A Lack of Instruction Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 6:10-16 Background Scripture: Judges 17-18 Today’s Scripture: Judges 17:1-6; Judges 18:18-19, 27 Thought to Remember Know Scripture and put it into practice.
An Unlikely Deliverer Devotional Reading: Ecclesiastes 7:1-13 Background Scripture: Judges 3 Today’s Scripture: Judges 3:15-23, 30 Thought to Remember God uses people you wouldn’t expect.
A Faithless Generation Devotional Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14 Background Scripture: Judges 1-2 Today’s Scripture: Judges 2:6-15 Thought to Remember Every person must choose God deliberately and personally.
A Renewed Covenant Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:1-20; Joshua 23-24 Today’s Scripture: Joshua 24:18-27 Thought to Remember Choose this day who you will serve.
Rahab Welcomes Spies Devotional Reading: Matthew 25:31-46 Background Scripture: Joshua 2; 6:16-25; Matthew 1:5; James 2:25; Hebrews 11:31 Today’s Scripture: Joshua 2:8-123; 6:16-17 Thought to Remember Work with God in …
Joshua Fights for God Devotional Reading: Psalm 108 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 7; Joshua 6; 8:1-29; 10:28-43; 11:1-23 Today’s Scripture: Joshua 11:6-9, 16-23 Thought to Remember Scripture reveals God’s work in …
Israel Remembers God’s Deeds Devotional Reading: Luke 8:35-39 Background Scripture: Exodus 14; Joshua 3:1-4:24 Today’s Scripture: Joshua 4:14-24 Thought to Remember Create reminders of God’s steadfast faithfulness.
Joshua Leads Courageously Devotional Reading: Daniel 10:18-21 Background Scripture: Exodus 19-24; Deuteronomy 31:1-8; 34:1-12; Joshua 1 Today’s Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11 Thought to Remember Be courageous as God leads you!
Lydia, the Generous Hostess Devotional Reading: James 2:14-26 Background Scripture: Acts 16:11-40 Today’s Scripture: Acts 16:11-15, 40 Thought to Remember God grows the church through our hospitality.
Timothy, a Leader with a Legacy Devotional Reading: Matthew 12:46-50 Background Scripture: Acts 16:1-3; Philippians 2:19-22; 2 Timothy 1:1-6; 3:14-16 Today’s Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6, 3:14-16 Thought to Remember Remember …
Saul of Tarsus, the Unlikely Apostle Devotional Message: Psalm 86:1-10 Background Scripture: Acts 7:58-8:3; 9:1-31; 22:3-15 Today’s Scripture: Acts 22:3-15 Thought to Remember Let God use you for His purposes.
Stephen, the Unwavering Martyr Devotional Reading: Luke 23:32-43 Background Scripture: Acts 6-7 Today’s Scripture: Acts 6:7-10; 7:54-60 Thought to Remember Respond to opposition as Jesus and Stephen did.
Thomas, the Hesitant Believer Devotional Reading: Psalm 91:1-6 Background Scripture: John 11:14-16; 14:5-8; 20:24-29; 21:1-2 Today’s Scripture: John 11:14-16; 14:5-8; 20:24-29; 21:1-2 Thought to Remember Jesus meets us in our …
Mary, the Loyal Mother Devotional Reading: Revelation 12:1-6 Background Scripture: Luke 1:26-56; 2:15-19; John 2:1-5; 19:25-27 Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:15-19; John 2:1-5; 19:25-27 Thought to Remember Loyalty to Jesus means …
Zacchaeus, the Repentant Tax Collector Devotional Reading: Luke 6:31-38 Background Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Today’s Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Thought to Remember Jesus still seeks and saves the lost.
Simon Peter, the Restored Disciple Devotional Reading: Isaiah 40:26-31 Background Scripture: Mark 8:27-29; Luke 22:7-38; John 18:15-18, 25-27; 21:15-17 Today’s Scripture: Mark 8:27-29; Luke 22:31-34; John 18:25-27; 21:15-17 Thought to …
The Believing Centurion Devotional Reading: Acts 10:19-22, 30-35 Background Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13 Thought to Remember Jesus holds complete authority.
Amos, the Courageous Prophet Devotional Reading: Psalm 23 Background Scripture: Amos 1:1; 2:6-16; 3:1-15; 7:10-17 Today’s Scripture: Amos 1:1; 2:11-12; 3:7-8; 7:10-15 Thought to Remember Listen to the Lord’s words …
Jonathan and David, Resolute Friends Devotional Reading: Proverbs 27:6, 10-11, 17, 19 Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Samuel 1:17-27 Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:16-17, 32-34, 42; 2 …
Hannah, the Faithful Supplicant Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:13-17 Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28; 2:1-11, 18-21; 3:1-18 Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-20, 25b Thought to Remember God listens and gives good …
Deborah, the Dutiful Judge Devotional Reading: Matthew 20:20-28 Background Scripture: Judges 4-5 Today’s Scripture: Judges 4:4-10, 14, 21-22 Thought to Remember God spoke a faithful word through Deborah.
