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!
Three visitors walk up to Abraham’s tent, and Genesis 18 immediately gets strange in the best way. The text says “the LORD” appears, then calls the visitors “three men,” then switches back and forth between “they said” and “the LORD said.” We slow down and take the question seriously: are these angels, a divine council moment, a theophany, or a Christophany pointing to the preincarnate Jesus? We don’t treat it like trivia. We treat it like Bible study that shapes how you see God’s presence, God’s authority, and God’s mercy.
From there we sit with Sarah, because her reaction feels uncomfortably relatable. She laughs at God’s promise, then denies she laughed, and the LORD won’t let her slip into self-protection. That short line, “No, but you did,” opens a bigger conversation about doubt, fear, delayed hope, and what honesty with God really looks like when you’ve been waiting a long time.
We also tackle the complicated line where Sarah calls Abraham “lord,” and why 1 Peter 3 holds her up as an example of reverent conduct. That leads into a direct talk about respect, submission, obedience, and how Christians can read biblical marriage language without either weaponizing it or trying to explain it away to fit the moment.
We close with Abraham’s bold intercessory prayer for Sodom and Gomorrah and the practical challenge it brings: plead with God for the souls of the people around you. If you’re into Genesis, Christian theology, and real-life application, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.
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