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Bible Study 101: The Big Storyline of Scripture: Hearing Jesus, Bible Study, Daily Affirmations

Hey friend, welcome to part four of Bible Study 101. Today Rachael zooms out to the big picture, the meta-narrative, or overall storyline of Scripture, and shows why knowing where you are in that story changes everything. She uses Jeremiah 29:11, maybe the most quoted verse on graduation cards and coffee mugs, to show what it actually meant to a devastated, exiled people and why the real version is so much sturdier than the one on the mug.

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What's the "meta-narrative" of Scripture, and why does it matter?

The meta-narrative is the big storyline running underneath all 66 books, the story of God's rescue plan for His people through Jesus. Knowing roughly where a passage sits in that story, before the rescue or after, before the kings or after the kingdom fell, before Jesus or after, clears up a huge amount of confusion when you open to a random page.

Why do so many people quit their Bible reading plan by March?

Because reading straight through without a sense of the timeline feels like reading a letter from 1750 and a text message from this morning back to back and being confused they don't sound alike. Genesis and Exodus read like a story, but Leviticus suddenly shifts into instructions about skin diseases, and it's easy to lose the thread if you don't know why.

What's the short version of the whole story of Scripture?

God creates everything good, humanity chooses independence and breaks it (the fall), God calls one man, Abraham, and promises him a family and land, that family becomes enslaved in Egypt and is rescued through Moses, they receive the law and eventually a king, King David and then Solomon, who builds the temple at the high point of the story. The kingdom later splits and drifts into idolatry, prophets warn them for generations, and eventually Assyria and then Babylon conquer the nation and its people are marched into exile. After decades, a remnant returns, four centuries of silence follow, and then Jesus arrives, lives, dies, and rises, followed by the church and the promise that God will finish what He started.

Where does Jeremiah 29:11 actually sit in that story?

Right in the middle of the exile, the lowest point of the whole timeline. Jerusalem hadn't been fully destroyed yet, but Babylon had already carried off a group of people, including the king, leaving behind the elderly and the marginalized. Jeremiah, still in Jerusalem, wrote a letter to those already exiled in Babylon.

What did Jeremiah's letter to the exiles actually say?

It told them to build houses, plant gardens, marry, and have children in Babylon, in other words, to settle in for the long haul, not to expect a quick rescue. It also warned them about false prophets promising an early return within two years. The actual number, revealed a few verses before "the plans I have for you," was seventy years. For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11, NASB) comes directly after that correction, not as a quick comfort, but as a promise for people who had just learned most of them would die in exile.

Why does God tell them to seek the welfare of Babylon, the empire that destroyed them?

Because the instruction wasn't rescue, it was presence. God wasn't promising to pull them out immediately. He was telling them He would be with them exactly where they were, in the place they didn't want to be, as a consequence of choices that had played out over generations.

What's the honest version of "plans to give you hope and a future"?

It's a promise made to a devastated people in the middle of a disaster God had just told them would outlast most of their lifetimes. It's not a promise that circumstances would quickly improve. It's a promise that God had not abandoned them and that His plan, however slow, was still good, which is a very different, and far sturdier, message than the graduation card version.

How do I find this kind of context myself?

Start with your Bible's introduction page for each book (it will usually tell you the author, timeframe, and situation in under two minutes), pay attention to chapter headings and dates your Bible includes, and get a little suspicious of any verse you've seen printed everywhere, since that's usually a sign nobody has read the context around it lately.

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What's this week's homework? Find a verse you already have somewhere in your home, on a mug, sign, or card, and go read the entire chapter it's from. No note-taking required, just notice what you feel.

Where can I learn more about the "silent years" between the Old and New Testaments? Rachael has covered this in earlier episodes of the podcast; search the back catalog for "silent years" to find them.

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Monday: Walking in Confidence: Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations

Start your day with confidence, peace, and purpose through these Daily Affirmations for Adults. Each episode is a short but powerful way to realign your heart and mind with biblical truth. Speak life over your day, renew your faith, and step into God’s promises with Scripture-based affirmations.