Living in Christian Community Devotional Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 Background Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12; Psalm 122:1-9; Hebrews 10:19-25 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Hebrews 10:22-25 Thought to Remember Christian community obeys God, loves …
Christian Rhythms of Life Devotional Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:20-25 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 31:12-13; Mark 2:18-28; 6:30-32; John 2:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Mark 2:18-28 Thought to Remember Christ is Lord over the rhythms …
Christian Manner of Justice Devotional Reading: Luke 3:7-14 Background Scripture: Exodus 1:8-14; Amos 5:6-15; Zechariah 8:16-17 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:14-21; Ephesians 6:5-9; 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Thought to Remember Serve God …
Work as Christian Duty Devotional Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:4-10 Background Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 2:15; Exodus 20:9; John 5:17; John 9:4; Acts 20:30-35; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 …
Christian Expectation of Grace Devotional Reading: Revelation 5:1-5 Background Scripture: Jonah 1-4; Galatians 3:1-13 Today’s Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5; 4:6-11 Thought to Remember God’s grace is expansive, and His patience is …
Family: Distinct and Obedient Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 7:25-29 Background Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9; Ephesians 6:1-4; 2 Timothy 1:3-5 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:3-9; Matthew 19:3-9 Thought to Remember Love God in …
Children: Gift and Model Devotional Reading: Psalm 8 Background scripture: Matthew 18:1-6; Mark 9:36-37, 42; 10:13-16; Luke 2:1-20 Today’s Scripture: Mark 9:36-37, 42; 10:13-16 Thought to Remember The kingdom of …
Authority: Belonging to God Devotional Reading: Proverbs 31:4-9 Background Scripture: Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1, 6-8; 1 Peter 2:13-17 Today’s Scripture: Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1, 6-8; 1 Peter 2:13-17 Thought to …
Resurrection: The Future of Hope Devotional Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Background Scripture: Luke 24:1-12; 1 Corinthians 15:3-20, 50-58; Revelation 22:1-5 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-20, 51-58 Thought to Remember Christ is …
Resurrection: The Future of Hope Devotional Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Background Scripture: Luke 24:1-12; 1 Corinthians 15:3-20, 50-58; Revelation 22:1-5 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-20, 51-58 Thought to Remember Christ is …
Waiting for God’s Peace Devotional Reading: Revelation 5:8-14 Background Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-10; John 18:28-38; Ephesians 4:4-6, 13-18 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4; Acts 17:26-28 Thought to Remember Nations will find peace …
Welcoming Others in Christ Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:1-11 Background Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18; John 4:5-10; Acts 10:1-11:18 Today’s Scripture: Acts 10:9-15, 30-35; Galatians 3:28-29 Thought to Remember Christ’s salvation is available …
Giving to the Community Devotional Reading: Exodus 20:12-17 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11; Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 10:25-37; James 1:27; 2:14-17 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:4-11; Matthew 25:42-45 Thought to Remember Give out …
Watching Our Consumption Devotional Reading: Titus 1:5-9 Background Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27; 1 Timothy 4:7-12 Today’s Scripture: Daniel 1:8-17; 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Thought to Remember Honor God by …
Loving God, Loving Others Devotional Reading: Proverbs 28:18-22 Background Scripture: Romans 15:1-7; Philippians 2:1-8; Colossians 3:12; 4:1 Today’s Scripture: Mark 12:28-34; James 2:14-17 Thought to Remember Love God and love …
Stewardship and Misson Devotional Reading: Zechariah 8:18-23 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17-18; Acts 26:12-20; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:1-15 Today’s Scripture: Acts 1:6-8; 2 Corinthians 8:3-9 Thought to Remember Generosity is our …
The Lord’s Day Devotional Reading: Psalm 118:19-24 Background Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3; Matthew 12:1-14; 28:1-10 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11; Romans 14:4-6; Revelation 1:10 Thought to Remember All our time should be …
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Devotional Reading: John 1:29-34 Background Scripture: Acts 2:38, 41; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Thought to Remember …
The Christian Church Devotional Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Background Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20; Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:13-22; 5:22-27 Today’s Scripture: Mark 4:26-32; Ephesians 4:4-6, 11-18 Thought to Remember Christ intended and designed His …
Call and Growth Devotional Reading: Colossians 2:1-7 Background Scripture: John 1:40-42; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 3:12-16; Colossians 1:9-11; Hebrews 6:1-3 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20; 16:16-18; John 21:15-18; 2 Peter 3:14-15, 18 …
Prayer and Humility Devotional Reading: Psalm 141 Background Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11; Daniel 6:10; Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 18:1-14; John 17:1-26 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 18:25-27; Luke 18:9-14; 1 John 5:14-15 Thought to …
Repentance and Faith Devotional Reading: Mark 1:14-20 Background Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-21; Ezekiel 18:20-23, 27-32 Today’s Scripture: Luke 15:11-24; Acts 38-39 Thought to Remember The Father eagerly waits to welcome us …
Sin and Forgiveness Devotional Reading: Isaiah 59:1-8 Background Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24; 1 John 1:5-2:6 Today’s Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-6 Thought to Remember Praise God for the light of the …
The Holy Spirit Devotional Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21 Background Scripture: John 3:5-8; 14:16-17, 26; 15:26-27; 16:7-15; Acts 2:1-21, 32-33; 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:12-17, 26-27 Thought To Remember We …
Christ the Savior Devotional Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Background Scripture: John 3:14-17; 10:9-11, 14-16, 27-28 Today’s Scripture: Luke 15:3-7; Romans 5:6-10 Thought to Remember Jesus is both the seeking Shepherd …
Our Heavenly Father Devotional Reading: Ephesians 1:3-10 Background Scripture: Exodus 34:4-7; Psalm 103:10-14; Isaiah 40:27-31 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34 Thought to Remember No one knows our earthly needs better than …
God’s Word Devotional Reading: Psalm 119:105-112 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 1:8-9; 2 Kings 22:8-20; Acts 17:10-12 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 19:7-13; 2 Timothy 3:14-15 Thought to Remember Keep the words …
Ezekiel’s Vision Devotional Reading: Revelation 7:9-17 Background Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12 Thought to Remember Our current situation isn’t permanent.
Ezekiel’s Responsibility Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Background Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32; 33:1-20 Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-16a Thought to Remember Speak and act as a watchman.
Ezekiel’s Sign Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:2-6 Background Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-3; 2:1-3:27; 8:1-4 Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 3:10-11; 24:15-24, 27 Thought to Remember Know the message. Live the message. Be the …
Jerusalem’s Fall Devotional Reading: Lamentations 1:18-22 Background Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1-25:21 Today’s Scripture: 2 Kings 24:18-20; 25:1-9 Thought to Remember God means what He says!
Jeremiah’s Rescue Devotional Reading: Romans 13:1-10 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 20:1-6; 37:1-38:28; 43:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13 Thought to Remember God might ask us to take risks to help others.
Changes Promised Devotional Reading: Psalm 103:17-22 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-40; John 1:17; Hebrews 8:7-13 Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 31:29-34; John 1:17 Thought to Remember Jesus mediates a new covenant based on …
A Family’s Example Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:4 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19 Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 35:5-11 Thought to Remember Use traditions to foster faithfulness to God.
Jeremiah’s Message Devotional Reading: Luke 6:40-46 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-26 Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-11, 21-23 Thought to Remember False prophets yield false profits.
Jeremiah’s Call and Arrest Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 1:11-19 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10; 6:10-11; 8:18; 9:2; 26:1-24 Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 1:6-10; 26:8-9, 12-15 Thought to Remember Walk in obedient faith, not …
The Servant’s Suffering Devotional Reading: Matthew 12:14-21 Background Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-7 Thought to Remember Jesus is the servant we serve.
Hilkiah’s Discovery Devotional Reading: Romans 7:7-12 Background Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-33 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:15-22, 26-27 Thought to Remember Be a Josiah, not a Jehoiakim.
Hezekiah’s Passover Devotional Reading: Psalm 1 Background Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-27 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9, 26-27 Thought to Remember Worship and serve as the unified people of God.
Isaiah’s Call and Ministry Devotional Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 Background Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13; 7:1-7; 20:1-6; 38:-1-22 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; 38:1-5 Thought to Remember Respond to God’s call.
Living Stones in a Spiritual Temple Devotional Reading: Galatians 3:23-29 Background Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-17 Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12 Thought to Remember Live as God’s chosen people.
Sacrifices of Praise Devotional Reading: Psalm 146 Background Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-21 Thought to Remember Offer the new covenant sacrifices to Him.
The Two Made One Devotional Reading: Romans 9:14-24 Background Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thought to Remember Followers of Jesus are one in Him.
Our Bodies Belong to God Devotional Reading: Psalm 139:13-24 Background Scripture: Romans 12:1-21; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Thought to Remember Glorify God with your body.
Christians as God’s Temple Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Thought to Remember We carry God’s presence in the world.
Jesus Predicts the Temple’s Destruction Devotional Reading: Matthew 23:1-12, 37-39 Background Scripture: Matthew 23:37-24:35 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14 Thought to Remember Suffering is inevitable, but so is Jesus’s return.
Cleansing the Temple Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 7:1-15 Background Scripture: John 2:13-25 Today’s Scripture: John 2:13-25 Thought to Remember The body of Christ is God’s temple.
Lord of the Sabbath Devotional Reading: Luke 13:10-17 Background Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8 Thought to Remember Jesus gives His people true rest.
The Boy Jesus in the Temple Devotional Reading: Psalm 27 Background Scripture: Luke 2:41-52 Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:41-52 Thought to Remember Seek to receive the approval of God and the …
Jacob Sets Up a Sacred Pillar Devotional Reading: John 15:1-8 Background Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22; 33:17-20; 35:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Thought to Remember Find your purpose and do your duty.
Isaac Calls on the Name of the Lord Devotional Reading: Genesis 26:12-23 Background Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 26:24-33 Thought to Remember God keeps His covenant promises.
Abraham Makes an Offering Devotional Reading: Romans 4:1-15 Background Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14 Thought to Remember God always provides, but not always in the ways we expect.
Noah Builds an Altar Devotional Reading: Psalm 77:1-2, 7-19 Background Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9:17 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 8:13-22; 9:11-13 Thought to Remember Wait for God’s command and then obey it!
The Offerings of Cain and Abel Devotional Reading: Luke 20:45-21:4 Background Scripture: Genesis 4:1-25 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16 Thought to Remember Make your life an offering to the Lord.
A Covenant Renewal Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34 Background Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10:39 Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-39 Thought to Remember Commitments translate into action; action translates into character.
Worship is Restored Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Background Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6, 10-13 Thought to Remember Praise God for His enduring mercy!
Solomon Dedicates the Temple Devotional Reading: 2 Chronicles 6:12, 14-27 Background Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-20 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-7, 11 Thought to Remember Respond to God with worship.
David’s Sacrifice Devotional Reading: 2 Peter 3:11-18 Background Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-22:1 Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:14-30 Thought to Remember Our sin affects others.
The Lamb is Worthy Devotional Reading: Psalm 118:15-29 Background Scripture: Revelation 5 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10 Thought to Remember Jesus alone is worthy of all honor and praise.
Christ Dies and Rises to New Life Devotional Reading: Hebrews 2:1-13 Background Scripture: Matthew 27:24-28:10 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 27:39-40, 45-54; 28:1-10 Thought to Remember Focus on the importance of Jesus’ …
Christ, the Atoning Sacrifice Devotional Reading: Isaiah 59:1-8 Background Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6; 4:7-21 Today’s Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6; 4:9-17 Thought to Remember Christ’s death for us moves us to …
Christ’s Once-for-All Sacrifice Devotional Reading: Mark 10:41-45 Background Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-10:25 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28; 10:1-4, 11-14, 19-25 Thought to Remember Jesus opened the Holy of Holies to us.
The Day of Atonement Devotional Reading: Psalm 40:9-17 Background Scripture: Leviticus 16 Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 16:11-19 Thought to Remember Praise God for His provisions of atonement!
Offering a Sweet Aroma to God Devotional Reading: Romans 12:1-8 Background Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17; 6:8-13 Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 1:3-17 Thought to Remember Always worship God on His terms, not ours.
The Ordination of Priests Devotional Reading: Psalm 133 Background Scripture: Exodus 29:1-37; Leviticus 8:1-36 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 29:1-9, 35-37 Thought to Remember Honor your part in the priesthood of all …
A Space for God Devotional Reading: John 4:13-26 Background Scripture: Exodus 25-27 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9; 26:1, 31-37 Thought to Remember God wants to dwell with His people.
A Kingdom of Priests, A Holy Nation Devotional Reading: Leviticus 19:1-10 Background Scripture: Exodus 19 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 19:1-14 Thought to Remember The holy God is the redeeming God.
Ministering Mightily Devotional Reading: Matthew 25:14-15, 19-30 Background Scripture: Matthew 25 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Thought to Remember Jesus is closer than we realize.
Living Lastly Devotional Reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Background Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30 Thought to Remember The life that lasts puts God first.
Heeding Wholly Devotional Reading: Matthew 10:31-42 Background Scripture: Matthew 11 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 11:7-15, 20-24 Thought to Remember Choose repentance. Choose eternal life.
Praying Properly Devotional Reading: Psalm 4 Background Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15 Thought to Remember Pray as if God is listening – because He is.
The Lord is Righteous Devotional Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29 Background Scripture: Psalm 145 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 145:1, 10-21 Thought to Remember Make your acts of praise and worship contagious!
The Lord is Active Devotional Reading: Isaiah 66:1-14 Background Scripture: Psalm 103 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 103 Thought to Remember Expect signs of God’s mercy. Be one yourself.
The Lord is Majestic Devotional Reading: Isaiah 52:1-12 Background Scripture: Psalm 47; 93 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 93 Thought to Remember The Lord reigns!
Savior’s Birth Devotional Reading: Micah 5:1-6 Background Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Thought to Remember God loves and invites the lowly.
A Father’s Prophecy Devotional Reading: Luke 1:5-17 Background Scripture: Luke 1:5-23, 57-80 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:67-80 Thought to Remember Reject the darkness; embrace the light.
God’s Promise Devotional Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:4-17 Thought to Remember God’s promises are sure.
Jesus’ Ancestry Devotional Reading: Galatians 4:1-7 Background Scripture: Ruth 1-4; Luke 3:23-38 Today’s Scripture: Ruth 4:9-17; Luke 3:23, 31b-32 Thought to Remember God’s faithfulness resounds through generations.
God’s Promised Presence Devotional Reading: Exodus 33:12-23 Background Scripture: Psalm 139 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12 Thought to Remember Take comfort in God’s unsurpassed knowledge and presence.
A Song of Thanksgiving Devotional Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 15-20 Background Scripture: Psalm 100 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 100 Thought to Remember Know that the Lord is God and praise accordingly!
Songs of Praise Devotional Reading: Psalm 148 Background Scripture: Psalm 146-150 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 146, 150 Thought to Remember God deserves our praise.
Confidence in God’s Shepherding Devotional Reading: John 10:1-10 Background Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10:11-14 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 23 Thought to Remember God has provided, is providing, and will provide.
