Daily Audio Bible
Listen through the Bible in a year conversationally | Monday through Saturday | ~22 minutes per segment
#2477: Mark 4 | Genesis 12-14 | Psalm 148
You are blessed to be a blessing.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
You are blessed to be a blessing.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Daniel L. Akin, Johnny M. Hunt, and Tony Merida, Exalting Jesus in Psalms 101–150, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2021), 362.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
John M. Frame, Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2006), 251.
Thomas Ice, “Abrahamic Covenant,” ed. Ed Hindson, Mark Hitchcock, and Tim LaHaye, The Harvest Handbook of Bible Prophecy (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2020), 16.
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About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2476: Mark 3:13-35 | Genesis 10-11 | Psalm 104
Creation’s purpose — like our purpose — is to glorify the Creator.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Creation’s purpose — like our purpose — is to glorify the Creator.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Daniel L. Akin, Johnny M. Hunt, and Tony Merida, Exalting Jesus in Psalms 101–150, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2021), 38.
Casey C. Barton, “Genesis,” in The Big Idea Companion for Preaching and Teaching: A Guide from Genesis to Revelation, ed. Matthew D. Kim and Scott M. Gibson (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2021), 9.
Rodney L. Cooper, Mark, vol. 2, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 55.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 127.
David E. Garland, Mark, The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1996), 57.
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About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2475: Mark 3:1-12 | Genesis 6-9 | Proverbs 10:7-12
God has a cosmic plan discernible from the Scriptures.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
God has a cosmic plan discernible from the Scriptures.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Mark, ed. Daniel L. Akin, David Platt, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2014), 10.
Phillip Bethancourt, Exalting Jesus in Genesis, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2024), 64.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David E. Garland, Mark, The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1996), 57.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2474: Mark 2 | Genesis 3-5 | Proverbs 10:1-6
Religion and ritual cannot adequately communicate the good news of Jesus’ new kingdom.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Religion and ritual cannot adequately communicate the good news of Jesus’ new kingdom.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Mark, ed. Daniel L. Akin, David Platt, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2014), 52.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
Rodney L. Cooper, Mark, vol. 2, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 4.
Ronald H. Nash, Worldviews in Conflict: Choosing Christianity in the World of Ideas (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2010), 16.
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About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
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What is the best daily audio Bible or Bible reading podcast? In this bonus episode Roger illuminates several ways that #ForTheHope's Daily Audio Bible differs from a typical audio Bible. Learn more at www.forthehope.org/best-bible-podcast.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
(here’s where I put the day’s theme)
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
(here’s where I cite sources)
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2473: Mark 1 | Genesis 1-2 | Psalm 19
God creates, commissions, and connects the rulers of his kingdom.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
God creates, commissions, and connects the rulers of his kingdom.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Phillip Bethancourt, Exalting Jesus in Genesis, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2024), 19.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David E. Garland, Mark, The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1996), 26.
J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2022), 136.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
Reflection: Proverbs 31
She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire short of Jesus can equal her.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Christ invites all who will hear to turn from their sin, trust Him as Lord and Savior, eagerly await His coming, and walk faithfully before Him until He comes.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Max Anders, Proverbs, vol. 13, Holman Old Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2005), 360-363.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2472: Revelation 17-22
Christ invites all who will hear to turn from their sin, trust Him as Lord and Savior, eagerly await His coming, and walk faithfully before Him until He comes.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Christ invites all who will hear to turn from their sin, trust Him as Lord and Savior, eagerly await His coming, and walk faithfully before Him until He comes.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Revelation, ed. Daniel L. Akin, David Platt, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 348.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Re 1:1–22:21.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2471: Revelation 12-16
God is directing history toward the day when He will finally pour out His wrath on His enemies, where His glory and majesty will be on full display.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
God is directing history toward the day when He will finally pour out His wrath on His enemies, where His glory and majesty will be on full display.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Revelation, ed. Daniel L. Akin, David Platt, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 251.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Re 1:1–22:21.
Robert B. Sloan, “The Revelation,” in Holman Concise Bible Commentary, ed. David S. Dockery (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1998), 677.
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About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2470: Revelation 6-11
Though Christians will be persecuted for their faithfulness to Christ, God promises to vindicate His people and that His kingdom will stand forever.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Though Christians will be persecuted for their faithfulness to Christ, God promises to vindicate His people and that His kingdom will stand forever.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Revelation, ed. Daniel L. Akin, David Platt, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 198.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Re 1:1–22:21.
Martin Manser, ed., Christian Quotations (Martin Manser, 2016).
