The Bible in a Year
This daily podcast accompanies a YouTube series in which Pastor Kevin and guests read and discuss the Bible from start to finish over the course of a year. Each episode walks through a passage of Scripture, helping listeners engage with the full biblical narrative one day at a time. Produced by Kingdom: A Community Church.
Episodes
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 119 | Acts 1-8
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence open the Book of Acts, tracing the birth of the church from the ascension, the 10 days of prayer through Pentecost, Peter's first sermon, and the explosive growth that followed. The hosts unpack the tongues of Pentecost as a reversal of Babel — the confusion of language undone as the Gospel is proclaimed in every tongue gathered in Jerusalem — and lay out
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 118 | John 13-21
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Gospel of John to a close, covering the upper room, the farewell discourse, the high priestly prayer, the crucifixion, and the resurrection. The hosts open with a striking observation about the foot washing — that at a U-shaped table, Judas occupied the position of honor beside Jesus, meaning the Savior washed His betrayer's feet no less thorough
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 117 | John 4-12
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence work through the heart of John's Gospel, tracing the "I AM" statements that anchor the book — the bread of life, the light of the world, the good shepherd — and the stunning encounters that surround them. The episode opens with the Samaritan woman at the well, where the hosts unpack the cultural walls Jesus deliberately crossed and the moment she left her
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 116 | Luke 21 - John 3
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Gospel of Luke to a close and step into the Gospel of John — covering Holy Week, the crucifixion, the resurrection, the road to Emmaus, and then one of the most theologically breathtaking prologues in all of Scripture. The hosts linger on Luke's distinctive eye for human detail: the disciples in Gethsemane found "exhausted from sorrow" rather tha
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 115 | Luke 10-20
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence move through the heart of Luke's Gospel, opening with a look at Luke himself — the Gentile physician, meticulous observer, and gifted writer whose care for the marginalized & for women runs through every chapter. The episode works through some of the most beloved parables in all of Scripture: the Good Samaritan, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodi
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 114 | Luke 1-9
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence open the Gospel of Luke — the orderly, meticulously researched account written so that Theophilus might know the certainty of what he'd been taught — and work through the birth narratives, John the Baptist's ministry, the temptation in the wilderness, and Jesus' earliest ministry. The hosts build a stunning through-line around the glory of God: absent from
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 113 | Mark 11-16
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Gospel of Mark to a close, covering the triumphal entry, the cleansing of the temple, the Olivet Discourse, and the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The hosts draw out an intricacy unique to Mark — that Jesus entered the temple courts, looked around at everything, and left for Bethany before returning the next day — making clear that the
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 112 | Mark 1-10
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence open the Gospel of Mark — the shortest of all four Gospels — and cover the first 10 chapters in a single episode, tracing Mark's signature theme of Jesus' authority: over demons, sickness, sin, the Sabbath, and even nature itself. The hosts highlight how Mark bookends the entire Gospel with the declaration of Jesus as the Son of God — from the opening vers
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 111 | Matthew 20-28
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through the final nine chapters of Matthew — from the parable of the workers in the vineyard, to the triumphal entry, the cleansing of the temple, the Olivet Discourse on the end times, and ultimately the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The hosts unpack the beautiful truth that it is never too late to come to Jesus, pairing it with
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 110 | Matthew 13-19
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence work through Matthew 13–19, opening with the beloved Parable of the Sower and Rev. Spence's simple but profound wisdom on the sower's only job: "sow seed." The hosts dig especially into the rocky-soil hearer, drawing on Pastor Kevin's counseling background to unpack how a thin veneer of "I'm fine" often hides the rock beneath, and how real growth requires
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 109 | Matthew 5-12
