In today’s episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reads Romans 11:33–36 from The Message and reflects on the extravagant generosity and unfathomable wisdom of God from a progressive Christian perspective. He explores Paul’s surprising humility after building an intricate theological argument, inviting us to embrace mystery rather than demand certainty. Brad connects this to everyday life with vivid examples—from standing under towering redwoods to cheering at a ball game or savoring time with grandchildren—showing how all of life is sacred, not just the “religious” parts. He then offers a practical action step: to find a moment of genuine wonder, resist the urge to analyze it, and simply respond with a wholehearted “yes, yes, yes” to God’s goodness, even amid suffering. The episode closes with a prayer, an invitation to deeper Bible study through the ABC 123 Bible Study Method, and a call to support the mission of sharing the audible Word of God with 1 million people by 2028.

Key Takeaways

1. Embracing Divine Mystery

• Paul, one of the sharpest theological minds, ultimately admits that God’s wisdom is “way over our heads,” modeling humility instead of certainty.

1. Freedom from Having It All Figured Out

• The passage offers “good medicine” for those who feel pressured to have every theological mystery resolved before they can trust God.

1. All of Life Is Sacred

• “Everything comes from Him, happens through Him, and ends in Him” means there is no divide between spiritual and non-spiritual; work, play, grief, and joy are all within God’s story.

1. Worship as Wonder, Not Just Words

• Brad encourages listeners to find moments of genuine wonder—in nature, relationships, or everyday experiences—and respond with an unguarded “yes, yes, yes” rather than analysis.

1. Gratitude Even in Suffering

• Through examples like his cancer and comedy podcast, Brad shows that an overflowing “yes” to God can coexist with pain, recognizing good gifts even in hard seasons.

1. A Practical Action Step for Listeners

• The episode challenges listeners to intentionally seek one moment of wonder, appreciate it without dissecting it, and let that become a simple, embodied act of worship.

Links referenced in this episode:

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The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

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Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

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