Daily DEVOTIONAL

Matthew 5:33-48: Love Your Enemies

January 13, 2025

Genesis 31, Psalm 13, Matthew 5:33-48, Acts 8:1-25 Matthew 5:33-48: We have already, yesterday, commented on the repeated refrain that structures this middle section of the Sermon on the Mount—“you have heard that it was said…but I say to you.” This claim of Jesus to be the authoritative interpretation of the Scriptures, against the views…

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Psalm 28: Call on Him

Exodus 13-15, Psalm 28, Matthew 12:22-37, Acts 17:16-34 Psalm 28: What do you do when you need strength and protection? Perhaps you are in such a situation this morning. As you look ahead ...
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Psalm 27: Wait for the Lord

Exodus 10-12, Psalm 27, Matthew 12:1-21, Acts 17:1-15 Psalm 27: With God as your light and salvation, what is there to fear? When God is the stronghold of your life, of whom is ...
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Psalm 26: Vindicate Me

Exodus 7-9, Psalm 26, Matthew 11:20-30, Acts 16:16-40 Psalm 26: David is asking for help. In particular, “vindication.” His record has been sullied by some slander. He is being accused in some way ...
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Psalm 25: The Refuge You Need

Exodus 4-6, Psalm 25, Matthew 11:1-19, Acts 16:1-15 Psalm 25: David lifts up his soul; that is, he trusts in God, asking that his enemies would not triumph over him. Perhaps you need ...
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Psalm 24: Lift Up Your Heads

Exodus 1-3, Psalm 24, Matthew 10:21-42, Acts 15:22-41 Psalm 24: People compete for the resources of this world—its energy, its oil, its land. But “the earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof” ...
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January 26-31, 2026

In the Bible reading plan we are using, the last days of each month are designated as “free days.” January 26-31 then are intended to allow you to catch up ...
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