For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 16 Trace Peter’s highs and lows in v. 13-23. What does that tell you about following Jesus? What I learn from Peter ...
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Y2 Day 258 – 2 Pet 2; Is 29-30; Ps 109Y2 Day 258 – 2 Pet 2; Is 29-30; Ps 109
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Pet. 2 How does Peter describe the false teachers? What will happen to them? How can you discern true from false teachers? ...
Y2 Day 251 – James 5; Is 15-16Y2 Day 251 – James 5; Is 15-16
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. James 5 When I read through the book of Job recently, I began to see it from a different light. I was reading ...
Y2 Day 236 – Heb 3; Ecc 5-6Y2 Day 236 – Heb 3; Ecc 5-6
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 3 This letter was written to Christians in danger of abandoning their faith. What counsel does the author give them in v. ...
Y2 Day 226 – 2 Tim 1; Job 28-29Y2 Day 226 – 2 Tim 1; Job 28-29
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Tim. 1 I can’t help but think of Job when I read about Paul here. Before his conversion, Paul in many ways ...
Y2 Day 225 – 1 Tim 6; Job 25-27; Prov 19Y2 Day 225 – 1 Tim 6; Job 25-27; Prov 19
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Tim. 6 Jesus told us in Matthew 7 that we would recognize false prophets by their fruits. Paul gives us a good ...
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 222 – 1 Tim 3; Job 18-19Y2 Day 222 – 1 Tim 3; Job 18-19
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Tim. 3 What observations do you make about the requirements for an overseer (or elder or pastor—the titles are used interchangeably in ...
Y2 Day 210 – Rev 13; Neh 9-10Y2 Day 210 – Rev 13; Neh 9-10
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rev. 13 When describing the spiritual battle, what does John say is called for on the part of God’s people? How are you ...
Y2 Day 197 – 3 John 1; 2 Chron 29-30; Ps 84Y2 Day 197 – 3 John 1; 2 Chron 29-30; Ps 84
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 3 John 1 Why was it so important to show hospitality to traveling gospel workers? In this letter, John mentions a couple of ...
Y2 Day 196 – 2 John 1; 2 Chron 27-28Y2 Day 196 – 2 John 1; 2 Chron 27-28
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 John 1 John gives a command and a warning. What are they? Though Peter and Paul both mention it in their letters, ...
Y2 Day 192 – 1 John 2; 2 Chron 19-20Y2 Day 192 – 1 John 2; 2 Chron 19-20
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page.+ 1 John 2 What does John mean by “don’t love the world?” Reflect on the three things he names in v. 16. Love ...
Y2 Day 190 – John 21; 2 Chron 15-16Y2 Day 190 – John 21; 2 Chron 15-16
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 21 What one question did Jesus ask Peter after his denial? Why did Jesus ask it three times? Luke records the story ...
Y2 Day 189 – John 20; 2 Chron 13-14; Prov 16Y2 Day 189 – John 20; 2 Chron 13-14; Prov 16
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 20 I got hung up this morning on another one of those verses that we tend to just gloss over without stopping ...
Y2 Day 186 – John 17; 2 Chron 7-8Y2 Day 186 – John 17; 2 Chron 7-8
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 17 What does Jesus pray for us (those who will believe the apostles’ message) in v. 20-26? How can you live into ...
Y2 Day 182 – John 13; 1 Chron 28-29Y2 Day 182 – John 13; 1 Chron 28-29
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 13 How could you “wash someone’s feet” (serve) today? What is the promise attached to this? “Jesus knew that the Father had ...
Y2 Day 174 – John 5; 1 Chron 12-13Y2 Day 174 – John 5; 1 Chron 12-13
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 5 The lame man at the pool must not have been a religious man. If he was, surely he would have told ...
Y2 Day 168 – 2 Thes 2; 2 Kings 23-24Y2 Day 168 – 2 Thes 2; 2 Kings 23-24
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Thes. 2 The powers of evil and wickedness so often seem overwhelming. It is hard not to feel our helplessness against it. ...
Y2 Day 159 – Col 2; 2 Kings 5-6; Ps 68Y2 Day 159 – Col 2; 2 Kings 5-6; Ps 68
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Col. 2 What has Jesus done for us (see v. 13-15)? “Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, ...
Y2 Day 157 – Phil 4; 2 Kings 1-2; Ps 67Y2 Day 157 – Phil 4; 2 Kings 1-2; Ps 67
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Phil. 4 Contentment seems so elusive. But it is actually quite simple. The problem is that it stands in direct opposition to our ...
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 155 – Phil 2; 1 Kings 19-20; Ps 66Y2 Day 155 – Phil 2; 1 Kings 19-20; Ps 66
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Phil. 2 What advice does Paul give about our relationships in v. 3-5, and how is Jesus the example of that (v. 6-11)? ...
Y2 Day 153 – Eph 6; 1 Kings 15-16; Prov 13Y2 Day 153 – Eph 6; 1 Kings 15-16; Prov 13
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Eph. 6 Consider the pieces of “the armor of God” and how each one can help you “take your stand against the devil’s ...
Y2 Day 151 – Eph 4; 1 Kings 11-12; Ps 65Y2 Day 151 – Eph 4; 1 Kings 11-12; Ps 65
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Eph. 4 How does Paul describe “a life worthy of the calling you have received?” I said yesterday that once you grasp some ...
Y2 Day 142 – Gal 1; 2 Sam 17-18Y2 Day 142 – Gal 1; 2 Sam 17-18
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Gal. 1 What problem in the Galatian churches was Paul addressing? Why was his story important in addressing that problem? I mentioned in ...
Y2 Day 133 – Mark 8; 1 Sam 29-31; Ps 57Y2 Day 133 – Mark 8; 1 Sam 29-31; Ps 57
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 8 What does it mean to you to lose your life for the gospel in order to save it? (v. 34-35) I ...
Y2 Day 132 – Mark 7; 1 Sam 27-28Y2 Day 132 – Mark 7; 1 Sam 27-28
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 7 Analyze Jesus’ criticism of the Pharisees? Which of these problems are still common for religious people? There is nothing wrong with ...
Y2 Day 123 – 2 Cor 11; 1 Sam 9-10; Ps 53Y2 Day 123 – 2 Cor 11; 1 Sam 9-10; Ps 53
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Cor. 11 What tempts you away from “sincere and pure devotion to Christ?” I can’t help but notice the similarities in what ...
Y2 Day 122 – 2 Cor 10; 1 Sam 7-8Y2 Day 122 – 2 Cor 10; 1 Sam 7-8
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Cor. 10 How did Paul use his authority? Who can you build up today, rather than tear down? Paul did not live ...
Y2 Day 120 – 2 Cor 8; 1 Sam 3-4Y2 Day 120 – 2 Cor 8; 1 Sam 3-4
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Cor. 8 Reflect upon the generosity of the Macedonian Christians (v. 1-5) and compare it with your own. Where would you like ...