Send us a textIn this episode, we watch Israel return to the Lord under the leadership of Samuel — and witness how repentance, prayer, and wholehearted devotion bring supernatural deliverance and lasting peace.After twenty years of spiritual drifting, God’s people finally respond to Samuel’s call: “Return to the Lord with all your hearts.” What follows is a model for spiritual renewal that still speaks to us today:Return to the LordPut away the idolsPrepare your heartServe Him aloneWhat happens next is one of the most dramatic scenes in the Old Testament:A pagan army gathers for battle, Israel panics, Samuel prays — and God answers with thunder from heaven.The result?A victory Israel did not win by force… but by faith.A memorial stone is then raised and named Ebenezer — “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”And forty years of peace that came not through a king, not through strategy, but through returning to God.This episode explores:Why spiritual renewal must come before spiritual actionThe danger of using God rather than trusting GodHow prayer leads to deliverance even when fear remainsWhat it means to say “The Lord has helped us — thus far”If your life feels like a battlefield — or if you’re trying to serve God without first giving Him your heart — this passage is a needed reset.Catch On Fire PodcastsThis channel does a deep dive into the scriptures so as to teach what it means to be...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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The Ark Returns to Israel. (1 Samuel 6: 1-21)
Send us a textIn this episode, we follow the remarkable story of the Ark of the Covenant’s return from Philistine captivity — a moment that revealed both the foolishness of human superstition and the sovereignty of God. Through this ancient account, we discover a simple truth: God will not be mocked, and what is holy must be treated as holy.But the lesson doesn’t stop in 1 Samuel. We can also trace a parallel to the New Testament church at Corinth, where Paul warns believers not to dishonour the Lord’s Table. What connects these two moments — separated by a thousand years — is the same call to reverence, humility, and love in the presence of a holy God.Join us as we explore:Why the Philistines’ “experiment” revealed their ignorance of true worship.How Israel’s curiosity led to disaster — and what it teaches us about reverence.The striking parallel between the Ark and the Lord’s Supper.What it means today to honor Christ in our worship and relationships.This is a call to remember that holiness is not a relic of the past — it is the heartbeat of a life lived with God.Key Scriptures:1 Samuel 6:1–21; & 1 Corinthians 11:17–34Catch On Fire PodcastsThis channel does a deep dive into the scriptures so as to teach what it means to be...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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When a Society Eliminates God. (1 Samuel 5: 1-12)
Send us a textWhat happens when a nation tries to live without God?In this powerful new episode, we explore how moral confusion and cultural decline begin when we push God out — and how believers today can stand firm, think biblically, and live godly in the midst of it all.Catch On Fire PodcastsThis channel does a deep dive into the scriptures so as to teach what it means to be...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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Why Did God Allow this to Happen. (1 Sam 4: 1-22)
Send us a textToday, we’re asking one of the hardest and most human questions anyone can ever ask:Why did the Lord allow this to happen?Now, let’s be honest — we’ve all asked that question at some point.The truth is, there’s rarely just one answer.Scripture gives us many different reasons why the Lord allows hardship, difficulty, or even disaster. But today, I want us to focus on just one particular possibility that’s revealed in 1 Samuel chapter 4.It’s not the only explanation, and perhaps not even the most common one, but it’s an important one — and it’s something we all need to face….Catch On Fire PodcastsThis channel does a deep dive into the scriptures so as to teach what it means to be...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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Understanding Your Calling (1 Samuel 3:1-21)
Send us a textAnd so, friends, what we look at today, in a sense, is the heart of the Christian life. We are called to walk worthy of our calling. To live in a way that reflects the One who has called us out of darkness into His marvellous light.Paul says: Don’t walk like the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their minds. Don’t drift back to what you once were. Instead, put off the old self, be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, created according to God in true righteousness and holiness.That means walking in righteousness — doing what is right because it’s right, because it pleases the Lord. It means walking in love — seeking the highest good of others, speaking the truth in love. And it means walking in wisdom — bringing together righteousness and love in a way that reflects the mind of Christ.And when you live like that, when you walk in that way, it will have an impact. On your family. In your workplace. In your church. Even on the people who happen to be sitting next to you in a waiting room, because light cannot help but shine.So, as you go about your week, remember this simple calling: Walk in righteousness. Walk in love. Walk in wisdom. That’s what it means to walk worthy of your calling in Christ.And may the Lord strengthen you to do just that.Catch On Fire PodcastsThis channel does a deep dive into the scriptures so as to teach what it means to be...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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