Today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind brings us deeper into the Gospel of Mark as we read chapters 3 and 4. These chapters reveal both the authority and the unsettling power of Jesus — power that heals the broken, confronts hardened hearts, and commands the forces of nature itself. Together, they call us to listen carefully, respond faithfully, and never grow casual about who Jesus truly is.

Stronger Than Satan, Greater Than the Storm

Today’s reading is Mark chapters 3–4.

Mark 3:5 — “After looking around at them with anger and sorrow at the hardness of their hearts, he told the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ So he stretched it out, and his hand was restored.”

Mark chapter 3 contains one of the most frequently misunderstood warnings in Scripture: the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. In context, Jesus is not addressing anxious believers, but religious leaders who deliberately attribute the work of God’s Spirit to Satan. Their problem is not ignorance or momentary doubt, but a settled rejection of the truth about who Jesus is.

Jesus makes it clear that Satan does not work against himself. By casting out demons, Jesus is demonstrating that He is stronger than the strong man and is actively reclaiming lives once held captive. Blaspheming the Holy Spirit, then, is not a sin too great to forgive — it is the persistent refusal to accept the only forgiveness God offers through Christ.

In Mark chapter 4, the focus shifts to awe. When Jesus calms a violent storm with a word, the disciples’ fear changes direction. The storm no longer terrifies them — Jesus does. Their reaction reminds us that the One who speaks peace into chaos is not merely a teacher or miracle worker, but the Lord of creation itself.

Together, these chapters confront us with a Jesus who is both compassionate and terrifyingly powerful — worthy of trust, obedience, and reverent awe.

Each day, we pause to remember moments from church history that remind us how God works through faithful people in complex and challenging times, preserving His truth and advancing His purposes across generations.

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Mark reminds us that Jesus is not safe in the casual sense — He is holy, powerful, and utterly unmatched. Yet for those who trust Him, His power is not a threat but a refuge. Stronger than Satan and greater than every storm, Jesus invites us to respond not with fear, but with faith shaped by awe.

Today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind brings us to the closing chapters of Isaiah. As Isaiah 62–66 unfolds, we hear both the weight of God’s judgment and the breathtaking promise of renewal. At the heart of today’s reading is Isaiah 65:17, where God declares that He is creating a new heaven and a new earth. It’s a vision of restoration that looks beyond present brokenness toward a future shaped entirely by God’s faithfulness.

When God Makes All Things New

Today’s reading is Isaiah 62–66.

Isaiah 65:17 — “The Lord says, ‘I am making a new earth and new heavens. The events of the past will be completely forgotten.’”

The final chapters of Isaiah pull back the curtain on God’s long-term plan for His people and His creation. We see a God who is both holy and compassionate, one who confronts rebellion but also promises comfort, healing, and lasting joy for those who trust Him.

Isaiah 65 reminds us that God’s solution to a broken world is not a quick fix. Instead, He promises a complete renewal. Sorrow gives way to joy. Violence gives way to peace. Even creation itself is restored to harmony. This is not escape from reality; it is the fulfillment of God’s original intent.

In today’s reflection, we consider this promise through a familiar lens: just as corrupted systems sometimes need a complete reset, God promises a future where everything broken by sin is fully restored. What He saves, He restores. What He renews, He makes new.

We remember pivotal moments in church history that remind us how God works through faithful witnesses across generations, shaping His church and preserving His truth even in times of great upheaval.

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Isaiah’s closing vision reminds us that God’s story does not end with what is broken. It ends with renewal. No matter how corrupted things may feel now, God promises a future where He makes all things new, and nothing that matters is lost.

In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Job 23–24 and reflects on the tension between deep trust in God and a healthy reverence for His majesty. Job longs to make his case before God, confident that the Lord would listen, yet overwhelmed by the weight of who God is. These chapters remind us that faith does not erase awe, and trust does not cancel humility.

Refined, Not Forgotten

Today’s reading is Job 23–24.

Job 23:10 — “Surely he knows my way. When he tests me, I will emerge as gold.”

In Job 23, Job expresses a bold confidence that God knows him completely and is refining him, not abandoning him. Even as he struggles to understand his suffering, Job believes his trials have purpose. Yet that confidence is paired with reverence. Job is honest about his fear, recognizing that God’s holiness and power are not things to treat casually.

Chapter 24 widens the lens, as Job looks at injustice in the world and asks why wrongdoing often seems to go unanswered. His questions are not accusations as much as they are cries of faith, spoken by someone who believes God is just, even when justice feels delayed.

On January 8, we remember the death of Galileo Galilei (1642), a pioneering astronomer and a believing Christian who saw the study of creation as a way of honoring its Creator. His life reminds us that faith and honest inquiry need not be enemies, and that humility is essential as truth unfolds over time.

