Outloud Bible Project Podcast

Send us a message!We walk through Acts 5 through 10 and track how God repeatedly pushes believers beyond what feels safe, from public pressure to private forgiveness. We name the comfort zones we cling to and ask what it looks like to take the first step while trusting the Holy Spirit to carry the rest. • boldness under pressure and fear of consequences • choosing obedience first and trusting the Holy Spirit for words and impact • letting go of control through delegation and shared leadership • Stephen's witness and the fear of loss or death • Philip's unexpected appointment and crossing cultural difference • missed moments and the honest cost of staying comfortable • forgiving someone who harmed you and trusting God's work • Peter learning salvation is for Gentiles and God works outside our boxes • making room to say “wow” at how big God is  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!God flips Peter's expectations upside down in Acts 10 and makes it clear that the Holy Spirit is not reserved for one group of people. I read the Cornelius story and come away convinced that humility means staying open to being surprised by God. • setting the stage with the surprising momentum of Acts so far • Cornelius' vision, prayer, generosity, and readiness to obey • Peter's rooftop vision and the line “What God has made clean” • Peter's visit to a Gentile home and the barrier it breaks • the gospel message Peter proclaims about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection • the Holy Spirit falling on Gentiles and why that stuns the Jewish believers • Cornelius as a model of eagerness to hear from God • choosing teachability over pride and letting ourselves be wowed • encouraging pastors and leaders without turning them into idols  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We follow the early church through persecution, surprising growth, and Spirit-powered ministry as the gospel pushes beyond Jerusalem. We also wrestle with motives, repentance, and reconciliation when God turns enemies into family and calls us to make peace. • persecution scatters believers and spreads the good news into Judea and Samaria • Philip's preaching in Samaria and the city's joy through deliverance and healing • Simon's attempt to purchase spiritual power and Peter's sharp call to repent • Philip guided to the Ethiopian eunuch, Scripture explained from Isaiah to Jesus • baptism and rejoicing as the gospel reaches beyond borders • Saul's road to Damascus encounter with Jesus and the cost of following him • Ananias obeying through fear and Saul filled with the Holy Spirit • Saul preaching boldly, facing plots, and Barnabas vouching for him • Peter healing Aeneas and raising Tabitha as many turn to the Lord Be a Barnabas today. Who needs you to show up for them? At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We walk through Stephen's trial in Acts 7 and listen as he traces God's faithfulness from Abraham to Moses to the temple. We sit with Stephen's death, the appearance of Saul, and Jesus' promise that the Holy Spirit gives us words when fear hits. • Stephen accused with false witnesses and yet marked by the Spirit's calm • A fast, coherent overview of the Old Testament storyline through Abraham, Joseph, and Moses • Israel's repeated pattern of resisting God's messengers and drifting into idolatry • God's presence not contained by buildings, with the temple put in its proper place • Stephen's bold confrontation of the council and the cost of telling the truth • Stephen's vision of Jesus and his Christlike words of forgiveness at death • Luke 12:11–12 as comfort for believers who fear saying the wrong thing • Preparing our hearts through prayer so the Spirit can speak through us  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!Please welcome our guest reader on the podcast today, Rachel Eernisse! Rachel is a speaker and author specializing in Scripture recitation and Scripture memory. She is passionate to encourage the average, ordinary believer in Christ to love the Bible deeply and share it effectively. You can learn more about her ministry at scripturespeakers.com. You can also follow along with a new podcast series she is launching with Scripture Memory Fellowship that will be all about Scripture recitation. scripturespeakers.comhttps://scripturememorypodcast.com/In today's reading:• Why deception in a worshiping community is treated as deadly serious • Miraculous signs and wonders drawing crowds to the apostles • The apostles freed from jail and sent back to preach • “We must obey God rather than people” as a clear line in the sand • Gamaliel's warning about fighting against God • Rejoicing after suffering dishonor for Jesus' name • A real complaint about overlooked widows and a wise solution • The choosing of seven leaders to handle daily distribution • Stephen's bold ministry and the start of fierce opposition please go check out scripturespeakers.com  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We wrestle with Acts 2:42-47 as a vivid snapshot of the early church, then ask what it means without turning it into a modern church template. We land on a sharper challenge: stop comparing institutions and start letting this passage expose our devotion, generosity, and everyday witness. • reading Acts as the continuation of Luke and a turning point in God's relationship with his people • the story behind getting “stuck” in Acts 2:42 and why the verse still matters • asking whether Acts 2 is an ideal to copy or a moment to understand • Pentecost context, pilgrims in Jerusalem, and why the intensity may be situational • descriptive vs prescriptive, and the danger of using Acts 2 as a battering ram • shifting from church comparison to personal heart check as believers • devotion as a life orientation, not a Sunday habit • core marks of Christian community: teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, prayer • generosity that costs something, and why “comfortable giving” misses the point • fruitfulness, seed planting, and praying to be used by God in someone's salvation  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Acts 3–4 and watch Jesus' power change a lame man's life, then ignite a