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Growing Disciples - Bible Devotionals

Growing Disciples - Bible Devotionals

By Stuart Holman

GrowingDisciples is a year long self-paced program to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. This podcast reproduces our Daily Devotions, which form part of our Bible Reading plan to cover the entire Bible in a year. The whole course is found at growingdisciples.net.au
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Growing Disciples - Bible DevotionalsJun 24, 2021

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Timothy and Titus, part 6

Timothy and Titus, part 6

In all his missionary work, Paul always took a team of co-workers with him. Often times, he also sent his co-workers on seperate missions or gave them tasks to complete before catching up with Paul again. This series of devotionals reflects on Paul’s letters to his co-workers Timothy and Titus, sometimes called the Pastorals, reflects on the key ideas in both letters.

Dec 10, 202106:31
Timothy and Titus, part 5

Timothy and Titus, part 5

In all his missionary work, Paul always took a team of co-workers with him. Often times, he also sent his co-workers on seperate missions or gave them tasks to complete before catching up with Paul again. This series of devotionals reflects on Paul’s letters to his co-workers Timothy and Titus, sometimes called the Pastorals, reflects on the key ideas in both letters.

Dec 09, 202109:13
Timothy and Titus, part 4

Timothy and Titus, part 4

In all his missionary work, Paul always took a team of co-workers with him. Often times, he also sent his co-workers on seperate missions or gave them tasks to complete before catching up with Paul again. This series of devotionals reflects on Paul’s letters to his co-workers Timothy and Titus, sometimes called the Pastorals, reflects on the key ideas in both letters.

Dec 08, 202110:24
Timothy and Titus, part 3

Timothy and Titus, part 3

In all his missionary work, Paul always took a team of co-workers with him. Often times, he also sent his co-workers on seperate missions or gave them tasks to complete before catching up with Paul again. This series of devotionals reflects on Paul’s letters to his co-workers Timothy and Titus, sometimes called the Pastorals, reflects on the key ideas in both letters.

Dec 07, 202109:24
Timothy and Titus, part 2

Timothy and Titus, part 2

In all his missionary work, Paul always took a team of co-workers with him. Often times, he also sent his co-workers on seperate missions or gave them tasks to complete before catching up with Paul again. This series of devotionals reflects on Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, sometimes called the Pastorals, reflects on the key ideas in both letters. 

Dec 06, 202111:05
Timothy and Titus, part 1

Timothy and Titus, part 1

In all his missionary work, Paul always took a team of co-workers with him. Often times, he also sent his co-workers on seperate missions or gave them tasks to complete before catching up with Paul again. This series of devotionals reflects on Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, sometimes called the Pastorals, reflects on the key ideas in both letters.

Dec 05, 202110:43
Elements of Ephesians, part 5

Elements of Ephesians, part 5

Paul writes “Ephesians” as a circular letter to the churches of Turkey, employing well known elements of liturgy and common forms of worship and literature. These are used to reinforce and give emphasis to his main message. Ness Hughes explores these Elements of Ephesians in this series of Devotionals.

Dec 02, 202112:17
Elements of Ephesians, part 4.

Elements of Ephesians, part 4.

Paul writes “Ephesians” as a circular letter to the churches of Turkey, employing well known elements of liturgy and common forms of worship and literature. These are used to reinforce and give emphasis to his main message. Ness Hughes explores these Elements of Ephesians in this series of Devotionals. 

Dec 01, 202107:28
Elements of Ephesians, part 3.

Elements of Ephesians, part 3.

Paul writes “Ephesians” as a circular letter to the churches of Turkey, employing well known elements of liturgy and common forms of worship and literature. These are used to reinforce and give emphasis to his main message. Ness Hughes explores these Elements of Ephesians in this series of Devotionals.

Nov 30, 202110:13
Elements of Ephesians, part 2

Elements of Ephesians, part 2

Paul writes “Ephesians” as a circular letter to the churches of Turkey, employing well known elements of liturgy and common forms of worship and literature. These are used to reinforce and give emphasis to his main message. Ness Hughes explores these Elements of Ephesians in this series of Devotionals

Nov 28, 202109:41
Elements of Ephesians, part 1

Elements of Ephesians, part 1

Paul writes “Ephesians” as a circular letter to the churches of Turkey, employing well known elements of liturgy and common forms of worship and literature. These are used to reinforce and give emphasis to his main message. Ness Hughes explores these Elements of Ephesians in this series of Devotionals.

