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RYB Mission: Archilochus 'Fall to level of Training' - Day 40: Genesis 42 / Job 8 / Mark 12 / Romans 12

This is Day 40! Genesis 42: Joseph's brothers go to Egypt. Job 8: Bildad responds to Job. Mark 12: Taxes to Caesar, greatest commandment & widow's offering. Romans 12: Humbly serving body of Christ & love in action. Godspeed! BD

RYB Mission - Pat Mahomes 'Humble in Defeat' - Day 39: Genesis 41 / Job 7 / Mark 11 / Romans 11

This is Day 39! Genesis 41: Joseph interprets Pharoah's dream & is put in charge of much of Egypt. Job 7: Job continues his reply to Eliphaz. Mark 11: Jesus enters Jeru as King. Romans 11: The remnant of Israel. Godspeed! BD

RYB Mission - NFL Super Bowl I Eternal? - Day 38: Genesis 40 / Job 6 / Mark 10 / Romans 10

This is Day 38! Genesis 40: The Cupbearer & the Baker need dreams translated. Job 6: Job replies to Eliphaz. Mark 10: Rich & the kingdom of God. Romans 10: Jesus is Lord- proclaiming one's belief. Godspeed! BD

RYB Mission - Al Davis vs the NFL - Day 37: Genesis 39 / Job 5 / Mark 9 / Romans 9

This is Day 37! Genesis 39: Joseph flees from Potiphar's wife. Job 5: Eliphaz continues to respond to Job, Mark 9: Transfiguration & Jesus predicts death. Romans 9: Mercy is God's choice. Godspeed! BD

RYB Mission - Day 36: Genesis 38 / Job 4 / Mark 8 / Romans 8

This is Day 36! Genesis 38: Judah and Tamar. Job 4: Eliphaz responds to Job. Mark 8: Jesus feeds 4,000 & the way of the Cross. Romans 8: More than conquerors! Godspeed! BD

RYB Mission - John Wooden "Confidence from Preparation" - Day 35: Genesis 37 / Job 3 / Mark 7 / Romans 7

This is Day 35! Genesis 37: Joseph's dream & brother's betrayal. Job 3: After 7 days of silence, Job speaks. Mark 7: Heart defiles from within. Romans 7: The Law & Sin. Godspeed! BD

RYB Mission: Larry Bird & Dana Perkins 'Hot Dog vs Dog Food' - Day 34: Genesis 35-36 / Job 2 / Mark 6 / Romans 6

This is Day 34! Genesis 35 & 36: Jacob return to Bethel. Jacob & Rachel die. Esau's descendants. Job 2: Satan afflicts Job again. Job hits bad place and friends come to be with him. Mark 6: Jesus feeds 5,000 & walks on water. Romans 6: Slaves to righteousness. Godspeed! BD

RYB Mission - Herm Edwards 'Keep the Word Close' - Day 33: Genesis 34 / Job 1 / Mark 5 / Romans 5

This is Day 33! Coach Herm Edwards, when coaching for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007 was featured on the show 'Hardknocks'. In every scene with Coach Edwards at his desk you can see his Bible front and center. This is a great example of Deuteronomy 17:17, keeping the Word close by and always being able to learn more from God! Genesis 34: Shechemites attempt to purchase Dinah- but the deal goes bad. Job 1: Job is introduced as being a very faithful man and disaster strikes. Mark 5: Jesus he...

