• January 16th, 25:Joseph's Rise from Prison to Power and Pharaoh's Dreams
    Jan 16 2025
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 39-41;Luke 16Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with Hunter and Heather! In today's episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Joseph, from his early days as a slave in Egypt to becoming Pharaoh's right-hand man. We'll explore how his God-given ability to interpret dreams not only saved Egypt from a devastating famine but also positioned him as a pivotal figure in biblical history. We'll also reflect on Jesus' profound teachings in Luke 16, where He shares parables that challenge our views on wealth, faithfulness, and compassion. Together, we'll unpack the lessons from the parable of the shrewd manager and the rich man and Lazarus, highlighting the importance of using resources wisely and prioritizing spiritual well-being over material wealth. Join us for a time of scripture reading, thoughtful discussion, and heartfelt prayer. We hope to inspire and encourage you to see the lesser-known connections between the Old Testament narratives and New Testament teachings. Tune in, and let's journey through Genesis 39-41 and Luke 16 together, discovering timeless truths that resonate with our lives today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Joseph's rise to power and his handling of the famine crisis illustrate a profound truth about God’s provision and wisdom in times of abundance and scarcity. It’s a story that resonates with us today, not just because of its dramatic turns, but because it aligns so deeply with Jesus' teachings in the parables we read in Luke 16. Consider Joseph's story: He moves from being a prisoner to becoming the second-in-command of Egypt. Behind this rise is an unshakeable trust in God's plan and timing. Pharaoh’s dreams about healthy and sick cows, and full and blighted grains, were given meaning through Joseph’s God-given ability to interpret them. This interpretation resulted in a strategy that saved countless lives during a devastating famine. The seven years of prosperity were a time of preparation, a gift that required wise stewardship to sustain the people in the lean years to come. Jesus, in Luke 16, speaks of a shrewd manager who uses his earthly resources to prepare for his future. The parable teaches us a significant lesson about faithfulness with what we have, whether it be small or great, and challenges us to evaluate how we use our resources—not just for ourselves, but for the kingdom of God. We see another parallel in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. The rich man lived in luxury without regard for the suffering man at his gate. Yet, it was Lazarus who found comfort in the afterlife, reminding us of the divine perspective on wealth and compassion. Jesus' words challenge us to prioritize spiritual riches over material wealth, seeing our possessions as tools to extend God's love and justice. So, how does this speak to us today? Like Joseph, we are called to recognize the blessings we have in times of plenty and to use them wisely in preparation for times of need—whether our own or others'. In our wealth or scarcity, we are invited to be faithful stewards, to invest in relationships, and to use our means to support and uplift those around us. We are also reminded of the need for compassion. As believers, we cannot ignore the ‘Lazaruses’ at our gates. We are called to show them God's love, which transcends any earthly wealth. As Jesus taught, no one can serve both God and money; our loyalty lies with God, and through Him, we find true joy and purpose. This devotional message encourages us to reflect on our own lives—are we being shrewd and faithful with what God has entrusted to us? Are we using our resources to serve His kingdom and show His love to those in need? That’s a prayer that I have for my own soul, my family, and for each one of you listening today. May we all embrace this calling to live faithfully, compassionately, and wisely as followers of Christ. Let us be shrewd stewards of God's blessings, ready to share, ready to love, and ready to be a beacon of His kingdom here on earth. 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 ...
