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Today's reading is John 16-18. . . . . This month, we are reading from the New Living Translation and you can also follow along in our Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 30; Galatians 3-4 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! On this November 6th episode, join Hunter, your Bible reading coach and host, as we journey through day 311 in our year-long walk through the Scriptures. Today, we dive into the raw honesty of Job, seek comfort in Psalm 120, and explore the liberating message of Paul in Galatians chapters 3 and 4. Together, we reflect on the transformation offered by God's love, the promise of freedom through faith in Christ, and Paul's passionate plea to the Galatians not to trade their spiritual freedom for old chains. You'll hear heartfelt prayers, inspiring challenges to fix your eyes on Christ, and a reminder of your true identity as a beloved heir of God. So grab your Bible and your coffee—or just tune in—as Hunter guides us through Scripture, prayer, and encouragement for your soul. Certainly! Here is the transcription of the devotional given after the Scripture readings and before the prayer, matched in tone, style, and format to your example: TODAY'S DEVOTION: This journey into God that provided you with forgiveness of sins, that gave you a joyful and grateful spirit, that made you a caring and generous person, that journey began by faith. When you woke up to the gift that God had given you in Christ and the truth of who you have now become in Christ, none of that happened by trying to become a good law keeper. These dear people in Galatia are being told that they must become circumcised. They must become Jewish converts. They're being instructed to follow the laws of Moses—the dietary laws, the dates, the deeds—all of it, because all of it would be necessary if they wanted to be counted among God's people. They're being told that Jesus was, in effect, a kind of first step to this new life and community. As Jewish converts, they would have to take the next step, and that meant circumcision. It's out of these pressures that Paul is urging them not to trade their freedom for chains, and the blessing of life for what he calls the curse of the law. Paul is saying that Jesus is the first and only step. The law was never meant to make us right with God. The law was given to come alongside us and convince our hearts of our need for a Redeemer and a Savior. It's there to point us to the cross—to God's self-giving, radically forgiving, co-suffering love. It's faith in what he has done, and what we have now become. That's where the joy is. And that's where Paul wants this church—and you and I—to live from. That's Paul's plea, not only to the Galatians, but to you and to me. What God has done for you in Christ is all that need be done. Paul wants us to keep our eyes fixed on him—not on ourselves—looking outward and upward and being changed and transformed as we look to him. So let's fix our eyes on Christ our Savior, on his beautiful life, continuing to look to him in faith, growing in Christ until He is fully formed in us. 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. 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Tap into daily wisdom with 'Daily Proverbs with Hunter Barnes', a member of the 'Daily Radio Bible' podcast family. In just 5 minutes, host Hunter Barnes dives into the Bible's Proverbs, offering spiritual revitalization and guidance. Embark on this enriching journey into God's heart. Learn more: www.dailyradiobible.com. For a comprehensive Bible experience, explore our main podcast, 'Daily Radio Bible'. DONATE to the DRB Proverbs HERE! Text the word "Give" to 503-694-3738 to partner with the DRB. Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible We are reading through the New Living Translation email me at hunter@dailyradiobible.com Here at iTunes. Here at Spotify
Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs™. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.
07 November 2025 Daily Devotion: “The Pursuit of Wisdom" Proverbs 1:5 New Living Translation 5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance Proverbs 1:5 (NIV) says, "Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance." This verse encourages us to remain humble and open to growth. Wisdom is not a destination but a journey. It reminds usthat even those who are wise can always learn more, and those who possess discernment can benefit from guidance. In life, it's crucial to keep our hearts and minds open to accepting new lessons and perspectives. We can learn from various sources, including life experiences, mentors, and the Bible itself. Embrace a teachable spirit and seek God's guidance in all areas of life. As James 1:5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given toyou." Approach each day with a willingness to listen, learn, and grow. Trust that God will provide the wisdom and guidance you need. Stay encouraged, and remember that growth is a lifelong process.
Today's reading is John 13-15. . . . . This month, we are reading from the New Living Translation and you can also follow along in our Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 28-29; Galatians 1-2 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 this November 5th, 2025 episode, your Bible reading coach and host, Hunter, invites us to journey together through the sacred pages of Scripture. Today, we explore the themes of wisdom and blessing as found in Job chapters 28 and 29, and the heart of the gospel message in Galatians chapters 1 and 2. Throughout the episode, Hunter guides us in contemplating where true wisdom comes from, reminding us that it cannot be bought or found apart from God. We also reflect on Paul's powerful defense of the gospel and the freedom it offers, encouraging us to turn our focus away from ourselves and onto Jesus, who transforms our lives. Join us for inspiring scripture readings, thoughtful commentary, heartfelt prayers, and a gentle reminder of God's love. Whether you're new to the journey or a longtime listener, let your soul be strengthened, your imagination renewed, and your hope firmly rooted in Christ. Settle in, open your heart, and let's spend some time together in God's Word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The law will turn you in on yourself if you're looking for it to save you. The law misapplied will cause you to keep your focus on you—either how well you are doing, or how miserably you are failing. The focus is the same. In the end, it's all you. Paul knew all about the law. He was an expert in the law. But what Paul discovered was the Gospel. And the Gospel turns our eyes off of ourselves, redirecting our focus on to Jesus—not what we have done or haven't done, but on Jesus, what He has done and what we have become in Him. Not I, but Christ, says Paul. Because that's what the Gospel does. It turns us outward to God, into the world as the new creatures that we are. Paul says, "I am crucified with Christ, and the life I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me." Paul has discovered that his real life is in Christ, not in obedience to the law. And this was his message. And he would not let anyone distort or change that message—not even Peter. So when Peter began to insist on Gentiles obeying the law of circumcision, he rebuked him publicly. Where are you looking? Inward, onto yourself? Are you looking to your own piety to get you in the good graces of God? Or are you looking outward, away from yourself and onto Jesus—the One who loves you and who is with you, the One who has made you and reclaimed you? Look to Him. Keep your eyes focused on Him, and don't let the law or anyone move your gaze anywhere else. 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