Trust in God Alone Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-11 Background Scripture: Psalm 62 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 62 Thought to Remember We trust God because HE is willing and able to save …
Praise for Deliverance Devotional Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 Background Scripture: Isaiah 25; Daniel 6:10-28 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-10a Thought to Remember Gratefully wait for the fulfillment of the promised death of …
A Plea for Deliverance Devotional Reading: Psalm 107:23-32 Background Scripture: Psalm 22; Daniel 3 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 22:1-11 Thought to Remember Cry out to God!
Prayers of Repentance and Confession Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:5-11 Background Scripture: Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, 10-12, 15-17 Thought to Remember Acknowledge, Confess, Repent, Praise.
Moses and Miriam Lead in Praise Devotional Reading: Psalm 104:1-9 Background Scripture: Exodus 14:21-31; 15:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 15:1-3, 11-13, 17-18, 20-21 Thought to Remember The Lord has given us …
Josiah Celebrates Passover Devotional Reading: 2 Chronicles 34:8, 14-27 Background Scripture: 2 Kings 22-23; 2 Chronicles 34:1-35:19 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1-6, 16-19 Thought to Remember Embrace God’s Rituals.
Hezekiah’s Prayer Devotional Reading: Romans 8:29-39 Background Scripture: 2 Kings 19:1-34 Today’s Scripture: 2 Kings 19:14-20, 29-31 Thought to Remember Pray with one desire: that God’s will be done.
Solomon Dedicates the Temple Devotional Reading: Psalm 34:11-22 Background Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-53 Today’s Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-24, 37-39, 46, 48-50a Thought to Remember Sin is real, but so is …
Abram Builds an Altar Devotional Reading: Philippians 4:10-19 Background Scripture: Genesis 12-13 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 13:8-18 Thought to Remember Be ready to exercise a faith like Abraham’s.
The Washing of Regeneration Devotional Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Background Scripture: Titus 3:3-11 Today’s Scripture: Titus 3:3-11 Thought to Remember The only thing truly profitable is the gospel!
The Rules of Life Devotional Reading: Psalm 37:27-40 Background Scripture: Titus 1:1-3; 2:11-15 Today’s Scripture: Titus 1:1-3; 2:11-15 Thought to Remember We have a “blessed hope!”
The Love of God Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Background Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10 Today’s Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10 Thought to Remember The rubric is clear: God’s children love Him …
The Word of God Devotional Reading: Psalm 121 Background Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Today’s Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Thought to Remember Encouragement is a defense against despair.
Expectant Watchfulness Devotional Reading: Matthew 25:1-13 Background Scripture: Psalm 130 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 130 Thought to Remember Faith celebrates our hope in God’s forgiveness and calls others to do the …
Delightful Precepts Devotional Reading: Proverbs 30:1-9 Background Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80 Thought to Remember Learn what the Lord desires!
Continual Proclamation Devotional Reading: Ephesians 3:1-13 Background Scripture: Psalm 71:12-21 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 71:12-21 Thought to Remember Cry out to God and be comforted.
Ceaseless Love Devotional Reading: Psalm 30 Background Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-24; Psalm 30; Jeremiah 52:1-30 Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-24 Thought to Remember Have hope in God’s compassions and faithfulness.
Fearless Witness Devotional Reading: Philippians 3:1-14 Background Scripture: Acts 26:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Acts 26:1-11 Thought to Remember If God is for us, no one can stand against us!
Full Assurance Devotional Reading: Psalm 23 Background Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20 Thought to Remember Be assured that our future is ensured.
Empowered Servants Devotional Reading: Philippians 2:1-13 Background Scripture: Romans 15:1-13 Today’s Scripture: Romans 15:1-13 Thought to Remember Christ creates one church united in Him.
Bold Ministers Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Background Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-18 Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-18 Thought to Remember Be unveiled. Be Bold.
Glorious Riches Devotional Reading: Galatians 3:19-29 Background Scripture: Colossians 1:19-2:5 Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:24-2:3 Thought to Remember Access the mystery of Christ!
Who Has Believed? Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Background Scripture: Romans 10:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Romans 10:1-17 Thought to Remember Confess and believe that Jesus is Lord!
Reconciled to God Devotional Reading: Acts 2:37-47 Background Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Thought to Remember We have peace with God because Christ paid sin’s price for us.
Counted as Righteous Devotional Reading: Genesis 15:1-6 Background Scripture: Romans 4 Today’s Scripture: Romans 4:13-25 Thought to Remember Justification by faith is not an abstract idea but a reality for …
Justified by Faith Devotional Reading: John 3:1-8, 13-17 Background Scripture: Romans 3:21-30 Today’s Scripture: Romans 3:21-30 Thought to Remember Stop struggling to earn a gift of salvation that Christ offers.
Faith of a Canaanite Devotional Reading: Psalm 61 Background Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 Thought to Remember Live by great faith!
Faith of an Anointer Devotional Reading: Romans 8:1-16 Background Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:36-39, 44-50 Thought to Remember To have forgiveness, we must first realize that we need …
Faith of a Centurion Devotional Reading: Zechariah 8:18-23 Background Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 Thought to Remember Have “Centurion Faith!”
Faith of the Persistent Devotional Reading: John 4:4-18 Background Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 Today’s Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 Thought to Remember God enables us daily to be faithful friends.
The Resurrection: Key to Faith Devotional Reading: Exodus 14:10-14, 21-23, 26-31 Background Scripture: Mark 16 Today’s Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 Thought to Remember Fear not – Jesus has risen!
Living in Faith Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Background Scripture: Acts 6 Today’s Scripture: Acts 6:7-15 Thought to Remember God’s wisdom, power, and peace will overcome the harshest opponents.
Defending Our Faith Devotional Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Background Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17 Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17 Thought to Remember Let suffering strengthen your faith.
Testing Our Faith Devotional Reading: Psalm 139:13-18, 23-24 Background Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-11 Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-11 Thought to Remember Testing yourself is not optional.
Sustaining Our Faith Devotional Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Background Scripture: Jude Today’s Scripture: Jude 17-25 Thought to Remember Secure in God’s love, we are able to love others.
Faith in God’s Purpose Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 29:8-14 Background Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-2:5 Today’s Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5 Thought to Remember The righteous will live by faith.
Faith in Times of Trouble Devotional Reading: Matthew 8:18-27 Background Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28 Today’s Scripture: Daniel 6:10-11, 14, 16, 19-23, 26-27 Thought to Remember Our faithfulness to God has personal …
Faith in the Fiery Furnace Devotional Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7 Background Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30 Today’s Scripture: Daniel 3:19-28 Thought to Remember Because of God’s faithfulness, we can be faithful to Him.
Faith in the Power of God Devotional Reading: Romans 4:9-22 Background Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-13, 25-31 Thought to Remember There is never any power shortage with God.
Faith and Transformation Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 11:17-21 Background Scripture: Romans 12:3-8 Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:3-8 Thought to Remember Know your spiritual gifts and use them with humility.
Faith and Encouragement Devotional Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-15 Background Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:5-20 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:13-20 Thought to Remember Let your uplook change your outlook.
