A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace

Episode: S4: Week 52: Day 1: 2025 Wrap up Pt. 1

Date: December 22, 2025
Host: The Daily Grace Co. (Beth & Alexa)

Overview of the Episode

In this reflective episode—marking the beginning of the final week in Season 4—Beth and Alexa pause to look back on their yearlong journey through the Christ in All of Scripture reading plan. The discussion centers on lessons learned, how their understanding of Jesus has deepened, and practical ways this study has shaped their ongoing approach to Bible reading. This wrap-up is intended to encourage listeners by highlighting how the entire Bible, both Old and New Testaments, consistently points to Christ.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Dual Nature of Jesus: Powerful King & Merciful Servant

• Alexa highlights a major takeaway:
  • Jesus is not only the powerful, reigning King prophesied in the Old Testament (especially referencing 2 Samuel 7), but also embodies deep mercy and empathy as a humble servant.
  • Quote:

    "Jesus is not just a powerful but merciful king. ...He is the promised Messiah who reigns over God's eternal kingdom. That shows us Jesus's power and glory. ...But Jesus came to us not only as a divine king but also a humble servant."
    —Alexa (01:21)

  • Alexa reflects on how easily one can overemphasize either aspect—either power or mercy—depending on their situation, missing how Jesus perfectly unites both.
  • Quote:

    "Jesus's power is seen through his humility. ... He is ruling and reigning and will one day return to execute justice, but he is also with me, caring for me, comforting me, and being gracious to me."
    —Alexa (01:21–02:48)

2. The Unified Storyline of Scripture

• Beth affirms that Jesus displays every divine quality perfectly—He is “perfectly powerful, perfectly merciful, full of glory, and perfectly humble.”
• Alexa shares:
  • A newfound appreciation for the prophetic books, which she previously found daunting or weighty.
  • Recognizes the persistent hope and the way the prophets' messages are fulfilled in Christ.
  • Quote:

    "While there is still judgment in these books, God is still active. ...His promises to them still remain, and he's going to fulfill his promises through Christ even though his people are wayward." —Alexa (03:09)

  • She now approaches even difficult books with the conviction that God's redemptive plan is unfolding throughout.

3. A Transformative Bible Study Approach

• Both hosts discuss how the “Christ in all of Scripture” framework has changed how they read the Bible:
  • Moving away from superficial or “check-the-box” reading.
  • Instead, they now pause to reflect on God’s character in the text, look for Christ-connections, and consider personal application.
  • Alexa says:

    "How we approached our passages throughout our study I think will help me pause and just take the time to consider, okay, what am I seeing in this passage about God's character and what ways is this text pointing me to Christ, and then after that, reflection, consider how to then respond in my own life."
    (04:28)

  • Alexa notes this framework is especially helpful in challenging books like Leviticus, making the reading more fruitful and meaningful.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jesus’ character:
  "Jesus is both powerful and merciful. In fact, Jesus's power is seen through his humility."
  —Alexa (01:21)
• On prophetic books:
  "While there is still judgment in these books, God is still active. ...He's going to fulfill his promises through Christ even though his people are wayward."
  —Alexa (03:09)
• On future study:
  "This study has given me a framework to apply to my own personal study... to pause and just take the time to consider, okay, what am I seeing in this passage about God's character and what ways is this text pointing me to Christ..."
  —Alexa (04:28)
• On practical encouragement:
  "It has been such a cool year of slowing down and taking our time through scripture, but you're so right, it's easy to rush through and check it off your to-do list."
  —Beth (05:16)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00–00:17 – Episode and season context; purpose of the study.
• 01:06–02:48 – Alexa shares key reflections on Jesus as both powerful King and merciful Servant.
• 03:09–04:13 – Discussion about learning from the prophetic books and God’s enduring promises.
• 04:28–05:16 – Insights on applying the study’s approach to future Bible reading, especially challenging passages.
• 05:36 – Wrap-up and encouragement to continue learning.

Tone and Style

The episode maintains the warm, encouraging, and conversational tone typical of The Daily Grace Co. It’s reflective, honest, accessible, and focused on helping listeners deepen both their knowledge of Scripture and their relationship with Jesus.

Summary Takeaway

Beth and Alexa invite listeners into a meaningful year-end reflection, showing how seeing Christ throughout Scripture changes the way we read, understand, and apply the Bible. They encourage slower, more thoughtful engagement with God’s Word—especially in tough books—by focusing on Jesus’ character and the continuity of God’s promises. This episode serves as both a celebration of growth over the past year and an inspiring launchpad for deeper study in the year to come.