God's Plan, Your Part
Discover God's plan for your life with this daily Bible reading podcast. Ryan and Jenny Zook lead a valuable daily devotional bible study with historical background, theology, and practical applications. This year we will be covering the whole New Testament, one chapter at a time. This podcast brings the word of God to life. Whether starting from the first episode or just jumping in, this is an inspiring and enlightening way to deepen your understanding of scripture. We delve into a different passage daily and share how its teachings can impact your daily life. Start listening right now. To support the podcast, click HERE.
Episodes
What does 1 Peter 5 teach about Christian leadership?
How can I cast my anxieties on God?
What does it mean that Satan prowls like a roaring lion?
How do humility and faith work together in resisting the devil?
What promise does God give to suffering believers in 1 Peter 5?
In this episode of God’s Plan, Your Part, we dive into 1 Peter 5, the final chapter of Peter’s first letter, where he closes wi...
Christians are called to live differently, and in 1 Peter 4 we see a powerful reminder that following Jesus means embracing a life set apart. Peter makes it clear that believers should not return to old habits, sinful lifestyles, or the empty pleasures of the world. Instead, we are to live for the will of God, walking in holiness, and using our spiritual gifts to glorify Him. This episode emphasizes the tension betwee...
The third chapter of 1 Peter gives us both a practical and spiritual challenge. Peter begins with instructions for husbands and wives, showing that Christian households are to reflect Christ’s character in their conduct. Wives are encouraged to live in a way that draws even unbelieving husbands to faith through their quiet strength and godly character. Husbands are called to honor their wives as co-heirs of grace, rec...
Peter’s words in 1 Peter 2 give a powerful picture of what it means to live as God’s people in the midst of a world that does not follow Him. He calls believers to long for spiritual nourishment the way a newborn baby craves milk, reminding us that true growth only comes from God’s Word and His Spirit. This isn’t about staying immature in faith but about cultivating a hunger that leads to maturity and strength in Chri...
Peter opens his first letter with a message of hope, identity, and perseverance in Christ. Written near the end of his life, 1 Peter 1 reminds believers that though they are scattered like exiles, their true citizenship is in heaven. Peter emphasizes that God has chosen His people, not because of anything they have done, but because of His great mercy.
One of the most powerful truths in this passage is the reminder tha...
What does James 5 teach about wealth and faith?
How should Christians respond to suffering and persecution?
What does “let your yes be yes” mean in James 5?
Why does James use Elijah as an example of prayer?
How does James 5 call believers to accountability in the church?
James 5 is a powerful conclusion to a very practical and challenging letter. James begins this chapter with a sobering warning to the wealthy who trust i...
What does James 4 mean by “friendship with the world”?
How can Christians draw near to God?
Why does James call life a “mist that vanishes”?
What does it mean that failing to do the right thing is sin?
How can believers resist the devil in daily life?
James 4 delivers one of the most pointed and challenging messages in the New Testament. In this chapter, James directly confronts believers with the reality that friendship w...
James 3 delves into the immense power of words and the challenge of taming the tongue. Using vivid imagery, James compares the tongue to a horse’s bit, a ship’s rudder, and a spark that ignites a forest fire, emphasizing its disproportionate impact. While small, the tongue holds the potential for both immense blessing and great destruction, making it a vital area for self-discipline in the Christian walk. James warns ...
James 2 is a powerful chapter that challenges believers to live out their faith authentically. It begins with a warning against showing favoritism, emphasizing that partiality, especially based on wealth or social status, contradicts God's call to love others equally. This lesson resonates with modern audiences, reminding us that God values character and faith over external appearances. The passage illustrates ho...
James 1 calls believers to a resilient and active faith rooted in trust and obedience to God. It opens with a powerful reminder to consider trials as opportunities for growth, as testing produces steadfastness and spiritual maturity. The chapter encourages readers to ask God for wisdom without doubting, trusting His generous and faithful nature. Doubting, James warns, leads to instability, making it difficult to navig...
What does Hebrews 13 teach about living a Christian life?
How does Hebrews 13:5-6 encourage trust in God?
What does it mean to offer sacrifices pleasing to God?
The final chapter of Hebrews offers a profound conclusion, tying together its major themes and practical instructions for living a Christian life. This episode focuses on how believers can live lives as sacrifices pleasing to God, emphasizing actions li...
What does Hebrews 12 teach about discipline?
How can Christians persevere in faith?
What is the "cloud of witnesses" in Hebrews 12?
How does God's discipline shape believers?
What is the significance of Jesus’ blood compared to Abel’s in Hebrews 12?
Hebrews 12 is a powerful chapter that encourages believers to persevere in faith, drawing strength from the examples of the faithful mentione...
Hebrews 11, often called the "Hall of Faith," inspires us with a sweeping narrative of faithful believers who trusted God's promises even when they couldn't see the results in their lifetime. This chapter highlights individuals from the Old Testament, like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, and Moses, showcasing their steadfast faith as they endured trials and obeyed God's calling. Their lives...
Hebrews 10 highlights the unparalleled sacrifice of Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament law, emphasizing its permanence compared to the temporary nature of the Mosaic sacrificial system. This chapter reiterates that while the sacrifices under the law served as a shadow of Christ’s ultimate offering, they could never completely remove sin. Jesus, through His single, perfect sacrifice, provides eternal redemp...
Hebrews 9 offers a powerful comparison between the Old Covenant's sacrificial system and the ultimate sacrifice of Christ under the New Covenant. The chapter begins with a vivid description of the tabernacle, its furnishings, and the regulations for worship, highlighting the limited access the high priest had to God's presence. This imagery emphasizes the insufficiency of the Old Covenant sacrifices, which h...
What is the new covenant mentioned in Hebrews 8?
How does Jesus serve as our High Priest?
Why is the old covenant considered obsolete?
Hebrews 8 highlights the supremacy of Jesus as the ultimate High Priest of a new and better covenant. The author contrasts the old covenant, mediated by earthly priests, with the new covenant established by Christ.
The chapter emphasizes that the old covenant was temporary, desi...
Who is Melchizedek in the Bible, and why is he significant?
How does Jesus fulfill the role of a high priest in Hebrews 7?
What does it mean that Jesus is a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek?
Hebrews 7 explores the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, a priest-king from Salem who intersects with Abraham's story, marking a significant theological foreshadowing of Jesus Christ. This episode unpacks ...
Hebrews 6 presents one of the New Testament's most intense and controversial warning passages, urging believers to pursue spiritual maturity and avoid stagnation. This chapter emphasizes leaving behind "elementary teachings" to grow deeper in faith and understanding. The hosts explore the context, discussing how these words challenge Jewish believers to abandon old traditions and fully embrace the trans...
What does Hebrews 5 teach about Jesus as the High Priest?
Who is Melchizedek, and why is he important in Hebrews 5?
What does "milk versus solid food" mean in Hebrews 5?
How can Christians grow in spiritual maturity?
Hebrews 5 offers a rich exploration of Christ’s role as the ultimate High Priest, highlighting His superiority over earthly priests and His unique priesthood in the order of Melchized...
What is the rest referred to in Hebrews 4?
What does it mean that the Word of God is living and active?
How can we enter God’s rest today?
Hebrews 4 centers on the profound promise of entering God’s rest, a spiritual state of peace and completeness available through faith in Jesus. The author contrasts the Israelites' disobedience in the wilderness, which barred them from entering the Promised Land, with t...
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