The One Year Bible Podcast 2024
878 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsLooking for a fresh and fun way to explore the Bible? Join Master Storyteller, Michael Wood, M.Ed., M.S., as he brings the easy-to-read version (ERV) of the Bible to life! Perfect for young Christians or those curious about the Good Book, our dramatized podcast features unique voices, thrilling music, and captivating sound effects. Dive into all 66 books with engaging introductions showing you how everything connects from Genesis to Revelation. Thanks to Bible League International, you can trust its accuracy and authenticity. Get ready to dive into a Bible experience you won't want to put
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Day 188 | Kings of Israel rise and fall | Paul defends himself to King Agrippa and Festus
July 07, 2024 18:53 - 21 minutes - 49.3 MBDay 188 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Israel and Judah play a merry-go-round of kings, with Jeroboam II and Azariah maintaining long reigns amidst the short stints of Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, Pekah, and Jotham, shaping a tale of varying leaderships and unsteady times. In Acts, Paul, in an imperial face-off with King Agrippa and Bernice, unfurls his grand conversion tale with dazzling flair, hoping to 'level up' from prisoner to evangelist with a compelling monologue. Support the s...
Day 187 | Rise and Fall of Kings | Amazing thing at Elisha's grave | Festus resides over Paul's case
July 07, 2024 15:23 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBDay 187 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Jehoash spearheads temple renovations, but despite good intentions, things go awry with Hazael of Syria; meanwhile, in a whirlwind of power shuffling, King Jehoahaz faces oppression only for his son Joash to reclaim lost territories, and a rough-and-tumble prophet Jonah makes an impactful debut. In Acts, in a whirlwind of Roman bureaucracy, Paul ends up making his case to both Festus and Agrippa, dropping a dramatic recap of his conversion st...
Day 186 | Jehu wipes out the last of Ahab's family and prophets of Baal | Paul defends himself in court
July 05, 2024 13:42 - 24 minutes - 56.3 MBDay 186 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Jehu embarks on a royally ruthless purge, turning Ahab's family into history while Athaliah, the power-hungry mom-queen, seizes Judah's throne, only to be outmaneuvered by a quick-thinking priest and a seven-year-old king-in-the-making. In Acts, in an epic courtroom face-off, Paul, armed with the invincible shield of his faith, fends off allegations from a high-priced lawyer, leaving Governor Felix scratching his head in bewilderment for two whole...
Day 185 | Jehu is King of Israel | Jezebel, Joram, and Ahaziah are murdered | Romans have custody of Paul
July 04, 2024 07:27 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MBDay 185 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Jehoram takes the throne only to be succeeded by his brother Ahaziah, while over in Israel, Elisha sends a young prophet to anoint Jehu, who then stages a high-speed, chariot-racing coup, complete with an ominous prophecy for Jezebel. In Acts, when 40 wannabe assassins swear off food until they've knocked off Paul, it's up to a savvy Roman commander, his trusty cavalry, and the speediest mail service in Judea to whisk Paul off to Governor Felix in...
Day 184 | Elisha makes a dark prophecy about Hazael | Paul stands against the Roman guards in Jerusalem
July 03, 2024 15:13 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBDay 184 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. From famine to feast, from invisibility cloaks to prophetic foretellings, these chapters are the whacky rollercoaster ride of ancient Israel, featuring miraculous multiplying oil, clandestine meetings, and one lady's relentless real estate saga. In Acts, Paul plays the ultimate 'Survivor' in the heated arena of public opinion, masterfully dodging a conviction by exploiting his Roman citizenship and causing a major dispute between the Pharisees and...
Day 183 | Elisha performs miracles in Israel | Paul describes his conversion to the High Council in Jerusalem
July 03, 2024 14:14 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MBDay 183 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. In the great culinary experiment of the ancient world, Elisha turns deadly stew into a delectable soup, multiplies loaves to feed a hundred, floats an axe head, blinds an enemy army, then serves them breakfast, proving miracles are the best spice of life. In Acts, Paul turns from Jerusalem's Most Wanted to its Most Riveting Speaker, his dramatic backstory of conversion and divine encounters transforming a near-riot into the city's biggest open-a...
