Britton Taylor looks at the steps the apostle Paul prescribed for combating our anxiety. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones asks, “What is the basis for wisdom?” The Bible identifies it as “the fear of the LORD”—but why? This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.   Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks looks at how biblical clues can help us more accurately identify the time of year Jesus Christ was born. In Part 3, he discusses an important reference to the “shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.”This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post. Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks looks at how biblical clues can help us more accurately identify the time of year Jesus Christ was born. In Part 2, he discusses an important reference to Caesar Augustus’ decree “that all the world should be registered.”This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks looks at how biblical clues can help us more accurately identify the time of year Jesus Christ was born. In Part 1, he discusses an important reference to “a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah.”This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz shows how the proper worship of God can be corrupted with man-made ideas. Are we following God’s instructions—or a version of those instruction that have been modified by human beings?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jeremy Lallier discusses Satan’s well-worn tactic of disguising his wickedness in the trappings of righteousness—and what we can do to avoid falling for it.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post. Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz looks at the Bible’s clear definition of sin. What is it, how do we identify it and why does it matter?Download “Change Your Life”.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post. Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jeremy Lallier shares Isaiah’s prophetic vision of a future world where children will know true, lasting peace. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post. Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker examines an ancient, deep-rooted lie of modern religion: that our souls live on after the death of our physical bodies.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.   Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson draws a comparison between the physical foods we allow into our body and the spiritual foods we allow into our mind. The Bible shows us what a healthy mental diet looks like—but are we willing to change what we consume?Read “Clean and Unclean Animals: Does God Care What Meats We Eat?".  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker looks at a strong rebuke from Jesus Christ. What did He mean about the men of Nineveh and the queen of Sheba rising up in “the judgment”?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jeremy Lallier asks what Ezekiel’s vision of a valley of bones means for us today. This yet-unfulfilled prophecy gives us a reason to look to the future with hope. Download our free booklet “The World to Come: What It Will Be Like”.Read our article “What Happens to Those Who Died Without Hope?”.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker shares the incredible hope contained in the second resurrection—an incredibly important moment in God’s plan for the human race.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks shares insight into a pivotal moment in God’s plan for the human race—what the book of Revelation describes as a time of judgment before God’s “great white throne.”This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-great-white-throne-judgment/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak inspects King David’s timeless question to his Creator: “What is man that You are mindful of him?”This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/what-is-man/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson discusses God’s promise of a future where the destruction and horror of war is finally a thing of the past.  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/neither-shall-they-learn-war-anymore/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones shares a glimpse into a future time when God will permanently change the nature of dangerous animals around the world.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-wolf-also-shall-dwell-with-the-lamb/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!Listen to Verse by Verse on your favorite podcast platform: https://versebyverse.lifehopeandtruth.com/

Doug Horchak examines a beautiful prophecy about a future time when God will put an end to physical maladies and disabilities forever.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-eyes-of-the-blind-shall-be-opened/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!Listen to Verse by Verse on your favorite podcast platform: https://versebyverse.lifehopeandtruth.com/

Erik Jones examines a beautiful prophecy about a future time when God will cause the deserts to blossom. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-desert-will-blossom-as-the-rose/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!Listen to Verse by Verse on your favorite podcast platform: https://versebyverse.lifehopeandtruth.com/

