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  • Summary

    In this conversation, Nathan and Shawn discuss the final week of reading for the 13 Week Bible, beginning with First Corinthians and continuing through Revelation. They explore themes such as the ministry of reconciliation, loving radically, and the transformative power of the gospel. They also highlight the importance of knowing Jesus and putting on love. The conversation emphasizes the cosmic context of Ephesians and the supremacy of Christ in Colossians. They conclude by discussing the resurrection and return of Jesus in First Thessalonians. This conversation methodically reviews the New Testament books in this section, highlighting key themes and messages. The range of topics, includes prayer, rejoicing, warning against counteracting the gospel, teaching sound doctrine, defending ministry, and living in God's love. The conversation also touches on the enigmatic book of Revelation and its portrayal of the struggle between good and evil. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of faith accompanied by good works and the ultimate goal of living in a sustainable society defined by love.

    TakeawaysThe ministry of reconciliation involves loving radically and reconciling with others.Knowing Jesus and putting on love are central themes in the New Testament.The transformative power of the gospel is emphasized in various books.The cosmic context and the supremacy of Christ are highlighted in Ephesians and Colossians. Prayer and rejoicing are important aspects of the Christian life.The New Testament warns against those who try to counteract the gospel.Teaching sound doctrine and defending ministry are crucial for church leaders.Living in God's love and demonstrating good works are essential for believers.The book of Revelation is enigmatic and points to a future reality.
  • Summary

    In this conversation, Nathan and Shawn discuss the rest of Luke, beginning with chapter 21, along with John, Acts, Romans, and 1 Corinthians as the preview the 12th week of reading in this 13-week journey through Scripture. They highlight key themes and stories, such as the unique stories in Luke and John, unique moments in the ministry of Jesus, especially the radical love and acceptance he demonstrated, as well as the birth of the early church in Acts. They also explore the theological teachings in both Romans and 1 Corinthians. They also touch on the ethical program in the Gospels and Paul's letters. The conversation provides insights into the significance of these books and their relevance to the Christian faith in this rapid journey through Scripture.

    TakeawaysThe books of Luke, John, Acts, Romans, and 1 Corinthians contain unique stories and teachings that contribute to the overall narrative of the Bible.The Gospels of Luke and John offer different perspectives on the life and ministry of Jesus, emphasizing themes such as love, truth, and the divinity of Christ.Acts provides a historical account of the early church and the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles.Romans delves into theological concepts and addresses practical issues within the early Christian communities.The ethical teachings in the Gospels and Paul's letters complement the theological teachings, emphasizing the importance of love, reconciliation, and living out the gospel in daily life.
    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Reflections

    01:00 Previewing the Rest of Luke

    03:33 Unique Stories in Luke and John

    04:03 Themes in the Book of Luke

    05:07 The Gospel of John

    06:25 The Theology of John

    07:29 Key Themes in John

    08:27 Individual Ministry in John

    09:12 The Final Week of Jesus in John

    10:38 Unique Stories in John

    11:33 The Road to Emmaus in Luke

    13:11 Jesus' Ministry to Individuals

    13:56 Radical Love and Acceptance

    15:25 The Story of the Woman Caught in Adultery

    16:31 Extended Conversations in John

    19:12 Relational Objectives in John

    20:28 The Book of Acts

    22:42 The Birth of the Church in Acts

    23:41 The Call of Saul and the Jerusalem Council

    24:28 The Shift to the Gentiles in Acts

    25:22 The Ethical Program in Acts

    26:19 The Book of Romans

    27:40 The Theology of Romans

    28:29 Practical Letters in Paul's Epistles

    29:27 Interpreting the Jesus Story in Romans

    30:26 The Distinction Between Gospels and Paul's Letters

    31:56 Key Chapters in 1 Corinthians

    34:07 The Theological Teaching in Romans

    35:05 Engaging the Pre-Jesus Hebrew Prophets in Romans

    36:09 Ethical Program in the Gospels and Paul's Letters

    37:31 The Great Love Chapter in 1 Corinthians

    39:34 The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians

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  • Summary

    In this episode, Nathan and Shawn preview the rest of Zechariah and the books of Malachi, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. They discuss the theme of reconciliation in the Jesus story, emphasizing the importance of love and peacemaking. They also explore the continuity and building of the story throughout the Bible, highlighting the divine-human journey found in Scripture. The hosts provide insights on approaching the Gospels, understanding the historical context, and recognizing the purpose of the Gospel accounts.