Day 182 | King Joram battles the Moabites | Elisha heals a dead boy | Paul arrives in Jerusalem
July 02, 2024 07:05 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBDay 182 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. The prophet Elisha embarks on a whirlwind of miracles, including water from nowhere, multiplying oil, a resurrection of a child, and a deliciously mysterious multiplying bread miracle. In Acts, from town to town Paul zigzags, tangling with prophecies and local traditions, until he lands in Jerusalem and takes on a cleansing ritual, all in the spirit of a high-stakes, cross-cultural relay race! Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/...
Day 181 | Intro 2 Kings | Elijah is taken to Heaven | Paul travels to Jerusalem
July 01, 2024 08:42 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBDay 181 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Elijah decides to take the heavenly elevator up, dropping his mantle to Elisha, who picks up where Elijah left off, unleashing miracles and sending a pack of bears to chase off some rude kids, making this the ultimate tale of 'passing the bear-necessity torch'. In Acts, Paul goes on a heartwarming farewell tour, giving rousing speeches, having late-night potluck dinners that are so enthralling they literally bring people back from the dead, all wh...
Day 180 | King Ahab and King Jehoshaphat battle the Arameans | Paul faces worshipers of Artemis
June 30, 2024 07:19 - 24 minutes - 55 MBDay 180 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Ahab of Israel must've missed his horoscope reading that morning, because despite Micaiah's prophecy of doom, he goes into battle and - surprise, surprise - ends up under a random arrow, proving once again, you can't dodge destiny, especially when it comes with a bullseye. In Acts, ehen the local Ephesus trinket business sees their sales tank due to Paul's Jesus-mania, they whip the city into a frenzy, proving that economic interests can inde...
Day 179 | King Ahab wars against Ben-Hadad | Jezebel plots against Naboth | Apollos joins the new church
June 29, 2024 11:57 - 28 minutes - 66 MBDay 179 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Ahab's epic estate expansion hits a sour note when he uses some questionable methods to nab a sweet vineyard, leading to a prophecy smackdown from Elijah, and turning what could have been a cheerful gardening project into a very, very bad day. In Acts, from a courtroom drama in Corinth to an Ephesian exorcism fiasco, Paul proves that whether he's making tents or miracles, he's one apostle you don't want to mess with. Support the show at Patr...
Day 175 | Jeroboam disobeys God and loses his son | The Apostles meet Lydia who is baptized with her family
June 28, 2024 07:25 - 22 minutes - 51.5 MBDay 176of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Jeroboam, the newly crowned king of the North, installs golden calves in his kingdom like an overzealous theme park manager, while prophets with uncanny prediction skills bring dire messages and a whole new level of drama. In Acts, Paul and Silas go on an epic recruitment drive, picking up young Timothy and hitting a home run with the first European convert, Lydia, the luxury purple cloth dealer. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.co...
Day 178 | Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal | Elisha joins the priesthood | Paul preaches in Corinth
June 27, 2024 07:14 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBDay 178 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Elijah out-duels 450 prophets of Baal in a supernatural showdown, brings rain to end a three-year drought, and then, finding himself on the wrong side of Queen Jezebel's hit list, hightails it to the wilderness for a heart-to-heart with God complete with wind, earthquakes, and fire. In Acts, Paul, a tent-making philosopher of sorts, causes a stir in Athens with his talk of an 'Unknown God,' before sailing on to Corinth, where he converts a power-c...
Day 177 | God uses Elijah to heal a young boy | Paul and Silas preach in Berea and Thessalonica
June 26, 2024 09:30 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBDay 177 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Imagine the audacious prophet Elijah making it rain - or rather, stopping the rain - all while dodging the wicked Queen Jezebel's hit list, only to end up crashing at a poor widow's pad, and it's all in the days' work. In Acts, as Paul turns into a first-century philosophical rockstar, he takes his epic road tour from Thessalonica to Athens, leaving a trail of intrigue, converted believers, and some seriously annoyed opponents in his wake. Suppor...
