The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
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When Men Don’t Step Up, God Provides a Leader | Judges 4:4–5
09/15/2025
When Men Don’t Step Up, God Provides a Leader | Judges 4:4–5
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Our text today is : Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the people of Israel came up to her for judgment. — What happens when men shrink back from the leadership God has called them to? In the middle of Israel’s chaos, God raises an unexpected leader: Deborah. She wasn’t a warrior swinging a sword or a king sitting on a throne. She was a prophetess who listened to God and spoke his truth. Her “office” was a palm tree in the hill country. People came to her not for military strategy but for judgment rooted in God’s Word. Under that tree, she became a steady voice of wisdom in a time of compromise and fear. Here’s what makes her story remarkable: Deborah is one of the only female civil leaders in the history of Israel. Why? Because no man stepped up. This wasn’t God’s usual design—it was a vacuum of male leadership. While Israel’s men hesitated, God used Deborah’s courage to call them forward. Deborah’s leadership reminds us that spiritual authority isn’t about position—it’s about submission to God. But her story is also a warning: when men fail to lead, God will still accomplish his purposes—sometimes through those we least expect. This should wake us up. God doesn’t call you to sit under the shade of someone else’s palm tree forever. He calls you to plant your own, to lead your home, your workplace, your friendships with courage rooted in his Word. Don’t wait for someone else to carry the spiritual weight God designed for you. The world doesn’t need more men who abdicate leadership; it needs men who step up. Don’t miss your moment. ASK THIS: Where in my life am I waiting for someone else to lead when God has called me to step up? Do I listen to God’s voice enough that others would trust me for spiritual guidance? How has passivity hurt the people around me? What step of leadership can I take this week under the “palm tree” of God’s Word? DO THIS: Choose one area where you’ve been passive—at home, at work, or in your friendships—and take the lead today by bringing God’s Word into that space. PRAY THIS: Father, forgive me for the times I’ve shrunken back from leadership. Give me Deborah’s courage and conviction to step up and lead under your Word. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Lead Me."
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When Old Sins Come Knocking Again | Judges 4:1–3
09/14/2025
When Old Sins Come Knocking Again | Judges 4:1–3
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Our text today is : And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord after Ehud died. And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-hagoyim. Then the people of Israel cried out to the Lord for help, for he had 900 chariots of iron, and he oppressed the people of Israel cruelly for twenty years. — Why do we keep falling back into the same sins we swore we’d never touch again? The story opens with a phrase we’ve heard before: “The people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord.” Notice the timing—after Ehud died. With their leader gone, Israel slipped right back into rebellion. Same song, second verse. This time, God handed them over to Jabin, king of Canaan. And Sisera, his commander, rolled out 900 iron chariots—state-of-the-art war machines. For twenty years, Israel lived under cruel oppression. And finally—they cried out. The cycle repeats: sin → slavery → suffering → supplication → salvation. This is how sin works. Left unchecked, it always drags us back into bondage. Maybe your “Sisera” isn’t a general with iron chariots—it’s anger, lust, addiction, or pride. You beat it once, but without vigilance, it creeps back, stronger and more ruthless than before. And here’s the dangerous part: we learn to live with it. We call it “normal.” We convince ourselves the chains aren’t that heavy. But eventually, sin always shows its true colors—it becomes cruel, it takes more than it gives, and it leaves you emptier than before. Don’t wait twenty years to cry out to God. Don’t wait until the oppression becomes unbearable. Cry out today. The cycle doesn’t have to define you, because God’s mercy is greater than your failure, and his deliverance is stronger than the grip of your enemy. ASK THIS: What old sin cycle keeps trying to drag me back into bondage? Do I wait until life gets unbearable before I cry out to God? How does the absence of spiritual leadership in my life make me more vulnerable? What’s one practical step I can take today to break the cycle? DO THIS: Name your “Sisera”—the sin that keeps coming back. Write it down. Pray over it. And share it with a trusted brother or sister in Christ for accountability. PRAY THIS: Lord, I don’t want to repeat the same old sins. Help me cry out to you now, not later, and trust you to break the cycle. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Lord, I Need You."
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One Verse. One Man. One Massive Impact. | Judges 3:31
09/13/2025
One Verse. One Man. One Massive Impact. | Judges 3:31
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Our text today is After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who killed 600 of the Philistines with an oxgoad, and he also saved Israel. — Can one person really make a difference? Shamgar barely gets a verse. No long backstory. No detailed battle plan. Just a man with an oxgoad—a farmer’s tool, not a warrior’s weapon. Yet with it, he struck down 600 Philistines and saved Israel. That’s it. No fanfare. No epic speeches. Just simple faith, raw courage, and God’s power behind an ordinary tool. Sometimes God writes his biggest stories with the smallest brushstrokes. Shamgar’s life reminds us: impact isn’t about having the best weapon, but about putting what’s in your hand into God’s hand. Stop waiting for perfect conditions or better tools. God’s not asking for what you don’t have. He’s asking for what you do have. Your oxgoad might be a kind word, a simple prayer, a skill you think is too small to matter. But in God’s hands, ordinary becomes extraordinary. Never underestimate the difference one willing man or woman can make when they give God their tool and their trust. ASK THIS: What’s the “oxgoad” in my hand that I’ve overlooked as insignificant? Do I believe God can use my ordinary life for extraordinary impact? Where is God calling me to step up, even if I feel unprepared? How can I trust God today to multiply my small obedience into big impact? DO THIS: Take one small, practical step of obedience today using whatever “oxgoad” God has placed in your hand. PRAY THIS: Lord, take what I have—even if it feels small—and use it for your glory. Make me bold like Shamgar to step into the fight with what you’ve given me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Available."
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One Man’s Faith Sparks a Nation’s Victory | Judges 3:24–30
09/12/2025
One Man’s Faith Sparks a Nation’s Victory | Judges 3:24–30
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Our text today is When he had gone, the servants came, and when they saw that the doors of the roof chamber were locked, they thought, “Surely he is relieving himself in the closet of the cool chamber.” And they waited till they were embarrassed. But when he still did not open the doors of the roof chamber, they took the key and opened them, and there lay their lord dead on the floor. Ehud escaped while they delayed, and he passed beyond the idols and escaped to Seirah. When he arrived, he sounded the trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim. Then the people of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he was their leader. And he said to them, “Follow after me, for the Lord has given your enemies the Moabites into your hand.” So they went down after him and seized the fords of the Jordan against the Moabites and did not allow anyone to pass over. And they killed at that time about 10,000 of the Moabites, all strong, able-bodied men; not a man escaped. So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest for eighty years. — What could God do through your faith-filled courage if you actually stepped out today? Ehud’s daring act in the palace wasn’t the end—it was the beginning. Once the king fell, Ehud rallied Israel with a trumpet blast. Notice his words: “Follow after me, for the Lord has given your enemies into your hand.” This wasn’t Ehud’s victory—it was God’s. But Ehud’s faith lit the spark. Israel seized the fords, cut off Moab’s retreat, and struck down 10,000 of their strongest soldiers. The result? Eighty years of peace. One man’s courageous obedience unleashed a wave of victory for an entire nation. Your obedience today could be the turning point for more people than you realize. Ehud didn’t just free himself—he freed his nation. Don’t underestimate the ripple effect of your courage. When you lead your family in prayer, when you walk in integrity at work, when you take a stand for Christ, you create space for others to follow. Courage multiplies. Obedience inspires. Faith spreads. And the peace that comes isn’t just for you—it blesses everyone around you. ASK THIS: Where do I need to blow the trumpet and step out in courage for God? Who might follow my lead if I lived boldly in faith? Do I believe my obedience can impact not just me, but generations? How does Ehud’s story challenge my view of faith and courage? DO THIS: Take one bold step of faith today in an area you’ve been holding back. Trust God to use your obedience to influence more people than you can see. PRAY THIS: Lord, give me Ehud’s courage to step out in faith. Use my obedience to bring victory and peace not just to me, but to those you’ve placed in my life. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Do It Again."
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Ehud: God’s Unlikely Hero with an Unlikely Plan | Judges 3:12-23
09/11/2025
Ehud: God’s Unlikely Hero with an Unlikely Plan | Judges 3:12-23
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Our text today is And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done what was evil in the sight of the Lord. He gathered to himself the Ammonites and the Amalekites, and went and defeated Israel. And they took possession of the city of palms. And the people of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years. Then the people of Israel cried out to the Lord, and the Lord raised up for them a deliverer, Ehud, the son of Gera, the Benjaminite, a left-handed man. The people of Israel sent tribute by him to Eglon the king of Moab. And Ehud made for himself a sword with two edges, a cubit in length, and he bound it on his right thigh under his clothes. And he presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. And when Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he sent away the people who carried the tribute. But he himself turned back at the idols near Gilgal and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” And he commanded, “Silence.” And all his attendants went out from his presence. And Ehud came to him as he was sitting alone in his cool roof chamber. And Ehud said, “I have a message from God for you.” And he arose from his seat. And Ehud reached with his left hand, took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly. And the hilt also went in after the blade, and the fat closed over the blade, for he did not pull the sword out of his belly; and the dung came out. Then Ehud went out into the porch and closed the doors of the roof chamber behind him and locked them. — Why would God choose a left-handed man with a hidden dagger to deliver his people? Israel fell again, this time under the heavy hand of King Eglon of Moab. Eighteen years of oppression. And then, once more, the cry for help. God’s answer? Ehud—a left-handed man. In a tribe where warriors were expected to be right-handed, Ehud was an outsider. But that “weakness” became his advantage. Guards didn’t suspect the dagger strapped to his right thigh. In the palace, standing before the bloated king, Ehud struck—and Israel’s deliverance began. This story feels raw, almost shocking. But it’s here to remind us: God doesn’t save the way we expect. He uses unlikely people, in unlikely ways, to accomplish his purposes. Maybe you feel like Ehud—overlooked, underestimated, maybe even carrying what others see as a weakness. But with God, that very thing can become your weapon for his glory. God’s not looking for polished people with perfect resumes. He’s looking for willing hearts. He loves to flip weakness into strength, using the very things others count out to bring about victory. Stop disqualifying yourself. If God can use Ehud’s left hand, he can use your story. ASK THIS: What’s one area of my life where I feel disqualified or overlooked? How might God want to use that “weakness” as a strength? Do I believe God can deliver in ways I don’t expect? Where do I need to step out in bold, Ehud-like faith this week? DO THIS: Write down one personal “weakness” you usually hide. Then ask God how he might want to use it for his glory. Take one step to offer it back to him today. PRAY THIS: Father, use what I see as weakness to show your strength. Help me trust that you can work through the parts of me I least expect. Amen. PLAY THIS: "God of the Impossible."
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Othniel: Ordinary Man, Extraordinary God | Judges 3:9-11
09/10/2025
Othniel: Ordinary Man, Extraordinary God | Judges 3:9-11
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Our text today is But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer for the people of Israel, who saved them, Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother. The Spirit of the Lord was upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the Lord gave Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. And his hand prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim. So the land had rest forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died. — What happens when God’s Spirit fills an ordinary man? Israel cried out. And God answered—not with an army, but with a man. Othniel wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t famous. He was Caleb’s younger brother, living in the shadow of a great warrior. Yet when the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, everything changed. Notice the shift: Israel cried. God raised. The Spirit empowered. Victory came. Peace followed. This is God’s pattern. He takes an ordinary man, fills him with his Spirit, and uses him to deliver his people. Never underestimate what God can do through you when his Spirit fills you. You don’t need the perfect résumé, the loudest voice, or the sharpest skills. What you need is surrender to God’s Spirit. The battles you face aren’t won by sheer grit but by God’s Spirit working through you. Othniel’s story reminds us: victory doesn’t rest on the size of the man, but on the strength of the God in the man. ASK THIS: When was the last time I cried out to God for deliverance instead of trying to fix things myself? Do I believe God’s Spirit can work powerfully through me right now? What keeps me from full surrender to God’s Spirit? Where in my life do I need to step forward in faith like Othniel? DO THIS: Today, pray specifically for the Spirit of the Lord to empower you in one area where you feel weak—and then take one step of faith into that battle. PRAY THIS: Holy Spirit, fill me today. Use me, like you used Othniel, to bring your victory and your peace where I cannot on my own. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Same God."
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Forgetting God Leads to Chains | Judges 3:7–8
09/09/2025
Forgetting God Leads to Chains | Judges 3:7–8
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible in Project23. Read more here: Our text today is And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. They forgot the Lord their God and served the Baals and the Asheroth. Therefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia. And the people of Israel served Cushan-rishathaim eight years. — What happens when God lets you have the life you chose without him? Notice the sequence: They forgot the Lord. They served false gods. God’s anger burned. They were sold into slavery. Israel’s biggest problem wasn’t its enemies. It was their memory. Forgetting God led them straight into idolatry, and idolatry led them straight into chains. God’s judgment wasn’t random—it was righteous. When Israel abandoned him, he gave them exactly what they wanted: life under the rule of another master. But the freedom they thought they’d find in Baal worship became bondage under Cushan-rishathaim. This is how sin still works. Forgetting God always opens the door to false gods. And false gods always enslave. Maybe for you it’s not a wooden empty false-god like Baal—it’s other false-gods like money, success, approval, lust. But the pattern is the same: what you serve ends up ruling you. Don’t miss this: forgetting God is the first step into slavery. The enemy doesn’t need you to deny God outright—just to forget him little by little, until you wake up chained. ASK THIS: Where have I grown forgetful of God’s presence in my daily life? What “false gods” am I tempted to serve in place of him? Have I mistaken slavery to sin for freedom? What daily habit can I build to keep remembering God? DO THIS: Set one daily reminder (alarm, sticky note, verse card) to pause and remember God today—before the world makes you forget him. PRAY THIS: Lord, don’t let me forget you. Keep me close, and protect me from the chains that come when I turn from you. Amen. PLAY THIS: "No Longer Slaves."
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The Slow Fade of Compromise | Judges 3:5–6
09/08/2025
The Slow Fade of Compromise | Judges 3:5–6
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Andrew Nippert from Woodbury, MN. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. Your commitment is helping deliver God’s Word with clarity and conviction. This one’s for you. Our text today is . So the people of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. And their daughters they took to themselves for wives, and their own daughters they gave to their sons, and they served their gods. — What happens when God’s people start blending in instead of standing out? Israel didn’t fall overnight. They didn’t storm the temples of Baal in one reckless decision. They simply “lived among” the nations. They intermarried. They shared meals. They shared gods. Compromise always starts small. Like a leak in a dam, it seems harmless—until the whole wall bursts. Israel traded holiness for comfort, obedience for acceptance. And soon, what was unthinkable became normal: bowing to idols. God had called them to be set apart. But instead, they got cozy with the very people who were meant to be driven out. Compromise is rarely loud. It’s quiet. It’s slow. It’s choosing to laugh at the joke you shouldn’t, to flirt with the temptation you know is dangerous, to keep silent when God calls you to speak. Don’t be fooled: small compromises never stay small. They grow. They spread. They enslave. The world doesn’t need more Christians who blend in. It needs men and women who stand out—even if it costs them something. ASK THIS: Where in your life are you “living among” compromise? What small choice today could grow into big trouble tomorrow? Have you justified something that God clearly calls sin? How can you take a bold step toward holiness this week? DO THIS: Choose one area of compromise in your life today and cut it off before it cuts you down. PRAY THIS: Lord, reveal where I’ve allowed compromise to creep in. Give me the courage to stand apart, even when it costs me comfort. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Build My Life."
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Why Does God Leave Battles Unfought? | Judges 3:1-4
09/07/2025
Why Does God Leave Battles Unfought? | Judges 3:1-4
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Stan Jackson from Farmington, MO. Thank you for your partnership with us through . Your commitment is helping deliver God’s Word with clarity and conviction. This one’s for you. Our text today is . Now these are the nations that the Lord left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had not experienced all the wars in Canaan. It was only in order that the generations of the people of Israel might know war, to teach war to those who had not known it before. These are the nations: the five lords of the Philistines and all the Canaanites and the Sidonians and the Hivites who lived on Mount Lebanon, from Mount Baal-hermon as far as Lebo-hamath. They were for the testing of Israel, to know whether Israel would obey the commandments of the Lord, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. — What if the struggle you’re facing isn’t punishment—but preparation? God didn’t clear the land all at once. He left enemies in place. Why? To test Israel. Not to crush them—but to train them. Think about that. God could’ve snapped his fingers and wiped every enemy away. But he didn’t. Instead, he left battles to fight, not because he was absent, but because he was present in a different way—training his people to lean on him, sharpening their obedience, and forging their faith in fire. Life’s tests work the same way. They’re proving grounds. The challenges you’re staring down right now may be God’s way of toughening your spiritual muscles. Like a trainer who won’t lift the weights for you but won’t leave your side either, God sets you under the bar to see if you’ll trust him for the strength. Don’t despise the battles God leaves in your life. That demanding boss, the marriage struggle, the nagging temptation—they might be the very tools God is using to test and teach you. Tests aren’t about failure; they’re about faith. The question isn’t why is this happening to me? But how will I respond? Will you trust God when it’s heavy? Will you obey when it’s easier not to? Your test today might be the training ground for tomorrow’s victory. ASK THIS: What’s one battle in your life right now that feels like it should already be over? Do you tend to see trials as punishment or preparation? How can you reframe a current struggle as training from God? Who in your life needs encouragement to keep fighting their God-given battles? DO THIS: Identify one struggle you’re facing today. Instead of asking God to remove it, ask him to use it to strengthen your faith and obedience. PRAY THIS: Father, help me see my battles not as punishments but as proving grounds. Give me the strength to trust you and obey, even when the struggle feels endless. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Battle Belongs."
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Faith That Fails—And What Comes Next | Judges 2:19-23
09/06/2025
Faith That Fails—And What Comes Next | Judges 2:19-23
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : But whenever the judge died, they turned back and were more corrupt than their fathers, going after other gods, serving them and bowing down to them. They did not drop any of their practices or their stubborn ways. So the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he said, 'Because this people have transgressed my covenant that I commanded their fathers and have not obeyed my voice, I will no longer drive out before them any of the nations that Joshua left when he died, in order to test Israel by them, whether they will take care to walk in the way of the Lord as their fathers did, or not.' So the Lord left those nations, not driving them out quickly, and he did not give them into the hand of Joshua. — Here’s where the cycle begins. And it’s not just disobedience—it’s downward. After every judge died, Israel didn’t just fall back—they went deeper into sin. More corrupt. More stubborn. More defiant. The pattern was clear: rescue… relapse… repeat. And God finally says, “I’m not removing the enemies anymore.” Not out of abandonment, but refinement. He leaves the nations in place, not to punish them, but to test them. God wanted to see: would Israel follow him without the pressure of a judge? Would obedience come from the heart, or only when someone was watching? That’s a question every one of us has to answer. God’s goal wasn’t just external behavior. It was an internal transformation. However, without repentance, the people continued to cling to their old ways. They worshiped idols. They refused to drop their stubborn habits. And the consequences followed. Sometimes, God allows particular struggles to persist—not because he’s absent, but because he’s refining us. He wants your character, not just your compliance. He wants faithfulness that endures, not obedience driven by fear. So if you feel like you’re facing the same battles again and again, don’t just pray for escape. Pray for endurance. Ask God what he's trying to reveal—and what he wants you to release. ASK THIS: What old habits or stubborn ways do I keep returning to? Have I been relying on people more than God's presence? What might God be testing in me right now? Am I asking God to remove the battle—or to strengthen me in it? DO THIS: Identify one recurring battle in your life, and ask God what character trait he’s developing through it. PRAY THIS: Lord, don’t let me waste the tests You allow. Use them to refine me, deepen my faith, and reveal what needs to change. Amen PLAY THIS: "Refiner."
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You Don’t Deserve Rescue—But Get It Anyway | Judges 2:16-18
09/05/2025
You Don’t Deserve Rescue—But Get It Anyway | Judges 2:16-18
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hand of those who plundered them. Yet they did not listen to their judges, for they whored after other gods and bowed down to them. They soon turned aside from the way in which their fathers had walked, who had obeyed the commandments of the Lord, and they did not do so. Whenever the Lord raised up judges for them, the Lord was with the judge, and he saved them from the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge. For the Lord was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who afflicted and oppressed them. — God’s anger burned in the last passage, but now his compassion rises. He raises up judges to deliver his people. Not because they deserved it, but because his mercy runs deeper than their rebellion. Even when Israel ignored the judges and spiraled back into sin, God kept showing up. He wasn’t just keeping score—he was pursuing hearts. “The Lord was moved to pity by their groaning…” That’s the heart of a Father. God is just. But he is also tender. He disciplines, but he also delivers. He doesn’t abandon his people in their pain—even when that pain is their own doing. And here’s the part that should stop us in our tracks: God saved them through the judge. But the people still didn’t listen. The problem wasn’t outside—it was inside. Their hearts were stubborn. Their worship wandered. Their loyalty fractured. But still… God intervened. Not once. Repeatedly. That’s grace. That’s our God. And that’s your reminder: no matter how far you’ve drifted, God still has ways to pull you back. Maybe it’s a person. A moment. A truth that hits you like a freight train. He hasn’t stopped reaching even if you’ve stopped listening. So today, respond to the rescue. Don’t repeat the cycle. ASK THIS: What has God used in my life to draw me back to him? Have I been ignoring his rescue efforts? Why do I keep returning to what he’s already delivered me from? What would it look like to fully respond today? DO THIS: Write down one way God has shown you mercy, and tell someone else about it today as an act of obedience and praise. PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for rescuing me even when I didn’t deserve it. Help me recognize your grace and respond to it with faith and obedience. Amen PLAY THIS: "Mercy."
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When God’s Hand Is Against You | Judges 2:14-15
09/04/2025
When God’s Hand Is Against You | Judges 2:14-15
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : So the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he gave them over to plunderers, who plundered them. And he sold them into the hand of their surrounding enemies, so that they could no longer withstand their enemies. Whenever they marched out, the hand of the Lord was against them for harm, as the Lord had warned, and as the Lord had sworn to them. And they were in terrible distress. — God’s anger burned—not randomly, but righteously. Israel had abandoned him. Now, he lets them experience what life is like without his protection. He gives them over to their enemies. He lets them experience defeat. Not because he’s cruel, but because he’s faithful. He’s a covenant-keeping God, even when keeping the covenant involves discipline. “Whenever they marched out, the hand of the Lord was against them for harm…” That’s a terrifying scripture. But God warned them multiple times. He told them what would happen. They didn’t believe him. They abused his grace, lived in blatant disobedience, and then worshipped other gods. Sometimes the pain we feel isn’t an attack from the enemy—it’s the correction of a loving Father. But God doesn’t discipline us to destroy us. He does it to wake us up because he loves us. When we disobey and rebel, he’ll often let us feel the weight of our choices. Not to shame but to shape us. Because the worst thing God could do is let us keep going casually and comfortably in the wrong direction. So if you’re in distress right now, don’t just ask, “How do I escape this?” Ask, “What is God trying to teach me in this?” His discipline is proof that he hasn’t given up on you. It means he still wants you, your heart, and your full surrender to him. ASK THIS: Is there a hardship I’m facing that may be tied to disobedience? How have I misunderstood God’s discipline in the past? What warning from God have I ignored for too long? What step of repentance is He inviting me into today? DO THIS: Reflect on one area of hardship and ask God if it’s connected to something He’s trying to correct—and then respond with surrender. PRAY THIS: Lord, if I’m under Your discipline, I don’t want to waste it. Teach me what I need to learn and bring me back to You fully. Amen PLAY THIS: "Run to the Father."
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Worship Is Never Neutral | Judges 2:11-13
09/03/2025
Worship Is Never Neutral | Judges 2:11-13
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and served the Baals. And they abandoned the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt. They went after other gods, from among the gods of the peoples who were around them, and bowed down to them. And they provoked the Lord to anger. They abandoned the Lord and served the Baals and the Ashtaroth. — The shift happens fast. From not knowing God… to abandoning him… to bowing before idols. This isn’t just spiritual confusion. It’s full-on rebellion. And here’s the most dangerous part: the people didn’t stop worshiping—they just redirected it. They served the Baals and Ashtaroth—the fertility gods of the surrounding cultures. These gods promised abundance, sexuality, strength, and protection. In other words, they offered the same things our culture still worships today—success, pleasure, control, and comfort. But abandoning God always begins with forgetting what He’s done. “The God who brought them out of Egypt” became a distant memory. And when gratitude fades, idolatry grows. The human heart is never neutral. It will always worship something. The only question is—who or what? This is more than just history; this is what we see happening in our day and time. Our idols may not have names like Baal, but they have just as much power over us if we let them. The desire to fit in, the hunger for status, the comfort of distraction—these become the altars we kneel at if we stop remembering God’s faithfulness. And what angers God most? Not just that they sinned, but that they traded him for a fraud. They bowed to what was around them instead of remembering the One who saved them. So ask yourself today: what’s been stealing your worship? What “good thing” has become a godlike thing? The answer will show you what’s competing for your heart. ASK THIS: What false gods am I most tempted to chase in this season? How does cultural influence subtly shape my priorities? Have I forgotten how God has rescued and provided for me? What would it look like to return my full loyalty to Him? DO THIS: Name one “idol” that’s grown too important—and intentionally deny it today to reset your devotion. PRAY THIS: God, I confess that I’ve chased other things instead of You. Remind me of who you are—and help me return my worship where it belongs. Amen PLAY THIS: "Clear the Stage."
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One Generation Away From Forgetting God | Judges 2:6-10
09/02/2025
One Generation Away From Forgetting God | Judges 2:6-10
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. And the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the Lord had done for Israel. And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died at the age of 110 years. And they buried him within the boundaries of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, north of the mountain of Gaash. And all that generation also were gathered to their fathers. And there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done for Israel. — Joshua’s generation had seen the mighty works of God. They walked through the Jordan. Watched Jericho fall. Inherited a land they didn’t deserve. They served God faithfully during Joshua’s lifetime, and a little beyond. But then something terrifying happened. The next generation didn’t know the Lord. Not just that they didn’t follow him. They didn’t even know him. That’s not just spiritual drift. That’s spiritual negligence. Somewhere along the line, the storytelling stopped. The personal testimonies faded. The discipleship broke down. The fathers assumed their faith would be passed on without intentionality. It didn’t. This is one of the most sobering verses in all of Judges. It reminds us that spiritual inheritance is never automatic. It must be pursued, communicated, and modeled. Your kids won’t inherit your faith through osmosis. They’ll catch it when they see it lived, taught, and treasured. And the men around you? They’re watching too. If you don’t talk about God’s faithfulness, who will? If you don’t model repentance, courage, and trust, what will they imitate? We are always one generation away from forgetting God. But we’re also one conversation, one moment of obedience, one act of spiritual leadership away from changing that. Don’t assume. Disciple. ASK THIS: Am I being intentional about passing on my faith? Who in my life needs to hear what God has done for me? What spiritual habits am I modeling for the next generation? How can I turn assumptions into intentional action today? DO THIS: Tell one younger person in your life today about something God has done for you, and why it matters. PRAY THIS: Lord, don’t let me waste my spiritual influence. Help me lead those behind me to know You deeply and love You faithfully. Amen PLAY THIS: "Faithful Now."
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Tears Without Obedience Is Not Enough | Judges 2:4-5
09/01/2025
Tears Without Obedience Is Not Enough | Judges 2:4-5
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : "As soon as the angel of the Lord spoke these words to all the people of Israel, the people lifted up their voices and wept. And they called the name of that place Bochim. And they sacrificed there to the Lord." — God’s message hit the people hard. The people wept. Loudly. Publicly. They even named the place "Bochim," which means "Weepers." It sounds like a moment of potential. But there’s a problem. Nothing really changed. Just look ahead to verse 11. We’re not told they tore down the altars. We’re not told they returned to full obedience. We’re just told they wept… and moved on. This is the difference between emotional conviction and real repentance. Tears aren’t the goal—transformation is. God isn’t looking for dramatic responses. He’s looking for lasting obedience. And too often, we confuse the two. We hear a convicting message, feel deeply moved, and maybe even cry and feel remorseful. But then, shortly after the confession, we walk away unchanged. Emotion is good. It shows your heart is tender. But if it doesn’t lead to action, it becomes a spiritual decoy. The people sacrificed at Bochim, but they didn’t surrender at Bochim. They expressed regret, but not resolve. So what about you? Is there something you’ve cried about, prayed about, even confessed—but never truly repented of? Don’t just feel something—do something. Don’t just weep—walk in a new direction. God wants your heart, but he also wants habitual change. ASK THIS: Have I mistaken sorrow for repentance? What have I wept over but never changed? Is there a sin I’ve confessed repeatedly but never surrendered? What would actual repentance look like in my life right now? DO THIS: Write down one sin or compromise you've wept over—then take one bold action to walk away from it today. PRAY THIS: Father, I don’t want to feel bad—I want to be changed. Lead me from sorrow into surrender and real obedience. Amen PLAY THIS: "Heart of God."
