I am encouraging people to read the Bible. It's really that simple. By providing regular devotional videos I hope to prompt others to read through the text of scripture with me.

Martin Bender

In this episode I share three thoughts from Luke 1:68-75. 
 
1. The Lord redeems his people. 
 
2. The Lord fulfills his covenants. 
 
3. The Lord deserves our praise. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Luke 1-2. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All Readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
Read this episode’s chapters here. 
 
 
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In this episode I share three thoughts from Luke 1:68-75. 1. The Lord redeems his people. 2. The Lord fulfills his covenants. 3.

The Lord is Faithful - Luke 1:68-75

In this episode I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 34:13-16. 
 
1. Slavery exists in the Bible. 
 
2. The Lord limits slavery. 
 
3. We ignore the Lord’s limits. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Jeremiah 32-36. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All Readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
Read this episode’s chapters here: 
 
 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2032-36&version=ESV 
 
 
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In this episode I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 34:13-16.

1. Slavery exists in the Bible.   

2. The Lord limits slavery. 

3. We ignore the Lord’s limits. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Jeremiah 32-36. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All Readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 

Read this episode’s chapters here:

 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2032-36&version=ESV


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Slavery - Jeremiah 34:13-16

In this episode I share three thoughts from Job 38:1-7. 
 
1. God is not man. 
 
2. Man lacks wisdom. 
 
3. Man lacks power. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Job 37-38. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All Readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
Read this episode’s chapters here: 
 
 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%2037-38&version=ESV 
 
 
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In this episode I share three thoughts from Job 38:1-7.

1. God is not man.  

2. Man lacks wisdom.   

3. Man lacks power.

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Job 37-38. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All Readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 

Read this episode’s chapters here:

 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%2037-38&version=ESV


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The Creator Creation Distinction - Job 38:1-7

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Samuel 12:9-12. 
 
1. Obey God’s law. 
 
2. Disobedience hurts you. 
 
3. Disobedience hurts others. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Samuel 10-14. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All Readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
Read this episode’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2010-14&version=ESV 
 
 
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In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Samuel 12:9-12.

1. Obey God’s law.  

2. Disobedience hurts you.   

3. Disobedience hurts others.

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Samuel 10-14. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All Readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 

Read this episode’s chapters here:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2010-14&version=ESV


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Don’t be a rebellious punk - 2 Samuel 12:9-12

God’s Law is Good! 
 
In this episode I share three thoughts from Exodus 24:3-8. 
 
1. God’s law sounds good. 
 
2. We want to follow God’s law. 
 
3. We fail to follow God’s law. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Exodus 21-24. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
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God’s Law is Good!

In this episode I share three thoughts from Exodus 24:3-8.

1. God’s law sounds good.  

2. We want to follow God’s law.   

3. We fail to follow God’s law.

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Exodus 21-24. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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God’s Law is Good! - Exodus 24:3-8

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. 
 
1. Christians are different. 
 
2. The difference is demonstrated. 
 
3. The difference is holiness. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Corinthians 6-8. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.

1. Christians are different.  

2. The difference is demonstrated.   

3. The difference is holiness.

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Corinthians 6-8. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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How are Christians distinct? - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

In this episode I share three thoughts from Mark 16:5-7. 
 
1. Jesus isn’t among the dead. 
 
2. This is good news for sharing. 
 
3. We will one day see Jesus. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Mark 15-16. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Mark 16:5-7. 1. Jesus isn't among the dead. 2. This is good news for sharing. 3. We will ...

Three Thoughts - Mark 16:5-7

Does the Lord plan a future and a hope for me? 
 
In this episode I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 29:10-14. 
 
1. Verse 11 isn’t about you. 
 
2. Verse 11 is about Israel. 
 
3. Verse 11 is about the Lord. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Jeremiah 27-31. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
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Does the Lord plan a future and a hope for me?

In this episode I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 29:10-14.

1. Verse 11 isn’t about you.  

2. Verse 11 is about Israel.   

3. Verse 11 is about the Lord. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Jeremiah 27-31. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Does the Lord plan a future and a hope for me? - Jeremiah 29:10-14

In this episode I share three thoughts from Job 35:1-8. 
 
1. Our rights are from God. 
 
2. Our sins only hurt ourselves. 
 
3. Our actions change us not God. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Job 35-36. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Job 35:1-8.

1. Our rights are from God.  

2. Our sins only hurt ourselves.  

3. Our actions change us not God. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Job 35-36. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Three Thoughts - Job 35:1-8

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Samuel 7:18-22. 
 
