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. 5h ago

    November 1 | Learning to Say No by Saying Yes to Jesus

    Today's reading from Jeremiah 24–26 and Titus 2 invites us to consider how spiritual formation involves both turning away from what draws us away from God and learning to embrace the life He's calling us to live. Both passages remind us that obedience is more than a momentary decision. It's a posture developed over time as we learn to recognize God's voice and respond to His grace. In Jeremiah, God continues calling His people to listen, turn from their destructive ways, and return to Him. Through the images of the good and bad figs and Jeremiah's warnings concerning Jerusalem, we see a people whose identity as God's covenant community is being challenged by their unwillingness to listen. Their repeated resistance reminds us that spiritual decline often develops through patterns of refusing what God has already made clear. In Titus 2, Paul explains that God's grace does more than bring salvation. It teaches believers to reject godlessness and worldly passions while learning to live with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion. His words reveal that Christian maturity isn't simply about avoiding wrongdoing but about allowing grace to reshape our desires, our responses, and our understanding of what it means to belong to Christ. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on the relationship between what we resist and what we embrace. They remind us that lasting transformation involves more than saying no to what is harmful. It grows as we learn to say yes to God's purposes, allowing His Word and His grace to shape the people we're becoming.

  2. 1d ago

    October 31 | Discerning Truth in a Confusing World

    Today's reading from Jeremiah 22–23 and Titus 1 invites us to consider how we recognize truth in a world filled with competing voices and conflicting messages. Both passages remind us that spiritual formation requires more than simply hearing religious teaching. It involves developing the wisdom and discernment to recognize what genuinely reflects God's Word and allowing that truth to shape our understanding over time. In Jeremiah 22–23, God confronts leaders and prophets who have misled His people through injustice, deception, and false promises. Rather than calling the nation back to faithfulness, these prophets offer reassurance that encourages people to remain comfortable in their disobedience. Jeremiah's message reveals the danger of confusing comforting words with genuine truth and reminds us that God's Word must remain the standard by which every message is evaluated. In Titus 1, Paul instructs Titus to appoint church leaders whose character and teaching reflect the truth of the gospel. He emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine and warns against those who distort God's Word for personal gain or influence. His instructions reveal that spiritual leadership requires both integrity and discernment, because what people believe and how they live are deeply connected. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on how we determine what is true and whose voices we allow to influence our understanding of God. They encourage us to consider whether we're simply accepting messages that agree with our existing opinions or developing the humility and spiritual maturity to examine what we hear in light of God's Word.

  3. 2d ago

    October 30 | Fighting the Good Fight

    Today's reading from Jeremiah 20–21 and 2 Timothy 4 invites us to consider what it means to remain faithful when following God's calling becomes difficult. Both passages remind us that spiritual formation requires perseverance, endurance, and the ability to distinguish between the struggles that truly matter and the distractions that can quietly pull us away from our purpose. In Jeremiah 20–21, the prophet faces intense opposition because he remains faithful to God's message. He struggles with discouragement and the personal cost of speaking truth, yet God's Word continues compelling him to fulfill his calling. These chapters reveal the tension between obedience and suffering, reminding us that faithfulness doesn't always produce comfort or immediate acceptance. In 2 Timothy 4, Paul reflects on his life and ministry as he approaches the end of his earthly journey. He describes his faithfulness through the imagery of an athlete who has fought the good fight and finished the race. His confidence rests not in personal accomplishments or public recognition, but in the Lord who has sustained him and who will ultimately judge his life with righteousness. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on where we invest our energy and what we're allowing to shape our priorities. They encourage us to consider whether we're getting distracted by struggles with little lasting value or developing the steady faithfulness that keeps us committed to Christ through every season of life.

  4. 3d ago

    October 29 | Christ-Centered, Not Self-Centered

    Today's reading from Jeremiah 18–19 and 2 Timothy 3 invites us to consider what happens when people place themselves at the center of life rather than allowing God to shape their hearts. Both passages remind us that spiritual formation is an ongoing process of surrender, awareness, and learning to reflect God's character in the way we live and relate to others. In Jeremiah, God uses the image of a potter working with clay to help His people understand their relationship with Him. The clay is meant to be shaped by the hands of the potter, just as God's people are called to remain responsive to His direction. But when pride and resistance take hold, people begin trusting their own judgment rather than allowing God to form their identity and guide their obedience. In 2 Timothy, Paul warns Timothy about the attitudes that will characterize difficult times, beginning with people becoming lovers of themselves. His concern reaches beyond outward behavior to the condition of the heart, particularly when people maintain an appearance of godliness without experiencing its transforming power. Timothy's calling is to recognize these patterns and remain faithful to a way of life shaped by Christ rather than personal ambition or self-interest. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on who or what occupies the center of our lives. In a world marked by division, hostility, and competing opinions, they encourage us to consider whether our responses to others are being shaped by our own desires or by the patient, transforming work of Christ within us.

  5. 4d ago

    October 28 | Being Faithful With What God Entrusts to Us

    Today's reading from Jeremiah 15–17 and 2 Timothy 2 invites us to consider what it means to remain faithful to God when responsibilities become difficult and the people around us don't always respond to His truth. Both passages remind us that faithfulness is developed over time through obedience, perseverance, and a willingness to allow God's Word to shape our character. In Jeremiah 15–17, the prophet continues carrying a difficult message to a people who have repeatedly turned away from God. Jeremiah experiences personal discouragement and opposition, yet God continues calling him to speak faithfully and remain grounded in His Word. These chapters reveal the tension between human weakness and divine calling, reminding us that faithfulness often requires perseverance when the results of our obedience aren't immediately visible. In 2 Timothy 2, Paul encourages Timothy to remain strong in the grace of Christ and to approach his ministry with the discipline and commitment of someone entrusted with an important responsibility. He warns against destructive arguments and emphasizes the importance of correctly handling God's Word. His instruction reveals that spiritual leadership is measured not simply by knowledge or influence, but by a life shaped through careful obedience, humility, and consistent faithfulness. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on the responsibilities God has placed within our lives and the posture with which we approach them. They encourage us to consider whether we're seeking recognition and results or allowing God to develop within us the kind of steady character that remains faithful even when the work is difficult, unnoticed, or misunderstood.

  6. 5d ago

    October 27 | Why Do the Wicked Prosper?

    Today's reading from Jeremiah 12–14 and 2 Timothy 1 invites us to consider how faith forms when life seems unfair and God's purposes are hard to understand. Both passages remind us that following God doesn't remove every hardship or answer every question, but it does call us to develop a steady trust that remains grounded in His character rather than our circumstances. In Jeremiah 12–14, the prophet wrestles with the apparent prosperity of wicked people while Judah continues moving toward judgment. Jeremiah brings his questions honestly before God, struggling to understand why those who disregard God's ways often seem to flourish. God's response reminds him that faithfulness will require endurance, especially as the challenges surrounding his calling become more difficult. In 2 Timothy 1, Paul encourages Timothy to remain faithful despite suffering, opposition, and uncertainty. Writing from personal hardship, Paul reminds Timothy that God has given His people a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline rather than fear. His words emphasize the importance of remaining grounded in the gospel and continuing to fulfill God's calling even when circumstances seem discouraging or unjust. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on how we respond when wrongdoing seems to go unanswered and when faithfulness doesn't produce the outcomes we expected. They encourage us to recognize the tension between what we believe about God's justice and what we sometimes experience in life, and to let that tension deepen our trust rather than gradually weaken it.

  7. 6d ago

    October 26 | Recognizing the Idols in Our Lives

    Today's reading from Jeremiah 9–11 and 1 Timothy 6 invites us to reflect on where we place our confidence and how easily our hearts can become attached to things that cannot ultimately sustain us. Both passages remind us that spiritual formation involves learning to recognize what we trust, what we value, and how those attachments gradually shape our relationship with God. In Jeremiah 9–11, God confronts His people over their continued unfaithfulness and their willingness to adopt the religious practices of surrounding nations. Jeremiah exposes the emptiness of idols made by human hands and contrasts them with the living God who created and sustains the world. His words reveal how repeated patterns of misplaced trust can gradually shape a people's identity and draw their hearts away from faithful obedience. In 1 Timothy 6, Paul addresses the dangers of pursuing wealth and placing confidence in material possessions. He reminds Timothy that godliness with contentment is great gain and that the desire for riches can lead people away from their faith. His instruction encourages believers to develop a posture of contentment, generosity, and trust in God rather than allowing possessions or personal ambition to determine their sense of security. Together, these passages invite us to consider whether there are things in our lives that have quietly become more important than our relationship with God. They encourage us to reflect on where we seek security, what influences our decisions, and how God may be forming within us a deeper confidence in Him rather than in the temporary things we so easily learn to depend upon.

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    October 25 | Helping Those in Need

    Today's reading from Jeremiah 6–8 and 1 Timothy 5 invites us to consider how our relationship with God should shape how we treat those around us, especially the vulnerable and in need. Both passages remind us that genuine faith is not simply something we profess, but something that gradually forms our character, our priorities, and our willingness to care for others. In Jeremiah 6–8, God confronts His people over their continued resistance to His Word and their confidence in outward religious practices that have not produced genuine obedience. Their spiritual condition is reflected in their abandonment of justice, their rejection of correction, and their failure to live according to God's ways. These chapters show that belonging to God's people means reflecting His character through faithfulness, humility, and a willingness to respond to His instruction. In 1 Timothy 5, Paul gives Timothy practical instructions for how believers should treat one another within the church, particularly older members, widows, and those who genuinely need support. His emphasis on honoring others and caring for family members reveals that Christian community is meant to function with the concern and responsibility of a family. Faith becomes visible through relationships marked by dignity, compassion, and practical care for those who might otherwise be overlooked. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on how our faith shapes how we see and respond to others' needs. They encourage us to consider whether we're becoming more attentive to people who are struggling, more willing to share responsibility for their well-being, and more aware that the love of Jesus is often expressed through ordinary acts of kindness and faithful care.

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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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