Let’s Find Out Together: Recent Episodes
Randy Spacht
Daily Devotionals for your work week that generally follow along the teachings on Sunday morning at New Hope Church in Greenwood, IN. Dive into God’s Word with us and Let’s Find Out Together how to LIVE, LOVE, and GO just like Jesus. Hosted by Randy Spacht.
Can a king rule when he’s seven years old? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 23-25.
Judah had its problems too. What were they? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 20-22.
In Chronicles 27-29, let’s find out together how David prepares Solomon to be king and to build the temple.
What were the major differences between the books of Samuel and Chronicles? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 20 – 23.
How did David keep the kingship? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 17 – 19.
How did Jerusalem become the capital of Israel? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 14 – 16.
Psalm 104 begins, “How great you are!” Let’s find out more about God’s greatness as we read Psalms 103-105.
After returning from the exile Israel had to rebuild not only the temple, but its worship pattern as well. Let’s find out how they did that as we read 1 Chronicles 4-6.
In Hebrew, Chronicles’ title is “the events of the days.” Let’s find out more about Chronicles as we read the first three chapters.
Today we hear the sad songs Israel sang while in exile in Babylonia. Let’s find out together who wrote them and what they mean as we read the book of Lamentations.
Jesus’ crucifixion is just the start. After the resurrection, everything begins! Let’s find out together how that is.
Mark 11 to 13 tells the story leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. Let’s find out together what happened.
You know what a pivot is, right? Mark pivots. Let’s find out together where and why as we read Mark 7-10.
The Psalmist talks a lot about the pain he feels. What should we do with our pain? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 100-102.
Jesus’ ministry grows, leading to his rejection by certain existing popular groups. Let’s find out together that the leaders did to thwart Jesus’ ministry as we read Mark 4-6.
In Jeremiah 50-52, Jeremiah prophecies destruction for Babylon, but hope for Israel. Let’s find out together what that hope is.
In Jeremiah 47-49, Jeremiah prophecies to the nations surrounding Israel. Let’s find out together what happens to them.
In Jeremiah 43 – 46, the leaders reject Jeremiah’s prophecies and say, “We’ll do whatever we want.” Let’s find out together what happened to them.
Jeremiah 40-42 give us the details of Jerusalem’s fall. Let’s find out together what happened.
God rules the nations. God rules the creation. God rules forever. Let’s find out together what Psalms says about God’s reign.
Jeremiah is imprisoned for his message. Let’s find out together what happened as we read Jeremiah 37-39.
King Jehoiakim cuts up the scroll of Jeremiah’s word and tosses them into the fire. Let’s find out together what happened as we read Jeremiah 33-36.
Years later, Jeremiah gives a message to the exiles in Babylon. Let’s find out together what Jeremiah told them as we read Jeremiah 30-32.
Jeremiah’s message is rejected and opposed. Let’s find out together what happened as we read Jeremiah 27-29.
Jeremiah tells Judah they will be in Babylon for seventy years, but God will allow them to return after that. Let’s find out together what Jeremiah said as we read Jeremiah 24-26.
Jeremiah gives Judah an unpleasant message. Let’s find out together what that was as we read Jeremiah 21 – 23.
The psalmist talks about God as judge. Let’s find out more together as we read Psalms 94-96.
Let’s find out together what Jeremiah had to say about the potter and the clay in Jeremiah 17-20.
Why did Jeremiah write about his dirty underwear? Let’s find out together as we read Jeremiah 13-16.
When God made the covenant with Israel, it included a curse. Let’s find out together what Jeremiah was reminding Israel of as we read Jeremiah 9-12.
When Israel shouted, “The temple of the Lord is here,” what were they really saying? Let’s find out together as we read Jeremiah 6-8.
Who was Jeremiah and what is his book about? Let’s find out together as we read Jeremiah 3-5.
Today we start the sixth century prophets with Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament.
Let’s find out together what Micah says about God restoring Israel as we read Micah 5 – 7.
Let’s find out together more about Micah, Isaiah’s contemporary, as we read Micah 1 – 4.
The end (purpose) of Isaiah is carefully explained in the last few verses of Isaiah. Let’s find out together what it is as we read Isaiah 64 – 66.
Judah will be restored from her exile. How? Let’s find out together as we read Isaiah 61 – 63.
The Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 was reading from Isaiah 53 when Philip shred the gospel with him. What did he think later? Let’s find out together as we read Isaiah 55 to 57.
The book of Psalms contains wonderful references to God’s faithful love. Let’s find out together what that means as we read Psalms 85 – 87.
Today’s passage contains two of the four servant songs of Isaiah. Let’s find out together what they are as we read Isaiah 49 – 51.
In his prophecy, Isaiah predicts that Israel will return from the exile, leaving Babylon behind.
Today in Isaiah 37 – 39, Hezekiah wins a great victory, is healed from a horrible illness, and then shows off to Babylon, bringing future destruction on Israel.
What does the book of Psalms have to say about enemies? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 82 – 84.
Why would we praise God when he judges? Let’s find out together as we read Isaiah 25 – 27.