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Here are your Monday affirmations. I will read the phrase, then you

Take a deep breath. This is a new day filled with God’s grace and

I am a child of God, chosen and loved.

1 John 3:1

I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139:14

I am fully known and loved fully by God.

Psalm 139:1–2

I have been chosen before the foundation of the world.

Ephesians 1:4

I am created in the image of God.

Genesis 1:27

I am redeemed and made new in Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:17

I am set apart for God’s purpose.

1 Peter 2:9

I am God’s masterpiece, created for good works.

Ephesians 2:10

I am loved with an everlasting love.

Jeremiah 31:3

I am called by name and belong to God.

Isaiah 43:1

I am not my past. I am a new creation.

2 Corinthians 5:17

I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.

1 Corinthians 6:20

I’m seated in heavenly places with Christ.

Ephesians 2:6

I am co-heir with Christ.

Romans 8:17

I am not rejected. I am accepted in Christ.

Ephesians 1:6

I am never alone. God is always with me.

Hebrews 13:5

I am valuable and precious in God’s sight.

Isaiah 43:4

I have been set free by the truth of Jesus.

John 8:36

I am more than a conqueror through Christ.

Romans 8:37

I am a light in this world, shining for Christ.

Matthew 5:14

I am God’s dwelling

1 Corinthians 3:16

I am forgiven and free from condemnation.

Romans 8:1

I have a divine purpose and calling from God.

Jeremiah 29:11

I am dearly loved and nothing can separate me from God’s love.

Romans 8:38–39

Father, thank You for reminding me who I am in You. Help me to

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Sunday: I Trust God With Every Decision:  Daily Affirmations,

Today is about looking ahead with God. Before the week begins, we

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Repeat after me, then listen to the Bible verse.

I place this coming week in God’s hands.

Psalm

I

Psalm

I

Romans

I

Proverbs

I

Matthew

I

James

I

Psalm

I

Isaiah

I

Psalm

I

2

I

Habakkuk

I

Psalm

I

Micah

I

Psalm

I

Proverbs

I

John

I

Exodus

I

Zechariah

I

Psalm

I

John

I

Philippians

I

Psalm

I

Romans

I

Hebrews

I

Psalm

Closing Prayer:

God, as I step into this new week, I place everything ahead of me

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Saturday: God Is Patient With Me: Daily Affirmations, Christian

As we slow down today, this is a chance to look back over the week

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Repeat after me, then listen to the Bible verse.

I

Psalm

I

Psalm

I

Psalm

I

Ecclesiastes

I

Psalm

I

2

I

Psalm

I

Micah

I

1

I

Philippians

I

Psalm

I

Psalm

I

Proverbs

I

Psalm

I

Hebrews

I

Psalm

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Hebrews

I

Psalm

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Matthew

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Isaiah

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Psalm

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Psalm

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Romans

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Psalm

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Lamentations

Closing Prayer:

God, thank You for walking with me through this week. Help me to

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Bible Study 101: What Bible Translation is Best? Hearing Jesus, Bible Study, Daily Affirmations

Hey friend, welcome to part three of Bible Study 101. Today Rachael tackles Bible translation: why your English Bible is already an interpretation of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, why so many different translations exist, and how a translator's own theology can shape a single word choice, using the real example of Phoebe in Romans 16. She also makes the case, using some sobering global statistics, for why the "one true translation" debate falls apart pretty quickly once you zoom out.

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Is the English Bible I'm reading "the original Bible"?

Not literally. Unless you're reading Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek, you're reading a translation, a careful, prayerful rendering of the original text. The Old Testament was written mostly in Hebrew (with some Aramaic), and the New Testament in Koine Greek, the everyday language of merchants and dock workers, not the polished Greek of philosophers. God chose the language of ordinary people on purpose.

Is translating Scripture even a biblical idea?

Yes, and there's a real example of it happening inside Scripture itself. After the exile, when the Israelites had lost fluency in the Hebrew their grandparents spoke, Ezra stood before the whole assembly at the Water Gate and read the Law aloud from early morning until midday, while the Levites moved through the crowd explaining it as they went (Nehemiah 8:1-8). Scripture describes exactly what they were doing: translating to give the sense so that they understood the reading (Nehemiah 8:8, NASB). Translating Scripture so people can understand it is straight out of the Bible, and the result, in that moment, was worship: the people lifted their hands, bowed low, and wept.

