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  • April 30, 26: 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, Matthew 17; Daily Bible in a Year

    April 30, 26: 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, Matthew 17; Daily Bible in a Year
    Apr 30 2026
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, Matthew 17Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for April 30th. In today's episode, we mark the end of another month on our journey through the scriptures, reading from 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, and Matthew 17. Join Speaker A and Speaker B as we witness David's celebration and challenges with the Ark of God, reflect on God's power and provision in the Psalms, and ascend the mountain with Jesus in the story of the Transfiguration. Together, we'll discover the hope, wisdom, and transformation found in God's Word, spend time in prayer, and be reminded that, even on life's difficult journey, God's joy and love are our strength. TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S DEVOTION: The pathway to real transformation is seen here on this mountain. This story is about far more than Jesus' clothes being transformed, made dazzling white, whiter than snow. It's about you and me. It's about the world and all things being transformed. In this story, we are offered both a vision and a voice. The first thing we see is that Jesus—he's the final word. He's the one we're told to listen to, over and above all else. Not Elijah, not Moses, not the writings, not the Torah, not Peter, not me, not you. Peter witnesses this amazing moment—there he is, suddenly, Elijah and Moses are speaking with Jesus on the mountain. And Peter, out of fear or pride, or probably both, shouts out, Lord, it's good for us to be here. If you wish, I'll make three tabernacles here. One for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah. Peter thinks somehow he's going to have some final say here. And so we hear him say those words: I will make a tabernacle. Other translations render it, let us build, but "let us build" is not the final word. No, those words are often born out of fear and pride, but they will never be the final word. Individuals and kingdoms and churches are always offering this as the final word. Let us build, but fear which makes us cower and pride which puffs us up will all be subsumed in the end by God's voice, by God himself, the living Word. And we see that here—suddenly a cloud envelops them and a voice comes from the cloud. The voice they hear is the Father saying, this is my son that I love. Listen to him. At the sound of his voice, they're terrified. They fall face down to the ground. It's at this point that Jesus comes and touches them. Says, get up. Don't be afraid. When they look up, nobody is there but Jesus—Moses, Elijah, gone. Only Jesus remains. No more voices, no more conversations. Only Jesus, the one who is the final word. He's the one that remains. And he, the living Word, will envelop all of our fearful pride. His voice will break through all things, and he will make all things new. So let's hear the Father's voice on this mountain today. He's pointing us to his son. And not just on this mountain, but on a different mountain. This whole episode is pointing us to Calvary's mountain. And not just Peter, James, and John are being drawn to Calvary's mountain—no, he's drawing all of humanity there to himself. When the Son of Man is lifted up, he will draw all humanity to himself, that he might transform all things, including you and me. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I'll hear the Father well, that I'll see what Peter, James, and John saw—that Jesus is the final word. He is the living Word, and through him, he's making all things new. 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 ...
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    26 mins
  • April 29, 26: 2 Samuel 4-5, Psalm 130, Matthew 16; Daily Bible in a Year

