Author: Jon

Readings John 5 John 8:56-59 John 10:29-33 Prayer Pray… for clarity in today’s theology-filled passages and an understanding that Jesus is fully God. Day 255 – Jesus’ Healing in Jerusalem Jesus heals at a feast & claims to be God   Today’s triple bill of passages from John have a running theme. Did you spot…

 Readings John 4:43-54 Luke 4:14-30 Isaiah 61:1-3 Prayer Pray… for a faith that trusts in Jesus, like that of the nobleman we read about today. Day 254 – Jesus’ Second Miracle Jesus heals the nobleman’s son & Nazareth rejects Jesus   Our passage in John today shows Jesus performing his second recorded miracle. Jesus had…

Readings John 3:22-36 John 4:1-42 2 Kings 17:24-41 Prayer Pray… that you will seek the living water that Jesus gives, rather than the temporary alternative of dirty water that sin provides. Day 253 – Jesus’ Ministry Grows Jesus’ baptisms grow & the Samaritan woman at the well   Did you know that John the Baptist…

Readings John 2:13-25 John 3:1-21 1 Peter 1:23 Prayer Pray… that your view of Jesus will be challenged today and that you’ll learn something new about Him. Day 252 – Jesus’ Passover at Jerusalem Cleansing the temple, Nicodemus, & being born again   Many people think they know Jesus. They may well not “know” the…

Readings John 2:1-12 Isaiah 24:11 John 13:1 Prayer Pray… that we will be encouraged by stories of Jesus’ miracles, but not desire to see them ourselves for us to believe. Day 251 – Jesus’ First Miracle Water to wine You will know that the bible records Jesus performing many miracles and we’ll read about lots…

Readings John 1:15-51 Deuteronomy 18:15-19 1 Peter 1:18-19 Prayer Pray… that you will follow Jesus faithfully, and that you would delight in seeing others doing the same. Day 250 – Jesus’ First Disciples John the Baptist points people to Jesus the Lamb of God The passage in John starts with words which sound familiar. What…

 Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer Pray… for something that is on your mind today. Day 249 – Day Off     Well, as you can’t have failed to notice, it’s the start of a new term. I hope you have many happy memories of the summer we’ve had, and whatever else…

 Readings Matthew 4:1-11 Deuteronomy 8:1-3 1 John 2:15-16 Prayer Pray… that you will stand firm against temptations and those who seek to drag you away from Jesus. Day 248 – Jesus’ Temptation A 40-day fast, the Bible, & three types of temptation (flesh/eyes/pride)   When we commit ourselves to God – such as in an…

 Readings Matthew 3 Luke 3:1-23 Isaiah 40:3-5 Prayer Pray… that you will see the Trinity clearly in today’s passages. Day 247 – Jesus’ Baptism John the Baptist’s ministry & honour of baptising Jesus   Having four gospel accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry, albeit from differing perspectives, means that we often see more than one…

 Readings Matthew 2 Micah 5:2-5 Luke 2:41-52 Prayer Pray… and remember that God’s plans will never be thwarted by human schemes. Day 246 – Jesus’ Childhood Jesus’ birth, promise, circumcision, & the mystery of Godliness The story of the visit of the wise men, which I mentioned yesterday, occurs today. The order of the reading…