1 Samuel
John F. MacArthur
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Day 039 (Exodus 28-29) - Year 8
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The Bible Recap
Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, "What did I just read?" Maybe you've tried to read through the Bible but quit when it felt confusing or impersonal? The Bible Recap is here to help! The Bible Recap (TBR) follows a chronological Bible reading plan and is a short daily recap by creator...
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ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
ESV Bibles
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Day 039 (Exodus 28-29) - Year 8
Knowing Jesus as God
Tara-Leigh Cobble
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Day 038 (Exodus 25-27) - Year 8
The Bible Recap
Tara-Leigh Cobble
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Day 034 (Exodus 13-15) - Year 8
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson
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Day 029 (Genesis 48-50) - Year 8
The Gospel of Matthew (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
Curtis Mitch
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Day 025 (Genesis 38-40) - Year 8
The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)
Lin Johnson
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Day 009 (Job 21-23) - Year 8
La sinopsis de la Biblia
Tara-Leigh Cobble
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Day 005 (Job 6-9) - Year 8
KJV, Pew Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print
Thomas Nelson
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Day 004 (Job 1-5) - Year 8
Philippians & Colossians (The Bible Recap Knowing God Series)
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Day 364 (Revelation 12-18) - Year 7
The Book of Enoch
Enoch
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Day 359 (2 Peter 1-3, Jude 1) - Year 7
The Bible Recap for Kids
Tara-Leigh Cobble
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Prep for Next Year - 2026
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The Gospel of Matthew (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
(A Catholic Bible Commentary on the New Testament by Trusted Catholic Biblical Scholars - CCSS)
The hosts referenced the book for its note that Matthew lists Judah, Tamar, and Perez in Jesus' lineage, using it to illustrate God's faithfulness despite the sin recorded in Genesis 38. It was mentioned as a source for that detail.
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Episode: Day 025 (Genesis 38-40) - Year 8
This book was mentioned as listing Judah, Tamar, and their son Perez in the lineage of Jesus, highlighting God's faithfulness despite the sin present in Genesis 38.
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Matthew 1 lists Judah, Tamar, and their son Perez in the lineage of Jesus.
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Hebrews
In the episode, the host cited the journal to illustrate that under the law, everything is purified with blood and forgiveness requires the shedding of blood, referencing Hebrews 9.22. The book was used as a supporting source for this theological point.
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Episode: Day 039 (Exodus 28-29) - Year 8
The speaker referenced this book to support the idea that under the law, almost everything was purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.
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Hebrews 9.22 says, Under the law, almost everything is purified with blood. And without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.
The Book of Enoch
The host mentioned the title as an ancient Jewish work quoted by Jude, noting that it has not stood up to scriptural scrutiny but that not everything in it is wrong. They provided a link to a show notes article for listeners who wanted more information.
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Episode: Day 359 (2 Peter 1-3, Jude 1) - Year 7
The host described the Book of Enoch as an ancient Jewish work that has not stood up to scriptural scrutiny, yet noted it was quoted by Jude and linked to a shownotes article for further information.
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Then Jude tells a story that most of us aren't familiar with. It's from another ancient Jewish book called The Book of Enoch. The book hasn't stood up to scriptural scrutiny for a lot of reasons, but that doesn't mean everything in it is wrong. We've linked to an article with more info on The Book of Enoch in the show notes.
The Bible Recap Journal
Your Daily Companion to the Entire Bible
In the episode the host presented the book as the easiest option for daily tracking of study, highlighting its prompts for recording insights and reflections. They recommended picking up the daily journal to help listeners track what they were learning. The tone was supportive and encouraging.
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Episode: Day 320 (Acts 1-3) - Year 7
It was presented as the easiest option for daily tracking of study, with prompts to record insights and reflections.
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If you want the easiest option, pick up our daily journal. This helps you track what you're learning.
The Bible Recap Study Guide
Daily Questions to Deepen Your Understanding of the Entire Bible
The book was highlighted as a deeper resource that provided daily questions to guide personal scripture study. Tara-Leigh Cobble recommended it, explaining that it shows how she studies the Bible and discovers insights. The episode presented it as a useful tool for listeners who want to dig deeper into the text.
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Episode: Day 320 (Acts 1-3) - Year 7
It was described as a deeper resource with daily questions designed to guide personal scripture study.
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If you want to dig deeper into the study, get our daily study guide. This helps you see for yourself how I study scripture and find the things I find.
The Bible Recap Discussion Guide
Weekly Questions for Group Conversation on the Entire Bible
In the episode, Tara-Leigh Cobble highlighted the book as a version offering ten weekly questions designed for use with friends, groups, churches, or families, noting that its content differed from the daily study guide. She presented it as a practical tool for group or family Bible discussions.
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Episode: Day 320 (Acts 1-3) - Year 7
It was mentioned as a version with weekly questions intended for group or family use, differing from the daily guide.
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If you're doing TBR with a friend, a group, your church, or your family, 10 questions per week and they're totally different from the questions in the daily study guide.
The Bible Recap
A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible
The host noted that the book was offered in a variety of sizes and cover designs, and mentioned that the compact editions made suitable stocking stuffers. No deeper discussion of its content was provided.
