Chronological Bible Journey Podcast

Day 365 | Revelation 19:1–22:21Revelation 22 brings the story of Scripture to its glorious conclusion as God restores what was broken in the beginning and invites His people into eternal fellowship with Him. Jesus declares that He is coming soon, calling believers to live obediently, remain faithful to God’s Word, and freely invite others to receive the water of life. With sin defeated, creation renewed, and God dwelling with His people forever, the Bible closes with hope, urgency, and a clear mission: come to Christ and tell others before He returns.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 364 | Revelation 15:1–18:24Revelation 15 reveals a powerful contrast between the chaos unfolding on earth and the calm, confident worship taking place in heaven. As God prepares to complete His judgment through the final plagues, those who have overcome stand before Him singing the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb. This vision reminds believers that while the world may shake, God remains firmly on His throne—faithful to His promises, sovereign over history, and worthy of praise.Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 363 | Revelation 11:1–14:20Revelation 11–14 reveals the spiritual battle unfolding behind human history as God calls His people to remain faithful witnesses in the face of opposition. The witnesses testify with God’s power, Satan wages war against God’s people, and deception spreads across the earth. Yet Scripture makes clear that victory belongs to Christ—secured by the blood of the Lamb—and God’s people overcome through faithful testimony, standing firm even when the cost is great.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 362 | Revelation 7:1–10:11Revelation 7–10 reveals God’s mercy and authority in the midst of the Tribulation as He seals His servants and gathers a redeemed multitude from every nation before His throne. While judgment advances through the opening of the seventh seal and the sounding of the trumpets, salvation remains centered on the Lamb alone. These chapters remind believers that God is sovereign over history, faithful to preserve His people, and purposeful even as judgment unfolds.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 361 | Revelation 3:1–6:17Revelation 3–6 records Christ’s final messages to the churches, calling His people to wake up, repent, remain faithful, and reject spiritual complacency. While some are rebuked for drifting or becoming lukewarm, others are commended for obedience and perseverance. The vision then shifts to heaven, where Jesus—the Lion of Judah and the Lamb who was slain—is revealed as the only one worthy to open the seals, showing that coming judgment unfolds under Christ’s complete authority and control.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 360 | Jude 1:1-25; Revelation 1:1–2:29Revelation 1–2 opens with a breathtaking vision of Jesus Christ in glory, declaring Himself the Alpha and Omega who holds authority over life, death, and the church. As Christ walks among the churches, He both commends faithfulness and confronts sin, calling His people to repent, return to their first love, endure persecution, and reject compromise. These letters remind believers that Jesus sees the heart of His church and calls all who have ears to hear to respond in obedience and faithfulness.Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 359 | 1 John 4:7–5:21; 2 John 1:1-13; 3 John 1:1-15In 1 John 5, believers are reminded of the unshakable certainties that anchor true faith in the midst of false teaching. John affirms assurance of eternal life through Jesus Christ, confidence that God hears and answers prayer, victory over sin and the evil one, and the security of belonging to God as His children. The chapter closes by declaring Jesus Christ as the one true God and eternal life, calling believers to guard their hearts and remain rooted in the truth of the gospel.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 358 | 1 John 1:1–4:6In 1 John 1–4, believers are invited into real fellowship with God through Jesus Christ, a relationship that brings complete joy and lasting transformation. John points to Christ’s eternal nature, the gift of forgiveness through confession, and the call to walk in the light rather than remain in sin. True fellowship with Christ produces obedience, a hatred of sin, confidence in forgiveness, and a growing desire to live righteously, revealing the life-changing power of a genuine relationship with Him.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 357 | 1 Peter 5:12-14; 2 Peter 1:1–3:18In 2 Peter 1, believers are reminded that God has already given everything needed to live a godly life through His divine power, His Spirit, and His Word. Because of God’s great and precious promises, Christians are called to actively grow in faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. This passage challenges believers not to settle for mere salvation, but to live transformed lives that clearly reflect a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 356 | 1 Peter 2:4–5:11In 1 Peter 2–5, believers are reminded that suffering for doing good is not unusual but part of faithfully following Christ. Peter calls Christians to expect opposition, respond with gentleness and respect, and trust God rather than retreating or lashing out. As followers of Jesus share in His suffering, God uses these trials to refine their character, loosen their grip on the world, and shape them into the likeness of Christ while pointing others to the hope found in Him.Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 355 | Hebrews 13:1-25; 1 Peter 1:1–2:3Hebrews 13 shows how right belief leads to right living as God calls His people to let doctrine shape daily behavior. The chapter highlights love within the church, hospitality, faithfulness in marriage, contentment, confidence in God’s presence, and steadfast devotion to unchanging truth. Grounded in the reality that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, believers are urged to resist cultural compromise, live lives of obedience and worship, and offer continual praise that reflects what they truly believe about God.