Day 176 | Israel and Judah are in a civil war | Kings rise and fall | Paul and Silas sing in prison
June 25, 2024 08:10 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MBDay 176 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. It's a merry-go-round of kings in Jerusalem and Israel, with Rehoboam to Abijam, and Jeroboam to Baasha, as they grapple with golden calves, wars, and divine smiting, almost like a divine game of chess. In Acts, when Paul and Silas give an annoying spirit the boot, land themselves in jail for their troubles, a God-sent earthquake grants them a 'get out of jail free' card, converting their jailer in the process of a miraculous jailbreak. Support t...
Day 174 | Solomon dies | A civil war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam begins | Paul and Barnabas split
June 23, 2024 12:25 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MBDay 174 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Solomon's reign takes a nosedive due to his love for foreign women and their deities, leading to divine retribution, some international intrigue, and the rise of the rebel Jeroboam, who, after Solomon's death, masterminds a kingdom-wide breakup. In Acts, In an epic disagreement, Paul and Barnabas part ways like feuding band members over whether John Mark should rejoin the 'Apostle Tour', leading to two separate apostolic road trips and double the ...
Day 173 | Queen of Sheba visits Solomon | Apostles debate circumcision for non-Jews
June 22, 2024 09:20 - 21 minutes - 50.3 MBDay 173 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. As Solomon leverages his riches for some serious home improvements and garners an international reputation for his wisdom, he still falls for the oldest trap in the book: a heart led astray by too many romantic entanglements, leading to a divine penalty for his kingdom. In Acts, Paul and Barnabas go head-to-head in an epic theological rap battle with some hardline believers about whether you have to go full Jew-mode to follow Jesus, leading to the...
Day 172 | Solomon prays to the Lord and He answers | The Greeks think Paul and Barnabas are Gods
June 21, 2024 10:12 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MBDay 172 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. n a spirit-stirring scenario, Solomon passionately prays, cements the covenant with an unforgettable feast, and once again, experiences a divine visit from God Himself, approving the pact. In Acts, Paul and Barnabas whip up a storm of miracles, mistaken for gods, dodge stoning, and still manage to return home for a well-deserved rest, having put together the first Christian rock band - of churches. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon...
Day 171 | Solomon places the Ark of the Covenant in the New Temple | Jews want to kill Paul and Barnabas
June 20, 2024 07:08 - 18 minutes - 42.8 MBDay 171 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Solomon upscales home decor to celestial levels, dotting the Temple with gold and bronze masterpieces, then throws a divine housewarming party complete with an epic God-invitation speech. In Acts, Paul and Barnabas shake the ancient equivalent of the rock-star lifestyle, captivating masses with their sermons, dodging dissidents, and even outmaneuvering a city-wide attempt to turn them into deities. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.pa...
Day 170 | Solomon builds his Palace and God's Temple | Paul preaches the Good News in Antioch
June 19, 2024 07:31 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MBDay 170 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In an architectural fever dream, Solomon spearheads the construction of a gold-laden temple with a cherubim-filled inner sanctum and a palace equipped with lion-themed thrones, because when you're king, 'subtle' just isn't in the vocabulary. In Acts, Paul takes center stage at a synagogue TED talk, weaving a fascinating tale of Jewish history, ending with a twist – Jesus is the promised Savior, causing quite the intellectual commotion. Support th...
Day 169 | Solomon decides a civil case with a sword | Herod suffers a terrible fate | Apostles meet a sorcerer in Cyprus
June 18, 2024 07:57 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBDay 169 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Solomon, armed with divine wisdom, skillfully discerns the true mother in a tricky infant dispute, then turns into an ancient project manager, orchestrating a timber trade deal with King Hiram to kickstart the construction of the first Holy Temple. In Acts, In a whirlwind of divine irony, King Herod gets a rather lousy wardrobe malfunction from an angel, while Saul, newly rebranded as Paul, transforms a sorcerer into a reluctant mole, further...
