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Week 75 Acts 24 Day 1 READ Acts 24:1-4 1 Five days later Ananias, the high priest, arrived with some of the Jewish elders and the lawyer Tertullus, to present their case against Paul to the governor. 2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented the charges against Paul in the following address to the governor: “You have provided a long period of peace for us Jews and with foresight have enacted reforms for us. 3 For all of this, Your Excellency, we are very grateful t

Week 76 Acts 24, 25 Day 1 READ Acts 24:22-23 22 At that point Felix, who was quite familiar with the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “Wait until Lysias, the garrison commander, arrives. Then I will decide the case.” 23 He ordered an officer to keep Paul in custody but to give him some freedom and allow his friends to visit him and take care of his needs. Notice how “the Way” is used in referring to salvation. This appears only in Acts (see:19:9, 23; 22:4; 24:14,

Week 77 Acts 25 Day 1 READ Acts 25:6-7 6 About eight or ten days later Festus returned to Caesarea, and on the following day he took his seat in court and ordered that Paul be brought in. 7 When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders from Jerusalem gathered around and made many serious accusations they couldn’t prove. When Governor Festus had traveled from Caesarea to Jerusalem he met the accusers of Paul. Festus told them to come with him to make the accusations in Caesar

Week 78 Acts 25 Day 1 READ Acts 25:15-16 15 “When I was in Jerusalem, the leading priests and Jewish elders pressed charges against him and asked me to condemn him. 16 I pointed out to them that Roman law does not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves. Governor Festus continues to explain to King Agrippa his concern about what to do with Paul. He acknowledges that Roman law cannot convict so

Week 79 Acts 26 Day 1 READ Acts 26:1-3 1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak in your defense.” So Paul, gesturing with his hand, started his defense: 2 “I am fortunate, King Agrippa, that you are the one hearing my defense today against all these accusations made by the Jewish leaders, 3 for I know you are an expert on all Jewish customs and controversies. Now please listen to me patiently! Paul now gets the opportunity to present his case to King Agrippa. Paul

Week 80 Acts 26 Day 1 READ Acts 26:15-16 15 “‘Who are you, lord?’ I asked. “And the Lord replied, ‘I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting. 16 Now get to your feet! For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and witness. Tell people that you have seen me, and tell them what I will show you in the future. Paul continued to tell King Agrippa and the others gathered about his conversion on the road to Damascus. He told about a bright light that caused his g

Week 81 Acts 26, 27 Day 1 READ Acts 26:28-29 28 Agrippa interrupted him. “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?” 29 Paul replied, “Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am, except for these chains.” After Paul asked Agrippa if he believed the prophets, Agrippa answered in a way that has caused a difference of opinion. Was he accusing Paul of trying to convert him

Week 82 Acts 27 Day 1 READ Acts 27:9-10 9 We had lost a lot of time. The weather was becoming dangerous for sea travel because it was so late in the fall, and Paul spoke to the ship’s officers about it. 10 “Men,” he said, “I believe there is trouble ahead if we go on—shipwreck, loss of cargo, and danger to our lives as well.” Luke continues to record what the trip was like as they were on their way to Rome because of Paul’s appeal to meet with Caesar. Paul told the o

Week 83 Acts 27 Day 1 READ Acts 27:21-22 21 No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the first place and not left Crete. You would have avoided all this damage and loss. 22 But take courage! None of you will lose your lives, even though the ship will go down. The ship’s crew was all fighting for their lives. Paul reminded them he had warned them of what was coming, but they didn’t liste

Week 84 Acts 27, 28 Day 1 READ Acts 27:39-41 39 When morning dawned, they didn’t recognize the coastline, but they saw a bay with a beach and wondered if they could get to shore by running the ship aground. 40 So they cut off the anchors and left them in the sea. Then they lowered the rudders, raised the foresail, and headed toward shore. 41 But they hit a shoal and ran the ship aground too soon. The bow of the ship stuck fast, while the stern was repeatedly smashed by

Week 85 Acts 28 Day 1 READ Acts 28:13-15 13 From there we sailed across to Rhegium. A day later a south wind began blowing, so the following day we sailed up the coast to Puteoli. 14 There we found some believers, who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome. 15 The brothers and sisters in Rome had heard we were coming, and they came to meet us at the Forum on the Appian Way. Others joined us at The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he was encourage

Discover how to navigate seasons of spiritual dryness and find true belonging in the body of Christ, even when God feels far away.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today we explore how to rebuild your life and faith when God seems silent and suffering persists. Drawing from James 1:22, they explore the power of daily gospel-centered habits, honest struggles with belief, and the slow journey toward spiritual renewal after disillusionment. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the biblical meaning of the church from 1 Corinthi

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." These ten, but very powerful words are the focus of Christa's prayer as she leads our time before God. As you pray, ask God to help you see the ways in which you can join with those around you in experiencing their lives.

The thought of sharing our faith can make you feel pressure to say all the right things, to have every answer. But sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do for that person in our life who doesn’t know Jesus… is simply listen.

It's easy to buy into the idea that only strong and powerful actions can accomplish anything. As a result, patience and gentle responses are often looked down upon. But, if you're like Paula, you've felt the hidden power of these attributes. Join us as we look to the Bible for encouragement and a reminder of the power of a gentle spirit.

Why do you follow Jesus? Different people have different answers. And even while Jesus walked the earth, those who followed Him had reasons of their own. In talking to them, though, Jesus reminded them, and us, of the only actions we can take that really matter for eternity.

Read Ephesians 6:18 …praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. Reflect What is on your heart and mind lately? Are you persevering in prayer about it? Jesus once told a parable about a persistent widow and an unjust judge. In this parable, the widow kept coming to this crooked judge, pleading with him for justice against her adversary. But he refused to rule fairl

If you're a parent, or a teacher, you probably know what it's like to react to whatever mischief your children are up to. But things get more complicated out in the real world. Kelsey is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible and her experience as a teacher to help us show kindness to those around us.

If you could ask Jesus just one question, what would it be? Nicodemus must have thought about this, because when he had the chance to talk to Jesus one night long ago, he asked a question that allowed Jesus to reveal the very heart of God. Follow along as we learn about God's great love for you and for me.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Dr. Bruce Ashford discuss the hidden danger of quiet cynicism in faith. Drawing from Hebrews 3:12, they explore how subtle doubts can erode spiritual vitality, the impact on prayer, and practical steps to confront cynicism. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores Hebrews 4:12, revealing how Scripture is living, active, and sharper than any two-

The Bible is not just an ancient holy book, it's the Word of God that has the power to change our lives if we let it. Join Shannon today as she prays that God would help us remember His words as we go about our day.

Today, fitness coach Mark Geist trains you in the practice of kindness. Learn how to be ready so when you’re tempted to be cruel, you’re strong enough to be kind instead! Memorize a portion of God’s Word today and pray for the physical and spiritual strength to live your life as a true disciple of Christ!

Read 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Reflect Why is it important to live in obedience to God’s Word? Does right doctrine really matter? Barna Group published research in 2017 called “Competing Worldviews Influence Today’s Christians.” As part of that study, they polled practicing Christians who regularly attend church and consider their faith to be an important