Doug Horchak asks us to consider whether or not we’re prepared for the return of Jesus Christ to this earth. And if we aren’t ready, how does God tell us to GET ready?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/be-ready-for-christs-return/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Clyde Kilough discusses an all-important promise given to the disciples after Christ’s ascent into heaven. The Son of God IS returning, and we can take comfort in that certainty.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/promise-of-christs-second-coming/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker examines a prophecy regarding an enormous army that will gather at Armageddon in an attempt to battle against Jesus Christ. Why will this happen? And what will happen afterward?Read “Who Will Fight in the Battle of Armageddon?” here: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/end-times/armageddon/who-will-fight-battle-of-armageddon/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-evil-spiritual-influence-behind-end-time-leaders/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks looks at an important title claimed by Jesus Christ: “the Lord of the Sabbath.” Jesus explained the purpose of the Sabbath—both in ancient times and today.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-sabbath-made-for-man-by-the-lord-of-the-sabbath/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Britton Taylor looks ahead to the coming period of judgment in the plan of God—and how that knowledge provides us with hope. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/all-who-are-in-the-graves-will-hear-his-voice/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Clyde Kilough reminds us that, ultimately, God wants to see every last human being come to a state of repentance and join His family. But if that’s true, why do so many people lack a relationship with their Creator? This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/gods-desire-1/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jeremy Lallier looks at an argument made by the author of Hebrews—that there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God. What does it mean? Why is it important?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/there-remains-a-sabbath-rest/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Joel Meeker analyzes an attempt made by Christ’s opponents to catch Him in a theological blunder. In response, Jesus provided deeper insight into the incredible future God has planned for us.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/how-to-make-a-sadducee-mad/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones discusses the beautiful future in store for God’s people—and the entire world! Jesus Christ and His resurrected saints will rule over the world for a thousand years of unprecedented peace and prosperity.Download “The World to Come: What It Will Be Like” here: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/world-to-come-booklet/Festival calendar: https://members.cogwa.org/calendars/festival-calendar/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-millennium-1000-years-of-peace/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s release

Kendrick Diaz offers an important strategy for contending with our adversary Satan the devil. He may be a spiritual “roaring lion,” but with God’s help, we can stand against him.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/resisting-satans-influence-now/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak sheds some light on the spiritual being who is actively working to confuse and obscure God’s important truths from the world at large.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/satan-the-deceiver-and-accuser/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Clyde Kilough reviews a peculiar ceremony prescribed by God in the Old Testament. What’s the purpose of the two goats of Leviticus 16, and what do they mean for us today?Download “From Holidays to Holy Days: God’s Plan for You” here: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/from-holidays-to-holy-days/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-symbolism-of-the-day-of-atonement/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak takes a closer look at the biblical promise of a future resurrection for God’s faithful saints.Read “What Are the Resurrections?” here: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/life-after-death/resurrections/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-first-resurrection-at-the-last-trumpet/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson examines the flaws with the concept of a rapture (a non-biblical concept introduced in the 18th century) while exploring what will REALLY happen when Jesus Christ returns.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/resurrected-at-jesus-christs-second-coming/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!Listen to Verse by Verse on your favorite podcast platform: https://versebyverse.lifehopeandtruth.com/

Kendrick Diaz examines what it means to have a High Priest who knows what it means to be tempted and who understands our weaknesses.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/in-all-points-tempted-as-we-are-yet-without-sin/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Doug Horchak asks why we should bother praying to a God who already knows exactly what we need, when we need it. Why does prayer matter?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/if-god-knows-why-pray/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Erik Jones examines one of Christ’s final instructions to His disciples—to love each other as He loved them. What made this commandment “new”? What makes it a proof of discipleship?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-sign-of-love/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jim Franks looks at Paul’s call for spiritual unity in the church congregation at Ephesus. What makes unity … unity? How do we maintain it?This episode is a companion to the following:Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-unity-of-the-spirit/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released

Jeremy Lallier offers some insight into King David’s exuberant praise of the excellent, majestic and magnificent name of God.   This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/how-excellent-is-your-name/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jim Franks examines what Jesus identified as the second great commandment of God’s law—to “love your neighbor as yourself.”  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/which-is-the-great-commandment-part-2/   Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jim Franks examines what Jesus identified as the “first and great commandment” of God’s law—to “love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/which-is-the-great-commandment/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

