The One Year Bible Podcast 2026

In Genesis 34-35, Dinah, Jacob's daughter, is sexually assaulted by Prince Shechem. Seeking marriage, Shechem's unthinkable proposal leads to violent retaliation by Jacob's sons, devastating Shechem's city. Jacob, troubled, follows God's guidance to Bethel, renewing his covenant. Amidst deceit and violence: How will Jacob's family navigate the aftermath of their actions and uphold their divine cov...

In Genesis 32-33, Jacob prepares nervously to meet his brother Esau after many years apart. The night before their meeting, Jacob encounters a mysterious figure and wrestles with him until daybreak. This struggle changes Jacob profoundly, earning him the name Israel, but raises the question: Who was this enigmatic opponent, and why did this encounter leave such a lasting impact on Jacob? In Matthe...

In Genesis 31, Jacob decides to leave Laban, his father-in-law, after years of service. He secretly departs with his family and flocks, fearing Laban's reaction. Will Jacob's stealthy escape succeed, or will Laban catch up to him? In Matthew 12:1-21, Jesus challenges traditional Sabbath laws by allowing his disciples to pluck grain. The Pharisees confront him, accusing them of breaking the law. Wi...

In Genesis 29-30, Jacob arrives in Paddan Aram and falls in love with Rachel. He works seven years to marry her, but is tricked by Laban into marrying Leah first, leading to another seven years of labor for Rachel. The sisters, along with their maids, compete for Jacob's attention, resulting in the birth of many sons, the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel. Will Jacob's longing for Rachel en...

In Genesis 27-28, a cunning plan unfolds. Jacob, with his mother Rebekah's help, deceives his blind father Isaac into giving him the blessing meant for his elder brother Esau. As a result, Jacob flees to escape Esau's wrath, experiencing a dream of a ladder to heaven on his journey. Will Jacob's deception lead to divine retribution or unexpected blessings? In Matthew 10:32-11:1-15, Jesus delivers...

In Genesis 25-26, Esau, famished from hunting, returns to find his brother Jacob cooking a stew. Desperate, Esau trades his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew, a momentous decision affecting their futures. Will this impulsive act haunt Esau forever? In Matthew 10:1-31, Jesus gives his 12 disciples the authority to drive out impure spirits and heal every disease. As they prepare to spread his t...

In Genesis 24, Abraham, growing old, sends his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac from his homeland. The servant prays for a sign and meets Rebekah, who shows kindness by watering his camels. Will Rebekah leave her family behind to marry a man she's never met, fulfilling a divine destiny? In Matthew 9:14-38, Jesus demonstrates his authority through miracles, like healing a bleeding woman and...

In Genesis 21-23, Abraham's faith is tested in unimaginable ways. From the joy of Isaac's birth to the heart-wrenching command to sacrifice his son, Abraham's journey is full of twists and turns. Will his unwavering faith in God's promises see him through these trials? In Matthew 8:23 to 9:1-13, Jesus demonstrates his power over nature, illness, and society. He calms a storm, heals a paralytic, an...

In Genesis 19, angels warn Lot about the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah due to their wickedness. Lot hesitates but is urged to flee with his family. As they escape, Lot's wife looks back and turns into a pillar of salt. In Genesis 20, Abraham and Sarah travel to Gerar, where Abraham again claims Sarah is his sister, leading King Abimelech to take her. God warns Abimelech in a dream, a...

In Genesis 17-18, God establishes a covenant with Abraham, promising him countless descendants and renaming him from Abram. Sarah, his wife, is also blessed with the promise of a son, Isaac. As Abraham entertains three mysterious visitors, one reveals that Sarah will have a son within a year, despite her old age. Will Sarah's disbelief turn into joy as the promise of a son becomes reality? In Matt...

In Genesis 14-16, Abram courageously rescues his nephew Lot from the Battle of Siddim, a conflict involving multiple kings. Following this victory, Abram is blessed by Melchizedek, and later, God promises Abram countless descendants despite Sarai's barrenness. Abram and Sarai, struggling with faith, decide to have a child through Hagar, Sarai's maid, leading to the birth of Ishmael. Will Abram's a...

In Genesis 11:10 through 13, humanity unites in Shinar to build a great tower reaching to the heavens, defying God. God, seeing their pride, confounds their language, causing confusion and scattering them across the earth. Will humanity's ambition be their downfall, or will they find a way to overcome God's challenge? In Matthew 5:21-42, Jesus delivers profound teachings on a hillside, challenging...

