Bible Reading Today
Passages of Scripture, simply explained by Bible teacher, Andy McQuaid.
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153 episodes
Calloused Hearts
There is a curious passage in Matthew 13 that seems to imply that Jesus was hiding the meaning of his teachings from certain people. Could that be true? Listen today and learn how Jesus deals with listeners with calloused hearts. &n...
The Final Question
The Book of Jonah is filled with questions. Five times, God asks Jonah questions in the book, and four of those questions are answered in the text. But the final question is left unanswered. And, oh! What a question! &nb...
Esther
Today we'll think together about the intersection between God's providence and man's responsibility. How do these two things work together in the life of a believing man or woman? Join us in Esther 4:5-17 for insight.
The Thief and The Savior
The Bible tells us that there is a fierce struggle in our world today between two opposing characters: The Thief and The Savior. Often in our ignorance we mistake one for the other. Jesus gives us the key to knowing the difference i...
A Word to the World
God has a word to share with the whole world. What is it? Listen today and find out! Our text is Psalm 49:1-20
Your Choice
Everyone knows that good things come from God. But, do you know that even the bad things that happen come from Him? Listen today as we discuss the choice each of us must make in the light of that truth. Our study is taken from...
Saved Through Judgment
Many Christians know that they have been saved from God's judgment, but do you realize that Christians are also saved by God's judgment? Listen today as we discuss the topic, Saved Through Judgment.
Christ's Servants
We all have our heroes, teachers who have helped us understand God's Word in a particularly effective way. There is nothing wrong with that, but there is a danger. Listen to today's meditation on Acts 14:8-19 to learn more.
Suffering Christians
Are Christians exempt from suffering? Should they be? What does the Bible say? Listen today as we gain insight from Jeremiah 45:1-5 - "A Message to Baruch".
Secure in God's Love
Many of God's children struggle with doubts about their salvation. Psalm 21 uncovers the source of these doubts and the reveals the remedy for dispelling them. Join us today as we consider how one comes to be Secure in God's Love. &...
Idolatry
The Bible makes clear that idolatry is a major sin. But why is this such a "hot-button" with God? Find out today as we look together at Romans 1:21-25.
Missing God
Have you ever felt that God has gone missing? That He's nowhere to be found? Every saint experiences such times of spiritual dryness. What are we to do when this becomes our experience? In Psalm 42, we find a way out of ...
History
The Bible makes clear that God has predetermined history and its outcome. How can we get our minds around that? And where does that leave us? Are we mere puppets dancing at the end of His strings? Join us today as think ...
Devotion
The earliest Christians devoted themselves to some things greater than themselves, and they caught the attention of a watching world. What were those things? And what is the meaning of "devotion" anyway? Listen today as we dis...
Meaning
The deep pessimism of Solomon's Ecclesiastes portrays a lost hope that life has any meaning. But in our souls we feel that this simply cannot be true. Join us today as we discover that our hearts know better than our h...
Servanthood: Intended, Reasonable and Blessed
Jesus wants all His followers to imitate His servanthood, and He promised a blessing for those who obey. Listen to today's study of John 13:15-17 to learn more.
Greatness
On the night He was betrayed, Jesus gave his disciples a wordless lesson in greatness they would never forget. Join us for our story in John 13 and learn what true greatness looks like.
His Word is Enough!
Ever wonder how you can catch God's attention? Listen to today's study from John 4:43-54 and learn that trusting God's Word always gets His attention.
What Are You Living For?
What gives your life meaning? What are you living for? Join us today as we consider the question of ultimate meaning in life.
Praying for His Coming
Jesus is coming again. Are you ready? How can one be ready? Luke 18:1-8's Parable of the Persistent Widow gives us a clue. Join us today for this lesson!
The Cost of Discipleship
Jesus told the crowds that followed Him to count the cost of becoming one of His disciples. Do you have what it takes? Find out today as we reflect on Luke 14:25-33 together.
Narcissism
Today, we hear much about narcissism. 1 Samuel 15 shows us a classic example of narcissism, King Saul of Israel. Listen today as we unpack the classic signs of narcissism in those with disordered loves.
Simple Greatness
What is true greatness? How is it achieved? Jesus told His disciples that achieving greatness is simpler than we might imagine. Want to learn more? Listen to today's discussion of Luke 9:43-48.