    April 29, 26: 2 Samuel 4-5, Psalm 130, Matthew 16; Daily Bible in a Year
    Apr 29 2026
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 4-5, Psalm 130, Matthew 16Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for April 29th, day 120 of our journey through the Scriptures. In today's episode, Hunter guides us through 2 Samuel 4 and 5, Psalm 139, and Matthew 16. We'll witness the political intrigue in the early days of King David's reign, reflect on God's intimate knowledge of our hearts through the poetry of David, and listen as Jesus challenges both his disciples and religious leaders to see life from God's perspective rather than their own—warning against the "dangerous trap" of self-centeredness. Join us as Hunter draws us into prayer and spiritual reflection, reminding us that tending to our souls blesses not just ourselves, but those we love—and that love showed up for each of us. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It's a dangerous trap. That's what Jesus calls it—to see things only from your own point of view, from your own perspective. It's a dangerous trap to let your own plans, ambitions, or understanding be the lens through which you interpret everything that comes. When Peter tried to persuade Jesus away from the cross, Jesus rebuked him harshly—Get away from me, Satan. You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God's. What a sober warning. It's dangerous to hold onto your life and your agenda apart from God. To insist that life be about you, your comfort, your plans, your will—this is the trap. Jesus says, "If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it." To make your life a project about your own ego or status or pleasure is to forfeit what matters most. But Jesus gives us a way out of this trap. Through the cross, he offers us the way to true life. The cross is not just a symbol—it's the place where you have been restored, forgiven, made new, brought into the family of God. In the cross, your true identity is declared: a beloved child of God. Through Christ's victory on the cross, the chains of self-centeredness and spiritual blindness are broken. The cross proclaims what God has done and what you have become. Your soul, lost and searching, is found and made new in him. And to pursue your life apart from Christ is to miss that—it's to forfeit your soul. But to see what God has done is to step into your true self, your redeemed self, participating in his life and love. On the cross, we see what it means to love—to give, to forgive, to walk alongside others in their pain. This is the life Jesus invites you into—a life that is fully alive, fully surrendered, fully his. So I pray that for myself, for my family, and for you: that we would not fall for the trap of living from our own point of view, but instead, live from the perspective of the cross, of Christ's victory and love and self-giving. That we would see ourselves and our lives through what he has done, and that we would be set free to love and live as he has made us to be. 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 ...
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    22 mins
  • May 1st, 26: 1 Chronicles 14-15, Psalm 132, Matthew 18; Daily Bible in a Year

    May 1st, 26: 1 Chronicles 14-15, Psalm 132, Matthew 18; Daily Bible in a Year
    Apr 28 2026
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    • TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 14-15, Psalm 132, Matthew 18
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    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.

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    22 mins
  • April 28th, 26: 2 Samuel , 1 Chronicles 12, Matthew 15 ; Daily Bible in a Year

    April 28th, 26: 2 Samuel , 1 Chronicles 12, Matthew 15 ; Daily Bible in a Year
    Apr 28 2026
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 3 , 1 Chronicles 12, Matthew 15Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the April 28th episode of Daily Radio Bible. Join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we journey through second Samuel, first Chronicles, and Matthew. Today, we witness the rise of David amid conflict, explore the loyalty and strength of his supporters, and listen as Jesus challenges tradition, faith, and humility in dramatic encounters with religious leaders and a desperate Gentile woman. Through scripture, reflection, and prayer, we are invited to discover faith that overcomes barriers and to remember that, above all, we are dearly loved. Let's get started. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A group of Pharisees and a solitary Gentile woman come to Jesus, and at first, it seems as if both are offended by him. The Pharisees certainly are—Hunter notes how Peter even says to Jesus, "Don't you realize you offended the Pharisees by what you just said?" Jesus has criticized their traditions, called them hypocrites, blind guides, and so they walk away offended, convinced Jesus isn't measuring up to their standards of holiness, still clinging to their way of interpreting Scripture and tradition. But the Gentile woman, though she seemingly has even more to take offense at—after all, Jesus has appeared to compare her to a dog—does not take offense. Instead, Hunter draws out the contrast: while the Pharisees approach Jesus in reliance on their own righteousness, seeking to justify themselves, the woman comes in humility, in desperate need, and in faith for the sake of her daughter, ready to worship Jesus. Even as an outsider, a Gentile, Hunter points out, she calls him Lord and Son of David. Unlike the religious insiders, this woman sees and believes in what the Pharisees cannot. She leaves knowing she is dear to God—not because she lived up to some prescribed way or standard, but because she came in faith. She leaves with a full heart and a daughter delivered. This woman's faith wins Jesus' commendation. Out of her trust in God's love comes healing, deliverance, and restoration. Today, we are invited to join her—trusting that we, too, are dear to God, loved by him, and that from his love will flow the healing, deliverance, and fullness of life that are ours in Christ. That's the prayer Hunter has for his own soul, for his family, and for all of us. May we lay down self-righteousness, self-justification, tradition clung to for its own sake, and come instead with open, humble faith. May we know we are loved and find in God all we truly need. 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...
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    27 mins
  • April 27th, 26: 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 11, Psalm 142, Matthew 14; Daily Bible in a Year