    In this conversation, Shawn and Nathan discuss various themes and stories in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. They highlight favorite parables and sayings in Matthew, the portrayal of Jesus as the new Israel and new Moses, the significance of the Sermon on the Mount, and the counterintuitive teachings of Jesus. They also discuss the Olivet Discourse and the test of love, the brevity and immediate action in the Gospel of Mark, the historian perspective and Jesus eating with sinners in the Gospel of Luke, and the powerful parable of the lost son in Luke 15. The conversation concludes with a mention of the final week of Jesus in Luke.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    01:48 Previewing Zechariah to Luke 20

    02:24 Continuing the Jesus Story

    03:01 The Book of Malachi

    04:22 The Message of Reconciliation

    06:03 Relational Reconciliation in the Jesus Story

    07:01 Faith and Scripture as Relational Reconciliation

    08:08 The Last Word in the Old Testament

    09:03 The Jesus Story as a Continuation

    10:20 The Continuity and Building of the Story

    12:01 The Human Fingerprint in Scripture

    13:49 Approaching the Gospels

    21:30 Reading the Gospels with Freshness

    23:56 The Unique Perspectives of the Gospel Authors

    28:18 Recognizing the Purpose of the Gospel Accounts

    29:19 The Final Week of Jesus' Ministry

    30:13 Highlights of the Book of Matthew

    30:26 Favorite Parables and Sayings in Matthew

    32:24 Jesus as the New Israel and New Moses

    34:09 The Sermon on the Mount

    36:10 Reframing the Law and Changing the Heart

    37:06 Counterintuitive Teachings of Jesus

    38:33 The Olivet Discourse and the Test of Love

    39:46 The Gospel of Mark: Brevity and Immediate Action

    42:42 The Gospel of Luke: Historian and Eating with Sinners

    52:46 The Parable of the Lost Son in Luke 15

    56:37 The Final Week of Jesus in Luke

  • Summary

    In this episode, Nathan and Shawn preview nearly the rest of the books in the Old Testament, including Ezekiel, beginning with chapter 24 and continuing through Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, and through Zechariah chapter 10. They discuss the themes of God's plan for Israel, idolatry, God's love for pagan nations, and the divine romance between God and His people. They also highlight the importance of reading these books with fresh eyes and understanding their historical context. They explore themes such as Jonah's reluctance to acknowledge God's goodness and mercy, Micah's message to Judah before the Babylonian exile, the importance of justice, mercy, and walking with God, and the visions and prophecies in Zechariah. They also discuss God's concern for the nations and the downfall of Nineveh. The conversation highlights the universal love and concern that God has for all people and the call to live justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

    TakeawaysGod has a unique plan for Israel and continues to work towards their restoration and redemption.Idolatry is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, and God calls His people to be faithful and reflect His character.The books of Daniel and Jonah highlight God's love for pagan nations and His desire for all people to turn to Him.Understanding the historical context of each book helps to deepen our understanding of the messages and themes.Reading these books with fresh eyes allows us to see the beauty and complexity of God's relationship with His people. God's love and concern extend to all people, not just Israel.The prophetic books contain warnings and promises, emphasizing the importance of justice, mercy, and walking with God.The downfall of nations is often the result of their mistreatment of others.The visions and prophecies in Zechariah remind us of the power of God's Holy Spirit.
    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    03:23 God's Plan for Israel

    12:15 Ezekiel Recap

    13:14 Daniel's Unique Book

    15:02 God's Character and Idolatry

    21:04 The Magnificent Dream in Ezekiel

    23:08 The Temple and Worship in Ezekiel

    25:07 The Book of Daniel

    28:12 God's Love for Pagan Nations in Daniel

    35:05 Hosea's Divine Romance

    37:58 Joel's Call to Repentance

    39:08 Amos' Warning to Israel

    41:23 God's Judgment on Edom in Obadiah

    42:26 Jonah's Testimony of God's Goodness

    43:23 Jonah's Reluctance to Acknowledge God's Goodness and Mercy

    44:07 Micah's Message to Judah Before the Babylonian Exile

    44:46 Warnings and Promises in the Prophetic Books

    45:32 The Messianic Hope in Micah

    47:09 Micah 6:8 - The Core of God's Message

    48:32 The Importance of Justice, Mercy, and Walking with God

    50:29 Haggai's Call to Rebuild the Temple

    53:41 God's Concern for the Nations and the Downfall of Nineveh

    55:23 Habakkuk's Questioning of God's Use of Babylon

    59:09 Zephaniah's Warning of Judgment and Promise of a Remnant

    01:00:19 Haggai's Call to Rebuild the Temple

    01:02:24 Zechariah's Visions and the Reminder of God's Holy Spirit

    01:03:56 Zechariah's Vision of Joshua the High Priest

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    In this conversation, Nathan and Shawn discuss various topics related to reading the Bible through in just 13 weeks. This week they focus specifically on Jeremiah 11 through Ezekiel 23. They also discuss listening to the Bible at a faster speed, the emotional journey of Jeremiah, God's "dreams" and human agency, the complexity of God's work, the context of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, the tragic time of the story, the limitations of human language, and the importance of focusing on the author's message. This conversation explores the interpretation of scripture and the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding its meaning. It emphasizes the importance of humility and the belief that anyone can benefit from reading scripture, regardless of their level of education. The conversation also delves into the themes of idolatry, God's faithfulness, and the transformative power of worship. It highlights the moral consequences of idolatry and the Sabbath as an antidote to it. The chapters also touch on the diversity of Bible writers and the goodness of God in the midst of challenging moments.

