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Learn the Bible. Pick your Speed. Sprint, Run, Jog, or Walk through the Bible chronologically (see listener guide below)! No prior knowledge needed. *New Episodes* Monday through Friday. **Listener Guide** SPRINT = For those with little to no prior knowledge of the Bible. RUN = For everyone who needs a quick overview of the Unified Bible Story. JOG = A layer deeper for finishers of the Run. WALK = A cinematic walk-through of the Bible (parental advisory on select episodes). Want to go even d ...
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Welcome to the PRISM Bible Podcast, where we invite you to embark on a transformative journey through the pages of the Bible. In this podcast, we will take you on a captivating exploration of the Bible's life-changing story, starting with Level 1: Basics, moving to Level 2: Deeper, and ultimately diving into Level 3: The Whole Story. This will guide you through the Bible in a year (3 times, actually), adding more detail with each subsequent level. But that's not all - we also have an incredi ...
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We welcome you to the Biblical Foundations Bible Study. A Houston Bible Study taught by Chris Martin over the course of multi-week sessions, this Bible Study seeks to advance the Kingdom of God through both fellowship and demonstrating the importance of biblical literacy. "...If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?” Psalm 11:3 NASB
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Walk 146 - The Mad King and the Fiery Furnace
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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego disobey the king and are thrown into the burning fiery furnace. Nebuchadnezzar dishonors God and is given the mind of a beast for 7 years. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Daniel 3-4. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you…
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In this episode, we delve into the significant themes of blessing, faith, and the coming King in the Book of Moses. We explore how the initial blessing given to creation was lost due to Adam and Eve's disobedience and how perfect obedience to God's law is necessary to restore it. However, human corruption makes this impossible on our own, highlight…
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Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a great statue and struggles to find the meaning of his dream. Soon the prophet Daniel comes before him to tell him how his dreams tells the future of kingdoms. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Daniel 2. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and b…
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In this episode, we delve into the lives of Abraham and Moses to understand the profound relationship between faith, righteousness, and blessing. We explore how Abraham's unwavering faith led to righteousness and obedience, even in the absence of explicit laws, and how this faith was pivotal in receiving God's promises. Conversely, we examine Moses…
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In this episode, we delve into the interconnected themes of Blessing, Faith, and King within the first five books of Moses. We explore how these books, referred to as the Book of Moses, form a unified composition that should be understood as a single narrative. The episode highlights the concept of blessing, beginning with God's blessing of creatio…
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The people of Judah have rebelled against God and they bring upon themselves the curses of the Sinai Covenant. Jerusalem burns, and the people are sent into Babylonian Exile. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 2 Chronicles 36, Jeremiah 29. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-suppor…
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The prophet Jeremiah speaks to Judah of coming judgment on the nation, yet he also shares the great future hope of the nation: A Branch, a New Exodus, and a New Covenant! Read along with the story. Today we're reading 2 Chronicles 34, Jeremiah 18, 23, 31, Lamentations 3. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brie…
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In this episode, we explore Moses' final messages to Israel. As Moses prepares to pass leadership to Joshua, he urges the Israelites to choose life, blessing, and obedience to God. Despite foreseeing their future rebellion, Moses emphasizes that daily choices of obedience can delay God's judgment. We witness God's commissioning of Joshua, affirming…
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Walk 142 - Wicked Manasseh, Righteous Josiah
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Wicked Manasseh reigns after his father Hezekiah, and he relives the idolatry of the past. Yet, Hezekiah's grandson Josiah soon reigns and rekindles worship of God in Israel. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 33-35. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supp…
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In this episode, we delve into the concept of the "Circumcision of the Heart" as described by Moses in the Book of Deuteronomy. In the conclusion of his speech to the people, Moses outlines the severe consequences of disobedience, including exile and suffering, but also offers hope for future restoration if the people return to God wholeheartedly. …
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The book of Isaiah includes the prophet's vision of God seated upon his throne in the heavenly temple. A priest-king who also stoops to become the suffering servant of God to take punishment for sin. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Isaiah 6, 52-53. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is lis…
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In this episode, we explore the spiritual significance behind the physical act of circumcision as commanded by God to Abraham and reiterated by Moses. We delve into the difference between external religious symbols and genuine faith, emphasizing that faith is the root of obedient fruit. Through an examination of biblical passages, we uncover how Mo…
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God calls the prophet Isaiah to speak to the straying people of Judah. He reveals great judgments ahead, but also the hope of the Branch. God continues his promise of David's King. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Isaiah 1, 3, 11. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and…
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In this episode, we delve into one of the most significant speeches in history—Moses’ final address to Israel in the book of Deuteronomy. Moses urges the Israelites to believe in Yahweh, follow the Law, and take the Promised Land. Additionally, we unpack Moses' prophecy about a future prophet like him, who will speak God's words and mediate between…
