Outloud Bible Project Podcast

Send us a message!We move from Corinth's obsession with leaders to Paul's hard reset on holiness, showing why unaddressed sin quietly reshapes an entire church. We wrestle with 1 Corinthians 5–6, where accountability, conflict, and sexual integrity all point back to who we are in Christ and what love actually requires. • why church discipline feels controversial and how it gets abused • the “little yeast” warning and why tolerated sin spreads • judging those inside the church rather than policing outsiders • why lawsuits between believers signal spiritual defeat • the call to flee sexual immorality because our bodies belong to the Lord • Jesus' Matthew 18 process for confronting sin with wisdom and 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 message!A peaceful family day at the lake flips into an ER weekend when Kelsey re-injures the same disc, and we tell the truth about how disorienting unanswered prayer can feel. We cling to 1 Corinthians 2 and choose weakness and dependence, trusting the Holy Spirit to do what our strength cannot. • a delayed release because we spend the day in the emergency room • the emotional whiplash of going from gratitude to fear in minutes • the myth that spiritual leaders always get answers to prayer • naming disappointment with God without giving up on Him • Paul's example in 1 Corinthians 2 of coming in weakness • choosing to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit over human wisdom • learning to take on the mind of Christ through closeness with Jesus • practical surrender of talent, experience, and control in daily life • hope and perspective for suffering that does not make sense  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 keep reading through 1 Corinthians and watch Paul confront jealousy, factions, and the temptation to treat church leaders like teams to join. We land on a simple test for maturity: are we just talking, or is the Holy Spirit's power changing how we live and treat each other? • Paul's correction for spiritual immaturity and jealousy • Why picking sides around leaders fuels division • A clear picture of ministry: planting, watering, and God giving growth • Building on Jesus as the only foundation • Gold versus straw work tested by fire and motives revealed • The church as God's temple and why that raises the stakes • Becoming “foolish” to gain true wisdom • Living as faithful stewards who let the Lord judge • Paul's hard example and his call to imitate him as he imitates Christ • Contentment as an antidote to disunity and stagnation • The kingdom of God shown through power, not idle talk Accompanying this read-through of 1 Corinthians is an Echo Bible study that you can find on our website, outloudbible.com.  Invite someone to listen to the podcast, listen to it together, and set a time to talk about what you've been listening to.  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 trace Paul's path from Acts into Corinth and face the uncomfortable truth that church conflict is nothing new. We read the opening of 1 Corinthians and let Paul re-center our faith on Christ crucified rather than charisma, factions, or human wisdom. • Paul's missionary context from Acts and why Corinth matters • Paul's choice to work as a tentmaker to avoid suspicion • How division and “horizontal energy” distract the church from God • Why 1 Corinthians reads like a practical workbook for church life • Paul's appeal for unity and his critique of leader-based factions • The wisdom of the cross versus the wisdom of the world • Paul's weakness and humility so faith rests on the Spirit's power Download your Echo Bible study for the book of First Corinthians, called Messy Church. 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 all of 2 Thessalonians and track Paul's call for perseverance when the church is under pressure. We also face the dangers of end-times confusion and hear a simple, grounding command: stand firm, live peacefully, and keep doing what's right. • Paul's encouragement to a persecuted church and God's promise of justice • A warning not to be shaken by rumors about the Day of the Lord • The “man of lawlessness” and the reality of deception • Standing firm in the gospel and holding to trustworthy teaching • Prayer for protection and for the message to spread • A clear correction for idleness, meddling, and undisciplined living • A practical vision of peace, hard work, and endurance while we wait for Christ  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 1 Thessalonians 4–5 out loud and sit with Paul's straight talk about holiness, hope, and a life that actually pleases God. We wrestle with “God's will” as less of a hidden dot to find and more of a direction to live, then we end with a simple question about rejoicing, praying, and gratitude. • Paul's backstory with the Thessalonian church and why he writes with joy • God's will as holiness rather than a perfect