For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 5-6 God’s kingdom is contrary to what we see on earth. On earth, glory goes to the rich and powerful. People ...
Y3 Day 282 – Matt 12:1-21; Mark 2:23-3:35; Luke 6:1-19Y3 Day 282 – Matt 12:1-21; Mark 2:23-3:35; Luke 6:1-19
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 12:1-21 This passage came to mind for some reason the other day, and a thought occurred to me. I am thinking ...
Y3 Day 281 – John 5Y3 Day 281 – John 5
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 5 There is a lot of good stuff in this chapter, which makes sense because most of it is Jesus’ words, ...
Y3 Day 280 – Matt 9:1-17; Mark 2:1-22; Luke 5:17-39Y3 Day 280 – Matt 9:1-17; Mark 2:1-22; Luke 5:17-39
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 9:1-17 Jesus told the self-righteous Pharisees, “Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice” (Matt. 9:13a). In ...
Y3 Day 279 – John 2; John 3; John 4Y3 Day 279 – John 2; John 3; John 4
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 2 Once again I find myself wondering what “third day” John referenced here. I thought before that maybe this was the ...
Y3 Day 278 – Matt 4; Luke 4; Luke 5:1-16; John 1:35-51Y3 Day 278 – Matt 4; Luke 4; Luke 5:1-16; John 1:35-51
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 4 I have mentioned before that the devil, in tempting Jesus, repeatedly tried to turn Jesus’ focus inward on Himself. Taking ...
Y3 Day 277 – Matt 3; Mark 1; Luke 3; John 1:19-34Y3 Day 277 – Matt 3; Mark 1; Luke 3; John 1:19-34
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 3 John told the people, “I baptize you with water for repentance, but the One who is coming after me is ...
Y3 Day 276 – Matt 2; Luke 2:39-52Y3 Day 276 – Matt 2; Luke 2:39-52
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 2 When the wise men came to Herod, he consulted the Jewish chief priests and scribes to locate the young Messiah. ...
Y3 Day 275 – Matt 1; Luke 2:1-38Y3 Day 275 – Matt 1; Luke 2:1-38
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 1 I have often wondered why Matthew said there were 14 generations from the exile to the Messiah when I only ...
Y3 Day 274 – Luke 1; John 1:1-18Y3 Day 274 – Luke 1; John 1:1-18
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 1 I am gaining more understanding as to why Gabriel chastised Zechariah for his disbelief. First of all, Zechariah, who had ...
Y3 Day 273 – Mal 1; Mal 2; Mal 3; Mal 4Y3 Day 273 – Mal 1; Mal 2; Mal 3; Mal 4
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mal. 1 God made a statement through Malachi that caught my attention. He said, “The deceiver is cursed who has an acceptable ...
Y3 Day 272 – Neh 11-13; Ps 126Y3 Day 272 – Neh 11-13; Ps 126
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Neh. 11-13 Evil is diligent in its efforts. Sadly, God’s people were not. When Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem after some time away, ...
Y3 Day 271 – Neh 7-9; Neh 10Y3 Day 271 – Neh 7-9; Neh 10
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Neh. 7-9 It is really hard to tell what Nehemiah is recording from his time and what he is repeating from earlier ...
Y3 Day 270 – Neh 4; Neh 5-6Y3 Day 270 – Neh 4; Neh 5-6
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Neh. 4 I continue to see the Christian life represented in Nehemiah’s story. We are building God’s Kingdom and the Enemy is ...
Y3 Day 269 – Neh 1; Neh 2-3Y3 Day 269 – Neh 1; Neh 2-3
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Neh. 1 Nehemiah also came before God in prayer, confessing the sins of the people as a whole. We see this quite ...
Y3 Day 268 – Ezra 7-8; Ezra 9-10Y3 Day 268 – Ezra 7-8; Ezra 9-10
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Ezra 7-8 “Now Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the LORD, obey it, and teach its statutes ...
Y3 Day 267 – Est 6-7; Est 8-10Y3 Day 267 – Est 6-7; Est 8-10
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Est. 6-7 While reading this part of Esther’s story this morning, I thought of Jesus’ parable to the Pharisees in Luke 14. ...
Y3 Day 266 – Est 1-3; Est 4-5Y3 Day 266 – Est 1-3; Est 4-5
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Est. 1-3 People think God’s ways are harsh and unjust. What kind of loving God would condemn people to hell just because ...
Y3 Day 265 – Zech 11; Zech 12-13; Zech 14Y3 Day 265 – Zech 11; Zech 12-13; Zech 14
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Zech. 11 This prophecy of the shepherds clearly tells of Jesus. Besides seeing that in the thirty pieces of silver, I think ...
Y3 Day 264 – Zech 7-8; Zech 9-10Y3 Day 264 – Zech 7-8; Zech 9-10
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Zech. 7-8 The returned exiles rightly desired to seek God’s favor. So they asked, “Should we mourn and fast in the fifth ...
Y3 Day 263 – Zech 1-2; Zech 3-4; Zech 5-6Y3 Day 263 – Zech 1-2; Zech 3-4; Zech 5-6
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Zech. 1-2 One of the encouraging declarations God made to the returned exiles through Zechariah was that a measuring line would be ...
Y3 Day 262 – Hag 1; Hag 2Y3 Day 262 – Hag 1; Hag 2
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Hag. 1 Turns out I didn’t have to wait long to start seeking the answers to yesterday’s questions. The first thing I ...
Y3 Day 261 – Ezra 4; Ezra 5-6Y3 Day 261 – Ezra 4; Ezra 5-6
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Ezra 4 Why did the people of the land say they wanted to help with building God’s temple? Were they trying to ...
Y3 Day 260 – Ezra 1-2; Ezra 3; Ps 137Y3 Day 260 – Ezra 1-2; Ezra 3; Ps 137
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Ezra 1-2 I keep mentioning the cyclical, fractal nature of the Bible. I see it again here. The Israelites’ return to the ...
Y3 Day 259 – Dan 10-11; Dan 12Y3 Day 259 – Dan 10-11; Dan 12
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Dan. 10-11 Again, I don’t know the message or the purpose in these prophecies. Clearly they show that God knows what is ...
Y3 Day 258 – Dan 7-8; Dan 9Y3 Day 258 – Dan 7-8; Dan 9
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Dan. 7-8 Daniel’s visions are a mystery. Not only is their meaning unclear, but so is the reason God gave them. I ...
Y3 Day 257 – Dan 4; Dan 5; Dan 6Y3 Day 257 – Dan 4; Dan 5; Dan 6
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Dan. 4 I am beginning to understand what pride really is. It is claiming for ourselves anything that belongs only to God; ...
Y3 Day 256 – Dan 1; Dan 2; Dan 3Y3 Day 256 – Dan 1; Dan 2; Dan 3
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Dan. 1 The first group of exiles King Nebuchadnezzar took from Judah to Babylon were nobles. These were the prominent people of ...
Y3 Day 255 – Joel 1; Joel 2; Joel 3Y3 Day 255 – Joel 1; Joel 2; Joel 3
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Joel 1 “…human joy has dried up” (Joel 1:12b). What a statement! And what an important concept for us to understand. God ...
Y3 Day 254 – Ezek 45-46; Ezek 47-48Y3 Day 254 – Ezek 45-46; Ezek 47-48
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Ezek. 45-46 Honestly, I still have no idea what all of this is about. Although I’m thinking it must somehow be a ...