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  • January 15th, 25:Finding Home: Jacob, Joseph, and the Transforming Love of God
    Jan 15 2025
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 37-38;Psalm 7;Luke 15Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey through the Scriptures together with an open heart, seeking transformation by the God who is love. In today's episode, our host Hunter leads us through Genesis chapters 37 and 38, Psalm 7, and Luke 15. We'll witness the profound tales of Joseph and his brothers' betrayal, the story of Judah and Tamar, and Jesus's parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. As always, Hunter provides thoughtful reflections on these passages, emphasizing the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father. Join us as we dive into these timeless stories and allow God's Word to shape and inspire our lives. Let's journey together in faith and love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The younger brother decides that it's time to come home. He's lived life on his own terms, and it hasn't worked out so well. And when he does come, he's greeted with a kiss, a ring, a coat, a party. He's not only found his father, but he's found his father's heart. The older brother needs to come home too, but we don't find him there. Well, he's kind of there. He's out working in the field, slaving as he called it, trying to achieve, I guess, but he fails to see that home has been there all along. He fails to see who his father really is. He won't come inside. The father pleads with him, but he's beside himself. All these years I've slaved for you and never once refused to do a single thing you told me to, and all this time you never gave me even one young goat for a feast with my friends. Oh, that hurts. It hurts to read it. Maybe because I can feel it. The father's response tells us everything, though. His father said to him, look, dear son. You have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours. This home has always been yours. My heart has always been yours. The riches I have have always been yours. They're a gift. No one is treating you like a slave, so stop seeing yourself that way. You haven't had to earn or perform or do anything other than be my child. All you had to do was receive. All you had to do was know my heart. It delights in a son. It delights in you. It delights when a son who was once dead now comes to life, who was once lost but is now home. So step inside the house. Partake in the party that your good father has always had for you. Come on home. And the prayer of my heart is that you, me, we will see who we really are. We're not slaves. That we will see who the father truly is. He is good. And that we will receive all that we have in him, that we will step into the house and join in the party. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed ...
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  • January 14th, 25:Lessons of Humility and Faithfulness: January 14th Insights
    Jan 14 2025
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 34-36; Luke 14Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, friends! Today's episode is a dive into the rich and transformative pages of Scripture on this 14th day of January. I'm your host, Hunter, and together, we'll read through the Bible in a year, experiencing the life-changing love of Jesus. We'll start our day's journey in Genesis 34-36, where we'll explore the intense stories of Jacob, his daughter Dinah, and the unfolding of his family's complex dynamics. Then, we'll move into the New Testament with Luke 14, reflecting on Jesus' powerful teachings about humility, discipleship, and the Kingdom of God. In addition, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your prayers during my family's recent trials and share our gratitude for the healing we've experienced. Join me in prayer and reflection as we seek to understand and embody God's word in our lives. Let's journey together, finding strength in God's joy and remembering that we are deeply loved. Tune in, and let's embrace the transformative power of Scripture. You don't want to miss this compelling episode! TODAY'S DEVOTION: Our arrogance and pride will inevitably put us at the head of the table, and putting ourselves at the head of the table will inevitably lead to our humiliation and our ruin. That's what this Pharisee and these teachings in Luke 14 point out. And inevitably, when we make this life about us, we miss out altogether on the party that God has prepared. That's what it seems to tell us here in this parable of the banquet. There's nothing wrong with having land or oxen, having a wife. There's nothing bad about these things. These are blessings. These are and can be very good. But when they become ultimate things, they blind us to the gift that God is offering us because they become idols, and idols inevitably blind us. They fool us into thinking that we are the main character in this movie, that this life is my project. It's my story. We imagine that we sit at the head of the table in our own movie. Our spouse, our parents, our children, they are the supporting cast. We can begin to think that maybe it's all about us, and this posture in life will lead to a rude awakening someday. That's why Jesus says that we have to hate all of it in comparison to our love for God. Because in the end, it will rob us of life. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will see the richness and the reward, the party that has been prepared for those who receive and participate, who repent and believe that every good and perfect gift comes down from God the Father of lights, that he is the source, and that every human being, no matter how humble they might be, have been invited into his very life. The prayer of my soul is that I will sit there at the foot of the table with great joy at the life that I have in him. That I will learn the ways of self-giving love and follow him. That's a prayer that I have for my family too, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation,...