personal roadmap • Sexual integrity as self-control and honor, not cultural rule-keeping • Brotherly love that grows “more and more” through a quiet, steady life • Working with your hands, living decently before outsiders, avoiding needless dependence • Grief with hope because of Jesus' death and resurrection • The Lord's return, the day of the Lord, and why Paul says to encourage each other • Staying alert and sober as people of the light, anchored in faith, love, and hope • Three practices named as God's will: rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything  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 what Christian freedom really means and why Paul ties it directly to serving others in love rather than indulging the flesh. We use Galatians 5 to name the “small” relational sins that can consume a church and to map a better path of Spirit-led growth. • freedom in Christ as power to love and serve • loving our neighbor as we treat ourselves, including grace, patience, and generosity • “biting and devouring” as the overlooked conflict that drains our spiritual life • walking by the Spirit as the only way to resist the flesh • works of the flesh that feel ordinary, like jealousy, strife, factions, and outbursts of anger • fruit of the Spirit as one connected growth, not separate “fruits” • practicing spiritual growth as a both-and, our effort alongside God's work (Philippians 2:12–13) • C.S. Lewis' pencil illustration for how God guides real change  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 1 Thessalonians 1–3 and listen to Paul's relief when he learns the Thessalonian believers are still standing strong under persecution. We connect Paul's long-distance concern to our own relationships and remember that God, not us, brings real spiritual growth. • Paul's rushed departure from Thessalonica and why it worries him • Encouragement for new believers enduring pressure and affliction • The Thessalonians' faith, love, and hope as visible fruit • Paul's ministry integrity, refusing flattery, greed, and people pleasing • Gentle spiritual parenting, sharing the gospel and our lives • Timothy's role in strengthening faith when Paul cannot be present • Letting go of the pressure to control someone else's growth  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 Galatians with Paul's strongest contrast between grace and performance, then we slow down and ask what freedom in Christ actually looks like in real life. We come back to the final line that keeps everything centered: the only thing that matters is a new creation. • background on the Galatian churches and why Paul writes so bluntly • freedom in Christ versus returning to a yoke of slavery • circumcision and law keeping as additions to the gospel • faith working through love as the real marker of belonging • living by the Spirit instead of feeding the flesh • works of the flesh versus fruit of the Spirit as a life check • restoring someone gently while watching yourself • not growing weary in doing good over time • boasting only in the cross and walking as a new creation  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 Galatians 3–4 out loud and face Paul's blunt warning that “Jesus plus” anything turns freedom into slavery. We wrestle with why it's so hard to rest in God's love when earning and proving feel safer than grace. • circumcision as a symbol of adding conditions to belonging • the Spirit received by faith rather than works of the law • Abraham's promise and righteousness credited by belief • the law as a guardian that cannot give life • unity and identity in Christ beyond status markers • adoption as sons and the Spirit crying “Abba, Father” • the pull to return to religious slavery and performance • an honest check on where we still try to earn God's favor 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 move from Acts into Paul's letters by starting Galatians, the earliest letter we have from him, and we put it back into its real-world context in the Galatia region. We read Galatians 1–2 and track Paul's fierce warning against a distorted gospel that adds law-keeping to faith in Jesus. • reading the New Testament in chronological order from Luke to Acts to Paul's letters • why Galatians is written to multiple churches in a region, not one city • the conflict over circumcision and the law of Moses for Gentile believers • Paul's claim that his gospel comes by revelation, not human approval • “no other gospel” and why adding requirements twists the message of grace • Titus as a test case for freedom in Christ • Paul confronting Peter over hypocrisy and pressure from insiders • justification by faith in Christ rather than works of the law • modern “Jesus plus” warnings, including politics and ideology mixed with Bible language  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 break down a simple way to share our Christian testimony with clarity, using Paul's story