For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 28 I like that Jesus appeared to the women first. Anybody who says that Christianity doesn’t value women isn’t paying attention. In ...
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Y2 Day 287 – Matt 27; Jer 21-22Y2 Day 287 – Matt 27; Jer 21-22
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 27 Jesus often accused the religious leaders of trusting in merely human rules rather than in God. How clearly that truth was ...
Y2 Day 286 – Matt 26; Jer 19-20; Ps 120Y2 Day 286 – Matt 26; Jer 19-20; Ps 120
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 26 I often wonder why Jesus took only Peter, James, and John with Him to pray before His arrest. There are actually ...
Y2 Day 285 – Matt 25; Jer 17-18Y2 Day 285 – Matt 25; Jer 17-18
Matt. 25 In the parable of the sheep and goats, what is the standard God uses for the final judgment? What are you currently doing “for the least of these?” There is only one God; ...
Y2 Day 284 – Matt 24; Jer 15-16; Ps 119:89-176Y2 Day 284 – Matt 24; Jer 15-16; Ps 119:89-176
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 24 When Jesus’ disciples pointed out the magnificence of the temple buildings, Jesus gave what for them was no doubt an unexpected ...
Y2 Day 283 – Matt 23; Jer 13-14Y2 Day 283 – Matt 23; Jer 13-14
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 23 List the seven woes Jesus pronounces on the religious leaders. Which ones apply to you? Every physical thing that God commanded ...
Y2 Day 282 – Matt 22; Jer 11-12; Ps 119:1-88Y2 Day 282 – Matt 22; Jer 11-12; Ps 119:1-88
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 22 What are the implications of verse 21 for a Christian’s relationship to the state? To God? The Bible makes it very ...
Y2 Day 281 – Matt 21; Jer 9-10Y2 Day 281 – Matt 21; Jer 9-10
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 21 In the parable of the two sons, which son do you most identify with? What has the Father asked you to ...
Y2 Day 280 – Matt 20; Jer 7-8; Ps 118Y2 Day 280 – Matt 20; Jer 7-8; Ps 118
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 20 Contrast leadership as the Gentiles practiced it and as Jesus taught it to His disciples. Where do you want to be ...
Y2 Day 279 – Matt 19; Jer 5-6Y2 Day 279 – Matt 19; Jer 5-6
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 19 The rich young man who came to Jesus asking about eternal life was, by his own word, obedient to the commandments. ...
Y2 Day 278 – Matt 18; Jer 3-4; Ps 117Y2 Day 278 – Matt 18; Jer 3-4; Ps 117
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 18 Who do you need to forgive…again? Why should you? Describe God’s forgiveness of you as pictured in Jesus’ parable. When reading ...
Y2 Day 277 – Matt 17; Jer 1-2Y2 Day 277 – Matt 17; Jer 1-2
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 17 The temple tax. The temple was God’s house. God is king of all that is. This is why Jesus said, “Then ...
Y2 Day 276 – Matt 16; Is 65-66; Ps 116Y2 Day 276 – Matt 16; Is 65-66; Ps 116
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 ...
Y2 Day 275 – Matt 15; Is 63-64Y2 Day 275 – Matt 15; Is 63-64
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 15 How did the Canaanite woman express her faith? How can you express your faith in similar ways? I think that Canaanite ...
Y2 Day 274 – Matt 14; Is 61-62; Prov 23Y2 Day 274 – Matt 14; Is 61-62; Prov 23
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 14 Why do you think Peter wanted to walk on the water? What caused him to sink? What was his immediate response? ...
Y2 Day 273 – Matt 13; Is 59-60Y2 Day 273 – Matt 13; Is 59-60
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? ...
Y2 Day 272 – Matt 12; Is 57-58; Ps 115Y2 Day 272 – Matt 12; Is 57-58; Ps 115
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 12 What is the relationship between our hearts and our words? Jesus said, “Whoever is not with me is against me, and ...
Y2 Day 271 – Matt 11; Is 55-56Y2 Day 271 – Matt 11; Is 55-56
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 11 What was Jesus’ assessment of John the Baptist? Of the people of “this generation”? It seems that even John the Baptist ...
Y2 Day 270 – Matt 10; Is 53-54; Ps 114Y2 Day 270 – Matt 10; Is 53-54; Ps 114
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 10 Even though Jesus predicts stiff opposition, He repeatedly tells His followers, “Do not be afraid.” Why? This chapter contains another one ...
Y2 Day 269 – Matt 9; Is 51-52Y2 Day 269 – Matt 9; Is 51-52
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 9 Why do you think Jesus forgave the paralytic first rather than just healing him? Describe the faith of his friends. Our ...
Y2 Day 268 – Matt 8; Is 49-50; Ps 113Y2 Day 268 – Matt 8; Is 49-50; Ps 113
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 8 Jesus was amazed at the centurion’s faith (v. 10). What made it amazing? What can you do to increase your faith? ...
Y2 Day 267 – Matt 7; Is 47-48Y2 Day 267 – Matt 7; Is 47-48
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 7 Where are you taking the broad and easy way? What would it look like for you to enter the narrow gate ...
Y2 Day 266 – Matt 6; Is 45-46; Ps 112Y2 Day 266 – Matt 6; Is 45-46; Ps 112
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 6 In Matthew 5, Jesus talked about how truly keeping God’s law went beyond mere actions. Having a bad attitude toward another ...
Y2 Day 265 – Matt 5; Is 43-44Y2 Day 265 – Matt 5; Is 43-44
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 5 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matt. 5:48). I recently learned that the Greek word translated as “perfect” ...
Y2 Day 264 – Matt 4; Is 41-42; Ps 111Y2 Day 264 – Matt 4; Is 41-42; Ps 111
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 4 I have long been aware that Jesus countered the devil’s temptations with God’s truth. What I haven’t really paid attention to ...
Y2 Day 263 – Matt 3; Is 39-40Y2 Day 263 – Matt 3; Is 39-40
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 3 How does John describe the one coming after him? What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and ...
Y2 Day 262 – Matt 2; Is 37-38; Prov 22Y2 Day 262 – Matt 2; Is 37-38; Prov 22
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 2 Matthew continues on his quest to prove Jesus was the promised Messiah, according to scripture. He started with Jesus’ genealogy. He ...
Y2 Day 261 – Matt 1; Is 35-36Y2 Day 261 – Matt 1; Is 35-36
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 1 What do the two names given to Jesus tell you about who He is? What will He do? Matthew wrote this ...
Y2 Day 96 – Matt 28; Josh 3-4Y2 Day 96 – Matt 28; Josh 3-4
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 28 Proverbs 8, from yesterday’s reading, talked about finding true wealth in wisdom. That’s a lesson the guards at Jesus’ tomb – ...
Y2 Day 95 – Matt 27; Josh 1-2; Prov 8Y2 Day 95 – Matt 27; Josh 1-2; Prov 8
Matt. 27 What was the significance of the temple curtain being torn from top to bottom? What does this mean for your relationship with God? (See Hebrews 10:19-25) “All the people answered, ‘His blood is ...