The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel Express

Psalm 100:1–5, 1 Corinthians 12:27–31; 13:1–13, Song of Songs 8:6–7 God is love.

Psalm 99:1–9, 1 Corinthians 12:4–26, Song of Songs 2:4–16 There is a hunger deep in our souls for an intimate relationship with God and with other human beings.

Psalm 98:1–9, 1 Corinthians 11:11–34, 2 Chronicles 7:14 Worship is the consummation of joy. Our joy is not complete until it is expressed in worship.

Proverbs 20:5–9, 1 Corinthians 10:14–33, 11:1, 2 Chronicles 6:7–21; 7:1–3 There is no greater example in human history than the example of Christ.

Psalm 97:1–12, 1 Corinthians 9:19–27; 10:12–13, 2 Chronicles 2:1–5 In the passages for today, we see the importance of worshipping and serving the one true God with all of our hearts and beings – giving everything we have got – no sloppy living.

Psalm 96:1–10, 1 Corinthians 9:7–18, Ecclesiastes 9:14–18; 10:1–12; 11:1–10 How can you maximise your influence and use that influence for good? Each person matters.

Psalm 95:1–8, 1 Corinthians 8:1–13, Ecclesiastes 7:11–16; 8:17; 9:1–12 It is never enough simply to have knowledge – you must also have love.

Proverbs 16:28–32, 17:1–4, Acts 28:23–31, 2 Kings 22:3–19 Your tongue is a powerful instrument.

Psalm 83:1–18, Acts 28:1–9, 2 Kings 19:14–19 Prayers may be *invisible* but they are also *invaluable*.

Psalm 82:3–8, Acts 27:13–43, 2 Kings 18:5–36 Faith involves trusting in the Lord.

Psalm 81:8–14, Acts 26:24–32; 27:1–11, 2 Kings 17:14–40 Listening to God is one of the keys to your relationship with him.

Proverbs 16:18–24, Acts 25:23; 26:1–23, 2 Kings 15:1–4 How should we respond to the temptation and dangers of pride?

Psalm 81:6–7, Acts 25:1–22, 2 Kings 13:1–23 The Bible is true to life.

Psalm 80:8–19, Acts 24:1–27, 2 Kings 11:19–21 You have that light within you by the Holy Spirit and wherever you go you bring a light greater than the darkness around you.

Psalm 80:3, Acts 23:12–35, 2 Kings 9:6–22 In each of the passages for today we see attacks of various kinds and how God turns opposition into opportunity.

Proverbs 16:9, Acts 22:22–30; 23:1–11, 2 Kings 6:25–33; 7:1–18 God is in control and *in everything* he is working for good.

Psalm 79:1–13, Acts 22:1–21, 2 Kings 5:1–16 Healing and transformation are *a gift from God by grace*.

Psalm 78:56–72, Acts 21:10–20, 2 Kings 4:1–34 In the passages for today we see seven characteristics of good shepherds which are seen in all great Christian leaders.

Psalm 78:40–53, Acts 20:17–24, 2 Kings 2:7–15 The message of Jesus is the most powerful message in the world. It is good news. God equips you to pass on this message by giving you the Holy Spirit.

Proverbs 15:31–33; 16:1–3, Acts 19:21–41, 1 Kings 22:1–14 Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.

Psalm 78:32–38, Acts 18:9–18; 19:1–13, 1 Kings 21:17–20 God’s power in you is so much greater than the power of evil.

Psalm 78:21–25, Acts 17:22–34; 18:1–8, 1 Kings 18:21–39 Receive the miracle of God's provision. Believe the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus. Experience the miracle of fire from God.

Psalm 78:13–15, Acts 17:2–18, 1 Kings 17:2–16 Our Father in heaven knows when you will need strength. He will supply all you need just in time.

Proverbs 15:22–30, Acts 16:16–34, 1 Kings 15:4–5 Prayer has the power to change circumstances, other people and even the course of history.

Psalm 78:4–7, Acts 16:1–15, 1 Kings 12:26–30 Like runners in a relay race, we all have a responsibility to be role models that pass on the baton; to tell, train and teach others.