RYB Mission - Noah Williams "Spicy-ness & fighting the good fight" - Day 32: Genesis 32 / Esther 9&10 / Mark 4 / Romans 4

This is day 32! Nugget of the day: Fight the good fight of faith as Noah Williams fights for the Cougs men's basketball team! Genesis 33: Jacob encounters Esau Esther 9&10: Purim established & greatness of Mordecai Mark 4: Parables for days! Romans 4: How Abrahams credited faith impacts us God bless & Go Cougs! B

Read Your Bible Mission - Harold Wright "KYP" - Day 31: Genesis 32 / Esther 8 / Mark 3 / Romans 3

This is Day 31! Genesis 32: Jacob is nervous and prepares to meet Esau. Esther 8: King Xerxes edict on behalf of Jews. Mark 3: Jesus heals on Sabbath & designates the 12. Romans 3: Righteousness through Faith. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Kim English 'Catch my makes' - Day 30: Genesis 31 / Esther 7 / Mark 2 / Romans 2

This is Day 30! Genesis 31: Jacob & Laban's covenant. Esther 7: Haman gets impaled. Mark 2: Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. Romans 2: God's righteous judgment. Much love! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Footprints - Day 29: Genesis 30 / Esther 6 / Mark 1 / Romans 1

This is Day 29! Genesis 30: Jacob's flock increases. Esther 6: Mordecai honored by King Xerxes. Mark 1: Jesus baptized & tested, calls first disciples. Romans 1: Paul's heart to visit Rome & God's wrath against sinful people.  Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Colin Powell 'Ego & Position' - Day 28: Genesis 29 / Esther 5 / Matthew 28 / Acts 28

This is Day 28! Genesis 29: Jacob marries Leah & Rachel after working years, and has children. Esther 5: The King is open to Esther's request & Haman rages against Mordecai. Matthew 28: Jesus resurrected & gives Great Commission. Acts 28: Paul washes up in Malta, then preaches the Word in Rome. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - CS Lewis 'Hell Rejoices...' - Day 27: Genesis 28 / Esther 4 / Matthew 27 / Acts 27

This is Day 27! Genesis 28: Jacob's dream at Bethel. Esther 4: Mordecai persuades Esther to help. Matthew 27: Jesus is crucified & buried. Acts 27: Paul sails through storm & gets shipwrecked. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - "Kobe Bryant Achilles FT's" - Day 26: Genesis 27 / Esther 3 / Matthew 26 / Acts 26

This is Day 26! Genesis 27: Jacob takes Esau's blessing. Esther 3: Haman's plot to destroy Jews. Matthew 26: The Last supper & prayer in garden of Gethsemane. Acts 26: Paul's testimony before King Agrippa. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - 'Tom Brady Scoreboard @ the Crib' - Day 25: Genesis 26 / Esther 2 / Matthew 25 / Acts 25

This is Day 25! Genesis 26: Isaac & Abimelek. Esther 2: Esther made Queen. Matthew 25: Parables of Ten Virgins, Bags of Gold & Sheep/Goats. Acts 25: Paul before Festus & King Agrippa. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 24: Genesis 25 / Esther 1 / Matthew 24 / Acts 24

This is Day 24! Genesis 25: The death of Abraham and chapter of Jacob & Esau. Esther 1: King Cyrus helps the exiles to return. Matthew 24: Destruction of the Temple and signs of the End Times. Acts 24: Paul's trial before Felix. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Paul Bear Bryant - Day 23: Genesis 24 / Nehemiah 13 / Matthew 23 / Acts 23

This is Day 23! Genesis 24: Isaac & Rebekah. Nehemiah 13: Nehemiah's final reforms. Matthew 23: Warning against hypocrisy & teachers & pharisees. Acts 23: Paul speaks before Sanhedrin while many plot to kill him. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - MLK's Final Words - Day 22: Genesis 23 / Nehemiah 12 / Matthew 22 / Acts 22

This is Day 22! Genesis 23:  the death of Sarah. Nehemiah 12: Dedication of wall of Jerusalem. Matthew 22: Greatest commandment & give to caesar what is his. Acts 22: Paul shares testimony & is mistreated as 'Roman citizen'. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - MLK: 'I have a dream...' FREESTYLED?? - Day 21: Genesis 22 / Nehemiah 11 / Matthew 21 / Acts 21

This is Day 21! Genesis 22: Abraham's loyalty to God tested. Nehemiah 11: New residents and titles of people in Jerusalem. Matthew 21: Jesus enters Jeru as a King and clears the Temple. Acts 21: Paul finally back to Jeru & arrested. Godspeed! BD

Ready Your Bible Mission - 'Still Fight On'(MLK) - Day 20: Genesis 21 / Nehemiah 10 / Matthew 20 / Acts 20

This is Day 20! Genesis 21: Birth of Isaac, Sarah & Hagar drama. Nehemiah 10: Nehemiah the Governor & the agreement of all the people. Matthew 20: Parable of the workers in the vineyard. Acts 20: Through Macedonia & Greece, Eutychus raised from dead. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - MLK's Morning Routine - Day 19: Genesis 20 / Nehemiah 9 / Matthew 19 / Acts 19

This is Day 19! Genesis 20: Abraham lies & King Abimelek knows it. Nehemiah 9: Israelites passionately confess their sins. Matthew 19: The Rich & the Kingdom of God. Acts 19: Paul & riot in Ephesus. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - 'Life's most urgent question...'(MLK) - Day 18: Genesis 19 / Nehemiah 8 / Matthew 18 / Acts 18

This is Day 18! Genesis 19: Sodom & Gomorrah destroyed + Lot and his daughters Nehemiah 8: Ezra reads the entire Law outloud! Matthew 18: Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven Acts 18: Paul in Corinth, Priscilla, Aquila & Apollos Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Your Why - Day 17: Genesis 18 / Nehemiah 7 / Matthew 17 / Acts 17

This is Day 17! Nugget & Question: What's your 'why'? Why are you on this mission? It’s important to know your ‘why’… what motivates you? What gets you up in the morning to stay on this mission?  Respond with a comment on ‘why’ you are on this RYB Mission?  My Why: The Word is like a magnificent painting… I want to learn more and appreciate it’s beauty as much as possible! Genesis 18... Abraham's surprise visit from 3 men... Abraham boldly pleads on behalf of Sodom. Nehemiah 7... The li...

Read Your Bible Mission - Mamba Mentality - Day 16: Genesis 17 / Nehemiah 6 / Matthew 16 / Acts 16

This is Day 16! In the book 'Mamba Mentality', Kobe Bryant committed to 3 workouts a day. His first workout was 5-7am, so that he could be home to see his kids when they woke up and give him more time to fit in the 3 workouts. He comments that it wasn't a hard decision to make because he knew it was necessary. We also are getting a spiritual workout in every time we read God's Word and have to learn the same balance and commitment to routine.  Q: Where do you read your Bible on this mission...

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 15: Genesis 16 / Nehemiah 5 / Matthew 15 / Acts 15

This is Day 15! Genesis 16... Hagar given to Abram and Ishmael is born. Nehemiah 5... Nehemiah fights for the poor. Matthew 15... Jesus teaches what comes out of a man's heart is what defiles him. The faith of a Canaanite woman & Jesus feeds 4,000. Acts 15... The council at Jerusalem deals with circumcision issue & Paul/Barnabas part ways. God bless, BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 14: Genesis 15 / Nehemiah 4 / Matthew 14 / Acts 14

This is day 14! Genesis 15... The Lord makes His covenant with Abram. Nehemiah 4... There's opposition to rebuilding the wall in Jerusalem and families build with swords in one hand and stones in the other. Matthew 14... John the baptist is beheaded by Herod, Jesus feeds 5,000 and walks on water. Acts 14: Paul & Barnabas spread the gospel to Lystra, Derbe, Inconium & Antioch despite oppostion. God bless, BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 13: Genesis 14 / Nehemiah 3 / Matthew 13 / Acts 13

This is day 13! Genesis 14: Abram rescues Lot Nehemiah 3: The builders of the Wall Matthew 13: Parables... Sower, weeds, mustard seed, years, hidden treasure & net. Acts 13: Barnabus & Saul preach the Word despite opposition in Antioch. Much love, BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 12: Genesis 13 / Nehemiah 2 / Matthew 12 / Acts 12

This is day 12! Genesis 13... Abram and Lot part ways. Nehemiah 2... Nehemiah goes to Jerusalem and inspects the walls. Matthew 12... Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath! Acts 12... Peter's escape from prison. Much love, God bless & Go Cougs! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 11: Genesis 12 / Nehemiah 1 / Matthew 11 / Acts 11

Welcome to the RYB Mission... Day 11! Genesis 12: The call of Abram & his journey to Egypt. Nehemiah 1: Nehemiah's heartfelt prayer. Matthew 11: Jesus & John the Baptist + woe to unrepentant towns. Acts 11: Peter explains his vision to spread gospel to gentiles. God bless, BD

Read Your Bible Mission: Genesis 11 / Ezra 10 / Matthew 10 / Acts 10 (Day 10/365)

Day 10 reading! Genesis 11... Tower of Babel and Abram enters the scene. Ezra 10... The book concludes with those that have married foreign woman being called to the carpet. Matthew 10... Jesus send out the twelve to preach to the lost sheep of Israel. Acts 10... Peter connects with Cornelius and we see the first gentile receive the Holy Spirit and get baptized. Much love, God bless & Go Cougs, BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 10: Genesis 11 / Ezra 10 / Matthew 10 / Acts 10

Day 10 reading! Genesis 11... Tower of Babel and Abram enters the scene. Ezra 10... The book concludes with those that have married foreign woman being called to the carpet. Matthew 10... Jesus send out the twelve to preach to the lost sheep of Israel. Acts 10... Peter connects with Cornelius and we see the first gentile receive the Holy Spirit and get baptized. Much love, God bless & Go Cougs, BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 9: Genesis 9-10 / Ezra 9 / Matthew 9 / Acts 9

Welcome to day 9 of the Read Your Bible Mission! Today we will cover: Genesis 9-10: God's covenant with Noah... and his descendants. Ezra 9: Ezra's heartfelt prayer and response to the sin of intermarriage by the Israelites. Matthew 9: Jesus heals paralyzed man, dead girl, sick woman, blind and mute. He's questioned about fasting, calls Matthew and teaches 'the harvest is plentiful, but workers are few.' Acts 9: Saul's conversion and beginning of his ministry for Jesus. Peter heals Aena...

Read Your Bible Mission: Genesis 9-10 / Ezra 9 / Matthew 9 / Acts 9 (Day 9/365)

Welcome to day 9 of the Read Your Bible Mission! Today we will cover: Genesis 9-10: God's covenant with Noah... and his descendants. Ezra 9: Ezra's heartfelt prayer and response to the sin of intermarriage by the Israelites. Matthew 9: Jesus heals paralyzed man, dead girl, sick woman, blind and mute. He's questioned about fasting, calls Matthew and teaches 'the harvest is plentiful, but workers are few.' Acts 9: Saul's conversion and beginning of his ministry for Jesus. Peter heals Aena...

Read Your Bible Mission: Genesis 8 / Ezra 8 / Matthew 8 / Acts 8 (Day 8/365)

Welcome to day 8! Genesis 8, Ezra 8, Matthew 8 & Acts 8. Lessgo! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 8: Genesis 8 / Ezra 8 / Matthew 8 / Acts 8

Welcome to Day 8! Genesis 8: Noah's Ark completed. Ezra 8: List of Family heads returning with Ezra. Matthew 8: Adventures with Jesus; calms storm, heals & calls disciples. Acts 8: The Church is persecuted & scatters, Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch go on a ride to remember! Lessgo! BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 7: Genesis7/Ezra7/Matthew7/Acts7

Welcome to Day 7! Genesis 7: Noah & the Flood. Ezra 7: Ezra comes to Jerusalem with God's hand of support. King Artaxerxes' letter of support to Ezra. Matthew 7: Sermon on the Mount concluded; judging, seeking, narrow and wide gates, true disciples & wise builders. Acts 7: Stephen's speech to the Sanhedrin; summarizing the Old Testament. The stoning and death of Stephen. Godspeed, BD

