Verse by Verse

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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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Erik Jones discusses how the weekly seventh-day Sabbath serves as an identifying practice of God’s people.

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This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/the-sabbath-a-sign-of-gods-people/

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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. 

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This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/baptized-into-one-body/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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