Bible in a Year with Jack Graham

In this Bible Story, the baby Jesus is visited by three wise men. Herod, the evil king of the Jews, gets word that there was a new child born by prophecy. Seeing Jesus as a threat to his power, he has every child under the age of two killed. But Joseph had his family flee just in time. This story is inspired by Matthew 2. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is...

In this Bible Story, we witness the humble birth of our hero, Jesus. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the census, and Mary begins to go into labor. The Christ child is visited by shepherds, and a man of God named Simeon who prophesied that He would be the light of the world. This story is inspired by Matthew 1:18-25 & Luke 2:1-39. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today'...

In this Bible Story, we learn about the birth of John. We also witness the call of Mary to be the mother of God’s son. Although she's a virgin, she would bear the child of God - the promised messiah. This story is inspired by Luke 1:5-80. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Luke 1:13 from the King James Version. Episode 172: Four hundred years had passed si...

In this Bible Story, we learn of another hero sent by God, Nehemiah. Nehemiah oversees the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s temple. He gives them hope, and encourages them to trust in the protection of God. Yet no wall could truly protect them from their real enemy. This story is inspired by Nehemiah 1-13. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Nehemiah 5:19 from the...

In this Bible Story, the invisible and silent hand of God is used mightily in the life of Esther. In the presence of a great threat to the jews in the Persian empire, an unlikely hero is raised up to save them. This story is inspired by Esther 5:9 - 10:3. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Esther 10:1 from the King James Version. Episode 170: As Queen Esth...

In this Bible Story, Esther is taken to be groomed as the next queen of Persia. She gains favor with the king as did her uncle Mordecai. However a wicked noble has the king’s power - Haman, and sends out a decree for every jew in the nation to be killed. This story is inspired by Esther 1-5:8. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Esther 5:3 from the King Jam...

In this Bible Story, God’s people are freed from the empire of Babylon and Persia to return home. The exiles journey back to the home of their forefathers. There they rebuilt the temple, and attempted to rebuild their broken hearts. This story is inspired by Ezra 1-6 & Haggai 1-2. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Ezra 3:7 from the King James Version. Epi...

In this Bible Story, Daniel is saved from the jaws of ravenous lions. This speaks to the King of the Medes, Darius. And he proclaims the goodness of God, and the Lord became famous in the land. This story is inspired by Daniel 6. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Daniel 6:22 from the King James Version. Episode 167: King Darius of the Medes was now ruler...

In this Bible Story, we are introduced to King Belshazzar, the son of King Nebuchadnezzar. He trifles with the maker of heaven and earth, and is not left unpunished. As Daniel foretold, his kingdom is stripped from him, and the Persians seized Babylon for themselves. This story is inspired by Daniel 5 & 9. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Daniel 5:17 fro...

In this Bible Story, we witness the madness of King Nebuchadnezzar. He flees like a beast to the wilderness and lives on the land for seven years. It was a humbling experience he needed to truly see God with a clear and sober mind. Nebuchadnezzar then rules with righteousness till the end of his days, leaning on Daniel for guidance. This story is inspired by Daniel 4. Go to BibleinaYear.com and le...

In this Bible Story, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refuse to worship the statue Nebuchadnezzar set up, and are thrown into the fire as punishment. The flames rage but they are unharmed. The Lord protects them, and Nebuchadnezzar awes at the power of their God. This story is inspired by Daniel 3. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Daniel 3:25 from the King...

In this Bible Story, King Nebuchadnezzar is tormented by dreams. In search of an interpretation, the king seeks out the wise men and magicians of the time. Daniel gives him an interpretation and the Lord is faithful to show Daniel and the King what was going to take place among the nations. Daniel, just like Joseph before Pharaoh, is given governance over the kingdom as a result. This story is ins...

In this Bible Story, we were introduced to Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. The three young men are specially chosen out of the Judaen captives to sit under the king as wise men. King Nebuchadnezzar attempts to indoctrinate them into Babylonian ways, however they prove that following the Lord proves to be more useful for human flourishing. This story is inspired by Daniel 1:1...