David Johnson explores Paul’s admonition to become diligent workers who can rightly divide the Word of truth.  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/rightly-dividing-the-word-of-truth/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Erik Jones discusses an important passage that tells us what God’s inspired Word is designed to accomplish in our lives.  Begin the Bible Study Course: https://bsc.lifehopeandtruth.com/  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/whats-the-bible-for/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jeremy Lallier explores the role God’s Word plays in shaping our decisions as we travel toward our ultimate destination.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/your-word-is-a-lamp/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson looks at the effect God’s sanctification should have on our lives—and why His truth has that specific effect.Download our free “Change Your Life” booklet: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/change-your-life/ This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/your-word-is-truth/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz discusses a core tenet of the Christian faith—that “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/not-by-bread-alone/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones offers insight into what it means to “ask amiss” in our prayers. What sort of things should we NOT ask God for?Download our free “How to Pray” study guide: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/how-to-pray/ This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/how-not-to-pray/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak walks us through the various elements of the model prayer (sometimes called the Lord’s prayer) that Jesus provided for His disciples. Each element gives us something important to speak to God about.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-lords-model-prayer/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker shows us the value of heartfelt communication with God instead of defaulting to repeating the same phrases over and over again.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/avoiding-vain-repetitions-in-prayer/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Clyde Kilough inspects the imagery of an overflowing cup in Psalm 23. Can you identify the cups running over in your own life? This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/my-cup-runs-over/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz discusses the incredible privilege of being able to come before the throne of God and ask for His help as we face life’s difficulties.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/come-boldly-to-the-throne-of-grace/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Britton Taylor considers the pain that comes from the loss of a loved one—and the comfort of the future promised by God.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/god-will-wipe-away-every-tear/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz looks at the Bible’s prerequisite for obtaining forgiveness from God.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/if-we-confess-our-sins/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker stresses the importance of following Peter’s admonition to make our calling and election sure. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/make-your-call-and-election-sure/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jeremy Lallier examines an encouraging promise from the book of Hebrews—that God will never leave us and never forsake us.  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/i-will-never-leave-you/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jim Franks discusses the context leading up to Paul’s iconic acknowledgement that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/i-can-do-all-things/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Joel Meeker shares one of the Bible’s most comforting promises—that God will provide His people with “perfect peace.” How can we find that peace now?  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/you-will-keep-him-in-perfect-peace/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!  

Jeremy Lallier discusses the stark contrast between the incredible power of God and the fragile humans He chooses to share that power with.  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/we-are-hard-pressed/   Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Erik Jones looks at the Bible’s admonition to do all that we do with our might. What does that mean, and why does it matter?  Read "What Does the Bible Say About Quiet Quitting?": https://lifehopeandtruth.com/relationships/finances/bible-quiet-quitting/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/do-it-with-your-might/  Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!  

Britton Taylor shares the encouragement that comes from knowing God has the strength and skill to step in and rescue us from anything we might face in this life. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/stand-still-and-see-the-salvation-of-the-lord/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Clyde Kilough takes a closer look at the fruit of the Spirit as described by Paul. How can we grow this fruit in our own lives? Download our free 11-day Journey through the fruit of the Spirit here: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/journey-fruit-of-the-spirit/ This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/fruit-of-the-spirit/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Doug Horchak offers insight into what Paul meant when he talked about “the patience and comfort of the Scriptures.” NOTE: There is at least one instance in the New Testament where the term “the Scriptures” is applied to New Testament writings, and that’s in 2 Peter 3:16. There, Peter acknowledges some of Paul’s writing as having a place among the inspired Word of God. But generally, as noted in this episode, the use of “the Scriptures” in the New Testament refers to the Old Testament writings. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/patience-and-comfort-of-the-scriptures/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Joel Meeker discusses the persecution Christians can suffer, why God allows it—and the comfort we can find in God’s promise to stay with us through the troubles of this life. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/who-shall-separate-us/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

David Johnson talks about maintaining a sense of motivation even when we encounter internal and external resistance.  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/seeing-the-invisible-1/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Britton Taylor discusses the apostle Peter’s “executive summary” of what God expects us to do. It covers five important milestones that mark the beginning of our Christian journey.  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/a-call-to-repentance-1/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Doug Horchak highlights the stark contrast between the spiritual wages we’ve earned and the spiritual gift God wants to give us. Download our free booklet “The Last Enemy: What Really Happens After Death?”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/the-last-enemy/ This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/sins-payday-1/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jeremy Lallier examines the incredible privilege it is to serve a God who hears us—always. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/god-hears/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Joel Meeker inspects the profound truth John used to preface his Gospel account: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The identity of this preexisting Word has a huge impact on our understanding of God.   This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-word-is-god-1/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Clyde Kilough looks ahead to a time when God will do what mankind is powerless to accomplish—make wars cease. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/he-makes-wars-cease/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Doug Horchak shares the exciting hope found in Paul’s reminder that “God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.” This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/resurrected-at-jesus-christs-second-coming/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Kendrick Diaz discusses Jesus Christ’s prophesied return to rule the earth as King of Kings. How will the world change when that happens? Download our free booklet “Change Your Life”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/change-your-life/ This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/christ-king-of-kings/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jeremy Lallier examines Paul’s conclusion that “if in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.” We can never afford to lose sight of what lies ahead. Learn more by downloading our free booklet “The World to Come: What It Will Be Like”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/world-to-come-booklet/ This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/if-in-this-life-only/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

