Book by Book
The Bible is the most important book in the world.
It not only takes us through the whole history of the universe from beginning to end, but it can also speak clearly to us about daily life:
Why are we here?
Is there really a God who has shown up in human history?
How should we live?
Book by Book explores the Bible's answers to the deepest questions.
Episodes
39 episodes
Reading Psalm 23 As Resurrection Hope In Christ
Psalm 23 is so familiar that we can miss how daring it really is. We sit with “The Lord is my shepherd” and read it in its wider setting, between Psalm 22’s crucifixion shadow and Psalm 24’s picture of Christ the King, and suddenly the green pa...
Psalm 22 Shows Us What The Cross Cost God
The opening line of Psalm 22 is not a distant religious quote, it is the cry Jesus chose for the cross. We sit with the words “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” and ask what they actually mean, not just emotionally, but theologically. ...
Psalm 20 Shows Us How God Saves Christ
Psalm 20 sounds like a comforting prayer until you ask one unsettling question: who is the “you”? From Sandown Park near London, we follow that thread and find ourselves face to face with the Messiah, because the psalm names God’s “anointed” on...
Leviticus episode 10 - Leviticus 26–27: Blessings, Curses, And A World Made Holy
A love that warns is a love that won’t look away. We sit with Leviticus 26–27 and hear a Father’s voice pressing toward blessing, waving us off the edge with urgency, and promising a world remade. The conversation tracks the arc from reverence ...
Leviticus episode 9 - When Worship Reorders Society: From Blasphemy To Freedom
What if the most radical social policy begins in worship? We open Leviticus 24–25 and find a blueprint where reverence for the Name reshapes hearts, households, and even soil. This conversation moves from the gravity of blasphemy to the tendern...
Leviticus episode 8 - From Passover To Tabernacles, God Maps Our Redemption Story
A calendar of rituals can feel distant, until you realise it maps the whole arc of redemption. We walk through Leviticus 23 and discover how each feast becomes a waypoint: Sabbath as weekly rest that remembers creation and redemption; Passover ...
Leviticus episode 7 - Why Humanity Needs A High Priest To Stand Before A Holy God
Holiness isn’t a soft glow. It’s a blazing reality that exposes our best masks and raises a hard question: who can stand? We open Leviticus 22 and follow its thread through the strict life of priests, the demand for perfect sacrifices, and the ...
Leviticus episode 6 - Why God’s Holiness Reaches Your Monday Morning
Holiness isn’t a Sunday hobby. We open Leviticus 17–20 and discover why worship touches money, marriage, mercy, and the moments that feel too small to matter. When God says “be holy because I am holy,” he invites us into his own life, not a che...
Leviticus episode 5 - Atonement Explained
A single day each year, one man stepped behind the curtain with trembling hands, and an entire nation held its breath. We unpack Leviticus 16 with clear eyes and full hearts, exploring why the Day of Atonement sits at the centre of the Bible’s ...
Leviticus episode 4 - What If Holiness Means Wholeness In Every Part Of Life?
What if holiness is less about rule-keeping and more about life-keeping? We open Leviticus 11 and trace a surprising thread from clean and unclean animals to moldy walls, childbirth, and the hope of resurrection, showing how God’s heart opposes...
Leviticus episode 3 - From Washing To Glory: How Leviticus 8 Points To Jesus The High Priest
Holiness can feel abstract until you watch water, oil, blood, and glory move through a people. We step into Leviticus 8–10 and watch Aaron and his sons begin their ministry with washing, robes, and an overflow of oil, then face the sobering sho...
Leviticus episode 2 - Clean Hands, Clean Hearts
Ever felt squeaky clean on the outside yet weighed down inside? We open Leviticus and find a path that deals not just with guilt but with stain, not just with apology but with repair. With Dr Paul Blackham and the Reverend Joseph Steinberg, we ...
Leviticus episode 1 - So You Skipped Leviticus? Big Mistake
A voice calls from the tent of meeting and a harder question follows: how can unholy people live near a holy God without being consumed? We take listeners into Leviticus with fresh eyes, showing how the book continues the story of Exodus—from r...
Deuteronomy Episode 10 - The Rock That Accompanies Us: Moses' Final Chapter and Christ's Eternal Presence
Standing at the threshold of the Promised Land, Moses gazes across the horizon at what his eyes can see but his feet cannot tread. This poignant final chapter of Deuteronomy offers us profound wisdom about finishing well and embracing God's pur...
Deuteronomy Episode 9 - Meeting Jesus in Deuteronomy
Moses stands at the edge of the Promised Land, delivering his final messages to a new generation of Israelites. What could possibly be so urgent that this dying leader needs to emphasize it with his last breaths? The answer transforms how we un...
Deuteronomy Episode 8 - Blessings or Curses: The Life-Defining Choice
The stark reality of life's fundamental choice stands at the heart of Deuteronomy chapters 26-28. As Israel prepared to cross into the Promised Land, they faced a decision that would shape their entire future: follow God's ways and receive bles...
Deuteronomy episode 7 - Ordered Lives, Honorable Living
Chaos has become our default state. As we rush through life tethered to our devices, boundaries blur and integrity falters. But what if there's a better way?Deuteronomy offers striking wisdom about living ordered lives that honor God. T...
Deuteronomy episode 6 - Sacred Boundaries & Spiritual Mathematics: When Infinity + Nothing = Everything
God is our ultimate treasure – this profound truth reverberates throughout Deuteronomy chapters 18-21 as we explore what it truly means to be God's people walking in His ways. When we make God our inheritance, we discover a spiritu...
Deuteronomy Episode 5 - Breaking Free: How Church Should Be a Place of Financial Liberation
What if your church was a place where debt disappeared, slavery ended, and no one lived in poverty? This radical vision isn't a utopian dream—it's the biblical blueprint found in Deuteronomy 14-16.Diving into these ancient texts, we unc...
Deuteronomy Episode 4 - Death of the Old Self: Walking in New Life with Jesus
Standing at the edge of the Promised Land, Moses delivers a series of powerful sermons that echo through time into our modern lives. These ancient words from Deuteronomy 10-13 cut straight to the heart of what it means to follow God faithfully....
Deuteronomy Episode 3 - Sacred Jealousy: God's Call to Undivided Devotion
What happens when our passions become our gods? In this thought-provoking exploration of Deuteronomy, we uncover the ancient wisdom that speaks directly to our modern struggle with subtle idolatry.Joined by pastor Duane Morgan, theologi...
Deuteronomy Episode 2 - Guarding Your Heart: Finding God in a World of Idols
What makes Deuteronomy so powerful that Jesus quoted it three times when facing Satan's temptations? This profound exploration of Deuteronomy 6 reveals why this ancient book remains essential for believers today.Standing at the edge of ...
Deuteronomy episode 1 - Fighting Giants: Overcoming Life's Impossible Challenges
What stands between you and your promised land? For the ancient Israelites, it was literal giants. For us today, it's often giants of fear, doubt, addiction, or seemingly insurmountable challenges. Our journey into Deuteronomy reveals why a tri...
Romans episode 10 - The Gospel's Global Imprint
The final chapter of Romans contains something remarkable – proof that Paul's gospel actually works. As we conclude our journey through this powerful letter, we discover a treasure trove of names representing the diverse, international impact o...
Romans episode 9 - The Upside-Down Kingdom: Getting Lower to Lift Others Higher
How can Christians with different convictions live together in genuine unity? Romans 14-15 provides profound guidance for navigating disagreements while maintaining fellowship in Christ.Our panel explores how Paul flips conventional wis...