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The On Ramp: Daily Bible Reading

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Genesis 20 - Hiding behind a half truth

Genesis 20 - Hiding behind a half truth

Today we’re reading Genesis 20 from the New Living Translation. R.A.M.P. (READ-APPLY-MEDITATE-PRAY) READ: Here are some things that stood out to me... “she is my sister…” Sarah was in her 90’s. And King Abimelech of Gerar wanted her. Abraham was hiding behind a half-truth. Motivated by fear, he argued, “she really is my sister...” (vs 12). Only he had left out the other part - that he had married her. APPLY: A half truth is always a lie. God knew that - and he loved Abraham and Sarah too much to let them get by with it. Not only did God expose the lie - he also blew Abraham’s cover - telling Abimelech, “Now return the woman to her husband, and he will pray for you, FOR HE IS A PROPHET” (vs 7). Abraham, despite being a prophet, was still a sinner. And it’s important to note that Abraham’s lie didn’t absolve Abimelech of responsibility for his actions. He was still wrong. In the end, Abraham prayed for Abimelech and God brought healing to that community. Whew. Close call. Abraham and Sarah are on the verge of finally seeing God’s promise to them fulfilled in the birth of Isaac & we’ll read about that in the next chapter. But for now, when God exposes something in our lives, that’s his discipline - and he does it because he loves us. MEDITATE: Psalm 94:12 “Joyful are those you discipline, LORD, those you teach with your instructions.” PRAY: Jesus, teach us to love the truth. What's your application? Today is your “On Ramp!” Shawn. Ps - This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

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John 20 - God's not dead, He's alive!

John 20 - God's not dead, He's alive!

Today we’re reading John 20 from the New Living Translation. I’m reflecting on verse 31. “But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.“ The word, “believe” in English is the Greek word “πιστεύω” (*pisteuō*). It means: “to think to be true, to be persuaded of, to credit, place confidence in.” The stories of all the miraculous things that Jesus did - including his resurrection - were recorded so that you and I would “continue” to be persuaded of the truth of who Jesus is - and place our full confidence in Him as Savior. Why "continue to believe?" The writer of Hebrews said it like this: "So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it" (Hebrews 2:1). Drifting is a real thing - and I'm praying for you and I today that if there has been some drifting going on in our hearts, that we'll come back quickly to Jesus. Today is your “On Ramp!” Shawn. Ps - This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

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Genesis 19 - This was a tough chapter to read

Genesis 19 - This was a tough chapter to read

I'm gonna be real - this was a tough chapter to read. Today, we’re reading Genesis 19 from the New Living Translation. If you compare Abraham and Lot, you’ll see that Abraham lived apart from the culture - in a tent. Lot lived with the culture - sitting at the city entrance - and calling the men of the city his “brothers.” He was even willing to sacrifice his daughters to appease them. It appears that Sodom had a strong influence on their family. Lot was hesitant to leave, his wife looked back, and his daughters seem to have picked up a rather warped worldview. Ezekiel 16:49 says this - “Sodom’s sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness…” It is a terrible story of prideful men with no accountability, doing whatever they wanted with whomever they wanted. The people we choose as our influencers matter. The people our kids choose as their influencers matter. That said, here’s an interesting connection: The child that Lot had with his oldest daughter was named Moab. While the Moabites became Israel’s enemies, there was one Moabite woman many years later named Ruth. Ruth (who had been widowed) followed her mother-in-law back to the land of Judah, saying “your people will be my people, and your God will by my God.” She met a man named Boaz, whom she married. Boaz & Ruth had a child named Obed. Obed had a child named Jesse. And Jesse became the father of King David. Eventually from this family with a Moabite mother, the Messiah would come - Jesus. What application do you see for your life? Today is your “On Ramp!” Shawn. Ps - This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

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John 19 - Jesus is crucified

