For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 6 Why did Jesus use the occasion of feeding the crowd to teach that he was the Bread of Life? Why did ...
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Y2 Day 347 – John 3; Obad 1; Ps 144Y2 Day 347 – John 3; Obad 1; Ps 144
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 3 In his gospel, John speaks of Jesus as being the Word of God. I think that description has a lot of ...
Y2 Day 346 – John 2; Amos 7-9Y2 Day 346 – John 2; Amos 7-9
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. John 2 John says that turning the water to wine was the first sign that Jesus used to reveal His glory. Does that ...
Y2 Day 344 – Luke 24; Amos 3-4Y2 Day 344 – Luke 24; Amos 3-4
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 24 What were the disciples’ responses to the news of Jesus’ resurrection? How would you have responded? Jesus had explained everything that ...
Y2 Day 343 – Luke 23; Amos 1-2; Ps 142Y2 Day 343 – Luke 23; Amos 1-2; Ps 142
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 23 The end of this chapter sparked an interesting thought in me this morning. Jesus’ death and burial took place on Preparation ...
Y2 Day 342 – Luke 22; Joel 1-3Y2 Day 342 – Luke 22; Joel 1-3
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 22 When Jesus foretold Peter’s denial of Him, He said to Peter, “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith ...
Y2 Day 315 – Rom 11; Ezek 19-20; Ps 131Y2 Day 315 – Rom 11; Ezek 19-20; Ps 131
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 11 Read Paul’s doxology (v. 33-36) out loud as a prayer. What does it say about God? About us? Paul continues to ...
Y2 Day 311 – Rom 7; Ezek 11-12; Ps 130Y2 Day 311 – Rom 7; Ezek 11-12; Ps 130
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 7 Compare and contrast serving “in the new way of the Spirit” with “the old way of the written code.” The law ...
Y2 Day 305 – Rom 1; Lam 5; Ps 127Y2 Day 305 – Rom 1; Lam 5; Ps 127
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Rom. 1 Paul’s premise for the letter is found in v. 16-17. What does it say about the gospel? Faith? Righteousness? He begins ...
Y2 Day 302 – Mark 14; Jer 51-52; Ps 126Y2 Day 302 – Mark 14; Jer 51-52; Ps 126
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 14 Abstract thought for the day – I am curious about the owner of the upper room, where Jesus and His disciples ...
Y2 Day 301 – Mark 13; Jer 49-50Y2 Day 301 – Mark 13; Jer 49-50
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 13 I have a loosely connected thought for this passage this morning. Jesus’ comments about the fig tree signaling the coming of ...
Y2 Day 300 – Mark 12; Jer 47-48; Prov 25Y2 Day 300 – Mark 12; Jer 47-48; Prov 25
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 12 Chapter divisions sometimes create disconnects where I’m not so sure they belong. It seems to me that Jesus’ parable of the ...
Y2 Day 296 – Mark 8; Jer 39-40; Ps 124Y2 Day 296 – Mark 8; Jer 39-40; Ps 124
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 8 Regarding the miracle of feeding the multitude: Why do you think the disciples were so dense? Where might you be failing ...
Y2 Day 295 – Mark 7; Jer 37-38Y2 Day 295 – Mark 7; Jer 37-38
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 7 This passage raises some questions and wonderings in my mind. First of all, I am wondering about His visits to Tyre ...
Y2 Day 293 – Mark 5; Jer 33-34Y2 Day 293 – Mark 5; Jer 33-34
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 5 Imagine being Jairus. How do you feel when you ask Jesus to come heal your daughter? When Jesus says yes? Then ...
Y2 Day 291 – Mark 3; Jer 29-30Y2 Day 291 – Mark 3; Jer 29-30
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Mark 3 This Sabbath healing story is a great example of how the Jewish religious leaders served the Law rather than God. The ...
Y2 Day 274 – Matt 14; Is 61-62; Prov 23Y2 Day 274 – Matt 14; Is 61-62; Prov 23
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 14 Why do you think Peter wanted to walk on the water? What caused him to sink? What was his immediate response? ...
Y2 Day 270 – Matt 10; Is 53-54; Ps 114Y2 Day 270 – Matt 10; Is 53-54; Ps 114
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 10 Even though Jesus predicts stiff opposition, He repeatedly tells His followers, “Do not be afraid.” Why? This chapter contains another one ...
Y2 Day 269 – Matt 9; Is 51-52Y2 Day 269 – Matt 9; Is 51-52
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Matt. 9 Why do you think Jesus forgave the paralytic first rather than just healing him? Describe the faith of his friends. Our ...
Y2 Day 254 – 1 Pet 3; Is 21-22; Ps 107Y2 Day 254 – 1 Pet 3; Is 21-22; Ps 107
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Pet. 3 How are we to respond to those who mistreat us? Why? Peter continues to talk of suffering for doing good. ...
Y2 Day 253 – 1 Pet 2; Is 19-20Y2 Day 253 – 1 Pet 2; Is 19-20
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Pet. 2 “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to ...
Y2 Day 252 – 1 Pet 1; Is 17-18; Ps 106Y2 Day 252 – 1 Pet 1; Is 17-18; Ps 106
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Pet. 1 What does it mean to be holy? How are we called to live? To love? I have never really paid ...
Y2 Day 248 – James 2; Is 9-10; Ps 105Y2 Day 248 – James 2; Is 9-10; Ps 105
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. James 2 Are you ever guilty of favoritism? What kinds of people do you favor? What does the Lord want you to do ...
Y2 Day 243 – Heb 10; SoS 7-8Y2 Day 243 – Heb 10; SoS 7-8
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 10 This morning I noticed another key difference separating Jesus as High Priest from the high priests of the old covenant. “But ...
Y2 Day 242 – Heb 9; SoS 5-6Y2 Day 242 – Heb 9; SoS 5-6
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 9 Contrast worship under the old covenant with worship under the new covenant secured by the blood of Christ. The blood and ...
Y2 Day 241 – Heb 8; SoS 3-4; Ps 102Y2 Day 241 – Heb 8; SoS 3-4; Ps 102
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 8 What is the author’s “main point”? How is the new covenant better than the old? God made a covenant with His ...
Y2 Day 240 – Heb 7; SoS 1-2Y2 Day 240 – Heb 7; SoS 1-2
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 7 What is the author’s point in this extended comparison between Jesus and Melchizedek? How is Jesus “a better hope”? And the ...
Y2 Day 237 – Heb 4; Ecc 7-8; Prov 20Y2 Day 237 – Heb 4; Ecc 7-8; Prov 20
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 4 The author of Hebrews refutes both aspects of the “Jesus and…” lie. Yesterday I focused on the part of the lie ...
Y2 Day 236 – Heb 3; Ecc 5-6Y2 Day 236 – Heb 3; Ecc 5-6
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 3 This letter was written to Christians in danger of abandoning their faith. What counsel does the author give them in v. ...
Y2 Day 234 – Heb 1; Ecc 1-2Y2 Day 234 – Heb 1; Ecc 1-2
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Heb. 1 What does the author say about Jesus in the prologue (v. 1-4)? How does this affect the way you live and ...