Why is Bible translation genuinely hard?

Because languages don't line up word for word. Rachael shares a story from mission work in the Dominican Republic, where a translator corrected her: "I'm not a translator, I'm an interpreter," because he had to capture what she meant, not just her exact words. Translate "it's raining cats and dogs" literally into another language, and people will picture actual animals falling from the sky. Every translator has to choose, on every line, between preserving exact wording and preserving meaning.

What's the difference between all these translations?

Think of it as a spectrum. Word-for-word translations like the NASB and ESV stay as close as possible to the original structure, even when the English feels stiffer. Thought-for-thought translations like the NLT and NIV work out what a passage means and say it in natural English. Paraphrases, like The Message, retell Scripture in someone's own words, which can be beautifully fresh but isn't built for serious study. Rachael also flags that the Passion Translation, which she used to reference, has since run into enough credibility issues that it's been pulled from many online translation databases.

Why do new Bible translations keep coming out?

Four honest reasons. Older manuscripts keep being discovered (like the Dead Sea Scrolls), giving translators better evidence than what earlier committees had access to. English itself drifts, so a phrase like "suffer the children" meant "let them come" 400 years ago and means something completely different now. Translation is a series of judgment calls, so different committees land in different places. And, less comfortably, Bibles are also a business, and a new edition is a product.

How can a translator's own theology shape a single word?

Rachael points to Romans 16, where Paul introduces a woman named Phoebe using the Greek word diakonos. That same word is translated "deacon" when it describes men elsewhere in the New Testament, but for Phoebe, some translations choose "servant" instead, a decision that reflects what that translation committee believed about women in ministry, not a different underlying Greek word. She also notes that adelphoi, literally "brothers," was commonly used in everyday Greek to address a mixed group, similar to saying "hey guys" to a room with both men and women, which is why some translations render it "brothers and sisters" and others don't.

How do I check a confusing verse against the original language?

You don't need Hebrew or Greek training anymore. Free tools like the Blue Letter Bible app offer an interlinear view that shows you the original word and its root right next to the English. The YouVersion Bible app also lets you compare multiple translations side by side for free, which Rachael recommends whenever two solid translations word something differently enough to change the meaning.

Is the King James Version the one "true" translation?

No, and even its own translators wouldn't have claimed that. The KJV was itself a revision built on earlier English translations, produced by a committee under royal authority, and it included marginal notes acknowledging uncertainty about how certain words could be translated. It was also initially met with suspicion as the new, unfamiliar version. On top of that, North America is home to only around 10 percent of the world's Christians, which means the vast majority of believers globally have never read Scripture in English at all. Rachael also shares that of roughly 7,400 living languages, only 795 currently have a complete Bible, and more than 1,600 have no Scripture translated at all.

So which Bible translation should I actually use?

The one you will actually open and understand. A word-for-word Bible sitting closed on your nightstand does nothing for you. Rachael herself uses different translations for different purposes: NASB for serious study, NLT for teaching kids, and NIV when teaching internationally. Her practical challenge: read a familiar verse like John 3:16 in four or five different translations back to back and notice what changes.

Where can I compare Bible translations side by side for free? The YouVersion Bible app lets you view multiple translations next to each other, and the Blue Letter Bible app shows an interlinear view with the original Hebrew or Greek and its root word.

Where can I learn more about the global Bible translation gap Rachael mentioned? She has a video on this topic on her Instagram page, covering the roughly 1,600 languages with no Scripture translated and the added gap for sign language Bibles.

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Friday: God Fight's My Battles:  Daily Affirmations, Christian

End your week anchored in peace and presence. This episode invites

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Affirmations for rest, renewal, and surrender:

The week is ending, and as we step into the weekend, let’s take a

Repeat after me, then listen to the Bible verse.

I release my worries and trust God to handle what I cannot.

1 Peter 5:7

God’s peace fills my heart and I rest in His presence.

Matthew 11:28

I am not defined by my mistakes. God’s grace is greater than my

Lamentations 3:22–23

I let go of the need to control everything and surrender to God’s

Proverbs 3:5–6

I am deeply loved by God and nothing can separate me from His love.

Romans 8:38–39

God refreshes my soul and renews my strength.

Isaiah 40:31

I will be fully present today, trusting that God holds tomorrow.

Matthew 6:34

My body, mind, and spirit find rest in God alone.

Psalm 62:1

I let go of striving and choose to rest in God’s love.

Zephaniah 3:17

I step into the weekend with joy, knowing that God is in control.

Psalm 118:24

God’s presence is my safe place.

Psalm 91:1

I am fully

Psalm 139:1–2

I will not let stress steal my peace today.

Philippians 4:6–7

God is my refuge and I am safe in His hands.

Psalm 46:1

I do not need to have all the answers. I trust God.

Romans 11:33

God is fighting my battles and I can rest in His victory.

Exodus 14:14

I will not

Isaiah 41:13

I am held together by God’s love even when life feels overwhelming.

Colossians 1:17

God’s goodness and mercy follow me every day.

Psalm 23:6

I will not carry burdens that God has already taken from me.

Matthew 11:29–30

I am at peace because God is in control.

Isaiah 26:3

I trust in God’s timing even when I don’t understand.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

I will lay down my burdens and take on God’s.

Psalm 4:8

I am never alone for God is always with me.

Deuteronomy 31:6

No matter what happens today, God is still good.

Nahum 1:7

Closing Prayer:

Father, as this week comes to an end, I lay my burdens at Your

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Bible Study 101: Why Context Changes Everything: Hearing Jesus, Bible Study, Daily Affirmations

Hey friend, welcome to part two of Bible Study 101. Today Rachael digs into why it matters that real people, in real places, with real problems, actually wrote down the words of Scripture. She walks through the most misquoted verse in America, Philippians 4:13, and shows what it actually meant coming from a man writing in a Roman prison, plus a handful of other common pitfalls that keep us from understanding the Bible the way it was meant to be understood.

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Why does it matter that real people wrote the Bible?

Because Scripture didn't drop out of the sky. It's God breathed, but God partnered with real people to write it down, someone sitting somewhere in a particular year, in a particular place, writing to other real people who had names and problems. Rachael compares it to finding a bundle of your grandmother's handwritten letters. You wouldn't pull a random sentence from the middle of one and apply it to your Tuesday without first asking who wrote it, who they wrote to, and what was happening at the time.

Why should I think of the Bible as a library instead of one book?

Because that's literally what it is: 66 separate documents, written by around 40 different people, over roughly fifteen hundred years, in three languages, on three continents. Kings, shepherds, a doctor, a government official, and a man in a Roman prison all contributed, often without knowing their words would ever sit together in one book. Different books are different genres too: letters, poetry, law, history, prophecy. You already know not to read a text message the same way you read a mortgage statement. Scripture deserves that same instinct.

Why is "what does this verse mean to me" the wrong first question?

Because Scripture was written for you, but it wasn't written to you. The better first question is what a passage actually means, since it was written to a specific person or church about specific circumstances. Once you understand what it meant to them, it becomes God's word to you by first being God's word to them.

What does Philippians 4:13 actually mean?

Paul wrote it from prison in Rome, chained, with no guarantee he'd survive. Writing to the church in Philippi, a congregation that had supported him financially for years and had just sent him a gift through a man named Epaphroditus, Paul says:

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (Philippians 4:10-20, NASB)

Is "my God will meet all your needs" a blanket promise?

Not the way it's often quoted. Paul says it to a specific church, right after describing their gift to him as a fragrant offering and an acceptable sacrifice. It's what Paul says to people who have given sacrificially, spoken from prison, with a heart of gratitude, not a slogan to recite before an offering plate goes around.

Why does it matter that some books of the Bible are only half a conversation?

Because letters like 1 Corinthians are Paul's replies to questions and reports he received, questions we don't have in front of us. That's why some passages can feel like the subject jumps around. Once you realize you're reading a reply, you start asking a better question: what must have been going on for him to say that?