David Johnson discusses the oldest lie in the book—and the important truth it tries to obscure. God’s promise to raise His people from the dead is an incredibly precious one. Learn more by downloading our free booklet “The Last Enemy: What Really Happens After Death?”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/the-last-enemy/ This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/he-who-raised-christ-will-give-life-to-your-mortal-bodies/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Jeremy Lallier looks at how God perfectly displays both strength and gentleness in His interactions with us—and how we ought to do the same with others. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/god-rules-with-strength-and-gentleness/ Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released! 

Joel Meeker looks ahead to the exciting ending to the story of human history. The Kingdom of God marks that exciting end—but who are the saints who will receive it?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-saints-shall-receive-the-kingdom/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones shares how understanding the Kingdom of God serves as a vital key for understanding the gospel message and the Bible as a whole. This “everlasting dominion” will exist on the earth in the future—and that knowledge should impact how we live today.Download our free booklet “The World to Come: What It Will Be Like”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/world-to-come-booklet/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/his-dominion-is-an-everlasting-dominion/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz takes a closer look at what it means to be drawn, or called, by God. The Bible is clear that no one is capable of coming to Jesus Christ without God’s direct involvement—but how does that process work?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/no-one-can-come-to-me-unless-the-father-draws-him/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker discusses Jesus Christ’s promise to His disciples—that after His death, He would prepare a dwelling place for them and return for them. The context of this verse helps us understand what that return entails.Download our free booklet “The World to Come: What It Will Be Like”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/world-to-come-booklet/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/i-will-come-again/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson looks at how the apostle Paul used the example of Abraham, “the father of us all,” to remind the Jews and gentiles of the early Church that we are all equally God’s children. There is no room for artificial distinctions among God’s people.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/father-of-the-faithful/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks asks an important question: What part should Christians be playing in God’s ongoing plan to reconcile the world to Himself? Once we are reconciled to God ourselves, we function as His ambassadors, representing His way of life to a world that does not know Him. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/ambassadors-for-christ/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak looks at the apostle Paul’s admonition to the ordained ministers—the spiritual shepherds—of the church in the ancient city of Ephesus. What does this admonition tell us about the Church of God?Download “Where Is the Church Jesus Built?”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/where-is-the-church-jesus-built/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/shepherd-the-church-of-god/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz discusses an essential difference between the Old and New Covenants—specifically, where the laws of those covenants were written and why that changes how we view them.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/writing-gods-law-on-our-hearts-and-minds/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker breaks down the apostle Paul’s helpful insight into what the Spirit of God is. What effect should a Spirit of power, love and a sound mind have in our own lives?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/a-spirit-of-power-love-and-a-sound-mind/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Clyde Kilough offers insight into what exactly a firstfruit is, why God created a holy day for offering those firstfruits—and above all, what that has to do with our destiny as His family.Download “From Holidays to Holy Days: God’s Plan for You”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/from-holidays-to-holy-days/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/a-kind-of-firstfruits/

Jeremy Lallier looks at how the events of Pentecost in A.D. 31 transformed strangers into family—and how that process is still happening today.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/strangers-become-family/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks discusses what a “church” really is—and explores how the New Testament Church began on the Pentecost of A.D. 31. What role does repentance and baptism play in becoming part of God’s Church today?Download “Where Is the Church Jesus Built?”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/where-is-the-church-jesus-built/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/pentecost-and-the-birth-of-the-church/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Britton Taylor shares the comfort that comes from a portion of Psalm 23—the promise that God will be with us and guide us through life’s darkest moments.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-valley-of-the-shadow-of-death/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz looks at the nature of repentance. What prompted it during the Feast of Pentecost in Acts 2, and what prompts it in our own lives today?Download “Change Your Life,” our free booklet: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/change-your-life/Read our article “How to Repent”: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/repentance/how-to-repent/Read our blog post “Human Beings Need to Repent”: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/blog/human-beings-need-to-repent/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/cut-to-the-heart/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday

Joel Meeker reflects on the scope of the mission Jesus gave His disciples—to be His witnesses “to the end of the earth.” How is the Church fulfilling that same mission today?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/power-to-be-worldwide-witnesses/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Britton Taylor shares the encouraging hope of David’s prayer that God would “not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions.” We can have confidence in God’s mercy as we seek forgiveness for the sins and mistakes of our past.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/do-not-remember-the-sins-of-my-youth/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks looks at the Great Commission Jesus Christ gave to His disciples. What did He expect the Church to be doing after His resurrection?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/go-therefore-and-make-disciples/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson shows us how we can better understand Psalm 23 by better understanding sheep. If God is our Shepherd, what should we look like as His sheep?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-lord-is-my-shepherd/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker discusses the spirit of murder as revealed in the Bible. Why is the feeling of hatred often put on a par with the act of murder?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/haters-are-murderers/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones looks at what Paul meant when he said that Christians should “come … to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” What does that look like? How can we expect to attain it?Download our free booklet “God’s Purpose for You” for a deeper look into this topic: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/gods-purpose-for-you/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-measure-of-the-stature-of-the-fullness-of-christ/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson asks the age-old question: “What’s in a name?” What does God’s name tell us about His mind and character?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/i-will-declare-your-name-to-my-brethren/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak examines what it means for Jesus Christ to exist as the head of the Church—and what that Church looks like. Download our free booklet “Where Is the Church Jesus Built?” for a deeper look into this topic: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/where-is-the-church-jesus-built/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/christ-the-head-of-the-church/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak examines an intriguing comment in the book of Malachi about a “book of remembrance” written before God. What does this mean for Christians today?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/gods-book-of-remembrance/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones addresses the confusion the first-century Jews experienced in interpreting the prophecies about the coming Messiah. Why were so many expecting Jesus to overthrow the Roman Empire? By extension, can Christians expect to fix the world now?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/my-kingdom-is-not-of-this-world/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson explains the value of tithes and offerings as a God-ordained means of enabling the Church to spread the gospel message.  This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/those-who-preach-the-gospel-should-live-from-the-gospel/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak discusses the importance of tithing and shares the story of an unexpected way God fulfilled His promise to “open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10).This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/will-a-man-rob-god/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Britton Taylor looks at a spiritual attitude that God connects to the physical act of murder—specifically, what Jesus Christ had to say about it during the Sermon on the Mount.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-spirit-of-murder/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jeremy Lallier examines a warning issued by God to the survivors of the Flood. Human life, which was created “in the image of God,” is precious, deserving both our care and our respect.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-value-of-human-life/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker discusses David’s desire to be cleansed from “secret faults” and steer clear of “presumptuous sins.” What does the road to becoming blameless look like?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/secret-faults-and-presumptuous-sins/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jeremy Lallier looks at the incredible hope and encouragement to be found in King David’s inspired prophecies concerning the cruel mocking Jesus Christ would experience during the crucifixion.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/prophecies-of-the-mocking-christ-would-suffer/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson examines the emphatic instruction in the New Testament to keep God’s feasts (and the powerful spiritual lessons we can learn from the Feast of Unleavened Bread).Watch the “Feasts of the Lord” video series here: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/video-series/feasts-of-the-lord/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/let-us-keep-the-feast/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Britton Taylor looks at the powerful and important role played by Jesus Christ’s “blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Matthew 26:28)—especially as it fits into the Passover service.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/this-is-my-blood-for-the-remission-of-sins/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak shares some insights into the timeless significance of the foot-washing ceremony instituted during the final Passover of Jesus Christ’s physical life.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/you-also-ought-to-wash-one-anothers-feet/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones discusses Jesus’ “fervent desire” to keep the Passover with His disciples—and what that desire means for us as His followers.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/christs-fervent-desire-1/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks discusses the serious—but ultimately encouraging—admonition to “eat of the bread and drink of the cup” at Passover in a worthy manner. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/take-the-bread-and-wine-in-a-worthy-way/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Britton Taylor shows us how to personalize the words Paul wrote about Jesus Christ’s role as our Passover sacrifice. Understanding the importance of these words to our own individual lives helps us to approach our future with confidence and hope.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/christ-our-passover/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks looks at an ancient prophecy from Zechariah that promises a future where the whole world will celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.Discover more by watching our short video series, “Feasts of the Lord”: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/video-series/feasts-of-the-lord/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-future-feast-of-tabernacles/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz takes a look at how the life of Jesus Christ reveals God the Father to us.Our article “Jesus in the Old Testament?” explains the connection between the God of the Old Testament and Jesus Christ: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/god/who-is-jesus/christ-was-the-god-of-the-old-testament/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/no-one-has-seen-god-at-any-time/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones discusses the difference between true and false Christianity. What does true Christianity look like in action?Read Erik’s ongoing column, “Walk as He Walked,” in Discern magazine: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/discern/walk-as-he-walked/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/keep-his-commandments-and-walk-as-he-walked/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker examines the prophetic words of King David in Psalm 22:1—words which would later be repeated by Jesus Christ moments before He died.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/why-have-you-forsaken-me-1/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker discusses God’s description of the Sabbath day as “the Sabbath of the LORD.” The Sabbath has been sanctified by and belongs to God—and Jesus later revealed that the Sabbath was made for us. Today, the Sabbath is still holy to God—and still important for Christians.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-sabbath-of-the-lord/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks explores Paul’s (frequently misunderstood) description of God’s holy days as “a shadow of things to come.” Understanding the historical context of the congregation in Colosse sheds important light on Paul’s statement—not just what it meant to the Colossians back then, but what it means to us today.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/gods-festivals-as-shadows-of-things-to-come/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Erik Jones discusses how the weekly seventh-day Sabbath serves as an identifying practice of God’s people.Download “The Sabbath: A Neglected Gift From God”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/the-sabbathThis episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-sabbath-a-sign-of-gods-people/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak shares the encouraging meaning behind Paul’s reminder that God’s people are one body bound together by one Spirit in Jesus Christ, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or social status. Download our free booklet “Where Is the Church Jesus Built?” here: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/where-is-the-church-jesus-built/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/baptized-into-one-body/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jeremy Lallier discusses Paul’s depiction of our two identities—the old man and the new man. Understanding how to relate to both these identities is a key facet of our Christian journey.An early version of the “two wolves” story—this time featuring a mountaineer with two fighting dogs—appeared in a newspaper in 1962: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106998481/the-one-i-feeds/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/put-off-the-old-man-put-on-the-new-man/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Clyde Kilough talks about the biblical practice of “the laying on of hands”—a tradition that still features prominently in milestones like baptisms and weddings. What exactly is the importance of the laying on of hands?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/baptism-followed-by-the-laying-on-of-hands/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson shares how God’s actions on the seventh day of creation—His decision to rest and sanctify the day—carry life-changing implications and benefits for us today.Watch “The Sabbath: A Gift From God” series here: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/video-series/the-sabbath-a-gift-from-god/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/god-blessed-the-seventh-day/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Doug Horchak examines Paul’s exhortation to Timothy—to correct others in humility and with perspective—while sharing a lesson from his own experience as a pastor.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/if-god-perhaps-will-grant-them-repentance/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson looks at the incredible requirement, responsibility and blessing of allowing the mind of Christ to become part of the way we live our lives.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/let-this-mind-be-in-you/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Clyde Kilough shares what scientists and researchers have said about God’s incredible creation. King David, reflecting on that same creation, was inspired to write, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-heavens-declare-the-glory-of-god/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz inspects Paul’s assertion that “we should no longer be slaves of sin.” What does that freedom look like? How should it impact the way we view sin now?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/no-longer-slaves-of-sin/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