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2469: Revelation 1-5
Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world who stands victorious over sin and death in His resurrection; therefore, He deserves to be worshiped and revered by all creation.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world who stands victorious over sin and death in His resurrection; therefore, He deserves to be worshiped and revered by all creation.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Revelation, ed. Daniel L. Akin, David Platt, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 121.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
F. F. Bruce, New International Bible Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1979), 1593.
David L. Mathewson, “Revelation,” in The Big Idea Companion for Preaching and Teaching: A Guide from Genesis to Revelation, ed. Matthew D. Kim and Scott M. Gibson (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2021), 592.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2468: John 21:15-25 | 2 Chronicles 35-36 | Proverbs 30:21-33
Our commitment should not be to our own comfort, but to the cross of Christ.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Our commitment should not be to our own comfort, but to the cross of Christ.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Matt Carter and Josh Wredberg, Exalting Jesus in John (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2017), 393.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
Rodney A. Whitacre, John, vol. 4, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Westmont, IL: IVP Academic, 1999), 494.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2467: John 20:24-21:14 | 2 Chronicles 33-34 | Proverbs 30:10-20
An encounter with the living Christ is where faith is born.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
An encounter with the living Christ is where faith is born.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Matt Carter and Josh Wredberg, Exalting Jesus in John (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2017), 376.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 283.
Bruce Milne, The Message of John: Here Is Your King!: With Study Guide, The Bible Speaks Today (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993), 296–297.
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About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2466: John 20:1-23 | 2 Chronicles 31-32 | Proverbs 29:19-30:9
The most radical event in history is worthy of a massively abundant response.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
The most radical event in history is worthy of a massively abundant response.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Matt Carter and Josh Wredberg, Exalting Jesus in John (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2017), 376.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 283.
Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: Old Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 2 Ch 29:1–32:33.
J. I. Packer, Wayne Grudem, and Ajith Fernando, eds., ESV Global Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012), 1913.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2465: John 19:17-42 | 2 Chronicles 29-30 | Proverbs 29:9-18
What will it take to move you to be courageous about the King?
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One theme that bubbles up today:
What will it take to move you to be courageous about the King?
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 283.
Mary S. Hulst, “John,” in The Big Idea Companion for Preaching and Teaching: A Guide from Genesis to Revelation, ed. Matthew D. Kim and Scott M. Gibson (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2021), 456.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2464: John 18-19:16 | 2 Chronicles 27-28 | Proverbs 28:27-29:8
Signs point us to God’s work…and sometimes his judgment for ignoring them.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Signs point us to God’s work…and sometimes His judgment for ignoring them.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 358.
Paul A. Hoffman, “2 Chronicles,” in The Big Idea Companion for Preaching and Teaching: A Guide from Genesis to Revelation, ed. Matthew D. Kim and Scott M. Gibson (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2021), 167.
Mary S. Hulst, “John,” in The Big Idea Companion for Preaching and Teaching: A Guide from Genesis to Revelation, ed. Matthew D. Kim and Scott M. Gibson (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2021), 456.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
Christmas morning Scripture reading & reflection (Isaiah 62:6-12 | Psalm 97 | Titus 3:4-7 | Luke 2:1-20)
Your mission isn’t over. Your ultimate celebration is ahead.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Your mission isn’t over. Your ultimate celebration is ahead.
Bible used for reading for normal daily readings:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Lutheran Service Book Three Year Lectionary (Bellingham, WA: Concordia Publishing House, 2009).
Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015), Is 62:6–12.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2463: John 17 | 2 Chronicles 25-26 | Proverbs 28:17-26
The foundational purpose in praying is God’s glory.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
The foundational purpose in praying is God’s glory.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Winfried Corduan, 1st & 2nd Chronicles, ed. Max Anders, Holman Old Testament Commentary (Holman Reference, 2011), 289.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
Adam B. Dooley, Exalting Jesus in 1 and 2 Chronicles, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Brentwood, TN: Holman Reference, 2024), 197.
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 312.
Bruce Milne, The Message of John: Here Is Your King!: With Study Guide, The Bible Speaks Today (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993), 242.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2462: John 16 | 2 Chronicles 23-24 | Proverbs 28:10-16
God is the only source of true/complete justice, and without Jesus, that’s scary.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
God is the only source of true/complete justice, and without Jesus, that’s scary.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
John Blanchard, The Complete Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians (Webster, New York; Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2006), 362.
Winfried Corduan, 1st & 2nd Chronicles, ed. Max Anders, Holman Old Testament Commentary (Holman Reference, 2011), 289.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 358.
Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: Old Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 2 Ch 21:1–24:27.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.
#2461: John 14:15-15:27 | 2 Chronicles 21-22 | Proverbs 28:1-9
Staying in the true vine is a willful act, bearing fruit is the joy.
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One theme that bubbles up today:
Staying in the true vine is a willful act, bearing fruit is the joy.
Bible used for reading today:
Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020).
(thank you kindly to Holman for written permission to do so entirely with the CSB!)
Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today:
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008) (for chapter outlines and occasional quotes — love this resource).
David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 624.
Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: Old Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 2 Ch 21:1–24:27.
♱♱♱
About the #ForTheHope podcasts
#ForTheHope’s Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it’s not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin’ it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day.
Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.
About Roger Courville, CSP
Roger Courville, CSP is an award-winning speaker, award-winning author, and a passionately bad guitarist. He holds a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and is now working on his Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Denver Seminary. And…all that blah blah blah means nothing if he doesn’t help you fall more in love with Jesus and the people in Jesus’ world. If we do not have sacrificial love (1 Co 13, Ro 12), we’ve got nothing.