The Bible in a Year As we continue our journey through Scripture, we arrive at a moment of transition in 1 Samuel 12:24: “Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he hath done for you.” Samuel stands before Israel at a critical point—the establishmentContinue reading “A Life Ordered by Reverence, Service, and Gratitude”
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Storms, Chains, and the Unstoppable Gospel
Thru the Bible in a Year As we move through November 22nd in our year-long journey through Scripture, we arrive at the final three chapters of Acts—passages filled with drama, danger, injustice, resilience, and above all, the unstoppable movement of the Gospel. These chapters read almost like a travel journal mixed with a courtroom transcriptContinue reading “Storms, Chains, and the Unstoppable Gospel”
Living Water and Lasting Faith
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Reading: John 4–5 As we move further into the Gospel of John, the pace of Jesus’ ministry begins to unfold in ways that reveal both His humanity and His divinity. Today’s reading brings us through His ministry in Samaria, Galilee, and Judea—each location revealing a different layer ofContinue reading “Living Water and Lasting Faith”
Lessons Along the Road to Jerusalem
Thru the Bible in a Year As we journey through Luke 17 and 18, we walk beside Jesus on His way to Jerusalem, where the cross awaits. These chapters read like a travel diary filled with moments of teaching, healing, prayer, and warning. Each step reveals more about the heart of Christ and what itContinue reading “Lessons Along the Road to Jerusalem”
The Cost and Calling of Following Christ
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Focus: Luke 9 Walking Through Luke 9 Luke 9 reads like a tapestry of discipleship—a chapter rich with moments of faith, failure, and revelation. Within its verses, we see Jesus shaping His followers for the road ahead, preparing them to live as His representatives in a world thatContinue reading “The Cost and Calling of Following Christ”
When Jesus Works in Every Corner of Life
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture: Luke 8 The Ministry of Christ: A Journey through Cities, Villages, and Hearts Luke 8 opens with a sweeping summary of Jesus’ ministry. Luke tells us that Jesus traveled through “every city and village, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God” (Luke 8:1). ThoseContinue reading “When Jesus Works in Every Corner of Life”
Launch Out Into the Deep
Thru the Bible in a Year The Gospel of Luke gives us a vivid and tender portrait of Jesus—His purpose, His power, and His practice of living out the Father’s will. In Luke 4 and 5, we witness the earliest days of Christ’s public ministry. While Mark’s Gospel moves quickly from scene to scene, LukeContinue reading “Launch Out Into the Deep”
When Heaven Spoke
Announcements and Anthems of Promise Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Reading: Luke 1 Luke begins his Gospel with calm precision and tender faith. He tells us that he has “carefully investigated everything from the beginning” so that we might know the certainty of what we believe (Luke 1:3–4). From the opening verses, LukeContinue reading “When Heaven Spoke”
The King Who Confronts and Calls
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Reading: Matthew 21–22 The Final Days Begin As Jesus entered the final week before His crucifixion, Matthew slows his narrative to let us walk step by step with the Savior. The pace feels intentional—measured. Every word and every act carries eternal weight. From His entry into Jerusalem toContinue reading “The King Who Confronts and Calls”
Called, Challenged, and Comforted
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Reading: Matthew 10–12 Walking with Jesus in His Ministry Today’s reading from Matthew 10 through 12 gives us a panoramic view of Jesus’ ministry in motion. We see Him commissioning His followers, counseling both the faithful and the skeptical, and confronting the hardened hearts of those who opposedContinue reading “Called, Challenged, and Comforted”