David Johnson takes a closer look at the changes true, godly sorrow ought to prompt in our lives. Being sorry is only the starting point for restoring a relationship—with God or with others. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/godly-sorrow-produces-repentance/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker shares the hope and encouragement found in David’s confident assertion that “by You I can run against a troop, by my God I can leap over a wall.” While we may never find ourselves in the heat of battle, David’s inspired words have something to offer us too.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/by-my-god-i-can-leap-over-a-wall/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Clyde Kilough examines the beautiful meaning of an unusual English word: “propitiation.” The role of Jesus Christ as the propitiation for our sins is an important key to our relationship with God.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/christ-sent-to-be-the-propitiation-for-our-sins/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker offers insight into the role of Jesus Christ as both the author and the finisher of our faith—and the incredible impact that role plays in our lives.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/jesus-the-author-and-finisher-of-our-faith/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Joel Meeker discusses the important perspective offered by King David in this psalm about God’s mercy and justice.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/with-the-merciful-you-will-show-yourself-merciful/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jim Franks looks at Christ’s promise that He would be in “the heart of the earth” for three days and three nights. Can we take this promise literally? Why is it important?Read more (with a helpful infographic) here: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/plan-of-salvation/holy-days-vs-holidays/sign-of-jonah/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/three-days-and-three-nights/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz explores just how precious “the precious blood of Christ” truly is. The sacrifice of Jesus Christ ought to give usgreat comfort—and sharpen our focus on the things that matter.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-precious-blood-of-christ/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Britton Taylor examines the confidence we can have from God’s identity as our strength, our rock, our fortress and our deliverer. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-lord-is-my-rock-and-my-fortress/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Kendrick Diaz discusses the important instruction from Jesus Christ: “If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:17). What commandments was Jesus talking about—and why are they important?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/if-you-want-to-enter-into-life-keep-the-commandments/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Britton Taylor looks at the encouraging reminder that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, “offered one sacrifice for sins forever” (Hebrews 10:12). That verse is a promise and a guarantee for each of us.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/christ-offered-one-sacrifice-for-sins-forever/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it’s released!