The psalms talk a lot about confessing our sins and God’s forgiveness of those sins. Let’s find out more as we read Psalms 79 – 81.
Isaiah promises that Israel’s neighbors will be judged. Let’s find out more as we read Isaiah 13 – 15.
Isaiah promises that Assyria will be judged and the Messiah will come. Let’s find out more as we read Isaiah 10 – 12.
Isaiah gave his sons some very strange names. What were they? Let’s find out together as we read Isaiah 7 – 9.
Jesus wasn’t the only one to use parables. So did Isaiah. Let’s find out together about the parable of the vineyard as we read Isaiah 4 – 6.
Isaiah is God’s servant, sent to assure Judah of God’s continued deliverance. Let’s find out more as we read Isaiah 1 – 3.
The nation that conquered and exiled Israel now looks at Judah. How did Judah survive? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 18 – 19.
As we continue to look at themes in Psalms, we see the importance of prayer. Let’s find out together what that prayer should be as we study Psalms 76 – 78.
Just as Hosea loved his wife who was in adultery; God loves Israel who is in idolatry. Let’s find out together how deep God’s love is as we read Hosea 11 – 14.
Hosea says Israel plants the wind. They will harvest a storm. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Hosea 8 – 10.
Hosea’s preaching wasn’t just about judgment. It was a call to return to the Lord. Let’s find out together how Hosea expresses that as we read Hosea 5 – 7.
The prophet Hosea’s entire life was a parable. What do we mean by that? Let’s find out together as we read Hosea 1 – 4.
The Northern Kingdom comes to an end. How did it happen? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 15 – 17.
Amos intercedes for Israel when God shows Amos 5 visions of how he would punish Israel for worshiping other gods.
How we treat people matters! Let’s find out what Amos said about that as we read Amos 4-6.
The whale in Jonah doesn’t really matter. Let’s find out why together as we read the book of Jonah.
Judah and Israel join to fight a new enemy. Let’s find out together about that as we read 2 Kings 1 – 3.
Judah and Israel joined forces to fight a common enemy. Let’s find out about that together as we read 1 Kings 20 – 22.
What did Solomon’s construction tell us about Solomon’s priorities? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Kings 5 – 7.
James
The Epistle of James is an early collection of sermons given to the church. Let’s discover it together as we read James.
Psalm 140 – 141
In 1970, cartoonist Walt Kelly paraphrase admiral Perry’s quote to introduce Earth Day to the world. What does that have to do with Psalms? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 140 and 141.
Esther 1 – 2
What happened to Israel as they lived in Babylon? Let’s find out together as we read Esther 1 – 2.
2 Kings 23 – 24
How did the kingdom of Judah come to an end? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 23 and 24.
Hebrews 11 – 13
The author of Hebrews gives some final instructions to persevere. Let’s find out together what he says in Hebrews 11 – 13.
Hebrews 7 – 10
The author of Hebrews presents Jesus as the Priest above all others. Let’s find out what he says as we read Hebrews 7 – 10.
Psalm 137 to 139 and Proverbs 29
The poetry of Israel tells us what to do when we meet the wicked. You might be surprised to hear what David says. Let’s find out together what David said to do with the wicked.
2 Kings 21 – 23
King Josiah found the scroll of the Book of the Law hidden in the temple and saw that Israel had not been obeying the law for hundreds of years. But he also believed it’s never too late to obey the Lord. Let’s find out together what he did.
2 Kings 18 – 20
King Hezekiah knew who is in control when the enemy attacked. Let’s find out together what he did.
Hebrews 1 – 6
The author of Hebrews tells us to persevere. Why should we? Let’s find out together as we read Hebrews 1 – 6.
Titus and Philemon
Titus and Philemon are two gentile leaders in Paul’s ministry team. Let’s find out together how Paul dealt with them.
Psalms 135 – 136
Israel looked back at their history and it brought them to thank God and praise him.
2 Kings 15 – 17
Israel played the short game and lost. Judah played the long game and won. How? Let’s find out together as we study 2 Kings 15 – 17.
2 Kings 12 – 14
Judah and Israel moved from friends to enemies in a matter of a few short years. Why? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Kings 12 – 14.
What were Paul’s final instructions to Timothy? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Timothy.
1 Timothy
Let’s read a true letter written from one friend to another as we ready 1 Timothy.
Psalms 131 – 134 and Proverbs 28
Let’s read the last of the psalms of ascent in Psalms 131 to 134.
2 Kings 9 – 11
Let’s find out together what Jezebel had in common with Athaliah as we read 2 Kings 9 – 11.
2 Kings 5 – 8
Were the prophets important? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 5 – 8.
November 4, 2022 – The first letters of the New Testament
1 and 2 Thessalonians
Let’s find out together what most concerned the early church in Paul’s letters to the Thessalonian church.
November 3, 2022 – What was the center of Paul’s preaching?
Colossians
What was the center of Paul’s preaching? Let’s find out together from the book of Colossians.
November 2, 2022 – More Psalms of Ascent
Psalm 126 - 130
As pilgrims walked up the road to the temple in Jerusalem, they sang these songs of our need of God.
November 1, 2022 – Who were the prophets?