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dig into the largest chunk of teaching Jesus ever delivered — the Sermon on the Mount — unpacking the Beatitudes, the call to be salt and light, and Jesus' repeated pattern of "you have heard it said... but I tell you," where He raises the Mosaic law to its true Edenic standard rather than abolishing it. The hosts trace that same standard of righteousness
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 108 | Zechariah 12 - Matthew 4
This episode closes out the entire Old Testament and opens the New — as Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence finish Zechariah's most explicitly messianic chapters, move through Malachi's forerunner prophecy of a coming Elijah, and then step into Matthew 1–4; where Jesus' genealogy, birth, and early ministry unfold. The hosts spend real time on Matthew's account of Jesus' family tree — includi
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 107 | Zechariah 5-11
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dig into the visionary second half of Zechariah's early chapters — the flying scroll, the woman in the basket representing wickedness, and the four chariots of judgment — before arriving at one of the most stunning, messianic prophecies in the entire Old Testament: Zechariah 9:9's declaration that Jerusalem's king would come "righteous and victorious, lowl
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 106 | Zephaniah, Haggai & Zechariah 1-4
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence race through three minor prophets in one episode — opening with Zephaniah's sobering "day of the Lord" warnings that sweep from Judah to the surrounding nations before landing on the beautiful promise that a remnant always remains. Then, they move into Haggai's pointed rebuke of a returned community of exiles more focused on paneling their own houses than
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 105 | Micah 4-7, Nahum & Habbakuk
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence pack three books into one episode, closing out Micah with its stunning vision of swords beaten into plowshares and the famous Bethlehem prophecy of Micah 5:2, before landing on one of the most quoted verses in the entire Bible — Micah 6:8's call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. The hosts then move into the short but sobering Book of Nah
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 104 | Jonah 1-Micah 3
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence cover the entire Book of Jonah in one sitting before moving into the opening chapters of Micah, and this episode is packed with as much personality as it is theology. The hosts dig into Jonah's flight from his calling — not out of fear, but out of resentment that God would extend mercy to Nineveh — before unpacking the famous great fish and Jonah's prayer
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 103 | Amos 4-9 & Obadiah
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence close out the Book of Amos and tackle the entirety of Obadiah, the shortest & oldest of the Minor Prophets, in one action-packed episode. Amos 4–9 pulls no punches, moving from God's famous rebuke — "I hate, I despise your religious festivals" — to the striking plumb line vision of chapter 7, where God declares Israel crooked and out of alignment, before l
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 102 | Hosea 9-Amos 3
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence close out the Book of Hosea and race through two more minor prophets in one jam-packed episode — Joel and the opening chapters of Amos. Hosea's closing chapters bring the whole book full circle: if God is the faithful husband, Israel is Gomer, and the summarizing charge is simple — return, be still, and stop chasing spiritual adultery. The episode shifts i
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 101 | Hosea 1-8
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence open the Book of Hosea, one of Scripture's most emotionally raw and theologically vivid pictures of God's covenant love — where the prophet is commanded to marry Gomer, a woman of promiscuity, as a living illustration of Israel's spiritual adultery against the God who never stopped pursuing her. The hosts unpack the staggering imagery of Hosea 3, where Hos
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 100 | Daniel 7-12
Episode 100 brings the Book of Daniel to a close, and Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence pack chapters 7 through 12 with some of the most breathtaking imagery in all of Scripture — the vision of the Ancient of Days on His fiery throne, the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven, and the ram-and-goat vision that traces the rise & fall of Medo-Persia and Greece with stunning historical p
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 99 | Ezekiel 44 - Daniel 6
This episode covers a lot of ground as Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence close out the Book of Ezekiel with its detailed vision of restored worship — including the breathtaking river of life flowing from the temple in chapter 47 — and then dive headfirst into the Book of Daniel, tracing the "big three" defining moments of compromise-refusal: Daniel's stand against the king's table, the fie
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 98 | Ezekiel 36-43
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Ezekiel 36–43, one of the most triumphant and forward-looking stretches of the entire book — covering the valley of dry bones coming to life in chapter 37, the cosmic battle of Gog & Magog in chapters 38–39, and the sweeping, detailed vision of the restored temple that closes out the book. The hosts unpack the electric declaration of chapte
