Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

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• Luke 5. Day 132 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 06.07.2026 19分

  Luke 5. Day 132 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Luke 5 (CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading PlanContact Sean:Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode The Call to Follow Jesus. The Authority to Forgive Sins. New Life in Christ. "Don't be afraid. From now on you will be catching people." — Luke 5:10 Luke 5 shows us that an encounter with Jesus always demands a response. The chapter opens with the miraculous catch of fish, where Peter experiences the overwhelming power and holiness of Christ. Faced with the reality of who Jesus is, Peter becomes deeply aware of his own sinfulness and cries out, "Go away from me, because I'm a sinful man, Lord!" But instead of sending Peter away, Jesus calls him to follow. From that moment on, Peter leaves everything behind to become His disciple. The grace of Jesus is on full display. He does not call perfect people. He calls sinful people, forgives them, and gives them a new purpose. As the chapter unfolds, Jesus continues revealing His divine authority. He touches and cleanses a man with leprosy, demonstrating both His compassion and His power over what everyone else considered untouchable. He then heals a paralyzed man, but before restoring his body, He addresses the man's greatest need by declaring that his sins are forgiven. The religious leaders immediately recognize the significance of that claim because only God has the authority to forgive sins. Jesus confirms His authority by healing the man physically, proving that He is exactly who He claims to be. Luke wants us to see that our deepest need is not merely physical healing but reconciliation with God. The chapter concludes with the calling of Levi, a tax collector whose life is completely transformed by the grace of Christ. While the religious leaders criticize Jesus for eating with sinners, Jesus reminds them that He "has not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Luke 5 challenges us to consider how we respond to Jesus' invitation. Will we cling to our old life, or will we leave everything to follow Him? This chapter reminds us that Jesus still calls ordinary people, still forgives guilty sinners, and still transforms lives through the power of the gospel. Following Christ is not about becoming a better version of yourself. It is about surrendering your life to the One who alone has the authority to forgive, restore, and make all things new.
• Luke 4. Day 131 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 03.07.2026 20分

  Luke 4. Day 131 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Luke 4 (CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: The Temptation of Jesus. The Authority of God's Word. The Kingdom of God Proclaimed. "It is written..." Luke 4:4 Luke 4 marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, but before He preaches a sermon or performs a miracle, He is led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Where Adam failed in the garden and Israel failed in the wilderness, Jesus remained perfectly faithful. Each temptation was a challenge to satisfy legitimate needs in the wrong way, seek glory without the cross, or question the Father's goodness. Every time, Jesus answered with the authority of God's Word, reminding us that victory over temptation begins with trusting and obeying what God has already said. After His temptation, Jesus returns to Nazareth and reads from the prophet Isaiah, declaring that the prophecy is fulfilled in Him. He announces that He is the promised Messiah who has come to proclaim good news to the poor, freedom for the captives, recovery of sight for the blind, and liberty for the oppressed. The hometown crowd initially marvels at His words, but when Jesus exposes the unbelief in their hearts, admiration quickly turns into rejection. Luke reminds us that people may admire Jesus from a distance, but following Him requires humble faith and repentance. The rest of the chapter reveals Christ's unmatched authority. He teaches with authority, commands unclean spirits, heals the sick, and demonstrates His power over the kingdom of darkness. Yet Jesus makes it clear that His primary mission is to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God. Luke 4 challenges us to trust God's Word when we face temptation, receive Jesus for who He truly is rather than who we want Him to be, and remember that the same Savior who has authority over sin, Satan, sickness, and death is still calling people to repentance and faith today.
• Luke 3. Day 130 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 02.07.2026 22分

