Little by Little Daily Devotional

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Struggle to find the time each day for your Bible reading? Listen through the Big Picture of the Bible in one or two key verses each day. Starting 1st January 2025. A daily verse followed by the 'Big Picture' and 'Action Step' for the day.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Leaders be Followers Where God’s Concerned

    This episode discusses Saul's failure as a leader by disobeying God's commands, specifically offering sacrifices himself instead of waiting for Samuel, highlighting the importance of following divine guidance.

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    We Constantly Need Reminding

    This episode discusses the significance of the ark of the covenant in Solomon's temple, highlighting how it only contained the Ten Commandments as a reminder of God's faithfulness, contrasting with its earlier contents in the tabernacle.

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    God is Faithful and Keeps His Promises

    This episode reflects on God's faithfulness through the story of Moses addressing the new generation of Israelites in Deuteronomy, emphasizing that despite their past rebellion, God remains reliable as they prepare to enter the promised land.

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    Respectable or Not Respectable?

    This episode discusses the biblical story of Shimei cursing King David from 2 Samuel 16, exploring themes of respectability, family judgment, and divine restoration in the context of David's conflict with Absalom.

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    Why Not My Will Sometimes Lord?

    This episode discusses the Israelites' demand for a king in 1 Samuel 8:6, exploring how their insistence on their own will over God's guidance reflects a rejection of divine leadership.

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    We are All Essential

    This episode discusses the biblical story from Judges 21 where the tribe of Benjamin is nearly destroyed, highlighting themes of unity and the essential role of every part, as later echoed by the Apostle Paul in his metaphor of the church as a body.

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    God Can Change You if You let Him

    This episode discusses Samson's life from Judges 15:7, highlighting his rebellion, betrayal by Delilah, and eventual return to God, with an action step on learning from his weaknesses.

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    Homemade Religion!

    This episode discusses the biblical story of Micah creating his own religion in Judges 17:5 and draws parallels to modern individuals who craft personalized beliefs without religious foundation.

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    Size Doesn’t Matter

    This episode discusses the biblical story of Gideon from Judges chapter 7, emphasizing how God used a small army of 300 men to defeat the larger Midianite forces, highlighting themes of faith and reliance on divine strength over human numbers.

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    The Law is all for Our Benefit

    This episode discusses how biblical laws in Deuteronomy are interpreted through Jewish tradition and fulfilled by Jesus, referencing specific scriptures and historical context.

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    Listen to God When He Speaks to You

    This episode segment discusses Moses' teachings in Deuteronomy about loving God wholeheartedly, maintaining Israelite identity and purity while settling in a new land, and the importance of listening to God's guidance.

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    Grow Your Own!

    This episode discusses the biblical transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua, emphasizing mentoring and faithfulness as key themes from Numbers 27:18.

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    Be Yourself and Trust in God

    This episode discusses the biblical story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17, emphasizing the themes of trusting in God and being true to oneself.

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    Is it a Promise or just Wishful Thinking?

    This episode discusses the importance of keeping promises and vows as illustrated in Deuteronomy 26:18, relating biblical principles to modern issues like unreliable commitments and unwelcoming church environments.

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    Please Don’t Add Anything!

    This episode discusses King Solomon's early reign from 1 Kings 3:3, highlighting his initial devotion to God's instructions but tendency to add unnecessary elements, drawing parallels to personal restraint in creative endeavors.

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    Majorities Can be Wrong!

    This episode discusses how majorities can be wrong, using the biblical example from 2 Samuel 19:43 and applying it to modern contexts like democracy and church decision-making.

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    We are All Different

    This episode explores David's perspective on enemies, particularly his refusal to view Saul as an enemy despite constant confrontation, drawing parallels to handling difficult relationships in Christian life.

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    What a Waste!

    This episode segment discusses Solomon's reign as described in 1 Kings, highlighting his accumulation of wealth and wives, the decline in his relationship with God, and the eternal significance of serving God.

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    Don’t Ever Forget Tomorrow

    This episode discusses David's purchase of land for an altar, emphasizing the importance of planning for the future and following God's plans even when outcomes are not seen in one's lifetime, with examples from the Bible.

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    Too Many Opinions can Spoil Your Guidance

    This episode discusses how seeking too many opinions can hinder guidance, using the biblical story of Absalom and David to illustrate the importance of prioritizing divine advice over human opinions.

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  21. 21

    Go This Far and No Further!

    This episode discusses the biblical passage from Numbers 34:2, emphasizing the importance of boundaries for the Israelites entering Canaan and drawing parallels to the need for rules in modern life to prevent chaos.

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    Be Whole-hearted as You Follow God

    This episode discusses the biblical lesson from Numbers about being wholehearted in following God, using the example of tribes settling on both sides of the Jordan River and connecting it to spiritual commitment in modern life.

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    How Will You be Remembered?

    This episode discusses how David honored Saul despite opportunities to kill him, reflecting on Samuel's death and encouraging listeners to focus on Jesus in their legacy.

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    Don’t You Love a Really Good Story?

    This episode discusses the biblical story of Nathan confronting King David with a parable about his sin with Bathsheba, highlighting the power of stories in conveying moral lessons.

