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Verse by Verse
The Bible is full of passages that can change your life forever. Join us as we discuss the profound truths and encouraging promises of God’s inspired Word—verse by verse. Verse by Verse is a companion podcast to the Daily Bible Verse Blog, which is available on the Life Hope & Truth website.
Episodes
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The Church of God, Purchased With His Blood (Acts 20:28)
Doug Horchak looks at the apostle Paul’s admonition to the ordained ministers—the spiritual shepherds—of the church in the ancient city of Ephesus. What does…
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Writing God’s Law on Our Hearts and Minds (Hebrews 10:16)
Kendrick Diaz discusses an essential difference between the Old and New Covenants—specifically, where the laws of those covenants were written and why that…
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A Spirit of Power, Love and a Sound Mind (2 Timothy 1:7)
Joel Meeker breaks down the apostle Paul’s helpful insight into what the Spirit of God is. What effect should a Spirit of power, love and a sound mind have in…
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A Kind of Firstfruits (James 1:18)
Clyde Kilough offers insight into what exactly a firstfruit is, why God created a holy day for offering those firstfruits—and above all, what that has to do…
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Strangers Become Family (Acts 2:46-47)
Jeremy Lallier looks at how the events of Pentecost in A.D. 31 transformed strangers into family—and how that process is still happening today. This episode is…
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Pentecost and the Birth of the Church (Acts 2:40-41)
Jim Franks discusses what a “church” really is—and explores how the New Testament Church began on the Pentecost of A.D. 31. What role does repentance and…
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The Valley of the Shadow of Death (Psalm 23:4)
Britton Taylor shares the comfort that comes from a portion of Psalm 23—the promise that God will be with us and guide us through life’s darkest moments. This…
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Cut to the Heart (Acts 2:36-37)
Kendrick Diaz looks at the nature of repentance. What prompted it during the Feast of Pentecost in Acts 2, and what prompts it in our own lives today? Download…
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Power to Be Worldwide Witnesses (Acts 1:6-8)
Joel Meeker reflects on the scope of the mission Jesus gave His disciples—to be His witnesses “to the end of the earth.” How is the Church fulfilling that same…
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Do Not Remember the Sins of My Youth (Psalm 25:6-7)
Britton Taylor shares the encouraging hope of David’s prayer that God would “not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions.” We can have confidence…
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What Is the Purpose of the Church? (Matthew 28:18-20)
Jim Franks looks at the Great Commission Jesus Christ gave to His disciples. What did He expect the Church to be doing after His resurrection? This episode is…
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The LORD Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-3)
David Johnson shows us how we can better understand Psalm 23 by better understanding sheep. If God is our Shepherd, what should we look like as His sheep? This…
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Haters Are Murderers (1 John 3:15)
Joel Meeker discusses the spirit of murder as revealed in the Bible. Why is the feeling of hatred often put on a par with the act of murder? This episode is a…
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The Measure of the Stature of the Fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13)
Erik Jones looks at what Paul meant when he said that Christians should “come … to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” What does that look…
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I Will Declare Your Name to My Brethren (Psalm 22:22)
David Johnson asks the age-old question: “What’s in a name?” What does God’s name tell us about His mind and character? This episode is a companion to the…
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Jesus Christ Is the Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23)
Doug Horchak examines what it means for Jesus Christ to exist as the head of the Church—and what that Church looks like. Download our free booklet “Where Is…