1. Kings submit to the Lord. 
 
2. The Lord is their source of power. 
 
3. There is none like the Lord. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Samuel 7:18-22. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Samuel 7:18-22.

1. Kings submit to the Lord. 

2. The Lord is their source of power. 

3. There is none like the Lord. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Samuel 7:18-22. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Three Thoughts - 2 Samuel 7:18-22

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. 
 
1. Christ makes us new. 
 
2. Christ reconciles us to the Father. 
 
3. We proclaim what Christ has done. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Corinthians 4-5. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.

1. Christ makes us new.

2. Christ reconciles us to the Father. 

3. We proclaim what Christ has done. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Corinthians 4-5. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Made New in Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

In this episode I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 23:5-8. 
 
1. The Lord will send a king. 
 
2. The king will be wise, just, and righteous. 
 
3. The Lord redeems his people. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Jeremiah 22-26. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 23:5-8. 

1. The Lord will send a king. 

2. The king will be wise, just, and righteous. 

3. The Lord redeems his people. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Jeremiah 22-26. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Three Thoughts - Jeremiah 23:3-5

In this episode I share three thoughts from Job 34:10-15. 
 
1. The Lord does no wickedness. 
 
2. The Lord has claim on all. 
 
3. The Lord is the source of life. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Job 33-34. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Job 34:10-15. 

1. The Lord does no wickedness. 

2. The Lord has claim on all. 

3. The Lord is the source of life. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Job 33-34. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Three Thoughts - Job 34:10-15

In this episode I share three thoughts from Psalm 50:22-23. 
 
1. The Lord is the judge. 
 
2. The Lord shows order. 
 
3. The Lord saves. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Psalms 48-50. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Psalm 50:22-23. 

1. The Lord is the judge. 

2. The Lord shows order. 

3. The Lord saves. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Psalms 48-50. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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How does God deal with man? - Psalm 50:22-23

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Samuel 1:23-27. 
 
1. Grief causes forgetfulness. 
 
2. Grief causes remembrance. 
 
3. Grief causes love. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Samuel 1-4. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from 2 Samuel 1:23-27. 

1. Grief causes forgetfulness.

2. Grief causes remembrance. 

3. Grief causes love. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 2 Samuel 1-4. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Are there benefits to grief? - 2 Samuel 1:23-27

In this episode I share three thoughts from Exodus 15:1-3. 
 
1. We sing to the Lord. 
 
2. We praise the Lord. 
 
3. We exult the Lord. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Exodus 13-16. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Exodus 15:1-3. 

1. We sing to the Lord. 

2. We praise the Lord. 

3. We exult the Lord. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Exodus 13-16. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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How should we respond to God? - Exodus 15:1-3

In this episode I share three thoughts from Mark 12:38-40. 
 
1. Beware those who love authority. 
 
2. Beware those who love influence. 
 
3. Beware those who love wealth. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Mark 11-12. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Mark 12:38-40. 

1. Beware those who love authority. 

2. Beware those who love influence. 

3. Beware those who love wealth. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Mark 11-12. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Who does Jesus warn us about? - Mark 12:38-40

In this episode I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 18:5-11. 
 
1. The Lord is the potter. 
 
2. Creation is the clay. 
 
3. The Lord is gracious to creation. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Jeremiah 17-21. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 18:5-11. 

1. The Lord is the potter. 

2. Creation is the clay. 

3. The Lord is gracious to creation. 

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Jeremiah 17-21. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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Why can God destroy his nation? - Jeremiah 18:5-11

In this episode I share three thoughts from Job 31:1-8. 
 
1. The Lord knows all. 
 
2. The Lord is just. 
 
3. Job justifies himself. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - Job 31-32. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from Job 31:1-8. 1. The Lord knows all. 2. The Lord is just. 3. Job justifies himself.

Have I sinned against God - Job 31:1-8

In this episode I share three thoughts from 1 Samuel 28:15-19. 
 
1. The Lord doesn’t have to answer you. 
 
2. The Lord punishes perfectly. 
 
3. The Lord is consistent in everything. 
 
These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 1 Samuel 26-31. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
 
#ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

In this episode I share three thoughts from 1 Samuel 28:15-19.

1. The Lord doesn’t have to answer you.

2. The Lord punishes perfectly.

3. The Lord is consistent in everything.

These thoughts come from today’s assigned reading - 1 Samuel 26-31. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.


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