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Sunday is for looking ahead with God. Before the week begins, we pause and place what's coming into His hands. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a steady way to enter the week grounded, attentive, and trusting God to lead you one day at a time. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sunday affirmations and Scripture I place this coming week in God's hands.Psalm 31:15 — "My times are in Your hands." I trust God to guide my steps.Psalm 37:23 — "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him." I enter this week with expectancy, not fear.Romans 15:13 — "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." I invite God into every moment ahead.Proverbs 16:3 — "Commit to the Lord whatever you do." I trust God to order my priorities.Matthew 6:33 — "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness." I receive God's wisdom for the days ahead.James 1:5 — "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God." I walk into this week anchored in truth.Psalm 119:105 — "Your word is a lamp to my feet." I trust God with what I cannot foresee.Isaiah 46:10 — "I make known the end from the beginning." I choose faith over anticipation of stress.Psalm 56:3 — "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." I rely on God's grace for each day.2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you." I trust God's timing this week.Habakkuk 2:3 — "Though it linger, wait for it." I remain open to God's leading.Psalm 25:4 — "Show me Your ways, Lord." I step forward with humility and trust.Micah 6:8 — "What does the Lord require of you? To walk humbly with your God." I depend on God's strength, not my own.Psalm 68:35 — "God gives strength and power to His people." I trust God with every conversation and decision.Proverbs 20:24 — "A person's steps are directed by the Lord." I choose obedience over control.John 14:23 — "Anyone who loves Me will obey My teaching." I walk into this week aware of God's presence.Exodus 33:14 — "My Presence will go with you." I trust God to work through ordinary moments.Zechariah 4:10 — "Do not despise these small beginnings." I release anxiety about outcomes.Psalm 112:7 — "They will have no fear of bad news." I remain attentive to God's voice.John 10:27 — "My sheep listen to My voice." I trust God to meet my needs.Philippians 4:19 — "My God will meet all your needs." I step into this week with courage.Psalm 31:24 — "Be strong and take heart." I trust God to shape my character.Romans 8:29 — "To be conformed to the image of His Son." I begin this week grounded in hope.Hebrews 6:19 — "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul." I rest in God's faithfulness as I move forward.Psalm 33:4 — "The word of the Lord is right and true." Closing prayer God, as I step into this new week, I place everything ahead of me in Your care. Go before me, guide my steps, and help me stay attentive to You. I trust You with what's coming, one day at a time. Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday is a good day to slow down and look back over your week with God. Not to replay everything or overthink it, but to notice where He met you, where He carried you, and where His grace showed up. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a gentle way to reflect with honesty and gratitude before the new week begins. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Saturday affirmations and Scripture I thank God for walking with me through this week.Psalm 143:10 — "Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground." I recognize God's faithfulness in both the seen and unseen moments.Psalm 77:11 — "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago." I release regret and receive God's grace.Psalm 32:5 — "Then I acknowledged my sin to You... and You forgave the guilt of my sin." I trust that God was at work even when I didn't notice.Ecclesiastes 3:11 — "He has made everything beautiful in its time." I give thanks for the strength God provided each day.Psalm 28:7 — "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me." I acknowledge where I grew this week.2 Peter 3:18 — "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." I notice where God invited me to trust Him more deeply.Psalm 37:5 — "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this." I receive God's mercy for where I fell short.Micah 7:18 — "You delight in mercy." I choose gratitude over self-criticism.1 Thessalonians 5:18 — "Give thanks in all circumstances." I honor the work God has been doing in my heart.Philippians 1:6 — "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." I acknowledge God's presence in ordinary moments.Psalm 16:11 — "You make known to me the path of life." I release this week into God's care.Psalm 55:22 — "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." I trust God with what remains unfinished.Proverbs 16:9 — "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." I thank God for His patience with me.Psalm 103:8 — "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." I rest in the truth that God sees me fully.Hebrews 4:13 — "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." I choose to end this week with gratitude.Psalm 92:1 — "It is good to give thanks to the Lord." I release comparison and embrace contentment.Hebrews 13:5 — "Be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you.'" I acknowledge God's protection this week.Psalm 121:7 — "The Lord will keep you from all harm." I thank God for His provision.Matthew 6:31-32 — "Your heavenly Father knows that you need them." I recognize God's quiet guidance.Isaiah 30:21 — "This is the way; walk in it." I let go of striving and receive rest.Psalm 23:2 — "He leads me beside quiet waters." I honor the limits God has given me.Psalm 127:2 — "He grants sleep to those He loves." I trust God with what I do not understand.Romans 11:33 — "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God." I receive peace as I reflect with God.Psalm 4:7 — "You have filled my heart with greater joy." I end this week grounded in God's faithfulness.Lamentations 3:23 — "Great is Your faithfulness." Closing prayer God, thank You for walking with me through this week. Help me to see Your faithfulness clearly and to release what I need to let go of. I trust that You were present in ways I noticed and in ways I didn't. I place this week back into Your hands. Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can You Have Hope at a Grave? Hearing God's Voice in Rome | Daily Devotional and Bible Study Can you have hope at a grave? In the catacombs under Rome, early Christians carved an anchor into tombs, and Hebrews 6:19 tells us why. In today's Bible study we go underground, beneath Rome, to see what the early church painted and carved on the walls among the graves. The fish, the anchor, and the Good Shepherd were their answer to death, made by people who had watched loved ones die for Jesus. We ask what it means to have an anchor that holds when you face the grave, your own or the graves of people you love. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Questions we answer today Can you have hope at a grave? What are the catacombs, and why did early Christians dig them? Did Christians hide in the catacombs to escape persecution? What do the fish, the anchor, and the Good Shepherd mean? What does Hebrews 6:19 mean when it calls hope an anchor for the soul? Why did early Christians keep coming back to the tombs to share meals? Do you have an anchor that holds when you face the grave? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 01:06 What the catacombs are 01:35 Did Christians hide in the catacombs? 02:06 Why the early Christians dug them 03:34 The underground church, then and now 04:42 It should feel hopeless, but it's a place of hope 05:24 The fish and what it spells 05:52 The anchor, straight out of Hebrews 06:21 Carving hope into a tomb 06:47 The Good Shepherd on the wall 08:11 They came back to the tombs 08:39 Sunday picnics at the cemetery 09:36 Meals at the tombs of the martyrs 10:09 The early church refusing to let the grave have the last word 11:23 Communion in an underground room 12:17 Do I actually believe what they believed? 12:48 Do I have an anchor that holds? 12:58 Hoping in a risen Jesus 13:27 Death is not the final word 13:50 The shepherd carries his sheep all the way home 17:43 Prayer 18:51 An invitation to come see it with your own eyes 19:17 Next, a city frozen in time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End your week anchored in peace and presence. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to set down what you've been carrying and find rest in God's care. Today's affirmations are about releasing your burdens, letting go of striving, and remembering that God's strength, love, and renewal are available right where you are. It's time to stop striving and start resting in His goodness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Before we begin The week is ending, and as we step into the weekend, let's take a moment to breathe. Release your burdens and rest in God's presence. We're not meant to carry everything ourselves. God calls us to lay our worries at His feet and find renewal in Him. Friday affirmations and Scripture I release my worries and trust God to handle what I cannot. 1 Peter 5:7 God's peace fills my heart and I rest in His presence. Matthew 11:28 I am not defined by my mistakes. God's grace is greater than my failures. Lamentations 3:22-23 I let go of the need to control everything and surrender to God's perfect plan. Proverbs 3:5-6 I am deeply loved by God and nothing can separate me from His love. Romans 8:38-39 God refreshes my soul and renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31 I will be fully present today, trusting that God holds tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 My body, mind, and spirit find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1 I let go of striving and choose to rest in God's love. Zephaniah 3:17 I step into the weekend with joy, knowing that God is in control. Psalm 118:24 God's presence is my safe place. Psalm 91:1 I am fully known and fully loved by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I will not let stress steal my peace today. Philippians 4:6-7 God is my refuge and I am safe in His hands. Psalm 46:1 I do not need to have all the answers. I trust God. Romans 11:33 God is fighting my battles and I can rest in His victory. Exodus 14:14 I will not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:13 I am held together by God's love even when life feels overwhelming. Colossians 1:17 God's goodness and mercy follow me every day. Psalm 23:6 I will not carry burdens that God has already taken from me. Matthew 11:29-30 I am at peace because God is in control. Isaiah 26:3 I trust in God's timing even when I don't understand. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I will lay down my burdens and take on God's. Psalm 4:8 I am never alone for God is always with me. Deuteronomy 31:6 No matter what happens today, God is still good. Nahum 1:7 Closing prayer Father, as this week comes to an end, I lay my burdens at Your feet. Help me to release my worries, rest in Your peace, and trust You with everything I cannot control. Refresh my heart and renew my spirit so I can step into the weekend with joy. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul's Last Words: Hearing God's Voice in Rome (2 Timothy 4:6-8) | Daily Devotional and Bible Study What were Paul's last words? Tradition says he wrote 2 Timothy 4:6-8 from Rome's Mamertine Prison, a cold cistern with a hole in the ceiling. In today's Bible study we leave the gentle house arrest behind and go to the darkest room in Rome, where tradition says both Paul and Peter spent their final days. We read Paul's last recorded words, from the drink offering and the finished race to the cloak and scrolls he asked for, and we see why they land differently once you know where they were written. Even there, Paul says, the Lord stood at his side and gave him strength. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Questions we answer today What were Paul's last words before he died? Where did Paul write 2 Timothy? What was the Mamertine Prison, and why call it the worst room in Rome? What does Paul mean when he says he is being poured out like a drink offering? Why did Paul ask Timothy to bring his cloak and his scrolls? What does it mean that the Lord stood at Paul's side when everyone else deserted him? What can the dark place in your story still preach to you? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 00:12 A bonus series from Rome 00:38 Paul's first imprisonment was almost gentle 01:07 Paul is arrested again 01:30 Rome turns on the church under Nero 01:59 The Mamertine Prison 03:21 A cistern with a hole in the ceiling 04:20 Dark, foul, and utterly disgusting 05:23 Standing in the room where Paul and Peter were held 05:48 A spring in the floor that still fills with water 06:11 Peter baptizes people in the cell 06:41 God does his best work in places the world writes off 07:11 The drain for the dead 08:27 Life and death in the same room 09:02 The worst room in Rome, and the tradition behind it 09:32 What would you be doing? Paul was writing 11:06 Reading 2 Timothy 4:6-8 12:27 A request for his coat and his scrolls 13:55 Everyone deserted me 14:32 The Lord stood at my side 16:04 The Lord stands with you in the dark 17:03 Prayer 17:51 An invitation to stand in that room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You were created on purpose, for a purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to walk into your day with intention, clarity, and wisdom. Whether you're questioning your calling or finding your footing in a new season, today's affirmations will help you trust God's plan, listen for His guidance, and move forward with boldness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it's based on. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠Patreon⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠SpeakPipe⁠ Before we begin God created you for a reason. Your life is not an accident, and your steps are not random. He has a plan for you, a purpose that brings glory to Him and fulfillment to your heart. As you listen to these affirmations, let them remind you that God is leading, guiding, and equipping you for everything He has called you to do. Thursday affirmations and Scripture God has a purpose for my life and I walk in His plan. Jeremiah 29:11 I trust in the Lord to guide my steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 I seek wisdom, and God gives it freely. James 1:5 God is directing my steps and I do not walk alone. Psalm 37:23 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 God has prepared good works for me to do today. Ephesians 2:10 I am equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:17 I walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will walk in faith, not in fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 God's Word lights my path. Psalm 119:105 I choose obedience, knowing God's ways are best. Deuteronomy 5:33 I live with purpose and do not waste my time. Ephesians 5:15-16 I am called to make an impact for God's Kingdom. Matthew 28:19-20 I have the mind of Christ and seek His wisdom daily. 1 Corinthians 2:16 I am a vessel for God's work. 2 Corinthians 4:7 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's purpose for me cannot be stopped. Job 42:2 I do everything for the glory of God. Colossians 3:23 God is using my life to accomplish His plan. Romans 8:28 I am bold in sharing the gospel. Romans 1:16 I walk in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 I remain steadfast in my calling. 1 Corinthians 15:58 God will finish the work He started in me. Philippians 1:6 I live with an eternal perspective. Colossians 3:2 I press forward in my faith, knowing my reward is in Heaven. Philippians 3:13-14 Closing prayer Father, thank You for calling me to a life of purpose. Help me to walk in wisdom today, seeking You in all I do. Give me clarity where I need direction, courage where I need boldness, and a heart that is always ready to serve You. Let my life bring You glory. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who Is Walking Your Road With You? Hearing God’s Voice in Rome | Daily Devotional and Bible Study Who is walking your road with you? When Paul came into Rome in chains, Acts 28:15 says believers walked miles down the Via Appia to meet him. In today’s Bible study we’re on the Appian Way, the ancient road into Rome that you can still walk, to look at what happened to Paul when he was worn down and unsure what was waiting for him. God didn’t send him a miracle. He sent him people. We talk about why you were never meant to walk your road alone, what that kind of community looks like, and how strangers become family on a trip to Rome. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Questions we answer today Who is walking your road with you? What is the Via Appia, and why does it matter in the Bible? What happened to Paul on the road to Rome in Acts 28:15? Why did believers walk miles to meet a man they had never met? What does it mean that Paul thanked God and took courage? Why do we feel lonely even with a full life and a good church? How do strangers become family in a week? Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Welcome back, and why these behind-the-scenes episodes 01:24 An ancient road in Rome called the Appian Way 02:07 Stones laid before Jesus was born 03:17 Paul came up this very road 04:28 Paul enters Rome as a prisoner 05:23 Reading Acts 28:15 06:28 Believers walked 30 to 40 miles to meet him 07:24 What the Greek for “took courage” means 07:53 The chains didn’t come off, but he wasn’t alone 08:04 What community does 08:48 The heart of community, and Maria’s story 09:48 “Welcome, I’ve been waiting for you” 10:36 People who sign up for this trip alone 11:12 Strangers become their people 11:56 I have an itinerary, and the Lord has His own agenda 12:26 A lonely season at my desk 12:55 Lonely even with a full life and a good church 13:48 You were not meant to walk your road alone 14:17 God sent Paul people, not a miracle 14:47 It will take effort to find your people 15:07 Prayer 16:13 An invitation to walk this road with us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Daily Affirmations: God Is My Refuge and Strength (Psalm 46:1) Midweek is when the noise gets loudest. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to trade anxiety for peace and remember that God is still in control of what you can't see yet. Today's affirmations are about surrendering worry, resting in His presence, and trusting His timing even when the picture isn't clear. God's peace isn't just a feeling. It's a promise. I'll say each statement, then pause so you can repeat it after me, and then I'll share the Scripture it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Before we begin Breathe in God's peace, and exhale your worries. This day is a gift, and no matter what's ahead, you can trust that God is in control. His love is steady. His plans for you are good. His presence goes before you. Let these affirmations remind you to trust Him today. Wednesday affirmations and Scripture I am ruled by God's peace today. Isaiah 26:3 I cast all my worries onto Jesus. He carries them for me. 1 Peter 5:7 I will not be anxious. I will pray and trust God. Philippians 4:6-7 God's plans for me are good, and I trust Him. Jeremiah 29:11 I do not need to worry about tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 I will rest in God's presence today. Exodus 33:14 God is my refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1 I will not let my heart be troubled. I trust in God. John 14:27 The Lord directs my steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 Even when I don't understand, I trust in God's wisdom. Romans 11:33 I do not have to be afraid because God is with me. Deuteronomy 31:8 God is fighting for me. Exodus 14:14 I am not alone. God walks with me. Isaiah 41:13 God is my rock and salvation. I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:6 I find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1 God's love never fails me. Lamentations 3:22-23 I have peace because I am in Christ. John 16:33 I wait on the Lord and He renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31 I will trust in God, even when I don't see the whole picture. 2 Corinthians 5:7 God is working all things for my good. Romans 8:28 God's peace rules in my heart today. Colossians 3:15 I give my burdens to the Lord and He sustains me. Psalm 55:22 I will be still and know that He is God. Psalm 46:10 I trust God's timing and His ways. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I will rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4 Closing prayer Father, I surrender my worries to You. I choose to rest in Your peace today, trusting that You are in control. Fill my heart with faith instead of fear, and let Your peace guard my mind. In Jesus' name, amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Travel to Meet God? Hearing God’s Voice in Rome (Psalm 84:5) | Daily Devotional and Bible Study Why travel halfway around the world to meet God when He is already with us? Psalm 84:5 says blessed are those whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. In today's Bible study, we're walking through what pilgrimage actually is in Scripture, from Abraham's call to go, to the three pilgrimage feasts, to the Songs of Ascent, to Jesus walking the road to Jerusalem every year. We look at why God built journey into the lives of His people, what Psalm 84 means by a heart set on pilgrimage, and why we still go in person when God already lives in us. Grab your Bible, because we're going to be all over the place. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Questions we answer today What is pilgrimage in the Bible? Why would anyone travel halfway around the world to meet God? What were the three pilgrimage feasts? What are the Songs of Ascent, and what do they tell us about the journey? What does it mean to have a heart set on pilgrimage? Did Jesus go on pilgrimage? If God is everywhere, why do we still go in person? Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Why travel halfway around the world to meet God? 02:02 What believers in Bible times understood 04:45 Pilgrimage is more than tourism 05:43 A spiritual practice for body and time 06:39 Abraham and the word go 08:20 God builds journeys into Israel's year 09:12 The three pilgrimage feasts 10:42 Living in shelters to remember 11:41 The Songs of Ascent 12:31 The psalms trace the pilgrim's journey 14:26 Psalm 122 and a heart full of joy 15:17 Psalm 84 and a posture of the heart 16:15 Hearts set on pilgrimage 17:16 The Valley of Baca 19:10 Jesus was a pilgrim 20:39 Early believers traveled to stand where it happened 21:20 God is everywhere, so why go? 22:28 Hebrews and 1 Peter call us pilgrims 24:22 Why we still go in person 26:07 Three questions to ask yourself 27:54 Prayer 28:51 An invitation to come to Rome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday Daily Affirmations: I Walk by Faith, Not by Sight (2 Corinthians 5:7) Step into your week with boldness, peace, and purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to trade your own strength for God's before the day gets away from you. As the world demands more, God invites you to lean on Him. Today's affirmations are a reminder that you are never alone, never powerless, and never without purpose. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠Patreon⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠SpeakPipe⁠ Before we begin Today's affirmations are for strength and confidence for the week ahead. Whatever this week holds, you are not facing it alone. God is with you, strengthening you, guiding you, and fighting for you. No matter what challenges you encounter, you can walk in faith knowing that God has already prepared the way for you. Tuesday affirmations and Scripture I am strong and courageous in Christ. Joshua 1:9 I do not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:10 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 I am victorious through Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15:57 I have the power of God working within me. Ephesians 3:20 I will not be shaken because God is my refuge. Psalm 62:6 I walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17 God fights my battles and I need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 I am not afraid because God has overcome the world. John 16:33 I have authority in Christ over every attack of the enemy. Luke 10:19 I am rooted and established in God's love. Ephesians 3:17 I have divine wisdom and strength for today. James 1:5 I am resilient and I will persevere through trials. Romans 5:3-4 I am filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's grace is sufficient for me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 I have peace that surpasses understanding. Philippians 4:7 I am never alone. God is always near. Deuteronomy 31:8 I am protected under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 God's Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 I stand firm in faith and do not waver. James 1:6 I am free from fear because God's perfect love casts it out. 1 John 4:18 I have a spirit of power, love, and sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 God is working all things for my good today. Romans 8:28 Closing prayer Lord, I surrender my fear to You. Fill me with boldness, courage, and confidence in You. No matter what today holds, I trust in Your strength. In Jesus' name, Amen. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearing God’s Voice in Rome | Daily Devotional and Bible Study Where was the New Testament written? So much of it ties to Rome, and Acts 28:30-31 ends with Paul in a rented house there. We're taking a short break from our Luke study for a mini series from Rome, so you can join a virtual Bible Study Live retreat from wherever you are. In this first episode I explain why Rome, how my first trip changed the way I read Scripture, and what it's like to stand in the hidden room that tradition connects to Luke's house, the place where I've heard clearly from the Lord. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Questions we answer today Where was the New Testament written? Why does the book of Acts end in Rome? What does Acts 28:30-31 tell us about Paul's two years of house arrest? Is there a place in Rome where you can stand in Luke's house? Why do most visitors to Rome miss the places where the early church lived and prayed? What changes when you read Scripture after standing where it happened? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome, and why we're taking a Rome break from Luke 00:31 A virtual Bible Study Live retreat 01:54 Catching up on Luke while I'm away 02:35 A pipe dream trip to Rome 04:14 A lot of religion, not much Christianity 04:43 A Christian tour guide and Luke's house 06:36 The word of God is not in chains 07:24 What Bible Study Live is 08:51 One of my olive trees 09:42 It's time: delayed obedience 11:28 God has been preparing you 13:37 Would you pray about joining me 14:13 Where was the New Testament written 15:07 The book of Acts ends in Rome 16:04 Acts written in the room we visit 17:03 Reading Acts 28:30-31 18:25 People come for religion, not relationship 19:06 This is the reason for all of it 20:01 A dirt floor three levels down 22:36 It puts you inside the story 23:29 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Daily Affirmations: Set Apart for God's Purpose (1 Peter 2:9) Start your Monday with confidence, peace, and purpose. These daily Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to realign your heart and mind with biblical truth before the week begins. Today's affirmations are all about identity: who God says you are, and what changes when you believe it. Speak life over your day, renew your faith, and step into God's promises with Scripture straight from His Word. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: Patreon Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Before we begin Take a deep breath. This is a new day filled with God's grace and purpose. You are not defined by your past, or your mistakes, or the opinions of others. You are defined by the truth of God's Word. Let these affirmations fill your heart as you step into today. Monday affirmations and Scripture I am a child of God, chosen and loved. 1 John 3:1 I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I am fully known and loved fully by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I have been chosen before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 I am created in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 I am redeemed and made new in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I am set apart for God's purpose. 1 Peter 2:9 I am God's masterpiece, created for good works. Ephesians 2:10 I am loved with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 I am called by name and belong to God. Isaiah 43:1 I am not my past. I am a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. 1 Corinthians 6:20 I'm seated in heavenly places with Christ. Ephesians 2:6 I am co-heir with Christ. Romans 8:17 I am not rejected. I am accepted in Christ. Ephesians 1:6 I am never alone. God is always with me. Hebrews 13:5 I am valuable and precious in God's sight. Isaiah 43:4 I have been set free by the truth of Jesus. John 8:36 I am more than a conqueror through Christ. Romans 8:37 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 I am God's dwelling place. His Spirit lives within me. 1 Corinthians 3:16 I am forgiven and free from condemnation. Romans 8:1 I have a divine purpose and calling from God. Jeremiah 29:11 I am dearly loved and nothing can separate me from God's love. Romans 8:38-39 Closing prayer Father, thank You for reminding me who I am in You. Help me to walk in confidence today, knowing that I am chosen, loved, and called by You. No matter what comes my way, let my identity be rooted in Your truth. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday is for looking ahead with God. Before the week begins, we pause and place what's coming into His hands. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a steady way to enter the week grounded, attentive, and trusting God to lead you one day at a time. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠ Sunday affirmations and Scripture I place this coming week in God's hands.Psalm 31:15 — "My times are in Your hands." I trust God to guide my steps.Psalm 37:23 — "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him." I enter this week with expectancy, not fear.Romans 15:13 — "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." I invite God into every moment ahead.Proverbs 16:3 — "Commit to the Lord whatever you do." I trust God to order my priorities.Matthew 6:33 — "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness." I receive God's wisdom for the days ahead.James 1:5 — "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God." I walk into this week anchored in truth.Psalm 119:105 — "Your word is a lamp to my feet." I trust God with what I cannot foresee.Isaiah 46:10 — "I make known the end from the beginning." I choose faith over anticipation of stress.Psalm 56:3 — "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." I rely on God's grace for each day.2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you." I trust God's timing this week.Habakkuk 2:3 — "Though it linger, wait for it." I remain open to God's leading.Psalm 25:4 — "Show me Your ways, Lord." I step forward with humility and trust.Micah 6:8 — "What does the Lord require of you? To walk humbly with your God." I depend on God's strength, not my own.Psalm 68:35 — "God gives strength and power to His people." I trust God with every conversation and decision.Proverbs 20:24 — "A person's steps are directed by the Lord." I choose obedience over control.John 14:23 — "Anyone who loves Me will obey My teaching." I walk into this week aware of God's presence.Exodus 33:14 — "My Presence will go with you." I trust God to work through ordinary moments.Zechariah 4:10 — "Do not despise these small beginnings." I release anxiety about outcomes.Psalm 112:7 — "They will have no fear of bad news." I remain attentive to God's voice.John 10:27 — "My sheep listen to My voice." I trust God to meet my needs.Philippians 4:19 — "My God will meet all your needs." I step into this week with courage.Psalm 31:24 — "Be strong and take heart." I trust God to shape my character.Romans 8:29 — "To be conformed to the image of His Son." I begin this week grounded in hope.Hebrews 6:19 — "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul." I rest in God's faithfulness as I move forward.Psalm 33:4 — "The word of the Lord is right and true." Closing prayer God, as I step into this new week, I place everything ahead of me in Your care. Go before me, guide my steps, and help me stay attentive to You. I trust You with what's coming, one day at a time. Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday is a good day to slow down and look back over your week with God. Not to replay everything or overthink it, but to notice where He met you, where He carried you, and where His grace showed up. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a gentle way to reflect with honesty and gratitude before the new week begins. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠ Saturday affirmations and Scripture I thank God for walking with me through this week.Psalm 143:10 — "Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground." I recognize God's faithfulness in both the seen and unseen moments.Psalm 77:11 — "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago." I release regret and receive God's grace.Psalm 32:5 — "Then I acknowledged my sin to You... and You forgave the guilt of my sin." I trust that God was at work even when I didn't notice.Ecclesiastes 3:11 — "He has made everything beautiful in its time." I give thanks for the strength God provided each day.Psalm 28:7 — "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me." I acknowledge where I grew this week.2 Peter 3:18 — "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." I notice where God invited me to trust Him more deeply.Psalm 37:5 — "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this." I receive God's mercy for where I fell short.Micah 7:18 — "You delight in mercy." I choose gratitude over self-criticism.1 Thessalonians 5:18 — "Give thanks in all circumstances." I honor the work God has been doing in my heart.Philippians 1:6 — "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." I acknowledge God's presence in ordinary moments.Psalm 16:11 — "You make known to me the path of life." I release this week into God's care.Psalm 55:22 — "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." I trust God with what remains unfinished.Proverbs 16:9 — "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." I thank God for His patience with me.Psalm 103:8 — "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." I rest in the truth that God sees me fully.Hebrews 4:13 — "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." I choose to end this week with gratitude.Psalm 92:1 — "It is good to give thanks to the Lord." I release comparison and embrace contentment.Hebrews 13:5 — "Be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you.'" I acknowledge God's protection this week.Psalm 121:7 — "The Lord will keep you from all harm." I thank God for His provision.Matthew 6:31-32 — "Your heavenly Father knows that you need them." I recognize God's quiet guidance.Isaiah 30:21 — "This is the way; walk in it." I let go of striving and receive rest.Psalm 23:2 — "He leads me beside quiet waters." I honor the limits God has given me.Psalm 127:2 — "He grants sleep to those He loves." I trust God with what I do not understand.Romans 11:33 — "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God." I receive peace as I reflect with God.Psalm 4:7 — "You have filled my heart with greater joy." I end this week grounded in God's faithfulness.Lamentations 3:23 — "Great is Your faithfulness." Closing prayer God, thank You for walking with me through this week. Help me to see Your faithfulness clearly and to release what I need to let go of. I trust that You were present in ways I noticed and in ways I didn't. I place this week back into Your hands. Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do We Handle Scary Headlines? Hearing God's Voice Q&A | Daily Devotional and Bible Study How do we handle scary headlines as Christians without living in fear? Today’s answer starts in 2 Timothy 1:7. It’s Friday, so we’re catching up on our daily Bible study and answering questions that came in. The first one came from a lot of you: what do we do with the fear that comes from the news and our social media feeds? Then we take a question from our Luke study about why Zechariah lost his voice when Abraham, Gideon, and Mary asked questions and didn’t. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question about the series or a prayer request? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Ad-free episodes and the full library of past series: Patreon The Christ-first news summary I mentioned in this episode: The Pour Over Questions we answer today How do we handle scary headlines as Christians without living in fear? Why do social media feeds make the world feel more frightening than it is? Is the persecution of Christians around the world real, and how should we pray? Does scaring people about the end of the world actually lead them to Jesus? What does it look like to love our Muslim neighbors while we pray for persecuted believers? Why was Zechariah disciplined for his question when Abraham, Gideon, and Mary asked questions too? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome, and why we do Friday Q&As 00:57 The question so many of you sent in 02:00 Feeds are built to keep you afraid 03:20 The first to plead his case seems right 03:50 Persecution is real, and it isn’t new 06:06 Headlines, protests, and propaganda 08:43 You steer where you stare 10:05 Why scaring people into the kingdom doesn’t work 11:26 Fire insurance doesn’t last 13:23 No one knows the day or the hour 14:31 What the good news actually is 15:14 Billions who still haven’t heard 15:43 Muslims coming to faith in Jesus 17:57 The agenda doesn’t change with the news 19:18 Staying informed without being consumed 21:10 Don’t let the news harden your heart 22:49 A spirit of love, power, and a sound mind 24:03 The Zechariah question 25:28 What Gabriel actually said 25:56 Abraham believed first 29:27 God welcomes honest questions 30:32 You can feel fear and still obey 31:02 Prayer 35:22 Your homework Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End your week anchored in peace and presence. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to set down what you've been carrying and find rest in God's care. Today's affirmations are about releasing your burdens, letting go of striving, and remembering that God's strength, love, and renewal are available right where you are. It's time to stop striving and start resting in His goodness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠ Before we begin The week is ending, and as we step into the weekend, let's take a moment to breathe. Release your burdens and rest in God's presence. We're not meant to carry everything ourselves. God calls us to lay our worries at His feet and find renewal in Him. Friday affirmations and Scripture I release my worries and trust God to handle what I cannot. 1 Peter 5:7 God's peace fills my heart and I rest in His presence. Matthew 11:28 I am not defined by my mistakes. God's grace is greater than my failures. Lamentations 3:22-23 I let go of the need to control everything and surrender to God's perfect plan. Proverbs 3:5-6 I am deeply loved by God and nothing can separate me from His love. Romans 8:38-39 God refreshes my soul and renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31 I will be fully present today, trusting that God holds tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 My body, mind, and spirit find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1 I let go of striving and choose to rest in God's love. Zephaniah 3:17 I step into the weekend with joy, knowing that God is in control. Psalm 118:24 God's presence is my safe place. Psalm 91:1 I am fully known and fully loved by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I will not let stress steal my peace today. Philippians 4:6-7 God is my refuge and I am safe in His hands. Psalm 46:1 I do not need to have all the answers. I trust God. Romans 11:33 God is fighting my battles and I can rest in His victory. Exodus 14:14 I will not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:13 I am held together by God's love even when life feels overwhelming. Colossians 1:17 God's goodness and mercy follow me every day. Psalm 23:6 I will not carry burdens that God has already taken from me. Matthew 11:29-30 I am at peace because God is in control. Isaiah 26:3 I trust in God's timing even when I don't understand. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I will lay down my burdens and take on God's. Psalm 4:8 I am never alone for God is always with me. Deuteronomy 31:6 No matter what happens today, God is still good. Nahum 1:7 Closing prayer Father, as this week comes to an end, I lay my burdens at Your feet. Help me to release my worries, rest in Your peace, and trust You with everything I cannot control. Refresh my heart and renew my spirit so I can step into the weekend with joy. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Did Jesus Choose Judas? Hearing God's Voice in Luke 6:12-19 | Daily Devotional and Bible Study Why did Jesus choose Judas when He knew what Judas would do? Luke 6:12-19 says He chose all twelve after a night of prayer. Today in our daily Bible study we're in Luke 6, where Jesus prays all night before He names the twelve. That night of prayer changes how we read the whole list, including the name at the end. We'll look at why twelve, what apostle actually means, how a tax collector and a zealot ended up on the same team, and what it means that Judas could stand close enough to handle Jesus' money and still not be changed. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question about the series or a prayer request? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Ad-free episodes and the full library of past series: Patreon Questions we answer today Why did Jesus pray all night before choosing the twelve? Why twelve, and what does it have to do with the tribes of Israel? What does the word apostle actually mean, and how is it different from a disciple? Why would Jesus put a tax collector and a zealot on the same team? Was Judas a mistake? Can you be close to Jesus and still not be changed? Timestamps 00:00 Back in Luke 6 and the room full of opposites 04:11 Reading Luke 6:12-19 05:22 Prayer 07:22 Judas was not a mistake 07:49 A whole night in prayer before the choice 09:23 A much bigger group of followers 11:26 Why twelve 14:03 Why Judas was replaced and James was not 14:53 No priest, no scribe, no wealthy patron 17:45 What apostle actually means 19:47 The difference between a disciple and an apostle 20:14 Paul was never one of the twelve 22:35 What is repeatable and what isn't 24:05 The twelve, name by name 24:35 Andrew always brings someone to Jesus 28:58 Opposite ends of the spectrum, same team 29:55 Two men named Judas 32:01 Iscariot, and who Judas was 32:31 Luke says he became a traitor 33:31 Jesus knew, and the choices were still Judas's 34:35 Close enough to steal from Jesus 36:05 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday Daily Affirmations: God Has Prepared Good Works for Me to Do (Ephesians 2:10) You were created on purpose, for a purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to walk into your day with intention, clarity, and wisdom. Whether you're questioning your calling or finding your footing in a new season, today's affirmations will help you trust God's plan, listen for His guidance, and move forward with boldness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it's based on. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: Patreon Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Before we begin God created you for a reason. Your life is not an accident, and your steps are not random. He has a plan for you, a purpose that brings glory to Him and fulfillment to your heart. As you listen to these affirmations, let them remind you that God is leading, guiding, and equipping you for everything He has called you to do. Thursday affirmations and Scripture God has a purpose for my life and I walk in His plan. Jeremiah 29:11 I trust in the Lord to guide my steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 I seek wisdom, and God gives it freely. James 1:5 God is directing my steps and I do not walk alone. Psalm 37:23 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 God has prepared good works for me to do today. Ephesians 2:10 I am equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:17 I walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will walk in faith, not in fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 God's Word lights my path. Psalm 119:105 I choose obedience, knowing God's ways are best. Deuteronomy 5:33 I live with purpose and do not waste my time. Ephesians 5:15-16 I am called to make an impact for God's Kingdom. Matthew 28:19-20 I have the mind of Christ and seek His wisdom daily. 1 Corinthians 2:16 I am a vessel for God's work. 2 Corinthians 4:7 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's purpose for me cannot be stopped. Job 42:2 I do everything for the glory of God. Colossians 3:23 God is using my life to accomplish His plan. Romans 8:28 I am bold in sharing the gospel. Romans 1:16 I walk in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 I remain steadfast in my calling. 1 Corinthians 15:58 God will finish the work He started in me. Philippians 1:6 I live with an eternal perspective. Colossians 3:2 I press forward in my faith, knowing my reward is in Heaven. Philippians 3:13-14 Closing prayer Father, thank You for calling me to a life of purpose. Help me to walk in wisdom today, seeking You in all I do. Give me clarity where I need direction, courage where I need boldness, and a heart that is always ready to serve You. Let my life bring You glory. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do You Expect God to Heal? Hearing God’s Voice in Luke 6:6-11 | Daily Devotional and Bible Study The Pharisees came to the synagogue that day specifically to watch whether Jesus would heal. Think about what that means. His enemies had more expectation than most of us walk in with. Today in our daily Bible study we finish the Sabbath section of Luke 6. We start with the bread of the Presence and what David's story has to do with any of this, then move to the man with the withered right hand. Jesus puts him in the middle of the room, asks a question that reframes the entire debate, and heals him without ever touching him. By the end, men who had been filled with awe a few chapters earlier are filled with rage, and the reason why is worth sitting with. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question about the series or a prayer request? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Ad-free episodes and the full library of past series: Patreon Questions we answer today What was the bread of the Presence, and why could only priests eat it? Why does it matter that Scripture never condemns David for eating it? Why is Lord lowercase in some Bibles, and which is right? Why was a withered right hand the perfect test case for the Pharisees? What turned their awe into fury? Timestamps 00:00 Picking up where we left off on the Sabbath 01:29 Reading Luke 6:1-11 02:40 Prayer 03:34 The bread of the Presence 05:33 David running for his life 06:06 Scripture never condemns him for it 07:29 Why David was handled differently 08:02 The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath 08:32 What that claim actually means 09:20 The Sabbath was made for man 10:59 Why Lord is lowercase in some Bibles 12:27 The man with the withered right hand 12:50 Why the right hand mattered so much 13:41 He wasn't unclean, he was unable 14:11 Why this was the perfect test case 14:35 Watching closely to find a reason to accuse 15:03 They knew He could heal 15:46 Even His enemies expected it 17:04 Stand here in the middle 17:32 Doing good or doing harm 18:09 Withholding good is not neutral 19:15 Stretch out your hand 19:30 He never touched him 20:16 Restored to its original condition 20:52 Why we stopped expecting 21:29 Filled with fury 23:23 The trigger was authority 24:18 They loved the power and hated the authority 26:30 Where we miss the plot 28:18 When Jesus shows up, all of Him shows up 28:46 Prayer 29:39 Two healings in Rome last year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're trading midweek anxiety for rest. I lead you through Scripture-based affirmations built around God's promise in Exodus 33:14 that His presence will go with you and He will give you rest. Midweek is when the noise gets loudest. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to trade anxiety for peace and remember that God is still in control of what you can't see yet. Today's affirmations are about surrendering worry, resting in His presence, and trusting His timing even when the picture isn't clear. God's peace isn't just a feeling. It's a promise. I'll say each statement, then pause so you can repeat it after me, and then I'll share the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Breathe in God's peace, and exhale your worries. This day is a gift, and no matter what's ahead, you can trust that God is in control. His love is steady. His plans for you are good. His presence goes before you. Let these affirmations remind you to trust Him today. Wednesday affirmations and Scripture I am ruled by God's peace today. Isaiah 26:3 I cast all my worries onto Jesus. He carries them for me. 1 Peter 5:7 I will not be anxious. I will pray and trust God. Philippians 4:6-7 God's plans for me are good, and I trust Him. Jeremiah 29:11 I do not need to worry about tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 I will rest in God's presence today. Exodus 33:14 God is my refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1 I will not let my heart be troubled. I trust in God. John 14:27 The Lord directs my steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 Even when I don't understand, I trust in God's wisdom. Romans 11:33 I do not have to be afraid because God is with me. Deuteronomy 31:8 God is fighting for me. Exodus 14:14 I am not alone. God walks with me. Isaiah 41:13 God is my rock and salvation. I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:6 I find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1 God's love never fails me. Lamentations 3:22-23 I have peace because I am in Christ. John 16:33 I wait on the Lord and He renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31 I will trust in God, even when I don't see the whole picture. 