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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  1 Kings 4 and 5, 2 Chronicles 2, Psalm 101, 2 Thessalonians 3
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 19th. Join Hunter as we journey through day 139 of our yearlong trek in the Scriptures. Today's readings include 1 Kings 4 and 5, 2 Chronicles 2, Psalm 101, and 2 Thessalonians 3. We'll witness King Solomon's wisdom and the building of the Temple, reflect on a psalm of integrity, and receive encouragement from Paul to live lives of love, service, and endurance. In addition, we'll pray together and celebrate the generous supporters who make this podcast possible. Settle in, open your heart to God's word, and remember: you are loved.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Love leads to service and generosity. When we fail to experience the love of God, we grow despondent. We become idle. We do not serve and we are not generous. Working, serving, giving—they all become hard to do. We want to take what we can rather than give what we have. And yet, we can't give what we don't have. That's why we must experience God's love. If we are to show love, we must be filled and grow in our understanding and expression of his love if we are to give that love to others.
So Paul prays for us here in verse 5: "May the Lord lead your hearts into full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ." Do you know that you are loved? Sometimes it's hard to remember that we are. It takes patient endurance to hold firmly to that truth, so that in the end, it is deeply rooted in your very soul. And we must do this. God's love is exactly what emerges from the gospel. When we look and see the face of Jesus, we see what he has done. And so, each and every day, we open our hearts to the Spirit's working in our lives. We come to the word of God day after day to be reminded of who he is, what he has done, and who we have become in Him. Through his presence in us, we begin to be led into a full understanding and expression of the love of God. We patiently endure when it seems like the heavens are silent.
More and more we learn that this walk with Christ is a long obedience in the same direction. He is with us, and we can grow and experience his love. Out of this will come a life of service, generosity, joyfulness, and hope. So let us grow into a fuller understanding of his love.
Amen.


TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.  
Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.  
And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen
And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen. 
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 78, 2 Thessalonians 2
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 18th, day 139 of our journey through the scriptures. Join your Bible reading coach, Hunter, as we explore wisdom and faithfulness through today's readings: 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 78, and 2 Thessalonians 2. We'll witness Solomon's prayer for wisdom, reflect on the lessons of Israel's past, and hear encouragement to stand firm amid confusion and chaos. Together, we'll pray for God's comfort and strength, remembering that we are loved, held, and called to walk forward in hope. Let's focus our hearts and minds on God's word and discover peace for the journey ahead.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Don't be shaken. Don't be fooled. These are the words that rise to the surface as we meditate on the letter to the Thessalonians. Life throws so much at us—circumstances that seem impossible, relationships that break us, financial and physical troubles that pile on. These things can shake us to our core and make us wonder if God is even near. We can be shaken to the point of despair.
But it's not just the hard realities of life that can leave us unsettled. There are anxious voices and zealous teachers, sometimes even within the church, who try to persuade us that we're not measuring up, that we need to do more, achieve more, believe just the right things, or chase after some secret knowledge to truly be embraced by God. Fear creeps in that, if we miss a certain event or neglect a certain teaching, we'll be left behind, unloved, or even condemned.
This is exactly what was happening in Thessalonica. They were being told that they might miss out on God, that there was a secret or spiritual insight they lacked, and unless they did something extra, they would forfeit God's favor. If life isn't hard enough, these spiritual anxieties can threaten to unravel our whole faith.
But Paul's message cuts through all that noise: steady on. Remember, it is God who chose you. Your salvation is not the result of desperate striving or frantic chasing after spiritual highs. It is not a fragile hope that depends on your perfection or persistence. You are secure because of what God has already done. You don't need to leave your wilderness in search of him—Christ has come into your wilderness searching for you.
The good news is not about what you have to do for God, but what God has done for you. You now share in the glory of our Lord Jesus, not because you have completed a spiritual checklist but because of his finished work. So don't be shaken. Don't be fooled. Stand firm and keep a strong grip—not just on doctrine, but on the astounding reality that you have been wrapped into the very life and love of God through Christ. You are reconciled. You are loved. Keep your grip on that.
That's a prayer for my own soul. That's a prayer for my family—my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's a prayer for you. May it be so.


TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.  
Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.  
And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen
And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen. 
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 29, Psalm 95, 2 Thessalonians 1
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 17, 2026. Today marks day 136 in our journey through the Scriptures. Join Speaker A, your Bible reading coach, as we spend time together reflecting on passages from 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 29, Psalm 95, and 2 Thessalonians 1. In this episode, we witness the transition of leadership from David to Solomon, the heartfelt preparations for building the temple, and the richness of praise to God echoed in the Psalms. We also meditate on encouragement from Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, reminding us of God's faithfulness and strength to accomplish all that faith has prompted in us. Alongside these readings, we'll unite in prayer for our lives, our families, and our world, seeking God's guiding presence and peace for the day ahead.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Faith prompts, but his power accomplishes. Today in Second Thessalonians, we hear this beautiful invitation and promise: May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. Faith stirs within us dreams, intentions, desires to serve and please God. Yet, as we see in the stories of David and Solomon, it is not by our own strength or wisdom that these things come to pass. David's faith led him to prepare for a house for the Lord, but it was Solomon—his son—who, by God's power, would accomplish it.
The accomplishment is not in our striving but in the power of the Son. We are drawn into his life, and we participate with him. Faith is not a solo act; we are joined to Christ, and it is his life in us that brings forth what faith has birthed in our hearts. The Son draws us in, and it is his wisdom, his timing, his strength—not ours—that will carry these things through.
Let Christ's power be your hope and confidence today. Trust not just in the promptings of faith, but in the One who is faithful to complete every good work he begins in you. This abiding life—Christ in you—is your hope and your glory, here and now. Lean into his presence, let him accomplish through you all that faith inspires, and rest in the assurance that he will do it.
That is the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so.


TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.  
Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.  
And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen
And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen. 
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  1 Kings 1, 1 Chronicles 28, Psalm 91,  1 Thessalonians 5
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey together through the Scriptures each day. It's May 16th, day 137 of our year-long adventure in the Bible. I'm your brother and Bible reading coach, Speaker A, inviting you to spend the next 20 minutes immersed in God's word and prayer. Today, we visit the dramatic transition of power as Solomon becomes king in 1 Kings 1 and 1 Chronicles 28, bask in the protection and promises of Psalm 91, and receive wisdom and encouragement from 1 Thessalonians 5. Along the way, we'll reflect on surrendering to God's rule, living faithfully in the little things, and embracing God's peace and presence in our daily lives. Stay curious, stay kind, and let's get started on today's episode.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Sometimes we fail to live up to our name. Adonijah means "the Lord is my God." And yet, Adonijah was not letting God be God in his life. He was betraying the very meaning of his own name, attempting to crown himself as sovereign. He let his flesh and pride put himself forward as king, persuading commanders, politicians, and even some of his family to go along with him.
But even when we are unfaithful, God is faithful. Even when it seems that the king is absent or out of commission, as Adonijah may have thought about his father David, the true king remains. David was still king. And like David, God will have the final word. Even though he may seem absent or distant, rest assured—there is a King. It's not us.
He will have the final say. The one on the throne is far greater than Adonijah, far greater than David, far greater than our own flesh. It is our Lord Jesus. And he is not absent; he is with us today. So let's surrender to him. Let's participate with him in his kingdom and his purposes for our lives.
He has the final word. He rules and is over all. And he is good. May God help us willfully and joyfully walk with him, serve him, and love him. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so.


TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.  
Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.  
And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen
And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen. 
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:1 Chronicles 25–27, 1 Thessalonians 4
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this 15th day of May, join Hunter as we journey through day 135 of our Bible reading plan. Today's episode features passages from 1 Chronicles 25–27, highlighting the roles of musicians, gatekeepers, and leaders in David's kingdom, as well as the appointed responsibilities within Israel's tribes. We'll also reflect on Paul's words from 1 Thessalonians 4 about living lives that please God and the hope of resurrection. Stay tuned as Hunter offers encouraging insights into the meaning of being "caught up" with Christ, and leads us in prayer as we start this new day with faith, hope, and love.


TODAY'S DEVOTION:
There is a word tucked into today's reading from Thessalonians, a word that pulses with hope for all who are longing for God's return — apantēsis. Paul uses it to describe that moment when those who remain will be "caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air." It's a word that paints a picture richer than a mere meeting; it's the eager procession we see in Scripture and in life — going out to welcome one we have been waiting for, to accompany them in to celebration, to a place of honor.
Paul longs to comfort a grieving church, unsure about their beloved who have died. He tells them resurrection is at the center of our hope. Those who have passed on aren't left behind — they join together with those still living in the great procession, the apantēsis, as Christ takes his place as king not just in heaven, but on earth too. This hope is not just for the Thessalonians but for us as well. Because Christ was raised, so too are we raised — to fullness of life, to the joy of his return.
I remember a time in India when this word came to life for me — people streamed out to meet us, singing, dancing, showering our necks with flowers as they accompanied us into their home. It was breathtaking, and it's only a shadow of the joy awaiting us all.
When Christ returns, there will be no reversal, no anticlimax. He will be processed in, and we will join him, caught up together, not in fear or confusion, but in celebration and belonging. Resurrection means we never grieve without hope. The King is coming, and he's bringing all his own with him, drawing us into his joy.
Let these words root deep in your soul today: you are destined for resurrection. Your future is hope — not as wishful thinking, but as sure as Christ's own victory over death. Encourage each other with this. Live every day in the joy and assurance that you will be with the Lord forever.
That's my prayer for myself, for my family, for all of us today — may we rejoice in the hope of resurrection, and go forward in the strength of knowing that the best is still to come. 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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