Read Your Bible Mission: Genesis7/Ezra7/Matthew7/Acts7 (Day 7/365)

Welcome to Day 7! Genesis 7: Noah & the Flood. Ezra 7: Ezra comes to Jerusalem with God's hand of support. King Artaxerxes' letter of support to Ezra. Matthew 7: Sermon on the Mount concluded; judging, seeking, narrow and wide gates, true disciples & wise builders. Acts 7: Stephen's speech to the Sanhedrin; summarizing the Old Testament. The stoning and death of Stephen. Godspeed, BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 7: Genesis 7 / Ezra 7 / Matthew 7 / Acts 7

Welcome to Day 7! Genesis 7: Noah & the Flood. Ezra 7: Ezra comes to Jerusalem with God's hand of support. King Artaxerxes' letter of support to Ezra. Matthew 7: Sermon on the Mount concluded; judging, seeking, narrow and wide gates, true disciples & wise builders. Acts 7: Stephen's speech to the Sanhedrin; summarizing the Old Testament. The stoning and death of Stephen. Godspeed, BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 6: Genesis 6 / Ezra 6 / Matthew 6 / Acts 6

Welcome to day 6 of the 'Read Your Bible Mission'... Today we are covering: Genesis 6: Wickedness in the world & Noah prepares for the flood. Ezra 6: Decree of Darius. Completion of the Temple & the Passover. Matthew 6: more sermon on the Mount; giving, prayer, fasting, treasures & worry. Acts 6: The choosing of the seven & Stephen seized. Remember to take the time to write, type or comment 1 thought, question or take away from the Word of God today! Much love,  BD

Read Your Bible Mission: Genesis 6 / Ezra 6 / Matthew 6 / Acts 6 (Day 6/365)

Welcome to day 6 of the 'Read Your Bible Mission'... Today we are covering: Genesis 6: Wickedness in the world & Noah prepares for the flood. Ezra 6: Decree of Darius. Completion of the Temple & the Passover. Matthew 6: more sermon on the Mount; giving, prayer, fasting, treasures & worry. Acts 6: The choosing of the seven & Stephen seized. Remember to take the time to write, type or comment 1 thought, question or take away from the Word of God today! Much love,  BD

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 5: Genesis 5 / Ezra 5 / Matthew 5 / Acts 5

Day 5 of 365 of the Read Your Bible Mission! Genesis 5: Account of Adam's family line to Noah. Ezra 5: Tattenai's letter to Darius. Matthew 5: Sermon on the Mount; Beatitudes, murder, adultery, & enemies. Acts 5: Ananias & Sapphira's bad ending, Apostles persecuted. Godspeed, BD

Read Your Bible Mission: Genesis 5 / Ezra 5 / Matthew 5 / Acts 5 (Day 5/365)

Day 5 of 365 of the Read Your Bible Mission!

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 4: Genesis 4 / Ezra 4 / Matthew 4 / Acts 4

This is Day 4! Genesis 4: Cain & Abel beef. Ezra 4: Enemies of Judah and Benjamin send hate mail towards rebuilding of Temple. Matthew 4: Jesus tested by the devil in the wild, begins preaching & calls His first disciples. Acts 4: Peter and John preach before the Sanhedrin. Godspeed! BD

Read Your Bible Mission: Genesis4/Ezra4/Matthew4/Acts4 (Day4/365)

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 4: Genesis4/Ezra4/Matthew4/Acts4

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 3: Genesis3/Ezra3/Matthew3/Acts3

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 3: Genesis 3 / Ezra 3 / Matthew 3 / Acts 3

This is Day 3! Genesis 3: Adam & Eve sin. Ezra 3: Rebuilding the Altar & Temple. Matthew 3: John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus. Acts 3: Peter heals & teaches. Godspeed,  BD

Read Your Bible Mission: Genesis3/Ezra3/Matthew3/Acts3 (Day3/365)

Read Your Bible Mission - Day 2: Genesis2/Ezra2/Matthew2/Acts2