Author: Jon

Readings Acts 6 1 Timothy 5:17-18 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Prayer Pray… for the different people and the roles they do at St Johns. Day 325 – Peter – The first Deacons The Deacon’s ministry frees up Elders to focus on the Word   Today’s short readings focus on the way that the early Christian church…

Readings Acts 5 Matthew 5:10-12 1 Peter 3:13-17 Prayer Pray… for boldness. Again! This prayer time isn’t something to idle away 30 seconds of your day. Spend time in prayer for boldness when sharing God’s word. Day 324 – Peter – Rearrested, tried, & beaten for preaching Peter & John’s bold message   The main…

Readings Acts 3 Acts 4 Ephesians 6:18-20 Prayer Pray… for boldness! Day 323 – Peter – The lame man healed & Apostles arrested Peter & John’s bold message   Acts 3 and Acts 4 give us a another indication of the momentum and boldness of the early church in Jerusalem and, increasingly, the surrounding areas.…

Readings Acts 2 Joel 2:28-32 1 Corinthians 14:18-25 Prayer Pray… for clarity on the importance issues, and to show grace on lesser issues. Day 322 – Peter – Pentecost The miracle of tongues & the purpose of tongues   Lots of interesting things to talk about today. Acts 2 describes an event called Pentecost. I…

Readings Acts 1 Luke 21:25-28 Psalm 109 Prayer Pray… For encouragement as we read about the early church in the book of Acts. Day 321 – Peter – Ascension & New Apostle Promises about Jesus’ return & prophecies about Judas   Acts, also known as “The Acts of the Apostles”, is exactly that. It’s a…

Readings John 21 Acts 1:1-4 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Prayer Pray… that you will be encouraged by the words today which speak to the historical truth of the resurrection, and what it means. Day 320 – Jesus’ Resurrection #3 Jesus proves His resurrection over 40 days   It’s our final study on the resurrection today, and…

 Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer Pray… for something that is on your mind today. Day 319 – Day Off     We’ve just one more day in the gospels! Tomorrow we’ll finish off looking at the impact of Jesus’ resurrection. On Tuesday we’re full steam ahead into the book of Acts,…

Readings Matthew 28 Luke 24:13-53 John 20:19-31 Prayer Pray… for help trusting when you struggle with doubt. Day 318 – Jesus’ Resurrection #2 Jesus appears repeatedly to His unbelieving disciples   The focal point today is that of the doubting reaction of the disciples, and one who doubted more than the others! Consider what Jesus…

Readings Luke 24:1-12 John 20:1-18 Hebrews 9:16-28 Prayer Pray… in joy that the Christian faith is rooted in the historical resurrection of Jesus. Day 317 – Jesus’ Resurrection The empty tomb, appearing to Mary, & ascending to heaven Hallelujah! He is risen! Today’s third passage is just as important to focus on as the first,…

Readings Matthew 27:45-66 Luke 23:44-56 Hebrews 2:9-18 Prayer Pray… and thank Jesus that he died for your. Day 316 – Jesus’ Death & Burial Jesus’ death on the cross & burial by Joseph of Arimathea   Over the last 315 days we have seen the outworking of God’s salvation plan for mankind, culminating in today’s…