Daily DEVOTIONAL

Matthew 16:1-12: The Teaching of the Pharisees

February 14, 2025

Exodus 35-37; Psalm 37:1-22; Matthew 16:1-12; Acts  22 Matthew 16:1-12: The contrast between those who received Jesus’ teaching and responded with faith (like the Canaanite woman, 15:21-28), and others (like the Pharisees), becomes yet more stark and glaring. The Pharisees, along with the Sadducees, come to Jesus to test him (16:1). And what a test!…

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Psalm 121: Ask for Help!

June 24, 2026

2 Kings 22-23, Psalm 121, Luke 6:43-49, Philippians 4:8-13 Psalm 121: The next step in this journey to joy is found in the psalm in front of us today. It is to call ...

Psalm 120: I Am for Peace

June 23, 2026

2 Kings 20-21, Psalm 120, Luke 6:37-42, Philippians 4:1-7 Psalm 120: I have written extensively on the Psalms of Ascents in a book called Journey to Joy. I have also preached through the ...

Psalm 119:169-176: Seek Your Servant

June 22, 2026

2 Kings 18-19, Psalm 119:169-176, Luke 6:27-36, Philippians 3:15-21 Psalm 119:169-176: The same passion that has been evident throughout this psalm is present yet again. Is this how we react to God’s Word ...

Psalm 119:161-168: Princes Persecute Me Without Cause

June 21, 2026

2 Kings 16-17, Psalm 119:161-168, Luke 6:17-26, Philippians 3:10-14 Psalm 119:161-168: It is one thing generally speaking to be under attack, but it is another thing to be under attack without any reason ...

Psalm 119:153-160: What to Pray When You Are Suffering

June 20, 2026

2 Kings 14-15, Psalm 119:153-160, Luke 6:1-16, Philippians 3:1-9 Psalm 119:153-160: The “affliction” of the author of Psalm 119 once more comes to the fore: “Look on my affliction and deliver me” (119:153). ...

Psalm 119:145-152: With My Whole Heart I Cry!

June 19, 2026

2 Kings 12-13, Psalm 119:145-152, Luke 5:33-39, Philippians 2:19-30 Psalm 119:145-152: Prayer can sometimes seem as if it is a cold-blooded affair. We are told to “say our prayers” or “to say a ...