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Each day receive a Psalm or Proverbs, New Testament and Old Testament reading. Updated daily with amazing audio and written commentary from Nicky Gumbel to walk you through each day’s scriptures.

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    Day 146: His Name Has Power

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 25:39


    Psalm 68:1-6, 1 Samuel 17:38-18:30, John 16:5-17:5. A Hebrew name is no mere label *The name of the Lord* reveals who he is

    Day 145: How to Face Giant Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 26:21


    Psalm 67:1-7, 1 Samuel 16:1-17:37, John 15:1-16:4. There are two possible attitudes when facing a giant One is to say, ‘It's so big, there's nothing I can do

    Day 144: How to Finish Well

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 29:07


    Proverbs 12:28-13:9, 1 Samuel 14:24-15:35, John 14:1-31. This is my ambition in life I want to complete the work God has given me to do

    Day 143: The Love of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 22:15


    Psalm 66:13-20, 1 Samuel 13:1-14:23, John 13:18-38. He tells us to love God, to love one another (John 13:34–35), to love our neighbour as ourselves and even to love our enemies He demonstrates all this in his own life through loving everyone (even Judas who betrayed him as we see in today's passage), and laying down his life for us all in love

    Day 142: Take Time to Celebrate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 26:43


    Psalm 66:1-12, 1 Samuel 10:9-12:25, John 12:37-13:17. It really is ‘a glimpse of heaven' It takes time but celebration is an important part of life

    Day 141: Good Government?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 26:04


    Psalm 65:1-13, 1 Samuel 8:1-10:8, John 12:12-36. Governments reflect the mix that is in us all of what is good and true alongside what is sinful and flawed However, be assured that one day there will be a new type of government – the kingship of Jesus (John 12:12–36)

    Day 140: How to Find Peace in Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 24:33


    Proverbs 12:18-27, 1 Samuel 5:1-7:17, John 11:45-12:11. Those who desire ‘to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted' (2 Timothy 3:12) Opposition comes both from those far away from us (the Philistines in the Old Testament passage for today) and also, sadly, sometimes from those closer to home (the Pharisees in the New Testament passage)

    Day 139: Your Hope in Times of Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 27:21


    Psalm 64:1-10, 1 Samuel 2:27-4:22, John 11:1-44. As well as on a national level, all of us are likely at some point to face times of trouble in our own individual lives ‘Trouble' can take many forms

    Day 138: How to Satisfy Your Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 23:57


    Psalm 63:1-11, 1 Samuel 1:1-2:26, John 10:22-42. You are not simply body and mind You are a soul created for relationship with God

    Day 137: Knowing God as a Father

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 22:29


    Psalm 62:1-12, Ruth 3:1-4:22, John 9:35-10:21. Packer raises at the start of his influential book, *Knowing God* Jesus said, ‘I am the good shepherd; I *know* my sheep and my sheep *know* me – just as the Father *knows* me and I *know* *the Father*' (John 10:14)

    Day 136: Your Story Has Power

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 23:36


    Proverbs 12:8-17, Ruth 1:1-2:23, John 9:1-34. Your story may not be as dramatic as Mark's, but *everyone* has a story Whether you were brought up as a Christian or whether you have only been a Christian for a few hours, your story has power

    Day 135: All He Wants Is You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 27:04


    Psalm 61:1-8, Judges 20:1-21:25, John 8:31-59. ”'Sandy continues, ‘I can honestly claim to have only heard the Lord speak about three times in this way, but as clearly as I have ever heard him speak, he said, “All I want is you”… It was the most humbling thing… He can do anything he likes But all he wants is you

    Day 134: It's Possible with God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 25:07


    Psalm 60:5-12, Judges 18:1-19:30, John 8:12-30. Being *with* God is even more important than what you do *for* God With God, everything is possible

    Day 133: How to Deal with Desperate Times

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 23:04


    Psalm 60:1-4, Judges 16:1-17:13, John 7:45-8:11. Maybe even now you are facing a desperate situation – perhaps with your health, a bereavement, the breakdown of a relationship, work problems, family difficulties, financial trouble or a combination of these Even in desperate times, you can find the three great virtues of faith, hope and love

    Day 132: The Wonderful Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 23:21


