Author: Jon

 Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer Pray… for something that is on your mind today. Day 305 – Day Off     I’ve hoped you’ve enjoyed reading about Jesus’ time in Jerusalem – tomorrow we’ll be reading about the Passover meal. Next week’s passages are full of exciting events – leading up…

Readings Matthew 26:1-19 Luke 22:1-13 John 12:4-6 Prayer Pray… for a heart like Mary (who worshipped Jesus) rather than Judas (who worshipped money). Day 304 – Jesus’ Passover Prep Judas’ greed & betrayal, Mary’s anointing, & the furnished room   In today’s passages we read that Passover was coming. Do you remember the reasons why…

Readings Mark 12:38-44 Luke 21 2 Corinthians 8:1-12 Prayer Pray… for strength during the difficult times we go through, and for joy when we see the reasons for our suffering. Day 303 – Jesus’ Ministry Before His Betrayal The widow’s mite, End Times Prophecy, & giving   Mark 12:38-40 gives us a reminder of the…

Readings Matthew 23 Micah 6:8 James 1:22-27 Prayer Pray… for continued wisdom to not act like the Pharisees do in today’s passages, and to seek to love Jesus above all things. Day 302 – Jesus’ Message on Religion Appearing religious vs. exercising justice, mercy, & faith   Wow! I wonder if today’s passage in Matthew…

Readings Matthew 22 Romans 13:1-7 Psalm 110:1 Prayer Pray… that your questions would be ones that seek to understand the gospel more deeply, and that you would have grace and wisdom to answer questions that may be intended to trip you up. Day 301 – Jesus’ Debates with Religious Leaders Debating the Pharisees, Sadducees, &…

Readings Matthew 21 Psalm 118:19-29 Zechariah 9:9 Prayer Pray… a prayer of thankfulness to God for His goodness to you over the past 300 days, and for all you have learned. Day 300 – Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Entering Jerusalem, cleansing the temple, & cursing the fig tree Our final milestone! There’s plenty still to read…

Readings Luke 19:1-27 Matthew 25:14-30 Mark 10:46-52 Prayer Pray… that you will use the gifts God has given you (whether that’s music, or intelligence, or encouragement, or teaching, or whatever!) to help God’s kingdom to grow on earth. Day 299 – Jesus’ Ministry in Jericho Zacchaeus, the parable of the talents, & healing the blind…

 Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer Pray… for something that is on your mind today. Day 298 – Day Off     Hope you’re enjoying the start of half term and that you’ve got lots of lovely plans to spend all the lovely free time you now have!   I hope that…

Readings Matthew 20:1-28 Mark 10:31-45 Luke 18:31-34 Prayer Pray… for chances to serve others. Day 297 – Jesus’ Final Trip to Jerusalem The parable of the labourers & the right hand of Jesus   I would be interested to know what your first reaction was when you read the parable of the workers in the…

Readings Matthew 19 Mark 10:1-30 Luke 18:15-30 Prayer Pray… that in your heart you will want to honour God in all ways – not just in wordly obedience. Day 296 – Jesus’ Ministry across the Jordan  marriage, the rich young ruler, & sacrifices for God   We’re back to reading about the same events in…