October 21 — A Target on the Child: Prophecy, Danger, and a Heavenly Father — Chronological Audio...

Today's reading from Matthew 2:1–23 and Luke 2:39–52 shows us that even at the very beginning of Jesus' life, a plan born out of spiritual darkness is already moving to destroy Him. Herod, threatened by the news of a newborn king, orders the slaughter of the boys in Bethlehem, and Jesus' family flees to Egypt. Jesus will face enemies His whole life. Once again, Old Testament prophecy is fulfilled down to the detail — Micah names Bethlehem as the Messiah's birthplace, Hosea speaks of God calling His son out of Egypt, and Jeremiah gives voice to Rachel weeping for her children. Then, at just twelve years old, Jesus stays behind in the temple and tells His anxious mother, "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" Even as a boy, He makes it clear His origins are not from this world and that His true Father is in heaven. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm conversations that bring faith to life. Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time. 📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons #BibleInAYear #Psalms #ResolvedToRead #DailyBibleReading #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Devotional