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 97 | Ezekiel 29-35
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Ezekiel 29–35, moving from oracles of judgment against Egypt to one of the most pastorally significant passages in the entire book — Ezekiel 34's searing indictment of Israel's false shepherds and God's tender promise to personally search for & rescue His scattered sheep, a passage Jesus Himself claims as fulfilled in John 10's declaration
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 96 | Ezekiel 18-28
Buckle up — Ezekiel 18 through 28 is one of the most theologically-loaded stretches in throughout the prophetic books of scripture, and Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring every ounce of its weight to the surface. From Ezekiel's revolutionary declaration of personal accountability in chapter 18 — no more blaming your parents' sour grapes — to the death of Ezekiel's beloved wife in chap
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 95 | Ezekiel 10-17
Few books in all of Scripture carry the weight of what unfolds in Ezekiel 10–17 — the glory of the Lord departing the temple, Jerusalem exposed as an adulterous city that forgot the One who clothed her, and a parable of two eagles & a vine that ends with the quiet but thunderous promise: "I, the Lord, have spoken — I will do it." Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dig into each of these cha
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 94 | Ezekiel 3-9
What does it mean to be a watchman? That's the question at the heart of this episode, as Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence open Ezekiel 3–9 — where God commissions the prophet as a watchman on the wall, commands him to lie on his side for over a year as a living symbol of Jerusalem's siege, and unleashes a series of devastating visions that trace Israel's rebellion all the way back to Eden
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 93 | Jeremiah 49-52, Lamentations & Ezekiel 1-2
Three books in one episode — that's the ambitious scope of this installment, as Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring Jeremiah to its sobering close, walk through the entire Book of Lamentations, and crack open the wild & visionary account of Ezekiel. Jeremiah's final oracles against Edom, Arabia, Elam, and Babylon give way to Lamentations' gut-wrenching cry — "how the gold has lost its
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 92 | Jeremiah 41-48
For today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Jeremiah 41–48, covering the aftermath of Jerusalem's fall, a deeply encouraging word to Baruch in chapter 45, and God's sweeping oracles of judgment against Egypt, the Philistines, and Moab. One of this episode's standout moments comes as Pastor Kevin unpacks Jeremiah 45 — God's personal & tender word to Jeremiah's
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 91 | Jeremiah 34-40
For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through one of the darkest and most historically significant stretches of the Book of Jeremiah — chapters 34 through 40 — tracing the final days of Jerusalem under King Zedekiah, Jeremiah's harrowing imprisonment in a muddy cistern, and the devastating fulfillment of everything the weeping prophet had warned Jerusalem about as Neb
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 90 | Jeremiah 23-33
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through one of the most pivotal stretches of the Book of Jeremiah — chapters 23 through 33 — opening with God's thunderous woe against the false shepherds and His promise of a righteous branch from David's line, and arriving at one of the most beloved and hope-filled passages in all of Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3 — "Call to me and I will answer you an
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 89 | Jeremiah 15-22
In today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence continue their journey through the Book of Jeremiah, covering chapters 15–22 and tracing the deepening personal suffering of the weeping prophet alongside God's escalating warnings to the kings and people of Judah — from Jeremiah's raw lament that he wishes he had never been born, to the sobering decree that Jerusalem will be handed
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 88 | Jeremiah 8-14
Today, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence continue their journey through the Book of Jeremiah; covering chapters 8 through 14 and tracing the devastating cycle of Israel's unfaithfulness, God's repeated calls to return, and the heartbreaking verdict of exile that can no longer be delayed. The hosts unpack the powerful lesson of the linen belt in chapter 13 — where God instructs Jeremiah to
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 87 | Isaiah 63-Jeremiah 7
In this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Isaiah to a triumphant and sobering close and step into the Book of Jeremiah — one of the most emotionally raw and prophetically-urgent books in all of Scripture. They open with God's call of Jeremiah before he was even formed in the womb and then move through the devastating indictment of a peopl