public moment that forces everyone to decide what they think about the risen Christ. We also sit with the harder question of God's timing and why healing and rescue sometimes come later than we want. • the healing at the Beautiful Gate and the crowd's shock • Peter giving Jesus the credit and calling for repentance • the arrest over preaching resurrection in Jesus' name • Peter's Spirit-filled defense and the claim that salvation is found in no one else • the council's warnings and the apostles' refusal to stay silent • the church's unified prayer for boldness and God's power to heal • the early Christian community's generosity and Barnabas' encouragement • a personal reflection on waiting, perseverance, and trusting Jesus' timing  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We start Acts as the direct continuation of Luke and follow Jesus' promise that power is coming through the Holy Spirit. We watch the church move from fearful waiting in Jerusalem to bold witness at Pentecost, then ask what that same Spirit empowers us to do today. • Acts as Luke's continuing story addressed to Theophilus • Jesus' ascension and the command to wait in Jerusalem • the promise of baptism with the Holy Spirit and power to witness • Judas' betrayal, Scripture fulfillment, and Matthias chosen to replace him • Pentecost explained as the Feast of Weeks and what “Pentecost” means • wind, fire, and speaking in other languages as the Spirit enables • Peter's sermon using Joel and David to proclaim Jesus' death and resurrection • the call to repent and be baptized for forgiveness and the gift of the Holy Spirit • the early church pattern of teaching, fellowship, prayer, generosity, and shared meals • the Holy Spirit given for mission and purpose, not spectacle  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We wrap up Luke by reading chapter 24 and watching the resurrection unfold through confusion, Scripture, and surprising joy. We sit with the Emmaus road story and ask what it looks like for God's Word to move us from hopelessness to clarity and hope. • Luke's focus on Jesus' real humanity and sinless life • The empty tomb account and the women's testimony • Why the apostles struggle to believe at first • The road to Emmaus and “we had hoped” disappointment • Jesus teaching how the Scriptures point to him • Recognizing Jesus in the breaking of bread • Jesus proving he is risen with flesh and bones • Repentance and forgiveness proclaimed to all nations • The ascension and why Acts is the continuation • A personal question about when Scripture last made our hearts burn   At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 23 straight through, sitting with Jesus' trial, crucifixion, and burial instead of saving it for one week a year. We also look at the “side characters” Luke includes and ask what their words and choices reveal about what they really think of Jesus. • why we tend to avoid the crucifixion and why we should not • Pilate's repeated finding of innocence and his eventual compromise • Herod's shallow curiosity and Jesus' silence under accusation • Barabbas released and the crowd's demand for crucifixion • Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross and what it models for discipleship • Jesus' prayer for forgiveness and the criminals' opposite responses • the repentant thief and Jesus' promise of paradise • darkness, the torn curtain, the centurion's confession, and the crowd's regret • Joseph of Arimathea's courage in burial and the women's faithful witness • the question we cannot dodge: what do we think about Jesus right now  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 18 and let Jesus challenge the way we pray, the way we compare ourselves, and the way we try to prove our worth to God. We work toward a picture of real humility that asks for mercy and then approaches God like a child who trusts a good Father. • the Pharisee's prayer as comparison and self-congratulation • the tax collector's prayer as honest repentance and mercy • humility as a prerequisite for obedience to Christ • how social media comparison fuels pride or despair • spiritual pride through achievements like fasting and giving • a heart check on why we do Christian practices • the better comparison as measuring ourselves against God • childlike faith as closeness with God without entitlement • the freedom of dependence on God and daily trust  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 22 as the story narrows to the Last Supper, Gethsemane, betrayal, and Peter's denial, and we let the weight of Jesus' love land outside the Easter season. We sit with the reality of spiritual warfare and find comfort in Jesus praying for our faith when we are shaken. • the Passover setting and Judas' decision to betray Jesus • Jesus establishing the bread and cup as remembrance and new covenant • the disciples' argument about greatness and Jesus' model of serving • Jesus warning Peter about being sifted and promising intercession • Gethsemane prayer, arrest, and Jesus choosing the Father's will • Peter's three denials, the rooster crow, and bitter weeping • Jesus mocked, questioned, and affirmed as the Son of God • why darkness is allowed for a time and how healing can follow • turning failure into a mission to strengthen other believers  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 20 to 21 and watch Jesus stay steady while leaders try to trap him with questions about authority, politics, and doctrine. We end by talking about fear, persecution, and why Jesus' words make today's chaos less mysterious and less controlling. • religious leaders pressing Jesus for authority and Jesus refusing their false framing • parable of the tenants and the rejected cornerstone • the tribute tax question and giving God what belongs to God • resurrection explained as life beyond the rules of this age • warning against religious show that harms the vulnerable • the widow's offering as a picture of sacrificial trust • the temple's fall, end times signs, and Jesus' call to endurance • resisting anxiety by staying alert, praying, and leaning on Jesus for words and strength  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 19 and watch Jesus move from joyful welcome to piercing