1st January: Joshua 1:1-18 For Israel, it was a new beginning. They were leaving the wilderness. That was their past. … More
Category: Daily Devotional Readings
Daily Devotional Readings: Year One – May
1st May: Genesis 37:1-36 Here, we have human sin and divine grace. We see jealousy (11) and its effects: ‘where … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year One – April
1st April: Genesis 25:19-34 Esau was a fool. He chose his own way rather than the Lord’s way. Jacob was … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Three – January
1st January: Psalm 77:1-20 Sometimes, we have more questions than answers (7-9). The questions keep flooding into our minds. We … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Three – May
1st May: Jeremiah 1:1-19 To understand Jeremiah’s story, we must look ‘behind the scenes’: ‘The Word of the Lord came … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Three – December
1st December: Haggai 1:1-15 ‘”Why is everyone saying it is not the right time for rebuilding My Temple?” asks the … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Three – November
1st November: Hosea 1:1-3:5 ‘Hosea’ means ‘salvation’. Married to ‘an adulterous wife’, Hosea spoke with great compassion to ‘the land’ … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Three – October
1st October: Ezekiel 38:1-23 We read here of God’s judgment upon ‘Gog from the land of Magog’: ‘When Gog attacks … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Three – September
1st September: Proverbs 23:19-35 ‘Keep your heart on the right path’ (19). How are we to do this? We must … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Three – August
1st August: Lamentations 1:1-22 Jerusalem had fallen into hard times – ‘she who once was great among the nations…has now … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Three – June
1st June: Jeremiah 23:21-40 ‘I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Two – May
1st May: 2 Samuel 1:1-27 ‘How are the mighty fallen!’ (19,25,27). The tragedy of Saul was there for all to … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Two – April
1st April: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 David defeats Goliath. This is not only a story about David and Goliath. It is … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Two – March
1st March: Ruth 1:1-2:23 Ruth meets Boaz. It seemed like a ‘chance’ meeting – ‘she happened to come…'(2:3). It was … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year Two – February
1st February: Judges 1:1-2:5 ‘You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth? (Galatians 5:7). Everything seems to … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year One – March
1st March: Genesis 15:1-21 God is greater than our circumstances. God had given great promises to Abraham, yet there appeared … More
Daily Devotional Readings: Year One – February
1st February : Genesis 6:1-8 The story of Noah is the story of God’s grace – ‘Noah found grace’ (8). … More
Daily Devotional Readings : Year One – January
1st January: Psalm 119:105-112 We begin the year with the words of verse 105: ‘Your Word is a lamp to … More
Deuteronomy 1:1-46
With the exception of Caleb and Joshua, the older generation – including Moses – was not to enter the land … More
Close To The Heart Of God, Created To Glorify Him
We come here to the creation of woman. Her creation is bound up with the creation of man. She is … More
In Christ, we are set free to obey God.
We noted, in Genesis 1:1-3, the importance of getting our priorities right – God, God’s Word, God’s Spirit. Here, we … More
Our Fall Into Sin – And The Foundation Of Our Salvation
We read of ‘the breath of life’, producing ‘a living being’ (Genesis 2:7). Separated from God through our sin, we … More
Creation – and New Creation
We now come to the creation of humanity, male and female. Our creation is described in a distinctive way – … More
A Great Hymn Of Praise
The Bible’s opening chapter is a great hymn of praise, emphasizing that all things have been created for the glory … More
Get Your Priorities Right – God, God’s Word, God’s Spirit.
‘Genesis’ means ‘beginning’. These opening verses challenge us to get our priorities right – (a) The priority of God (Genesis … More
‘My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.’
As we read God’s Word day-by-day, we are to pray for an increase of our desire for God: ‘My soul … More
‘You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.’
Turning to ‘the Shepherd Psalm’, we focus our attention on Psalm 23:5 – ‘You prepare a table before me in … More
‘Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.’
We begin the year with the words of Psalm 119:105 – ‘Your Word is a lamp to my feet and … More
6th April: Romans 11:1-36
‘You stand fast only through faith. So do not become proud, but stand in awe’ (20). In 9:32, Paul contrasted … More
Romans 10:1-21
To ‘Jew and Gentile’, God says, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved’ (12-13). The … More
4th April: Romans 9:1-33
We read about ‘Jews’ and ‘Gentiles’. We learn about salvation. The Jews are not saved because of their nationality. It … More
1 Samuel 19:1-24
Saul was planning to kill David (1). Jonathan warns David and tries to talk some sense into Saul (2,4-5). Saul … More
2nd April 1 Samuel 18:1-30
‘Loved’ by ‘all Israel and Judah’ (16,28), David was hated by only one man, the most powerful man in the … More
1st April: 1 Samuel 17:1-58
David defeats Goliath. This is not only a story about David and Goliath. It is about the Israelites and the … More
Year One, 28th February: Psalm 3:1-6 – The human situation and the divine provision
This Psalm begins with the human situation – ‘O Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against … More
Year One, 27th February: Matthew 9.18-38 – In Jesus’ miracles, we see Him triumphing over sin, death and hell.
