The Two Year Bible: Recent Episodes
The Two Year Bible
Read your Bible in two years with this 5-day a week reading plan, as well as supplemental podcasts where we talk about the past week's readings.
Chris and Sarah wrap up Deuteronomy and step into Joshua, highlighting the major transition from Moses to Joshua and the repeated command to be strong and courageous. They trace how God reassures Joshua six times that He will be with him, mirroring the Great Commission’s promise of Christ’s presence. Deuteronomy closes with instructions to publicly read the law every seven years at the Feast of Booths, emphasizing generational discipleship—God’s Word is for men, women, children, and sojourners. Moses presents the Song of Moses, contrasting God’s faithfulness with Israel’s rebellion, and urging Israel to see the law as “your very life.” Moses blesses the tribes, dies on the mountain close to God, and the Pentateuch ends with the declaration that no prophet like Moses ever arose again—setting the expectation for One greater to come.
As Joshua opens, Chris and Sarah show the deliberate Exodus parallels: a new leader, a crossing through water, a rescued Gentile family, and a memorial of stones that testify to God’s power. They explore Rahab’s faith, the red cord as a “Passover” echo, and how Jericho was likely a military outpost rather than a civilian center. The Jordan crossing echoes the Red Sea and invites Israel to trust Yahweh rather than Baal, even during flood season. The 12 stones point both backward (to God’s faithfulness to the tribes) and forward (to Jesus choosing 12 apostles to bless all nations).
In 1 Thessalonians, Paul writes from Corinth with deep affection, speaking of the church as his “crown.” They unpack the city’s loyalty to Caesar and how that heightens the tension of proclaiming Jesus as Lord. Paul celebrates their endurance, addresses sexual ethics in a Greco-Roman culture with very different sexual norms, and frames holiness through the lens of the Pentateuch’s call to be set apart. They walk through the “coming of the Lord” using imperial imagery—the trumpet, the royal arrival, greeting a king outside the city—not as escapism but as the triumphant arrival of Christ to His world. Paul urges them to grieve with hope, live awake and sober, reject false peace offered by empire, and trust that God has destined them not for wrath but for salvation. Psalms 91, 31, and 66 end the week with themes of protection, lament, refuge, and grateful remembrance.
Chris and Sarah continue moving through Deuteronomy, exploring laws that shape Israel into a community marked by justice, restraint, and care for the vulnerable. They discuss cities of refuge, property boundaries, protections against false witnesses, and the surprising ways God’s law centers “innocent until proven guilty.” They walk through laws on warfare—where Israel must offer peace first—and the tension modern readers feel with Canaanite judgment. Sarah highlights how Israel’s society was structured without a standing army so they would rely on God, not military strength. The conversation moves through provisions for women taken in war, polygamy complexities, rebellious sons, cross-dressing in pagan worship, building codes, care for birds, sexual ethics, rape laws that protect vulnerable women, assembly boundaries, escaped slaves, loans without interest, justice for widows/orphans/sojourners, divorce laws that shield women, Leverite marriage, honest weights, Amalekite judgment, firstfruits offerings, covenant renewal, and the vivid blessing/curse ceremony on Ebal and Gerizim.
They spend time on Deuteronomy’s heartbeat: choose life, anchored in repentance, mercy, and the promise that God will restore His people when they return to Him.
In Acts, Paul moves through Thessalonica and Berea before landing in Athens. They unpack the “unknown god,” Paul’s bold critique of idolatry, his engagement with Greek philosophy, and the scandal of resurrection in a culture whose founding myth denied it. Chris shows how Paul quotes their poets but reasons from Scripture underneath. In Corinth, Paul shifts tone—perhaps learning from Athens—and finds encouragement in God’s promise: “I have many people in this city.”
The episode ends with Paul returning to Antioch and the introduction to 1 Thessalonians. They trace the city’s loyalty to Caesar, the cult of empire, the letter’s themes of faith/hope/love, the radical claim that Gentiles are now “chosen by God,” and the cost of turning from idols in an embedded pagan culture. They also highlight Paul’s parental tenderness, his emphasis on endurance, and the contrast between the “wrath to come” and the rescue we receive in Christ. Psalms 74 and 127 round out the week with lament, longing, and a reminder that God is the builder and giver of life.
Chris and Sarah keep walking through Deuteronomy, where Moses reminds Israel that they are God’s chosen people—not because of their righteousness, but because of God’s grace and his promises to Abraham. As they prepare to enter the land, Moses warns against intermarriage that leads to idolatry, calls them to remember God in seasons of abundance, and presses home that obedience leads to blessing while rebellion brings curse. They unpack the call to “circumcise your hearts,” the picture of God as defender of the orphan, widow, and sojourner, and the way Israel’s new life in a rain-fed land will tempt them toward Baal worship. Laws around tithes, sabbatical years, care for the poor, festivals, just judges, and even future kings all underline God’s passion for life, justice, and protection of the vulnerable. A prophet “like Moses” is promised, setting the stage for how the New Testament reads Jesus.
