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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 6; 2 Chron 3; Ps 97; Rom 1 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where your host Hunter guides us through another enriching day in our year-long journey through Scripture. In this episode, we open our hearts and minds to an encounter with the living word of God, reading together from 1 Kings 7, 2 Chronicles 4, Psalm 98, and Romans 2. Today's readings take us inside the intricate details of Solomon's temple and palace, reflecting on the beauty and craftsmanship dedicated to honoring God. We celebrate God's steadfast love and victorious power in Psalm 98, and in Romans 2, we're challenged to examine our hearts, recognizing the need for transformation that only God's mercy and grace through Christ can bring. Hunter closes with heartfelt reflection and prayer, reminding us that true change begins with a new heart—one that is shaped by God's Spirit, not our efforts or pedigree. Join us as we press deeper into God's word and discover the power of living in His joy and love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: An unchanged heart is already judged and condemned. And if we're honest, we realize that we need a new heart. We are in need of God's mercy. The law and the conscience both tell us of this. And God's answer is to send his son, to come and meet us in our darkness. In love, he comes into the world, into the far country in pursuit of you. He comes for us. He comes for all of humanity. He comes on our behalf that he might taste death for all. But in his dying, he defeats death and the darkness and the grave, and he drags us with him out the other side into resurrection life. When we are drawn into God's life, we are born again, given a new heart that can trust and walk in relationship with God and be truly changed. This is the evidence that we are the true children of God. That relationship with God is based not on my piety or my pedigree, but on God's grace revealed to us in the person and the work of Christ himself. God has given us the answer to our need for a new heart, and it's his son. Let us live in the power of Christ, our Lord, the Son of God. Abiding in him, in his word, in his joy, and in his life. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Gracious and everlasting God, you have brought us through the shadow of night into the promise of a new day. You go before us with your mercy, sustain us by your grace, and keep us from wandering paths of fear or pride. Let every word we speak and every step we take be formed by the goodness of Christ. O Lord, gather your people far and near. May every tribe and tongue come to know your peace. Let justice roll like a river and healing flow where there has been division. Pour out your spirit upon all flesh, and bring us closer to the day when your kingdom comes in fullness. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. And now as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 3; 2 Chron 1; Ps 78; 2 Thess 2 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On today's episode, host Hunter steps in for Heather, who's under the weather, to lead us through day 139 of our journey in the Scriptures. Together, we'll explore the story of Solomon's request for wisdom in 1 Kings 3 and 2 Chronicles 1, reflect on God's faithfulness (and Israel's forgetfulness) in Psalm 78, and receive Paul's encouragement to the Thessalonians in 2 Thessalonians 2—not to be shaken or fooled, but to stand firm in the truth and grace of Christ. Hunter also offers heartfelt prayers and practical encouragement to stay grounded in God's love, even when life gets overwhelming. Let's dive deep into the Word and discover comfort, wisdom, and hope for today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Don't Be Shaken, Don't Be Fooled There is so much in life that can shake us—circumstances that feel out of control, relationships that wound and break, financial strains, physical pain, anxieties that mount and press on us till we're overwhelmed. All these things can leave us feeling uncertain, destabilized, and even in despair. In these moments, God can feel distant, and hope can seem just out of reach. But into the midst of our fears and confusion, we hear Paul's pastoral, fatherly voice to the church in Thessalonica: “Don't be shaken. Don't be fooled.” The early church struggled too. There were loud voices swirling; teachers with anxious warnings and convincing bravado who wanted the Thessalonian believers to think they were missing out, not doing enough, believing the wrong things, or soon to be left behind. How easy it is, then and now, to listen to those voices—to think that our relationship with God rests on some extra thing we must do, some spiritual secret we have to attain, or a hidden requirement we might have missed. But Paul cuts through all the noise. He reminds us that it is God who chooses us, God who acts first, God who carries out salvation. As he says, “Salvation came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth.” We don't need to carry the burden of saving ourselves or climb higher to earn our place with God. Paul insists the good news is what God has done for us—and we simply receive it. We don't have to go out looking, chasing after some elusive experience. We don't have to strive and strain, wondering if we've done enough. Someone has already come looking for us. Someone has entered into our wilderness—into all our confusion and fear, all our striving and exhaustion—and offered us life. Because of what Christ has done, we now share in his glory, not by our own effort, but by his grace. So, don't be shaken. Don't be fooled. Instead, stand firm. Keep a strong grip on what is true—the teaching that God has drawn you into his life, that you are reconciled, you are loved, and you are securely held. Rest in the knowledge that he's the one who has taken hold of you, and he won't let you go. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family—my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May we all stand firm in his love today. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Prayer Lord of heaven and earth, you have awakened us in your mercy once more. Still our anxious minds, quiet our striving hearts, and help us to rest in the knowledge that we are held by you. May we walk in step with your spirit today, not ahead, not behind, but beside you in trust and love. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O God of all peoples, you formed every soul in your image and breathe life into every heart. Open the eyes of the nations, soften hearts grown cold, and teach us to live as neighbors and friends. Let your spirit move in power. Renew the face of the earth and usher in your reign of peace. Amen. And now, Lord, let me be a bearer of your peace. Where voices divide, let me speak grace where fear takes root. Let me plant trust where the world rushes on, let me walk with you. May I seek not to climb, but to kneel, not to win, but to love, not to grasp, but to give. For it is in emptying that we are filled, in surrender that we are strengthened, and in union with you that we find our truest joy. Amen. And now as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Judges 6-7; Psalm 52; 1 Cor 14 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome back, dear listeners, to another heartwarming journey through the pages of the Bible with your host, Hunter, your dedicated Bible reading coach. It's day 88 of our exploration, and today we've got a lot to unpack. We're diving into the compelling narratives of Judges chapters six and seven, where we'll witness Gideon, the unlikely hero, as he grapples with his calling and rises to become the mighty warrior God destined him to be. We'll explore the haunting beauty of Psalm 52, a psalm of David, that speaks to the power of words and the justice of God. And finally, we journey to the New Testament, reflecting on the profound teachings of 1 Corinthians 14, where Paul guides us on the pursuit of gifts that strengthen the church. As always, we are here to warm our hearts by the fires of God's love, as Hunter encourages us to find our identity in who God says we are — mighty, loved, and called. So join us in reflection, prayer, and embrace the blessings of our time together today. Let's lean in and experience the richness of God's word and presence in our lives. You are truly loved, and we're grateful to have you with us. Let's dive in! TODAY'S DEVOTION: You are who God says you are. God called Gideon a mighty warrior. He didn't feel like a mighty warrior. He felt like he was the least of the least. That's what he told the angel of the Lord. I come from the least of the tribes of Israel, and I am the least within my own family. That's not what God called him. God didn't call him the least of the least. He called him a mighty warrior. Regardless of how you feel, you are who God says you are. You might be beaten up, exhausted, and hiding like Gideon was. But like Gideon, God will come and find you. He comes looking for people just like that. So that he might prove himself strong through us, he delights in making the least the greatest. And he ultimately will win the victory for us, just as he did for the 300 trumpet-blowing Israelites. It was God who won that victory. It was God who was showing himself strong among the least. In the end, it is God who says who we are. If he chooses to call you mighty warrior, then that, my friend, is who you are. Have you heard him call you daughter, son, friend? Well, that's who you are. You are who God says you are. So listen and receive the blessing of the name that he has given you. There's gonna be a time coming when we stand before God. In Revelation, we're told that there's a gift for those who overcome. It is a white stone, and on it will be written a name that no one understands but the one who receives it. You are who God says you are. So live in the light of that, Receive the blessing of it. And rise up into what he's calling you to do. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Judges 1-3;  1 Corinthians 12 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Hello dear ones! Welcome to another episode of the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey through the scriptures together. Today is March 27th, 2025, and I'm your host, Hunter, your brother, and Bible reading coach. As we gather to warm our hearts by the fires of God's love, we dive into the pages of the Bible, starting today with the book of Judges, chapters one through three, and wrapping up with First Corinthians, chapter 12. In Judges, we recount the ongoing journey of the Israelites from the conquests led by Judah to the leadership provided by the judges. We see the stories of victory, lessons learned, and repeated cycles of disobedience and redemption. This narrative reminds us of the importance of faithfulness and the consequences of turning away from God. Moving to First Corinthians, Paul discusses the diverse spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit, emphasizing unity within the body of Christ. Every believer has a part to play—a unique note to add to God's symphony. We are all part of God's grand masterpiece, crafted with purpose and deeply valued by Him. Join me in a time of prayer as we seek to live out our roles as part of God's divine symphony, embracing both our humanity and our participation in His divine nature. Let's immerse ourselves in the divine rhythms and discover what it means to be part of God's amazing poetic masterpiece. So, grab your Bible, settle in, and let's dive into this enlightening word together. You're not alone on this journey. You are loved, and I am glad for your company. Let's get started! TODAY'S DEVOTION: You have a part to play. You have your own note to add to God's great symphony. You get to add your sound to God's amazing symphonic masterpiece. We actually get the word personality from the Latin word persona, literally meaning your sound. God has created you to offer your own note. He wants you to offer your sound to his great song. In Ephesians 2:10, it says, "We are God's masterpiece." That word masterpiece in the Greek is "poiema," which means poem. And God has expertly crafted you to be right in the place where you are, to be who you are. In learning to play our part, we must learn to accept our own humanity. And you should do this because God has. God has accepted your humanity. He's accepted all of humanity. He became one of us. Beyond that, he knows you. He knows all your secrets. He knows how frail you are. As the prophet says, "He knows that we are but dust." But he also knows that now, in Christ, you have become a partaker in the divine nature of God himself. You are deeply valued and cherished by God. And part of our journey is learning to discover what it means to be a partaker in the divine life of God. This does not mean that you are God, but it does mean that God has embraced you into his life. You are his child. We must learn both of these things as we learn to play our part in God's symphony: our humanity and our participation in God's divinity. And that lived out will begin to look like the giving of oneself, being radically forgiving in life, and learning to suffer alongside those who are in pain. Self-giving, radically forgiving, co-suffering love. This is what it looks like to live as the masterpiece that you really are. And that's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Joshua 15-17; 1 Corinthians 8 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to another episode of the Daily Radio Bible, where your host, Hunter, guides us through the scripture, making space for divine insights and personal reflections. Today, we kick off with a heartfelt message from Alex, a long-time listener from Rotenfelds, Germany. Alex shares his spiritual journey, highlighting the transformative power of God's love—a theme that resonates throughout today's readings. We dive into the book of Joshua and the New Testament, where Hunter illuminates passages about land inheritance, identity, and the profound gifts God offers to His children. Whether you're tuning in from a bustling city or a quiet town, join us as we explore these timeless truths and engage in a moment of prayerful reflection. Remember, as Hunter always reminds us, you are loved. Let's jump right in. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Like many in our world, I grew up in a family with divorce. And there were times in my childhood when I was visiting my father where I didn't really feel at home. The home, its rooms, the yard, the toys, all of it really didn't feel like it was mine. It felt like they belong to someone else, to my step siblings. I felt displaced. I was an interloper. The point of this is not to blame any particular person for this. Sometimes these insecurities are just there. So for whatever reason, I failed to see myself for what I was, for who I was as the son of my father. And through the years, I've struggled with a diminished view of myself. I failed to fully understand my identity and hear the words of embrace and permission that are really offered to me by God. Words like the ones spoken by the tribe of Manasseh in today's reading. They were growing and they needed more land, and so they ask. The answer they get from Joshua when they ask was, take it. Take all you need. I marvel at things like this. I've often thought that to have more or to ask for more, well, that's for people for whom it was meant to be. People who are more deserving, more together, smarter, less broken than me. But Joshua doesn't say anything like that. To these people, he simply says, do you need more? Take all you need. We see the same kind of boldness from the five daughters of Zelophehad. I wonder whether these ladies had been taught by their father and mother to know how worthy and valuable they were. Even when the culture at that time would have said otherwise, somehow, they knew that they were worthy of their father's inheritance, and so they were bold enough to ask. They boldly come to Joshua and say, the Lord commanded Moses to give us a grant of land along with the men of our tribe. In other words, this is ours, and we're here to take it. I marvel at this courage and the clarity to see and to know who they really were. The same can be true for us, for all of us today. Because we have a good father who is making it clear how valuable you are and that you are worthy of his inheritance, not because you've lived up to some standard or you've been a good child, but because of who you are. You're family. You're his child, and he is good. We can have clarity and boldness to see and to take what is ours in Christ. Let these five daughters of Zelophehad speak to you today, and then reach out and take what is yours. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, for my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be yours, and may it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Joshua 12-14; 1 Corinthians 7 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible. It's March 22nd, 2025, and we're on day 81 of our journey through the Bible. I'm your host, Hunter, and I'm delighted to have you join us, whether this is your first day with us or you've been here from the start. Together, we're diving into the pages of Scripture, allowing them to direct our hearts toward the living word of God. Today, we'll be delving into the book of Joshua, chapters 12 through 14, as well as 1 Corinthians chapter seven. We'll explore the conquests of the Israelites under Joshua's leadership, understand the allotment of lands, and delve into the wisdom shared by Paul regarding marriage and relationships. Throughout this episode, we'll reflect on the nature of faith as exemplified by Caleb, who, even in his old age, remained unwavering in his faith and determination. We'll also take some time to engage in prayer, reminded of God's everlasting presence and love in our lives. So, settle in as we embark on another enlightening journey through the Bible. Let the words of Scripture inspire and transform as we seek to navigate life through the lens of faith and love. Let's get started! TODAY'S DEVOTION: Unbelief looks at giants and backs away. Faith looks at the mountain that is God and says, give me that mountain. Give me God. Caleb saw how big God was, and the giants seemed small. Some of us have the gift of faith like Caleb, yet we can all grow in faith and cultivate our faith no matter how old we are. Paul says, faith comes from hearing, that is hearing the good news about Christ. The Bible helps to expand our imaginations so that we can begin to see more fully who we are. And this faith that God gives will enable us to take territory that God wants us to occupy in this life right now. So come each day to his word, not because it's magic, but because the rehabilitation of our minds will take place as God begins to give us his vision for the world and for our very life. We'll begin to see things from his perspective. We'll begin to understand ourselves in the light of God's love, and this, my friend, will change everything. So don't let the years deplete your faith. Grow old like Caleb, growing in faith until the very end. And like Caleb, let us say, give me this mountain. I want the mountain that is God himself. Hallelujah. May that be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Joshua 9-11; 1 Corinthians 6 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome back, dear listeners, to another episode of the Daily Radio Bible. It's March 21st, 2025, and we're diving deep into powerful passages from the book of Joshua and 1 Corinthians. I'm Hunter, your brother, and your Bible reading coach, here to guide us on this journey through the Word. Today, we venture through Joshua chapters 9 to 11, witnessing the cunning of the Gibeonites and Joshua's epic battles, showcasing faith interwoven with shrewdness and cunning. We then turn to 1 Corinthians chapter 6, where we are prompted to consider how our faith shapes our interactions within the community. Echoing through these narratives is the call to a faith that is not just wise but rooted deeply in God. Let's allow these scriptures to challenge and encourage us as they point us to the living Word, Jesus. So grab your Bible, settle in, and let's explore these timeless truths together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Now the Gibeonites were wise, and you might say that their wisdom was rooted in a kind of faith. The same kind of faith Rahab had. Both had confidence that God was going to give the land to Israel. They both responded in fear before God's people, and both acted with wisdom and cunning in order that their people might be saved. In the end, the Gibeonites would be saved by their faith just as Rahab had been saved by her faith. It's their faith in God, the God of Israel, that causes them to make peace with the God of Israel even when their shrewdness was deceitful. They didn't trust in their power, their might, their alliances. No. They sought to make peace with God. There is a shrewdness in these Gibeonites. Their deception leads to their deliverance. They, like Rahab, saw that the God of Israel was a God of deliverance; they recognized that this God delivered the Hebrew people out of Egypt and was giving them this land. And so they were shrewd. They were deceitful. And in their shrewd deceit, they found deliverance. Sometimes faith looks a lot like shrewdness. Jesus tells a parable of the shrewd manager who makes friends with all of his master's debtors in order that he might be delivered from his own financial ruin. He gave away what was not his in order that he might have life. And in a similar way, the people of Gideon gave away something in order that they might have life. They were shrewd, And Jesus commends this kind of shrewdness, the willingness to let go, to give away, to not hold on and insist on my own way. This is the way of faith, and sometimes it looks cunning and shrewd, and sometimes it finds its way into very practical situations in life, like the conflict between sisters and brothers in Christ. Sometimes there must be a shrewdness, a willingness to let go, to give something away in order for there to be peace. This is in part what Paul's trying to show us in our Corinthian reading today. The Corinthians, the Gibeonites, you and I are called to live by faith. A faith that is shrewd, A faith that invests itself primarily in our relationships with God, his people, and this world. And often, we need to give something away to let go of our own way in order that we might have life. May God give us faith that is shrewd, that is cunning, wise, and obedient. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son, and that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 32-34; 1 Corinthians 2 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Moses, standing on a mountain, doesn't enter the promised land. Do you feel the weight of that? Yet, this moment in scripture isn't about exclusion; it's a profound illustration of how God's promises unfold in our lives. It's a visual parable of the law versus grace. Moses represents the law, and we see that it isn't by law that we enter into God's promises. Joshua, whose name means Yeshua or Jesus, symbolizes the grace that leads us in. The message here is about faith over the law. The righteous will live by faith, not by our adherence to the rules, but through grace—a gift we don't earn but receive. Moses caught a glimpse of the land through faith, but it is Joshua, the symbol of Jesus, who leads us into life and promise. The way of faith is how we truly enter and live out God's promises every day. Reflect on Paul's words in 1 Corinthians today. He unveils the wisdom of God, not in human logic, but in the power and mystery of faith—faith that hinges on Jesus and the cross. It isn't by our efforts, traditions, or upbringing that we secure our place, but solely God's Spirit at work within us. This devotion challenges us: trust in God's wisdom and His timing. Though Moses didn't walk the promised land in life, he was transformed through the resurrection. His feet touched down in the promise, standing with Elijah and Jesus on the Mount Of Transfiguration. It's a depiction of God's promise fulfilled, a foreshadowing of faith bringing us all home. In your life, know this truth: God doesn't abandon you. Even when you feel lost, He sees you, understands where you are, and brings you into His promise. We each have our mountaintops, our glimpse of what is to come, and through faith, we walk into the promise Jesus secured for us on the cross. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Hello, dear listeners, and welcome to another episode of the Daily Radio Bible. I'm your host, Hunter, and we're diving into Day 76 of our journey through the Bible. Today, we'll explore the powerful words found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapters 32 through 34, and wrap up with insights from 1 Corinthians chapter two. Join me as we reflect on the profound teachings of Moses, the transition of leadership to Joshua, and the wisdom of God's spirit revealed to us through Christ. Let's embark on this inspiring journey together, filled with the promise of new beginnings and the assurance of God's love. And remember, as we navigate this season of change, you are deeply loved. So take a moment, breathe in the beauty of life, and enjoy the blessings surrounding you. Let's get started! TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 30-31; Psalm 40; 1 Corinthians 1 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast. In today's episode, we have our wonderful guest, Heather, joining us for a thoughtful and spiritually illuminating journey through the scriptures. It's day 75 of our year-long exploration, and together, we'll dive into Deuteronomy chapters 30 and 31, Psalm 40, and wrap up with 1 Corinthians 1. This episode is an invitation to see Jesus as the source of our life and to gather around the warmth of God's love with people from all corners of the globe. Let the Holy Spirit illuminate the scriptures for us as we explore the depths of these passages, seeking understanding and a closer connection to Christ. Remember, we are all on this journey together, and you are loved. Let's jump in and be enriched by the Word today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: What seems foolish and ineffective to the world is Christ's atoning sacrifice on the cross. He is the spotless lamb of God, the perfect atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world. His sacrifice was not carried out when we were honoring Him, but when we were at our most rebellious. In the darkest moments, when we were at odds with God, He chose to unite Himself to us. His death bridges the chasm of our sin, inviting us into a reconciled relationship. The truth of His union with us when we were at our lowest is a testament to His love and grace. The only remaining step is for us to trust in this truth, trust in His ultimate sacrifice. For the world, this act may seem weak or foolish, but for those of us being saved, it becomes the bedrock of our life and hope. Christ's union with you is completed; now, it is time to awaken to this new reality. Embrace the freedom derived from His forgiveness. Be His witnesses in this world, embodying the all-giving, forgiving, and co-suffering love of Jesus. Christ has united Himself to us, and in this unity, we are called to be His hands and feet. The world finds wisdom in power and intellect, but God uses what the world deems foolish and weak to reveal His strength. Through His sacrifice, we find our true identity and purpose as redeemed and reconciled citizens of His kingdom. May we grasp and share this profound truth, living as ambassadors of the life Christ has made available to us. Stepping into this abundant life is an ongoing transformation, a journey toward embodying the love and freedom afforded to us by Christ Himself. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my friends, for my family. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 28-29; Galatians 6 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to another enlightening episode of Daily Radio Bible! I'm your host, Hunter, and today marks day 74 of our immersive journey through the Bible. Together, we're opening our hearts and minds to the profound words of Deuteronomy chapters 28 and 29, as well as Galatians chapter 6. We'll explore deep themes like blessings and curses, obedience, and the powerful principle of love and faith that transforms us into a new creation. Come and join us as we reflect on God's love and navigate the rich terrain of Scripture, letting it elevate and nourish our souls. We'll also spend moments in prayer, inviting God's peace, joy, and transformative presence into our lives. Let's gather by the fires of God's love and see how His word speaks to us today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Quid pro quo. This for that. If you do this, you will receive that. That's the old principle of the law. If you keep this covenant and obey all its terms and obligations, then you will receive the blessing of the covenant. But if you fail to keep all the terms and obligations, then you will receive the curses described in the covenant. Quid pro quo. This for that. I hope we can all see how impossible this is for people like you and me. How absolutely terrifying it is. People like us simply can't live up to the standard of holiness that's described here. The level of faithfulness needed to achieve that blessing is beyond our grasp. Thankfully, we see in Galatians a new principle at work, a new promise, a new contract. It's not quid pro quo. It's something altogether different. Instead, this new principle is based upon what God has done for us on the cross. It's based upon a clearer and complete revelation that is Christ himself. God in his great love and mercy recognizes that we are unable to meet the demands of this for that. Jesus has fulfilled the terms of that first agreement so that we might know its blessing. He did that on the cross. A new principle is at work in our lives because of him and what he's done. Paul describes it as a new creation. When we read these passages in Deuteronomy, we have to ask, is this what God is really intending for humanity? Is this truly reflective of God's heart? If you don't do what I say, you will be wiped out in the most heinous ways thinkable? You know, the Bible reflects the periods and the times with which it was written, and it also reflects how people understood God in the context of their times and the surrounding culture. And God lets his children tell the story of God, but he doesn't leave us there. No. He will give the final word on who he really is and how he is to be understood and what kind of relationship he is establishing with humanity. And he doesn't simply leave it to prophets and describes to write about. No. He comes in person. He shows up in the flesh. God's final word is Jesus. He is the logos of God. And the new principle is the way of the cross. Self-giving, sacrificial love on behalf of those who have nothing to give. It's not quid pro quo. This for that. Now God is not capricious. He's not overly sensitive and insecure. No. God is like Jesus. He is God. The new principle is the way of the cross. The cross, which is the ultimate demonstration of the self-giving, radically forgiving, co-suffering, love for God, for others, for the world. So let me encourage you all to take a deep breath after reading through Deuteronomy today and realize that God has shown us who he really is. It seemed completely and fully wonderfully in the face of Jesus. Jesus has achieved for us all the blessings of god. He accomplished this by defeating death and the grave on the cross by giving himself on behalf of all. And now the new principle is that of a new creation achieved by the cross, the cruciform love of God. Let us live in that reality with gratitude and love. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 19-21; Galatians 3 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to this episode of the Daily Radio Bible, where your host, Hunter, guides us through a profound journey into the scriptures, exploring the depths of God's word and uncovering the truths within. Today, we continue our 72-day adventure through the Bible, immersing ourselves in the chapters of Deuteronomy and the enlightening words of Galatians. In this episode, Hunter reads from Deuteronomy 19 to 21, delving into ancient laws and the cities of refuge, and then transitions to Galatians chapter three, where Paul speaks of the transformative power of faith and grace. In these passages, we confront the troubling aspects of human nature and the darkness of the world, yet we are reminded of Christ's redemptive sacrifice—described as a shadow of the promise found in the tree where Christ bore the sin of the world. In his compassionate commentary, Hunter encourages us to embrace the gift of a new heart through Christ's love—not through the old systems of law but through a grace that brings about true freedom and unity in faith. He leads us in prayer and reflection, inviting us into a moment of spiritual camaraderie. Join us as we journey together, letting the scriptures illuminate the path to Jesus, and experience the grace and love that transcend our understanding. Remember, you are loved, and together we are united in this faithful exploration. TODAY'S DEVOTION: In today's readings, we see a stark contrast between the realities presented in Deuteronomy and the liberating message found in Galatians. The passages in Deuteronomy reveal the dark depths of human sin and rebellion, the curse and brokenness that pervades our world. But Galatians brings us to the heart of God's redemptive plan—a plan that was in place before the foundations of the earth. There is a tree in the narrative, a disturbing symbol of the curse and death in Deuteronomy, a place where justice is executed. Yet, this is also the shadow of a greater promise—the tree on which Christ was crucified. It's a paradox that the very symbol of cursing becomes the place of redemption as Jesus hangs on that tree for us. He becomes the curse to break its power, to set us free. These passages remind us that the horrific events depicted in Deuteronomy do not reflect God's heart; rather, they unveil the depths of human evil. In contrast, God's heart is revealed on the cross, where Jesus conquers the dominion of sin and death. It's a reminder that the Gospel is the only way to reconciliation, the sole path that transcends sin's curse. Paul passionately conveys this truth in his letter to the Galatians, urging them to trust solely in Christ and not revert to the old ways. The law was never meant to save us or give us life. It was temporary, a guardian until faith in Christ was revealed. The new life we are offered through Christ is a gift of grace and love, a life free from the curse, rooted in God's heart. Oh, how often we forget and seek to justify ourselves through our efforts, thinking we can mend what's broken in us. Yet, new life is found not in the law or in our own striving, but in God's gracious gift. We, the true heirs of Abraham, are called to live in this newness, united in Christ as one people, freed and dearly loved. That's the prayer I have for my wife, my daughters, my son, and for you as well—that we hold fast to the Gospel, to the reconciling love displayed on the cross. May we live daily in the freedom of our new identity, with faith, hope, and love at the forefront of everything we do. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 16-18; Psalm 38; Galatians 2 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome dear ones to the Daily Radio Bible. Today marks day 71 in our immersive journey through the Bible as your host, Hunter, guides you with warmth and wisdom. In this episode, we're delving into Deuteronomy chapters 16 through 18, exploring the significance of Passover and the essence of justice, moving to the heartfelt plea for mercy in Psalm 38, and finally reflecting on Paul's letter to the Galatians in chapter 2. Hunter reminds us of the profound influence of grace over the constraints of the law and how fear-based religion is not the path to live. With heartfelt prayers and insights, today's episode invites you to experience the profound love and grace of God, anchoring your spirit in the gospel truth. So, come along as we read, reflect, and pray in pursuit of the divine. You are loved, and let us always remember the joyous strength that this love brings. Alrighty, let's dive in! TODAY'S DEVOTION: The law can't save us, but the law will humble us. The law instructs us. It teaches us our need for God's grace. That is its purpose. It was never meant to save us. Peter would lose sight of this. He was swayed by James's friends. They were people who trafficked in fear and legalism, control. Peter was generous hearted toward these new Gentile believers in Antioch. He was eating with them, sharing his life with them until this group shows up. They tapped into the fear-based brain that tries to pacify God with piety and performance by pretending. They conjured up a storm of fear that grabbed hold of Peter's heart and spread out into Barnabas's heart. Thankfully, Paul is relentless with the gospel, and he verbally slapped some grace into Peter even though this was no doubt an embarrassing rebuke for Peter. I'm sure in the end, he was glad for it. Living in fear is no way to live. Fear is infectious. It's like a virus. It spreads. And in this case, it spread even to Barnabas, who is known as the son of encouragement. But God's grace is infectious too, and this is an infection we don't want to cure. We need to recognize our need to be renewed in the message of the gospel all the time. If Peter and Barnabas needed to be renewed in the message of God's grace, how much more do you and I need to be renewed in it? That old religion of fear shows up all the time in our lives. So we need to be ready with the gospel, ready to remind ourselves that the gospel is not about fear, condemnation, performance. It's not about any of that. Galatians 2:20 tells us what the gospel is. "My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me." See, there's grace and there is the gospel. The Son of God loves us and gives himself for us. And not just us, but for the whole world. Christ undid what Adam had done. He assumed humanity on his shoulders on the cross, and there we find ourselves in him. Because of the vicarious life of Christ, Paul says we are in him on the cross. He says it plainly here. "I have been crucified with Christ. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ, all shall be made alive." Paul holds to this gospel truth. In Christ, Paul sees the completed work of God on behalf of all. And that, my friend, is such good news. It is the antidote to fear-based religion. It is the pathway to freedom, generosity, and love. So let's live in that truth today, what Christ has done for you, what he's done for Gentiles and Jews, what he's done for the world. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul today, that I will see the immense magnitude of the love of God for all. That I'll rest in that, and that I will know its joy. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son, and that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 10-12; Mark 16 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast. Today is March 9th, 2025, and we are joined by our guest Heather, who will take us through day 68 of our journey through the Scriptures. Heather, who joins us most Sundays, guides us as we come together to the Scriptures to witness Jesus, the source of our life, with people from around the globe. Today, we dive into Deuteronomy chapters 10 through 12 and conclude with Mark chapter 16. Together, we will explore the messages of covenant renewal, the love and obedience required by God, and the profound transformation of the resurrection. We are reminded that Jesus has not left us behind, but rather goes ahead to meet us. So, join us as we warm ourselves around the fire of God's love and allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate the Scriptures today. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast, and always remember, you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: They entered the tomb grieving and weeping. Mary Magdalene is the first to arrive, and she is overcome with grief. Somehow, in this death, she feels left behind. This tomb, this cemetery, is all a painful reminder that she is all alone and grieving. This man that had delivered her from demonic possession, forgiven her of everything she had ever done, that had acknowledged her, seen her, and loved her, somehow left her behind. At least, that's what she thought. Until an angel in white shows up. He has a very simple message for her. He wants to let her know that he has not left her behind. This tomb seems to indicate that God has left us behind. In fact, every time we go to a funeral, we may be confronted with the thought that perhaps God has left us behind, that somehow it's all for nothing. But now, in this empty tomb, there's an angel there dressed in white. He has a new message for Mary and for you and me and the whole world. His message is to go. His message is to go tell the disciples and Peter that Jesus has not left us behind. In fact, he says these words: "Now go and tell his disciples, including Peter, that Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there just as he told you before he died." The message of the resurrection is this: God has not left us behind. In fact, he has gone ahead of us into Galilee, and there he will meet us and convince us with his body, with his life, with his spirit, that he is with us from now until the end of the age. God has not left us behind or abandoned us. No. He has come to rescue us. He has come and rescued us completely. He is rescuing us from the despair of being left behind, left alone. That is the message of the resurrection. God has gone ahead. He is meeting us there, and he will continue to meet us each and every day of our life. Be convinced. Allow the Lord to convince you and live in the light of the God who goes ahead of you and meets you right where you are. Amen. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 7-9; Mark 15 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible, where we are on day 67 of our journey through Scripture. Our host, Hunter, guides us through the powerful narratives of Deuteronomy chapters seven through nine and the pivotal events of Mark 15. In this episode, we reflect on God's steadfast love and mercy despite human rebellion, as seen in the Israelites' journey and the sacrificial love of Christ on the cross. Hunter encourages us to see the Bible's invitation to draw closer to Jesus as our advocate and savior. Through prayer, Hunter leads us in seeking God's presence and purpose for our lives. Join us as we explore these profound truths and open our hearts to the wisdom and love of God. Let's walk this journey together, and remember, you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: They were rebellious. They worshiped other gods even after God had rescued them from Egypt. After all that, they would still reject him. Like all people everywhere, we reject God. But God doesn't reject us. I know it sounds like this, like God is wanting to reject them, to do away with them in these passages we've read today. And God knows that's how we often feel, don't we? That God has rejected us, that he despises us, that he wants to judge us. And no doubt, this is what Moses believes to be true about the heart of God. But God's heart is not fully known to Moses yet. He, like we, are seeing things through a glass darkly. But one day, he will see fully. One day, he will fully know the heart of God. The day that he sees Jesus face to face. The day that he sees the Son of God offering himself on behalf of all rebellious humanity. On another mountain on Mount Moriah. On a cross. There in the Christological light of eternity, the true heart of God is being seen by Moses, and the heart he sees far exceeds what Moses could even think or imagine. Moses had to plead over and over again for these people. Over and over again, he falls face down to the ground and pleads time and time again that God would be merciful, and God was merciful. God's mercy was not because these people had somehow merited mercy, but because God had promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that he would find a way to rescue them, to bless them, to make them his own. And his plan was not just for them, but for all people. Mark 15 shows us exactly how God's going to do that by offering himself, by pouring out his self-giving, sacrificial love on the cross, taking punishment on our behalf, ransoming us from sin, death, and the grave. He's doing something about rebel-hearted people there on that cross. He's forgiving them, shedding his blood for them, embracing them. He's rescuing them from their delusion. He has not come to judge the world, but to save the world through him. Someone greater than Moses is our advocate now. Jesus is the greater advocate. Jesus is undoing what Adam did. The vicarious life of Christ was not just for the descendants of Abraham. This was for all humanity. First Corinthians 15 verse 22: For as in Adam all die, so in Christ, all will be made alive. Jesus is a better Moses, and he has come to reveal the Father's heart to the world and to make a way for us to enter in and to occupy, not the land, but life in him. So, let us enter in by faith. God's good heart has been revealed, and you are his. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 3-4; Psalm 36; Mark 13 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to another enriching episode of the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey together through the scriptures to explore the life-giving word of God. Today is March 6th, 2025, and on this day 66 of our year-long voyage through the Bible, Hunter, your devoted brother and host, guides us from the picturesque backdrop of Oregon. In unison with sisters and brothers worldwide, we delve into Deuteronomy chapters 3 and 4, Psalm 36, and Mark chapter 13. Hunter emphasizes the vital call to vigilance in our spiritual journey, drawing parallels between keeping watch on a ship and maintaining spiritual alertness. Together, we reflect on the encouragement to stay vigilant, knowing God keeps watch with us, offering His presence and wisdom. As we bathe our minds and hearts in prayer and scripture, we are reminded of the transformative power of God's word and the simple significance of human connection in our daily lives. Join us in this sacred pause as we give ear to God's everlasting love and let it renew our spirits. And remember, dear friends, you are loved beyond measure. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Keep watch. Those are Jesus' final words in Mark 13. Back when I was much younger in college, during the summer, I worked on a boat in the Bering Sea. One of the responsibilities we had was to keep watch. If you were a bystander up in the wheelhouse, it might look like keeping watch wasn't a very active thing to do. However, it was anything but passive. You had to stay alert. It was absolutely critical that you had someone on watch at all times. The person on watch had to make course corrections to ensure that the ship was on course and heading in the right direction. The safety of the vessel and crew was in the hands of the person at watch. To fail at your duty on watch was an offense worthy of being fired. You had the responsibility to keep people safe, to avoid rocks, other boats, keep from running aground. Keeping watch was anything but passive time. It was active time. If you were passive, you ran the risk of being lulled to sleep. Well, Peter, James, John, Andrew, they all come to Jesus. They want to know about future events. They want to know when the kingdom of God is going to be fully established. They want to know when all this is going to take place and when the world's going to be made right again. The answer they are given offers them little satisfaction. Jesus says about the time or day no one knows, not even the angels in heaven nor the Son, but only the Father. Jesus tells them that in light of that fact, it's important to do those things that diligent watchkeepers do. Stay alert. Be vigilant. Build routines into your watch hours. Ensure that you remain awake because the stakes are too high. The safety and welfare of the lives around you are in jeopardy if you're not keeping watch. We must be faithful to keep watch for the sake of our family, our marriage, for those in our church, for our neighbors, for the crew. But there's encouragement for us to stay vigilant during the long watches of the night. That's because he is keeping watch with us. He is with us every hour, and we can learn from him through the watches of night. The stakes are high, but the company is good. Psalm 42:8 says, but each day, the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me. And through each night, I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life. He gives us a song in the night as we vigilantly keep watch, as we build routines into the watch hours. And that's what I want this podcast to be for all of us. May it be a place where we learn to keep watch, to wait for God, to experience his presence while we wait. May we know his songs as we wait for his return. Keep watch. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 1-2; Mark 12 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, dear ones. Today marks Day 65 in our journey through the Bible, as we dive into the heart of Deuteronomy chapters one and two, and explore the rich narratives of Mark chapter 12. I'm your host, Hunter, your brother and Bible reading coach, here to guide you as we bask in the transformative power of God's love. In today's episode, Moses speaks to the Israelites, recounting their journey and God's promises, as they stand at the threshold of the Promised Land. We'll witness Jesus teaching in parables, challenging religious authorities, and revealing profound truths of love and commitment to God and each other. Through these scriptures, we are reminded of our ultimate belonging to God, as we navigate the worldly traps of money, politics, and power. Join us in this sacred time of reflection and prayer, as we give our lives back to God and discover our truest joy. Together, let's walk forward in Christ's love, on this day of Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Let's embrace this journey, knowing we are deeply loved by God. Welcome, and let's dive into today's word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: They tried to trap Jesus in questions about the two faced idol of money and politics. It's so easy for us to get trapped there, but Jesus won't be trapped by these idols or any other. He calls for them to show him a coin. Whose picture? Whose title are stamped on it? He asked. Caesar's, they replied. Well, Jesus said, give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God. The coin belongs to Caesar, but there's something else that belongs to God. What is it? Jesus wants you to know that you belong to him, that God has put his imprint, his image on you. Therefore, you belong to him. The catechism asks, what is our only hope in life and death? The answer is we are not our own, but belong to God. So let there be no doubt, you are God's. You are his children. You are family. There's no getting out of it, and you're not to blame for it. It was all God. Give to God what belongs to him. So our duty is to return back to the Lord all that is his, and that would be us. That's right. And if we do that, and when we do that, when we participate with him, we can avoid the traps and the idols of this world, including the idols of money and politics and power. And instead, we can find our truest life, our freest life, our most joyful life in him. As I give my life to him, I find my truest self, my truest joy. So let's return to God what's his. Give yourself to him. Paul said this in one of his letters. Your real life is hidden with God in Christ. This is the truest thing about you. This is the truth of your being, that you are in him. He made this so. So now let us begin to discover what it is to live it out, to walk with him. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 34-36; March 11 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we continue our journey through the Bible on this 63rd day of the year. I'm Hunter, your Bible reading coach, here to guide you through scripture and into a deeper relationship with the one who is the living word of God. Today, our reading takes us through Numbers chapters 34 through 36 and Mark chapter 11. We'll explore God's instructions to the Israelites about dividing the land and cities of refuge, and listen as Jesus interacts with His disciples, performing miracles and teaching profound lessons in the Gospel of Mark. Later, we'll reflect on how we are called to participate in God's life, and engage in a time of prayer, seeking God's guidance and peace. Thank you for joining us today as we invest in the most valuable part of ourselves – our soul. Let's embark on this spiritual journey together, experience the encouragement of Scripture, and remember that you are always loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus speaks to the tree, and Jesus speaks to his disciples. Strange thing to speak to a tree. If you caught me speaking to a tree, you might think that's strange, and you would be right. It is. And Mark tells us I love this part. The disciples heard him say it. So Mark circles back to this moment the next day, and what happened there was still lingering in the air, apparently. After seeing it, the tree withered there the next day. They have to bring it to Jesus' attention. They say, Rabbi, look, the tree, it's withered. And Mark tells us this in verse 22, then Jesus said to the disciples. So Jesus speaks to the tree, and now he speaks to the disciples. And I think there's a connection here in this story of the two things Jesus is saying to both. To the tree, well, he's not happy with the tree. He curses it, in fact. It seems unreasonable for him to be so displeased with the tree. I mean, it is just a tree. Mark tells us it was not the season for figs, but still the tree is being called out. Why? I don't know. It's a mystery. But maybe maybe it has something to do with the fact that it had no fruit. Right? I mean, Jesus says that because it had no fruit, or Mark tells us it had no fruit. It wasn't being what it was meant to be and do. The creator of that tree has come walking by, and he's looking for fruit. You would think that the creator of all the trees, of all things, would have the prerogative to have some fruit from the tree that he has made where and when he wanted it. But the tree is not cooperating with the creator when he comes. So it came to be what it was, cursed and withered, because it failed to respond and participate with the creator who made it and was asking for some fruit even out of season. The next day, Mark tells us that Jesus speaks to his disciples. No trees today. And to his disciples, he says this, have faith in God. The creator is walking with his disciples and he says, do and be who I created you to be. Participate. Cooperate with me. It's my prerogative. I made you. So be and do what I ask you to. Does it seem unreasonable or impossible for a tree to produce fruit out of season? Not if the creator asked you to do it. Does it seem impossible for you to tell this mountain to be thrown into the sea? Well, not if the creator asked you to do it. Does it seem impossible to forgive someone? Well, not if the creator has forgiven you and made you his own. Not if he's asked you to do it. The life of the disciple is a life of participation with God. Jesus isn't trying to teach us to have magic trick faith. Faith isn't about doing parlor tricks. Faith is a response to the creator who is asking us to participate in his life, to be and do what we were created to be and do. And then he says this, so when you pray, when you are participating in my life, forgive. This is what the creator has created you to do and to be, forgiving. You are forgiven, loved, a disciple of God. Now participate with the life of God and do what he says. And when we do that, life might become strange to onlookers, but it will become so much bigger, so much freer, so much more full of life. And that's the prayer that I have for my soul, that I will be and do what the creator has asked me to be and to do. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son, and that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign-Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 32-33; Mark 10 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to another episode of Daily Radio Bible. I'm Hunter, your devoted Bible reading coach, and today is day 62 in our journey through the Bible. As we gather from all over the world, we're here to warm our souls in the transformative fires of God's love, presence, and wisdom. Today, we're diving deep into the book of Numbers, reading chapters 32 and 33 and finishing in Mark 10. We'll explore the story of the tribes of Reuben and Gad as they seek land east of the Jordan River and reflect on Jesus's teachings and miracles, including the healing of blind Bartimaeus. Throughout it all, we'll let the Word of God illuminate our hearts and guide us to the living Word of God, Jesus himself. Join me as we read together and invite the love of God to reign in our lives. Stay tuned, as we embark on this soul-stirring journey through Scripture, encouraging hearts around the world to awaken to the gospel and discover the boundless love of God. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He offers us sight and understanding. Sight for the blind. That's what we witness in the miracle of blind Bartimaeus, as captured in our reading today. And yet, even before the physical act of healing, Bartimaeus showcases an extraordinary inner vision, a seeing that transcends physical limitations. The miracle of his sight began with hearing. Bartimaeus heard the stories, the whispers, the rumors of a man from Nazareth – a friend to the sinners, a champion against hypocrisy, a messenger of hope. He heard that Jesus was coming, and that stirred something within him. Despite the crowd, despite his position on the side of the road, Bartimaeus recognized the truth with clarity. The one who could save, who could show him a new world, was near. So he shouted with conviction, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” Amidst the chaos, Bartimaeus's heart saw what others couldn't. The relentless call, even when met with resistance, was an act of faith that Jesus responded to. The exchange between Jesus and Bartimaeus is revealing – “What do you want me to do for you?” Bartimaeus's longing for sight points us to a deeper truth. It's not only physical eyesight he needs, but the revelation of who Jesus truly is – "My Rabbi." In this exchange, the eyes of Bartimaeus' heart had already been opened. His faith and understanding preceded his miraculous healing. When the heart awakens to God's love, we find ourselves seeing and understanding with clarity. As Bartimaeus did, may we recognize the truth of who Jesus is. May we respond to His call, and when our hearts see, our lives inevitably follow where he leads us. That's the prayer I have today—for my own heart to catch a glimpse of God's love, for my family to share in this understanding, and for you as well. May the eyes of your heart be open, and may you follow the path He sets before you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 30-31; Mark 9 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast! In today's episode, we're journeying through day 61 of our exploration of the scriptures, guided by our guest Heather. Together, we delve into Numbers chapters 30 and 31 and finish with Mark 9. Heather invites us to gather with people from around the globe as we seek to truly see Jesus through the scriptures, drawing our hearts towards Christ and warming ourselves around the fire of God's love. Today, we'll explore themes of vows and pledges, battles and plunder in the book of Numbers, and witness the powerful acts of Jesus in the gospel of Mark, where he teaches on faith, service, and the transformative power of humble surrender. Join us as we reflect, pray, and seek God's purpose together. Let's jump in and be reminded that in a world of seeming winners and losers, it's through humble servitude and God's immeasurable grace that we find true greatness and new life. Let's dive into today's readings and be encouraged in our walk with Christ. Remember, you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus shows us what true greatness is. In a world that is so often obsessed with power, success, and status, Jesus offers us a radically different vision of what it means to be great. His words in the gospel of Mark reveal that the path to greatness lies not in ascending the ladder of power or outshining others, but rather in serving them. Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else. Imagine that! In God's kingdom, the measure of greatness is not about how high you can rise above others but how deeply you can serve them. What would happen if this profound truth took root in our hearts? What if, instead of striving to be the best in the eyes of the world, we joyfully embraced the call to be servants to all? Our actions, driven by humility and love, would display the very heart of the kingdom of God. It requires us to lay down our own claims to status and to give ourselves in love for the good of others. Just as a small seed must be buried in the ground to grow into a fruitful plant, we too must surrender our lives, allowing God to resurrect them into something beautiful and whole. Through surrender, we are raised to new life, lives filled with meaning and purpose, reflecting the greatness of our Servant King. In a world where the loudest often gain attention, let our lives speak loudly of the quiet strength found in serving, loving, and giving. This is my prayer for myself, and for you—to embrace a greatness that serves, that loves lavishly, filling the world with the beauty and grace of God. Let us walk in the path of true greatness that Jesus has laid before us. May we be servants on this journey, spreading the reality of His kingdom wherever we go. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 28-29; Mark 8 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast, where we journey through the Bible together with the hope of transformation through love. I'm your host, Hunter, your brother and Bible reading coach. Today is March 1st, 2025, and we're on day 61 of our adventure through the scriptures. Over the next year, we'll explore the entire Bible, delving into the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice, with the ultimate goal of being transformed by love. In today's episode, we'll dive into Numbers chapters 28 and 29 and Mark chapter 8, experiencing God's word as we seek healing, encouragement, and a deeper understanding of His love. Join us as we reflect on the unceasing sacrifices detailed in Numbers and the story of Jesus' miraculous provision and teachings in Mark. Together, let's open our hearts to the transformative power of God's word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The burden of sacrifices and the freedom in His love. As we journeyed through the passages in Numbers today, my heart couldn't help but feel the weight of the continuous requirements for sacrifices—an endless list of offerings meant to keep us in right standing with God. However, it's enlightening to realize that all these detailed instructions point to the futility of trying to achieve righteousness through our efforts alone. It's a heavy message, yet profoundly important. We see in these communal and personal sacrifices, a vivid picture of an exhausting attempt to appease, to please, and to account for our shortcomings. Yet, the blood of bulls and lambs is not the culmination of our story. The truth that Hebrews 10:4 reminds us of is that it's not possible for the blood of animals to take away sins. A far greater sacrifice is necessary—a sacrifice rooted not in obligation but in the extravagant, self-giving love of God. God doesn't demand a never-ending cycle of sacrifices because He delights in suffering. No, He desires to show us His love through the ultimate sacrifice—His own son. Jesus came to lay down His life, revealing the true heart of our Creator—a God who chooses to redeem us with His love. It's not obligation that drives God, it is pure, unceasing love. This is the real message embedded in the pages of these ancient texts. When Jesus spoke to His disciples in Mark 8 about His impending sacrifice, they didn't understand. They were entrenched in a mindset that was hard to break free from—seeing things from a human perspective rather than God's. Yet, Jesus invites us to take up our cross, not as a burdensome task, but as an invitation to live into the story of love—a love that conquers death and offers life. The cross is a channel of transformation, a declaration of God's love and victory. When Jesus says to take up your cross, He is beckoning us to live out His message of grace and life-changing love. It's not about picking up burdens but embracing the freedom and new life that His death and resurrection bring. It's about letting His love permeate us, meet us in our weakest moments, and overflow from us into the world. In embracing His love, we find our true selves. We find freedom, we find purpose, and we find the powerful life Jesus spoke of. The sacrifice Jesus made was once and for all. Through it, He declared: "You are loved." So let us pick up that love and follow Him. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 21-23; Mark 6-7 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome, dear friends, to the Daily Radio Bible. Today, we're embarking on day 58 of our transformative journey through the scriptures. Together, we'll immerse ourselves in the rich narratives found in Numbers chapters 21 through 23 and Mark chapters 6 and 7. As always, our mission is not just to read, but to be changed by the Living Word—Jesus Christ. We will explore themes of trust, obedience, and the miraculous as the Israelites confront hostile territories, and as Jesus performs wondrous acts of healing and teaching. May our hearts be open to the profound truths and the healing that comes from His wings. Join us as we dive into this sacred text, engage in soothing prayer, and discover the enduring message that you are deeply loved. Tune in and let's walk this journey together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The sick and the needy were reaching out for the tassels of Jesus' tallit. The tallit is a traditional prayer garment worn by devout Jews, as commanded by Moses in the book of Deuteronomy and Numbers. The tallit was a poncho-like garment that had fringe along the border with knotted tassels at four corners. Devout Jews were to wear it at all times. In fact, they still wear it today. It's there to help remind them at all times to obey God's commandments. It was also to serve as a reminder to them that they belong to God, that God had delivered them out of Egypt, and that they were his people. It was a constant and daily reminder. In Hebrew, the word for corner, where these fringes are, is "kanaf," which can also be translated as "wings." This interpretation of certain messianic passages was used during that time. From Malachi 4:2: But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in his wings, in his kanaf, in his corners. They took this to mean that when the Messiah came, they would simply need to touch the corners of his tallit, and they would be healed. And that's exactly what we see people doing when Jesus comes through their town. They were reaching out to touch his tallit, the four corners, the wings of his prayer shawl. And when they do, we're told that they were healed. It's so beautiful. This is the second time we have Mark showing people reaching out for the fringe of Jesus' garment. These were everyday people, hurting desperate people who are looking to Jesus as the long-expected Messiah and receiving healing in his wings. There is healing in his wings for us too. But that healing doesn't always come when we want it to come. If you've walked with the Lord for any length of time, you soon realize this. Even if we've received healing in miraculous ways, it doesn't always come when we want it to come. Sometimes God has something else in mind. Sometimes he lets these light and momentary afflictions, as Paul calls them, work something out of eternal importance in our life. He's shaping us through the suffering and through the waiting. He's allowing us to participate in a cruciform way of living. And we should not let this momentary suffering and the waiting dissuade us from the truth that there is healing in his wings. That healing is ongoing. There will come a time at the resurrection when our bodies will be healed completely, and then we will forever be living in the shadow of his wings. There'll be no cancer, sickness, Alzheimer's. It'll all be gone. But right here, right now, ours is to do what these people did, to reach out, to lay hold of the promise that that tallit represents, to lay hold of the healing that is offered for our souls. There's a whole lot more healing that needs to go on. And some of it can happen right now, and some of it will have to wait, but all of it is going to happen. We can count on that. So today, even as you hear these words, reach out. Something eternal is being worked out, and we together are reaching out. Not begging or pleading to an indifferent God, but we are reaching out to the one who has come to us. The one who brings healing to me and to the whole world. And the prayer of my own soul today is that I will see the one who comes, the one who's with me, and lay hold of the one who has laid hold of me. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 17-18; Psalm 29; Mark 4 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE:  Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast. Today, we're journeying through day 56 in our Bible reading adventure, and I'm your host, Hunter. Together we'll explore the sacred pages of Scripture, where we'll warm ourselves by the fires of God's love and presence. Today's readings will take us through Numbers chapters 17 and 18, Psalm 29, and culminate in Mark chapter 4. We will discover the stories of ancient Israel and the lessons from Jesus' parables, where he challenges us to listen and truly receive the kingdom of God. Join us as we broadcast the seeds of God's word, inviting you to open your heart and respond to His life-giving message. So, take a moment, settle in, and let this be a time of reflection and inspiration for your day. Remember, my friends, you are loved. Let's dive into the Word together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A Farmer went out to sow some seed. Broadcasting. The word "broadcast" may seem like a modern term, but it's actually rooted in agriculture and fishing. The sower was casting abroad the seed. He was broadcasting. A fisherman casts his net broadly. The word broadcast is a descriptive and practical word. We broadcast. We throw out a large net of words and ideas in hopes of gathering up as many as we can into the vortex of that message. We do that knowing that it's only going to be specific groups of people that are going to receive, understand, and respond to the message being communicated. In today's reading, we see that a certain kind of readiness of heart, a disposition of spirit, is evident in order to receive, understand, and respond to God's life-giving message. Jesus says we need to have ears to hear because static abounds. Satan lurks. Our desires get in the way. So much prevents us from actually hearing, receiving, and responding to God. There's an old oriental proverb that states, "When the student is ready, the teacher will arrive." It beautifully captures what Jesus is saying to us here. He's letting us know that there is a certain disposition of heart that's evident in order to receive the good news of God's kingdom and perceive what God is seeking to do among His people. These receptors, if you will, are not really a product of our virtue or our piety; rather, they are most often a product of our brokenness, of our failure. A humble, contrite, and broken heart— that seems to be the heart that is truly ready. There's something about a broken heart that opens up our ears to understand the broadcasted message of God. Today, if you hear His voice, a voice that says, "I am with you," don't harden your heart. Respond. Let Him heal. Let Him mend. Let Him sit with you right where you are, right where you're at. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 26-27; Acts 23 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast. In today's episode, we're deep into day 47 of our journey through the scriptures with our host, Hunter, at the helm. While Heather is fulfilling obligations at her other job, Hunter will guide us through a profound exploration of Leviticus chapters 26 and 27 and Acts 23. We'll delve into themes of covenant, obedience, and the consequences laid out in Leviticus, witnessing God's call for faithful stewardship and His promises of blessings or repercussions. As we transition to Acts, we find Paul amid trials and conspiracies, facing false accusations and threats. Despite the adversity, Paul's encounter with the Lord brings encouragement and strength, a testament to his unwavering faith. Hunter reminds us to seek and hold on to Jesus' presence during our own trials, offering prayers and reflections that nurture our spiritual growth. Join us as we explore these scriptures and find encouragement in God's ever-present love and grace. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Paul is suffering again. From the very beginning, from the very first moment he's knocked off his horse on the way to Damascus, he's told by none other than Jesus himself that there would be suffering in his life and that he would suffer much for Christ's sake. He would appear before kings, Gentile, and Jew alike. This would be his destiny, suffering. Over and over again, we see him suffering. But God didn't just say, you're going to suffer a lot, Paul, and then leave it at that. No. With this proclamation came a prescription. He was going to see Jesus with great clarity. In fact, we're told that scales came off of his eyes. He had a vision of Jesus. This clear vision of Jesus was to be the prescription for the suffering that he would encounter all through his life. Whether he was in jail or alongside those he loved, the prescription and the power was a vision of Jesus. Time and time again, the Lord renews Paul's vision by enabling him to see Jesus in the midst of his suffering. After being arrested, alone falsely accused, under threat of murder by a plot of assassins, in the midst of all this, the Lord appears to Paul. The word that Jesus speaks to Paul at that dark moment is be encouraged. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the good news in Rome as well. Be encouraged. That's the word. Jesus shows up, and Paul sees him. And the prescription in this time of great threat and suffering is to be encouraged. Are you under threat? Are you suffering? Is this a dark night for you too? Have the pressures mounted? God will always offer you a vision of himself. Jesus says so. Hear his words right now, and be sure of this. I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Be encouraged. I'm with you. His purposes for your life will not fail. He's working out something of great significance of eternal weight and glory. Through this light and temporary afflictions, he's working something out in your life. So be encouraged. Look at him. His prescription for your suffering is a vision of himself. Hold on to that. He's there. He's present. He's with you right now. May your heart be encouraged, and may your eyes remain on him. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the pair that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 23-24; Psalm 24; Acts 21 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the February 14th, 2025 episode of the Daily Radio Bible podcast. I'm your host, Hunter, your brother and Bible reading coach, here to guide and accompany you on a transformative journey through the Scriptures. Today marks day 45 of our journey as we aim to read through the entire Bible in a year, along with the New Testament twice. Our goal is not just the reading, but to encounter God's profound love, embodied in Jesus, as we delve into His Word. In today's episode, we explore key passages from Leviticus 23 and 24, Psalm 24, and Acts 21. We'll delve into the significance of Israel's feasts, understand the deeper truths in trials, and witness the apostle Paul's resolve amidst adversity. Together, we'll seek God's presence, acknowledging our temporal trials and eternal hope. Additionally, we'll join in a time of prayer, lifting our hearts to seek divine guidance and strength each step of the way. I'll also share reflections on finding beauty in every season, even amidst life's challenges, encouraging one another to appreciate the everyday mercies that surround us. Whether it's a snowy walk or a cherished melody, we're given numerous reasons to express gratitude. Let's embark on this day with open hearts, recognizing the abundant love that enfolds us. Join me as we move forward with joy, embracing each moment. Remember, above all, you are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: This life of faith requires two feet to walk. We live in this tension. On one hand, we go through things and we want to be healed and delivered. We want things to work out, and at times, God is delighted to do just that—to provide, to heal, to deliver. So one step of faith is asking for and seeking these things from God. But with the other foot, the other step that we must take is to understand that this light and momentary affliction is working out for us something of eternal importance. The life of faith often entails learning to walk amidst those two very real tensions where we hold firm to the promise that God is indeed our healer, our deliverer, redeemer. He will indeed do all that he has promised. And yet at the same time, there very well may be something that He wants to teach us through it. Maybe He will choose to heal you today, and maybe He won't. But we also know that we will indeed be healed. All of creation will be restored in Him, and that day is coming. In the meantime, whatever the affliction that you're suffering through, it is momentary. And in the scales of eternity, Paul says they are light. It may not feel like that right here and right now, but faith in God's goodness helps us to see beyond the right here and the right now. And faith is an invitation to enter into the presence of God. His healing, His deliverance, His redemption isn't just designated for some distant time. We can begin to experience those things in part even today. God has something he wants to teach us all, and we need to trust Him and walk with Him through all that life brings us. He'll prove himself strong in our weakness. He will be your comforter and your strength. Walk this way of faith with both feet and trust Him each step of the way. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 20-22; Acts 20 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible, where our journey through the Bible continues on day 44. I'm your host, Hunter, your Bible reading coach and spiritual companion. In this episode, we'll dive into the pages of Leviticus, exploring chapters 20 through 22, and finish our reading in Acts chapter 20. Together, we'll uncover the intricacies of ancient laws and guidelines while seeking a deeper encounter with the God who is love. We'll also witness Paul's heartfelt farewell as he connects with the elders of Ephesus, emphasizing the essence of grace and the challenges that lie ahead. As always, we round off with prayers and reflection, inviting the peace and grace of our Lord into our lives. So settle in, dear ones, as we turn our hearts and minds toward the message of the divine love, hope, and strength that is ours to receive today. Let's begin. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Paul's a good pastor. We see his pastor heart here in Acts 20. He's calling together the elders of the church in Ephesus. He spent three years pouring his life into these people. Paul senses something in his spirit, and he gathers the elders together to share with them what the Holy Spirit is telling him. The winds are changing. He has suffering ahead, jail to endure. Paul knows it. These elders are gathered together with him for the last time. He knows that they too are on a journey. He's letting them know that they too have hardships coming. There'll be a time coming when the church that they love, that they adore, have worked so hard for will divide. There'll be some among them that'll distort the truth. They will make it all about themselves and not about God. Paul sees this. He knows it's coming. He knows the winds are changing, not just in his life, but in the lives of those in his church. In our journey, the winds change as well. Sometimes there's flat calm, and sometimes there's a gale blowing. I don't know where you're at right now. Maybe you're in a storm. Maybe you're wondering if you're gonna make it. Maybe you feel it in your bones that there's more suffering that awaits you like Paul did. Maybe things are good, and you're in a sweet season in your life. Maybe you're somewhere in between. I don't know this. I don't claim to be like Paul. But whatever the season you're facing or however the seas might appear, there's something you will need, something we all need. It's the message Paul was so desperate to preach. It's the last thing Paul wanted to say to them, and it's the first message we need to hear to get ourselves through the storm, to endure suffering patiently, or just to get through the day. That message is this, found in verse 32. And now I entrust you to God and the message of his grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those he has set apart for himself. It's the message of grace. It builds you up from God's heart to Paul's heart to your heart. It's a message of grace. Grace builds up. That's the message God has for your soul today. It's the message Paul spent three years pouring into the people of Ephesus. That's the message God is pouring into your life every day if you'll receive it. It's a message of grace that is able to build you up. Receive that blessing from God today. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 18-19: Psalm 13; Acts 19 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome, dear ones, to today's episode of Daily Radio Bible with your host, Hunter. As we embark on day 43 of our journey through the Bible, we gather around the scriptures and warm our hearts in God's love. Hunter, your Bible reading coach, will guide us through the intricacies of Leviticus chapters 18 and 19, Psalm 13, and Acts chapter 19. These passages might present challenges, yet they invite us to engage with curiosity, embracing the mystery of faith. Throughout this episode, Hunter emphasizes Paul's unwavering message of the Kingdom of God in Acts 19. Listen in as we explore how God's agenda might disrupt our own, and how His kingdom brings transformation to lives and communities. As we face the complexities of scripture, we seek wisdom, understanding, and the joy found in the love of Christ. Hunter encourages us to carry on through the Bible, reminding us that the journey of faith is an adventure lived out day by day. So, join us as we reflect, pray, and continue our exploration of God's word. You are loved, dear listener, and we're glad to have you with us today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Paul's got a message he's preaching in Ephesus. He keeps preaching the same message. Let's not miss it. It's found here in verse eight. Then Paul went to the synagogue and preached boldly for the next three months arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. What is Paul's message to the world? The kingdom of God is here. The king has arrived, and his kingdom is overturning the kingdoms of this world. The kingdom of God has come, and people's lives are being transformed. People are being liberated from their slavish bondage to other gods. People are being forgiven. Barriers are being broken. Jews and Greeks are coming together. The love of Christ is being known, and lives and communities are being changed because the king has come, and his kingdom is here. God has begun to disrupt and overturn the competing kingdoms of the world. That's what happens when the king arrives and establishes his kingdom. God can't serve someone else's agenda. He has his own agenda, and it differs radically from Artemis or any other god. Demetrius, the silversmith, had it right. This message was derailing the agenda of Artemis. God had his own agenda, and he has an agenda for your life too. It might require some dismantling in your life as well. It might end up derailing your agenda too. But when he begins to invade all the areas of our life, we might find ourselves in some serious turmoil like the people of Ephesus. But God will not be deterred. He is fully committed to himself, to his agenda, and to you, to establishing your life fully in the circle of his love, in the kingdom of our God and Christ. That's where you were created to be. That's where your life is. That's where you'll find joy. His message has not changed. The kingdom of God is here, and the prayer of my heart today is that I will see it, that I'll let his agenda rule my life. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 15-17; Acts 18 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where together we journey through the entire Bible in the course of a year. I'm your host, Hunter, and today we delve into the heart of Scripture with readings from Leviticus chapters 15 through 17 and Acts chapter 18. We explore the intricate ceremonial laws presented to Moses and Aaron, and witness Paul's dedicated ministry in Corinth from Acts, where God reassures him in a vision. As we unpack these passages, we are reminded of God's presence and purpose in our lives. Join us as we listen, pray, and reflect on the sustaining and transforming love of Jesus. Remember, you are loved—no doubt about it. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Don't be afraid. Speak out. Jesus tells Paul this in a vision, and it might surprise us that Paul needed such encouragement. This is the apostle who traveled far and wide preaching with boldness. And yet, even Paul needed to hear reassurance from God. Sometimes, even those of us who are committed to living for Christ need a reminder—a vision to embolden us. The message is simple: Trust God. Recognize that God is already moving in the lives of those around us, long before we even utter a word. There's no need to be afraid. God's presence was assured in that city, and it's assured in our world too. Before we speak, before we act, God is there. Life can feel like the ocean—vast and uncontrollable. It can inspire awe and fear. However, like sailors and fishermen, we can learn to navigate and draw life from it. Jesse Adams captured this idea in his hymn that speaks of setting sail despite fears, trusting in God's guidance like the great pilot of a ship. In God's mighty ocean of grace, we can lift our sails, not being afraid but trusting entirely in Him. Let us lift our sails to catch the winds of God's spirit. Let us trust Him, knowing that He is already at work. May we find the courage to speak out and live in the confidence that God is with us always. That's my prayer for myself, for my family—my wife, my daughters, my son—and for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 7-9; Acts 15 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast, hosted by your brother and Bible reading coach, Hunter, who joins us every day to explore the pages of the Bible. In today's episode, dated February 8th, 2025, we delve into our journey through the books of Leviticus and Acts, marking the 39th day of our scriptural exploration. We'll witness the intricate details of the Levitical laws and the significant decision in Acts 15, where the early church grapples with the inclusion of Gentiles and the relevance of Mosaic Law. Hunter sheds light on how Jesus fulfills these laws and lifts the heavy burdens we place on ourselves. Today, join us in a time of reading, prayer, and reflection, understanding that we are freed from any yoke and united by God's grace. Plus, a heartwarming message from listener Michelle from Butler, Pennsylvania, underscores the impact of this journey into deepening our faith. Stay tuned as Hunter shares his prayers and thoughts, reminding you that we are all loved and called to live in God's joy. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Do you feel the weight of it? The heavy yoke of Leviticus? The requirements of the law were elaborate and complex. The details are exacting right down to putting blood on the right ear, thumb, right big toe of the priest. It was a heavy yoke with staggering specificity. They put themselves in peril if they got it wrong. Yet in Acts today, Paul and Barnabas are preaching a different message altogether, a gospel that's really good, not a heavy yoke. All the demands of the law of Moses are fulfilled in Jesus. He is the sacrificial lamb. He is the high priest. He is our advocate and our temple. The entire word of God is summed up in him. Jesus is the reality behind all the shadow play of the law of Moses. The pressures of the law are lethal if they're misunderstood or misapplied. Trusting in Jesus is what makes us right with God, not the heavy yoke of the book of Leviticus, and not all our attempts at fulfilling the law's demands. This heavy yoke was more than anyone could carry then or now. Essentially, Peter says in Acts, let's not put the book of Leviticus on the backs of these gentile converts and tell them to fulfill it when neither we nor our ancestors could do it. We know that the only one who has ever been able to bear the weight of it is Jesus himself. Jesus alone carried the heavy yoke. He meets us at our darkest and at our worst, and there he picks us up and carries us. God has bestowed the easy yoke upon you and upon the whole world, Jew and Gentile alike. It's not Jesus plus circumcision, Jesus plus the Levitical laws, or Jesus plus Moses. It's just Jesus. His undeserved grace is it. That's how we are made right with God. By walking in his spirit, we participate in that goodness as we live our life in him. You and I may not have the Levitical laws around our neck, but we do create our own equivalent barriers, and these too make it impossible for us to live and experience God's grace. We come up with all kinds of things. If I were just a better mom, if I just made more money, if I got my temper under control, if I read my Bible more, if I went to church more, if I gave more, then I'm sure God would love me more. I'd be made right with him. It's not the book of Leviticus you're trying to carry. It's it's a book and a barrier of your own making. When the church of Antioch got the letter delivered by Barnabas and Silas, it brought the believers great joy as they read it. It basically said, take off your yoke. That's why they were joyous. They were freed from the burden that they could not carry. You don't have to shoulder the book of Leviticus, and you can rejoice because Christ Jesus has a very simple message for you today. Take off your yoke. You are right with God. There is nothing you can do that will change God's opinion of you. Jesus has forged a new reality for you on the cross, and the news is good for all humanity. You can begin to live in the freedom of it. You can begin to live in the joy of it. So Jesus says, come, all of you who are weary and heavy burdened, and he will give you rest. Take his yoke upon you and learn from him, for he is gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Listen to this. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. That's right. May God help us today to trust the light burden, to walk in the light of the gospel, to reject all else. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul today. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 4-6; Acts 14 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome back to the Daily Radio Bible podcast, dear listeners. I'm Hunter, your Bible reading coach and brother in faith, here with you every day as we journey through the pages of the Bible. Today, in our 38th day of exploration, we're diving into the depths of Leviticus chapters 4 through 6 and Acts chapter 14. We'll unravel the seemingly complex systems of offerings and understand how they foreshadow the good things promised in Christ, offering us a glimpse of the ultimate cleansing and renewal that awaits us. We'll also witness the powerful acts of Paul and Barnabas as they boldly proclaim the good news, facing opposition with unwavering faith. So grab your Bible and join me as we warm our hearts by the fire of God's presence and love, knowing full well that you are deeply loved and not alone in this journey. Let's delve deeper and discover the life that has been graciously offered to us through His word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Bulls, goats, and birds, how does any of this stuff have anything to do with Jesus? These things can seem so strange and far removed from our own lives. Not many of us have seen an animal offered on an altar. What does it all mean? Hebrews ten one through two says this: the old system under the law of Moses was only a shadow, a dim preview of the good things to come, not the good things themselves. The sacrifices under that system were repeated again and again, year after year, but they were never able to provide perfect cleansing for those who came to worship. If they could have provided perfect cleansing, the sacrifices would have stopped, for the worshipers would have been purified once for all time, and their feelings of guilt would have disappeared. The good thing to come is your perfect cleansing for all time and your feelings of guilt disappearing. That's the good thing that we're only seeing a shadow of in these strange things we read about in Leviticus. This shadow play and detailed systems of sacrifices didn't change the way they felt on the inside. That's why they came back year after year. And sadly, too often, so it is today. The shadow play that we make up to get rid of all our bad feelings of guilt doesn't work either. But we've been made right with God, not through a ram or a bull or a bird. Jesus is the perfect lamb who takes away the sins of the world, cleansing you, making you new. God wants us to know that, and He also wants us to know that in that sacrifice of love, He has also given us His life now. He not only atoned for your sin, but He also offers you His gracious life today. So let's live it. Live today in the light of your perfect cleansing. Live today in the light of what you have become because of what He's done. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Exodus 39-40; Psalm 15; Acts 12 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It's all a gift. Peter finally comes to his senses. He finally realizes that he was not in chains anymore, that he was free. And he quickly and immediately realizes that it was the Lord who broke those chains and set him free. We're also told that the church was praying for him, and we can't help but draw a line between the people's prayers and Peter's dramatic deliverance. Somehow, the church, through prayer, was able to participate with what God was actually doing. And for all this, Peter is quick to give God the praise and acknowledge that it is all from him. It's all a gift. This is so unlike what we hear from Herod. When people begin to praise and treat him and speak of him as if he were a god, he does nothing to correct them. He readily and gladly accepts their worship. As a result, he's struck with worms, and he dies. An absolutely horrendous, inglorious death. When we take the glory that is due only to God, we are not free. No. We are consumed from the inside out. Living for the glory of yourself won't bring life. It won't bring freedom. It will only bring death. No matter how splendid that life might appear, God is the source of all good in our life. He's the only one who has broken the chains humanity was bound to. He's the only one who has rescued us from the dark dungeons we've been sentenced to. He's the only one that sets us free. It's all a work of God, lest any of us should boast. So let's awaken from the fog like Peter did, standing in the middle of the street, suddenly realizing that God had done this amazing thing, that his chains were broken, the gates were opened, that he was walking out free into a new day. God had done it all. Let's awaken like Peter did to see that God has done all of these things for us too. Let's make sure that we're like Peter and give God the glory for all the good that he's brought into our life. It's all from him. Any victories that we might have experienced, any growth that we've known as Christians, any new insight or understanding of God's love, it's all a gift from him. These are all from God, not of us. But they are all for us. For our joy, for our freedom, but for his glory. So let's live fully aware in the knowledge that God is the source of our freedom in life. He is the one that causes chains to come off. He is the one who walks with us into a new day. May this day be one where we honor him for all that he has done. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. Welcome, dear listeners, to the Daily Radio Bible, where we're transforming lives through the word of God, one day at a time. Today is February 5th, 2025, as we step into day 36 of our year-long journey through the Bible. I'm your host, Hunter, your brother and Bible reading coach, here to guide you through the pages of scripture and point the way to the one who is the living word, fully revealed to us in Jesus. In today's episode, we'll be reading from Exodus chapters 39 and 40, Psalm 15, and Acts chapter 12. Together, we'll explore intricate details of sacred garments, the completion of the tabernacle, and Peter's miraculous escape from prison. As always, our goal is to not just read the scriptures, but to be transformed by the God who is with us and is love. So, let's dive in and let the soul work begin. Join us as we seek to renew our minds and expand the boundaries of our imaginations. Let's trust that God's word will do its work in us today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL 12

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 35-36; Acts 10 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to Daily Radio Bible with your host Hunter, guiding us through day 34 of our journey through the Bible on this 3rd day of February. Join Hunter, your bible reading coach, as we explore the stories and messages of Exodus chapters 35-36 and Acts chapter 10, embracing the warmth of God's love and presence. Today, Hunter reflects on the inclusive and impartial message of Jesus, encouraging us to walk in the transforming power of the gospel. Ready yourself for a time of scripture, reflection, and prayer, as Hunter reminds us all of the unending love and hope found in God's word. Let's dive in and embrace the good news meant for everyone, regardless of boundaries or walks of life. So, settle in and allow the scriptures to lead us to a deeper understanding of God's incredible gift of grace. Tune in as we start our week with a commitment to patterns and habits of grace, rooted in the declaration of God's love for us all. You are loved, no doubt about it. TODAY'S DEVOTION: His life is for everyone, and he is impartial. Jesus' message of life is impartial, and he has no favorites, and it envelops everyone regardless of nationality or political affiliation, race or gender. It doesn't matter. Jesus has come to undo all that was done in Adam, and everyone is included, even those we think are far beyond the pale of God's love. Don't call unclean what I have made clean is the message Peter was given. And Cornelius, in Peter's estimation, prior to this moment, would have been unclean, even though Cornelius was a good man. As soon as Peter walks in the door, this good man was ready to fall down and worship Peter. Good people are falling down and worshiping the wrong things all the time, but God is revealing himself to good people everywhere. And the answer for all people, good or bad, is not, here's a list of good things that you must do in order to be made right with God. No. It's not transactional that way. It's not if you do this, then God will do that. No. It is a declaration of what God has done on behalf of all of humanity, good people included. It's not a sales pitch. It's good news, and it's for everyone. And it must be proclaimed to everyone, even those you might think are unclean and far from God. That's what Peter's learning, and that's what is being declared. So let's be renewed in this gospel, this gospel of Jesus, this message of what God has done for us in Christ. Let's walk in his transforming power. He is the one who makes good people new people, broken people, healed people, unclean people, clean people, and dead people alive. He has done it all, and it is finished. That's the gospel, and it's for everyone, even me and you. So let's walk in it today. Let's rejoice in that today. And whatever appointment God has for you, be ready to respond. He's impartial, and his message envelops everyone. And you never know what miracle might be on its way. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will see that, that I'll root myself in this declaration of what is. And what is, my friend, is really good. That's a prayer for my own soul. That's a prayer for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 30-32; Acts 8 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast! In this episode, we dive into the scriptures to start our journey through February. Hunter, our host and Bible reading coach, guides us through Exodus chapters 30-32 and Acts chapter 8. In these passages, we explore the construction of the tabernacle's altar and the dramatic events of the golden calf incident, which highlights the treachery of the human heart and the intercessory power of Moses. We also witness the early church's spread amidst persecution, focusing on Philip's impactful ministry in Samaria and his encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch. Join us as we seek to experience the transforming life and love of Jesus through His Word, and engage in a time of prayer, reflecting on God's promises and our purpose. Let's go forward in God's joy, strength, and love, one day at a time. Enjoy today's journey through the scriptures! TODAY'S DEVOTION: Aaron and the people are getting carried away. In fact, the ink hasn't even dried yet on this covenant agreement between God and his people before they go ahead and break it. And, boy, do they break it. They break it in such a grand fashion that it's almost comical. In fact, Moses even notes that the enemies of the people stand at a distance amused. They saw this dark humor that these people, who had been delivered by God, were abandoning him so early and worshiping a God made out of their own earrings. The treachery of the human heart is no laughing matter, however. And Moses pleads with God. He appeals to God, to the covenant promises of God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob based on the relationship that he had with these people, that he knew by name. He does not appeal to the covenant law. He doesn't appeal to God as judge. No. He appeals to his relationship and to the relationship he had with the three patriarchs, which was established in faith. Abraham believed that God would make his descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, just like God told him. He believed that all the nations of the earth would be blessed through his seed, through his descendant, that a champion, a messiah, would come through him, and that this messiah would transform the treacherous, law-breaking, idol-worshiping hearts of every human being. He would do it by invading our humanity and putting on flesh. He would accomplish what we could not do. He would remain faithful where we have been faithless, and he would offer himself as a perfect sacrifice on our behalf that we might have that relationship with God that we were created for, restored and renewed, and he would do this on behalf of all. And that includes you, my friend. He has come to draw you in to his very life. The vicarious humanity of Christ. Christ being faithful where you have not been faithful. Christ being obedient when we failed to be obedient. Christ forgiving when we have failed to forgive. Christ being all in all, on behalf of all. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will see it. I'll catch a greater glimpse of that good news that Philip saw, of the good news that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob saw, that I will see it, and that I will know his freedom and his joy. And that's a prayer that I have for my family too, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 23-24; Psalm 14; Acts 5 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Our message is so simple, and yet Ananias and Sapphira got that message so very wrong. The high council and religious leaders, they got the message wrong too. And that's pretty much true to form for most religion. The simple message of God is missed. Somehow, we've gotten it so wrong. Ananias and Sapphira thought it was about getting position, influence, prominence. They wanted to manipulate the message to get something. They didn't sell their land to give; they sold their land to get. The message was all wrong. The religious leaders wanted to stop the message from being heard. They saw the message as a threat to their position, their control over the people. They got the message wrong too. And the same goes for many of us today inside and outside the church. We often use the message as a means of manipulation and control. It's used not to give but to get. The real message is often manipulated or misunderstood and even opposed. But in today's reading, we learned that this message can't be more simple than it is. I hope you caught it. There in verse 20, an angel appears to Peter and John and tells them, "Go to the temple and give the people this message of, wait for it, life. Give the people this message of life." Hey, world. You've been included into the life of God. Let go of these false messages. Let go of the need to manipulate and control, the need to justify yourself. Say yes to this simple message and experience life here and now. The message is life. Jesus says this in John 10:10. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. In John 4, in reference to Jesus, it says, in him was life and the life was the light of men. That's how simple it is. It's not a power trip. It's not about prestige or prominence or political gain. It's life in him. You can't be more simple than that. Amongst the twisted manipulations of the human heart comes God's simple message of life for you and for me and for every human being that walks this planet. It's a message as simple and sublime as you could ever hope for it to be. So don't miss it. Hear it. Receive it. Enter into this life offered to you. Awaken to the life that you have in him today, and walk with him. Participate with him. You can even begin today by simply thanking him. Thank you for life, Lord Jesus. I will walk with you today. I'll participate with you today in your life. And that, my friends, is the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, dear listeners. Today is January 29th, 2025, and I am your host, Hunter—your brother and Bible reading coach. Together, we embark on day 29 of our journey through the Bible to uncover the profound truths within its pages. Today, we delve into Exodus chapters 23 and 24, Psalm 14, and Acts chapter 5. As we explore God's instructions to the Israelites, we witness the importance of justice, compassion, and worship, as well as the powerful presence of God in Moses' life. We are reminded of the simple yet profound message God has for us: a message of life, a message that transcends manipulation and control, and one that beckons us to walk with Him in gratitude and faith. Join me as we navigate these scriptures, pray together, and reflect on the eternal truths that illuminate our path. Remember, my friends, the transformative power of God's Word is right here with us today. Let's embrace it. Let's begin our reading. TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 21-22; Psalm 12; Acts 4 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome, dear listeners, to another episode of the Daily Radio Bible. Today is the 28th of January, and I am your host, Hunter. Together, we'll venture through the transformative words of the scriptures, aiming to encounter the life and love of Jesus. Our journey today takes us through Exodus chapters 21 and 22, Psalm 12, and Acts chapter 4. As we open the book of Exodus, we encounter challenging laws and cultural practices that can be hard on our modern ears. However, we place these scriptures in their historical and cultural context while recognizing the fallen human heart from which these laws arose. But fear not, as the new testament passage in Acts shows us a groundbreaking contrast—the emergence of a compassionate, generous, and loving community centered on Christ. Today's Psalms prayer reminds us of God's steadfast presence and rescuing power, while the disciples in Acts exemplify the bold and transformative spirit of living in Christ's love, even in the face of opposition. Together, let's delve into the Word and allow it to shape our lives today. So, get comfortable, open your hearts, and join me in experiencing the profound depth of God's message and the new reality we have in Christ. And remember, as we traverse this spiritual journey, you are loved. Let's begin. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It's hard to make sense of these laws in Exodus. They're hard on the ears. They're hard on our souls. These rules we hear dictating the treatment of slaves and women seem so cruel and barbaric. They're hard to hear. In understanding them, it's important that we try to see them in their historical and cultural context. But maybe even more important is that we see them in the context of the fallen human heart. These hard and confusing laws that are being described here are a result of a fallen human heart living in a fallen world. And God, in many respects, is conceding to this state of affairs through giving us these laws, but only for a while. He will not tolerate this forever, and we should not, as some Christians have in the past, interpret these scriptures in such a way that we say God is okay with slavery. To say that is to misread what the whole Bible is about. To say that is to misunderstand who Jesus himself is. He has come to set humanity free, to break the bonds of our slavery. God is not okay with slavery. Period. He's done something about this. He has given us himself. The promised messiah that Peter so boldly proclaims in this chapter in Acts. Peter is living out of a new heart. He's a part of a growing community. At this point, 5,000 who are waking up to a new reality in Christ. This new community we see in Acts is so different than the one that's being formed in Exodus. In this new community, God is no longer conceding to hard hearts. Instead, he has drawn them into his own heart, into his own life. And out of this place of wholeness and life in God, they are learning to walk in this new reality. As the new people of God, not living out of a place of dominance or superiority or fear or ownership of one another that we see all over in Exodus. Instead, we see a community that is self-giving. It's generous, compassionate, and loving. In Exodus, we see only a shadow, glimpses of the heart of God in these laws that are described. But in Christ, we see the very face of God. His unfiltered and perfect reflection of the nature and the character of God, fully seen, fully known in the Son. You have been invited to wake up. To wake up to the new reality in Christ. Through him, you have been enveloped into the Triune life of God. You are free. You are holy. You are His, and you are loved. This is what's true. This is what is. Ours is to agree with God, to turn from the lies that keep us living like a slave, and begin to live in the truth, in the light, as the daughter that you are, the son that you are. And the prayer of my own heart is that today I'll be fully awake. That I'll live in this new reality that I have been swept up into. And that's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 17-20; Acts 3 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast on this 27th day of January. It's Day 27 of our journey through the scriptures, where we aim to do more than simply read the Bible in a year; our true desire is to experience the transformative love and life of Jesus. Today, we'll be exploring Exodus chapters 17 through 20 and Acts chapter 3. We'll delve into the Israelites' journey, Moses' leadership, the Ten Commandments, and the miraculous healing of a lame man by Peter and John. Join us as we uncover the deeper truths and applications of these passages. We are so glad you're here. Let's dive in! TODAY'S DEVOTION: He sees us and makes us upright. As Peter and John were heading through the gates called Beautiful, they encountered a man who had been lame from birth. This man wasn't just looking for charity; he was desperately searching for someone to truly see him. And Peter and John, following the example of Jesus, chose to see him. They looked beyond his immediate plea for money, beyond the exterior desperation, and into the man's deeper need. Peter's words, "Look at us," carried much more than the promise of alms. They were an invitation to be recognized and valued. Peter saw the deeper truth of this man's need, not just for alms, but for restoration. Peter didn't offer silver or gold, but something far greater - a declaration of the transformative power of Christ. Peter's compassion was not manipulated; it was stirred by the Spirit to bring healing. When Peter said, "In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk," it was a profound statement of what Jesus offers to each of us. The man's physical healing pointed to a deeper reality, the need for every human soul to walk upright before God. The gospel is not merely transactional; it's a declaration of our identity in Christ. We are not beggars, not castoffs, but children of God included in His covenant promises. When Peter reached out his hand, it was a gesture of the gospel's power to restore, to raise us up to walk as people reconciled to God. In the same way, Jesus sees us, and through Him, we are made whole. Though we may feel like beggars at times, seeking scraps of compassion, Jesus offers us life in abundance, calling us to stand upright as His beloved children. Allow Jesus to look into your life today, to take you by the hand, and lift you up to walk with confidence as a redeemed and cherished child of God. That's the essence of His love for us, the profound truth of the gospel. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Exodus 12-13;Psalm 21; Acts 1 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with Hunter and Heather. Today is January 23rd, and I'm Hunter. Every day, we come together to spend time in God's word, allowing His word to transform our lives and shape us into His likeness. If you're joining us for the first time, know that our goal is to read through the entire Bible in a year, immersing ourselves in its teachings and seeking transformation through the love of God revealed in Jesus. In today's episode, we continue our journey through the scriptures with readings from Exodus chapters 6 to 8 and Luke chapter 23. We hear God's powerful promises to Moses and witness the unfolding of the plagues in Egypt. In the New Testament, we follow the harrowing events leading to Jesus' crucifixion, His interactions with Pilate and Herod, and His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Let's step into God's word together, grounding ourselves in His love and finding rest in the work that Jesus finished on our behalf. Join me now as we begin today's readings and reflect on the profound truths these passages hold for us. TODAY'S DEVOTION: All hell was breaking loose, and Luke tells us that the people rested. The horrors of this day, the day of Christ's suffering, are culminating in a moment of rest. The women from Galilee who had witnessed Jesus' body being taken down from the cross went home on that horrific day thinking they still had work to do. We're told in verse 56 that they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished, the Sabbath had begun. So they rested from their work. Even after all of these horrors, they thought that there was still work to be done. What they did not know was that Jesus, on this Good Friday, had completed all the work necessary. So now theirs was to rest. Now, the Sabbath had really come. Jesus finished the work. So that the girls could rest. He finished the work so that you and I could find rest. On that Friday, Jesus went to work. For bystanders and mocking soldiers, he went to work. For reluctant Pilate and indulged Herod, he went to work for guilty Barabbas and Simon the Cyrene. Jesus went to work for signmakers, cross builders, common criminals, gamblers, good and righteous men like Joseph of Arimathea, and heartbroken women who are forced to watch at a distance. Jesus was finishing his work on that Friday so that we all could find rest. Jesus was giving his everything. He was working hard. He did for us what we could not do for ourselves. He has done the work of redeeming, rescuing, forgiving the sins of the world. He forgave us because we did not know what we were doing. That's why he came to us. Because we don't know. We're trapped and blinded, unable to save ourselves. We don't know what we're doing. Jesus said so himself on the cross, father, forgive them. They don't know what they are doing. Athanasius says, what then was God to do when he saw humanity spiraling into non-being? What was God to do? Because they didn't know he would send his son. Our Lord Jesus would come to rescue us so that at last our eyes would be open and we would be awakened to life and rest in him. That rest belongs to you. It belongs to all of humanity. He made it free out of the abundance of his heart of love. He did that work. There's nothing left for me to do other than to step in. To say yes. To receive freely the rest that there is in him. And that's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so.   TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 9-11; Luke 24 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome back, dear listeners, to another enriching episode of the Daily Radio Bible. Today is January 24th, 2025, and as always, your hosts Hunter and Heather are here to guide you through an inspiring journey into God's Word. In today's episode, we delve into the transformative power of scripture, focusing on the tenth and eleventh chapters of Exodus. We witness the relentlessness of Pharaoh's hardened heart amidst God's powerful plagues upon Egypt, highlighting God's sovereignty and the distinct destiny of the Israelites. Then we transition to Luke's Gospel, where we walk alongside the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their deep despair is turned to joy as the risen Christ opens their eyes to the truth of the scriptures and rekindles their hope. Hunter shares a touching reflection on how Jesus accompanies us, even in our moments of brokenness and disappointment, gradually revealing His presence and love. Join us as we seek to have our hearts and minds opened to the life-changing love of Jesus through prayer and reflection. Let this episode be a reminder that, no matter where our journey takes us, we are never alone. So, let's dive into the Word and be reminded of God's unwavering love and presence. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus meets these 2 men on the way to a little town outside of Jerusalem. It's a 7 mile walk, and the town is called Emmaus. Their hearts are dejected, their hopes and aspirations dashed, they're broken. Having followed Jesus through his ministry, they had hoped that he was the Messiah. They had seen many of his miraculous signs, and they were overcome by his amazing teaching and thought, this could be it. This might be the man. Yet, 3 days prior, they had seen that man that they had pinned all their hopes on crucified. Now, the story that they hoped for had come to an end, or so they thought. But it's here at this moment, when their hearts are at their darkest and their hopes are most broken, that Jesus shows up. He's veiled to them, but eventually, he's going to unveil himself and show them who he really is. At this point, veiled Jesus reminds them of some things they should have known, things they should have seen. Luke writes this in verse 25 and 26. Then Jesus said to them, you foolish people, You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the scriptures. Wasn't it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before He entered His glory? And then he, the stranger on the road, begins to take them through the writings of Moses and the prophets, and he explains from the scriptures what they should have been able to see. There are things that we should be able to see that Jesus can reveal to us. Luke says he took them through the scriptures concerning himself. He explains who the Messiah is. He's offering them a way, a way of seeing. Seeing things that they should have been able to see. Things about God. Things about themselves. Things about love. He is showing them that he is the way, That we begin to regain our sight. To see what is true about ourselves, about God, about the world, about what is true. We're all on a journey. These 2 are on a journey to Emmaus, and they're trying to talk their way clear on this profound disappointment in their life. They're disappointed with what they believe to be true. They're disappointed that God didn't somehow change the circumstances, that Jesus didn't meet their expectations. They're disappointed with the world and the way it is. They're disappointed with themselves, no doubt. They had hoped for something, and they thought that hope had let them down. Maybe you are on your own journey to Emmaus. Or maybe you know what that's like. Maybe you are disappointed. Disappointed that God didn't come through the way you thought he would, that things haven't worked out. Maybe you're disappointed with yourself. Maybe you had hopes that didn't plan out. But maybe today, we can pay close attention and see the way that Jesus is inviting us to see. Maybe today, we can pay close attention to the presence of God with us. He might be unrecognizable at first, but maybe we can pay special attention and listen to him. If we do, he will often open up the scriptures to help us to see things that we should have seen all along. Maybe he will reveal himself in the breaking of bread, and you'll see that he has been with you through it all. Even the disappointments, the hopes unrealized. Maybe if we keep listening and walking, we'll discover his way of seeing. Seeing the world. Seeing ourselves. Seeing our neighbors. Seeing all things through love. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 6-8; Luke 23 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with Hunter and Heather. Today is January 23rd, 2025, and we are diving deep into the scriptures once again. In today's episode, Hunter guides us through pivotal moments in the book of Exodus and the Gospel of Luke. From the powerful plagues that struck Egypt and Moses' relentless encounters with Pharaoh, to the poignant moments of Jesus' trial before Pilate and His ultimate crucifixion, we explore profound themes of deliverance, stubbornness, and the ultimate act of love. Join us as we reflect on God's word, allowing it to shape our lives and bring us closer to Him. So grab your Bible, and let's immerse ourselves in these transformative stories together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: All hell was breaking loose, and Luke tells us that the people rested. The horrors of this day, the day of Christ's suffering, are culminating in a moment of rest. The women from Galilee who had witnessed Jesus' body being taken down from the cross went home on that horrific day thinking they still had work to do. We're told in verse 56 that they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished, the Sabbath had begun. So they rested from their work. Even after all of these horrors, they thought that there was still work to be done. What they did not know was that Jesus, on this Good Friday, had completed all the work necessary. So now theirs was to rest. Now, the Sabbath had really come. Jesus finished the work. So that the girls could rest. He finished the work so that you and I could find rest. On that Friday, Jesus went to work. For bystanders and mocking soldiers, he went to work. For reluctant Pilate and indulged Herod, he went to work for guilty Barabbas and Simon the Cyrene. Jesus went to work for signmakers, cross builders, common criminals, gamblers, good and righteous men like Joseph of Arimathea, and heartbroken women who are forced to watch at a distance. Jesus was finishing his work on that Friday so that we all could find rest. Jesus was giving his everything. He was working hard. He did for us what we could not do for ourselves. He has done the work of redeeming, rescuing, forgiving the sins of the world. He forgave us because we did not know what we were doing. That's why he came to us. Because we don't know. We're trapped and blinded, unable to save ourselves. We don't know what we're doing. Jesus said so himself on the cross, father, forgive them. They don't know what they are doing. Athanasius says, what then was God to do when he saw humanity spiraling into non being? What was God to do? Because they didn't know he would send his son. Our Lord Jesus would come to rescue us, so that at last our eyes would be open and we would be awakened to life and rest in him. That rest belongs to you. It belongs to all of humanity. He made it free out of the abundance of his heart of love. He did that work. There's nothing left for me to do other than to step in. To say yes. To receive freely the rest that there is in him. And that's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Exodus 1-2;Psalm 88;Luke 21 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast! Today is January 21st, 2025, and we're stepping into day 21 of our immersive journey through the Scriptures. I'm Hunter, your host, and your brother in this spiritual adventure. Together, we dive into the Bible each day to refocus our hearts on the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In this episode, we begin a new book with the reading of Exodus chapters 1-2, explore the depth of Psalm 88, and delve into the teachings of Jesus in Luke 21. As we navigate the rise and fall of kingdoms, the trials of Moses, and the forewarnings of Jesus, we are reminded of the unshakeable and eternal nature of God's Word. Amid life's chaos and uncertainty, we find solace in the steadfast presence of Christ, the living Word. Join us in this reflective reading and prayerful journey as we seek wisdom, comfort, and a deeper connection with God. Let's abide in Him together. So, grab your Bible and let's get started! TODAY'S DEVOTION: Come early and receive from him. Luke tells us at the end of this passage that the crowds gathered at the temple early each morning to hear Jesus. That may be what you're doing right now. Early in the morning, you've come to hear him. We live in a world in flux where city walls and kingdoms fall, where babies are born in perilous times like Moses. In that kind of world, where the earth shakes and oceans rise and fall, there's one thing that doesn't shift or collapse or crumble. That one thing, Jesus says, is the word of God. When we see the rattle and the rise and the fall, the collapse and the chaos, when we see all these things take place, we can know that the kingdom of God is near. It ought to comfort us that when things are falling apart, the kingdom of God is rising up. Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear, says our Lord. When things are falling apart at the seams, the word of God keeps things sewn together. The messiah of Israel, the enduring word of God being spoken of here is a person. He is called the living word, and we can call on him like those in Luke 21. Early each day, amidst all of life's uncertainties, the ebb and the flow, the rise and the fall, we can come to him. He is our refuge and our strength, our comfort and wisdom. We can come each day to be reminded of our new identity in him. We can discover what it means to abide in him, the living word, to live in him as he abides in us. We can come and experience the joy and the faithfulness and the goodness of it all. John recorded these words of Jesus. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. If you abide in me and my words, abide in you. Ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Let's discover more and more of this, every day of our life, in him. Let's come to him, the living word, each day, like those in Luke 21. Magnificent buildings and even kingdoms, they come and go. Sometimes it all just falls apart. But there is a person, the living word of God, Jesus, and he will keep us together. Heaven and earth will fade away, but the living word of God, Jesus, remains. So let's keep coming to him each day to receive all that he has for us. And that's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 47-48; Psalm 10; Luke 19 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to today's episode of Daily Radio Bible. On this 19th day of January, join Heather as she guides us through our daily journey through the scriptures. Heather shares her heartfelt return after dealing with personal challenges, including the passing of her mother and her daughter's hospitalization. Today's readings cover Genesis chapters 47 and 48, Psalm 10, and Luke 19. Heather delves into powerful stories such as Jacob blessing Pharaoh, Joseph managing the severe famine, and Jacob's final days including his blessings for Manasseh and Ephraim. We also explore Psalm 10's lament and plea for justice, and the transformational encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19, concluding with the parable of the ten servants. Heather's reflections emphasize the recognition of our identity in Christ, the importance of investing in our loving King's riches, and the generous, kind nature of our King. Join us in prayer and spiritual contemplation as we draw closer to God's love through the scriptures. Stay connected with us at dailyradiobible.com and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Let's go forward with the joy of the Lord as our strength, always remembering that we are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Do you see it? 2 of the 3 servants described in this parable saw it. They saw a gift and an opportunity. All 3 were chosen by the king to steward his riches. They had no riches of their own. They were given the opportunity to be made wealthy by someone else's wealth. They would be honored by the king, and that honor would be multiplied simply by investing money that wasn't even theirs. They harvested riches that they did not plant. They were given cities that they had no hand in building or growing. That is the kind of king we serve. He is generous and loving, so much so that he blesses us with things that we haven't and cannot earn. He has chosen us to invest his riches, and then he multiplies our honor even beyond that. What a good, generous, kind, and loving king. 2 of the 3 servants saw it. Zaccheus, the disciples, and some notorious sinners saw it. But one servant of the king saw the complete opposite. He got it completely wrong. His response to the generous king was, master, I hid your money and kept it safe. I was afraid because you are a hard man to deal with. Taking what isn't yours and harvesting crops you didn't plant. This servant is deceived about who the master is, what the master's heart is like, and who he himself is. He has forgotten that he is a servant, that he has nothing, and that he has a responsibility to the king. That's his role. That's who he is. He has forgotten his identity. Apart from the king, he has no riches or honor. He has forgotten this and missed the loving, generous heart of the king. Our king rewards, honors, and multiplies his blessing upon us, his people, who have nothing apart from him, simply because he is a King of love. May we invest our loving King's riches and see the honor in doing it. May we recognize our identity in him, our King of love. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 44-46;Luke 18 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to The Daily Radio Bible with your host, Hunter. Today is January 18th, 2025, and we have a spiritually enriching episode lined up for you. Hunter, our devoted Bible reading coach and brother, will guide us through the insightful passages of Genesis chapters 44 through 46 and Luke chapter 18. As we journey through Genesis, we'll witness the dramatic reunion of Joseph and his brothers, a tale of forgiveness and divine providence that unfolds amidst a severe famine. Joseph's profound revelation and his invitation for his family to join him in Egypt mark pivotal moments in the biblical narrative of salvation and faith. In the book of Luke, Jesus shares powerful parables and teachings, emphasizing persistent prayer, humility, and the true cost of discipleship. These timeless messages challenge us to reflect on our own faith journeys and the things we hold onto or need to let go. Hunter will offer his reflections on the readings, drawing connections between ancient promises and our modern lives. He reminds us that, like Jacob, we must keep praying and never give up, trusting that God is faithfully working out His promises even when we cannot see the full picture. Join us as we dive deep into these sacred texts, pray together, and find strength in God's word. Let's embrace this path of spiritual growth and renewal, anchored by the assurance that we are deeply loved by our Creator. Tune in, read along, and let's engage with Scripture together. Welcome to today's episode! TODAY'S DEVOTION: Never give up. That's a popular sentiment these days. It's used in sports and business. It's found on t-shirts and bumper stickers. Giving up is easy. I've done it way too much in my life. I've given up on goals, hopes, and even relationships. I'm sad to say that I've given up on way too much that I needed to hold on to in this life. And I've also held on to things I should have given up on long ago: resentments, anger, my need to be right, my need for approval. I've held on to these things way too long. Maybe you can relate. The key, it seems, is to give up on the wrong things and never give up on the right things. In Luke 18, Jesus says that we should keep praying and never give up. Prayer appears to be closely connected to our ability to hold on to the right things. Prayer is a two-way conversation. It's relational. We share our hearts, our fears, our failures, and our lives with Him, and He shares His life, His word, His heart, His hopes for us. It's a two-way thing. God is speaking to us in prayer, and we are listening to His voice, His leading. We hear from Him, respond, and worship Him. Without this relationship, giving up is inevitable. It's just way too easy. But when we do pray, we are given the strength to hold on, to endure, to never give up. In today's reading, Jacob listens to God speak to him late at night. He hears a voice from heaven while in Beersheba. The last time God spoke to Jacob in Beersheba was many years before, when he was preparing to leave home and head to the land of Haran, fleeing from his brother. As he was leaving, he laid his head on a rock and fell asleep. While sleeping, he saw a stairway to heaven. At the top of the stairway, he saw the Lord, who told him, "I am the Lord, the God of your grandfather Abraham, and the God of your father Isaac. The ground you are lying on belongs to you. I'm giving it to you and your descendants. Your descendants will be as numerous as the dust of the earth. They will spread out in all directions—to the west and east, to the north and south. And all the families of the Earth will be blessed through you and your descendants. What's more, I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised." Jacob wakes up and says, "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I wasn't even aware of it." He adds, "What an awesome place this is. It's none other than the house of God, the very gateway to heaven." That awesome place, that gateway to heaven, is where we see Jacob sleeping right now in our passage today. It's years later, and God comes to him again. Once again, Jacob must leave this land that God had promised him. God is speaking to him, essentially telling him to keep praying and never give up. Jacob's journey didn't look anything like the fulfillment of what God had promised him in Beersheba years ago. God had promised to make Jacob a great nation, that Canaan would be his inheritance, and that his descendants would be a blessing to all the nations of the world. Yet, it looked like God's promise was far from being fulfilled. Jacob was heading in the opposite direction. Jacob would die in a different land altogether without seeing this promise fulfilled. However, far beyond Jacob's sight, God was working to fulfill all He had promised. Jacob needed to keep praying and never give up. He was told that Joseph, his son, would be with him to the very end, that Joseph would close his eyes. God encourages us similarly. He tells us to keep praying and never give up. Although it might seem like we are heading in the opposite direction from what God promised, beyond our sight, God is fulfilling His promises. Someone far better than Joseph is with us—not Jacob's son, but God's Son—who will be with us to the very end. Hebrews 11:13 says, "All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth." So keep praying and never give up. God is faithful; He will fulfill all His promises. By living a life of faith, prayer, and relationship with Him, we gain the strength to persevere. We are the recipients of God's promise to Jacob. Through Christ, we have been included in that blessing. So let's keep praying and never give up. God's Son, Jesus, is with us, and He will be with us to the very end. He will close our eyes, and He will wake us up. Hallelujah. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 42-43; Psalm 5; Luke 17 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to another episode of Daily Radio Bible with your host, Hunter! I'm thrilled you're joining us today as we dive deep into the Scriptures. Today's journey takes us through Genesis chapters 42 and 43, Psalm 5, and Luke chapter 17. We'll witness Joseph's emotional encounter with his brothers in Egypt, reflect on David's heartfelt prayers in the Psalms, and explore the teachings and miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Along the way, we'll seek not just to read the words but to encounter the One who is life itself—Jesus. Stick around for powerful prayers, thoughtful reflections, and, of course, the transformative Word of God. Let's embark on this journey together! TODAY'S DEVOTION: For most of the people in this story, life moves on, business as usual. Even in the midst of their problems, their leprosy, their uncleanness, as they tend their flocks or grind their flour, punch their clocks as it were, it's business as usual. And that's what life is like for many of us now. Life for most moves on, business as usual. Shakespeare alludes to this in his play Macbeth. He writes, "tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day to the last syllable of recorded time. And all our yesteryears have lighted fools, the way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle. Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury signifying nothing." It's just business as usual. We are blinded, and we fail to see what's right in front of us. The invitation for us is to see him, the one who's present with us, and break free from the blinding business of this life that leads to nothing but more of the same. To see him so that we can see things differently. To see something you didn't see yesterday. The kingdom of God breaking through. And that's not going to be found strutting and fretting this hour upon the stage the way that we do. But it can be found where the one leper found it, at the feet of Jesus. He, the king, is standing among us. He is Jesus. He's the one who has broken into this world and into your world, and he's cleansed you like he did the leper, and he's made you new. But are you ready to see him? Are you ready to be like that one leper and come to the one who is with us now? The one who has cleansed you now. The one who offers you his kingdom life now. The prayer of my own heart today is that I will come, that we will come. We'll come to the one who has invited us to live with him, the king, in his kingdom right now. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 37-38;Psalm 7;Luke 15 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey through the Scriptures together with an open heart, seeking transformation by the God who is love. In today's episode, our host Hunter leads us through Genesis chapters 37 and 38, Psalm 7, and Luke 15. We'll witness the profound tales of Joseph and his brothers' betrayal, the story of Judah and Tamar, and Jesus's parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. As always, Hunter provides thoughtful reflections on these passages, emphasizing the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father. Join us as we dive into these timeless stories and allow God's Word to shape and inspire our lives. Let's journey together in faith and love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The younger brother decides that it's time to come home. He's lived life on his own terms, and it hasn't worked out so well. And when he does come, he's greeted with a kiss, a ring, a coat, a party. He's not only found his father, but he's found his father's heart. The older brother needs to come home too, but we don't find him there. Well, he's kind of there. He's out working in the field, slaving as he called it, trying to achieve, I guess, but he fails to see that home has been there all along. He fails to see who his father really is. He won't come inside. The father pleads with him, but he's beside himself. All these years I've slaved for you and never once refused to do a single thing you told me to, and all this time you never gave me even one young goat for a feast with my friends. Oh, that hurts. It hurts to read it. Maybe because I can feel it. The father's response tells us everything, though. His father said to him, look, dear son. You have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours. This home has always been yours. My heart has always been yours. The riches I have have always been yours. They're a gift. No one is treating you like a slave, so stop seeing yourself that way. You haven't had to earn or perform or do anything other than be my child. All you had to do was receive. All you had to do was know my heart. It delights in a son. It delights in you. It delights when a son who was once dead now comes to life, who was once lost but is now home. So step inside the house. Partake in the party that your good father has always had for you. Come on home. And the prayer of my heart is that you, me, we will see who we really are. We're not slaves. That we will see who the father truly is. He is good. And that we will receive all that we have in him, that we will step into the house and join in the party. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 34-36; Luke 14 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, friends! Today's episode is a dive into the rich and transformative pages of Scripture on this 14th day of January. I'm your host, Hunter, and together, we'll read through the Bible in a year, experiencing the life-changing love of Jesus. We'll start our day's journey in Genesis 34-36, where we'll explore the intense stories of Jacob, his daughter Dinah, and the unfolding of his family's complex dynamics. Then, we'll move into the New Testament with Luke 14, reflecting on Jesus' powerful teachings about humility, discipleship, and the Kingdom of God. In addition, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your prayers during my family's recent trials and share our gratitude for the healing we've experienced. Join me in prayer and reflection as we seek to understand and embody God's word in our lives. Let's journey together, finding strength in God's joy and remembering that we are deeply loved. Tune in, and let's embrace the transformative power of Scripture. You don't want to miss this compelling episode! TODAY'S DEVOTION: Our arrogance and pride will inevitably put us at the head of the table, and putting ourselves at the head of the table will inevitably lead to our humiliation and our ruin. That's what this Pharisee and these teachings in Luke 14 point out. And inevitably, when we make this life about us, we miss out altogether on the party that God has prepared. That's what it seems to tell us here in this parable of the banquet. There's nothing wrong with having land or oxen, having a wife. There's nothing bad about these things. These are blessings. These are and can be very good. But when they become ultimate things, they blind us to the gift that God is offering us because they become idols, and idols inevitably blind us. They fool us into thinking that we are the main character in this movie, that this life is my project. It's my story. We imagine that we sit at the head of the table in our own movie. Our spouse, our parents, our children, they are the supporting cast. We can begin to think that maybe it's all about us, and this posture in life will lead to a rude awakening someday. That's why Jesus says that we have to hate all of it in comparison to our love for God. Because in the end, it will rob us of life. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will see the richness and the reward, the party that has been prepared for those who receive and participate, who repent and believe that every good and perfect gift comes down from God the Father of lights, that he is the source, and that every human being, no matter how humble they might be, have been invited into his very life. The prayer of my soul is that I will sit there at the foot of the table with great joy at the life that I have in him. That I will learn the ways of self-giving love and follow him. That's a prayer that I have for my family too, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 31-33;Luke 13 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with your host, Hunter. On today's episode, we close out the second week of our spiritual journey through scriptures and prayer, focusing on growth, healing, and the importance of community. We delve into the compelling story of Jacob and Laban's covenant at Mispah, Jacob's dramatic encounters with God, and his reconciliation with Esau. We'll also explore teachings from Jesus about repentance, salvation, and the transformative power of faith, using rich parables and profound metaphors. Hunter, our Bible reading coach, guides us through this spiritual passage, aiming to complete the entire Bible in a year. Join us in this season of Epiphany, as we seek deeper revelations of God's love and presence together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He leads us towards reconciliation and transformation. As we read through Genesis chapters 31-33 and Luke chapter 13, we are invited to reflect on the profound and transformative power of reconciliation and divine intervention. The journey we witness in Jacob's life shows us the paths of struggle, fear, exodus, and finally, reunification. We see Jacob carefully following God's instructions to return to his homeland, even amidst the hostility he faces from Laban's sons and the change in Laban's attitude. Witness how God reassures Jacob of His divine presence throughout his journey, guiding him toward reconciliation and peace. When Jacob confronts Laban, their escalating conflict ultimately resolves in a covenant of peace marked by a monument of stones, a powerful symbol of their pledged boundary and mutual respect under God's witness. This story mirrors our own journeys. It reveals how, even in times of tension and adversity, God's guidance can lead to reconciliation and peace. As Jacob proceeds to meet his estranged brother Esau, we see him wrestling with fear and anxious hope for reconciliation. His night-long struggle with a divine figure, resulting in his renaming to "Israel" and his receipt of God's blessing, symbolizes the profound transformation that emerges from our deepest struggles. Consider also how Jacob's tentative, divided approach to meeting Esau reflects our own fears in facing conflict. His prayer for protection and his offering of gifts are acts of humility and a plea for grace —steps toward reconciliation. Remarkably, when Jacob and Esau finally meet, their encounter culminates not in violence, but in a heartfelt embrace and reconciliation. In Luke 13, Jesus challenges us to reflect on the nature of repentance and the unexpected ways God's kingdom unfolds among us. He speaks of Galileans and the tragedy of the tower of Siloam, pointing not to divine punishment, but to the universal need for repentance to avoid perishing. The parable of the fig tree granted another year embodies the patience and second chances God offers us. Jesus' healing of the crippled woman on the Sabbath defies the indignation of the religious leaders but illustrates the transformative and liberating power of God's kingdom. Moreover, the metaphors of the mustard seed and yeast capture the expansive and permeating influence of faith, which starts small but transforms everything it touches. We also see Jesus cautioning about the difficulty of entering God's kingdom, stressing the importance of being known by God. His unwavering commitment in the face of Herod's threat exemplifies his dedication to God's mission. Much like Jacob's wrestling with God, our faith journey often involves deep struggle and self-emptying. In these moments of struggle, we are invited to enter into God's transformative work, which reconciles and renews. As citizens of God's kingdom, we are called to experience and extend the love, peace, and transformation that only He can provide. We're invited into this divine wrestling match, to struggle with our fears, face our conflicts head-on, and ultimately, to be transformed and reconciled both with God and others. Let us embrace this message of reconciliation and transformation. Let us live out our faith with the assurance that God's presence is with us, guiding every step. As we walk this journey together, may we be lights of this kingdom, bringing God's love and peace into every corner of our lives. That's my prayer for each of us today. May we walk in the transformative power of reconciliation and embrace our identity as citizens of His kingdom. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 27-28;Psalm 4; Luke 11 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, everyone! I'm Hunter, your Bible reading coach, and today is January 11th, 2025. Our mission here is to journey through the entire Bible in a year, focusing on experiencing the boundless love and presence of Jesus. In today's session, we dive into some profound scriptures: Genesis chapters 27 and 28, Psalm 4, and Luke chapter 11. We'll explore the story of Jacob's deception, his journey and dream of the stairway to heaven, and Jesus' teachings on prayer, persistence, and the nature of God's love. We'll also reflect on Jesus' critique of the religious leaders of his time, emphasizing that God is not distant but is deeply loving and generous. Throughout our reading, we'll uncover the layers of these texts to see how they all point towards Jesus, the living word of God. So grab your Bible or simply listen along as we read and reflect together. Let's open our hearts to the presence of Jesus and start this day with a renewed sense of peace and purpose. TODAY'S DEVOTION: God's Transforming Presence Throughout today's readings, a powerful message emerges: God is actively transforming the hearts and lives of those who seek Him. We see it in Genesis with Jacob's transformative dream, a moment that marks a pivotal change in his journey and understanding of God. We witness it in Psalm 4, where David pours out his heart, seeking God's mercy and finding peace in His presence. And we see it most fully in the teachings of Jesus in Luke 11, where He calls us into a deeper relationship with God through prayer and steadfast faith. Jesus shows us that God's presence is not distant or indifferent. Rather, He is intimately involved in our lives, ready to bring about transformation. Jesus criticizes the religious leaders of His time for presenting a distorted image of God as a stern, unapproachable figure. Instead, He reveals a loving Father who desires to give good gifts to His children, including the Holy Spirit. This is a God who meets us in our brokenness, who invites us into His divine presence, and who transforms our lives from the inside out. God's transformative power is not just an abstract concept; it is a reality that we can experience daily. Jacob's dream in Genesis 28, with the stairway reaching to heaven and the Lord's promises, is a vivid reminder that God is with us, guiding us, and blessing us. Jacob responds by vowing to worship God, marking the holy place as Bethel, "House of God." Similarly, Jesus teaches us that through persistent, heartfelt prayer, we are drawn into closer communion with God, a relationship that continually shapes and renews us. He warns against hypocrisy and empty religious practice, urging us instead to cultivate inner righteousness and genuine faith. Jesus' power and his teachings remind us that God's kingdom is not a distant future reality, but a present and active force in our lives—a kingdom of peace, love, and hope. As citizens of this kingdom, let us internalize this transformative message and allow God's love to change us. Let us be filled with the Holy Spirit, who guides us in living out the very life of Christ. By walking in the light and truth of Jesus' teachings, we are set free from the burdens of our past, our regrets, and our failures. We are called into a new identity as beloved children of God, embraced by His grace and love. My prayer for you is that you open your heart to this transforming presence. Embrace the journey of being made new in Christ. Believe in the profound truth that God is with you, guiding you, blessing you. Just as Jacob set a stone to mark the place where he encountered God, may we mark our lives with moments of divine encounter and transformation, continually growing in faith and love. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 25-26; Psalm 6; Luke 10 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome back, dear ones, to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is January 10th, and we continue our enriching journey through the scriptures, diving into Genesis 25-26, Psalm 6, and Luke 10. I'm Hunter, your bible reading coach, here to accompany you on this daily adventure of reading and listening to God's word, whether you're a long-time follower or joining us for the first time. Together, we explore not just the text but the deep and transformative presence of God's love in our lives. In today's episode, we'll witness the rich tapestry of our biblical heritage through stories of Isaac, Rebekah, and their twin sons, Esau and Jacob. We'll delve into the blessings and challenges Isaac faces, the powerful emotions expressed in Psalm 6, and Jesus' profound teachings in Luke 10, including the parable of the Good Samaritan. Amidst our readings, I want to thank you all for your heartfelt condolences and prayers for Heather and our family as we grieve the loss of her mom, Jean. Your support means the world to us. Stay tuned as we uncover timeless truths and the secret of living in the name, power, and presence of Jesus. Let's open our hearts and minds to the transformative journey ahead. Let's begin. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus is telling a secret, and he's thrilled at the thought of it. This is what he says in Luke 10, verse 21: "Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, 'Oh, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way.'" This secret filled the Father and fills the Son with great joy. So what's the secret? The secret is him. Jesus is the way to God, the way to life. What every heart is looking for, he is the King, and he is proclaiming the kingdom. Jesus is the secret to it all. It's not the law. It's not traditions or piety. No. The secret is living in the name, in the power, in the presence of God—the God who's with us, who's for us. 72 people are sent out 2 by 2 in Jesus' name, and notice what he tells them not to take with them. No bag, no money, no staff, no nothing. The only thing they are equipped with is his name—the name of Jesus. The with-God life is not going to be found through our resources, our money, our staff, our provisions. No. It's only going to be found in him. So he has them take nothing except his name, his message, his blessing, his presence to the world. This is the with-God life—a life of utter reliance on God, being available to his presence and his agenda. When we do that, we end up fulfilling the law. We will be the people of mercy that we read about later on in this story with the Good Samaritan. We will be fulfilling the law. We will be participating with Christ himself. It'll be Christ, his power, the power of his name. It will be him working in and through us. We won't be the hero. It'll be Christ in us, and that's the secret. His presence in you, which Paul says is your hope and your glory. So let's live in the reality of the secret of Christ in you. Let's awaken to the wonder of what it is to step out into the day simply in his name, not striving, not pushing, sweating, fretting over what you think you need to do. Your real life is hidden with God in Christ. Your truest self, the self that is learning more and more of what it is to love God, to love your neighbor, to love yourself. Today, we can walk with him, eyes and ears wide open to his presence in you. So let's let him lead us and fill us with his joy. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 23-24;Luke 9 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the "Daily Radio Bible" podcast, where we journey through the entire Bible in a year, experiencing the profound love and presence of Jesus. I'm your host, Hunter, and today, on January 9th, 2025, we're diving into scripture readings from Genesis chapters 23 and 24, as well as Luke chapter 9. In Genesis, we witness the poignant story of Sarah's death and Abraham's careful arrangements for her burial. We also follow Abraham's servant on a divine mission to find a wife for Isaac, leading to the providential meeting with Rebekah. In Luke, Jesus empowers his disciples, performs miracles, and teaches profound lessons on identity, humility, and the cost of discipleship. Join us as we explore these powerful narratives and reflect on their significance in our journey of faith. Remember, you are loved and cherished. Let's find strength in joy together. I'll be back with you tomorrow, but until then, take care and bye bye! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to help others join us on this spiritual adventure. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He makes us citizens of his kingdom. What do you think the prevailing message of Jesus is? You would think that'd be a pretty easy question to answer, but I'm guessing that in a room full of people, there'd be many different kinds of answers to that question. But in Luke 9 as well as throughout the gospels and in the book of Acts, we're told many times very plainly what that message is. The central prevailing message of the Bible and of Jesus is the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is here, and the king is Jesus. And this king has come to reconcile the world to God. His rule and authority are being made known wherever he goes. He uses that in the feeding of the multitudes, the healing of the demon possessed, the opening up of the eyes of the blind, the healing of the lame, those who can't speak and hear. He is the king, and wherever he goes, the kingdom is showing up. Citizenship in this kingdom is being made available to ordinary people. His life is being offered and extended to the whole world, to us, to broken folks. And the good news of that kingdom is that God has made a way through Christ to reconcile us, to make us new, to make us citizens, and bring us under his rule and reign to make us his. By his death on the cross, he has reconciled us to himself. And now by the spirit of God, he has empowered us to manifest his kingdom life, to live it out, the very life of his son. As Jesus walks with us through our life, the kingdom shows up. The result of his kingdom life in us is freedom, joy, love, the fruit of the spirit. And when we do that, we are set free. We're set free from our past, our regrets, our shame, and we live in the joy of forgiveness and our adoption and inclusion in the very life and love of God. The one sitting on the throne said, Lord, I'm making everything new. Everything. And we see it wherever Jesus goes. There is power in the King, and there's power in his abiding life with us. And this King has made you his own. You are a citizen, and he is your King. Let us live as citizens of the kingdom of God. Let us embrace this message of the abiding and saving life, the reconciling life of Christ. Let us be ambassadors of this message of our great king. Let's tell people that they have been reconciled in Christ. See it. Believe it. Repent. Change your mind, and step into the life that is yours. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Gensis 20-22;Luke 8 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. I'm Hunter, your host for today's journey through scripture. In this episode titled "January 8th, 2025," we're diving into powerful stories of faith and obedience from Genesis chapters 20 to 22 and Luke chapter 8. We'll explore the dramatic account of Abraham nearly sacrificing his son Isaac, only to be stopped by an angel and discovering God's provision through a ram. We'll also travel with Jesus as He teaches through parables, performs miracles like calming storms, casting out demons, and healing the sick. We'll reflect on the deep faith of Abraham and how it shapes our understanding of God's character as a provider, emphasizing the profound lesson that God brings life rather than demanding sacrifice. Along the way, we'll also engage in heartfelt prayer and discuss how these ancient stories apply to our lives today. Join us as we read, reflect, and are transformed by God's word. Stay tuned, and let's embark on this spiritual journey together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Unthinkable. Something unthinkable is being asked of Abraham. He's being asked to offer his one and only son that he loves as a sacrifice on this mountain. It's some kind of test of obedience, and it's unthinkable. But then again, maybe it wasn't altogether unthinkable. Maybe it was entirely conceivable. This culture and many cultures throughout that time and through all time actually have had the practice of offering the blood of a human to pacify or appease or to court the favor of an angry or capricious god. Abraham knows this. He knows that this is what the gods of the culture in his world so often require. But Abraham also knows this, that God, the God he serves, the God who called him to follow, the God who promised him a son, The god who made good on that promise even at the age of a 100 years old. The god who takes him by the hand and says, let's go outside and look at the stars. The blessing that's in store for you is beyond the number of stars in the sky. The god who meets him at his lowest, at his darkest, in that deepest point of of barrenness. This god, he had learned to walk with and trust, and was not like any other god in the world. Abraham knew that this is not a bloodthirsty god. This is a god of life. This god is not distant. No. He comes to Abraham. And this god is not capricious. And he's not angry and ready to pounce. This is what other people believe about God, but not Abraham. He believed that God is good. The God who's named on this mountain, Jehovah Jireh, he is the one who meets us in our need, in our shame, in our barren places. He's not like other gods. He does not require that you provide for or spill out or atone for or pacify with your own blood or the blood of those that you love. No. God has another way. And this god doesn't kill his son. He's not like the other gods. The son instead offers himself. And he's killed by humanity, not his father. And through this offering of his life, he overtakes the evil one. He wins the victory for you and me, and for the sins of the whole world. He defeats the powers of sin and darkness once and for all. Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, god was able to bring him back to life again, because this god is good. And Abraham believed it. Abraham was asked to do the unthinkable because he knew something that we all should know. The character of God. That God is good. That we can trust him with our lives, that he comes to us in our darkest and most bare places, and he raises us up there into new life. Right there, he meets us. He has achieved this for us on Mount Moriah on the cross. There, he laid down his life for us, and there, he wins for us victory. The victory that our souls were made for. And the prayer of my heart today is that my eyes will be opened up to see what Abraham sees. The character of our God. I will learn to walk with him the way Abraham has, by walking with the son, who has revealed to me the face of his father. That I will know the embrace of the father and the son and the holy spirit. This life that my soul longs for has been provided for me on the mountain of the lord. Jehovah Jireh. The prayer of my own heart is that I will know this well. That I'll know the freedom of it, the life of it, the joy of it. And that's a prayer that I have for my family too, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. Let's continue now in a time of prayer TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 18-19;Psal 3;Luke 7 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! I'm your host, Hunter, and today we continue our journey to read through the entire Bible in a year, diving deep into the transforming love of Jesus. In this episode, we'll explore Genesis 18 and 19, Psalm 3, and Luke 7. We'll witness the Lord's visit to Abraham and the divine promise of a son to Sarah, Abraham's bold intercession for Sodom, and the ensuing dramatic rescue of Lot from the city's impending destruction. In Luke 7, we'll see Jesus' interactions in Capernaum, highlighting the powerful faith of a Roman officer and the miraculous raising of a widow's son. We'll reflect on the poignant devotion shown by a woman to Jesus, contrasted with a Pharisee's lack of hospitality, and delve into John the Baptist's moments of doubt while imprisoned. Join me as we meditate on the hope and truth of God's unwavering love, explore prayers for peace and understanding, and celebrate the incredible impact of Jesus' forgiveness and compassion. Plus, I'll share heartfelt thanks for your support and ways to stay connected with our community. Let's step into today's readings with hearts open to transformation! TODAY'S DEVOTION: John is sitting in prison waiting to die. Maybe he's feeling forgotten and overlooked. He's been ob He's done everything God's asked him to do. He's held up his end of the bargain, and now he wants to know what the plan is. Maybe he's hearing stories of Jesus healing a gentile soldier raising people from the dead. And if that's true, maybe he wants to know why he's sitting there in a dungeon. Why isn't God doing something? Why isn't he bailing him out? Why isn't God showing up? What's the plan? Are you the plan, Jesus? That's what he wants to know. So he sends some friends to ask the question, and Jesus' answer comes back with a resounding yes. John's friends report back to him, The blind see. Lepers are healed. The deaf hear. The dead are raised to life. The good news is being preached to the poor. In other words, Jesus is saying, yes. I've got a plan. I am the plan. This is what the plan looks like. God blesses those who don't turn away from me, turning their back in disbelief, those who turn away from from the truth and insist on believing the lie about god, That he is not for us. That he is somehow vindictive or petty towards us. That he is unconcerned about us. That he's holding back from us. See, that's the lie. We're called to hold on to the truth once we've seen it. And the truth about God is seen completely in the face of Jesus. He has revealed to us what God is like. God is not vindictive. He's not against us or unconcerned. He's not withholding from us. No. He is with us. He is abiding and forgiving and giving and loving us deeply. He's liberating us. He's he's opening eyes of the blind. He's cleansing the leper. He's opening the ears of the deaf. He is raising people to new life. That's the truth. When God reveals himself to us, we must see the truth of who he is and who we are because of him and not turn away from him. He is the plan for mending this broken world. He is the plan for mending your broken world, your broken heart. Don't let your circumstance dissuade you from believing in him. This woman barges into the tax collector's house isn't letting her circumstances divert her from the plan of god. That plan is Jesus. She's not letting her ego or her pride stand in the way of seeing him because of what he has done for her. Her eyes have been fixed on him because her eyes were opened to who she really is. She sees that she is forgiven, that she is known, that she is loved, that she is embraced. And so she won't let anything stand in the way of holding to this truth, living in the joy of this truth, being set free by this one who is true. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will have eyes like hers, That I'll fix my eyes on God's plan. His name is Jesus. That I will see in him all that there is to see of God and all that there is to know about who I really am, that I'll be set free, and that I'll know his joy. That's the prayer that I have for my soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. And now let us pray. That's the prayer that I have for my soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. And now let us pray. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL