A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace

Episode: S4: Week 52 Day 3: Final Day (2025)
Date: December 24, 2025

Episode Overview

On this final episode of Season 4, the hosts of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace reflect on their journey through the Christ in All of Scripture reading plan. They focus on practical encouragements for spotting Christ throughout the Bible, especially in both Old and New Testament passages, and offer guidance for continuing this study personally. The tone is warm, supportive, and hopeful as they conclude the year and prepare listeners for a new season of study.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Purposeful Reflection and Farewell (00:17–00:46)

• The hosts express heartfelt gratitude to their listeners for joining the journey and acknowledge the bittersweet feeling of wrapping up the year.
• “[This is] our very last episode for this year, and so we just want to say thank you for following along with us on this journey. It truly has been a joy to explore Scripture with you all and learn more about Jesus together.” (B, 00:34)

2. Practical Tips for Seeing Christ in All of Scripture (00:46–03:04)

• Roles in Scripture: Look for figures like kings, prophets, leaders, or priests and consider how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of these roles.
  “He is the true king, the faithful prophet, the wisest leader, and the great high priest.” (B, 01:30)
• People’s Successes and Failures: Biblical characters point to Jesus both through their virtues and flaws.
  “David is an example of a faithful king, but he also faltered in his obedience to God… what Jesus did and will do is so much greater.” (B, 01:38)
• Promises and Predictions: Notice God’s promises and prophecies which culminate in Jesus.
  “2 Corinthians 1:20 tells us all God’s promises find their yes in Jesus…” (B, 01:53)
• Problems in the Passage: Pay attention to sin, disobedience, or brokenness—these highlight humanity’s need for Christ.
  “These problems show us not only our need for Christ, but that Jesus is the one who fixes all of the problems in our world.” (B, 02:21)

3. Spotting God’s Attributes in Scripture (03:04–04:19)

• Focus on: God’s words, actions, and descriptive adjectives.
• Context Matters: If a passage feels silent about God, widen your view and see how God may be working “behind the scenes.”
• Daily Grace Tools: Use the chart in the studies to remember God’s attributes.
• Admission of continued growth: “Even after a year of studying the Old Testament in this way, I still forget all of those ways that Jesus can be present in a passage.” (A, 03:05)

4. Encouragement When Struggling (04:19–05:24)

• It’s Normal to Struggle: Hosts normalize not always seeing the Christ-connections or God’s attributes right away.
• Prayer as a Tool:
  “If you are in Christ, you have the Spirit inside of you who gives you wisdom and understanding. So when you’re struggling… just take a moment to pray and ask for the Spirit’s wisdom. Ask him to open your eyes to understand what the passage is saying about Jesus and about God’s character and then return to the text and give it another go.” (B, 04:36)
• Don’t let the struggle keep you from continued engagement.

5. Prayer Prompts for Moving Forward (05:24–06:37)

• Prompts provided:

  • Thank God for sustaining and teaching you over the past year.
  • Praise Him for sending Jesus to fulfill His Word and bring salvation.
  • Ask for a growing passion for God’s Word in the year ahead.

• “Thank God for sustaining you and teaching you this past year. Praise Him for sending His Son Jesus to fulfill His Word and bring us to salvation. Ask Him to further your passion for His Word as you continue on in your journey…” (A, 05:24)

6. Final Blessing and Looking Ahead (05:45–06:37)

• The hosts wish listeners a Merry Christmas and encourage them to tune in for the next season starting January 1st.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “What Jesus did and will do is so much greater ... Their failures point us to our need for Jesus and how he is the one who is perfect in his obedience.”
  (B, 01:40)
• “Don’t let the struggles to see Jesus in Scripture keep you from seeking to read and glean from Scripture.”
  (B, 04:58)
• “We want you to keep looking for Christ in all of Scripture and feel confident to look for him in your personal Bible study as well.”
  (A, 00:56)
• “Ask [the Spirit] to open your eyes to understand what the passage is saying about Jesus and about God’s character and then return to the text and give it another go.”
  (B, 04:45)

Important Timestamps

• 00:17 — Season wrap-up & gratitude
• 01:12 — Practical tips for seeing Christ in Scripture
• 03:04 — How to spot God’s attributes
• 04:19 — Encouragement for when it’s tough to see Jesus in the text
• 05:24 — Prayer prompts for reflection and growth
• 06:37 — Final blessing and preview of next season

Summary

This episode beautifully closes a year of journeying through both Old and New Testaments by equipping listeners with tools to continue discovering Christ in all of Scripture. The hosts reassure listeners that it’s normal to struggle at times, encourage ongoing prayer and reliance on the Spirit, and remind them that the whole biblical story points to Christ. Through heartening quotes and a reflective tone, listeners are invited to persist in their study and love for God’s Word—ready to start anew in the coming year.