grief to righteous anger, all while revealing what God's kingdom is really like. We also slow down on the parable of the ten minas and ask what faithfulness looks like while we wait for the King's return. • Zacchaeus climbing a tree and finding mercy that changes his life • Salvation shown through repentance, generosity, and restitution • The parable of the ten minas as a call to stewardship and courage • Why similar Jesus stories can show up differently across the Gospels • The triumphal entry and Jesus' claim that praise cannot be silenced • Jesus weeping over Jerusalem and warning about missed peace • Cleansing the temple and confronting worship turned into profit • Setting our sights on eternity while taking action today  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 17 and 18 and let Jesus challenge our instincts about forgiveness, prayer, humility, money, and what real faith looks like. We end by sitting with the one healed leper who returns to thank Jesus and asking what it looks like for us to do the same in our own stories. • praying before reading Scripture and asking God for understanding and alignment • warnings about stumbling blocks and the command to forgive repeated repentance • mustard seed faith and the call to humble service without needing praise • the healing of ten lepers and the one Samaritan who returns to give thanks • the kingdom of God in your midst and staying alert for the Son of Man • the persistent widow as a picture of prayer that does not lose heart • the Pharisee and tax collector showing pride versus honest repentance • welcoming children and receiving the kingdom with childlike trust • the rich ruler, the cost of following Jesus, and God doing the impossible • Jesus predicting his suffering and healing a blind man who cries for mercy  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We walk through Luke 12 and name what faithfulness looks like when following Jesus gets hard, awkward, or costly. We connect integrity, fear, money, anxiety, readiness, and relationships into a whole-life picture of discipleship that doesn't let us hide in one “strong” area.• inner integrity over hypocrisy in private and public life • fear rightly placed, choosing reverence for God over fear of people • public allegiance to Jesus, trusting the Holy Spirit for words under pressure • greed exposed by the rich fool, learning to be rich toward God • stewardship that starts now, not after you feel “abundance” • freedom from anxiety as an act of humility and trust • treasuring the kingdom, holding possessions loosely and investing in what lasts • alertness and readiness, fighting complacency in Christian living • responsibility proportional to what we have been given, including spiritual gifts • loyalty to Christ amid division, spiritual discernment in reading the times • making things right quickly, choosing reconciliation before conflict grows  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 15 and 16 and listen to Jesus teach with grounded, blue-collar parables that make God's heart feel close and concrete. We end by wrestling with how the realities of heaven and hell change our urgency to pray, speak up, and welcome people home. • Jesus using earthy stories to help us relate to God • Joy in heaven over repentance through the lost sheep and lost coin • The prodigal son as grace for the rebel and a mirror for the resentful • The dishonest manager as a warning and a lesson in urgency and stewardship • Faithfulness in small things and the danger of loving money • The rich man and Lazarus as a haunting picture of reversed eternities • Our tendency to minimize hell and underestimate heaven • Questions that probe how eternity should shape our daily choices  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 13–14 and sit with Jesus' warnings and invitations, from repentance and mercy to the parables of the narrow door and the great banquet. We wrestle with why “few” make it in, and we name the real barriers as timing, distractions, and the cost of discipleship. • Jesus reframing tragedy as a call to repent • the fig tree parable and God's patience for fruit • Sabbath healings exposing empty rule keeping • mustard seed and yeast as the kingdom's quiet growth • the narrow door and the danger of waiting too long • Jesus' lament over Jerusalem and rejected prophets • humility at the table and choosing the lower seat • inviting the poor and overlooked as true hospitality • the great banquet and the power of everyday excuses • counting the cost and renouncing everything to follow  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!Luke 12 presses one question into our everyday choices: what does faithfulness to God look like right now. We follow Jesus through hypocrisy, fear, greed, worry, generosity, and readiness, then sum it up as undivided allegiance, kingdom-shaped trust, and active responsibility. • guarding against hypocrisy and remembering hidden things come to light • fearing God more than people while resting in God's care • rejecting greed through the parable of the rich fool • trading anxiety for trust as we pursue God's kingdom • holding possessions loosely through generosity and heavenly treasure • staying spiritually awake as servants ready for the master • embracing accountability because much given means much required • discerning the times and responding with urgency  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 11 and sit with Jesus' model of prayer, his call to persistent faith, and his warning against a spirituality that looks clean on the outside but stays dark within. We also challenge ourselves to choose a “certain place” to meet with God so our private life with him shapes how we show up in the world. • Luke's emphasis on the humanity of Jesus and why that makes him a trustworthy intercessor • The Lord's Prayer as a pattern for daily dependence, forgiveness, and humility • Persistence in prayer through the midnight friend story and ask seek knock • Jesus' response to accusations about Beelzebub and what it says about God's kingdom • The sign of Jonah, the danger of sign-chasing, and the call to real obedience • The lamp and the eye as a warning about inner darkness and self-deception • Woes to Pharisees and experts in the law as a critique of hypocrisy and burdening others • The idea of a “certain place” to pray as a practical habit for spiritual formation  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!Enjoyed this episode? Find the audiobook (or physical copies) of Mike's book, Thrown off Script, on Amazon.We connect Luke 8 to real life by exploring how Jesus handles constant interruptions without losing compassion, clarity, or purpose. I share an excerpt from my audiobook Thrown Off Script and translate it into simple moves we can practice when plans fall apart.