Bible Book Club

By Susan Merrill & Heather Rubio

The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible

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September 30, 20241 Kings 8-10: The Queen of Sheba Wants Answers
In 1 Kings 9, the nation is still gathered for the dedication of the temple which Solomon planned to coincide with the Feast of Tabernacles, which was one of the annual feasts commanded by God in Numbers. It was a celebration to commemorate the 40 years Israel wandered in the wilderness. Solomon starts with a sacrifice…

Thank you for being a part of the club for Season 11.

Show Notes
Blog
Feasts and Festivals in the Bible
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
The Tabernacle
The Temple
2012 discovery of a reservoir
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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30min
September 23, 20241 Kings 8: Solomon Prays
In 1 Kings 8 with the Temple complete, Solomon is ready to dedicate it. With trepidation and solemnity, the Israelites gather with one question on their mind. We have built it, will He come?

Thank you for being a part of the club for Season 11.

Show Notes
Blog
Feasts and Festivals in the Bible
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
The Tabernacle
The Temple
2012 discovery of a reservoir
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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32min
September 16, 20241 Kings 7: The Link Between the Tabernacle, the Temple, and Eternity
Get a glimpse at what Solomon's Palace looked like and see the finishing touches he puts on the Temple in this episode of 1 Kings 7. We'll reflect on this dwelling place Solomon created for God and notice how it points forward to Jesus and His dwelling place within the heart of every believer.
Themes of this podcast:
God values intentionality. Just as every stone, pillar, and basin in 1 Kings 7 was carefully crafted, our daily work and efforts can honor God when we approach them with care and integrity.
We are God’s dwelling place. The Temple was once God's dwelling place, but thanks to Jesus now God's Holy Spirit lives in the heart of every believer. We carry His presence wherever we go.
Faith requires perspective beyond the present. The Israelites longed for Solomon’s Temple for generations. Once they finally started building, it still took years to complete. Likewise, spiritual growth often unfolds slowly, requiring patience, dedication, and trust in God's timing.
Show Notes
Blog
Video tour of the Temple Mount and the dome of the Rock exterior on Mount Moriah
Video of the inside of the Dome of the Rock
Picture of the Rock inside the dome
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
The Tabernacle
The Temple
2012 discovery of a reservoir
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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34min
September 09, 20241 Kings 5-6: Solomon Builds the Temple
In 1 Kings 5-6, Solomon shows us what it looks like to prepare well, persevere through big challenges, and make space for God’s presence. His example is a great reminder that thoughtful planning, determination, and daily connection with God are just as important in our lives today as they were in his.
Themes of this podcast:
The power of preparation. Solomon's example in carefully organizing people and resources before starting construction is a great example for our lives today. Thoughtful planning helps us honor God with excellence.
Perseverance in big tasks. While Solomon was wise, it was his determination to do God's will that propelled him forward in building the Temple. What mission is God calling us to commit to in our own lives with the determination of Solomon?
Building space for God’s presence. Solomon built a physical Temple for God to dwell among His people. Today, everyone who is baptized is the Temple of the Holy Spirit, and we can build space into our day to connect in prayer with God.
Show Notes
Blog
Video tour of the Temple Mount and the dome of the Rock exterior on Mount Moriah
Video of the inside of the Dome of the Rock
Picture of the Rock inside the dome
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
The Tabernacle
The Temple
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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33min
September 02, 20241 Kings 3-4: Solomon Asks for Wisdom
In this episode, we dive into 1 Kings 3–4 and discover how Solomon’s wisdom can inspire our own lives today. Join us as we uncover lessons from the wisest king in the Bible that still matter for us today.
Themes of this podcast:
Ask God for the right things. Just as Solomon asked for wisdom, we can intentionally pray for what truly matters: discernment, guidance, and the ability to lead and make good decisions in our own lives.
Wisdom builds peace and trust. Solomon’s wisdom brought order, security, and prosperity to Israel. Today, applying godly wisdom in our work, family, and community can create stability, trust, and peace around us.
Curiosity and joy in learning God’s World. Solomon’s love for learning about God’s creation, from nature to poetry, shows that wisdom isn’t just practical, it’s joyful. We can pursue understanding with wonder, letting it deepen our relationship with God and enrich everyday life.