  Luke 3. Day 130 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Luke 3 (CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: The Ministry of John the Baptist. Fruits of Repentance. The Baptism of Jesus. "Produce fruit consistent with repentance." Luke 3:8 Luke 3 marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry by first introducing the ministry of John the Baptist. John comes with a clear and urgent message: "Repent." He calls people to prepare their hearts for the coming King, reminding them that genuine repentance is more than words or religious identity. It produces a changed life. Whether speaking to the crowds, tax collectors, or soldiers, John emphasizes that true repentance is seen in everyday obedience, integrity, generosity, and a life that bears fruit for the glory of God. The chapter then turns to the baptism of Jesus. Although Jesus had no sin to repent of, He willingly identified with those He came to save and publicly stepped into His mission as the promised Messiah. As He is baptized, heaven opens, the Holy Spirit descends upon Him like a dove, and the Father declares, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased." This beautiful moment reveals all three Persons of the Trinity and affirms Jesus as the Father's chosen and beloved Son before His earthly ministry begins. Luke concludes the chapter with the genealogy of Jesus, tracing His lineage all the way back to Adam. Unlike Matthew, who emphasizes Jesus' royal descent through Abraham and David, Luke highlights Jesus' connection to all humanity. He is not only Israel's Messiah but the Savior of the world. Luke 3 challenges us to examine whether our lives bear the fruit of genuine repentance and reminds us that Jesus came to identify with sinners so that sinners could be reconciled to God. Before the miracles, before the sermons, and before the cross, Luke points us to the One whom the Father has already declared worthy of our trust, worship, and obedience.
• Luke 2. Day 129 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 01.07.2026 21分

  Luke 2. Day 129 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Luke 2 (CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: The Birth of Jesus. Good News for All People. The Savior Revealed. "Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2:11 Luke 2 records the most significant birth in human history, but it does so in the most unexpected way. The eternal Son of God enters the world not in a palace, but in a manger. While the Roman emperor believes he is directing history through a census, God is sovereignly accomplishing His greater purpose by bringing Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy concerning the birthplace of the Messiah. From the very beginning, Luke reminds us that God is directing every detail of history to accomplish His perfect plan of redemption. The angels announce the birth of Jesus, not to kings or religious leaders, but to ordinary shepherds watching their flocks by night. Their message reveals the heart of the gospel: "A Savior was born for you." Jesus came not merely to teach or inspire, but to save sinners. Simeon and Anna later recognize the infant Christ as the long-awaited Messiah, declaring that God's salvation has now been revealed not only for Israel but for all nations. Even as a twelve-year-old boy in the temple, Jesus demonstrates that He has come with a singular purpose—to be about His Father's work. Luke 2 calls us to respond to Jesus the same way the people in this chapter did. The shepherds hurried to worship Him. Mary treasured these things and pondered them in her heart. Simeon rejoiced because God's promises had been fulfilled. This chapter reminds us that Christmas is ultimately about God's faithfulness, His grace, and His rescue of a lost world. The Savior has come. God has kept His Word. Now every person must decide how they will respond to the One who is Christ the Lord.
• Luke 1. Day 128 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 30.06.2026 20分

  Luke 1. Day 128 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Luke 1 (CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: The Certainty of the Gospel. God's Faithfulness to His Promises. The Birth Announcements of John and Jesus. "For nothing will be impossible with God." Luke 1:37 Luke begins his Gospel by assuring us that what we are about to read is trustworthy. After carefully investigating the events surrounding the life of Jesus, Luke writes so that we can know the certainty of the things we have been taught. Before Jesus ever begins His earthly ministry, Luke reminds us that God has been faithfully working behind the scenes, fulfilling promises that had been given centuries earlier. The silence between the Old and New Testaments is broken, and God's plan of redemption begins to unfold exactly as He promised. The chapter centers on two miraculous birth announcements. First, the angel Gabriel announces the birth of John the Baptist, the forerunner who would prepare the way for the Messiah. Then Gabriel appears to a young virgin named Mary with the greatest announcement in history: she will give birth to Jesus, the Son of the Most High. Mary's humble response, "I am the Lord's servant," stands in sharp contrast to Zechariah's initial doubt and reminds us what genuine faith and surrender look like. Throughout the chapter, God's sovereignty, grace, and faithfulness are on full display. Luke 1 also reminds us that God often works in ways we do not expect and according to a timeline we do not always understand. Elizabeth's barrenness, Zechariah's silence, Mary's humble circumstances, and the fulfillment of ancient prophecy all point to a God who is never late and never loses control of His plan. This chapter challenges us to trust God's promises even when circumstances seem impossible. The same God who kept every promise surrounding Christ's first coming remains faithful today, calling us to respond with faith, worship, and joyful obedience.
• Philemon. Day 127 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 29.06.2026 17分