2 Corinthians 5:7 God is working all things for my good. Romans 8:28 God's peace rules in my heart today. Colossians 3:15 I give my burdens to the Lord and He sustains me. Psalm 55:22 I will be still and know that He is God. Psalm 46:10 I trust God's timing and His ways. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I will rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4 Closing prayer Father, I surrender my worries to You. I choose to rest in Your peace today, trusting that You are in control. Fill my heart with faith instead of fear, and let Your peace guard my mind. In Jesus' name, amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links If you long for unhurried time to rest in God's presence, our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui is a contemplative time in Scripture with a small group. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who Made That Rule? Hearing God's Voice in Luke 6:1-5 | Daily Devotional and Bible Study Hungry men picked a handful of grain while they walked, and the religious leaders saw three violations of a capital law before breakfast. Today in our daily Bible study we start Luke 6 with the Sabbath. Before we get to the grain field, I want you to understand why these men were so rigid, because their grandparents had died for this day. Then we'll look at what Jesus actually broke, which was never the command in Scripture. It was the list that had been built on top of it. This one ends with a question worth asking about your own life: who made that rule? Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question about the series or a prayer request? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Ad-free episodes and the full library of past series: Patreon Questions we answer today What does the word Sabbath actually mean, and what was the first thing in Scripture called holy? Why did God give two different reasons for resting? How seriously did Israel take the Sabbath, and what did it cost them? Was picking grain in someone's field stealing? What exactly did Jesus break, and what didn't He break? Timestamps 00:00 Back in Luke 6 and picking up the Sabbath 02:04 Reading Luke 6:1-11 03:28 Prayer 04:33 Sabbath starts in Genesis, before the law 05:00 Shabbat simply means to stop 05:36 The first thing called holy in the Bible 06:05 Rest is a decision, not a reward for finishing 07:03 Two reasons God gave for the Sabbath 07:41 Rest because you are not property anymore 08:09 How the manna trained them to stop 09:55 Hobby Lobby, Chick-fil-A, and the Salvation Army 11:56 Even the land was given rest 12:53 When breaking the Sabbath carried a death penalty 14:19 Losing the land because it was never allowed to rest 15:03 Nehemiah shuts the gates 15:20 A thousand died in caves rather than break it 16:29 Guarding something their grandparents died for 17:20 The thirty-nine categories of forbidden work 18:32 When the protection became the law 20:13 This was not theft 21:44 Reaping, threshing, and winnowing by hand 22:49 Three violations before breakfast 23:17 What religion does when it gets it wrong 23:43 The communion wafers I ate as a kid 26:51 The Pop-Tart argument 28:47 Religion, relationship, and whose rule it was 29:13 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm leading you through Scripture-based affirmations for strength and courage for the week ahead. We land on Psalm 62:6, a reminder that God is our rock and we will not be shaken. Step into your week with boldness, peace, and purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to trade your own strength for God's before the day gets away from you. As the world demands more, God invites you to lean on Him. Today's affirmations are a reminder that you are never alone, never powerless, and never without purpose. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Today's affirmations are for strength and confidence for the week ahead. Whatever this week holds, you are not facing it alone. God is with you, strengthening you, guiding you, and fighting for you. No matter what challenges you encounter, you can walk in faith knowing that God has already prepared the way for you. Tuesday affirmations and Scripture I am strong and courageous in Christ. Joshua 1:9 I do not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:10 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 I am victorious through Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15:57 I have the power of God working within me. Ephesians 3:20 I will not be shaken because God is my refuge. Psalm 62:6 I walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17 God fights my battles and I need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 I am not afraid because God has overcome the world. John 16:33 I have authority in Christ over every attack of the enemy. Luke 10:19 I am rooted and established in God's love. Ephesians 3:17 I have divine wisdom and strength for today. James 1:5 I am resilient and I will persevere through trials. Romans 5:3-4 I am filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's grace is sufficient for me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 I have peace that surpasses understanding. Philippians 4:7 I am never alone. God is always near. Deuteronomy 31:8 I am protected under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 God's Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 I stand firm in faith and do not waver. James 1:6 I am free from fear because God's perfect love casts it out. 1 John 4:18 I have a spirit of power, love, and sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 God is working all things for my good today. Romans 8:28 Closing prayer Lord, I surrender my fear to You. Fill me with boldness, courage, and confidence in You. No matter what today holds, I trust in Your strength. In Jesus' name, Amen. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links If you would love time to be still and let God strengthen you, our contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui was made for that. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Am I Doing Enough for God? Hearing God’s Voice in Luke 5:33-39 Most of us are carrying a mental list of what a serious Christian does. Read at 5am. Journal every insight. Pray an hour without your mind wandering. And when we don’t measure up to it, we assume we’re not as close to God as other people are. I had planned to move into Luke 6 today, but the Lord kept bringing me back to the end of chapter 5. In our daily Bible study we’re still at Levi’s banquet, where someone brings Jesus that exact complaint about his followers. His answer surprised me. He doesn’t defend their devotion and he doesn’t apologize for them. He talks about a wedding, a torn garment, and wine bursting out of an old skin. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question about the series or a prayer request? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Ad-free episodes and the full library of past series: Patreon Questions we answer today How often did the law actually require fasting, and how often were the Pharisees doing it? Was Jesus against fasting? What did a Jewish wedding have to do with any of this? Why can’t you patch a new garment onto an old one? What does it mean that we want Jesus sewn onto the life we already have? Timestamps 00:00 Why I went back instead of moving into Luke 6 00:33 The mental list of what a serious Christian does 02:56 The complaint brought to Jesus 03:26 Reading Luke 5:33-39 04:41 Prayer 06:09 This isn’t a question about Scripture, it’s about behavior 06:32 One fast a year in the law 07:03 Twice a week by the time of Jesus 08:33 Jesus was not against fasting 09:47 The sons of the bridal chamber 10:46 What a Jewish wedding actually looked like 13:06 Not what do serious people do, but what is God doing 13:36 The bridegroom imagery across Scripture 15:07 A wedding in a garden, a wedding at the end of history 15:55 The first time Jesus signals His death 16:23 Taken away, and the language of Isaiah 53 18:47 Celebrating and aching at the same time 19:11 The garment, and what cloth was worth 21:07 What the old garment represented 22:27 We want a Jesus patch 22:55 The Girl Scout sash 23:46 Bless my business, bless my relationship 24:53 The wineskins, and why new wine bursts them 27:02 Surrender instead of blessing what you built 28:00 Prayer 28:57 Why house churches matter, and Rome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're speaking what God says about who you are. These Scripture-based affirmations center on 2 Corinthians 5:17, the truth that in Christ you are a new creation. Start your Monday with confidence, peace, and purpose. These daily Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to realign your heart and mind with biblical truth before the week begins. Today's affirmations are all about identity: who God says you are, and what changes when you believe it. Speak life over your day, renew your faith, and step into God's promises with Scripture straight from His Word. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Take a deep breath. This is a new day filled with God's grace and purpose. You are not defined by your past, or your mistakes, or the opinions of others. You are defined by the truth of God's Word. Let these affirmations fill your heart as you step into today. Monday affirmations and Scripture I am a child of God, chosen and loved. 1 John 3:1 I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I am fully known and loved fully by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I have been chosen before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 I am created in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 I am redeemed and made new in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I am set apart for God's purpose. 1 Peter 2:9 I am God's masterpiece, created for good works. Ephesians 2:10 I am loved with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 I am called by name and belong to God. Isaiah 43:1 I am not my past. I am a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. 1 Corinthians 6:20 I'm seated in heavenly places with Christ. Ephesians 2:6 I am co-heir with Christ. Romans 8:17 I am not rejected. I am accepted in Christ. Ephesians 1:6 I am never alone. God is always with me. Hebrews 13:5 I am valuable and precious in God's sight. Isaiah 43:4 I have been set free by the truth of Jesus. John 8:36 I am more than a conqueror through Christ. Romans 8:37 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 I am God's dwelling place. His Spirit lives within me. 1 Corinthians 3:16 I am forgiven and free from condemnation. Romans 8:1 I have a divine purpose and calling from God. Jeremiah 29:11 I am dearly loved and nothing can separate me from God's love. Romans 8:38-39 Closing prayer Father, thank You for reminding me who I am in You. Help me to walk in confidence today, knowing that I am chosen, loved, and called by You. No matter what comes my way, let my identity be rooted in Your truth. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links Paul's words about becoming a new creation feel different in Rome, where our Bible Study Live group visits the Mamertine prison and walks the Appian Way. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm helping you place the coming week in God's hands. We repeat Scripture-based affirmations together, built around Proverbs 16:3 and the invitation to commit everything we do to the Lord. Sunday is for looking ahead with God. Before the week begins, we pause and place what's coming into His hands. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a steady way to enter the week grounded, attentive, and trusting God to lead you one day at a time. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Sunday affirmations and Scripture I place this coming week in God's hands.Psalm 31:15 — "My times are in Your hands." I trust God to guide my steps.Psalm 37:23 — "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him." I enter this week with expectancy, not fear.Romans 15:13 — "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." I invite God into every moment ahead.Proverbs 16:3 — "Commit to the Lord whatever you do." I trust God to order my priorities.Matthew 6:33 — "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness." I receive God's wisdom for the days ahead.James 1:5 — "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God." I walk into this week anchored in truth.Psalm 119:105 — "Your word is a lamp to my feet." I trust God with what I cannot foresee.Isaiah 46:10 — "I make known the end from the beginning." I choose faith over anticipation of stress.Psalm 56:3 — "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." I rely on God's grace for each day.2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you." I trust God's timing this week.Habakkuk 2:3 — "Though it linger, wait for it." I remain open to God's leading.Psalm 25:4 — "Show me Your ways, Lord." I step forward with humility and trust.Micah 6:8 — "What does the Lord require of you? To walk humbly with your God." I depend on God's strength, not my own.Psalm 68:35 — "God gives strength and power to His people." I trust God with every conversation and decision.Proverbs 20:24 — "A person's steps are directed by the Lord." I choose obedience over control.John 14:23 — "Anyone who loves Me will obey My teaching." I walk into this week aware of God's presence.Exodus 33:14 — "My Presence will go with you." I trust God to work through ordinary moments.Zechariah 4:10 — "Do not despise these small beginnings." I release anxiety about outcomes.Psalm 112:7 — "They will have no fear of bad news." I remain attentive to God's voice.John 10:27 — "My sheep listen to My voice." I trust God to meet my needs.Philippians 4:19 — "My God will meet all your needs." I step into this week with courage.Psalm 31:24 — "Be strong and take heart." I trust God to shape my character.Romans 8:29 — "To be conformed to the image of His Son." I begin this week grounded in hope.Hebrews 6:19 — "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul." I rest in God's faithfulness as I move forward.Psalm 33:4 — "The word of the Lord is right and true." Closing prayer God, as I step into this new week, I place everything ahead of me in Your care. Go before me, guide my steps, and help me stay attentive to You. I trust You with what's coming, one day at a time. Amen. Links If you want space to slow down and listen for God's voice, our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui is a quiet, contemplative time in Scripture. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're looking back over the week to notice where God showed up. These Scripture-based affirmations lead you into gratitude, with Psalm 28:7 as our anchor: the Lord is my strength and my shield. Saturday is a good day to slow down and look back over your week with God. Not to replay everything or overthink it, but to notice where He met you, where He carried you, and where His grace showed up. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a gentle way to reflect with honesty and gratitude before the new week begins. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Saturday affirmations and Scripture I thank God for walking with me through this week.Psalm 143:10 — "Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground." I recognize God's faithfulness in both the seen and unseen moments.Psalm 77:11 — "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago." I release regret and receive God's grace.Psalm 32:5 — "Then I acknowledged my sin to You... and You forgave the guilt of my sin." I trust that God was at work even when I didn't notice.Ecclesiastes 3:11 — "He has made everything beautiful in its time." I give thanks for the strength God provided each day.Psalm 28:7 — "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me." I acknowledge where I grew this week.2 Peter 3:18 — "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." I notice where God invited me to trust Him more deeply.Psalm 37:5 — "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this." I receive God's mercy for where I fell short.Micah 7:18 — "You delight in mercy." I choose gratitude over self-criticism.1 Thessalonians 5:18 — "Give thanks in all circumstances." I honor the work God has been doing in my heart.Philippians 1:6 — "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." I acknowledge God's presence in ordinary moments.Psalm 16:11 — "You make known to me the path of life." I release this week into God's care.Psalm 55:22 — "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." I trust God with what remains unfinished.Proverbs 16:9 — "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." I thank God for His patience with me.Psalm 103:8 — "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." I rest in the truth that God sees me fully.Hebrews 4:13 — "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." I choose to end this week with gratitude.Psalm 92:1 — "It is good to give thanks to the Lord." I release comparison and embrace contentment.Hebrews 13:5 — "Be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you.'" I acknowledge God's protection this week.Psalm 121:7 — "The Lord will keep you from all harm." I thank God for His provision.Matthew 6:31-32 — "Your heavenly Father knows that you need them." I recognize God's quiet guidance.Isaiah 30:21 — "This is the way; walk in it." I let go of striving and receive rest.Psalm 23:2 — "He leads me beside quiet waters." I honor the limits God has given me.Psalm 127:2 — "He grants sleep to those He loves." I trust God with what I do not understand.Romans 11:33 — "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God." I receive peace as I reflect with God.Psalm 4:7 — "You have filled my heart with greater joy." I end this week grounded in God's faithfulness.Lamentations 3:23 — "Great is Your faithfulness." Closing prayer God, thank You for walking with me through this week. Help me to see Your faithfulness clearly and to release what I need to let go of. I trust that You were present in ways I noticed and in ways I didn't. I place this week back into Your hands. Amen. Links Reflection like this is at the heart of our contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui, with time to slow down and notice God's faithfulness. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Is God Asking You to Lay Down? Hearing God in Listener Questions Start with the thing you feel like you couldn't possibly give up. That's usually the one. It's Friday, so we're catching up and working through questions that came in. Today we talk about using the color method with kids, whether spiritual gifts only operate through tongues, and a question I had to sit with: what has God actually asked me to surrender? I share the closed door that led to my first book, and the hardest thing I've ever had to lay down. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠ Have a question about the series or a prayer request? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠SpeakPipe⁠ Questions we answer today Can kids do the color method, and where do I find the chart? Do the gifts of the Spirit only come through praying in tongues? Is speaking in tongues the only evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? What has God asked me personally to give up? How do I know what He's asking me to surrender? Timestamps 00:00 How Friday episodes work 01:50 Can children use the color method? 02:45 Adapting it for younger kids 03:10 Where to find the free Bible Study 101 download 04:10 A question about the gifts of the Spirit 05:00 Do gifts only operate through tongues? 06:40 Why I try never to say amen 08:10 Pushing back on some charismatic teaching 08:40 The evidence of a Spirit-filled heart is a Spirit-filled life 09:00 The prophetic artist on one of our trips 10:20 The painting that undid me 11:40 What we've seen so far in Luke 12:45 What has God asked me to give up? 14:30 The article, the contract, and the closed door 17:40 Surrendering it at my desk 18:00 The two emails that came that week 19:20 How one act of obedience opened everything after it 20:10 Daycare, children's ministry, missions, and now this 21:10 What God usually asks for 21:40 The two hardest things I've laid down 22:20 Laying your children before the throne 23:20 Watching them go where I couldn't follow 24:30 Start with what you can't imagine giving up 25:40 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm helping you set down what you've carried all week. We repeat Scripture-based affirmations together and hold onto Romans 8:38-39, the promise that nothing can separate us from God's love. End your week anchored in peace and presence. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to set down what you've been carrying and find rest in God's care. Today's affirmations are about releasing your burdens, letting go of striving, and remembering that God's strength, love, and renewal are available right where you are. It's time to stop striving and start resting in His goodness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin The week is ending, and as we step into the weekend, let's take a moment to breathe. Release your burdens and rest in God's presence. We're not meant to carry everything ourselves. God calls us to lay our worries at His feet and find renewal in Him. Friday affirmations and Scripture I release my worries and trust God to handle what I cannot. 1 Peter 5:7 God's peace fills my heart and I rest in His presence. Matthew 11:28 I am not defined by my mistakes. God's grace is greater than my failures. Lamentations 3:22-23 I let go of the need to control everything and surrender to God's perfect plan. Proverbs 3:5-6 I am deeply loved by God and nothing can separate me from His love. Romans 8:38-39 God refreshes my soul and renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31 I will be fully present today, trusting that God holds tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 My body, mind, and spirit find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1 I let go of striving and choose to rest in God's love. Zephaniah 3:17 I step into the weekend with joy, knowing that God is in control. Psalm 118:24 God's presence is my safe place. Psalm 91:1 I am fully known and fully loved by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I will not let stress steal my peace today. Philippians 4:6-7 God is my refuge and I am safe in His hands. Psalm 46:1 I do not need to have all the answers. I trust God. Romans 11:33 God is fighting my battles and I can rest in His victory. Exodus 14:14 I will not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:13 I am held together by God's love even when life feels overwhelming. Colossians 1:17 God's goodness and mercy follow me every day. Psalm 23:6 I will not carry burdens that God has already taken from me. Matthew 11:29-30 I am at peace because God is in control. Isaiah 26:3 I trust in God's timing even when I don't understand. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I will lay down my burdens and take on God's. Psalm 4:8 I am never alone for God is always with me. Deuteronomy 31:6 No matter what happens today, God is still good. Nahum 1:7 Closing prayer Father, as this week comes to an end, I lay my burdens at Your feet. Help me to release my worries, rest in Your peace, and trust You with everything I cannot control. Refresh my heart and renew my spirit so I can step into the weekend with joy. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links Paul wrote Romans to believers in Rome, and every November our Bible Study Live group studies Scripture there, from the catacombs to the Appian Way. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What If Your Past Is Too Far Gone to Fix? Hearing God’s Voice in Luke 5:27-39 By the rules of his own religion, Levi's sin was unforgivable. Repentance required restitution, and he could never find the people he had overcharged. Today in our daily Bible study we finish Luke 5 at a dinner party. Jesus calls a tax collector, and the first thing Levi does is throw a banquet and fill the room with the only people who would still eat with him. We'll look at why that meal was scandalous, what the Pharisees were really grumbling about, and why Jesus reversed the order everyone assumed: seated first, changed second. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question about the series or a prayer request? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Ad-free episodes and the full library of past series: Patreon Questions we answer today How did the Roman tax system work, and why were collectors hated? Why was repentance considered impossible for a man like Levi? What did Levi give up that the fishermen didn't? What did sharing a meal actually mean in that culture? What word does Luke use for grumbling, and where else does it show up? Timestamps 00:00 Finishing Luke 5 01:24 Reading Luke 5:27-39 03:04 Prayer 04:02 The man who had been taxing Peter's catch 04:58 How the tax system actually worked 07:20 Traitor, thief, and ritually unclean 08:17 A story from New York City 09:14 Why repentance required restitution 09:43 Mathematically unforgivable 10:37 Why Levi burned the bridge behind him 13:12 The banquet, and who was on the guest list 14:34 The only people who would still eat with him 15:22 He brought Jesus into the room he already had 16:39 What a shared meal meant in that culture 18:32 Why that table failed every purity test 19:28 Honor, shame, and who you ate with 20:29 The same people who were amazed yesterday 20:58 Gongyzo, and the sound of grumbling 21:27 The same word Israel used in the wilderness 22:37 They grumbled at the disciples, not Jesus 23:11 The order they expected, and the order Jesus used 24:37 Catch them before you clean them 26:07 The table thread running through Luke 28:21 You have a seat 28:54 And so does the person you're excluding 29:54 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're focusing on purpose and calling. I lead you through Scripture-based affirmations that remind you God made you on purpose, with Matthew 5:14 as our anchor: you are the light of the world. You were created on purpose, for a purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to walk into your day with intention, clarity, and wisdom. Whether you're questioning your calling or finding your footing in a new season, today's affirmations will help you trust God's plan, listen for His guidance, and move forward with boldness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it's based on. Before we begin God created you for a reason. Your life is not an accident, and your steps are not random. He has a plan for you, a purpose that brings glory to Him and fulfillment to your heart. As you listen to these affirmations, let them remind you that God is leading, guiding, and equipping you for everything He has called you to do. Thursday affirmations and Scripture God has a purpose for my life and I walk in His plan. Jeremiah 29:11 I trust in the Lord to guide my steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 I seek wisdom, and God gives it freely. James 1:5 God is directing my steps and I do not walk alone. Psalm 37:23 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 God has prepared good works for me to do today. Ephesians 2:10 I am equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:17 I walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will walk in faith, not in fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 God's Word lights my path. Psalm 119:105 I choose obedience, knowing God's ways are best. Deuteronomy 5:33 I live with purpose and do not waste my time. Ephesians 5:15-16 I am called to make an impact for God's Kingdom. Matthew 28:19-20 I have the mind of Christ and seek His wisdom daily. 1 Corinthians 2:16 I am a vessel for God's work. 2 Corinthians 4:7 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's purpose for me cannot be stopped. Job 42:2 I do everything for the glory of God. Colossians 3:23 God is using my life to accomplish His plan. Romans 8:28 I am bold in sharing the gospel. Romans 1:16 I walk in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 I remain steadfast in my calling. 1 Corinthians 15:58 God will finish the work He started in me. Philippians 1:6 I live with an eternal perspective. Colossians 3:2 I press forward in my faith, knowing my reward is in Heaven. Philippians 3:13-14 Closing prayer Father, thank You for calling me to a life of purpose. Help me to walk in wisdom today, seeking You in all I do. Give me clarity where I need direction, courage where I need boldness, and a heart that is always ready to serve You. Let my life bring You glory. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links The early church in Rome lived out this calling to be light, and every November our Bible Study Live group walks those places, from the catacombs to the Appian Way. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Should You Say No to Good Things? Hearing God's Voice in Luke 5:12-26 The crowds were growing and people were still sick, and Jesus kept slipping away to pray anyway. Today in our daily Bible study we're in the middle of Luke 5, looking at two men who were locked out and the way Jesus dealt with the barrier before He dealt with the symptom. Then we come to one quiet sentence that I can't get past: as the need increased, Jesus withdrew more, not less. If you are serving yourself into the ground because the need is right in front of you, this one is for you. Links We visit Luke's house in Rome on our Bible Study Live trip. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Questions we answer today What did leprosy actually mean in that culture, and why did a priest decide it? Why did the man ask to be made clean instead of healed? Why did Jesus touch him before He said a word? Why did Jesus keep withdrawing to pray while people still needed Him? What do the friends who tore open a roof teach us about intercession? Timestamps 00:00 Where we are in Luke 5 01:47 Reading Luke 5:12-26 03:38 Prayer 04:03 Two men, two barriers 05:30 What leprosy meant, and what it didn't 06:52 A ritual category, decided by a priest 07:42 Dressed for his own funeral 10:13 Why people believed it was judgment 11:36 Only two cures in the entire Old Testament 12:20 Full of leprosy, written by a physician 12:58 He broke the law to get to Jesus 13:20 Not a question of power, a question of will 13:45 He asked to be made clean, not healed 14:32 Jesus touched him first 15:14 The direction of the contamination reverses 16:52 Received first, changed second 17:29 The crowds grow 17:56 But He kept slipping away to pray 19:16 When the need scaled, so did the withdrawal 19:36 What I had to let go of 21:35 Everything public came out of what happened in private 22:24 When a ministry stops being God's ministry 23:50 The friends who tore open a roof 25:14 Gideon, Peter, and a boat in Kenya 27:55 Who was in the room, and why it matters tomorrow 29:00 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm speaking God's peace over the worries that pile up in the middle of the week. We repeat Scripture-based affirmations together and land on Jesus' words in Matthew 6:34, that tomorrow is in God's hands. Midweek is when the noise gets loudest. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to trade anxiety for peace and remember that God is still in control of what you can't see yet. Today's affirmations are about surrendering worry, resting in His presence, and trusting His timing even when the picture isn't clear. God's peace isn't just a feeling. It's a promise. I'll say each statement, then pause so you can repeat it after me, and then I'll share the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Breathe in God's peace, and exhale your worries. This day is a gift, and no matter what's ahead, you can trust that God is in control. His love is steady. His plans for you are good. His presence goes before you. Let these affirmations remind you to trust Him today. Wednesday affirmations and Scripture I am ruled by God's peace today. Isaiah 26:3 I cast all my worries onto Jesus. He carries them for me. 1 Peter 5:7 I will not be anxious. I will pray and trust God. Philippians 4:6-7 God's plans for me are good, and I trust Him. Jeremiah 29:11 I do not need to worry about tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 I will rest in God's presence today. Exodus 33:14 God is my refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1 I will not let my heart be troubled. I trust in God. John 14:27 The Lord directs my steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 Even when I don't understand, I trust in God's wisdom. Romans 11:33 I do not have to be afraid because God is with me. Deuteronomy 31:8 God is fighting for me. Exodus 14:14 I am not alone. God walks with me. Isaiah 41:13 God is my rock and salvation. I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:6 I find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1 God's love never fails me. Lamentations 3:22-23 I have peace because I am in Christ. John 16:33 I wait on the Lord and He renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31 I will trust in God, even when I don't see the whole picture. 