• why Luke 8 shows Jesus living interrupted• how improv trains us to respond when life feels unscripted• the storm as a faith check not a schedule problem• addressing root causes instead of visible symptoms• setting the pace when other people panic• telling the truth when circumstances look final• taking action with what we already have• shifting from “interruption” to compassion opportunity At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 10 and track one thread through three scenes: Jesus sends out the seventy two, defines true neighbor love through the Good Samaritan, and corrects Martha's distracted service. We end by asking what we celebrate, who we overlook, and whether we are making time to sit with Jesus as the one necessary thing. • Jesus sending out the seventy two with urgency, simplicity, and a clear message about the kingdom of God • Reframing success by rejoicing in salvation more than spiritual victories or ministry results • The Good Samaritan as a test of mercy that crosses barriers and refuses religious excuses • A challenge to love people we find unlovable and to move toward those who feel outside of God's love • Mary and Martha as a picture of busy service versus attentive presence with Jesus • Reflection questions to examine pride, misplaced priorities, and distraction in our daily work  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 9 and let Jesus confront how we approach Scripture, how we define “enough,” and what it really means to follow him. I connect the miracles and hard teachings to daily surrender, where God replaces my need for control and comfort with true life.• coming to the Word expecting to hear from God• Jesus sending the Twelve with authority over demons and disease• Herod's confusion and curiosity about Jesus• feeding the five thousand by offering what we have• Peter confessing Jesus as the Christ of God• the call to deny self and take up the cross daily• the transfiguration and the Father's command to listen to Jesus• Jesus healing a boy when the disciples cannot• greatness reframed as welcoming the least• refusing revenge when rejected by a Samaritan village• counting the cost of following without delay or excuses• naming what must die in us so we can truly liveToday, if you're feeling brave, would you just pray this prayer?God, what do you see in me that needs to die?What do I need to give up for your sake? At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We work through Luke 8 and watch Jesus thin the crowd while revealing what real listening and real faith look like. We connect parables, storms, healings, and deliverance around one simple invitation: lean in to Jesus with whatever shred of faith you have.• Jesus as fully God and fully human, relatable without being dismissible • Luke's spotlight on the women who support Jesus' ministry • The parable of the sower as a test of how we receive the word of God • The lamp image as a call to listen carefully and live in the light • Redefining family as those who hear God's word and do it • The storm on the lake as a mirror for fear and faith • The deliverance of the man called Legion and the mixed reactions it provokes • Jairus and the bleeding woman as portraits of desperate, persistent faith • The unifying thread of Luke 8: Jesus invites us to approach and trust him My book, Thrown off Script, is available in the resources section of our website, outloudbible.com At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message!We read Luke 7 and watch Jesus meet outsiders, mourners, doubters, and critics with authority and compassion. We end by wrestling with how repentance and gratitude shape love, and why awareness of sin can lead to deeper joy in forgiveness. • Luke's detailed storytelling and why it helps us relate to Jesus • The centurion's humility and trust in Jesus' authority • Jesus' compassion for the widow of Nain and the raising of her son • John the Baptist's question and Jesus' evidence-based answer • Jesus' view of John and the danger of cynical spiritual criticism • A Pharisee's dinner and a “sinful” woman's costly love • The two debtors parable and what it reveals about forgiveness • Repenting little as a sign of noticing little Take some time today. Take a couple minutes and pray, God, what do you see in my life that does not please you, that does not line up with the way you would have me live? Ask for forgiveness and thank him for forgiving you. At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We talk through Jesus' temptation in Luke 4 and why it still matters when we feel either complacent or constantly under attack. We focus on the moment Satan quotes Psalm 91 and show how context keeps a true verse from becoming a dangerous lie. • temptation as a real and ongoing spiritual threat • the roaring lion picture from 1 Peter 5 and why comfort can make us careless • Satan using Scripture as a tool of manipulation • why a single Bible verse is not enough for doctrine or decisions • how to check a verse by reading the paragraph, chapter, and book context • Psalm 91 explained and why it does not justify testing God • practicing discernment at church and with verse-of-the-day habits • watching for proof texting in news, politics, and social media • encouragement from 1 John, James 4:7, and 1 Corinthians 10:13 Let us know if you find any Bible verses being misquoted in the wild! At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read Luke 5 and 6 and watch Jesus call unlikely people, heal with compassion, and confront religious resistance with calm authority. We also slow down to hear Luke's version of the Sermon on the Mount and wrestle with Jesus' warning that the storm-proof life is built on obedience, not just familiarity. • Jesus' unhurried pace and the reminder that trusting God means we are not behind • The miraculous catch of fish and Peter's response of awe and humility • Jesus healing a man with leprosy and the pattern of withdrawing to pray • Friends lowering a paralyzed man through a roof and Jesus forgiving sins • Pharisees reacting to Jesus' authority and the question of what real faith looks like • Calling Levi the tax collector and the meaning of eating with sinners • New wine and new wineskins as a picture of kingdom change • Sabbath conflicts and Jesus healing the withered hand • Jesus praying all night and choosing the twelve apostles • Blessings and woes in Luke 6 and how they challenge comfort and status • Loving enemies, practicing mercy, refusing judgment, and choosing forgiveness • The house on rock as a call to listen and do, not just hear  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read Luke 3 and 4 and watch Jesus step into public ministry through baptism, genealogy, and a face-to-face fight with temptation. I connect Luke's focus on Jesus' humanity to everyday pressure around provision, power, and the way Scripture can be twisted. • John the Baptist's baptism of repentance and his demand for real fruit • Practical repentance for crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers • Jesus' baptism and the Father's delight over the Son • Why Luke traces Jesus' genealogy back to Adam • The three wilderness temptations and what they reveal about our lives • Jesus' Nazareth reading from Isaiah and the hometown backlash • Jesus' authority in teaching, deliverance, and healing in Capernaum • Why knowing Scripture in context matters more than isolated verses  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read Luke 2 and sit with the shocking humility of Jesus choosing to enter the world as a helpless baby. We also borrow Mary's posture of treasuring what we do not fully understand and learn a simple way to track God's fingerprints over time.• New Testament reading plan built around the Gospels and related letters• Luke 2 as a year-round celebration of the birth of Jesus• Jesus setting aside heavenly privilege to become truly human• Shepherds receiving angelic good news and witnessing the manger• Simeon and Anna recognizing the Messiah and speaking hope with honesty• “Kept all these things in her heart” as a wise response to mystery• Writing down prayers, insights, and timely words to remember God's work At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)I reset our Bible reading rhythm by explaining why the Bible's printed order can derail good intentions and why reading again is often the best next step. Then I start our New Testament season in Luke 1 and connect John the Baptist's arrival to Malachi's final promise after centuries of silence. • renaming the show and shifting from a finished project to an ongoing read-through • why starting in Genesis or Matthew often leads to burnout • why the Bible's book order is not the only faithful reading plan • focusing on the New Testament for practical guidance on following Jesus today • dividing the New Testament into four Gospel-anchored chunks to avoid repetition • why Luke and Acts work as a single narrative arc • Luke 1 read aloud: Zechariah and Elizabeth, Gabriel's announcement, Mary's yes, John's birth, Zechariah's prophecy • linking Luke 1 to Malachi and the theme of God speaking after a long silence  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We celebrate a huge milestone: the entire Bible has been read out loud, and we pause to honor what God has done over the last three and a half years. We share how this ministry started, why public Scripture reading still matters, and where we believe God is leading Outloud Bible next.• finishing the full Bible read aloud and why we choose celebration• Psalm 119:13 as the long-term goal verse• our 2019 financial gap and learning to trust Matthew 6:33• the pandemic shutdown and the call to 1 Timothy 4:13• why the public reading of Scripture often gets minimized• how delivery, preparation, and clarity help Scripture “speak for itself”• the human voice and emotional texture inside the biblical authors• growth milestones including downloads, countries reached, and new translations• Outloud Bible Experiences for churches and echo discipleship guides• next goals including more live events, video, and reading plans• how to pray for our team, open doors, integrity, and provisionPlease visit outloudbible.com/support to contribute to the work of Outloud Bible in this new phase. At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We celebrate reaching the end of the Bible's last book, and sit with why Revelation is meant to bless us, not frighten us. We connect Genesis, the resurrected Jesus, and the new heaven and new earth so we can live with steady hope and real urgency. • celebrating the full Bible arc from Genesis to Revelation • taking Revelation's blessing seriously by hearing and keeping its words • seeing a preview of resurrected life through Jesus' post-resurrection body • naming how sin stains even the best parts of our world • exploring why believers feel homesick and why that ache points to Christ • imagining the new earth as embodied life with meaningful work and rest • treating end times theology as fuel for peace, wisdom, and witness Go talk to Jesus and tell him how you're excited to spend eternity with him and ask him to come soon.  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We finish Revelation 19 to 22 and hit a major milestone after 426 episodes: reading the whole Bible out loud. The story ends with justice fully served and hope fully unveiled as God makes all things new and invites the thirsty to come.