Daily DEVOTIONAL

Proverbs 11:16-31: The Fruit of the Righteous

August 13, 2026

Nehemiah 7, Proverbs 11:16-31, Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:14-26   Proverbs 11:16-31:   Sometimes it appears that the individual proverbs are grouped into sections that address a common theme. There are a few such sections in this part of Proverbs.   First, we have the theme of kindness:   “A kind-hearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth” (11:16).  …

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Matthew 22:34-46: More Than a Question

March 5, 2025
Numbers 9-11, Psalm 52, Matthew 22:34-46, Romans 4 Matthew 22:34-46: Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees get their heads together and decide to try a different tactic (22:34). They’ll test ...
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Matthew 22:15-33: Wisdom Sans Pareil 

March 4, 2025
Numbers 7-8; Psalm 51; Matthew 22:15-33; Romans 3   Matthew 22:15-33: Having been called out by Jesus for refusing to accept his invitation to the banquet of the king—to come ...
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Matthew 22:1-14: Many Are Invited, but Few Are Chosen

March 3, 2025
Numbers 5-6; Psalm 50; Matthew 22:1-14; Romans 2   Matthew 22:1-14: At one level this next parable is quite simple. It is another story that illustrates the meaning and reality ...
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Matthew 21:33-46: He Is the Owner

March 2, 2025
Numbers 3-4; Psalm 49; Matthew 21:33-46; Romans 1:18-32 Matthew 21:33-46: To explain further his radical point that it was the unexpected who truly received Jesus’ message of the kingdom, Jesus ...
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Matthew 21:23-32: Lessons from Tax Collectors and Prostitutes

March 1, 2025
Numbers 1-2; Psalm 48; Matthew 21:23-32; Romans 1:1-17 Matthew 21:23-32: In religious circles, “authority” questions are nearly ubiquitous. Who is in charge is a political issue in many institutions and ...
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Matthew 21:12-22: Fig Tree

February 25, 2025
Leviticus 26-27; Psalm 47; Matthew 21:12-22; Acts 28:17-31 Matthew 21:12-22: Jesus’ mission to Jerusalem requires a prophetic word towards the corrupt state of the people of God, and in particular, ...
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