Welcome to Day 2725 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2725 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 89:30-37 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2725 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2725 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title of this Wisdom-Trek is: Covenant and Correction – The Unfailing Promise Beyond Sin Today, we continue our deep exploration of the magnificent Psalm Eighty-nine, focusing on the pivotal verses thirty through thirty-seven in the New Living Translation. This psalm is a grand meditation on the Davidic Covenant, which we covered in detail in our previous trek. We heard God's unbreakable oath to David, promising an eternal dynasty, an unwavering hand of support, and the title of "firstborn, the mightiest of all kings on earth." The core message was the perpetuity of the throne, guaranteed by God's eternal Unfailing Love (ḥesed). Now, the psalm addresses the inevitable question that hangs over any covenant involving human beings: What happens when David's descendants sin? This section provides the powerful, compassionate, and definitive answer. God assures the Davidic line that while sin will bring discipline and punishment, it will never break the covenant itself. This distinction between temporary discipline and eternal covenant is the central theological assurance of this passage, and it's vital for anchoring our hope. So, let's open our hearts and minds to this profound divine teaching on the nature of grace, discipline, and eternal commitment. The first section is: The Reality of Sin and the Necessity of Discipline Psalm Eighty-nine: thirty through thirty-two "But if your descendants forsake my instructions and fail to live by my regulations, if they ignore my decrees and disobey my commands, then I will punish their sin with the rod, and their rebellion with whipping." God, who speaks through the prophetic vision in this psalm, moves directly to the problem of human failure. This is a realistic covenant; God knows that David's descendants, like all human rulers, will be prone to failure: "But if your descendants forsake my instructions and fail to live by my regulations..." The "But if" introduces the conditional clause, the possibility of covenant violation by the human party. The psalmist emphasizes the deliberate nature of their potential disobedience. They don't just forget; they "forsake" God's instructions (tōrôt, the divine teaching or law), and they "fail to live by my regulations" (mishpaṭîm, the divine judgments or legal decrees). This is a profound failure of both heart and deed. They ignore the wisdom that we seek here on the trek! The condition of sin is...
Tap into daily wisdom with 'Daily Proverbs with Hunter Barnes', a member of the 'Daily Radio Bible' podcast family. In just 5 minutes, host Hunter Barnes dives into the Bible's Proverbs, offering spiritual revitalization and guidance. Embark on this enriching journey into God's heart. Learn more: www.dailyradiobible.com. For a comprehensive Bible experience, explore our main podcast, 'Daily Radio Bible'. DONATE to the DRB Proverbs HERE! Text the word "Give" to 503-694-3738 to partner with the DRB. Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible We are reading through the New Living Translation email me at hunter@dailyradiobible.com Here at iTunes. Here at Spotify
Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs™. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.
06 November 2025 Daily Devotion: "The Prayer of Faith" James 5:13 New Living Translation 13 Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. James 5:13 (NIV) says, "Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise." This verse reminds us of the power and importance of prayer and praise in our daily lives. When we face troubles, God invites us to come to Him in prayer. It's a way to find comfort, guidance, and strength, knowing we're not alone in our struggles. Just like a loving parent, God listens and cares deeply for our needs. On the flip side, when we're happy or things are going well, singing praises acknowledges His goodness and the blessings He's poured into our lives. It's a way to express gratitude and stay connected to God in both good times and bad. In every season, whether trials or joys, we are encouraged to maintain a living, breathing relationship with God. This constant connection nurtures our faith and fills our hearts with peace and joy. Remember, God longs to share in your sorrows and your successes. Let's turn to Him in prayer and praise, keeping our spirits anchored in His love.
Today's reading is John 10-12. . . . . This month, we are reading from the New Living Translation and you can also follow along in our Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 26-27; Mark 15-16 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! In this episode for November 4th, 2025, Hunter guides us through a heartfelt journey in the scriptures, exploring Job chapters 26 and 27, and Mark chapters 15 and 16. Together, we reflect on Job's final speeches about integrity and innocence, and then witness the powerful and transformative story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Hunter delves into the meaning of the prisoner exchange between Barabbas and Jesus, drawing parallels to our own lives and the freedom Christ offers to all who have rebelled. The episode wraps up with uplifting prayers and encouragement to receive each day as a gift—reminding us of God's love and the restoration found in Christ. So grab your Bible, settle in, and share in this time of spiritual nourishment and reflection. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It was a prisoner exchange. Pilate agreed to release Barabbas in exchange for the King of the Jews. This is what the crowd wanted. This is the deal that was struck. A revolutionary for a king. Barabbas wasn't the first revolutionary to rise up in revolt. There was an earlier revolutionary that rose up against God and his kingdom—Adam. Adam was deceived, and he rose up in revolt. And when he did that, death and murder entered the world. Since the first uprising, uprisings, murder, death, suffering, pain, have never stopped. But Mark gives us an answer to the uprising, to the revolt. And the answer is someone far greater. Mark gives us one last glimpse of the son of God, the King of the Jews. Jesus came, and he offers himself as a substitute for Barabbas and Adam and you and me—all of us who have rebelled against God and his kingdom. This King made a way for all rebels to be free, just like Barabbas. He made the way for all of us to live a life free from the power of sin and the grave. It's a prisoner exchange. Barabbas, the son of Adam, is going to be free. And in his place will be the one who they call the King of the Jews. Mark wants you to see him as the substitute, the one given in exchange for rebels. He is the one who sets us free and puts an end to the rebellion, leading us to life beyond the grave, leading to the renewal of all things. Live in the freedom that he gives you with gratitude. And live in the strength of the One who truly is the Son of God. 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, 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
Tap into daily wisdom with 'Daily Proverbs with Hunter Barnes', a member of the 'Daily Radio Bible' podcast family. In just 5 minutes, host Hunter Barnes dives into the Bible's Proverbs, offering spiritual revitalization and guidance. Embark on this enriching journey into God's heart. Learn more: www.dailyradiobible.com. For a comprehensive Bible experience, explore our main podcast, 'Daily Radio Bible'. DONATE to the DRB Proverbs HERE! Text the word "Give" to 503-694-3738 to partner with the DRB. Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible We are reading through the New Living Translation email me at hunter@dailyradiobible.com Here at iTunes. Here at Spotify