Show Notes
Blog
The Path to Good or Evil
David's Census
The Tribal Allotments of Israel
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
David's Wars of Conquest
The Old Testament Books
The New Testament Books
Bible Timeline
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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31min
August 26, 20241 Kings 2: Solomon Takes Control
Join us as we explore King David's final words to his son Solomon. His deathbed counsel reveals wisdom that transcends generations. In this episode, we unpack how one man's imperfect but faithful journey created a legacy that continues to point others toward God.
Themes of this podcast:
Love and obedience go hand in hand. David's core message to Solomon was that genuine love for God naturally leads to obedience to His commands. This isn't about rigid rule-following, but about a heart transformation that makes following God's ways a natural response to His love.
Deal with your unfinished business. David's story shows the heavy cost of avoiding difficult decisions and leaving justice undone. His failure to address Joab's murders and other issues ultimately became Solomon's burden. Unresolved problems don't disappear. They compound and often affect the people we care about most.
Faithfulness leaves a lasting legacy. David’s imperfect but wholehearted pursuit of God became the standard for Israel’s kings. Our daily choices can shape a legacy that points others to God long after we’re gone.
Show Notes
Blog
The Path to Good or Evil
David's Census
The Tribal Allotments of Israel
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
David's Wars of Conquest
The Old Testament Books
The New Testament Books
Bible Timeline
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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26min
August 19, 20241 Kings Overview + 1: David, on His Deathbed, Fights for Solomon’s Succession
Ancient power struggles might seem irrelevant to modern life, but the story of King David's succession crisis in 1 Kings 1 reveals timeless truths about leadership, ambition, and relationships. These Biblical lessons offer surprisingly practical wisdom for navigating everything from family dynamics to workplace politics. Listen to see what this 3,000-year-old drama can teach you about living with purpose and integrity today.
Themes of this podcast:
The importance of clear leadership and decision making. David's failure to name his successor created chaos and put lives at risk. Similarly, in our own lives, whether as parents, managers, or community leaders, when we avoid or postpone making clear decisions, especially in family or spiritual matters, it can lead to unintended consequences. Clear communication about expectations, succession plans, and important choices prevents confusion and protects those who depend on our leadership.
God values the heart over appearance or position. Adonijah seemed like the natural heir. He was handsome, powerful, and next in line by birth order. But God chose Solomon because He looks at the heart, not outward qualifications. In our own lives, this reminds us to trust God’s plans over cultural expectations and not to assume someone’s worth or calling based on status, image, or popularity.
The power of faithful allies and accountability. Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention saved lives and preserved God's plan. Nathan, who had previously held David accountable for his moral failures, now helps him fulfill his responsibilities as a dying king. This demonstrates the vital importance of having trustworthy people in our lives who will speak truth to us when we're off course or failing in our duties. Whether in marriage, friendship, or professional relationships, we all need people who love us enough to have difficult conversations and help us do what's right, even when it's uncomfortable.
Show Notes
Blog
The Path to Good or Evil
David's Census
The Tribal Allotments of Israel
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
David's Wars of Conquest
The Old Testament Books
The New Testament Books
Bible Timeline
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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34min
August 12, 20242 Samuel 23-24: David’s Mighty Men and the Sacred Mount Moriah
If only the books of Samuel ended there, after David’s final words. It’s a great place to end, but he didn’t. There is more in 2 Samuel 23 and 24, and it is anti-climatic for the books of Samuel. However, it is an intriguing link to the future of Christ and our redemption. Recall that the author is writing the final chapters in a chiasm which is a literary structure where themes mirror each other in an inverted pattern. The focus is on the center of the chiasm. We have discussed the first 4 steps of the chiasm: Saul causes a famine, David’s Mighty Warriors, David’s final song, and David’s final words.
In 2 Samuel 23, we will discuss the remaining:David’s Mighty Warriors, and David causes a plague. These two mirror the first two. There will be more detail on the Mighty Warriors. Then we will end with David causing a plague which is a comparison to Saul causing a famine.

