2 Minute Disciple

In Luke 1:46–56, Mary’s song — the Magnificat — celebrates God’s mercy and His attention to the humble. Today’s reflection reminds us that God sees us, even when we feel small or overlooked, and invites us into His story. 🎯 Exercise: “Chew” on God’s Word today — repeat the phrase “He has done great things for me” throughout your day and reflect on His goodness. 📖 Keywords: Luke 1:46–56 devotional, Magnificat Bible study, God’s mercy, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.

In Luke 1:26–38, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God — a promise foretold long ago. We’ll reflect on God’s faithfulness to keep His promises and His choice to work through humble people. 🎯 Exercise: Print and color a page depicting Jesus’ birth, then display it as a reminder to share His story. 📖 Luke 1:26–38 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Short Christian Podcast | Lectio Divina

In Week 12 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler guides us through Mark 12, where Jesus faces challenges from religious leaders, teaches the greatest commandments, and honors the faith of a poor widow. We’ll explore how Jesus responds to traps with wisdom, reveals the heart of God’s Kingdom, and calls us to live with love, integrity, and generosity. Join us for deep reflection, practical exercises, and spiritual encouragement to walk more closely with Jesus this week. 🎧Listen now and discover how to render to God what is truly His — your heart, mind, soul, and strength. 🖨️download PDF (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ruWKB-S6o4q4RKDiAcG9eZ0uYySjjRpM/view?usp=share_link) of episode

John 1:14–18 declares that the Word became human and made His home among us, full of unfailing love and faithfulness. Today we’ll meditate on the truth that God isn’t distant — He came near to reveal Himself to us. 🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God. 📖 John 1:14–18 | Daily Bible Podcast | Christian Worship | Short Devotional

Today’s 2 Minute Disciple takes us to Luke 1:1–4, where Luke assures us that his account of Jesus’ life is carefully investigated and accurate. In just over two minutes, we’ll slow down, hear the passage, notice what stands out, meditate on the truth that we can be certain of who Jesus is, and take a small step to keep an ongoing conversation with God throughout our day. 🎯 Exercise: Use transitions between tasks as moments to pray — “God, thank You for giving me the ability to finish that.” 📖 Luke 1:1–4 | Daily Bible Podcast | Short Christian Devotional | Lectio Divina

In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, we journey with Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, curses the fig tree, cleanses the temple, and teaches about faith, prayer, and forgiveness. Mark 11 marks a pivotal turn toward the cross, showing us what it means to live with bold faith, humble service, and unwavering trust in God’s authority. Join Nick Oyler for a heartfelt discussion on how we can follow Jesus’ example this week — from cultivating constant prayer to extending forgiveness. Whether you’re new to the Gospel of Mark or deep into your spiritual walk, this episode will inspire you to live out your apprenticeship to Jesus in practical ways. 🖨️Download PDF

In this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we continue our Gospel of Mark study with Mark 10 — a chapter full of powerful encounters and kingdom lessons. Marriage & Commitment: Jesus points to God’s original design for lifelong unity. Childlike Faith: We must receive God’s Kingdom with trust and openness. The Rich Young Ruler: Following Jesus means surrendering anything that takes God’s place in our hearts. True Greatness: Leadership in God’s Kingdom is rooted in humility and service. Healing Bartimaeus: Jesus hears the persistent cries of faith and responds with compassion. Nick also shares weekly spiritual practices — meditation on 1 Thessalonians 5:9, memorizing 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, and taking a long walk with God. 📖 Scripture: Mark 10:1–52 🎧 Listen & grow in your apprenticeship to Jesus. 📌 Next Week: Mark 11 — Jesus enters Jerusalem. 365 Days with Jesus is coming on January 1! Check out this article for details. (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/lectio-divina-an-ancient-way-to-meet-jesus-in-the-scriptures)

From miraculous healings to lessons on servanthood, this episode invites you to see Jesus clearly and respond with a surrendered heart. You’ll learn: Why the Transfiguration matters for your faith today How prayer is essential for spiritual victory What it means to be “last of all and servant of all” Plus, discover practical weekly exercises to help you live like Jesus. 📖 Scripture: Mark 9 🎯 Challenge: Choose one spiritual practice this week — meditation, scripture memory, or a long walk with God. Download PDF here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17vipPB4mcJ1epZgtrITbWLFfYNFb5woF/view?usp=share_link)

