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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 1- 3 GWT

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It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read 1 John 1-3. We’ll also have a time of praises and prayer requests. I’m calling this episode “An Open Letter from John.“

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In Chapter 1, John starts by showing that Jesus is the Word and says that Jesus has existed since the beginning. John personally witnessed Jesus and emphasizes that through Jesus, we can connect with God and other believers like a family. It's stressed that just claiming to believe isn't enough; we must also love one another. The chapter ends with the key idea that God forgives our sins when we confess them because of what Jesus did.

Moving to Chapter 2, John continues by saying that Jesus vouches for us before God the Father, asking for forgiveness on our behalf when we sin. This is because of Jesus' sacrifice. It's amazing that we're talked about by Jesus and the Father. When we do make mistakes, Jesus asks God to forgive us. This is incredibly reassuring. 

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Steve Webb 0:00Did you know that you're a topic of conversation between Jesus and the Father?

Steve Webb 0:05Coming to you from Riverside, California, this is the Lifespring! One Year Bible in podcasting since 2004. I'm your OG Godcaster. Steve Webb, this is epistle Sunday. and our reading today is first John one through three. We'll also have a time of praises and prayer requests. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and I'll have contact information at the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our Heavenly Father, we thank you so much for our time together, and we thank You for Your Word. We pray God that as we read today, you would teach us you would speak to us you would give us something that we can use in our lives today. I pray this in Jesus name, amen. Okay, are you ready? Let's get started.

Steve Webb 0:50First John is one of three epistles or letters that are attributed to John the Apostle, who also wrote the Gospel of John Dan, the book of Revelation. He's the disciple that is often called John the Beloved, because it's thought that he's the one referred to six different times in the Gospel of John as the disciple whom Jesus loved. He's also the disciple who was with Mary at the foot of the cross and into whose care Jesus gave Mary. The letters were not written to a specific church, but were intended to be circulated around to all the churches, the epistle was written to help them and encourage them in their devotion to Jesus, and to remind them that false teachers would be around and to emphasize that their love of God and people, especially other believers, was of the utmost importance.

Steve Webb 1:38First John, chapter one, the word of life existed from the beginning. We've heard it, we've seen it, we observed it and touched it. This life was revealed to us, we have seen it, and we testify about it. We are reporting to you about this eternal life that was in the presence of the Father, and was revealed to us. This is the life we have seen and heard. We're reporting about it to you also, so that you too, can have a relationship with us. Our relationship is with a Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

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It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read Acts 17-18. I’m calling this episode “Sharing the Gospel - Our Role and the Holy Spirit’s Role.“

Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 17 NCV, Ch. 18 CEB

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Summary

In Acts 18:5-6, Paul was telling the Jews about Jesus being the Christ, but they opposed him and insulted him. Instead of changing his approach to convince them, Paul reacted differently. He protested by shaking the dust off his clothes and declared that they were responsible for their own choices. He decided to share the message with the Gentiles instead of obsessing over converting every person.

We should remember that our role is to faithfully deliver the message, not force belief. The Holy Spirit is the one who convinces, not us. Though we should be ready to answer questions, we can't change hearts. Our responsibility ends once we share the message.

However, this doesn't mean we should be careless about sharing our beliefs. In verse 28, Apollos is mentioned as someone who energetically debated with Jewish arguments using scripture to show Jesus as the Christ. He used scripture, the living Word of God, not just his own thoughts. Our arguments might be weak, but God's Word is powerful and can truly make a difference.

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Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 8-11 NIV; Ch. 12-14 HCSB

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It’s Prophecy Thursday, and we’ll read Zechariah 8-14.  I’m calling this episode “Finding Hope Amidst Struggles.“

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Summary

In Zechariah 6-8, it's said that the Messiah will build God's Temple, which is like Jesus building the Church. God's people sometimes ignored Him, leading to problems, but God's love is shown in chapter 8 to encourage them.

In Zechariah 12-14, God's message is from the Creator of everything. It warns that those who fight against Jerusalem or Israel will be defeated. The chapters also talk about Jesus being pierced and how His sacrifice cleanses sins. They tell about the Messiah refining people and claiming them as His own.

The last chapter talks about a final battle against God's enemies and the peace afterward. These messages aim to give hope during hard times, assuring that God's promises bring victory and lasting peace, despite temporary struggles.

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Steve Webb 0:00What a privilege.

Steve Webb 0:02It's the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California. and podcasting since 2004. My name is Steve Webb. I'm your OG Godcaster. It's prophecy Friday, and our reading today is Zechariah. Eight through 14. If you'd like to go to the website, it's at Lifespring media.com. and if you'd like to write to me in some way, or if you'd like to communicate with me in another way, the contact information will be at the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our Heavenly Father, we love you and we thank You for Your Word. We pray God that He would teach us to touch our minds touch our hearts. We pray this in Jesus name, amen.

Steve Webb 0:44Zechariah, chapter eight, the word of the Lord Almighty came to me. This is what the Lord Almighty says, I am very jealous for Zion, I am burning with jealousy for her. This is what the Lord says, I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem, then Jerusalem will be called the faithful city and the mountain of the Lord Almighty will be called the Holy Mountain. This is what the Lord Almighty says. Once again, men and women of ripe old age will sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each of them with cane in hand because of their age, the city streets will be filled with boys and girls playing there. This is what the Lord Almighty says. It may seem marvelous to the remnant of the people at that time. But will it seem marvelous to me declares the Lord Almighty. This is what the Lord Almighty says, I will save my people from the countries of the East and the West, I will bring them back to live in Jerusalem, they will be my people and I will be faithful and righteous to them as their God. This is what the Lord Almighty says. Now hear these words, let your hands be strong so that the temple may be built. This is also what the Prophet said, who were present when the foundation was laid for the house of the Lord Almighty. Before that time, there were no wages for people or higher for animals. No one could go about their business safely because of their enemies since I had turned everyone against their neighbor. But now I will not deal with a remnant of this people as I did in the past, declares the Lord Almighty,

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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 9-10 NKJV

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It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Ecclesiastes 9-10.  I’m calling this episode “The Search for Understanding.“

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In Ecclesiastes 9 and 10, the writer, Solomon, reflects on life's complexities. He had sought wisdom but realized that understanding everything is impossible. He observed that the righteous and wise are under God's control, which can bring peace. Like a saying from the past, "Let go and let God," this means accepting that we're not in total control. Solomon's pursuit of worldly happiness left him disillusioned. Similarly, trying to understand everything like him can make us cynical. Jesus offered a different kind of peace, not like what the world offers. Recognizing we're not God and letting go can bring comfort, as handling everything isn't something we'd even want.

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Steve Webb 0:00I've discovered that this is a good place to be.

Steve Webb 0:04It's the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California, podcasting since 2004. My name is Steve Webb and I'm your OG Godcaster. It's poetry Thursday, and our reading today is Ecclesiastes nine and 10. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and I'll have contact information at the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your word, because in your Word, we find wisdom. As we read today, I pray that you would teach us I pray this in Jesus name, Amen. All right, are you ready? Let's get started.

Steve Webb 0:42Ecclesiastes, chapter nine. For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hands of God. People know neither love nor hatred by anything they see before them. All things come to light to all. One event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good, the clean and the unclean. To him who sacrifices and Him who does not sacrifice, as is the good, so is the center. He who takes an oath as he who fears an oath. This is an evil, then all that is done under the sun, that one thing happens to all. Truly the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil. Madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that, they go to the dead. But for him who is joined to the living, there is hope for a living dog is better than a dead lion. For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward for the memory of them has forgotten. Also their love, their hatred, and their envy have now perished. Nevermore will they have a share in anything done under the sun. Go eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart. For God has already accepted your works. Let your garments always be white, and let your head lack no oil. live joyfully with a wife whom you love all the days of your vain life which he has given you under the sun and all your days of vanity. For that as your portion in life and in the labor which you perform under the sun. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your mind. For there is no work or device or knowledge, your wisdom in the grave where you're going. I returned and saw under the sun that the race is not to the S...

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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 134-136 ESV

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It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 134-136. We’ll also have prayer requests and praises.  I’m calling this episode “God Wants You To Know This.“

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Summary

"...his steadfast love endures forever." Our translation today was the ESV. Here's how the NASB says it, "...His lovingkindness is everlasting." The NIV says, "His love endures forever." Many other translations say, "His mercy endures forever. That's my favorite one. 

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Steve Webb 0:01It's a beautiful word.

