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January 23  Faith That Refuses to Give Up Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 15:1-5 | Genesis 46:1 – 47:31 | Matthew 15:1-28 | Proverbs 4:14-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 15:1-28 “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is … Continue reading →

January 22  The Forgiving Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 14:1-7 | Genesis 44:1 – 45:28 | Matthew 14:13-36 | Proverbs 4:11-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1-45:28 “And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for … Continue reading →

January 21  How Long, O Lord?  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 13:1-6 | Genesis 42:18 – 43:34 | Matthew 13:47 – 14:12 | Proverbs 4:7-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 13:1-6 “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long … Continue reading →

January 20  Can We Find Anyone Like This? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 12:1-8 | Genesis 41:17 – 42:17 | Matthew 13:24-26 | Proverbs 4:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:17 – 42:17 “So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like … Continue reading →

January 19  Resist Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 11:1-7 | Genesis 39:1-41:16 | Matthew 12:46-13:23 | Proverbs 3:33-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 39:1-41:16 “Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and … Continue reading →

January 18  Careless Words Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 10:16-18 | Genesis 37:1 – 38:30 | Matthew 12:22-45 | Proverbs 3:27-32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 12:22-45 “A tree is recognized by its fruit . . . . For out of the … Continue reading →

January 17  The Blessing of Wisdom Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 10:11-15 | Genesis 35:1 – 36:43 | Matthew 12:1-21 | Proverbs 3:21-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:21-26 “My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of … Continue reading →

January 16  Is Your Soul at Rest? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 10:1-10 | Genesis 32:13 – 34:31 | Matthew 11:7-30 | Proverbs 3:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 11:7-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. … Continue reading →

January 15 Counting Hairs Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 9:13-20 | Genesis 31:17 – 32:12 | Matthew 10:26 – 11:6 | Proverbs 3:16-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 10:26-11:6 “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them … Continue reading →

January 14 Praying and Going Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 9:7-12 | Genesis 30:1 – 31:16 | Matthew 10:1-25 |  Proverbs 3:13-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 10:1-25 “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the … Continue reading →