For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 7 This chapter in Luke has me thinking about faith. I see the centurion whose faith actually amazed Jesus. And I see ...
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Y2 Day 323 – Luke 3; Ezek 35-36; Ps 135Y2 Day 323 – Luke 3; Ezek 35-36; Ps 135
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 3 I have noted the difference in the genealogy of Jesus as recorded by Matthew and Luke before. The simplest explanation I ...
Y2 Day 321 – Luke 1; Ezek 31-32; Ps 134Y2 Day 321 – Luke 1; Ezek 31-32; Ps 134
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 1 In the first few verses Luke identifies his work as one of many accounts of Jesus’ time on earth. He describes ...
Y2 Day 319 – Rom. 15; Ezek 27-28; Ps 133Y2 Day 319 – Rom. 15; Ezek 27-28; Ps 133
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 15 “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the ...
Y2 Day 317 – Rom 13; Ezek 23-24; Ps 132Y2 Day 317 – Rom 13; Ezek 23-24; Ps 132
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 13 “Love does no harm to a neighbor.” (Rom. 13:10). I like that. Most of the time we think of love as ...
Y2 Day 315 – Rom 11; Ezek 19-20; Ps 131Y2 Day 315 – Rom 11; Ezek 19-20; Ps 131
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 11 Read Paul’s doxology (v. 33-36) out loud as a prayer. What does it say about God? About us? Paul continues to ...
Y2 Day 311 – Rom 7; Ezek 11-12; Ps 130Y2 Day 311 – Rom 7; Ezek 11-12; Ps 130
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 7 Compare and contrast serving “in the new way of the Spirit” with “the old way of the written code.” The law ...
Y2 Day 307 – Rom 3; Ezek 3-4; Ps 128Y2 Day 307 – Rom 3; Ezek 3-4; Ps 128
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 3 Why is boasting excluded? How does the gospel “uphold the law?” The law reveals God’s righteousness and our lack of it. ...
Y2 Day 305 – Rom 1; Lam 5; Ps 127Y2 Day 305 – Rom 1; Lam 5; Ps 127
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 1 Paul’s premise for the letter is found in v. 16-17. What does it say about the gospel? Faith? Righteousness? He begins ...
Y2 Day 302 – Mark 14; Jer 51-52; Ps 126Y2 Day 302 – Mark 14; Jer 51-52; Ps 126
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 14 Abstract thought for the day – I am curious about the owner of the upper room, where Jesus and His disciples ...
Y2 Day 298 – Mark 10; Jer 43-44; Ps 125Y2 Day 298 – Mark 10; Jer 43-44; Ps 125
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 10 Mark makes yet another interesting statement in this chapter. When the rich man asking Jesus about eternal life declared that he ...
Y2 Day 296 – Mark 8; Jer 39-40; Ps 124Y2 Day 296 – Mark 8; Jer 39-40; Ps 124
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 8 Regarding the miracle of feeding the multitude: Why do you think the disciples were so dense? Where might you be failing ...
Y2 Day 294 – Mark 6; Jer 35-36; Ps 123Y2 Day 294 – Mark 6; Jer 35-36; Ps 123
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 6 Mark made an interesting statement. He told how Jesus walked on the lake to the disciples and joined them in the ...
Y2 Day 292 – Mark 4; Jer 31-32; Ps 122Y2 Day 292 – Mark 4; Jer 31-32; Ps 122
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 4 As I read this very familiar parable of the sower, I wondered what determines the soil of our hearts. Is it ...
Y2 Day 290 – Mark 2; Jer 27-28; Ps 121Y2 Day 290 – Mark 2; Jer 27-28; Ps 121
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 2 What does it mean that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath? How has taking a regular ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 260 – Jude 1; Is 33-34; Ps 110Y2 Day 260 – Jude 1; Is 33-34; Ps 110
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Jude 1 How does Jude describe the false teachers? What does he tell the Christians to do? Pray his doxology (v. 24-25). First ...
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 256 – 1 Pet 5; Is 25-26; Ps 108Y2 Day 256 – 1 Pet 5; Is 25-26; Ps 108
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Pet. 5 What direction does Peter give the elders? The younger? All of you? Pride versus humility is a constant theme throughout ...
Y2 Day 254 – 1 Pet 3; Is 21-22; Ps 107Y2 Day 254 – 1 Pet 3; Is 21-22; Ps 107
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Pet. 3 How are we to respond to those who mistreat us? Why? Peter continues to talk of suffering for doing good. ...
Y2 Day 252 – 1 Pet 1; Is 17-18; Ps 106Y2 Day 252 – 1 Pet 1; Is 17-18; Ps 106
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Pet. 1 What does it mean to be holy? How are we called to live? To love? I have never really paid ...