Daily DEVOTIONAL

Matthew 10:1-20: Mission

January 25, 2025

Genesis 50, Psalm 23, Matthew 10:1-20, Acts 15:1-21 Matthew 10:1-20: Famously, Jesus now calls the twelve to him (10:1), and then sends the twelve out from him (10:5). The apostles, therefore, are both uniquely called to Christ and uniquely sent out by Christ—“sending” being the root meaning of “apostle” etymologically. They are given a particular…

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Psalm 4: Being Slandered?

January 4, 2026
Genesis 9-11, Psalm 4, Matthew 2:13-23, Acts 2:22-47 Psalm 4: The “distress” of David in this psalm appears more related to those who, through cunning use of words, turn his honor into shame, ...
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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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