The Bible in a Year: Daily Reading & Devotion

Kevin Harrison
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Bible in a Year: Daily Reading & Devotion invites you to read and listen through the entire Bible in one year, one day at a time, without falling behind or feeling overwhelmed. Each episode features that day’s Scripture reading from the Fusion Bible, created by Kevin Harrison, followed by a focused three-minute devotional that helps you understand what you read and apply it to real life. Kevin serves as President of Mosaic Christian College and guides listeners with a pastoral, practical approach to Scripture, helping God’s Word shape everyday faith, one day at a time.

  1. 19H AGO

    May 7 | Consistency in Transition

    Today’s readings from 2 Kings 1–3 and Luke 24:1–35 invite us to consider how God forms us in seasons of transition, and how consistency becomes the place where faith deepens when clarity feels less certain. In 2 Kings, the transition from Elijah to Elisha reveals that spiritual formation is not tied to a person or a moment, but to God’s ongoing presence. As Elisha steps forward without the familiar structure he once relied on, we see how obedience continues through steady trust, even when the environment has changed. In Luke, the disciples walk with the risen Jesus without recognizing Him, showing how easily God’s presence can go unnoticed when expectations are disrupted. Their understanding unfolds gradually, reminding us that awareness is often formed over time rather than through immediate realization. Together, these passages invite us to sit with the tension of transition, to notice where things feel different or unclear, and to reflect on how God continues His work through quiet, consistent faithfulness rather than dramatic change.

    24 min

  2. 1D AGO

    May 6 | Responding to Injustice with Grace

    Today’s readings from 1 Kings 21–22 and Luke 23 invite us to consider how we respond when we encounter injustice and how our posture in those moments is formed over time rather than in the moment itself. Both passages place us in situations where truth is distorted, power is misused, and outcomes feel deeply unfair, yet they quietly point us toward a different way of responding. In 1 Kings, the story of Naboth reveals how easily injustice can unfold when authority is used for personal gain. His refusal to compromise what was right leads to false accusations and loss, reminding us that faithfulness does not always result in immediate fairness, but it still matters before God. In Luke 23, Jesus faces the ultimate injustice as He is crucified despite His innocence. Yet in the middle of suffering, He responds with forgiveness, extending grace to those who do not understand what they are doing and offering hope to the criminal beside Him who turns toward Him in faith. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on how we carry moments of injustice in our own lives, where we may feel the pull to react, defend, or hold onto what happened, and how God might be forming in us a different posture, one that responds with grace instead of reaction, even when resolution does not come quickly.

    24 min

  3. 2D AGO

    May 5 | Which Voice Are You Following?

    Today’s readings from 1 Kings 19–20 and Luke 23:1–25 invite us to pay attention to the voices that surround us and shape us, and to how formation happens over time as we learn to recognize what is truly from God and what is not. In 1 Kings 19–20, we see both the quiet voice of the LORD speaking to Elijah and the bold, repeated demands of Ben-hadad confronting Israel. The contrast highlights how God’s voice is often steady and clear, not forceful, while human voices tend to press, repeat, and try to control. It invites us to notice how easily we can respond to what feels urgent instead of what is actually true. In Luke 23:1–25, we watch Jesus stand before Pilate as accusations and crowd pressure grow louder. Even when truth is present, the voices of the crowd begin to shape the outcome, showing how powerful repeated, external voices can become when people stop listening carefully. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on which voices we allow to shape our thinking, how quickly we respond to pressure, and how God continues to speak with clarity even when other voices seem louder.

    22 min

  4. 3D AGO

    May 4 | Trust God's Provision in Your Life

    Today’s reading from 1 Kings 16–18 and Luke 22:47–71 invites us to consider how trust in God is formed in the tension between what we see and what God is doing beneath the surface. Both passages bring us into moments where circumstances speak loudly, but God’s work unfolds in quieter, steady ways that shape how we respond over time. In 1 Kings 17, the focus rests on a widow whose daily survival depends on trusting a word from God that doesn’t align with her reality. The provision she experiences is not overwhelming or immediate, but consistent and sustaining, forming a deeper dependence on God through ordinary, repeated moments. In Luke 22, Jesus stands in the middle of accusation and pressure, yet remains steady and grounded in the Father’s will. His response shows what it looks like to stay anchored when surrounding voices attempt to redefine truth and direction. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on what shapes our expectations and where we place our trust when circumstances feel uncertain. They draw our attention to the quiet formation that happens as we learn to rely on God’s provision, not all at once, but over time.

