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Peter has a strange vision on a rooftop in Joppa, and soon he's in a forbidden house preaching the gospel to the Gentile non-Jews. The Holy Spirit comes upon them, and Peter makes a wonderful discovery. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Acts 9 -11.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the...

Stephen is stoned outside of Jerusalem. Persecution ramps up on the burgeoning church. Saul begins a murderous campaigns against these followers of the Way. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Acts 6-9, Acts 26, 1 Timothy 1.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, ded...

The Jewish leaders begin to worry about this growing Jesus movement, while the apostles continue to spread the gospel of Jesus, only growing this wonder-filled and unified church. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Acts 3-5. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, ded...

Jesus is in heaven, but His disciples have a mission. Make more disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey the commands of Jesus. It's a big mission, but they aren't without help! Read along with the story. Today we're reading Matthew 28.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is l...

Jesus ascends into heaven to sit down at the right hand of the Father, and soon he sends his disciples the promised gift. The Holy Spirit comes upon them at Pentecost.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Luke 24, Acts 1-2.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedi...

Jesus is raised from the dead, and he appears to Mary along with the other disciples. Peter is restored by the Sea of Galilee. Read along with the story. Today we're reading John 20-21, Luke 24, Mark 16, Matthew 28.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping pe...

Jesus is crucified at Golgotha outside the city gates of Jerusalem. He makes atonement for the sin of the world. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helpin...

Jesus is crowned with thorns as his body is bludgeoned and bloodied. The crowd yells "Crucify Him!" and Pilate finally yields to their will. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Exodus 12, Hebrews 10, John 18, Mark 15, Matthew 27, Luke 23.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible...

Jesus is in agony in the Garden of Gethsemane before being betrayed into the hands of the Jewish leaders. Peter follows at a distance, before denying his Rabbi. Judas Iscariot meets his ignominious end.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading John 18, Mark 14, Matthew 26, Luke 22. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and...

Jesus gives a new commandment and a new promise to his disciples as they continue the Passover meal in the upper room. The disciples are troubled, but Jesus provides peace.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading John 13-16. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicat...

Jesus gathers with his disciples for the Passover meal in an upper room in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, Judas Iscariot plots to put an end to his Rabbi. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Jeremiah 31, John 13, Luke 22, Matthew 26, Mark 14.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Founda...

Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, and some of the people react to his presence with shouts of joy, while others revile this teacher from Nazareth. Soon, the great shift in Jesus' ministry occurs, as he heads to his death. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Zechariah 9, Matthew 15, and John 12. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief i...

Jesus tells a parable of a sower sowing seeds on different qualities of soil, but before explaining the parable to his disciples, he explains why he's using parables in the first place.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Matthew 11 & 13. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible L...

Jesus preaches the good news of the kingdom of God and teaches many things to the people of Judea in parables. These parables demand a response from them and from us. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Matthew 13, Luke 15, Psalm 78. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundat...

Jesus mourns the death of John the Baptist, yet has compassion upon the crowd that follows him. Soon he multiplies loaves of bread, before walking on water.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Matthew 14. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping pe...

The Pharisee, Nicodemus, comes to speak to Jesus, and learns that he needs to be born again. But Jesus doesn't stop there, next he explains God's love for the world, and his provision of Jesus for the world he loves.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading John 3. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brough...

Jesus continued his most famous sermon clarifying the moral foundation of the Law of Moses, while simultaneously tearing down the so-called righteous of the day.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Matthew 5-8. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to help...

Jesus sits down atop a mountain to teach the crowd one of his most important lessons. First, he teaches on blessing, something reserved for those of the kingdom of God.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Matthew 5, 2 Corinthians 4-5. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Found...

Fishermen on the Sea of Galilee are called by Jesus after a miraculous catch of fish, and Simon Peter falls at Jesus knees in humility. Jesus visits a synagogue to teach before casting the demon out of a man.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Luke 5, Matthew 4, Mark 1, John 1. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported a...

Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness where Satan tempts the Son of God. It's the twisted words of the devil versus the Word of God.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Luke 4, Matthew 4, Mark 1. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helpi...

John the Baptist prepares the way for the Lord, and soon Jesus comes to be baptized by the prophet...a baptism that opens the heavens.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3, John 1.  Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping...

Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, and Jesus is born. Shepherds fear at the sight of angels before rejoicing at the news of the newborn Messiah. Herod hears of the baby king, and seeks the life of Jesus.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Luke 2, Matthew 1-2. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you...

A new era begins with the Jews under Roman occupation in Judea. However, within the Temple, a priest meets a messenger from God, who gives news that will change the world.  Read along with the story. Today we're reading Luke 1. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to...

The blessings and the curses of Israel are a microcosm of what happened back in the Garden of Eden. The solution for Israel is the solution for us all. The Messiah is coming. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Daniel 7. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicate...

Nehemiah's attempts at reform have revealed a problem that's existed for a thousand years in Israel. Yet, some of Moses final words give hope for the hearts of the nation. Read along with the story. Today we're reading Nehemiah 13, Deuteronomy 30, Deuteronomy 18. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you...