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**The On Ramp: Daily Bible Reading**

If you’ve never read the Bible, if it’s been a while, or if you’re looking for a new podcast to strengthen your faith – jump in anytime – because today is your “On Ramp!”

On weekdays, we’ll read a chapter in the New Testament. We’re thankful to our friends at Thomas Nelson Publishers for helping make this happen!

The On Ramp Daily Bible Reading is read by Pastor David Harms, and is a podcast production from Hope Media Group.

Latest Episodes:

Genesis 25 - Esau sells his rights for a bowl of soup Feb 02, 2024

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Today we’re reading Genesis 25 from the New Living Translation.

Hebrews 4 - Today if you hear his voice... Feb 02, 2024

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Today we’re reading Hebrews 4 from the New Living Translation.

Hebrews 3 - Jesus is greater than Moses Feb 01, 2024

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Today we’re reading Hebrews 3 from the New Living Translation.

Genesis 24 - A servant prays to find a wife for Isaac Feb 01, 2024

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Today we’re reading Genesis 24 from the New Living Translation.

Genesis 23 - Abraham's wife Sarah, dies. Jan 31, 2024

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Today we’re reading Genesis 23 from the New Living Translation.

Hebrews 2 - Don't drift Jan 31, 2024

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Today we’re reading Hebrews 2 from the New Living Translation.

Hebrews 1 - We're starting a new book - Today is your On Ramp! Jan 30, 2024

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We’re starting a new book today and it’s one of my favorites! The writer is not identified, but many believe that it was written by the apostle Paul.
The book of Hebrews was written to a Jewish audience - and seeks to connect the dots between many Old Testament truths and the person of Jesus.
One of the themes is that “Jesus is greater,” and in Chapter 1 we see that:
Jesus is greater than the word of the prophets (vs 1-2).
Jesus is greater than our sin (vs 3).
Jesus is greater than the angels (vs 4).
This is an amazing book - full of warnings - and full of promises.
Today we’re reading Hebrews 1 from the New Living Translation.
I hope you listen along - today is your “On Ramp!”
Shawn.

Genesis 22 - The sacrifice that Abraham was willing to make Jan 30, 2024

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Today we’re reading Genesis 22 from the New Living Translation.
Abraham and Isaac went up that mountain to worship the LORD through sacrifice.
Isaac sensed that something wasn’t right, but Abraham assured his son, “God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering….” And that is what he did. A ram took Isaac’s place.
Hebrews 11:19 gives us insight into this man of faith - “Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him back to life again. And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the dead.”
This sacrifice was a foreshadow...
Yahweh Yireh - “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” Centuries later, all nations on earth would be blessed through another sacrifice on mount Calvary - the perfect Lamb of God, Jesus - that would be provided (in our place) take away the sin of the world.
"For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
If you would like to talk to someone about what it means to follow Jesus, call 281-652-5555.
Today is your "On Ramp!"
Shawn.
Ps -
This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

John 21 - If you messed up this week, I hope this encourages you Jan 29, 2024

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Today we’re reading John 21 from the New Living Translation.
R.A.M.P. (READ-APPLY-MEDITATE-PRAY)
READ: Here are some things that stood out to me.

Disciples were frustrated and not catching fish.
Jesus instructs where to cast the net - and they catch “153 large fish.”
Jesus makes them breakfast
Jesus has a conversation with Peter - “Do you love me?”
Jesus restores Peter and gives him a new job “feed my sheep.”

Back in John 13, Jesus gave a new commandment - the disciples were to love one another as he had loved them. He had just washed their feet in a humble act of service. Moments later Peter declared his love, “I’m ready to die for you!” You know how the evening ended… or, if you’re new to the story, you can read or listen to John 18.
Now in the aftermath of his denial, Peter is face to face with Jesus once again. And as Jesus restored Peter, he gave him one simple task - “feed my sheep.” In other words, “shepherd my people.” Peter became a pillar of the early church. And if you read in the book of Acts, you’ll see this same Peter, being filled with the Holy Spirit (just like Jesus promised), and then proclaiming the good news about Jesus BOLDLY like he never had before.
APPLY:
Peter’s story reminds me that Jesus extends the same forgiveness and restoration to anyone who will repent of their sin and come to him. It reminds me that our sin and failure is not the end. Because of the cross, all is forgiven. Because Jesus is risen, we can experience the gift of the Holy Spirit and his power in our lives.
MEDITATE:
1 John 1:9 - Look it up.
PRAY:
Did you mess up really big this week? Don’t stay distant from Jesus. Reach out to him in prayer. Confess it and return back to him.
Today is your “On Ramp!”
Shawn.
Ps -
This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

Genesis 21 - A promise so crazy they could only laugh Jan 29, 2024

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Today we’re reading Genesis 21 from the New Living Translation.
R.A.M.P. (READ-APPLY-MEDITATE-PRAY)
READ: Here are some things that stood out to me.

The LORD kept his word (vs 1).
The promise was kept at just the time God said it would (vs 2).
Abraham circumcised Isaac in accordance with the terms of the covenant from chapter 17 (vs 4). Obedience in the details matters.
Abraham was 100 years old (vs 5). There would be no mistake who gets the glory for this!
This was a miracle that caused joyful laughter (vs 6-7).
The dynamics between Hagar and Sarah were not good (vs 8-10).
Abraham viewed Ishmael as his son (vs 11).
God made a special promise to Abraham about Ishmael (vs 12-13).
God saw Hagar and heard Ishmael crying (vs 15-20)
God was with Ishmael (vs 20).

In Genesis 12, God made a promise to Abraham at the age of 75 that he would give him land, that he would make him a great nation (children), and that all nations of the earth would be blessed through him. These promises were repeated at various times in Abraham’s life - see Genesis 15, 17, 18.
In this chapter, 25 years later - Abraham finally sees the fulfillment of the promise about children. It was a promise so crazy to believe that it caused joyful laughter!
But… there was a moment several years prior where Abraham and Sarah tried to help God fulfill the promise - this resulted in a whole lot of heartbreak for Hagar and Ishmael. God never forgot about either of them. He made a special promise to Abraham and Hagar about Ishmael also becoming a great nation - see Genesis 16, 17, 21.
APPLY:
A couple things strike me. Every promise in the Bible will prove true. Are you and I living like we believe that? One more thing - I’m moved by the detail that “God heard the boy crying.” Maybe you’re sad about something today. God cares about the details.
MEDITATE:
Take some time to read and think about Hebrews 11:11-16.
PRAY:
Jesus thank you for being true to your Word & thank you for keeping your promises!
What's your application?
Today is your “On Ramp!”
Shawn.
Ps -
This podcast is sponsored by the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. Click the link to find out more.

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