside everyone el…

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Day 195 | Jonah gets swallowed by a whale | Romans 2:Everyone will be judged 19:14

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Day 195 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. When Jonah tries to skedaddle away from God's command to prophesy doom in Nineveh, he endures a sea monster sleepover and the world's fastest-growing plant, only to find out that even the 'bad guys' can teach a thing or two about compassion and forgiveness. In Romans, Paul warns the Romans against hypoc…

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Day 194 | King Nebuchadnezzar takes Jerusalem | Israelites are captured | Romans 1: All have sinned 16:43

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Day 194 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian forces seize the ultimate win, turning the royal chessboard upside-down, leaving Jerusalem a mere ghost town, and bringing down the curtain on the kingdom of Judah. In Romans, in his letter, Paul casts light on the willful ignorance of humanity, outlining their preferenc…

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Day 193 | The Righteous King Josiah is killed by Pharaoh Neco | Intro to Romans | Paul thanks the Believers in Rome 25:24

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Day 193 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Josiah implements a religious reform bonanza, only to be followed by a succession of not-so-great kings, leading to Babylonian boss Nebuchadnezzar playing landlord over Judah's land. In Romans, Paul pens an all-star fan letter to the Romans, boasting about their faith being the talk of the town, an…

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Day 192 | King Manasseh is evil | King Josiah is only 8, but he's righteous | Paul's final words in Rome 20:07

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Day 192 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. When Kings go bad, they go really bad, like Manasseh and Amon with their idol parties, until the young King Josiah shows up, finds a dusty old book in the temple (the law!), leading to a spiritual spring cleaning. In the grand finale of Acts, Paul turns his Roman house-arrest into a two-year open-house …

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Day 191 | Hezekiah prays to the Lord for his health | Babylonian captivity prophesied | Paul bitten by a poisonous snake in Malta 20:41

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Day 191 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Hezekiah, battling illness and the Assyrian's dire predictions, calls upon God and, with a miraculous shadow-shifting sundial and an extended life warranty, proves that divine customer service is second to none. In Acts, after shipwreck shenanigans and a viper vaccination, Paul gets a warm welcome …

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Day 190 | King Hezekiah of Judah battles the Assyrian Army | Paul is shipwrecked with his Roman guards 23:41

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Day 190 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. King Hezekiah turned the tables on King Sennacherib, trusting in God, praying and prophesying his way out of an Assyrian pickle, much to Sennacherib's astonishment. In Acts, Paul transforms from prisoner to trusted shipwreck-survival guide, proving that even in the wildest storm, there's always room f…

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Day 189 | King Ahaz turns to Assyria for help | Paul sails to Rome to go before Caesar 23:16

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Day 189 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Amid the clash of kings, Ahaz misplays his royal cards by banking on Assyria, leaving Israel under the judgement hammer, while Samaria faces the brutal 'game over' screen due to their spiritual negligence. In Acts, as if playing musical chairs with royal courts wasn't enough, Paul also had to debunk acc…

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Day 188 | Kings of Israel rise and fall | Paul defends himself to King Agrippa and Festus 21:33

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Day 188 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Israel and Judah play a merry-go-round of kings, with Jeroboam II and Azariah maintaining long reigns amidst the short stints of Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, Pekah, and Jotham, shaping a tale of varying leaderships and unsteady times. In Acts, Paul, in an imperial face-off with King Agrippa and Bernice, …

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Day 187 | Rise and Fall of Kings | Amazing thing at Elisha's grave | Festus resides over Paul's case 25:36

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Day 187 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Jehoash spearheads temple renovations, but despite good intentions, things go awry with Hazael of Syria; meanwhile, in a whirlwind of power shuffling, King Jehoahaz faces oppression only for his son Joash to reclaim lost territories, and a rough-and-tumble prophet Jonah makes an impactful debut. In…

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Day 186 | Jehu wipes out the last of Ahab's family and prophets of Baal | Paul defends himself in court 24:35

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Day 186 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Jehu embarks on a royally ruthless purge, turning Ahab's family into history while Athaliah, the power-hungry mom-queen, seizes Judah's throne, only to be outmaneuvered by a quick-thinking priest and a seven-year-old king-in-the-making. In Acts, in an epic courtroom face-off, Paul, armed with the invinc…

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Day 185 | Jehu is King of Israel | Jezebel, Joram, and Ahaziah are murdered | Romans have custody of Paul 23:47

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Day 185 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Jehoram takes the throne only to be succeeded by his brother Ahaziah, while over in Israel, Elisha sends a young prophet to anoint Jehu, who then stages a high-speed, chariot-racing coup, complete with an ominous prophecy for Jezebel. In Acts, when 40 wannabe assassins swear off food until they've knock…

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Day 184 | Elisha makes a dark prophecy about Hazael | Paul stands against the Roman guards in Jerusalem 22:49

2M ago22:49

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Day 184 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. From famine to feast, from invisibility cloaks to prophetic foretellings, these chapters are the whacky rollercoaster ride of ancient Israel, featuring miraculous multiplying oil, clandestine meetings, and one lady's relentless real estate saga. In Acts, Paul plays the ultimate 'Survivor' in the heated …

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Day 183 | Elisha performs miracles in Israel | Paul describes his conversion to the High Council in Jerusalem 29:17

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Day 183 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. In the great culinary experiment of the ancient world, Elisha turns deadly stew into a delectable soup, multiplies loaves to feed a hundred, floats an axe head, blinds an enemy army, then serves them breakfast, proving miracles are the best spice of life. In Acts, Paul turns from Jerusalem's Most Want…

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Day 182 | King Joram battles the Moabites | Elisha heals a dead boy | Paul arrives in Jerusalem 25:12

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Day 182 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. The prophet Elisha embarks on a whirlwind of miracles, including water from nowhere, multiplying oil, a resurrection of a child, and a deliciously mysterious multiplying bread miracle. In Acts, from town to town Paul zigzags, tangling with prophecies and local traditions, until he lands in Jerusalem and…

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Day 181 | Intro 2 Kings | Elijah is taken to Heaven | Paul travels to Jerusalem 28:58

2M ago28:58

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Day 181 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Elijah decides to take the heavenly elevator up, dropping his mantle to Elisha, who picks up where Elijah left off, unleashing miracles and sending a pack of bears to chase off some rude kids, making this the ultimate tale of 'passing the bear-necessity torch'. In Acts, Paul goes on a heartwarming farew…

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