Faith and Trust Devotional Reading: Psalm 56 Background Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8 Thought to Remember God’s children seek wisdom of their heavenly Father.
Faith and Righteousness Devotional Reading: Romans 5:12-21 Background Scripture: Hebrews 11 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4a, 7a, 8, 17-18, 20-23, 32, 39-40 Thought to Remember Faith overrides imperfections!
The Faith of the Wise Men Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6 Background Scripture: Micah 5:2-4; Matthew 2:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Thought to Remember Wise men and women seek to worship …
Expectant Mothers’ Faith Devotional Reading: Philippians 4:10-19 Background Scripture: Luke 1:1-25, 39-45, 56-60 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:36-45, 56 Thought to Remember Faith with obedience leads to great joy.
The Family of Faith Devotional Reading: Psalm 9:1-14 Background Scripture: Genesis 38; Joshua 2; 6:22-25; 2 Samuel 12:24; Ruth 14:13-22; Matthew 1:1-17 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17 Thought to Remember God …
The Faith of David Devotional Reading: Psalm 27 Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-37, 45, 48-50 Thought to Remember Make sure others know whom you serve.
The Faith of Ruth Devotional Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Background Scripture: Ruth 1; 4:13-22 Today’s Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18, 22 Thought to Remember Remain steadfast in your love for the Lord and …
Freedom from the World Devotional Reading: Leviticus 25:8-17 Background Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23 Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23 Thought to Remember Spiritual life comes from Christ Jesus, the head.
Freedom to Edify Devotional Reading: James 1:19-27 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8; 10:23-11:1 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Thought to Remember To edify others is one way to glorify God.
Freedom to Love Devotional Reading: Matthew 22:34-40 Background Scripture: Romans 13:8-10; 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:8-10; 1Corinthians 13:8-13 Thought to Remember Love remains the primary form of “ID” …
Freedom from Expectations Devotional Reading: Acts 17:22-34 Background Scripture: Acts 15:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Acts 15:1-11 Thought to Remember Celebrate God’s merciful gift of redemption!
Freedom as an Heir Devotional Reading: Genesis 12:1-9 Background Scripture: Galatians 3:19-4:7 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 3:23-4:7 Thought to Remember Whoever we are, wherever we come from, we can be children …
Spirit and Flesh Devotional Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 Background Scripture: Galatians 3:1-18 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14 Thought to Remember Our faith is in Christ alone.
Works and Faith Devotional Reading: Galatians 2:1-10 Background Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21 Thought to Remember Christ’s love moves us to welcome all the faithful to the table.
Old and New Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 7:1-15 Background Scripture: Romans 7:1-25 Today’s Scripture: Romans 7:1-12 Thought to Remember The law is necessary to teach us what is sinful.
Inward and Outward Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 36:25-30 Background Scripture: Romans 2:1-29 Today’s Scripture: Romans 2:12-24, 28-29 Thought to Remember God wants a humble, obedient heart.
Jesus Prevents Two Stonings Devotional Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 Background Scripture: John 8:1-11, 39-59 Today’s Scripture: John 8:1-11, 56-59 Thought to Remember What cause has Jesus given you to rejoice?
Jesus Glorifies God Devotional Reading: Psalm 119:113-128 Background Scripture: John 7:14-24 Today’s Scripture: John 7:14-24 Thought to Remember Choose your glory, or His?
Jesus Silences Critics Devotional Reading: Hebrews 4:1-10 Background Scripture: Luke 14:1-6 Today’s Scripture: Luke 14:1-6 Thought to Remember Remember the Lord of the Sabbath and live accordingly.
Jesus Confronts Hypocrisy Devotional Reading: 1 Samuel 15:19-23 Background Scripture: Luke 11:37-44 Today’s Scripture: Luke 11:37-44 Thought to Remember Pure religion requires that we love God and our neighbors.
God’s Kingdom Will Be All in All Devotional Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-285; Ephesians 1:15-23 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Thought to Remember “God’s final victory will …
Judgment in the Kingdom Devotional Reading: Isaiah 41:1-14 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 17-21 Thought to Remember “With God as our judge, the church lives …
The Nature of the Kingdom Devotional Reading: Proverbs 2:1-11 Background Scripture: Romans 14:10-23 Today’s Scripture: Romans 14:10-23 Thought to Remember “Be strong enough to serve the weak.”
Inheriting the Kingdom Devotional Reading: Isaiah 44:21-28 Background Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26 Thought to Remember “Freedom means becoming what God made us to be.”
Finding and Gathering Devotional Reading: Job 28:1-2, 12-19 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52 Thought to Remember “The kingdom of Heaven is of ultimate value.”
Weeds Among the Wheat Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Thought to Remember “You’re either wheat or weed. There is no in-between!”
The Sower and the Seed Devotional Reading: Psalm 95 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4; Luke 8:5-15 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Thought to Remember “Producing kingdom fruit is not …
The Kingdom Has Come upon You Devotional Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 Background Scripture: Matthew 12:1-32 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32 Thought to Remember “Learn from the Pharisees’ mistakes.”
Peace to the Nations Devotional Reading: Isaiah 55 Background Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17 Today’s Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 Thought to Remember “Jesus’ kingdom is superior to any alternative – now and …
Finding and Gathering Devotional Reading: Job 28:1-2, 12-19 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52 Thought to Remember “The kingdom of Heaven is of ultimate value.”
Weeds Among the Wheat Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Thought to Remember “You’re either wheat or weed. There is no in-between.”
The Sower and the Seed Devotional Reading: Psalm 95 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4; Luke 8:5-15 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Thought to Remember “Producing kingdom fruit is not …
The Kingdom Has Come upon You Devotional Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 Background Scripture: Matthew 12:1-32 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32 Thought to Remember “Learn from the Pharisees’ mistakes.”
Peace to the Nations Devotional Reading: Isaiah 55 Background Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17 Today’s Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 Thought to Remember “Jesus’ kingdom is superior to any alternative-now and forever.”
Renewed in God’s Love Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 Background Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Today’s Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Thought to Remember “Resolve to stand on the promises of God-today and all …
God’s Servant-King Devotional Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9 Background Scripture: Isaiah 37:15-28 Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 37:21-28 Thought to Remember “Bless your successors by your own hope-filled obedience to God.”
God’s Kingdom of Peace Devotional Reading: John 16:20-33 Background Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 Thought to Remember “Live as if the time of the new heaven and new …
God Reigns Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:8-17 Background Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-12 Thought to Remember “Don’t just celebrate the good news of the gospel – be its messenger!”
Saul of Tarsus Devotional Reading: Philippians 3:1-14 Background Scripture: Acts 9:1-31 Today’s Scripture: Acts 9:9-17 Thought to Remember “Christ calls us not only to Him but also for Him.”