In Acts, the Jerusalem Council’s decision becomes official: Gentile believers are welcomed as brothers, not second-class outsiders, with a communal verdict that “seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us.” Paul and Barnabas part ways sharply over John Mark, yet the mission multiplies as Paul takes Silas and recruits Timothy—who is circumcised for the sake of ministry among Jews. The team is redirected by the Spirit to Macedonia, where Philippi becomes the first European beachhead for the gospel. Lydia, a wealthy God-fearing merchant, and her household believe and are baptized. A slave girl with a “spirit of python” is delivered, exposing the emptiness of Apollo worship and provoking an economic backlash. Paul and Silas are beaten and jailed, but choose worship over resentment; an earthquake opens the doors, yet they stay for the sake of the jailer’s soul. The week’s wisdom and worship readings (Psalm 114, Psalm 146, Proverbs 21) tie it all together with themes of God’s power over creation, his care for the oppressed, and the call to wise speech, humble planning, and trust in the Lord for victory.
Chris and Sarah wrap up Numbers with Levitical cities and the six “cities of refuge,” where people guilty of unintentional killing could find protection until the death of the high priest—a vivid pointer to Christ bearing our judgment. They revisit the daughters of Zelophehad and the practical marriage solution to keep land within tribes, then reflect on Numbers as 40 years of wandering that expose Israel’s weakness and God’s steady covenant faithfulness.
Deuteronomy opens as Moses’ final sermons on the plains of Moab: a retelling of the journey from Sinai, battles with Sihon and Og (the “giant” kings), and strong calls to trust the God who fights for them. Moses warns against idolatry, hints at future exile and restoration, and anchors everything in the Shema (Deut. 6): the call to love God alone, teach the next generation, and see the law as a gift for their joy and flourishing.
In Acts, Paul and Barnabas head from Cyprus to Pisidian Antioch, where Paul preaches his first recorded sermon to a mixed crowd of ethnic Jews, converts, and God-fearing Gentiles. Some believe; others resist when Gentiles flood the synagogue. The pattern repeats in other cities, including Lystra, where a healing leads locals—shaped by a Zeus-and-Hermes legend—to misread the miracle. Paul is hounded by opponents, yet he plants churches, appoints elders, and strengthens the disciples through suffering. Back in Antioch, stories of Gentiles receiving the Spirit drive the church to the Jerusalem Council, where Peter, Paul, Barnabas, and James wrestle with whether Gentiles must become Jews. They affirm Gentile inclusion without circumcision, likely drawing on the Noahic covenant to set basic requirements around idolatry, sexual immorality, and life. Wisdom and worship readings finish the week: Proverbs 20’s sharp one-liners on character and sin, and Psalm 37’s honest wrestle with why the wicked seem to prosper and the hope that God’s justice will finally stand.
This week we talk through Numbers 26-34, Acts 11-13:12, and Psalm 111 and Proverbs 7. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual cover the second census (for land allotment), the daughters of Zelophehad winning inheritance rights, and Joshua’s commissioning to succeed Moses. Numbers reiterates daily/weekly/monthly offerings and the festival calendar, then details vows (including headship caveats), the vengeance on Midian and difficult conquest ethics, Reuben/Gad (and half-Manasseh) choosing the east side, the wilderness itinerary, boundary lines, and land-division leadership—plus a warning that failure to drive out idolatry will become “thorns” later.
In Acts, Peter retells Cornelius’ story to skeptical Jerusalem believers; then the focus shifts to multicultural, sending-oriented Antioch. James (son of Zebedee) is martyred; Peter is miraculously freed while the church prays; Herod dies under judgment. Antioch fasts and lays hands on Barnabas and Saul, launching the first missionary journey to Cyprus, where a Roman proconsul (Sergius Paulus) believes while a Jewish magician is judged—coinciding with Luke’s narrative switch from “Saul” to “Paul.” Wisdom/poetry readings: Proverbs 7’s sober warning against sexual temptation and Psalm 111’s praise for God’s faithful provision.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
Twelve Tribes Layout (With Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh outside land)
Peter’s Journey to Joppa (Map)
Location of Acts 13 Antioch (Map)
This week we talk through Numbers 9-15, Acts 6:8-8:40, and Psalms 90, 99, and 106. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual continue through Numbers and Acts, where Israel begins its wilderness journey and the early church faces both persecution and expansion. In Numbers, Passover is celebrated with provisions for the unclean and foreigners, trumpets are fashioned for guidance, and the people set out under the cloud of God’s presence. Yet grumbling soon follows—over hardships, food, and leadership. God provides quail, but also judgment, teaching Israel the danger of craving without trust. Miriam and Aaron challenge Moses’ authority, but God affirms Moses’ unique role. The spies’ report from Canaan sparks fear, rebellion, and refusal to enter the land, leading to God’s decree that the older generation will die in the wilderness while the younger will inherit the promise. The people attempt delayed obedience but are defeated. Laws for offerings, Sabbath, and tassels reaffirm God’s holiness and covenant identity.
In Acts, Stephen—one of the seven chosen to serve—boldly preaches the story of Israel, indicting the leaders for resisting God as their ancestors did. His vision of Jesus as the Son of Man leads to his martyrdom, echoing Christ’s own prayer for forgiveness. Persecution scatters believers to Judea and Samaria, fulfilling Acts 1:8, as Philip preaches in Samaria and encounters Simon the Magician. The Spirit’s work is affirmed through the apostles’ presence, revealing the dangers of treating God’s power as a commodity. The Ethiopian eunuch is then shown the gospel through Isaiah 53, with Isaiah 56 promising that foreigners and eunuchs will be welcomed fully into God’s house—a breathtaking sign of God’s inclusive kingdom. Psalms 106, 99, and 90 reinforce God’s steadfast love, justice, and eternity, even amid Israel’s failures.
