The One Year Bible Podcast 2026

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Day 140: The Ark gives trouble to the Philistines | Jewish leaders plan to kill Jesus May 20, 2026

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The Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant and place it in the temple of their god Dagon, but calamity befalls them as their idol falls and they suffer from plagues. Terrified, they return the Ark to Israel, where it brings blessings to those who treat it with reverence. Will the Israelites recognize the power of the Ark and follow God's commands faithfully?

After Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, many believe in Him, but the Pharisees plot to kill Jesus to stop His growing influence. Six days before the Passover, Jesus visits Bethany, where Mary anoints His feet with expensive perfume, filling the house with its fragrance. Will the plot against Jesus succeed, or will His divine mission prevail against all odds?

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1 Samuel 5

1 Samuel 6

1 Samuel 7

John 11:45-57

John 12: 1-11

Proverbs 12:18-27

Day 139 | Samuel becomes a Priest | Philistines steal the Ark | Jesus raises Lazarus from death May 19, 2026

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A man of God warns Eli, the high priest, about the impending judgment on his household due to the sins of his sons, Hophni and Phinehas. God declares that both sons will die on the same day, and a faithful priest will be raised in Eli's place. Despite the warning, Eli's sons continue their wicked ways, leading to the capture of the Ark of the Covenant by the Philistines and the death of Eli and his sons.

Will the Israelites recover the Ark of the Covenant and restore their faith in God's protection?

Lazarus, a dear friend of Jesus, falls gravely ill, and despite his sisters' urgent pleas, Jesus delays his visit. By the time Jesus arrives, Lazarus has been dead for four days, and his sisters, Martha and Mary, are grief-stricken. Displaying divine power, Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb, miraculously raising him from the dead, astonishing the onlookers.

Will the miracle of Lazarus' resurrection change the hearts of those who doubt Jesus' divine authoritySupport the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymaster1 Samuel 2:27-361 Samuel 31 Samuel 4John 11:1-44Psalm 64:1-10

Day 138: Hannah dedicates Samuel to the Lord | Jesus does miracles by God's authority May 18, 2026

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Hannah, deeply distressed by her inability to have children, fervently prays to God for a son and promises to dedicate him to the Lord's service. God hears her prayer, and she gives birth to Samuel, whom she brings to the temple to serve under Eli the priest. As Samuel grows in wisdom and favor, Eli's sons' wickedness brings judgment upon Eli's house.

Will Samuel's faithful service to God change the course of Israel's future?

During the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, Jesus walks in Solomon's Colonnade and is confronted by Jews demanding to know if He is the Messiah. Jesus declares that His works testify to His divinity, and those who believe in Him are His sheep who follow His voice. The Jews attempt to stone Him for blasphemy, but Jesus escapes their grasp and retreats across the Jordan.

Will the people's hardened hearts ever recognize Jesus as the true Messiah?

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1 Samuel 1

1 Samuel 2:1-26

John 10:22-42

Psalm 63:1-11

Day 137: Boaz marries Ruth, the Moabite | Jesus explains He is the true shepherd May 17, 2026

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Ruth, following Naomi's advice, visits Boaz at the threshing floor to seek his protection as a kinsman-redeemer. Boaz, impressed by Ruth's loyalty, agrees to marry her if a closer kinsman declines. Will Boaz overcome this obstacle and marry Ruth, ensuring her and Naomi's future?

Will Boaz overcome this obstacle and marry Ruth, ensuring her and Naomi's future?

Jesus finds the man he healed of blindness and reveals Himself as the Son of Man, leading to the man's belief and worship. Jesus then contrasts Himself as the Good Shepherd, who sacrifices for His sheep, against false shepherds who harm them. Will the people recognize Jesus as the true shepherd and protector of their souls?

Will the people recognize Jesus as the true shepherd and protector of their souls?

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Ruth 3

Ruth 4

John 9:35-41

John 10:1-21

Psalm 62-1-12

Day 136 | Ruth travels with Naomi and meets Boaz | Jesus heals a blind man on the Sabbath | The Jews investigate May 16, 2026

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Naomi, a widow, and her daughter-in-law Ruth, also widowed, leave Moab to return to Bethlehem. Ruth, determined to support Naomi, gleans in the fields of Boaz, a kind and wealthy relative. Will Boaz recognize Ruth's loyalty and kindness, leading to a brighter future for them both?

Jesus encounters a man born blind and heals him by making mud with his saliva and placing it on the man's eyes. The man washes in the Pool of Siloam and gains his sight, astonishing the Pharisees who investigate the miracle but refuse to believe it. Will the healed man stand firm in his testimony despite the Pharisees' skepticism and pressure?

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Ruth 1Ruth 2John 9:1-34Proverbs 12:8-17

Day 135: Israel goes to war against the tribe of Benjamin | Jesus tells the Jews their Father is the devil May 15, 2026

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In Judges 20-21, the Israelites unite in outrage against the tribe of Benjamin due to a grievous crime committed in Gibeah, leading to a brutal civil war. After fierce battles that decimate the Benjamites, Israel mourns their near extinction and devises unconventional means to find wives for the surviving Benjamin men, ensuring the tribe's continuation. As Israel struggles with internal conflict and moral decay, will they find a way to restore peace and righteousness in their midst?
In John 8:31-59, Jesus declares His divine origin and eternal existence to the Jews who believed in Him, emphasizing the truth that will set them free. As the conversation intensifies, Jesus confronts their claims of being Abraham's descendants, stating that His teachings come directly from the Father. Will the Jews accept Jesus' claim to be the "I AM" before Abraham, or will their disbelief lead to further conflict?

