A Story the World Wasn’t Ready For

Christmas didn’t begin with lights, songs, or celebration.

It began in silence. In darkness. In a world ruled by fear, violence, and spiritual blindness.

In this special Christmas episode, we step past the familiar nativity scene and into the tension, danger, and divine mystery surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. From a silent heaven and an unexpected angelic encounter, to a carpenter faced with an impossible choice, a child born with no room in the inn, and a night when the sky itself was torn open—this is the Christmas story as it truly happened.

This episode explores: • Why heaven waited so long to move • Why God chose obscurity instead of power • Why shepherds saw angels while kings trembled • How a baby in a manger threatened rulers and kingdoms • Why Christmas points forward to blood, sacrifice, and resurrection • The question Christmas still asks every soul

This isn’t just a holiday story.

It’s a divine invasion. A rescue mission. A light entering a world that preferred the dark.

“For unto you is born this day… a Savior.” (Luke 2:11)

The question is the same now as it was then:

What will you do with Him?

In this episode of 10 Minute Bible, Bud Shropshire continues the journey through Scripture with a powerful reading of Genesis chapters 4–6.

These chapters reveal humanity’s early struggle with sin—from the tragedy of Cain and Abel, the first murder in human history, to Cain’s exile and the mysterious mark God places upon him. We then follow the genealogy from Adam through Seth, Lamech, and Methuselah as the generations multiply.

But as the world fills, so does its wickedness. Humanity’s rebellion grows so deep that God limits human lifespan and ultimately decides to cleanse the earth. Yet in the midst of corruption, one man stands out—Noah.

God chooses Noah, giving him precise instructions for building the ark that will preserve life. Noah responds with obedience, setting the stage for one of the most dramatic events in all of Scripture.

In this episode you’ll hear: • The story of Cain and Abel and the consequences of jealousy and sin • The rise of early civilization and the genealogies from Adam • God’s response to escalating human wickedness • Noah’s calling and the blueprint of the ark • The hope found in one man’s faithfulness

Listen now and let God’s Word shape your day—10 minutes at a time.

In the very first episode of 10 Minute Bible, Bud Shropshire takes you through a clear, steady reading of Genesis chapters 1–3 from the English Standard Version (ESV). In just ten minutes, experience the foundation of Scripture — the creation of the heavens and the earth, the forming of mankind in God’s image, the beauty of Eden, and the moment everything changed.

Whether you’re listening on your commute, during a break, or as part of your daily devotional time, this short-format Bible reading brings God’s Word to you in a simple, accessible way.

Start your journey through Scripture — ten minutes at a time.