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What God Does About Suffering
Why does God allow so much suffering in the world? And is he doing anything about it? The Bible doesn’t answer all of our questions about why God allows suffering. But it does tell us a story about how God responds to human suffering. We learn that God has chosen to partner with humans to deliver communities from suffering, and that he chose to enter our pain by becoming human himself. Jesus took up the worst of human suffering, shoved it into a grave, and rose again to give us a new future––one that’s free of injustice and grief. Yes, our questions around suffering are valid. God hears us and understands our pain. Today, let’s tune into the question God has for us. As we face suffering in the world, will we partner with him to be a part of his solution?
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Episode 34
Our Final Podcast Episode
Learn why the podcast portion of Reflections Bible Study has wrapped up.
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Episode 33
Looking Back to Look Forward
How does Chronicles help us understand where the story of the Bible leads?
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Episode 32
Treasured by God
When we’re overwhelmed by the state of our world, what should we do?
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Episode 31
There’s Hope in the Nightmare
There’s so much pain and injustice in the world. Is there any hope?
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Episode 30
Who Does God Choose to Work Through?
What kind of person does God choose to work through most often?
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Episode 29
Is God Inclusive?
What can we learn from Ezra and Nehemiah's stories?
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Episode 28
Promise for New Hearts
God’s people have failed over and over again. Will there ever be a day when we get it right?
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Episode 27
Learning How to Grieve from Lamentations
How can we get through grief?
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Episode 26
The Deep Anguish of God
Why is there so much anger and violence in the Old Testament books of the prophets?
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Episode 25
Wisdom from Sensual Love Poetry?
How do we gain wisdom from sensual Hebrew love poetry?
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Episode 24
One Handful of Rest
How can we approach our responsibilities in life with wisdom and a healthy mindset?
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Episode 23
Power of Metaphor
What is the purpose of metaphor in the Bible?
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Episode 22
How to Live Wisely
What does it mean to fear God and be wise?
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Episode 21
How God Replies to Job’s Suffering
What do we need to remember in the midst of our suffering?
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Episode 20
God’s Mercy on Our Enemy
How can we show God’s mercy to people who’ve hurt us?
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Episode 19
What God Wants From Us
What does God really want as he relates to us? In this episode of the Reflections podcast, Carissa will teach us from the book of Hosea, where we’ll discover what God desires in relationship with us.
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Episode 18
What Good News Looks Like
How is God at work in the world today? Jesus read from Isaiah 61 to describe what it looks like when the good news of his kingdom is at work in the world: the ignored are honored, the poor are fed, and the sick receive care. This kind of stuff happens wherever followers of Jesus honor him as King.
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Episode 17
Message of the Prophets
Who are the Hebrew prophets? God wants his people to flourish, but sin destroys a community. In this Reflections podcast we learn that God sends his prophets to warn his people so they might turn from sin and its destruction.
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Episode 16
What God Does About Suffering
Why does God allow so much suffering in the world? And is he doing anything about it? The Bible doesn’t answer all of our questions about why God allows suffering. But it does tell us a story about how God responds to human suffering. We learn that God has chosen to partner with humans to deliver communities from suffering, and that he chose to enter our pain by becoming human himself. Jesus took up the worst of human suffering, shoved it into a grave, and rose again to give us a new future––one that’s free of injustice and grief. Yes, our questions around suffering are valid. God hears us and understands our pain. Today, let’s tune into the question God has for us. As we face suffering in the world, will we partner with him to be a part of his solution?
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Episode 15
Redeeming Disappointment
Where is God when the people we look up to disappoint us? In this episode, we learn how Israel’s long line of disappointing kings is meant to point us to a greater King, Jesus. He is the true David and a better Solomon. He leads God’s people with wisdom, unites the nations, and makes a way for God’s presence to dwell among his people. Wherever people disappoint, King Jesus is there, inviting us into the beauty of his temple––his perfect presence.
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Episode 14
Faithful Through Failure
Humanity’s failures never cancel God’s faithfulness to his promise. In fact, the God of Israel became human to fulfill the promise himself. Jesus, the long awaited King, faithfully completed everything we have left undone.
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Episode 13
When You Feel Powerless
What should we do when life is unfair and everything feels out of control? In this episode of the Reflections podcast, we are reflecting on God’s powerful response to the cries of the powerless in 1 Samuel 2.
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Episode 12
How God Treats His Enemies
Where is God in the midst of impossible situations? In today’s episode, we’re reflecting on Ruth, a woman who came from a nation that violently opposed God’s people. Despite this, Ruth became an example of God’s loyal love even in the midst of impossibly difficult circumstances. We’ll also reflect on God’s impartial and merciful character and the hope he offers to all who trust in him.
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Episode 11
When We Walk Out on God
What happens when we turn our backs on God? In this episode, we are reflecting on how God responds when his people walk out on him and when they return.
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Episode 10
Making Sense of Divine Violence
There’s a lot of violence in the Old Testament, but isn’t God loving? How do we make sense of all this?
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Episode 9
Understanding Ancient Law
How can we understand the ancient laws in the Old Testament? And what’s the point of reading them today? In this episode, we are learning how to read the ancient laws that God gave to Israel and reflecting on how they can impact our choices today.
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Episode 8
God's Wisdom on Display
Why did God give his people so many rules? In this episode, we’re reflecting on the wisdom and purpose of God's commands.
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Episode 7
Trusting God in the Wilderness
How does fear hold us back from experiencing God’s promises? In this episode, we reflect on God's trustworthy character and how he responds when his people fail to trust and follow him.
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Episode 6
Gift of Rest
In today’s episode, we’re reflecting on the meaning and importance of rest. As we explore the biblical concept of Sabbath and the ancient festival of Jubilee, we’ll find wisdom and principles that are still relevant for us today.
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Episode 5
Meaning of Sacrifice
In today’s reflection, we are exploring the biblical theme of sacrifice and atonement. It can feel strange and uncomfortable at first, but as we learn more, we’ll discover just how life-giving and powerful this biblical theme is.
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Episode 4
Rescued for a Purpose
Last week, we explored how God rescues his people when they cry out to him. In today’s episode, we’re reflecting on why God rescues his people. He doesn’t only free us from corruption, he free us for restoration. His rescue is not just for us but for the restoration of the whole world.
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Episode 3
When We Cry Out
How does God respond when his people cry out to him? In today’s study, we invite you to contemplate the ancient Exodus story for the first time or with fresh eyes.
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Episode 2
Wrestling God
Did God really pick a fight with Jacob in the middle of the night? Are we reading this right? In today’s study, we’re exploring a fascinating story from Genesis that shows us God’s relentless commitment to bless his people despite themselves.
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Episode 1
Why God Gave Choice
In the opening pages of the Bible, God gives the first humans a choice. But why? We invite you to reflect with us on this first week of the Reflections podcast by BibleProject.
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