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 ...
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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 ...
Y2 Day 94 – Matt 26; Deut 33-34Y2 Day 94 – Matt 26; Deut 33-34
Matt. 26 Fear is a powerful thing. It entices us to do things we don’t want to do. Peter’s desire was to stick with Jesus, even if it meant death. Yet when confronted in the ...
Y2 Day 93 – Matt 25; Deut 31-32; Ps 40Y2 Day 93 – Matt 25; Deut 31-32; Ps 40
Matt. 25 How are you using what God has invested in you for His purposes? I have always struggled with this parable of the bags of gold, or talents, as it is sometimes translated. I ...
Y2 Day 92 – Matt 24; Deut 29-30Y2 Day 92 – Matt 24; Deut 29-30
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 24 What does it mean for you to be ready for the Lord’s return? When the disciples asked Jesus, “what will be ...
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 90 – Matt 22; Deut 25-26Y2 Day 90 – Matt 22; Deut 25-26
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 22 In Jesus’ parable of the Wedding banquet, He mentions a man thrown out for not wearing wedding clothes. I have all ...
Y2 Day 89 – Matt 21; Deut 23-24; Ps 38Y2 Day 89 – Matt 21; Deut 23-24; Ps 38
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 21 “But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting ...
Y2 Day 87 – Matt 19; Deut 19-20; Ps 37Y2 Day 87 – Matt 19; Deut 19-20; Ps 37
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 19 Jesus told the rich young man he still lacked one thing. If Jesus were to tell you that, what might that ...
Y2 Day 86 – Matt 18; Deut 17-18Y2 Day 86 – Matt 18; Deut 17-18
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 18 When Jesus told the disciples they must become like little children, what characteristics do you think He had in mind? Why ...
Y2 Day 85 – Matt 17; Deut 15-16; Ps 36Y2 Day 85 – Matt 17; Deut 15-16; Ps 36
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 17 What was the intended impact of the transfiguration on the disciples? On you? I can’t say that I really know the ...
Y2 Day 84 – Matt 16; Deut 13-14Y2 Day 84 – Matt 16; Deut 13-14
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 16 What does it mean for you to lose your life for Jesus so you can find it (v. 25)? I often ...