An Ethiopian is Baptized Devotional Reading: Isaiah 60:9-14 Background Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Today’s Scripture: Acts 8:29-40 Thought to Remember “Jesus fulfills prophecies in ways that cannot be explained – except …
Jumping for Joy Devotional Reading: Luke 10:1-9 Background Scripture: Acts 3 Today’s Scripture: Acts 3:1-11 Thought to Remember “Offer spiritual healing as you meet physical needs.”
The Day of Pentecost Devotional Reading: Psalm 16 Background Scripture: Acts 2:1-42 Today’s Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, 14-24, 37-39 Thought to Remember “Live the reality of the era of the Holy …
Jesus Makes a Promise Devotional Reading: Psalm 24 Background Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Thought to Remember The gospel must be spread now.
Jesus Reinstates Peter Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:1-11 Background Scripture: John 21:15-25 Today’s Scripture: John 21:15-19 Thought to Remember Do you love Jesus? Follow Him.
Jesus Cooks Breakfast Devotional Reading: Psalm 30 Background Scripture: John 21:1-14 Today’s Scripture: John 21:1-14 Thought to Remember Recognize the Lord and receive His abundance.
Disciples Believe in the Resurrection Devotional Reading: John 20:11-18 Background Scripture: Luke 24:13-49 Today’s Scripture: Luke 24:13-27, 30-31 Thought to Remember Jesus’ resurrection brings a revolution. Are you living in …
The Empty Tomb Devotional Reading: Psalm 22:20-31 Background Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Thought to Remember Rejoice in the good news: Jesus is risen!
Good Friday 7 Last Sayings from the Cross April 7, 2023 6:30PM Speakers Rev. David Hunter Rev. Ron Percy Rev. Greg McCarroll Rev. Ronnie Witherspoon Rev. Earnest Fann Rev. Paul …
Jesus Overpowers Legion Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Background Scripture: Mark 5:1-20 (cf, Luke 8:26-39) Today’s Scripture: Mark 5:1-13, 18-20 Thought to Remember Jesus has the power. Will you cry …
Jesus Talks with a Samaritan Devotional Reading: Isaiah 44:1-8 Background Scripture: John 4:1-42 Today’s Scripture: John 4:7-15, 28-30, 39-41 Thought to Remember Take every opportunity to offer Jesus’ living water.
The Greatest in the Kingdom Devotional Reading: Matthew 19:13-22 Background Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9; Mark 10:15 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9 Thought to Remember True greatness results from a life of humility …
The Prodigal Son Devotional Reading: Psalm 28 Background Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Today’s Reading: Luke 15:11-24 Thought to Remember Do you need to return to God?
Results of the Call Devotional Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Background Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25 Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Thought to Remember Our ultimate identity is to be found in …
Responsibility of Those Called Devotional Reading: Amos 5:7-15 Background Scripture: James 2:1-12 Today’s Scripture: James 2:1-12 Thought to Remember God doesn’t play favorites, and neither should we.
Reminder of the Call Devotional Reading: John 15:1-14 Background Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Today’s Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Thought to Remember God has called us out of fear and into …
Resume of Those Called Devotional Reading: Psalm 25:1-15 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Thought to Remember God’s ways seem foolish to a world impressed by …
God Promises His Presence Devotional Reading: Exodus 33:12-23 Background Scripture: Joel 1:1-4; 2:18-31 Today’s Scripture: Joel 2:21-27 Thought to Remember God’s people need not be ashamed – He brings renewal!
God Promises Light Devotional Reading: Ephesians 5:11-20 Background Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-10 Thought to Remember Fasting is meaningless without a heart of repentance and humility.
God Promises to Guide Devotional Reading: Psalm 119:81-96 Background Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 48:3-8a, 17 Thought to Remember Learn from the Lord and follow in His ways.
God Promises to Restore Devotional Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 13-17 Background Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4, 10-12 Thought to Remember “Remember God’s works, and witness faithfully.”
God Promises to Hear and Forgive Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 30:1-10 Background Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 Thought to Remember “Repent to experience forgiveness and healing.”
Mary Rejoices Devotional Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Background Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Thought to Remember “God’s salvation lifts the lowest to the highest.”
John the Baptist Appears Devotional Reading: John 1:29-42 Background Scripture: Luke 3:1-20; John 1 Today’s Scripture: Luke 3:2b-6, 15-18 Thought to Remember Prepare the way for the Lord!
Zacharias Speaks Devotional Reading: Malachi 4:1-6 Background Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:57-66, 76-79 Thought to Remember God’s faithfulness will lead us to praise.
Zacharias Hears from God Devotional Reading: John 10:22-30 Background Scripture: Luke 1:5-23 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:8-20 Thought to Remember God works extraordinarily through the ordinary.
God Gives Tools for Our Protection Devotional Reading: Psalm 91 Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 6:10-24; Revelation 2:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 Thought to Remember Outfitted with God’s armor, we …
We Are God’s Handiwork Devotional Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 2; Revelation 2:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Thought to Remember We live now and forever by …
Christ Is Wisdom Devotional Reading: Psalm 16 Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 1:15-23; Revelation 2:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Thought to Remember Nothing can stand against Christ our Lord.
God Picked You! Devotional Reading: Esther 4:5-14 Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 1:1-14; Revelation 2:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Thought to Remember Rejoice in God’s plan for your salvation.
Who is King? Devotional Reading: Psalm 93 Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-9; 10:17-26 Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-7; 10:17-24 Thought to Remember There is room for only one King in …
The Call of Gideon Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Background Scripture: Judges 6:1-27 Today’s Scripture: Judges 6:1-27, 7-16a Thought to Remember Let God work through your faith.
Song of Moses Devotional Reading: Exodus 14:21-31 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3-6, 10-14, 18 Thought to Remember God’s people sing of His provision and protection.
The Birth of Moses Devotional Reading: Acts 7:17-29 Background Scripture: Exodus 1:15-2:10 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10 Thought to Remember Reflect God’s just character by responding to your most vulnerable neighbors.
The Scepter Given to Judah Devotional Reading: Numbers 24:2-9, 15-17 Background Scripture: Genesis 35:22b-26; 38:12-19, 24-26; 49:8-12 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 35:22b-26; 38:24-26; 49:10-12 Thought to Remember “God transforms wrecks into …
Jacob Called Israel Devotional Reading: Romans 11:25-32 Background Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32 Thought to Remember “Despite the darkness and amid our struggles, God is present.”
God Chooses the Younger Twin Devotional Reading: Psalm 75 Background Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 25:19b-34 Thought to Remember “God’s plan will be fulfilled, either through or despite your …
The Call of Abraham Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:8-19 Background Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7; 15:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7; 15:1-7 Thought to Remember “God calls us-we only need to follow His directions!”
A Welcoming Invitation Devotional Reading: Revelation 22:10-21 Background Scripture: Revelation 22:8-21 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 22:10-21 Thought to Remember “Make the Alpha and Omega first and last in your life.”
