For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 13 What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl? How would that change your life today? ...
Category: Human Nature
Y2 Day 239 – Heb 6; Ecc 11-12; Ps 101Y2 Day 239 – Heb 6; Ecc 11-12; Ps 101
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 6 The book of Ecclesiastes gives us a picture of a fallen world. There is evil in men’s hearts, uncertainty in everything, ...
Y2 Day 228 – 2 Tim 3; Job 32-33Y2 Day 228 – 2 Tim 3; Job 32-33
2 Tim. 3 After a long list of very ungodly, human characteristics, Paul adds the statement, “having a form of godliness but denying its power.” (2 Tim. 3:5). I’m not sure what to make of ...
Y2 Day 224 – 1 Tim 5; Job 22-24Y2 Day 224 – 1 Tim 5; Job 22-24
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Tim. 5 Why did the church care for widows, and what were the requirements and restrictions? Taking care of the widows in ...
Y2 Day 219 – Rev 22; Job 11-12; Ps 93Y2 Day 219 – Rev 22; Job 11-12; Ps 93
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rev. 22 Compare paradise lost in Genesis 1-3 with paradise restored here. What promise is repeated 3 times in this chapter? How does ...
Y2 Day 195 – 1 John 5; 2 Chron 25-26; Ps 83Y2 Day 195 – 1 John 5; 2 Chron 25-26; Ps 83
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 John 5 Why did John write these things? What confidence did he want us to have? I’ve gotta admit – I have ...
Y2 Day 164 – 1 Thes 3; 2 Kings 15-16Y2 Day 164 – 1 Thes 3; 2 Kings 15-16
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Thes. 3 “How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of ...
Y2 Day 156 – Phil 3; 1 Kings 21-22Y2 Day 156 – Phil 3; 1 Kings 21-22
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Phil. 3 What have you lost in order to gain Christ? What are you forgetting in order to press on to the goal? ...
Y2 Day 146 – Gal 5; 1 Kings 1-2Y2 Day 146 – Gal 5; 1 Kings 1-2
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Gal. 5 What does Paul mean by “the flesh” and what can and cannot help you overcome it? What does it mean to ...
Y2 Day 140 – Mark 15; 2 Sam 13-14Y2 Day 140 – Mark 15; 2 Sam 13-14
Mark 15 Read this chapter slowly and imagine being there. How does it make you feel? I have been thinking a lot lately about when and how we are to judge others. I believe it ...
Y2 Day 137 – Mark 12; 2 Sam 7-8; Ps 59Y2 Day 137 – Mark 12; 2 Sam 7-8; Ps 59
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 12 A funny thing about human nature is that we constantly seek what we already have. Satan told Eve in the Garden ...
Y2 Day 121 – 2 Cor 9; 1 Sam 5-6; Ps 52Y2 Day 121 – 2 Cor 9; 1 Sam 5-6; Ps 52
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Cor. 9 Are you a cheerful and generous giver? If not, what prevents you? Enthusiasm can be contagious! When we do things ...
Y2 Day 116 – 2 Cor 4; Judges 19-20Y2 Day 116 – 2 Cor 4; Judges 19-20
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Cor. 4 Look at v. 14-16. How does this encourage you? What will I do in response? Paul states, “Therefore, we do ...
Y2 Day 106 – 1 Cor 10; Josh 23-24Y2 Day 106 – 1 Cor 10; Josh 23-24
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Cor. 10 What two motives guide all of Paul’s actions (see v. 31-33)? Live today guided by these two motives. “’I have ...
Y2 Day 91 – Matt 23; Deut 27-28; Ps 39Y2 Day 91 – Matt 23; Deut 27-28; Ps 39
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 23 Is there anywhere you are not “practicing what you preach?” Or doing good things to be seen by others? Or seeking ...
Y2 Day 81 – Matt 13; Deut 7-8; Ps 35Y2 Day 81 – Matt 13; Deut 7-8; Ps 35
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 13 Of the four types of soil in Jesus’ parable, which one do you most identify with and why? In this chapter, ...
