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The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel Express
Take less than 15 minutes each day to cover the whole Bible in 365 days, with selected passages of scripture and a full commentary from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Drawing out a theme for each day from the designated Bible readings, Nicky and Pippa’s thoughts on the Proverbs, Psalms and New and Old Testament excerpts are full of insight, wisdom and application.
Episodes
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 239: Anointed by God
Psalm 103:13–22, 2 Corinthians 1:20–22, 2 Chronicles 29:1–21; 30:18–20 What does the anointing of the Holy Spirit mean in practice?
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 238: God's Benefit Package
Psalm 103:1–12, 2 Corinthians 1:3–11, 2 Chronicles 26:16 What are the ‘benefits’ that we receive from our loving heavenly Father?
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 237: Strong Families
Psalm 102:18–28, 1 Corinthians 16:5–20, 2 Chronicles 25:4b Not only do we have a natural family but, as Christians, we are part of the church, which the New…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 236: Winning the Battle
Proverbs 20:27; 21:1–3, 1 Corinthians 15:50–58; 16:1–2, 2 Chronicles 23:21 The key to a right understanding of ‘*victory’* is to see it as *a gift* made…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 235: Trust God to Do it His Way
Psalm 102:12–17, 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, 2 Chronicles 20:2–17 You can trust God.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 234: Wholehearted Living
Psalm 102:1–11, 1 Corinthians 15:1–28, 2 Chronicles 16:7–9 In the passages for today we see why and how we should live wholeheartedly.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 233: How to Find and Keep Peace
Psalm 101:1–6, 1 Corinthians 14:22–40, 2 Chronicles 14:2–7; 15:1–4 In order to bring peace to others, we first need to find and hold on to peace within…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 232: How to Listen to the Holy Spirit
Proverbs 20:15–24, 1 Corinthians 14:1–19, 2 Chronicles 10:6–15 Many of us live in a busy and noisy world. In the midst of all the noise, talk and distractions…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 231: Sixteen Characteristics of Love
Psalm 100:1–5, 1 Corinthians 12:27–31; 13:1–13, Song of Songs 8:6–7 God is love.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 230: Intimate Relationships
Psalm 99:1–9, 1 Corinthians 12:4–26, Song of Songs 2:4–16 There is a hunger deep in our souls for an intimate relationship with God and with other human beings.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 229: How to Enjoy God
Psalm 98:1–9, 1 Corinthians 11:11–34, 2 Chronicles 7:14 Worship is the consummation of joy. Our joy is not complete until it is expressed in worship.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 228: How to Raise Your Game
Proverbs 20:5–9, 1 Corinthians 10:14–33, 11:1, 2 Chronicles 6:7–21; 7:1–3 There is no greater example in human history than the example of Christ.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 227: No Sloppy Living
Psalm 97:1–12, 1 Corinthians 9:19–27; 10:12–13, 2 Chronicles 2:1–5 In the passages for today, we see the importance of worshipping and serving the one true God…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 226: The Night with a Mosquito
Psalm 96:1–10, 1 Corinthians 9:7–18, Ecclesiastes 9:14–18; 10:1–12; 11:1–10 How can you maximise your influence and use that influence for good? Each person…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 225: Who You Need to Know
Psalm 95:1–8, 1 Corinthians 8:1–13, Ecclesiastes 7:11–16; 8:17; 9:1–12 It is never enough simply to have knowledge – you must also have love.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 224: Enjoy Life in the Present
Proverbs 19:23, 1 Corinthians 7:17–35, Ecclesiastes 4:6–12 Learn to enjoy this wonderful gift of life in the present.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 223: Anxiety and Peace
Psalm 94:18–22, 1 Corinthians 7:1–15, Ecclesiates 2:10–22 You are called ‘to live in peace’.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 222: Good Judgment
Psalm 94:1–11, 1 Corinthians 6:1–20, 2 Chronicles 1:7–12 God is a God of justice. God's judgement is an aspect of his love.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 221: Only Holiness Leads to Happiness
Psalm 93:1–5, 1 Corinthians 5:1–13, 1 Chronicles 28:9–20; 29:6–19 Ultimately, only holiness leads to happiness.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 220: Money: A Blessing or a Curse?
Proverbs 19:14–22, 1 Corinthians 4:7–14, 1 Chronicles 26:20–27 What should our attitude be to the poor? What about the rich? Is poverty a blessing or a curse?…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 219: Three Bad Attitudes That Cause Division
Psalm 92:7–13, 1 Corinthians 3:1–21, 1 Chronicles 24:3–5 Divisions are a fact of life.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 218: God is With You
Psalm 91:9–15, 1 Corinthians 2:9–16, 1 Chronicles 22:7–16 To experience God with you by his Spirit is life changing.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 217: Perfected in Weakness
Psalm 91:1–5, 1 Corinthians 1:18–31; 2:1–5, 1 Chronicles 21:17–26 In the passages for today we see both the good and the bad sides of weakness, fear and…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 216: Unity
Proverbs 19:11, 1 Corinthians 1:1–17, 1 Chronicles 17:2; 18:6–14 Jesus died to bring reconciliation and unity.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 215: Working Without Wilting
Psalm 90:14–17, Romans 16:1–27, 1 Chronicles 15:1–16; 16:8–11 Work is an important part of God’s ‘economy’. It is part of what you were created to do, and will…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 214: The Power of His Presence
Psalm 90:1–8, Romans 15:15–33, 1 Chronicles 13:1–14, 14:2 There is a deep spiritual hunger in all of our hearts that can only be satisfied by the presence of…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 213: Bring People Hope
Psalm 89:46–52, Romans 14:19–24; 15:1–13, 1 Chronicles 11:1–9 Without hope everything would stop.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 212: How to Avoid Arguments, Deal with Disputes and Stop Fighting
Proverbs 18:17–24, Romans 14:1–18, 1 Chronicles 10:13–14 How should we handle conflict?
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 211: How to Be a Good Citizen
Psalm 89:38–44, Romans 13:1–14, 1 Chronicles 9:1, How then can you live as a good citizen?
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 210: Four Sacrifices That Please God
Psalm 89:33–35, Romans 12:1–21, 1 Chronicles 6:49 The New Testament tells us that there are four sacrifices you can make that *please God*.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 209: Your Calling Is Irrevocable
Psalm 89:19–29, Romans 11:11–32, 1 Chronicles 4:9–22 God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. This is a theme that runs throughout the Bible as we see in…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 208: Beautiful Feet
Proverbs 18:10–16, Romans 10:9–21; 11:1–6, 1 Chronicles 3:4–16 *The message of Jesus is in you*. That is why, according to the apostle Paul, you have…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 207: Your Family Tree
Psalm 89:14–18, Romans 9:25–33, 10:1–4; 1 Chronicles 1:1 We share a common history and family tree. We worship the same God and, the apostle Paul tells us, the…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 206: What About Those Who Do Not Believe?
Psalm 89:9–13, Romans 9:2–16, Hosea 12:6; 13:4–6; 14:1–4 How do we balance this anguish and passion for those we love, with a trust in God’s ultimate…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 205: A Pillow on Which to Rest Our Weary Heads
Psalm 89:1–8, Romans 8:18–39, Hosea 10:12; 11:4–8 God loves me and you.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 204: Know You Are Loved
Proverbs 17:25–28; 18:1–5, Romans 8:1–17, Hosea 9:1 You are a deeply loved child of God. This should be the basis of your confidence, security and hope.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 203: Help, Lord!
Psalm 88:9–14, Romans 7:7–25, Hosea 6:1–3 God’s desire is for you to have a relationship with him that is real and from the heart.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 202: The Way Out of the Maze
Psalm 88:1–4, Romans 6:15–23; 7:2–4, Hosea 3:1–5 Serving God ‘in the new way of the Spirit’ (Romans 7:6) is the way to find perfect freedom – free to have a…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 201: Enjoy Your New Life
Psalm 87:7, Romans 6:1–14, Hosea 1:2–10; 2:14–23 Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, you are able to live and enjoy ‘*a new life*.’
