8: Jesus the Promised Shepherd (John 10:1-21)

There's much to reflect on as we bring this season to a close - join us as we consider what we would write on Solomon's epitaph to sum up his life!This episode is sponsored by Dwell Bible app.Bring the teachings and stories of Scripture to life, not just reading the words, but hearing them read over you and transform your daily moments, such as exercise or chores around the house, into divine encounters, helping you to build consistent routines.Head over to dwellbible.com/twosisters for more information.Sign up to our monthly newsletter here if you haven't already. 

As we come to a close on our time in 1 Kings for now, we're finishing with one of the most sobering chapters of the Bible, charting Solomon's downfall.This episode is sponsored by StewardshipStewardship is a UK-based charity that helps over 30,000 Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.Whether you’re supporting a friend in mission, your local church, or a cause close to your heart, Stewardship makes it easy to give wisely, generously, and in a tax-effective way.  And if you don’t live in the UK, you can still support many UK Christian charities through their international partner network. Find out more at stewardship.org.ukIf you enjoyed this episode, please do rate and review us where you listen - it really does help us to get the word out.

The shards of blessing and warning we've seen so far in 1 Kings are gathering momentum in these chapters, as we see the glories of the kingdom, and the folly of the human heart side by side.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the teen devotional  recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the resources library mentioned. You can also find the passage in Deuteronomy mentioned in this episode here.

With an extraordinary prayer, Solomon displays not only his own heart for the people, but ultimately Christ's heart for all his people. Come and join us as we take time to dwell on the nature of his prayer.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the teen devotional  recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the weekly emails mentioned.

It's all about the temple today as the author of 1 Kings goes to town on describing it, and we're excited to delve into the riches of these details, ultimately showing us how it's fulfilled in Christ.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the Heart Talks book recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.Why not check out this seasons resources on our website where you will also find questions for each episode or sign up to receive our weekly email, delivering the episode, a blog, discussion questions and prayer prompt direct to your inbox. 

Join us for chapters 3 & 4 as the glories of God's wisdom and the rumblings of human folly are on display in the life and work of Solomon.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the Heart Talks book recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.Why not check out this seasons resources on our website where you will also find questions for each episode or sign up to receive our weekly email, delivering the episode, a blog, discussion questions and prayer prompt direct to your inbox. 

As we launch into the first two chapters, it's all about establishing God's king on the throne. There's conspiracy and complacency, and yet also wonderful confidence that in it all, God is at work, as we begin to see shadows of Christ in the story too.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the Heart Talks book recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the bitesize videos mentioned.

It's a new season, and we're launching into the first 11 chapters of 1 Kings together! Come and join us as we talk through how we've got going with it, and what it's going to look like to study this important Old Testament narrative together.Want to receive these episodes straight into your inbox, together with some discussion questions and a prayer prompt? Sign up here! The texts mentioned in todays episode can be found here: Deuteronomy 17: 14-20 and 2 Samuel 7: 11-16. You can also read ahead for next week in 1 Kings.This episode is sponsored by Dwell Bible app.Bring the teachings and stories of Scripture to life, not just reading the words, but hearing them read over you and transform your daily moments, such as exercise or chores around the house, into divine encounters, helping you to build consistent routines.Head over to dwellbible.com/twosisters for more information.

Complacency & conspiracy, wisdom & wealth, and grandeur & glory greet us in the pages of the first eleven chapters of 1 Kings. At the centre of it all is God's kingdom and his chosen King. Come and join us as we delve into the riches of this Old Testament narrative together!Our first episode drops next week on Friday 26th September.In the meantime, why not check out this seasons resources on our website or sign up to receive our weekly email, delivering the episode, a blog, discussion questions and prayer prompt direct to your inbox.

One of our most popular episodes to date, our conversation with Sally was full of joy as she helped us see the true value of extending Christ's welcome to others through the very ordinary means of a cup of tea, and seeing how the Lord chooses to work through those moments.  We hope the conversation continues to fuel your desire to extend Christ's welcome to others!Sally Clarkson hosts podcast 'At Home with Sally' and has authored many books including Teatime Discipleship.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: The Language of Rivers and Stars by Seth Lewis. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.Sign up for our newsletter so that you're the first to know what we'll be studying for our next season, if you're not already!