In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler walks us through Mark 8 — a chapter filled with miracles, deep questions, and the call to wholehearted discipleship. We’ll explore: Jesus’ compassion in feeding the four thousand The warning about the “leaven” of the Pharisees and Herod Healing the blind man in two stages Peter’s bold declaration — and Jesus’ shocking rebuke The life-changing call to deny ourselves and follow Him Download PDF here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Fhnl-WdamCar99bXyKFWjp8q_PEiH9H/view?usp=share_link)

Episode Summary: This week’s study takes us into a powerful section of Mark’s Gospel where Jesus confronts religious traditions that miss the heart of God. We’ll see: Why the Pharisees were upset about unwashed hands Jesus’ teaching that what comes from inside a person defiles them A Gentile woman’s persistent faith that moved Jesus to heal her daughter The compassionate healing of a man who was deaf and mute Key Scriptures: Mark 7:1–37 Romans 8:28 (Memory Verse) Discussion Questions: What did Jesus say about traditions vs. God’s commands? How does His teaching challenge your view of “clean” and “unclean”? What stands out to you about the Syrophoenician woman’s faith? How can you live more like Jesus this week? Weekly Exercises (Choose One): Personal Worship – Play worship music and spend time praising God. Scripture Memory – Memorize Romans 8:28. Creative Worship – Color Bible verse art as an act of devotion. Support the Podcast: If this study has blessed you, consider supporting the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast by clicking the support link on the episode page. Download the pdf here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GRwZf8OX5QTewNmUUE7-N3bkHFA8HEMw/view?usp=share_link) Next Week’s Assignment: Read Mark 8 in preparation for Week 8.

In this Mark 6 Bible Study, we explore how Jesus faced rejection in His hometown, empowered His disciples for ministry, and showed compassion by feeding the 5,000. Discover how faith overcomes fear, how to trust God’s provision, and how to walk closely with Jesus in everyday life. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why unbelief can limit what God does in your life. How Jesus sends His followers with authority and simplicity. The meaning behind the feeding of the 5,000. Lessons from Jesus walking on water. Whether you’re new to Bible study or a seasoned believer, this verse-by-verse teaching will help you deepen your apprenticeship to Jesus. 📖 Read Along: Mark 6:1–56 (ESV) 🎯 Series: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Gospel of Mark Study 🔗 Resources: Download the PDF Study Here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hngp05s2FVLHACfh-hgEttZG90MfjvN/view?usp=share_link) Subscribe now so you never miss a week of growing in faith and understanding God’s Word.

In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler explores Mark 5, where Jesus frees a man possessed by a legion of demons. This Bible study podcast offers practical lessons on spiritual freedom, faith, and trusting God’s power in the storms of life. 📖 Download the free study guide here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RXG8_lKu7hLhRc92Upz8on3id_Nbx_4K/view?usp=share_link) 🎧 Subscribe for weekly Gospel of Mark episodes. 💬 Join the conversation here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/apprenticeship5)

In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler guides you through Mark chapter 4, exploring the powerful Parable of the Sower and Jesus’ teaching on the Lamp under a Basket. Discover what it means to be good soil, how to guard your heart from distractions, and why Jesus often spoke in parables. This episode offers practical discipleship insights, thought-provoking discussion questions, and encouragement for your spiritual growth. Whether you’re studying alone or with a small group, you’ll be challenged to hear God’s Word, accept it, and bear fruit in your daily life. 📖 Scripture Reading: Mark 4:1–25 💬 Key Themes: Gospel of Mark, parables of Jesus, spiritual growth, discipleship, faith in action 📥 Free PDF Study Guide (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZflwyFRaKGgLRtoJZMyZzj4JszRc_cFW/view?usp=share_link)