in Acts 26 as a model. We learn to lead with weakness, center Jesus as the turning point, and describe change as direction rather than perfection. • testimony as Jesus' story reflected through us • using Acts 26 as a template for sharing faith • the before then now framework for a clear story • why stories open hearts faster than arguments • crafting the before with honest vulnerability • keeping the then centered on what Jesus did • describing the now as fruit and dependence • writing it down and practicing out loud Share your story with me at https://www.outloudbible.com/contact 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 finish the Book of Acts by following Paul from shipwreck on Malta to house arrest in Rome, watching how God turns setbacks into open doors. I also wrestle with the abrupt ending of Acts and ask what it looks like to treat our own “stuck” moments as mission fields. • Acts as the story of Jesus working through obedient people • The question of what “the acts of” our lives would reveal • Proverbs 16:9 and the gap between our plans and God's steps • Acts 28 highlights: Malta's kindness, the viper bite, healings on the island • Paul's arrival in Rome and the courage that comes from other believers • Paul's message to Jewish leaders and the mixed response to Jesus • Why Acts ends where it does and what we can infer about Paul's death • “Caesar's household” and the gospel reaching unlikely places • Practical application: airports, hospitals, waiting rooms as opportunities to share hope  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 27 and follow Paul's dangerous voyage toward Rome as a storm strips away control, comfort, and false confidence. We leave with one clear challenge for hard seasons: stay with the ship God is using, anchor your soul in hope, and keep going. • Paul's growing opportunities to share the gospel with powerful people • The decision to sail and Paul's warning about danger • The hurricane wind and the crew's desperate survival measures • Paul's courage after God's promise of safety for everyone aboard • The attempted escape and the lifeboat being cut loose • Bread, thanks, and steady leadership in the middle of fear • Shipwreck without loss of life and the lesson of hope as an anchor   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!Paul stands before Festus and Agrippa with no proven charges, then uses his defense to tell the truth about Jesus and the resurrection. We talk through Paul's appeal to Caesar, his Damascus road testimony, and why sharing the gospel can make you sound “insane” to people who don't want to hear it. • Festus taking over after Felix and inheriting Paul's case • The failed attempt to move Paul to Jerusalem and the threat of ambush • Paul's clear defense and his legal appeal to Caesar • Festus explaining the case to Agrippa and admitting the charges do not add up • Paul's testimony: Pharisee background, persecution, and the Damascus road encounter • Jesus' commission to open eyes and call people from darkness to light • The core message: repentance, forgiveness, and the resurrection promised in Scripture • Festus shouting “you've lost your mind” and Paul's calm reply • Agrippa's “are you persuading me” moment and Paul's wish for everyone to believe • Our takeaway: you cannot control perception, only faithfulness to speak  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!Paul walks into Jerusalem knowing suffering is coming, then watches God turn a violent arrest into a string of chances to speak about Jesus. We track Paul's defenses before the Sanhedrin and Felix and wrestle with what it looks like to treat hard situations as a captive audience for the gospel. • Paul's decision to go to Jerusalem despite clear warnings of persecution • The Sanhedrin confrontation and Paul's pivot to the hope of resurrection • The murder conspiracy and how Paul's nephew helps stop the ambush • The Roman escort to Caesarea and Lysias' letter to Governor Felix • The courtroom clash with Tertullus and Paul's fact-based defense • Paul's message to Felix about faith, righteousness, self-control, and judgment • The tension of delayed justice and Paul's long imprisonment • The closing challenge to share Jesus where you are, even when it's uncomfortable  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 dig into why vulnerability feels so risky and why Paul's testimony in Acts 22 shows a better way to talk about Jesus. We challenge the idea that testimony only means a dramatic conversion and share practical reasons people stay silent, from pride to shame to fear of rejection. • Paul leading with weakness and shared background • vulnerability versus disclosure and why risk matters • feeling like you have no “big” testimony • church culture that trains people to expect extreme stories • testimony as sanctification and small moments of change • how comfort comes from admitting we needed comfort • pride, shame, and the