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Episode: Day 344 (Romans 11-13) - Year 7
The host said the TBR book was offered in many sizes and cover options, with compact versions that made good stocking stuffers.
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First, the TBR book is available in lots of sizes and cover options. And our compact versions also make a perfect stocking stuffer.
The Bible Recap 365-Day Chronological Study Bible
English Standard Version― ESV One Year Reading Plan
The host noted that the book was offered in multiple formats, with each day's reading arranged chronologically and paired with the daily recap, creating a two‑in‑one resource. They highlighted its convenience for listeners following the year‑long study plan, presenting it as a valuable tool for the audience.
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Episode: Day 344 (Romans 11-13) - Year 7
The host explained that the TBR Bible came in various formats, presenting each day's reading in chronological order and pairing it with the daily recap as a twoinone resource.
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Second, the TBR Bible also comes in a variety of options. Each day's reading is laid out in chronological order and includes each day's recap. It's a two-in-one treat.
The Bible Recap 365-Day Chronological Study Bible
English Standard Version― ESV One Year Reading Plan
The host highlighted the title as a crowd favorite, noting it offered a convenient two‑in‑one format for reading and recapping the Bible. They emphasized that the combination of the book, podcast, and YouTube videos made it especially useful for listeners.
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Episode: Day 339 (2 Corinthians 5-9) - Year 7
The host described the TBR Bible as a crowd favorite and the perfect two-in-one way to read and recap the Bible.
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Because we've got the TBR book, podcast, and YouTube videos. And of course, the TBR Bible is a crowd favorite. It's the perfect two-in-one way to read and recap the Bible.
La sinopsis de la Biblia
Guía de un año para leer y comprender toda la Biblia (Spanish Edition)
The hosts announced that a Spanish edition of the Bible Recap book was available and explained how listeners could find it through the Bible app by adjusting language settings. They highlighted that the title was called La Synopsis de la Biblia and pointed to the website and show notes for more information. The mention was informational and aimed at expanding access for Spanish‑speaking audiences.
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Episode: Day 355 (Hebrews 1-6) - Year 7
The hosts announced that there is a Spanish edition of the Bible Recap book, called La Synopsis de la Biblia, and explained how to access it via the Bible app and language settings.
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Did you know we have versions of the Bible Recap in other languages? We're currently available in Spanish and American Sign Language, and our YouTube channel has the videos for both. Not only that, we have the Bible Recap book in Spanish, and our Spanish language podcast and reading plan are on the Bible app. The Spanish version is called La Synopsis de la Biblia, and you'll need to adjust your language settings to Spanish before you search for it.
We hope to keep adding to this list so that more people can join us in reading, understanding, and loving the Bible more. Check out the language tab on our website, thebiblerecap.com for more info or click the link in the show notes.
The Bible Recap
A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible
In the prep episode, the host highlighted the book as the most distilled version of the podcast, noting that it was offered in a range of sizes, colors, and bindings. The recommendation emphasized its utility for listeners who wanted a concise, printable guide to the year's content.
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Episode: Prep for Next Year - 2026
It was described as the most distilled version of the podcast in book form, available in many sizes, colors, and bindings.
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First, we have The Bible Recap book, which is basically the most distilled version of the podcast in book form. It comes in lots of sizes, colors, and bindings.
The Bible Recap for Kids
A 365-Day Guide Through the Bible for Young Readers Ages 8-12—A Self-Led Scripture Reading Curriculum for Elementary School, Middle School, & Homeschool Children
The book was highlighted as a devotional guide for children ages six to eight, featuring short daily teachings and activities. Tara‑Leigh Cobble introduced it during the episode, noting its suitability for elementary, middle school, and homeschool readers. The discussion presented it as a useful resource for young readers without a strong endorsement.
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Episode: Prep for Next Year - 2026
It was noted as a devotional book for ages six to eight that includes short daily teachings and activities.
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First, we have the Bible recap kids devotional book, which includes short daily teachings and activities for ages six to eight.
The Bible Recap
A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible
The host introduced the title as a polished, printed adaptation of the podcast, designed to help visual learners follow the year‑long reading plan. She highlighted that it compiled all 365 days of content into a single volume, effectively mirroring the audio series. The discussion conveyed a positive endorsement of the book as a useful companion for the audience.
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Episode: Prep Episode 1: Let’s Read the Bible in a Year (Ch...
She described it as a polished, printed version of the podcast that compiles all 365 days of content, aimed at visual learners.
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We have the podcast in book form, which is great if you're a visual learner. It's called The Bible Recap Book. It's a very polished version of the podcast content for all 365 days.
NIV Faithlife Illustrated Study Bible (2023 New International Version) Biblical Insights You Can See
During the episode, Tara-Leigh Cobble praised the book for its concise summary of God's protection, noting that it portrayed Yahweh not merely as a hideout but as a bodyguard. She highlighted this perspective as a valuable insight for listeners.
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Episode: Day 110 (Psalm 121, 123-125, 128-130) - Year 4
She praised the Faith Life Study Bible for its concise summary of God's protection, noting it described Yahweh as more than a hideout, calling Him a bodyguard.
