The Redemption of Jerusalem Today’s Passage: Luke 2:36–38 Focus Verse: She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. (Luke 2:38) As Simeon concludes his praise, blessing, and prophecy, another witness arrives. Her name is Anna. Luke refers to her as the daughter […]
God Will Shine So Brightly that We Won’t Need the Sun to See As the epic battle in Revelation continues, just before Babylon—the symbol of all that’s evil—is about to receive her final punishment, an angel comes from heaven. John writes that this angel has great authority, and his splendor illuminates the earth (Revelation 18:1). […]
Luke Bible Study, Day 30 Today’s passage: Luke 18:1 to Luke 19:27 Focus verse:“Everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.” (Luke 18:31) Jesus knows he’ll die soon. He pulls his twelve disciples aside for a private lesson. He tells them plainly what will happen. But this isn’t […]
Discover More about Peter DeHaan’s Book 52 Churches Explore a dozen questions—and answers—that uncover the reasons behind my journey of visiting 52 churches in a year. Here is the 52 Churches Q & A: Question: Why did you decide to visit fifty-two churches in a year? Answer: It started as a research exercise to learn […]
And Happy Birthday Jesus As part of your Christmas celebrations, don’t forget what Christmas is all about—Jesus. Read or re-read the Christmas story. May you and your family and friends have a wonderful Christmas. Merry Christmas! …and Happy Birthday, Jesus!
The Shepherds Tell Everyone about the Baby Today’s Passage: Luke 2:15–20 Focus Verse: When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child. (Luke 2:17) After sharing the astounding news of Jesus’s arrival with the shepherds, the angels leave. Amazed by the experience, the shepherds discuss what […]
When We Focus on Other People, We May Lose Sight of Our Own Calling As Jesus wraps up his stint on earth, he spends some time with his disciples, the core group he trained for three years. They will need to carry on without him, and he wants to make sure they’re ready. First, he […]
Luke Bible Study, Day 29 Today’s passage: Luke 17 Focus verse:Then [Jesus] said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:19) In the Bible, the word leprosy is used to refer to various skin diseases, which includes leprosy. Specifically, leprosy is an infectious skin decease that eats away the flesh. […]
Sexual Immorality Defiles Our Bodies, the Temple of the Holy Spirit Some people today don’t want to talk about sin. They view discussions of sin as judgmental. In truth, they don’t want to be confronted with their own shortcomings and faults. But the Bible addresses sin, so we’d be foolish to dismiss it. Most sins […]
If this is your first time setting an annual Bible reading goal, we recommend starting with the New Testament. The Annual New Testament Bible Reading Plan is now available. Read the New Testament in a year. It only takes 3 to 4 minutes a day, Monday through Friday. (If an annual New Testament Bible reading […]