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A Wake-Up Call for the Half-Obedient | Judges 2:1-3
08/31/2025
A Wake-Up Call for the Half-Obedient | Judges 2:1-3
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : "Now the angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bochim. And he said, 'I brought you up from Egypt and brought you into the land that I swore to give to your fathers. I said, "I will never break my covenant with you, and you shall make no covenant with the inhabitants of this land; you shall break down their altars." But you have not obeyed my voice. What is this you have done? So now I say, I will not drive them out before you, but they shall become thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.'"— Before judgment falls, God speaks. opens with the angel of the Lord delivering a direct confrontation. It’s not gentle. It’s not subtle. It’s the voice of God reminding His people what He’s done—and what they’ve failed to do. “I brought you out… I gave you this land… I made a covenant…” But then: “You have not obeyed my voice.” This is what makes God’s discipline just. He doesn’t strike first—He speaks first to ensure we see the connection. He calls us back before the consequences come down. Israel had compromised. They’d made peace with pagan people and their altars instead of tearing them down. They tried to combine obedience with convenient opportunities. But God doesn’t bless half-obedience. He confronts it. And now, He announces the result: “They shall become thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.” Simply put: he gives them over to the gods they want and allows their consequences to teach. God is patient, but not passive. He won’t force us to obey, but he will let us feel the cost of ignoring him. And sometimes, the thorns in our lives are the result of altars we refused to tear down. What compromise have you let linger? What altar have you left standing? The warning is abundant. The confrontation is just. The invitation still stands. Return. Obey. Tear down what doesn’t belong. Do you need to tear something down? Do so, and avoid the consequences and the need to hear God's just voice. ASK THIS: What’s one clear instruction from God I’ve delayed or avoided? Have I made peace with anything God told me to destroy? What “thorns” am I experiencing because of disobedience? What altar needs to be torn down in my life today? DO THIS: Identify one compromise you’ve tolerated—and take specific action today to remove it from your life. PRAY THIS: God, thank You for speaking before You discipline. Help me hear Your voice and respond with immediate obedience. Amen PLAY THIS: "Holy Spirit."
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How the Enemy Gains Ground in Our Lives | Judges 1:34-36
08/30/2025
How the Enemy Gains Ground in Our Lives | Judges 1:34-36
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : The Amorites pressed the people of Dan back into the hill country, for they did not allow them to come down to the plain. The Amorites persisted in dwelling in Mount Heres, in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim, but the hand of the house of Joseph rested heavily on them, and they became subject to forced labor. And the border of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela and upward. — We’ve watched a slow unraveling through this chapter. One tribe compromises, then another, until Israel’s momentum is gone—and by verse 34, the tide has turned. The Amorites are now pressing back. The people of Dan aren’t advancing, they’re retreating. They’ve been pushed into the hills, confined, controlled. The very enemies they were told to conquer are now conquering them. This is what happens when we stop obeying. We lose ground. Spiritually. Emotionally. Culturally. The authority we once carried gets handed over to the very things we were called to defeat. And while Joseph’s house exerts some control—forcing the Amorites into labor—it’s too little, too late. The enemy still has territory. The borders are redrawn. And God is silent. It’s sobering. But it’s not hopeless. God lets us feel the weight of disobedience. Not to punish us, but to draw us back. The pain of retreat is often the catalyst for repentance. Sometimes, God allows the enemy to press in and remind us what it feels like to live without him leading. He doesn’t abandon us. He stops enabling our passivity. So, my friend, where have you given ground? Where have you stopped fighting, and the enemy’s started pressing? It’s not too late. But the time is now. Reclaim what you’ve surrendered. Step back into obedience. Let God lead again. ASK THIS: Where have I lost spiritual ground by compromising? What enemy have I allowed to reclaim territory in my life? How have I mistaken God’s silence for absence? What step of obedience can help me reclaim that ground today? DO THIS: Name one area where you’ve let sin take the lead—and today, take one bold action to take it back. PRAY THIS: Father, I’ve given ground I was meant to guard. Give me the strength to stand again and reclaim what’s Yours. Amen PLAY THIS: "The Stand."
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How Culture Shifts When Believers Quit | Judges 1:27-33
08/29/2025
How Culture Shifts When Believers Quit | Judges 1:27-33
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : Manasseh did not drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean and its villages, or Taanach and its villages, or the inhabitants of Dor and its villages, or the inhabitants of Ibleam and its villages, or the inhabitants of Megiddo and its villages, for the Canaanites persisted in dwelling in that land. When Israel grew strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not drive them out completely. And Ephraim did not drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer, so the Canaanites lived in Gezer among them. Zebulun did not drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, or the inhabitants of Nahalol, so the Canaanites lived among them, but became subject to forced labor. Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Acco, or the inhabitants of Sidon or of Ahlab or of Achzib or of Helbah or of Aphik or of Rehob, so the Asherites lived among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land, for they did not drive them out. Naphtali did not drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh, or the inhabitants of Beth-anath, so they lived among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land. Nevertheless, the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and of Beth-anath became subject to forced labor for them. — It started small. One tribe didn’t fully obey. Then another. Then another. Until compromise became the norm, Manasseh, Ephraim, Zebulun, Asher, and Naphtali—all of them— failed to drive out the people God had commanded them to remove. And the language is chilling: they did not drive out… they lived among… What began as a delay turned into disobedience. Disobedience evolved into a cultural shift. Before long, coexisting with sin replaced conquering it. Here’s the danger: when one man compromises, others will follow. When one tribe accepts partial obedience, others begin to believe it’s acceptable. Spiritual apathy is contagious. It numbs courage. It silences conviction. And it spreads through passivity. As Christians, our influence carries weight. Your kids, your friends, your brothers, your church—they’re all watching. Not to see perfection, but to see consistency. To see surrender. To see obedience even when it’s hard. You may think your compromise only affects you. But it doesn’t. It affects your circle. And eventually, it reshapes a culture. Don’t underestimate the influence of your obedience—or your passivity. This is your call to drive out what needs to be driven out. Don’t coexist with what God has called you to confront. Stand up today, even if others sit down. ASK THIS: What area of my life have I let slide because others around me have? Who’s watching my obedience and learning from it? What sin or habit have I tolerated that God has clearly addressed? What would courageous obedience look like today? DO THIS: Identify one spiritual compromise you’ve tolerated due to others’ influence, and take a stand to reject it. PRAY THIS: God, I don’t want to blend in with spiritual apathy. Give me the courage to confront what others have ignored and to live fully surrendered to You. Amen PLAY THIS: "Give Me Faith."
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Strategies Are Shortcuts And Not Surrender | Judges 1:22–26
08/28/2025
Strategies Are Shortcuts And Not Surrender | Judges 1:22–26
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : "The house of Joseph also went up against Bethel, and the Lord was with them. And the house of Joseph scouted out Bethel. (Now the name of the city was formerly Luz.) And the spies saw a man coming out of the city, and they said to him, 'Please show us the way into the city, and we will deal kindly with you.' And he showed them the way into the city. And they struck the city with the edge of the sword, but they let the man and all his family go. And the man went to the land of the Hittites and built a city and called its name Luz. That is its name to this day." — The tribe of Joseph had momentum. God was with them. They were positioned for another victory, and Bethel was next. They scouted the city, found a local man, and made a deal: "Show us the way in, and we’ll spare you." It worked. They took the city, but they also let compromise slip in through the side door. The man they spared? He went off and built another city. A city that carried the same old name—Luz—the one God intended to obliterate. Here’s the tension: partial obedience appears to be success… for a while. They captured Bethel. But they preserved a piece of what God intended to destroy. They won the battle. But they left the roots of resistance intact. And don’t we do the same? We address the major sins, but overlook the smaller ones. We say yes to God, mostly. But we keep one foot in comfort or pride or bitterness. That’s not surrender. That’s strategy. And your strategy isn’t obedience. Sometimes it's a secret shortcut to get what you want, rather than what God wants. Let your strategy go; surrender your selfish strategies to the Lord. Joseph’s tribe had the upper hand, and instead of walking in full trust, they chose a shortcut. And shortcuts in faith always leave doors open to the enemy. So here’s the question(s): What deal have you made with sin? What obedience have you postponed because partial surrender felt "close enough"? Today is your chance to go all in. Don’t let a Luz live on just because it made your life easier for a moment. ASK THIS: Where have I obeyed God only halfway? What deals have I made that compromise long-term faithfulness? How has a shortcut in my past led to struggle today? What does full obedience require of me now? DO THIS: Name one area where you've been cutting corners spiritually—and commit today to close the gap with full obedience. PRAY THIS: Lord, I don’t want to win battles while losing trust. Show me where I’ve made deals with sin, and give me courage to obey You completely. Amen PLAY THIS: "Lord I Need You."