Steve Webb 0:03Hey, how are you? This is the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California and podcasting since 2004. My name is Steve Webb and I am your OG Godcaster. It's Psalms Wednesday, and our reading today will be chapters 134 through 136. and we have a prayer request today. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and I'll have contact information at the end of today's show. Before we read, let's pray. Our Heavenly Father, we love you and we thank you so very much for your word. We pray that as we read today, you would bless us we pray this in Jesus name, amen. Okay, are you ready? Let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:44Psalm 134 is very short. As a matter of fact, this introduction will probably take longer than reading the psalm itself. It's the last in the series of 15 songs of assent. Charles Spurgeon, his interpretation of the song is that it's early morning still dark, and the pilgrims who have journeyed to the temple to observe one of the festivals are now beginning their trek back home. They call to the temple priests and the Levites as they leave, and then they're answered by the priests and the Levites, who call back to them with blessings.

Steve Webb 1:13Psalms chapter 134. Come Bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who stand by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion who made heaven and earth.

Steve Webb 1:31Psalm 135, has no title nor is there an author credited in nearly every verse in Psalm 135, either quotes either the words or idea of another Old Testament verse or passage. Included are parts of four different Psalms, two passages each from Deuteronomy, Jeremiah and Exodus.

Steve Webb 1:52Psalms chapter 135. Praise the Lord, praise the name of the Lord, give praises servants of the Lord who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good. Sing to his name, for it is pleasant, for the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as His own possession. For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, he does in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps, He it is Who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth, who makes lightnings for the rain and brings forth the wind from his store houses. He it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and of Beast, who, in your midst of Egypt, sent signs and wonders against Pharaoh and all his servants, who struck down many nations and killed mighty kings,

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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 6 NLT, Ch. 7-8 WEB, Ch. 9-10 CEV NCV

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It’s the History Tuesday, and we’ll read Ezra 6-10. I’m calling this episode “Spiritual Integrity.“

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Summary

In chapter 10, Ezra prayed and confessed the sins of Israel before God. Many people joined him in weeping bitterly. Why? The men had married pagan foreign women, disobeying God. 

Shechaniah said they should divorce these wives and send them away, along with the children. This seemed very harsh. 

But divorce was allowed in Israel. God hates divorce, yet permitted it due to hard hearts. Some marriages were prohibited, like those to pagans. So dissolving these forbidden marriages was necessary.  

The children stayed with their mothers. Husbands likely provided support. It took weeks to examine each case. Many wives chose to follow Israel's God and remained. Only a small percentage of men divorced.

The key issue was the wives' pagan beliefs, not their race. God had forbidden intermarriage because He knew it would lead Israel into false worship. 

If Israel had obeyed God's laws from the start, much heartache would have been avoided. God's rules aim to protect us.

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Steve Webb 0:00How could that be the right thing to do?

Steve Webb 0:03This is the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from a drying out Riverside, California and podcasting since 2004. My name is Steve Webb and I'm your OG Godcaster. It's history Tuesday, and we'll read Ezra six through 10. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and contact information will be at the end of today's show. Before we read, let's pray. Our Heavenly Father, we are again grateful for this time together and we ask you to bless us as we read. Teach us today, Lord, in Jesus name, Amen. All right, are you ready? Let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:39Ezra chapter six. So King Darius issued orders that a search be made in the Babylonian archives, which were stored in the treasury, but it was at the fortress of a BATNA in the province of media that a scroll was found. This is what it said, memorandum. In the first year of King Cyrus's reign, a decree was set out concerning the temple of God at Jerusalem. Let the temple be rebuilt on the site where Jews used to offer their sacrifices using the original foundations, its height will be 90 feet and its width will be 90 feet. Every three layers of specially prepared stones will be topped by a layer of timber, all expenses will be paid by the royal treasury. Furthermore, the gold and silver cups which were taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar from the temple of God in Jerusalem, must be returned to Jerusalem and put back where they belong. Let them be taken back to the temple of God. So King Darius sent this message. Now therefore tachiai, governor of the province west of the Euphrates River, and she thought her boss and I and your colleagues and other officials west of the Euphrates River, stay away from there, do not disturb the construction of the temple of God, let it be rebuilt on its original site, and do not hinder the governor of Judah and the elders of the Jews in their work. Moreover,

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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 16 NIRV, Ch. 17 HCSB, Ch. 18 NASB, Ch. 19 ERV

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Timothy LaFontaine

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It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll read Deuteronomy 16-19. I’m calling this episode “Dark Influences.“

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One thing that comes through very clearly in Deuteronomy chapter eighteen is that dabbling in the occult is something that God will hates. That means playing with horoscopes, Tarot cards, numerology, Ouiji boards, or trying to contact the dead through seances or anything else. Some people consider this type of thing "just having fun". But when you read this chapter of Deuteronomy, you see that God does not see it that way. 

