The daily Bible reading devotion for young people. Take less than 15 minutes a day to cover the whole Bible in 365 days with selected Bible readings and a full commentary from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Toby Stokes introduces this edition of the Bible in One Year which encourages us not only to apply the Bible to our everyday life, but also to grow in our relationship with Jesus.
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Overwhelmed at the thought of reading the Bible? New to the idea? Or looking to get more out of it? Spend time each day hearing from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel as they take you through the whole Bible in 365 days and help you to understand it better. Drawing out a theme for each day from the designated Bible readings, Nicky and Pippa’s thoughts on the Proverbs, Psalms and New and Old Testament excerpts are full of insight, wisdom and application.
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The Bible is more like a window than it is a mirror. We come to it to look through it and see God. We don’t come to it primarily to look at it and see ourselves--picking apart our faults and flaws. Join us as we recap a section of the Bible every day to help you understand the whole bible in one year!
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Psalm 18:12–13, Job 27:11,29:4, Matthew 21:33-41,22:1-10. In our Old Testament passage for today, Job speaks of ‘God’s *intimate friendship*’ (Job 29:4) It is only when you understand the transcendence of God that you see how amazing his immanence is, and what a huge privilege it is to be able to enjoy intimate friendship with God…
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Psalm 18:7-15, Job 25:1-29:25, Matthew 21:33-22:14. In our Old Testament passage for today, Job speaks of ‘God’s *intimate friendship*’ (Job 29:4) It is only when you understand the transcendence of God that you see how amazing his immanence is, and what a huge privilege it is to be able to enjoy intimate friendship with God…
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Proverbs 3:21-35, Job 22:1-24:25, Matthew 21:18-32. All loving relationships involve some element of trust Faith is trust in God that transforms all your other relationships由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 3:21–26, Job 23:10–12, Matthew 21:19–32. All loving relationships involve some element of trust Faith is trust in God that transforms all your other relationships由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 18:1–6, Job 19:25–26, Matthew 21:1–14. Jesus is the greatest leader of all time In the passages for today, we see some of the characteristics of Jesus’ leadership together with those of two other great influencers in the Bible – David and Job由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 18:1-6, Job 19:1-21:34, Matthew 21:1-17. Jesus is the greatest leader of all time In the passages for today, we see some of the characteristics of Jesus’ leadership together with those of two other great influencers in the Bible – David and Job由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 17:13-15, Job 15:1-18:21, Matthew 20:20-34. We need to remember that God sees things from an eternal perspective and that there are some things we may never understand in this life In the passages for today we see examples of all three types of response from God由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 17:15, Job 16:1–21, Matthew 20:20–34. We need to remember that God sees things from an eternal perspective and that there are some things we may never understand in this life In the passages for today we see examples of all three types of response from God由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 17:6-12, Job 11:1-14:22, Matthew 20:1-19. He has forgiven me for what I have done He has turned my life around由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 17:7–8, Job 13:15, Matthew 20:1–16. He has forgiven me for what I have done He has turned my life around由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 3:13–18, Job 8:1-20,9:1–5, Matthew 19:16–26. It is *the power of God* that makes what seems impossible possible Nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37)由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 3:11-20, Job 8:1-10:22, Matthew 19:16-30. It is *the power of God* that makes what seems impossible possible Nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37)由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 17:1-5, Job 4:1-7:21, Matthew 19:1-15. For future walks we decided we would definitely take a map and stick to the route Staying on the track proves much better for being able to relax, talk together and for our relationship generally!In the Bible, the image of God’s tracks is frequently used: tracks that lead to life…
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Psalm 17:3–5, Job 4:1-8,6:21-25, Matthew 19:1-15. For future walks we decided we would definitely take a map and stick to the route Staying on the track proves much better for being able to relax, talk together and for our relationship generally!In the Bible, the image of God’s tracks is frequently used: tracks that lead to life…
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Psalm 16:1–11, Job 2:11-13, Matthew 18:12–35. Suffering is, therefore, an alien intrusion into God's world This, of course, is not a complete answer to the question 'Why does God allow suffering?¹' As we saw yesterday there is no simple or complete solution, but each of today's passages gives us some further insight…
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Psalm 16:1-11, Job 1:1-3:26, Matthew 18:10-35. Suffering is, therefore, an alien intrusion into God's world This, of course, is not a complete answer to the question 'Why does God allow suffering?¹' As we saw yesterday there is no simple or complete solution, but each of today's passages gives us some further insight…
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Psalm 15:1-5, Genesis 49:1-50:26, Matthew 17:14-18:9. He suffers alongside you Yet he does not always simply remove suffering from your life; he sometimes uses the bad things that happen to bring about his good purposes由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 15:1–5, Genesis 50:18–21, Matthew 17:14-23,18:1-5. He suffers alongside you Yet he does not always simply remove suffering from your life; he sometimes uses the bad things that happen to bring about his good purposes由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 3:1–10, Genesis 47:31,48:11–16, Matthew 16:21–25,17:1–5. We have the voices of family, friends and colleagues And sometimes we have the voice of Satan tempting us to disbelieve God’s word and to doubt that God has our best interests at heart由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 3:1-10, Genesis 47:13-48:22, Matthew 16:21-17:13. We have the voices of family, friends and colleagues And sometimes we have the voice of Satan tempting us to disbelieve God’s word and to doubt that God has our best interests at heart由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 14:2, Genesis 45:4–15, Matthew 16:6–19. You are not powerless You have the immense privilege of having been given ‘the keys of the kingdom’由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 