• finishing the book of Revelation and celebrating the Bible-read milestone • why reading Scripture once is not the finish line • worship in heaven and the wedding celebration of the Lamb • the Rider on the white horse and the defeat of the beast and false prophet • Satan bound, released, and finally thrown into the lake of fire • the Great White Throne judgment and the book of life • the new heaven and new earth and God dwelling with his people • the New Jerusalem, its light, and the promise of no more death • the river of the water of life and the tree of life for healing • final warnings about keeping the words of Revelation and the repeated promise “I am coming soon”  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read Revelation 16–18 and watch the story move from the seven bowl judgments to the exposure and collapse of Babylon the Great. We zoom out to see how God's justice answers real evil, why some hearts refuse to repent, and how Psalm 73 helps us keep an eternal perspective when the wicked seem to prosper. • setting Revelation as the culmination of God's long plan from Genesis onward • walking through the seven bowls of God's wrath in Revelation 16 • noticing the Exodus plagues as a foreshadowing pattern for Revelation • tracking the build toward Armageddon and the warning to stay alert • meeting Babylon the Great and the symbolism of the prostitute and the beast • leaning into the text's call for wisdom instead of giving up • hearing Revelation 18's lament over lost luxury and collapsing wealth • connecting the fall of Babylon to Matthew 5 and thirsting for justice • using Psalm 73 to reframe prosperity, envy, and final destiny • pointing to a resource for deeper biblical prophecy study I mentioned the Prophecy Pros podcast, a great resource to help unpack and understand some of the tricky details of Revelation and other biblical prophecy. At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read Revelation 12 through 15 and treat it as the revelation of Jesus Christ, not a fear machine for end times speculation. We slow down on the dragon, the beasts, and the warnings to show how believers endure and overcome by Jesus, testimony, and an eternal perspective.• Revelation as exciting good news for those who belong to Christ • Letting God reveal what he wants revealed, even when symbols stay mysterious • Revelation 12's war in heaven and Satan named as the accuser • Revelation 13's beasts, deception, and the mark of the beast with 666 • Revelation 14–15's worship scenes, final judgment images, and seven last plagues • Parallels to Genesis, Exodus, the tabernacle, Job, and Zechariah that help us read Revelation • Overcoming the evil one by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony • Refusing to love comfort and safety so much that we fear death Get out there and slay some dragon by the blood of the lamb, the word of our testimony, and this eternal perspective that puts our life now in its proper place. At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We slow down in Revelation 2 and 3 and let the letters from Jesus read us instead of us just reading them. We ask what repentance looks like when the problem isn't loud rebellion but quiet comfort, subtle compromise, and spiritual autopilot. • why the seven letters are for us today, not just ancient churches • the common structure of each letter: who Jesus is, what he praises, what he confronts, what he promises • Ephesus and leaving your first love, the “sweatpants Christian” warning, doing the deeds you did at first • Smyrna and the uncomfortable question of whether we fear suffering • Pergamum and the danger of “almost true” teaching, testing every message against Scripture • Thyatira and why tolerance is not the same as love, refusing to normalize sin • Laodicea, lukewarm usefulness, and the threat of self-sufficiency • Jesus knocking at the door, responding with openness, conviction, and repentance  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read Revelation 8 through 11 and sit with the weight of the seventh seal, the trumpet judgments, and the strange mercy of God limiting what evil can do. We end by remembering the central reality Revelation keeps shouting through the noise: Jesus is on the throne and God is completing his plan. • why Revelation calls for awe instead of fear • the seventh seal and silence in heaven • prayers of the saints rising with incense before God • the first four trumpets striking land sea fresh water and the sky • the eagle's warning and the three coming woes • the locusts from the abyss and the name Abaddon or Apollyon • the sixth trumpet and humanity's refusal to repent • the mighty angel the little scroll and the sweet-bitter word • measuring the temple and the mission of the two witnesses • the witnesses' death public celebration resurrection and ascent • the seventh trumpet and the proclamation of Christ's reign • worship in heaven and God's promise to judge and restore  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)Let's keep reading Revelation by letting the visions create awe instead of forcing every detail into a neat timeline. We move through Revelation 4–7 from the throne room to the Lamb and the seals, and we land on a steady reminder: if you're redeemed by Jesus, you don't have to be afraid of this book. • how to share feedback and questions for future seasons • shifting from decoding symbols to practicing awe • John's vision of God's throne room and nonstop worship • the scroll with seven seals and the question of who is worthy • Jesus as the Lion and the slain Lamb who opens the scroll • the opening of the seals and the hard realities they reveal • the martyrs' cry for justice and God's call to wait • the sealing of God's servants and the great multitude in white robes • why believers can read Revelation without fear • our responsibility to help more people be ready for that day  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)Contact me and let me know: (1) how has OBP helped you in your relationship with God?