2 Kings 1 – 4
As biblical authors relate the stories of Judean and Israelite kings, we get a peek at who the prophets were. Let’s find out together more about who the prophets were and what they did from 2 Kings 1 – 4.
October 31, 2022 – Israel and Judah work together
1 Kings 20 - 22
King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah find a way to cooperate in war. Let’s find out together what happens to them in 1 Kings 20 – 22.
October 28, 2022 – Be thankful
Philippians
Let’s find out together what were some of Paul’s keys to being thankful as we read the book of Philippians.
October 27, 2022 – Is it important to be united?
Ephesians
Is it important to be united in the church? Let’s find out together what Paul thought as we read Ephesians.
October 26, 2022 – The Songs of Ascent
Psalm 120 – 125 and Proverbs 27
Let’s find out together what the theme was of the Songs of Ascent and how it fits with Proverbs 27.
October 25, 2022 – What is really important?
1 Kings 16 - 19
What is really important? Let’s find out together what the biblical authors thought was important as they wrote the history of Israel.
October 24, 2022 – When it isn’t convenient to follow God
1 Kings 12 – 15
What did Jeroboam do when it wasn’t convenient to follow God? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Kings 12 – 15.
October 21, 2022 – What good is the law?
Galatians
What is the law good for? Let’s find out together as we read Galatians.
October 20, 2022 – What was Paul like?
2 Corinthians 8 – 13
What was Paul like? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Corinthians 8 to 13.
October 19, 2022 – The Scripture Psalm
Psalm 119
Let’s learn about scripture by reading the Scripture Psalm.
October 18, 2022 – Solomon loses focus
1 Kings 7 – 11
Let’s find out together where and when Solomon lost his focus.
October 17, 2022 – The family drama of Solomon’s succession
1 Kings 1 – 6
Let’s find out what the family drama was in Solomon’s succession to the throne.
October 14, 2022 – What does “new creation” mean?
2 Corinthians 4 – 6
When Paul says we are a new creation, what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Corinthians 4 – 6.
October 13, 2022 – Should the church discipline its members?
2 Corinthians 1 – 3 and 7
Should the church discipline its members? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Corinthians 1 – 3 and 7.
October 12, 2022 – How to deal with fools
Psalm 111 to 118 and Proverbs 26.
How do you deal with fools? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 111 to 118 and Proverbs 26.
October 11, 2022 – David rebuilds his kingdom
2 Samuel 19 – 24
How did David go about rebuilding his kingdom after Absalom’s rebellion? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Samuel 19 – 24.
October 10, 2022 – Nathan’s prophecy fulfilled
2 Samuel 13 – 18
How was Nathan’s prophecy fulfilled? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Samuel 13 to 18.
October 7, 2022 – What happens after we die?
1 Corinthians 15 – 16
When we die, do we go to heaven? What does the Bible say? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Corinthians 15 and 16.
October 6, 2022 – What’s the most important thing for the church?
1 Corinthians 10 – 14
What was the most important thing for the Corinthian church? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Corinthians 10 – 14. Could it be the most important thing for our church today?
October 5, 2022 – Did Old Testament Jews work for their salvation?
Psalms 107 – 110
We frequently think the difference between the Old and New Testaments is that in the Old Testament salvation was by works, in the New Testament salvation is by grace. Does that play out? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 107 – 110.
October 4, 2022 – Does God play favorites?
2 Samuel 7 - 12
David was called “a man after God’s own heart.” Did that make him a “teacher’s pet?” Does God play favorites? Let’s find out together as we study 2 Samuel 7 – 12.
October 3, 2022 – How did David win over Israel?
2 Samuel 1 - 6
David was hunted by the Israeli army of Saul. Why did they then recognize him as king? Let’s find out together as we study 2 Samuel 1 – 6.
1 Corinthians 7 – 9
What was the early church, and especially the church in Corinth, concerned about? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Corinthians 7 – 9.
1 Corinthians 1 – 6
What’s the difference between gossip and informed concern? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Corinthians 1 – 6.
Psalm 105 – 106 and Proverbs 25
Did God break the covenant with Israel? Let’s find out together as we study Psalms 105 and 106.
1 Samuel 24 – 26
What do you do when your boss abuses you? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Samuel 24 – 26.
September 22, 2022 – Is Israel still God’s people?
Romans 9 – 11
Romans is Paul’s statement that God is faithful to save those who have faith in him. But what about Israel? Isn’t Israel still God’s people? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 9 – 11.
September 21, 2022 – What does it mean to bless the Lord?
Psalm 102 – 104
This strange phrase, “Bless the Lord,” is used about 25 times in the Old Testament. What does it mean? Let’s find out together as we study Psalms 102 to 104.
September 20 2022 – Why did Jonathan help David?
1 Samuel 19 – 23
Jonathan was the crown prince of Israel, but he backed David. Why? Let’s find out together as we study David’s fall from Saul’s favor.
September 19, 2022 – What does God look for?
1 Samuel 16 - 18
What does God look for in a follower? Let’s find out together as we study David’s early career under Saul.
September 16, 2022 – What is salvation good for?
