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December 7, 2025 – Dark Night Waits; Glory Breaks – Isaiah 9:6-7 is a prophecy about the coming of a king who will bring an everlasting reign of peace and justice, and it is understood in Christianity as a prophecy about Jesus Christ. The passage identifies the coming child with divine titles such as “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace” and states that the government and an unending peace…
November 30, 2025 – Behold and Adore
Luke 1:46-55, known as Mary’s Magnificat, is a song of praise where she glorifies God for his power and mercy, particularly in lifting up the humble and scattering the proud. The passage highlights that God has chosen her, a humble servant, to be the mother of the Messiah, an act of grace for which all generations will call her blessed. Mary’s song contrasts God’s actions toward the lowly and the proud,…
November 23, 2025 – Sow Generously; Reap Abundantly – 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 explains the principle of generous giving, emphasizing that giving should be cheerful and not forced, and that God blesses those who give generously. The passage uses the metaphor of sowing and reaping to say that how much you give determines how much you will receive. It teaches that God provides the means to give generously…
November 16, 2025 – The Grace of Giving
2 Corinthians 8:1-12 highlights the “grace of giving” by praising the Macedonian churches for their extreme generosity despite poverty and suffering. This passage uses them as an example for the Corinthian church to encourage their own giving, emphasizing that true generosity comes from a willing heart, is an act of God’s grace, and is inspired by Jesus’s sacrifice.
November 9, 2025 – The Enemy Inside
Colossians 3:5-6, 10 advises Christians to “put to death” earthly, sinful desires like sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which are considered idolatry, because God’s wrath is against them. The passage calls for putting off the “old self” with its practices and putting on the “new self,” which is renewed in knowledge after the image of the Creator…
November 2, 2025 – All Things New Revelation 21:1-7 describes the creation of a new heaven and a new earth, where God will dwell with humanity, and all suffering like death, sorrow, and pain will be eliminated. This eternal state is the ultimate reward for the righteous, whose names are in the Lamb’s Book of Life. The passage introduces the New Jerusalem, a holy city descending from heaven, and emphasizes God’s promise to make all things new…
October 26, 2025 – God Will Take Care of You – Luke 18:9-14 is a parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector praying in the temple. The Pharisee proudly lists his good deeds, while the tax collector humbly asks for God’s mercy. Jesus concludes that the tax collector, not the Pharisee, went home justified, teaching that the humble who rely on God’s mercy are exalted, while the self-righteous who exalt themselves are humbled….
October 19, 2025 – In 1 Samuel 3:1-10, the Lord calls to the young boy Samuel while he is ministering under the priest Eli, who has grown old and whose sons are wicked. Samuel, initially believing Eli is calling him, runs to the priest three times. Eli eventually realizes the Lord is speaking to Samuel and instructs him on how to respond: to say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears”. When the Lord calls Samuel’s name a fourth time…
October 05, 2025 – Adventure Awaits
Hebrews 11, known as the “Hall of Faith,” defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for and conviction of things not seen, highlighting how numerous Old Testament figures—including Abel, Abraham, Moses, and Rahab—lived by faith in God and His promises. The chapter details their faithful actions, emphasizing that their faith was expressed through obedience…
September 14, 2025 – Unbent – In Luke 13:10-17, Jesus heals a woman who had been crippled by a spirit for 18 years while teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, causing the synagogue leader to condemn his actions as a violation of the Sabbath law. Jesus counters by arguing for compassion, pointing out the hypocrisy of the leader and followers who would care for their animals on the Sabbath but not…
September 7, 2025 – Esther 4:1–17; 5:1–8 Esther didn’t plan to be a hero — she just said “yes” when it mattered most. What will you do when it’s your turn to speak up? In Esther 4, Mordecai learns of Haman’s plot to exterminate the Jews and urges Esther, the queen, to intervene with the king. Esther initially hesitates, citing the law forbidding uninvited access to the king…
August 31, 2025 – Acts 13:13, 15:36-41, and 2 Timothy 4:11 all involve John Mark and his relationship with Paul and Barnabas. In Acts 13:13, John Mark leaves Paul and Barnabas during their first missionary journey. In Acts 15:36-41, Paul and Barnabas have a sharp disagreement over whether to take John Mark on a second missionary journey, leading to their separation….
August 24, 2025 – Daniel 6:1–28 tells the story of Daniel, a high-ranking official in the kingdom of King Darius, who faces persecution due to his unwavering faith. Jealous officials plot to trap Daniel by tricking Darius into creating a law forbidding prayer to any god but the king. Despite the decree, Daniel continues to pray to God….
August 17, 2025 – Ever have a day so full you miss the most important thing? Martha did — and Jesus shows her (and us) how to choose what matters most.
Luke 10:38-42 describes Jesus visiting the home of Mary and Martha. Martha is busy with household tasks while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet, listening to his teachings. When Martha complains…
August 10, 2025 – Rooted in His Presence
Colossians 4:2-6 emphasizes prayer, wisdom in conduct, and gracious speech towards outsiders. Specifically, believers are encouraged to be devoted to prayer, being watchful and thankful, and to pray for opportunities to share the mystery of Christ. They should also conduct themselves wisely