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Bible Book Club
The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings
Bible Book Club
1 Chronicles 7-8: All Israel was Taken Captive
In this episode, we dive into the genealogies and royal histories of the final six tribes of Israel to uncover God's radical message of belonging. Every name matters—from scattered tribes to foreign ancestors—as we explore how the Chronicler's meticulous recording reveals a divine plan bigger than Israel alone.
Themes of this podcast:
No One is forgotten in God’s story. The Chronicler meticulously names each tribe—even those diminished, scattered, or obscure—as well as Gentile ancestors, women, and even foreigners. The message is clear: you belong. We are all God’s people.
Unity Is Possible—But It Requires Faithfulness. Though the tribes were once divided politically and spiritually, the Chronicler’s vision looks beyond the split kingdoms to a future where all tribes are united again. He calls for a new kind of unity, one rooted not in geography or politics but in our covenantal faithfulness.
God’s Kingdom Is Bigger Than Israel—Inclusion Is the Plan. The Chronicler lifts the overlooked and marginalized, revealing God’s plan to include all nations. This echoes the promise to Abraham and anticipates Revelation 7—a final, complete kingdom made of every tribe and tongue.
Show Notes:
12 Sons and 12 Tribes of Israel
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