In this Bible Story, we are taken up in the Spirit of the Lord with Ezekiel as he scanned a large valley of dry bones. As the spirit of God rushed into the valley, the bones come to life and are restored. This story is inspired by Ezekiel 37. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Ezekiel 37:5 from the King James Version. Episode 161: Among the fields of Babyl...

In this Bible Story, the remnant of Judah struggles to regain stability. Some leaders desired to serve Babylon and make peace. Others desire to rebel. As a result, brother turns against brother. The remnant of Judah is torn, and many of them flee to Egypt despite Jeremiah’s warnings. This story is inspired by 2 Kings 25:22-30 & Jeremiah 40–44, 52:31-34. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible i...

In this Bible Story, Jeremiah witnesses the downfall of Judah. King Nebuchadnezzar uses the Chaldean army to lay waste to all of Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of people are taken captive, and the remaining rulers of Judah are beheaded and trampled. Jeremiah, however, is spared from the Babylonians, and is given a choice to go to Babylon and live comfortably, or remain with his people. This stor...

In this Bible Story, we learn about King Zedekiah’s stubbornness against the Babylonians. He fights against them despite Jeremiah’s warnings. Jeremiah continues to warn people that fighting against Babylon is a vain attempt - like grasping at air. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 36:10-16 & 2 Kings 24:18-25:2 & Jeremiah 37. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible...

In this Bible Story, we witness the brutal downfall of Judah. King Nebuchadnezzar, arms himself with the entire Chaldean army, and obliterates Judah and its defenses. God promises that when the time comes, he would rescue them. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 36 & 2 Kings 23:31-25:30. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Chronicles 36:23 from the Ki...

In this Bible Story, we learn of God speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. His words of comfort, justice, and repentance begin to truly affect the hearts of Judah. However, the king plants seeds of doubt and burns his words in the fire. This story is inspired by Jeremiah 26, 36, 2 Chronicles 36 & 2 Kings 23:31-25:30. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Jer...

In this Bible Story, we learn about the calling of Jeremiah. He is chosen as a prophet to bring the people of Judah back to God. Much of his words fall on angry ears, and Jeremiah is forced to feel the blunt force of people’s clubs and fists. This story is inspired by Jeremiah 1, 18-20, 2 Chronicles 36:1-5 & 2 Kings 23:28-37. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today...

In this Bible Story, Josiah continues his reform over the nation of Judah. He cuts down all the remnants of old idols, and reinstated the Passover to remember the freedom in God. However the people continue to long after their corrupt ways. There will be a reckoning for all the innocent souls that were led astray by past kings. This story is inspired by 2 Kings 23 & 2 Chronicles 34:32-35:1-27. Go...

In this Bible Story, Josiah becomes King over Judah at eight years of age. However he clings to the wisdom of God, and becomes beloved as the righteous king of Jerusalem. He restores the temple and repentes on behalf of the people. This story is inspired by 2 Kings 22 & 2 Chronicles 34:1-32. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 KIngs 22:8 from the King Jam...

In this Bible Story, we learn of the wicked kings Manasseh and Amon. They openly sacrifice their own children at the altar of false gods, and mock God himself. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 33 & 2 Kings 21. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Kings 21:20 from the King James Version. Episode 152: As Ammon lay assassinated, he left behind his eight...

In this Bible Story, King Hezekiah is saved from the clutches of death and is spared for another fifteen years. In this time, Hezekiah became friends with the leaders of Babylon. In an attempt to impress them, he showcases all of Judah’s wealth. This story is inspired by 2 Kings 20 & 2 Chronicles 32:24-33. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Kings 20:6 fr...

In this Bible Story, we learn about the battle between God and the Assyrian King Sennacherib, and the Lord provides victory over the Assyrians. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 32:1-23 & 2 Kings 18:13-19:37. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Chronicles 32:20-21 from the King James Version. Episode 150: As the King lay sick on his bed, he begs God...