A Chapter a Day
A Chapter a Day
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Pastor Chris Plekenpol and his guests explore the Bible together one chapter at a time. They offer practical insights, theological depth, and real-life applications. Dive in for engaging discussions that bring God’s Word to life, one chapter at a time!"
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Focuses on biblical exploration and theological discussions, with episodes delving into topics such as the creation narrative in Genesis 1, the implications of being made in God's image, and cultural mandates from Scripture, providing listeners with practical applications for faith in daily life.
Pastor Chris Plekenpol and his guests explore the Bible together one chapter at a time. They offer practical insights, theological depth, and real-life applications. Dive in for engaging discussions that bring God’s Word to life, one chapter at a time!
A Roman governor gripped by fear, a crowd bent on power, and a suffering King who says, “It is finished.” We journey through John 19 with clear eyes, tracing how mockery, politics, and prophecy converge at the cross—and why that convergence still reframes our lives today. From the stone pavement of judgment to the hill called Golgotha, every detail pushes the story forward: garments divided, lots cast, bones unbroken, a pierced side. None of it is random. All of it reveals a God whose sovereignty holds when human authority shakes.
We talk candidly about Pilate’s dilemma and the priests’ allegiance to Caesar, spotlighting how fear and expedience twist convictions. Then we slow down at the foot of the cross with the three Marys and hear Jesus entrust Mary to John—an act that births a new kind of family marked by love and responsibility. The flow of blood and water becomes both historical witness and rich symbol of cleansing and life, a sign that grace doesn’t arrive as theory but as a finished work. And through it all, we watch Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea step from secrecy into courage, leveraging influence and resources to honor Jesus when it costs something.
If you’ve ever wondered where God is when power plays dominate or when your life feels out of control, John 19 offers sturdy hope. Authority comes from above—and the One above has already done what we could never do for ourselves. The cross exposes our cruelty and answers it with mercy. It reorders family, redefines loyalty, and invites us to look on the One we pierced and finally rest in the words that change everything: it is finished. Join us as we reflect, apply, and consider how ordinary faithfulness—caring for family, serving the body of Christ, trusting God’s plan—becomes extraordinary under a sovereign King.
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