http://odeo.com/channels/2104794-21-Days-Bible-Reading-Challenge-21days-com-Thomas-Nelson-Inc no Listen to key Bible passages that will give you an overview of the entire Bible in 21 days. "Your life will change. The world already has..." Listen to key Bible passages that will give you an overview of the entire Bible in 21 days. "Your life will change. The world already has..." Experience the book that has changed the world. Listen to key Bible passages that will give you an overview of the entire Bible in 21 days. en-us 40 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 ? & © & ™ 2007 Thomas Nelson Inc. Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23655029-DAY-2-The-Story-of-Noah-s-Ark-Genesis-6-1-9-17 Due to mankind?s rampant wickedness, God decides to start afresh with humanity. While he destroys the rest of the earth with a flood, He chooses to spare the one faithful man on earth, Noah, in order that he father a new generation of people. So He calls Noah to build a giant watercraft, an ark, which will house his entire family, and one pair of each living creature on the earth. The flood lasts for hundreds of days, when finally, land resurfaces, and Noah, his family, and the animals are free to dwell on the earth again. God makes a covenant with Noah that never again will He destroy the earth with a flood. He sets a rainbow in the sky to remind Noah of his promise. Due to mankind?s rampant wickedness, God decides to start afresh with humanity. While he destroys the rest of the earth with a flood, He chooses to spare the one faithful man on earth, Noah, in order that he father a new generation of people. So He calls Noah to build a giant watercraft, an ark, which will house his entire family, and one pair of each living creature on the earth. The flood lasts for hundreds of days, when finally, land resurfaces, and Noah, his family, and the animals are free to dwell on the earth again. God makes a covenant with Noah that never again will He destroy the earth with a flood. He sets a rainbow in the sky to remind Noah of his promise. Due to mankind?s rampant wickedness, God decides to start afresh with humanity. While he destroys the rest of the earth with a flood, He chooses to spare the one faithful man on earth, Noah, in order that he father a new generation of people. So He calls Noah to build a giant watercraft, an ark, which will house his entire family, and one pair of each living creature on the earth. The flood lasts for hundreds of days, when finally, land resurfaces, and Noah, his family, and the animals are free to dwell on the earth again. God makes a covenant with Noah that never again will He destroy the earth with a flood. He sets a rainbow in the sky to remind Noah of his promise. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655029 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/23655030-DAY-3-God-s-Promise-to-Abraham-The-Story-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-Genesis-17-1-18-15-19-1-29-21-1-7-22-1-19 God establishes a covenant with a faithful man named Abraham, promising to make great nations of his descendants. However, at this point, Abraham and his wife, Sarah, are 100 and 90, respectively, and they have no children, so this seems impossible. But God sends messengers to them in the form of three men, who explain that Sarah will indeed bear Abraham a son. After the men visit with Abraham and Sarah, they turn their attention to nearby Sodom, a town full of wicked men and women. They go there and warn Lot, Abraham?s nephew, of the coming punishment on Sodom and lead him out of the city just before it is completely destroyed. Later, just as God has promised, Sarah does give birth to a boy, and they name him Isaac. God tests Abraham?s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham is willing to follow through, but the Lord stops him and commends his faith. God establishes a covenant with a faithful man named Abraham, promising to make great nations of his descendants. However, at this point, Abraham and his wife, Sarah, are 100 and 90, respectively, and they have no children, so this seems impossible. But God sends messengers to them in the form of three men, who explain that Sarah will indeed bear Abraham a son. After the men visit with Abraham and Sarah, they turn their attention to nearby Sodom, a town full of wicked men and women. They go there and warn Lot, Abraham?s nephew, of the coming punishment on Sodom and lead him out of the city just before it is completely destroyed. Later, just as God has promised, Sarah does give birth to a boy, and they name him Isaac. God tests Abraham?s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham is willing to follow through, but the Lord stops him and commends his faith. God establishes a covenant with a faithful man named Abraham, promising to make great nations of his descendants. However, at this point, Abraham and his wife, Sarah, are 100 and 90, respectively, and they have no children, so this seems impossible. But God sends messengers to them in the form of three men, who explain that Sarah will indeed bear Abraham a son. After the men visit with Abraham and Sarah, they turn their attention to nearby Sodom, a town full of wicked men and women. They go there and warn Lot, Abraham?s nephew, of the coming punishment on Sodom and lead him out of the city just before it is completely destroyed. Later, just as God has promised, Sarah does give birth to a boy, and they name him Isaac. God tests Abraham?s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham is willing to follow through, but the Lord stops him and commends his faith. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655030 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/23655031-DAY-6-The-Ten-Commandments-and-the-Golden-Calf-Exodus-19-1-20-21-32-1-35 After their escape from Egypt, the Israelites travel through the wilderness in pursuit of the land God has promised them. While on their journey, the Lord speaks to Moses on Mt. Sinai and gives him the Ten Commandments. But while Moses is on the mountain, the people grow restless, lose faith, and begin to worship a golden calf. After their escape from Egypt, the Israelites travel through the wilderness in pursuit of the land God has promised them. While on their journey, the Lord speaks to Moses on Mt. Sinai and gives him the Ten Commandments. But while Moses is on the mountain, the people grow restless, lose faith, and begin to worship a golden calf. After their escape from Egypt, the Israelites travel through the wilderness in pursuit of the land God has promised them. While on their journey, the Lord speaks to Moses on Mt. Sinai and gives him the Ten Commandments. But while Moses is on the mountain, the people grow restless, lose faith, and begin to worship a golden calf. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655031 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/23655032-DAY-7-Joshua-and-the-Battle-of-Jericho-Joshua-1-1-2-24-6-1-27 After Moses dies, the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, with Joshua leading the charge. Part of this process, however, involves their overtaking the city of Jericho, a great city fortified by a seemingly impenetrable wall. But Joshua follows the command of the Lord to gather the army and march around the city for seven days, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day, they march around Jericho seven times and then blow the rams? horns. At the sound of the horn blasts, the children of Israel shout and the walls of the city crumble to the ground. The Israelites then invade the city and overcome it. After Moses dies, the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, with Joshua leading the charge. Part of this process, however, involves their overtaking the city of Jericho, a great city fortified by a seemingly impenetrable wall. But Joshua follows the command of the Lord to gather the army and march around the city for seven days, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day, they march around Jericho seven times and then blow the rams? horns. At the sound of the horn blasts, the children of Israel shout and the walls of the city crumble to the ground. The Israelites then invade the city and overcome it. After Moses dies, the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, with Joshua leading the charge. Part of this process, however, involves their overtaking the city of Jericho, a great city fortified by a seemingly impenetrable wall. But Joshua follows the command of the Lord to gather the army and march around the city for seven days, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day, they march around Jericho seven times and then blow the rams? horns. At the sound of the horn blasts, the children of Israel shout and the walls of the city crumble to the ground. The Israelites then invade the city and overcome it. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655032 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/23655033-DAY-8-Job-s-Faith-Tested-Job-1-1-3-26-38-1-11-42-1-17 Job is a man who loves and serves God faithfully, but Satan suggests to God that this is only because God has blessed him. Therefore, Satan attacks Job, killing his family, taking away his cattle, and eventually plaguing him with boils all over his body. Although Job wrestles with grief, sorrow, and his own existence, he remains faithful to the Lord, declaring His praise, and trusting in His goodness. Job is a man who loves and serves God faithfully, but Satan suggests to God that this is only because God has blessed him. Therefore, Satan attacks Job, killing his family, taking away his cattle, and eventually plaguing him with boils all over his body. Although Job wrestles with grief, sorrow, and his own existence, he remains faithful to the Lord, declaring His praise, and trusting in His goodness. Job is a man who loves and serves God faithfully, but Satan suggests to God that this is only because God has blessed him. Therefore, Satan attacks Job, killing his family, taking away his cattle, and eventually plaguing him with boils all over his body. Although Job wrestles with grief, sorrow, and his own existence, he remains faithful to the Lord, declaring His praise, and trusting in His goodness. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655033 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/23655034-DAY-13-Jonah-and-the-Whale-The-Story-of-Queen-Esther-Jonah-1-1-3-10-Esther-2-5-8-15-18-3-8-15-4-8-1-8-17 Jonah is called by God to go to the city of Nineveh to preach to them of their need to repent of their wickedness. Jonah, however, does not want to go, but when he tries to flee from the Lord by boat, he is tossed into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. After three days, the fish spits Jonah out onto the shore. This time, Jonah obeys the Lord, preaches in the city, and the people of Nineveh repent of their wickedness. The Book of Esther is the story of a young Hebrew woman who is exiled in Persia. She is selected as the king?s wife, and when she learns of a plot by someone in the king?s court to eliminate all the Hebrews in the empire, she risks her life to appear before the king and request his protection for her people. Jonah is called by God to go to the city of Nineveh to preach to them of their need to repent of their wickedness. Jonah, however, does not want to go, but when he tries to flee from the Lord by boat, he is tossed into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. After three days, the fish spits Jonah out onto the shore. This time, Jonah obeys the Lord, preaches in the city, and the people of Nineveh repent of their wickedness. The Book of Esther is the story of a young Hebrew woman who is exiled in Persia. She is selected as the king?s wife, and when she learns of a plot by someone in the king?s court to eliminate all the Hebrews in the empire, she risks her life to appear before the king and request his protection for her people. Jonah is called by God to go to the city of Nineveh to preach to them of their need to repent of their wickedness. Jonah, however, does not want to go, but when he tries to flee from the Lord by boat, he is tossed into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. After three days, the fish spits Jonah out onto the shore. This time, Jonah obeys the Lord, preaches in the city, and the people of Nineveh repent of their wickedness. The Book of Esther is the story of a young Hebrew woman who is exiled in Persia. She is selected as the king?s wife, and when she learns of a plot by someone in the king?s court to eliminate all the Hebrews in the empire, she risks her life to appear before the king and request his protection for her people. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655034 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/23655035-DAY-16-The-Last-Supper-The-Story-of-Jesus-Trial-Crucifixion-and-Resurrection-John-13-1-14-6-Mark-14-32-42-Luke-22-47-62-Mark-15-1-34-John-19-23-20-18 Jesus travels with His disciples to Jerusalem for Passover when He has what is known as the Last Supper with them. There, He predicts Judas?s betrayal and comforts His friends, teaching them for the last time before His death. Jesus takes a few of His disciples to pray with Him in a nearby garden when Judas arrives with Roman soldiers to arrest Him. They take Him before Pilate, who is eventually convinced by the crowd to crucify Jesus. After being brutally beaten, Jesus carries His cross up a hill where the Roman soldiers nail His hands and feet to it, leaving Him to die. After about three hours, He does die and is buried in a tomb just before sundown on Friday. That Sunday morning, three of Jesus followers arrive at the tomb, only to discover that He has, in fact, risen from the dead! Jesus travels with His disciples to Jerusalem for Passover when He has what is known as the Last Supper with them. There, He predicts Judas?s betrayal and comforts His friends, teaching them for the last time before His death. Jesus takes a few of His disciples to pray with Him in a nearby garden when Judas arrives with Roman soldiers to arrest Him. They take Him before Pilate, who is eventually convinced by the crowd to crucify Jesus. After being brutally beaten, Jesus carries His cross up a hill where the Roman soldiers nail His hands and feet to it, leaving Him to die. After about three hours, He does die and is buried in a tomb just before sundown on Friday. That Sunday morning, three of Jesus followers arrive at the tomb, only to discover that He has, in fact, risen from the dead! Jesus travels with His disciples to Jerusalem for Passover when He has what is known as the Last Supper with them. There, He predicts Judas?s betrayal and comforts His friends, teaching them for the last time before His death. Jesus takes a few of His disciples to pray with Him in a nearby garden when Judas arrives with Roman soldiers to arrest Him. They take Him before Pilate, who is eventually convinced by the crowd to crucify Jesus. After being brutally beaten, Jesus carries His cross up a hill where the Roman soldiers nail His hands and feet to it, leaving Him to die. After about three hours, He does die and is buried in a tomb just before sundown on Friday. That Sunday morning, three of Jesus followers arrive at the tomb, only to discover that He has, in fact, risen from the dead! tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655035 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/23655036-DAY-17-The-Good-News-of-Jesus-Spreads-Acts-1-4-11-2-1-4-6-1-15-7-54-60-8-26-9-31 Jesus ascends to Heaven and leaves His disciples to spread the good news of salvation for all who believe in Him, promising the coming Holy Spirit, who does come in a matter of days and fills each of them, empowering them to do His work. As more and more people begin to believe in Jesus, the disciples appoint leaders to oversee the new church. Stephen, one of those appointed, is arrested for his faith in Christ and stoned to death. One of the participants at the stoning is a man named Saul, and while he is on his way to Damascus to arrest more Christians, Jesus appears to him and blinds him. He instructs Saul to continue to Damascus, where three days later he is healed, is baptized, and begins preaching the good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus ascends to Heaven and leaves His disciples to spread the good news of salvation for all who believe in Him, promising the coming Holy Spirit, who does come in a matter of days and fills each of them, empowering them to do His work. As more and more people begin to believe in Jesus, the disciples appoint leaders to oversee the new church. Stephen, one of those appointed, is arrested for his faith in Christ and stoned to death. One of the participants at the stoning is a man named Saul, and while he is on his way to Damascus to arrest more Christians, Jesus appears to him and blinds him. He instructs Saul to continue to Damascus, where three days later he is healed, is baptized, and begins preaching the good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus ascends to Heaven and leaves His disciples to spread the good news of salvation for all who believe in Him, promising the coming Holy Spirit, who does come in a matter of days and fills each of them, empowering them to do His work. As more and more people begin to believe in Jesus, the disciples appoint leaders to oversee the new church. Stephen, one of those appointed, is arrested for his faith in Christ and stoned to death. One of the participants at the stoning is a man named Saul, and while he is on his way to Damascus to arrest more Christians, Jesus appears to him and blinds him. He instructs Saul to continue to Damascus, where three days later he is healed, is baptized, and begins preaching the good news of Jesus Christ. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655036 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/23655037-DAY-21-Christ-s-Ultimate-Victory-Revelation-1-1-20-19-1-22-21 John writes to the seven churches in Asia, telling of the message he has received for them from Jesus Christ. He has a vision of Christ glorified, and is commanded by Him to write all that he sees. One of his final visions is of Christ?s return on a white horse, followed by the armies of heaven, capturing Satan and binding him for 1,000 years. Satan is then released and leads a rebellion against the Lord, but he is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone, to be tormented forever. Then John sees a new heaven and a new earth, and the holy city, New Jerusalem. Through it runs a pure river with water of life, and there is no curse, no night, and no sun, for the Lord God gives them light. John writes to the seven churches in Asia, telling of the message he has received for them from Jesus Christ. He has a vision of Christ glorified, and is commanded by Him to write all that he sees. One of his final visions is of Christ?s return on a white horse, followed by the armies of heaven, capturing Satan and binding him for 1,000 years. Satan is then released and leads a rebellion against the Lord, but he is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone, to be tormented forever. Then John sees a new heaven and a new earth, and the holy city, New Jerusalem. Through it runs a pure river with water of life, and there is no curse, no night, and no sun, for the Lord God gives them light. John writes to the seven churches in Asia, telling of the message he has received for them from Jesus Christ. He has a vision of Christ glorified, and is commanded by Him to write all that he sees. One of his final visions is of Christ?s return on a white horse, followed by the armies of heaven, capturing Satan and binding him for 1,000 years. Satan is then released and leads a rebellion against the Lord, but he is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone, to be tormented forever. Then John sees a new heaven and a new earth, and the holy city, New Jerusalem. Through it runs a pure river with water of life, and there is no curse, no night, and no sun, for the Lord God gives them light. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655037 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:12 -0800 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209097-DAY-2-The-Story-of-Noah-s-Ark-Genesis-6-1-9-17 Due to mankind?s rampant wickedness, God decides to start afresh with humanity. While he destroys the rest of the earth with a flood, He chooses to spare the one faithful man on earth, Noah, in order that he father a new generation of people. So He calls Noah to build a giant watercraft, an ark, which will house his entire family, and one pair of each living creature on the earth. The flood lasts for hundreds of days, when finally, land resurfaces, and Noah, his family, and the animals are free to dwell on the earth again. God makes a covenant with Noah that never again will He destroy the earth with a flood. He sets a rainbow in the sky to remind Noah of his promise. Due to mankind?s rampant wickedness, God decides to start afresh with humanity. While he destroys the rest of the earth with a flood, He chooses to spare the one faithful man on earth, Noah, in order that he father a new generation of people. So He calls Noah to build a giant watercraft, an ark, which will house his entire family, and one pair of each living creature on the earth. The flood lasts for hundreds of days, when finally, land resurfaces, and Noah, his family, and the animals are free to dwell on the earth again. God makes a covenant with Noah that never again will He destroy the earth with a flood. He sets a rainbow in the sky to remind Noah of his promise. Due to mankind?s rampant wickedness, God decides to start afresh with humanity. While he destroys the rest of the earth with a flood, He chooses to spare the one faithful man on earth, Noah, in order that he father a new generation of people. So He calls Noah to build a giant watercraft, an ark, which will house his entire family, and one pair of each living creature on the earth. The flood lasts for hundreds of days, when finally, land resurfaces, and Noah, his family, and the animals are free to dwell on the earth again. God makes a covenant with Noah that never again will He destroy the earth with a flood. He sets a rainbow in the sky to remind Noah of his promise. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209097 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209099-DAY-3-God-s-Promise-to-Abraham-The-Story-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-Genesis-17-1-18-15-19-1-29-21-1-7-22-1-19 God establishes a covenant with a faithful man named Abraham, promising to make great nations of his descendants. However, at this point, Abraham and his wife, Sarah, are 100 and 90, respectively, and they have no children, so this seems impossible. But God sends messengers to them in the form of three men, who explain that Sarah will indeed bear Abraham a son. After the men visit with Abraham and Sarah, they turn their attention to nearby Sodom, a town full of wicked men and women. They go there and warn Lot, Abraham?s nephew, of the coming punishment on Sodom and lead him out of the city just before it is completely destroyed. Later, just as God has promised, Sarah does give birth to a boy, and they name him Isaac. God tests Abraham?s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham is willing to follow through, but the Lord stops him and commends his faith. God establishes a covenant with a faithful man named Abraham, promising to make great nations of his descendants. However, at this point, Abraham and his wife, Sarah, are 100 and 90, respectively, and they have no children, so this seems impossible. But God sends messengers to them in the form of three men, who explain that Sarah will indeed bear Abraham a son. After the men visit with Abraham and Sarah, they turn their attention to nearby Sodom, a town full of wicked men and women. They go there and warn Lot, Abraham?s nephew, of the coming punishment on Sodom and lead him out of the city just before it is completely destroyed. Later, just as God has promised, Sarah does give birth to a boy, and they name him Isaac. God tests Abraham?s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham is willing to follow through, but the Lord stops him and commends his faith. God establishes a covenant with a faithful man named Abraham, promising to make great nations of his descendants. However, at this point, Abraham and his wife, Sarah, are 100 and 90, respectively, and they have no children, so this seems impossible. But God sends messengers to them in the form of three men, who explain that Sarah will indeed bear Abraham a son. After the men visit with Abraham and Sarah, they turn their attention to nearby Sodom, a town full of wicked men and women. They go there and warn Lot, Abraham?s nephew, of the coming punishment on Sodom and lead him out of the city just before it is completely destroyed. Later, just as God has promised, Sarah does give birth to a boy, and they name him Isaac. God tests Abraham?s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham is willing to follow through, but the Lord stops him and commends his faith. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209099 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209100-DAY-4-The-Story-of-Joseph-and-His-Brothers-Genesis-37-1-11-19-20-26-28-39-41-1-14-25-40-42-1-8-45-1-10-46-28-30 Jacob, Isaac?s son, has twelve sons of his own, one of whom, Joseph, he loves the most. Because of their jealousy, Joseph?s eleven brothers sell him to slave traders and tell their father that he has been killed by an animal. Joseph is eventually bought as a household slave for an Egyptian official, but is falsely accused and imprisoned. However, God remains faithful to him, and through his gift of interpreting dreams, he is not only freed from prison, but also promoted to second-in-command of Egypt, overseeing the allocation of food during a time of famine. When his brothers come to Egypt in search of food, Joseph eventually reveals his true identity and invites his entire family, including his now elderly father, to join him in Egypt, where they will be taken care of during the famine. Jacob, Isaac?s son, has twelve sons of his own, one of whom, Joseph, he loves the most. Because of their jealousy, Joseph?s eleven brothers sell him to slave traders and tell their father that he has been killed by an animal. Joseph is eventually bought as a household slave for an Egyptian official, but is falsely accused and imprisoned. However, God remains faithful to him, and through his gift of interpreting dreams, he is not only freed from prison, but also promoted to second-in-command of Egypt, overseeing the allocation of food during a time of famine. When his brothers come to Egypt in search of food, Joseph eventually reveals his true identity and invites his entire family, including his now elderly father, to join him in Egypt, where they will be taken care of during the famine. Jacob, Isaac?s son, has twelve sons of his own, one of whom, Joseph, he loves the most. Because of their jealousy, Joseph?s eleven brothers sell him to slave traders and tell their father that he has been killed by an animal. Joseph is eventually bought as a household slave for an Egyptian official, but is falsely accused and imprisoned. However, God remains faithful to him, and through his gift of interpreting dreams, he is not only freed from prison, but also promoted to second-in-command of Egypt, overseeing the allocation of food during a time of famine. When his brothers come to Egypt in search of food, Joseph eventually reveals his true identity and invites his entire family, including his now elderly father, to join him in Egypt, where they will be taken care of during the famine. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209100 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209102-DAY-5-The-Israelite-s-Exodus-from-Egypt-Exodus-3-1-22-5-1-4-11-1-10-14-1-31 After several years, the descendants of Jacob, now known as the children of Israel, have grown into quite a large population in Egypt, which threatens the new pharaoh, and he forces them into slavery. However, God raises up a leader amongst them, Moses, who pleads with Pharaoh ten times for their freedom. At last, he grants them their request, but at the last minute reneges. However, the children of Israel are already en route, and, in order to escape the Egyptian army, they must traverse the Red Sea. By the power of God, Moses parts the Red Sea, enabling the children of Israel to walk across. The Egyptian army follows closely behind them, but the Lord closes up the sea as they are traveling across it, thus drowning them. After several years, the descendants of Jacob, now known as the children of Israel, have grown into quite a large population in Egypt, which threatens the new pharaoh, and he forces them into slavery. However, God raises up a leader amongst them, Moses, who pleads with Pharaoh ten times for their freedom. At last, he grants them their request, but at the last minute reneges. However, the children of Israel are already en route, and, in order to escape the Egyptian army, they must traverse the Red Sea. By the power of God, Moses parts the Red Sea, enabling the children of Israel to walk across. The Egyptian army follows closely behind them, but the Lord closes up the sea as they are traveling across it, thus drowning them. After several years, the descendants of Jacob, now known as the children of Israel, have grown into quite a large population in Egypt, which threatens the new pharaoh, and he forces them into slavery. However, God raises up a leader amongst them, Moses, who pleads with Pharaoh ten times for their freedom. At last, he grants them their request, but at the last minute reneges. However, the children of Israel are already en route, and, in order to escape the Egyptian army, they must traverse the Red Sea. By the power of God, Moses parts the Red Sea, enabling the children of Israel to walk across. The Egyptian army follows closely behind them, but the Lord closes up the sea as they are traveling across it, thus drowning them. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209102 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209104-DAY-6-The-Ten-Commandments-and-the-Golden-Calf-Exodus-19-1-20-21-32-1-35 After their escape from Egypt, the Israelites travel through the wilderness in pursuit of the land God has promised them. While on their journey, the Lord speaks to Moses on Mt. Sinai and gives him the Ten Commandments. But while Moses is on the mountain, the people grow restless, lose faith, and begin to worship a golden calf. After their escape from Egypt, the Israelites travel through the wilderness in pursuit of the land God has promised them. While on their journey, the Lord speaks to Moses on Mt. Sinai and gives him the Ten Commandments. But while Moses is on the mountain, the people grow restless, lose faith, and begin to worship a golden calf. After their escape from Egypt, the Israelites travel through the wilderness in pursuit of the land God has promised them. While on their journey, the Lord speaks to Moses on Mt. Sinai and gives him the Ten Commandments. But while Moses is on the mountain, the people grow restless, lose faith, and begin to worship a golden calf. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209104 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209106-DAY-7-Joshua-and-the-Battle-of-Jericho-Joshua-1-1-2-24-6-1-27 After Moses dies, the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, with Joshua leading the charge. Part of this process, however, involves their overtaking the city of Jericho, a great city fortified by a seemingly impenetrable wall. But Joshua follows the command of the Lord to gather the army and march around the city for seven days, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day, they march around Jericho seven times and then blow the rams? horns. At the sound of the horn blasts, the children of Israel shout and the walls of the city crumble to the ground. The Israelites then invade the city and overcome it. After Moses dies, the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, with Joshua leading the charge. Part of this process, however, involves their overtaking the city of Jericho, a great city fortified by a seemingly impenetrable wall. But Joshua follows the command of the Lord to gather the army and march around the city for seven days, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day, they march around Jericho seven times and then blow the rams? horns. At the sound of the horn blasts, the children of Israel shout and the walls of the city crumble to the ground. The Israelites then invade the city and overcome it. After Moses dies, the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, with Joshua leading the charge. Part of this process, however, involves their overtaking the city of Jericho, a great city fortified by a seemingly impenetrable wall. But Joshua follows the command of the Lord to gather the army and march around the city for seven days, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day, they march around Jericho seven times and then blow the rams? horns. At the sound of the horn blasts, the children of Israel shout and the walls of the city crumble to the ground. The Israelites then invade the city and overcome it. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209106 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209108-DAY-8-Job-s-Faith-Tested-Job-1-1-3-26-38-1-11-42-1-17 Job is a man who loves and serves God faithfully, but Satan suggests to God that this is only because God has blessed him. Therefore, Satan attacks Job, killing his family, taking away his cattle, and eventually plaguing him with boils all over his body. Although Job wrestles with grief, sorrow, and his own existence, he remains faithful to the Lord, declaring His praise, and trusting in His goodness. Job is a man who loves and serves God faithfully, but Satan suggests to God that this is only because God has blessed him. Therefore, Satan attacks Job, killing his family, taking away his cattle, and eventually plaguing him with boils all over his body. Although Job wrestles with grief, sorrow, and his own existence, he remains faithful to the Lord, declaring His praise, and trusting in His goodness. Job is a man who loves and serves God faithfully, but Satan suggests to God that this is only because God has blessed him. Therefore, Satan attacks Job, killing his family, taking away his cattle, and eventually plaguing him with boils all over his body. Although Job wrestles with grief, sorrow, and his own existence, he remains faithful to the Lord, declaring His praise, and trusting in His goodness. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209108 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209110-DAY-9-David-and-Goliath-David-and-Bathsheba-1-Samuel-17-1-58-2-Samuel-11-1-17-12-1-15 The Philistine army squares off with the nation of Israel and pits their giant warrior Goliath against any Israelite willing to fight him. David, a shepherd boy, volunteers to face the giant and armed only with a sack of rocks and his sling-shot, fires and strikes the Philistine in the forehead, thus killing him and securing victory for the Israelites. Years later, when David himself is king, he sleeps with a beautiful woman named Bathsheba, the wife of one of David?s warriors. When David learns that she is pregnant, he arranges for her husband to be killed in battle and takes her as his own wife. When Nathan the prophet confronts David about his adultery, deceit, and murder, David repents. The Philistine army squares off with the nation of Israel and pits their giant warrior Goliath against any Israelite willing to fight him. David, a shepherd boy, volunteers to face the giant and armed only with a sack of rocks and his sling-shot, fires and strikes the Philistine in the forehead, thus killing him and securing victory for the Israelites. Years later, when David himself is king, he sleeps with a beautiful woman named Bathsheba, the wife of one of David?s warriors. When David learns that she is pregnant, he arranges for her husband to be killed in battle and takes her as his own wife. When Nathan the prophet confronts David about his adultery, deceit, and murder, David repents. The Philistine army squares off with the nation of Israel and pits their giant warrior Goliath against any Israelite willing to fight him. David, a shepherd boy, volunteers to face the giant and armed only with a sack of rocks and his sling-shot, fires and strikes the Philistine in the forehead, thus killing him and securing victory for the Israelites. Years later, when David himself is king, he sleeps with a beautiful woman named Bathsheba, the wife of one of David?s warriors. When David learns that she is pregnant, he arranges for her husband to be killed in battle and takes her as his own wife. When Nathan the prophet confronts David about his adultery, deceit, and murder, David repents. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209110 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209111-DAY-10-Psalms-The-Songbook-of-Israel-Psalms-22-23-32-51-84-103-121-139-1-18-23-24 The Psalms, written by several different authors and spanning the entire Old Testament history of Israel, range in topic and style. Psalm 22 is written by David and is quoted by Christ as He suffers on the cross. Psalms 32 and 51 are also credited to David and written in response to Nathan?s rebuke for his sins regarding Bathsheba and her husband. Psalms 23, 103, 139 are composed by David and express the great mercy, wisdom, and blessings of the Lord. Psalms 84 and 121 praise the Lord for His faithfulness and express enjoyment of His presence. The Psalms, written by several different authors and spanning the entire Old Testament history of Israel, range in topic and style. Psalm 22 is written by David and is quoted by Christ as He suffers on the cross. Psalms 32 and 51 are also credited to David and written in response to Nathan?s rebuke for his sins regarding Bathsheba and her husband. Psalms 23, 103, 139 are composed by David and express the great mercy, wisdom, and blessings of the Lord. Psalms 84 and 121 praise the Lord for His faithfulness and express enjoyment of His presence. The Psalms, written by several different authors and spanning the entire Old Testament history of Israel, range in topic and style. Psalm 22 is written by David and is quoted by Christ as He suffers on the cross. Psalms 32 and 51 are also credited to David and written in response to Nathan?s rebuke for his sins regarding Bathsheba and her husband. Psalms 23, 103, 139 are composed by David and express the great mercy, wisdom, and blessings of the Lord. Psalms 84 and 121 praise the Lord for His faithfulness and express enjoyment of His presence. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209111 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209113-DAY-11-Isaiah-God-s-Message-in-Troubled-Times-Isaiah-6-1-13-9-1-7-40-1-11-27-31-43-1-21-53-1-12-55-1-13-61-1-3 Isaiah is a man whom God calls to bear His message of repentance and hope to the nation of Israel. In chapter 6, God reveals Himself to Isaiah and calls him to His service. In chapter 9, Isaiah foretells the coming Messiah, the One God will raise up to save His people. God commands Isaiah to comfort the people of Israel in chapters 40 and 43, telling them of the hope that is to come. Chapter 53 offers a description of the Messiah and predicts His suffering, while chapters 55 and 61 are an invitation to accept the Lord?s grace and the abundant life He provides for those who seek Him. Isaiah is a man whom God calls to bear His message of repentance and hope to the nation of Israel. In chapter 6, God reveals Himself to Isaiah and calls him to His service. In chapter 9, Isaiah foretells the coming Messiah, the One God will raise up to save His people. God commands Isaiah to comfort the people of Israel in chapters 40 and 43, telling them of the hope that is to come. Chapter 53 offers a description of the Messiah and predicts His suffering, while chapters 55 and 61 are an invitation to accept the Lord?s grace and the abundant life He provides for those who seek Him. Isaiah is a man whom God calls to bear His message of repentance and hope to the nation of Israel. In chapter 6, God reveals Himself to Isaiah and calls him to His service. In chapter 9, Isaiah foretells the coming Messiah, the One God will raise up to save His people. God commands Isaiah to comfort the people of Israel in chapters 40 and 43, telling them of the hope that is to come. Chapter 53 offers a description of the Messiah and predicts His suffering, while chapters 55 and 61 are an invitation to accept the Lord?s grace and the abundant life He provides for those who seek Him. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209113 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209115-DAY-12-Jeremiah-A-Warning-About-Captivity-The-Fiery-Furnace-Daniel-and-the-Lion-s-Den-Jeremiah-29-1-14-Daniel-3-1-30-6-1-28 During the time of Jeremiah the prophet, the elders of Jerusalem have been carried away captive by the Babylonians. Jeremiah writes to them in Babylon, speaking the promises of the Lord, that He has not forgotten them and that He has a plan for them. Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-Nego are among those exiled in Babylon. When the Babylonian king erects a statue of himself and demands that everyone bow to it, Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-Nego refuse and are thrown into a fiery furnace. Their friend and fellow Hebrew, Daniel, faces a similar predicament when a new king takes the throne and issues a decree that all must bow and worship him. Similarly, when a new king takes the thrown, he decrees that all worship him. When Daniel refuses, he is thrown into a pit of lions. But the Lord shuts the mouth of the lions, Daniel is saved, and the king praises the name of the Lord. During the time of Jeremiah the prophet, the elders of Jerusalem have been carried away captive by the Babylonians. Jeremiah writes to them in Babylon, speaking the promises of the Lord, that He has not forgotten them and that He has a plan for them. Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-Nego are among those exiled in Babylon. When the Babylonian king erects a statue of himself and demands that everyone bow to it, Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-Nego refuse and are thrown into a fiery furnace. Their friend and fellow Hebrew, Daniel, faces a similar predicament when a new king takes the throne and issues a decree that all must bow and worship him. Similarly, when a new king takes the thrown, he decrees that all worship him. When Daniel refuses, he is thrown into a pit of lions. But the Lord shuts the mouth of the lions, Daniel is saved, and the king praises the name of the Lord. During the time of Jeremiah the prophet, the elders of Jerusalem have been carried away captive by the Babylonians. Jeremiah writes to them in Babylon, speaking the promises of the Lord, that He has not forgotten them and that He has a plan for them. Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-Nego are among those exiled in Babylon. When the Babylonian king erects a statue of himself and demands that everyone bow to it, Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-Nego refuse and are thrown into a fiery furnace. Their friend and fellow Hebrew, Daniel, faces a similar predicament when a new king takes the throne and issues a decree that all must bow and worship him. Similarly, when a new king takes the thrown, he decrees that all worship him. When Daniel refuses, he is thrown into a pit of lions. But the Lord shuts the mouth of the lions, Daniel is saved, and the king praises the name of the Lord. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209115 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209116-DAY-13-Jonah-and-the-Whale-The-Story-of-Queen-Esther-Jonah-1-1-3-10-Esther-2-5-8-15-18-3-8-15-4-8-1-8-17 Jonah is called by God to go to the city of Nineveh to preach to them of their need to repent of their wickedness. Jonah, however, does not want to go, but when he tries to flee from the Lord by boat, he is tossed into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. After three days, the fish spits Jonah out onto the shore. This time, Jonah obeys the Lord, preaches in the city, and the people of Nineveh repent of their wickedness. The Book of Esther is the story of a young Hebrew woman who is exiled in Persia. She is selected as the king?s wife, and when she learns of a plot by someone in the king?s court to eliminate all the Hebrews in the empire, she risks her life to appear before the king and request his protection for her people. Jonah is called by God to go to the city of Nineveh to preach to them of their need to repent of their wickedness. Jonah, however, does not want to go, but when he tries to flee from the Lord by boat, he is tossed into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. After three days, the fish spits Jonah out onto the shore. This time, Jonah obeys the Lord, preaches in the city, and the people of Nineveh repent of their wickedness. The Book of Esther is the story of a young Hebrew woman who is exiled in Persia. She is selected as the king?s wife, and when she learns of a plot by someone in the king?s court to eliminate all the Hebrews in the empire, she risks her life to appear before the king and request his protection for her people. Jonah is called by God to go to the city of Nineveh to preach to them of their need to repent of their wickedness. Jonah, however, does not want to go, but when he tries to flee from the Lord by boat, he is tossed into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. After three days, the fish spits Jonah out onto the shore. This time, Jonah obeys the Lord, preaches in the city, and the people of Nineveh repent of their wickedness. The Book of Esther is the story of a young Hebrew woman who is exiled in Persia. She is selected as the king?s wife, and when she learns of a plot by someone in the king?s court to eliminate all the Hebrews in the empire, she risks her life to appear before the king and request his protection for her people. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209116 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209118-DAY-14-Christ-is-Born-and-Begins-His-Ministry-Matthew-1-18-25-Luke-2-1-21-Matthew-2-1-23-Matthew-4-1-11-John-2-1-12-Matthew-5-1-11-38-48 Jesus is conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph, in the city of Bethlehem. Next, Jesus, now an adult living in Nazareth, spends forty days fasting in the wilderness, where He is tempted by Satan, but He never succumbs. After Jesus recruits His disciples, they all attend a wedding feast where Jesus performs His first recorded miracle, changing water into wine. Later, as He begins teaching and preaching to crowds, He gives what is now known as the Sermon on the Mount, in which He encourages those who are struggling and gives insight on Old Testament teachings. Jesus is conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph, in the city of Bethlehem. Next, Jesus, now an adult living in Nazareth, spends forty days fasting in the wilderness, where He is tempted by Satan, but He never succumbs. After Jesus recruits His disciples, they all attend a wedding feast where Jesus performs His first recorded miracle, changing water into wine. Later, as He begins teaching and preaching to crowds, He gives what is now known as the Sermon on the Mount, in which He encourages those who are struggling and gives insight on Old Testament teachings. Jesus is conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph, in the city of Bethlehem. Next, Jesus, now an adult living in Nazareth, spends forty days fasting in the wilderness, where He is tempted by Satan, but He never succumbs. After Jesus recruits His disciples, they all attend a wedding feast where Jesus performs His first recorded miracle, changing water into wine. Later, as He begins teaching and preaching to crowds, He gives what is now known as the Sermon on the Mount, in which He encourages those who are struggling and gives insight on Old Testament teachings. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209118 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209120-DAY-15-Jesus-Continues-His-Ministry-Teaching-Healing-and-Performing-Miracles-Mark-2-1-12-Matthew-14-13-33-Luke-11-1-4-Luke-15-11-32-John-11-1-45 Jesus continues His ministry, healing a paralyzed man and forgiving his sins. After He preaches to a crowd of over 5,000, he miraculously feeds them with only five loaves of bread and two fish. While He continues taking care of the crowd, His disciples get into a boat and set off on the Sea of Galilee, but they struggle in harsh winds and Jesus walks out to them on the water and calms the sea. Later, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray and tells them the parable of the lost son. Then, He travels to Bethany, where His good friend Lazarus has just died. He is moved to tears by the sorrow of those around Him, and He raises Lazarus from the dead. Jesus continues His ministry, healing a paralyzed man and forgiving his sins. After He preaches to a crowd of over 5,000, he miraculously feeds them with only five loaves of bread and two fish. While He continues taking care of the crowd, His disciples get into a boat and set off on the Sea of Galilee, but they struggle in harsh winds and Jesus walks out to them on the water and calms the sea. Later, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray and tells them the parable of the lost son. Then, He travels to Bethany, where His good friend Lazarus has just died. He is moved to tears by the sorrow of those around Him, and He raises Lazarus from the dead. Jesus continues His ministry, healing a paralyzed man and forgiving his sins. After He preaches to a crowd of over 5,000, he miraculously feeds them with only five loaves of bread and two fish. While He continues taking care of the crowd, His disciples get into a boat and set off on the Sea of Galilee, but they struggle in harsh winds and Jesus walks out to them on the water and calms the sea. Later, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray and tells them the parable of the lost son. Then, He travels to Bethany, where His good friend Lazarus has just died. He is moved to tears by the sorrow of those around Him, and He raises Lazarus from the dead. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209120 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209122-DAY-16-The-Last-Supper-The-Story-of-Jesus-Trial-Crucifixion-and-Resurrection-John-13-1-14-6-Mark-14-32-42-Luke-22-47-62-Mark-15-1-34-John-19-23-20-18 Jesus travels with His disciples to Jerusalem for Passover when He has what is known as the Last Supper with them. There, He predicts Judas?s betrayal and comforts His friends, teaching them for the last time before His death. Jesus takes a few of His disciples to pray with Him in a nearby garden when Judas arrives with Roman soldiers to arrest Him. They take Him before Pilate, who is eventually convinced by the crowd to crucify Jesus. After being brutally beaten, Jesus carries His cross up a hill where the Roman soldiers nail His hands and feet to it, leaving Him to die. After about three hours, He does die and is buried in a tomb just before sundown on Friday. That Sunday morning, three of Jesus followers arrive at the tomb, only to discover that He has, in fact, risen from the dead! Jesus travels with His disciples to Jerusalem for Passover when He has what is known as the Last Supper with them. There, He predicts Judas?s betrayal and comforts His friends, teaching them for the last time before His death. Jesus takes a few of His disciples to pray with Him in a nearby garden when Judas arrives with Roman soldiers to arrest Him. They take Him before Pilate, who is eventually convinced by the crowd to crucify Jesus. After being brutally beaten, Jesus carries His cross up a hill where the Roman soldiers nail His hands and feet to it, leaving Him to die. After about three hours, He does die and is buried in a tomb just before sundown on Friday. That Sunday morning, three of Jesus followers arrive at the tomb, only to discover that He has, in fact, risen from the dead! Jesus travels with His disciples to Jerusalem for Passover when He has what is known as the Last Supper with them. There, He predicts Judas?s betrayal and comforts His friends, teaching them for the last time before His death. Jesus takes a few of His disciples to pray with Him in a nearby garden when Judas arrives with Roman soldiers to arrest Him. They take Him before Pilate, who is eventually convinced by the crowd to crucify Jesus. After being brutally beaten, Jesus carries His cross up a hill where the Roman soldiers nail His hands and feet to it, leaving Him to die. After about three hours, He does die and is buried in a tomb just before sundown on Friday. That Sunday morning, three of Jesus followers arrive at the tomb, only to discover that He has, in fact, risen from the dead! tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209122 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209123-DAY-17-The-Good-News-of-Jesus-Spreads-Acts-1-4-11-2-1-4-6-1-15-7-54-60-8-26-9-31 Jesus ascends to Heaven and leaves His disciples to spread the good news of salvation for all who believe in Him, promising the coming Holy Spirit, who does come in a matter of days and fills each of them, empowering them to do His work. As more and more people begin to believe in Jesus, the disciples appoint leaders to oversee the new church. Stephen, one of those appointed, is arrested for his faith in Christ and stoned to death. One of the participants at the stoning is a man named Saul, and while he is on his way to Damascus to arrest more Christians, Jesus appears to him and blinds him. He instructs Saul to continue to Damascus, where three days later he is healed, is baptized, and begins preaching the good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus ascends to Heaven and leaves His disciples to spread the good news of salvation for all who believe in Him, promising the coming Holy Spirit, who does come in a matter of days and fills each of them, empowering them to do His work. As more and more people begin to believe in Jesus, the disciples appoint leaders to oversee the new church. Stephen, one of those appointed, is arrested for his faith in Christ and stoned to death. One of the participants at the stoning is a man named Saul, and while he is on his way to Damascus to arrest more Christians, Jesus appears to him and blinds him. He instructs Saul to continue to Damascus, where three days later he is healed, is baptized, and begins preaching the good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus ascends to Heaven and leaves His disciples to spread the good news of salvation for all who believe in Him, promising the coming Holy Spirit, who does come in a matter of days and fills each of them, empowering them to do His work. As more and more people begin to believe in Jesus, the disciples appoint leaders to oversee the new church. Stephen, one of those appointed, is arrested for his faith in Christ and stoned to death. One of the participants at the stoning is a man named Saul, and while he is on his way to Damascus to arrest more Christians, Jesus appears to him and blinds him. He instructs Saul to continue to Damascus, where three days later he is healed, is baptized, and begins preaching the good news of Jesus Christ. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209123 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209125-DAY-18-Paul-s-Missionary-Journeys-Acts-16-1-40-18-1-17-19-1-10-28-17-31 Saul, who is now called Paul, meets a young disciple named Timothy and travels with him and Silas, preaching the news of Christ in cities throughout the Roman Empire. While in Philippi, Paul and Silas are put in prison, where the prison guard is converted after a mighty earthquake. Later, Paul ministers with Aquila and Priscilla, a couple who live in Corinth. Paul travels on to Ephesus, remaining there for two years to teach and preach the good news. Later, Paul is arrested and sent to Rome to be tried. When he reaches Rome, he pleads his case to the Jewish leaders and is allowed to remain in a house in Rome for two years, preaching the salvation of Jesus Christ. Saul, who is now called Paul, meets a young disciple named Timothy and travels with him and Silas, preaching the news of Christ in cities throughout the Roman Empire. While in Philippi, Paul and Silas are put in prison, where the prison guard is converted after a mighty earthquake. Later, Paul ministers with Aquila and Priscilla, a couple who live in Corinth. Paul travels on to Ephesus, remaining there for two years to teach and preach the good news. Later, Paul is arrested and sent to Rome to be tried. When he reaches Rome, he pleads his case to the Jewish leaders and is allowed to remain in a house in Rome for two years, preaching the salvation of Jesus Christ. Saul, who is now called Paul, meets a young disciple named Timothy and travels with him and Silas, preaching the news of Christ in cities throughout the Roman Empire. While in Philippi, Paul and Silas are put in prison, where the prison guard is converted after a mighty earthquake. Later, Paul ministers with Aquila and Priscilla, a couple who live in Corinth. Paul travels on to Ephesus, remaining there for two years to teach and preach the good news. Later, Paul is arrested and sent to Rome to be tried. When he reaches Rome, he pleads his case to the Jewish leaders and is allowed to remain in a house in Rome for two years, preaching the salvation of Jesus Christ. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209125 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209127-DAY-19-Paul-Encourages-Fellow-Believers-Romans-8-1-2-26-39-12-1-21-1-Corinthians-13-1-13-2-Corinthians-4-7-18-12-7-10-Philippians-2-1-18-3-7-14-4-4-13 Paul writes a letter to the church in Rome, encouraging them in the grace of God, explaining the power of the Holy Spirit, and instructing them on how to live for Christ every day. In his letters to the Corinthians, Paul teaches of the importance of love and assures them that although they face hardship, they can take comfort in Christ?s glory and strength. Paul exhorts the Philippians to love and serve one another selflessly, like Jesus, encourages them to continue pressing on in their faith, explaining that everything is possible through Christ. Paul writes a letter to the church in Rome, encouraging them in the grace of God, explaining the power of the Holy Spirit, and instructing them on how to live for Christ every day. In his letters to the Corinthians, Paul teaches of the importance of love and assures them that although they face hardship, they can take comfort in Christ?s glory and strength. Paul exhorts the Philippians to love and serve one another selflessly, like Jesus, encourages them to continue pressing on in their faith, explaining that everything is possible through Christ. Paul writes a letter to the church in Rome, encouraging them in the grace of God, explaining the power of the Holy Spirit, and instructing them on how to live for Christ every day. In his letters to the Corinthians, Paul teaches of the importance of love and assures them that although they face hardship, they can take comfort in Christ?s glory and strength. Paul exhorts the Philippians to love and serve one another selflessly, like Jesus, encourages them to continue pressing on in their faith, explaining that everything is possible through Christ. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209127 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209129-DAY-20-Letters-to-the-Early-Churches-Galatians-5-16-26-Ephesians-2-1-10-6-10-18-Hebrews-11-1-16-12-1-15-James-2-14-26-1-John-4-7-19 In Paul?s letter to the church in Galatia, he teaches them about the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul confirms that faith, not good deeds, is the only means for salvation from sin. He also warns the Ephesians to be prepared for spiritual battle. The author of Hebrews instructs believers on faith, calling to mind faithful people of the Old Testament, and encourages them not to lose heart. James instructs on the futility of inactive faith, and the apostle John teaches believers to love as Christ loved. In Paul?s letter to the church in Galatia, he teaches them about the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul confirms that faith, not good deeds, is the only means for salvation from sin. He also warns the Ephesians to be prepared for spiritual battle. The author of Hebrews instructs believers on faith, calling to mind faithful people of the Old Testament, and encourages them not to lose heart. James instructs on the futility of inactive faith, and the apostle John teaches believers to love as Christ loved. In Paul?s letter to the church in Galatia, he teaches them about the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul confirms that faith, not good deeds, is the only means for salvation from sin. He also warns the Ephesians to be prepared for spiritual battle. The author of Hebrews instructs believers on faith, calling to mind faithful people of the Old Testament, and encourages them not to lose heart. James instructs on the futility of inactive faith, and the apostle John teaches believers to love as Christ loved. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209129 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209131-DAY-21-Christ-s-Ultimate-Victory-Revelation-1-1-20-19-1-22-21 John writes to the seven churches in Asia, telling of the message he has received for them from Jesus Christ. He has a vision of Christ glorified, and is commanded by Him to write all that he sees. One of his final visions is of Christ?s return on a white horse, followed by the armies of heaven, capturing Satan and binding him for 1,000 years. Satan is then released and leads a rebellion against the Lord, but he is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone, to be tormented forever. Then John sees a new heaven and a new earth, and the holy city, New Jerusalem. Through it runs a pure river with water of life, and there is no curse, no night, and no sun, for the Lord God gives them light. John writes to the seven churches in Asia, telling of the message he has received for them from Jesus Christ. He has a vision of Christ glorified, and is commanded by Him to write all that he sees. One of his final visions is of Christ?s return on a white horse, followed by the armies of heaven, capturing Satan and binding him for 1,000 years. Satan is then released and leads a rebellion against the Lord, but he is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone, to be tormented forever. Then John sees a new heaven and a new earth, and the holy city, New Jerusalem. Through it runs a pure river with water of life, and there is no curse, no night, and no sun, for the Lord God gives them light. John writes to the seven churches in Asia, telling of the message he has received for them from Jesus Christ. He has a vision of Christ glorified, and is commanded by Him to write all that he sees. One of his final visions is of Christ?s return on a white horse, followed by the armies of heaven, capturing Satan and binding him for 1,000 years. Satan is then released and leads a rebellion against the Lord, but he is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone, to be tormented forever. Then John sees a new heaven and a new earth, and the holy city, New Jerusalem. Through it runs a pure river with water of life, and there is no curse, no night, and no sun, for the Lord God gives them light. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209131 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209133-PDF-Download-of-the-Entire-21-Days-Bible-Reading-Experience-New-Century-Version Read a carefully selected overview of the Bible in 21 Days. Read a carefully selected overview of the Bible in 21 Days. Read a carefully selected overview of the Bible in 21 Days. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22209133 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:03:05 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc. http://odeo.com/episodes/22209095-DAY-1-The-Beginning-of-Everything-Genesis-1-1-3-24 God speaks the universe into existence. He creates humans in His image and places them in the Garden of Eden. There, he provides lush fruit for them to eat, commanding only that they abstain from the fruit of one tree, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The serpent, however, deceives the woman and convinces her, and then she her husband, that God did not have their best interest in mind when setting those boundaries, and they eat of the forbidden fruit. As a result, they reap the consequences of their actions and are cast out of the garden. God speaks the universe into existence. He creates humans in His image and places them in the Garden of Eden. There, he provides lush fruit for them to eat, commanding only that they abstain from the fruit of one tree, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The serpent, however, deceives the woman and convinces her, and then she her husband, that God did not have their best interest in mind when setting those boundaries, and they eat of the forbidden fruit. As a result, they reap the consequences of their actions and are cast out of the garden. God speaks the universe into existence. He creates humans in His image and places them in the Garden of Eden. There, he provides lush fruit for them to eat, commanding only that they abstain from the fruit of one tree, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The serpent, however, deceives the woman and convinces her, and then she her husband, that God did not have their best interest in mind when setting those boundaries, and they eat of the forbidden fruit. As a result, they reap the consequences of their actions and are cast out of the garden. tag:odeo.com,2007-06-20,22209095 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:00:00 -0700 no 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge - 21days.com - Thomas Nelson Inc.