Romans 5 – 8
If salvation doesn’t guarantee us money or happiness, and if life doesn’t necessarily get easier for us, just what is salvation good for? Let’s find out together as we study Romans 5 – 8.
September 15, 2022 – Why isn’t the world a better place?
Romans 1 – 4
Why isn’t the world a better place? Let’s find out together as we study Romans 1 – 4.
September 14, 2022 – If God is in charge, what should we be doing?
Psalms 96 - 101 and Proverbs 24
If God is really in charge, what difference should that make in my life? What do I need to do about it? Let’s find out together as we study Psalms 96 - 101 and Proverbs 24.
September 13, 2022 – Is an inferiority complex a sin?
1 Samuel 11 – 15
Is a lack of self-esteem sinful? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Samuel 11 to 15.
September 12, 2022 – Do we need to defend God?
1 Samuel 5 – 10
Do we need to defend God? Let’s find out together as we study 1 Samuel 5 to 10.
September 9, 2022 – Paul’s trial
Acts 24 – 28
Paul represents himself before two Roman procurators, a king and a Caesar. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 24 to 28.
September 8, 2022 – Paul’s arrest
Acts 21 - 23
Paul goes to Jerusalem and is arrested. Why? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 21 – 23.
September 6, 2022 – Samuel’s rise to the priesthood
1 Samuel 1 – 4
In the early chapters of Samuel we see Samuel rise to the priesthood in an unusual way. How? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Samuel 1 – 4.
September 5, 2022 – Finding Virtue in Strange Places
Ruth 1 - 4
After the period of the Judges, we find virtue in a strange place. Where? Let’s find out together as we read the book of Ruth.
September 2, 2022 – Paul’s farewell speech
Acts 20
How does Paul wrap up his third missionary journey? Let’s find out together.
September 1, 2022 – A new missionary strategy
Acts 19
What was the new strategy in the third missionary journey? Let’s find out together.
August 31, 2022 – Actions have consequences
Psalm 90 – 91 and Proverbs 23
Actions have consequences. What are they? Let’s find out together.
August 30, 2022 – The forgotten stories of Israel
Judges 19 – 21
The PG-rated story of the near destruction of the tribe of Benjamin. What happens when everyone does what is right in their own eyes? Let’s find out together.
August 29, 2022 – The forgotten stories of Israel
Judges 17 – 18
The tribe Dan moves north and takes a new god along with them. Why? Let’s find out together.
August 26, 2022 – Why did Paul end up going exclusively to the gentiles?
Acts 18
Early in Paul’s ministry, he would start each church from contacts he made in the local synagogue. Later in Paul’s ministry, he would go directly to the gentiles. Why did he make that change? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 18.
August 25, 2022 – Why was Paul successful?
Acts 17
What was the secret to Paul’s success? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 17.
August 24, 2022 – What do you do when life doesn’t make sense?
Psalm 89
In the last Psalm of Book Three of Psalms, Ethan the Ezrahite both praises God for his faithfulness, and laments that God has broken his covenant. So what do we do when life doesn’t make sense? Let’s find out together from Psalm 89.
August 23, 2022 – What’s different about history-writing in Israel?
Judges 13 – 16
The story of Samson is the story of a troubled man. Why does the author of Judges write about Samson like he did? What’s different about history-writing in Israel? Let’s find out together as we study Judges 13 – 16.
August 22, 2022 – Were all the judge good guys?
Judges 10 - 12
The judges seem so different from each other. Were they all good guys? Let’s find out together as we study the story of Jephthah in Judges 10 - 12.
August 19, 2022 – What was Paul’s missionary strategy?
Acts 16
What was Paul’s missionary strategy? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 16.
August 18, 2022 – How do you resolve a theological problem?
Acts 15
How do you resolve a theological problem? Let’s find out together what the early church did in Acts 15.
August 17, 2022 – Does everything always work out well?
Psalm 87 & 88 and Proverbs 22
Does everything always work out well? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 88.
August 16, 2022 – What does it mean to “finish well?”
Judges 8 – 9
Judges is a downward spiral. What does it mean to finish well in that context? Let’s find out together as we study Judges 8 & 9.
August 15, 2022 – What should you do if you doubt yourself?
Judges 6 - 7
What should you do if you doubt yourself? Let’s find out together as we study Judges 6 & 7.
August 12, 2022 – What do I do after I share the gospel?
Acts 14
What do I do after I share the gospel? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 14.
August 11, 2022 – Where should I start sharing the gospel?
Acts 13
Where should I start when I share the gospel? Let’s find out together as we study where Paul and Barnabas started sharing the gospel.
August 10, 2022 – Can God forgive me?
Psalm 85 & 86 and Proverbs 21
Can God forgive me? Let’s find out together as we study Psalms and Proverbs.
August 9, 2022 – How did Israel confront technologically superior armies?
Judges 4 – 5
How did Israel win battles over technologically superior armies? Let’s find out together as we study Judges 4 – 5.
August 8, 2022 – Can I play around with sin?
Judges 1 – 3
What happens if I play around with sin? Let’s find out together as we study Judges 1 – 3.