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this Jesus Stories episode, Jesus tells his listeners of his identity. However, the Pharisees and other Jews spend more time arguing than listening. Jesus challenges them with his words and reveals who he is, where he has come from, and from where he has received his authority. That doesn't set well with the teachers and Pharisees. Although, some others believe. I break down this teaching to help you understand this interchange. SCRIPTURES REFERENCED IN THIS PODCAST: John 8:12-59 Exodus 1-3 John 7:37-38 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ X: https://X.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesusStoriesthePodcast/podcasts We're on most of the podcast platforms. Just don't forget to subscribe where you listen and leave a rating for us there and on Apple Podcasts. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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Biblical Talks In this episode of Biblical Talks, SD and Lady V dive into Exodus 13:17-22 from the New International Version. This passage beautifully showcases God's unwavering love for His people, a love that continues to be just as powerful and present today. And that is even more reason for us to look to God. Now, in the passage mentioned, the people of God lost faith. Even though God rescued them from Egypt and freed them from slavery, they quickly forgot His kindness, mercy, dedication, and above all, His love. When we turn to God for help and guidance, He always has our best interests in mind, even when it doesn't make sense to us. With that in mind, have you read Exodus 13:17-22? If so -- what are your thoughts? If not, no worries, we've got you covered. In any case, join us with your Bible or Bible app. Also, go ahead and use the player at the top of this blog post or subscribe and listen via your preferred podcast platform to follow along. Then get encouraged by joining SD and Lady V in this Biblical Talk — Look to GOD. Scriptures Referenced in Episode Discussion Exodus 13:17-22 NIV Psalm 78:14-22 John 3:16-17 Romans 10:9-10 Numbers 6:24-26 Receive your Free Gift of Salvation – The Gospel of Jesus Christ Explanation If you are reading this, it is not by chance. This is your time to receive the Gift of Salvation through Christ Jesus. Now, you may be wondering, "Why do I need that?" Oh, I'm so glad you asked. The Bible says, that because Adam ate fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil -- he released sin into the world. And ultimately, Adam's sin brought death and death spread to everyone. No doubt, you may be thinking, "Of course, everyone is going to die." But, my question to you is "Where will you spend eternity?" Because there is life after death. In fact, when you die you go to one of two places -- heaven or hell. Also, it is important to understand that Adam's sin also brought an eternity in hell. But for those who choose not to receive the free gift of eternal life. Thus, you must make that choice before you take your last breath. Romans 5:17 New Living Translation says, “For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God's wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.” To sum it all up, Romans 6:23 New Living Translation says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” So, if you are reading this, don't let another day go by without receiving this life-changing gift. Scripture Romans 10:8-10 New Living Translation says, “8 …“The message is very close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart.” And that message is the very message about faith that we preach: 9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.” Salvation Prayer Lord Jesus, I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins. I ask You to forgive me. I want to follow You, Jesus. I believe in my heart that God raised You from the dead. By faith, I ask You to be my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your gift of grace and for eternity with You. Listen to We R S.H.E.Talks Podcast Use the web player above this blog post to listen or subscribe and listen via your favorite podcast platform. Bible Study Resources Holy Bible [NLT, NIV, ESV, NASB, NKJV, KJV] Bible App by YouVersion NLT Chronological Life Application Study Bible Read the Bible Online – Bible Gateway Read the Bible and Commentaries Online – Bible Hub Read Living by the Book: The Art and Science of Rea...
Today's reading is John 7-9. . . . . This month, we are reading from the New Living Translation and you can also follow along in our Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 25; Mark 13-14 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, where we journey together through the scriptures and let God's Word point us to the Living Word—Jesus, who alone has the words of life. On this November 3rd, Hunter, your host and Bible Reading Coach, invites you to join listeners from around the world as we read and reflect on passages from Job 25 and Mark 13-14. Today's episode takes us from the somber wisdom of Job to the heartbreak and hope found in Christ's final days—beginning with betrayal, denial, and suffering, and culminating in Jesus' unflinching love and promise of renewal. As Hunter guides us, we're reminded of our own weaknesses and deafness to God's voice, and yet also of Christ's faithfulness to heal, restore, and make us new. Stay with us for a time of scripture, prayer, and encouragement that together we may listen, receive, and walk in God's enduring love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The sufferings of Christ have started. They begin with a promise, a kiss, a sword, and a severed ear. We're all deaf, so it seems, to God's Word. We've all denied and betrayed the living Word. We're all suffering, as it were, with severed ears and lips that betray. We use our lips to declare our allegiance and our affection. And in the end, we deny and we run away and we betray three times. Loyal Peter uses his mouth to deny that he even knows Jesus. And the most disloyal Judas uses his mouth to betray Jesus with a kiss. Loyal and disloyal alike can't get their mouths to be true. Everyone lies, everyone denies. Their mouths don't work, in part because their ears don't work. Jesus has been telling them that he is the one who will fulfill all Scripture. He is the suffering servant Isaiah spoke about; he would win their victory by his suffering and death. Time and time again, he tried to tell them, but they can't hear it. Like the temple guard, their ears have been severed, unable to hear. It appears we've all been rendered deaf to the word of God. But Jesus is unflinching in the face of our lying lips and deaf ears. Jesus will continue to fulfill all scripture. He will continue on his journey to the cross and he will heal our ears along the way. He will reattach ears that have been severed, unable to hear, causing them to hear again the life-giving words of the Gospel. And when he is done, he will create something even more amazing. He will create new hearts, making us completely new from the inside out. New mouths, new ears, new hearts, new women, new men from every tribe and nation, language and tongue, all will be made new. That's what Jesus has done. Sometimes my mouth and ears and heart, they don't work. But Jesus is unflinching. Even now he is completing the job he set out to do. And faithful is the one who began his good work in you. He will be faithful to complete it. Hallelujah. My prayer is that we would live in the Spirit. Then our mouths and ears and hearts will work and we will be awakened to the miracle of the resurrection to life and hope through Christ. That's the prayer that I have for my soul, friends. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, 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. 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Daily Lectionary with Hunter Barnes takes listeners through the daily Bible readings of the Revised Common Lectionary. Our lectionary readings follow a three year cycle through the Bible. Join Christians around the world in daily readings of the Bible as they point our hearts to the God who is love. Find out more at www.dailyradiobible.comPartner with us to produce these podcasts by gifting us HERE.We are reading through the New Living Translation. Listen to our daily podcast for KidsHERE on Spotify HERE on itunes PodcastListen to the Daily Proverbs podcast.HERE on SpotityHERE on itunes PodcastLeave a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible
Tap into daily wisdom with 'Daily Proverbs with Hunter Barnes', a member of the 'Daily Radio Bible' podcast family. In just 5 minutes, host Hunter Barnes dives into the Bible's Proverbs, offering spiritual revitalization and guidance. Embark on this enriching journey into God's heart. Learn more: www.dailyradiobible.com. For a comprehensive Bible experience, explore our main podcast, 'Daily Radio Bible'. DONATE to the DRB Proverbs HERE! Text the word "Give" to 503-694-3738 to partner with the DRB. Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible We are reading through the New Living Translation email me at hunter@dailyradiobible.com Here at iTunes. Here at Spotify
Tap into daily wisdom with 'Daily Proverbs with Hunter Barnes', a member of the 'Daily Radio Bible' podcast family. In just 5 minutes, host Hunter Barnes dives into the Bible's Proverbs, offering spiritual revitalization and guidance. Embark on this enriching journey into God's heart. Learn more: www.dailyradiobible.com. For a comprehensive Bible experience, explore our main podcast, 'Daily Radio Bible'. DONATE to the DRB Proverbs HERE! Text the word "Give" to 503-694-3738 to partner with the DRB. Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible We are reading through the New Living Translation email me at hunter@dailyradiobible.com Here at iTunes. Here at Spotify
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Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs™. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.
Today's reading is John 4-6. . . . . This month, we are reading from the New Living Translation and you can also follow along in our Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 23-24; Mark 11-12 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! In today's episode, Heather leads us into the Scriptures on this second day of November, guiding us through Job chapters 23 and 24, and Mark chapters 11 and 12. As we journey together, Heather reminds us that we come to the Word—alongside people from all over the world—not just for wisdom, but to encounter Jesus, the true source of life. Today's readings explore deep questions of faith and justice, including Job's search for God amid suffering and Jesus' prophetic actions in Jerusalem—cursing the fig tree, overturning the temple, and teaching about the kingdom. Heather illuminates how these stories point to a new way of living and a new King, inviting us to look closely at people of faith like Abraham and the widow, and ultimately to fix our eyes on Jesus himself. The episode closes in prayer and gratitude, encouraging us to let the joy of the Lord be our strength and to remember: you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A fig tree is cursed. A temple is overturned, tenant farmers are killed, and a vineyard is reclaimed and given to others. What's happening? Judgment is happening. Judgment is coming to God's people. Jesus is pointing to judgment. The passage in Mark reads almost like the Old Testament prophets like Jeremiah and Isaiah, impending judgment is coming. He curses the tree and he overturns the temple. A new way of approaching God has arrived. A new priest and a new king are being revealed. There is a new temple and a new way of living in God. Jesus points to this when he quotes from Psalm 110. After Jesus is questioned, he gathers a crowd together and he asks them why the teachers of religious law claim that the Messiah is the son of David. David himself, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said, the Lord, said to my Lord, sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies beneath your feet. Since David himself called the Messiah my Lord, how can the Messiah be his son? The large crowd listened to him with great delight. I encourage you to read Psalm 110. It's a short seven verse chapter. It's about Melchizedek. He's a somewhat mysterious person that shows up in Genesis 14. And Abraham, the father of faith, acknowledges that Melchizedek is an eternal priest. And King Abraham demonstrates his allegiance to this King and priest, by offering him a tithe of all that he has. Abraham himself is a subject of this priest and king. Jesus is teaching us in this passage that he is a priest in the order of Melchizedek. He is the fulfillment of this new way, this new system that God is revealing in the person of Christ. The fig tree is cursed and the temple has been turned over. God is making all things new with a new king and a new priest in the order of Melchizedek. He is the king, eternal God, most high. People of faith like Abraham are going to come and serve him and be his subjects. There will be people great and small who serve him. In fact, this chapter ends with Jesus watching in the temple. And as a woman many thought was very small, a widow who had nothing but two pennies enters. She comes because she is faithful. She believes. She comes and offers all that she has. Her two pennies. They are an offering of faith because she is a person of faith. Jesus tells us to look closely at her. He also tells us in Psalm 110 to look closely at Abraham. These are people of faith. They live and worship in spirit and in truth. Look closely at Abraham, the widow and Melchizedek and let your eye be drawn even closer to Jesus. He is looking at you and inviting you to join in with him in his new kingdom life. 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
Daily Lectionary with Hunter Barnes takes listeners through the daily Bible readings of the Revised Common Lectionary. Our lectionary readings follow a three year cycle through the Bible. Join Christians around the world in daily readings of the Bible as they point our hearts to the God who is love. Find out more at www.dailyradiobible.comPartner with us to produce these podcasts by gifting us HERE.We are reading through the New Living Translation. Listen to our daily podcast for KidsHERE on Spotify HERE on itunes PodcastListen to the Daily Proverbs podcast.HERE on SpotityHERE on itunes PodcastLeave a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible
Tap into daily wisdom with 'Daily Proverbs with Hunter Barnes', a member of the 'Daily Radio Bible' podcast family. In just 5 minutes, host Hunter Barnes dives into the Bible's Proverbs, offering spiritual revitalization and guidance. Embark on this enriching journey into God's heart. Learn more: www.dailyradiobible.com. For a comprehensive Bible experience, explore our main podcast, 'Daily Radio Bible'. DONATE to the DRB Proverbs HERE! Text the word "Give" to 503-694-3738 to partner with the DRB. Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible We are reading through the New Living Translation email me at hunter@dailyradiobible.com Here at iTunes. Here at Spotify
Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs™. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.
Today's reading is John 1-3. . . . . This month, we are reading from the New Living Translation and you can also follow along in our Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Psalm 121; Mark 9-10 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 the Daily Radio Bible podcast! In this episode, Hunter invites listeners into a heartfelt time of Scripture reading, prayer, and reflection. As we begin the month of November and continue our journey through the Bible, today's reading covers Psalm 121—a song of trusting in God's protection—and passages from Mark 9 and 10, which reveal moments from Jesus' ministry, including his teachings on faith, humility, and the kingdom of God. Rather than concluding with a devotional, Hunter opens a space for personal meditation, encouraging you to contemplate what word or passage spoke to your heart and to engage with God through journaling and prayer. This episode also ends with several beautiful prayers and a reminder about the importance of daily spiritual practice. Whether you're new to the podcast or a returning listener, join Hunter today to warm your heart by God's love, reflect on his word, and discover how daily habits can transform your walk with Christ. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Today, we are invited into a sacred moment—a space not filled by words, but by silence and reflection. After the reading of Psalm 121 and the stories from Mark 9 and 10, Hunter pauses the usual rhythm and gently turns the focus to each listener: What did you hear? What stirred your heart? Instead of offering a prepared devotional, Hunter urges us to become active participants, to meditate and pray over any word, thought, or statement in the scripture that resonated with us. This is an invitation not just to listen, but to respond. Did something that Jesus or David spoke awaken a question within you, spark a longing, offer comfort, or prod you toward a new way of living? Hunter encourages us to write these things down—take out a journal or a piece of paper, go to that verse, read it again, speak it aloud, let it settle into the soil of our hearts. If God has whispered a question or a command, if the Holy Spirit has impressed something on you, steward it. Thank God for what he brings to light. Receive it, and, by God's strength, step into whatever He places before you. This practice—listening with an open heart, reflecting honestly, and responding in faith—is itself a devotional act, a way to cultivate what God is planting within. That is Hunter's prayer for each of us: that today, we will allow God to speak, that we will give room for Him, and that we will participate fully in His work—in us, for us, and through us. May we recognize the voice of God in Scripture. May we be attentive to our own soul's response. And may we step forward in faith, trusting that the God who speaks is the God who loves, the God who leads, and the God who transforms. That's a prayer for Hunter, for his own soul, and it's a prayer 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
Daily Lectionary with Hunter Barnes takes listeners through the daily Bible readings of the Revised Common Lectionary. Our lectionary readings follow a three year cycle through the Bible. Join Christians around the world in daily readings of the Bible as they point our hearts to the God who is love. Find out more at www.dailyradiobible.comPartner with us to produce these podcasts by gifting us HERE.We are reading through the New Living Translation. Listen to our daily podcast for KidsHERE on Spotify HERE on itunes PodcastListen to the Daily Proverbs podcast.HERE on SpotityHERE on itunes PodcastLeave a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible
Tap into daily wisdom with 'Daily Proverbs with Hunter Barnes', a member of the 'Daily Radio Bible' podcast family. In just 5 minutes, host Hunter Barnes dives into the Bible's Proverbs, offering spiritual revitalization and guidance. Embark on this enriching journey into God's heart. Learn more: www.dailyradiobible.com. For a comprehensive Bible experience, explore our main podcast, 'Daily Radio Bible'. DONATE to the DRB Proverbs HERE! Text the word "Give" to 503-694-3738 to partner with the DRB. Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible We are reading through the New Living Translation email me at hunter@dailyradiobible.com Here at iTunes. Here at Spotify
Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs™. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 22; Mark 7-8 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 today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible! It's October 31st, and we're continuing our journey through the Scriptures with Hunter as your host and Bible reading coach. In this episode, we dive into Job 22 and Mark chapters 7 and 8, exploring themes of faith, tradition, and the true bread of life. Hunter invites listeners to reflect deeply on what truly sustains us—in a world full of spiritual "not enoughs," only Christ satisfies. Alongside soul-stirring reflections, you'll find moments of prayer and encouragement to slow down, abide in God's presence, and invest in your spiritual well-being. Whether you're a longtime listener or joining for the first time, settle in for a thoughtful and nourishing time in the Word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: There's a tale of two loaves in today's reading. Two times, we see not enough bread—first, not enough for the multitude, and then, not enough for the disciples in the boat. In both cases, human resource falls short. Seven loaves for thousands is never enough, and one loaf among twelve is not sufficient. Like the disciples, we find ourselves living in a world of scarcity—coming up short, not just with bread, but perhaps with strength, wisdom, patience, or hope. But Jesus invites us to look beyond the insufficiency of what we have—to beware the yeast that inflates and deceives, whether it's the power of religion or the ways of the world. He points to a deeper reality: The bread we need does not come from ourselves or our striving. The bread that truly sustains comes from heaven. Jesus is that bread—He alone is enough, and more than enough. When He gives of Himself, there is abundance: basketfuls left over, more than we could ever ask or imagine. So today, as we reflect on our own places of lack or need, we remember that the bread of life is given freely, not earned or purchased by our own efforts. The invitation is simply to partake, to rely on what God alone can provide. Each day, we come to Him for sustenance—for healing, for hope, for strength, for forgiveness—for Himself. Let's make it our prayer to seek the bread of life, not just for today's needs, but for our deepest hunger. Christ is enough for us, for our families, for our communities, and for the world. May we abide in what He gives—His own life, His own presence, His own abundance. 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. Daily Prayer Transcript – October 31st, 2025 Prayer: Lord of life, you have awakened me again to the gift of this day. You go before me, walk beside me and dwell within me. Let me walk slowly in your presence. May I resist the hurried spirit of this world and instead breathe deep of your peace. Open my eyes to beauty, my ears to your voice, and my heart to the quiet work of grace. Help me not to strive, but to abide, not to achieve, but to receive. Today let my words carry your kindness. My actions reflect your mercy. My thoughts be anchored in your truth that I am yours and you are with me. Amen. And now, as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray. 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
Daily Lectionary with Hunter Barnes takes listeners through the daily Bible readings of the Revised Common Lectionary. Our lectionary readings follow a three year cycle through the Bible. Join Christians around the world in daily readings of the Bible as they point our hearts to the God who is love. Find out more at www.dailyradiobible.comPartner with us to produce these podcasts by gifting us HERE.We are reading through the New Living Translation. Listen to our daily podcast for KidsHERE on Spotify HERE on itunes PodcastListen to the Daily Proverbs podcast.
