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Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 22:28-30     28 “You have stayed with me in my time of trial. 29 And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right 30 to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”     This passage reveals there are future rewards for what followers of Jesus do. Because the disciples had stayed with Jesus in His time of trial, they would be rewarded in the kingdom when He would be

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 22:38     38 “Look, Lord,” they replied, “we have two swords among us.” “That’s enough,” he said.     Jesus assured the disciples that their having two swords was enough. Apparently those were sufficient to show that the disciples were not going out on the offensive, but only having swords so they could be on the defensive. As the human author of the gospel, Luke does not comment further about these swords.  REFLECT   Just think that if the Bible answer

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 22:47-48     47 But even as Jesus said this, a crowd approached, led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus to greet him with a kiss. 48 But Jesus said, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”     Jesus had warned the disciples not to be sleeping so they wouldn’t give in to temptation. Then Judas appeared on the scene. He knew where to find Jesus because they often came to this place. Judas approached Jesus to g

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 22:60     60 But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.     When Peter denied for the third time that He knew Jesus, the rooster crowed. Jesus had predicted this and now it had come true. A chill must have gone through Peter’s heart when he realized what he had done. Previously Peter had vowed to go anywhere with Jesus and even to die with Him. Now he had denied three

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 23:1-2     1 Then the entire council took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor. 2 They began to state their case: “This man has been leading our people astray by telling them not to pay their taxes to the Roman government and by claiming he is the Messiah, a king.”     Those in the Jewish Supreme Court (the Sanhedrin) took Jesus to Pilate. They made false charges because Jesus never told the Jewish people not to pay their taxes to the Roman government.

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 23:11-12     11 Then Herod and his soldiers began mocking and ridiculing Jesus. Finally, they put a royal robe on him and sent him back to Pilate. 12 (Herod and Pilate, who had been enemies before, became friends that day.)     So sad that Herod himself as well as his soldiers began “mocking and ridiculing Jesus.” The Messiah could have wiped out all of them with just a spoken word, but He allowed all of this to go on because He wanted to complete the

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 23:23-25     23 But the mob shouted louder and louder, demanding that Jesus be crucified, and their voices prevailed. 24 So Pilate sentenced Jesus to die as they demanded. 25 As they had requested, he released Barabbas, the man in prison for insurrection and murder. But he turned Jesus over to them to do as they wished.     Even though Pilate could find no fault in Jesus, the voices of the shouting mob grew in intensity. This caused Pilate to agree wi

Day 1    RECEIVE   Luke 23:35-38     35 The crowd watched and the leaders scoffed. “He saved others,” they said, “let him save himself if he is really God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” 36 The soldiers mocked him, too, by offering him a drink of sour wine. 37 They called out to him, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” 38 A sign was fastened above him with these words: “This is the King of the Jews.”     The religious unbelievers and soldiers ridiculed Jesus. Th

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 23:50-51     50 Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council, 51 but he had not agreed with the decision and actions of the other religious leaders. He was from the town of Arimathea in Judea, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.      Joseph of Arimathea was on the Jewish Supreme Court, known as the Sanhedrin. Although he had disagreed with the other religious leaders he apparently did no

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 24:8-10     8 Then they remembered that he had said this. 9 So they rushed back from the tomb to tell his eleven disciples—and everyone else—what had happened. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several other women who told the apostles what had happened.      The women were reminded of what Jesus had told them in Galilee about Him being betrayed, crucified and rising again on the third day. Then they remembered what He ha

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 24:22-24     22 “Then some women from our group of his followers were at his tomb early this morning, and they came back with an amazing report. 23 They said his body was missing, and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive! 24 Some of our men ran out to see, and sure enough, his body was gone, just as the women had said.”     The two followers of Jesus walking on the road to Emmaus did not realize it was Jesus walking with them. They contin

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 24:38-40     38 “Why are you frightened?” he asked. “Why are your hearts filled with doubt? 39 Look at my hands. Look at my feet. You can see that it’s really me. Touch me and make sure that I am not a ghost, because ghosts don’t have bodies, as you see that I do.” 40 As he spoke, he showed them his hands and his feet.     When Jesus suddenly stood in the midst of those to whom His two followers were telling about Him, they were startled and frightene

Worried your kids will remember your phone more than your face this Christmas? Discover a Christ-centered, practical way to trade distraction for presence through simple daily rhythms that make your home feel safe, seen, and loved.

The peace the world offers doesn’t hold up when trouble comes. But the peace of God found in Jesus Christ holds firm even in the midst of trials and trouble. Spiritual Fitness Coach Shannon Lenz explains how to experience that peace! If you don’t know Jesus, the Prince of Peace, get to know Him. Read His Word. A great place start is the Gospels. If you do know Jesus, share His peace with someone else. Let them know the source of your peace.

Our lives our directed by two forces that are often at odds with each other. Our hearts and our minds. And it can be frustrating to find yourself doing something that, in your mind, is bad for you. Seth knows this frustration, but also knows some wisdom from the Bible that will help you put your mind at ease.

Read 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13   Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.     Reflect   When Jesus returns, how do you want Him to find you?     One thing we know for sure, Jesus is going to come back! In

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Arnie Cole, Laura Coppinger, and Matt Coppinger discuss finding love and patience in the days after Christmas. They share practical ways to stay centered, like prayer mugs and family traditions, and talk about the importance of small moments and affirming love within the family. The episode highlights how tiny daily practices can lead to big breakthroughs in relationships and faith. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowle

The Christian will always face opposition. Whether others just passively ignore us, or are outwardly hostile to our message, we as believers will constantly find our perseverance tested. That's why Paul closes his letter to the Galatians with some encouraging words and some motivation to never grow tired of doing good.

Are you seeking joy and peace this holiday season? Join Chloe in prayer, thanking the Lord for Jesus, our true source of peace and joy. She asks that we reflect God's love and find moments of stillness amidst the stress and busyness of the season.

Merry Christmas! Chase and Daniel are here today to remind us of God's great glory. Wherever you are at today, take a moment to sing along and take encouragement from this Christmas classic.

When rain falls on a field, soon, new life begins sprouting. And a similar thing happens when we put our faith in Christ and the Holy Spirit takes up residence in our hearts. Find out more about this new life that the Holy Spirit brings and learn what distinguishes it from those who choose to try to follow the law instead.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Back to the Bible! And thank you for your prayers and support. As we look back at how God has blessed us this past year, and as we look forward to the opportunities of the next year, Arnie leads us in a prayer for God's guidance and blessings.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Arnie Cole is joined by Laura and Matt Coppinger, parents to eleven children, to discuss meaningful Christmas traditions, including blessing each child nightly and fostering a Christ-centered family culture. They share practical ways to involve every age, create lasting memories, and keep Jesus at the heart of the holiday, inspired by John 1:14 and Numbers 6. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) When rain falls on

Read 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10   For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith?     Reflect   Have you ever tried to express your gratitude to someone but found that saying “thank you” wasn’t nearly enough?     When I am intentional and focus on listing out the things I am thankful for, I am always stru