August 5, 2022 – What was the church’s response to persecution?
Acts 12
How did the early church manage persecution? Let’s find out together in Acts 12.
August 4, 2022 – How did the early church handle its growth?
Acts 11
The early church grew quickly. What changes did that bring? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 11.
August 2, 2022 – When did Palestine become “home” to Israel?
Joshua 23 – 24
When did the Israelites consider the promised land to be their home? Let’s find out together as we study Joshua 23 – 24.
August 1, 2022 – What good are memorials?
Joshua 20 – 22
What good are memorials? Let’s find out together as we study Joshua 20 – 22.
July 29, 2022 – How did the early church face new ideas? Acts 10
Tradition or new ideas? How did the early church face new ideas as they learned to follow Christ? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 10.
July 28, 2022 – Where did the early church’s leadership come from?
Acts 9
The early church grew quickly. Where did their leaders come from? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 9.
July 27, 2022 – What should we do when things go wrong?
Psalm 79 & 80 and Proverbs 20.
Things are going to go wrong. So when they do, what should we do? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 79 & 80 and Proverbs 20.
How do you act like a child of God? - July 24, 2022
Often we hear the phrase, "I'm a king, a queen, and a child of God." But what does this mean? When we go to the scriptures we learn directly from Jesus how to live out lives like a child of God.
July 26, 2022 – How did Israel decide where to live?
Joshua 18 – 19
Who decided to send Israel to live where they eventually ended up? Let’s find out together as we study Joshua 18 – 19.
July 25, 2022 – Why did Israel struggle as a nation?
Joshua 15 – 17
Why did Israel struggle so much with idolatry as a nation? Let’s find out together as we study Joshua 15 – 17.
July 22, 2022 - Why did the church grow?
Acts 8
The early church grew from about 500 followers of Jesus at his resurrection to around 500,000 followers fifty years later. Why? What was their secret? Let’s find out together why the early church grew as we study Acts 8.
July 21, 2022 - Why was Stephen martyred?
Acts 7
What made the crowd around Jerusalem so angry at Stephen? Angry enough to kill him! Let’s find out together as we study Acts 7.
July 20, 2022 - Why was David a good king?
Psalm 78
David made a lot of mistakes. Big ones. But all in all, he was considered to be a good king. Why? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 78.
July 19, 2022 - What did Caleb want?
Joshua 13 - 14
After spending 45 years wandering in the wilderness outside of Palestine, Caleb had a request of his friend Joshua. Let’s find out together what he wanted as we study Joshua 13 - 14.
July 18, 2022 - How did Israel defeat Palestine?
Joshua 11 - 12
How did a nation of slaves manage to defeat the territory of Palestine? Let’s find out together as we study Joshua 11 - 12.
July 15, 2022 – Aren’t the pastors supposed to do the ministry?
Acts 6
Aren’t the pastors supposed to do the ministry? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 6. When you finish, spend some time in prayer thinking about the ministry you do in the church.
July 14, 2022 – Attacks from unexpected sources; Support from unexpected sources
Acts 5
What were the unexpected attacks and unexpected support for the early church? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 5.
July 13, 2022 – God of justice; God of the downtrodden; God of mercy
Psalm 76 – 77 and Proverbs 19
Let’s find out together what the psalmist thought of God as we study Psalm 76 and 77 with Proverbs 19.
July 12, 2022 – What should we do if we’re deceived?
Joshua 9 – 10
What should we do if we’re deceived? Let’s find out together what Joshua did when the Gibeonites deceived him in Joshua 9 and 10.
July 11, 2022 – What is truly important?
Joshua 7 – 8
What are the really important things? Let’s find out together as we study Joshua 7 and 8.
July 8, 2022 – How did the early church view Jesus? Acts 4
How did the early church view Jesus? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 4.
July 7, 2022 – What does it mean to be saved? Acts 3
What does it mean to be saved? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 3.
July 6, 2022 - What is God’s time-table? Psalm 74 and 75
What is God’s time-table for justice? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 74 and 75.
July 5, 2022 – Is God on our side?
Joshua 4 – 6
Is God on our side? Let’s find out together as we read Joshua 4 – 6.
July 4, 2022 – Does God care about what you did? Joshua 1 – 3
Does God care about what you did? Let’s find out together as we read Joshua 1 – 3.
July 1, 2022 – What happened at Pentecost?
Acts 2
What happened at Pentecost when the disciples were filled with the Spirit? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 2.
June 30, 2022 – Why did the disciples pick another disciple?
Acts 1
Why did the disciples pick someone to replace Judas? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 1.
June 29, 2022 - Is it worth it all?
Psalm 73 and Proverbs 18
Is living the Christian life worth it? Don’t the people who don’t care about God have it even better than we do? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 73 and Proverbs 18.
June 28, 2022 – What was God’s plan in the Old Testament?
Let’s review the Torah together as see what God was up to.
June 27, 2022 – Why can’t we see Moses’ tomb?
Deuteronomy 33 - 34
Why isn’t there a memorial at Moses’ tomb? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 33 and 34.
June 24, 2022 - What were Jesus’ last instructions?
