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TODAY'S EPISODE:

Welcome to the April 28th episode of Daily Radio Bible. Join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we journey through second Samuel, first Chronicles, and Matthew. Today, we witness the rise of David amid conflict, explore the loyalty and strength of his supporters, and listen as Jesus challenges tradition, faith, and humility in dramatic encounters with religious leaders and a desperate Gentile woman. Through scripture, reflection, and prayer, we are invited to discover faith that overcomes barriers and to remember that, above all, we are dearly loved. Let’s get started.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

A group of Pharisees and a solitary Gentile woman come to Jesus, and at first, it seems as if both are offended by him. The Pharisees certainly are—Hunter notes how Peter even says to Jesus, "Don't you realize you offended the Pharisees by what you just said?" Jesus has criticized their traditions, called them hypocrites, blind guides, and so they walk away offended, convinced Jesus isn’t measuring up to their standards of holiness, still clinging to their way of interpreting Scripture and tradition.

But the Gentile woman, though she seemingly has even more to take offense at—after all, Jesus has appeared to compare her to a dog—does not take offense. Instead, Hunter draws out the contrast: while the Pharisees approach Jesus in reliance on their own righteousness, seeking to justify themselves, the woman comes in humility, in desperate need, and in faith for the sake of her daughter, ready to worship Jesus.

Even as an outsider, a Gentile, Hunter points out, she calls him Lord and Son of David. Unlike the religious insiders, this woman sees and believes in what the Pharisees cannot. She leaves knowing she is dear to God—not because she lived up to some prescribed way or standard, but because she came in faith. She leaves with a full heart and a daughter delivered.

This woman’s faith wins Jesus’ commendation. Out of her trust in God’s love comes healing, deliverance, and restoration. Today, we are invited to join her—trusting that we, too, are dear to God, loved by him, and that from his love will flow the healing, deliverance, and fullness of life that are ours in Christ.

That’s the prayer Hunter has for his own soul, for his family, and for all of us. May we lay down self-righteousness, self-justification, tradition clung to for its own sake, and come instead with open, humble faith. May we know we are loved and find in God all we truly need.

May it be so.

TODAY'S PRAYERS:

Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.

Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen

And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen.

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