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John 11. Day 216 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 11 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Jesus Weeps. The Resurrection and the Life. Lazarus Comes Out. "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live." — John 11:25 John 11 brings us into one of the most emotional moments in the Gospel. Lazarus is sick, and Jesus deliberately waits before going to Bethany. By the time He arrives, Lazarus has been dead four days. Martha tells Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother wouldn't have died." Her words carry both faith and grief. Jesus does not dismiss her pain. He meets her in it and declares, "I am the resurrection and the life." Then, when He sees Mary and the others weeping, Jesus weeps too. The One who knows resurrection is coming still enters fully into human sorrow. Then Jesus stands before the tomb and calls, "Lazarus, come out!" Death has no authority when the Author of life speaks. The miracle points beyond Lazarus to the greater victory Jesus Himself will soon accomplish through His own death and resurrection. Yet the chapter also shows how differently people respond to undeniable evidence. Some believe, while others begin plotting Jesus' death. John 11 reminds us that Jesus is not distant from our grief, and He is not powerless before death. He weeps with us, speaks life into what seems hopeless, and calls us to trust Him even when we cannot understand His timing.

John 10. Day 215 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 10 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Jesus the Good Shepherd. Abundant Life. Secure in His Hands. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." — John 10:11 John 10 gives us one of the most comforting pictures of Jesus in the entire Gospel. He is the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep, calls them by name, leads them, and lays down His life for them. Jesus contrasts Himself with thieves, hired hands, and false shepherds who use or abandon the sheep when danger comes. He came so that His people might have life, and have it abundantly. That abundant life is not a promise of ease or material success. It is the life that comes from knowing, following, and being cared for by Christ. Jesus also gives His followers remarkable assurance: "No one will snatch them out of my hand." Our security rests in the strength of the Shepherd, not in our ability to hold everything together. The chapter also makes another unmistakable claim about Jesus' identity when He says, "I and the Father are one." John 10 reminds us that Jesus is more than a teacher showing us the way. He is the Shepherd who gives His life for us, knows us personally, and holds His people securely. Listen for His voice, follow where He leads, and rest in the hands of the Shepherd who will not let you go.

John 9. Day 214 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 9 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Jesus Opens Blind Eyes. A Simple Testimony. Seeing with Spiritual Sight. "One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I can see!" — John 9:25 John 9 begins with a man who had been blind from birth. The disciples immediately want to know whose sin caused his suffering, but Jesus redirects their thinking. Instead of turning the man's pain into a theological argument, Jesus reveals what God is about to do through it. He gives the man sight, yet the miracle creates controversy instead of celebration. The religious leaders become so focused on when and how Jesus healed him that they miss the obvious truth standing in front of them. Meanwhile, the healed man's testimony remains beautifully simple: "I was blind, and now I can see." By the end of the chapter, John shows us that physical blindness is not the greatest problem. The man who began unable to see comes to recognize Jesus more and more clearly, eventually confessing faith and worshiping Him. The religious leaders, who were convinced they could see, remain spiritually blind because they refuse to recognize Jesus. John 9 challenges us to ask whether we are truly willing to see Christ for who He is. Sometimes the greatest blindness is being so certain we already understand that we refuse to let Jesus show us what we have been missing.

John 8. Day 213 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 8 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode The Light of the World. The Truth That Sets Us Free. Before Abraham Was, I Am. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." — John 8:32 John 8 is filled with direct claims about who Jesus is. He declares, "I am the light of the world," promising that whoever follows Him will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life. As the religious leaders challenge Him, Jesus exposes a deeper kind of slavery: slavery to sin. Freedom is not simply doing whatever we want. True freedom comes from knowing Christ, remaining in His Word, and allowing His truth to break the power of sin in our lives. The conflict grows until Jesus makes one of the clearest claims to His divine identity in John's Gospel: "Before Abraham was, I am." Jesus is not merely claiming to be older than Abraham. He is using the language of God's own name and placing Himself at the center of God's eternal story. John 8 leaves us with no room to treat Jesus as simply a good teacher. He is the Light, the Truth, and the eternal Son of God. The question is whether we will remain in His Word, believe who He says He is, and walk in the freedom only He can give.

