S4: Week 5 Day 5: Applying Genesis 12:1-3 & Revelation 5:9-10

Summary

Podcast Summary: A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace

Episode: Season 4, Week 5 Day 5: Applying Genesis 12:1-3 & Revelation 5:9-10
Release Date: January 31, 2025
Host/Author: The Daily Grace Co.

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Introduction

In this episode of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace, hosted by The Daily Grace Co., the hosts Alexa and Beth delve into the application of two pivotal Scripture passages: Genesis 12:1-3 from the Old Testament and Revelation 5:9-10 from the New Testament. The focus is on understanding how these passages interconnect and point directly to Jesus, reinforcing the theme that Christ is central to the entire Biblical narrative.

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Connecting the Scriptures

Alexa begins the discussion by highlighting the overarching intent of the study series, “Christ in All of Scripture,” emphasizing the continuous presence and centrality of Jesus throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

"[...] we will see how the whole Bible points to Christ, and be encouraged to know and love Him more as we see Jesus on every page of Scripture."
— Alexa (00:00)

Beth echoes this sentiment, expressing hope that listeners will recognize Jesus as the focal point of the Biblical story, reinforcing the unity between the Testaments.

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Personal Applications from Genesis 12:1-3

The hosts transition into personal applications derived from the week's passages. Genesis 12:1-3 is particularly significant as it contains God’s promise to Abraham, extending blessings to all nations through him.

Beth shares her reflection on this passage, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's promise beyond the nation of Israel to encompass all nations, including herself as a non-Jewish believer.

"[...] I'm not a part of the nation of Israel. I'm not Jewish, so I actually am part of the nations that God has blessed through Jesus."
— Beth (00:52)
(Timestamp: 00:52)

She further elaborates on the encouragement derived from God's unwavering commitment to His promises, despite the repeated failings of Abraham and his descendants.

"God still kept his promise to Israel. And because of that, we can see that God's promises are still going to be kept for us."
— Beth (01:50)
(Timestamp: 01:50)

Alexa adds depth to this application by connecting it to the Great Commission, highlighting the responsibility of believers to share the Gospel with all nations.

"It was convicting to remember that, like, my role doesn't stop in being a part of the nations that are brought into God's kingdom, but I am now working alongside Christ to share the Gospel and reach the rest of the nations that still need to know about Jesus."
— Beth (02:02)
(Timestamp: 02:02)

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Personal Applications from Revelation 5:9-10

Shifting focus to Revelation 5:9-10, the hosts explore how this passage encapsulates the redemptive work of Christ and its culmination in the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

Alexa reflects on the magnanimity of belonging to God through Jesus, a gift that is undeserved yet freely given.

"I love that it really is a gift to belong to God, especially knowing that this gift is undeserved."
— Alexa (02:26)
(Timestamp: 02:26)

She emphasizes the personal conviction to actively participate in God's mission of making disciples, inspired by the promises and the completed work of Christ.

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Prayer Segment

The episode transitions into a guided prayer session, led by Beth, focusing on gratitude for God's promises and seeking guidance to partake in His mission.

Beth reads several prayer prompts, encouraging listeners to thank God for sending Jesus as a blessing to all nations, to seek reminders of His secure promises, and to identify areas where they can collaborate in disciple-making.

"Pray that God would remind you of his secure promises and his secure blessings. Ask God to show you where you can partner with him in making disciples of all nations."
— Beth (04:23)
(Timestamp: 04:23)

Listeners are invited to respond thoughtfully to each prompt, fostering a deeper connection with God's mission and their role within it.

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Conclusion

In wrapping up the episode, Alexa and Beth reiterate the importance of understanding and applying the Biblical truths discussed. They invite listeners to join them in the following week’s study, promising continued exploration of Christ’s presence throughout Scripture.

"Thanks so much for joining us today and we hope you join us next week as we discuss week six of Christ in all Scripture."
— Beth (05:14)
(Timestamp: 05:14)

They encourage listeners to access additional resources available on the Daily Grace website and to engage with the community through social media for further study and encouragement.

"Be sure to check out our show notes for some helpful links and resources... make sure you're following Daily Grace Podcast and aedaily Grace Co on Instagram for more Bible study resources and encouragement."
— Beth (05:20)
(Timestamp: 05:20)

The episode concludes with warm goodbyes, leaving listeners inspired and equipped to apply the lessons learned to their daily lives.

