What if Christmas is less about a warm fuzzy feeling than it is about taking up your cross?

In this week's bonus episode of the Know God Deeply podcast, David Arthur and friends unpack Isaiah's prophecy about Jesus, the Light of the World—and its surprising fulfillment in the Gospel of Matthew.

Tune in and join David, Adam, Christina, and Corina as they discuss…

• What the contrasts in Isaiah 9:1-7 teach us about God's salvation plan
• Why repentance is the right response to God's work through Jesus
• How Jesus fulfills Isaiah's prophecy—and the role we play in God's kingdom today

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Isaiah 7-8; Judges 7; Isaiah 28; Deuteronomy 10:17; 2 Samuel 7; Matthew 4:12-17; John 1; Matthew 1:21-23; Matthew 16:24; 2 Corinthians 5; Matthew 5.

About Know God Deeply: This podcast is produced by Precept. Precept exists to help people know God deeply and live differently through knowing God's Word. With Bible studies on every book of the Bible, Precept guides you to discover truth in Scripture for yourself, but not by yourself.

Resources Mentioned:

• How to Study Your Bible https://shop.precept.org/products/how-to-study-your-bible?
• The Purpose of Prayer https://shop.precept.org/products/the-purpose-of-prayer-a-collection-of-prayer-volume-one
• New Inductive Bible https://shop.precept.org/collections/bibles-study-accessories/products/the-new-inductive-study-bible-esv-milano-softone-burgundy

Read the transcript here: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Know-God-Deeply_Advent-Bonus-Episode-2_Transcript.pdf

Ready to go beyond the podcast?

1. Join a Precept Bible Study Group near you or online: https://www.precept.org/group/find/
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3. Download a free 7-day study to get a taste of inductive Bible study: https://www.precept.org/free-study-resources/how-to-pray-like-jesus/

Download Episode Transcription: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-4_Is-Justice-Worth-Waiting-For_.pdf

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When Jesus was born, an ancient prophecy was fulfilled: Immanuel was born (Isaiah 7:14). But what did this prophecy mean in its original context? And how does understanding its original meaning help us truly grasp its significance today?

Dig into Isaiah's prophecy about Immanuel and its fulfillment in this week's bonus episode of the Know God Deeply podcast!

Tune into this episode as Adam, David, Rachel, and Corina unpack…

• The shocking historical context of Isaiah's prophecy about Immanuel
• Why God is faithful—even when we aren't
• How to let go of fear and control, trusting God more fully this Advent

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Isaiah 8; 2 Kings 16; 2 Samuel 7; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Kings 19; Jeremiah 15:18; Matthew 1:21-23; Luke 24; Genesis 3:15; Psalm 27:10; Romans 5:8.

About Know God Deeply: This podcast is produced by Precept. Precept exists to help people know God deeply and live differently through knowing God's Word. With Bible studies on every book of the Bible, Precept guides you to discover truth in Scripture for yourself, but not by yourself.

Resources Mentioned:

• How to Study Your Bible https://shop.precept.org/products/how-to-study-your-bible?
• The Purpose of Prayer https://shop.precept.org/products/the-purpose-of-prayer-a-collection-of-prayer-volume-one
• New Inductive Bible https://shop.precept.org/collections/bibles-study-accessories/products/the-new-inductive-study-bible-esv-milano-softone-burgundy

Habakkuk Bible Studies:

• Finding Hope When Life Seems Dark https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/finding-hope-when-life-seems-dark-niss
• Kings & Prophets Bible Study, Part Nine https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/kings-prophets-bible-studies-part-9-of-10
• Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen? https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/lord-where-are-you-when-bad-things-happen

Read the transcript here: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Know-God-Deeply_Advent_Bonus-Episode-1_What-Immanuel-Meant-to-Israel—And-How-We-Can-Trust-Jesus-Today.pdf

Ready to go beyond the podcast?

1. Join a Precept Bible Study Group near you or online: https://www.precept.org/group/find/
2. Shop Precept's Know God Deeply products: https://shop.precept.org/collections/know-god-deeply
3. Download a free 7-day study to get a taste of inductive Bible study: https://www.precept.org/free-study-resources/how-to-pray-like-jesus/

Download Episode Transcription: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-4_Is-Justice-Worth-Waiting-For_.pdf

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In the midst of heartache, it can be difficult to imagine "what good could come of it."

After receiving a terrifying vision about incoming attack, the prophet Habakkuk didn't allow terror to trump his trust in God. Instead, he rejoiced in the ruins—and we have much to learn from his faith.

Tune in to this episode to unpack the final words of Habakkuk's prayer in Habakkuk 3:16-19 and uncover how to hold hope and sorrow at the same time, why praising God in difficult times can lead to deeper peace, and what it looks like to worship when you're afraid.

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Matthew 6; 2 Corinthians 4; Philippians 2; Philippians 4; Psalm 42; Psalm 43; Psalm 97.

About Know God Deeply: This podcast is produced by Precept. Precept exists to help people know God deeply and live differently through knowing God's Word. With Bible studies on every book of the Bible, Precept guides you to discover truth in Scripture for yourself, but not by yourself.

Resources Mentioned:

• How to Study Your Bible https://shop.precept.org/products/how-to-study-your-bible?
• The Purpose of Prayer https://shop.precept.org/products/the-purpose-of-prayer-a-collection-of-prayer-volume-one
• New Inductive Bible https://shop.precept.org/collections/bibles-study-accessories/products/the-new-inductive-study-bible-esv-milano-softone-burgundy

Habakkuk Bible Studies:

• Finding Hope When Life Seems Dark https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/finding-hope-when-life-seems-dark-niss
• Kings & Prophets Bible Study, Part Nine https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/kings-prophets-bible-studies-part-9-of-10
• Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen? https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/lord-where-are-you-when-bad-things-happen

Read the transcript here: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-6_How-to-Rejoice-Even-In-the-Ruins-Transcript.pdf

Ready to go beyond the podcast?

1. Join a Precept Bible Study Group near you or online: https://www.precept.org/group/find/
2. Shop Precept's Know God Deeply products: https://shop.precept.org/collections/know-god-deeply
3. Download a free 7-day study to get a taste of inductive Bible study: https://www.precept.org/free-study-resources/how-to-pray-like-jesus/

Download Episode Transcription: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-4_Is-Justice-Worth-Waiting-For_.pdf

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