This week we talk through Numbers 3-8, Acts 4:23-6:7, and Psalm 2. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual continue through Numbers and Acts, showing how Israel prepares for their wilderness journey and how the early church grows despite opposition. In Numbers, the Levites are set apart in place of Israel’s firstborn, each clan assigned unique tasks in protecting and carrying the tabernacle. The census highlights representation, redemption, and the costly price of holiness. They unpack the Kohathites’ dangerous job of carrying the holy things, laws for cleansing before departure, the Nazarite vow, and the priestly blessing—rich with echoes of God’s face shining on His people and granting peace. Chapters 7–9 serve as a flashback to the tabernacle’s dedication, sacrifices, and Passover, with a vivid image of all Israel connected through one sacrifice—pointing to Christ.
In Acts, Peter and the apostles pray not for relief from persecution but for boldness to preach Christ. The Spirit answers with power, shaking the place and filling them again for witness. The unity of the church is tested by Ananias and Sapphira’s deception, reminding listeners of the seriousness of holiness at turning points in redemptive history. Signs and wonders confirm the gospel, even with Peter’s shadow recalling Isaiah 32 and his role as the “rock.” The apostles defy orders to stop preaching, declaring, “We must obey God rather than men.” Gamaliel counsels patience, and the church rejoices in suffering dishonor for Jesus. Finally, the choosing of seven to serve marks the first organized mercy ministry in the church, caring for the vulnerable and establishing the pattern of deacons alongside prayer and the word.
This week we talk through Leviticus 12 – Numbers 2, Acts 2:14-4:22, Psalm 110 and Proverbs 16. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual finish Leviticus and open the book of Numbers. They explore laws for priests, acceptable offerings, and the call to be living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). They highlight God’s command for Israel to celebrate—walking through the calendar of feasts from Sabbath, Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits (fulfilled in Jesus’ resurrection), to Pentecost (the Spirit’s harvest), Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Tabernacles (God dwelling with His people).
They discuss Sabbath years and Jubilee as reminders that the land belongs to God, and reflect on slavery in its ancient context, justice as “eye for eye,” and blessings and curses tied to obedience. The book ends with covenant renewal and an invitation to repentance and hope. Personal takeaways include the weight of God’s holiness and the wonder that His Spirit now dwells in believers as His temple.
Numbers begins with a census of Israel’s warriors and Levites, showing God’s faithfulness to His promises and setting the stage for the wilderness journey. In Acts, Peter’s Pentecost sermon connects Joel and David to Jesus’ resurrection, declaring it impossible for death to hold Him. The Spirit-filled church shares possessions freely, echoing the heart of Pentecost to care for the poor. Peter and John heal a beggar, proclaim Jesus boldly, and stand before the Sanhedrin with Spirit-given courage, insisting that salvation is found in no other name. Psalms 110 and Proverbs 16 reinforce Jesus’ kingship and the call to trust God’s wisdom over our own.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Bible Project Overview of Numbers
Calendar of Festivals in Leviticus
Map of Encampment in Numbers
This week we talk through Leviticus 11-20, Luke 24:13-Acts 2:12, Psalm 109:1-15. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual continue through Leviticus, unpacking laws about clean and unclean animals, purification after childbirth, leprosy and mildew, bodily discharges, and ultimately the Day of Atonement. They stress the distinction between unclean and sinful, showing how purity laws reflect God’s holiness and the set-apartness of His people. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) becomes the center of Leviticus, pointing to Jesus as the final, complete sacrifice and true High Priest.
They also explore the prohibition of eating blood, God’s design for sexuality, and His repeated call for Israel to “be holy as I am holy.” Practical laws about justice, neighbor love, generosity to the poor, and protection of the vulnerable highlight God’s heart for a distinct and equitable community.
In the New Testament, Luke concludes with the road to Emmaus, Jesus’ physical resurrection appearances, and His ascension. These passages show how the whole of Scripture points to Christ. Acts begins with Jesus’ commission, His ascension, and the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost. Chris draws parallels to Sinai, Babel, and even Roman imperial coronation narratives, showing how Pentecost reverses human scattering and launches God’s new temple—His Spirit-filled people. The Psalms reinforce dependence on God amid enemies and highlight the Messiah’s priesthood.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Bible Project on Acts
This week we talk through Leviticus 1-10, Luke 22:54-24:12, Psalm 69, 133, and 134. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual begin Leviticus, exploring how Israel can live with a holy God in their midst. They unpack the structure of the book, offerings, and sacrifices—burnt, grain, peace, sin/purification, and guilt—showing how each highlights God’s holiness and His desire to dwell with His people. They discuss the priesthood, consecration, and the sobering account of Nadab and Abihu, stressing God’s otherness and the weight of true worship.
