LivethruJesus
Religion & Spirituality
About
I love the Bible and I want you to love it too. I have made it my full-time job to study and teach it in a way that is interesting, relatable, relevant, thought-provoking, and applicable. Leave a review and let me know if you enjoy these podcast and if feel you like you are growing through them.
Episodes
- Faith and Faithfulness
1 Kings 12:25-33; 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 Jeroboam fears losing the kingdom and makes his own worship system to keep the people from going back to the south and rejecting him as the king. Then, because this was against God, the Levites and o…
- God Keeps His Promises and Fulfills His Prophecies
This episode analyzes 1 Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 10-11, discussing God
- Make the Most of Your Life
This episode, referencing Ecclesiastes 11-12, emphasizes the finite nature of life and the importance of dedicating oneself to God while opportunities remain.
- A Little Bit of Foolishness
This teaching, based on Ecclesiastes 10, explains the division of the nation of Israel into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, presented as part of God's plan. Written lessons are available via email subscrip…
- Wise and Joyful Living
Ecclesiastes 9, as interpreted by Solomon, suggests that actions do not guarantee specific outcomes; instead, individuals are responsible for their choices. The episode emphasizes that wise and righteous living, motivated by love for God,…
- Wise Submission
Ecclesiastes 8 discusses submission, defining biblical submission not as blind or passive, but as wise, intentional, and measured. It emphasizes valuing relationships, persuasion, and influence over resistance or control, reflecting Solomo…
- The Better Way
Ecclesiastes 7 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandmen…
- Soul Satisfaction
Ecclesiastes 5-6 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandm…
- Relationships: Valuable but Limited
Ecclesiastes 4 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandmen…
- Eternity in the Hearts of Men
Ecclesiastes 3:9-22 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Comma…
- The Seasons of Life
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Comman…
- The Meaning of Life
Ecclesiastes 1-2 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandm…
- A Divided Heart Produces Divided Devotion
1 Kings 11 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandments,…
- Receiving From and Reflecting the Lord
1 Kings 10 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandments,…
- God Watches Over His People and Hears Their Prayers
1 Kings 9 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandments, D…
- Prayer and Dedication
1 Kings 8 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandments, D…
- God Makes His Home with Us
1 Kings 6:1-8:11 With each manifestation, His presence has become more permanent, more personal, and more enduring. When we invite God to make His home with us, we find rest, stability, comfort, and security. When we allow His Spirit to fi…
- Resting on God's Promises
1 Kings 4-5 When Solomon asked for a listening heart, God promised not only to give him wisdom but wealth, riches, and honor, too. Following that promise, we see an example of his wisdom in judging the people, the abundance of his kingdom,…
- What Will You Ask of the Lord?
2 Kings 3 God had already given Solomon power by giving him the throne, but it pleased God that his greatest desire was to use that power wisely. So, he granted his request, and because every king would wish for honor and riches, God gave…
- Mercy and Justice
1 Kings 2:12-46 Solomon granted mercy but required that the recipients to prove themselves worthy of it. Solomon, wasn’t hurting anyone else by giving a chance to those who posed a threat only to him. Most of them did not prove themselves…
- Good Leaders Follow God
1 Kings 2:1-11 David’s last words to his son were, “Be strong, and prove yourself a man. Do your duty to the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what…
- Be Content With Your Purpose
1 Kings 1 One of David's sons was chosen to be his successor as king and the other 18 were not. Even though the oldest thought it was his right, it was not what God wanted. Only one could be chosen and God has the right to choose who He wa…
- What Will You Offer the Lord?
