Kids Bible in a Year with Julia Jeffress Sadler

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 145. Three wise men from the east, following a special star, travel to Jerusalem seeking the newborn king. King Herod, feeling threatened, deceitfully asks them to find the child and report back. The wise men find Jesus in Bethlehem, offer gifts, and worship Him. Warned by God about Herod's evil plan, they return home...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 144. Joseph, engaged to Mary, plans to quietly end their relationship when he learns she's expecting a baby, but an angel assures him in a dream that the child is from the Holy Spirit. Joseph marries Mary, and they travel to Bethlehem for a census. Jesus is born in a stable and laid in a manger because there's no room...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 143. Zechariah, a priest, is visited by the angel Gabriel while burning incense in the temple and told that his wife Elizabeth will have a son named John, who will prepare the way for the Messiah. Because Zechariah doubts the angel's words, he becomes unable to speak until the prophecy is fulfilled. Meanwhile, Gabriel...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 142. Nehemiah, a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia, learns that Jerusalem's walls are in ruins and prays for God's help. The king allows Nehemiah to return to Jerusalem, where he secretly inspects the walls and inspires the people to rebuild them. Despite mockery and threats from their enemies, Nehemiah leads the...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 1XX. Sign up to receive Kids Bible in a Year devotionals in your inbox every weekday: https://www.kidsbibleinayear.com/  Get ready to experience the Bible designed specifically for children with the official KidsBibleinaYear.com podcast, led by Julia Jeffress Sadler. This captivating audio series presents the age-old...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 140. Learn how Esther, a Jewish woman, becomes the queen of Persia and faces a dangerous challenge. Her uncle Mordecai uncovers a plot by the evil Haman to kill all the Jews, including Esther. Bravely, Esther decides to risk her life by going to King Xerxes uninvited to save her people.  Sign up to receive Kids Bible...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 139. After 70 years in captivity, God moves King Cyrus of Persia to release the Jews and support them in rebuilding the temple. Despite initial setbacks from local opposition and their own distractions, the Jews are spurred on by the prophet Haggai's message from God. Haggai encourages them to prioritize God's temple...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 138. Discover how Daniel, favored by King Darius for his wisdom, becomes the target of a plot by jealous officials. Despite a new law forcing everyone to worship only the king, Daniel stays true to God, leading to his punishment in the lions' den. Miraculously, God protects Daniel, shutting the lions' mouths, and he e...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 137. In this exciting episode of our podcast, we dive into the story of King Belshazzar from the book of Daniel in the Bible. At a grand party, King Belshazzar uses stolen goblets from God's Temple, leading to a mysterious hand writing a message on the wall. Daniel, known for his wisdom, interprets the message, reveal...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 136. In the Bible, King Nebuchadnezzar has a scary dream and only Daniel, who is blessed by God, can explain it. Daniel tells the king that the dream means he'll live like a wild animal for seven years to learn that God is the most powerful. Nebuchadnezzar ignores the warning, but the dream comes true! He lives like a...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 135. n the Bible, King Nebuchadnezzar makes a huge gold statue and orders everyone to worship it or face a fiery furnace. But three brave men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, refuse to bow because they only worship God. Miraculously, when they're thrown into the furnace, they're unharmed and even walk around with a f...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 134. In the Bible, Daniel, a wise young man, interprets a tricky dream for King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. God shows Daniel that the king's dream of a giant statue made of different metals means that many kingdoms will rise and fall. Impressed by Daniel's wisdom, the king rewards him, proving that God helps those who...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 133. Discover how these four young men from Judah, renamed Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Babylon, demonstrate faithfulness and wisdom under King Nebuchadnezzar's rule. Chosen for their intelligence and potential, they face a challenge to their faith: eat the king's rich food or adhere to God's dieta...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 132. Journey with Ezekiel to a valley filled with dry bones, a symbol of despair and hopelessness. Witness the miraculous moment when God commands Ezekiel to prophesy to these bones, leading to an awe-inspiring transformation where the bones come together, are covered with flesh, and are filled with breath, coming to...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 131. Learn about King Nebuchadnezzar's appointment of Gedaliah as governor over the remnants in Judah and Jeremiah's liberation by the Babylonian commander. Jeremiah is offered a choice: go to Babylon for safety or stay in Judah under Gedaliah's governance. Despite warnings of a plot against his life, Gedaliah's trust...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 130. In this podcast episode, we explore the pivotal choices and events in the life of Jeremiah, as described in the book of Jeremiah in the Bible. Faced with the threat of Babylon's army, God offers the people of Jerusalem a choice: surrender to live or stay and die. Jeremiah's message of surrender angers the officia...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 129. Discover how Zedekiah defies the advice of Jeremiah, the wise prophet, and rebels against Babylon, mistakenly relying on Egypt's support. Nebuchadnezzar's army besieges Jerusalem, leading Zedekiah to seek divine guidance through Jeremiah. However, Jeremiah's prayers reveal a grim future: the inevitable fall of Je...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 128. Discover how Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylon, captures Jerusalem, stealing treasures and taking the best men, including Jehoiakim, the unwise king of Judah. Hear about Jeremiah, a prophet chosen by God, who delivers messages that the kings ignore. We'll see the downfall of Jehoiakim and his son Jehoiachin, wh...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 127. Twenty-three years into Jeremiah's prophetic mission, God instructs him to warn the people in the Temple of impending destruction if they don't repent. Facing hostility and threats of death, Jeremiah is defended by city officials but is banned from the Temple. God then directs Jeremiah to write a book containing...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 126. Called by God to deliver a tough message to the people of Israel, Jeremiah initially hesitates, feeling too young and inadequate. God reassures him, promising protection and the words to speak. Despite the danger and resistance he faces, Jeremiah faithfully conveys God's warnings of coming punishment through the...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 125. Witness Josiah's vigorous efforts as he destroys altars and idols throughout the land, including the notorious altar at Bethel. His actions fulfill a prophecy, marking a significant moment in Judah's history. The episode reaches a climax with Josiah organizing a grand Passover celebration, unmatched in its scale...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 124. In this podcast episode, we tell the story of King Josiah, a young but righteous king who ruled Judah. Starting his reign at just eight years old, Josiah is remembered for his love and devotion to God. Eighteen years into his rule, he embarks on a project to repair the temple, where a significant discovery is mad...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 123. Discover the tale of King Manasseh, who initially led Israel into deep wickedness, provoking God's anger. His dramatic capture by Assyrians and subsequent heartfelt repentance lead to a remarkable transformation, restoring true worship in Judah. However, Manasseh's son, King Amon, follows in his father's earlier...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 122. Discover how Hezekiah, faced with a prophecy of imminent death, turns to God in heartfelt prayer. Marvel at the miraculous sign given by God, as the sundial's shadow moves backward, signifying Hezekiah's extended life. But the story takes a turn when Hezekiah unwisely shows all of Judah's treasures to Babylonian...

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 121. Learn how Hezekiah prepared Jerusalem for an impending attack by King Sennacherib of Assyria, cutting off water supplies and fortifying the city. Hezekiah's inspiring speech to his soldiers highlights his unwavering trust in God against overwhelming odds. The tension escalates as Sennacherib taunts the people of...