In the New Testament readings, Luke walks through Peter’s denial, Jesus’ trials before Pilate and Herod, Barabbas’ release, and the crucifixion. Chris highlights how the gospel writers portray the cross as Jesus’ coronation, subverting Roman imperial imagery. They connect the torn temple curtain with Leviticus’ tabernacle instructions, showing Christ as the final sacrifice and true High Priest. The episode concludes with Jesus’ resurrection—vindicating His kingship, defeating death, and opening new creation life. Psalms 69, 133, and 134 reinforce themes of suffering, priestly anointing, and worship in God’s presence.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
John Walton’s Take on Leviticus and Sacred Space
Bible Project on Leviticus
This week we talk through Exodus 34-40, Luke 21:20-22:53, Psalms 105. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual wrap up Exodus and move into Luke’s account of Jesus’ final hours. Exodus closes with God renewing His covenant despite Israel’s failure, revealing Himself as gracious, merciful, and jealous for His people’s worship. The tabernacle is built as commanded, the priesthood established, and the glory of the Lord fills the tent—God’s presence dwelling with His people. In Luke, Jesus shares the Passover meal, redefines it as the new covenant in His body and blood, and teaches that true greatness comes through servanthood. The narrative moves into Gethsemane, betrayal, and arrest as Jesus prepares to drink the cup of God’s wrath. This episode emphasizes covenant faithfulness, God’s holiness, Jesus as the final Passover Lamb, and the call for believers to watch, pray, and endure.
This week we talk through Exodus 24-33, Luke 19:28-21:19, Psalms 80 and 81. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual trace Exodus 24–34 and Luke 19–21. Exodus opens with Israel “signing” the covenant by blood, then moves into a big-picture tour of the tabernacle as a micro-creation: six divine speeches plus Sabbath, an east-to-west approach (bronze altar → laver → lampstand → bread of the Presence → incense altar → veil → Ark/mercy seat), priestly garments and consecration, Spirit-gifted artisans (Bezalel and Oholiab), and the Sabbath as sanctification. The narrative turns with the golden calf—an Eden-like fall—followed by Moses’ intercession (“If your presence doesn’t go with us, don’t send us”), God’s mercy, and renewed movement toward God’s dwelling with His people.
In Luke, Jesus’ triumphal entry fulfills Zechariah’s king on a donkey, yet He weeps over Jerusalem’s misplaced hopes. He clears the temple to restore a “house of prayer for all nations,” outwits traps on authority, taxes, and resurrection, warns against status-seeking leaders, commends the widow’s offering, and foretells the temple’s fall. Psalms 81 and 80 underline grace-driven obedience and Israel as God’s vineyard.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
Layout of the Tabernacle 1
Layout of the Tabernacle 2
A Caesar Tribute Coin
In this week’s See Your Bible podcast, Chris Case and Sarah Pascual guide listeners through Israel’s journey to Mount Sinai in Exodus. They explore powerful gospel connections—like Jesus as the rock who was struck to bring living water—and unpack the first battle with Amalek where God is Israel’s true banner. The episode highlights Jethro’s wisdom in shared leadership, Israel’s calling as a kingdom of priests, and the giving of the Ten Commandments. Chris and Sarah also discuss laws about justice, Sabbath, slavery, and social protections, while pointing forward to Christ’s fulfillment. The New Testament readings in Luke remind us of the humility God desires, the persistence of prayer, the dangers of wealth, and the joy of salvation in stories like the persistent widow, the rich young ruler, and Zacchaeus. The psalms reinforce God’s mercy, justice, and steadfast love, calling us to worship and trust Him fully. This week we talk through Exodus 17-23, Luke 17:20-19:27, Psalm 97, 103, and 123.
Plagues 8–10 descend into darkness; the firstborn judgment leads to Passover and Israel’s Exodus. God names a new calendar, consecrates the firstborn, and guides by cloud and fire through the sea. In the wilderness: bitter water made sweet and manna given. In Luke 15–17, Jesus tells of the lost sheep/coin/son, commends shrewd planning for the kingdom, exposes love of money, warns through the rich man & Lazarus, calls for rebuke + radical forgiveness, humble service, mustard-seed faith, and heals ten lepers. This week we talk through Exodus 10-16, Luke 15:1-17:19, Psalm 72 and Psalm 124.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
Various possible Exodus routes map
Chiasms of Luke 15
Exodus opens with Israel multiplying under oppression, courageous midwives, and Moses’ birth, exile, and burning-bush call from “I AM.” Signs and the first plagues confront Pharaoh’s hard heart. In Luke 13–14, Jesus calls for urgent repentance, heals on the Sabbath, teaches mustard seed & leaven, warns about the narrow door, and presses the cost of discipleship—be humble, invite the outcast, stay salty. This week we talk through Exodus 1-9, Luke 13:6-14:35, Psalm 35, and Psalm 71.
EPISODE NOTES:
Bible Project – Exodus 1-18
Bible Project – Luke 9-19
Ancient Egypt Brickmaking
Genesis closes with Jacob’s redemption and Joseph’s forgiveness. Jacob blesses Pharaoh, Ephraim, Manasseh, and his sons—pointing to Judah’s royal line and Joseph’s double portion. Joseph affirms God’s sovereignty: “You meant evil…God meant good.” In Luke 11–12, Jesus confronts Pharisaic hypocrisy, warns against greed, teaches trust over anxiety, urges readiness for His return, and calls for repentance with urgency. This week we talk through Genesis 46-50, Luke 11:37-13:5, Psalm 49, and Psalm 101.
EPISODE NOTES:
Satellite Shot of Goshen
Bible Project – Luke 9-19
Joseph rises from prison to Pharaoh’s right hand, reading dreams, stewarding famine years, and testing his brothers until Judah offers himself and Joseph forgives: “God sent me…to preserve life” (Gen 45). In Luke 10–11, Jesus praises the Father’s revealing grace, tells the Good Samaritan, welcomes Mary at His feet, teaches the Lord’s Prayer, answers the Beelzebul charge, warns with Jonah’s sign, and urges us to let His light fill the house. This week we talk through Genesis 40-45, Luke 10:21-11:36, and Psalm 105.