(2) what you'd like to see in the next season of the podcast(3) questions about the Bible We start the Book of Revelation and set our hearts on its main purpose: revealing Jesus Christ as the risen King who will win the final victory over sin and death. We read Revelation 1 to 3 aloud and let Jesus' letters to the seven churches search our lives with both warning and hope. • inviting listener feedback as we near the end of the first Bible read through • how the podcast has helped your relationship with God and sharing testimonies • what to expect in Revelation as prophecy and as a revelation of Jesus • John's exile on Patmos and why Revelation is written • the blessing of reading prophecy aloud and hearing and obeying it • Jesus walking among the lampstands and knowing His churches • the repeating pattern in the seven letters: praise, correction, call to repent, promise to conquer • personal reflection prompts from Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read 2 John, 3 John, and Jude and hold them up to real life where false teaching is loud and Christian love is often defined without Scripture. We walk away with a simple test for friendship with Jesus: remain in Christ's teaching, support gospel workers with wisdom, and contend for the faith without becoming careless with our words. • John's core thread of love and truth held together • The “elect lady” as a house church or church region • False teachers and the call to remain in Christ's teaching • Love defined as walking in God's commandments • Why we filter culture through Scripture rather than rewriting Scripture • Gaius as a model of hospitality and generosity • Supporting traveling ministers as co-workers with the truth • Diotrophes as a warning about pride and control in church life • Jude's urgent call to contend earnestly for the faith • Fighting spiritual battles by building faith, praying, and staying in God's love  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation) We connect 1 John to Jesus' prayer in John 17 and talk about unity, love, truth, and discernment as the church's public witness. • moving from hearing God's word to doing it • working out salvation while trusting God at work in us (Philippians 2:12–13) • 1 John as reassurance that we belong to God and know the truth • Jesus' prayer for unity so the world believes (John 17) • hatred and anger as darkness and spiritual murder (1 John 2 and 1 John 3; Matthew 5) • choosing forgiveness, reconciliation, and compassion over stewing and venting • love shown in deeds and in truth, not just words • speaking truth in love without being harsh • testing the spirits and spotting false teachers (1 John 4) • checking Bible verses in context and against the whole of Scripture • watching for teachings that make the flesh too comfortable • holding love and truth in the necessary tension  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read 1 John 4–5 and lay out why Christian faith can hold real certainty about God's love, Jesus' identity, and eternal life. We talk about testing spiritual claims, defining love the way Scripture defines it, and holding truth and obedience together without losing compassion. • John's purpose of assurance for believers • testing the spirits by what they confess about Jesus Christ • God's love shown through Jesus as atoning sacrifice • love for fellow Christians as a real-life test • perfect love driving out fear and punishment • faith that conquers the world • God's testimony about the Son and the promise of eternal life • confidence in prayer according to God's will • love and obedience as inseparable • guarding ourselves from idols Go back and read it again anytime you need reassurance. Hear it, love it, live it.  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We walk through 1 John 1 to 3 to trade anxiety and guesswork for real assurance grounded in Jesus, truth, and love. We look at the signs John gives for knowing we belong to God and how to spot faith that is only talk. • John's purpose for writing 1 John as assurance of being God's child • eyewitness testimony about Jesus as the foundation for confidence • God as light and what it means to walk in the light • confession of sin and God's faithfulness to forgive and cleanse • Jesus Christ as advocate and atoning sacrifice for the whole world • obedience to God's commands as evidence of knowing him • love for fellow Christians as a non-negotiable marker of life • warning against loving the world and its desires • deception, Antichrist language, and denying the Son • remaining in the Son and the Father as a stability test • children of God identity and the difference between stumbling and practicing sin • love in action, generosity, and compassion as proof of truth • confidence before God, conscience, and prayer tied to obedience • encouragement for spiritual stages like children, young people, fathers Join me next time and we'll tackle the second half of First John.  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We finish the Gospel of John by walking from the cross and Passover meaning into the empty tomb, the locked room, and the shoreline breakfast where Jesus restores Peter. The resurrection turns grief into recognition, doubt into confession, and failure into a fresh calling to follow Jesus by caring for His people. • John as a foundation for knowing who Jesus is and what He has done • Jesus as the Passover Lamb who willingly lays down His life • Mary Magdalene at the tomb and Jesus calling her by name • Jesus bringing peace to fearful disciples and sending them out • Thomas moving from demand for proof to “My Lord and my God” • The Sea of Tiberius catch and the grace of breakfast on shore • Peter's three denials answered by three chances to declare love • “Feed my sheep” as the next step after “I love you” • A challenge to stop hiding past failure and follow Jesus forward  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read John 17 through 19 and listen to Jesus pray for his disciples and for all who will believe later, including us. Then we walk through his arrest, Peter's denial, Pilate's courtroom questions, and the crucifixion that John presents as the crux of our faith. • Jesus' prayer revealing his heart, goals, and hope for the future • Eternal life described as knowing the one true God and Jesus Christ • Protection in the world, joy in hardship, and being set apart by truth • Unity among believers as a witness to the world • Judas' betrayal and Jesus choosing the Father's cup over violence • Peter's three denials and the rooster's crow by the charcoal fire • Pilate's interrogation, “What is truth?”, and the pressure to crucify • The crucifixion details John highlights to build belief in who Jesus is • “It is finished,” fulfilled Scripture, and the burial in a nearby tomb • The reminder to preach the gospel to ourselves all year What detail from the story sticks out to you? What jumps out to you today? At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We slow down in John 13 and take Jesus at his word that foot washing is an example to follow, not just a story to appreciate. We talk about how a secure identity in Christ makes humble service possible and why both receiving and giving help are part of living like Jesus. • why obedience matters more than Bible knowledge alone • how Jesus' authority becomes the reason he serves • seeing ourselves as children of God and co-heirs with Christ • why serving “low” does not lower our true position • Peter's refusal and how pride can hide as humility • letting Jesus fill us so we do not serve empty • Jesus' definition of greatness as becoming a servant • modern “foot washing” examples like uncelebrated work and vulnerable care • serving people we feel uncomfortable around including those who require extra grace • choosing the towel over the title in daily life  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read John 15 and 16 and sit with Jesus' call to remain in him like branches in a vine, trusting the Father's pruning for greater fruit. We also hear Jesus promise the Advocate, warn us about hatred and trouble, and still offer joy and peace that hold up in the real world. • the Echo Discipleship Guide as a way to go deeper in John • John's focus on who Jesus is and why the disciples miss it at first • remaining in Jesus as the source of lasting fruit • love as the central command and friendship with Jesus as our identity • expecting opposition without losing heart • the Advocate and Spirit of Truth strengthening our witness • sorrow turning into joy and prayer in Jesus' name • peace in Jesus while we face trouble and suffering • pruning as painful loss that leads to better growth find your ECHO discipleship guide for John Part 2 at outloudbible.com At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We slow down in John 13–14 to watch Jesus choose a towel, expose betrayal, and redefine greatness as humble love. We also hear his comfort for anxious hearts as he names himself the way to the Father and promises the Holy Spirit and real peace.• why the final week in John reveals what matters most to Jesus• the cultural meaning of foot washing and why Jesus doing it is shocking• Peter's resistance and Jesus' words about cleansing and belonging• Judas' betrayal and the heaviness of that moment at the table• the new commandment to love as Jesus loves and what it signals to the world• Peter's bold claim and Jesus' warning about denial• “I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life” and what it means for knowing God• prayer in Jesus' name, obedience as love, and the promise of the Advocate• the difference between Jesus' peace and the world's peacefind your ECHO discipleship guide for John Part 2 at outloudbible.com At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)find your ECHO discipleship guide for John Part 2 at outloudbible.comWe slow down through John 11-12 and watch the moment that pushes Jesus' story into overdrive, from Lazarus' tomb to the leaders' decision that Jesus must die. We also sit with the raw question Mary and Martha ask and connect it to our own grief when God's timing feels confusing.• John's purpose in the Gospel and the big midpoint shift• Lazarus' sickness and Jesus' deliberate delay• Martha's confession and Jesus' claim to be resurrection• Jesus' grief at the tomb and the command to unwrap• belief spreading and the council's fear of Rome• Caiaphas' prophecy and the plot that accelerates• Mary's anointing and Judas' exposed motives• Palm Sunday crowds and the humble king on a donkey• Greeks seeking Jesus and the kernel of wheat teaching• walking in the light while there is time• wrestling with unanswered prayers without being shamed At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read John 9 and John 10 and track how a clear miracle turns into a courtroom-style interrogation and a line-in-the-sand choice about who Jesus is. We end by challenging the modern demand for proof and asking whether the real barrier is missing evidence or an unwilling heart. • John's purpose for writing: knowing and believing Jesus is the Son of God • The disciples' question about suffering and Jesus reframing it around God's work • The healing of the man born blind and the simple power of firsthand testimony • Sabbath controversy and how rule keeping can block compassion • Fear of being cast out and the social cost of confessing Christ • Spiritual sight versus spiritual blindness and Jesus' blunt diagnosis of pride • Jesus as the door and the good shepherd, abundant life and real protection • “My sheep hear my voice” and what it means to belong to Jesus • A practical question for skeptics: evidence problem or heart problem • Resources to explore Christianity more deeply: The Case For Christ and Mere Christianity  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)To inquire about a full presentation like this, or another part of Scripture, contact us through our website, outloudbible.com.We share a special Good Friday presentation by reading John 11 through 20 aloud, following Jesus from Lazarus' tomb to the cross and the empty grave. We end by sitting with Jesus' words “It is finished” and what tetelestai means for our sin, our sentence, and our victory when we trust him. • Jesus raising Lazarus and calling himself the resurrection and the life • The leaders' fear and the decision to plot Jesus' death • Mary anointing Jesus and the crowd welcoming him as King • Jesus teaching about glory through death and walking in the light • Foot washing as a picture of humble love and true discipleship • Jesus predicting betrayal and giving the command to love each other • Comfort for troubled hearts and the promise of the Holy Spirit • Remaining in the true vine to bear lasting fruit • Jesus praying for protection, unity, and joy for his followers • Arrest, Peter's denials, Jesus' trial, crucifixion, and burial • Resurrection appearances, Thomas' doubt, and belief without seeing • Tetelestai as paid in full, sentence served, total victory At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.