1 Chronicles 29 David didn’t ask the people to donate items to build God’s Temple. He asked them to offer themselves, knowing that if they offered themselves to be used by God, they would automatically donate what was needed. You can recei…
- Passing the Torch
1 Chronicles 22-28 David, like Moses before him, received the plans for God’s house, and was told how to set up the government. But it was not in God’s plan for him to build the Temple or live out the plans God had for it. This job was for…
- The Temple of God
1 Chronicles 21 Hagar and Ishmael https://youtu.be/z2L8Q b5WZ8?si=ttxkQJiSsyE-WMAf Circumcision "Uncover Your Heart" https://youtu.be/pXERM7uhi-0?si=yF5lfQUZDd IedUD Two Covenants "Isaac and Ishmael" https://youtu.be/FGIZNjKvFWY?si=cBee-c7…
- Revealing the Heart
2 Samuel 24 God allowed Satan to tempt David to reveal his heart. He could have resisted Satan, or listened to the warnings of his commander, recognizing the sin in his heart and never suffered any consequences. But instead, he didn't real…
- God's Love and Power on Display
2 Samuel 22 God was at work in David’s life, and he knew it. As he reflected on everything God did for him, we see how well David knew and loved Him. First, this lesson gives a brief summary of victories over the Philistines. But the focus…
- The Need for Atonement
2 Samuel 21 Saul took innocent lives and God sent a famine on the land because it was defiled with their blood. You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your su…
- The Support of the People
2 Samuel 20 David knew the importance of having the people’s support before he returned as king. But in his effort to reunite the country, he didn’t think about whether the people would support a new military commander. Without the support…
- Making Relationships a Priority
2 Samuel 19 David set aside his own feelings and rights for the sake of peace and reconciliation with family, friends, enemies, and the nation of Israel. He was humble and patient, regarding others more important than himself. You can rece…
- Divine Providence
2 Samuel 17-18 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandmen…
- Trusting God's Will
2 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 3 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Te…
- The Consequences of Inaction
2 Samuel 14 David had conflicting feelings with both his sons and it caused many problems for his family. You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscrip…
- Temptation and Accountability
2 Samuel 13 That’s what happened to one of David’s sons. He kept thinking about the “forbidden fruit” until he was utterly consumed by it. Then, once he decided to satisfy his desire, nothing was going to stop him. But once he got what he…
- Covering Our Sin
Psalm 32 (2 Samuel 11-12) You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten…
- No Sin Too Great
2 Samuel 12:24-25 and Psalm 51 David broke three of the Ten Commandments in just this one setting. He coveted another man’s wife, committed adultery with her, and murdered the man to cover his sin. After being confronted with his sin and t…
- Sin, Consequences, and Trusting God
2 Samuel 11-12 There is a lot we can learn through this story about David’s sin and repentance and God’s justice and mercy. So, this lesson is full of sin and punishment. But next lesson, we will see his repentant heart and God’s mercy and…
- Closed in on Both Sides
2 Samuel 10 When Joab realized his army was under threat on both sides and they were trapped between two enemies, he divided the troops so they could meet their enemies head-on. Then, he encouraged his brother by saying, “Be of good courag…
- A Loyal Leader
2 Samuel 8-9 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandments…
- I Will Build Your House
2 Samuel 7 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandments,…
- Reverence and Holiness
2 Samuel 6 You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year. With your subscription, you will also receive access to all previous lessons which include the Ten Commandments,…
- David, King of Israel
2 Samuel 5 As his first act as king, David took Jerusalem and made it the capital city. There are many wonderful facts about Jerusalem that point to Jesus. You can receive this teaching as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substac…
- God's Help is the Best You Will Ever Find
2 Samuel 2-4 Everyone kept killing David's adversaries thinking they were helping him. But David told them he didn't need their help because God had been protecting him since he was a child. Receive this as a written lesson by email at Liv…
- Love and Honor
2 Samuel 1 The Philistines kill Saul and Jonathan. The man who tells David about their death thinks he will be happy that the man who was trying to kill him has been killed himself. But David is devastated! He is sad for Israel, her king,…
- Who Do You Turn To?
1 Samuel 28 and 31 Though Saul wanted to please God, that never appeared to be his first thought. His first thought always seemed to be for himself. He was always trying to protect, elevate, or gratify himself while also pleasing the Lord.…
- Loyalty or Desertion
1 Samuel 27, 29, 30 David hides from Saul in the land of the Philistines. The king thinks he's a deserter but he is working on Israel's behalf all the time. Receive this as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/mon…
- Stop Striving and Let God Fight for You
1 Samuel 28 and 31 David refused to fight Saul, and spared his life over and over, even though Saul was trying to kill him. So, David was on the run and let God fight for him instead of doing it himself. Receive this as a written lesson by…
- Save Me from Myself
1 Samuel 25 When Saul returned David’s good for evil, David returned his evil for good. But when he encountered a stranger who also returned his good for evil, he couldn’t take it anymore. He intended to kill the man, but his wife interven…
- The Bigger Man
1 Samuel 23-34 Even though Saul was trying to kill David, when David had the chance to kill him, he refrained. He returned Saul’s evil for good, even though Saul was returning his good for evil. If David can be good to someone that is tryi…
- His Own Worst Enemy
1 Samuel 21-22 Saul was willing to do whatever he had to do to keep the throne. Ironically, that's the very thing that made him lose it all. Receive this as a written lesson by email at LivethruJesus.Substack.com for $6/month or $60/year.…