If you haven’t yet, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes, and download the free PDF (https://drive.google.com/file/d/194L0amQ9QW96NEkLC_89kdt1Puv9Lwsf/view?usp=share_link) study guide from our website. Mark 3 — Key Events 1. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath In the synagogue, Jesus encounters a man with a withered hand. The religious leaders watch closely, hoping to accuse Him. Jesus asks: “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?” When they remain silent, He heals the man — revealing God’s heart for compassion over legalism. 2. Crowds Follow Jesus From Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and beyond, people come to see Jesus. His miracles draw many, and even unclean spirits declare Him the Son of God. 3. Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles Jesus calls and appoints twelve men to be His closest followers, sending them out to preach and giving them authority to cast out demons: Simon Peter James & John (Sons of Thunder) Andrew Philip Bartholomew Matthew Thomas James son of Alphaeus Thaddaeus Simon the Zealot Judas Iscariot 4. Confrontation with Religious Leaders The scribes accuse Jesus of working by the power of Satan. Jesus responds with the famous teaching: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” He warns against blaspheming the Holy Spirit — a sin with eternal consequences. 5. Redefining Family When His mother and brothers come looking for Him, Jesus declares: “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”

Key Lessons from Jesus Faith can move obstacles – The friends of the paralytic didn’t let a crowd stop them from bringing him to Jesus. Jesus has authority to forgive sins – This was shocking to the religious leaders but central to His mission. Compassion over condemnation – Jesus welcomed sinners to His table. The Sabbath is for man’s benefit – It’s a gift, not a burden. And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. 4 And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. 5 And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” 12 And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!” 13 He went out again beside the sea, and all the crowd was coming to him, and he was teaching them. 14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. 15 And as he reclined at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. 16 And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 17 And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” 18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 19 And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. 20 The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day. 21 No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the patch tears away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made. 22 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins—and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.” 23 One Sabbath he was going through the grainfields, and as they made their way, his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. 24 And the Pharisees were saying to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” 25 And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: 26 how he entered the house of God, in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?” 27 And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.” Mark 2:1–28, ESV Discussion: What did Jesus say in this chapter?...

Read Mark 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’ ” 4 John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” 12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him. 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” 16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him. 21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee. 29 And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. 31 And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them. 32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. 35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, 37 and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.” 38 And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” 39 And...

John the Baptist pointed to the true Light — Jesus — yet many did not recognize Him. In John 1:6–13, we’re reminded that all who believe and accept Him become children of God. We’ll reflect on the importance of keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open to Jesus so we don’t miss Him in our daily lives. 🎯 Exercise: Look for someone who needs help today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand. 📖 John 1:6–13 | Christian Podcast for Busy People | Lectio Divina Daily | Short Devotional

In John 1:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus — the Word — was with God from the beginning, and He is God. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. Today’s reflection centers on God’s desire to be close to His creation. In just over two minutes, you’ll slow down, hear His Word, and carry His light into your day. 🎯 Exercise: Share the light of Christ with a smile — notice how it changes the atmosphere. 📖 John 1:1–5 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Christian Meditation | Short Bible Reading

Have you ever wanted to learn how to pray better? Jesus’ disciples wanted to know how to pray Jesus’ style and he taught them how to pray and his way of prayer can take us way past our feeble attempts at prayer. Luke 11:1–10 (CEB): Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, uphold the holiness of your name. Bring in your kingdom. 3 Give us the bread we need for today. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who has wronged us. And don’t lead us into temptation.’ 5 He also said to them, “Imagine that one of you has a friend and you go to that friend in the middle of the night. Imagine saying, ‘Friend, loan me three loaves of bread 6 because a friend of mine on a journey has arrived and I have nothing to set before him.’ 7 Imagine further that he answers from within the house, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up to give you anything.’ 8 I assure you, even if he wouldn’t get up and help because of his friendship, he will get up and give his friend whatever he needs because of his friend’s brashness. 9 And I tell you: Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 Everyone who asks, receives. Whoever seeks, finds. To everyone who knocks, the door is opened.

I hate unsolicited advice from others. If I wanted to know what you thought, I would have asked. However, I can jump right in and point out your faults before I look at my own log. This is the part of Jesus’ sermon where he is starting to meddle. If I’m honest with myself, I need his meddling and he is teaching me to check my heart before I dole out advice. Man, this learning from Jesus is a process and I’m a slow learner sometimes.