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Talk It Out is a weekly Bible study guide that helps you dive deeper into our Bible Reading Plan. Each Bible study includes thoughts, weekly Bible reading links, and questions to work through. Talk It Out is also designed for discussion with others. So, dive deeper into God's Word and then find a circle of friends you can talk it out with.
Sinful Census and David’s House
The last significant events of David’s life are recorded in this week’s reading. This week will also see the end of the book of 2 Samuel,...
Jul 14, 2024
Ripple Effect
So far in the Big Picture David has been a model of faith. This week will show why David is definitively not the messiah. The first...
Jul 7, 2024
Break Out
Chronicles was written after Israel’s return from exile. However, the content of the book covers the period that is recorded in the books...
Jun 30, 2024
Back to The Future
Like the books of Samuel and Kings, 1st and 2nd Chronicles is one book that was divided in two due to convenience concerning scroll...
Jun 23, 2024
Death of a King
Saul’s story will end in his death this week. David will complete his rise to being king. The book of Judges repeatedly stated that there...
Jun 16, 2024
D-Day
This past week was the anniversary of D-Day in World War II, where nations fought to decide who would reign. In 1 Samuel, Israel asked...
Jun 9, 2024
New Chapter, Old Story
Judges documents the downward spiral of Israel in the promised land. The book repeatedly states that there was “no king in Israel,” and...
Jun 2, 2024
The Breaking Point Again and Again
A "judge" was a "tribal chief" that God used to deliver Israel at distinct moments. The first 3 Judges are short examples, and the last 3...
May 26, 2024
Roller Coaster of Emotion
This week will conclude the book of Joshua and the life of Joshua. The last few chapters focus on the conquest to be done to drive out...
May 19, 2024
Conquest and Compassion
Last week concluded the life of Moses, and began the leadership of Joshua. The book of Joshua is the first of twelve historical books to...
May 11, 2024
And The Wall Came Tumbling Down
This week we read the end of Moses’ life and final instructions to the Israelites from God given through Moses. Moses has been a big deal...
May 4, 2024
Purge Evil
Deuteronomy is Moses’ last instructions from God before he dies. Moses will reaffirm the law God gave, as well as reveal some new...
Apr 27, 2024
Last Will and Testament
Deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the Torah, or ‘instruction’ in Hebrew. The Torah is attributed to Moses and makes up the first...
Apr 21, 2024
Generation Next
Psalm 95:10-11 states,"forty years (God) loathed that generation and said 'They are a people who go astray in their heart, and they have...
Apr 13, 2024
Roller Coaster of Rebellion
Last week ended with the return of 12 spies returning from the spying on the Promise Land. Ten spies gave a report discouraging the...
Apr 6, 2024
Whiplash
If you have ever been in a car wreck then you might have suffered from "whiplash". Whiplash is defined as “a neck injury caused by sudden...
Mar 30, 2024
Calm Before the Storm
This week we reach the end of the book of Leviticus. The people of God now have a way to order their society that reflects God’s...
Mar 24, 2024
Wash Up For Dinner
What are the rules at the dinner table? A common rule is to simply wash your hands before dinner. Any parent knows it is important to get...
Mar 17, 2024
Holy, Like God is Holy
Do you ever think about what you were doing this time yesterday or last month, or last year? Do you think about what you will be doing...
Mar 10, 2024
God's Beef With the Golden Calf
Have you ever had a favorite movie that you watched over and over? One of my favorites is the Count of Monte Cristo. Every time I watch...
Mar 3, 2024
Building Legos
What were your favorite action figures or dolls as a kid? I loved medieval Legos. I would make up stories and build sentimental...
Feb 25, 2024
The Big Picture in Egypt
What comes to mind when you think about ancient Egypt? Most people will be able to talk about the Pyramids, Pharaoh, or a ‘mummy.’ It is...
Feb 18, 2024
The Big Picture In the Foolish
Once in elementary school, I was sent to the office for “whistling.” I “whistled” and my teacher asked who was making that noise. I...
Feb 11, 2024
The Big Picture In a Name
Do you like piecing puzzles together? Did you like puzzles as a child? Is using the “box top” as a guide really cheating? Last week’s...
Feb 4, 2024
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