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Job reminds us that being refined does not mean being forgotten. Even when God feels distant, He knows our way, listens to our cries, and uses hardship to shape us into something purer and stronger than before.

Today’s episode, Praise Him at All Times, takes us through Psalms 33–35 where worship is anchored in who God is, not in how easy life feels. We hear a song of celebration, a testimony of deliverance, and a raw prayer that hands justice over to the Lord. These psalms invite us to praise God in the bright moments and to trust Him in the hard ones.

Today’s reading is Psalms 33–35.

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Psalm 34:15 — “The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears toward their cry.”

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January 7, 1598 — Theodore Beza died in Geneva. He is remembered as John Calvin’s close associate and successor, helping strengthen and guide the Reformed church in a fragile generation after the Reformation.

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This episode pairs joyful worship with honest lament, showing how Scripture trains our hearts to praise God consistently and to leave justice in His hands.

In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads 1 Samuel 6–10, tracing Israel’s transition from God as King to their demand for a human ruler. The narrative explores the tension between trust and control, obedience and fear, as Saul is anointed and revealed as the king the people wanted. Along the way, the episode reflects on leadership, humility, and the cost of choosing to be like the surrounding nations rather than relying fully on the Lord.

The King They Wanted

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 6–10.

1 Samuel 8:18 — “When that day comes, you will cry out because of the king you have chosen for yourselves, but the Lord will not answer you on that day.”

Israel’s story takes a decisive turn in these chapters. After years of being led directly by the Lord through judges and prophets, the people demand a king so they can be like the nations around them. God grants their request, but not without warning them of the cost.

Saul’s anointing is filled with tension. Chosen by God, yet reluctant and hidden, Saul embodies the uncertainty of a people stepping away from trust toward control. The episode invites us to consider how often our own desires mirror Israel’s — choosing what feels secure or familiar instead of resting in God’s leadership.

Today’s church history reflection focuses on Epiphany, the celebration of Christ being revealed to the nations. From the visit of the Magi to the global reach of the gospel, Epiphany reminds us that Jesus is not only Israel’s Messiah, but the Savior of the world.

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The question beneath today’s episode is timeless: Will we trust God to lead us, or will we insist on our own way? Israel wanted a king they could see. God was calling them to faith they could live. That question still meets us right where we are.

In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Genesis 44–47, tracing the dramatic turning point in Joseph’s story. Betrayal gives way to repentance, reconciliation, and provision as God’s long plan comes into focus. The episode highlights God’s sovereignty in human suffering and reflects on how the Lord transforms injustice into blessing, preservation, and purpose.

From Betrayal to Blessing

Today’s reading is Genesis 44–47.

Genesis 45:4 — “Then Joseph said to his brothers, ‘Please come closer to me.’ And they came closer. And he said, ‘I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.’”

The story of Joseph reaches its emotional and theological climax. Judah’s plea reveals genuine repentance, Joseph reveals his identity, and the brothers finally see how God has been at work all along. What looked like cruelty and betrayal becomes the very means God used to preserve His people and advance His covenant purposes.

This episode reminds us that God’s plan is never derailed by human sin. Even when obedience is absent and motives are broken, the Lord remains sovereign, faithful, and purposeful. Betrayal does not have the final word. God does.

We reflect on Epiphany Eve, a historic moment in the Church calendar that prepares believers to celebrate Christ being revealed to the nations. Epiphany reminds us that Jesus is not hidden, reserved, or exclusive—He is the Light of the world, made known to all.

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Genesis 44–47 shows that God is always working beyond what we can see. What appears to be loss, delay, or injustice may actually be the path God uses to bring restoration and blessing—not only for us, but for many others.

In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads 1 Corinthians 7–8 and reflects on how Christian freedom must always be guided by love. The Apostle Paul addresses marriage, conscience, and personal liberty, reminding believers that love does not insist on its own way. The episode includes a Verse of the Day from 1 Corinthians 9:24, listener feedback, a reflection sparked by a Boost-a-gram, and an On This Date in Church History segment recognizing the impact of Louis Braille.

Love Won’t Insist on Its Own Way

Today’s reading is 1 Corinthians 7–8 .

1 Corinthians 9:24 — “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.”

In these chapters, Paul speaks directly to everyday situations that test Christian maturity: marriage, singleness, freedom, and responsibility toward others. He makes it clear that faith is not lived in isolation. What we are free to do must always be weighed against how our choices affect others.

Paul’s teaching in chapter 8 is especially challenging. Even when something is not sinful in itself, love may call us to lay down our rights for the sake of a weaker brother or sister. The guiding principle is simple and demanding: if I truly love you, I will not insist on having my own way.

We remember Louis Braille (born 1809), whose work transformed literacy for the blind. Though not a church leader, his tactile reading system made it possible for blind believers around the world to read Scripture for themselves and participate more fully in Christian life.

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Christian maturity is not measured by how loudly we defend our freedom, but by how willingly we lay it down for the good of others. In a world that celebrates self-assertion, Scripture calls us to something higher: love that chooses restraint, humility, and peace.

In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Mark 1–2 and reflects on the moment Jesus “saw their faith.” The friends of a paralyzed man do something bold and costly to bring him to Jesus, reminding us that genuine faith is not only a belief we hold, it is a trust that moves. The episode also includes a Verse of the Day from Mark 2:5 and a brief “On This Date in Church History” spotlight.

Faith Has Legs

Today’s reading is Mark 1–2.

Mark 2:5 — “When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’”

Mark’s Gospel moves fast, and you can feel it right away. Jesus calls disciples, teaches with authority, confronts evil, heals the sick, and draws crowds who cannot get enough of Him. Then, in Mark 2, four friends refuse to let obstacles stop them. They cannot reach Jesus through the crowd, so they go up, break through, and lower their friend right in front of Him.

That moment becomes the heartbeat of today’s reflection: “When Jesus saw their faith…” Faith showed up in action. It had effort. It had risk. It had persistence. And it brought someone who needed Jesus into the presence of Jesus. That is why today’s title is what it is. Faith has legs.

We remember the birth of Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834), often called the “Prince of Preachers,” known for Christ-centered preaching and deep confidence in the authority of Scripture.

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Big moments of faith are rarely comfortable. In Mark 2, faith is visible because it moves toward Jesus even when the path is blocked. If you have been waiting for perfect conditions, today is a gentle nudge: trust does not only speak, it steps.

This episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind (Season 3, Episode 74) features Scripture readings from Isaiah 56–61, followed by Steve Webb’s commentary, a Verse of the Day (Isaiah 61:10), On This Date in Church History, and a time for praises and prayer requests. The central theme is a wake-up call to God’s people: real justice, real repentance, and real hope grounded in the Lord’s saving work.

Episode Title: Wake Up, Beloved

Happy New Year, beloved. Today’s reading is Isaiah 56–61, and it carries both a warning and a promise. God exposes leaders who are asleep at the wheel and people who substitute empty religion for obedience. Then, in mercy, He speaks comfort to the humble and brokenhearted and promises peace, real peace, to those far and near. If you have ever wondered whether God is paying attention, this passage answers with both correction and hope.

After the reading, I share a few thoughts, and the “wake up” theme lands hard, especially when we consider how easily we can drift into comfort while the world around us sinks. I was reminded of Keith Green’s Asleep in the Light, and the warning feels timely. God does not merely call us to feel bad, He calls us to return, to obey, to love what He loves, and to live awake.

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This episode matters because Isaiah 56–61 confronts shallow religion and calls God’s people to awake obedience, while grounding hope in God’s promise to save, restore, and bring peace to the humble.

In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we read Job chapters 21 and 22, where Job challenges the idea that suffering is always the result of sin and rejects the promise of easy answers. This episode explores why life often feels unfair, how Scripture confronts shallow explanations of suffering, and why trusting God does not depend on comfort, wealth, or immediate justice.

There are moments in Scripture that give voice to questions we are often afraid to ask out loud. In Job 21, Job looks at the world as it really is and asks why the wicked often seem to prosper, grow old, and live at ease while the righteous suffer. It is an honest question, and one that believers across every generation have wrestled with.

In contrast, Job’s friend Eliphaz responds in chapter 22 with a message that still sounds familiar today. He insists that suffering must always be the result of sin and that reconciliation with God will inevitably lead to peace, prosperity, and success. It is a message that promises control, certainty, and reward — but it is not the message Scripture actually teaches.

This episode explores why simplistic explanations for suffering can damage faith, how Job refuses to accept a transactional view of God, and why Scripture calls us to trust God even when life feels profoundly unfair. Following God has never come with a guarantee of comfort or wealth, but it has always come with the promise of His presence, faithfulness, and ultimate justice.

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Job 21:7 — “Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power?”

This verse captures the heart of Job’s struggle and echoes a question many believers have quietly carried. Scripture does not shy away from that tension, and neither should we.

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On January 1st, the church has traditionally remembered the naming of Jesus, which took place on the eighth day after His birth. The name “Jesus” means “The Lord saves,” declaring His mission before He preached a sermon, healed a disease, or went to the cross. As a new year begins, the church starts not with resolutions, but with trust in the name that defines our hope.

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Beloved, life will not always feel fair, but God is still faithful. As we continue reading through Job, we are reminded that trust in God is not built on outcomes, but on who He is.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.