Day 168 | King Solomon prays for Wisdom | Peter is rescued from jail by an Angel
June 17, 2024 07:38 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MBDay 168 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Solomon ascends the throne, outwits his cunning brother Adonijah, consolidates power in a swift spring cleaning of his father's frenemies, then wraps it all up with a dreamy encounter with God, who gifts him the ultimate upgrade - unparalleled wisdom. In Acts, as if fleeing from persecution wasn't enough, the believers kick-started new churches, Peter played a game of celestial hide-and-seek with an angel to escape prison, while Herod, no fan of h...
Day 167 | Adonijah tries to be King | David dies | Solomon is the new King | Peter baptizes non-Jews
June 16, 2024 07:14 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MBDay 167 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David's twilight years turn into a royal reality show as his son Adonijah declares himself king, but crafty Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan engineer a plot twist that crowns Solomon instead, leaving Adonijah scrambling to kneel before the new king. In Acts, in a divine dietary plot twist, Peter is shown a sky-splitting sheet of unkosher critters, learns that God's new menu includes everyone, then rushes to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, to se...
Day 166 | David's 30 Heroes | David takes a census | Peter heals Tabitha | An Angel visits Cornelius
June 15, 2024 08:02 - 23 minutes - 53 MBDay 166 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David's mighty men steal the show with epic feats, while a drama unfolds back in the palace as David decides to play count-the-people and ends up saying 'Oops! My bad,' thus leading to a real estate deal that'd make HGTV jealous. In Acts, Peter embarks on a supernatural healing spree, while in a nearby town, a centurion's prayer gets Heaven's attention and sends an angel express delivery, resulting in an unprecedented lunch invitation. Support th...
Day 165 | David prays to God | God converts Saul to Christianity
June 14, 2024 07:15 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBDay 165 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David turns his experiences into a chart-topping mixtape of gratitude and wisdom, before giving a shout-out to his legendary 'God's Gang' who were redefining bravery, one giant-slaying adventure at a time. In Acts, Saul, the notorious Christian hunter, receives a divine surprise party on his road-trip to Damascus, resulting in a 180-degree personality flip that's so dramatic, even the skeptical disciples had to double-check their guest list. ...
Day 164 | David regains Israel | More Philistine giants appear | Philip baptizes an Ethiopian Official
June 14, 2024 07:15 - 23 minutes - 54.3 MBDay 164 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. It's an action-packed episode with rebel squashing, javelin tossing, and some eerily repeated family feuds, plus giant extermination because, apparently, David's crew didn't get enough of that the first time around. In Acts, Dealing with adversity like a pro, Philip goes on a divine road trip, turning Samaria into a spiritual hotspot, and then gives the ultimate desert detour tutorial to an Ethiopian official, turning 'chariot-side' scripture stud...
Day 163 | David finds out Absalom is dead | The Apostle Stephen sees heaven before being stoned to death
June 12, 2024 07:07 - 24 minutes - 55 MBDay 163 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a massive twist, David's mourning over rebellious son Absalom's death strikes the victors with gloom, prompting a king-sized pep talk, and setting the stage for a royal comeback, despite the crowd's mixed feelings. In Acts, Stephen, with a historical mic drop, connects Jewish history to Jesus, but the crowd's reaction is explosive and kicks off a rather extreme game of 'hot potato' with the followers of Jesus, starring a fella named Saul. Supp...
Day 162 | David battles Israel | Absalom caught in a tree | Stephen recounts Moses
June 11, 2024 08:34 - 23 minutes - 54 MBDay 162 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a riveting display of palace intrigue, Absalom seizes Jerusalem, Ahithophel spins webs of deceit, and David's warriors clash in a dramatic battlefield showdown, all culminating in a hair-raising cliffhanger with Absalom suspended mid-air, ensnared by his own luxurious locks. In Acts, Moses, Egypt's royal foundling turned shepherd extraordinaire, pulls a 'Burning Bush' power move, leads an epic Exodus, and builds a traveling 'God-meet-Gadget', b...
Day 161 | Absalom moves towards Jerusalem | Shimei curses King David | The Apostle Stephen is questioned
June 10, 2024 09:46 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MBDay 161 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. When the rebellious son, Absalom, hosted the ancient equivalent of a major political rally, David escapes from Jerusalem. Stephen storms the scene, dazzling with his wisdom and miraculous powers, only to end up in a tense courtroom drama, beginning a powerful monologue about Abraham's early adventures. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ Join our Facebook group for further ...