Nov 28, 202109:27
1 Corinthians 15:1-58

1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Paul writes to the church in Corinth, both in response to their letter and also to address some serious problems within. Although they are being sanctified in Christ, the Corinthians seem to be struggling to live up to this calling in their gathering and in their common life. Ness Hughes leads this series of devotionals exploring Paul's letter to the Corinthians.

Nov 25, 202111:54
1 Corinthians 8:1-13

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Paul writes to the church in Corinth, both in response to their letter and also to address some serious problems within. Although they are being sanctified in Christ, the Corinthians seem to be struggling to live up to this calling in their gathering and in their common life. Ness Hughes leads this series of devotionals exploring Paul's letter to the Corinthians.

Nov 24, 202109:15
1 Corinthians 6:9-20

1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Paul writes to the church in Corinth, both in response to their letter and also to address some serious problems within. Although they are being sanctified in Christ, the Corinthians seem to be struggling to live up to this calling in their gathering and in their common life. Ness Hughes leads this series of devotionals exploring Paul's letter to the Corinthians.

Nov 23, 202107:59
1 Corinthians 1:10-31

1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Paul writes to the church in Corinth, both in response to their letter and also to address some serious problems within. Although they are being sanctified in Christ, the Corinthians seem to be struggling to live up to this calling in their gathering and in their common life. Ness Hughes leads this series of devotionals exploring Paul's letter to the Corinthians.

Nov 22, 202108:43
1 Corinthians 1:1-9

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Paul writes to the church in Corinth, both in response to their letter and also to address some serious problems within. Although they are being sanctified in Christ, the Corinthians seem to be struggling to live up to this calling in their gathering and in their common life. Ness Hughes leads this series of devotionals exploring Paul's letter to the Corinthians.

Nov 21, 202109:06
Romans 8:1-39

Romans 8:1-39

Paul writes the book of Romans in order to introduce himself to the church at Rome, to encourage them, and to clarify the gospel which he proclaims. He does this so that they might adopt him as a 'link missionary' and send him onwards to Spain. This means that Romans is more than a theological treatise: it also has a distinctly pastoral and apologetic purpose. In this series of devotionals, Stuart Holman seeks to highlight Paul's unique purposes and apply them to the lives of contemporary Christians.

Nov 19, 202111:24
Romans 7:1-25

Romans 7:1-25

Paul writes the book of Romans in order to introduce himself to the church at Rome, to encourage them, and to clarify the gospel which he proclaims. He does this so that they might adopt him as a 'link missionary' and send him onwards to Spain. This means that Romans is more than a theological treatise: it also has a distinctly pastoral and apologetic purpose. In this series of devotionals, Stuart Holman seeks to highlight Paul's unique purposes and apply them to the lives of contemporary Christians.

Nov 18, 202110:17
Romans 5:1-6:23

Romans 5:1-6:23

Paul writes the book of Romans in order to introduce himself to the church at Rome, to encourage them, and to clarify the gospel which he proclaims. He does this so that they might adopt him as a 'link missionary' and send him onwards to Spain. This means that Romans is more than a theological treatise: it also has a distinctly pastoral and apologetic purpose. In this series of devotionals, Stuart Holman seeks to highlight Paul's unique purposes and apply them to the lives of contemporary Christians.

Nov 17, 202110:54
Romans 3:21-4:25

Romans 3:21-4:25

Paul writes the book of Romans in order to introduce himself to the church at Rome, to encourage them, and to clarify the gospel which he proclaims. He does this so that they might adopt him as a 'link missionary' and send him onwards to Spain. This means that Romans is more than a theological treatise: it also has a distinctly pastoral and apologetic purpose. In this series of devotionals, Stuart Holman seeks to highlight Paul's unique purposes and apply them to the lives of contemporary Christians.

Nov 16, 202110:09
Romans 1:17-3:24

Romans 1:17-3:24

Paul writes the book of Romans in order to introduce himself to the church at Rome, to encourage them, and to clarify the gospel which he proclaims. He does this so that they might adopt him as a 'link missionary' and send him onwards to Spain. This means that Romans is more than a theological treatise: it also has a distinctly pastoral and apologetic purpose. In this series of devotionals, Stuart Holman seeks to highlight Paul's unique purposes and apply them to the lives of contemporary Christians.

Nov 15, 202110:28
Romans 1:1-17

Romans 1:1-17

Paul writes the book of Romans in order to introduce himself to the church at Rome, to encourage them, and to clarify the gospel which he proclaims. He does this so that they might adopt him as a 'link missionary' and send him onwards to Spain. This means that Romans is more than a theological treatise: it also has a distinctly pastoral and apologetic purpose. In this series of devotionals, Stuart Holman seeks to highlight Paul's unique purposes and apply them to the lives of contemporary Christians ( growingdisciples.net.au ).

Nov 14, 202110:06
Acts 21.27-22.16

Acts 21.27-22.16

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses.

Nov 11, 202110:44
Acts 19:11-20:1

Acts 19:11-20:1

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses ( growingdisciples.net.au ).

Nov 10, 202112:34
Acts 17:16-34

Acts 17:16-34

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses.

Nov 09, 202111:19
Acts 15:1-35

Acts 15:1-35

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses

Nov 08, 202112:07
Acts 13:1-50

Acts 13:1-50

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses.

Nov 07, 202112:30
Acts 10:1-48

Acts 10:1-48

Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses.

Nov 04, 202110:14
Acts 9:1-22

Acts 9:1-22

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses.

Nov 03, 202110:14
Acts 8:1-25

Acts 8:1-25

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses.

Nov 02, 202110:57
Acts 2:42 - 5:42

Acts 2:42 - 5:42

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses.

Nov 01, 202110:57
Acts 2:1-41

Acts 2:1-41

The book of Acts traces the spread of the Christian movement from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria and then to the ends of the earth, describing all that the ascended Jesus continued to do... through his Spirit-empowered witnesses. 

Oct 31, 202110:50
Jesus' Resurrection, part 6. Acts 1:1-8

Jesus' Resurrection, part 6. Acts 1:1-8

Jesus' Resurrection from the dead is the turning point of history. This is the event that changes everything such that death itself is defeated and the possibility of eternal life is opened up. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the narrative accounts of Jesus' resurrection

Oct 29, 202108:32
Jesus' Resurrection, part 5. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Jesus' Resurrection, part 5. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Jesus' Resurrection from the dead is the turning point of history. This is the event that changes everything such that death itself is defeated and the possibility of eternal life is opened up. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the narrative accounts of Jesus' resurrection.

Oct 28, 202111:18
Jesus' Resurrection, part 4. John 20:24-29

Jesus' Resurrection, part 4. John 20:24-29

Jesus' Resurrection from the dead is the turning point of history. This is the event that changes everything such that death itself is defeated and the possibility of eternal life is opened up. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the narrative accounts of Jesus' resurrection.

Oct 27, 202110:02
Jesus' Resurrection, part 3. Luke 24:33-49

Jesus' Resurrection, part 3. Luke 24:33-49

Jesus' Resurrection from the dead is the turning point of history. This is the event that changes everything such that death itself is defeated and the possibility of eternal life is opened up. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the narrative accounts of Jesus' resurrection.

Oct 26, 202110:42
Jesus' Resurrection, part 2. Luke 24:13-35

Jesus' Resurrection, part 2. Luke 24:13-35

Jesus' Resurrection from the dead is the turning point of history. This is the event that changes everything such that death itself is defeated and the possibility of eternal life is opened up. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the narrative accounts of Jesus' resurrection.

Oct 25, 202111:14
Jesus' Resurrection, part 1. Luke 24:1-12

Jesus' Resurrection, part 1. Luke 24:1-12

This is the event that changes everything such that death itself is defeated and the possibility of eternal life is opened up. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the narrative accounts of Jesus' resurrection.

Oct 24, 202110:48
Jesus on the Cross, part 5. John 19:38-42

Jesus on the Cross, part 5. John 19:38-42

That Jesus dies, as the work of both Jews and Non-Jews; that his death is unwarranted and unjust; that his death is the event at which salvation is won— all captivate the gospel writers. And yet, each brings their own perspective. Each draws out slightly differing emphases and nuances, with the effect that we see this event as a multi-faceted whole. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the Cross of Jesus, as recorded for us in John’s gospel.

Oct 21, 202110:11
Jesus on the Cross, part 4. John 19:31-37

Jesus on the Cross, part 4. John 19:31-37

That Jesus dies, as the work of both Jews and Non-Jews; that his death is unwarranted and unjust; that his death is the event at which salvation is won— all captivate the gospel writers. And yet, each brings their own perspective. Each draws out slightly differing emphases and nuances, with the effect that we see this event as a multi-faceted whole. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the Cross of Jesus, as recorded for us in John’s gospel.