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  • January 13th, 25:Embracing Community and Faith: Covenant Stories and Divine Struggles
    Jan 13 2025
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 31-33;Luke 13Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with your host, Hunter. On today's episode, we close out the second week of our spiritual journey through scriptures and prayer, focusing on growth, healing, and the importance of community. We delve into the compelling story of Jacob and Laban’s covenant at Mispah, Jacob's dramatic encounters with God, and his reconciliation with Esau. We’ll also explore teachings from Jesus about repentance, salvation, and the transformative power of faith, using rich parables and profound metaphors. Hunter, our Bible reading coach, guides us through this spiritual passage, aiming to complete the entire Bible in a year. Join us in this season of Epiphany, as we seek deeper revelations of God’s love and presence together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He leads us towards reconciliation and transformation. As we read through Genesis chapters 31-33 and Luke chapter 13, we are invited to reflect on the profound and transformative power of reconciliation and divine intervention. The journey we witness in Jacob’s life shows us the paths of struggle, fear, exodus, and finally, reunification. We see Jacob carefully following God’s instructions to return to his homeland, even amidst the hostility he faces from Laban’s sons and the change in Laban’s attitude. Witness how God reassures Jacob of His divine presence throughout his journey, guiding him toward reconciliation and peace. When Jacob confronts Laban, their escalating conflict ultimately resolves in a covenant of peace marked by a monument of stones, a powerful symbol of their pledged boundary and mutual respect under God’s witness. This story mirrors our own journeys. It reveals how, even in times of tension and adversity, God’s guidance can lead to reconciliation and peace. As Jacob proceeds to meet his estranged brother Esau, we see him wrestling with fear and anxious hope for reconciliation. His night-long struggle with a divine figure, resulting in his renaming to "Israel" and his receipt of God’s blessing, symbolizes the profound transformation that emerges from our deepest struggles. Consider also how Jacob's tentative, divided approach to meeting Esau reflects our own fears in facing conflict. His prayer for protection and his offering of gifts are acts of humility and a plea for grace —steps toward reconciliation. Remarkably, when Jacob and Esau finally meet, their encounter culminates not in violence, but in a heartfelt embrace and reconciliation. In Luke 13, Jesus challenges us to reflect on the nature of repentance and the unexpected ways God’s kingdom unfolds among us. He speaks of Galileans and the tragedy of the tower of Siloam, pointing not to divine punishment, but to the universal need for repentance to avoid perishing. The parable of the fig tree granted another year embodies the patience and second chances God offers us. Jesus’ healing of the crippled woman on the Sabbath defies the indignation of the religious leaders but illustrates the transformative and liberating power of God's kingdom. Moreover, the metaphors of the mustard seed and yeast capture the expansive and permeating influence of faith, which starts small but transforms everything it touches. We also see Jesus cautioning about the difficulty of entering God's kingdom, stressing the importance of being known by God. His unwavering commitment in the face of Herod's threat exemplifies his dedication to God's mission. Much like Jacob's wrestling with God, our faith journey often involves deep struggle and self-emptying. In these moments of struggle, we are invited to enter into God’s transformative work, which reconciles and renews. As citizens of God's kingdom, we are called to experience and extend the love, peace, and transformation that only He can provide. We’re invited into this divine wrestling match, to struggle with our fears, face our conflicts head-on, and ultimately, to be transformed and reconciled both with God and others. Let us embrace this message of reconciliation and transformation. Let us live out our faith with the assurance that God’s presence is with us, guiding every step. As we walk this journey together, may we be lights of this kingdom, bringing God’s love and peace into every corner of our lives. That's my prayer for each of us today. May we walk in the transformative power of reconciliation and embrace our identity as citizens of His kingdom. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us...