14:1-7, Genesis 45:1-47:12, Matthew 16:1-20. You are not powerless You have the immense privilege of having been given ‘the keys of the kingdom’由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 13:1-6, Genesis 43:1-44:34, Matthew 15:10-39. We seem to be losing the battle and the enemy seems to be *triumphing over us* (v 2c)由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 13:1–6, Genesis 43:13–14, Matthew 15:22–37. We seem to be losing the battle and the enemy seems to be *triumphing over us* (v 2c)由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 12:1-8, Genesis 41:41-42:38, Matthew 14:22-15:9. He likes candour He wants to hear what is on your heart today由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 12:1, Genesis 41:41-46, Matthew 14:22–33. He likes candour He wants to hear what is on your heart today由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 2:12-22, Genesis 40:1-41:40, Matthew 14:1-21. Wisdom has been defined as ‘*the art of steering*’ As you go through life, you will need to navigate many tight situations that require great wisdom in order to avoid damaging yourself or others由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 2:12-20, Genesis 41:14-16, Matthew 14:8–21. Wisdom has been defined as ‘*the art of steering*’ As you go through life, you will need to navigate many tight situations that require great wisdom in order to avoid damaging yourself or others由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 11:1-7, Genesis 38:1-39:23, Matthew 13:36-58. This is the most valuable pearl of all It is worth selling ‘everything’ in order to get hold of it由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 11:1-7, Genesis 38:25–26,39:6–22, Matthew 13:36–46. This is the most valuable pearl of all It is worth selling ‘everything’ in order to get hold of it由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 10:12-18, Genesis 36:1-37:36, Matthew 13:18-35. Jesus taught us to pray, 'Your *kingdom* come' (Matthew 6:10) The kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 10:12-18, Genesis 37:5–11, Matthew 13:18–30. Jesus taught us to pray, 'Your *kingdom* come' (Matthew 6:10) The kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 10:1-11, Genesis 34:1-35:29, Matthew 12:46-13:17. For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it’ (Matthew 13:16–17) Jesus warns that although there is great *potential* in each of us, there are *pitfalls* ahead…
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Psalm 10:2-6, Genesis 35:2–3, Matthew 13:3–8. For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it’ (Matthew 13:16–17) Jesus warns that although there is great *potential* in each of us, there are *pitfalls* ahead…
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Proverbs 2:1-11, Genesis 32:1-33:20, Matthew 12:22-45. He would prepare enough material for five talks so that he could speak ‘*out of the overflow*’ According to Jesus, the heart really matters: ‘*… out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks*’ (Matthew 12:34)由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 2:1-5, Genesis 32:24–31, Matthew 12:33–40. He would prepare enough material for five talks so that he could speak ‘*out of the overflow*’ According to Jesus, the heart really matters: ‘… *out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks*’ (Matthew 12:34)由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 9:16-18, Genesis 31:6–7, Matthew 12:7–21. Then in his *mercy* and love he comes down in the person of his Son, Jesus Christ, and pays the penalty for us Through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, God is both just and merciful由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 9:13-20, Genesis 31:1-55, Matthew 12:1-21. Then in his *mercy* and love he comes down in the person of his Son, Jesus Christ, and pays the penalty for us Through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, God is both just and merciful由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 9:7-10, Genesis 30:22, Matthew 11:16-30. Both Joyce Meyer and Sandy Millar are expressing, in different ways, absolute confidence in the sovereignty of God If God is sovereign and ultimately in control, does that mean that you are absolved of responsibility for your actions? Does it mean that you do not have ‘free will’? The Bible teaches bot…
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Psalm 9:7-12, Genesis 29:1-30:43, Matthew 11:16-30. Both Joyce Meyer and Sandy Millar are expressing, in different ways, absolute confidence in the sovereignty of God If God is sovereign and ultimately in control, does that mean that you are absolved of responsibility for your actions? Does it mean that you do not have ‘free will’? The Bible teache…
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Psalm 9:1–4, Genesis 27:19-24,28:1-16, Matthew 10:32–42. God is the God of acceleration He is able to speed things up at a much faster rate than is humanly possible由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 9:1-6, Genesis 27:1-28:22, Matthew 10:32-11:15. God is the God of acceleration He is able to speed things up at a much faster rate than is humanly possible由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 1:33, Genesis 26:24, Matthew 10:1–31. The expression ‘*do not be afraid*’ is one of the most frequent commands in the Bible Four of the occurrences are in our passages for today由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Proverbs 1:20-33, Genesis 25:1-26:35, Matthew 10:1-31. The expression ‘*do not be afraid*’ is one of the most frequent commands in the Bible Four of the occurrences are in our passages for today由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 8:1-4, Genesis 24:12-19, Matthew 9:18–38. Success is a good thing However, the ministry of Jesus and the message of the Bible *redefine success*由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 8:1-9, Genesis 24:1-67, Matthew 9:14-38. Success is a good thing However, the ministry of Jesus and the message of the Bible *redefine success*由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 7:10-17, Genesis 22:7–12, Matthew 8:23–27,9:1–13. These storms are many and varied Abraham, David and Jesus’ disciples all faced storms in their lives由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 7:10-17, Genesis 21:1-23:20, Matthew 8:23-9:13. These storms are many and varied Abraham, David and Jesus’ disciples all faced storms in their lives由Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
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Psalm 7:8–9, Genesis 19:23-29, Matthew 7:24–29,8:5-13. One thing that you can be sure about is that on the last day, when all is revealed, you will see God’s perfect judgment – and everyone will say, ‘That is absolutely right ’ Each of today’s passages tells us something about the fact that, in the end, *God will put things right*…
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Psalm 7:1-9, Genesis 19:1-20:18, Matthew 7:24-8:22. One thing that you can be sure about is that on the last day, when all is revealed, you will see God’s perfect judgment – and everyone will say, ‘That is absolutely right ’ Each of today’s passages tells us something about the fact that, in the end, *God will put things right*…
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