Thank you for being a part of the club.

Show Notes
Blog
The Path to Good or Evil
David's Census
The Tribal Allotments of Israel
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
David's Wars of Conquest
The Old Testament Books
The New Testament Books
Bible Timeline
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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41min
August 05, 20242 Samuel 22-23: David’s Final Song and Final Words
In 2 Samuel 22, we are going to read David’s song and final words. Recall that 1 and 2 Samuel were really one long book. 1 Samuel begins with Hannah’s song, and 2 Samuel ends with David’s song. The two songs are bookends to the story of Samuel, Saul, and David. Hannah’s song celebrates what God has done, how he reverses situations, and looks forward to what He will do in the future. David’s song celebrates what God has done and how he powerfully saved him, looking back on the past. The point is that the two songs creatively bookend the whole story, Hannah’s looks forward with a prophecy of an anointed king and David’s looks back on the fulfillment of this prophecy.
The author uses the songs in another creative way. There is another song in the beginning of 2 Samuel which place is right in the middle of the other 2 songs. It is David’s song of lament for the death of Saul and Jonathan. If we string all three songs together: Hannah’s Song begins as a series of reversals.
God brings death and life.
He humbles and exalts
He guards the faithful and silences the wicked
Then Hannah ends with a prophecy:
2:10 “He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.”
Hannah sings of a king to come, for there was no king at that time. Recall, the book of Judges ended with...
Judges 21:25 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.
Everyone sinned because there was no king. Hannah has caught a vision of a time when God will reverse the situation, an anointed king will overcome the evil. Then we read David’s song of lament for Saul 2 Samuel 1. David sang about how the mighty have fallen...meaning Saul. A king had come but he was not the king God had wanted. Saul was wicked and God humbled him and he and his descendants died. In the 3rd song, David sings of the reverse. David was faithful, and God exalted him, and his descendants will live and reign forever. The point is that what Hannah foresaw was fulfilled.
Thank you for being a part of the club.

Show Notes
Blog
The Path to Good or Evil
The Tribal Allotments of Israel
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
David's Wars of Conquest
The Old Testament Books
The New Testament Books
Bible Timeline
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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29min
July 29, 20242 Samuel 20-21: Joab Kills for a Job, A Woman Kills for Peace and Gibeon kills to Avenge
In 2 Samuel 20, we pick up in the middle of the new rebellion led by Sheba, the Benjaminite. David has a new commander, Amasa, who is the former commander of Absalom and tried to kill David. When David appointed Amasa as his commander, back in Chapter 19, we were never given any insight into how Joab felt about being replaced. Was Joab totally fired or just demoted and ordered to report to Amasa? How did Joab react, did he walk off in his usual temper and quit? And was David confident in this decision or had he decided rashly?
Yes, Joab had disobeyed David and killed Abner and Absalom. Abner, out of jealousy. Definitely wrong. But should David have trusted Abner? Regarding Absalom, perhaps Joab had good reasons for killing him. First, according to the law, Absalom should have been killed for rebellion. Second, he had betrayed Joab, who was the one who talked David into acknowledging him. So Joab had a personal vengeance. And third, Joab knew that had Absalom lived, David would have gone soft on him and Absalom probably would have planned another rebellion.
Back to David’s decision to replace Joab. Despite the wrong that Joab had done by killing these two men, he had done a lot well. As leader of the army, he had an outstanding record. And his loyalty to David and Israel was admirable. We don’t know how Joab felt about this demotion, and we can’t say whether it was fair of David without more detail. Whatever the case, Joab is not the kind of leader who sits quietly in the background. His commitment to David and Israel is too strong. And in this episode, Joab will find a way to take center stage.
Thank you for being a part of the club.

Show Notes
Blog
The Path to Good or Evil
The Tribal Allotments of Israel
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
David's Wars of Conquest
The Old Testament Books
The New Testament Books
Bible Timeline
Contact Bible Book Club!
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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Website: Bible Book Club
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
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31min

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