Our Daily Bread also occasionally features articles from our archives by Dr. M. R. De Haan. We are honored to continue to use articles written by one of the founders of this devotional.

M. R. De Haan was a physician who later in life became a pastor – well known for his gravelly voice and impassioned Bible teaching. His commitment to ministry was to lead people of all nations to personal faith and maturity in Christ.

So in 1938, from a small radio station in eastern Michigan, Detroit Bible Class was born. Suddenly the spiritual doctor was making house calls – to hundreds of thousands of Scripture-hungry listeners.

Even though he was an unlikely radio personality – with a rough, authoritative voice – the program worked to great effect. And Dr. De Haan’s heavily underlined reflections on the Scripture quickly became a source of biblical wisdom for many. In response to his teaching, listeners asked for transcripts of the broadcast for use as study materials. These resources, soon in great demand, were the precursor of today’s widely distributed Discovery Series booklets.

From this spiritual foundation, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based ministry continues to build upon the foundation of Dr. De Haan’s vision and work. With commitment to the biblical principles, RBC Ministries today offers teaching resources to millions worldwide. While Dr. De Haan began this ministry in his basement as a family operation, today the Lord has brought together a staff of over 300 Christian workers in our US headquarters.

Dr. De Haan was a leader who is remembered as a real man of God who loved the Lord and loved teaching His Word.