    25 min

  5. 4D AGO

    May 3 | Praying Before the Problem

    Today’s reading from 1 Kings 14–15 and Luke 22:31–46 invites us to consider what it looks like to stay anchored in God before pressure arrives, and how prayer shapes us ahead of the moments that will test what’s been forming inside of us over time. Both passages reveal that the condition of our hearts is not determined in the crisis itself, but in what has been quietly built long before it. In 1 Kings 14–15, we see leaders whose lives reflect patterns that were established over time. Jeroboam continues in choices that pull people away from God, while Asa begins to realign the nation by removing what does not belong and restoring a focus on faithfulness. These chapters show that direction is not decided in a single moment but through a steady pattern of responses that shapes identity over time. In Luke 22:31–46, Jesus warns Peter that a time of testing is coming and then invites His disciples to pray so they will not fall when that moment arrives. As Jesus steps away to pray, He models what it looks like to stay present with the Father before the full weight of suffering unfolds, showing that prayer is not just a response to problems, but preparation for them. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on whether we are cultivating a steady awareness of God before difficulty surfaces. They encourage us to notice the quiet patterns forming in our lives, and to remain present with God now, trusting that what is built in these moments will carry us when challenges come.

    20 min

  6. 5D AGO

    May 2 | Be Present While You Can

    Today’s reading from 1 Kings 12–13 and Luke 22:1–30 invites us to reflect on how quickly hearts can drift and how awareness, presence, and attentiveness are formed over time. These passages place us in moments where decisions are made, relationships are shaped, and direction is set, often revealing how easily people move without fully considering what truly matters. In 1 Kings 12, Rehoboam responds harshly to the people rather than listening with wisdom, leading to the division of the kingdom. Jeroboam then establishes alternative places of worship, creating systems that pull people away from God’s design, and in 1 Kings 13, a man of God is sent to confront this disobedience, yet even he is eventually led astray because he does not remain attentive to what God originally said. Together, these chapters highlight how quickly distraction, pressure, and misplaced trust can lead people away from faithfulness. In Luke 22:1–30, we see the growing tension leading to Jesus’ arrest, including Judas agreeing to betray Him, while at the same time Jesus intentionally gathers with His disciples for the Passover meal. In that setting, He speaks about His coming suffering, breaks bread, shares the cup, and establishes a new covenant, all while the disciples struggle with misunderstanding and even argue about greatness. Jesus remains present, steady, and relational, even as everything around Him is moving toward the cross. Together, these passages invite us to notice the pace of our own lives, the voices we listen to, and the people we are with each day. They encourage us to slow down, remain attentive to God’s voice, and be present in the moments we have, recognizing that formation happens quietly over time through what we choose to notice and value.

    21 min

  7. 6D AGO

    May 1 | Watch Out for Small Compromises

    Today’s reading from 1 Kings 10–11 and Luke 21:20–38 invites us to consider how what looks strong on the outside can still be quietly shifting beneath the surface, and how formation over time shapes both individuals and entire kingdoms. Both passages highlight the tension between appearance and reality, showing that what we attend to and trust will ultimately determine the direction of our lives. In 1 Kings 10–11, Solomon’s reign reaches its height in wealth, influence, and global recognition, yet his inner life begins to drift. The rhythm of success slowly gives way to compromise, as relationships and repeated choices reshape his identity and pull his heart away from full devotion to God. This passage highlights how obedience is sustained not by status or blessing, but by a steady, guarded alignment of the heart over time. In Luke 21:20–38, Jesus speaks about coming disruption and calls His followers to remain aware and watchful. The focus is not on predicting outcomes, but on staying attentive and grounded when everything around them feels unstable. He points to a posture of readiness, where awareness, prayer, and attentiveness shape how His people live in the middle of uncertainty and change. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on what we are trusting and where our attention is settling, especially when life feels either secure or unsettled. They call us to sit with the quiet reality that formation is always happening, and to remain aware of how God is shaping us over time, even in seasons that feel steady or uncertain.

    20 min

  8. APR 30

    April 30 | Give God Your Best

    Today’s reading from 1 Kings 8–9 and Luke 21:1–19 invites us to reflect on what it means to offer God our lives with trust, attention, and faithfulness over time. Both passages remind us that formation is not measured only by what others can see, but by the posture of the heart before God. In 1 Kings 8–9, Solomon dedicates the Temple and calls Israel to remember who they are before the Lord. The rhythm of prayer, obedience, sacrifice, and covenant identity reminds us that worship is meant to shape an entire people, not just fill a sacred space. In Luke 21, Jesus notices a poor widow whose offering would have been easy for others to overlook. Her gift reveals a quiet trust that gives from the center of life, while Jesus also calls His followers to endurance, awareness, and faithfulness in difficult days. Together, these passages invite us to consider what we are offering God in this season of life. They call us to reflect on whether our faith is being shaped by leftover attention or by a steady willingness to give Him our best.

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Bible in a Year: Daily Reading & Devotion invites you to read and listen through the entire Bible in one year, one day at a time, without falling behind or feeling overwhelmed. Each episode features that day’s Scripture reading from the Fusion Bible, created by Kevin Harrison, followed by a focused three-minute devotional that helps you understand what you read and apply it to real life. Kevin serves as President of Mosaic Christian College and guides listeners with a pastoral, practical approach to Scripture, helping God’s Word shape everyday faith, one day at a time.

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