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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 25-26, Psalm 63, Matthew 9
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this April 22nd episode, join Hunter, your Bible reading coach and spiritual companion, as we journey through Day 113 of our Bible-reading adventure. Today's scripture readings include 1 Samuel 25 and 26, Psalm 63, and Matthew 9. We'll witness powerful stories of wisdom and restraint from David and Abigail, heartfelt prayers in the wilderness, and life-changing encounters with Jesus—from miraculous healings to radical mercy. Alongside scriptural insights, Hunter leads us in reflection and prayer, reminding us of God's compassion, the importance of mercy over sacrifice, and the transforming power of love that goes beyond ourselves. So settle in, draw near to the fire of God's love, and let's go forward together in God's joy—because love showed up for you!


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
There are needs everywhere. Jesus acknowledges these physical needs without excluding our spiritual needs—the needs of our soul and heart. He sees our need for forgiveness, for healing from shame and regrets. And there, he has compassion. There, he reaches out. There, he heals, and there, he forgives. He says to the paralytic, "Be encouraged, my child. Your sins are forgiven."
The same is true in our lives. He sees our physical needs, and he sees and responds to our spiritual need—our need for forgiveness, our need for wholeness and healing. He has come to show mercy. In verse 13, Jesus says


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. 
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 24, Psalms 57- 58, 1 Chronicles 8, Matthew 8
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with Hunter for April 21st. On today's episode, we journey through 1 Samuel 24, Psalms 57 and 58, 1 Chronicles 8, and Matthew 8, as Hunter guides us through powerful stories of mercy, faith, and the good news of God's willingness to draw near. Through the story of David sparing Saul, heartfelt psalms, epic genealogies, and the miracles of Jesus, we are invited to reconsider the lie of separation and root ourselves in the truth that God is compassionate and present with us, no matter our circumstances. Join Hunter as he reads scripture, reflects on God's love revealed in Christ, and leads us in prayer, grounding our day in the gospel of union with God.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Is God willing? That was the question that weighed on the heart of the leper in Matthew 8. Is God willing to reach out with hands of compassion and touch him, to make him clean? It's a question that echoes through all of us at some point—will God reach out to me? Will God break through the distance, the uncleanness, the unworthiness that I feel? Or will he keep his distance?
The Roman officer had this question, too—wondering if God would show mercy and healing to his suffering servant. The crowds outside Peter's mother-in-law's house lined up with the same unspoken hope: will God reach even me?
This is the deep ache every human heart feels, the root of our fear and the lie that so often gets sold to us—that God, in his holiness, could not possibly make up the distance to where we are. That our failures, our uncleanness, our inadequacy, build a wall he will not cross. Religion sometimes reinforces this story, making a fortune on the lie of separation—that God is far off, unwilling to bridge the gap.
But separation is a lie. The gospel tells a different story entirely. Jesus faces the question head on and answers with, "I am willing." He steps into our mess, our uncleanness, our brokenness, and bridges every gap. He comes to us at our lowest, at our worst. He is willing, present, compassionate.
God is not separate—he is with you, right where you are. Jesus has shattered the illusion of distance. He has shown us, once and for all, what God is really like: with us, for us, willing to touch, heal, make whole.
The embrace of Christ is unshakable. His willingness undoubtable. The invitation to union and nearness is open to all—there is no wall he will not cross, no uncleanness too deep, no wound too raw. The reality of the gospel is that you are not alone and never separated. God is willing. God is compassionate. God is here.
That's the good news I'm rooting my heart in today. That's the prayer I have for myself, for my wife and my daughters and my son, and for you: that the lie of separation would be rooted out, and our roots would sink deep into the gospel of union with God in Christ.
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. 
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 23, Psalms 31, 54; Matthew 7.
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this 20th day of April, join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we journey through powerful passages from First Samuel 23, Psalms 31 and 54, and Matthew 7. Together, we'll explore David's flight from Saul, heartfelt prayers for protection, and Jesus' teachings on judgment, persistence, and the narrow way. As Hunter guides us, we'll reflect on God's unfailing love, the gift of grace, and what it truly means to live out the golden rule. Stay tuned for thoughtful prayers, encouragement for your soul, and a reminder that you are deeply loved.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the Law and the prophets. That's what we heard in Matthew's gospel today, the heart of it all—the golden rule, so simple, so profound, and yet few truly find it, and only One has truly lived it. He is the door, the gateway, the narrow road that leads to life.
The road is narrow because it's a road that requires death to our self and our own efforts. We don't arrive at this life of love through striving or earning. Instead, we come like children—helpless, trusting, in need of a good Father's love and grace. We are to trust that our Father does not give us stones when we ask for bread; he knows how to give good gifts, to shape the very essence of who we are. His life in us, his transforming Spirit, produces good fruit in us—not by our stressed striving, but as a gift.
When we abide in him, when we seek, when we knock, when we participate in his life, his joy and his goodness, then we begin to live out this posture of grace, this golden rule, from the inside out. We're able to love as we would want to be loved, extend grace as we would hope to receive it, and bear the kind of fruit that only comes from his Spirit living in us.