The River of Life Devotional Reading: Revelation 22:1-9 Background Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7 Thought to Remember “Seek and share the living water now!”
A New City Devotional Reading: Revelation 21:10-21 Background Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 21: 10-21 Thought to Remember “God’s glory is evident for all to see.”
A New Home Devotional Reading: Revelation 21:1-9 Background Scripture: Revelation 21:1-9 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 21:1-9 Thought to Remember “Trust the promises of Revelation!”
The Word Gives Peace Devotional Reading: John 14:15-29 Background Scripture: John 14:15-31 Today’s Scripture: John 14:15-29 Thought to Remember We have the promised Spirit of God.
The Word Resurrects Devotional Reading: John 11:20-27, 38-44 Background Scripture: John 11:17-44 Today’s Scripture: John 11:17-27, 38-44 Thought to Remember The grave is not the end.
The Word Saves Devotional Reading: John 12:44-50 Background Scripture: John 12:27-50 Today’s Scripture: John 12:44-50 Thought to Remember Jesus brings spiritual light!
The Word Heals Devotional Reading: John 4:46-54 Background Scripture: John 4:46-54 Today’s Scripture: John 4:46-54 Thought to Remember Our God can heal – in every way!
The Word Becomes Flesh Devotional Reading: John 1:1-14 Background Scripture: John 1:1-14 Today’s Scripture: John 1:1-14 Thought to Remember God’s salvation has dwelt among us.
God Offers Deliverance Devotional Reading: Isaiah 51:1-8 Background Scripture: Isaiah 51 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-8 Thought to Remember Hear that? God is calling.
God’s People Shall Prosper Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:18-23 Background Scripture: Isaiah 49:18-26 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 49:18-23 Thought to Remember Wait for the Lord, who does not disappoint.
God Foretells of Redemption Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:1-17 Background Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-17 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13 Thought to Remember The day of salvation is now!
God Foretells Destruction Devotional Reading: Isaiah 47:10 -15 Background Scripture: Isaiah 47 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 47:10-15 Thought to Remember Since God’s enemies will fall, don’t stand with them!
The Fruit of Freedom Devotional Reading: Galatians 5:16-26 Background Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26 Thought to Remember The sweetest fruit comes from walking in God’s Spirit.
Freedom, Love, and Faith Devotional Reading: Galatians 5:1-15 Background Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15 Thought to Remember Christian liberty always seeks the good of others.
Freedom and the Law Devotional Background: Galatians 3:18-29 Background Scripture: Galatians 3 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 3:18-29 Thought to Remember Through Christ we are offered a life that the law could …
Freedom for the Future Devotional Reading: Romans 8:18-30 Background Scripture: Romans 8:18-30 Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:18:30 Thought to Remember God is working all things together to accomplish His perfect will.
Freedom from Sin Devotional Reading: Romans 6:1-14 Background Scripture: Romans 6:1-14 Today’s Scripture: Romans 6:1-14 Thought to Remember Let us live free from sin in the grace of Jesus.
Freedom in the King Devotional Reading: John 8:31-38 Background Scripture: John 8:31-38 Today’s Scripture: John 8:31-38 Thought to Remember Freedom is found in the truth of Jesus.
Resurrection of the King Devotional Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 Background Scripture: Matthew 27; 28:1-10 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Thought to Remember Our king is risen! Everything has changed!
Passover with the King Devotional Reading: Matthew 26:17-30 Background Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30 Thought to Remember The Lord’s Supper reminds us that we are part of God’s …
Triumphal Entry of the King Devotional Reading: Matthew 21:1-11 Background Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28; 21:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Thought to Remember Hosanna in the highest! Jesus has come.
Free Because of the Lord Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 8:1-11 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 8 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-11 Thought to Remember The Lord’s faithfulness to us calls for our faithfulness to …
Free to Celebrate Devotional Reading: Ezra 6:13-22 Background Scripture: Ezra 6:13-22; Leviticus 23:4-8 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 6:13-22 Thought to Remember God’s people live in joyous and celebratory hope!
Free to Worship Devotional Reading: Ezra 6:1-12 Background Scripture: Ezra 5; 6:1-12; 10:1-5 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 6:1-12 Thought to Remember God can work through surprising circumstances to bring restoration and …
Freed from Captivity Devotional Reading: Ezra 1:1-8, 11; 2:64-70 Background Scripture: Ezra 1; 2:64-70 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 1:1-8, 11; 2:64-70 Thought to Remember Rebuilding requires courage and envisioning a new …
Job And the Just God Devotional Reading: Job 42:1-11 Background Scripture: Job 42 Today’s Scripture: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Thought to Remember Instead of asking why, ask, “What’s next?”
Bildad Misspeaks God’s Justice Devotional Reading: Job 8:1-10, 20-22 Background Scripture: Job 8 Today’s Scripture: Job 8:1-10, 20-22 Thought to Remember Our loving presence is the greatest ministry we have …
Ezra and the Law Devotional Reading: Ezra 7:1-10, 23-26 Background Scripture: Ezra 7:1-26 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10, 23-26 Thought to Remember Follow Ezra’s example!
Nathan Condemns David Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-9, 13-15 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 12 Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9, 13-15 Thought to Remember Confess your sins and turn to the …
Justice and the Marginalized Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 24:10-21 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:10-21 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:10-21 Thought to Remember Remembering how God has treated us should always govern how we …
Justice, Judges, and Priests Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 16:18-21; 17:8-13 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20; 17:8-13; 19:15-21 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20; 17:8-13 Thought to Remember No one is exempt from practicing justice!
Justice and Fairness Devotional Reading: Exodus 23:1-12 Background Scripture: Exodus 23 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 23:1-12 Thought to Remember Drawing near to God requires caring for others.
Injustice and Hope Devotional Reading: Genesis 21:8-21 Background Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 21:8-20 Thought to Remember Call out to the God who hears.
Justice, Vengeance, and Mercy Devotional Reading: Genesis 4:1-13 Background Scripture: Genesis 4 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15 Thought to Remember God calls all people to turn to Him and live.
Justice and Deliverance Devotional Reading: Nahum 1:1-3, 6-8, 12-13, 15 Background Scripture: Nahum 1 Today’s Scripture: Nahum 1:1-3, 6-8, 12-13, 15 Thought to Remember Use your feet to spread the …
Justice and Righteousness Devotional Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Background Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Thought to Remember Jesus the King is like no other!
Justice and Kindness Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 9 Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12 Thought to Remember Show God’s kindness – keep your promises.
Justice and Obedience Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 5:1-3; 10:12-13; 28:1-2 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 5; 10; 27; 28:1-2 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1b-3; 10:12-13; 27:1-10 Thought to Remember Obedience to God must remain …
Good News for All Devotional Reading: Acts 10:34-47 Background Scripture: Acts 10:34-47 Today’s Scripture: Acts 10:34-47 Thought to Remember God doesn’t discriminate; salvation is for all people – period.
