We found 10 articles with the tag “holy spirit”.
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Day 223 — Luke 12:8-11 — Stand Up for Jesus
Article | August 18th, 2026
Discover the most personal promise in the Gospels in this powerful study of Luke 12:8-12. Jesus says: "Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God's angels." If you stand up for Jesus in front of people, He will stand up for you before the angels of God. This episode explores what it means to publicly own Jesus—not just in safe spaces but where it costs something—and why quietly distancing yourself from Him is more dangerous than it feels. Learn why you don't need all the answers before you speak up, and how the Holy Spirit promises to show up when you do. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify where you've been staying quiet about Jesus and find the courage to stand up for Him today. This episode will empower you to acknowledge Jesus publicly with confidence.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 209 — Luke 10:21–24 — Divine Reveal
Article | August 4th, 2026
Rediscover the wonder of what you've been given in this breathtaking study of Luke 10:21-24. Jesus, filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, prays: "Thank you, Father, for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike." Then He turns to His disciples and says: "Blessed are the eyes that see what you have seen. Many prophets and kings longed to see what you see—but they didn't see it." This episode explores the extraordinary privilege of living on the resurrection side of history—with the full revelation of Jesus, the cross, the empty tomb, and the Holy Spirit living inside you. Learn why wonder is the natural response to revelation and how to reclaim the sense of awe that familiarity can steal. Through contemplative meditation and deliberate gratitude, rediscover what kings and prophets longed for but never had. This episode will fill you with fresh wonder and joy.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 195 — John 7:37–39 — Are You Thirsty?
Article | July 21st, 2026
Discover the invitation to be filled with living water in this transformative study of John 7:37-39. Jesus stands and shouts to the crowds: "Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!" This episode explores the deep spiritual hunger that lives in every human heart—the longing for something more that we try to fill with success, relationships, comfort, and achievement. Learn why your thirst is actually your invitation to Jesus, and what it means to drink of living water and become a source of life for others. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify your deepest thirst and discover how Jesus offers not just satisfaction, but rivers of endless, inexhaustible life flowing through you. This episode will transform how you understand your spiritual hunger and your purpose.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 172 — Mark 7:31–37 — Ephphatha: Be Opened
Article | June 21st, 2026
In Episode 172 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Nick reflects on Mark 7:31–37, where Jesus heals a deaf man with a single word: “Ephphatha,” meaning “Be opened.” Through contemplative prayer and Scripture meditation, discover Christ’s invitation to open your heart, ears, and life to His transforming voice.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 170 — Mark 7:14–23 — What Defiles a Person
Article | June 18th, 2026
In Episode 170 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Nick reflects on Mark 7:14–23, where Jesus teaches that true defilement comes not from external things but from the human heart. Through contemplative prayer and Scripture meditation, discover God’s invitation to experience deep inner transformation through the Holy Spirit.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 166 — John 6:60–65 — This Is a Hard Teaching
Article | June 15th, 2026
In Episode 166 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Nick reflects on John 6:60–65, where many of Jesus’ own disciples struggle with His difficult teachings. Through contemplative prayer and meditation, discover how the Holy Spirit helps us remain faithful when Jesus’ words challenge our understanding and stretch our faith.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 152 — Matthew 10:16–20 — Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves
Article | June 1st, 2026
In Episode 152 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5, Nick reflects on Matthew 10:16–20 and Jesus’ instruction to be “wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” This contemplative Christian devotional explores spiritual wisdom, faithful witness, courage in opposition, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Through guided prayer, Scripture meditation, and practical reflection, listeners are encouraged to trust God’s presence and guidance in difficult conversations and challenging circumstances.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 127 — Mark 3:20–30 — A House Divided
Article | May 7th, 2026
This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Mark 3:20–30, where Jesus responds to religious leaders who attribute His power to Satan and delivers His warning about the unforgivable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks how this warning is not about a single careless word but about a heart so hardened in its rejection of God that it can no longer recognize His work. The daily habit invites listeners to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal one area where their heart has been gradually hardening.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 63 — Mark 2:18–22 — New Wine, New Hearts
Article | March 4th, 2026
In this contemplative devotional episode of 2 Minute Disciple, Nick Oyler reflects on Mark 2:18–22 in the New Living Translation (NLT). When people question why Jesus’ disciples aren’t fasting, Jesus responds with three pictures: a wedding celebration, a patch on old cloth, and new wine in old wineskins.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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You’ll be invited to consider how Jesus’ presence reshapes your spiritual practices and expectations, and to become “new wineskins” that can hold the fresh work of God in your life. A simple exercise helps you choose one new, grace‑filled response today. -
Day 32 — John 3:1–8 — Born Again by the Spirit
Article | February 1st, 2026
John 3:1–8 records Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about being born again by the Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages listeners to embrace spiritual rebirth, rely on the Holy Spirit, and live in continuous conversation with God.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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