This Bible study devotional covers 1 Peter 3:8-4:19. In this passage, we see that doing good while suffering injustice is the way of Jesus. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 1 Peter 3:8-4:19, we see that when we suffer like Jesus, we will be raised like him too.

This Bible study devotional covers 1 Peter 2:4-37. In this passage, we see that God is building his people into a new living temple where people from all over the world can meet God. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 1 Peter 2:4-3:7, we see that by being God’s temple to the people around us, we can be forces for reconciliation and salvation, even to those who persecute us.

This Bible study devotional covers 1 Peter 1:13-2:3. In this passage, Peter explains what it costs to be a follower of Jesus and what it means to be an exile in this world. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 1 Peter 1:13-2:13, we see that while living in this world is hard, Jesus' resurrection has repatriated us into a Kingdom where death is dead. By God’s Word and Son, we are imperishable and undying.

This Bible study devotional covers 1 Peter 1:1-12. In this passage, the apostle Peter intentionally places foreign Gentiles into the story of God’s chosen people, the Jews. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 1 Peter 1:1-12, we see that we’ve been chosen to be out of place, and that is good news because we’re joined to a new family founded by a loving Father and grounded in resurrection life.

This Bible study devotional covers Ephesians 6:10-23. In this passage, Paul tells us that our real battle isn’t against people but spiritual powers. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ephesians 6:10-23, we see that our battle is primarily spiritual, but that’s also it’s primarily fought by God. Jesus has already defeated the powers, and we can freely walk in his victory.

This Bible study devotional covers Ephesians 5:1-6:9. In this passage, we see that being like Jesus in love, light, and wisdom will lead us to humbly submit to one another in the power of the Holy Spirit. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ephesians 5:1-6:9, we see that when we struggle to live like Jesus towards others, we can always look to what Jesus has done for us.

This Bible study devotional covers Ephesians 4. In this passage, we see that if we have put on freedom from division and sin, we need to take off the old ways that cause division and sin. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ephesians 4, we see that since Jesus willingly laid down his life, we can now lay down our old life too. The life marked by sin has been nailed to the cross, and Jesus’ righteous life has been given to us in exchange.

This Bible study devotional covers Ephesians 2-3. In this passage, the apostle Paul explains that God has planned from the beginning of time to include both Jews and Gentiles into one family. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ephesians 2-3, we see that while the world wants to divide its people, in Christ, the Spirit unifies all people. And in Christ, there is only one nation, without borders, consisting of people from all tribes, tongues, and languages.

This Bible study devotional covers Ephesians 1. In this passage, the apostle Paul writes to a divided church and reminds them of the promises God has made to all people in Christ. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ephesians 1, we see that In Christ, both Jews and Gentiles are included in God’s family, God’s blessing, and God’s Kingdom. All the blessings God’s people hoped for in the Old Testament are poured out in Christ.

This Bible study devotional covers Nehemiah chapter 11. In this passage, we see how quickly the people living in the newly built Jerusalem go back to their sins and how Nehemiah interceded for them. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Nehemiah 11, we see that Jesus intercedes for us and gives us his Holy Spirit to keep us from sinning. Further, he will bring us into the final New Jerusalem where we will live with him forever.

This Bible study devotional covers Nehemiah chapters 8-10. In this passage, we see what happens when Ezra reads the law to Israel. They become holy as they interact with God’s holy word. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Nehemiah 8-10, we see that Jesus makes us holy through the law as well, by fulfilling its purpose and indwelling us with his Holy Spirit.

This Bible study devotional covers Nehemiah chapters 5-7. In this passage, we see how Nehemiah acted like the king Israel needed by bringing justice to the poor and thwarting the plans of their enemies. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Nehemiah 5-7, we see that Jesus is the final king who brings justice and equity to the world by dying under the plans of our enemy to thwart them once and for all.

This Bible study devotional covers Nehemiah chapters 2:9-4:23. In this passage, we read about how Nehemiah rebuilt Israel’s walls despite the constant threats from their enemies. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Nehemiah 2:9-4:23, we see that Jesus provides us safety from our enemy in the walls of protection formed by his cross.

This Bible study devotional covers Nehemiah chapters 1:1-2:8. In this passage, we read about how Nehemiah interceded for exiled Israel by fulfilling God’s law through obedience and repentance to bring them back home. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Nehemiah 1:1-2:8, we see that Jesus ultimately fulfilled God’s law, has freed us from exile and brought us home by experiencing our separation from God on the cross.

This Bible study devotional covers Ezra chapters 7-10. In this passage, we see Persia’s king sending Ezra back to Israel to turn back God’s wrath by obeying the law. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ezra 7-10, we see that Jesus perfectly fulfills the law to turn back God’s wrath from all of us who break it.

This Bible study devotional covers Ezra chapters 4-6. In this passage, we read about the Samaritan’s opposition to the rebuilding of Israel’s temple. Their blended beliefs were a threat to the pure devotion to God required at the temple. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ezra 4-6, we see that the pure devotion of Jesus’ sacrifice makes a way for those with a past of blended beliefs to draw near to him.

This Bible study devotional covers Ezra chapters 2-3. In this passage, we read about how Zerubbabel and a small remnant of Israelites laid the foundation for the temple in Jerusalem. But their expectations were unmet when their efforts did not accomplish what they thought. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ezra 2-3, we see that Jesus shows God’s faithfulness through unmet expectations.

This Bible study devotional covers Ezra chapter 1. In this passage, we read about how God is faithful to his promises by rescuing Israel from exile in a new type of Exodus. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Ezra 1, we see that the final exodus from exile we need has been won by Jesus. Because God did not abandon him to the grave, there is no place we can go from which he cannot bring us back.

This Bible study devotional covers 2 Kings 24-25. In this passage, Israel begins its long exile, but there is still hope. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 2 Kings 24-25, we see that for Jesus to be the Savior of Israel’s history, he must historically die. To save Israel, Jesus must be Israel.

This Bible study devotional covers 2 Kings 21-23. In this passage, we see that Josiah and his obedience stops Israel’s inevitable fall for a period of time. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 2 Kings 21-23 we see that a faithful king can only save if he’s on the throne. And unlike Josiah, who rose from his throne to die, Jesus rose from the dead to rule forever.

This Bible study devotional covers 2 Kings 18-20. In this passage, the half-hearted king, Hezekiah, rules Israel as a picture of her own divided loyalty to God As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 2 Kings 18-20, we see that even when people like us are divided, Jesus is not. Jesus is wholeheartedly committed to the rescue of his people.

This Bible study devotional covers 2 Kings 14-17. In this passage, the northern kingdom of Israel was meant to die so that God could bring it back to life. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 2 Kings 14-17, we see that Jesus is the true Israelite King who will bring his people back from the dead.

This Bible study devotional covers 2 Kings 11-13. In this passage, Israel experiences a short-lived revival. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 2 Kings 11-13, we see that God’s promises of mercy and life are available to us in Jesus, even while we are dead.

This Bible study devotional covers 2 Kings 8:7-10:35. In this passage, King Jehu exacts vengeance against the last members of Ahab’s family. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 2 Kings 8:7-10:35, we see that Jesus is a new Jehu, a final avenger against powers and religions that steal from the poor, murder God’s prophets, and promote a destructive spirituality.

This Bible study devotional covers 2 Kings 6:24-8:6. In this passage, some of the last members of Ahab’s family meet their end by the words of God’s prophet. As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In 2 Kings 6:24-8:26, we see that relief and justice are found in God’s words in the mouth of God’s final prophet, Jesus.