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Word for Word: The Bible

Word for Word: The Bible

Released: 2026-03-12
© 2026
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71 Episodes
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71 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-03-12
© 2026
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A Nation at War with Itself: Judgment, Mercy, and Israel’s Darkest Civil War | Judges 20–21

A Nation at War with Itself: Judgment, Mercy, and Israel’s Darkest Civil War | Judges 20–21

  Welcome to Day 71 of Word for Word: The Bible. In this episode, we read Judges chapters 20–21, the sobering conclusion to the book of Judges. After the horrific crime in Gibeah, the tribes of Israel gather together to confront the tribe of Benjam
Time: 14:40
Welcome to Day 71 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we read Judges chapters 20–21, the sobering conclusion to the book of Judges. After the horrific crime in Gibeah, the tribes of Israel gather together to confront the tribe of Benjamin. What begins as a pursuit of justice quickly becomes a devastating civil war that nearly wipes out one of Israel’s own tribes.
Today’s reading includes:
The assembly of Israel at Mizpah to seek justice for the crime committed in Gibeah
Israel seeking the LORD’s guidance before going to battle
The intense and costly battles between Israel and the tribe of Benjamin
The destruction of Gibeah and the near extinction of the tribe of Benjamin
Israel’s grief over the loss of one of its tribes
The desperate plan to provide wives for the surviving Benjaminites
The closing reflection that in those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in their own eyes
These final chapters reveal the deep moral and spiritual collapse that marked this period in Israel’s history. The book of Judges ends not with victory, but with a sobering picture of what happens when a nation abandons God’s leadership and each person follows their own path.
Episode ID: 1000754826935
GUID: 8ce42223-2e52-4e40-8d54-afc8d2f57f9e
Release Date: 12/03/2026, 14:30:00

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Word for Word: The Bible is a simple invitation to read the Bible from beginning to end — carefully, faithfully, and without shortcuts.
For the first time, I’m reading the Bible cover to cover, in canonical order from Genesis to Revelation, and inviting others to join me in the journey. This podcast isn’t a sermon, a debate, or a commentary. It’s a daily practice of slowing down, paying attention, and allowing Scripture to speak for itself.
Each episode follows a steady, consistent rhythm. We begin with a brief introduction and a prayer for understanding, then read the Scripture itself. After the reading, there’s a short reflection and a closing prayer.
There’s no pressure to keep up and no expectation of expertise. Some days will be clear. Some days will be difficult. The goal isn’t mastery — it’s faithfulness.
Whether you’ve never read the Bible before, have tried and stopped, or simply want a structured way to read alongside someone else, this is an invitation to read the text as it is — word for word.

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