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Notable Quotes

1. "God still kept his promise to Israel. And because of that, we can see that God's promises are still going to be kept for us."
   — Beth (01:50)

2. "I love that it really is a gift to belong to God, especially knowing that this gift is undeserved."
   — Alexa (02:26)

3. "Pray that God would remind you of his secure promises and his secure blessings. Ask God to show you where you can partner with him in making disciples of all nations."
   — Beth (04:23)

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Final Thoughts

This episode of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace offers a profound exploration of how foundational Scriptures from Genesis and Revelation interweave to highlight the centrality of Christ. Through personal reflections, practical applications, and guided prayers, Alexa and Beth provide listeners with both theological insights and actionable steps to deepen their faith and participation in God's redemptive plan.

For further studies, journals, and resources, listeners are encouraged to visit thedailygraceco.com.

Transcript

[A]

Welcome to A Year in the Bible with daily grace. This year, we want to spend a few minutes with you every day walking through our study, Christ in All of Scripture. Each week we will dive deeply into two passages of Scripture, one from the Old Testament and one from the new, seeing how they connect and point to Jesus.

[B]

Whether you are doing the study yourself or just following along with us here, we are hopeful that through studying these passages each week, you will see how Christ is not only present throughout the entire Biblical story, but the center of it.

[C]

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to Year in the Bible. My name is Alexa and I'm joined with my co host, Beth.

[A]

Hi, everyone. We are here for another Friday and another fun day of application.

[C]

Yes. I'm super excited to chat about how we're planning on applying what we learned this week. So, Beth, do you want to share what application you've taken away from passages this week?

[A]

Yeah. I think it can be super easy to read passages like these and see the Christ connection and then just be like, whoa, that's really cool, and move on. But that is why I'm super thankful for these application focus days where we can really think about how what we've learned about Jesus impacts our lives now. So we see that Jesus is a blessing that God has promised to the nations that through him, all of the nations are going to be blessed. And this means a lot for me because I'm not a part of the nation of Israel. I'm not Jewish, so I actually am part of the nations that God has blessed through Jesus. Yeah, I just think that that's really cool that God made this promise thousands of years ago to this single group of people whenever he made this promise to Abraham. And then it has expanded to the entire world, to every single human that's born across the world. And that includes me. And so it's really interesting too how much it encourages me because like we talked about, I think it was on like day two, we talked about how Abraham messed up time and time again and so did all of his descendants. That's basically what the entire Old Testament is about. But God still kept his promise to Israel. And because of that, we can see that God's promises are still going to be kept for us. So even when I mess up time and time again, I can see that God, who made this promise thousands of years ago and fulfilled it in Jesus, has guaranteed my status as part of his people through the blood of Christ. And so he kept his promise to Israel, he kept his promise to the nations, and that means that he's keeping his promises to me, which is just really encouraging.

[C]

Yeah, I love that it really is a gift to belong to God, especially knowing that this gift is undeserved. So what else did you take away?

[A]

Yeah, I found the prompt at the top of page 87 on the application page to just be really convicting. God intends to make a kingdom out of people from every nation. And this prompt challenged me to remember my role in sharing the good news of Jesus with everyone that I meet who doesn't know Him. And so it, yeah, it actually made me think of Matthew 28:19, where Jesus commands His followers to go and make disciples of all nations. It just was convicting to me to remember that, like, my role doesn't stop in being a part of the nations that are brought into God's kingdom, but I am now working alongside Christ to share the Gospel and reach the rest of the nations that still need to know about Jesus. Did you, Alexa, have any points of application that you're going to take away?

[C]

Yeah, honestly, that same prompt on the top of page 87 was what stood out to me the most. I shy away from sharing the gospel so many times, so anytime I'm reminded of my role in making disciples, I also feel very challenged and convicted. And I think this prompt specifically challenged me to pray for opportunities to share the gospel. I do pray for people in my life who don't know Jesus to be saved, but I don't often pray for opportunities to share the gospel with those people or others. And maybe that's because I'm afraid for those opportunities to really come about. But when I think about how God uses me and works through me to bring people into his family, that's a motivator to share with others. And so I feel really challenged to pray more about opportunities to share the Gospel. Okay, so we're going to transition into a time of prayer now. So Beth is going to read several prayer prompts for us, and we're going to spend some time responding to these prompts. So go ahead and take a moment after each one to pray to the Lord.

[A]

All right, pray with me. So first, thank God that He sent Jesus to be a blessing to you and to all of the nations. Pray that God would remind you of his secure promises and his secure blessings. Ask God to show you where you can partner with him in making disciples of all nations.

[B]

Foreign.

[C]

Thanks so much for joining us today and we hope you join us next week as we discuss week six of Christ in all Scripture.

[A]

We will see you next week.

[B]

Thank you for listening to today's episode of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace. Be sure to check out our show notes for some helpful links and resources.

[C]

Related to today's episode.

[B]

And make sure you're following Daily Grace Podcast and aedaily Grace Co on Instagram for more Bible study resources and encouragement.

[C]

We're looking forward to studying God's Word with you again tomorrow. Bye friends.