Scripture for the Journey:

The Bible in a Year 

The Bible is a remarkable collection of writings that has guided, challenged, and inspired people for centuries. Yet for many people, the sheer size and complexity of the Bible can make it feel difficult to approach or understand.

Scripture for the Journey: The Bible in a Year is designed to help make that journey more approachable. In this video series, I walk through all 66 books of the Bible, offering a clear and accessible overview of each one. Rather than focusing on academic detail, these reflections are intended to help viewers understand the story, message, and spiritual significance of each book.

Each episode provides a guided introduction to one or more books of Scripture, highlighting key themes, historical context, and how the message of that book speaks into our lives today.

Whether you are new to the Bible, returning to it after some time away, or looking for a fresh way to explore Scripture, this series offers an invitation to journey through the entire Bible together, one step at a time.

Week 22 - Isaiah - "A Vision of Hope, Justice, and the Spirit" 

Isaiah calls people back to faithful living while offering a sweeping vision of hope, restoration, and God’s Spirit at work in the world. This book reminds us that God still sends, still speaks, and still renews hearts and communities through the power of the Spirit.  

Week 21 - Ecclesiastes & Song of Solomon - "Meaning, Mystery and Love" 

Ecclesiastes names life’s uncertainty and invites honest reflection, while Song of Solomon celebrates love, beauty, and connection. Together, these books remind us that faith holds both hard questions and deep joy, guiding us to live reverently and love fully. 

Week 20 - Proverbs - "Wisdom for Everyday Faith" 

Proverbs offers practical wisdom for daily living, reminding us that faith shapes how we speak, work, relate, and choose. This book teaches that wisdom grows through humility, attentiveness, and trust in God’s guidance for ordinary life. 

Week 19 - Psalms - "Giving Voice to the Life of Faith" 

Psalms gathers prayers of praise, lament, confession, wisdom, and hope, offering language for every season of the soul. This book reminds us that faith is not about perfect words, but about honest relationship with a God who listens, holds, and responds with steadfast love. 

Week 18 – Job - "Faith That Holds in the Silence" 

Job confronts suffering without easy answers and invites honest faith in the midst of pain and mystery. This book reminds us that God welcomes our questions, values our honesty, and remains present even when explanations never come.

Week 17 - Esther - "Courage When God Feels Hidden"

Esther tells a powerful story of courage, timing, and faithfulness unfolding in a world where God’s presence is quiet but real. Through wise action and brave truth telling, this book reminds us that God often works behind the scenes, calling ordinary people to stand up for life and justice when it matters most. 

Week 16 - Nehemiah - "Rebuilding with Courage and Faith" 

Nehemiah tells the story of restoring what was broken through prayerful leadership, shared effort, and deep commitment to justice and faithfulness. This book reminds us that rebuilding is sacred work and that God is present in every step toward renewal. 

Week 15 - Ezra - "Returning, Rebuilding, and Renewing Faith" 

Ezra tells the story of a people coming home after exile and beginning the slow, meaningful work of restoration. Through returning, rebuilding, and recommitting to God’s ways, this book reminds us that renewal is possible and that faithful beginnings, even imperfect ones, matter deeply to God. 

Week #14 - 2 Chronicles - "From Ruin to Renewal" 

Second Chronicles traces Judah’s journey from faithfulness to exile and ends with a surprising word of hope. Especially fitting for Easter, this book reminds us that repentance opens the door to renewal and that God’s story always moves toward restoration, even after devastation.

Week 13 - 1 Chronicles - "Remembering Who We Are" 

First Chronicles retells Israel’s story with a focus on identity, worship, and God’s enduring covenant. Written to a people rebuilding after loss, it reminds us that remembering faithfulness helps communities rediscover purpose and hope for the future.

Week 12 - 2 Kings - "Faithfulness in the Face of Decline" 

Second Kings traces the slow unraveling of divided kingdoms while highlighting God’s persistent mercy through prophetic voices and faithful leaders. This book reminds us that consequences are real, but hope is never fully extinguished, even when loss and exile seem to have the final word.

Week 11 - 1 Kings - "Wisdom, Power, and the Danger of Divided Hearts" 

First Kings traces Israel’s movement from unity and wisdom into division and compromise. Through Solomon, fractured kingdoms, and prophetic voices like Elijah, this book reminds us that faithfulness matters more than power and that hearts divided by distraction slowly lose their way.

Week 10 - 2 Samuel - "David’s Kingdom: Glory and Brokenness" 

Second Samuel tells an honest story of leadership marked by success, sin, repentance, and consequence. Through David’s rise and fall, this book reminds us that God’s grace remains present even when leaders fail, inviting humility, truth, and restoration along the journey of faith.

Week 9 – 1 Samuel - "Leadership, Listening, and the Heart of God" 

First Samuel tells the story of Israel’s transition into kingship, revealing the difference between leadership driven by fear and leadership shaped by faith. Through Samuel, Saul, and David, this book reminds us that God values hearts that listen, trust, and remain faithful over power that merely looks strong. 

Week 8 – Ruth – “Faithfulness That Changes Everything” 

Ruth tells a quiet yet powerful story of loyalty, kindness, and redemption unfolding during uncertain times. Through ordinary faithfulness and courageous love, this book reminds us that God often works behind the scenes, shaping futures and extending grace in ways we may not immediately see.

Week 7 – Judges - "When Faith Wavers and Grace Persists" 

Judges offers an honest look at what happens when faith is inconsistent and memory fades. Through cycles of failure and deliverance, this book reminds us that even when people drift, God’s grace continues to respond, calling communities back toward faithfulness and hope.

Week 6 – Joshua – “Stepping Into the Promise” 

Joshua tells the story of transition, courage, and commitment as God’s people move from waiting into living the promise. This book reminds us that faith does not end when the promise is reached. It deepens as we choose trust, courage, and faithfulness in new seasons.

Week 5 - Deuteronomy - "Remembering Faith at the Threshold" 

Deuteronomy captures a moment of reflection and preparation, inviting God’s people to remember where they have been before stepping into what lies ahead. Through love, choice, justice, and covenant, this book reminds us that faith grows deeper when it is remembered, lived, and passed on with intention.

Week 4 – Numbers – “Faith in the In-Between” 

Numbers tells the story of a long journey marked by fear, faith, failure, and growth. It reminds us that the wilderness is not wasted time, but a place where God continues to lead, teach, and shape people for what lies ahead.

Week 3 - Leviticus - "Living Faithfully in God's Presence" 

Leviticus invites us to see holiness not as distance from God, but as a way of living shaped by God’s presence. Through worship, justice, compassion, and care for community, this book reminds us that faith is lived every day, not just practiced in sacred moments. 

Week 2 - Exodus - "From Bondage to Freedom" 

Exodus tells the powerful story of a God who hears the cries of the oppressed, confronts injustice, and leads people from bondage into freedom. More than an escape story, Exodus reveals how God walks patiently with imperfect people, teaching them how to live free through trust, guidance, and community. This book reminds us that liberation is not just about what we leave behind, but about who God is shaping us to become. 

Week 1 – Genesis – “Where the Story Begins" 

Genesis opens the Bible by telling a story of beginnings rooted in goodness, relationship, and grace. From creation and blessing to human choice and brokenness, Genesis reveals a God who remains present, faithful, and committed to humanity even when trust is tested. Through stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph, the book shows that God works through imperfect people, long journeys, and unexpected turns to bring about blessing and redemption. Genesis reminds us that our lives are part of a larger story shaped not by judgment or fear, but by a God who speaks light into darkness, keeps promises, and continues walking with humanity as the story unfolds.