    April 27th, 26: 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 11, Psalm 142, Matthew 14; Daily Bible in a Year
    Apr 27 2026
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 11, Psalm 142, Matthew 14Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey through Scripture together each day. On this April 27th episode, Hunter, your Bible reading coach, leads us through pivotal passages spanning 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, Psalms, and the Gospel of Matthew. Today's readings highlight the anointing of David as king, the courageous exploits of his mighty warriors, David's cry for help in Psalm 142, and powerful moments from Jesus' ministry—including the feeding of the five thousand and Peter walking on water. Alongside Scripture, Hunter reflects on life's complexities, the storms that teach us, and the wisdom we seek for our journey. Stay tuned for thoughtful prayers, encouragement, and a reminder that through it all, you are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Not all troubles are as they seem. Not all storms are as they appear. Sometimes, what looks like chaos is really a classroom, and the lesson isn't always pass or fail. God, in his wisdom, can use the tests of life—the wind and the waves themselves—as teaching assistants, drawing us deeper into understanding his heart for us. It's often in those dark moments, the stormy nights when we're most weary and afraid, that Jesus calls us out of our comfort. That's what happened to Peter. Out in the storm, at his weakest point, Peter is invited to step out of the boat and do something unimaginable: walk on water. It's in coming to the end of ourselves, coming up empty and unable, that God can begin to fill and empower and show us what's possible when our eyes are on him. This is the lesson of letting God be God. When we turn our gaze toward him—even as the wind blows and the waves rise—we find ourselves sustained by his power in new and unthinkable ways. But if, like Peter, our focus shifts to our fears, we'll find ourselves sinking just the same. The storm can either draw our focus toward him or away from him. The choice is ours. So the real invitation is this: Keep your eyes on Jesus in the storm. Let the troubles of life press you into his embrace, not away. May we heed his call and know his joy, even when we don't understand, even when we're scratching our heads at life's complexities or what we read in Scripture. Let's pray for that focus, for that wisdom, for that joy to shape our hearts and families and lives. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer 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 ...
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    27 mins
  • April 26, 26: 2 Samuel 1, Psalm 140, Matthew 13; Daily Bible in a Year

    April 26, 26: 2 Samuel 1, Psalm 140, Matthew 13; Daily Bible in a Year
    Apr 26 2026
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 1, Psalm 140, Matthew 13Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible – April 26th, 2026. On today's episode, we journey through pivotal moments in scripture, exploring the aftermath of Saul's death in 2 Samuel 1, the heartfelt cries of David in Psalm 140, and the parables of Jesus in Matthew 13. Together, we reflect on the miracle of new life, the obstacles that threaten it, and the hope God brings by entering into our messy world. Join Speaker A, Speaker B, Speaker C, and Speaker D for meaningful readings, meditations on the presence of God, guided prayers, and encouragement for your day. Whether you're seeking wisdom, comfort, or a deeper sense of community, this episode invites you to discover the love and companionship of Christ, who promises to be with us always. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus is telling stories about seeds and soil and the miracle and mystery of new life. Seeds are being thrown out on every imaginable kind of soil, not to waste the seed, but because the miracle of life can take place in any kind of soil. Life is a miracle, and yet there are so many things that come against life. The fact that there's any life at all is simply a miracle when you consider all that we're up against. That's true in agriculture as well as in our own lives. The worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, the desire for things, and the thief that comes to plant weeds in the field. And on and on it goes, one thing after another. So much standing in the way of life, so much is coming against that seed on its own. It doesn't stand a chance. And that's the point of the gospel, that God, seeing that we don't stand a chance at life apart from him, apart from a miracle, has done that very thing. God has intervened. God has provided the miracle that we need. His intervention wasn't by appearing in some otherworldly apparition or vision, sitting high and lofty above all in his brilliant and impenetrable light. That's not how he came. That could have been the miracle. But it wasn't anything like that. God's miraculous intervention was far more humble than that. God became a human being. The Creator assumed the life of the creature. He put on flesh and bones and lived among us. He came and sat with us in this messy soil. He came to give us his life in the midst of this messy world, in the midst of your messy world. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will see what God has done in Christ. That I'll see the miracle of the incarnation of God with us. That I'll see the miracle of the seed that died for all so that all might live. That I'll see the heart of God who saw our need of a miracle and he came, humbled himself and gave himself on behalf of all. That I'll worship him today and that I'll have 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 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 ...
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  • April 25th, 26: 1 Samuel 30-31, 1 Chronicles 10, Matthew 12; Daily Bible in a Year