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When You Don’t Finish the Fight | Judges 1:16-21
08/27/2025
When You Don’t Finish the Fight | Judges 1:16-21
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : “And the descendants of the Kenite, Moses' father-in-law, went up with the people of Judah from the city of palms into the wilderness of Judah, which lies in the Negeb near Arad, and they went and settled with the people. And Judah went with Simeon his brother, and they defeated the Canaanites who inhabited Zephath and devoted it to destruction. So the name of the city was called Hormah. Judah also captured Gaza with its territory, and Ashkelon with its territory, and Ekron with its territory. And the Lord was with Judah, and he took possession of the hill country, but he could not drive out the inhabitants of the plain because they had chariots of iron. And Hebron was given to Caleb, as Moses had said. And he drove out from it the three sons of Anak. But the people of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites who lived in Jerusalem, so the Jebusites have lived with the people of Benjamin in Jerusalem to this day.” — At first glance, things still seem to be moving forward. Judah fights. Victories are won. Cities are claimed. Hormah is renamed after a devastating defeat of the Canaanites. Caleb continues to drive out giants. However, the cracks soon begin to appear. Judah takes the hill country, but they stop short in the plains. Why? Iron chariots. A visible enemy with intimidating strength. And then there’s Benjamin. They don’t even drive the enemy out. They just let them live there. This is where the shift happens. The faith-filled obedience we saw earlier begins to give way to fear-based compromise. The Lord was with Judah, but that didn’t mean it would be easy. Obedience never guarantees comfort. It guarantees conflict with our flesh, our fears, and our enemy. And here’s the truth: any area we leave unconquered becomes a future foothold for the enemy. What we tolerate today may torment us tomorrow. Compromise is subtle. We tell ourselves, “I’ve done enough.” Or “This part isn’t so bad.” Or “It’s too hard to deal with now.” But unfinished obedience is still disobedience. And letting sin live beside us only weakens our walk. So what have you left unfinished? What stronghold are you ignoring? Where have you stopped short of full surrender? Today’s the day to pick up the fight again. Don’t settle where God has called you to conquer. ASK THIS: Where have I grown passive in my obedience? What’s the “iron chariot” I’ve been afraid to face? Am I tolerating sin that should be driven out? What would full obedience look like in this season? DO THIS: Identify one area of compromise and take one bold step toward obedience today. PRAY THIS: God, expose the places I’ve compromised. Give me the courage to fight again and finish what you’ve asked me to do. Amen PLAY THIS: "Battle Belongs."
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Fight And Inspire the Next Generation | Judges 1:8–15
08/26/2025
Fight And Inspire the Next Generation | Judges 1:8–15
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : “And the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it and struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire. And afterward the men of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites who lived in the hill country, in the Negeb, and in the lowland. And Judah went against the Canaanites who lived in Hebron (now the name of Hebron was formerly Kiriath-arba), and they defeated Sheshai and Ahiman and Talmai. From there they went against the inhabitants of Debir. The name of Debir was formerly Kiriath-sepher. And Caleb said, ‘He who attacks Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give him Achsah my daughter for a wife.’ And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, captured it. And he gave him Achsah his daughter for a wife. When she came to him, she urged him to ask her father for a field. And she dismounted from her donkey, and Caleb said to her, ‘What do you want?’ She said to him, ‘Give me a blessing. Since you have set me in the land of the Negeb, give me also springs of water.’ And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the lower springs.” — The conquest continues—and Judah isn’t slowing down. City by city, they obey and advance. But embedded in this war-torn section is a beautiful picture of legacy. Caleb—the same man who stood faithful back in Numbers—is still moving forward with bold faith. And he’s pulling others into the fight. He throws down a challenge: “Whoever captures Debir gets my daughter’s hand in marriage.” It’s not just a reward—it’s a call to courage and a test of sorts of the type of man he hoped would carry his legacy on. Othniel steps up. And Achsah, Caleb’s daughter, isn’t passive either. She asks her father for more land, then asks boldly for water. She’s not greedy. She’s confident. Courage, boldness, and bravery run in the family. This moment isn’t about a single conquest; it’s a story of leadership character. Caleb isn’t just taking territory; he’s building a family legacy. His faith didn’t start and die in the desert. It grew stronger, and now it lives on through his extended family. Your faith wasn’t meant to die with you. It was meant to inspire the next generation. You might not be capturing cities, but are you cultivating courage? Are you raising up sons, daughters, disciples, or friends who trust God boldly? Do those closest to you see a legacy worth following? Caleb didn’t retire. He led. He gave. He kept walking in faith until his last breath. Pass on a spiritual legacy to someone today. ASK THIS: Am I building a legacy of faith or just surviving spiritually? Who is watching and learning from my walk with God? What bold step of obedience can I take today? How can I encourage courage in someone else’s life? DO THIS: Share one spiritual lesson with someone younger today—something that’s shaped your faith. PRAY THIS: Father, let my faith be contagious. Help me build a legacy that honors you and strengthens others. Amen PLAY THIS: "Build My Life."
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Should You Fight Alone or Together? | Judges 1:3-7
08/25/2025
Should You Fight Alone or Together? | Judges 1:3-7
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : "And Judah said to Simeon his brother, 'Come up with me into the territory allotted to me, that we may fight against the Canaanites. And I likewise will go with you into the territory allotted to you.' So Simeon went with him. Then Judah went up and the Lord gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand, and they defeated 10,000 of them at Bezek. They found Adoni-bezek at Bezek and fought against him and defeated the Canaanites and the Perizzites. Adoni-bezek fled, but they pursued him and caught him and cut off his thumbs and his big toes. And Adoni-bezek said, 'Seventy kings with their thumbs and their big toes cut off used to pick up scraps under my table. As I have done, so God has repaid me.' And they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died there." — When Judah was chosen to go first, he didn’t march into battle solo. He turned to Simeon—his brother—and asked him to come fight alongside him. That was humility. That was wisdom. And the result? Victory. God gave them the Canaanites and Perizzites. Ten thousand defeated. One wicked king was brought to justice. One battle won together. We weren’t made to fight alone. Even though God had given Judah the land, he didn’t try to earn a solo trophy. He invited his brother to share the mission and share the victory. In our culture, self-made individuals often receive the spotlight. But in God’s kingdom, brotherhood and sisterhood are the power move. Real believers know they need backup—because pride isolates, but humility unites. And in this gritty passage, there’s also a moment of brutal irony. Adoni-bezek—the cruel king who mutilated others—acknowledges God’s justice. “As I have done, so God has repaid me.” Justice finds him. And that's not karma, that divine providence. Even evil kings understand God's justice when they see it. So what do we learn? Spiritual victory requires two things: dependence on God and interdependence with others. Who are you walking with? Who’s fighting with you? Or have you been white-knuckling your battles in silence, hoping you can just push through? If so, it’s time to humble yourself, link arms with a believer, and face the fight together. Because when we unite in obedience and courage, God always moves in power. ASK THIS: Who’s fighting with me in my spiritual battles? Have I let pride keep me from asking for help? How does God use brotherhood to bring victory? What justice from God do I need to trust Him with? DO THIS: Reach out to one stronger believer today. Ask them to pray with you and fight with you spiritually. PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for believers in the battle. Keep me humble enough to ask for help and faithful enough to fight with others by my side. Amen PLAY THIS: "Brother."
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When God Says Go—Will You Move? | Judges 1:1-2
08/24/2025
When God Says Go—Will You Move? | Judges 1:1-2
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : "After the death of Joshua, the people of Israel inquired of the Lord, 'Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?' The Lord said, 'Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand.'" — The book opens in a moment of loss. Joshua is gone. The strong leader. The voice of God’s direction. The man who filled Moses’ sandals and led battles with divine clarity. Now? Silence. No commander. No plan. Just questions. But the people do something right—they ask God. And he answers. "Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand." Notice that God doesn’t give them a detailed strategy. He just tells them who goes first. And that was enough. Judah. The tribe whose name means praise. The tribe from which kings would come. And eventually—Jesus. Notice God’s tense in the statement: "I have given." Not will give. He speaks with certainty. It's the assumptive sale! That’s the language of divine sovereignty. Faith isn’t based on circumstance—it’s based on God’s character. But here’s the rub: Inquiring is easy. Hearing is easy. Obeying is hard. You’ve probably asked God for direction lately. Maybe about your job, your marriage, your next move. You’ve prayed, and maybe you’ve even sensed what God's telling you. But have you moved? God isn’t asking for your full understanding. He’s asking for your next step. Obedience doesn’t require a detailed map—just faith in the One giving the directions. Take one small step forward today, even if it’s just that—small. With God, the land and the territory have already been given. ASK THIS: Where do I feel unsure about my next step? Have I truly asked God, or just tried to figure it out on my own? What’s something God has already spoken that I’m hesitating to obey? What would faith look like in motion today? DO THIS: Take one obedient step today in the direction God has already spoken. PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for leading even when I feel uncertain. Help me trust your voice and act on what you’ve already said. Amen PLAY THIS: "Same God."
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Seeing the End of Mark—And the Start of Our Mission | Mark 16:19-20
08/23/2025
Seeing the End of Mark—And the Start of Our Mission | Mark 16:19-20
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : “So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and proclaimed the gospel everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.”— The curtain closes on Mark’s gospel with an unforgettable moment. Jesus lifts off the ground, rising above the clouds, until heaven swallows him up. Gone from sight, he takes his seat of authority beside the Father. Yet his work is far from over. The eleven disciples pour into the streets, fueled by his final words. They preach, pray, and watch God back their message with miracles that turn heads and soften hearts. Jesus’ ascension reveals two truths: He reigns in heaven and He empowers on earth. Sitting at God’s right hand means his work is complete and perfect. Yet his mission continues through us. When we share the gospel, we aren’t alone. The same Lord who conquered death stands with us, backing every word with his power. Too often, we tuck our faith behind closed doors. We think Jesus is distant, leaving us to figure out life on our own. But the ascended Christ rules at God’s right hand and stands alongside you today. Your words matter. Your prayers matter. When you step out in obedience, Jesus goes with you. Faith in motion means joining heaven’s King in his ongoing work. Let's live as if the Gospel is taking effect in our lives, so that Christ can affect others through us. ASK THIS: How does knowing Jesus reigns from heaven change your confidence in sharing the gospel? When have you felt God confirm your words with a “sign” or answer to prayer? What mission has Jesus given you in your family, workplace, or community? How can you lean more on Christ’s power rather than your own efforts this week? DO THIS: Choose one person in your life who hasn’t heard the full gospel—send them a message or invite them to coffee, then share the core truth of Christ’s death, resurrection, and your own hope in him. PRAY THIS: Lord Jesus, exalted King, thank you for sitting at the Father’s right hand and sending me out. Fill me with courage and power so your message changes lives wherever I go. Amen PLAY THIS: "O Worship the Risen Christ."
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Believers Are Called to Do the Impossible | Mark 16:17-18
08/22/2025
Believers Are Called to Do the Impossible | Mark 16:17-18
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.” — The eleven had just heard the Great Commission. Their heads buzzed with the command to “go” and “believe.” Now Jesus adds a list of powerful signs. These weren’t magic tricks—they were invitations to partner with heaven. Imagine a room where chains break, tongues speak, poisons lose their sting, and the sick stand up whole. That was the new normal for believers—if they dared to trust. God’s kingdom drives back darkness. When we place our faith in Jesus, we discover his power. Casting out demons isn’t about fearlessly facing reptiles; it’s about rejecting evil. Tongues demonstrate that God can speak in some unexpected ways. Healing and protection demonstrate that life in Christ overcomes death and danger. Too often, we treat our faith like some defensive safety net—only there when we’re desperate and under attack. But Jesus calls us into a lifestyle of supernatural offensive partnership. At work, that might mean praying and seeing a broken team find unity. In your neighborhood, it could look like praying over a sick friend and watching them recover. Obedience is faith in offensive motion: leaning into God’s power rather than relying on our plans. Let's be more proactive today and be a force for God's work in this life. ASK THIS: Which of these signs—healing, deliverance, new speech—stretches your faith the most? How do you respond when you see someone step out in supernatural trust? Where in your life do you need to rely less on yourself and more on God’s power? What small step of faith can you take today to lean into his kingdom work? DO THIS: Pray for someone who is struggling, then place your hand on them (even if it's through a screen or over the phone) and ask Jesus to bring healing. PRAY THIS: Jesus, show me how to trust your power instead of my doubts. Help me step out in faith, so others see your kingdom come. Amen PLAY THIS: "Do It Again."
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From Sitting to Sending: Living the Great Commission | Mark 16:15–16
08/21/2025
From Sitting to Sending: Living the Great Commission | Mark 16:15–16
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: Our text today is : “And he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.’” — Jesus gathered his friends one last time. The weight of the cross still hung in their minds. But now he stood alive, victorious over death. He gave them a mission: don’t conceal, proclaim. Go into every town, every street, every heart, and tell the good news. Believe and be baptized. That simple call would launch the church and shock the world. God’s love isn’t supposed to be kept to ourselves. When we believe in Jesus, we get caught up in his story, and that story must be told. In addition, baptism is one of those acts that demonstrates our decision: we die to the old life and rise with Christ in a brand new life. Belief is personal but never private; it’s powerful and public. Too often, we think the Great Commission is exclusively for pastors or missionaries. However, this command applies everywhere you go: your office, your neighborhood, and even your lunch table. Obedience is faith in motion: speaking truth in everyday moments. Your faith becomes real when you share it—when you invite someone to take that first step of belief and baptism. So, encourage belief in others today and do it yourself. ASK THIS: Who in your circle needs to hear the gospel this week? What fears keep you from starting spiritual conversations? How would your life look if you lived always “sent” instead of “sitting”? What next step can you take to show belief—either in baptism or in bold witness? DO THIS: Identify one person you can tell about Jesus by tomorrow—then send a text, make a call, or invite them for coffee and share the gospel in two sentences. PRAY THIS: Lord, give me boldness to obey your command and share the gospel without apology. Make my words clear and my heart fearless, so others can believe and be saved. Amen PLAY THIS: "Build My Life."
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Why We Miss God’s Voice on a Dusty Road | Mark 16:12-14
08/20/2025
Why We Miss God’s Voice on a Dusty Road | Mark 16:12-14
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Mark Noftsinger from Roanoke, VA. Thank you for your generosity and partnership in . This one's for you today. Our text today is : After these things he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them. Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. — Two disciples walk along a dusty road, their hearts heavy with grief. A stranger joins them, yet they fail to recognize Jesus. Later, their excitement spills out as they report the encounter to the others—only to be met with doubt. That evening, around a familiar table, Jesus stands among the eleven and gently rebukes their unbelief. God’s power isn’t limited to the sights we demand. He meets us in unexpected ways to stretch our faith. Yet our hardened hearts often cling to proof over promise. When Jesus rebukes our doubt, he invites us to trust the faithful witnesses share. In everyday life, we often wait for grand miracles before we step forward. At work, we ignore a colleague’s sound advice because we need more evidence. In a family, we question a friend’s good intentions, looking only for what we can prove. In our spiritual walk, we often dismiss the testimonies of those who have experienced God’s power firsthand. But real faith is not passive; it’s action on the word of trusted witnesses. Faith in motion means obeying before we have every detail—leaning into what we’ve heard, not just what we’ve seen. When we choose to trust the voices God uses, we open ourselves to deeper encounters with him. So live with more faith today. ASK THIS: Have you ever ignored someone’s story of God’s work because it didn’t match your expectations? What doubts keep you from accepting what fellow believers share? How does Jesus’ gentle rebuke challenge your need for constant proof? In what area of your life can you choose to trust what you’ve heard, even without seeing it yourself? DO THIS: Reach out today to a friend who has shared a testimony of God’s faithfulness—listen carefully, thank them, and ask how you can pray for them. PRAY THIS: Lord, soften my heart to receive truth from those you use as your messengers. Help me to trust and obey, even when I haven’t seen every proof. PLAY THIS: "Cornerstone."
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When Your Testimony Is Rejected | Mark 16:9–11
08/19/2025
When Your Testimony Is Rejected | Mark 16:9–11
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Gregory Monday from Fairhope, Alabama. Thank you for your generosity and partnership in . This one's for you today. Our text today is : “Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, while they were mourning and weeping. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.” — Dawn still held a chill when Mary Magdalene trudged to the tomb. Her tears tainted the ground. Then the impossible—he speaks her name. Her sorrow shatters into wonder as she sees the risen Savior. She runs back to the others, heart pounding, voice trembling. But grief has anchored them so profoundly that her good news rings hollow. God often reveals his grace to those the world dismisses first. In sovereign mercy, he chose Mary—once demon-possessed—to be the first witness of resurrection. This reminds us that grace isn’t earned by status or perfection but poured out on the humble. Grace uproots despair. Grace transforms mourners into messengers. When our testimony is ignored or scoffed at, it echoes Mary’s experience. But God still speaks—first to the lowly, then through the bold. Your story matters, even if others doubt. In your home, workplace, or small group, share what Christ has done for you. Obedience isn’t waiting for perfect reception; it’s faith in motion despite rejection. So push through your concerns about rejection, because your story matters. It's the truth that shouts about his life. ASK THIS: Have you ever felt dismissed when sharing your faith? How does Jesus’ choice of Mary Magdalene encourage you in your weakness? What keeps you from proclaiming the Gospel when people don’t listen? How might God be calling you to step out in witness today, even if you expect pushback? DO THIS: Write down one way Jesus has transformed you, then share that brief testimony with a friend or family member by the end of today. PRAY THIS: Lord, give me boldness to speak your resurrection power, even when others doubt my words. Transform my weakness into a witness that points to your unstoppable grace. PLAY THIS: "Testimony."
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Speak Life | Mark 16:5-8
08/18/2025
Speak Life | Mark 16:5-8
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Rob Kilgour from Ontario, Canada. Thank you for your generosity and partnership in . This one's for you today. Our text today is : And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. — Through the angel’s gentle words—“Do not be alarmed” and “He is risen”—we catch a glimpse of a profound reality: God’s peace and power dispel our deepest fears. In crushing sorrow, his presence transforms our despair into awe and gives birth to unshakeable hope. This isn’t a distant miracle but a living promise that Christ’s resurrection redefines our world, lifting us from grief into new life, anchored not in fleeting emotions but in the steadfast truth of his victory over death. Transform your daily routines into moments of faith: when anxiety rises—before a challenging meeting, a tense conversation, or the midday slump—pause and declare aloud, “He is risen, and I need not fear.” Place a sticky note by your mirror or schedule a daily phone reminder at 3 pm to speak, “Do not be alarmed,” as a mid-afternoon reset. Let each spoken truth redirect your focus from stress to scripture, turning every ordinary moment into an opportunity to worship and trust Christ’s victory. I am going to do this. Try it with me. #EmptyTomb #Mark16 #NewBeginnings ASK THIS: Which fear or doubt do I need to surrender to the risen Christ today? How has God’s past faithfulness strengthened my trust in his present work? Who in my life needs to hear the message “He is risen,” and how can I share it? What difference does it make to live each day under the reality of Christ’s victory over death? DO THIS: Write out and speak aloud the phrases, “He is risen” and “Do not be alarmed” each morning to ground your day in Christ’s victory. PRAY THIS: Lord Jesus, breathe your resurrection power into my fear and doubt, and remind me daily that you go before me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Living Hope."
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Roll Away Your Stones | Mark 16:1-4
08/17/2025
Roll Away Your Stones | Mark 16:1-4
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Jim from his wife, Christy Davis-Theis, from Chaska, MN. Thank you for your generosity and partnership in Project 23. This one's for you. Our text today is : And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. — Before dawn, grief still weighed heavily. Three women rose in the quiet hour to tend to a lifeless body. They carried spices—small jars of costly ointment—and hearts full of sorrow. But when they arrived at the tomb, they found the impossible: the stone, the heavy barrier, already moved. No guard, just an empty entrance waiting for them. At sunrise, the world seemed unchanged on the outside, yet everything was different. Death had been defeated and overcome. The women came expecting to mourn—but they encountered a mystery that would change history. Their courage to go early, their devotion to care for their Lord, set the stage for joy. And their questions—“Who will roll away the stone?”—became the first notes in the great song of resurrection. Before you rush into your day, pause this morning and thank Jesus for the new beginning His resurrection brings. Then, identify one “stone” in your life—a worry, a habit, or a fear—that needs rolling away. Write it down in your journal. Share it in the comments below. Pray and hand it to Jesus. Trust him to move it and remove it, just as he has removed your sin. And then consider the fact that God can do anything at any time—from defeating sin to moving large stones. What's to say he won't move the immovable stone you are thinking about today? #EmptyTomb #Mark16 #NewBeginnings ASK THIS: What burdens am I carrying into this new day? How can I invite Jesus to remove the stones blocking my hope? Who in my life needs to hear that the tomb is empty? What devotion will I offer Jesus today in response to His rising? DO THIS: Before you rush into your day, pause at sunrise and thank Jesus for the new beginning His resurrection brings. PRAY THIS: Lord, thank you that you roll away every obstacle that keeps me from you. Meet me at the break of dawn with your life and light. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Resurrection Power."
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