John 19 - Jesus is crucified

Today, we’re reading John 19 from the New Living Translation. This chapter is sacred ground. Jesus was falsely condemned to death. Twice in these verses, Pilate pronounced him “not guilty” (vs 4, 6). Pilate was afraid of what was happening (vs 8), and he tried to release Jesus (vs 12). Yet the people demanded that he be crucified because he called himself the Son of God (vs 7). And so - Jesus was whipped, made to wear a crown of thorns, and nailed to a cross. Isaiah 53 was written around 700 years before the time of Jesus, yet it describes in great detail many of the things he experienced during the crucifixion. Isaiah 53 also pre-dates crucifixion by several hundred years. Here is what Isaiah 53:10-11 says: “But it was the LORD’s good plan to crush him and cause him grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have many descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the LORD’s good plan will prosper in his hands. When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous.” Another interesting connection - following the crucifixion, we see two men come to take the body of Jesus. Joseph of Arimathea was a secret disciple because he was afraid of the Jewish leaders (see John 9:22 & 12:42-43). The other was Nicodemus who came to Jesus by night (John 3). Both of these guys became followers of Jesus - and eventually came to the cross to show their love. What application do you see? Today is your “On Ramp!” Shawn. Ps - This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

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Genesis 18 - Now it’s Sarah’s turn to laugh!

Genesis 18 - Now it’s Sarah’s turn to laugh!

Today, we’re reading Genesis 18 from the New Living Translation. In verse 19, God said this about Abraham: “I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just.” The LORD separated Abraham out from all the others “so that”… Abraham was set apart for a purpose - and that purpose was to lead his sons and their families to keep the way of the LORD. What application do you see for your life? Today is your “On Ramp!” Shawn. Ps - This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

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John 18 - Jesus is betrayed and stands trial

John 18 - Jesus is betrayed and stands trial

Today, we’re reading John 18 from the New Living Translation. I’m thinking about verse 37…. One of the greatest ways we can show love to others is by telling the truth. Jesus came to share an awful truth —> you and I have sinned. But Jesus also shared a wonderful truth —> you and I can be forgiven. Sugar-coating a terrible reality is not love. Jesus did no such thing. He told people the truth because he loved them. Despite believing that Jesus was innocent, Pilate asked “what is truth?” He then proceeded to lean into the popular opinion of people he wanted to keep happy. We each have to decide for ourselves what we are going to do with the truth that Jesus shared. What's your application? Today is your "On Ramp!" Shawn. Ps - This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

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John 17 - What did Jesus pray for?

John 17 - What did Jesus pray for?

Today we’re reading John 17 from the New Living Translation. Before Jesus was betrayed in the garden of Gethsemane, here are some of the things he prayed for: He prayed for his disciples. He prayed for their protection by the power of his name. He prayed that by the power of his name, they would be unified. He prayed that they would be holy through obedience to his Word. He prayed for all believers everywhere who would believe their testimony - that they would be one together - united by the truth they’ve received. He prayed that their unity would give proof to the world that Jesus is the Messiah. Listen now - today is your "On Ramp!" Shawn.

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Genesis 17 - That time Abraham laughed about something God said

