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Read Acts 17:1-4 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ. And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great

Granted, there are types of deceptions that can be kind of fun. Like a surprise birthday party, or making a cake that looks like a tennis shoe. But more often than not, deceptions hurt not just others, but ourselves as well. Join Karmin today as she shares some wisdom from Jesus in the Bible that will help you stay honest.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Gary Dunker reflect on living a purposeful life at any age. Drawing inspiration from Joshua 14:10-12 and the story of Caleb, Gary shares how every season of life prepares us for God's calling. Discover four key takeaways for staying spiritually strong, embracing new challenges, and making a lasting impact, no matter your stage in life. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the

Discover the true, comforting depth of Romans 8:28. Learn how God weaves every difficult trial into a beautiful pattern to make you more like Jesus.

Every word we say and action we take will send a message to those around us--and not always the message we want. And while it may sound like an impossible task to be mindful of everything we say or do, Laura found some advice in the Bible that she would like to share with you.

Physical fitness doesn’t happen by accident. It requires showing up every day and doing the work. Spiritual fitness works the same way, and this simple, four-step daily framework gives you a repeatable rhythm for engaging God’s Word and letting it shape who you're becoming.

What are you facing today that you'll need strength for? Mark leads us in prayer today asking God for His strength in meeting the day's challenges.

Jesus promised His disciples that even after He returned to heaven, they would not be alone. Jesus would send the Helper, the Holy Spirit to guide and teach believers in this new age. In Acts chapter 2 we see the dramatic entrance of the Holy Spirit. And we'll consider what this amazing gift means for us today.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole welcomes Gary Dunker, who shares how purpose doesn’t retire at 75. Gary discusses his journey from pastoring to writing Christian-themed Western novels, drawing on his love of history and faith. Together, they explore Philippians 1:6 and challenge the idea that your best years are behind you, encouraging listeners to keep pursuing their calling at any age. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of B

Self-control is a valuable gift, so don’t let it sit around gathering dust! Coach Kate Dreesen shares real-life examples and wise words from the Bible to give you plenty of reasons and ways to live a life of self-control. As you encounter problems and sudden unexpected changes to plans, remember 1 Timothy 1:7: 7 God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Self-control is a gift from God, and you can use it today!

Read John 4:35-38 “Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.” Re

Getting Started… From the opening genealogy, Matthew right away cements Jesus’ place within history. As the Son of David, Jesus’ ministry to Israel is on full display in these chapters. Whether healing the sick, or confronting the religious establishment, get to know Jesus like never before. In this verse-by-verse study, we’ll follow Jesus’ journey from birth, to death, to resurrection to ascension. As we follow Jesus’ ministry, we’ll see the calling of the first disci

Descendant of David READ Matthew 1:1 1 This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham. As the New Testament begins it gives the genealogy, or human ancestry, of Jesus the Messiah. The words “Messiah” and “Christ” are interchangeable. He was the “anointed one,” which is what the word “Christ” means. Jesus was God, the second person of the Trinity. But God could not die for sinful mankind so Jesus took upon Himself the limi

Before the Exile READ Matthew 1:9-11 9 Uzziah was the father of Jotham. Jotham was the father of Ahaz. Ahaz was the father of Hezekiah. 10 Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh. Manasseh was the father of Amon. Amon was the father of Josiah. 11 Josiah was the father of Jehoiachin and his brothers (born at the time of the exile to Babylon). Matthew 1:6-11 are the verses that record Jesus’ earthly genealogy from David to the Babylonian exile in 586 B.C. This passage also

An Unexpected Pregnancy READ Matthew 1:18 18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Modern translations say Joseph and Mary were “engaged,” but it was a more serious thing than in the western world today. It was legally binding and was called a “betrothal.” Although considered husband and wi

The Star of Bethlehem READ Matthew 2:1-2 1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” This passage tells of the specific place and time of Jesus’s birth. Jesus has always existed but this was the time when He took on the form of humanity and was born of the virg

Warned in a Dream READ Matthew 2:12 12 When it was time to leave, they returned to their own country by another route, for God had warned them in a dream not to return to Herod. After the wise men presented their gifts to Jesus and worshiped Him, they left by another road to their country. God had directed them not to return to Herod. They likely did not know the reason for this warning, but they obeyed God. What a lesson this is! One needs to obey God’s instructions

Nazareth in Galilee READ Matthew 2:21-23 21 So Joseph got up and returned to the land of Israel with Jesus and his mother. 22 But when he learned that the new ruler of Judea was Herod’s son Archelaus, he was afraid to go there. Then, after being warned in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee. 23 So the family went and lived in a town called Nazareth. This fulfilled what the prophets had said: “He will be called a Nazarene.” Joseph continued to be directed by dre

Fruitless Lives READ Matthew 3:9-10 9 “Don’t just say to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones. 10 Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.” John the Baptist rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to him to be

Into the Wilderness READ Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. The “wilderness” was an uninhabited place, and could either be a wooded or desert area. Jesus’ experience took place in a desert area. For 40 days and 40 nights he fasted and became “very hungry.” This caused the devil to think this was an opportunity to test Jesus at His tim

Arrested READ Matthew 4:12-13 12 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he left Judea and returned to Galilee. 13 He went first to Nazareth, then left there and moved to Capernaum, beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. John the Baptist had been arrested, so persecution was intensifying. Matthew does not tell at this point what happened to John in prison, but he does later. Matthew is not writing a strict chronology of events, he is p

The Good News About the Kingdom READ Matthew 4:23-24 23 Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 24 News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—he healed them all. Jesus announced “the Good

Peacekeepers READ Matthew 5:9-10 9 “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. 10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” Those who work to produce peace are the happy or fortunate ones because it shows they are children of God. Others are usually angry with themselves and with others. Some are persecuted for doing right while others call good evil and evil good. Those persecu

Least and the Greatest READ Matthew 5:19 19 “So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.” People today are not under the Old Testament law although the moral law is true for any age. Some today think Church-age believers should be under the Old Testament law, but that law never provided salva