    April 25th, 26: 1 Samuel 30-31, 1 Chronicles 10, Matthew 12; Daily Bible in a Year
    Apr 25 2026
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 30-31, 1 Chronicles 10, Matthew 12Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for April 25th. On today's episode, Hunter invites us into day 116 of our journey through Scripture. Together, we explore dramatic moments from First Samuel, witnessing David's faith in crisis and the tragic downfall of Saul. We move through First Chronicles for a parallel account, then enter the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus redefines mercy, Sabbath, and true kinship. As we listen, reflect, and pray, Hunter encourages us to seek the just and gentle reign of Christ in our lives, reminding us that God is with us and we are deeply loved. Grab your Bible and let's set our hearts to hear God's word today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He is the hope for the hungry and the hurting. Are you hungry? Do you need some heads of grain? Is your hand or your heart shriveled? Have you fallen into a well or a ditch and you need to be lifted out? Well, good news. God has you covered. He's come for people just like that. Jesus quotes Isaiah and says, look at my servant whom I have chosen. He is my beloved who pleases me. 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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    25 mins
  • April 24th, 26: 1 Samuel 28-29, Psalm 109, Matthew 11; Daily Bible in a Year

    April 24th, 26: 1 Samuel 28-29, Psalm 109, Matthew 11; Daily Bible in a Year
    Apr 24 2026
    Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form!TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 28-29, Psalm 109, Matthew 11Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. It's April 24th, the 115th day of our journey through Scripture. Join Hunter, your Bible reading coach and fellow traveler, as we dive into 1 Samuel 28-29, Psalm 109, and Matthew 11. Today, we'll explore Saul's desperate search for guidance, David's position among the Philistines, the cries and prayers of a troubled psalmist, and Jesus' words to a doubting John the Baptist. Through reflection, prayer, and encouragement, we'll be reminded that even when our circumstances seem overwhelming, God sees us and is at work in our lives. Settle in for Scripture, soul work, and renewal as we seek God's presence together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: See beyond the walls. What do you do when it seems that God is inattentive to your circumstances? Are you tempted to lose faith, to shut down, to walk away, to try and go it alone? John the Baptist feels you. Here he is, in prison, and his circumstances aren't looking good. In fact, it won't be long before he's executed. It's doubtful that he had this in mind when he answered God's call and went into the desert to preach. John had a clear sense of purpose: he was to prepare the way for the Lord, for the Messiah to arrive. Yet in this chapter of his story, nothing seems clear anymore. He is awaiting his death. So he sends his disciples to Jesus with a pressing question: Are you the one we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else? John's vision of his place in God's story is getting cloudy, and he wants clarity. To John, it seems like God is being inattentive to his struggles, like God's not coming through. The temptation for doubt is real and heavy. You can't blame John. He sends his friends to Jesus, longing for confirmation, for something that will shore up his hope. Notice how Jesus responds. He doesn't tell them, "I'm the guy—tell John I'll break him out by noon." Instead, Jesus says to report what they hear and see: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me. John's circumstances have shrunk his vision down to the size of his cell, but Jesus wants him to see something bigger—something beyond the prison walls. It's as if Jesus is saying to John, "Hang in there, John. See beyond the walls. There's something more happening here." Maybe this is the message for you today. Don't let your faith hinge on whether God has answered your current prayers or performed according to your recent expectations. When your world closes in and your vision shrinks, remember this message: God is at work—the blind see, the lame walk, the hurting are healed. He is not inattentive or neglectful of you. He is working all things out according to his purposes for you. Even when you cannot see past your prison walls, God has his eye on you, just as Jesus had his eye on John. Jesus knew all about John. Jesus had not forgotten his friend. And the same is true for you. Let us allow Jesus to renew our vision—to see the God who is at work, the God who sees me. 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 ...
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