We found 6 articles with the tag “faith in action”.
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Day 215 — Luke 11:27–28 — Hear and Do
Article | August 10th, 2026
Discover the secret to the blessed life in this convicting reflection on Luke 11:27-28. When a woman in the crowd calls out a blessing over Jesus' mother, Jesus gently redirects her: "Even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice." This episode explores the crucial difference between hearing God's word and doing it—and why hearing alone is never enough. Learn how it's possible to consume enormous amounts of Christian content and still not be changed by it, and why faithful response rather than perfect performance is what Jesus calls blessed. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify what God has been saying to you that you've heard but not yet done, and find the courage to close the gap between knowing and doing today. This episode will challenge you to move from spiritual consumption to faithful action.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 211 — Luke 10:29-37 — Who is My Neighbor
Article | August 6th, 2026
Discover what it truly means to be a neighbor in this powerful reflection on Luke 10:29-37. When an expert in religious law asks Jesus "Who is my neighbor?"—trying to justify himself and draw boundaries around his obligation to love—Jesus tells one of the most famous stories ever told. A Jewish man is beaten and left for dead. A priest passes by. A Temple assistant passes by. But a despised Samaritan stops, feels compassion, and crosses the road. This episode explores why Jesus makes the Samaritan the hero, what the difference is between seeing someone and feeling compassion for them, and why the real question isn't who qualifies for your love but whether you're willing to cross the road. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify who is lying on the side of your road right now and find the courage to stop. This episode will transform how you see the people around you.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 210 — Luke 10:25-28 — Love God and Love Others
Article | August 5th, 2026
Confront the gap between knowing and doing in this convicting study of Luke 10:25-28. An expert in religious law tests Jesus with a question about eternal life—and Jesus turns it back on him. The man answers perfectly: love God with everything you have, and love your neighbor as yourself. "Right," Jesus says. "Do this and you will live." The answer was never the problem. The doing is the problem. This episode explores what it truly means to love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind—with no part of you held back—and to love your neighbor with the same grace and patience you extend to yourself. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify the gap between what you know about love and how you actually love, and find the courage to close it today. This episode will challenge and transform how you live the greatest commandment.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Episode 115 — Matthew 7:24–29 — The Wise and Foolish Builders
Article | April 25th, 2026
This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 7:24–29, the closing parable of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus draws a decisive contrast between the wise builder who hears and obeys and the foolish builder who hears but doesn’t act. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks how building on rock isn’t dramatic — it’s the quiet, daily, unglamorous work of actually doing what Jesus says. The daily habit invites listeners to identify one teaching from the Sermon on the Mount they’ve been hearing but not yet doing, and take one step toward it today.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 58 — Mark 2:1–5 — Faith That Finds a Way
Article | February 27th, 2026
Mark 2:1–5 shows faith in action as friends find a way to bring someone to Jesus. This devotional encourages listeners to break through barriers for others.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 42 — John 4:46–54 — Faith That Acts
Article | February 11th, 2026
John 4:46–54 shows faith in action as a father obeys Jesus before seeing the miracle. This devotional urges listeners to trust God’s word fully.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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