Tap into daily wisdom with 'Daily Proverbs with Hunter Barnes', a member of the 'Daily Radio Bible' podcast family. In just 5 minutes, host Hunter Barnes dives into the Bible's Proverbs, offering spiritual revitalization and guidance. Embark on this enriching journey into God's heart. Learn more: www.dailyradiobible.com. For a comprehensive Bible experience, explore our main podcast, 'Daily Radio Bible'. DONATE to the DRB Proverbs HERE! Text the word "Give" to 503-694-3738 to partner with the DRB. Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible We are reading through the New Living Translation email me at hunter@dailyradiobible.com Here at iTunes. Here at Spotify
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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 21; Mark 5-6 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 the Daily Radio Bible! In this episode for October 30th, 2025, your host Hunter invites you to join him as together you journey through key moments in Scripture. Today's reading begins with Job's heartfelt response to his friends, wrestling with the challenging question of why the wicked sometimes prosper while the righteous suffer. The journey continues into the Gospel of Mark, exploring powerful moments in Jesus's ministry—from the deliverance of a man possessed by demons, to the healing of a woman with persistent bleeding who touches Jesus's robe in faith, and the raising of Jairus's daughter. Hunter reflects on these stories of desperation, faith, and unexpected grace, reminding us all that God's greatest gifts often find us in our moments of deepest need. The episode concludes with prayer and encouragement, as Hunter calls listeners to embrace God's gift of life, walk forward in joy, and remember that they are truly loved. Join us for Scripture, reflection, and a fresh reminder of hope for your day. TODAY'S DEVOTION: She came empty-handed, yet full of hope. In the crowd that pressed around Jesus, no one noticed her—not the way they noticed Jairus, the esteemed synagogue ruler, with status and recognition. He could approach Jesus openly, likely with little resistance. But for the bleeding woman, it wasn't that way. Her life had been reduced to poverty and pain, every resource spent with nothing but disappointment in return. She had lost everything. But still, she held on to a fragile thread of faith—if I can just touch the edge of his robe, I will be healed. It may have felt to her that she was taking something to which she had no right, reaching for what belonged only to those with something to give in return. And yet, she pressed through, believing for mercy, grasping what seemed almost like stealing a gift she could not afford. At the moment her hand met Jesus' cloak, healing power flowed. She was freed from her suffering—but also overcome with fear, feeling as if she had taken something not hers to take. Yet Jesus, in kindness and compassion, called her forward—not to shame her, but to claim her. "Daughter, your faith has made you well," he declared. He did not charge her for the healing. He did not turn her away. The gift was for her: free, abundant, and full of grace. Many of us know what it's like to feel as though life has emptied us out, left us with nothing to show for our efforts. Maybe, like her, we feel unworthy to receive or even approach Jesus. But today's gospel is clear: his gifts are not earned; they are given. When we come, with whatever faith we have left, he meets us with blessing. Let us live in gratitude, not as thieves in his presence, but as recipients of gracious, abundant life. Jesus reminds us: take the healing, take the gift, walk in peace. Let us hear his words to us: "Daughter, son, your faith has made you well." That is a prayer I have for my own soul. That is a prayer I have for my family—my wife, my daughters, my son. And that is a prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Daily Prayer from October 30th, 2025 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 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
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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 20; Mark 3-4 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! On this October 29th episode, join your host Hunter as we continue our journey through day 302 in the Scriptures. Today, we explore Job chapter 20, reflect on Zophar's somber reminder about the fleeting triumph of the wicked, and move into Mark chapters 3 and 4, witnessing Jesus' power, compassion, and wisdom as he heals, calls his disciples, and teaches through parables. Hunter guides us to pay close attention to the stories Jesus tells—the seed that must die to bring new life, the mysteries of God's kingdom, and the call to surrender and bear much fruit. Listen in as we pray together, give thanks for faithful partners, and remember, above all, that we are deeply loved. Grab your Bible, settle in, and let's warm our hearts by the fires of God's love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A leaf blade pushes through. We don't know how it happens, but it happens. The word is planted by a farmer—the seed of God's word is thrown out into the soil, and whether that farmer sleeps or gets up, that soil, combined with God's word over time, will create something new. That seemingly dead seed, the result of a dying plant cast into the field, has somehow landed on good soil. And somehow, a leaf blade is about to push through to new life. That which was once dead is about to break forth with life. Jesus tells this story, and he says it's a story we have to understand if we're going to know anything about him, if we're going to have the secrets of the kingdom and of life revealed to us. He's telling us to pay close attention. The seed must die. If it doesn't die, it will remain alone, nothing more than just a seed and alone. But if it dies, it will produce many others—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times. Its life will reproduce and yield a rich harvest. That life, released in death, is resurrected. Jesus wants us to pay close attention, because in that leaf blade will come a seed. It will come and be planted on the earth—on Mount Calvary's mountain. There, he, the seed of Abraham, will die, and out of his death will come life. Out of his death will come resurrection and a great harvest of lives—men and women, boys and girls—all made new in