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Judges 20

Judges 21

John 8:31-59

Psalm 61

Day 134: The concubine of a Levite is savagely attacked | Jesus is the Light of the World May 14, 2026

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In Judges 18, the tribe of Dan seeks a new homeland and steals idols and a priest from Micah’s house, setting up their own place of worship. Judges 19 tells a harrowing story where a Levite and his concubine face grave inhospitality in the Benjamite city of Gibeah, leading to the concubine's tragic death. This brutal act sparks a civil war within Israel. Will the tribe of Benjamin survive the ensuing conflict from their own brethren?

In John 8:12-30, Jesus declares Himself the Light of the World, promising that those who follow Him will not walk in darkness. He faces skepticism and questioning from the Pharisees, who challenge His testimony because He speaks on His own behalf. As Jesus speaks more about His divine origin and mission, tension rises. Will the Pharisees recognize Jesus as the Son of God, or will their disbelief lead them to darker paths?

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Judges 18

Judges 19

John 8:12-30

Psalm 60:5-12

Day 133: Samson is captured | Micah collects idols | Jesus saves an adulterous woman May 13, 2026

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In Judges 16, Samson falls in love with Delilah, who is bribed by the Philistines to discover the secret of his strength. Through deceit, she learns that his power lies in his uncut hair, leads to its cutting, and Samson is captured, blinded, and imprisoned by the Philistines. However, during a public spectacle, his strength returns as his hair regrows, allowing him to bring down the temple on the Philistines and himself.

Judges 17 tells of Micah, who creates an idol from stolen silver that his mother blesses. He appoints one of his sons as priest, later replacing him with a wandering Levite who agrees to become his personal priest, setting the stage for greater religious corruption in Israel.

Will Samson's final act of destruction redeem his earlier failings and lead to victory over the Philistines?

In John 7:45-52, the temple guards return empty-handed to the chief priests and Pharisees, who scold them for not arresting Jesus. The guards are impressed by Jesus’ teachings, but the Pharisees dismiss any possibility of a prophet coming from Galilee, deepening the divide between them and Jesus.

John 8:1-11 shifts to a poignant moment where Jesus is teaching in the temple courts, and the scribes and Pharisees bring a woman caught in adultery, testing Jesus with a dilemma: to stone her, according to the Law of Moses, or show her mercy. Jesus responds wisely by stating, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone," leading to her accusers departing one by one, and Jesus telling her, "Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on sin no more."

Will the wisdom of Jesus' response transform the hearts of those who witnessed it, leading them to rethink their own righteousness?

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Judges 16

Judges 17

John 7:45-53

John 8:1-11

Psalm 60:1-4

Day 132: Mighty Samson kills a lion then marries a Philistine | Jesus affirms he is sent by God May 12, 2026

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In Judges 14-15, Samson's journey intertwines with personal revenge and divine destiny. After his marriage to a Philistine woman goes awry, he vows vengeance against her people, using supernatural strength to outwit and overpower them. His exploits, from killing a lion with his bare hands to catching 300 foxes and using them to set the Philistines' fields on fire, escalate tensions.

As Samson continues on his path of destruction, will his uncontrollable rage lead to his downfall, or will it serve a greater purpose in God's plan?

In John 7:14-44, Jesus boldly teaches in the Temple during the Feast of Tabernacles, surprising many with His deep understanding despite not having formal education. Skepticism and division grow among the crowds and Jewish leaders; some believe He is the Messiah, while others suspect He deceives the people. Amidst rising tensions, officers are sent to arrest Jesus, but they return empty-handed, captivated by His words.

Will the growing division and disbelief lead to Jesus’ arrest, or will His teachings continue to inspire and perplex those who hear Him?

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Judges 14

Judges 15

John 7:14-44

Proverbs 11:29-31

Proverbs 12:1-7

Day 131: An Angel of the Lord tells of a new Judge, Samson | Followers of Jesus leave when He reveals the truth May 11, 2026

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In Judges 12, the conflict between the Ephraimites and Jephthah escalates after the Ephraimites criticize Jephthah for not calling them to fight the Ammonites. Jephthah responds by fiercely defending his actions and engaging in a brutal battle with them, using a password trick at the river crossing to distinguish and slay fleeing Ephraimites. Moving to Judges 13, an angel appears to Manoah's wife, promising that despite being barren, she will bear a son who must be dedicated to God from birth as a Nazirite — this child will begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines. Will this promised child, later known as Samson, fulfill his destiny and lead Israel to victory?In John 6:60-71, many of Jesus’ disciples find his teachings on being the bread of life difficult to accept, leading to murmurs of discontent. Jesus questions them about their faith, and despite the confusion and challenge, Peter reaffirms his belief, declaring Jesus as the Holy One of God. Transitioning into John 7:1-13, Jesus faces increasing hostility from Jewish leaders and chooses not to travel openly in Judea. As the Feast of Tabernacles approaches, his brothers urge him to perform miracles in Jerusalem to prove himself, yet Jesus opts for a cautious approach, secretly going to the feast. Will Jesus' teachings and discreet actions at the feast change the hearts of those doubting and plotting against him?

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Judges 12

Judges 13

John 6:60-71

John 7:1-13

Psalm 59:9-19