Jeremy Lallier looks at the encouraging words of King David: “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness” (Psalm 17:15). He wrote these words in the face of a difficult, life-threatening trial—and we can take comfort from them too.For more on this subject, read “What Does It Mean to Be Made in ‘the Image of God’?”: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/what-is-the-meaning-of-life/made-in-the-image-of-god/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/i-shall-be-satisfied-when-i-awake-in-your-likeness/

Clyde Kilough explores the deep meaning behind one of the most well-known verses in the world—John 3:16. God’s love, expressed to us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, can transform our lives in powerful ways. How will you let it change YOU?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/for-god-so-loved-the-world/

Jeremy Lallier discusses Paul’s claim that “he who loves another has fulfilled the law” (Romans 13:8). What is the connection between God’s commandments and love? Does one replace the other? How exactly does love fulfill the law?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/love-is-the-fulfillment-of-the-law/

David Johnson explores a thought-provoking claim from the apostle James: that “whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all” (James 2:10). How can that be—and how should it change the way we approach God’s law?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/guilty-of-all/

Kendrick Diaz looks at the inspiring promise Jesus Christ made to Christians who overcome the trials they face—and how it can motivate us to keep pushing forward.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/overcomers-in-the-book-of-life/

Britton Taylor discusses Jesus Christ’s reminder that “the Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35). This important principle ought to shape our understanding of everything contained within the Bible’s pages.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-scripture-cannot-be-broken/

Doug Horchak examines an emphatic claim of Jesus Christ, our Savior—that He “did not come to destroy” the Law or the Prophets (Matthew 5:17).Why did Jesus put an emphasis on God’s law? And what role will that law play in God’s Kingdom?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/dont-think-christ-came-to-destroy-the-law

Erik Jones examines a prophetic song in the book of Revelation that offers us insight into the future role of God’s people.Download “God’s Purpose for You: Discovering Why You Were Born”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/gods-purpose-for-youThis episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/kings-and-priests-to-our-god

David Johnson looks at John’s reminder that God’s “commandments are not burdensome” (1 John 5:3)—a reminder that genuine obedience is a matter of action AND attitude.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/his-commandments-are-not-burdensome

Britton Taylor reflects on what it means to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18).The apostle Peter, a seasoned follower of Jesus Christ, knew that Christians never stop learning or growing. How should that outlook affect the way we follow God ourselves?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.

Erik Jones discusses the “mystery” of the coming resurrection that Paul shared with the Corinthian congregation: “We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed” (1 Corinthians 15:51).Inheriting the Kingdom of God requires an incredible transformation. How and when will that transformation take place?Download “The Last Enemy: What Really Happens After Death?”.This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post.

Jeremy Lallier looks at Peter’s encouraging statement in Acts 2:39: “For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”What exactly is this promise—and why should it matter to us today?This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-promise