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Between The Lines is a weekday Bible reading podcast that not only helps you get in God's Word, but provides fascinating context and information to help you grow. Scott and Junior Ziegler are teaching pastors at The Bridge Community Church in the Chicagoland area. They are passionate about helping people read and understand the Bible. In just 10 minutes this dynamic father-son duo will have you laughing and learning. Subscribe and listen daily, Monday through Friday, to connect with God in a ...
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What is idolatry? We know of the idols of ancient times or of other religions that people worship instead of God…But do we still have idols today? What does this look like in our lives? Join Scott and Junior in Deuteronomy 4 to see what God commands Israel as He teaches them that He is the one true God. This chapter has important application for us…
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How do you find courage to face what’s in front of you? Where or to who do you turn? Join Scott and Junior in today’s reading, Deuteronomy 3, as they unpack incredible insight we can learn from Moses. This will be so helpful for you! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you …
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Why is it important to learn from your past mistakes? What are the consequences of not learning from history and your own past mistakes? Join Scott and Junior in Deuteronomy 2 as we see this play out in the nation of Israel. How do their past mistakes affect their present and future? There is great application for us to learn from this chapter! You…
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We all face seasons where we find ourselves overwhelmed and stretched to our limits. How do you handle times like that? Join Scott and Junior in Deuteronomy 1, where we see Moses stretched and can learn some valuable lessons from his response. This will be so helpful for you! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on A…
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Who do you go to for advice? It’s wise to ask advice from those whose lives show proof of the wisdom they’re living out….rather than from those who just say all the right things, but their lives don’t quite match. In today’s reading, Scott and Junior finish Hebrews in the final chapter, Hebrews 13. This chapter is full of great insight and wisdom f…
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“Keep going.” These are encouraging words we need to hold tight to when we face difficult times. When you want to give up…Push through and keep going. Join Scott and Junior today in Hebrews 10 to see what the author of Hebrews has to say about perseverance. This will be a great encouragement for each of us! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A …
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Christ is the perfect sacrifice to pay the penalty for our sins. This truth changes everything for every one of us. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Hebrews 9 as today’s chapter unpacks this life-changing truth and how it impacts our lives both now on earth and for eternity after death. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide …
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What is a covenant? Through scripture, we see a covenant between God and His people. We also see covenants in our daily lives like the covenant of marriage. Join Scott and Junior in Hebrews 8 as they unpack the concept of a covenant. We’ll gain a greater understanding through this great chapter today! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practi…
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Who is Melchizedek? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in Hebrews 7. In this chapter, we’ll learn about the fascinating story of Melchizedek and how his story ties to Jesus. This is a powerful chapter! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical te…
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Can you lose your salvation? This is a tough question many Christians wrestle with. Hit play and join Scott and Junior is Hebrews 6, as this passage addresses this difficult topic and gives us some key insight. Grab your Bible and jump in with us! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between T…
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How’s your heart? Your desires, and therefore all things in your life, flow from your heart. It’s highly important to keep a consistent watch on your heart, and we’ll see what God’s Word has to say about that in Hebrews 3. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on …
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Many times, we don’t even realize we are drifting away…Until time has passed and we look back and see how far we now are from where we once were. How do we keep from drifting away from our faith and values? Join Scott and Junior in Hebrews 2 to see what God’s Word has to say about standing strong on the foundation of our faith and relationship with…
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Have you ever wondered what angels are? In today’s reading, we start in the book of Hebrews. Hit play and join Scott and Junior reading Hebrews 1, as they unpack what angels are and other insights about creation. We will learn so much in this chapter and throughout this book. Don’t miss it! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide t…
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How can you be a bridge to step in and help between two people are in conflict make peace? Do you have a responsibility to help bring about reconciliation? Today, join Scott and Junior in reading Philemon, a personal letter from Paul to Philemon that gives great insight in how to handle conflict. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical G…
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What is reconciliation? How is it similar to forgiveness, and in what ways is it different? In today’s reading, we are jumping into Paul’s letter to Philemon. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Philemon to unpack Paul’s teaching to Philemon that is highly applicable for us today too. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Ma…
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What is an elder within a church? What does it mean to be an elder, and why do churches have elders? End your week strong as we begin reading Titus again. Join Scott and Junior in Titus 1 as they unpack fascinating insights about elders and their role in the church. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If…
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In today’s reading in Titus 3, Paul cautions against a sin that many, if not all, of us have committed…maybe even committed today. What sin might this be? How do we avoid it? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in the final chapter of Paul’s letter to Titus. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love…
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In this chapter, Paul explains to Titus how he can teach in a way that positively impacts the culture around him. What if these same insights can apply to our own lives? What if this practical teaching can help you today too? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Titus 2. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazo…
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How do you change a difficult culture? Whether at work, in your family or friendships…How do you positively impact the culture around you? Today, Scott and Junior start the book of Titus in chapter 1. Join them in today’s reading and see the encouragement Paul gave Titus, and how these same principles can apply to our own lives today. You can buy J…
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It’s the start of a new week, and the end of our reading through the book of John! Join Scott and Junior today in John 21. They will unpack an incredible story after Jesus’ resurrection. Don’t miss this and lean into what God wants to teach you today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Betwe…
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We all have moments in life that we regret…Mistakes made or words said that we wish we could take back. Finish your week reading in John 18 with Scott and Junior. In this chapter, we’ll see Peter’s actions that he will later regret. There is much to learn from today’s reading, so don’t miss it! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Gui…
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Jesus prayed for you. Yes, you! How incredible is that? Today’s reading is powerful and impactful, so don’t miss joining Scott and Junior in reading John 17. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical teaching that Junior gives in this book. If you’re a…
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If you ever feel like you don’t understand what you’re reading in scripture, you are not alone. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in reading John 16, where we’ll see how the disciples respond to Jesus’ teaching in this chapter. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will …
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Self-help is a wildly popular concept in today’s society. Does the idea of self-help align with scripture? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in John 15 to see what Jesus teaches about how to live morally and obey God’s commands. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will…
