Discover the Word Podcast

Conquerors can be scary—but God’s power is different. Discover from Genesis to Revelation how He makes us more than conquerors!
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The word “conqueror” can stir up many mixed feelings and rightfully so. But the idea of conquest is found in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. What if instead of avoiding the complicated topic, we pondered how the Bible points to a better idea of conquering? As we ask God to help us overcome various trials and obstacles in our life, we can take courage knowing that we are more than conquerors though Him who loves us.  
 
Reflect 
Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? 
Romans 8:28-37 
Genesis 3:1-7 
Joshua 1:1-14 
How does Romans 8:28-37 help you better understand what the apostle Paul meant when he said we are more than conquerors? 
How does Romans 8:31 boost your faith and courage as you seek to be more than a conqueror? 
How does Genesis 3:1-7 help you recognize the danger of trying to conquer God’s plan for your life? 
Joshua 1:1-14 describes how God was with Joshua during the conquest of the Promised Land. How can these verses help encourage you when you need to conqueror the giants of fear, doubt, or unforgiveness in your life? 
 
Respond 
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) 
“Dear God, thank You that You are with me in every trial and battle I face. Thank You that I am more than a conqueror through You! Help me overcome any temptations or sin I’m struggling with in my life.”   
 
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Mentioned in this episode: 
Our Daily Bread Devotional in Print- https://go.odb.org/dtw-printsub  
Our Daily Bread Mobile App- https://go.odb.org/appdownload-dtw  
Explore the Devotional Collection from Our Daily Bread Publishing- https://go.odb.org/odbpdtw  
Listen: 
More Than Conquerors Week 1 - https://go.odb.org/more-than-conquerorsw1  
More Than Conquerors Week 2 - https://go.odb.org/more-than-conquerorsw2   
Read: 
Overcoming Fear - https://go.odb.org/overcoming-fear  
Overcoming Worry - https://go.odb.org/overcoming-worry  
Watch: 
Overcoming the Bullies  
How to Win Against Injustice

Overwhelmed by life’s headlines? 1 Corinthians 15 points to the news that truly matters: Jesus is risen!
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Even though we live in an information-saturated world, we don’t have to be overwhelmed and distracted by all the news and headlines fighting for our attention. The apostle Paul wanted to remind the Corinthian church not to lose sight of what truly matters in life. The greatest good news of Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection is “Of First Importance”! No matter what time of the year it is, it’s always a good time to ponder and rejoice that Jesus overcame sin and death.  He is risen! He is risen indeed!   

Reflect 
Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? 
1 Corinthians 15:3-8 
Acts 1 
How does 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 help you better understand why Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection is so crucial to our Christian faith? 
How does 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 help you celebrate the greatest good news of Jesus’ resurrection not just at Easter time but all throughout the year? 
Acts 1:3 describes various times Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection. How can this truth strengthen your faith that Jesus truly has overcome sin and death?  
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to His disciples in Acts 1:4, 8 to help them be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. How can this inspire you as you seek to share the good news of Jesus with others? 

Respond 
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) 
“Dear Jesus, thank You that You died for my sins, rose from the dead, and You conquered sin and death. Help me to remember and celebrate Your glorious resurrection all throughout the year. Help me to be Holy Spirt–led as I share Your good news with others.  

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Mentioned in this episode: 
Immerse: The Reading Bible: Messiah  - https://go.odb.org/messiah26-dtw  
Listen: 
It Is Finished.- https://go.odb.org/it-is-finished26-dtw  
Read: 
Thinking About Resurrection - https://go.odb.org/thinking-about-resurrection  
Hunting for Resurrection Hope - https://go.odb.org/hunting-for-resurrection-hope 
A Joyful Easter: 7-day Devotional Reading Plan - https://go.odb.org/a-joyful-easter26-dtw  
Watch: 
Jesus, the Resurrection - Daily Devotion 
Jerusalem – The Cost of Forgiveness

Come along with us as we continue tracing Jesus’ final steps in Scripture toward the crucifixion. Remember what He did for you by exploring where He stopped to speak with women and criminals, where He cared for His mother, died on the cross, and was buried. Follow our Savior’s journey to save us—and embrace how this can impact our lives today.
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Christians once retraced Jesus’ final steps, pausing at “stations” to remember His sacrifice. In “Cross Stations,” we follow that path through Scripture. In part two, linger at the cross and the tomb as we reflect on the moment Jesus’ body is taken down and laid in the darkness, and consider what His death means for your faith today. 

Reflect 
Have you ever practiced the “Stations of the Cross”? If so, what was your experience? How do you respond now to this concept? 
The first cross station we identify is Jesus praying alone in the garden. Read Luke 22:39–46. Notice the setting and Jesus’ experience, and then think about how His prayer struggle has impacted the intimacy you now possess with God. 
Read Matthew 26:57–75 and 27:11–26. Where is Jesus in this cross station? What does He experience? How does His endurance affect you today? 
Consider the torture Jesus endured as you read Matthew 27:27–31. Can you stand with Him at this cross station and receive what He has done for you? 
Jesus carried His own cross until Simon of Cyrene was enlisted to help Him in John 19:17, Matthew 27:32–33, and Luke 23:26. How would you have responded if you were asked to help Jesus? 

Respond 
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)  

“Dear Lord, You have shown us through Scripture that even small faith can be used for Your glory. Reveal to me where my faith is lacking and help me to surrender my disbelief to Your perfect plan. In Jesus’ name, amen.” 

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It Is Finished - https://go.odb.org/it-is-finished-dtw  
Life After Easter - https://go.odb.org/life-after-easter-dtw  
Forgiveness, the Story of Easter - https://go.odb.org/forgiveness-the-story-of-easter-dtw  
Read: 
The Perfect Savior - https://go.odb.org/the-perfect-savior-dtw  
A Rumor of Hope | The Good News of Easter - https://go.odb.org/a-rumor-of-hope-the-good-news-of-easter  
40 Days. 40 Words. - https://go.odb.org/40-days-40-words-dtw  
Messiah’s Last Words Reading Plan - https://go.odb.org/messiahs-last-words-easter-reflections-dtw  
Watch: 
Walk in Jesus’ footsteps with The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories (Season 4) - https://go.odb.org/the-good-land-dtw

Have you ever traced Jesus’ final steps in Scripture toward the crucifixion? Come along with us as we explore where Jesus prayed alone, was betrayed and arrested, tried and condemned, mocked, and carried His cross with Simon’s help. Let these moments in the Bible help you experience our Savior’s journey to save us.
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Early Christian pilgrims once walked the path Jesus took to the cross, stopping at “stations” to remember His suffering and love. In “Cross Stations,” we slow down with Scripture and reflect on those moments together. In part one, follow Jesus from Gethsemane through His trial to the moment He carried His cross—and take time to consider how His sacrifice speaks into your own faith and life today. 

Reflect 
Have you ever practiced the “Stations of the Cross”? If so, what was your experience? How do you respond now to this concept? 
The first cross station we identify is Jesus praying alone in the garden. Read Luke 22:39–46. Notice the setting and Jesus’ experience, and then think about how His prayer struggle has impacted the intimacy you now possess with God. 
Read Matthew 26:57–75 and 27:11–26. Where is Jesus in this cross station? What does He experience? How does His endurance affect you today? 
Consider the torture Jesus endured as you read Matthew 27:27–31. Can you stand with Him at this cross station and receive what He has done for you? 
Jesus carried His own cross until Simon of Cyrene was enlisted to help Him in John 19:17, Matthew 27:32–33, and Luke 23:26. How would you have responded if you were asked to help Jesus? 

Respond 
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)  

“Dear Lord, You have shown us through Scripture that even small faith can be used for Your glory. Reveal to me where my faith is lacking,and help me to surrender my disbelief to Your perfect plan. In Jesus’ name, amen.” 

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Listen: 
It Is Finished - https://go.odb.org/it-is-finished-dtw  
Life After Easter - https://go.odb.org/life-after-easter-dtw  
Forgiveness, the Story of Easter - https://go.odb.org/forgiveness-the-story-of-easter-dtw  
Read: 
The Perfect Savior - https://go.odb.org/the-perfect-savior-dtw  
A Rumor of Hope | The Good News of Easter - https://go.odb.org/a-rumor-of-hope-the-good-news-of-easter  
40 Days. 40 Words. - https://go.odb.org/40-days-40-words-dtw  
Messiah’s Last Words Reading Plan 
Watch: 
Walk in Jesus’ footsteps with The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories (Season 4)

Friendships are an essential part of our lives but many of us struggle to build healthy ones. Rediscover how friendships can be nurtured by exploring Jesus’ friendship with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.
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Jesus demonstrated the importance of friendship throughout the Gospels. His relationship with the Bethany siblings—Mary, Martha, and Lazarus—provides a great example of how much we need friends in our own lives, and how much we need to be a friend. Engaging in healthy communication, being dependable, growing with each other, and sharing celebrations can help our friendships flourish!
Reflect
Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? 
John 15:9-16 
Luke 10:38-42 
John 11:1-6, 21, 25, 32 
John 12:1-3 
How does John 15:9-16 help you better understand Jesus’ plan for friendship? 
Martha and Mary demonstrate their friendship with Jesus in Luke 10:38-42. How can this nurture your friendships? 
Martha and Mary depended on Jesus to save their brother in John 11:1-6, 21, 25, 32. How can this inspire you to be a dependable friend? 
John 12:1-3 describes a celebration shared with friends (Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and Jesus). How might you share a celebration with friends in the near future?

Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, thank You that You made us to live in friendship—with You and with other people You place in our lives. Help me to live into Your plan for friendship in my life. Help me to be a dependable friend and to take opportunities to share celebrations with my friends.”
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Mentioned in this episode: 
Friendship Lab
Listen: 
Friendship | Week 1 
Friendship | Week 2
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Deep Friendship in Christ 
7 Bible Stories to Deepen Your Friendships
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The Heart of True Friendship
The Deepest Friendship Exists