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 354 | Hebrews 11:1–12:29Hebrews 11 defines faith as confidence in what God has promised, even when it cannot be seen, and shows how true faith always leads to action. Through the lives of Noah, Abraham, Moses, and many others, Scripture reveals that trusting God shapes decisions, obedience, and perseverance in both triumph and suffering. Whether faith led to victory or persecution, each person trusted God’s character and promises beyond this life, reminding believers today that faith is proven not by words, but by lives lived in trust and obedience to Him.Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 353 | Hebrews 8:1–10:39Hebrews 8–10 lifts up Jesus as the greater High Priest who serves in the true heavenly tabernacle and mediates a better covenant with better promises. Instead of repeated sacrifices that could never fully cleanse the conscience, Christ enters the Most Holy Place once for all with His own blood, securing eternal redemption and complete forgiveness. Because His sacrifice is sufficient for all time, believers can draw near to God with sincere hearts and full faith—holding tightly to hope, encouraging one another, and gathering together as His return draws near.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 352 | Hebrews 4:14–7:28In Hebrews 4–7, Scripture reveals the depth of Jesus’ humanity and the purpose behind His suffering. We see the Son offering prayers with cries and tears, learning obedience through what He endured, and being appointed by God as the perfect High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. The passage then confronts believers who have remained spiritually immature, urging them to move beyond the basic teachings of the faith and grow into maturity. Through both comfort and warning, God calls His people to deeper understanding and steadfast obedience.Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 351 | 2 Timothy 4:19-22; Hebrews 1:1–4:13As Paul closes his final letter with tender greetings, Scripture shifts our eyes to the glory of Christ in Hebrews—God’s ultimate Word to His people. We see Jesus revealed as the radiance of God’s glory, the exact expression of His nature, the creator and heir of all things, who became lower than the angels so He could suffer death and bring many children to glory. In this passage, God speaks clearly through His Son and through His living, active Word, which cuts to the core of our hearts, exposes what is hidden, and calls us to trust, worship, and obedience.Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 350 | 2 Timothy 2:1–4:18As Paul writes what will be his final letter, he urges Timothy to stay strong in the grace of Christ and to pass the truth on to faithful people who will carry it forward. Paul reminds him that discipleship is personal, relational, and intentional—life shared with life. Nearing his own death, Paul looks back with confidence, knowing he fought the good fight, finished the race, and remained faithful. His words challenge us to consider our own path and choose daily to live fully for Christ.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 349 | 1 Timothy 6:11-21; Titus 1:1–3:15; 2 Timothy 1:1-18Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus give us a vivid picture of real discipleship—teaching God’s Word, living it out, and passing it on to others. Timothy is urged to flee from evil and pursue righteousness, while Titus is entrusted with shepherding believers in a difficult culture. Paul shows that discipleship isn’t a program or a box to check; it’s life-on-life spiritual investment that transforms us and multiplies the gospel. Every believer is called to be part of that mission: to follow Christ and help others follow Him, right in the middle of our everyday lives.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 348 | 1 Timothy 3:1–6:10Paul points Timothy back to the awe and mystery at the center of the Christian faith: Christ revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed throughout the world, and taken up in glory. That truth shapes everything—including how Timothy is to lead. As a young pastor, he’s urged to teach Scripture faithfully, refuse to be held back by others’ opinions, live with integrity, and set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Today’s reading calls all of us—young or old—to stand in wonder at Christ and lead others through a life grounded in His Word.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 347 | James 4:1–5:20; 1 Timothy 1:1–2:15James exposes the true source of our conflicts—not other people, but the desires within us that pull us away from God. He calls believers to humble themselves, resist the enemy, and do the good they know to do instead of ignoring it. Our relationships within the body of Christ are meant to display His love to the world, not division. Paul’s opening words to Timothy echo the same heart: pray for all people, uphold the truth, and remember that there is one God and one Mediator who desires all to be saved. These passages urge us to examine our motives, pursue unity, and walk in obedience.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 346 | James 1:1–3:18James confronts the tendency to show favoritism, reminding believers that treating people differently based on status reveals motives far from the heart of Christ. He then shows that genuine faith cannot remain passive or invisible—real faith produces action, compassion, and obedience. While salvation comes through faith, James teaches that authentic belief is confirmed by the works it produces. This chapter challenges us to examine our lives honestly and ask whether our actions reflect the faith we claim.