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  • January 12th, 25:Trusting in God's Blessings: An Exploration of Genesis 29-30 and Luke 12
    Jan 12 2025
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 29-30: Luke 12Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome, dear listeners, to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is January 12th, and I’m your host, Hunter, your brother and Bible reading coach. Whether you're a longtime follower or new to our podcast, we’re thrilled to have you join us. Every day, we gather to read through the Scriptures, wrapping up the entire Bible in a year—Old Testament once, New Testament twice. Today’s readings take us through Genesis chapters 29 and 30, and Luke chapter 12, as we explore themes of faith, God's provision, and the transformative power of having a rich relationship with God. Join us not just to read the Word, but to let it open our eyes and transform our hearts through the love of the God who is always with us. So let's dive in, seek the blessings of God's presence, and find strength in His peace and joy. Remember, you are loved. Let's start today's journey together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Whose blessing will you see and receive? God's or yours? Will you force things and be a fool, demand things and be deceived, or will you trust and rest, receive, and believe? Blessing doesn't come from our own hands. The rich fool learned that the hard way. Blessing comes from God, in his time and in his way. And if we don't receive our blessing from God, we are destined to demand it from ourselves and others. They cannot give it to us, and we cannot give ourselves all that we need. It's just like the rich ruler who built barn after barn thinking that this was getting him somewhere, but in the end, he died and left those riches to some unknown person. And Jesus says that he was a fool. We see the same thing with God's people. In today's scripture, Rebecca, Rachel, and Jacob, amidst their struggle and demanding, they finally found the blessing, but it didn't come through their striving and struggling or their manipulation. The blessing and the gift they desired came from the hand of God and God alone. He is the one who opened the womb and gave them their inheritance. He alone is the one who offers the blessing that we desire and need in this life. And Jesus says his blessing looks like a rich relationship with God. That's right from verse 21. God's blessing always looks like a rich relationship with God. When we trust and rest in Him, we receive more than we could ask for. We will find our truest riches and the blessing we desire in relationship with Him. The blessing comes from His hand, from His very being. If we don't receive our blessing from God, we will demand it from some other place, some other person, and that'll leave us barren in the end, wanting in the end, a fool when all is said and done. The blessing of His presence comes when we rest in Him, when we are awakened to who we are in Him, and we trust it. We believe in Him and what He's done for us, who He has made us, being included into His very life. When we see this, our eyes are opened, and we see even in the simple things like witnessing a bird feasting without care, the life of a sparrow, a raven, an eagle in flight. We see that God cares for the ravens, for the sparrows, for the lilies of the field. And oh, how much more He cares for you. So whose hand are you seeking that blessing from? Your own, some other person's, or is it God's? Will you seek your blessing from Him, trusting in Him, believing the good news that He's come to proclaim, that He has embraced you, He has forgiven you, that you are His, and that you are loved. When we begin to live in this reality, that blessing will begin to look like a rich relationship with God. Let's seek His blessing by faith. Let's rest in the deep, deep love of Jesus, who has always loved us so well. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now ...
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  • January 11th, 25:Deception and Blessings: Jacob, Esau, and Jesus' Critique of Hypocrisy
    Jan 11 2025
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 27-28;Psalm 4; Luke 11Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, everyone! I'm Hunter, your Bible reading coach, and today is January 11th, 2025. Our mission here is to journey through the entire Bible in a year, focusing on experiencing the boundless love and presence of Jesus. In today’s session, we dive into some profound scriptures: Genesis chapters 27 and 28, Psalm 4, and Luke chapter 11. We’ll explore the story of Jacob's deception, his journey and dream of the stairway to heaven, and Jesus’ teachings on prayer, persistence, and the nature of God’s love. We’ll also reflect on Jesus' critique of the religious leaders of his time, emphasizing that God is not distant but is deeply loving and generous. Throughout our reading, we'll uncover the layers of these texts to see how they all point towards Jesus, the living word of God. So grab your Bible or simply listen along as we read and reflect together. Let's open our hearts to the presence of Jesus and start this day with a renewed sense of peace and purpose. TODAY'S DEVOTION: God's Transforming Presence Throughout today's readings, a powerful message emerges: God is actively transforming the hearts and lives of those who seek Him. We see it in Genesis with Jacob's transformative dream, a moment that marks a pivotal change in his journey and understanding of God. We witness it in Psalm 4, where David pours out his heart, seeking God's mercy and finding peace in His presence. And we see it most fully in the teachings of Jesus in Luke 11, where He calls us into a deeper relationship with God through prayer and steadfast faith. Jesus shows us that God's presence is not distant or indifferent. Rather, He is intimately involved in our lives, ready to bring about transformation. Jesus criticizes the religious leaders of His time for presenting a distorted image of God as a stern, unapproachable figure. Instead, He reveals a loving Father who desires to give good gifts to His children, including the Holy Spirit. This is a God who meets us in our brokenness, who invites us into His divine presence, and who transforms our lives from the inside out. God's transformative power is not just an abstract concept; it is a reality that we can experience daily. Jacob's dream in Genesis 28, with the stairway reaching to heaven and the Lord's promises, is a vivid reminder that God is with us, guiding us, and blessing us. Jacob responds by vowing to worship God, marking the holy place as Bethel, "House of God." Similarly, Jesus teaches us that through persistent, heartfelt prayer, we are drawn into closer communion with God, a relationship that continually shapes and renews us. He warns against hypocrisy and empty religious practice, urging us instead to cultivate inner righteousness and genuine faith. Jesus' power and his teachings remind us that God's kingdom is not a distant future reality, but a present and active force in our lives—a kingdom of peace, love, and hope. As citizens of this kingdom, let us internalize this transformative message and allow God's love to change us. Let us be filled with the Holy Spirit, who guides us in living out the very life of Christ. By walking in the light and truth of Jesus' teachings, we are set free from the burdens of our past, our regrets, and our failures. We are called into a new identity as beloved children of God, embraced by His grace and love. My prayer for you is that you open your heart to this transforming presence. Embrace the journey of being made new in Christ. Believe in the profound truth that God is with you, guiding you, blessing you. Just as Jacob set a stone to mark the place where he encountered God, may we mark our lives with moments of divine encounter and transformation, continually growing in faith and love. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out...
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  • January 10th, 25:Discovering God's Love and Presence Through Genesis, Psalms, and Luke
    Jan 10 2025
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 25-26; Psalm 6; Luke 10Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome back, dear ones, to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is January 10th, and we continue our enriching journey through the scriptures, diving into Genesis 25-26, Psalm 6, and Luke 10. I’m Hunter, your bible reading coach, here to accompany you on this daily adventure of reading and listening to God's word, whether you’re a long-time follower or joining us for the first time. Together, we explore not just the text but the deep and transformative presence of God's love in our lives. In today's episode, we'll witness the rich tapestry of our biblical heritage through stories of Isaac, Rebekah, and their twin sons, Esau and Jacob. We’ll delve into the blessings and challenges Isaac faces, the powerful emotions expressed in Psalm 6, and Jesus' profound teachings in Luke 10, including the parable of the Good Samaritan. Amidst our readings, I want to thank you all for your heartfelt condolences and prayers for Heather and our family as we grieve the loss of her mom, Jean. Your support means the world to us. Stay tuned as we uncover timeless truths and the secret of living in the name, power, and presence of Jesus. Let's open our hearts and minds to the transformative journey ahead. Let's begin. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus is telling a secret, and he's thrilled at the thought of it. This is what he says in Luke 10, verse 21: "Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, 'Oh, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way.'" This secret filled the Father and fills the Son with great joy. So what's the secret? The secret is him. Jesus is the way to God, the way to life. What every heart is looking for, he is the King, and he is proclaiming the kingdom. Jesus is the secret to it all. It's not the law. It's not traditions or piety. No. The secret is living in the name, in the power, in the presence of God—the God who's with us, who's for us. 72 people are sent out 2 by 2 in Jesus' name, and notice what he tells them not to take with them. No bag, no money, no staff, no nothing. The only thing they are equipped with is his name—the name of Jesus. The with-God life is not going to be found through our resources, our money, our staff, our provisions. No. It's only going to be found in him. So he has them take nothing except his name, his message, his blessing, his presence to the world. This is the with-God life—a life of utter reliance on God, being available to his presence and his agenda. When we do that, we end up fulfilling the law. We will be the people of mercy that we read about later on in this story with the Good Samaritan. We will be fulfilling the law. We will be participating with Christ himself. It'll be Christ, his power, the power of his name. It will be him working in and through us. We won't be the hero. It'll be Christ in us, and that's the secret. His presence in you, which Paul says is your hope and your glory. So let's live in the reality of the secret of Christ in you. Let's awaken to the wonder of what it is to step out into the day simply in his name, not striving, not pushing, sweating, fretting over what you think you need to do. Your real life is hidden with God in Christ. Your truest self, the self that is learning more and more of what it is to love God, to love your neighbor, to love yourself. Today, we can walk with him, eyes and ears wide open to his presence in you. So let's let him lead us and fill us with his joy. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is ...
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  • January 9th, 25:Rebekah's Choice and Jesus' Miracles Unveiled
    Jan 9 2025
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 23-24;Luke 9Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the "Daily Radio Bible" podcast, where we journey through the entire Bible in a year, experiencing the profound love and presence of Jesus. I'm your host, Hunter, and today, on January 9th, 2025, we're diving into scripture readings from Genesis chapters 23 and 24, as well as Luke chapter 9. In Genesis, we witness the poignant story of Sarah's death and Abraham's careful arrangements for her burial. We also follow Abraham's servant on a divine mission to find a wife for Isaac, leading to the providential meeting with Rebekah. In Luke, Jesus empowers his disciples, performs miracles, and teaches profound lessons on identity, humility, and the cost of discipleship. Join us as we explore these powerful narratives and reflect on their significance in our journey of faith. Remember, you are loved and cherished. Let's find strength in joy together. I'll be back with you tomorrow, but until then, take care and bye bye! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to help others join us on this spiritual adventure. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He makes us citizens of his kingdom. What do you think the prevailing message of Jesus is? You would think that'd be a pretty easy question to answer, but I'm guessing that in a room full of people, there'd be many different kinds of answers to that question. But in Luke 9 as well as throughout the gospels and in the book of Acts, we're told many times very plainly what that message is. The central prevailing message of the Bible and of Jesus is the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is here, and the king is Jesus. And this king has come to reconcile the world to God. His rule and authority are being made known wherever he goes. He uses that in the feeding of the multitudes, the healing of the demon possessed, the opening up of the eyes of the blind, the healing of the lame, those who can't speak and hear. He is the king, and wherever he goes, the kingdom is showing up. Citizenship in this kingdom is being made available to ordinary people. His life is being offered and extended to the whole world, to us, to broken folks. And the good news of that kingdom is that God has made a way through Christ to reconcile us, to make us new, to make us citizens, and bring us under his rule and reign to make us his. By his death on the cross, he has reconciled us to himself. And now by the spirit of God, he has empowered us to manifest his kingdom life, to live it out, the very life of his son. As Jesus walks with us through our life, the kingdom shows up. The result of his kingdom life in us is freedom, joy, love, the fruit of the spirit. And when we do that, we are set free. We're set free from our past, our regrets, our shame, and we live in the joy of forgiveness and our adoption and inclusion in the very life and love of God. The one sitting on the throne said, Lord, I'm making everything new. Everything. And we see it wherever Jesus goes. There is power in the King, and there's power in his abiding life with us. And this King has made you his own. You are a citizen, and he is your King. Let us live as citizens of the kingdom of God. Let us embrace this message of the abiding and saving life, the reconciling life of Christ. Let us be ambassadors of this message of our great king. Let's tell people that they have been reconciled in Christ. See it. Believe it. Repent. Change your mind, and step into the life that is yours. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy....
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