EPISODE NOTES:
Bible Project – Luke 9-19
Jacob limps back toward Esau, wrestles with God, and is renamed Israel—but his messy choices keep rippling out (Dinah’s tragedy, uneven faith, and uneasy truces). We pivot to Joseph: favored teen, unwise dream-teller, sold into slavery, yet “the Lord was with him” in Potiphar’s house. In Luke 9–10, Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, the Transfiguration unveils His glory, and Jesus calls disciples to take up their cross. Rejection, humility, and mission follow as He sets His face toward Jerusalem, sends out the 72, pronounces woes on unrepentant towns, and reminds us the greatest miracle is that our names are written in heaven. This week we talk through Genesis 32-39, Luke 9:18-10:20, Psalm 94, and Psalm 89:38-52.
EPISODE NOTES:
Bible Project – Luke 9-19
Chris Case and Sarah Pascual dive into Jacob’s messy middle: stolen blessing, the Bethel ladder, Leah & Rachel, baby wars, striped goats, and a tense break with Laban (plus those stolen household idols). They trace God’s sovereign thread through flawed people. In Luke, they contrast a forgiven “woman of the city” with a cautious Pharisee, spotlight the women funding Jesus’ ministry, unpack the Parable of the Sower and lamp, and follow Jesus across the lake to calm a storm, free the Gerasene demoniac, heal a bleeding woman, raise Jairus’s daughter, send the Twelve, and feed 5,000. The through-line: the kingdom breaks in among the humble, and God provides more than enough. This week we talk through Genesis 27-31:55, Luke 7:36-9:17, and Psalm 78.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Map of Jesus’ Time
Symbol of the 20th Legion
Bible Project Luke 9-19
In Week 4 of the Two Year Bible, Chris Case and Sarah Pascual walk through Genesis 21–27 and Luke 6–7. They explore Isaac’s birth, the sacrifice of Isaac, Sarah’s death, and the lives of Jacob and Esau. Along the way, they highlight God’s covenant promises, the surprising choice of Jacob, and what faith looks like in the patriarchs’ stories. In Luke, they unpack Jesus’ call of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Plain, loving enemies, judging rightly, and the faith of the Roman centurion. The episode points to God’s faithfulness and the upside-down kingdom of Jesus. This week we talk through Genesis 21-26, Luke 6:12-7:35, and Psalm 97.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Episode Notes
Bible Project Luke Chapters 3-9
First Century Map of Israel
In Week 3 of the Two Year Bible, Chris Case and Sarah Pasquale walk through Genesis 15–20 and Luke 4–6. They unpack God’s covenant with Abraham, the meaning of circumcision, and the promises fulfilled through Isaac. They also wrestle with difficult passages like Sodom and Gomorrah and Lot’s family, pointing us to God’s justice and mercy. In Luke, they reflect on Jesus’ healings, His call of Levi, the significance of Sabbath, and how Jesus redefines fasting, forgiveness, and discipleship. The episode highlights God’s covenant faithfulness, the centrality of Christ, and what it means to live as His people today. This week we talk through Genesis 15-20, Luke 4:31-6:11, Proverbs 15, and Psalm 100.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Episode Notes
Abraham’s Blood Covenant Image
History of Circumicision (Wikipedia)
The Bible Project on Proverbs
In Week 2 of the Two Year Bible, Chris Case and Sarah Pascual explore the flood narrative, Noah’s covenant with God, the Tower of Babel, and the call of Abram. They highlight how Noah points to Christ, why God’s covenant promises matter, and how Abraham’s blessing connects to all nations. In Luke, they reflect on Jesus’ boyhood at the temple, John the Baptist’s ministry, and Jesus’ baptism, temptation, and first sermon in Nazareth. The episode shows how Old Testament and New Testament stories intertwine, pointing us to God’s covenant faithfulness and the hope fulfilled in Jesus. This week is Genesis 7-14, Luke 2:41-4:30, and Psalm 67.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Episode Notes
The Bible Project – Genesis 12-50
Bible Project on Covenants
Abram’s Route to Canaan
The Bible Project – Luke 3-9
The Essenes (Wikipedia)
Bible Cross References Search
Chris Case and Sarah Pascual kick off the Two Year Bible journey by diving into Genesis 1–3, Luke’s opening chapters, and Psalms 1 & 8. Together they explore the meaning of creation, the cultural mandate, and the image of God in both man and woman. They unpack the goodness of creation, humanity’s calling to cultivate and steward, and the tragic entrance of sin in the garden. Along the way, they highlight themes like chiasm in Genesis, the dignity of women as ezer (“helper”), the first gospel promise in Genesis 3, and how the flood narrative points to Christ. In Luke, they contrast Jesus’ humble birth with the power of Rome and Herod, showing how God’s kingdom overturns worldly expectations. This first episode sets the stage for the whole reading plan: seeing how every passage points us to God’s character, His purposes, and ultimately to Jesus. This week: Genesis 1-6, Luke 1:1-2:40, and Psalms 1 and 8.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Episode Notes
The Bible Project – Genesis 1-11
The Genesis Debate (Book)
The Bible Project – Luke 1-2
The Bible Project – Psalms Overview
Herod The Great Wikipedia
The Herodium Near Bethlehem
Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary
In the final primer episode, Chris Case and Sarah Pascual unpack why paying attention to genre is essential for reading Scripture well. They explore how biblical writings include historical narrative, poetry, wisdom literature, prophecy, and letters—and why each must be read on its own terms. Along the way, they highlight differences between Western and Eastern ways of thinking, how numbers and imagery carry symbolic meaning, and why the Bible’s communal, story-shaped worldview often challenges our individualism. Chris and Sarah also address dangers like overly literal readings and proof-texting, showing how these can distort the Bible’s intent. This conversation equips you with practical tools to approach different genres with humility, curiosity, and a Christ-centered lens—so that the Bible comes alive in color, not just in black and white.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Primer 3 Episode Notes
An Infographic on Bible Cross-References
In this second primer episode, Chris Case and Sarah Pascual walk through how to approach the Bible so it becomes more than just a book of morality lessons. They outline the big-picture story of Scripture (creation, fall, redemption, consummation) and emphasize the importance of asking the right questions: What does this passage teach me about God? How would the original audience have heard it? Where does it connect to Christ? And finally, how does it shape my life today? Along the way, they highlight why the Old Testament matters, how exile helps us understand our place in the story, and why reading the Bible should be done prayerfully, humbly, and in community. This episode is a practical and inspiring guide for anyone wanting to grow in biblical literacy and love for God’s Word.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Primer 2 Show Notes
General notes from the episode.
