Welcome to Day 5 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In today’s episode, we read Genesis chapters 14–16 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters continue the story of Abram and reveal how God’s promises unfold amid conflict, waiting, and human weakness.

Today’s reading includes:

• Abram rescuing Lot after the battle of the kings
• Abram’s encounter with Melchizedek, priest of God Most High
• God reaffirming His covenant promise to Abram
• The promise of descendants as numerous as the stars
• Sarai and Hagar, and the birth of Ishmael
• The tension created when God’s timing is tested by human impatience

Genesis 14–16 shows Abram acting in faith and courage, while also wrestling with uncertainty and delay. God’s covenant remains firm, even when people attempt to take matters into their own hands. These chapters remind us that God’s promises do not depend on human perfection, but on His faithfulness.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading
• A short reflection to frame the passage in context

Whether you are reading the Bible for the first time or following along in a year-long journey, you are invited to listen daily as we move through Scripture together—word for word.

Welcome to Day 4 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In today’s episode, we continue our year-long journey through Scripture by reading Genesis chapters 10–13 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters move the story forward after the flood and begin to narrow God’s focus from all humanity to one chosen family.

Today's reading includes:

• The Table of Nations, tracing the descendants of Noah’s sons
• The spread of peoples, languages, and nations across the earth
• The Tower of Babel and the confusion of human language
• The genealogy from Shem to Abram
• God’s call to Abram and His covenant promise
• Abram’s journey through Canaan and Egypt
• The separation of Abram and Lot and God’s renewed promise of the land

These chapters show a turning point in the biblical story. After humanity spreads across the earth, God begins working through one man—Abram—to bring about a plan that will ultimately bless all nations. Abram does not know the full outcome, but he responds in faith and obedience, taking the next step when God calls.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading with no added commentary
• A short reflection to frame the passage in context

Whether this is your first time reading the Bible or your first time reading it all the way through, you’re invited to follow along one day at a time.

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Welcome to Day Three of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we continue our year-long journey through Scripture by reading Genesis chapters 7–9 word for word from the New International Version (NIV).

Today’s reading covers the story of Noah and the Flood, one of the most well-known and significant events in the Bible. These chapters reveal both God’s judgment and His mercy as He preserves Noah, his family, and every living creature aboard the ark.

Today’s reading includes:

• God commanding Noah to enter the ark
• Forty days and nights of rain and the flood covering the earth
• The ark coming to rest on the mountains of Ararat
• The raven and the dove sent out from the ark
• God remembering Noah and causing the waters to recede
• Noah offering sacrifices to the Lord after leaving the ark
• God establishing an everlasting covenant with humanity
• The rainbow as the sign of God’s promise
• The account of Noah’s sons and the generations that followed

Genesis 7–9 shows us the seriousness of sin and the reality of God’s judgment, while also revealing His faithfulness, mercy, and commitment to preserve life. God’s covenant after the flood reminds us that He keeps His promises and remains actively involved in the affairs of mankind.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading with no added commentary
• A short reflection to frame the passage in context

Whether this is your first time reading the Bible or your first time reading it all the way through, you’re invited to follow along each day as we read God’s Word—faithfully, clearly, and word for word.

Welcome to Day Two of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we continue our year-long journey through Scripture by reading Genesis chapters 4–6 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters show how life unfolds after the Fall and how quickly the world changes.

Today’s reading includes:

• The story of Cain and Abel and the first act of violence
• God’s warning about sin and personal responsibility
• The growth of families, work, and creativity
• A genealogy from Adam to Noah
• The spread of wickedness across the earth
• Noah finding favor with God
• God’s instructions to build the ark

Genesis 4–6 reveals both the expansion of human life and the breakdown of human relationships. As generations pass, we see the consequences of jealousy, pride, and violence, alongside God’s continued presence and involvement. Even as the world grows more corrupt, God remains attentive and merciful, preserving life through Noah.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading with no commentary added
• A short reflection to frame the passage in context

Whether this is your first time reading the Bible or your first time reading it all the way through, you’re invited to follow along each day as we read the entire Bible cover to cover in one year.

Welcome to Day One of Word for Word: The Bible. 

In this episode, we begin our year-long journey by reading Genesis chapters 1–3 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These opening chapters lay the foundation for everything that follows in Scripture. 

Today’s reading includes:

• God’s creation of the heavens and the earth
• The six days of creation and the Sabbath rest
• The creation of Adam and Eve
• Life in the Garden of Eden
• The temptation, the Fall, and humanity’s separation from God

Genesis 1–3 reveals that the world was created with purpose and order, and that humanity was given both freedom and responsibility. The Fall shows how quickly trust in God was replaced by trust in self—introducing sin, brokenness, and the need for restoration.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading with no commentary added
• A short reflection to frame the passage in context

Whether this is your first time reading the Bible or your first time reading it all the way through, you’re invited to follow along each day as we read the entire Bible cover to cover in one year.