Daily DEVOTIONAL

Matthew 15:1-20: Human Tradition

February 12, 2025

Exodus 32-33; Psalm 35; Matthew 15:1-20; Acts  21:1-26  Matthew 15:1-20: Perhaps one of the most important teachings of Jesus is in a context where religion is common, and faith—real faith—must be contrasted against the mere externals of “Pharisaic religion” (under its various guises). It is possible to look very impressive on the outside, and follow…

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December 26-31, 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?

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

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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John 20:24-31: My Lord and My God!

Hosea 6-9, Job 41:1-11, John 20:24-31, Revelation 20 John 20:24-31: The story of “doubting” Thomas is at once a strange one, and at the same time an encouraging one. It ...
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John 20:19-23: The Disciples Were Glad

Job 40, Zechariah 1-5, John 20:19-23, Revelation 19 John 20:19-23: Somehow, the doors being locked, Jesus came and stood among them. Jesus’ resurrection body is recognizably him, but yet that body is ...
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John 20:10-18: I Have Seen the Lord

Job 39, Haggai 1-2, John 20:10-18, Revelation 18 John 20:10-18: While the other disciples went home, Mary Magdalene, overcome with grief, stood outside the tomb weeping. Still weeping, she looked into the ...
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