    Proverbs 11:29-12:7, Judges 14:1-15:20, John 7:14-44. It is a God-shaped hole It is a spiritual hunger and thirst for God which Jesus told us could only be filled by his wonderful Holy Spirit (John 7:37)

    Day 131: Endless Energy, Boundless Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 20:54


    Psalm 59:9-17, Judges 12:1-13:25, John 6:60-7:13. That same strength now lives in *you* and ‘will give life to your mortal body through his Spirit, *who lives in you*' (v 11b)

    Day 131: Endless Energy, Boundless Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 22:07


    Psalm 59:9–17, John 6:60–7:13, Judges 12:1–13:25 The apostle Paul describes God's ‘incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his *mighty strength*, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead' (Ephesians 1:19–20).

    Day 130: God Turns Your Weakness into Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 24:58


    Psalm 59:1-8, Judges 10:1-11:40, John 6:25-59. 'As someone who is very aware of my own weaknesses, I find it encouraging that when I feel weak, I am not alone As you put your *faith* in God he turns your weakness into strength

    Day 130: God Turns Your Weakness into Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 25:15


    Psalm 59:1–8, John 6:25–59, Judges 10:1–11:40 As you put your *faith* in God he turns your weakness into strength.

    Day 129: How to Reap Far More Than You Sow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 24:08


    Psalm 58:1-11, Judges 9:1-57, John 6:1-24. ‘For years, we have this friendship in which he comes to lunch and I do my best to make him very happy, and he is always good to me in return So of course I say, “Don't worry – I can give you a kidney

    Day 129: How to Reap Far More Than You Sow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 24:06


    Psalm 58:1–11, John 6:1–24, Judges 9:1–57 Today, we see that: - You reap *what* you sow - You reap *later* than you sow - You reap *more* than you sow

    Day 128: How to Live in High Definition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 22:47


    Proverbs 11:19-28, Judges 7:8b-8:35, John 5:31-47. The other word ‘zoe' means the full, abundant, spacious, open-hearted, richness of life that Jesus speaks about – a life of fulfilment and purpose This is life in high definition

    Day 128: How to Live in High Definition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 22:45


    Proverbs 11:19–28, John 5:31–47, Judges 7:8b–8:35 Jesus offers you high-definition life.

    Day 127: Twelve Ways to Be Useful to God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 21:18


    Psalm 57:7-11, Judges 6:1-7:8a, John 5:16-30. 'Thankfully, God uses cracked pots! You do not need to be perfect for God to use you We want our lives to count for something

    Day 127: Twelve Ways to Be Useful to God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 21:17


    Psalm 57:7–11, John 5:16–30, Judges 6:1–7:8 You do not need to be perfect for God to use you.

    Day 126: Pray God-Sized Prayers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 23:20


    Psalm 57:1-6, Judges 4:1-5:31, John 4:43-5:15. It was not the placebo effect It was a God-sized answer to a God-sized prayer

    Day 126: Pray God-Sized Prayers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 23:18


    Psalm 57:1–6, John 4:43–5:15, Judges 4:1–5:31 It was a God-sized answer to a God-sized prayer.

    Day 125: Jesus Always Delivers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 22:16


    Psalm 56:1-13, Judges 2:6-3:31, John 4:27-42. He is one example of the millions of people whom Jesus has delivered from addiction and set free Ah Yin has spent the rest of his life testifying about the saviour who always delivers

    Day 125: Jesus Always Delivers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 22:11


    Psalm 56:1–13, John 4:27–42, Judges 2:6–3:31 The saviour always delivers.

    Day 124: Three Ways to Transform Your World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 21:35


    Proverbs 11:9-18, Judges 1:1-2:5, John 4:1-26. His agenda was the kingdom of God The kingdom of God is not just about the conversion of individuals – important though that is – but about the transformation of society

    Day 124: Three Ways to Transform Your World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 21:34


    Proverbs 11:9–18, John 4:1–26, Judges 1:1–2:5 The kingdom of God is not just about the conversion of individuals – important though that is – but about the transformation of society.

    Day 123: How to Make Good Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 24:00


    Psalm 55:12-23, Joshua 23:1-24:33, John 3:22-36. Your choices matter Some choices have life-changing consequences

    Day 123: How to Make Good Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 23:57


    Psalm 55:12–23, John 3:22–36, Joshua 23:1–24:33 Some choices have life-changing consequences.

    Day 122: How to Handle Confrontation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 24:03


    Psalm 55:1-11, Joshua 21:20-22:34, John 3:1-21. I greatly admire the skill of those who know when to confront and are good at confronting in a loving way They have learnt how to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)

    Day 122: How to Handle Confrontation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 24:01


    Psalm 55:1–11, John 3:1–21, Joshua 21:20–22:34 When confrontation is necessary, how should you go about it?

    Day 121: God Wants to Surprise You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 24:40


    Psalm 54:1-7, Joshua 19:1-21:19, John 2:1-25. God is the God of surprises Jesus constantly surprised his followers and he wants to continue to surprise you

    Day 121: God Wants to Surprise You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 24:38


    Psalm 54:1–7, John 2:1–25, Joshua 19:1–21:19 Jesus constantly surprised his followers and he wants to continue to surprise you.

    Day 120: It's Already Yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 23:21


    Proverbs 10:31-11:8, Joshua 17:1-18:28, John 1:29-51. The New Testament presents the ‘land' as a picture of the Christian life (Hebrews 4) Realise what is already yours in Christ Jesus and then take possession of it

    Day 120: It's Already Yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 23:14


    Proverbs 10:31–11:8, John 1:29–51, Joshua 17:1–18:28 Realise what is already yours in Christ Jesus and then take possession of it.

    Day 119: The Battle Today Is Around Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 23:48


    Psalm 53:1-6, Joshua 15:1-16:10, John 1:1-28. Jesus is unique He is the *universal Saviour*

    Day 119: The Battle Today Is Around Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 23:47


    Psalm 53:1–6, John 1:1–28, Joshua 15:1–16:10 Jesus is the *universal Saviour*.

    Day 118: It's Not Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 22:01


    Psalm 52:1-9, Joshua 13:1-14:15, Luke 24:36-53. He entitled his autobiography *Unfinished Agenda* For him, there was always still so much to hope for and so much more to be done

    Day 118: It's Not Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 22:00


    Psalm 52:1–9, Luke 24:36–53, Joshua 13:1–14:15 There is always still so much to hope for and so much more to be done.

    Day 117: How to Live a Life of Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 23:10


    Psalm 51:10-19, Joshua 11:1-12:24, Luke 24:1-35. ' The cross was *not* a defeat On the cross, Jesus won a great victory for us over sin, death and the powers of evil

    Day 117: How to Live a Life of Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 23:08


    Psalm 51:10–19, Luke 24:1–35, Joshua 11:1–12:24 On the cross, Jesus won a great victory for us over sin, death and the powers of evil.

    Day 116: Right Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 24:46


    Proverbs 10:21-30, Joshua 9:16-10:43, Luke 23:26-56. ‘Righteousness' is ultimately about *right relationships* – a right relationship with God and right relationships with others In the New Testament, we come to understand that this righteousness is only possible through faith in Jesus Christ (see Romans 3:21 – 4:25)

    Day 116: Right Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 24:44


    Proverbs 10:21–30, Luke 23:26–56, Joshua 9:16–10:43 ‘Righteousness' is ultimately about *right relationships* – a right relationship with God and right relationships with others.

    Day 115: Your Loving Substitute

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 25:03


    Psalm 51:1-9, Joshua 8:1-9:15, Luke 22:63-23:25. Jesus died to remove all the bad stuff He died instead of you and me (Mark 10:45)

    Day 115: Your Loving Substitute

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 25:01


    Psalm 51:1–9, Luke 22:63–23:25, Joshua 8:1–9:15 Jesus died instead of you and me. What does this mean for us?

    Day 114: Two Ways to Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:49


    Psalm 50:16-23, Joshua 5:13-7:26, Luke 22:39-62. 'Jesus himself said that – ultimately – there are only two ways to live: there are two paths; there are two gates; there are two destinations and there are two groups of people (see Matthew 7:13–14) In the passages for today we see starkly contrasting ways of life

    Day 114: Two Ways to Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:48


    Psalm 50:16–23, Luke 22:39–62, Joshua 5:13–7:26 In the passages for today we see two starkly contrasting ways of life.

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