Y2 Day 59 – Rom 7; Lev 27; Prov 5Y2 Day 59 – Rom 7; Lev 27; Prov 5
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 7 Describe the inner war and the solution Paul proposes. Have you experienced this battle? And the solution? God’s law is good. ...
Y2 Day 47 – Acts 23; Lev 3-4; Prov 4Y2 Day 47 – Acts 23; Lev 3-4; Prov 4
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Acts 23 What do you learn from Paul’s tactic in the Sanhedrin of pitting Sadducees against Pharisees? (See Matthew 10:16) With his very ...
Y2 Day 24 – Luke 24; Gen 47-48Y2 Day 24 – Luke 24; Gen 47-48
–For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 24 Imagine being the women trying to convince the despondent disciples that Jesus is alive. What would you say? Who will you ...
Y2 Day 14 – Luke 14; Gen 27-28Y2 Day 14 – Luke 14; Gen 27-28
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 14 Why are the contrasts Jesus is making important? Jesus kept intentionally healing on the Sabbath in front of the Jewish religious ...
Y2 Day 13 – Luke 13; Gen 25-26; Ps 6Y2 Day 13 – Luke 13; Gen 25-26; Ps 6
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 13 What is it about the heart and practice of the Pharisees that makes Jesus indignant? What kind of person wouldn’t be ...
Day 359 – Neh 1-3; Rev 16Day 359 – Neh 1-3; Rev 16
Neh. 1-3 I notice a trend among the likes of Daniel, Ezra, and Nehemiah. These are arguably some of the more righteous men of the exile, yet all three of them acknowledge their personal part ...
Day 355 – Est 3-5; Rev 12Day 355 – Est 3-5; Rev 12
Est. 3-5 I marvel at Mordecai’s confidence. God is never mentioned in the book of Esther, but His presence in the story, and especially in Mordecai, is evident. Mordecai was obviously aware of God’s promise ...
Day 350 – Ps 81-83; Rev 8Day 350 – Ps 81-83; Rev 8
Ps. 81-83 The human heart is a stubborn thing. Why on earth, when we have a God who wants to give us all good things, do we insist on going our own way? Why would ...
Day 342 – Zech 1-4; 3 John 1Day 342 – Zech 1-4; 3 John 1
Zech. 1-4 What a fantastic book, Zechariah is! I don’t understand all of the visions by any means, but the message of hope and renewal is unmistakable. He prophesied of the coming of Jesus and ...
Day 297 – Jer 18-19; Col 3Day 297 – Jer 18-19; Col 3
Jer. 18-19 God is sovereign. He is the Creator, and He is in the right to do whatever He wishes with His creation. Like the potter in Jeremiah 18, He can crush the vessel He ...
Day 296 – Jer 15-17; Col 2Day 296 – Jer 15-17; Col 2
Jer. 15-17 Jeremiah was not a friend of the people. They did not like his message and, because its fulfillment was long in coming, they disbelieved and mocked him for it. Thus they continued in ...
Day 286 – Micah 6-7; Acts 22Day 286 – Micah 6-7; Acts 22
Micah 6-7 If God’s judgment on His people seems harsh, consider what He says in Micah 6. First, not only was God good to Israel, saving them from bondage and blessing them where men intended ...
Day 251 – Is 3-4; 2 Cor 12Day 251 – Is 3-4; 2 Cor 12
Is. 3-4 I can’t help but think of our current times when I read this. People oppressing one another, a total lack of respect, incompetent ‘leadership’, and no shame for sin. It reads like a ...
Day 228 – 1 Chron 16; Ps 42, 44; 1 Cor 10:1-18Day 228 – 1 Chron 16; Ps 42, 44; 1 Cor 10:1-18
1 Chron. 16 Music is a big part of worshiping God. Music speaks to our souls, somehow; it is a gift from God and we worship Him by offering it back to Him. It is ...