John 7. Day 212 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 7 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Jesus at the Feast. Living Water for the Thirsty. Divided Responses to Christ. "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink." — John 7:37 John 7 shows Jesus moving through growing opposition and confusion. Even His own brothers do not yet believe in Him, and the crowds are divided over who He really is. Some think He is good, others accuse Him of deception, and the religious leaders are looking for a way to arrest Him. Yet Jesus continues teaching openly and makes it clear that His message comes from the Father. He also exposes the danger of judging by appearances instead of judging rightly. The chapter reminds us that people can hear the same truth about Jesus and respond in very different ways. At the climax of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus stands and gives one of His clearest invitations: "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink." John explains that Jesus is speaking about the Holy Spirit who would be given to those who believe in Him. Jesus is not offering another temporary fix for a restless soul. He is offering life from within, a river of living water flowing through those who trust Him. John 7 leaves us with a simple question: What are we looking to for satisfaction that only Christ can provide? The invitation is still open. Come to Jesus, drink deeply, and let His Spirit produce a life that overflows far beyond you.

John 6. Day 211 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 6 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand. The Bread of Life. Staying When Others Walk Away. "I am the bread of life. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again." — John 6:35 John 6 begins with Jesus feeding more than five thousand people from a small amount of bread and fish, then walking across the sea to His disciples. The crowds are amazed by what He can do, but Jesus quickly exposes a deeper problem: many are following Him because they want another meal, not because they understand who He is. Jesus tells them not to work only for food that perishes, but for the food that lasts for eternal life. Then He makes the claim at the center of the chapter: "I am the bread of life." The deepest hunger of the human heart cannot be satisfied by possessions, success, comfort, or even another miracle. Life is found in Christ Himself. As Jesus continues teaching, His words become difficult for many to accept. Some who had been following Him turn back and no longer walk with Him. Jesus asks the Twelve if they want to leave too, and Peter answers with one of the great confessions of faith: "Lord, to whom will we go? You have the words of eternal life." John 6 forces us to ask why we follow Jesus. Is it mainly for what we hope He will give us, or because we have come to see that He Himself is our greatest treasure? When the teaching is difficult, the circumstances are confusing, and others walk away, there is still nowhere better to go. Jesus alone has the words of eternal life.

John 5. Day 210 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 5 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Jesus Heals on the Sabbath. The Son Has Authority. The Scriptures Point to Christ. "Truly I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life." — John 5:24 John 5 begins with Jesus healing a man who had been unable to walk for thirty-eight years. The healing takes place on the Sabbath, and instead of celebrating the man's restoration, the religious leaders become focused on the fact that Jesus had healed on the wrong day according to their rules. Jesus responds by making an even greater claim about Himself: "My Father is still working, and I am working also." He explains that the Son does what the Father does, gives life, and has authority to judge. Jesus is not simply presenting Himself as another teacher or miracle worker. He is revealing His unique relationship with the Father and calling people to believe in Him for eternal life. Jesus then points to the witnesses that confirm who He is: John the Baptist, His works, the Father, and the Scriptures themselves. The tragedy is that the religious leaders know the Bible but refuse to come to the One the Bible is pointing toward. Jesus tells them, "You pore over the Scriptures because you think you have eternal life in them, and yet they testify about me." John 5 reminds us that knowing Scripture is meant to lead us to Christ. The goal is not simply to know more about the Bible. It is to know the Savior the Bible reveals, hear His voice, believe His Word, and receive the life only He can give.