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 86 | Isaiah 55-62
Today, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into Isaiah 55-62 — opening with God's great invitation in Isaiah 55: "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters," and moving through passages on true fasting, the arm of the Lord, and the breathtaking proclamation of Isaiah 61 that Jesus Himself read aloud in the synagogue at Nazareth. A standout moment comes as Pastor Kevin shares a d
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 85 | Isaiah 48-54
For this installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into one of the most theologically-breathtaking stretches of the entire Bible — Isaiah 48–54 — covering the stubbornness of Israel, the heart of the Servant Songs, and arriving at the pinnacle of Old Testament prophecy in Isaiah 53: Jesus - the suffering servant who bore our iniquities, was pierced for our transgressions, and by
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 84 | Isaiah 37-47
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into one of the most expansive and theologically-rich stretches of Isaiah — opening with Hezekiah's remarkable prayer in the face of Sennacherib's Assyrian threat, moving through the breathtaking Servant Songs, and arriving at God's stunning declaration that He is doing a new thing, making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. The host
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 83 | Isaiah 29-36
In this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Isaiah 29–36, unpacking one of the most spiritually-searching and prophetically-rich stretches of the book — from God's sobering indictment of empty, lip-service worship in Isaiah 29:13, to the breathtaking promise of Isaiah 35 that the eyes of the blind will be opened and the deaf will hear — fulfilled only in the ministry
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 82 | Isaiah 22-28
For this installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence continue their journey through the Book of Isaiah, covering chapters 22–28 and unpacking God's sweeping oracles of judgment against Jerusalem, Tyre, and the surrounding nations — while pausing on breathtaking passages of praise in chapters 25 & 26 and a stunning promise of Israel's deliverance in chapter 27. The hosts draw a powerful,
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 81 | Isaiah 11-21
Today in 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Isaiah 11–21, opening with one of the most recognizable Messianic passages in all of Scripture — Isaiah 11's vision of the shoot from the stump of Jesse, upon whom the Spirit of the Lord rests in wisdom, counsel, power, and knowledge — before sweeping through Isaiah's thunderous oracles of judgment against th
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 80 | Isaiah 4-10
For today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive deep into Isaiah 4–10, a prophetically-rich stretch of Scripture — from the breathtaking Song of the Vineyard in Isaiah 5, where God mourns the bad fruit of His beloved people, to the thunderous call of Isaiah in chapter 6, and climaxing in one of the most celebrated Messianic passages in the entire Bible: Isaiah 9:6 — "For to
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 79 | Song of Solomon 4-Isaiah 3
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Song of Solomon to a beautiful close and step into one of the most beloved & theologically-profound books in all of Scripture — the Book of Isaiah — opening with God's stunning invitation in Isaiah 1:18. The hosts unpack Israel's pattern of compromised worship — a watered-down religious practice that brought in the culture of the surrounding nati
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 78 | Ecclesiastes 5-Song of Solomon 3
For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring Ecclesiastes to a close and step into one of the most unique & often misunderstood books in all of Scripture — the Song of Solomon. The hosts wrap up Ecclesiastes with standout passages on guarding your words before God, the vanity of wealth and the importance of enjoying the life God has given you, before examining the sobering con
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 77 | Proverbs 29-Ecclesiastes 4
In today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence celebrate the 400th episode of 'The Bible in a Year' by closing out the Book of Proverbs and stepping into one of the most unique & challenging books in all of Scripture — Ecclesiastes — where Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, wrestles honestly with the vanity of a life lived apart from God. The hosts unpack the closing chapte
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 76 | Proverbs 21-28
For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Proverbs 21–28, exploring one of the most practically rich and contrast-filled stretches in all of Scripture. The hosts draw out a wealth of timeless wisdom; including Proverbs 27:17's truth that iron sharpens iron, Proverbs 27:1's sobering reminder that we do not know what a day may bring, and
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 75 | Proverbs 10-20
Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into Proverbs 10–20, one of the most contrast-rich sections of all of Scripture — where Solomon relentlessly sets the way of the righteous against the way of the wicked, the wisdom of the wise against the folly of fools, and the blessing of the Lord against the dread of the wicked. The hosts highlight a rich collection of standout passages, including
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 74 | Proverbs 3-9
For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive deep into Proverbs 3–9, anchoring the episode in one of the most beloved and well-known passages in all of Scripture — Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." The hosts unpack the powerful personification of wisdom as a precious bride throughout these chapters, contrasting her w
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 73 | Psalms 145 - Proverbs 2
In today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Psalms to a triumphant close with the final Hallelujah Psalms — Psalms 145–150 — and step into one of the most practically powerful books in all of Scripture, the Book of Proverbs, authored largely by Solomon. The hosts unpack the foundational truth of Proverbs 1:7 — "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowle
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 72 | Psalms 134-144
Today, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Songs of Ascent to a beautiful close with Psalm 134 and journey through some of the most deeply personal and powerful Psalms in all of Scripture — from the breathtaking intimacy of Psalm 139, where David declares that God knew him before he was formed in the womb, to the raw & honest cry of Psalm 142, where David prays from the depths of a
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 71 | Psalms 127-133
In today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 127–133, covering the heart of the Songs of Ascent and drawing out timeless truths about family, unity, rest, and the blessing of dwelling together in the presence of God. The hosts unpack the profound theology of Psalm 132 — connecting God's covenant promise to David directly to the Messiah — reminding listen
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 70 | Psalms 119-126
For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into one of the most celebrated stretches of the Psalms — opening with the longest psalm and chapter in all of Scripture, Psalm 119, a breathtaking Hebrew alphabetic acrostic of 176 verses in which nearly every line points back to the Word of God. The hosts unpack the Songs of Ascent beginning in Psalm 120
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 69 | Psalms 108-118
In this installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 108–118, covering one of the most theologically rich and worship-filled stretches of this book — from David's steadfast praise in Psalm 108, to the imprecatory weight of Psalm 109, to the triumphant Hallel Psalms that Israel sang at their festival celebrations. The hosts unpack the stunning Messianic depth of Psa
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 68 | Psalms 101-107
Today on 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 101–107, exploring the closing chapters of Book Four and the opening of Book Five of the Psalms — tracing the historical recollections of Israel's rebellion and God's unfailing faithfulness in Psalms 105 and 106, and arriving at the sweeping deliverance narrative of Psalm 107. The hosts unpack one of t
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 67 | Psalms 93-100
For today's episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 93–100, unpacking one of the most unifying themes found in the Psalms — the declaration that "The Lord reigns" and that God Almighty is King over all the earth. The hosts trace this theme of kingship through Psalm 93's vision of God robed in majesty, Psalm 99's call to worship the King who is holy, and the joyful
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 66 | Psalms 82-92
For today's entry, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 82–92, covering one of the most theologically rich stretches of this book. The hosts spend significant time unpacking Psalm 90's profound meditation on time and eternity — drawing out the truth that our struggle with death & grief is often rooted in our bondage to chronological time, and that allowing God's eternal
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 65 | Psalms 75-81
For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 75–81, exploring a rich & varied stretch of the songbook — from the joyful communal thanksgiving, to the thunderous power of God over the nations, to a haunting lament where Israel cries out for restoration. A standout moment comes as the hosts unpack Psalm 81's sobering warning — that Is
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 64 | Psalms 67-74
For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 67–74, moving from the universal praise of Psalm 67 to the deeply personal crisis of faith in Psalm 73 — where Asaph nearly abandons his walk with God after envying the prosperity of the wicked, only to find everything restored the moment he enters the sanctuary and seeks the face of the Lord. The hosts unpack the M
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 63 | Psalms 56-66
For today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 56–66, exploring a rich stretch of David's songbook that moves from desperate cries for deliverance to soaring songs of praise — anchored by the declaration of Psalm 56: "In God I trust; I will not be afraid." The hosts also unpack Psalm 63's longing for God and draw a powerful connection between Psalm 65's v