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God’s Book of Remembrance (Malachi 3:16)
Doug Horchak examines an intriguing comment in the book of Malachi about a “book of remembrance” written before God. What does this mean for Christians today?…
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“My Kingdom Is Not of This World” (John 18:36)
Erik Jones addresses the confusion the first-century Jews experienced in interpreting the prophecies about the coming Messiah. Why were so many expecting Jesus…
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Those Who Preach the Gospel Should Live From It (1 Corinthians 9:13-14)
David Johnson explains the value of tithes and offerings as a God-ordained means of enabling the Church to spread the gospel message. This episode is a…
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Will a Man Rob God? (Malachi 3:8)
Doug Horchak discusses the importance of tithing and shares the story of an unexpected way God fulfilled His promise to “open for you the windows of heaven and…
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The Spirit of Murder (Matthew 5:21-22)
Britton Taylor looks at a spiritual attitude that God connects to the physical act of murder—specifically, what Jesus Christ had to say about it during the…
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The Value of Human Life (Genesis 9:6)
Jeremy Lallier examines a warning issued by God to the survivors of the Flood. Human life, which was created “in the image of God,” is precious, deserving both…
Verse by VerseSecret Faults and Presumptuous Sins (Psalm 19:12-13)
Joel Meeker discusses David’s desire to be cleansed from “secret faults” and steer clear of “presumptuous sins.” What does the road to becoming blameless look…
Verse by VerseProphecies of the Mocking Christ Would Suffer (Psalm 22:7-8)
Jeremy Lallier looks at the incredible hope and encouragement to be found in King David’s inspired prophecies concerning the cruel mocking Jesus Christ would…
Verse by VerseLet Us Keep the Feast (1 Corinthians 5:8)
David Johnson examines the emphatic instruction in the New Testament to keep God’s feasts (and the powerful spiritual lessons we can learn from the Feast of…
Verse by Verse“This Is My Blood … for the Remission of Sins” (Matthew 26:27-28)
Britton Taylor looks at the powerful and important role played by Jesus Christ’s “blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins”…
Verse by VerseYou Also Ought to Wash One Another’s Feet (John 13:14)
Doug Horchak shares some insights into the timeless significance of the foot-washing ceremony instituted during the final Passover of Jesus Christ’s physical…
Verse by VerseChrist’s Fervent Desire (Luke 22:15)
Erik Jones discusses Jesus’ “fervent desire” to keep the Passover with His disciples—and what that desire means for us as His followers. This episode is a…
Verse by VerseTake the Bread and Wine in a Worthy Way (1 Corinthians 11:27-28)
Jim Franks discusses the serious—but ultimately encouraging—admonition to “eat of the bread and drink of the cup” at Passover in a worthy manner. This episode…
Verse by VerseJesus Christ, Our Passover Sacrifice (1 Corinthians 5:7)
Britton Taylor shows us how to personalize the words Paul wrote about Jesus Christ’s role as our Passover sacrifice. Understanding the importance of these…
Verse by VerseThe Future Feast of Tabernacles (Zechariah 14:16)
Jim Franks looks at an ancient prophecy from Zechariah that promises a future where the whole world will celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. Discover more by…
Verse by VerseNo One Has Seen God at Any Time (John 1:18)
Kendrick Diaz takes a look at how the life of Jesus Christ reveals God the Father to us. Our article “Jesus in the Old Testament?” explains the connection…
Verse by VerseKeep His Commandments and Walk as He Walked (1 John 2:4-6)
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…
Verse by Verse“Why Have You Forsaken Me?” (Psalm 22:1)
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…
Verse by VerseThe Sabbath of the LORD (Leviticus 23:3)
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…
Verse by VerseGod’s Festivals as Shadows of Things to Come (Colossians 2:16-17)
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…
Verse by VerseThe Sabbath: A Sign of God’s People (Exodus 31:16-17)
Erik Jones discusses how the weekly seventh-day Sabbath serves as an identifying practice of God’s people. Download “The Sabbath: A Neglected Gift From God”…
Verse by VerseBaptized Into One Body (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
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…
