Bible Basics

We trade guilt for grace and show a simple way to build a Bible-in-a-year rhythm that fits real life. Fifteen minutes, a right-fit plan, and a friend for accountability turn a fragile intention into a steady habit rooted in purpose.• New year expectations versus real-life rhythms• Why plans fail and how to rethink success• Find a clear personal why that endures• Build a 15-minute daily framework that sticks• Four habit keys to remove friction and start• Plan options: straight, mixed, chronological, five-day• Grace for missed days with two recovery paths• Accountability through a simple reading buddy• Shift from completion to connection for lasting changeIf you thought of someone who's been wanting to further their relationship and connection with God, but don't know where to start, please send this their wayRELATED EPISODE:How to Develop a lifelong Bible Reading Habit: The Atomic Habit: Habits ApproachBIBLE READING PLANS:MIXED:The One Year Bible, Bible . com (on the web or in the You Version app)Biblica Bible in YearFIVE DAY BIBLE READING PLANCHRONOLOGICAL: The Bible Recap (digital, print, Spanish & ASL)HARD COPY BIBLE ESV: One Year Bible (Amazon)We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message.Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus?Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. 💬 Reach out to Jacqui at [email protected]📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube. Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

We trace John’s purpose for writing and follow the arc from signs to the cross and the empty tomb, showing how belief shifts from ideas to personal trust. Stories of Nicodemus, the healed, and Thomas show how curiosity grows into a living faith that begins now.• why John wrote his gospel and what belief means• Nicodemus and the new birth by the Spirit• seven signs pointing to Jesus’ identity and mission• Cana’s joy, distant healing, Bethesda’s restoration• feeding the crowd and walking on water• sight for the man born blind and the echo of creation• Lazarus raised and the choice to trust or turn away• the cross as glory and “It is finished”• the empty tomb, Mary’s encounter, Thomas’ confession• eternal life as knowing God now, not just later• moving from curiosity to conviction in daily lifeIf this series helped you see Jesus more clearly, share it with someone who might need that same clarityRELATED EPISODESJohn, Part 1 - the Word Who Came NearJohn, Part 2 - The God Who Says "I Am"RESOURCESEvans, T. (2019). The Tony Evans Bible Commentary. Holman Bible Publishers.Keown, M. J. (2018). Discovering the New Testament: An introduction to its background, theology, and themes: The Gospels & Acts (Vol. 1). Lexham Press.MacArthur, J. (Ed.). (n.d.). The MacArthur Study Bible (NIV). Thomas Nelson.We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message.Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus?Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. 💬 Reach out to Jacqui at [email protected]📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube. Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

We explore thankfulness as a God-centered posture, not a reaction to circumstances, and share habits that help gratitude endure through changing seasons. Ola joins to reflect on faith, marriage, and three practical nuggets for practicing thanksgiving today.• faith as the anchor for gratitude• give thanks in all circumstances explained• why things and feelings cannot hold joy• simple habits to notice daily mercies• writing prayers and naming unseen favor• gratitude as love language in marriage• prioritizing God, spouse, and family• giving over taking as a life principle• urgency to express thanks todayShare it with somebody you're grateful for today. And make sure you follow this podcast so you don't miss any of the upcoming episodes.We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message.Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus?Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. 💬 Reach out to Jacqui at [email protected]📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube. Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

We explore the seven “I Am” statements in John to show how Jesus reveals his identity and meets our deepest needs with clarity, care, and power. From hunger to hope, darkness to direction, despair to resurrection, each image invites a personal response.• the divine echo of “I Am” from Exodus• bread of life and the end of restless hunger• light of the world and guidance through confusion• the gate as safety and access to God• the good shepherd who knows and lays down his life• resurrection and the life amid grief and fear• way, truth, and life as a relational path• true vine and the call to abide for lasting fruit• practical reflection on which truth you need nowIf this episode encouraged you, share with someone who might need that same reminderRELATED EPISODES:John, Part 1 - The Word Who Came NearRESOURCES:Got Questions Ministries. (2002–2013). Got Questions? Bible questions answered. Logos Bible Software. Keown, M. J. (2018). Discovering the New Testament: An introduction to its background, theology, and themes: The Gospels & Acts (Vol. 1). Lexham Press. MacArthur, J. (Ed.). (2013). The MacArthur Study Bible (NIV). Thomas Nelson.We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message.Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus?Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. 💬 Reach out to Jacqui at [email protected]📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube. Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

We walk the big picture of John’s Gospel, from the cosmic prologue to breakfast by the sea, to show how Jesus reveals God’s heart up close. Signs, I Am statements, the cross, the Spirit, and restoration form one story that invites belief and brings life.• how John differs from the Synoptics • who wrote John and why that matters • the prologue’s claims about the Word • seven signs that reveal identity and compassion • seven I Am statements that invite trust • love that serves in the upper room • the Holy Spirit as helper and guide • the cross, the resurrection, and restoration of Peter • John’s purpose: belief that leads to lifeIf this episode helped you see Jesus a little more clearly, share with someone who might need that reminder tooRelated Episodes:The Gospel of Matthew Explained: Jesus the KingThe Gospel of Mark: The Fast-Paced Story of JesusA Seat at the Table: Exploring the Gospel of LukeResources:Barnett, P. (2011). John: The shepherd king (Rev. ed.). Reading the Bible Today Series. Sydney, South NSW: Aquila Press.Benware, P. (n.d.). Survey of the New Testament (Rev. ed.).Burge, G. M. (1995). John. In Evangelical commentary on the Bible (Vol. 3). Baker Reference Library. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.Galan, B., & Curiel, J. (n.d.). Bible overview (p. 402). [Kindle edition].Got Questions Ministries. (2002–2013). Got Questions? Bible questions answered. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.Keown, M. J. (2018). Discovering the New Testament: An introduction to its background, theology, and themes: The Gospels & Acts (Vol. I, pp. 287–289). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.Meyer, J. (n.d.). Everyday life Bible.Tyndale House Publishers. (n.d.). Life application study Bible (NKJV).Zondervan. (2011). The Holy Bible: New International Version. Grand Rapids, MI: Author. (John 13:34–35)We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message.Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus?Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. 💬 Reach out to Jacqui at [email protected]📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube. Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.