Diving Into God’s Word
One of the many amazing aspects of God’s Word is that it is so simple that even children can understand its message. But it is also so rich in meaning that a lifetime of study can only scratch the surface. Mark J Cares looks at some of its rich meaning in the hopes that it will enliven your study. Together, let’s dive into God’s Word.
Episodes

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Welcome to Diving Into God's Word!
When natural disasters strike, it's easy to ask ourselves, "where is God in all this?". Mark tackles this complicated question in today's episode in regards to the wildfires in Los Angeles. What does God tell us about himself? What does he say about us and our world?
Scripture in this episode: Isaiah 45:7, Genesis 3:17, Romans 8, Luke 13, John 9, Hebrews 12:6, Matthew 24:6-8
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Welcome to Diving Into God's Word!
"Perfect" can mean mature, accomplished, fulfilled, and other similar words, depending on the context. In today's episode, Mark shows you three Bible passages that use "perfect", and that when they're put side by side, emphasize a wonderful truth.
Scripture in this episode: Matthew 5:48, John 19:30, and Hebrews 10:14
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
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In part 3 of "Cosmic Christmas", Mark dives into Revelation 12 to uncover what happened behind the scenes at Christmas. Listen to how a holiday generally considered peaceful and joyful can also be related to battle!
Scripture in this episode: Selected verses from Revelation 12, Micah 5:3, Psalm 2, Ephesians 6:12, and Matthew 2.
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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
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In part 2 of "Cosmic Christmas," Mark looks at who Christmas is all about. What was so cosmic about Christ? Is there even more to the baby in the manger than meets the eye?
Scripture in this episode: Acts 20:28, Hebrews 2:16-17, Colossians 2:9, Luke 1:35, selected verses from Isaiah 7-12. For further reading, dive into Isaiah 7-12.
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Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
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Mark begins a new series around the idea of God's Cosmic Christmas. In this episode, we dive into God's cosmic plan for Christmas. When did God set his plan? How far ahead does His plan go? Listen now and discover the answers! (1 Peter 1:20)
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
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In his next episode in the “God — the Ultimate Humanitarian” series, Mark considers the "depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!" Listen to how God's wisdom and love is compared to an iceberg, and how we thank him by exploring it. (Romans 11:33-36)
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Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
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In the next episode of the “God — the Ultimate Humanitarian” series, Mark expounds on the blessing of prayer. He says “we are never put on hold.” Listen to how truly amazing our access to God through prayer is in this episode. (Psalm 50:15, Matthew 7:7)
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
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In this new series on "God — the Ultimate Humanitarian," Mark focuses on thanking God for his innumerable blessings. He starts with focusing on God's covenant to us, and the impact it has on our lives of faith. Have you read the book?
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
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Today's Election Day in America! Are you feeling anxious? Mark gives listeners some encouragement from God's Word about our attitude for tomorrow, regardless of the results.
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
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How do you define peace? Maybe it's in the absence of something, like hardship or illness. Maybe you think of it as the presence of tremendous blessings. Mark talks about John 10:10 and Philippians 4:7 and how we can understand the peace of God.
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