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 345 | Philippians 2:12–4:23Paul calls believers to work out their salvation with reverence, trusting that God Himself gives both the desire and the strength to obey. He urges the church to shine without complaining, to place no confidence in human effort, and to count everything as loss compared with knowing Christ. As the letter closes, Paul reveals the secret he learned in every circumstance—true contentment comes through Christ’s strength, not through changing conditions. These chapters remind us that joy, steadfastness, and peace flow from knowing the God who supplies every need.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 344 | Philemon 1:1-25; Philippians 1:1–2:11Paul’s short letter to Philemon reveals his appeal on behalf of Onesimus, urging that he be received no longer as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. From there Philippians opens with Paul’s confidence that God will finish the good work He began, his prayer for abounding love and growing discernment, and his call for believers to live as citizens of heaven—standing firm, united in purpose, and courageous in their faith. Together these passages highlight how the gospel reshapes relationships, character, and the way we live each day.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 343 | Colossians 1:24–4:18Paul urges believers to continue walking with Christ by rooting themselves deeply in Him, building their lives on His truth, and rejecting the empty philosophies that pull them away. From there he turns to the practical outworking of a renewed life—setting the mind on things above, putting off the old patterns of sin, and clothing oneself with compassion, humility, and love. Colossians 3 also paints a picture of how Christ shapes relationships in the home, calling husbands, wives, parents, and children to live out His character in their daily lives.Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 342 | Ephesians 5:15–6:24; Colossians 1:1-23Paul urges believers to walk wisely, stay filled with the Spirit, and give thanks in all things. From there, the reading moves into the sweeping theology of Colossians 1, where Christ is revealed as the image of the invisible God, the One through whom all things were created and the One who holds all creation together. Through His death, He reconciles those who were once far from God and brings them into His presence, holy and without fault. This passage draws our eyes to who Christ truly is and what He has accomplished on our behalf.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 341 | Ephesians 3:1–5:14Paul explains that Christ has given His people spiritual gifts so the church can be built up, strengthened, and brought to maturity. These gifts—whether teaching, leading, serving, or encouraging—equip believers to carry out the work of ministry together. As each part of the body uses what Christ has supplied, the whole church grows into unity, stability, and Christlikeness, reflecting His character to the world.Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 340 | Acts 28:1-32; Ephesians 1:1–2:22After surviving the shipwreck, Paul and the other passengers reach Malta, where a snakebite and a miraculous healing open doors for the gospel among the islanders. When Paul finally arrives in Rome, he continues his mission even while under guard, gathering the Jewish leaders, explaining the kingdom of God, and teaching about Jesus from morning until evening. Acts 28 shows how the gospel keeps advancing, no matter the obstacles, and how God uses every circumstance to bring His message to new people.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 339 | Acts 27:1-44As Paul is transported to Rome, a violent storm overtakes the ship and drives it helplessly across the sea. With daylight gone and hope fading, God sends a message assuring Paul that everyone on board will be spared. In the chaos of wind, waves, and a breaking vessel, Paul urges the sailors to take courage because God will do exactly what He has promised. Acts 27 shows that even when the storms of life rage, God remains in control and faithfully carries His people through.Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 338 | Acts 24:1–26:32Paul stands in chains before Felix, Festus, and King Agrippa, boldly declaring the hope of the resurrection and the good news of Jesus. As Felix trembles under conviction and Agrippa listens to Paul’s story of encountering the risen Christ, Paul’s courage and compassion shine through. Even in trials, his desire is unchanged—that everyone who hears the gospel would turn to God and find the same life and freedom that he has, chains and all.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 337 | Acts 21:37–23:35Paul stands before the Sanhedrin after his arrest in Jerusalem, facing a council sharply divided in belief and motive. As he declares his hope in the resurrection, long-standing tensions between the Pharisees and Sadducees erupt into open chaos. Though the council turns violent and Paul must be removed for his own safety, God meets him in the night with a word of courage, reminding him that this turmoil is not the end of his mission but the road toward Rome, where the gospel will continue to advance.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 336 | Acts 20:13–21:36In Acts 20–21, Paul sets his face toward Jerusalem, fully aware that imprisonment and suffering await him. Yet he declares, “My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus.” Through Paul’s unwavering obedience, we see that nothing in God’s plan is wasted. Even hardship can become the means by which the gospel spreads and the church is strengthened. When we surrender to God’s call, He turns every trial into purpose.