What do I do if all of this feels like too much?

Start with three simple, mostly free tools. Read your Bible's introduction page for each book before you start it, since a study Bible will usually tell you the author, audience, date, and reason it was written in just a page or two. Pay attention to what the text tells you outright about itself. And read the whole book in one sitting before studying any part of it, so you can feel its shape before you slow down.

Where do I send a question about this series? Leave a voicemail through the SpeakPipe link in the show notes, or send an email. Questions from listeners help shape future episodes in this series.

What's the homework before the next episode? Read the introduction page in your Bible for the book of Philippians (or the first few verses if your Bible doesn't have one), and consider picking up a study Bible if you don't already have one.

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Thursday: I Am Bold in Sharing the Gospel: Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations

You were created on purpose—for a purpose. In this episode of Daily

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God created you for a reason. Your life is not an accident, and

As you listen to these affirmations, let them remind you that God is leading, guiding, and equipping you for everything He has called you to do.

I’ll say the affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and

Affirmations and Scriptures:

God has a purpose for my life and I walk in His plan.

Jeremiah 29:11

I trust in the Lord to guide my steps.

Proverbs 3:5–6

I seek wisdom, and God gives it freely.

James 1:5

God is directing my steps and I do not walk alone.

Psalm 37:23

I am a light in this world, shining for Christ.

Matthew 5:14

God has prepared good works for me to do today.

Ephesians 2:10

I am equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:17

I walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 1:8

I will walk in faith, not in fear.

2 Timothy 1:7

God’s Word lights my path.

Psalm 119:105

I choose obedience, knowing God’s ways are best.

Deuteronomy 5:33

I live with purpose and do not waste my time.

Ephesians 5:15–16

I am called to make an impact for God’s Kingdom.

Matthew 28:19–20

I have the

1 Corinthians 2:16

I am a vessel for God’s work.

2 Corinthians 4:7

I will not grow weary in doing good.

Galatians 6:9

God’s purpose for me cannot be stopped.

Job 42:2

I do everything for the glory of God.

Colossians 3:23

God is using my life to accomplish His plan.

Romans 8:28

I am bold in sharing the gospel.

Romans 1:16

I walk in step with the Spirit.

Galatians 5:25

I remain

1 Corinthians 15:58

God will finish the work He started in me.

Philippians 1:6

I live with an eternal perspective.

Colossians 3:2

I press forward in my faith, knowing my reward is in Heaven.

Philippians 3:13–14

Closing Prayer:

Father, thank You for calling me to a life of purpose. Help me

In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Bible Study 101: What’s The Difference Between Reading and Studying? Hearing Jesus, Bible Study, Daily Affirmations

Summary

Hey friend, welcome to the first episode of Bible Study 101. Before diving into the fall Luke and Acts series, Rachael is taking a few episodes to go back to basics. In this one, she unpacks just how biblically illiterate most Americans really are (backed by real research), walks through a real example of Scripture being twisted to manipulate people, and lays the groundwork for learning to recognize God's voice for yourself instead of taking anyone else's word for it.

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Rachael realized at a recent gathering that not everyone listening had the same foundation for reading Scripture, even longtime believers. So before this fall's Luke and Acts series, she's teaching a short refresher on how to actually study the Bible, not just read it. If you're new to Bible study, this is the perfect place to start. If you've read your Bible for years, she still thinks it's worth the time.

Yes, and it's not a sign that you don't love God. Rachael describes the common experience of reading a chapter, underlining something that jumps out, and then being unable to explain what it meant by lunchtime. She compares it to handing someone a violin and telling them to play. Without the right tools, you'll make sound, but not music.

More than most people assume. Rachael cites the American Bible Society's State of the Bible study, where only 17 percent of surveyed adults said they'd read the whole Bible. A separate study, State of Theology, found that 53 percent of American evangelicals agreed people are "basically good by nature," which contradicts what Scripture actually teaches, and 43 percent agreed that Jesus was a great teacher but not God. These weren't casual respondents either. Everyone surveyed had to affirm the Bible as their highest authority to be counted.

Rachael walks through a real example: Do not touch My anointed ones, and do My prophets no harm (Psalm 105:15, NASB; the same line appears in 1 Samuel 24 and 26). This verse has been used for years to silence people who question a pastor, framing the pastor's authority as equal to God's. But read in context, the verse is about God protecting a vulnerable, powerless people, not shielding leaders from accountability. Rachael calls this pattern cherry picking: pulling one verse out of its paragraph and assigning it to an agenda it was never meant to carry.

There's no licensing board for pastors the way there is for hairdressers or electricians. Requirements vary wildly by denomination, and some require none at all. Rachael is clear that a degree isn't the safeguard, some of the best teachers she's sat under never went to seminary, and some of the worst had doctorates. Since there's no one else checking what's said from the stage, the responsibility to verify it against Scripture falls to you.

The same way you'd recognize a voice you love on the phone before they say their name: by spending time with it. Rachael compares reading the Bible to just plucking a violin's strings, while studying it, sitting with what God actually said and did, is what teaches you His character well enough to notice when something doesn't sound like Him.

A physical Bible (Rachael recommends stepping away from an app for this study so notifications don't compete with the Holy Spirit) and something to write with, like Bible highlighters, colored pencils, or pens. She'll be teaching her color method step by step, together, rather than just describing it.

The first few episodes cover the basics: who wrote a passage, who it was written to, and where it sits in the bigger story. From there, Rachael covers two of her favorite topics, looking for God in a passage instead of looking for ourselves, and why people in the Bible aren't meant to be our role models, before teaching her full color method.

When does the Bible Study 101 giveaway start, and how do I enter? It starts August 28th and runs for three weeks, with three separate giveaways. Entry is automatic once you're on the email list at rachaelgroll.com/newsletter, no extra steps.

What's included in the giveaway bundle? Two of Rachael's books (the Hearing Jesus 365-day devotional and Knowing God's Voice), a Hosanna Revival Bible, a set of Bible highlighters, and a few other extras.

Where can I learn the color method if I don't want to wait for this series? It's outlined in Rachael's earlier book, She Hears, available on Amazon. This series will walk through it live, together, rather than just explaining it.

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Wednesday: I Surrender My Worries to the Lord: Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations

In today’s Wednesday Affirmations episode, Rachael leads listeners

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Today’s daily affirmations are for peace and trust in God’s plan. I

Breathe in God’s peace… and exhale your worries. This day is a

Affirmations and Scriptures:

I am ruled by God’s peace today.

Isaiah 26:3

I cast all my worries onto Jesus—He carries them for me.

1 Peter 5:7

I will not be anxious. I will pray and trust God.

Philippians 4:6–7

God’s plans for me are good, and I trust Him.

Jeremiah 29:11

I do not need to worry about tomorrow.

Matthew 6:34

I will rest in God’s presence today.

Exodus 33:14

God is my refuge and strength.

Psalm 46:1

I will not let my heart be troubled. I trust in God.

John 14:27

The Lord directs my steps.

Proverbs 3:5–6

Even when I don’t understand, I trust in God’s wisdom.

Romans 11:33

I do not have to be afraid because God is with me.

Deuteronomy 31:8

God is fighting for me.

Exodus 14:14

I am not alone. God walks with me.

Isaiah 41:13

God is my rock and salvation. I will not be shaken.

Psalm 62:6

I find rest in God alone.

Psalm 62:1

God’s love never fails me.

Lamentations 3:22–23

I have peace because I am in Christ.

John 16:33

I wait on the Lord and He renews my strength.

Isaiah 40:31

I will trust in God, even when I don’t see the whole picture.

2 Corinthians 5:7

God is working all things for my good.

Romans 8:28

God’s peace

Colossians 3:15

I give my burdens to the Lord and He sustains me.

Psalm 55:22

I will be still and know that He is God.

Psalm 46:10

I trust God’s timing and His ways.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

I will rejoice in the Lord always.

Philippians 4:4

Closing Prayer:

Father, I surrender my worries to You. I choose to rest in Your

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