fear of sounding like we are complaining • “too boring” versus “too much” and why both can silence us • not knowing who will relate and how God uses ordinary words • rejection fear and the temptation to make it about 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!We follow Paul's final steps toward Jerusalem as warning after warning lands, and he still chooses obedience over safety. Then we watch the tension explode into a mob, a public defense, and a moment where Paul's citizenship changes everything while challenging us to think about our own. • Paul's journey from Tyre to Caesarea and the repeated Spirit-given warnings • Agabus' prophecy and Paul's willingness to suffer for Jesus • Paul's arrival in Jerusalem and the elders' plan to address rumors • The temple accusation that sparks a riot and nearly kills Paul • Paul's defense in Aramaic and his retelling of the Damascus road conversion • The crowd's reaction to the mission to the Gentiles • Paul's Roman citizenship halting an unlawful interrogation • The closing reflection on dual citizenship and Christian boldness  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 20 and follow Paul from hard travel decisions to a midnight gathering where Eutychus falls to his death and is brought back alive. We also sit with Paul's tearful farewell to the Ephesian elders and ask whether we're living with an eternity-first mindset that holds nothing back. • Paul encourages believers across Macedonia and Greece despite ongoing threats • The Troas gathering breaks bread as Paul teaches late • Eutychus falls from the window and Paul restores him • Paul hurries toward Jerusalem and calls Ephesian elders to Miletus • A leadership charge to shepherd the church and guard against false teachers • A personal example of humility, sacrifice, hard work, and generosity • A direct question about where we are holding back  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 19 and watch the gospel overturn a city, from Spirit-filled new believers to a public backlash that turns Ephesus upside down. We also sit with the hard question of costly repentance and what it looks like to leave old spiritual practices and comfortable sins behind. • Paul meets disciples in Ephesus and explains baptism in Jesus' name and receiving the Holy Spirit • bold synagogue teaching then daily instruction in the lecture hall of Tyrannus • extraordinary miracles and the warning against using Jesus' name as a formula • the sons of Skeva and a blunt lesson on real spiritual authority • believers confessing practices and burning expensive magic books as a public break with the past • Demetrius, Artemis, and how the gospel threatens idols tied to money and status • a practical challenge to repent with action even when it costs pride, time, relationships, or money  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 17 and 18 and watch the gospel collide with jealousy in Thessalonica, careful study in Berea, curiosity in Athens, and conflict in Corinth. We end by asking what kind of listener you are when God's Word challenges you, especially when the message feels familiar instead of new. • Paul reasons from Scripture that Jesus is the Christ • Thessalonica erupts in jealousy and political accusations • Bereans examine the Scriptures daily as a model for discernment • Paul confronts idols in Athens and preaches the Creator and resurrection • Mixed reactions to the resurrection and a few believe • Paul's work and ministry partnership with Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth • God's encouragement to keep speaking without fear • Gallio dismisses the charges and the case fizzles • Apollos grows through humble correction and becomes a powerful advocate  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 zoom in on Acts 16 and wrestle with what it means when the Holy Spirit blocks a plan, even a plan that seems undeniably good. We share personal stories and practical frameworks so you can face closed doors with trust, discernment, and a loose grip on your own timeline. • treating Acts as more than history and asking what obedience looks like now • Paul's blocked route to Asia and the confusion of spiritual resistance • a real-life “no” that later looks like protection during a medical crisis • the Macedonia vision that leads to Lydia and the church in Philippi • why changed plans can be God's protection from harm or from “not best” • why making plans is still wise and helps us recognize God's redirection • stepping-stone yeses that build momentum toward a bigger calling • the perennial vs annual metaphor for seasons that are meant to end • detours that increase intimacy with God and with co-laborers  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!Simon is an actor, evangelist, and children's book author from Melbourne, Australia, where he lives with his wife and two children. For the last 24 years, he has had a particular passion for