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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 Gift of God Is Eternal Life (Romans 6:23)
David Johnson discusses Romans 6:23—“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” This episode is a companion…
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Ascending to the Father (John 20:17)
Erik Jones discusses John 20:17—“Jesus said to her, ‘Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, “I am…
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Led by the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14-15)
Kendrick Diaz discusses Romans 8:14-15—“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again…
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Promises of Blessings to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3)
Erik Jones discusses Genesis 12:1-3—“Now the LORD had said to Abram: ‘Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I…
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Seventh Trumpet Announces Christ’s Return (Revelation 11:15)
Jim Franks discusses Revelation 11:15—“Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdoms of this world have become…
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Christ Preached on the Sabbaths (Mark 1:21)
Erik Jones discusses Mark 1:21—“Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.” Read "How to Keep the…
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Paul Baptizes and Lays Hands on Converts (Acts 19:5-6)
Clyde Kilough discusses Acts 19:5-6—“When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy…
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You Will Not Allow Your Holy One to See Corruption (Psalm 16:9-10)
Jeremy Lallier discusses Psalm 16:9-10—“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in…
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Not of Private Interpretation (2 Peter 1:20-21)
Kendrick Diaz discusses 2 Peter 1:20-21—“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the…
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Abolishing Death and Bringing Life (2 Timothy 1:9-10)
Kendrick Diaz discusses 2 Timothy 1:9-10—“who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and…
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Satan Will Be Bound (Revelation 20:1-3)
Britton Taylor discusses Revelation 20:1-3—“Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He…
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The Righteous Requirement of the Law (Romans 8:4)
Jim Franks discusses Romans 8:4—“that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the…
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Christ, the Mediator of the New Covenant (Hebrews 9:15)
One of the biggest differences between the Old and New Covenants is the way God’s people find forgiveness for sins. Presented by Erik Jones. Read “Jesus…
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The Righteousness of God (Romans 3:21-22)
Is God fair? Does He have different rules for different people? Does He just want people to be better than the average? The righteousness of God is consistent…
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Saved by Grace; Created for Good Works (Ephesians 2:7-10)
Grace is a free gift from God—but it is NOT the opposite of obeying the law. Understanding how grace relates to works changes how we understand the Bible’s…
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What Is the Leaven of the Pharisees? (Luke 12:1)
Jesus identified the “leaven of the Pharisees” as hypocrisy. What is hypocrisy, why is it so dangerous, and what steps can we take to avoid it? Presented by…
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Our Advocate, Jesus Christ the Righteous (1 John 2:1)
There’s no way for us to make it through our human existence without sinning. When we respond to our sins with genuine repentance, the Bible assures us that we…
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Our High Priest at the Right Hand of the Throne of Majesty (Hebrews 8:1)
God appointed Jesus Christ as our High Priest. Understanding the incredible significance of this requires us to understand the role the high priest played in…
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Jesus’ Jewish Heritage (Matthew 1:17)
It’s easy to forget that, in addition to being the Son of God and founder of the Christian faith, Jesus Christ was actually born as a Jew. What did Jesus teach…
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Jesus Ascended to the Right Hand of God (1 Peter 3:22)
Peter tells us that Jesus, seated at the right hand of God, rules over “angels and authorities and powers.” Understanding this relationship—and our…
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Our Inheritance (Ephesians 1:11)
Do you know the value of the inheritance God is offering you? And what’s the difference between an inheritance, a gift and a payment? Presented by Rich…
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God’s Family (Ephesians 3:14-15)
An important key to understanding the nature of God relies on our understanding that God is a family—a family He wants us to be part of. Presented by Erik…
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The Lamb Slain From the Foundation of the World (Revelation 13:8)
Why is Jesus Christ associated with a lamb? Why does the Bible say that He was slain from the foundation of the world? Presented by Joel Meeker. Read “The Book…
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Christ Is Worthy (Revelation 5:9)
The book of Revelation features a scroll with seals that, once opened, unleash devastating events on the world as we know it. Why should we be excited that…
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The Path of Life (Psalm 16:11)
Have you ever been lost? What about spiritually lost? God’s Word provides us with the direction we need to spiritually navigate this life. (Presented by Doug…
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Christ Was Before All Things (Colossians 1:17)
Paul’s short assertion that Jesus Christ “is before all things, and in Him all things consist” tells us several important things about our Savior. (Presented…
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God’s Holy, Just and Good Spiritual Law (Romans 7:12-14)
Many people think Paul explained why Christians no longer need to worry about obedience to God’s law. The truth is that Paul understood the law to be valuable…
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Father of Mercies (2 Corinthians 1:3)
When life gets us down, we can count on God to provide the comfort and mercy we need to keep going. (Presented by Jim Franks.) This episode is a companion to…
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With God All Things Are Possible (Matthew 19:26)
Is LITERALLY EVERYTHING possible with God? No—but what IS possible with God is truly incredible. (Presented by Jeremy Lallier.) This episode is a companion to…
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In the Multitude of Counselors (Proverbs 11:14)
Everyone has an opinion—but not everyone is right. The counsel we decide to listen to can make us or break us. (Presented by David Johnson.) This episode is a…
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Who May Dwell in Your Holy Hill? (Psalm 15:1)
Jeremy Lallier walks through the character traits God is looking for in the people who want to dwell with Him. This episode is a companion to the following…