In Jesus’ miracles, we see Him triumphing over sin, death and hell. As well as healing, there is forgiveness (9:5-6), … More
Year One, 26th February: Matthew 8:23-9:17 -Where does the desire to follow Christ come from?
In 8:23-9:8, we read of three great miracles, in which Christ demonstrates His power over nature (23), demons (28-34) and … More
Year One, 25th February: Matthew 8.1-22 – Say ‘Yes’ to Jesus.
In verses 1-17, we read of three people who received the Lord’s blessing – the leper was cleansed (1-4), the … More
Year One, 24th February: Genesis 14:1-24 – How great is our Lord Jesus Christ!
Following an account of military conflict, we come to a passage that is full of Christ (18-20). In Melchizedek, we … More
Year One, 23rd February: Genesis 13:1-18 – Life is full of choices.
Life is full of choices. Lot made a selfish choice (10-12). He allied himself with ‘the men of Sodom (who) … More
Year One, 22nd February: Genesis 12:1-20 – This is a divine Story, carried forward by God’s grace and power.
This is a divine Story, carried forward by God’s grace and power. God’s very great promises (1-3) find their ultimate … More
Year One, 21st February: Proverbs 1:8-19 – Don’t try to live for the Lord and for the world at the same time.
If we are to be saved, we must follow the Wisdom of the Proverbs: ‘Listen, my son, to your father’s … More
Year One, 20th February: Matthew 7:15-29 – Our faith must be grounded in the Son of God and the Word of God.
Whenever we are seeking to follow Christ, there will be dangers – false prophets (15-20), empty profession (21-23). Clearly, our … More
Year One, 19th February: Matthew 7:1-14 – We are to live the Lord’s Prayer.
Jesus’ teaching regarding Christian living can be related to His teaching in ‘the Lord’s Prayer’ (6:9-13). We are not to … More
Year One, 18th February: Matthew 6:19-34 – Living for Christ is very different from worldly living.
On the one side of Christ’s disciples, there are the hypocrites. On the other side, there are ‘the Gentiles’ (32). … More
Year One, 17th February: Matthew 6:1-18 – Jesus says that we are not to be like ‘the hypocrites.’
Jesus says that we are not to be like ‘the hypocrites’ (2,5,16). The word ‘hypocrite’ means ‘play actor.’ It refers … More
Year One, 16th February: Genesis 11:10-32 – God is moving on.
Another list of names! Again, there is something here for us – God is moving on. These many names summarize … More
Year One, 15th February: Genesis 11:1-9 – The Name of the Lord is a strong tower.
Human pride sets itself up against the authority of God. This is the oft-repeated story of the ‘Tower of Babel’. … More
Year One, 14th February: Genesis 10:1-32 – What a lot of names! Why is all this included in God’s Word?
What a lot of names! Why is all this included in God’s Word? It may describe the historical context of … More
Year One, 13th February: Psalm 2:1-12 – We delight in God’s Son, and we delight in God’s Word which leads us to Him.
In this Psalm we read of a conflict. On the one side there is ‘the Lord and His Anointed’ (2). … More
Year One: 12th February: Matthew 5:38-48 – The Pharisees lived by law. Jesus lived by love.
The Pharisees lived by law. Jesus lived by love. The law of God – ‘holy and just and good’ (Romans … More
Year One, 11th February: Matthew 5:21-37 – The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart.
The teaching of Jesus here may be summed up thus: The heart of the matter is the matter of the … More
Year One, 10th February: Matthew 5:17-20 – What a difference there was between Jesus’ teaching and those who ‘preach, but do not practise.’
In verse 20, Jesus refers to ‘the scribes and Pharisees’. Jesus warned against the shallow superficiality of these men who … More
Year One, 8th February: Matthew 5:3-12 – The way to happiness is the way of holiness
‘The Beatitudes’ show us God’s way of blessing. We might also describe them as the Be Attitudes, since they show … More
Year One, 9th February: Matthew 5:13-16 – Holiness is to be seen. Happiness is to be shared.
Holiness is to be seen. Happiness is to be shared. We are not to be secret disciples. It will not … More
Year One, 7th February: Matthew 5:1-2 – Being strengthened by the Lord and sharing His Word with others
Here, we have the introduction to ‘the Sermon on the Mount’ (chapters 5-7). Reference is made to both ‘the disciples’ … More
Year One, 6th February: Genesis 9:20-29 – Yesterday’s victories can become today’s defeats, if we do not keep close to God.
What a sad episode this is! It teaches us that yesterday’s victories can become today’s defeats, if we do not … More
Year One, 5th February: Genesis 9:1-19 – When you see a rainbow, remember God is love.
‘When you see a rainbow, remember God is love.’ The rainbow reminds us of the gracious promise of God (13-15). … More
Year One, 4th February: Genesis 8:1-22 – Standing on Christ and sent out by Him
Following the flood, we have this simple yet striking declaration: ‘the ground was dry’ (13). Safe from judgment! This is … More
Year One, 3rd February: Genesis 7:1-24 – Jesus Christ the Source of our Salvation
Here, we pick up on the words of verse 16 – ‘the Lord closed the door behind them’. What was … More