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And I love how the Faith Life Study Bible summarizes His protection. It says, Yahweh is not just a hideout, but a bodyguard.
The Bible Recap
A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible
The hosts thanked listeners who had bought the book and urged other audience members to obtain a copy from retailers or the website. Tara-Leigh Cobble highlighted the availability and encouraged new readers to pick it up. The overall tone was supportive and promotional.
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Episode: Day 099 (1 Samuel 4-8) - Year 4
The hosts expressed gratitude to listeners who had purchased a copy and encouraged others to get the book from retailers or the website.
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We're so grateful to all of you who have picked up a copy of The Bible Recap book.
If you haven't picked up your copy yet, you can find The Bible Recap book wherever books are sold, or get more info at thebiblerecap.com/books.
Numbers That Preach, Third Edition, Revised and Updated
Understanding God's Mathematical Lingo
The host introduced Numbers as a poorly named English title, noting its Hebrew name "In the Wilderness" and describing it as the fourth book of the Torah that continues the family story from Genesis.
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Hey Bible Readers! I'm Tara-Leigh Cobble ... Let me start out by saying this book has been poorly named in English. In Hebrew it was called In the Wilderness.
— Episode: Day 054 (Numbers 1-2) - Year 4
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Episode: Day 054 (Numbers 1-2) - Year 4
The host introduced Numbers as a poorly named English title, noting its Hebrew name "In the Wilderness" and describing it as the fourth book of the Torah that continues the family story from Genesis.
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Hey Bible Readers! I'm Tara-Leigh Cobble ... Let me start out by saying this book has been poorly named in English. In Hebrew it was called In the Wilderness.
Numbers is the fourth book in the Torah, also known as the Books of the Law, the Book of Moses, and the Pentateuch.
Genesis
Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit
Genesis was referenced when the host recalled Jacob's blessing to his sons, specifically citing Genesis 49 as the source of the prophecy about Judah and Joseph's descendants.
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Do you remember back in Genesis 49 when Jacob Israel was dying and he prophesied a blessing over each of his sons, including the two sons of Joseph that he had formally adopted as his...
— Episode: Day 054 (Numbers 1-2) - Year 4
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Episode: Day 054 (Numbers 1-2) - Year 4
Genesis was referenced when the host recalled Jacob's blessing to his sons, specifically citing Genesis 49 as the source of the prophecy about Judah and Joseph's descendants.
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Do you remember back in Genesis 49 when Jacob Israel was dying and he prophesied a blessing over each of his sons, including the two sons of Joseph that he had formally adopted as his own, Ephraim and Manasseh?
La sinopsis de la Biblia
Guía de un año para leer y comprender toda la Biblia (Spanish Edition)
The host highlighted the book as a Spanish-language adaptation of the Bible Recap that was offered as a podcast, book, YouTube series, and reading plan. They suggested it for listeners who prefer Spanish or want to include a Spanish speaker in their study, recommending it as a useful resource.
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Episode: Day 005 (Job 6-9) - Year 8
The host highlighted LaSynopsisdelaBiblia as a Spanishlanguage version of the Bible Recap that is available as a podcast, book, YouTube series, and reading plan.
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If Spanish is your language of choice, or if you'd like to invite a Spanish speaker to join you in doing TBR, check out La Synopsis de la Biblia. It's TBR in Espanol. It's available as a podcast, book, YouTube, and as a reading plan in the Bible app.
Philippians & Colossians (The Bible Recap Knowing God Series)
Humility, Love, and Truth--a 10-Week Bible Study on the Deity of Christ
The host announced the release of the next book in the Knowing God series, a 10week Bible study covering Philippians and Colossians.
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It's been a busy year in TBR, and we have one more book to release before 2025 comes to a close. Today, we're releasing the next book in our Knowing God series, a 10week Bible study on Philippians and...
— Episode: Day 364 (Revelation 12-18) - Year 7
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Episode: Day 364 (Revelation 12-18) - Year 7
The host announced the release of the next book in the Knowing God series, a 10week Bible study covering Philippians and Colossians.
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It's been a busy year in TBR, and we have one more book to release before 2025 comes to a close. Today, we're releasing the next book in our Knowing God series, a 10week Bible study on Philippians and Colossians.
Get a copy for yourself or your small group at thebiblerecap.com/store or wherever books are sold, or click the link in the show notes.
Knowing Jesus as God
A 10-Session Bible Study on the Gospel of John―For Individual or Group Study ―Includes Daily Readings, Teachings, Questions, ... (The Bible Recap Knowing Jesus Series)
The host highlighted the 'Knowing God' Bible study series as a set of printed guides that focus on one biblical book at a time.
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In addition to that, we have our Knowing God Bible study series focused on one book at a time and resources for TBR kids.
— Episode: Day 038 (Exodus 25-27) - Year 8
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Episode: Day 038 (Exodus 25-27) - Year 8
The host highlighted the 'Knowing God' Bible study series as a set of printed guides that focus on one biblical book at a time.
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In addition to that, we have our Knowing God Bible study series focused on one book at a time and resources for TBR kids.
Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.