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Sennacherib, King of Assyria, comes against the city of Jerusalem with his vast army, while Hezekiah prays for God to deliver the city out of Assyria's hand. The prophet Isaiah brings God's response to Hezekiah. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 2 Kings 18-20, 2 Chronicles 32. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possi…
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In this episode, we explore the final days of Moses as the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land. Despite his enduring physical strength, Moses faces the reality that he cannot cross the Jordan River due to his past disobedience. Joshua is appointed as his successor to lead the people into Canaan. We delve into the challenges Moses faces, i…
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Walk 138 - King Hezekiah's Righteous Renaissance
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A century after the boy king is hidden in the Temple his descendant arises who leads a righteous renaissance in Judah. He is God honoring king named Hezekiah. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 12, 1 Chronicles 29-31, . Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brou…
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In this episode, we delve into the story of Balaam's wicked advice and the severe consequences of Israel's disobedience. We discuss how Balaam, a pagan prophet, devised a plan to seduce the Israelites into idolatry through Moabite and Midianite women, leading to God's wrath. The episode highlights the zealous actions of Phinehas, Aaron's grandson, …
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The Assyrian Empire rises and Israel finds itself at odds with the great power. Samaria is under siege for 3 years, and the Kingdom of Israel falls. They fall because of disobedience. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 2 Kings 17. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and b…
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In this episode, we delve into the intriguing story of Balaam and Balak as recorded in the Book of Numbers. Balaam, a pagan prophet hired by Balak to curse Israel, ends up pronouncing blessings instead. Through a series of three attempts to curse Israel, we witness how God speaks through Balaam, emphasizing Israel's unique status and divine protect…
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In this episode, we explore the intriguing story of Balaam and his talking donkey, a preview into what God will do with this pagan prophet. As Israel completes its journey to the plains of Moab, King Balak of Moab seeks to curse the Israelites through the pagan prophet Balaam. Despite initially refusing, Balaam sets out for Moab, only to be confron…
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Jonah runs from God, before he is swallowed by a great fish. Then, the prophet finally speaks to Nineveh before gaining his undesired result. Read along with the story. Today we're reading the book of Jonah. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy…
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In this episode, we explore the profound parallels between the bronze serpent lifted by Moses in the wilderness and Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross. We begin with the story from Numbers 21, where the Israelites are saved from deadly serpents by looking at a bronze serpent. This narrative is then connected to Jesus' conversation with …
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Walk 135 - The Brutal Queen of Judah (Omri's Dynasty)
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Athaliah lusts for power and kills all the royal family, but hidden away in the Temple is the great hope for the line of David. A young boy who will come to rule. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 2 Kings 8-11, 2 Chronicles 21-23. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and …
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The Kings of Judah take a more righteous path than their northern neighbors as Asa and Jehoshaphat rule over the small area. Both kings face battles, and God delivers them from their trouble. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 2 Chronicles 14-20. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener…
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In this episode, we journey with the Israelites as they face resistance and hostility from nations like Edom and the Amorites on their way to the Land of Canaan. Despite these challenges, God continuously provides victory for His people. The Israelites face a significant event where God sends serpents due to their lack of faith and continuous compl…
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Walk 133 - Elisha the Prophet (Omri's Dynasty)
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Elijah goes up to heaven in a whirlwind, and Elisha takes over his miraculous ministry. Israel and Judah ally to war against Syria. The nation soon shakes, as a new dynasty rises in both kingdoms. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 19 - 2 Kings 10 Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is…
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In this episode, the people face a familiar problem, one their fathers grappled with a generation ago. We see them grumbling and quarreling instead of relying on God, echoing the faithlessness of their predecessors. Even Moses and Aaron falter in their faith, leading to a divine judgment that they, too, will not enter the Promised Land. Download th…
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Walk 132 - Elijah at Sinai (Omri's Dynasty)
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Elijah is discouraged and alone, fleeing from the vendetta of Jezebel against God's prophets. He head to Sinai, where God shows up, in the most subtle and quiet way. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 19. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by t…
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In this episode, we explore a further act of rebellion by Israelites in the wilderness, led by Korah against Moses and Aaron. Despite witnessing numerous miracles, the people continue to disobey God's commands. Korah disputes Aaron's role as high priest, leading to a divine test that ends with a dramatic display of God's judgment. The ground splits…
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Walk 131 - Elijah's Resistance (Omri's Dynasty)
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The wicked king Ahab rises after the death of his father Omri, and he rules alongside his evil wife Jezebel. The prophet Elijah announces a drought and later challenges the prophets of Baal to a test of their god. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 17-18 Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible B…