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    Don’t Forget Your Family Responsibilities

    This episode discusses the importance of family responsibilities through the biblical story of David in 1 Samuel 22, emphasizing waiting for God's timing and sharing a personal anecdote about neglecting parents.

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    If You Don’t Mean it Don’t Say it!

    This episode discusses the importance of keeping vows and being faithful to God, based on Numbers 30:2, and encourages listeners to be devoted followers rather than just fans.

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    Is There a Job Outstanding - Waiting for You?

    This episode discusses how Saul, the first king of Israel chosen by God, failed to fully complete his mission of delivering the Israelites from the Philistines, leaving his task unfinished.

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    What’s your Last Resort?

    This episode discusses how David, facing distress and threats, found strength in God as his last resort, drawing from 1 Samuel 30:6 to encourage listeners to make faith their default position in difficult times.

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    Some Consequences are Best Avoided

    This episode discusses the biblical story of Moses and Aaron's disobedience in striking a rock for water instead of speaking to it as God commanded, highlighting the severe consequences of not honoring God and the importance of giving Him glory.

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    Balaam or His Donkey – You Choose!

    This episode discusses the biblical story of Balaam and his donkey from Numbers, emphasizing obedience to God over worldly temptations like money, as referenced in 1 Timothy.

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    Let Yourself Go Sometimes!

    This episode discusses King David's joyful and unrestrained worship through dancing before the Lord as described in 2 Samuel 6, highlighting his devotion and the context of bringing the Ark to Jerusalem.

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    My Rose-tinted Specs are Still in Good Working Order!

    This episode reflects on the Israelites' complaints in the wilderness, focusing on their selective memory of Egypt's comforts and the spiritual lessons from Numbers 11.

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    Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

    This episode segment discusses David's tribute to Saul and Jonathan from 2 Samuel 1:23, emphasizing the importance of respecting past leaders in ministry and authority.

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    Here Am I but Choose Him if You want!

    This episode discusses the biblical story of Samuel's call from God as a child, contrasting it with Eli's role and exploring themes of divine selection and leadership amidst national crisis.

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    He Should Have Counted to Ten

    This episode discusses Jephthah's rash vow from Judges 11, highlighting the dangers of making impulsive promises and the tragic consequences that followed.

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    Forgive Us as We Forgive Others

    This episode explores the theme of forgiveness and reconciliation through the biblical story of David showing kindness to Mephibosheth, connecting it to the Christian message of reconciliation in Christ.

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    How Supportive are You?

    This episode explores the Israelites' lack of faith in God's promise of the promised land, focusing on Moses' response to God's test of patience in Numbers 14:11.

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    You are a Really Special Ordinary Person!

    This episode segment discusses the biblical story of Ruth from the Book of Ruth, focusing on her journey from Moab to Bethlehem and her significance in the lineage of King David.

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    Don’t Worry – Be Happy Now!

    This episode discusses biblical encouragement from Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians, emphasizing that God's commands and temptations are manageable with faith.

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    Don’t Miss Out Like Poor Old Barak

    This segment discusses the biblical story of Deborah and Barak from Judges 4, highlighting the cycle of sin and redemption in Israel's history during the time of the judges.

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    Now a New Generation of Leaders is Needed

    This devotional episode examines Joshua 24:29, focusing on Joshua's death at age 110 and his final challenge to the Israelites to choose whom they will serve.

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    God Has Kept all His Promises

    This daily devotional episode explores the biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His promises, using Joshua 21:43 and the concept of cities of refuge as a foundation.

    Mar 6, 2026·3m
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    Are You Just Going to Stand There?

    A Christian devotional episode examining Joshua 18:3, where Joshua challenges the Israelites' delay in taking possession of their promised land.

    Mar 5, 2026·3m
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    Retire or Not – That is the Question

    This devotional episode examines the biblical story of Caleb, who at age 85 requested a challenging hill country inheritance rather than seeking retirement.

    Mar 4, 2026·3m
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    Keep Your Word - No Matter What

    A daily devotional episode focusing on the importance of keeping one's word, using the biblical story of the Israelites and the Gibeonites from Joshua 9 as a foundation.

    Mar 3, 2026·3m
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    Believe and Act Now!

    This daily devotional episode examines the biblical story of Jericho's walls falling, emphasizing the miracle of divine intervention when the Israelites trusted God.

    Mar 2, 2026·3m
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    You Don’t Have to be Perfect for God to Use You!

    This daily devotional episode explores the biblical story of Rahab from Joshua 2, emphasizing that God uses imperfect people for His purposes.

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    Don’t Claim All the Credit!

    A daily devotional exploring the humility of Moses from Deuteronomy 34, focusing on how he wasn't allowed to enter the promised land, his grave was hidden, and he isn't credited for his own song.

    Feb 28, 2026·3m
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    You Can Afford to be Generous – Like God

    A daily devotional episode exploring the biblical principle of generosity from Deuteronomy 16:17, arguing that God's people should give proportionally to how He has blessed them.

    Feb 24, 2026·3m
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    Love God and Keep His Commandments

    A daily devotional episode focusing on Deuteronomy 11:1, exploring the command to love God and keep His commandments.

    Feb 23, 2026·3m