him. Jesus says elsewhere, "I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels, a plentiful harvest of new lives." And just a few verses later in that same chapter in the Gospel of John, he says, "When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself." He's referring to his crucifixion here. When he—the seed—dies, when he is lifted up on that cross, the result will be everyone being drawn to himself again. Jesus wants us to pay close attention to the story of the seed, the soil, and the farmer. He wants us to see the secret of the kingdom that's about to be revealed. So let's pay close attention. Let's follow his example and give our life away, now that we have been drawn to him, so that we might bear much fruit. That's a prayer I have for my own soul. That's a prayer 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 DEVOTION: A leaf blade pushes through. We don't know how it happens, but it happens. The word is planted by a farmer—the seed of God's word is thrown out into the soil, and whether that farmer sleeps or gets up, that soil, combined with God's word over time, will create something new. That seemingly dead seed, the result of a dying plant cast into the field, has somehow landed on good soil. And somehow, a leaf blade is about to push through to new life. That which was once dead is about to break forth with life. Jesus tells this story, and he says it's a story we have to understand if we're going to know anything about him, if we're going to have the secrets of the kingdom and of life revealed to us. He's telling us to pay close attention. The seed must die. If it doesn't die, it will remain alone, nothing more than just a seed and alone. But if it dies, it will produce many others—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times. Its life will reproduce and yield a rich harvest. That life, released in death, is resurrected. Jesus wants us to pay close attention, because in that leaf blade will come a seed. It will come and be planted on the earth—on Mount Calvary's mountain. There, he, the seed of Abraham, will die, and out of his death will come life. Out of his death will come resurrection and a great harvest of lives—men and women, boys and girls—all made new in him. Jesus says elsewhere, "I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels, a plentiful harvest of new lives." And just a few verses later in that same chapter in the Gospel of John, he says, "When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself." He's referring to his crucifixion here. When he—the seed—dies, when he is lifted up on that cross, the result will be everyone being drawn to himself again. Jesus wants us to pay close attention to the story of the seed, the soil, and the farmer. He wants us to see the secret of the kingdom that's about to be revealed. So let's pay close attention. Let's follow his example and give our life away, now that we have been drawn to him, so that we might bear much fruit. That's a prayer I have for my own soul. That's a prayer 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. 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
Welcome to Day 2720 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2720 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 89:1-8 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2720 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2720 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Eternal Song of God's Unfailing Love - A Trek Through Psalm Eighty Nine 1-8 Today, we begin a new, pivotal, and magnificent chapter in our journey through the Psalms: Psalm Eighty-Nine. We are covering its opening, foundational verses 1 through 8, in the New Living Translation. This psalm is a Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. Ethan, like Heman from the deeply sorrowful Psalm Eighty-Eight we just concluded, was one of the wise men and musicians of Solomon's time. Yet, where Psalm 88 ended in the absolute darkness of suffering and silence, Psalm Eighty-nine explodes with a powerful, unrelenting declaration of faith in God's two greatest attributes: His Unfailing Love and His Faithfulness. This psalm is the theological answer to Heman's despair! It essentially says, "Even when I feel consumed by darkness, even when God's fury seems heavy upon me, I will still sing of His steadfast love!" Psalm 89 is a grand meditation on the Davidic Covenant, a promise from God that established David's throne forever. The opening verses are a magnificent hymn, celebrating the God whose word is established in the heavens and whose power is unrivaled, even in the Divine Council. So, let's allow this hymn of divine promise to lift our hearts and anchor our hope in the unwavering character of the Most High God. The first section is: The Eternal Covenant of Love and Faithfulness (Psalm Eighty-Nine 1-4) I will sing of the Lord's unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. Your unfailing love will last forever; your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. The Lord said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen servant; I have solemnly promised David: ‘I will secure your throne among your descendants forever; I will make your dynasty last as long as the skies!'" Interlude The psalm opens with an immediate, resolute, and eternal commitment to praise: "I will sing of the Lord's unfailing love forever!" This is a personal vow, made by the psalmist, that will last for all time. The focus is squarely on God's "unfailing love" (ḥesed), that steadfast, covenant loyalty we've discussed so many times. It is the core quality of God's character that guarantees His adherence to His promises. The declaration to sing of it "forever" contrasts starkly with the finite life and suffering Heman described in the last psalm. Here, the emphasis is on the infinite nature of God's...
Daily Lectionary with Hunter Barnes takes listeners through the daily Bible readings of the Revised Common Lectionary. Our lectionary readings follow a three year cycle through the Bible. Join Christians around the world in daily readings of the Bible as they point our hearts to the God who is love. Find out more at www.dailyradiobible.comPartner with us to produce these podcasts by gifting us HERE.We are reading through the New Living Translation. Listen to our daily podcast for KidsHERE on Spotify HERE on itunes PodcastListen to the Daily Proverbs podcast.
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 19; Mark 1-2 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 podcast! In today's episode, your host Hunter guides us through the powerful words of Job 19 and the opening chapters of the Gospel of Mark. As we journey together through Scripture, Hunter invites us to ponder the cries of Job, who holds fast to faith amidst suffering, and to witness the beginning of Jesus' earthly ministry—full of healing, forgiveness, and the call to trust in God's goodness. You'll hear reflections on faith, perseverance, and the silent prayers that only Jesus hears, woven together with moments of prayer for the day ahead. Hunter encourages us to dig deep, hold on, and trust that God hears the faith in our hearts, even when words fail us. It's a soul-nourishing episode of Scripture, reflection, and prayer, reminding us that no matter what, we are loved—and that is truly good news. So, grab your Bible and join us for today's journey in the Word! TODAY'S DEVOTION: There is a frequency of faith that Jesus hears. The crowds come to listen to Jesus, but Jesus comes to hear the crowds. He's tuned into the silent voices of hearts speaking trust, hope, and desperate faith. Mark tells us about some friends—four of them—who quietly say with their actions, Let's push through this crowd. Let's dig into this roof. Let's hold onto these ropes. Let's see what Jesus will do. Their faith isn't loud, but Jesus perceives it. He sees their determination, he hears their silent prayers and pleading. Mark closely records each small step—pushing through the crowd, digging into the roof, holding on to the ropes, lowering their dear friend to Jesus. Jesus sees it all. And when he does, he responds not only with healing, but with forgiveness. "When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, 'Take heart, son, your sins are forgiven.'" Faith, sometimes, is not just in words but in actions, in persistent movement, in refusing to be discouraged. But within the crowd, others are speaking a different language—a language of disbelief, skepticism, and scorn. Only Jesus hears those words too. "Why does this man speak like that? He's blaspheming. Who can forgive sins but God alone?" Even as God offers forgiveness and healing, doubt fills the room. Yet Jesus persists. He confronts disbelief, he offers grace, and he calls us to trust him even when others do not. So what is Jesus hearing from you today? Are your words silent prayers of faith, a whisper of hope, or perhaps a desperate plea to break through the darkness? Or do doubts crowd in, pushing back against hope, afraid to believe that God is good and can be trusted? Jesus hears it all. And he calls us to push through, to dig in, to hold on, to believe that his heart is truly good for us. Sometimes, faith—the kind that moves mountains—is simply the kind that pushes through, digs in, and keeps holding on. Mark's story reminds us: God is good. You can trust him. In your struggle, in your prayers, in your need, let faith whisper, Perhaps God, in his goodness, will help me. That is my prayer for my own soul, for my family—for my wife and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you today. 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
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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 18; Psalm 114; Acts 27-28 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! In today's episode, join your Bible Reading Coach, Hunter, as we journey through the pages of Scripture together on this 27th day of October. We'll explore Job 18, where Bildad challenges Job, reflect on the powerful imagery of God's deliverance in Psalm 114, and dive into the dramatic account of Paul's perilous voyage and shipwreck in Acts 27 and 28. As Hunter guides us through these passages, we'll consider what it means to let God navigate our storms, even when we feel lost or overwhelmed. With heartfelt prayer and reflection, you'll be encouraged to take courage, trust in God's word, and embrace His presence—no matter what you're facing today. Tune in and join us in prayer, in seeking God's guidance, and in being reminded that you are truly loved. Let's embark on this daily journey together, finding strength, peace, and hope in His word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Let God be your navigator. Paul stands before a fearful crew, battered by storm and waves, and says, "I told you so." He points out that their journey would have been spared this damage and loss if they had only waited and listened to God's direction. It's best to let God chart the course, to trust in His wisdom rather than our own. But the message here is not just about regret–it's about hope. Even if we've gone our own way, even if we've navigated into a storm of our own making, God doesn't leave us stranded. It's never too late to let Him take the helm and correct our course. There may be consequences, there may be damage, but God will see us through and make us wiser for the journey. Paul urges courage: "None of you will lose your lives even though the ship will go down." When fear threatens to overwhelm, when hope feels lost, God's Word can steady us. Paul calls the men away from panic and despair, reminding them of the promises and presence of God—even in the eye of a storm. In the darkest moments, God feeds and strengthens us. Paul encourages the crew to eat, to receive nourishment, and sets an example by giving thanks and breaking bread. In this storm, God is present. He invites us to let Him meet us, to let Him be our sustenance, right in the middle of our troubles. Are you in a storm? Have you made choices that led you into darkness or uncertainty? God is waiting to be your navigator, even now, even in the eleventh hour. Let Him meet you where you are, let Him feed and strengthen you, let Him steer you safely home. No matter the storm, no matter how lost you feel, you can trust God to take the helm and guide you. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife and daughters and son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. Daily Prayer – October 27th, 2025 Almighty and ever loving God, you have brought us to the light of a new morning. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may walk this day in peace. Guard our steps from temptation, shield us from the weight of fear and shame, and lead us deeper into the joy of your presence through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. O Christ, light of the nations, shine in every place where shadows dwell. Call the scattered home, heal the wounds of division and gather all people into the communion of your grace. May the knowledge of the Lord cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. Amen. **And our Lord, make my hands ready for mercy. Make my eyes quick to see the hurting, 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
Welcome to Day 2718 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2718 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 88:8-18 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2718 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2718 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title of Today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Loneliest Road – Despair's Final, Unanswered Cry - Concluding Our Trek Through Psalm 88 8-18 Today, we continue our difficult, yet necessary, trek through the Darkest Psalm, Psalm 88, encompassing its final, unrelenting verses, 8 through 18, from the New Living Translation. In our last conversation, we plunged into the depths of Heman the Ezrahite's anguish. We heard his cries "day and night," his fear of imminent death, and his terrifying conviction that his suffering was caused by God's own hand. He felt consumed by "wave after wave" of God's heavy fury and was "abandoned to the depths where the darkness is complete" (Psalm 88 1-7). He had been physically and socially ostracized, counted among the dead while still living. Now, Heman continues his agonizing lament, focusing on his extreme isolation, his unanswered questions, and the ultimate, grim realization that his prayer, unlike nearly every other in the Psalter, ends in unrelieved darkness. This psalm is a profound space for acknowledging that deep despair is real, and that faith often persists even when hope is absent. So, let's listen to this desperate, final cry, recognizing the absolute honesty of a soul on the brink. Section one is about: The Torment of Social and Divine Isolation (Psalm 88 8-12) You have taken away my companions, making me repulsive to them. I am shut in and cannot escape; my eyes are blinded by my tears. I cry out to you, O Lord, every day. I lift my hands to you for help. Are your wonderful deeds appreciated in the grave? Do the dead rise up and praise you? Can anyone proclaim your unfailing love in the grave? Can anyone tell about your faithfulness in the place of destruction? Can your wonders be seen in the dark? Can your righteousness be known in the land of forgetfulness? Heman begins by detailing the social consequence of his affliction, a pain he attributes directly to God: "You have taken away my companions, making me repulsive to them." . His isolation is absolute. God has severed his social ties, causing his friends and loved ones to view him as "repulsive" (tō‘ēḇâ—abominable, a strong term often used for ritual impurity). In the ancient Israelite world, social isolation often meant a lack of care, protection, and provision, leaving him utterly defenseless. This isolation leads to profound emotional and physical paralysis: "I am shut in
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Job 17; Acts 24-26 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: 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