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This episode explores the Israelites' journey to the southern border of Canaan. As they reach Kadesh, internal conflicts arise, with Miriam and the congregation questioning Moses's leadership. God instructs Moses to send twelve spies to Canaan. Their report of the land's richness incites fear among the congregation, leading to rebellion. Two spies,…
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Walk 130 - The Rise of Omri (Omri's Dynasty)
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Jeroboam's sins repeat themselves in several following dynasties in the Northern kingdom of Israel. Counterfeit gods lead the nation astray. Soon Omri's dynasty rises. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 14-16. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you…
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In this episode, we explore the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai towards the Promised Land, Canaan. Just three days into their journey, the Israelites begin complaining about hardships. Despite being fed with manna, they long for the food they had in Egypt. Moses, feeling burdened, expresses his distress to God. In response, God appoints 70 eld…
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In this episode, we delve into the concept of God's presence as a central theme in the Bible. We journey from the Garden of Eden, through key Biblical figures like Enoch, Noah, and Moses, to the ultimate manifestation of God’s presence with the incarnation of Jesus. We explore the significance of the Tabernacle and its symbolism, leading us to the …
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We're reviewing the 500 years since Joshua led the Israelites into the promised Land. Judges led to kings, which led to division. Yet, God is longsuffering through it all. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping pe…
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Rehoboam leads Judah away from the Lord, and God sends Shishak the king of Egypt to defeat the kingdom of Judah. However, upon the humility of Judah's leadership, God tempers his judgment. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 14 - 15, 2 Chronicles 12. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief …
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In this episode, we explore the construction of the Tabernacle at the foot of Mt. Sinai, a place for God to dwell among the Israelites. We discuss the detailed preparations, the symbolism of the Holy of Holies and its reflection of the Garden of Eden, and the importance of the Ark of the Covenant. We also highlight the paradox of God's presence ami…
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Jeroboam leads the northern tribes of Israel astray. He builds two golden calves, sets up his own priesthood, and creates his own religious feast. He rejects God, before God rejects him. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 13-15. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported…
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In this episode, we dive into the story of the Golden Calf incident in Exodus 32. We explore the Israelites' impatience during Moses' 40-day absence, their idolatrous worship of the Golden Calf, and the resulting judgment. Despite the people's disobedience, Moses intercedes for them, displaying a selfless love that foreshadows Christ's sacrifice. Y…
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In this episode, we delve into the Sinai Covenant and the laws and teachings it encompasses. We discuss the fear of God and how it should motivate a pure and righteous life. The complexity of the Israelites' relationship with God is examined, along with an exploration of the regulations given by God, including slavery, restitution, and Sabbaths. We…
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Solomon's sins devastate the nation with an awful consequence. The kingdom splits, and the usurper Jeroboam is used by God to accomplish the division. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 11-12. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Lit…
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In this episode, we see the people's fear as God descends upon Mount Sinai, God speaking the 10 commandments, and Israel’s commitment to obedience. Join us as we ponder on the significance of these commandments, not just for the Israelites, but for the moral foundation of societies and civilizations. We also reflect on how the people's fear leads t…
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Solomon leads Israel to a golden age, but turns away from God. He enriches himself, expands his cavalry, marries many foreign women, and forgets God's law. The wise becomes the fool. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 9-11. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and …
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Solomon finishes the great desire of David as he build the Temple in Jerusalem. God responds with fire from heaven as the people worship him. Read along with the story. Today we're reading 2 Chronicles 2-7. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy …
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In this episode, we explore Israel's journey through the wilderness, where their discontentment escalates, leading them to threaten Moses' life for the lack of water. Despite their unfaithfulness, God provides water from a rock at Horeb. Following this, the Israelites are attacked by the Amalekites. However, through God's intervention and Moses' pr…
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In this episode, we journey with the Israelites as they navigate life after the great Exodus. Grappling with thirst and hunger in the wilderness, they grumble and question God's provision. Yet, God miraculously provides, sweetening bitter water and providing bread from heaven. These acts are not just miracles, but tests of obedience and faith. As t…
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David's son, Solomon, has become king over Israel. As king he seeks to honor his father's legacy, and he asks God for wisdom to lead the people of Israel. God grants Solomon wisdom and even more! Read along with the story. Today we're reading 1 Kings 3-4. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-su…
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David was a man after God's heart, Saul was a man after the heart of the people. The core difference between the two men? A life of faith. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Psalm 51, Psalm 32. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy F…
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In this episode, we explore the Exodus where Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, and God delivers His people in a miraculous way. We witness the power of God as He parts the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground while confounding the Egyptian army. Despite their initial fear and doubt, the Israelites experience the faithfulne…
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