  Philemon. Day 127 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Philemon(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: The Power of the Gospel. Christian Forgiveness. Reconciliation in Christ. "Perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time so that you might get him back permanently, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dearly loved brother." Philemon 15-16 Philemon may be one of the shortest books in the New Testament, but it gives us one of the clearest pictures of what the gospel looks like when it transforms human relationships. Paul writes to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, a runaway slave who had come to faith in Christ through Paul's ministry. Rather than demanding a response, Paul lovingly appeals to Philemon to receive Onesimus back, not simply as a servant, but as a brother in Christ. The gospel had changed Onesimus, and now it was calling Philemon to respond with grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation. At the heart of this letter is the transforming power of the gospel. Paul even offers to pay any debt Onesimus owes, echoing the greater work of Christ, who took our debt upon Himself so that we could be reconciled to God. Throughout this short letter, we see forgiveness replacing bitterness, love overcoming social barriers, and Christian fellowship becoming stronger than earthly status or position. The gospel changes not only our relationship with God but also the way we treat one another. Philemon challenges us to ask whether we are extending to others the same grace we have received from Christ. Are there relationships that need healing? Is there someone we need to forgive or welcome back? This beautiful letter reminds us that reconciliation is at the very heart of the gospel. Because Christ has forgiven us, we are called to forgive others. Because He has welcomed us into His family, we are called to welcome one another as brothers and sisters in Him.
• Colossians 4. Day 126 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 26.06.2026 18分

  Colossians 4. Day 126 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Colossians 4(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Devoted Prayer. Gospel Opportunities. Faithful Servants of Christ. "Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving." Colossians 4:2 Colossians 4 closes Paul's letter with a series of practical instructions that reveal what a Christ-centered life looks like in everyday circumstances. Paul begins by calling believers to devote themselves to prayer, remaining watchful and thankful as they seek the Lord. Even while imprisoned, Paul's concern is not primarily for his own comfort but for open doors to proclaim the gospel. His example reminds us that prayer is not simply a response to problems. It is one of the primary ways God prepares and empowers His people for ministry. Paul also challenges believers to live wisely among those who do not yet know Christ. He encourages them to make the most of every opportunity and to speak with both grace and truth. The gospel message never changes, but how we engage people matters. Our words should reflect the character of Christ, helping us respond thoughtfully and faithfully to those around us. This chapter reminds us that evangelism is not reserved for a select few. Every believer is called to live and speak in a way that points others to Jesus. The letter concludes with greetings from several faithful servants who labored alongside Paul in ministry. Their names may seem like a simple closing, but they remind us that the work of the gospel has always been carried forward by ordinary believers serving faithfully in different roles. Some encouraged, some prayed, some traveled, some taught, and some opened their homes. Together they advanced the mission of Christ. Colossians 4 challenges us to consider our own faithfulness in prayer, our willingness to seize gospel opportunities, and our role within the body of Christ. This chapter reminds us that God uses faithful people, often in ordinary ways, to accomplish His extraordinary purposes.
• Colossians 3. Day 125 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 25.06.2026 16分

  Colossians 3. Day 125 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Colossians 3(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Seeking Things Above. Putting Off the Old Self. Living for Christ in Every Relationship. "So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God." Colossians 3:1 Colossians 3 moves from doctrine to daily living. Because believers have been raised with Christ, Paul calls us to set our minds on things above rather than being consumed by the priorities of this world. This is not a call to ignore earthly responsibilities. It is a call to view every part of life through the lens of our relationship with Jesus. Our identity is no longer rooted in who we once were. Our life is now hidden with Christ in God. Paul then describes what it looks like to put off the old self and put on the new. Because Christ has changed us, there are attitudes, desires, and behaviors that no longer belong in our lives. Sexual immorality, anger, slander, lying, and selfish ambition are to be put to death. In their place, believers are called to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love. These qualities are not simply moral improvements. They are evidence of Christ's work within us and reflections of His character being formed in our lives. The chapter concludes by showing how the lordship of Christ transforms our relationships. Paul addresses families, workplaces, and everyday responsibilities, reminding us that whatever we do, we are ultimately serving the Lord. Whether at home, at work, at church, or in our communities, Christ is to be at the center. Colossians 3 challenges us to ask whether our actions, attitudes, and relationships reflect the new life we have received in Christ. This chapter reminds us that the gospel does not just change our eternity. It changes how we live today.
• Colossians 2. Day 124 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 24.06.2026 16分

  Colossians 2. Day 124 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Colossians 2(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Rooted in Christ. Freedom from False Teaching. Complete in Him. "Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ." Colossians 2:8 Colossians 2 calls believers to remain firmly rooted in Christ and to guard against anything that would pull them away from the sufficiency of the gospel. Paul’s concern for the church is clear. False teachers were promoting ideas that sounded spiritual but ultimately diminished the centrality of Jesus. Rather than looking for deeper truth somewhere else, Paul reminds the Colossians that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ alone. The Christian life does not begin with Jesus and then move on to something greater. It continues by growing deeper in Him. Paul emphasizes that believers are complete in Christ because the fullness of God dwells in Him. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus accomplished everything necessary for our salvation. He canceled the debt of sin that stood against us, triumphed over the powers of darkness, and secured our freedom through the cross. Because of that, Christians do not need additional spiritual experiences, human traditions, religious regulations, or man-made systems to make them acceptable before God. Christ is enough. The second half of the chapter warns against legalism, mysticism, and self-made religion. Paul challenges believers not to let others judge them based on external rules or religious performance. These things may appear wise on the surface, but they cannot transform the heart. Colossians 2 reminds us that true spiritual growth comes from remaining connected to Christ, the head of the church. This chapter challenges us to examine what we are trusting in, what voices we are listening to, and whether Christ truly holds first place in our lives. The answer to spiritual maturity is not found in trying harder. It is found in holding more tightly to Jesus.
• Colossians 1. Day 123 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 23.06.2026 18分

  Colossians 1. Day 123 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Colossians 1(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: The Supremacy of Christ. Spiritual Growth and Fruitfulness. Reconciled Through the Cross. "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." Colossians 1:15 Colossians 1 lifts our eyes to one of the clearest and most majestic pictures of Jesus Christ found anywhere in Scripture. Paul begins by thanking God for the faith, love, and hope that were evident in the lives of the Colossian believers, and he prays that they would continue growing in spiritual wisdom, understanding, and fruitfulness. This chapter reminds us that the Christian life is not simply about gaining knowledge. It is about knowing God more deeply and allowing that knowledge to transform the way we live. At the center of the chapter is Paul's powerful declaration of the supremacy of Christ. Jesus is not merely a great teacher, a moral example, or one spiritual option among many. He is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, the head of the church, and the One through whom all things hold together. Paul presents Christ as preeminent over creation, redemption, and the church itself. Everything in this chapter points to the truth that Jesus is worthy of our complete trust, worship, and devotion. Paul then turns to the work Christ accomplished through the cross. Though we were once alienated from God because of our sin, Christ has reconciled us through His death and made a way for us to stand before God forgiven and restored. Colossians 1 challenges us to remain grounded in the gospel, steadfast in our faith, and centered on Christ above all else. This chapter reminds us that spiritual maturity begins with a right view of Jesus. The bigger our view of Christ becomes, the more clearly we understand who we are, why we are here, and how we are called to live.
• Philippians 4. Day 122 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 22.06.2026 16分