We do not do this alone. We need eyes open to what our good Father has done for us in Christ. Our lives are hidden in him, and from that place we can rejoice in the new life that is ours. Let us receive the Spirit of Christ, the transforming power, and let his life become the melody of our own, producing the kind of love and grace the world so desperately needs.
That's my prayer for my own soul. That's my prayer for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's my 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. 
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  1 Samuel 22, Psalms 17, 35; Matthew 6
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible on this 19th day of April, day 110 in our journey through the Scriptures. I'm Hunter, your Bible reading coach, here to spend some time with you in God's Word and let it guide our hearts toward the living Christ. Today, we'll read through 1 Samuel 22, Psalms 17 and 35, and Matthew chapter 6. Together, we'll explore the stories of David in hiding, prayers for deliverance, and Jesus' call to a God-focused life free from worry and self-obsession. We'll also lift our hearts in prayers that invite God's peace, guidance, and love into our day. Let's open our eyes to the wonders of God's presence—because what we focus on truly matters.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
What are you looking at? Where is your eye being drawn? What light is filling your life? Hunter reminds us that if the world catches our eye, we'll find our hearts filled and even dominated by worry—concerns about survival, about what we eat, drink, wear, and even people's opinions of us. The world teaches us to look inward, to focus on ourselves, and when our eye is fixed inward it becomes a black hole—pulling us deeper into self-obsession, worry, and regret. Jesus warns that an unhealthy eye fills our whole body with darkness. Even for religious people, Jesus gives a strong caution: if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is. To parade our religious acts before others, seeking attention rather than God, is to dwell in this darkness.
But Jesus offers us another way—a way that leads us out of the spiral of worry and self-focus. He invites us to a God-focused life, a life of trust and rest in our Father who knows us, sees us, and loves us. When our eyes are fixed on him, when we're caught up in the light of Christ, we begin to see ourselves and others with new eyes. We learn to love, to serve, to honor—not because we're seeking praise, but because his love is filling our hearts. The light of Christ can shine into every hidden corner of our lives—into our past, our wounds, our fears—bringing healing, wholeness, and renewal.
So what you look at really matters. Where is your gaze? Let your eyes be fixed on Jesus. Let his light fill not just your eyes, but your soul and every part of your being. As his light shines in you, you become new. That is the miracle and the invitation of life with Christ.
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 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. 
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 20 and 21,  Psalm 34, Matthew 5
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with your host, Speaker A, on this 18th day of April, day 109 in our journey through the Scriptures. Today, we travel through pivotal moments from 1 Samuel 20 and 21, witness David and Jonathan's bond under threat, hear David's psalm of deliverance in Psalm 34, and explore Jesus' transformative teaching in Matthew 5, the Sermon on the Mount. Along the way, Speaker A draws a connection between the law of Moses and the fulfillment found in Christ's way of love. Join us as we spend time in God's word, reflect in prayer, and open our hearts to the life-giving message of the Gospel.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
He fulfills the true purpose of the law—love. When you think about the Sermon on the Mount, what stands out? Many might say it is a list of high ethical expectations, almost impossible to attain. Yet, nestled right there in Jesus' words is a deeper message: he has not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. What does that mean for us, today?
Matthew draws a powerful parallel between Moses, who ascended Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments, and Jesus, who climbs this mountainside to deliver his most famous sermon. Moses gave the law; Jesus offers its fulfillment. But Jesus tells us plainly—he is not erasing the old commands. He is here to complete them, to bring them to their true end. And that end, that purpose, is love.
The law, in its truest sense, was never meant to be a ladder we climb, striving to make ourselves right with God. It was meant to point us to our need for him, to expose the heart. Jesus recites these laws—not to bind us to endless rules, but to lead us to the very heart of God. At the heart of it all is love—love for God, love for neighbor, love that is stronger than resentment, that seeks reconciliation, that moves beyond the limits of mere human justice.
This is the way of Jesus—the far better Moses—showing us the way of love. And by the power of Christ, we are invited into it. This life begins as we experience the love of God for ourselves. Out of that love, we are called to let go of anger, make peace with others, keep our word, live with purity, and embrace the radical call even to love our enemies.
As Jesus walks with us, the fulfillment of the law shows up in our lives—not by our striving, but by his life in us. The fruit of that life is freedom, joy, mercy, a love that shines like a light on a hilltop for all to see.
So may God help us, today, to experience his love at the core of our being. Let us live as people shaped and led by this love—love that fulfills the law, embraces the broken, and brings us into God's heart. May his way become our way.
That's a prayer I have for my own soul. That's a prayer I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so.


TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.  
Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.  
And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen
And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen. 
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