Verse by VerseThe Old Man, the New Man and You (Ephesians 4:22-24)
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…
Verse by VerseThe Laying on of Hands (Acts 8:14-17)
Clyde Kilough talks about the biblical practice of “the laying on of hands”—a tradition that still features prominently in milestones like baptisms and…
Verse by VerseGod Blessed the Seventh Day (Genesis 2:2-3)
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…
Verse by VerseCorrecting Those Who Are in Opposition (2 Timothy 2:25)
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…
Verse by VerseLet This Mind Be in You (Philippians 2:3-5)
David Johnson looks at the incredible requirement, responsibility and blessing of allowing the mind of Christ to become part of the way we live our lives. This…
Verse by VerseThe Heavens Declare the Glory of God (Psalm 19:1-4)
Clyde Kilough shares what scientists and researchers have said about God’s incredible creation. King David, reflecting on that same creation, was inspired to…
Verse by VerseNo Longer Slaves of Sin (Romans 6:6)
Kendrick Diaz inspects Paul’s assertion that “we should no longer be slaves of sin.” What does that freedom look like? How should it impact the way we view sin…
Verse by VerseGodly Sorrow Produces Repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10)
David Johnson takes a closer look at the changes true, godly sorrow ought to prompt in our lives. Being sorry is only the starting point for restoring a…
Verse by VerseBy My God I Can Leap Over a Wall (Psalm 18:29)
Joel Meeker shares the hope and encouragement found in David’s confident assertion that “by You I can run against a troop, by my God I can leap over a wall.”…
Verse by VerseJesus, the Propitiation for Our Sins (1 John 4:10)
Clyde Kilough examines the beautiful meaning of an unusual English word: “propitiation.” The role of Jesus Christ as the propitiation for our sins is an…
Verse by VerseJesus, the Author and Finisher of Our Faith (Hebrews 12:2)
Joel Meeker offers insight into the role of Jesus Christ as both the author and the finisher of our faith—and the incredible impact that role plays in our…
Verse by VerseWith the Merciful You Will Show Yourself Merciful (Psalm 18:25-27)
Joel Meeker discusses the important perspective offered by King David in this psalm about God’s mercy and justice. This episode is a companion to the following…
Verse by VerseThree Days and Three Nights (Matthew 12:39-40)
Jim Franks looks at Christ’s promise that He would be in “the heart of the earth” for three days and three nights. Can we take this promise literally? Why is…
Verse by VerseThe Precious Blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:17-19)
Kendrick Diaz explores just how precious “the precious blood of Christ” truly is. The sacrifice of Jesus Christ ought to give usgreat comfort—and sharpen our…
Verse by VerseThe Lord Is My Rock and My Fortress (Psalm 18:2)
Britton Taylor examines the confidence we can have from God’s identity as our strength, our rock, our fortress and our deliverer. This episode is a companion…
Verse by VerseIf You Want to Enter Into Life, Keep the Commandments (Matthew 19:17-19)
Kendrick Diaz discusses the important instruction from Jesus Christ: “If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:17). What commandments…
Verse by VerseChrist Offered One Sacrifice for Sins Forever (Hebrews 10:12)
Britton Taylor looks at the encouraging reminder that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, “offered one sacrifice for sins forever” (Hebrews 10:12). That verse is a…
Verse by VerseI Shall Be Satisfied When I Awake in Your Likeness (Psalm 17:15)
Jeremy Lallier looks at the encouraging words of King David: “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your…
Verse by VerseFor God So Loved the World (John 3:16)
Clyde Kilough explores the deep meaning behind one of the most well-known verses in the world—John 3:16. God’s love, expressed to us through the sacrifice of…
Verse by VerseLove Is the Fulfillment of the Law (Romans 13:8-10)
Jeremy Lallier discusses Paul’s claim that “he who loves another has fulfilled the law” (Romans 13:8). What is the connection between God’s commandments and…
Verse by VerseWhoever Stumbles in One Point Is Guilty of All (James 2:10-11)
David Johnson explores a thought-provoking claim from the apostle James: that “whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of…
Verse by VerseOvercomers in the Book of Life (Revelation 3:5)
Kendrick Diaz looks at the inspiring promise Jesus Christ made to Christians who overcome the trials they face—and how it can motivate us to keep pushing…