Matthew 28:16-20 Mark 16:9-20 Luke 24:44-53 John 21:1-25
What were Jesus’ last instructions? Let’s find out together as we read the end of each gospel.
June 23, 2022 - Did Jesus rise from the dead?
Matthew 28:1-15 Mark 16:1-8 Luke 24:1-43 John 20:1-23
Did Jesus rise from the dead? Let’s find out together as we study sections from the end of each gospel narrative.
June 22, 2022 - How does God help leaders?
Psalm 72 and Proverbs 17
How does God help leaders? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 72 and Proverbs 17.
June 21, 2022 - Isn’t the church optional?
Deuteronomy 31 - 32
Isn’t the church supposed to be optional? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 31 and 32.
June 20, 2022 - Isn’t the church just a bunch of traditions?
Deuteronomy 29 - 30
Isn’t the church just a bunch of traditions? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 29 - 30.
June 17, 2022 – What did Jesus say on the cross?
Matthew 27:38-66 Mark 15:27-47 Luke 23:35-56 John 19:28-42
Let’s find out together what Jesus said on the cross and why it was so important.
June 16, 2022 – What was the crucifixion?
Matthew 27:24-27 Mark 15:15-26 Luke 23:24-34 John 19:16-27
Let’s find out together what happened in the act of crucifixion.
June 15, 2022 – Why does God help us?
Psalm 69 – 71
Let’s find out together why God helps us.
June 14, 2022 – What is God’s long-term view?
Deuteronomy 28
God has a long-term view of life. Let’s find out together why that’s so important.
June 13, 2022 – Moses’ pre-game speech
Deuteronomy 25 – 27
Let’s find out together what Moses said in his speech before Israel entered the promised land.
June 10, 2022 – Why was Jesus crucified?
Matthew 26:57 – 27:23 Mark 14:53 - 15:14 Luke 22:54 – 23:22 John 18:13 – 19:15
What reasons did different people give for crucifying Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study passages from the passion narrative.
June 9, 2022 – What happened in Gethsemane?
Matthew 26:36-56 Mark 14:32-52 Luke 22:39-53 John 18:1-12
What happened the night before the crucifixion in the Garden of Gethsemane? Let’s find out together as we study passages from the passion narrative.
June 8, 2022 – Isn’t the Old Testament just for Israel?
Psalms 67 - 68 and Proverbs 16
Isn’t the Old Testament just for the nation of Israel? Does it have anything for us today? Let’s find out together how David responded to that question.
June 7, 2022 – Where did the Israelites go to the bathroom?
Deuteronomy 22 – 24
Where did the Israelites go to the bathroom? That’s a pretty important thing, right? Let’s find out together as we read Deuteronomy 22 to 24.
June 6, 2022 – Does God encourage war?
Deuteronomy 19 – 21
Does the God of the Old Testament encourage war? Let’s find out together as we read through three chapters of Deuteronomy.
June 3, 2022 – Why did the Holy Spirit come?
John 15 – 17
Why did the Holy Spirit come? Let’s find out together as we study John 15 – 17.
June 2, 2022 – Did Jesus leave the disciples? Does he leave us?
Matthew 26:30-35 Mark 14:26-31 Luke 22:31-38 John 13:31 – 14:31
Did Jesus leave the disciples? Does he leave us? Let’s find out together as we study passages from the passion narrative.
June 1, 2022 – What has God done for us?
Psalm 64 – 66 and Proverbs 15
What has God done for us? Let’s find out together how David and Solomon answered this question by reading Psalm 64-66 and Proverbs 15.
May 31, 2022 – How do we recognize God’s leaders?
Deuteronomy 16 - 18
How do we recognize God’s leaders? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 16 to 18.
May 30, 2022 – Do we still have to tithe?
Deuteronomy 13 – 15
Do we still have to tithe? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 13 – 15.
May 27, 2022 – How did Jesus respond to Judas’ betrayal?
Matthew 26:21-29 Mark 14:18-25 Luke 22:15-30 John 13:1-30
When Jesus knew how Judas was about to betray him, what did he do? Let’s find out together from the passion narratives.
May 26, 2022 – What was Judas’ betrayal?
Matthew 26:1-20 Mark 14:1-17 Luke 22:1-14
What was Judas’ betrayal? Let’s find out together from the passion narratives.
May 25, 2022 – What is God like?
Psalms 61 – 63 and Proverbs 14
What is God like? Let’s find out together what David thought God was like as we study Psalms 61 – 63 and Proverbs 14.
May 24, 2022 – What is the starting point of Christianity?
Deuteronomy 10 – 12
What is the starting point of Christianity? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 10 – 12. When you finish, think about how you can show your love for God today.
May 23, 2022 – Does God love us because we’re good?
Deuteronomy 7 – 9
Does God love us because we’re good? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 7 – 9. When you finish, spend time looking for God’s mercy and grace in your own life.
May 20, 2022 – Will Jesus judge me?
John 12:20 – 50
Will Jesus judge me if I follow him? Let’s find out together as we read the end of John 12. When you finish, commit yourself to obeying his truth.
