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Join us for a daily podcast going through the Key Chapters of the Bible! Pastor Russ explains each chapter and how it fits into God's message for us today. You can start today, or jump back to Genesis and catch up! Don't forget to subscribe!
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Is Ezekiel 36 on your list of most important chapters in the Bible? It should be! And today we'll see why as we learn about how God places His Spirit within His people and gives them a new heart and ability to walk with Him. Join us as we study Ezekiel 36... one of the MOST important key chapters in the entire Old Testament! Check out our Bible Stu…
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Who is Satan and where did he come from? Well, today we'll look at an unusual passage that gives us much insight about this demonic being. So, join us in this important study in the key chapters of God's Word! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all…
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Sometimes we've got to stop and smell the roses, sometimes we've got to pick up the pace and get going. Today's podcast tries to do both as we drop into several key chapters in the Book of Ezekiel to understand God's overall message through Ezekiel. So, today we'll helicopter into several key chapters (Ezekiel 13, 14, 18, 23) for a quick look at wh…
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Buried deep in the book of Ezekiel is a profound strength of scripture recounting the departure of the Glory of the Lord. This important vision of Ezekiel helps us understand God's overall plan for His people the Kingdom He will one day establish. Join us for another study in a key passage of God's Word! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key C…
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The Book of Ezekiel contains several challenging object lessons designed to picturesquely explain God's coming judgment. Today, we'll look at several of these unusual object lessons to show that they actually provide a very clear picture of the coming judgment and salvation of God foretells. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapt…
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Most things that matter are difficult. Yet, when the Lord has called us to the work, He will provide the grace and strength to accomplish it. Today we turn to Ezekiel 2 & 3 and we'll see that Ezekiel's calling was difficult, but it wasn't supposed to be done in his own strength, but the Lord's. Join us for another key study in a Key Chapter of God'…
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When you think of the hardest books of the Bible, where does the Book of Ezekiel land on your list? Probably pretty close to the top! Yet it's a key book that we need to know in order to understand the message of the New Testament. So join us for a rigorous start to a key book of the Bible! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Gen…
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Lately there's been a lot of talk about the health benefits of "fasting," yet fasting to know God has been around for millennia. For some people, however, fasting is a way to get God to do something they want. Today we'll look at a passage that records this second kind of fasting and how it was more about rebellion than seeking God. Join us! Check …
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A key truth all believers need to know is that God will not break His covenant with us. It's permanent and eternal. Today we'll look at Jeremiah 33 and unpack how this eternal covenant relates to Christ as King and us as His servants. Join us in another challenging but vital study in God's Word! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters o…
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Jeremiah 31 needs to be on everyone's short list of "Most Important Chapters of the Bible". In fact, if we don't understand the teaching in this chapter, we'll likely struggle to understand many passages in the the New Testament. So, please join us in this study of this super-important chapter of God's Word to us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on…
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Jeremiah 29 contains some of the Bible's most famous words of comfort and hope. In today's podcast, we learn the context that surrounds these words and we'll see just how inspiring they are for those who live their lives in light of these promises. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see …
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God's Word is filled with specific and verifiable prophecies. One of them is found in Jeremiah 25 when the Lord tells His people they will go into exile for 70 years. Join us as we unpack what this prophecy meant, plus we'll look at when it started and when it ended. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazo…
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One thing that completely angers the Lord is the teaching of False Prophets. Today we'll study Jeremiah 23 and see another prophecy of the Messiah that is set against the backdrop of myriads of false shepherds and false teachers. Join us in this important study in Jeremiah 23! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Availabl…
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Sometimes our struggle to know God is rooted in not joining Him where He is. Today, in our study of Jeremiah 22, we'll learn about the things we can pursue to know God better; plus we'll pursue an amazing prophecy fulfilled by Jesus. Join us in today's podcast! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To …
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One of the most common sayings in the world today is: "Just follow your heart." Today we look at Jeremiah 17 where the Lord tells us our heart is sick and deceptive and that we should NOT listen to our heart. Join us in this study of Jeremiah 17! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicat…
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Does God always hear our prayers? The answer is not what we might expect. So, join us today as we study Jeremiah 11 and examine the Lord's warnings to Judah, that His judgment is about to come upon them and when it does, He won't answer their prayers. Join us in today's study to find out why. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of G…
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When we fall into sin, God is at work in our lives to remove that from us. Today, as we study Jeremiah 9, we'll learn about God's work in the children of Israel, even as they rebelled against Him. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Have you ever been frustrated or disappointed with God’s people? What did you do about it? Did you bring that…
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We live in a world where false teachers abound. Sometimes, these false teachers grow in popularity because they give peppy, upbeat messages people want to hear. But today as we study Jeremiah 5, we'll see that avoiding the difficult messages of sin and judgment can lead to the spiritual decay of the people. Join us in this key chapter as we dive fu…
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Shocking! Jeremiah 3:8 tells us that God divorced Israel... but what does that even mean? The answer has major implications for our view of God's future plan for Israel. Thankfully, today as we study Jeremiah 3, we'll see just what God means. Join us for this key study in this key chapter! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The opening verse of Jer…
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When we walk with the Lord, we will see His work in our life, but if that work seems to stop, we should seek to figure out why. Today, as we dive into Jeremiah 2, we see the sins of Israel and how they hard caused a rift in their fellowship with the Lord. Join us as we examine this key chapter on ways we break our fellowship with the Lord. DISCUSSI…
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Is it possible to have God's blessing but not be very popular? Just ask Jeremiah! Today we'll start our next study in the Book of Jeremiah. We'll see how this chapter recounts the start of a faithful, though not always popular ministry. Join us as we begin studying this powerful book! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In our world today, how commo…
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So how does it end? How do the pieces of Isaiah fit together? Well, today we dive into Isaiah 66 and see the Lord's glorious plan for His Servant, His people and His kingdom. Join us in this exciting conclusion to this wonderful book! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. As we wrap up our study in the book of Isaiah, what key truths were taught about…
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If we ever think sin is no big deal, we haven't read Isaiah 59. This chapter shows us that the problem of our sin is SO serious we cannot solve it on our own! We need the Lord and His amazing grace! Join us for another key study in a key chapter of God's Word! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Having read Isaiah 59, what is the general gist of thi…
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Fasting is one of the more mysterious aspects of walking with God. Yet God gives us clear instructions about what a true fast looks like, and it's probably not what we'd expect. Today we look at Isaiah 58 which unpacks God's clear purposes for this important aspect of spiritual life. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. When you think of the…
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For the past several days, we've been looking at the kingdom that our Lord will establish one day. Today, in our study of Isaiah 55, we'll see that as amazing at it is, our Lord offers the nations a place in this kingdom. So, Isaiah 55 is a key chapter because is shows us that God's plan, all along, was for both Jews and Gentiles to be one people u…
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Isaiah 53 is one of the most important chapters in the entire Bible! This astounding passage prophesizes the death of Christ 700 years before He even lived! This amazing chapter shows how the King would die on behalf of His people so that they (and us) might be part of His eternal kingdom. Join us as we study this key chapter in God's Word! DISCUSS…
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God is faithful to His people, even when they have been unfaithful to Him. We'll see this truth in today's study in Isaiah 50 as we study an amazing prophecy of Jesus which proves, not only that He is the promised king, but that He would also suffer for His people and won't divorce them even though they have been unfaithful to their covenant with H…
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There's a ton of debate in theological circles about whether or not God has forsaken Israel. Today we're looking at Isaiah 49 where we'll see that God will continue to be faithful to the people of Israel and His covenant with them. Likewise, we'll see that even the Gentile believers will have a role in God's plan of redemption for His people. Join …
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Getting "passed over" by the Lord is not a good thing, especially when we're talking God returning His people back to the Promised Land. Today we study Isaiah 48 and see how God warned His people about the coming judgment and confirmed His message through prophecy, but they still would not listen. Yet, He still has a plan for them that results in g…
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One of the most common and most difficult questions people ask is, "Why?" They're wondering things like, "Why did some event happen?" While we won't fully understand all the answers to those questions until we're with the Lord, today's study in Isaiah 45 begins to show us some reasons for "Why?" Isaiah 45 is one of my favorite chapters on the Bible…
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The book of Isaiah is filled with so many rich passages, and today's chapter is one of them. In this study in Isaiah 43, we'll see God's heart as He lays out His redemptive plan for His people, and we'll see how Jesus came as the prophesied redeemer! Today's podcast is a tad long, but filled with rich truths we need to know! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QU…
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The New Covenant is one of the most important topics we can understand about the plan of God among people. Yet even though it's the covenant we're in right now with God, many Christians don't understand it. Today, in our study of Isaiah 42, we're going to look at one of the earliest references to the New Covenant found in the Old Testament. Join us…
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When we sin, does God abandon us? No! And today in our study of Isaiah 40, we see a clear example of this principle as God comforts His people even while they are in exile under His judgment. Isaiah 40 is a well-known chapter that will be even more cherished as we examine the comfort of the Lord. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast menti…
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As we continue working through the book of Isaiah, today we look at Isaiah 29 which addressed the hard-hearted, prideful worship of the Southern Kingdom. We'll talk about what it looks like and ways to deal with our own tendency to trend towards false worship in our own life. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. According to the podcast, wha…
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Isaiah 28 is one of those passages that we might not know well, yet speaks directly to our day (and the coming Day of the Lord). Join us as we study Isaiah 28 and learn about how tongues (and languages) tie into God's message of His kingdom. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated po…
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One of the deepest longings for God's people is for us to be with Him. Today as we look at Isaiah 25, we'll focus on that day when we'll finally be with the Lord without the curse and how we're truly be able to enjoy eternal fellowship with Him! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicate…
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Isaiah 14 is a passage that is commonly said to be speaking of Satan. Yet, as we study this chapter together, we'll learn about Christ's kingdom and the enemy that will be ruling prior to our Lord's return. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access …
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In this study through the Key Chapters of the Bible, we've seen that there are key chapters, and there are KEY chapters! Today, we're studying one of those Key-Key Chapters! Isaiah 11 explains God's plan for the redemption He is bringing into this world. Understanding this passage will help us unlock other passages throughout God's Word. Join us! D…
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Life can seem pretty dark at times; yet the darker things get, the more Christ's light will shine! Join us for today's study in Isaiah 9 where we'll look into prophecies of light in the midst of darkness and judgment. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Isaiah 9 continues God’s message that began back in Chapter 8 of both judgment and restoration. V…
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As we work through the Book of Isaiah, we are increasingly seeing Christ's kingdom come into focus. Today, we look at Isaiah 7, we're going to study a spectacular prophecy that we usually talk about the miraculous birth of Jesus and how we know that, indeed, Jesus is the long-awaited King of the Jews. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Verse 1 ment…
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Sometimes being faithful to the Lord means finding difficulty rather than ease. Today as we discuss Isaiah 6, we look at the Lord's call for Isaiah and the warning that God's calling for Isaiah going to be rough. We can be encouraged that difficulties in life and service to the Lord may be part of the call God has for our life too! DISCUSSION AND S…
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The Book of Isaiah is filled with complex messages that combine warnings, prophecies and encouragements. Today's passage is foundational to understanding the Book of Isaiah and includes warnings about abandoning the Covenant with God and the Coming Day when He will establish a New Kingdom for His covenant people. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. …
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Today we begin our study of Isaiah! Isaiah is an incredibly important book in the Bible and today we'll give a quick overview of the book of Isaiah and his message to us repentance and faithfulness to our faithful God. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The name “Isaiah” means “The Lord is salvation”. According to the podcast, why is that …
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Proverbs 31 is known for its instruction for an Excellent Wife. Although this chapter can be intimidating, today, we'll discuss how God will give wisdom to anyone who desires to follow these wise words in their home. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Verse 1 tells us that the proverbs in this chapter were the words of King Lemuel. Accordi…
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Most of us face conflict from time to time and God's Word tells us there IS a way to speak with wisdom, even in conflict. Today we'll work through Proverbs 18 and learn about how to work through conflict with God's wisdom. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Hopefully, you’ve already read Proverbs 18. Take a moment and make a note of which verses ad…
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Decisions are a part of life, and sometimes we can find ourselves at a crossroad where we don't know which way to turn. Well, God gives us guidance here in Proverbs 16. Join us as we learn about the key principles for wise decisions! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast we…
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God has given His people wonderful riches of wisdom. Join us as we dig into Proverbs 3 and discover the riches God has for us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Today’s podcast on Proverbs 3 opened by explaining how a key message throughout scripture is that of obedience to the Lord. The podcast then explained how various biblical teachers explain…
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What is wisdom and how do we get it? Join us today as we begin our study in the Book of Proverbs and mine out God's true wisdom for life! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. How would you define wisdom? What does it look like? What does it accomplish? How does a person gain wisdom? 2. The podcast mentioned that the book of Proverbs is “Gnomic Litera…
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We know we're supposed to worship God, but sometimes it's a challenge. Today we look at Psalm 150 and talk about several key principles to worshiping our Lord in spirit and truth. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast began by citing John 4:23 & 24 where Jesus said, “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will…
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