Day 160 | A wise woman from Tekoa speaks to King David | Apostles gain miraculous powers
June 09, 2024 14:16 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MBDay 160 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Absalom scores a full-season redemption arc only to launch a chilling coup against his dad, King David, turning family dinner into 'Survivor: Jerusalem. In Acts, with miraculous healings, angel jailbreaks, and eloquent speeches, the apostles turned Jerusalem into the hottest reality show of the century, 'Keeping Up with the Christians'. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/ J...
Day 159 | Amnon hurts Tamar | Absalom gets revenge | Ananias and Sapphira suddenly die
June 08, 2024 08:13 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MBDay 159 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David's son Amnon plays a dangerous game of deceptive desire that leads to his sister Tamar's ruin, triggering an intense family feud. In Acts, the early church band together in prayer-fueled defiance against authority, while Ananias and Sapphira learn the hard way that the Holy Spirit is one 'silent partner' you really don't want to swindle. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://www.oneyearholybible....
Day 158 | David marries Bathsheba | Uriah killed in battle | John and Peter are arrested and questioned
June 07, 2024 07:38 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBDay 158 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David gets caught up in a spicy royal scandal involving an ill-fated rooftop rendezvous, a dubious dispatch to the battlefield, and a baby; and the Prophet Nathan, master of storytelling, gives David a hefty reality check that he won't forget anytime soon. In Acts, Peter and John, the miracle-making dynamic duo, get hauled into Bible court by the religious elite for healing a man, leading to a trial where they display their unfaltering faith ...
Day 157 | David gives kindness then goes to War | Peter and John heal a paralyzed man
June 06, 2024 08:36 - 18 minutes - 42.3 MBDay 157 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David, the royal BFF, remembers his pact with Jonathan and treats his disabled son Mephibosheth like royalty, but when he tries to play the Good Samaritan to the Ammonite king, his goodwill gesture hilariously backfires. In Acts, Peter and John channel their inner miracle-workers, healing a man who couldn't walk from birth, causing quite the stir in Jerusalem and delivering an impromptu, punchy sermon about repentance to the awestruck crowd. ...
Day 156 | David prays then conquers his enemies | Peter preaches | Thousands are baptized
June 05, 2024 07:10 - 20 minutes - 48 MBDay 156 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a divine real estate deal, God promises David a dynastic forever-home, and David responds by morphing into an ancient Near East version of Alexander the Great, expanding his kingdom like it's going out of style. In Acts, Peter gives a compelling sermon that converts a whopping 3000 people, starting the world's first mega-church, complete with communal living, miracle signs, and daily potluck dinners. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.pa...
Day 155 | David relocates the Ark of the Covenant | The Holy Spirit comes upon the Apostles
June 04, 2024 15:20 - 17 minutes - 40.4 MBDay 155 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a rip-roaring ride of ancient real estate acquisition, David turns Jerusalem into his personal fortress, and with a joyous jive that'd make any dance-off judge jealous, he brings the Ark of the Covenant to town, causing some serious spousal side-eye from Michal. From divine lottery tickets that pick new apostles to a surprise Pentecost party complete with languages that sound like the UN's got nothing on them, the Holy Spirit is throwing down s...
Day 154 | David unites Judah and Israel | Jesus ascends into the clouds
June 03, 2024 08:01 - 21 minutes - 49.3 MBDay 154 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a swirl of palace intrigue, royal promotions, David rises from a fugitive to the undisputed king of a united Israel, marking a major upgrade in his leadership profile. In Acts, In a cosmic game of 'Pass the Baton,' Jesus vanishes into a cloud after hinting about the coming of the Holy Spirit, leaving his apostles to choose a new buddy, Matthias, to fill the Judas-shaped hole in their squad. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/...