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 62 | Psalms 49-55
For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 49–55, exploring the rich theological depth of Book Two of the Psalms — from the sobering wisdom of Psalm 49 on the fleeting nature of wealth and earthly security, to the stunning declaration of Psalm 50 where God Himself takes the stand and calls His people to genuine worship over empty ritual. The hosts unpack the
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 61 | Psalms 42-48
In this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence open Book Two of the Psalms with chapters 42–48, diving into the deeply personal longing of Psalm 42 — 'as the deer pants for the water' — and tracing the sons of Korah's heartfelt cry to return to the presence of God. The hosts unpack the timeless and thunderous declaration of Psalm 46 — 'Be still and know that I am God; — drawing out its
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 60 | Psalm 30-41
For today's installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 30–41, exploring one of the richest and most emotionally honest stretches of David's book of worship — from the joyful dedication of the temple in Psalm 30, to the raw anguish of Psalm 38 where David wrestles with the devastating consequences of his own sin, to the beloved promise of Psalm 40, where God lifts
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 59 | Psalms 23-29
For this episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into one of the most beloved stretches of Psalms in all of Scripture — Psalms 23 through 29 — unpacking the timeless beauty of the 'Good Shepherd' Psalm, the fearless confidence of Psalm 27, and the thunderous majesty of the voice of God in Psalm 29. The hosts offer a rich & deeply personal exploration of Psalm 23, drawing out the pr
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 58 | Psalms 16-22
In today's episode, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence journey through Psalms 16–22, unpacking some of the most theologically rich and personally profound Psalms in all of Scripture. This installment reaches its pinnacle in Psalm 22 — one of the most strikingly Messianic passages in the entire Old Testament — where the hosts trace the remarkable arc from anguish to absolute victory, and dra
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 57 | Psalms 5-15
In this installment, Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into Psalms 5–15, exploring the rich variety of Psalms that David composed — individual laments, wisdom psalms, and songs of trust — and draw out the timeless spiritual truths woven throughout each one. The hosts highlight the profound contrast between the fool who lives as though God does not exist and the blessed man of Psalm 1
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 56 | Job 39-Psalms 4
For this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Job to a powerful close and step into the opening Psalms of one of the most beloved books in all of Scripture. As God finally breaks His silence and speaks to Job out of the storm, He answers Job's questions not with explanations, but with the overwhelming majesty of creation itself. The hosts dr
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 55 | Job 32-38
For this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence wrap up Job's final defense before his friends and dive into the speeches of Elihu — the youngest & most overlooked voice in the Book of Job — engaging in one of the most lively and thought-provoking theological debates of the entire series. Through this spirited discussion, the hosts model something rare and beau
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 54 | Job 21-31
For this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence press deeper into the Book of Job, covering chapters 21–31 and exploring Job's sharp & unflinching responses to his three friends, as he wrestles with one of the oldest theological questions in Scripture — why do the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer? The hosts unpack the stunning interlude of Job 28, wher
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 53 | Job 13-20
For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence continue their journey through the Book of Job, diving into chapters 13–20 and unpacking one of the most profound declarations of faith in all of Scripture — Job 19:25: "I know that my Redeemer lives." The hosts trace the remarkable progression of Job's faith throughout these chapters, from his desperate cry fo
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 52 | Job 6-12
In today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence dive deep into Job 6–12, one of the most emotionally raw and theologically rich sections of all of Scripture, as Job wrestles with unimaginable suffering and pushes back against the misguided counsel of his three friends — Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. The hosts highlight a critical warning for Bible readers: the
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 51 | Esther 5-Job 5
For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Esther to a triumphant close and step into the profound opening chapters of Job. In this installment, the two explore Esther's courageous approach to the king, the dramatic downfall of the wicked Haman, and the institution of the Feast of Purim. The hosts then turn to one of the most beloved a
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 50 | Nehemiah 10-Esther 4
For today's installment of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain and Rev. Dr. David Spence bring the Book of Nehemiah to a close and step into the dramatic opening chapters of the Book of Esther. From the ratification of Israel's covenant with God — and their eventual failure to keep it — to the courageous stand of Queen Esther and Mordecai against Haman's genocidal plot to destroy the Jewish p
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 49 | Nehemiah 3-9
For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain and Rev. Dr. David Spence dive into one of the richest leadership books in all of Scripture in Nehemiah, as they unpack the remarkable story of a cupbearer who became the visionary architect of Jerusalem's restoration. From the fierce opposition of Sanballat & Tobiah to the powerful revival that erupted when Ezra stood and read the Wo
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 48 | Ezra 2-Nehemiah 2
For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain and Rev. Dr. David Spence dive deep into the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah, exploring the remarkable return of nearly 50,000 exiles to Jerusalem and the emotional laying of the temple's foundation — a moment so powerful that weeping and shouts of joy became indistinguishable. The hosts examine the fierce opposition the returning people f
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 47 | 2 Chronicles 30-Ezra 1
In this episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain and Rev. Dr. David Spence wrap up 2 Chronicles and step into the Book of Ezra, tracing the final chapters of Judah's history — from Hezekiah's great Passover revival to his dangerous drift into pride, and through the reigns of Manasseh, Josiah, and the kings who drove Judah into Babylonian captivity. After 70 years of exile, this installm
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 46 | 2 Chronicles 23-29
For today's episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence take a look at Judah's rebellion from God, as the people continue to worship idols under the leadership of wicked kings. However, the two also contrast this with Judah's return to the Lord under the leadership of kings like Hezekiah, who called the nation back to wholehearted worship to the one, true & living G
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 45 | 2 Chronicles 12-22
For today's 45th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence discuss the rise & fall of Judah's kings after Solomon - from Rehoboam's swift departure from God, to the faithful reforms of Asa and Jehoshaphat, to the wickedness of Jehoram and Ahaziah. In this installment, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence show us how the only consistency party in Israel's coven
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 44 | 2 Chronicles 4-11
For the 44th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence turn our attention to King Solomon & the construction of the temple. Following a discussion on the history of the temple, the two examine its dedication and the Glory of the Lord descending upon it. From there, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence look into the key concepts of worship & prayer found in thi
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 43 | 1 Chronicles 26-2 Chronicles 3
For the 43rd episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence transition our study from 1 Chronicles to 2 Chronicles, as David nears the end of his life & reign as king. As David begins the plans for the temple, the two look at the offering for the temple and discuss why it is so important to be willing to give. From there, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence once a
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 42 | 1 Chronicles 15-25
In episode 42 of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence focus on the topic of worship while looking at 1 Chronicles 15-25. More specifically, the two discuss the Ark of the Covenant's return to Jerusalem, David's worship to God, and his ministering to the people. From there, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence continue their discussion on worship, as David makes the
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 41 | 1 Chronicles 7-14
For today's 41st episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence continue to break down some genealogies found in the early chapters of 1 Chronicles, including that of King Saul's family. Additionally, while taking a look at Saul & his family, the two also examine some connections to David's genealogy and revisist much of the saga of David & Saul. Finally,
The Bible in a Year: Season 2, Episode 40 | 2 Kings 25-1 Chronicles 6
For our 40th episode of season two of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence conclude our study of 2 Kings and move us into the book of 1 Chronicles. In today's installment, the pair wrap up 2 Kings by taking a look at the southern tribes' exile to Babylon before explaining what 1 Chronicles is all about. More specifically, Pastor Kevin & Rev. Spence explain several genea
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