After the great flood, Noah and his family, along with a multitude of animals, step onto new land under God's covenant. The world is reborn, symbolized by a radiant rainbow, promising never to flood the earth again. But as humanity grows, will they remain true to God in the city of Babel, or will their pride lead to division? Jesus travels throughout Galilee, healing the sick and spreading the new...

In Genesis 7-9:1-17, God instructs Noah to build an ark and gather two of every kind of animal to save them from a great flood. Noah, his family, and the animals weather 40 days and nights of rain, followed by months of waiting for the waters to recede. As they finally see land and a rainbow signifying God's promise, one wonders: Will humanity's new beginning under Noah's leadership bring a differ...

After Cain's banishment for Abel's murder, humanity grows, but with increasing wickedness. God grieves over humanity's corruption, deciding to cleanse the earth with a flood. As Noah builds an ark for survival, will humanity's wickedness be washed away, or will a new beginning emerge? In Matthew 2:19-23, after King Herod's death, an angel appears in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, instructing him to r...

In Genesis 2:18-4:1-16, God creates Eve as a companion for Adam. They live in the Garden of Eden, where they disobey God's command by eating from the Tree of Knowledge, influenced by a serpent. This act leads to their punishment and expulsion from Eden. The narrative continues with their sons, Cain and Abel. Cain, jealous of God favoring Abel's offering, kills Abel. God punishes Cain to wander the...

God creates the heavens and the earth in six days, forming light, sky, land, seas, plants, stars, animals, and finally humans in His image. On the seventh day, He rests, blessing and sanctifying it. God places Adam in the Garden of Eden, allowing him to eat from any tree except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Will Adam and Eve obey God's command and live in paradise forever? Matthew tr...

Day 365 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nehemiah 13 is about Nehemiah's efforts to keep the people of Jerusalem faithful to God's laws. When he returns to Jerusalem, he finds that some people have broken the rules, like working on the Sabbath and marrying non-Israelites. Nehemiah works hard to fix these problems, reminding everyone to follow God's ways and keep the city and their lives dedic...

Day 364 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nehemiah 11:22-12:47 tells about the leaders and families who lived in Jerusalem and nearby villages after the city's walls were rebuilt. It lists priests and Levites who were in charge of worship in the temple, including singing, playing instruments, and keeping things organized. This part of the Bible shows the importance of community and worship, an...

Day 363 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah 9:38-11:21, the Israelites make a big promise to God after realizing they haven't been following His ways. They agree to follow God's rules, like keeping the Sabbath day holy and not marrying people who don't worship God. Then, lots of people volunteer to live in Jerusalem, the main city, to help rebuild and protect it. It's about the commu...

Day 362 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nehemiah 9:1-37 is about the Israelites coming together to confess their sins and remember their history. They fast, wear special clothes, and separate themselves from non-Israelites. They stand and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord, their God, for a quarter of the day, and for another quarter, they confess and worship the Lord. They also remem...

Day 361 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nehemiah 7:4 to chapter 8 tells about rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and the people rediscovering God's laws. Nehemiah finds that the city is big but with few people. He organizes a census to identify the residents. Then, in chapter 8, Ezra the priest reads God's laws to the people. They listen attentively, and many feel sad because they haven't been fol...

Audio Bible Day 360 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah 5, Nehemiah sees the poor being treated unfairly and helps them by asking the rich to be kind and not overcharge. In Nehemiah 6, people try to scare Nehemiah to stop him from rebuilding Jerusalem's wall. He stays brave, doesn't give in to fear, and finishes the wall. Nehemiah 7:1-3 talks about Nehemiah setting up guards for the...

Audio Bible Day 359 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah chapters 3 and 4, the story is about rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah leads the people in this big project, and everyone works together, each group repairing a different part of the wall. But they face challenges and opposition from people who don't want the wall rebuilt. Despite this, they keep working, trusting in G...

Day 358 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah 1-2, Nehemiah, who works for the king in a land far from his home, learns that his hometown, Jerusalem, is in ruins. He feels very sad and prays to God for help. The king notices Nehemiah's sadness and asks why. Nehemiah explains and asks the king if he can go back to rebuild Jerusalem. The king says yes and even gives Nehemiah supplies for...