6/19 Isaiah 49 - The Lord has NOT Forsaken Israel
Release Date: 06/19/2025
7/13 Jeremiah 29 - Words of Comfort and Hope
Key Chapters of the Bible
Jeremiah 29 contains some of the Bible's most famous words of comfort and hope. In today's podcast, we learn the context that surrounds these words and we'll see just how inspiring they are for those who live their lives in light of these promises. 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: . In 2025, we were added to the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list from . We...
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7/12 Jeremiah 25 - A Key Prophecy Given & Fulfilled
Key Chapters of the Bible
God's Word is filled with specific and verifiable prophecies. One of them is found in Jeremiah 25 when the Lord tells His people they will go into exile for 70 years. Join us as we unpack what this prophecy meant, plus we'll look at when it started and when it ended. 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: . In 2025, we were added to the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list...
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7/11 Jeremiah 23 - A Warning to Unfaithful Shepherds and False Prophets
Key Chapters of the Bible
One thing that completely angers the Lord is the teaching of False Prophets. Today we'll study Jeremiah 23 and see another prophecy of the Messiah that is set against the backdrop of myriads of false shepherds and false teachers. Join us in this important study in Jeremiah 23! 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: . In 2025, we were awarded #10 on the list of the...
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7/5 Jeremiah 22 - The True Savior and the False Prophets
Key Chapters of the Bible
Sometimes our struggle to know God is rooted in not joining Him where He is. Today, in our study of Jeremiah 22, we'll learn about the things we can pursue to know God better; plus we'll pursue an amazing prophecy fulfilled by Jesus. Join us in today's podcast! 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...
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7/3 Jeremiah 17 - DON'T Follow Your Heart!
Key Chapters of the Bible
One of the most common sayings in the world today is: "Just follow your heart." Today we look at Jeremiah 17 where the Lord tells us our heart is sick and deceptive and that we should NOT listen to our heart. Join us in this study of Jeremiah 17! 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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7/1 Jeremiah 11 - When God Doesn't Seem to Hear Our Prayers
Key Chapters of the Bible
Does God always hear our prayers? The answer is not what we might expect. So, join us today as we study Jeremiah 11 and examine the Lord's warnings to Judah, that His judgment is about to come upon them and when it does, He won't answer their prayers. Join us in today's study to find out why. 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...
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6/30 Jeremiah 9 - God's Refining Work in His People
Key Chapters of the Bible
When we fall into sin, God is at work in our lives to remove that from us. Today, as we study Jeremiah 9, we'll learn about God's work in the children of Israel, even as they rebelled against Him. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Have you ever been frustrated or disappointed with God’s people? What did you do about it? Did you bring that matter to God and leave it with Him? Why or why not. 2. It is clear from verse 1, that Jeremiah is not pleased with the people of God. How does he characterize his despair? 3. There may even be...
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6/29 Jeremiah 5 - The Dangerous Message of False Prophets
Key Chapters of the Bible
We live in a world where false teachers abound. Sometimes, these false teachers grow in popularity because they give peppy, upbeat messages people want to hear. But today as we study Jeremiah 5, we'll see that avoiding the difficult messages of sin and judgment can lead to the spiritual decay of the people. Join us in this key chapter as we dive further into this important book of prophecy! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. If you have just read Jeremiah 5, how did it leave you? Encouraged? Discouraged? Why? 2. This chapter discusses the kinds of sins the...
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6/28 Jeremiah 3 - Did God Divorce Israel?
Key Chapters of the Bible
Shocking! Jeremiah 3:8 tells us that God divorced Israel... but what does that even mean? The answer has major implications for our view of God's future plan for Israel. Thankfully, today as we study Jeremiah 3, we'll see just what God means. Join us for this key study in this key chapter! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The opening verse of Jeremiah 3 mentions divorce. Why is it so stunning that the Lord broaches this topic with His people? From what we’ve seen so far in our study of God’s Word, and from what we see in verses 1 & 2, what has Israel and Judah been doing...
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6/27 Jeremiah 2 - When God Withholds Blessings
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When we walk with the Lord, we will see His work in our life, but if that work seems to stop, we should seek to figure out why. Today, as we dive into Jeremiah 2, we see the sins of Israel and how they hard caused a rift in their fellowship with the Lord. Join us as we examine this key chapter on ways we break our fellowship with the Lord. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Think back to our first study yesterday in Jeremiah 1. What was God’s call upon Jeremiah? What kind of message was Jeremiah to bring to the people? What would be the people’s reactions? What kind of...
info_outlineThere's a ton of debate in theological circles about whether or not God has forsaken Israel. Today we're looking at Isaiah 49 where we'll see that God will continue to be faithful to the people of Israel and His covenant with them. Likewise, we'll see that even the Gentile believers will have a role in God's plan of redemption for His people. Join us in this key study in this key chapter!
DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Have you ever felt as though you disappointed someone? How did it feel? How do you think the faithful remnant of Israel would have felt knowing that they had disappointed the Lord?
2. The podcast mentioned that Isaiah 49 contains the second “Servant Song” in the Book of Isaiah (the others are Isaiah 42, 50 and 52-3). What is a “Servant Song”? Who are these referring to? Why do we need to know that these passages are unique in the Book of Isaiah?
3. The background to Isaiah 49 is that the people have broken their covenant with God. Think back to our previous studies in this book. How has Isaiah shown the people that they have broken their covenant?
4. In verse 1, who is speaking? Quickly skim this chapter with this “speaker” in mind. How does the fact that this is the Servant speaking help us understand the heart of this chapter?
5. The opening verses of Isaiah 49 let us know that the Servant is a specific individual. What do these first few verses tell us about Him?
6. The podcast mentioned that in verse 3, the Servant is the “New Israel”. How does this give us a window into Jesus’ preincarnate work among His people (in verse 4)?
7. According to verse 5, who (or what people) comprise this “New Israel”? In verse 6, who is also included in this new nation? In verse 6, why would it be too small for the New Israel to be limited to just Israel and Judah?
8. Verse 7 describes the Servant as one who is despised and abhorred by his own nation. How was this fulfilled in Jesus’ earthy life? Verse 7 also says that the kings of the world will come to Him. How has that borne out to be true throughout history?
9. In verse 8, the Lord gives the Servant as a covenant for the people. Think back to our study of Isaiah 42. What covenant would this be? Glance over at Matthew 26:28. How did Jesus inaugurate the covenant?
10. Read over verses 9 to 13. What are some ways that this new nation or kingdom is described? Is this a place you would want to live? Do we see these kinds of promises in our world today? When will they be fully instituted?
11. In verse 14, why would the people be afraid that the Lord has forsaken them? What is the Lord’s response in verses 15 & 16? How do these words of encouragement show God’s love for His people? How did Jesus fulfill these statements in His own ministry to His people?
12. What does the Lord promise to do for the people in verses 18-23? How are they exalted in the world? How are these promises reaffirmed in other places in scripture?
13. What kind of protection does the Lord promise for His people in verses 24-26? How does this remind us to keep praying for God’s people? How often do you pray for Israel? How often do you pray for Christians around the world?
14. As you think over the principles from Isaiah 49, how does this chapter help us see that God has not forgotten or forsaken His people and His covenants with them? Yet also, what role will they have in the New Israel when it is finally and fully established?
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