*This weekly newsletter will share about the Bible Breakdown podcast, things about RLC, and my favorite things from around the web. My prayer is it will help you know God better.
Hello friends. Happy Saturday!
December always carries a sense of wonder, reminding us of how God can break into ordinary life with extraordinary purpose. Christmas tells us that God meets us exactly where we are, just like He did on that first night in Bethlehem. As we move closer to Christmas Day, may we keep our hearts open to the unexpected ways God speaks. Sometimes the biggest moments of faith happen in the most surprising places.
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📚 Scripture. 💪
(Acts 22:16) What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.”
Observation: In Acts 22, Paul is sharing his testimony with people who desperately need clarity about who he is and why he follows Jesus. He describes the moment Ananias spoke these words to him—words full of urgency and purpose. Paul’s past was messy, but God was offering him a new beginning through obedience and surrender. This verse highlights how God doesn’t just forgive; He invites us into a transformed life. Paul wasn’t told to wait until he had everything figured out—just to take the next faithful step. His story reminds us that God can redeem any past and use it for His glory.
Application: This verse encourages us to stop hesitating and take the next spiritual step God is calling us to make. When we respond in obedience, God meets us with renewal and strength.
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for offering me a fresh start through Your grace. Give me the courage to take the steps You are calling me to take. Help me trust that You can redeem every part of my story.
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🖤 My Favorite Links This Week.
📣 Sermon/Testimony. Has the West Lost Its Moral Compass? (John Lennox)
Dr. Lennox speaks about the need for the West to find its center again on the Gospel. I hope you enjoy this powerful lecture.
🤔 Apologetics. The Secret Behind the Long Lifespans in Genesis.
Have you ever thought about how the people in Genesis lived so long? Have you ever needed to defend it?
✍️ Going Deeper. How to Study the Bible.
The Bible can seem overwhelming. This video will help anyone dive deeper into the Word of God.
📚 Book Recommendation. The Bumps Are What You Climb On. (Warren Wiersbe)
Wiersbe offers a collection of short, encouraging devotional readings centered on facing life’s challenges with faith. Each chapter reminds readers that God often uses difficulties as stepping stones toward spiritual maturity. The book is full of Scripture, wisdom, and real-world applications that speak to everyday struggles. What makes it so helpful is Wiersbe’s ability to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and deeper trust in God. It’s well worth reading if you need perspective, comfort, and renewed courage.
✍️ Quote of the Week That Makes You Think
“There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man which cannot be satisfied by any created thing,but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ.” -Blaise Pascal
🤪 Dad Joke of the week
Why was the Christmas tree bad at sewing?
It kept dropping its needles.
Thanks for reading today’s devotional and being an important part of the Bible Breakdown community. Your hunger for Scripture means more than you know. I’m praying you sense God’s presence in fresh ways this Christmas season. Have a fantastic week and keep pressing into God’s Word!
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