Today, we begin our year-long journey through the Bible. We’re reading Genesis 1–3 and Matthew 1, and focusing especially on the very first chapter of Genesis. In this opening devotion, we reflect on a simple but powerful truth: God is intentional in everything He does, and that includes your life.

As we read about the creation of the world, we’ll see that nothing God does is by accident. Each day’s reading will be followed by a short devotional that helps us connect God’s Word to our everyday lives.

So wherever you’re starting from, welcome! Let’s take this first step together and discover how God’s intentional design shapes our story.

This episode introduces Bible in a Year: Daily Reading & Devotion, a daily podcast beginning January 1 that’s built around a simple rhythm of Scripture and reflection.

For years, a global community has been gathering daily to walk through the Bible together. This podcast continues that practice in an audio format, creating space to engage with God’s Word wherever life finds you.

Each episode includes readings from both the Old and New Testaments, along with a brief devotional that helps bring what we’ve read into real, everyday life. Over the course of the year, we’ll move through the entire Bible together, one day at a time.

This isn’t about keeping pace or doing it perfectly. It’s about consistency, presence, and returning to Scripture day after day. You’re free to begin at any point and continue at your own pace.

However you arrive here, you’re welcome. Let’s walk through God’s Word together.