For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 14 When Jesus was dining at a Pharisee’s home, presumably with several other important religious leaders, one of them said, “Blessed ...
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Y3 Day 297 – Luke 12; Luke 13Y3 Day 297 – Luke 12; Luke 13
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 12 This is a really powerful chapter about putting God first. To me, it speaks of full commitment to God and ...
Y3 Day 296 – Luke 10:1-11:4; John 10:22-42Y3 Day 296 – Luke 10:1-11:4; John 10:22-42
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 10:1-11:4 I think it’s important to always remember what matters. Jesus gave His disciples incredible authority and power with which they ...
Y3 Day 292 – Matt 17; Mark 9; Luke 9:28-62Y3 Day 292 – Matt 17; Mark 9; Luke 9:28-62
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 17 There is so much more in this story of the temple tax than what it seems on the surface! The ...
Y3 Day 291 – Matt 16; Mark 8; Luke 9:18-27Y3 Day 291 – Matt 16; Mark 8; Luke 9:18-27
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 16 Jesus gave Peter a pretty harsh rebuke. “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me” (Matt. 16:23a). That ...
Y3 Day 288 – Matt 14; Mark 6; Luke 9:1-17Y3 Day 288 – Matt 14; Mark 6; Luke 9:1-17
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 14 Life is full of interruptions and disruptions. You set your mind to doing a certain thing and wham – obstacles ...
Y3 Day 286 – Matt 9:18-10:42; Matt 13; Luke 8Y3 Day 286 – Matt 9:18-10:42; Matt 13; Luke 8
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 9:18-10:42 Matthew’s narrative follows an interesting sequence here. He gave multiple examples, with a summary, of Jesus’ traveling to towns and ...
Y3 Day 285 – Matt 12:22-50; Luke 11:5-54Y3 Day 285 – Matt 12:22-50; Luke 11:5-54
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 12:22-50 One message I hear in Jesus’ words to the religious leaders here is that, at the final judgment, our words ...
Y3 Day 284 – Matt 8:1-13; Matt 11; Luke 7Y3 Day 284 – Matt 8:1-13; Matt 11; Luke 7
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 8:1-13 The Law of Moses contained a fairly extensive 8-day process for declaring a healed leper clean. It involved birds, cedar ...
Y3 Day 283 – Matt 5-6; Matt 7; Luke 6:20-49Y3 Day 283 – Matt 5-6; Matt 7; Luke 6:20-49
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 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 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 ...
Y2 Day 344 – Luke 24; Amos 3-4Y2 Day 344 – Luke 24; Amos 3-4
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 24 What were the disciples’ responses to the news of Jesus’ resurrection? How would you have responded? Jesus had explained everything that ...
Y2 Day 343 – Luke 23; Amos 1-2; Ps 142Y2 Day 343 – Luke 23; Amos 1-2; Ps 142
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 23 The end of this chapter sparked an interesting thought in me this morning. Jesus’ death and burial took place on Preparation ...
Y2 Day 342 – Luke 22; Joel 1-3Y2 Day 342 – Luke 22; Joel 1-3
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 22 When Jesus foretold Peter’s denial of Him, He said to Peter, “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith ...
Y2 Day 341 – Luke 21; Hos 14; Ps 141Y2 Day 341 – Luke 21; Hos 14; Ps 141
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 21 For what did Jesus commend the poor widow? How would you describe her offering? Your offerings? The widow offered something the ...
Y2 Day 340 – Luke 20; Hos 12-13Y2 Day 340 – Luke 20; Hos 12-13
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 20 For what did Jesus criticize the teachers of the law? How can you avoid being guilty of these same things? One ...
Y2 Day 339 – Luke 19; Hos 10-11Y2 Day 339 – Luke 19; Hos 10-11
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 19 How did the townspeople see Zacchaeus? How did Jesus see him? How do you view people? (compare 2 Corinthians 5:16-17) I ...
Y2 Day 338 – Luke 18; Hos 8-9; Prov 28Y2 Day 338 – Luke 18; Hos 8-9; Prov 28
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 18 What is the lesson from the parable of the persistent widow? How is God like or unlike the judge? The lesson ...
Y2 Day 337 – Luke 17; Hos 6-7Y2 Day 337 – Luke 17; Hos 6-7
Luke 17 Only one of ten cleansed lepers returned to say thanks. Jesus asked, “Where are the other nine?” What can you thank God for that has gone unrecognized? Thank him now. Why did Jesus ...
Y2 Day 336 – Luke 16; Hos 4-5; Ps 140Y2 Day 336 – Luke 16; Hos 4-5; Ps 140
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 16 How have you been “trustworthy in handling worldly wealth?” How is it “someone else’s property?” How does that change the way ...
Y2 Day 335 – Luke 15; Hos 1-3Y2 Day 335 – Luke 15; Hos 1-3
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 15 What are the similarities in the three stories Jesus tells? The differences? The common point? The Pharisees and teachers of the ...
Y2 Day 334 – Luke 14; Dan 11-12Y2 Day 334 – Luke 14; Dan 11-12
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 14 Pride will never stand in the presence of God because He is God. Though we think ourselves something, His presence will ...
Y2 Day 333 – Luke 13; Dan 9-10; Ps 139Y2 Day 333 – Luke 13; Dan 9-10; Ps 139
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 13 Jesus healed on the Sabbath with intention! He did it as a physical demonstration of the Sabbath’s purpose. He explains it ...
Y2 Day 332 – Luke 12; Dan 7-8Y2 Day 332 – Luke 12; Dan 7-8
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 12 List the reasons Jesus gives that you should not worry. Jesus gives so many reasons that we shouldn’t worry in this ...
Y2 Day 331 – Luke 11; Dan 5-6; Ps 138Y2 Day 331 – Luke 11; Dan 5-6; Ps 138
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 11 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you are like unmarked graves, which people walk over without knowing it.” (Luke 11:44). The Law ...