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Earthly monarchs may rule with ceremony and symbolism, but Jesus, the true King, came to seek and save the lost. In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld walks through Luke 17–20, where Christ sets His face toward Jerusalem—not for a royal throne, but for the cross. Through stories like Zacchaeus, we see a kingdom built on grace, truth, and love for the least.

The King Arrives: Throughout North American history, there have been two main reactions to monarchy: rebellion or apathy. Some believe the Crown should be rejected, while others see it as largely irrelevant. In short, we wrestle with the idea of kingship. But for followers of Christ, acknowledging Jesus as King is not optional—it’s foundational. In this series, Dr. John Neufeld explores Luke 17–20, showing that the Kingship of Jesus is not only central to the Christian faith, but vital for the world.

 How the Bible Was Formed E2 — The Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, is a collection of 24 scrolls, passed down for generations, that tells the long, complicated story of ancient Israel. But who wrote these scrolls, and how did they come together in their final form? And how do we understand the claim that these books are the very voice of God? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the formation of the Hebrew Bible and the crew who shaped its stories, poems, and laws into intricately designed literary works.

CHAPTERS

1. The First Writing Mentioned in the Torah (2:56-13:01)
2. Prophets as a Spirit-Led, Multigenerational Literary Community (13:01-36:30)
3. Divine Inspiration in a Diverse, Literary Mosaic (36:30-1:03:20)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Lost World Series by John H. Walton and others
• The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority by John H. Walton and Brent Sandy
• The Shape of the Writings (Siphrut: Literature and Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures), edited by Julius Steinberg and Timothy J. Stone
• You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

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• “StrollingThroughThePark ft. Goodiegumdrops” by Lofi Sunday
• “Radiance ft. solae” by Lofi Sunday
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

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Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, and he also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. 

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“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” - Matthew 25:40

Some exciting things are happening that will give you more ways to help “the least of these” in God’s Kingdom. Brian Holtz joins us today with details about how we can all have the greatest impact in helping those in need.

Brian Holtz is the CEO of Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families: Intentionally Raising Faithful Children.

When it comes to helping families in financial crisis, good intentions aren’t always enough. Real transformation requires more than quick fixes—it takes relationships, discipleship, and time. That’s the heart behind Making Ends Meet, a small group video study from Compass Financial Ministry designed to equip churches and communities to walk with struggling families toward lasting financial health.

Most financial ministries have historically focused on middle—and upper-income families, but Compass felt God pushing them to address those with no financial margin at all—those who aren’t just managing poorly but truly don’t have enough income to meet basic needs.

In response, Compass partnered with ministries that specialize in serving low-income families to learn the unique challenges these households face, many of which go far beyond budgeting.

Simply giving money doesn’t create lasting change. It may provide short-term relief, but study after study shows that injecting money into poverty doesn’t solve the deeper problem.

That’s not a reason to stop giving—it’s a reason to start giving differently.

Jesus didn’t just heal people and walk away. He invited them to follow Him. That’s the model we need to follow—combining financial help with relational investment.

When someone is experiencing financial hardship, it’s often not just a matter of dollars and cents—it’s about identity, family history, and deeply ingrained beliefs. That’s why true transformation requires more than a checkbook; it requires presence.

When we invest relationally, we gain credibility. That allows us to speak into someone’s life in a way that supports their heart and habits.

One of the surprising lessons Compass learned during the development of Making Ends Meet is how emotional the journey out of poverty can be.

Many poor communities are deeply interdependent. They share what they have and support each other in powerful ways, like the early church in Acts.

But when someone begins to move toward financial stability, it can create fear: Will I lose my community if I start to thrive? Will I be accepted if I have more than those around me?

This anxiety can be paralyzing, which is why patience and prayer are so critical. These are generational challenges. They won’t be overcome overnight, but change is possible with consistent love and support.

The beauty of Making Ends Meet is its simplicity. You don’t need to be a financial expert to use it. If you care about people and are willing to walk with them, the study provides a step-by-step framework to break cycles of poverty and help families build a new mindset.

This is for anyone already serving in their community through their church, a shelter, or a mentoring ministry. Compass provides the tools t

Wouldn't it be easier if you and your spouse had the same love language? Yes, but each of you might speak different dialects within the same language. Most of the time, however, couples speak different love languages. As the adage goes, opposites attract.

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Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe … discover the aroma that’s pleasing to the Lord. Spiritually speaking, we all have a certain aroma that either pleases God … or it doesn’t. Do you smell like a follower of Christ to others? What does that mean? Join us in Ephesians chapter 5 as we discuss the characteristics.

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