The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel Classic

Psalm 109:1–20, Galatians 5:7–26, Isaiah 47:1–49:7 Conflict is inescapable. Even for those of us who shy away from confrontation, it is impossible to avoid. As we go through life, we will inevitably encounter people with whom we will have conflict. Additionally, for a Christian, an internal conflict exists between the desires of our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 108:6–13, Galatians 4:21–5:6, Isaiah 44:24–46:13 ‘Freedom’ is the word that best sums up the Christian life. You, too, are free. Therefore, refuse to be trapped by your past.

Psalm 108:1–5, Galatians 3:26–4:20, Isaiah 43:1–44:23 In the passages for today, we see how much more than just ‘nice’ God is – his goodness, amazing love and faithfulness.

Proverbs 22:28–23:9, Galatians 3:10–25, Isaiah 41:1–42:25 It is God’s plan that the church, through the victory of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, can and will succeed.

Psalm 107:33–43, Galatians 2:11–3:9, Isaiah 38:1–40:31 If we love imperfect people perhaps it shouldn’t surprise us that God loves imperfect people even more.

Psalm 107:23–32, Galatians 2:1–10, Isaiah 36:1–37:38 How do you respond to a time of trouble, danger or unexpected difficulties in your personal life?

Psalm 107:10–22, Galatians 1:1–24, Isaiah 33:1–35:10 ‘Salvation’ is a huge and comprehensive word. It means ‘freedom’.

Proverbs 22:17–27, 2 Corinthians 13:1–14, Isaiah 30:19–32:20 When Jesus Christ comes to live within you, you have God’s power in your life.

Psalm 107:1–9, 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, Isaiah 29:1–30:18 How do you make sure that you are on the right path? Once you are on that path, how do you stay on it? The words of Jesus, the New Testament and the Bible as a whole, are designed to keep us on the path that leads to life.

Psalm 106:40–48, 2 Corinthians 12:1–10, Isaiah 27:1–28:29 His grace is not only amazing; it is ‘sufficient’. It is enough.

Psalm 106:32–39, 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, Isaiah 24:1–26:21 In the midst of life’s difficulties and extraordinary challenges, Christ is the empowering presence who brings us peace.

Proverbs 22:7–16, 2 Corinthians 11:1–18, Isaiah 20:1–23:18 At the heart of the Christian faith is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This is the closest, most important and most intimate relationship of all. What is this relationship like?

Psalm 106:16–31, 2 Corinthians 10:1–18, Isaiah 17:1–19:25 You are given the weapons with which to win the battle. What are these weapons? How do you use them?

Psalm 106:1–15, 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, Isaiah 14:1–16:14 We see in today’s passage, grace, thanksgiving and generosity are very closely connected.

Psalm 105:37–45, 2 Corinthians 8:16–9:5, Isaiah 10:20–13:22, The Old Testament enriches our understanding of what the New Testament means when it speaks of ‘The LORD’.

Proverbs 21:27–22:6, 2 Corinthians 8:1–15, Isaiah 8:11–10:19 The passages for today totally redefine this world’s understanding of the word ‘rich’.

Psalm 105:23–36, 2 Corinthians 7:2–16, Isaiah 5:8–8:10 However bleak things may appear, God always seems to raise up people who are instruments ‘for noble purposes… *useful* to the Master and prepared to do any good work’.

2 Corinthians 6:3–7:1, Isaiah 3:1–5:7, Psalm 105:12–22, How can your life be of ultimate lasting value?

Psalm 105:1–11, 2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2, Isaiah 1:1–2:22 As royal ambassadors, act with diplomacy and skill because you are representing Christ on earth.

Proverbs 21:17–26, 2 Corinthians 5:1–10, Micah 5:1–15; 6:1–16; 7:1–20 God created you with a purpose in mind.