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Day 11 — Matthew 2:1–12 — Worship the King | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)

Article  |  January 11th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Matthew 2:1–12 tells the story of the Magi who traveled far to worship Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to reflect on the importance of seeking the Lord and honoring Him with your time, gifts, and presence.

Day 10 — Luke 2:21–38 — Recognizing the Messiah | Daily Devotioal Podcast (Lectio Divina)

Article  |  January 10th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Luke 2:21–38 introduces Simeon and Anna, who recognized the Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open so we don’t miss Jesus in our daily lives. Exercise: look for opportunities to help someone today.

Day 9 — Luke 2:8–20 — Joy in the Messiah | Daily Devotional Podcst (Lectio Divina)

Article  |  January 9th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Luke 2:8–20 tells of shepherds receiving the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth and hurrying to see Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on the overwhelming joy found in meeting the Messiah and the importance of sharing that joy with others. Today’s step: tell someone about Jesus’ impact on your life.

Day 8 — Luke 2:1–7 — God Uses Our Circumstances | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)

Article  |  January 8th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace. In this 2 Minute Disciple devotional, we reflect on how God uses ordinary circumstances to position us for His purposes. Today’s exercise: use small in-between moments to pray.

Day 7 - Matthew 1:18-25 - God With Us | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)

Article  |  January 7th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Matthew 1:18–25 tells of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that Mary’s child is from the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple episode reflects on God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises and His presence as Immanuel — God with us. Includes a practical step: take time to rest today as God designed us for both work and renewal.

Day 5 - Luke 1:26-38 - God Keeps His Promises

Article  |  January 5th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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📖 Luke 1:26–38 — God Keeps His Promises An angel visits Mary with world-changing news: she will bear the Son of God.
It’s a reminder that God’s promises never fail — and He often works through humble people to fulfill them. 🎯 Today’s step: Create something that helps you tell the story of Jesus’ birth. 🎧 Listen now →

Day 3 - John 1:6-13 — Recognizing Jesus

Article  |  January 3rd, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Have you ever been somewhere only to discover that a close friend was in the same place, but you didn’t recognize them and missed out on a chance to connect? I recently missed out on connecting with someone I work with because I didn’t recognize them.
I’m struck by this scripture because I don’t want to miss out on this rebirth that comes from God. I want to make sure I recognize Jesus and respond to Him so we can connect.
Take a few moments to reflect on these questions:
Are my eyes open to see Jesus? Are my ears open to hear His voice? Is my heart receptive to him?

Day 2 — John 1:1–5 — God’s Nearness

Article  |  January 2nd, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Each day, we follow a simple rhythm:
Slow down…
Read…
Notice…
Reread…
Meditate…
Respond…
and
Exercise, taking a small step to live out what we’ve heard.
It’s a moment to pause, breathe, and meet Jesus in His Word — so He can shape our hearts and guide our day.

Luke Chapter 10

Article  |  June 23rd, 2022
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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What do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray.

Luke Chapter 11

Article  |  June 23rd, 2022
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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We don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives.