Bible Book Club

Susan Merrill & Heather Rubio

The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings

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2 Samuel 18-20: David Returns to Reign with a Broken Heart

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07/22/24 • 35 min

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In 2 Samuel 18, David, the king with such a big heart, is bereft. With this deathof his son, Absalom, our story comes full circle. David began in 2 Samuel mourning the death of Saul. A man he loved. A man who was trying to kill him. The man he had to take the kingdom from. David is back where he started, mourning the death of Absalom. A man he loved. A man who was trying to kill him. The man he had to take the kingdom from.

Being king is painful, and David would rather die himself than experience this pain for his son. His grief was made all the more painful because of his deep conviction that it was his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah that brought about Absalom’s rebellion. His pain consumes him, and his despondency is made public.

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1 Kings 13-14: Jeroboam & Rehoboam, the First Kings of the Divided Kingdom

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10/21/24 • 31 min

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In 1 Kings 13 and 1 Kings 14, when the kingdom divided, many priests and Levites who had originally served in the northern kingdom moved to Judah. These men were well versed in the Torah or law and the Covenant between God and the people. They knew that the promised king had to come from David’s line. They knew of the laws surrounding worship. And they knew that Jeroboam was disobeying the Torah and breaking the Covenant.

Many priests left the Northern Kingdom, but in this story it appears some did not...

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1 Samuel 22-23: Saul, the Priest-Killing King

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03/25/24 • 27 min

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In 1 Samuel 22 and 23, David flees Saul, picking up 400 followers and his family along the way. King Saul searches for a mole and pursues David.
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2 Samuel 11: David Takes a Wrong Turn Onto the Path to Evil

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06/17/24 • 28 min

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When we left our hero in the last episode, he was all Israel had hoped for. He was the king whom Israel needed to make God’s name known to the world. God was with David and because of that, his power grew. Our author made clear to us who holds the power by his repetitious use of the word send. In the preceding chapter, Chapter 10, the one that began with the phrase “in the course of time” and therefore, goes with these next 2 chapters.
King David sends a sympathy delegation to King Hanun. King Hanun sends them back. King David sends Joab and the army into war. The two kings do all the sending, they are engaged in a human power struggle where the most powerful man wins. That man is David because he has found favor with the Lord.

But David is about to learn that while power given by God, used for God, glorifies God. That same power used for personal pleasure is a dark and deadly path of pain.

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Leviticus 16: The Original Scapegoat

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08/15/22 • 36 min

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Leviticus 16 is the apex, the very heart of the whole book of Leviticus! The chapter covers the day of Atonement for the nation of Israel. (A very big deal.) Listen along as Susan and Heather discuss the importance of this day for the nation back then and even us today.
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1 Samuel 17: David Defends God, Defeats Goliath

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03/04/24 • 26 min

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When we left Saul and David, Saul was suffering mentally from an evil spirit. David was summoned to soothe Saul’s nerves on the recommendation of a servant who said he played the lyre well and the Lord was with him.

It worked; the music was soothing to Saul. Saul liked David and made him an armor bearer. And in 1 Samuel 17, walks Goliath.

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Judges 10-12: Jephthah the Outcast Judge

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10/23/23 • 30 min

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In this podcast episode, we witness the Israelites caught in a familiar cycle of wrongdoing and crying out to God for help. Surprisingly, they appoint Jephthah, an outcast, as their leader. Jephthah's tale takes a sorrowful turn when, lacking knowledge of the covenantal history between God and the Israelites, he makes a rash vow to God. He promises to sacrifice the first living being to greet him upon his return if granted victory over the Ammonites. Tragically, it is his own daughter who emerges after their triumph, and Jephthah feels compelled to fulfill his vow.
Chapter 12 delves into the aftermath of the battle, where brewing envy consumes the Ephraimites. Their discontent ignites when they accuse Jephthah of excluding them from the battle, setting the stage for a turbulent confrontation. Jephthah and the Gileadite men find themselves ironically in conflict with their fellow Israelites, the Ephraimites, resulting in the loss of 42,000 Ephraimite lives at Jephthah's hands. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of Jephthah's leadership, his impulsive decisions, and the profound lessons contained in this gripping narrative.
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1 Samuel 24: David is Tested and Tempted in the Wilderness

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04/01/24 • 28 min

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In the next 3 episodes, while David is in the wilderness, he is going to have 3 tests. The first test is the temptation to avoid suffering. The second test is the temptation to avenge himself. The last test is a temptation, like the first, to avoid suffering. Will he pass all three?
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2 Samuel 13: Amnon’s Obsession With His Sister Ends in Tamar’s Rape

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07/01/24 • 31 min

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There are a lot of scenes in 2 Samuel 13. Each scene has a different combination of 5 characters. They include David and 3 of his children, Amnon, Absalom, and Tamar and Jonadab, a no-good advisor.

Amnon is David’s firstborn, the son of his second wife, Ahinoam. David never had a child with his first wife, Saul’s daughter, Michal. Absalom is David’s 3rd son, he was born to Maakah, his 4th. Tamar was also born to Maakah, so Absalom and Tamar are close because they have the same mother and father. There is a second son between Amnon and Absalom, and his name is Kileab or Daniel. He is the son of Abigail and he must be wise like his mother because he manages to stay out of this sordid story. Or it is possible that he dies because he is never mentioned as a contender for the crown? David’s family dynamic seems complicated, and for good reason...

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2 Samuel Overview + 1: David Pays Tribute to Saul, the Source of His Tribulation

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05/06/24 • 30 min

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The books of 1 and 2 Samuel are the story of Israel’s leadership transition from judges to the first 2 kings: Saul, who failed due to pride and disobedience, and David, a man after God’s heart.

The 2 books were originally one book and are named after Samuel, the prophet God used to establish Israel’s monarchy.

Most of 1 Samuel was a contrast between Saul and David. Saul was the king the people wanted. He was a bad example of a king because while he looked good on the outside, his heart was all about himself, not God. David was the king God wanted. He was a good example of a king with a heart for the Lord.

Their devotion to God, or lack of it, was a key performance indicator. David clearly outperforms Saul. Saul did not subdue the Amalekites and the Philistines; David did. Saul thinks nothing of disobeying God and doing what he wants. David obeys God and denies his wants in the wilderness for 14 years. Twice the number of perfection 7, proving him to be twice the man Saul is.

Saul relied on Samuel and a medium for answers. David relied on the priests and the divine revelation of God. Saul was self-absorbed and inconsistent in his regard for God. David is steadfast and passionate about God. Saul risks everything to retain the crown by killing David. David risks everything to defend the crown by not killing Saul. Saul’s life ends in humiliation. David’s life is forever linked to Christ.

2 Samuel is focused solely on David...his successes and failures as the second king and his love for the Lord that leads to the promise and hope of an eternal king. The story begins with the death of Saul, which sets in motion a rather messy 5 chapter transition to David.

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How many episodes does Bible Book Club have?

Bible Book Club currently has 196 episodes available.

What topics does Bible Book Club cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Genesis, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Religion and Bible.

What is the most popular episode on Bible Book Club?

The episode title '2 Samuel 18-20: David Returns to Reign with a Broken Heart' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bible Book Club?

The average episode length on Bible Book Club is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bible Book Club released?

Episodes of Bible Book Club are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Bible Book Club?

The first episode of Bible Book Club was released on Jan 15, 2021.

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