  Philippians 4. Day 122 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Philippians 4(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Rejoicing in the Lord. The Peace of God. Contentment in Christ. "Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4 brings Paul’s letter to a close with some of the most practical and encouraging instructions in all of Scripture. Writing from prison, Paul calls believers to rejoice in the Lord, pursue unity, replace anxiety with prayer, and fill their minds with things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. This chapter reminds us that Christian joy is not dependent on favorable circumstances. It is rooted in the unchanging character and presence of God. Paul addresses the reality of worry by directing believers toward prayer. Rather than carrying our burdens alone, we are invited to bring every concern before the Lord with thanksgiving. The promise is not that every problem immediately disappears, but that the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. In a world filled with uncertainty, Philippians 4 teaches us that peace is found not in controlling our circumstances but in trusting the God who is sovereign over them. The chapter concludes with Paul’s powerful testimony about contentment. He had experienced both abundance and need, comfort and hardship, yet he learned that true contentment is not found in possessions, success, or circumstances. It is found in Christ. When Paul says, “I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me,” he is speaking about Christ’s power to sustain him through every season of life. Philippians 4 challenges us to trust God with our worries, discipline our thoughts, and find our satisfaction in Christ alone. It reminds us that no matter what we face, the Lord is near, His peace is available, and His strength is sufficient.
• Philippians 3. Day 121 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 19.06.2026 18分

  Philippians 3. Day 121 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Philippians 3(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Knowing Christ. Righteousness Through Faith. Pressing Toward the Goal. "My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death." Philippians 3:10 Philippians 3 is a powerful reminder that nothing compares to knowing Jesus. Paul warns the church not to put confidence in the flesh, religious performance, personal background, or outward credentials. If anyone could have trusted in those things, Paul could have. He had the heritage, the training, the zeal, and the reputation. But once he truly saw Christ, everything he once counted as gain became loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Jesus. At the heart of this chapter is the difference between a righteousness we try to build ourselves and the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ. Paul is not saying obedience does not matter. He is saying obedience cannot save us. Our standing before God is not based on how impressive we are, how religious we appear, or how hard we work to prove ourselves. We are made right with God through faith in Jesus. That truth frees us from boasting in ourselves and teaches us to treasure Christ above everything else. Paul then points us forward. He has not arrived, and neither have we. The Christian life is a continual pursuit of Christ, pressing on toward the goal and growing in the grace God has given us. Philippians 3 challenges us to ask what we are really chasing, what we are trusting in, and what we are holding onto that may be keeping us from deeper faithfulness. This chapter reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven, our hope is in Christ, and our lives should be shaped by the desire to know Him more.
• Philippians 2. Day 120 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 18.06.2026 17分

  Philippians 2. Day 120 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Philippians 2(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: The Humility of Christ. Working Out Your Salvation. Shining as Lights. "Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2 takes us straight to the heart of what it means to follow Jesus. Paul calls the church to unity, humility, and selfless love, not because those are simply good character traits, but because they reflect the very mind of Christ. He challenges believers to do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but to count others as more important than themselves. That kind of humility does not come naturally to us. It is formed in us as we look to Jesus. At the center of this chapter is one of the clearest and most powerful pictures of Christ’s humility in all of Scripture. Jesus, who is fully God, did not cling to His rights or use His glory for selfish gain. He humbled Himself, took on the form of a servant, became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. But the story does not end in humiliation. God highly exalted Him, giving Him the name above every name. Philippians 2 reminds us that the way of Jesus is humble obedience before glory. Paul then turns that truth toward our daily lives. Because God is at work in us, we are called to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. This does not mean we earn our salvation. It means we live out what God has already begun in us. We are called to stop grumbling, walk in obedience, and shine like stars in a dark world. Philippians 2 challenges us to ask whether our attitude, our relationships, our words, and our service look like Jesus. This chapter reminds us that real Christian maturity is not about being noticed. It is about becoming more like Christ, serving faithfully, and pointing others to Him.
• Philippians 1. Day 119 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 17.06.2026 18分