John 4. Day 209 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 4 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Living Water. Worship in Spirit and Truth. A Savior for the World. "But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again." — John 4:14 John 4 centers on Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan woman at a well. She comes looking for ordinary water, but Jesus offers something far greater: living water that gives eternal life. He knows her story completely and still moves toward her with grace and truth. Their conversation turns to worship, and Jesus explains that true worship is not ultimately about a mountain or a location. The Father is seeking people who will worship in Spirit and in truth. Jesus then reveals Himself to her as the Messiah, and the woman who came to the well carrying shame leaves with a testimony to share. The chapter then shows the impact of one transformed life. Many Samaritans come to Jesus because of her witness, and after hearing Him themselves, they declare that He truly is "the Savior of the world." John also records Jesus healing an official's son from a distance, showing that His word carries authority even when He is not physically present. John 4 reminds us that Jesus crosses barriers, knows us completely, satisfies what nothing else can satisfy, and invites us into true worship. When we really encounter Christ, we do not just receive living water. We become people who point others to the One who gave it to us.

John 3. Day 208 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 3 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode You Must Be Born Again. God So Loved the World. He Must Increase. "For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." — John 3:16 John 3 opens with Nicodemus, a respected religious leader, coming to Jesus at night. Nicodemus knows Scripture, understands religion, and recognizes that God is at work through Jesus, but Jesus tells him that something deeper is needed: "Unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Christianity is not simply becoming more religious or trying harder to improve ourselves. We need new life that only the Spirit of God can give. Jesus then points ahead to the cross, explaining that the Son of Man must be lifted up so that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. At the heart of it all is God's love: He did not send His Son to condemn the world, but to save it through Him. The chapter closes with John the Baptist showing us what faithful discipleship looks like. When people begin leaving John to follow Jesus, he does not become jealous or defensive. He understands his role and says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." That is the posture of every follower of Christ. Our lives are not ultimately about building our own name, gaining attention, or being seen as important. They are about pointing people to Jesus. John 3 reminds us that we need new birth, salvation comes through faith in Christ, and the goal of our lives is to make much of Him.

John 2. Day 207 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 2 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Jesus Reveals His Glory. Zeal for His Father's House. The True Temple. "Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him." — John 2:11 John 2 begins with Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. John calls this the first of Jesus' signs because the miracle is meant to reveal something about who He is. Jesus does more than solve a practical problem. He reveals His glory and shows that in Him, something new has arrived. The old purification jars are filled and transformed, pointing us toward the greater cleansing and abundant grace Jesus brings. The disciples see the sign, and their faith in Him deepens. The chapter then moves to the temple, where Jesus drives out those who had turned His Father's house into a marketplace. His actions reveal His authority and His zeal for true worship. When challenged, Jesus points beyond the physical temple to Himself: "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it up in three days." John tells us He was speaking about His body. Jesus is the true meeting place between God and humanity, and His death and resurrection will become the center of everything. John 2 reminds us that Jesus did not come simply to improve religion. He came to reveal God's glory, cleanse what has become corrupted, and bring us into the presence of God through Himself.

John 1. Day 206 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: John 1 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode The Word Became Flesh. Grace and Truth in Jesus. Come and See. "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." — John 1:14 John opens his Gospel by taking us all the way back before creation. Jesus is introduced as the eternal Word who was with God and was God. Everything was created through Him, and in Him is life and light. Then John gives us the incredible truth at the heart of the gospel: the Word became flesh and lived among us. The eternal Son of God stepped into human history so we could know the Father. Jesus did not merely bring grace and truth. John says grace and truth came through Him. The chapter then moves from theology to invitation. John the Baptist points to Jesus as "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world," and the first disciples begin following Him. Again and again, the response is simple: come and see. John 1 reminds us that Christianity begins with a Person. Jesus is the Creator, the Lamb, the Messiah, and the Son of God. The invitation is still the same today: come to Him, see who He is, and let your life be changed by the One who brings light into the darkness.

1 Peter 5. Day 205 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: 1 Peter 5 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Lead with Humility. Cast Your Cares on God. Stand Firm in the Faith. "Casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you." — 1 Peter 5:7 First Peter 5 closes the letter with a call to humility, faithful leadership, and trust in God. Peter urges church leaders to shepherd God's people willingly, not for selfish gain or control, but by becoming examples to the flock. Then he broadens the command to everyone: "Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another." Pride tells us we have to carry everything ourselves, but humility recognizes our dependence on God. That is why Peter can tell us to cast all our cares on Him. We can hand God what is weighing us down because He genuinely cares for us. Peter also warns believers to stay alert because the devil prowls like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. His response is simple: resist him, firm in the faith. We are not promised a life without suffering, but we are promised that suffering will not have the final word. Peter points us to the God of all grace, who will restore, establish, strengthen, and support His people after they have suffered for a little while. First Peter ends where it began, with hope. Stay humble, give God what you cannot carry, stand firm when the enemy attacks, and trust the God of grace to hold you steady all the way to the end.

1 Peter 4. Day 204 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: 1 Peter 4 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Living for the Will of God. Serving with What God Has Given You. Faithful Through Suffering. "Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins." — 1 Peter 4:8 First Peter 4 calls believers to live with a clear sense that our old way of life is behind us. Because Christ suffered in the flesh, Peter says we should be ready to break with sinful desires and spend the rest of our time pursuing the will of God. That kind of life may look strange to the people around us, but Peter reminds us that we are living for something greater than their approval. He calls the church to stay alert in prayer, love one another deeply, practice hospitality, and use whatever gifts God has given us to serve others. Everything we have is meant to be stewarded for the glory of God. Peter then returns to the reality of suffering. He tells believers not to be surprised by the fiery trial that comes their way, as though something unusual were happening. Suffering for Christ is not evidence that God has abandoned us. Peter says we can even rejoice when we share in Christ's sufferings because His glory will one day be revealed. First Peter 4 reminds us that faithfulness may cost us something, but it is never wasted. Keep loving, keep serving, keep trusting God with your life, and when suffering comes, entrust yourself to your faithful Creator while continuing to do what is good.

1 Peter 3. Day 203 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: 1 Peter 3 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode A Life That Reflects Christ. Ready to Give an Answer. Suffering for Doing Good. "But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you." — 1 Peter 3:15 First Peter 3 continues Peter's call for believers to let the gospel shape everyday relationships. He speaks to husbands and wives, then broadens the message to the whole church: pursue unity, compassion, humility, and blessing even when others respond with hostility. Peter's point is not weakness. It is Christlike strength under control. When we refuse revenge and choose to do what is good, our lives become a visible witness to the hope we have in Jesus. Peter then tells believers to be ready to explain that hope with gentleness and respect. Christians may suffer for doing what is right, but Peter points us back to Christ, who also suffered unjustly and ultimately triumphed. Jesus' suffering was not defeat. Through His death and resurrection, He brought us to God and demonstrated His victory over every power opposed to Him. First Peter 3 reminds us that our witness is not only what we say about Jesus, but also how we respond when life is difficult. Honor Christ in your heart, live with integrity, and be ready to tell others why your hope remains secure.

1 Peter 2. Day 202 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year Episode Notes: Today's Scripture: 1 Peter 2 (CSB) Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Bible Reading Plan Contact Sean: [email protected] Follow NTIY on Facebook: facebook.com/newtestamentinayear In Today's Episode Living Stones. A Chosen People. Following the Example of Christ. "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." — 1 Peter 2:9 First Peter 2 reminds believers who they are and how that identity should shape the way they live. Peter describes Jesus as the living stone rejected by people but chosen and honored by God, and then says that we too are being built into a spiritual house. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a people who belong to God. That identity gives us purpose: we are to proclaim the goodness of the One who called us out of darkness and into His light. The Christian life begins with remembering who we are because of Christ. Peter then turns to the way believers should live in the world. He calls us to honorable conduct, submission to rightful authority, and a life that reflects the character of Jesus even when we are treated unfairly. Christ becomes the model. He suffered without retaliating, entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly, and bore our sins so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness. First Peter 2 reminds us that following Jesus means more than carrying His name. We are called to reflect His character, trust God in suffering, and live in a way that points others to the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls.