February 1st, 26: Exodus 21-22, Psalm 12; Acts 4: Daily Bible in a Year

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast! In today’s episode, we’re celebrating the start of a new month together and diving deep into the transformative power of Scripture. Join Hunter as we journey through Exodus 30-32 and Acts 8, exploring the story of covenant, rebellion, forgiveness, and the persistent love of God. We’ll see how the Israelites, fresh from the promise of God, falter and how Moses intercedes, reminding us that our relationship with God is rooted in faith and His steadfast promises. We’ll also witness the early church facing persecution, yet spreading the good news of Jesus with joy and power. Whether you’re reading along for the first time or returning for encouragement, this episode offers honest reflection, heartfelt prayer, and a reminder that God’s grace is always reaching for us. Settle in for Scripture, prayer, and inspiration to carry you through your day—you are loved, no doubt about it!

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

Aaron and the people are getting carried away. In fact, the ink hasn't even dried yet on this covenant agreement between God and his people before they go ahead and break it. And boy, do they break it. They break it in such grand fashion that it's almost comical. In fact, Moses even notes that the enemies of the people stand at a distance, amused. They saw this dark humor, that these people who had been delivered by God were abandoning him so early and worshiping a god made out of their own earrings.

The treachery of the human heart is no laughing matter, however. And Moses pleads with God. He appeals to God, to the covenant promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, based on the relationship that he had with these people that he knew by name. He does not appeal to the covenant law. He doesn't appeal to God as judge. No. He appeals to his relationship and to the relationship he had with the three patriarchs which was established in faith. Abraham believed that God would make his descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, just like God told him. He believed that all the nations of the earth would be blessed through his seed, through his descendant. That a champion, a Messiah would come through him. And that this Messiah would transform the treacherous, law-breaking, idol-worshiping hearts of every human being.

He would do it by invading our humanity and putting on flesh. He would accomplish what we could not do. He would remain faithful where we have been faithless. And he would offer himself as a perfect sacrifice on our behalf that we might have that relationship with God that we were created for, restored and renewed. And he would do this on behalf of all. And that includes you, my friend.

He has come to draw you into his very life—the vicarious humanity of Christ. Christ being faithful where you have not been faithful. Christ being obedient when we failed to be obedient. Christ forgiving when we have failed to forgive. Christ being all in all on behalf of all. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will see it. I'll catch a greater glimpse of that good news that Philip saw, of the good news that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob saw. That I will see it and that I will know his freedom and his joy. And that's a prayer that I have for my family too, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so.