There is a world that we do not see. The apostle Paul said in Ephesians 6:12 that “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Beloved, the enemy of our souls and his demons really are out to destroy us. There is a spiritual battle, and the occult is one method they use to gain footholds in people's lives. So the further you can stay away from these things, the better.

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Steve Webb 0:00Just having fun.

Steve Webb 0:03From rainy Southern California, this is the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside. Podcasting since 2004, my name is Steve Webb and I'm your OG Godcaster. It's The Law Monday and our reading today is Deuteronomy 16 through 19. The website is lifespringmedia.com, and contact information will be at the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our heavenly Father, Lord, we love you and we thank you again for our time together. We pray again that you would teach us, that you would touch our hearts, and that you would give us something that we can use today. I pray this in Jesus' name, amen. Okay, are you ready? Let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:44Deuteronomy, chapter 16. Celebrate the Passover Feast of the Lord your God in the month of Aviv. In that month he brought you out of Egypt at night. Sacrifice an animal from your flock or herd. It is the Passover sacrifice in honor of the Lord your God. Sacrifice it at the special place the Lord will choose. He will put his Name there. Don’t eat the animal along with bread that is made with yeast. Instead, for seven days eat bread that is made without yeast. It’s the bread that reminds you of how much you suffered. Remember that you left Egypt in a hurry. Remember it all the days of your life. Don’t forget the day you left Egypt. Don’t keep any yeast anywhere in your land for seven days. Don’t let any of the meat you sacrifice on the evening of the first day be left over until the next morning. You must not sacrifice the Passover animal in any town the Lord your God is giving you. Sacrifice it only in the special place he will choose for his Name. Sacrifice it there in the evening when the sun goes down. Do it on the same day every year. Be sure it’s the day you left Egypt. Cook it and eat it. Do it at the place the Lord your God will choose. Then in the morning return to your tents. For six days eat bread that is made without yeast.

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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 1-3 NCV

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John Train

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It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll read the book of 2 Peter. And being Sunday, we will also have a time of prayer. I’m calling this episode “Living Godly Lives.“

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Peter tells followers of Jesus to grow in faith and character. This helps them reflect Jesus to others. But false teachers who follow selfish desires will arise.

We must be on guard against wicked errors. Instead, grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus. Develop strong character so you won't stumble.

Mockers say Jesus isn't returning. But God created and flooded the world with His word. He will also judge and destroy it by fire when Jesus comes back.

So we should live holy lives, looking forward to Jesus' return. Keep growing in grace and knowledge of Him.

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Steve Webb 0:00Nothing is more important than you actually getting to know the Word of God intimately yourself.

Steve Webb 0:06This is the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California and podcasting since 2004. My name is Steve Webb, your OG Godcaster. It's epistle Sunday, and we'll read the book of Second Peter. and being Sunday, we'll also have a time of prayer. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and I'll have contact information at the end of the show before we read. Let's pray. Our Heavenly Father, we love you so much, Lord, and we thank you for our time together around your work. I pray, Lord, that as we read today, you would teach us touch our hearts, Lord, give us something, Lord that we can use in our lives today. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen. All right, are you ready? Let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:50Second Peter, chapter one, from Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to you who have received a faith as valuable as ours, because our God and Savior Jesus Christ does what is right. Grace and peace be given to you more and more, because you truly know God and Jesus, our Lord. Jesus has the power of God by which he has given us everything we need to live and to serve God. We have these things because we know Him. Jesus called us by His glory and goodness. Through these he gave us the very great and precious promises. With these gifts you can share in God's nature, and the world will not ruin you with its evil desires. Because you have these blessings, do your best to add these things to your lives, to your faith, add goodness, and to your goodness, add knowledge and to your knowledge, add self control, and to your self control, add patience, and to your patients. Add service for God into your service for God, add kindness for your brothers and sisters in Christ. and to this kindness, add love. If all these things are in you, and you're growing, they will help you to be useful and productive and your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But anyone who does not have these things cannot see clearly. He is blind and has forgotten that he was made clean from these past sins. My brothers and sisters, try hard to be certain that you really are called and chosen by God. If you do all these things, you will never fall and you will be given a very great welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior,...

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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 15 CEV, Ch. 16 ERV

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Lifespring! Family Berean Phil Colbourn, Anonymous

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It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read Acts 15-16. I’m calling this episode “A Parting of the Ways.“

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In Acts 15 and 16 we read of an intense argument between Paul and Barnabas over John Mark. Paul suggested checking on their followers, but Barnabas wanted Mark along, despite his past failure. Their clash escalated to a heated argument. They split, Barnabas mentoring Mark and Paul moving on with Silas. This shows the importance of love among believers. Eventually, Paul and Mark reconciled, and Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark. The argument shows God's grace can turn conflicts into opportunities for His glory.

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Steve Webb 0:00Red-faced, voice raised, hands on hips.

Steve Webb 0:04It's the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California, and podcasting since 2004, my name is Steve Webb. I'm your OG Godcaster. It's Gospel Saturday, and we'll read Acts 15 and 16. The website is lifespringmedia.com. and I'll have contact information, when? At the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our heavenly Father, Lord, we love you and we thank you for our time together to read your Word. Thank you, Lord, for giving it to us. Touch our hearts, Lord. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. All right, are you ready? Let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:41Acts, chapter 15. Some people came from Judea and started teaching the Lord's followers that they could not be saved, unless they were circumcised as Moses had taught. This caused trouble, and Paul and Barnabas argued with them about this teaching. So it was decided to send Paul and Barnabas and a few others to Jerusalem to discuss this problem with the apostles and the church leaders. The men who were sent by the church went through Phoenicia and Samaria, telling how the Gentiles had turned to God. This news made the Lord's followers very happy. When the men arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, including the apostles and the leaders. They told them everything God had helped them do. But some Pharisees had become followers of the Lord. They stood up and said, “Gentiles who have faith in the Lord must be circumcised and told to obey the Law of Moses.” The apostles and church leaders met to discuss this problem about Gentiles. They had talked it over for a long time, when Peter got up and said: My friends, you know that God decided long ago to let me be the one from your group to preach the good news to the Gentiles. God did this so they would hear and obey him. He knows what is in everyone's heart. And he showed he had chosen the Gentiles, when he gave them the Holy Spirit, just as he had given his Spirit to us. God treated them in the same way that he treated us. They put their faith in him, and he made their hearts pure. Now why are you trying to make God angry by placing a heavy burden on these followers? This burden was too heavy for us or our ancestors. But we believe that we will be saved by the gift of undeserved grace from our Lord Jesus Christ, just as the Gentiles are.

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Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 1-5 NKJV; Ch. 6-7 NIV

Podcast Introduction

It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read Zechariah 1-7. I’m calling this episode “Prophecies of the Messiah.“

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Summary

Zechariah prophesied after the Jewish exile alongside Haggai. His visions focused more on the people than rebuilding the temple. God's message was to return to Him so He would return to them. Zechariah used apocalyptic symbolism and imagery, referencing Jesus as the Branch and the one ignored by his people. He envisioned a glorious, expanded Jerusalem if the people repented. Overall, Zechariah called for spiritual renewal through returning to God.

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Transcript corrected by Sister Denise

Steve Webb 0:00Return to me and I will return to you.

Steve Webb 0:04It's time for another episode of the Lifespring! One Year Bible. I'm glad you're here. Podcasting since 2004, I'm your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. It's Prophecy Friday and our reading today is Zechariah 1 through 7. The website is lifespringmedia.com, and I'll have contact information at the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our heavenly Father, Lord, we thank you for our time together, and we thank you, Lord, for your Word. Thank you for revealing to us who you are. I pray, God, that as we read you would draw us closer to yourself. Bless us as we read today, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen. All right, are you ready? Let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:46Zechariah, chapter 1. In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, “The Lord has been very angry with your fathers. Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Return to Me,” says the Lord of hosts, “and I will return to you,” says the Lord of hosts. “Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets preached, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Turn now from your evil ways and your evil deeds.”’ But they did not hear nor heed Me,” says the Lord. “Your fathers, where are they? And the prophets, do they live forever? Yet surely My words and My statutes, Which I commanded My servants the prophets, Did they not overtake your fathers? “So they returned and said: ‘Just as the Lord of hosts determined to do to us, According to our ways and according to our deeds, So He has dealt with us.’”’” On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, which is the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet: I saw by night, and behold, a man riding on a red horse, and it stood among the myrtle trees in the hollow; and behind him were horses: red, sorrel, and white. Then I said, “My lord, what are these?” So the angel who talked with me said to me, “I will show you what they are.” And the man who stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, “These are the ones whom the Lord has sent to walk to and fro throughout the earth.” So they answered the Angel of the Lord, who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, “We have walked to and fro throughout the earth, and behold, all the earth is resting quietly.” Then the Angel of the Lord answered and said, “O Lord of hosts, how long will You not have mercy on Jerusalem and ...