Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the Passover in Exodus 10-12—examining how salvation requires both God's divine action and our human response, and how this pivotal event points directly to Jesus Christ.

Scripture Focus: Exodus 10:1–12:13 - The Passover, where God's judgment passes over those who obey His instructions to mark their doorposts with lamb's blood.

In This Episode:

• How obedience marks the difference between judgment and salvation
• Why the Passover became central to Israel's identity
• The connection between Passover and communion
• How Jesus fulfills the Passover as the final sacrifice

Key Quote: "Redemption begins when we trust God enough to obey Him."

About One Single Story: Daily lessons from the One Year Bible to help you engage with Scripture and apply God's Word to your life.

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Welcome to One Single Story, where Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream explore Matthew 19:13-30. Jesus flips worldly expectations upside down as He welcomes children, confronts wealth, and redefines what it means to follow Him completely.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 19:13-30 - Jesus teaches about childlike faith, challenges the rich young ruler, and reveals the kingdom paradox: "the first shall be last, and the last shall be first."

In This Episode:

• Understanding childlike faith as complete dependence on God
• The tension between possessions and full commitment to Christ
• How wealth, security, and independence can become barriers to obedience
• What "the first shall be last" means for kingdom living

Key Quote: "The Kingdom belongs to those who hold everything loosely, but trust God fully."

Each weekday, One Single Story offers biblical encouragement from the One Year Bible. Visit visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com to learn more.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Psalm 23 and discuss the profound imagery of God as our Shepherd who provides everything His people need.

Scripture Focus: Psalm 23 - David's timeless psalm depicting God as the Good Shepherd who leads, protects, and invites us to dwell in His house forever.

In This Episode:

• The intimate relationship between shepherd and sheep
• Protection versus perfect safety: what God actually promises
• How Psalm 23 redefines success as sufficiency rather than abundance
• The difference between visiting and dwelling in God's house

Key Quote: "When the Lord is your shepherd, you lack nothing that truly matters."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief conversation around the One Year Bible reading plan. Hosted by pastors from Open Door Church, these discussions help you dig deeper into Scripture and apply God's Word to everyday life.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Matthew 18:1-20, where Jesus redefines greatness through humility and servanthood. The conversation delves into guardian angels, divine protection, and the power of believers gathered in Christ's name.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:1-20 - Jesus teaches about Kingdom greatness, humility, and His presence among believers.

In This Episode:

• Jesus redefines greatness through childlike humility
• Guardian angels and biblical passages that reference divine protection
• Why committed disciples display God's presence powerfully
• Understanding alignment and unity in the body of Christ

Key Quote: "Greatness in the Kingdom is measured by how closely we mirror His heart."

One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes every weekday.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Proverbs 5:7-14 and discuss how sin never advertises its ending. Discover the critical difference between acting on impulse and choosing wisdom that protects your future.

In This Episode:

• How temptation conceals long-term consequences while highlighting immediate pleasure
• Learning from David and Solomon's stories of moral compromise
• Why wisdom calls us to think beyond the moment
• The role of regret as a teacher for ourselves and others

Key Quote: "Wisdom never says today is all that matters. Never says that. Our impulse says today is all that matters."

About One Single Story: Daily biblical insights from the One Year Bible, brought to you by the pastoral team at Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they conclude this week's conversation on Joseph, exploring how he navigated the delicate balance of serving both Egypt and his family with wisdom and integrity.

Scripture Focus: Genesis 46:1–47:31 - Jacob's family relocates to Egypt, reunites with Joseph, and settles in Goshen while Joseph demonstrates wise leadership.

In This Episode:

• The tender reunion between Jacob and Joseph
• How Joseph strategically served both Egypt and his family without compromise
• Why God's reassurance to Jacob was critical during this transition
• The significance of Jacob blessing Pharaoh and our responsibility to bless those in authority

Key Quote: "He realizes that he has a responsibility to both the family and to the nation... He never sees it as I have to serve one or the other."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from the One Year Bible reading plan with practical insights to help you engage with Scripture.

Hosted by the pastoral team at Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Visit visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Joseph's emotional revelation to his brothers and his remarkable perspective on how God works through suffering.

Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1–45:28 - Joseph reveals his identity, Judah offers himself as a sacrifice for Benjamin, and Joseph explains God's sovereign purpose in his suffering.

In This Episode:

• Judah's transformation from betrayer to willing sacrifice
• How unresolved guilt shapes our present perspective
• Joseph's view: God orchestrates suffering for greater purposes
• Why hindsight reveals God's hand in our journey

Key Quote: "God not only heals the past, he turns it into the fuel for your future."

About One Single Story: A daily Bible study podcast from Open Door Church walking through the One Year Bible. Brief lessons and honest conversations about Scripture, helping you discover how God's story connects to your life.

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Welcome to One Single Story with Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Today we explore Joseph testing his brothers and the transformation that follows.

Scripture Focus: Genesis 42:18-43:34 - Joseph's brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, and Joseph tests whether they have truly changed since selling him into slavery.

In This Episode:

• Judah's transformation from suggesting they sell Joseph to offering his life for Benjamin
• Joseph's emotional breakdown and what it reveals about true healing
• How unresolved grief shapes our decision-making
• Why testing revealed the brothers' genuine transformation

Key Quote: "Forgiveness takes courage, but it also unlocks a destiny."

About One Single Story: Each weekday we offer brief lessons from the One Year Bible, providing practical insights and honest conversations around God's Word.

Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com

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