December 5, 2022
December 11 | Discovery
If you were to ask Jesus to do the seemingly impossible for you, what would it be?
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November 28, 2022
December 4 | Lord of the Harvest
The only thing the God of the Bible enjoys more than planting is harvesting. He is both Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:8) and Lord of the harvest (Matthew 9:38). He works very hard in his field, and he invites others to join him there.
November 28, 2022
December 4 | Application (‘Something Is Missing’)
Do you ever feel like you’re missing something? While driving away from home, do you wonder if you left the lights on or forgot to lock the door? While preparing a meal, have you ever omitted an important part of the recipe? Matthew 9:36-38 mentions several missing ingredients. . . .
November 28, 2022
December 4 | Discovery
In these passages from Matthew 9 and 10, Jesus tells his disciples three times to “not be afraid.” Why should Jesus’ followers not be afraid to speak about him to others?
November 21, 2022
November 27 | Application (‘Learning About Worship from an Old Songbook’)
In biblical times, Jewish boys and girls soaked up the music they heard in the temple. Their families used an old songbook that’s still in print today: the book of Psalms.
November 21, 2022
November 27 | Discovery
What would you need to change in your life to give more glory and praise to God?
November 14, 2022
November 20 | Application (‘The Strangest Verse in the 23rd Psalm’)
"One part of the 23rd Psalm puzzles me," David Faust writes. "It’s the verse that says, 'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies' (Psalm 23:5a). Who wants to sit at a table surrounded by enemies?"
November 14, 2022
November 20 | Discovery
How has God protected you and provided for you over the past year?
November 7, 2022
November 13 | Application (‘Learning the Art of One-Downmanship’)
Do you ever try to one-up someone and make yourself feel superior? Have you ever engaged in a competitive conversation where, instead of listening well, everyone tried to outdo each other by telling more impressive stories of their own?
November 7, 2022
November 13 | Discovery
In what ways have you seen God use the weakest of things (such as children and infants) to build a stronghold and deter his enemies?
October 31, 2022
November 6 | Application (‘Seeking God’)
The pursuit of happiness moves us to seek comfort and convenience, treasure and pleasure, recognition and admiration. But how intense is our desire to know God?
October 31, 2022
November 6 | Discovery
Psalm 105:2 commands us to “tell of all [God’s] wonderful acts.” What wonderful act has God done for you, and whom will you tell about it?
October 24, 2022
October 30 | Rooted in Worship
Worship is at the heart of Scripture. Worship was compromised in Eden (Genesis 3:1-19). What we worship is what we become (Hosea 9:10; Romans 1:23). The angel told John to “worship God” (Revelation 22:9). The Old Testament hymnal (the book of Psalms) called God’s people to worship. . . .
October 24, 2022
October 30 | Application (‘Lift Up Your Voice and Sing!)
If a song pulls my stubborn heart closer to the Lord, I don’t care if it’s old or new. If its words are consistent with Scripture and it has a singable tune, I can use it to praise the Lord. . . .
October 24, 2022
October 30 | Discovery
Psalm 92:14 says, “They will still bear fruit in old age.” What fruit do you want to bear more of as time goes on?
October 17, 2022
October 23 | Rooted in Reason
Faith takes us beyond reason, but an informed faith is a faith that reasons. Psalm 119 calls us to love God “with” our minds (i.e., using reason). This psalm is among the most incredible pieces of literature in the Bible. . . .
October 17, 2022
October 23 | Application (‘Hidden in Your Heart’)
The psalmist wrote, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11)? Why hide God’s Word at all? Shouldn’t we go public and share it every chance we get? . . .
October 17, 2022
October 23 | Discovery
In Psalm 119:11, the author says he has “hidden your word in my heart.” Have you memorized any Scripture, and if so, how have you found that helpful?
October 10, 2022
October 16 | Rooted in Repentance
What do you do with a prodigal king? You allow him the privilege of repentance. . . .
October 10, 2022
October 16 | Application (‘Why Is Confession So Difficult?’)
For many of us, though, confession is the most difficult kind of prayer. Why is it so difficult? Here are four reasons . . .