Genesis 17 - That time Abraham laughed about something God said

Today we’re reading Genesis 17 from the New Living Translation. R.A.M.P. (READ-APPLY-MEDITATE-PRAY) READ: Here are some things that stood out to me. Abram was 99 years old when God appeared to him (vs 1). God identifies Himself by a new name - El Shaddai, which means “God Almighty” (vs1). God gives Abram a new name - Abraham - and again confirms His promise to make him the father of many nations (vs 4). God gives Abraham the mark of circumcision. God’s portion of the covenant was to give Abraham descendants and land (and eventually a Savior). Abraham’s portion of the covenant was to keep the covenant of circumcision (vs 9-14). God gives Sarai a new name - Sarah (vs 15). Abraham laughs to himself about the promise of he and Sarah having children when they were old (vs 17). God gives a name to their coming child - Isaac, which means “laughter” (vs 19). Abraham obeys quickly regarding circumcision (vs 23-27). APPLY: God can still speak to your heart whether you’re 9, or 99! He is “God Almighty” - and able to do things you can’t do. In fact, God had been preparing Abraham for a special task that he wouldn’t begin until he was 100 years old - becoming the father of Isaac. Perhaps what is most interesting to me in this chapter is that God gives Abraham terms to obey in this covenant - circumcision. This was a peculiar sign that would set Abraham’s descendants apart from all others in the world. Abraham practiced immediate obedience to “that very day.” Jesus said it in the gospel of John (chapter 14) - “If you love me, obey my teachings…” I wonder if this is why God chose Abraham from among all others. He had a heart of faith to follow the Almighty God - and courage to do whatever He asked. MEDITATE: Romans 4:11-13 - “Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous - even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith. And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of faith Abraham had before he was circumcised. Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith.” PRAY: Jesus, give me the faith to obey quickly.

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John 16 - Jesus shares a warning and a promise

John 16 - Jesus shares a warning and a promise

R.A.M.P. (READ-APPLY-MEDITATE-PRAY) The context: The night Jesus was betrayed, he was walking with his disciples to the garden of Gethsemane at the Mount of Olives. Within 24 hours, he would be led to the cross. READ - here are some things that stood out to me: Jesus again warns his disciples that persecution is coming (vs 1-4) He warned them so they wouldn’t abandon their faith - persecution can be discouraging. Jesus wanted them to expect this and not give up. For some, the persecution would mean being expelled from the synagogue. This would mean a loss of community, fellowship, friends, and family. For some, the persecution would mean death from those who claim to follow God. But, those who persecute Christians do not truly know God. Jesus tells the disciples that it was “best” for them if he goes away - because his going away was necessary for the Advocate (Holy Spirit) to come (vs 5-7). Jesus talked about three things the Holy Spirit would do when He comes: Convict the world of sin, righteousness, and coming judgment (vs 8). “Convicting of sin” means that the Holy Spirit will convict people for their refusal to believe that Jesus is the Savior (vs 9). “Convicting of righteousness” means that the Holy Spirit will remind people that righteousness cannot be attained from ourselves - rather it is only gained through the finished work of Jesus on the cross & his resurrection from the dead (vs 10). “Convicting of coming judgment” means that the Holy Spirit would convict the world that there are consequences for sin and rebellion against God - because Satan has already been judged (vs 11). APPLY: Take Jesus and all the consequences! Following Him may come at a cost - and that is to be expected. The departure of Jesus from this earth (death/resurrection/ascension) resulted in the coming of the Holy Spirit (our Helper/Advocate/One who comes alongside). This is some of what the Holy Spirit does in my life: Conviction of sin. When I feel guilty over something I did (or failed to do), this is the work of the Spirit. When I push away that guilty feeling, I may be saying “no” to Him. Reminder of the righteousness of Jesus. When I realize my sin, and my need for the righteousness that only comes from Jesus, this is the work of the Spirit. Reminder of coming judgment. When I realize that Jesus is coming again to deal with the problem of sin and injustice in the world, this is the work of the Spirit. Knowledge of this judgment also becomes a powerful motivation for me to share the gospel with others. MEDITATE: John 16:33 - “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” PRAY: Jesus, thank you for the warning, and thank you for the promises about your Spirit. Teach me how to live for you - and teach me to love your truth! Today we’re reading John 16 from the New Living Translation. Listen now - today is your "On Ramp!" Shawn. Ps - Check out our sponsor – Compassion International – and help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name! The On Ramp + World’s Biggest Small Group have teamed up to create the “John 21 Day Reset” study. Get started today for free! Get more fun & meaningful content like this at Hope Nation. If you need prayer, you can share online here, or call 281-652-5555 (Mon-Fri, 7a-9p Central). The On Ramp is a podcast production from Hope Media Group.

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Genesis 16 - The God who sees me

Genesis 16 - The God who sees me

It was a bad idea. When Sarai was unable to have a child, she came up with the idea to give her husband another woman - well… because maybe she could have a child with him. 🤷‍♂️ God’s design for marriage from the beginning was 1 man & 1 woman. It was intended to be an exclusive relationship. What makes things a little more complicated is that Sarai (in a round-about way) pins her reasoning on God. “The LORD has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant.” Sometimes we make poor decisions and blame God. Read the chapter and you’ll see the chaos and heartbreak that ensues. What about Hagar? Well, she was kind of caught in the middle, right? She was a servant - and probably didn’t have a lot of say in the matter. Yet we read that “she began to treat her mistress, Sarai, with contempt.” I’ll say it again - this was a bad idea. But here’s something to consider: When Sarai retaliated and treated Hagar so harshly that she ran away, the angel of the LORD appeared to her and made a special promise. From that day on, Hagar referred to the LORD as “the God who sees me.” If you or your family has experienced brokenness because of your own sin, or because of the sin of someone else - be encouraged that the same God who saw Hagar in the wilderness also sees YOU. He is extending grace, mercy, forgiveness, and a fresh start through Jesus Christ. If you want to pray with someone today, just call 281-652-5555 (Mon-Fri, 7a-9p Central). Or you can share online here. Today we’re reading Genesis 16 from the New Living Translation. Listen now - today is your "On Ramp!" Shawn. Ps - Check out our sponsor – Compassion International – and help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name!

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John 15 - Abide

John 15 - Abide

I see a beautiful connection in today’s readings - between Genesis 15 and John 15. Jesus said: “I no longer call you slaves because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. You didn’t choose me, I chose you...” - John 15:15-16a The night He was betrayed, Jesus shared some amazing promises with His friends. He confided in them. He told them about His coming death, and the home He would make for them in Heaven. He told them about the promise of the Holy Spirit, and He promised them that persecution would come because they followed Him. These disciples of Jesus walked closely with Jesus during His ministry on earth - but only because He chose them first. Similarly in Genesis 15, the LORD Himself spoke with Abram in a vision and shared some amazing promises with him too! He confided in Abram. The God of Heaven shared that Abram would have his own son, and that he would eventually possess the entire land surrounding him. He also promised Abram that persecution would come on his descendants. Abram walked closely with God as he traveled on earth, lived in tents, and built altars - but only because God chose him first and called him from Ur of the Chaldeans. Here are a couple takeaways: When God calls, we must follow. Abiding in Him leads to much fruit - this was true for both Abram and Jesus' disciples. If we live for Jesus, persecution is to be expected.

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Genesis 15 - God tells Abram about future things

Genesis 15 - God tells Abram about future things

I see a beautiful connection in today’s readings - between Genesis 15 and John 15. Jesus said: “I no longer call you slaves because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. You didn’t choose me, I chose you...” - John 15:15-16a The night He was betrayed, Jesus shared some amazing promises with His friends. He confided in them. He told them about His coming death, and the home He would make for them in Heaven. He told them about the promise of the Holy Spirit, and He promised them that persecution would come because they followed Him. These disciples of Jesus walked closely with Jesus during His ministry on earth - but only because He chose them first. Similarly in Genesis 15, the LORD Himself spoke with Abram in a vision and shared some amazing promises with him too! He confided in Abram. The God of Heaven shared that Abram would have his own son, and that he would eventually possess the entire land surrounding him. He also promised Abram that persecution would come on his descendants. Abram walked closely with God as he traveled on earth, lived in tents, and built altars - but only because God chose him first and called him from Ur of the Chaldeans. Here are a couple takeaways: When God calls, we must follow. Abiding in Him leads to much fruit - this was true for both Abram and Jesus' disciples. If we live for Jesus, persecution is to be expected.

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