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 335 | 2 Corinthians 11:1–13:14; Acts 20:7-12As Paul closes his second letter to the Corinthians, he urges believers to test themselves—to see if their faith is genuine. Just as Eve was deceived by the serpent, we too can be led astray by pride, selfishness, and sin. In 2 Corinthians 11–13, Paul reminds us to examine our hearts, look for the fruit of the Spirit, and guard against spiritual deception. True faith produces evidence of Christ’s life within us—love, peace, humility, and obedience to His Word.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 334 | 2 Corinthians 6:14–10:18Paul reminds the Corinthians that giving is not about pressure or amount but about the heart behind it. In 2 Corinthians 8–9, he teaches that those who sow generously will also reap generously, and that God provides all we need so we can share with others. Generosity reflects our trust in God and brings Him glory. When we give with joy and faith, He uses our gifts to bless others—and transforms our hearts in the process.Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 333 | 2 Corinthians 2:5–6:13In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul reminds us that the world is blinded by the enemy, but believers carry the light of Christ within them. Though we are fragile vessels, the power of God shines through us to reveal His glory. Light always triumphs over darkness—no matter the pressure, persecution, or pain we face. When we share that light with others, God’s grace reaches more people, and His glory fills the earth.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 332 | Romans 15:1–16:27; 2 Corinthians 1:1–2:4Paul reminds believers that God is the Father of mercies and the source of all comfort. In 2 Corinthians 1, we learn that the comfort He gives us in hardship is meant to be shared with others who suffer. Our trials are not wasted—they draw us closer to God, teach us to rely fully on Him, and equip us to bring hope to others. When we trust Him through suffering, He turns pain into purpose and strengthens our faith.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 331 | Romans 11:1–14:23Paul moves from deep theology to daily living, showing how our response to God’s greatness is complete surrender. In Romans 11–14, we’re called to present our bodies as living sacrifices—dying to self and letting Christ live through us. This transformed life is marked by humility, sincere love, service, and peace with others. When we submit to God’s will and live differently from the world, our everyday choices become true worship.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 330 | Romans 8:18–10:21God calls us His children and makes us heirs with Christ—sharing in both His suffering and His glory. Through faith and repentance, we are adopted into His family and sealed by His Spirit. In Romans 8–10, Paul reminds believers that nothing can separate us from God’s love, and that salvation comes through confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection. This passage invites us to live as His ambassadors, declaring His lordship in every part of our lives.Hosts: Noah Sidhom; Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 329 | Romans 5:1–8:17In Romans 5–8, Paul reveals what it means to find our true identity in Christ. Through Adam, sin and death entered the world—but through Jesus, we are made righteous and set free. As believers, we are no longer slaves to sin but alive to God, empowered by His Spirit to live in freedom. Christ didn’t just forgive our sins; He gave us a new nature and a new identity. We are saints who sometimes sin—not sinners who sometimes get it right. Learn how to walk in the victory and freedom that belong to you in Christ.Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 328 | Romans 2:1–4:25In Romans 2–4, Paul explains one of the most important truths in all of Scripture: no one is righteous—not even one. The law can’t save us; it only shows us how sinful we are. But God, in His grace, made a way for us to be made right with Him through faith in Jesus Christ. His death and resurrection paid the full penalty for our sin, offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe. The gospel is simple yet profound—salvation is not earned, but freely given to anyone who trusts in Jesus.Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 327 | 1 Corinthians 16:1-24; Acts 19:21–20:6; Romans 1:1-32Paul ends his letter to the Corinthians with a powerful challenge: Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. Do everything in love. These five commands capture the heart of what it means to follow Christ in a hostile world—spiritually alert, grounded in truth, strengthened by God’s power, and marked by love. True strength comes not from self-reliance but from Christ in us. As we stand firm and live out our faith, love must be the motivation behind it all.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 326 | 1 Corinthians 14:1–15:58Paul reminds believers that love must guide everything we do, including the use of our spiritual gifts. True gifts strengthen and build up the whole church, not just the individual. But the heart of today’s reading is the foundation of our faith—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul boldly declares that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is useless and we are still in our sins. Yet Christ has been raised, the first of many who will rise again. Because He lives, we have forgiveness, hope, and eternal life.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 325 | 1 Corinthians 11:2–13:13Paul reminds the church that God is a God of order—and that love is the foundation for all obedience and unity in the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 13, he shows us the more excellent way: love that is patient, kind, humble, and forgiving. Without love, every good work and every act of faith is meaningless. This passage calls us to examine our hearts before God—asking whether our actions flow from genuine love or self-interest. True love reflects the heart of Christ, who loved us first and empowers us to love others.Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 324 | 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1Paul reminds the Corinthians that knowledge alone can lead to pride, but love builds up the body of Christ. Out of that love, Paul was willing to give up his own rights, becoming all things to all people so that some might be saved. He lived with purpose and discipline, running the race for an eternal prize that will never fade. This passage challenges us to use our freedom not for ourselves but for the sake of others—and to run our race with focus, self-control, and a heart driven by the love of Christ.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 323 | 1 Corinthians 4:1–7:40Paul writes to the Corinthian church as a spiritual father, reminding them to imitate his example as he follows Christ. His words carry both warning and love—calling believers to live holy lives that reflect the heart of Jesus. In one of the strongest commands of Scripture, Paul urges the church to run from sexual sin and to remember that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. We are not our own—we were bought with a price. God calls us to purity, integrity, and devotion that set us apart for His glory.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 322 | Acts 18:24–19:20; 1 Corinthians 1:1–3:23Apollos was a gifted and eloquent teacher—but he didn’t yet know the full message of the gospel. When Priscilla and Aquila gently corrected him, he humbly received their guidance and continued preaching Christ with greater accuracy and power. Paul later reminded the Corinthians that while he planted and Apollos watered, only God could make the seed grow. This passage shows that God uses different gifts, personalities, and callings to build His church—and that unity and humility are essential in His work.Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 321 | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; 2 Thessalonians 1:1–3:18; Acts 18:4-23Paul closes his letters to the Thessalonians with simple but powerful commands: Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances. These are not easy words, but they reveal God’s will for every believer. Joy that endures beyond circumstances, prayer that keeps us connected to God, and gratitude that trusts His sovereignty—all flow from a heart transformed by Christ. As Paul blesses the church with peace and endurance, we’re reminded that true joy, prayer, and thanksgiving are possible only through the presence of the Lord of peace Himself.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 320 | Acts 17:16–18:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5:11Paul reminds believers that God’s will is for His people to live holy lives—set apart from the world and devoted to Him. This passage calls us to purity, to reject sexual sin, and to pursue love that grows deeper every day. True holiness isn’t a checklist; it’s the overflow of resting in Christ and walking in obedience. God doesn’t call us to perfection for its own sake—He calls us to holiness because He loves us and wants what is best for us.Hosts: Tanya Franks, Derek EwaltVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 319 | Acts 15:22–17:15Conflict and truth-seeking mark this part of Paul’s journey. When Paul and Barnabas disagree over John Mark, their partnership ends—but God uses even their separation to send out more missionaries. Later, in Berea, Paul meets believers who eagerly receive his message and test everything by Scripture. Their example show that real faith listens carefully, studies God’s Word personally, and responds in obedience. God turns division into growth and uses those who seek His truth to strengthen His church.Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Michael PritchardVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 318 | Galatians 3:24–6:18; Acts 15:1-21In today’s episode, Michael and Noah unpack Galatians 5 and take a deep look at the Fruit of the Spirit—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it grows in the life of a believer. They contrast the works of the flesh with the fruit the Holy Spirit produces in us, reminding us that love, joy, peace, and the rest aren’t boxes to check but the natural result of walking with Jesus. Instead of striving to “be better,” we’re invited to abide in Christ, letting Him cultivate true spiritual fruit that reflects His character in our lives.Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Noah SidhomVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 317 | Acts 14:21-28, Galatians 1:1–3:23In this episode, Ben and Tanya walk through Acts 14 and Galatians 1–3, exploring what it truly means to *continue in the faith*. From Paul’s encouragement to the early believers facing hardship to his bold correction of the Galatians, the message is clear: faith in Christ alone—not works or approval from others—is the foundation of our salvation. The conversation highlights the dangers of people-pleasing, the futility of trying to earn God’s favor, and the freedom found in living by grace. As Ben and Tanya remind us, Jesus did the work on the cross—our role is to rest in Him and let His Spirit produce fruit through our lives.Hosts: Ben Taylor, Tanya FranksVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch

Day 316 | Acts 12:6–14:20In today’s episode, Noah and Ben explore Acts 12–14, highlighting how persecution in the early church sparked the global spread of the gospel and how the Holy Spirit empowered believers to go boldly in faith. From Peter’s miraculous release from prison to Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey, we see that God’s mission always begins in the church—with worship, prayer, and a willingness to send out our best. The conversation challenges us to live as part of this same “missions era,” listening to the Spirit’s call and responding like Isaiah: “Here I am, Lord, send me.”Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Ben TaylorVisit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan.#ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch