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Into the Light
Background Story: Jesus performed miraculous healings transforming people's lives. But for some reason, the religious leaders always had a problem with it. Read John 9: 1-16, 35-41 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”…
Time to Scrub the Cup
Background Story: The religious leaders were always trying to trap Jesus or find fault in Him. They saw Jesus’ disciples not following their religious customs of the day and brought it up to Jesus. God had given Moses the Ten Commandments in Exodus but the Jewish people took those ten…
Undivided Heart
Background Story: David wrote the Psalms as personal prayers and worship to God as he went through the trials of his life. Psalm 86: 5-11 5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.6 Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.7 When I am in distress, I call to you, because…
True Treasure
Background Story: Jesus is teaching the crowd and His disciples. Read Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not…
Not Gonna Swerve
Background Story: King David is getting older in years. His son, Solomon is getting prepared to become King of Israel and King David takes a moment to give Solomon important advice. Read 1 Chronicles 28: 5-9 Of all my sons—and the Lord has given me many—he has chosen my son Solomon to sit…
No Comparison
Background: The book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah. He was a prophet of God during four of the most challenging decades in Israel's history including the capture of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. Read Jeremiah 10: 6-16 No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty…
Unexpected Mercy
Background Story: Jonah was a prophet of Israel who God had called to share His words with the people. Read Jonah 1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away…
There’s Hope
Background Story: The book of 1 Peter was written by the Apostle Peter to a group of Christians. Peter was a fisherman that Jesus called to follow Him. As a disciple of Jesus, Peter witnessed first hand the power of God and the forgiveness of the cross. Peter went on…
The Door is Already Open
Background Story: The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Romans as a letter to the church in Rome to teach them the truths of the gospel. Read Romans 6: 2-13 We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you know that all…
Is It True?
Background Story: The book of Philippians was not a book but a letter from Paul to the church there with instructions to encourage and strengthen them in their walk in Christ. Read Philippians 4:4-9 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to…
Irrevocable
Background Story: The Israelites were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years and then God delivered them. When they left their life of slavery, God gave them instructions in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy about how His people were to live. Read Deuteronomy 13 If a prophet,…
The Restless Heart
Background Story: Isaiah was a prophet who communicated God's words to the people. Read Isaiah 55: 1-7 “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money!Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free!2 Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food…
Am I Numb?
Background Story: The books of 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy were letters from Paul to a young believer named Timothy. Paul refers to Timothy as his son because, like a spiritual father, he wanted to encourage him to keep living his faith with boldness, passion, and calling. Read 2 Timothy…
My Identity
Background Story: Isaiah was a prophet of God who spoke about the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. Read Isaiah 53: 1-6 Who has believed our message? To whom has the Lord revealed his powerful arm? 2 My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry…
A Different Love
Background Story: The book of Romans was written by Paul to encourage and teach the church of Rome how to follow Christ. Read Romans 12: 9-19 9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection,…
Because You Say So
Background Story: Jesus was walking along the Lake of Gennesaret also known as the Sea of Galilee when He speaks out to a simple fisherman named Simon Peter. Read Luke 5: 1-11 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and…
Faithful Still
Background Story: David was a shepherd before he was a king. He knew God in a special way as his Shepherd who protected and watched over him like a sheep. Read Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid?The Lord is my fortress,…
Never Forget
Background Story: After over 400 years of slavery in Egypt, the Israelites were delivered out of captivity by God. In this passage, they are heading towards the promised land and God is speaking through Moses to His people. Read Deuteronomy 8 “Be careful to obey all the commands I am…
Not Just A Consumer
Background Story: God told Abraham hundreds of years before that He would take His people from a land where they were mistreated into the promised land (Genesis 15). After 430 years of slavery in Egypt and 40 years in the desert, Joshua is standing at the entrance ready to go…
Unexpected Plot Twist
Background Story: Moses was the man God chose to help lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Now God uses a man named Joshua to lead His people into the promised land. Read Joshua 2 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he…
The River (Part 1)
Background Story: After 430 years in slavery in Egypt and 40 years in the desert, the Israelites are being led into the promised land by their new leader, Joshua. Read Joshua 3 Early the next morning Joshua and all the Israelites left Acacia Grove and arrived at the banks of the…
The River (Part 2)
Background Story: In Joshua 3, God did an amazing miracle allowing the Israelites to cross the Jordan River into the promised land on dry ground. Read Joshua 4 When all the people had crossed the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, 2 “Now choose twelve men, one from each tribe. 3 Tell them, ‘Take twelve stones…
Go Around Again
Background Story: The Israelites were delivered from Egypt under the leadership of Moses. When they arrived at the promise land, they got afraid of the obstacles before them and doubted God. Because of this, God told them they had to wait to enter the land. After Moses' death, Joshua becomes…
The Recipe for Sin
Background Story: The Israelites crossed the Jordan River into the promise land with Joshua and God began giving them victory over their enemies. The Israelites were instructed (Joshua 6) that everything in the city of Jericho was to be devoted or given to God. But one man, Achan, decided the…
An Allegory of Pride
Background Story: The books of 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians with written as letters from Paul to the church of Corinth to teach them the truths of the gospel. Read 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 For Christ didn’t send me to baptize, but to preach the Good News—and not with clever speech,…
Focused on Eternity
Background Story: Jesus often preached in parables teaching about the kingdom of God using everyday examples. Read Matthew 25: 1-13 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were…
Love Story
Background Story: John was a close disciple of Jesus who shared what he saw and heard. Read John 17:1-5 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give…
Grace and Truth
Background Story: John was a disciple of Jesus who walked in closeness with Him on earth and teaches us how to walk in fellowship with Him as believers. Read 1 John 1 We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw…
Only the Best
Background Story: Jesus has been baptized by John the Baptist and has called the first few of His disciples. In the passage, we see the first recorded miracle of Jesus. Read John 2:1-11 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his…
Law Breaker
Background Story: The book of Hebrews provides a connection between the Old Testament and the New showing how God fulfilled the law through Jesus. Hebrews 9:1-15 That first covenant between God and Israel had regulations for worship and a place of worship here on earth. 2 There were two rooms in that…
A Warrior in a Winepress
Background Story: God delivered the Israelites from the slavery of Egypt under the leadership of Moses. Then God uses Joshua to take the people into the promise land and conquer their enemies. But as the people settle into the land, they started to worship the gods of the people around…
Both Can’t Remain
Background Story: In the previous devotion, we met Gideon threshing wheat in the winepress to hide the food from his enemies. But God was calling Gideon out of the winepress to be a warrior and judge for Israel calling the people back to Him. Read Judges 6:25-32 That same night…
Timeless
Background Story: When Israel came into the promise land, God rose up judges to speak His words to the people and lead them in victory against their enemies. Read Judges 13 Again the Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight, so the Lord handed them over to the Philistines, who oppressed them for…
Undefeated God
Background Story: Samson was born to be a judge for Israel to defeat their enemies and to be set apart for the Lord. In Judges 14 and 15, Samson marries a woman who is later killed and burned by the Philistines. Read Judges 15:7-20 “Because you did this,” Samson vowed,…
Sneaky Vines
Background Story: Samson was a warrior and judge for Israel. God gifted Samson with incredible strength and called him to be a Nazarite. In Numbers 6, the Bible talks about the requirements of a Nazarite...one requirement was that they did not cut their hair. Samson was a warrior for Israel…
Wedding Clothes
Background Story: Jesus often spoke in parables revealing the deep truths of God in stories. Read Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus also told them other parables. He said, 2 “The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. 3 When the banquet was…
The Responsive Heart
Background Story: In 2 Chronicles 34-35 and 2 Kings 22–23, we read the account of the 16th King of Judah who took the throne at the age of 8. Read 2 Chronicles 34:1-28 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. 2 He…
The Suffering Savior
Background Story: John was a close disciple of Jesus who shared what he saw and heard. Read John 1:1-14 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He existed in the beginning with God.3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.4 The…
Trip Planning
Read Revelations 1:4-8 Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from the sevenfold Spirit before his throne; 5 and from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness to these things, the first to rise from the dead, and the ruler of…
More Than Religion
Background Story: King David wrote many Psalms as prayers and worship from his heart to God's. Read Psalm 61:1-4, 62:5-8, 63:1-8 Psalm 61: For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. 1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth I call to…
The Long Game
Background Story: Peter was a disciple of Jesus, called from the humble life of a fisherman to be a leader in the early church. Read 1 Peter 5:5-10 In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in…
Oh My Soul
Read Psalm 103:1-5 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Big…
The Curtain
Background Story: After three years of ministry, Jesus stands before Pilate and the people to accomplish the purpose for which He came. Read Matthew 27:22-51 “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify him!” 23 “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked…
Your First
Background Story: The Israelites continued to live in rebellion against God worshipping the gods of the people around them. God raised up Elijah to tell the people that a great drought would be coming on the land in response to their disobedience. Read 1 Kings 17:7-24 7 Some time later the…
Consuming Fire
Background Story: Elijah was a prophet of God who spoke the will of God to the people. Ahab was the King of Israel at this time. Read 1 Kings 18:6-39 6 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and Ahab went to meet Elijah. 17 When he saw Elijah, he said…
The Sustainer
Background Story: Elijah stood alone. He stood alone speaking the words of the Lord (1 Kings 17:1-6). He stood alone with the widow and her needs (1 Kings 17:7-24). He stood alone against the 450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-46). Coming off that great mountain-top experience with God, Elijah…
Others
Background Story: Elijah was tired and ready to give up. He had stood alone against royalty, the Israelites, and the 450 prophets of Baal. In Chapter 19, God physically and emotionally feeds and strengthens Elijah and send him on to Mount Horeb (also known as Mount Sinai). Read 1 Kings…
My Story
Background Story: After decades of being unable to have a child, Zechariah is about to get a very unexpected visit. Read Luke 1:5-25 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant…
Morning Light
Background Story: Isaiah was a prophet who spoke the words that God gave him to the people about things to come. In this prophecy, Isaiah prophecies of the coming Messiah. Read Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled…
The Promised Shepherd
Background Story: Luke was a follower of Jesus who "carefully investigated everything from the beginning" and wrote the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. (Luke 1:1-4) Read Luke 2:1-20 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was…
Come Alive
Read Luke 7:11-17 11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from…
Caused to Question
Read Luke 18:35-43 35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led the way rebuked him…
Prone to Doubt
Background Story: The prophets and Psalms foretold that the Messiah would be rejected by those He came to save, beaten to the point of unrecognition, crucified next to robbers, die on a cross, lay in the tomb for three days, and rise from the dead (See Isaiah 53, Psalm 22,…
So Glad
Read Psalm 103 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 6 The Lord works…
This Same Jesus
Background Story: The book of Acts was written by Luke who started the book of Luke in a similar manner. His goal was to research and write the accounts of Jesus so that, "you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught." (Luke 1:1-4) Read Acts 1:1-11…
A New Name (Pt2)
Background Story: The book of Acts that follows the start of the early Church and the spread of the Good News. Read Acts 3: 1-16 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was…
Been With Jesus
Background Story: In Acts 3, Peter and John were at the temple and saw a man who had been crippled since birth begging. Peter tells the man to look at them and then instructs him in the name of Jesus to walk. This man jumps to his feet in front…
Be A Barnabas
Background Story: In Acts 7:59-8:3, we read that Saul was a persecutor of the church. Saul grew up as a Pharisee like his father (Acts 23:6) and was responsible for catching and killing those Jews who were following this new teaching about Jesus called "The Way." Read Acts 9:1-31 Meanwhile,…
The True Breaker of Chains
Background Story: Paul and Silas were a dynamic duo preaching the gospel. Often they found that not everyone was excited to see them come to town. Read Acts 16: 16-36 16 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had…
Fighting Discouragement
Read Psalm 77 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me.2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. 3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.4 You kept my eyes from closing; I…
Looking for Water
Read Psalm 63:1-5 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you;I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you,in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify…
To Be
Read Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most…
Eternal Pursuits
Read Psalm 49 Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who live in this world,2 both low and high, rich and poor alike:3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.4 I will turn my ear to a proverb; with the harp I will expound my riddle: 5 Why should I fear when…
Training For Godliness
Background Story: Timothy was a young man who trained under Paul to be a leader of the church. Paul sent Timothy letters to help him grow and mature in his faith and as a leader. Read 1 Timothy 4:7-13 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’…
Storm Chaser
Bible Passages for Today: 1 Corinthians 10: 12-13: If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you…
Behold the Lamb
Background Story: After 430 years as slaves in Egypt, God delivered His people from captivity. Before they left Egypt, God gave them clear instructions to celebrate an annual feast to remember their redemption from slavery called the Passover (Exodus 12). We read more in Deuteronomy 16:1-8, Numbers 9:1-14 and the…
Equipped
Background Story: Scholars believe that Timothy was around 30 years old when Paul wrote to him the two letters. Like a father, Paul shares his heart and wisdom with Timothy on living a godly life while faced with persecution and deception. Read 2 Timothy 3:12-4:8 In fact, everyone who wants…
His Kingdom
Background Story: Jesus' disciples asked Him to teach them to pray in Luke 11:1. And this was Jesus' response. Read Matthew 6:1-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others.…
Narrow Road
Read Psalm 142:1-5 A psalm of David, regarding his experience in the cave. A prayer. 1 I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy.2 I pour out my complaints before him and tell him all my troubles.3 When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn.Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps…
The Greatest
Read John 13: 1-17 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil…
Live Ready
Read 2 Peter 3 Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your…
Victorious Life
Read Romans 8:1-17 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his…
Burdened
Read Isaiah 40:27-31 Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel,“My way is hidden from the Lord; my cause is disregarded by my God”?28 Do you not know? Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.29 He gives…
Healed
Read Matthew 8:1-4 When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his…
Daily
Read Psalm 34 I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.2 I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.3 Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never…
Breath of Life
Background Story: Ezekiel was from the priestly line. During his time, Jerusalem was conquered by King Nebuchadnezzar, Solomon's temple was destroyed (2 Kings 25:8-10), and Ezekiel was taken into captivity to live in Babylonia. Read more at https://biblehub.com/sum/ezekiel/. Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the…
The Sin of Self
Background Story: The book of Ephesians was written as a letter to the church in Ephesus. It is believed that Paul wrote this while in prison in Rome. Read Ephesians 3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard…
The Offense of the Gospel
Read John 6:28-69 28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” 29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” 30 So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you…
Steadfast Heart
Read Psalms 57 For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. 1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until…
Living Sacrifice
Read Hebrews 13:11-16 Under the old system, the high priest brought the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, and the bodies of the animals were burned outside the camp. 12 So also Jesus suffered and died outside the city gates to make his people holy by…
Ears to Hear
Read Acts 2:36-39 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and…
Uncomplicated
Read Hebrews 10:10-22 For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time. 11 Under the old covenant, the priest stands and ministers before the altar day after day, offering the same sacrifices again and again, which can…
Shared Experience
Read Romans 15:5-20 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in…
Yield Sign
Read Galatians 5:16-25 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of…
Master Over Me
Read Luke 5:1-11 “One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into…
Following His Lead
Background Story: Abraham has been following God for decades witnessing His miraculous provision in his life. He is getting older, his wife has died, and he desires for his son to have a wife. So he sends his servant on a journey trusting that the God who had provided and…