How To Read The Bible
The Bible Project’s How To Read the Bible overview.
Overview of TaNaKh
The Bible Project’s overview of TaNaKh.
Before You Open Your Bible
Matt Smethurst’s book regarding thinking through how you read.
In this kickoff episode, Chris Case (Lead Pastor of Resonate Church) and Sarah Pascual (Executive Director) introduce the Two Year Bible… a five-days-a-week reading plan designed to help our church grow in biblical literacy and love for Scripture. Together, they explain why the plan is semi-chronological, how it weaves Old and New Testament readings, and why we’ve built in space for rest and reflection. You’ll also hear how this plan connects to Resonate’s mission of equipping disciple-making disciples, and what to expect each week on the podcast: conversation around the week’s readings, resources to help you go deeper, and previews of what’s coming next. Whether you’re reading with your LifeGroup or on your own, this journey is an invitation to know the story of God and see how it all points to Jesus.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Bible Translations
A breakdown of the spectrum of Bible translations. Our suggestion is to keep to things from the center to the far left of this translation spectrum.
This week we look back on Zechariah 10-14, Revelation 16:17-19:21, Psalm 98 and 129. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Bible Project on Malachi
This week we look back on Zechariah 3-9, Revelation 13:11-16:16, Proverbs 12 and Psalm 48.
This week we look back on Esther 7-10, Zechariah 1-2, Revelation 10:1-13:10, and Psalm 82. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Bible Project Book of […]
This week we look back on Esther 1-6, Revelation 5:1-9:21, Psalm 148 and Psalm 3. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Bible Project Book of […]
This week we look back on Isaiah 58-66, Revelation 2:1-4:11, Psalm 18:1-30 and Psalm 119:145-168. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Revelation and the Olympic […]
This week we look back on Nehemiah 13, Haggai 1-2, Isaiah 55-57, 1 John 5:13-21, 2-3 John, Revelation 1:1-20, and […]
This week we look back on Ezra 5-10, Nehemiah 1-3, John 20:19-21:25, 1 John 1:1-2:14, and Psalm 38 and 102:1-17. […]
This week we look back on Isaiah 52-54, Ezra 1-4, John 19:1-20:18, and Psalm 45. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Ezra-Nehemiah Bible Project
This week we look back on Job 3-17, John 9:1-11:57, Psalm 23, 35:1-14 and 119:73-96. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESChiasm of the Book […]
This week we look back on Job 3-17, John 6:60-8:59, Psalm 18, 88, and Proverbs 18. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWater Ritual at […]
This week we look back on Daniel 7-12, Job 1-2, John 4:1-6:59, Psalm 36, and Psalm 119:121-144. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:The Chiastic […]
This week we look back on Daniel 2-6, John 1:35-3:36, Psalm 69:1-18, and Psalm 77:10-20.
This week we look back on Ezekiel 41-48, Daniel 1, 2 Timothy 4:9-22, Jude 1-25, John 1:1-34, Psalm 121, and […]
This week we look back on Ezekiel 34-40, 2 Timothy 2:1-4:8, Psalm 11, Psalm 119:1-24, and Proverbs 26. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Drawings […]
This week we look back on Ezekiel 25-33, 2 Peter 1:16-3:18, 2 Timothy 1:1-18, and Psalm 132.
This week we look back on Ezekiel 16-24, 1 Timothy 6:3-21, Titus 1:1-3:15, 2 Peter 1:1-15, Psalm 104:1-18, Psalm 125, […]
This week we look back on Ezekiel 8-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-6:2, and Proverbs 8. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Layout of Solomon’s Temple
This week we look back on Joel 2:1-3:21, Ezekiel 1-7, Hebrews 12:1-13:25, 1 Timothy 1:1-20, and Psalm 54. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Bible […]
This week we look back on Lamentations 5, Habakkuk 1:1-3:19, Obadiah, Joel 1, Hebrews 9:1-11:40, and Psalms 13, 27, and […]
This week we look back on Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 1-4, Hebrews 4:14-8:13, and Psalms 142, 144. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Bible Project on […]
This week we look back on Jeremiah 42-51, Hebrews 1:1-4:13, and Psalms 64, 95, 102:18-28. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Bible Project on HebrewsHelpful […]
This week we look back on Jeremiah 32-41, 1 Peter 2:13-5:14, Proverbs 10, and Psalms 33, 55:16-23, and 119:169-176.
This week we look back on Jeremiah 22-31, James 4:13-5:20, 1 Peter 1:1-2:12, Proverbs 16, and Psalms 75, 117, 118:1-16. […]
This week we look back on Jeremiah 12-21, James 2:1-4:12, Proverbs 24, and Psalms 6, 26.
This week we look back on Jeremiah 3-11, Colossians 3:18-4:18, Philemon 1-25, James 1:1-27, and Psalms 52, 55:1-15, and 79. […]
This week we look back on 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 34-36, Jeremiah 1-2, Colossians 1:1-3:17, and Proverbs 1:20-33. ADDITIONAL […]
This week we look back on Zephaniah 2:4-3:20, 2 Kings 22-24, Philippians 2:19-4:23, and Psalms 76, 84, and 86.
This week we look back on Isaiah 38-39, 2 Kings 21, 1 Chronicles 33, Zephaniah 1:1-18, Ephesians 6:1-24, Philippians 1:1-2:18, […]
This week we look back on Isaiah 36-37, 2 Kings 20, 1 Chronicles 31-32, Ephesians 3:14-5:33, Psalm 56, Psalms 68:1-19, […]
This week we look back on Isaiah 34-35, 2 Kings 18-19, 1 Chronicles 29-30, Ephesians 1:1-3:13, Psalm 65, and Proverbs […]
This week we look back on Isaiah 24-33, Acts 26-28, Psalm 61, Psalm 108, and Psalm 119:25-48.
This week we look back on Jonah 1-4, Nahum 1-2, Mark 15:6-16:8, Acts 21:17-22:21, and Psalm 42.
This week we look back on Isaiah 12, 2 Kings 16-17, 2 Chronicles 27-28, Mark 14:3-15:15, Psalm 87 and Psalm […]
This week we look back on Micah 6-7, Isaiah 1-5, Mark 10:17-12:12, and Psalms 40, 43, and 118:17-29.
This week we look back on Hosea 12-14, Micah 1-5, Mark 8:22-10:16, and Proverbs 1:1-19.
This week we look back on Hosea 1-11, Mark 6:30-8:21, Psalm 71, Psalm 135, and Proverbs 3:1-20.
This week we look back on Amos 5-9, 2 Kings 15, 2 Chronicles 26, Mark 4:21-6:29, Psalm 107:23-43 and Proverbs […]
This week we look back on 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 1-4, Mark 2:1-4:20, and Psalm 89:20-37. ADDITIONAL RESOUCESMap for Amos […]
This week we look back on 2 Kings 11-12, 2 Chronicles 23-25, Romans 15:14-16:27, Mark 1:1-45, and Psalm 149. ADDITIONAL […]
This week we look back on 2 Kings 8-10, 2 Chronicles 21-22, Romans 13:1-15:13, and Psalm 18:31-50.
This week we look back on 2 Kings 3-7, Romans 10:5-12:21, Psalm 120, and Proverbs 29. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:The Elijah-Elisha Cycle
This week we look back on 2 Chronicles 18-20, 2 Kings 1-2, Romans 8:18-10:4, Psalm 44, and Proverbs 27.
This week we look back on 1 Kings 19-22, 2 Chronicles 17, Romans 6:1-8:17, and Proverbs 28.
This week we look back on 2 Chronicles 15-16, 1 Kings 16-18, Romans 3:21-5:21, Psalms 143, and Proverbs 19. ADDITIONAL […]
This week we look back on 1 Kings 14-15, 2 Chronicles 12-14, Romans 1:1-3:20, and Psalms 53, 62. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESBible […]
This week we look back on 2 Chronicles 8-11, 1 Kings 13, 2 Corinthians 11:1-13:14, Psalms 14 and 73.
This week we look back on Ecclesiastes 11-12, 1 Kings 10-12, 2 Chronicles7, 2 Cor 7:2-10:1, Psalm 112, 139, and […]
This week we look back on Ecclesiastes 1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7-7:1, Psalm 116 and 145, and Proverbs 2. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESBible […]
This week we look back on 1 Kings 5-8, 2 Chronicles 2, Galatians 4:1-6:18, and Psalms 4, 113, and 126. […]
This week we look back on 1 Chronicles 26-29, 2 Chronicles 1, 1 Kings 3, 1 Corinthians 15:12-16:24, Galatians 1:1-10, […]
This week we look back on 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 22-25, 1 Corinthians 12:12-15:11, and Proverbs 23. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Body […]
This week we look back on 2 Samuel 21-24, 1 Chronicles 21, 1 Kings 1, 1 Corinthians 10-12:11, and Psalms […]
This week we look back on 2 Samuel 8-10, 1 Chronicles 19-20, 1 Corinthians 1-3 and Psalms 20, 60, and […]
This week we look back on 1 Chronicles 16-18, 2 Samuel 6-7, Acts 19:1-21:16 and Psalms 96, 106:1-26, 110, and […]
This week we look back on 1 Chronicles 11-15, Matthew 27:24-28:20, Acts 18:22-28 and Psalm 22.
This week we look back on 2 Samuel 1-5, 1 Chronicles 10, Matthew 26:1-27:23, and Psalm 58. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:The Bible […]
This week we look back on 1 Samuel 29-31, 1 Chronicles 1-4, Matthew 21:28-23:36, and Psalms 119:97-120 and 147.
This week we look back on 1 Samuel 24-28, Matthew 19:16-21:27, and Psalms 7, 16, and 57.
This week we look back on 1 Samuel 19-23, Matthew 17:14-19:15, and Psalms 34, 59, and 142.
This week we look back on 1 Samuel 14-18, Matthew 15:21-17:13, and Psalms 9, 12, and 39. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Valley of […]
This week we look back on 1 Samuel 9-13, Matthew 13:44-15:20, as well as Proverb 6:20-35.
This week we look back on Ruth 2-4, 1 Samuel 1-2, Matthew 9:18-11:30, Proverbs 31, Psalm 68:20-35, 140. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESBible […]
This week we cover Judges 17-21, Ruth 1, Matthew 7:15-9:17, Psalms 89:1-20, 107:1-22. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Deliver Us from Behold The LambBible […]
This week we talk through Judges 1-7, Matthew 3:13-5:26, Psalms 51 and 83. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESBible Project on Book of JudgesThe […]
This week we talk through Joshua 5-14, Matthew 1:1-3:12, Psalms 21; 119:49-72; 130; and 131.
This week we talk through Joshua 5-14, 1 Thess 5:12 – 2 Thess 3:18, Proverbs 4 and 17. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Map […]
This week we talk through Deuteronomy 31-Joshua 4, 1 Thessalonians 2:17-5:11, Psalms 31, 66, 91. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Intro to Joshua (Bible […]
This week we talk through Deuteronomy 19-30, Acts 17-18:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:16, Psalms 74 and 127. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESAncient Athens IllustrationThe […]
This week we talk through Deuteronomy 7-18, Acts 15:22-16:40, Psalm 114, 146 and Proverbs 21. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESPaul’s Second Missionary Journey […]
This week we talk through Numbers 35-Deuteronomy 6, Acts 13:13-15:21, Psalm 37 and Proverbs 20. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESBible Project on DeuteronomyPaul’s […]
This week we talk through Numbers 26-34, Acts 11-13:12, and Psalm 111 and Proverbs 7. EPISODE RESOURCES:Twelve Tribes Layout (With […]
This week we talk through Numbers 16-25, Acts 9-10, Psalm 150, and Proverbs 30. EPISODE RESOURCES:Map of Edomites, Moabites, and […]
This week we talk through Leviticus 12 – Numbers 2, Acts 2:14-4:22, Psalm 110 and Proverbs 16. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Bible Project […]
This week we talk through Leviticus 11-20, Luke 24:13-Acts 2:12, Psalm 109:1-15 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Bible Project on Acts
This week we talk through Leviticus 1-10, Luke 22:54-24:12, Psalm 69, 133, and 134. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESJohn Walton’s Take on Leviticus […]
This week we talk through Exodus 24-33, Luke 19:28-21:19, Psalms 80 and 81. EPISODE RESOURCES:Layout of the Tabernacle 1Layout of […]
This week we talk through Exodus 10-16, Luke 15:1-17:19, Psalm 72 and Psalm 124. EPISODE RESOURCES:Various possible Exodus routes mapChiasms […]
This week we talk through Exodus 1-9, Luke 13:6-14:35, Psalm 35, and Psalm 71. EPISODE NOTES: Bible Project – Exodus […]
This week we talk through Genesis 46-50, Luke 11:37-13:5, Psalm 49, and Psalm 101. EPISODE NOTES:Satellite Shot of GoshenBible Project […]
This week we talk through Genesis 40-45, Luke 10:21-11:36, and Psalm 105. EPISODE NOTES:Bible Project – Luke 9-19
This week we talk through Genesis 32-39, Luke 9:18-10:20, Psalm 94, and Psalm 89:38-52. EPISODE NOTES:Bible Project – Luke 9-19
This week we talk through Genesis 27-31:55, Luke 7:36-9:17, and Psalm 78. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESMap of Jesus’ Time Symbol of the […]
This week we talk through Genesis 21-26, Luke 6:12-7:35, and Psalm 97. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESEpisode NotesBible Project Luke Chapters 3-9First Century […]
This week we talk through Genesis 15-20, Luke 4:31-6:11, Proverbs 15, and Psalm 100. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESEpisode NotesAbraham’s Blood Covenant ImageHistory […]
This week we talk through Genesis 7-14, Luke 2:41-4:30, and Psalm 67. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESEpisode NotesThe Bible Project – Genesis 12-50Bible […]
Welcome to week one. We will talk through Genesis 1-6, Luke 1:1-2:40, and Psalms 1 and 8. ADDITIONAL RESOURCESEpisode NotesThe […]
We will encounter a lot of different genres while walking through Scripture. There are important things to note about each. […]
In the second of our Primer episodes, we talk through reading your Bible, asking questions of the text, and thinking […]
Welcome to the Two Year Bible podcast, a resource as we journey along reading through the Bible in our two-year […]