  Philippians 1. Day 119 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: Philippians 1(CSB)Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a YearBible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading PlanContact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.comNTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayearNTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Partnership in the Gospel. Joy in Suffering. Living Worthy of Christ. "For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21 Philippians 1 opens with Paul writing from prison, but the tone of the chapter is not bitterness, fear, or defeat. It is joy. Paul looks at the Philippian church with deep affection because they have partnered with him in the gospel from the beginning. He prays that their love would keep growing with knowledge and discernment so that their lives would be pure, fruitful, and centered on Christ. This chapter reminds us that Christian love is not just emotion. It is love shaped by truth, wisdom, and the desire to honor God. As we keep reading, Paul helps us see suffering through the lens of the gospel. His imprisonment did not stop the mission. God used it to advance the gospel, encourage other believers, and make Christ known in places Paul may have never reached otherwise. Even when others preached with wrong motives, Paul rejoiced that Christ was still being proclaimed. That kind of perspective only comes from a life fully surrendered to Jesus. The heart of the chapter is Paul’s statement, “For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Paul is not being dramatic. He is showing us the center of his life. If he lives, he wants his life to be fruitful for Christ. If he dies, he knows he will be with Christ. Philippians 1 challenges us to ask what our lives are really built around. It calls us to gospel partnership, joyful endurance, and a life worthy of the good news of Jesus. Whether we are facing encouragement or hardship, comfort or pressure, this chapter reminds us that Christ is enough, the gospel is still moving, and our lives should point clearly to Him.
• Ephesians 6. Day 118 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 16.06.2026 15分

  Ephesians 6. Day 118 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes:  Today's Scripture: Ephesians 6(CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com NTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayear NTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Relationships Governed by Christ. Duty and Respect in Service.  The Full Armor of God.  "Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens." Ephesians 6:11-12 Ephesians 6 brings Paul’s teaching on the Spirit-filled life into the everyday places where faith is lived out: the home, our responsibilities, and the unseen spiritual battle around us. Paul begins by addressing children and parents, showing that obedience, honor, discipline, and instruction are not merely family values, but discipleship issues. He then speaks to servants and masters within the world of the first-century church, reminding every believer that our work, authority, service, and leadership are ultimately lived before the Lord. In every role, Christ remains the true Master. As the letter closes, Paul lifts our eyes to the reality of spiritual warfare. Our struggle is not finally against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil. Because of that, we are not called to stand in our own wisdom, strength, or willpower. We are called to be strengthened in the Lord and to put on the full armor of God. Truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer are all necessary for the believer to stand firm. Ephesians 6 will help you reflect on faithful obedience in daily life, Christ-centered relationships, and the spiritual readiness we need as we follow Jesus in a world filled with real opposition.
• Ephesians 5. Day 117 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 15.06.2026 19分

  Ephesians 5. Day 117 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes:  Today's Scripture: Ephesians 5(CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com NTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayear NTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Imitation of God.  Living in the Light.  Wisdom in Conduct.  Roles of Wives and Husbands.  "Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— making the most of the time, because the days are evil."  Ephesians 5:15-16 Ephesians 5 calls us to live differently because we belong to Christ. Paul tells us to be imitators of God and to walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us. This chapter reminds us that following Jesus is not just about avoiding what is wrong. It is about becoming more like Him in the way we love, speak, think, and live. We are called to leave behind the deeds of darkness and walk as children of light. As you listen, you will be challenged to think about whether your life is marked by wisdom, purity, love, and surrender to Christ. Ephesians 5 teaches us to make the most of the time we have, to be filled with the Spirit, and to let our homes and relationships reflect the gospel. Paul also points to marriage as a picture of Christ and the church, reminding husbands and wives that love, respect, sacrifice, and faithfulness matter deeply. This chapter will help you reflect on what it means to walk in love, live in the light, use your time wisely, and honor God in your relationships.
• Ephesians 4. Day 116 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 12.06.2026 19分

  Ephesians 4. Day 116 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes:  Today's Scripture: Ephesians 4(CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com NTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayear NTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Understanding the Mystery. The Role of the Apostle Paul. Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Strength.  Ephesians 4 shows us what it looks like to live a life worthy of the calling we have received in Christ. Paul reminds us that the gospel does not just save us individually. It brings us into one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God. Because of that, we are called to walk with humility, gentleness, patience, and love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit. As you listen, you will be challenged to think about how your faith is shaping the way you live, speak, serve, and treat others. Ephesians 4 reminds us that every believer has been given gifts to build up the body of Christ, and that spiritual maturity means we are no longer tossed around by every false teaching or feeling. This chapter calls us to put off the old self, be renewed in our minds, and put on the new self that looks more like Jesus. It will help you reflect on unity, maturity, forgiveness, and what it means to live differently because Christ has changed your life.
• Ephesians 3. Day 115 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 11.06.2026 16分

  Ephesians 3. Day 115 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes:  Today's Scripture: Ephesians 3(CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com NTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayear NTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Understanding the Mystery. The Role of the Apostle Paul. Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Strength.   "Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us— to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen."  Ephesians 3:20-21 Ephesians 3 opens our eyes to the beauty of God’s plan in Christ. Paul explains that what was once a mystery has now been revealed. Through Jesus, Gentiles are not outsiders looking in. They are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers in the same promise. This chapter reminds us that the gospel does not build walls between people. It brings people together under the grace and lordship of Jesus Christ. As you listen, you will be encouraged to see the church as a family made up of people from different backgrounds, stories, and places, all brought near by the same Savior. Ephesians 3 also reminds us that Paul served by grace, not by his own strength or importance. That same grace calls us to serve with humility and love. This episode will help you reflect on the wideness of God’s mercy, the power of the gospel to unite people, and Paul’s prayer that we would be strengthened by the Spirit and rooted deeply in the love of Christ.
• Ephesians 2. Day 114 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 10.06.2026 16分

  Ephesians 2. Day 114 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes:  Today's Scripture: Ephesians 2(CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com NTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayear NTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Our Condition Before Christ. God’s Mercy and Love. Unity in Christ.  "For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift not from works so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 In today's episode, we get to read one of the most uplifting passages in the New Testament.  In Ephesians Chapter 2 we focus on three pivotal aspects to enhance our understanding of the scripture. We start by reflecting on our condition before Christ, recognizing how we once lived in transgressions and under the influence of worldly forces. This acknowledgment helps us appreciate the transformative power of God's mercy and love, which brought us from death to life through grace—a theme that underscores our salvation as a divine gift, not a result of our own deeds. We also explore the unity in Christ, which Paul illustrates through the reconciliation of Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing the breaking down of barriers to form one new, peaceful humanity. From our study, we gather three essential takeaways that apply to our daily lives as believers. Firstly, the concept of grace invites us to embrace humility and extend forgiveness, mirroring the unearned favor we have received. Secondly, our new identity in Christ calls us to view ourselves and others through a lens of dignity and redemption, promoting positive interactions and personal growth. Lastly, the call to unity challenges us to actively pursue reconciliation in our communities, ensuring our actions reflect the inclusive and loving nature of God's kingdom. These reflections not only deepen our spiritual understanding but also guide us in practical ways, encouraging a life that truly reflects our faith in Christ.  
• Ephesians 1. Day 113 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year 09.06.2026 16分

  Ephesians 1. Day 113 - The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes:  Today's Scripture: Ephesians 1(CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com NTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayear NTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com Episode Highlights: Spiritual Blessings.  God's Sovereignty.  The Seal of The Holy Spirit. "In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he richly poured out on us with all wisdom and understanding." - Ephesians 1: 7-8 In this episode, we begin walking through the book of Ephesians, and chapter 1 starts by reminding us just how rich we are in Christ. Paul opens this letter by pointing us to the spiritual blessings God has given His people. We are chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. This chapter reminds us that our identity is not built on what we have done, what others think of us, or how strong we feel in the moment. Our identity is rooted in what God has done for us in Jesus. As you listen, you will be encouraged to slow down and see the beauty of God’s grace. Ephesians 1 teaches us that salvation was not an accident. God had a plan, Christ accomplished the work, and the Holy Spirit secures our inheritance. That means believers can live with confidence, gratitude, and hope. This episode will help you reflect on who you are in Christ, what it means to be adopted into God’s family, and how the blessings we have received should shape the way we worship, live, love, and serve others.