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May My Meditation Be Sweet (Psalm 104:34)
Clyde Kilough reflects on the reflections of a psalmist—are our own meditations sweet to God? This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse…
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Don’t Copy Pagan Ways of Worship (Deuteronomy 12:29-32)
Erik Jones points our attention to God’s emphatic stance against syncretism—that is, blending religious practices together. If God hates it, why do so many…
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The Fool Has Said in His Heart, There Is No God (Psalm 14:1)
Doug Horchak examines a bold claim of the Bible—that the evidence of God’s existence is unmistakable and irrefutable. What are the consequences of denying God?…
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The Incredible Human Potential (Psalm 8:4-6)
Jim Franks ponders the age-old question asked thousands of years ago by King David: “What is man that You are mindful of him?” This episode is a companion to…
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By Him All Things Were Created (Colossians 1:16)
David Johnson shares a helpful perspective of the Bible’s creation account: the God who shaped the world is the God who knows how the world WORKS. Download…
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Not Worthy to Be Compared With the Glory! (Romans 8:18)
Jeremy Lallier shares what it means to know that “the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in…
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Doers of the Word and the Spiritual Mirror (James 1:22-25)
David Johnson explores the difference between a “forgetful hearer” and a “doer of the work.” How can we make the most of the precious spiritual mirror God has…
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Rejoice in Your Youth (Ecclesiastes 11:9-10)
Clyde Kilough discusses how to rejoice in your youth the way God intends it to be done—and how to avoid accumulating regrets along the way. This episode is a…
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All Things Work Together for Good (Romans 8:28)
Doug Horchak explains how Paul’s encouraging reminder that “all things work together for good” can be misunderstood—and why its TRUE meaning is so important…
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Be Anxious for Nothing (Philippians 4:6-7)
Britton Taylor looks at the steps the apostle Paul prescribed for combating our anxiety. This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post…
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Those Who Do His Commandments (Psalm 111:10)
Erik Jones asks, “What is the basis for wisdom?” The Bible identifies it as “the fear of the LORD”—but why? This episode is a companion to the following Daily…
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When Was Jesus Born? Part 3 (Luke 2:8)
Jim Franks looks at how biblical clues can help us more accurately identify the time of year Jesus Christ was born. In Part 3, he discusses an important…
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When Was Jesus Born? Part 2 (Luke 2:1)
Jim Franks looks at how biblical clues can help us more accurately identify the time of year Jesus Christ was born. In Part 2, he discusses an important…
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When Was Jesus Born? Part 1 (Luke 1:5)
Jim Franks looks at how biblical clues can help us more accurately identify the time of year Jesus Christ was born. In Part 1, he discusses an important…
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Vain Worship (Matthew 15:8-9)
Kendrick Diaz shows how the proper worship of God can be corrupted with man-made ideas. Are we following God’s instructions—or a version of those instruction…
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Satan’s Disguise as an Angel of Light (2 Corinthians 11:14-15)
Jeremy Lallier discusses Satan’s well-worn tactic of disguising his wickedness in the trappings of righteousness—and what we can do to avoid falling for it…
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What Sin Is (1 John 3:4)
Kendrick Diaz looks at the Bible’s clear definition of sin. What is it, how do we identify it and why does it matter? Download “Change Your Life”. This episode…
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Great Shall Be the Peace of Your Children (Isaiah 54:13)
Jeremy Lallier shares Isaiah’s prophetic vision of a future world where children will know true, lasting peace. This episode is a companion to the following…
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Do the Souls of the Dead Live Forever? (Ezekiel 18:4)
Joel Meeker examines an ancient, deep-rooted lie of modern religion: that our souls live on after the death of our physical bodies. This episode is a companion…
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Meditate on These Things (Philippians 4:8)
David Johnson draws a comparison between the physical foods we allow into our body and the spiritual foods we allow into our mind. The Bible shows us what a…
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Men of Nineveh and the Queen of Sheba? (Matthew 12:41-42)
Joel Meeker looks at a strong rebuke from Jesus Christ. What did He mean about the men of Nineveh and the queen of Sheba rising up in “the judgment”? This…
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What the Valley of Dry Bones Means for Humanity (Ezekiel 37:13-14)
Jeremy Lallier asks what Ezekiel’s vision of a valley of bones means for us today. This yet-unfulfilled prophecy gives us a reason to look to the future with…
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A Second Resurrection (Revelation 20:5)
Joel Meeker shares the incredible hope contained in the second resurrection—an incredibly important moment in God’s plan for the human race. This episode is a…
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The Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-12)
Jim Franks shares insight into a pivotal moment in God’s plan for the human race—what the book of Revelation describes as a time of judgment before God’s…
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What Is Man That You Are Mindful of Him? (Psalm 8:3-5)
Doug Horchak inspects King David’s timeless question to his Creator: “What is man that You are mindful of him?” This episode is a companion to the following…
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Neither Shall They Learn War Anymore (Micah 4:3-
David Johnson discusses God’s promise of a future where the destruction and horror of war is finally a thing of the past. This episode is a companion to the…
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The Wolf Also Shall Dwell With the Lamb (Isaiah 11:6-8)
Erik Jones shares a glimpse into a future time when God will permanently change the nature of dangerous animals around the world. This episode is a companion…
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The Eyes of the Blind Shall Be Opened (Isaiah 35:5-7)
Doug Horchak examines a beautiful prophecy about a future time when God will put an end to physical maladies and disabilities forever. This episode is a…
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The Desert Will Blossom as the Rose (Isaiah 35:1-2)
Erik Jones examines a beautiful prophecy about a future time when God will cause the deserts to blossom. This episode is a companion to the following Daily…