Day 153 | David battles Israel for power | The risen Jesus cooks fish for his disciples
June 02, 2024 08:16 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MBDay 153 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a tumultuous tangle of shifting allegiances, royal squabbles, and bad blood, the Israelites play an ancient version of 'King of the Hill', with David and Ish-Bosheth going head-to-head for the ultimate throne upgrade. In John, in a seafood-filled finale, Jesus hosts a beach barbecue, fishes out miracles and imparts a heart-to-heart with Peter about sheep-sitting duties, as they wrap up their epic spiritual adventure series. Support the show at...
Day 152 | David hears of Saul's death | Jesus appears to his disciples
June 01, 2024 08:19 - 17 minutes - 39.3 MBDay 152 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a heart-thumping season opener, David mourns the loss of Saul and Jonathan with a power ballad, while also being crowned king of Judah, sparking the inevitable 'Who wore it better?' debate with Ish-Bosheth, Saul's son. In John, Jesus gives the ultimate surprise party by popping in on his friends post-resurrection, delivering some holy high-fives and proving doubting Thomas wrong, setting the 'touch and believe' trend for millennia to come! Sup...
Day 151 | Saul's final battle against the Philistines | Jesus dies on the cross and is buried
May 31, 2024 09:26 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MBDay 151 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In an action-packed finish to 1 Samuel, David plays double agent, dodges a bullet with the Philistines, and goes full Rambo, rescuing his kidnapped family and friends, before mourning the death of Saul, proving he's got a heart as big as his warrior spirit. In John, in an intense twist of events, Jesus takes a quick drink, kicks the bucket, then beats death in a stunning comeback, leaving a pair of puzzled apostles and a tomb that's lighter by one...
Day 150 | David joins the Philistines | Saul consults a witch | Jesus is nailed to a cross
May 30, 2024 07:49 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MBDay 150 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David plays 'Hide and Seek' champ twice with Saul's gear, an old lady summons the grumpy spirit of Samuel at a late-night séance, and Saul gets a 'spoiler alert' for a really bad next day. In John, Jesus dons a cruel, prickly crown for a royal makeover, Pilate washes his hands off the whole messy affair, and amidst the chaos, Jesus ensures his mum's got a new son to take care of her. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaste...
Day 149 | David wins over King Saul | Abigail pleads with David | Jesus is questioned by Pilate
May 29, 2024 07:54 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBDay 149 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David plays 'catch and release' with Saul in a cave and then throws the ultimate desert dinner party for the feisty Abigail after her grumpy husband, Nabal, RSVPs 'no'. In John, Peter plays 'Not It' during the rooster's morning crow, while Jesus and Pilate engage in a deep existential chat about truth and kingship, landing Jesus in the 'to be released' category. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at https://w...
Day 148 | King Saul pursues David | Priests of Nob are murdered | Jesus is arrested
May 28, 2024 07:43 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBDay 148 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Dodging King Saul's tantrums, David goes on a thrilling ‘hide-and-seek’ spree, showing off his survival skills, winning battles, and becoming the 'Robin Hood' of his time. In John, in another game of hide-and-seek, Jesus is caught by the bad guys, faces the world's worst interrogators and redefines the 'turn the other cheek' principle when he receives an uninvited slap. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster Find us at h...
Day 147 | Saul tries to kill David | Jesus prays for his followers
May 27, 2024 07:43 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MBDay 147 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Saul plays a deadly game of 'darts' with David, who becomes a medieval fugitive with Jonathan's help, setting off a buddy-cop escapade filled with secret signals, archery and plenty of field-running. In John, Jesus, the divine team captain, gives the biggest, most heartwarming pep talk in history, praying for unity among his disciples and all believers – 'One team, one dream, folks. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster...
Day 146 | David slays Goliath | Saul goes mad | Jesus claims victory over the World
May 26, 2024 07:16 - 20 minutes - 47 MBDay 146 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David, the underdog shepherd boy, suits up in King Saul's ill-fitting armor, decides 'Nah, not for me', then proceeds to defeat giant Goliath with just a sling and stone, scoring immediate bromance with Prince Jonathan and an unasked-for fan club in King Saul's court. In John, Jesus, acting like the world's best life coach, gives his disciples some real-talk about hardships they'll face, promises the arrival of the Spirit of truth as a helper, and...
Day 145: David is anointed | Goliath threatens the Israelites | Jesus is like a vine
May 25, 2024 08:06 - 22 minutes - 51.2 MBSamuel anoints David, the youngest son of Jesse, as the future king of Israel, guided by God's direction. Meanwhile, the Israelites face the Philistines, and Goliath, a giant warrior, challenges them to send a champion for single combat. Young David volunteers to fight Goliath despite his brothers' doubt and King Saul's hesitation—will this shepherd boy triumph over the mighty giant? Jesus speaks to His disciples about abiding in Him, the true vine, and bearing fruit through love and obedie...
Day 144 | Saul gets fired as King of Israel | Jesus comforts His followers during the Last Supper
May 24, 2024 08:10 - 24 minutes - 55 MBKing Saul imposes a strict fast on his troops, which nearly leads to disaster when his son Jonathan unknowingly breaks it and gains victory over the Philistines. Saul's impulsive vow almost costs Jonathan his life, but the troops intervene, saving him. Later, Saul disobeys God's command by sparing the Amalekite king and the best livestock, leading to God's rejection of Saul as king. Will Saul's disobedience lead to the downfall of his kingdom? Jesus comforts His disciples, promising them a...
Day 143 | Saul gets Israel in trouble | Jonathan battles the Philistines | Jesus finds his betrayer
May 23, 2024 07:06 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBKing Saul disobeys God's command by offering a burnt sacrifice himself instead of waiting for Samuel, leading to God's rejection of him as king. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Saul's son, bravely attacks a Philistine outpost with his armor-bearer, sparking panic and confusion among the Philistine army. Will Saul's disobedience cost Israel its victory, or can Jonathan's faith and courage turn the tide? Will Saul's disobedience cost Israel its victory, or can Jonathan's faith and courage turn the tide?...
Day 143: Saul gets Israel in trouble | Jonathan battles the Philistines | Jesus finds his betrayer
May 23, 2024 07:06 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBKing Saul disobeys God's command by offering a burnt sacrifice himself instead of waiting for Samuel, leading to God's rejection of him as king. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Saul's son, bravely attacks a Philistine outpost with his armor-bearer, sparking panic and confusion among the Philistine army. Will Saul's disobedience cost Israel its victory, or can Jonathan's faith and courage turn the tide? Will Saul's disobedience cost Israel its victory, or can Jonathan's faith and courage turn the tide?...
Day 142: Saul fights the Ammonites| Samuel warns the people | Jesus washes the feet of His followers
May 22, 2024 07:52 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBAs Saul is anointed king, God changes his heart, and he prophesies among the prophets, amazing those who knew him. Despite some skepticism, Saul is publicly chosen by lot and confirmed by Samuel as king, leading to initial victories and growing support. However, Samuel warns the people to obey the Lord and stay faithful, or both they and their king will face consequences. Will Saul remain faithful to God and lead Israel to prosperity, or will he falter and bring calamity upon his people? D...
Day 141: Saul is anointed King of Israel by Samuel | Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey
May 21, 2024 07:22 - 22 minutes - 50.8 MBThe Israelites, discontent with their judges, demand a king to rule over them, like other nations. Despite Samuel's warnings about the burdens a king would impose, God instructs Samuel to anoint Saul, a humble man from the tribe of Benjamin. As Saul searches for his father's lost donkeys, Samuel reveals his destiny to become the first king of Israel. Will Saul accept this daunting role and lead Israel to glory? Jesus enters Jerusalem to a hero's welcome, with crowds waving palm branches and...
Day 140: The Ark gives trouble to the Philistines | Jewish leaders plan to kill Jesus
May 20, 2024 07:17 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBThe Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant and place it in the temple of their god Dagon, but calamity befalls them as their idol falls and they suffer from plagues. Terrified, they return the Ark to Israel, where it brings blessings to those who treat it with reverence. Will the Israelites recognize the power of the Ark and follow God's commands faithfully? After Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, many believe in Him, but the Pharisees plot to kill Jesus to stop His growing influence...