May 19, 2022 – How can we prepare for Jesus’ second coming?
Matthew 24:37 – 25:46
There’s so much talk about Jesus’ second coming. How can we prepare for it? Let’s find out together as we read what Jesus said about his own second coming in Matthew 25.
May 18, 2022 – Can we trust God?
Psalms 57 – 60
Can we truly trust God? Let’s find out together as we study Psalms 57 to 60. When you finish, ask yourself where God has worked in your life to build your trust in him.
May 17, 2022 – What is the greatest commandment?
Deuteronomy 5 - 6
What is the most important commandment? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 5 and 6.
May 16, 2022 – Why is there so much detail in the Old Testament?
Deuteronomy 4
Why do the first five books have so much detail about where Israel went and what they did? Is it really that important? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 4. When you finish, look back at your own life and ask, “Where did I see God work in my life?”
May 13, 2022 – What did Jesus say about his second coming?
Matthew 24:1-36 Mark 13:1-37 Luke 21:5-38
Jesus talked about his second coming. So just what did he say? Let’s find out together as we study the last few chapters of the narrative of the passion week.
May 12, 2022 – How bad as the division between Jesus and the Pharisees?
Matthew 22:23 - 23:39 Mark 12:18-44 Luke 20:27 - 21:4
Things got pretty bad between Jesus and the religious leaders of his day. Just how bad? Let’s find out together as we study some of the last chapters of the narrative of the passion week.
May 11, 2022 – What should I do when friends betray me?
Psalms 55 – 56; Proverbs 13
What should I do when a friend is unfaithful and betrays me? Let’s find out together how David responded by studying Psalms 55 and 56.
May 10, 2022 – What is faith?
Deuteronomy 2 - 3
Isn’t faith believing in something we know isn’t true? What is faith? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 2 and 3.
May 9, 2022 – Doesn’t God promise me blessing and wealth?
Deuteronomy 1
If God promises me something, shouldn’t he keep that promise? Didn’t he promise me blessings and wealth? Let’s find out together as we study the first chapter of Deuteronomy.
May 6, 2022 – What is the most important thing?
Matthew 21:23-22:22
Mark 11:27-12:17
Luke 20:1-26
What is the most important thing? Let’s find out together as we study what happened on Tuesday of passion week.
May 5, 2022 – Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
Matthew 21:12-22
Mark 11:11-26
Luke 19:45-48
So why did Jesus curse the poor fig tree? Let’s find out together as we study what happened on Monday of passion week.
May 4, 2022 – What are the keys to success?
Psalms 52 – 54 and Proverbs 12
What are the keys to success? Let’s find out together as we study some psalms of David and some proverbs of his son, Solomon.
May 3, 2022 – Is it important to remember?
Numbers 33 - 36
Is it important to remember? Why? Let’s find out together as we study the end of Numbers.
May 2, 2022 – How did a quarter of Israel end up outside the promised land?
Numbers 28 – 32
How did two and a half tribes end up east of the Jordan River? Let’s find out together as we study the end of Numbers.
April 29, 2022 — Why did those who shouted “Hosanna” during the triumphal entry shout “Crucify him” on good Friday?
Matthew 21:1-9
Mark 11:1-10
Luke 19:28-44
John 12:12-50
Why the sudden turn around, shouting “Hosanna” on Sunday and “Crucify him” on Friday? Let’s find out together as we study the start of the passion narrative.
April 28, 2022 — Finding good where you least expect it!
Matthew 20:17-34
Mark 10:32-52
Luke 18:31 - 19:37
Let’s study the end of Jesus’ public ministry together and find good where we least expect it!
April 27, 2022 — What do we do when things go wrong?
Psalm 48 - 51
What are we supposed to do when things go wrong? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms.
April 26, 2022 — Who was the nation of Israel?
Numbers 25 - 27
Just who was the nation of Israel? Let’s find out together as we read Numbers 25 to 27.
Editors Note - census taken of men age 20 and older (Numbers 26:2)
April 25, 2022 — What if Narnia were real?
Numbers 22 - 24
What would you do if an animal spoke to you? Let’s find out together what Balaam did when his donkey spoke to him.
April 22, 2022 - Why did they kill Jesus?
John 11
Just why did the religious leaders of the day want to kill Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study John 11.
April 21, 2022 - Who gets into God’s kingdom?
Matthew 19:1 - 20:16
Mark 10:1 - 31
Luke 18:1 - 30
Who will get into the kingdom of God? Let’s find out together as we study passages in the middle of the gospels.
April 20, 2022 - What to look for in Proverbs.
Psalm 45 - 47 and Proverbs 11
Let’s study Proverbs together.
April 19, 2022 - Why couldn’t Moses enter the promised land?
Numbers 19 - 21
Scripture says Moses couldn’t enter the promised land because he struck the rock in the Wilderness of Zin instead of speaking to it. Isn’t that awfully harsh? What was really going on there? Let’s find out together as we study Number 19 to 21.
April 18, 2022 - Is democracy biblical?
Numbers 16 - 18
Isn’t democracy what God wants for the whole world? Let’s find out together as we study Number 16 - 18.
