The First Love Project

Dr. Jori Shaffer

The First Love Project Grace Revealed from Genesis to Revelation This devotional series invites hearts — seekers, new believers, and lifelong followers of Christ — to return to our First Love by delighting in God’s Word, one day at a time. From the Law and the Prophets to the Gospels and the Epistles, we pause in every section of Scripture and remember that all of it tells one story of grace. Each short reflection helps us see the character of our God — faithful, holy, patient, compassionate — and calls us to rest, trust, and draw near to Him. Each week we walk through every part of Scripture: • Grace Beginnings — in the Law • Grace Revealed — in the Gospels • Grace for the Heart — in Wisdom & Poetry • Grace for the Journey — in the Epistles • Grace in the Waiting — in the Prophets • Grace That Calls Us to Remember — in the History of God’s people • Grace in the Resting — a quiet day of reflection and abiding Different sections — ONE story of grace. Every page — drawing our hearts back to our First Love. We love because He first loved us. God is love — our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer — who showed His great love in sending His Son and making a way for us to be brought back to Him. As we hear His Word (for faith comes by hearing), our hearts are gently led back to the One who loved us first. Come walk through the Word with me — one passage, one day, one grace-filled step at a time.

  1. 6h ago

    June 7, 2026 - EP 147 - Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 46:1

    The First Love Project Podcast is a platform to share the goodness of God and the story of grace from Genesis to Revelation. It encourages intentional engagement with God's word and emphasizes the love, grace, and mercy of God. The podcast explores different sections of scripture and provides insights and encouragement for daily living. This episode begins the journey through Psalm 46. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com

    7 min
  2. 1d ago

    June 6 - Ep 146 - Grace in the Remembering - Judges 6:11-16

    The conversation explores the concept of returning to the first love and the grace found in remembering God's faithfulness. It delves into the exploration of scripture, the significance of the history books, and the story of Gideon, highlighting the themes of trust and God's unwavering faithfulness. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com

    8 min
  3. 2d ago

    June 5, 2026 -Ep 145 - Grace in the Waiting - Isaiah 9:1-2

    The conversation explores the First Love Project, the significance of books of prophecy, the book of Isaiah as the longest book of prophecy, the good news of what was coming, the prophecy of Jesus as the light, and Jesus as the true light. It emphasizes God's faithfulness in keeping his promises and the eternal significance of Jesus as the light in the darkness. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com

    8 min
  4. 3d ago

    June 4, 2026 - Ep 144 - Grace for the Journey - 1 Peter 1:13-

    The First Love Project podcast is an exploration of Scripture, focusing on different parts of the Bible each day of the week. The host, Dr. Jori Shaffer, delves into the encouragement, hope, and grace found in the Word of God, emphasizing the eternal and transformative nature of Jesus' sacrifice. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com

    6 min
  5. 4d ago

    June 3, 2026 - Ep 143 - Grace for the Heart - Psalm 32:8

    The First Love Project Podcast is a platform to encourage a return to the love of God and His word. It emphasizes the grace of God, the importance of spending time in His word, and the significance of biblical wisdom. The podcast explores the Psalms and the wisdom and poetry literature, highlighting the themes of forgiveness, repentance, and God's guidance. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com

    9 min

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The First Love Project Grace Revealed from Genesis to Revelation This devotional series invites hearts — seekers, new believers, and lifelong followers of Christ — to return to our First Love by delighting in God’s Word, one day at a time. From the Law and the Prophets to the Gospels and the Epistles, we pause in every section of Scripture and remember that all of it tells one story of grace. Each short reflection helps us see the character of our God — faithful, holy, patient, compassionate — and calls us to rest, trust, and draw near to Him. Each week we walk through every part of Scripture: • Grace Beginnings — in the Law • Grace Revealed — in the Gospels • Grace for the Heart — in Wisdom & Poetry • Grace for the Journey — in the Epistles • Grace in the Waiting — in the Prophets • Grace That Calls Us to Remember — in the History of God’s people • Grace in the Resting — a quiet day of reflection and abiding Different sections — ONE story of grace. Every page — drawing our hearts back to our First Love. We love because He first loved us. God is love — our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer — who showed His great love in sending His Son and making a way for us to be brought back to Him. As we hear His Word (for faith comes by hearing), our hearts are gently led back to the One who loved us first. Come walk through the Word with me — one passage, one day, one grace-filled step at a time.

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