October 11th, 25: Eyes Opened by Christ: Encountering Resurrection, Scripture, and Love in Luke 24

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TODAY'S EPISODE:

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where together we set aside time each day to journey through Scripture and encounter God’s story. Today’s episode, October 11th, 2025, finds us reading through Nehemiah chapters 5 and 6, Psalm 146, and Luke 24. Hunter, your host and Bible reading coach, guides us through themes of restoration, justice, and hope—from Nehemiah’s leadership in rebuilding the wall and seeking fairness among the people, to Psalm 146’s assurance of God’s unfailing care, and ultimately to the powerful resurrection story in Luke, where Jesus opens the hearts and minds of His followers.

In today’s reflection, we’re reminded how the risen Christ meets us wherever we are—whether walking a lonely road or gathered in an upper room—drawing near and opening our eyes to His presence, love, and forgiveness. The episode concludes with prayers for peace, unity, and transformation, inviting listeners to receive the Gospel anew and walk in God’s joy. Subscribe and join the journey as we continue to invest in things that are good, true, and life-giving—discovering, day by day, that we are deeply loved.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

When God breaks bread, their eyes are opened. Jesus opens the minds of these two travelers on the road to Emmaus. He enables them to understand the Scriptures. Unbeknownst to them, Jesus is right beside them, walking with them through the writings of Moses and the prophets, showing them how the story of Christ is woven into every single page. Then, in a moment, as he breaks the bread with them, the full reality of the resurrection is revealed—he is King, he is Messiah. With the breaking of bread and the sharing of a simple meal, their hearts are awakened, and a new understanding is given.

Suddenly, everything comes into focus. They see that the message is one of forgiveness for all. The gospel is now clear and accessible to everyone who will turn and receive what God has done—to see their true selves in Christ: forgiven, loved, accepted. As we come to the Word of God by the power of the Spirit, as we open the Scriptures, the Scriptures also open us—to the reality of Christ’s presence, with us and in us. He demonstrates to us, again and again, that we are loved and forgiven, that he has given us the power, by his Spirit, to live his life within us.

Christ in you—the hope of glory. This is the message, the gospel, that is transforming people all over the world. Whether you are hiding in an upper room, or walking a lonely road, Christ appears. He reveals himself, breaks open the bread of life, and weary travelers partake. Their hearts are warmed, they are made new, and a new journey in Christ begins. My prayer is that as we hear God’s Word each day, our hearts will be warmed, our vision cleared, and our identity settled—we will know who he is, and who we are in him.

That’s a prayer I have for my own soul, for my family, for my wife, my daughter, my sons. And that’s a prayer I have for you. May it be so.

TODAY'S PRAYERS:

Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.  

Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations