Unshaken: Chapter a Day

Pastor Plek
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Pastor Chris Plekenpol and his guests explore the Bible together one chapter at a time. They offer practical insights, theological depth, and real-life applications. Dive in for engaging discussions that bring God’s Word to life, one chapter at a time!

  1. 12h ago

    Hebrews 5 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Melchizedek appears for a moment in Genesis and then vanishes, so why does Hebrews 5 treat him like a flashing neon sign pointing to Jesus? We take Hebrews chapter 5 line by line and connect the dots from Genesis 14 to Psalm 110 to the claim that Christ is our superior High Priest, a priest-king whose priesthood doesn’t expire. Along the way, we talk about how New Testament authors read the Old Testament, and why those ancient passages are not trivia but the backbone of Christian theology. Then we slow down for one of the most challenging sentences in the chapter: “Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.” How can Jesus “learn” anything if he is truly God? We work through the difference between Christ’s divine nature and his human nature, and we look at how obedience is lived out in time through real suffering, real temptation, real grief, and real submission. That connects directly to prayer too, since Hebrews describes Jesus offering prayers with loud cries and tears and being heard because of his reverence, devotion, and godly fear. We close with the wake-up call at the end of Hebrews 5: milk versus solid food. Spiritual immaturity shows up as dull hearing and untrained instincts, but the passage also gives hope, discernment can be trained by constant practice. If you want Christian growth that’s practical, biblical, and honest, this conversation will push you toward maturity, stronger Bible study habits, and everyday discipleship. Subscribe, share this with a friend who wants to grow, and leave a review, what part of Hebrews 5 do you find hardest to live out right now? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    16 min

  2. 12h ago

    Hebrews 5 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Holland reads Hebrews 5. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    2 min

  3. 1d ago

    Hebrews 4 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Rest is one of the most misunderstood words in the Bible. Hebrews 4 doesn’t treat it like a weekend recharge or a vague spiritual vibe. It treats rest like a real promise from God that you can enter by faith, and a real warning that unbelief can keep you shut out even while you’re hearing the same message as everyone else. We (Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland) outline the whole chapter and then slow down to observe what the author is actually doing.  We unpack how “rest in Christ” is both present and future: peace and trust right now, and the eternal rest of God’s kingdom later. Along the way, we map out the different ways the Bible talks about rest (creation, Canaan, salvation by faith, Sabbath rhythm, and final consummation) and why Hebrews can say “strive to enter that rest” without turning salvation into something you earn. We also connect rest to spiritual disciplines like prayer, Scripture, and corporate worship, not as box-checking, but as the ordinary means God uses to steady a restless heart.  Then we tackle the sharp turn in Hebrews 4:12-13 and show why it isn’t a turn at all. The Word of God is living and active, and when you read it, it reads you, cutting through excuses and exposing intentions. Finally, we land on Jesus as our great high priest and answer a hard question: is it a sin to be tempted? We talk about temptation from without versus temptation from within, and why the throne we approach is not just powerful, but a throne of grace. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find biblical teaching that leads to real rest. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    20 min

  4. 1d ago

    Hebrews 4 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads Hebrews 4. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    2 min

  5. 2d ago

    Hebrews 3 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Hebrews 3 doesn’t let us stay neutral. It looks us in the eye and says, “Fix your thoughts on Jesus,” then backs it up by showing why Jesus is greater than Moses. We talk through the flow of the chapter, from Christ’s faithfulness over God’s house to the sober warning that unbelief can keep people from entering God’s rest. If you’ve ever wondered how faith can fade even after you’ve seen God work, this chapter names the problem with uncomfortable clarity. One detail we loved is how Hebrews introduces Psalm 95: “As the Holy Spirit says.” It’s not treated like a dusty quote, but like God speaking right now. We also point out that Hebrews quotes the Septuagint, a Greek translation, which opens a hopeful door for anyone reading the Bible in English today. A faithful translation is still God’s Word, and God still speaks through it. That means “today” is always closer than we think, and listening is never passive. From there we get practical: don’t harden your heart, don’t let sin deceive you, and don’t try to do this alone. Hebrews 3 calls for daily exhortation because drifting is real and sin is persuasive. We share simple, concrete ways to hear God’s voice through Scripture, stay intentional in your faith, and encourage others before unbelief takes root. If this helped you, subscribe to A Chapter Day, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can learn to fix their thoughts on Jesus. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    13 min

  6. 2d ago

    Hebrews 3 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads Hebrews 3. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    2 min

  7. 3d ago

    Hebrews 2 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Drifting rarely feels dramatic. It feels like getting busy, skipping the hard parts, letting the gospel sit on a shelf while shame and temptation take the wheel. Hebrews 2 won’t let us call that “no big deal.” We open with the chapter’s warning about neglecting salvation, then we get specific about what it looks like to pay closer attention before your heart slides into fear, numbness, or quiet unbelief.  We also tackle one of the most important and misunderstood words in the passage: propitiation. We explain it in plain English as the wrath-absorbing sacrifice of Jesus Christ that satisfies God’s justice and secures God’s mercy for sinners. If you’ve ever wondered how forgiveness can be real without pretending sin is small, Hebrews 2 gives a sturdy answer. Along the way, we follow the author’s use of Psalm 8 to show that all things are under Jesus, and we talk about why God’s redemptive plan centers on helping human sinners rather than angels.  Then we dig into temptation: if God cannot be tempted, how can Hebrews say Jesus was tempted? We sort through different kinds of temptation, including being offered good desires through evil means, and why Jesus’ perfect resistance makes him actual help for you when temptation is loud. We close with practical application and a surprising picture of corporate worship: Jesus singing in the midst of the congregation, reminding us that worship is one of God’s gifts to keep us from drifting. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels spiritually tired, and leave a review if it helped. What’s one habit that helps you pay closer attention when you start to drift? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    16 min

  8. 3d ago

    Hebrews 2 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Holland reads Hebrews 2. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    3 min
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Pastor Chris Plekenpol and his guests explore the Bible together one chapter at a time. They offer practical insights, theological depth, and real-life applications. Dive in for engaging discussions that bring God’s Word to life, one chapter at a time!

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  • Creator
    Pastor Plek
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    418
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    © 2026 Unshaken: Chapter a Day
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