Genesis 32:1-12; Matthew 10:40-11:16; Psalms 14:1-6; Proverbs 6:12-15 OT: “Then Jacob said, “God of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, the Lord who said to me, ‘Go back to your land and to your family, and I will cause you to prosper,’ I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness youContinue reading “01/31/F – Welcoming the Lord”
Category Archives: Daily Devotional
01/30/Th – Don’t Fear
Genesis 31:17-55; Matthew 10:24-39; Psalms 13:5-6; Proverbs 6:6-11 OT: “For twenty years in your household I served you — fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks — and you have changed my wages ten times! If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, the Fear of Isaac, had not been withContinue reading “01/30/Th – Don’t Fear”
01/29/W – As You Go
Genesis 30:25-31:16; Matthew 10:5-23; Psalms 13:1-4; Proverbs 6:1-5 NT: “As you go, proclaim: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you received, freely give. Don’t acquire gold, silver, or copper for your money-belts. Don’t take a traveling bag for the road,Continue reading “01/29/W – As You Go”
01/28/T – Sent Out
Genesis 30:1-24; Matthew 10:1-4; Psalms 12:6-8; Proverbs 5:22-23 NT: “Summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to heal every disease and sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: First, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, andContinue reading “01/28/T – Sent Out”
01/27/M – The Harvest
Genesis 29:1-35; Matthew 9:27-38; Psalms 12:1-5; Proverbs 5:15-21 NT: “Jesus continued going around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheepContinue reading “01/27/M – The Harvest”
01/26/Su – Faith or Sight?
Genesis 27:46-28:22; Matthew 9:18-26; Psalms 11:7; Proverbs 5:7-14 OT: “So Isaac summoned Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him, “Do not marry a Canaanite girl. Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, your mother’s father. Marry one of the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. May God Almighty bless you and make youContinue reading “01/26/Su – Faith or Sight?”
01/25/S – Following Jesus’ Ways
Genesis 27:1-45; Matthew 9:9-17; Psalms 11:1-6; Proverbs 5:1-6 NT: “As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the toll booth, and he said to him, “Follow me,” and he got up and followed him. While he was reclining at the table in the house, many tax collectors and sinnersContinue reading “01/25/S – Following Jesus’ Ways”
01/24/F – Signs and Wonders
Genesis 26:17-35; Matthew 9:1-8; Psalms 10:17-18; Proverbs 4:20-27 OT: “From there he went up to Beer-sheba, and the Lord appeared to him that night and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your offspring because of my servantContinue reading “01/24/F – Signs and Wonders”
01/23/Th – Selling Out for the Immediate
Genesis 25:29-26:16; Matthew 8:28-34; Psalms 10:16; Proverbs 4:14-19 OT: “Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field exhausted. He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, because I’m exhausted.” That is why he was also named Edom. Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.” “Look,” saidContinue reading “01/23/Th – Selling Out for the Immediate”
01/22/W – Little Faith
Genesis 24:52-25:28; Matthew 8:18-27; Psalms 10:7-15; Proverbs 4:11-13 NT: “When Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he gave the order to go to the other side of the sea… As he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swampedContinue reading “01/22/W – Little Faith”