April 15, 2022 - Is following Jesus hard?
John 9 - 10
Is it hard to follow Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study John 9 and 10. When you finish, ask yourself if you need to recommit to following Jesus, even when it’s hard.
April 14, 2022 - Why didn’t Jesus have more followers?
John 7 - 8
Why didn’t more people follow Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study John 7 and 8. When you finish, ask yourself if you qualify as a “true” follower of Jesus.
April 13, 2022 - What do we do when we feel God is distant?
Proverbs 10 and Psalms 42 - 44
Sometimes I feel that God is so distant from me. What should I do when I feel that way? Let’s find out together as we study Psalms 42 - 44. We’ll throw in Proverbs 10 also.
April 12 , 2022 - How should I respond when I’m punished?
Numbers 14 - 15
When I’m “punished” for something I’ve done, what should be my attitude? Let’s find out together as we study Numbers 14 - 15. When you finish, ask yourself if you need to re-connect with someone who is “punishing” you.
April 11, 2022 - Is a lack of self-esteem bad?
Numbers 10 - 13
Is it wrong to lack self-esteem? Let’s find out together as we study Numbers 10 - 13. When you finish, ask yourself if you need to re-evaluate your own perspective of yourself.
April 8, 2022 - What does being “a disciple” mean?
Luke 16 and 17
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Let’s find out together as we continue to study Luke, reading chapters 16 and 17. When you finish, evaluate your own discipleship. What do you need to work on?
April 7, 2022 - Can I be forgiven?
Luke 14 and 15
Can I be forgiven? Let’s find out together as we continue to study Luke, reading chapters 14 and 15. When you finish, admit your guilt to the Lord, confess your sin, and ask for his forgiveness.
April 6, 2022 - What does it mean to “wait on the Lord?”
Psalm 38 - 41
What does it mean “to wait on the Lord?” Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 38 to 41. When you finish, ask yourself what you need to wait on the Lord for today.
April 5, 2022 - How do we know what to do?
Numbers 5 - 9
How are we supposed to know what to do? Let’s find out together as we study Numbers 5 - 9. When you finish, ask yourself to whom are you are responsible, and pray for that person.
April 4, 2022 - Is God interested in my daily life?
Numbers 1 - 4
Is God really interested in what I do every day? Let’s find out together as we study Numbers 1 - 4. When you finish, think about whether or not that knowledge makes a difference in what you do on a daily basis.
April 1, 2022 - Did Jesus know they were going to kill him?
Luke 12:1 - 13:35
Did Jesus really know they were going to crucify him? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 12 and 13. When you finish, spend time thanking Jesus for what he did for you.
March 31, 2022 - What did Jesus preach about?
Luke 10:25 - 11:54
What was it that Jesus preached about? Let’s find out together as we study Luke 11 and 12. When you finish, ask yourself if you connect with God to your own satisfaction.
March 30, 2022 - Why do the wicked live the way they do?
Psalm 36 - 37 and Proverbs 9
If it’s so obvious that wickedness results in ruin, why do the wicked live wickedly? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 36-37 and Proverbs 9.
March 29, 2022 - What is it that God wants to give us?
Exodus 39 - 40
What does God want to give us? Let’s find out together as we study Exodus 39 - 40, and summarize the book of Leviticus. When you finish, ask yourself if you need God’s forgiveness today.
March 28, 2022 - What is it that God wants from us?
Exodus 35 - 38
Just what is it that God wants from us? Let’s find out together as we study Exodus 35 - 38. When you finish, ask yourself what you need to learn to obey today.
March 25, 2022 - Is salvation important?
Luke 9:46 - 10:24
Is salvation important? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ ministry from the gospel of Luke. When you finish, that God for the salvation that he has given you.
March 24, 2022 - How should we treat our Christian friends?
Matthew 17:24 - 18:35
Mark 9:33-50
How should we treat our friends? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teaching from the middle of Matthew and Mark.
March 23, 2022 - Are we supposed to fear God?
Psalm 34 - 35 and Proverbs 8
Are we supposed to be afraid of God? Let’s find out together as we read a few verses from Psalm 34 and Proverbs 8. When you finish, identify a fear you have. Give that to God and let him take it from you.
March 22, 2022 - How important are we in God’s work?
Exodus 32 - 34
Are we really important in God’s work? Won’t he just go ahead and do it? Let’s find out together as we study Exodus 32 - 34. When you finish, ask God how you can be involved in his kingdom work.
March 21, 2022 - How does God do his work?
Exodus 29 - 31
Just how does God go about doing his work in the world? Let’s find out together as we study Exodus 29 - 31. When you’re finished, ask God what work he wants you to do today.
March 18, 2022 - What does it mean to be a disciple?
Matthew 17:1-23
Mark 9:2-32
Luke 9:28-45
In the second half of Jesus’ ministry, he taught his disciples what it meant to be his follower. What did it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study the beginning of the second half of the synoptic gospels.
March 17, 2022 - Why didn’t Jesus have more followers?
John 6:22-66
Matthew 16:13-28
Mark 8:27-9:1
Luke 9:18-27
Near the end of his ministry, