NL-Day204 Jeremiah 5-6; Psalm 140; John 18:28-19:27

From Daily Bible Reading Podcast by Phil Fields

July 18, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 204

About this episode

This episode discusses the themes of idolatry and faithfulness in Jeremiah, a prayer for protection in Psalm 140, and the trial of Jesus before Pilate in John.

JEREMIAH 5-6: God, speaking through the prophets, frequently says how he feels about idolatry. He considers it just like the faithlessness of a wayward wife. It is moving that Jeremiah could so clearly see what would happen— the anguish of the people when his prophecies are fulfilled and they will be attacked by armies from the north. PSALM 140: This is a prayer for anyone who fears the imminent attack of wicked enemies. JOHN 19a: The chapter break here interrupts the story of Jesus' trial before Pilate. Jesus has already told Pilate that he is a king, but his kingdom is not of this world. Then when Jesus said, "I was born and came into the world for this one purpose, to speak about the truth. Whoever belongs to the truth listens to me."— Pilate asked his famous rhetorical question, 38"And what is truth?" Then Pilate went back outside to the people and said to them, "I cannot find any reason to condemn him. 39 But according to the custom you have, I always set free a prisoner for you during the Passover. Do you want me to set free for you the king of the Jews?" 40 They answered him with a shout, "No, not him! We want Barabbas!" (Barabbas was a bandit.) NLT Translation notes: Jer…

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Host: Phil Fields

Topics covered

idolatry
prophecy
prayer
trial of Jesus
truth
faithfulness

Keywords

Jeremiah
Psalm 140
John
idolatry
prophecy
trial of Jesus
truth
faithfulness

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Books & works: Jeremiah, Psalm 140, John