Oct 20, 202109:32
Jesus on the Cross, part 3. John 19:25-30

Jesus on the Cross, part 3. John 19:25-30

That Jesus dies, as the work of both Jews and Non-Jews; that his death is unwarranted and unjust; that his death is the event at which salvation is won— all captivate the gospel writers. And yet, each brings their own perspective. Each draws out slightly differing emphases and nuances, with the effect that we see this event as a multi-faceted whole. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the Cross of Jesus, as recorded for us in John’s gospel.

Oct 19, 202107:43
Jesus on the Cross, part 2. John 19:23-24

Jesus on the Cross, part 2. John 19:23-24

That Jesus dies, as the work of both Jews and Non-Jews; that his death is unwarranted and unjust; that his death is the event at which salvation is won— all captivate the gospel writers. And yet, each brings their own perspective. Each draws out slightly differing emphases and nuances, with the effect that we see this event as a multi-faceted whole. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the Cross of Jesus, as recorded for us in John’s gospel.

Oct 18, 202109:20
Jesus On The Cross, part 1. John 19:16-22

Jesus On The Cross, part 1. John 19:16-22

That Jesus dies, as the work of both Jews and Non-Jews; that his death is unwarranted and unjust; that his death is the event at which salvation is won— all captivate the gospel writers. And yet, each brings their own perspective. Each draws out slightly differing emphases and nuances, with the effect that we see this event as a multi-faceted whole. This series of Devotionals centres our attention on the Cross of Jesus, as recorded for us in John’s gospel.

Oct 17, 202109:12
Jesus' Arrest and Trial, part 5. Luke 23:26-31

Jesus' Arrest and Trial, part 5. Luke 23:26-31

'The Passion' of Jesus Christ-- his suffering-- is not limited to his agony on the cross. Instead, he experienced all manner of 'sufferings' which ultimately culminated in his crucifixion. Stuart Holman leads this series of devotionals on Jesus' arrest and trial, remembering that, ultimately, all that Jesus suffered was for us.

Oct 14, 202107:31
Jesus' Arrest and Trial, part 4. Luke 23:13-25

Jesus' Arrest and Trial, part 4. Luke 23:13-25

'The Passion' of Jesus Christ-- his suffering-- is not limited to his agony on the cross. Instead, he experienced all manner of 'sufferings' which ultimately culminated in his crucifixion. Stuart Holman leads this series of devotionals on Jesus' arrest and trial, remembering that, ultimately, all that Jesus suffered was for us.

Oct 13, 202107:59
Jesus' Arrest and Trial, part 3. Luke 23:1-12

Jesus' Arrest and Trial, part 3. Luke 23:1-12

'The Passion' of Jesus Christ-- his suffering-- is not limited to his agony on the cross. Instead, he experienced all manner of 'sufferings' agony on the cross. Instead, he experienced all manner of 'sufferings' which ultimately culminated in his crucifixion. Stuart Holman leads this series of devotionals on Jesus' arrest and trial, remembering that, ultimately, all that Jesus suffered was for us.

Oct 12, 202110:37
Jesus' Arrest and Trial. Matthew 26:57-68

Jesus' Arrest and Trial. Matthew 26:57-68

'The Passion' of Jesus Christ-- his suffering-- is not limited to his agony on the cross. Instead, he experienced all manner of 'sufferings' which ultimately culminated in his crucifixion. Stuart Holman leads this series of devotionals on Jesus' arrest and trial, remembering that, ultimately, all that Jesus suffered was for us. 

Oct 11, 202111:08
Jesus' Arrest and Trial. Matthew 26:47-56

Jesus' Arrest and Trial. Matthew 26:47-56

'The Passion' of Jesus Christ-- his suffering-- is not limited to his agony on the cross. Instead, he experienced all manner of 'sufferings' which ultimately culminated in his crucifixion. Stuart Holman leads this series of devotionals on Jesus' arrest and trial, remembering that, ultimately, all that Jesus suffered was for us.

Oct 10, 202111:09
The Last Supper, part 5. John 15:18-27

The Last Supper, part 5. John 15:18-27

John's gospel gives an extended account of Jesus' final meal with the Twelve. In very intimate detail, we learn of Jesus' priorities and concerns as he approaches his trial and crucifixion the next morning. Stuart Holman leads this series of devotionals on the Last Supper.

Oct 07, 202108:59
The Last Supper, part 4. John 15:1-12

The Last Supper, part 4. John 15:1-12

John's gospel gives an extended account of Jesus' final meal with the Twelve. In very intimate detail, we learn of Jesus' priorities and concerns as he approaches his trial and crucifixion the next morning. Stuart Holman leads this series of devotionals on the Last Supper.

Oct 06, 202109:52