excellent and engaging Bible reading. He loves presenting "epic readings" of whole books of the Bible, training Christians in public Bible reading and encouraging the Body of Christ to value this vital ministry. Find out more about his ministry at www.PublicBibleReading.com and www.patreon.com/simoncamilleri. We listen to Acts 16 read aloud with Simon Camilleri and watch God redirect Paul and Silas into Philippi, where the gospel takes root in surprising lives. • Paul and Silas continuing the missionary journey after the split with Barnabas • Timothy joining the team and the mission wise reason for circumcision • the Holy Spirit closing routes and the Macedonian vision opening a new one • Lydia's conversion, baptism, and hospitality as the church in Philippi begins • deliverance of the exploited slave girl and the backlash that follows • prayer and worship in prison leading to the Philippian jailer's salvation • “Believe in the Lord Jesus” as the simple answer to the salvation question • Paul asserting Roman citizenship and protecting the credibility of the church You can find out more about Simon and his ministry at publicbibelreading.com and check out his Patreon. If you enjoyed this story, join me tomorrow where Kelsey and I are going to have a conversation about what it looks like to follow God's changes of plans in your own life, just like we saw Paul did 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!Simon is an actor, evangelist, and children's book author from Melbourne, Australia, where he lives with his wife and two children. For the last 24 years, he has had a particular passion for excellent and engaging Bible reading. He loves presenting "epic readings" of whole books of the Bible, training Christians in public Bible reading and encouraging the Body of Christ to value this vital ministry. Find out more about his ministry at www.PublicBibleReading.com and www.patreon.com/simoncamilleri. We hear Acts 14 and 15 read aloud, then we sit with how quickly crowds can swing from praise to violence and how the church fights to keep the gospel clear. We also wrestle with the temptation to add our own rules to grace and why “Jesus plus” is not good news. • friendship and community in the early church as God pairs people for mission • Paul and Barnabas preaching in Iconium amid division and hostility • the healing in Lystra and the danger of turning messengers into idols • Paul stoned then returning to strengthen disciples and appoint elders • the circumcision dispute and why it threatens the heart of the gospel • Peter's claim that God saves Jews and Gentiles by grace through faith • James's conclusion to avoid extra burdens while urging holy living • the church's letter bringing encouragement and unity • Paul and Barnabas's sharp disagreement and the mission continuing • a direct warning against a modern “Jesus plus” false gospel Be sure to check out Simon's ministry if you enjoyed his time here on the Outloud Bible Podcast 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 Acts 13 and watch the mission of Paul and Barnabas take center stage as the Holy Spirit sends them out and opens doors for the gospel. We also wrestle with the jealousy that erupts when God's grace reaches people we did not expect, and we ask what that reveals in our own hearts. • Antioch's leaders worshipping, fasting, praying, and listening for the Holy Spirit • Barnabas and Saul set apart and sent for missionary work • A confrontation with Elymas the magician and the proconsul's response • Paul's synagogue message tracing Israel's story to Jesus' resurrection • Forgiveness of sins and justification through belief in Jesus • Crowds, jealousy, persecution, and the turn toward the Gentiles • A personal heart check on envy, contentment, and celebrating God's generosity  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 gospel's unstoppable momentum as Peter defends God's welcome of the Gentiles and the church grows beyond old boundaries. We also wrestle with a tough question from Acts 12: do we pray like we truly expect God to answer, even faster than we imagined? • the Book of Acts as the story of the Holy Spirit building the church through ordinary people • Peter's vision and the shift from “unclean” labels to God's expanded family • the Jerusalem believers' objections and why Peter refuses to hinder what God is doing • Antioch as a turning point for mission, teaching, and the first use of the name Christians • generosity in crisis as the church sends relief during a coming famine • Herod's persecution, Peter's imprisonment, and the church praying earnestly • Peter's rescue by an angel and the comic shock of answered prayer at the door • humility before God contrasted with Herod accepting worship and receiving judgment • a practical challenge to pray with faith that expects God can act 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 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.