Daily DEVOTIONAL

Mark 4:1-20: Good Soil

April 10, 2025

Joshua 22-23, Psalm 80, Mark 4:1-20, 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 Mark 4:1-20: Jesus now teaches his famous parable of the sower. The contours of it are familiar enough for many. What is surprising to many is Jesus’ rationale for telling parables (4:11-12), where he seems to explain his parables in precisely the reverse way to how it is normally…

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Psalm 3: When You Are in Trouble

January 3, 2026
Genesis 5-8, Psalm 3, Matthew 2:1-12, Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 3: This psalm is all the more remarkable for the context of Absalom and his rebellion against David. Read 2 Samuel ...
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Psalm 2: Kiss the Son

January 2, 2026
Genesis 3-4, Psalm 2, Matthew 1:18-25, Acts 1:12-26 Psalm 2: Originally written of the Davidic kingdom, but fulfilled in the Kingdom of the Son of God, this psalm gives great ...
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Psalm 1: A Tree Planted by Streams of Water

January 1, 2026
Genesis 1-2, Psalm 1, Matthew 1:1-17, Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 1: The hymn book of the church. The panoply of praise. The treasury of David. It has been given various names, ...
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December 26-31, 2025

December 26, 2025
In keeping with the Bible reading plan we are using, the last days of each month are designated as “free days.” December 26-31 then are intended to allow you to catch ...
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John 21:15-25: Do You Love Me?

December 25, 2025
John 21:15-25, Revelation 22, Job 42, Malachi 1-4 John 21:15-25: The end of the story, but not without a punch of rhetorical power and application impact. First, the famous three questions to Peter ...
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John 21:1-14: Wondering, Worshiping, and at Peace

December 24, 2025
Job 41:12-34, Hosea 10-14, John 21:1-14, Revelation 21 John 21:1-14: Again Jesus reveals himself (John 21:1). This time his disciples are going fishing (John 21:3). There is no suggestion in ...
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