2 Corinthians 5:7 God is working all things for my good. Romans 8:28 God's peace rules in my heart today. Colossians 3:15 I give my burdens to the Lord and He sustains me. Psalm 55:22 I will be still and know that He is God. Psalm 46:10 I trust God's timing and His ways. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I will rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4 Closing prayer Father, I surrender my worries to You. I choose to rest in Your peace today, trusting that You are in control. Fill my heart with faith instead of fear, and let Your peace guard my mind. In Jesus' name, amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links If you long for a slower pace to practice this kind of trust, our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui is a contemplative time in Scripture with a small group of women. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can You Obey God When You Think He’s Wrong? Hearing God’s Voice in Luke 5:1-11 Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. Then Jesus told him to go back out at the worst possible time of day. Today in our daily Bible study we’re starting Luke 5, where Jesus begins calling His disciples. What strikes me about Peter is that he doesn’t believe it’s going to work, he says so out loud, and he lets the nets down anyway. If you’re waiting to feel sure before you obey, this one is for you, because trusting God rarely starts with certainty. Links We visit Luke's house in Rome on our Bible Study Live trip. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Questions we answer today Why did Jesus teach from a boat instead of the shore? What kind of exhaustion was Peter actually in? Why was everything about this instruction wrong by fishing standards? What does the title Peter uses for Jesus tell us about his heart? Why didn’t they just abandon the boats and follow Him? Timestamps 00:00 Moving into Luke 5 and the active ministry years 03:30 Reading Luke 5:1-11 05:40 The lake, and why storms came up so fast 07:47 Why the boat was a pulpit, not a barrier 10:00 Jesus asked permission 11:16 Kopiao, the work that empties you 12:20 Why they fished at night 13:58 Wrong hour, wrong depth, wrong net 15:23 He doesn’t believe it, and obeys anyway 17:01 Epistates, and what that title reveals 19:34 You don’t have to feel confident to be obedient 21:17 All night in their own strength 22:29 They offered an empty vessel and He filled it 23:41 Depart from me, I am a sinful man 24:47 Zogreo, and what catching men really means 27:44 Why they didn’t abandon the boats 29:49 What being a disciple actually meant 33:46 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we trade our own strength for God's as we speak Scripture over the week ahead. These affirmations center on Ephesians 3:20 and the truth that God's power is at work within you. Step into your week with boldness, peace, and purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to trade your own strength for God's before the day gets away from you. As the world demands more, God invites you to lean on Him. Today's affirmations are a reminder that you are never alone, never powerless, and never without purpose. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Today's affirmations are for strength and confidence for the week ahead. Whatever this week holds, you are not facing it alone. God is with you, strengthening you, guiding you, and fighting for you. No matter what challenges you encounter, you can walk in faith knowing that God has already prepared the way for you. Tuesday affirmations and Scripture I am strong and courageous in Christ. Joshua 1:9 I do not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:10 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 I am victorious through Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15:57 I have the power of God working within me. Ephesians 3:20 I will not be shaken because God is my refuge. Psalm 62:6 I walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17 God fights my battles and I need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 I am not afraid because God has overcome the world. John 16:33 I have authority in Christ over every attack of the enemy. Luke 10:19 I am rooted and established in God's love. Ephesians 3:17 I have divine wisdom and strength for today. James 1:5 I am resilient and I will persevere through trials. Romans 5:3-4 I am filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's grace is sufficient for me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 I have peace that surpasses understanding. Philippians 4:7 I am never alone. God is always near. Deuteronomy 31:8 I am protected under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 God's Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 I stand firm in faith and do not waver. James 1:6 I am free from fear because God's perfect love casts it out. 1 John 4:18 I have a spirit of power, love, and sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 God is working all things for my good today. Romans 8:28 Closing prayer Lord, I surrender my fear to You. Fill me with boldness, courage, and confidence in You. No matter what today holds, I trust in Your strength. In Jesus' name, Amen. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links Paul wrote about God's power at work in us, and on our Bible Study Live trip to Rome we walk the Appian Way, the same road Paul traveled into the city. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearing God in Luke: Jesus said be quiet and come out, and it left. Today we finish Luke 4 in Capernaum, where Jesus starts proving line by line everything He claimed back in Nazareth. A man held by a demon walks out free. A woman burning with fever gets up and makes dinner. A whole town brings its sick and He touches them one at a time. We'll look at what first-century exorcism actually looked like, why Jesus refused to let the demon talk, and one correction worth hearing if you've ever been told your illness was spiritual. Links We visit Luke's house in Rome on our Bible Study Live trip. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Questions we answer today Why does Luke call it an "unclean" demon when all demons are unclean? How was Jesus' method different from exorcism in that world? Why did He silence a demon that was telling the truth? Does rebuking a fever mean the fever was a demon? Who actually asked Jesus to heal Peter's mother-in-law? Timestamps 00:00 Finishing Luke 4 00:50 Reading Luke 4:31-44 02:40 Prayer 03:50 Proving the Nazareth claim line by line 05:00 Capernaum becomes home base 06:10 The first time Jesus names the kingdom of God 08:00 Why "unclean demon" is unusual 09:30 What a Greek reader would have assumed 11:20 Something unclean sitting in the holiest gathering of the week 12:20 Why nothing drew it out until Jesus walked in 13:10 The demon knew exactly who He was 14:00 Be quiet and come out 14:20 What that word actually means 15:00 What exorcism looked like in that world 16:10 Jesus just used His voice 17:00 Why He silenced something that was telling the truth 18:00 Why spectacle isn't the model 19:00 We don't study demons, we study Jesus 23:20 What rebuke actually means 24:00 The same verb for demons, fever, and the sea 25:20 Not every sickness is demonic 27:30 Why Luke specifies a high fever 28:00 She never asked 28:40 The first of many intercessions in Luke 29:20 Praying for someone who can't pray 30:00 The man healed in a hotel room in Italy 31:10 Your homework today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's affirmations are all about identity and who God says you are. We speak Scripture together, including Genesis 1:27, so your sense of worth rests on His Word and not on your past or other people's opinions. Start your Monday with confidence, peace, and purpose. These daily Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to realign your heart and mind with biblical truth before the week begins. Today's affirmations are all about identity: who God says you are, and what changes when you believe it. Speak life over your day, renew your faith, and step into God's promises with Scripture straight from His Word. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Take a deep breath. This is a new day filled with God's grace and purpose. You are not defined by your past, or your mistakes, or the opinions of others. You are defined by the truth of God's Word. Let these affirmations fill your heart as you step into today. Monday affirmations and Scripture I am a child of God, chosen and loved. 1 John 3:1 I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I am fully known and loved fully by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I have been chosen before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 I am created in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 I am redeemed and made new in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I am set apart for God's purpose. 1 Peter 2:9 I am God's masterpiece, created for good works. Ephesians 2:10 I am loved with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 I am called by name and belong to God. Isaiah 43:1 I am not my past. I am a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. 1 Corinthians 6:20 I'm seated in heavenly places with Christ. Ephesians 2:6 I am co-heir with Christ. Romans 8:17 I am not rejected. I am accepted in Christ. Ephesians 1:6 I am never alone. God is always with me. Hebrews 13:5 I am valuable and precious in God's sight. Isaiah 43:4 I have been set free by the truth of Jesus. John 8:36 I am more than a conqueror through Christ. Romans 8:37 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 I am God's dwelling place. His Spirit lives within me. 1 Corinthians 3:16 I am forgiven and free from condemnation. Romans 8:1 I have a divine purpose and calling from God. Jeremiah 29:11 I am dearly loved and nothing can separate me from God's love. Romans 8:38-39 Closing prayer Father, thank You for reminding me who I am in You. Help me to walk in confidence today, knowing that I am chosen, loved, and called by You. No matter what comes my way, let my identity be rooted in Your truth. In Jesus' name, amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links We have studied the Genesis creation story together at our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui, a quiet, contemplative place to remember who God made you to be. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday is for looking ahead with God. Before the week begins, we pause and place what's coming into His hands. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a steady way to enter the week grounded, attentive, and trusting God to lead you one day at a time. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Sunday affirmations and Scripture I place this coming week in God's hands.Psalm 31:15: "My times are in Your hands." I trust God to guide my steps.Psalm 37:23: "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him." I enter this week with expectancy, not fear.Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." I invite God into every moment ahead.Proverbs 16:3: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do." I trust God to order my priorities.Matthew 6:33: "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness." I receive God's wisdom for the days ahead.James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God." I walk into this week anchored in truth.Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp to my feet." I trust God with what I cannot foresee.Isaiah 46:10: "I make known the end from the beginning." I choose faith over anticipation of stress.Psalm 56:3: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." I rely on God's grace for each day.2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is sufficient for you." I trust God's timing this week.Habakkuk 2:3: "Though it linger, wait for it." I remain open to God's leading.Psalm 25:4: "Show me Your ways, Lord." I step forward with humility and trust.Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of you? To walk humbly with your God." I depend on God's strength, not my own.Psalm 68:35: "God gives strength and power to His people." I trust God with every conversation and decision.Proverbs 20:24: "A person's steps are directed by the Lord." I choose obedience over control.John 14:23: "Anyone who loves Me will obey My teaching." I walk into this week aware of God's presence.Exodus 33:14: "My Presence will go with you." I trust God to work through ordinary moments.Zechariah 4:10: "Do not despise these small beginnings." I release anxiety about outcomes.Psalm 112:7: "They will have no fear of bad news." I remain attentive to God's voice.John 10:27: "My sheep listen to My voice." I trust God to meet my needs.Philippians 4:19: "My God will meet all your needs." I step into this week with courage.Psalm 31:24: "Be strong and take heart." I trust God to shape my character.Romans 8:29: "To be conformed to the image of His Son." I begin this week grounded in hope.Hebrews 6:19: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul." I rest in God's faithfulness as I move forward.Psalm 33:4: "The word of the Lord is right and true." Closing prayer God, as I step into this new week, I place everything ahead of me in Your care. Go before me, guide my steps, and help me stay attentive to You. I trust You with what's coming, one day at a time. Amen. Links Paul wrote Romans to the believers in Rome, and on our Bible Study Live trip each November we study his words in the city where that early church lived. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday is a good day to slow down and look back over your week with God. Not to replay everything or overthink it, but to notice where He met you, where He carried you, and where His grace showed up. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a gentle way to reflect with honesty and gratitude before the new week begins. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Saturday affirmations and Scripture I thank God for walking with me through this week.Psalm 143:10: "Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground." I recognize God's faithfulness in both the seen and unseen moments.Psalm 77:11: "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago." I release regret and receive God's grace.Psalm 32:5: "Then I acknowledged my sin to You... and You forgave the guilt of my sin." I trust that God was at work even when I didn't notice.Ecclesiastes 3:11: "He has made everything beautiful in its time." I give thanks for the strength God provided each day.Psalm 28:7: "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me." I acknowledge where I grew this week.2 Peter 3:18: "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." I notice where God invited me to trust Him more deeply.Psalm 37:5: "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this." I receive God's mercy for where I fell short.Micah 7:18: "You delight in mercy." I choose gratitude over self-criticism.1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances." I honor the work God has been doing in my heart.Philippians 1:6: "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." I acknowledge God's presence in ordinary moments.Psalm 16:11: "You make known to me the path of life." I release this week into God's care.Psalm 55:22: "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." I trust God with what remains unfinished.Proverbs 16:9: "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." I thank God for His patience with me.Psalm 103:8: "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." I rest in the truth that God sees me fully.Hebrews 4:13: "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." I choose to end this week with gratitude.Psalm 92:1: "It is good to give thanks to the Lord." I release comparison and embrace contentment.Hebrews 13:5: "Be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you.'" I acknowledge God's protection this week.Psalm 121:7: "The Lord will keep you from all harm." I thank God for His provision.Matthew 6:31-32: "Your heavenly Father knows that you need them." I recognize God's quiet guidance.Isaiah 30:21: "This is the way; walk in it." I let go of striving and receive rest.Psalm 23:2: "He leads me beside quiet waters." I honor the limits God has given me.Psalm 127:2: "He grants sleep to those He loves." I trust God with what I do not understand.Romans 11:33: "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God." I receive peace as I reflect with God.Psalm 4:7: "You have filled my heart with greater joy." I end this week grounded in God's faithfulness.Lamentations 3:23: "Great is Your faithfulness." Closing prayer God, thank You for walking with me through this week. Help me to see Your faithfulness clearly and to release what I need to let go of. I trust that You were present in ways I noticed and in ways I didn't. I place this week back into Your hands. Amen. Links Slowing down to notice God's quiet work is at the heart of our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui, a contemplative time in Scripture with a small group of women. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confidence in Hearing God: Something can be accurate and still not be from God. That's the hardest part of discernment, and it's what we're working through today. This week we've been talking about prophecy, and a question came in about something I said on Monday: that accuracy is not the test. Today I explain what I meant, using the slave girl in Acts 16 who said something completely true while serving something demonic. I also share what happened in Maui with a tarot card reader, and something the Lord did at church on Sunday that I haven't talked about yet. Links Paul's story in Acts ends in Rome, and our Bible Study Live group walks the places where it happened. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe   Questions we answer today What's the difference between something being true and something being truth? Why does Paul cast a spirit out of a girl who was telling people the truth? Why are tarot cards, psychics, and horoscopes a counterfeit rather than harmless? What does it mean that the enemy disguises himself as an angel of light? What's the difference between a private prayer language and a public message in tongues? Timestamps 00:00 Why Fridays are a catch-up and question day 01:30 The question that came in about accuracy 02:30 Why prophecy is still living and active 03:20 True versus truth 04:40 Reading Acts 16:16-18 06:00 She was saying something accurate 06:30 Even demons recognize God 07:00 The real test: closer to God or further away 07:30 A tarot card reader in Maui 10:20 What the Lord gave me to say to him 11:00 He already knew the truth, he just wanted hope 12:50 Why there's a counterfeit for everything 13:20 The three named angels, and what Lucifer's name means 16:50 Why this season of teaching has felt different 17:50 A prayer request I haven't shared yet 19:30 What happened at the altar on Sunday 21:10 The sword, and the principalities that have been permitted 24:00 Public tongues, private prayer language, and interpretation 25:20 Letting God examine your heart 25:40 The subtler distractions 26:20 Prayer for freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the week ends, we lay down what we've been carrying and stop trying to hold it all together. These affirmations center on Proverbs 3:5-6, trusting the Lord with all your heart instead of leaning on your own understanding. End your week anchored in peace and presence. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to set down what you've been carrying and find rest in God's care. Today's affirmations are about releasing your burdens, letting go of striving, and remembering that God's strength, love, and renewal are available right where you are. It's time to stop striving and start resting in His goodness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin The week is ending, and as we step into the weekend, let's take a moment to breathe. Release your burdens and rest in God's presence. We're not meant to carry everything ourselves. God calls us to lay our worries at His feet and find renewal in Him. Friday affirmations and Scripture I release my worries and trust God to handle what I cannot. 1 Peter 5:7 God's peace fills my heart and I rest in His presence. Matthew 11:28 I am not defined by my mistakes. God's grace is greater than my failures. Lamentations 3:22-23 I let go of the need to control everything and surrender to God's perfect plan. Proverbs 3:5-6 I am deeply loved by God and nothing can separate me from His love. Romans 8:38-39 God refreshes my soul and renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31 I will be fully present today, trusting that God holds tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 My body, mind, and spirit find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1 I let go of striving and choose to rest in God's love. Zephaniah 3:17 I step into the weekend with joy, knowing that God is in control. Psalm 118:24 God's presence is my safe place. Psalm 91:1 I am fully known and fully loved by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I will not let stress steal my peace today. Philippians 4:6-7 God is my refuge and I am safe in His hands. Psalm 46:1 I do not need to have all the answers. I trust God. Romans 11:33 God is fighting my battles and I can rest in His victory. Exodus 14:14 I will not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:13 I am held together by God's love even when life feels overwhelming. Colossians 1:17 God's goodness and mercy follow me every day. Psalm 23:6 I will not carry burdens that God has already taken from me. Matthew 11:29-30 I am at peace because God is in control. Isaiah 26:3 I trust in God's timing even when I don't understand. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I will lay down my burdens and take on God's. Psalm 4:8 I am never alone for God is always with me. Deuteronomy 31:6 No matter what happens today, God is still good. Nahum 1:7 Closing prayer Father, as this week comes to an end, I lay my burdens at Your feet. Help me to release my worries, rest in Your peace, and trust You with everything I cannot control. Refresh my heart and renew my spirit so I can step into the weekend with joy. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links If you need real rest after a long season of striving, our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui is a slower, contemplative time with God and His Word. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearing God in Luke: Within six verses of saying Scripture had been fulfilled in their hearing, Jesus' hometown was dragging Him toward a cliff. What set them off is worth understanding. Today we're in Luke 4:16-30. Jesus announces the year of the Lord's favor, which was Jubilee, and then He stops reading Isaiah mid-sentence. He leaves out the part about vengeance, which is the part they had been waiting generations for. Then He tells two stories about God's mercy landing on outsiders, and the room turns on Him. Underneath all of it is a question worth sitting with in our own Bible study: do we want the miracle more than the miracle worker? Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe   Questions we answer today What was the year of the Lord's favor, and what did Jubilee actually mean? Why did Jesus stop reading Isaiah 61 halfway through the sentence? Why does Luke keep using the word "today"? What were they really saying with "physician, heal yourself"? Why did the stories of the widow and Naaman enrage them? Can we fall into the same entitlement they did? Timestamps 00:00 Where we are in Luke 4 00:30 Reading Luke 4:16-30 02:20 Prayer 03:10 The year of the Lord's favor, and what Jubilee was 04:40 Why Israel rarely kept it 05:10 The line Jesus didn't read 06:00 They were waiting for vengeance 07:20 Why "today" is one of Luke's signature words 08:40 Freedom now, not someday 09:30 Why He's still holding off 11:10 A statistic about unreached people 12:40 How a hometown turns into a mob in six verses 13:30 Honor and shame in a village culture 14:20 What "isn't this Joseph's son" really meant 16:00 Physician, heal yourself, and the bill coming due 17:30 Why Jesus refused their claim on Him 19:10 Elijah and the widow in Baal's territory 22:40 Elisha, Naaman, and a kidnapped slave girl 27:30 Why those two stories enraged them 28:30 You're not the widow, you're the generation being passed over 29:10 Wanting the miracle more than the miracle worker 30:50 Power moves toward need and faith 31:30 Where we do the same thing 34:00 He never went back to Nazareth 34:30 Why I'm never invited to speak near home 35:50 Grace landing on people we'd rather it didn't 36:30 Entitlement after years of service 37:20 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's affirmations are for anyone questioning their calling or finding their footing in a new season. We speak Psalm 37:23 and other Scriptures that remind you God is guiding your steps and you are not walking alone. You were created on purpose, for a purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to walk into your day with intention, clarity, and wisdom. Whether you're questioning your calling or finding your footing in a new season, today's affirmations will help you trust God's plan, listen for His guidance, and move forward with boldness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it's based on. Before we begin God created you for a reason. Your life is not an accident, and your steps are not random. He has a plan for you, a purpose that brings glory to Him and fulfillment to your heart. As you listen to these affirmations, let them remind you that God is leading, guiding, and equipping you for everything He has called you to do. Thursday affirmations and Scripture God has a purpose for my life and I walk in His plan. Jeremiah 29:11 I trust in the Lord to guide my steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 I seek wisdom, and God gives it freely. James 1:5 God is directing my steps and I do not walk alone. Psalm 37:23 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 God has prepared good works for me to do today. Ephesians 2:10 I am equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:17 I walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will walk in faith, not in fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 God's Word lights my path. Psalm 119:105 I choose obedience, knowing God's ways are best. Deuteronomy 5:33 I live with purpose and do not waste my time. Ephesians 5:15-16 I am called to make an impact for God's Kingdom. Matthew 28:19-20 I have the mind of Christ and seek His wisdom daily. 1 Corinthians 2:16 I am a vessel for God's work. 2 Corinthians 4:7 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's purpose for me cannot be stopped. Job 42:2 I do everything for the glory of God. Colossians 3:23 God is using my life to accomplish His plan. Romans 8:28 I am bold in sharing the gospel. Romans 1:16 I walk in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 I remain steadfast in my calling. 1 Corinthians 15:58 God will finish the work He started in me. Philippians 1:6 I live with an eternal perspective. Colossians 3:2 I press forward in my faith, knowing my reward is in Heaven. Philippians 3:13-14 Closing prayer Father, thank You for calling me to a life of purpose. Help me to walk in wisdom today, seeking You in all I do. Give me clarity where I need direction, courage where I need boldness, and a heart that is always ready to serve You. Let my life bring You glory. In Jesus' name, Amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links Listening for God's direction is something we practice together at our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui, where we slow down and study Scripture as a small group. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearing God in Luke: Jesus stood up in His hometown synagogue, read Isaiah out loud, and said it was about Him. Today we're in Luke 4:14-22, where Jesus announces His mission: good news to the poor, liberty to the captives, sight to the blind. The word for liberty is the same word Luke used earlier for the forgiveness of sins. It means release, pardon, a debt wiped off the books. I also share a story from a prison in Kenya that changed how I read this passage, including one woman who stayed in her cell after her freedom had already been paid for. Links We visit Luke's house in Rome on our Bible Study Live trip. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Questions we answer today What's the difference between being full of the Spirit and operating in His power? Why does power so often show up on the other side of testing? What does it mean that Nazareth was where Jesus was "brought up"? Why does it matter that Jesus read the word "anointed" out loud about Himself? What kind of proclamation is Jesus actually making? Are you living like someone who has been set free? Timestamps 00:00 Why this series has felt intense, and why I'm not softening it 02:10 Reading Luke 4:14-22 03:30 Prayer 04:30 Full of the Spirit going in, power coming out 05:40 Dunamis, and where we get the word dynamite 06:50 Power shows up on the other side of the test 08:00 What testing produced in me 11:00 The hardest season, and the question God asked 12:00 How that season shaped the ministry 13:30 The same power promised to us in Acts 1:8 14:10 Trepho, and what "brought up" really means 15:50 The place that fed Him 16:40 Thirty years of synagogue on the Sabbath 17:10 Why the Old Testament matters 18:10 Reading from the scroll of Isaiah 18:40 Chrio, the root of Christos 19:30 Priest, king, prophet, and Jesus as all three 20:40 Two different words for proclaim 22:20 A royal herald announcing the King's decree 23:50 Aphesis, and what liberty actually means 25:00 Inside a Kenyan prison 27:30 Why we are the captives 29:30 Are you walking like you're free? 30:30 The woman who wouldn't leave 31:20 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midweek can get loud, so today we trade anxiety for peace. These Scripture-based affirmations lean on Jeremiah 29:11 and the promise that God's plans for you are good, even when you can't see the whole picture yet. Midweek is when the noise gets loudest. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to trade anxiety for peace and remember that God is still in control of what you can't see yet. Today's affirmations are about surrendering worry, resting in His presence, and trusting His timing even when the picture isn't clear. God's peace isn't just a feeling. It's a promise. I'll say each statement, then pause so you can repeat it after me, and then I'll share the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Breathe in God's peace, and exhale your worries. This day is a gift, and no matter what's ahead, you can trust that God is in control. His love is steady. His plans for you are good. His presence goes before you. Let these affirmations remind you to trust Him today. Wednesday affirmations and Scripture I am ruled by God's peace today. Isaiah 26:3 I cast all my worries onto Jesus. He carries them for me. 1 Peter 5:7 I will not be anxious. I will pray and trust God. Philippians 4:6-7 God's plans for me are good, and I trust Him. Jeremiah 29:11 I do not need to worry about tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 I will rest in God's presence today. Exodus 33:14 God is my refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1 I will not let my heart be troubled. I trust in God. John 14:27 The Lord directs my steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 Even when I don't understand, I trust in God's wisdom. Romans 11:33 I do not have to be afraid because God is with me. Deuteronomy 31:8 God is fighting for me. Exodus 14:14 I am not alone. God walks with me. Isaiah 41:13 God is my rock and salvation. I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:6 I find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1 God's love never fails me. Lamentations 3:22-23 I have peace because I am in Christ. John 16:33 I wait on the Lord and He renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31 I will trust in God, even when I don't see the whole picture. 2 Corinthians 5:7 God is working all things for my good. Romans 8:28 God's peace rules in my heart today. Colossians 3:15 I give my burdens to the Lord and He sustains me. Psalm 55:22 I will be still and know that He is God. Psalm 46:10 I trust God's timing and His ways. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I will rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4 Closing prayer Father, I surrender my worries to You. I choose to rest in Your peace today, trusting that You are in control. Fill my heart with faith instead of fear, and let Your peace guard my mind. In Jesus' name, amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links Our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui is a quiet, contemplative place to bring your questions about the future to God alongside a small group of women. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The devil's first words to Jesus were "if you are the Son of God." God had just called Him exactly that. We're in Luke 4 today talking about the enemy. Who he is, how he actually operates, and why his opening move is almost always an attack on identity. He isn't trying to get you to doubt that God exists. He's trying to get you to prove something God already settled, because once you're busy proving, he can get you to do almost anything. This one is meant to give you a battle plan, not fear. Links We visit Luke's house in Rome on our Bible Study Live trip. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Questions we answer today What does the word devil actually mean, and why does his name describe his job? Is the enemy all-knowing the way God is? How do our words give him ammunition? Why does he attack identity first? What was the opportune time he was waiting for? What weapon did Jesus actually use, and why that one? Timestamps 00:00 Picking up in Luke 4 01:30 Reading Luke 4:1-14 03:00 Why we were never really taught about the enemy 05:00 Diabolos, Satan, and what the names tell us 06:30 The other names Scripture gives him 07:30 He is not a second God, and he is already defeated 09:30 He observes, he does not know 10:20 The blackout week, and the power of our words 13:00 Conviction versus condemnation 14:20 If you are the Son of God 15:10 The oldest move in the book 16:20 When sin shows up as the solution to doubt 17:10 Overworking and oversharing to prove something 18:30 Until an opportune time 19:20 Predictable resistance 20:40 The opportune time was Gethsemane 23:20 Anointing, testing, then ministry 25:00 What he actually wants, and why 27:00 Every offer is a shortcut 29:20 How he twists Scripture 31:00 Offering what was never his to give 35:30 It is written, not I feel 36:30 The only offensive piece of the armor 37:40 Submit first, then resist 39:20 Why we do the daily affirmations 40:20 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we step into the week with courage by speaking God's truth out loud. These affirmations build on 1 Corinthians 15:57, where Paul thanks God for giving us the victory through Jesus Christ. Step into your week with boldness, peace, and purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to trade your own strength for God's before the day gets away from you. As the world demands more, God invites you to lean on Him. Today's affirmations are a reminder that you are never alone, never powerless, and never without purpose. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Today's affirmations are for strength and confidence for the week ahead. Whatever this week holds, you are not facing it alone. God is with you, strengthening you, guiding you, and fighting for you. No matter what challenges you encounter, you can walk in faith knowing that God has already prepared the way for you. Tuesday affirmations and Scripture I am strong and courageous in Christ. Joshua 1:9 I do not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:10 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 I am victorious through Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15:57 I have the power of God working within me. Ephesians 3:20 I will not be shaken because God is my refuge. Psalm 62:6 I walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17 God fights my battles and I need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 I am not afraid because God has overcome the world. John 16:33 I have authority in Christ over every attack of the enemy. Luke 10:19 I am rooted and established in God's love. Ephesians 3:17 I have divine wisdom and strength for today. James 1:5 I am resilient and I will persevere through trials. Romans 5:3-4 I am filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's grace is sufficient for me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 I have peace that surpasses understanding. Philippians 4:7 I am never alone. God is always near. Deuteronomy 31:8 I am protected under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 God's Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 I stand firm in faith and do not waver. James 1:6 I am free from fear because God's perfect love casts it out. 1 John 4:18 I have a spirit of power, love, and sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 God is working all things for my good today. Romans 8:28 Closing prayer Lord, I surrender my fear to You. Fill me with boldness, courage, and confidence in You. No matter what today holds, I trust in Your strength. In Jesus' name, Amen. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links On our Bible Study Live trip to Rome, we visit the catacombs, where early believers laid their loved ones to rest in the hope of the resurrection. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever said yes to God and then watched everything get harder? Luke 4 shows us why. We're starting Luke chapter 4 in our fall Bible study, and before we get to the three temptations, there's something in the first two verses most of us read right past. Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit is the one who led Him into the wilderness. The hard season wasn't a detour from the assignment. It was part of it. Today we look at the forty days, why that number matters, and how Jesus fought as a Spirit-empowered man rather than by pulling rank. Links We visit Luke's house in Rome on our Bible Study Live trip. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Questions we answer today Was Jesus not already full of the Holy Spirit before His baptism? Why does Scripture keep using the number forty? Why did Jesus answer the devil with verses from Deuteronomy? What does Israel's forty years have to do with Jesus' forty days? Is the wilderness a detour or an assignment? Timestamps 00:00 Starting Luke 4, and how this series works 01:00 Reading Luke 4:1-13 02:40 Prayer 04:00 Why the color method stopped me at "forty days" 05:00 Was Jesus always full of the Holy Spirit? 07:00 What Isaiah said about a Spirit-empowered Messiah 08:30 What actually happened at the Jordan 10:00 Fully God and fully human 11:30 Why His victory matters for us 14:20 A callback to Israel's forty years 15:30 Why all three answers come from Deuteronomy 17:30 God's son Israel failed, God's Son Jesus passed 18:50 Other forty-day seasons in Scripture 21:00 Predictable resistance after obedience 23:30 Tempted the whole time, not just at the end 24:30 The wilderness was the assignment 25:00 Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's affirmations are about identity and the truth that you were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world. We repeat Ephesians 1:4 and other Scriptures so your worth rests on what God says, not on your past. Start your Monday with confidence, peace, and purpose. These daily Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to realign your heart and mind with biblical truth before the week begins. Today's affirmations are all about identity: who God says you are, and what changes when you believe it. Speak life over your day, renew your faith, and step into God's promises with Scripture straight from His Word. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Before we begin Take a deep breath. This is a new day filled with God's grace and purpose. You are not defined by your past, or your mistakes, or the opinions of others. You are defined by the truth of God's Word. Let these affirmations fill your heart as you step into today. Monday affirmations and Scripture I am a child of God, chosen and loved. 1 John 3:1 I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I am fully known and loved fully by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I have been chosen before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 I am created in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 I am redeemed and made new in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I am set apart for God's purpose. 1 Peter 2:9 I am God's masterpiece, created for good works. Ephesians 2:10 I am loved with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 I am called by name and belong to God. Isaiah 43:1 I am not my past. I am a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. 1 Corinthians 6:20 I'm seated in heavenly places with Christ. Ephesians 2:6 I am co-heir with Christ. Romans 8:17 I am not rejected. I am accepted in Christ. Ephesians 1:6 I am never alone. God is always with me. Hebrews 13:5 I am valuable and precious in God's sight. Isaiah 43:4 I have been set free by the truth of Jesus. John 8:36 I am more than a conqueror through Christ. Romans 8:37 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 I am God's dwelling place. His Spirit lives within me. 1 Corinthians 3:16 I am forgiven and free from condemnation. Romans 8:1 I have a divine purpose and calling from God. Jeremiah 29:11 I am dearly loved and nothing can separate me from God's love. Romans 8:38-39 Closing prayer Father, thank You for reminding me who I am in You. Help me to walk in confidence today, knowing that I am chosen, loved, and called by You. No matter what comes my way, let my identity be rooted in Your truth. In Jesus' name, amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Links Paul's letters taught the early church who they were in Christ, and on our Bible Study Live trip to Rome we study them together with a small group of women. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the week begins, I'm inviting you to trade dread for expectancy. These Scripture-based affirmations, anchored in Romans 15:13, help you walk into Monday grounded in hope and trusting God one day at a time. Sunday Daily Affirmations: I Enter This Week with Expectancy, Not Fear (Romans 15:13) Sunday is for looking ahead with God. Before the week begins, we pause and place what's coming into His hands. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a steady way to enter the week grounded, attentive, and trusting God to lead you one day at a time. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Sunday affirmations and Scripture I place this coming week in God's hands. Psalm 31:15: "My times are in Your hands." I trust God to guide my steps. Psalm 37:23: "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him." I enter this week with expectancy, not fear. Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." I invite God into every moment ahead. Proverbs 16:3: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do." I trust God to order my priorities. Matthew 6:33: "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness." I receive God's wisdom for the days ahead. James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God." I walk into this week anchored in truth. Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp to my feet." I trust God with what I cannot foresee. Isaiah 46:10: "I make known the end from the beginning." I choose faith over anticipation of stress. Psalm 56:3: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." I rely on God's grace for each day. 2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is sufficient for you." I trust God's timing this week. Habakkuk 2:3: "Though it linger, wait for it." I remain open to God's leading. Psalm 25:4: "Show me Your ways, Lord." I step forward with humility and trust. Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of you? To walk humbly with your God." I depend on God's strength, not my own. Psalm 68:35: "God gives strength and power to His people." I trust God with every conversation and decision. Proverbs 20:24: "A person's steps are directed by the Lord." I choose obedience over control. John 14:23: "Anyone who loves Me will obey My teaching." I walk into this week aware of God's presence. Exodus 33:14: "My Presence will go with you." I trust God to work through ordinary moments. Zechariah 4:10: "Do not despise these small beginnings." I release anxiety about outcomes. Psalm 112:7: "They will have no fear of bad news." I remain attentive to God's voice. John 10:27: "My sheep listen to My voice." I trust God to meet my needs. Philippians 4:19: "My God will meet all your needs." I step into this week with courage. Psalm 31:24: "Be strong and take heart." I trust God to shape my character. Romans 8:29: "To be conformed to the image of His Son." I begin this week grounded in hope. Hebrews 6:19: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul." I rest in God's faithfulness as I move forward. Psalm 33:4: "The word of the Lord is right and true." Closing prayer God, as I step into this new week, I place everything ahead of me in Your care. Go before me, guide my steps, and help me stay attentive to You. I trust You with what's coming, one day at a time. Amen. Links If Romans has shaped your faith, our Bible Study Live trip to Rome lets you study Paul's letter with a small group of women in the city he wrote it to. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we look back over the week with honesty and gratitude instead of replaying every mistake. These affirmations lean on Psalm 32:5, where David confesses his sin and finds that God forgives. Saturday Daily Affirmations: I Release Regret (Psalm 32:5) Saturday is a good day to slow down and look back over your week with God. Not to replay everything or overthink it, but to notice where He met you, where He carried you, and where His grace showed up. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a gentle way to reflect with honesty and gratitude before the new week begins. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Saturday affirmations and Scripture I thank God for walking with me through this week. Psalm 143:10: "Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground." I recognize God's faithfulness in both the seen and unseen moments. Psalm 77:11: "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago." I release regret and receive God's grace. Psalm 32:5: "Then I acknowledged my sin to You... and You forgave the guilt of my sin." I trust that God was at work even when I didn't notice. Ecclesiastes 3:11: "He has made everything beautiful in its time." I give thanks for the strength God provided each day. Psalm 28:7: "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me." I acknowledge where I grew this week. 2 Peter 3:18: "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." I notice where God invited me to trust Him more deeply. Psalm 37:5: "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this." I receive God's mercy for where I fell short. Micah 7:18: "You delight in mercy." I choose gratitude over self-criticism. 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances." I honor the work God has been doing in my heart. Philippians 1:6: "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." I acknowledge God's presence in ordinary moments. Psalm 16:11: "You make known to me the path of life." I release this week into God's care. Psalm 55:22: "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." I trust God with what remains unfinished. Proverbs 16:9: "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." I thank God for His patience with me. Psalm 103:8: "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." I rest in the truth that God sees me fully. Hebrews 4:13: "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." I choose to end this week with gratitude. Psalm 92:1: "It is good to give thanks to the Lord." I release comparison and embrace contentment. Hebrews 13:5: "Be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you.'" I acknowledge God's protection this week. Psalm 121:7: "The Lord will keep you from all harm." I thank God for His provision. Matthew 6:31-32: "Your heavenly Father knows that you need them." I recognize God's quiet guidance. Isaiah 30:21: "This is the way; walk in it." I let go of striving and receive rest. Psalm 23:2: "He leads me beside quiet waters." I honor the limits God has given me. Psalm 127:2: "He grants sleep to those He loves." I trust God with what I do not understand. Romans 11:33: "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God." I receive peace as I reflect with God. Psalm 4:7: "You have filled my heart with greater joy." I end this week grounded in God's faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23: "Great is Your faithfulness." Closing prayer God, thank You for walking with me through this week. Help me to see Your faithfulness clearly and to release what I need to let go of. I trust that You were present in ways I noticed and in ways I didn't. I place this week back into Your hands. Amen. Links Our Bible Study Live retreat in Maui makes room for this kind of honest reflection, with quiet time in Scripture alongside a small group of women. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices