Overwhelmed at the thought of reading the Bible? New to the idea? Or looking to get more out of it? Spend time each day hearing from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel as they take you through the whole Bible in 365 days and help you to understand it better. Drawing out a theme for each day from the designated Bible readings, Nicky and Pippa’s thoughts on the Proverbs, Psalms and New and Old Testament excerpts are full of insight, wisdom and application.
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Psalm 119:81–88, 2 Timothy 1:1–18, Jeremiah 48:1–49:6 The older I get, the more I appreciate the wisdom of the generations before me and the more I realise the responsibility we *all* have to pass the baton on to the next generation.
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Psalm 119:65–72, 1 Timothy 5:1–6:2, Jeremiah 43:1–45:5 The Bible is very realistic. We live in a fallen world. Everyone goes through hard times and some people find themselves in circumstances that make life hard all of the time.
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Proverbs 25:11–20, 1 Timothy 4:1–16, Jeremiah 40:7–42:22The most powerful words ever written are in the Bible. Words are an important theme in it, and the word ‘word’ is used in different senses in today’s passages.
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Psalm 119:57–64, 1 Timothy 3:1–16, Jeremiah 38:1–40:6 Leadership is not only functional, but also involves a responsibility to live *as an example* to others.
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Psalm 119:49–56, 1 Timothy 2:1–15, Jeremiah 35:1–37:21There is no limit to the times, places and different ways in which you can pray.
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Psalm 119:41–48, 1 Timothy 1:1–20, Jeremiah 32:26–34:22Faith *leads to* true freedom and love. Love, faith and freedom are inextricably entwined.
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Proverbs 25:1–10, 2 Thessalonians 3:1–18, Jeremiah 31:15–32:25 Jesus did not go for the easy or popular solution, but he always did the right thing. This is an important principle that runs throughout the entire Bible.
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Psalm 119:33–40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1–17, Jeremiah 29:24–31:14 It is not a matter of us standing firm on our own. We are part of a community. In today’s New Testament passage, Paul invokes the image of the *phalanx* Shoulder to shoulder, the church can stand firm.
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Psalm 119:25–32, 2 Thessalonians 1:1–12, Jeremiah 27:1–29:23 Only God truly knows the future. Much of it is hidden from us. However, there are certain things about your future that God tells you.
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Psalm 119:17–24, 1 Thessalonians 5:1–28, Jeremiah 25:15–26:24 Don’t follow what the world tells you is desirable, but follow God by becoming more Christ-like.
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Proverbs 24:23–34,1 Thessalonians 4:1–18, Jeremiah 23:9–25:14 In the passages for today, you can see what really *will* satisfy your spiritual hunger and thirst, and the things that you should seek *more and more*.
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Psalm 119:9–16, 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13, Jeremiah 21:1–23:8Joy is not found in things, but in a Person.
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Psalm 119:1–8, 1 Thessalonians 1:1–2:16, Jeremiah 18:1–20:18 Your life can be radically changed by the words of God in the Bible.
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Psalm 118:17–29, Colossians 4:2–18, Jeremiah 16:1–17:27In each of today’s passages we see how the Lord can be glorified in defeat.
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Proverbs 24:15–22, Colossians 3:1–4:1, Jeremiah 14:1–15:21 When you come into a relationship with God through Jesus, the old clothes have to go and you need a new set of clothes for your heart and mind.
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Psalm 118:1–16, Colossians 2:6–23, Jeremiah 11:18–13:27 Is it possible for you to change?
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Psalm 117:1–2, Colossians 1:24–2:5, Jeremiah 9:17–11:17 The purpose of life is found in Jesus Christ.
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Psalm 116:12–19, Colossians 1:1–23, Jeremiah 7:30–9:16How do you cultivate an attitude of gratitude?
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Proverbs 24:5–14, Philippians 4:2–23, Jeremiah 6:1–7:29 The Bible never promises that we will not face hard times or difficult situations. But it does promise us God’s strength and grace in these times.
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Psalm 116:1–11, Philippians 3:1–4:1, Jeremiah 4:10–5:31 There are ultimately only two controlling ambitions to which all others may be reduced: one is our own glory and the other is God’s glory.
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Psalm 115:12–18, Philippians 2:12–30, Jeremiah 2:31–4:9 Do you ever wonder whether you can make a difference to the lives of those around you? You can be a blessing machine.
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Psalm 115:1–11, Philippians 1:27–2:11, Jeremiah 1:1–2:30The theme of ‘*glory*’ runs through each of today’s readings. We see why, how and when to *bounce the glory back up to God*.
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Proverbs 23:29–24:4, Philippians 1:1–26, Zephaniah 1:1–3:20An increased lifespan is of little value unless it is for a life worth living.
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Psalm 114:1–8, Ephesians 6:1–24, Nahum 1:1–3:19Today’s passages show us that the battle is won through the victorious power of the Lord.