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 200: Just Grace
Proverbs 17:15–24, Romans 5:17–21; Amos 8:4–11, 9:8–14 We see today how Jesus Christ makes *just grace* available for you and me.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 199: How to Feel God's Love for You
Psalm 86:11–15, Romans 4:18–25; 5:1–11, Amos 6:1a; 7:1–15 God “is” love!’ Everything that God does and says in the Bible is love, even God’s anger is nothing…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 198: As If You Had Never Sinned
Psalm 86:1–7, Romans 4:1–15, Amos 5:21–24 Jesus died for our sins.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 197: God's Game-Changing Answer
Psalm 85:8–10, Romans 3:9–26, Amos 3:1–11, 4:6 The righteousness of God is a game changer.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 196: Soften Your Heart and Harden Your Feet
Proverbs 17:5–14, Romans 2:17–29, Amos 2:6–7 If you have a heart softened by God, you will inevitably demonstrate love towards others.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 195: The God of the Second Chance
Psalm 85:4–7, Romans 2:1–13, Jonah 1:1–17; 2:1–10; 3:1–10 God transforms our life.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 194: How to Worship God
Psalm 84:10–12, Romans 1:20–32, 2 Kings 25:27–30 How do we worship God?
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 193: How to Restore Your Relationships
Psalm 84:1–5, Romans 1:1–17, 2 Kings 23:3 Here lies the secret of restored relationships – first of restored relationship with God and then all other…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 192: Your Words Are Powerful
Proverbs 16:28–32, 17:1–4, Acts 28:23–31, 2 Kings 22:3–19 Your tongue is a powerful instrument.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 191: Invisible but Invaluable
Psalm 83:1–18, Acts 28:1–9, 2 Kings 19:14–19 Prayers may be *invisible* but they are also *invaluable*.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 190: Trust in the Lord
Psalm 82:3–8, Acts 27:13–43, 2 Kings 18:5–36 Faith involves trusting in the Lord.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 189: Listen to God
Psalm 81:8–14, Acts 26:24–32; 27:1–11, 2 Kings 17:14–40 Listening to God is one of the keys to your relationship with him.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 188: The Dangers of Pride
Proverbs 16:18–24, Acts 25:23; 26:1–23, 2 Kings 15:1–4 How should we respond to the temptation and dangers of pride?
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 187: How to Cope with the Challenges of Life
Psalm 81:6–7, Acts 25:1–22, 2 Kings 13:1–23 The Bible is true to life.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 186: The Light of God's Smile of Blessing Is On You
Psalm 80:8–19, Acts 24:1–27, 2 Kings 11:19–21 You have that light within you by the Holy Spirit and wherever you go you bring a light greater than the darkness…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 185: Opposition Turned into Opportunity
Psalm 80:3, Acts 23:12–35, 2 Kings 9:6–22 In each of the passages for today we see attacks of various kinds and how God turns opposition into opportunity.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 184: God's Purposes for You
Proverbs 16:9, Acts 22:22–30; 23:1–11, 2 Kings 6:25–33; 7:1–18 God is in control and *in everything* he is working for good.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 183: Transform Your World
Psalm 79:1–13, Acts 22:1–21, 2 Kings 5:1–16 Healing and transformation are *a gift from God by grace*.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 182: Seven Characteristics of Great Leaders
Psalm 78:56–72, Acts 21:10–20, 2 Kings 4:1–34 In the passages for today we see seven characteristics of good shepherds which are seen in all great Christian…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 181: The Most Powerful Message in the World
Psalm 78:40–53, Acts 20:17–24, 2 Kings 2:7–15 The message of Jesus is the most powerful message in the world. It is good news. God equips you to pass on this…
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel ExpressDay 180: How to Plan Your Life
Proverbs 15:31–33; 16:1–3, Acts 19:21–41, 1 Kings 22:1–14 Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.