Episodes

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Aug. 8, 2026

Should we need encouragement from others? | August 8, 2026

Paul seems to say he was discouraged and needed encouragement from the Thessalonians. Is that a good thing? Shouldn’t we be able to stand on our own? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Thessalonians 2:17 – 3:13 and 1 Kings 19:1-21.
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Aug. 7, 2026

Was Paul a hothead or was he gentle? | August 7, 2026

Paul always sounded to me like a hothead. Was he? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 and Acts 17:1-9.
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Aug. 6, 2026

Should we imitate others? | August 6, 2026

Should we imitate others? I thought imitation was a bad thing. Let’s find out together what Paul says as we read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 and 2 Chronicles 30:1-27.
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Aug. 5, 2026

Why include greetings in the Epistles? | August 5, 2026

The end of Colossians includes a number of people who send and receive greetings. Why is that so important? Let’s find out together as we read Colossians 4:7-18 and Proverbs 6:6-11.
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Aug. 4, 2026

Is how we talk important? | August 4, 2026

We joke around a lot, at least I do. Is how I talk important? Let’s find out together what Paul says as we read Colossians 4:2-6 and Proverbs 16:21-30.
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Aug. 3, 2026

What is a holy life? | August 3, 2026

Paul tells the Colossians to live a holy life. What does that even mean? Let’s find out together as we read Colossians 3:1 – 4:1 and Luke 12:25-34.
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Aug. 2, 2026

How do we become grounded in faith? | August 2, 2026

Paul says we should be grounded in faith. How do we do that? Let’s find out together as we read Colossians 2:6 – 3:4 and Matthew 6:25-34. #LetsFindOutTogether #DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #Colossians #PaulTheMissionary #GroundedQuestion #SolidFaith #ExploringFaith #BiblicalFaith #ChristianDevotional #NewHopeChurch #BecomeHope #OldTestamentRoots #BiblicalConnections #DiscoverFoundation #DailyBible #BibleTeaching #ChristianContent #InstaChurch
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Aug. 1, 2026

What do we need to do to grow? | August 1, 2026

I want to grow as a Christian. But what do I need to do? Let’s find out together as we read Colossians 1:24-2:5 and Proverbs 3:1-12. #GrowAsChristian #DiscoverGrowth #Colossians1 #Proverbs3 #WantToGrow #Colossians124 #HowToGrow #Proverbs31 #DiscoverProcess #SpiritualGrowth #LetsFindOutTogether #DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #Colossians #PaulTheMissionary #GrowthQuestion #MaturityInChrist
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July 31, 2026

What did Jesus come to do? | July 31, 2026

Jesus did a lot while here on earth. But what was his purpose? What did he come to do? Let’s find out together as we read Colossians 1:15-23 and Psalm 85. #LetsFindOutTogether #DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #Colossians #PaulTheMissionary #JesusPurposeQuestion #WhyJesus #ExploringJesus #BiblicalJesus #ChristianDevotional #NewHopeChurch #BecomeHope #OldTestamentRoots #BiblicalConnections #DiscoverMission #DailyBible #BibleTeaching #ChristianContent #InstaChurch
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July 30, 2026

How should I pray for my friends? | July 30, 2026

I pray for my friends and family, but what should I ask for them? Let’s find out together as we read Colossians 1:1-14 and Ezra 7:1-10.
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July 29, 2026

Why give? | July 29, 2026

Am I supposed to give? Why should I give? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 4:10-23 and Exodus 35:4-9 and 36:2-7.
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July 28, 2026

What should we be thinking about? | July 28, 2026

French philosopher Michel Montaigne said, “My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes, most of which have never happened.” I have horrible thoughts about what might happen too. What should I be thinking about? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 4:4-9 and Psalm 19.
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July 27, 2026

Can we be perfect? | July 27, 2026

Jesus says we should be perfect like God is perfect in Matthew. Paul says he has not become perfect yet, but then he says, “All of us who are perfect…” What’s going on? Can we be perfect or not? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 3:12-4:3 and Isaiah 65:1-18.
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July 26, 2026

What does it mean to know God? | July 26, 2026

Paul says his goal in life is to know Christ. But that can’t just mean just “meeting” Jesus. What does knowing God mean? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 3:1-11 and Psalm 46.
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July 25, 2026

How do we work out our own salvation? | July 25, 2026

Paul says we should work out our own salvation. That sounds dangerously close to salvation by works. What is Paul really saying? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 2:12-30 and Psalm 138.
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July 24, 2026

How did Jesus look out for our interests? | July 24, 2026

Paul says we should imitate Jesus, who looked out for our interest and not his own. How did he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 2:1-11 and John 1:1-18.
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July 23, 2026

Who should we imitate? | July 23, 2026

Paul says the Philippians should live a life worthy of the gospel, just like he does. So the Philippians should imitate Paul. Who should we imitate? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 1:27-30 and Psalm 15.
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July 22, 2026

Was Paul suicidal? | July 22, 2026

Paul says, “I would rather die.” Was he suicidal? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 1:12-26 and Matthew 10:24-39.
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July 21, 2026

Why study? | July 21, 2026

Do we really need to know more? Why study? Let’s find out together as we read Philippians 1:1-11 and Proverbs 1:1-7.
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July 20, 2026

What is the armor of God? | July 20, 2026

Paul describes armor that we are to wear as Christians so we can fight spiritual battles. What is that armor and where does it come from? Let’s find out together as we read Ephesians 6:10-24 and Esaiah 11:1-9.
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July 19, 2026

What the secret to a happy home? | July 19, 2026

Paul finishes the household duties and keeps the concept of mutual submission at the center. So what is the secret of a happy home? Let’s find out together as we read Ephesians 6:1-9 and Proverbs 31:10-31.
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July 18, 2026

How do we submit to each other? | July 18, 2026

Paul talks about our household duties, spouses, parents, and servants. And he says what governs them all is mutual submission. But how does that work, submitting to each other? Let’s find out together as we read Ephesians 5:15-33 and Hosea 1.
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July 17, 2026

Wake up and do something! | July 17, 2026

Paul tells us to wake up and do something about the darkness in the world around us. What should we do? Let’s find out together as we read Ephesians 5:1-14 and Isaiah 51:9-23.
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July 16, 2026

What do we need to start doing? | July 16, 2026

Paul gives us a great image to make changes in our life. What is that image and what do we need to begin to do? Let’s find out together as we read Ephesians 4:17-32 and Isaiah 43:14-21.