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What does Jesus mean when He says, “I am going to prepare a place for you?” Start your week strong in the Bible as we continue through John. Join Scott and Junior in John 14 to see some important teachings from Jesus and how it applies to our lives as believers. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you…
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In John 11, we will hear a story many of us are familiar with. Although it may be a familiar story, grab your Bible, lean in, and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you something new today. This is an incredible part of Jesus’ ministry! Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manh…
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How do you know you’re hearing God and following His leading? Grab your Bible and join Scott and Junior in John 10. In this chapter, Jesus unpacks an important illustration about Himself. It has incredible application for each of our lives today! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between Th…
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Jesus says something pretty offensive in today’s reading…What could that be? To who was it offensive, and why? Let’s jump into John 9 together with Scott and Junior and see a key conversation Jesus has with His disciples in this chapter. It has great application for us today! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on A…
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John 8 contains a scandalous story…and you might be surprised how Jesus responds. Join Scott and Junior in today’s reading. There is so much to learn and unpack in this chapter about who Jesus is and how He calls us to live as His followers! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lin…
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What does Jesus mean when He says living water flows from Him? Hit play and start your week with Scott and Junior in John 7, as they unpack this symbolic illustration and what it means for us today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical teaching th…
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Grab your Bible and end your week strong with Scott and Junior in today’s reading of John 4. In this chapter, we see a powerful and life-changing conversation that Jesus has with a Samaritan woman. Hit play and jump into this impactful story! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Li…
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Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading, in John 3. This chapter holds a beautiful gospel message! So be sure to grab your Bible and a notebook, and jump into this powerful passage of scripture. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical t…
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What does the Bible have to say about drinking alcohol? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading, John 2. This chapter will unpack a key miracle that Jesus performs at a wedding, and some great insights for us today. Don’t miss today’s episode! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love…
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In today’s reading, we are starting in the gospel of John. While this book may be familiar to many of us, don’t miss a day of reading and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you. Hit play and john Scott and Junior in John 1. This will be impactful for each of our lives! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon…
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Start your week off with Scott and Junior as we wrap up with the book of Numbers! In chapter 36, we see the Israelites outlines guidelines for inheritances. Hit play and jump in to learn some new insights and good application for your life today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between Th…
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It’s important to keep our eyes forward…Looking ahead to where God is leading, and to not live in the past. But, it is also important to occasionally reflect, remember, and celebrate what God has done. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 33 to take a look back at key moments in Israel’s journey. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Pr…
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Has a fear of change every stopped you from stepping into a good thing that comes your way? Join Scott and Junior in Numbers 32 today as they unpack what happens with some of the Israelites as they finally arrive to the Promised Land. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you…
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In today’s reading, Scott and Junior will unpack a difficult question…Why would God command the Israelite armies to overtake a nation and kill them? Hit play and let’s learn together in Numbers 31. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical teaching tha…
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Commitments are powerful…Taking action to signify what you say you are going to do is important. What does God’s Word have to say about commitments? Join Scott and Junior in Numbers 30 to unpack this and gain some practical applications for your daily life. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love…
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God calls His people to party…What are these parties? What do they celebrate and what do they signify? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 29 to unpack some of these festivals celebrated by the Israelites. Grab your Bible and jump into today’s reading! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you…
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How are you setting up the generation coming after you for success? In what ways are you positioning those who are younger than you to experience joy and blessing in life? Wrap up your week with Scott and Junior in Numbers 26, as they share practical application behind this chapter that will help us leave a great legacy and make a strong impact in …
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Sex is a dangerous temptation…It was a temptation for the Israelites, and it still is a prominent temptation today. In today’s reading, we see the terrible danger sexual sin has and the powerful effects it has to cause destruction. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 25. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood,…
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Will you do the right thing, no matter the cost? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 24. We’re continuing with unpacking Balaam and Balak’s interaction together, and we will see Balaam stand firm in his position. Don’t miss today’s reading! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Betwee…
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We all face pressure. Whether peer pressure, a desire to be accepted or pressure to achieve success at work…It takes strong faith, values, and discipline to remain obedient to God in the midst of pressure. How can you stand strong? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading of Numbers 23. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practica…
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A talking donkey? In today’s reading, we’ll see God use a donkey to deliver an important message…Don’t miss this crazy story as Scott and Junior unpack an important lesson of humility and fascinating insights you can apply to your life today. Hit play and jump into today’s reading of Numbers 22. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Gu…
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What does it mean to be purified? The concept of purification shows up all throughout scripture, in both the Old and New Testaments, and has great application for our lives even today. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 19 to unpack this important concept. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! I…
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Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading, Numbers 18. We will unpack important insights into the Tabernacle and the holy gathering of God’s people. This chapter shows commands God gave the Israelites, and important applications we can learn for ourselves today too. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on…
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How does God deal with murmuring within a community? It is clear God wants His people to be unified and live with respect towards leadership. How does God address those who speak against authority? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 17 today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Bet…
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How do you honor those in authority over you? Do you find yourself being critical towards those in leadership? Join Scott and Junior in Numbers 16 unpacking a key story of a group who leads a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. There are important insights for us to take away from this chapter! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guid…
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Start your week off in your Bible, and jump into Numbers 15 with Scott and Junior. In today’s reading, we’ll see laws God gave the Israelites and how they apply to us today too, and a key way God establishes for His people to have a physical reminder of His commands and presence. You’ll learn some new things in this chapter, so hit play and dive in…
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