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Psalm 113:1–9, Ephesians 5:8–33, Isaiah 65:17–66:24Human beings – seemingly so insignificant when we look at the size and scale of the universe that God has created – have the ability to please the Lord.
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Psalm 112:1–10, Ephesians 4:17–5:7, Isaiah 63:1–65:16How can we imitate God and live a life of love?
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Proverbs 23:19–28, Ephesians 4:1–16, Isaiah 60:1–62:12The book of Proverbs anticipates what Spirit-powered living should look like. Then, in the New Testament, we see the fulfilment of Spirit-powered living.
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Psalm 111:1–10, Ephesians 3:1–21, Isaiah 57:14–59:21The secret God reveals in Jesus is reconciliation not only with God but also with one another.
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Psalm 110:1–7, Ephesians 2:1–22, Isaiah 55:1–57:13 The difference Jesus makes is massive, eternal, and impossible to fully comprehend.
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Psalm 109:21–31, Ephesians 1:1–23, Isaiah 51:17–54:17 All of the blessings, including those that the Old Testament speaks about, are yours in Christ.
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Proverbs 23:10–18, Galatians 6:1–18, Isaiah 49:8–51:16In today’s generation, our lives have become so instantaneous that anything requiring patient perseverance can appear unattractive. We require instant returns and instant results. But sometimes the biggest pay-offs are a long time coming.
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Psalm 109:1–20, Galatians 5:7–26, Isaiah 47:1–49:7Conflict is inescapable. Even for those of us who shy away from confrontation, it is impossible to avoid. As we go through life, we will inevitably encounter people with whom we will have conflict. Additionally, for a Christian, an internal conflict exists between the desires of our sinful nature an…
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Psalm 108:6–13, Galatians 4:21–5:6, Isaiah 44:24–46:13‘Freedom’ is the word that best sums up the Christian life. You, too, are free. Therefore, refuse to be trapped by your past.
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Psalm 108:1–5, Galatians 3:26–4:20, Isaiah 43:1–44:23 In the passages for today, we see how much more than just ‘nice’ God is – his goodness, amazing love and faithfulness.
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Proverbs 22:28–23:9, Galatians 3:10–25, Isaiah 41:1–42:25It is God’s plan that the church, through the victory of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, can and will succeed.
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Psalm 107:33–43, Galatians 2:11–3:9, Isaiah 38:1–40:31 If we love imperfect people perhaps it shouldn’t surprise us that God loves imperfect people even more.
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Psalm 107:23–32, Galatians 2:1–10, Isaiah 36:1–37:38How do you respond to a time of trouble, danger or unexpected difficulties in your personal life?
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Psalm 107:10–22, Galatians 1:1–24, Isaiah 33:1–35:10‘Salvation’ is a huge and comprehensive word. It means ‘freedom’.
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Proverbs 22:17–27, 2 Corinthians 13:1–14, Isaiah 30:19–32:20When Jesus Christ comes to live within you, you have God’s power in your life.
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Psalm 107:1–9, 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, Isaiah 29:1–30:18 How do you make sure that you are on the right path? Once you are on that path, how do you stay on it? The words of Jesus, the New Testament and the Bible as a whole, are designed to keep us on the path that leads to life.
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Psalm 106:40–48, 2 Corinthians 12:1–10, Isaiah 27:1–28:29His grace is not only amazing; it is ‘sufficient’. It is enough.
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Psalm 106:32–39, 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, Isaiah 24:1–26:21 In the midst of life’s difficulties and extraordinary challenges, Christ is the empowering presence who brings us peace.
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Proverbs 22:7–16, 2 Corinthians 11:1–18, Isaiah 20:1–23:18At the heart of the Christian faith is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This is the closest, most important and most intimate relationship of all. What is this relationship like?
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Psalm 106:16–31, 2 Corinthians 10:1–18, Isaiah 17:1–19:25You are given the weapons with which to win the battle. What are these weapons? How do you use them?
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Psalm 106:1–15, 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, Isaiah 14:1–16:14We see in today’s passage, grace, thanksgiving and generosity are very closely connected.
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Psalm 105:37–45, 2 Corinthians 8:16–9:5, Isaiah 10:20–13:22, The Old Testament enriches our understanding of what the New Testament means when it speaks of ‘The LORD’.
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Proverbs 21:27–22:6, 2 Corinthians 8:1–15, Isaiah 8:11–10:19The passages for today totally redefine this world’s understanding of the word ‘rich’.
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Psalm 105:23–36, 2 Corinthians 7:2–16, Isaiah 5:8–8:10However bleak things may appear, God always seems to raise up people who are instruments ‘for noble purposes… *useful* to the Master and prepared to do any good work’.
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2 Corinthians 6:3–7:1, Isaiah 3:1–5:7, Psalm 105:12–22, How can your life be of ultimate lasting value?
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Psalm 105:1–11, 2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2, Isaiah 1:1–2:22As royal ambassadors, act with diplomacy and skill because you are representing Christ on earth.
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