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Key Chapters of the Bible

Release Date: 03/07/2025

6/18 Isaiah 42* - Introducing the New Covenant! show art 6/18 Isaiah 42* - Introducing the New Covenant!

Key Chapters of the Bible

The New Covenant is one of the most important topics we can understand about the plan of God among people. Yet even though it's the covenant we're in right now with God, many Christians don't understand it. Today, in our study of Isaiah 42, we're going to look at one of the earliest references to the New Covenant found in the Old Testament. Join us for the key study in this key chapter! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Isaiah 42 continues to build on the idea that a New Kingdom is coming. In verse 1, we find out that the leader of this kingdom is also a servant. Who is He a servant of? What...

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6/17 Isaiah 40 - Comfort & Hope in the Midst of Judgment show art 6/17 Isaiah 40 - Comfort & Hope in the Midst of Judgment

Key Chapters of the Bible

When we sin, does God abandon us? No! And today in our study of Isaiah 40, we see a clear example of this principle as God comforts His people even while they are in exile under His judgment. Isaiah 40 is a well-known chapter that will be even more cherished as we examine the comfort of the Lord.  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    The podcast mentioned that Isaiah 40 represents a major shift in the tone and theme of the book of Isaiah. What is that shift and why do you think it occurs here?  2.    According to the podcast, what are the overall circumstances...

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6/16 Isaiah 29 - True vs. False Worship show art 6/16 Isaiah 29 - True vs. False Worship

Key Chapters of the Bible

As we continue working through the book of Isaiah, today we look at Isaiah 29 which addressed the hard-hearted, prideful worship of the Southern Kingdom. We'll talk about what it looks like and ways to deal with our own tendency to trend towards false worship in our own life. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    According to the podcast, what does the name “Ariel” in verse 1 signify? Who is the Lord addressing with this term? Why? 2.    In verse 2, the Lord says that He will bring distress upon “Ariel”. What does this distress look like in verse 3? What...

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Key Chapters of the Bible

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6/13 Isaiah 28 - Tongues, Languages and God's Message of His Kingdom show art 6/13 Isaiah 28 - Tongues, Languages and God's Message of His Kingdom

Key Chapters of the Bible

Isaiah 28 is one of those passages that we might not know well, yet speaks directly to our day (and the coming Day of the Lord). Join us as we study Isaiah 28 and learn about how tongues (and languages) tie into God's message of His kingdom.  Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to...

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6/12 Isaiah 25 - When We're With the Lord show art 6/12 Isaiah 25 - When We're With the Lord

Key Chapters of the Bible

One of the deepest longings for God's people is for us to be with Him. Today as we look at Isaiah 25, we'll focus on that day when we'll finally be with the Lord without the curse and how we're truly be able to enjoy eternal fellowship with Him! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to...

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6/11 Isaiah 14 - A Passage about Satan? show art 6/11 Isaiah 14 - A Passage about Satan?

Key Chapters of the Bible

Isaiah 14 is a passage that is commonly said to be speaking of Satan. Yet, as we study this chapter together, we'll learn about Christ's kingdom and the enemy that will be ruling prior to our Lord's return. Join us!  Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from . Also for...

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6/10 Isaiah 11* - The New Kingdom and Her King show art 6/10 Isaiah 11* - The New Kingdom and Her King

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In this study through the Key Chapters of the Bible, we've seen that there are key chapters, and there are KEY chapters! Today, we're studying one of those Key-Key Chapters! Isaiah 11 explains God's plan for the redemption He is bringing into this world. Understanding this passage will help us unlock other passages throughout God's Word. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    Have you heard of Christ’s millennial kingdom? What do you know about it?  2.    Verse 1 talks about a “shoot” and a “branch.” Who is this referring to?  3.    In...

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6/9 Isaiah 9* - The Light of Christ show art 6/9 Isaiah 9* - The Light of Christ

Key Chapters of the Bible

Life can seem pretty dark at times; yet the darker things get, the more Christ's light will shine! Join us for today's study in Isaiah 9 where we'll look into prophecies of light in the midst of darkness and judgment.  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    Isaiah 9 continues God’s message that began back in Chapter 8 of both judgment and restoration. Verse 1 introduces us to the person who will bring about their restoration. How will the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali be made glorious? According to the podcast, why do they play such an important role in that region? How does...

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6/8/ Isaiah 7* - The Prophesied Birth of Jesus show art 6/8/ Isaiah 7* - The Prophesied Birth of Jesus

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As we work through the Book of Isaiah, we are increasingly seeing Christ's kingdom come into focus. Today, we look at Isaiah 7, we're going to study a spectacular prophecy that we usually talk about the miraculous birth of Jesus and how we know that, indeed, Jesus is the long-awaited King of the Jews.  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    Verse 1 mentions King Ahaz? What was he and what kind of king was he? 2.    In verses 1 & 2, what was the setting that was troubling Ahaz? What was Ahaz’s response in verse 2?  3.    What was the gist of the...

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There are times in life when God answers our prayers in ways that are slower than we’d like. Today, we’ll look at 1st Samuel 1, and see how Hannah trusted the Lord as she waited for Him to answer her prayers. Join us! 

DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:

1.    What did the podcast say about the religious stability of the people of 1st Samuel during these opening chapters? What led to this condition? 
2.    In verse 2, Elkanah has two wives. Although this was technically permissible in the Old Testament, what kinds of problems did the podcast explain that these marriages tended to produce? Why?
3.    What is the significance of Shiloh in verse 3? What later happened to Shiloh in Jeremiah 7:12-14? What does this tell us about the spiritual drift that is commonplace among people? 
4.    In verses 4: & 5, what kind of offering did Elkanah present to the Lord? From our studies in Leviticus 3, what were these offerings for? Why were they eating of this offering? 
5.    In verses 5 & 6, what was Hannah’s condition? What caused this? 
6.    Who did Hannah call upon in verse 11? What name did she use? What did this name mean? 
7.    How did Eli treat Hannah in verse 12? What did this reflect about Eli’s (and the nation’s) spiritual alertness? Are there times or ways that we can be oblivious to the work of God’s Spirit that is going on around us?
8.    What happened in verse 20? Why do you think the Lord waited until now to bless Hannah in this way?
9.    What does Hannah do in verse 24? How is this a fulfillment of Votive Offerings from Numbers 15:8-10?
10.    In what ways did Hannah dedicate Samuel to the Lord in verse 24? How is this a picture of what it looks like to dedicate everything to Him? 

Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon!

To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org.

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As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com.

Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM.

Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.