Marriage of the Lamb Devotional Reading: Revelation 19:1-8 Background Scripture: Revelation 19 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8 Thought to Remember Look for alleluia moments in your life.
God of Power Devotional Reading: Revelation 11:11-19 Background Scripture: Revelation 11 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19 Thought to Remember There is a future when God’s reign in Heaven will join His …
United in Praise Devotional Reading: Revelation 7:9-17 Background Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 Thought to Remember Salvation comes through the blood of the Lamb!
Praise God for His Greatness Devotional Reading: Psalm 150 Background Scripture: Psalms 147-150 Today’s Scripture: Psalms 149:1-5, 150 Thought to Remember Praise the Lord – always!
Praise God for His Presence Devotional Reading: Psalm 84 Background Scripture: Psalm 84 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 84 Thought to Remember Remember the Lord’s presence and be blessed.
Praise God for Past Deliverance Devotional Reading: Psalm 107:33-43 Background Scripture: Psalm 107 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9, 39-43 Thought to Remember We can never praise the Lord too much!
Praise for God’s Ultimate Justice Devotional Reading: Psalm 9:1-12 Background Scripture: Psalm 9; Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 9:1-12 Thought to Remember Seek, trust, and know the righteous God of …
Praise God with Joy Devotional Reading: Psalm 100 Background Scripture: Psalm 100 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 100 Thought to Remember Be joyful! The Lord is good, and we belong to Him.
Praise for Salvation Devotional Reading: Acts 2:37-47 Background Scripture: Acts 2:32-33, 37-47 Today’s Scripture: Acts 2:32-33, 37-47 Thought to Remember “God can transform those who have ready hearts.”
Praise by Expecting and Following Devotional Reading: Mark 10:46-52 Background Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 Today’s Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Thought to Remember “Physical blindness is temporary; spiritual blindness is eternal.“
Praise in Dance Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 6:12-19 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 6 Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 14-19 Thought to Remember “Praise God with all your might.“
Praise with Music Devotional Reading: Exodus 15:11-21 Background Scripture: Exodus 14:1-15:21 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 15:11-21 Thought to Remember “God always wins.”
An Eternal Hope Devotional Reading: Romans 7:14-26 Background Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18-5:10 Thought to Remember Base hope in faith, not sight.
A Conquering Faith Devotional Reading: John 14:15-24 Background Scripture: 1 John 4-5 Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:2-3, 13-17 Thought to Remember The only way to overcome the world is through …
A Patient, Persevering Faith Devotional Reading: Psalm 40:1-13 Background Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-36 Thought to Remember God’s promises are certain for all who walk the difficult path …
A Necessary Faith Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:32-40 Background Scripture: Hebrews 11; 13:1-19 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8, 13-16 Thought to Remember The faithful looks for God’s country.
Salvation Available for All Devotional Reading: Psalm 19:1-4 Background Scripture: Romans 10:5-17 Today’s Scripture: Romans 10:5-17 Thought to Remember Spread the Gospel so others may believe.
Peace with God Devotional Reading: Isaiah 53:1-12 Background Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Thought to Remember Christ’s death has brought about our peace with God.
Faith of Abraham Devotional Reading: Genesis 15:1-6 Background Scripture: Romans 4 Today’s Scripture: Romans 4:1-12 Thought to Remember The Lord is still the Father of the faithful.
Power of The Gospel Devotional Reading: Psalm 71:1-6, 17-24 Background Scripture: Romans 1 Today’s Scripture: Romans 1:8-17 Thought to Remember The gospel is powerful for all who believe.
Attitude of Gratitude Devotional Reading: Isaiah 56:1-8 Background Scriptures: Leviticus 13-14; Luke 5:12-16; 17:11-19 Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 13:45-46; Luke 17:11-19 Thought to Remember Let us determine to give thanks to …
Rescued From Doubt Devotional Reading: Isaiah 38:16-20 Background Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23 Thought to Remember Cry out to Jesus, who overcomes our doubt.
Healed By Faith Devotional Reading: Proverbs 3:1-8 Background Scriptures: Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26 Thought to Remember Jesus’ power and authority are greater than the …
Delivered from Fear Devotional Reading: Psalm 107:23-32 Background Scriptures: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27 Thought to Remember Allow the Lord to grow your faith and …
Freed from Worry Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Background Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Thought to Remember “Worry…empties today of its strength.” – Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983)
Preaching to Enemies Devotional Reading: Jonah 2 Background Scripture: Jonah 3 Today’s Scripture: Jonah 3 Thought to Remember No human boundaries limit God’s grace.
Preaching to the Exiles Devotional Reading: Psalm 147 Background Scripture: Ezekiel 18 Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-9, 30-32 Thought to Remember If we cannot acknowledge God’s judgement, we will see no …
Preaching Doom Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 38:7-13; 39:15-18 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 37-38 Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 38:14-23 Thought to Remember Proclaiming God’s message is risky, but to ignore that message is fatal.
Offering Hope for the Future Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 29:10-14 Background Scripture: Isaiah 29 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-24 Thought to Remember God is able and willing to renew our hearts.
Speaking Truth To Power Devotional Reading: 1 John 3:23-4:3a; Deuteronomy 18:19-22 Background Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-40 Today’s Scripture: 1 Kings 22:15-23, 26-28 Thought to Remember Our commitment to truth is …
The Nation’s Plea Devotional Reading: Lamentations 3:22-33 Background Scripture: Lamentations 5 Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 5 Thought to Remember Let sorrow draw you closer to God.
The Restoring Builder Devotional Reading: Daniel 9:4-6, 15-19 Background Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20; 13:1-22 Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20 Thought to Remember Pray for God’s powerful hand to be at work in …
The Faith-In-Action Preacher Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-32 Background Scripture: Ezra 9-10 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 10:1-12 Thought to Remember Action is the hallmark of true conviction.
The Suffering Servant Devotional Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Background Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Luke 24:1-35 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11a Thought To Remember Jesus makes both the prophecies of Scripture and our lives …
Prophet of Wisdom Devotional Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 Background Scripture: 2 Kings 22 Today’s Scripture: 2 Kings 22:14-20 Thought to Remember God hears those who humbly seek Him.
Prophet of Conquest Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:23-31 Background Scripture: Joshua 5:13-6:27 Today’s Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 6:1-5, 15-16, 20 Thought to Remember Victory follows obedience to the Lord.
Prophet of Deliverance Devotional Reading: Psalm 77:11-20 Background Scripture: Exodus 12:28-50; Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Thought to Remember God provides guidance for His people.
Summary: Showing Generous Hospitality Lesson 13 – February 28, 2021 Unit III: The Call of Women Showing Generous Hospitality Devotional Reading: Psalm 33:1-12 Background Scriptures: Acts 16:11-15, 40; 1 Corinthians …