    Takeaways

    Listening to the Bible at a faster speed can help with focus and comprehension.Jeremiah's emotional journey reflects the deep connection between the prophet and his people.God's dreams for humanity are not always realized due to human agency and the complexity of God's work. The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in interpreting scripture, and believers should seek the Spirit's guidance.Lay people can benefit from reading scripture and do not need a high level of education to understand it.Humility is essential when reading scripture, acknowledging the need for an external power to help understand its meaning.Idolatry leads to moral decay and exploitation, while worshiping God leads to transformation and alignment with His ways.God's faithfulness is evident throughout scripture, even in the midst of challenging moments.
  • In this episode of the 13 Week Bible, Shawn and Nathan preview the Scripture for week 8: that's the entire books of Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, and on through Jeremiah 10. We not only hope you'll enjoy their fun and informative dialogue as they continue their journey through the Bible in just 13 weeks but will be inspired to read or listen through the Bible yourself.

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  • In this episode of the 13 Week Bible, Shawn and Nathan preview the Scripture for week 7: that's the rest of Psalms, beginning with chapter 46. They'll move on through the entire book of Proverbs. We not only hope you'll enjoy their fun and informative dialogue as they continue their journey through the Bible in just 13 weeks, but hope to inspire you to read or listen through the Bible yourself.

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  • In this episode of the 13 Week Bible, Shawn and Nathan preview the Scripture for week 6: that's the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther & Job, along with the first 45 chapters of the Psalms. This represents a major shift in our reading, as we move out of the historical sections of Kings and Chronicles. We not only hope you'll enjoy their fun and informative dialogue but will be inspired to read or listen through the Bible yourself.

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  • In this episode of the 13 Week Bible, Shawn and Nathan preview the Scripture for week 5: that's the rest of 2 Kings, beginning with chapter 16. They'll move on through both 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles. We not only hope you'll enjoy their fun and informative dialogue as they continue their journey through the Bible in just 13 weeks, but we hope to inspire you to read or listen through the Bible yourself.

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  • In this episode of the 13 Week Bible, Shawn and Nathan preview the Scripture for week four: that's the rest of 1 Samuel, beginning with chapter 16. They'll move on through 2 Samuel and into 2 Kings, ending with chapter 15. We not only hope you'll enjoy their fun and informative dialogue as they continue their journey through the Bible in just 13 weeks, but will consider reading or listening through the Bible yourself.

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  • In this episode of the 13 Week Bible, Shawn and Nathan preview the Scripture for week three, that's the rest of Deuteronomy, beginning with chapter 8 and on through Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and 1 Samuel 15. We hope you'll enjoy their fun and informative dialogue as they continue their journey through the Bible in just 13 weeks.

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  • In this second of thirteen weekly episodes, Shawn and Nathan explore themes and highlights found in the second week of reading/listening. They'll be walking from Exodus 29 through Deuteronomy 7, nearly reaching the end of the first five books of Scripture as they'll be wrapping up in the first half of Mose's farewell words to the Hebrew people. Join them for this fun and informative dialogue as they continue walking through the Bible with you in just 13 weeks.

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  • In this first of thirteen weekly episodes, Shawn and Nathan explore themes and highlights found in the first week's readingā€”Genesis 1-Exodus 28. Join them for this fun and informative dialogue as they begin to walk through the Bible with you in just 13 weeks.

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  • In this pre-season episode, Nathan shares inspiration, pointers and lessons learned from past reads so you can begin your next 13-week read on solid footing.

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  • All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International VersionĀ®, NIVĀ®. Copyright Ā©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.ā„¢ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.comThe ā€œNIVā€ and ā€œNew International Versionā€ are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.ā„¢

  • Best chapters to read from this section: Revelation 1-3; 21 & 22

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  • Best chapters to read from this section: James 5; 1 Peter 2; 2 Peter 1 & 3; 1 John 1 & 4; 2 John; 3 John; Jude

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  • Best chapters to read from this section: Hebrews 2, 4, 8, 10 & 11; James 1 & 3

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  • Best chapters to read from this section: 1 Thessalonians 2 & 4; 2 Thessalonians 2; 1 Timothy 4; 2 Timothy 3 & 4; Titus 3; Philemon

    All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International VersionĀ®, NIVĀ®. Copyright Ā©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.ā„¢ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.comThe ā€œNIVā€ and ā€œNew International Versionā€ are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.ā„¢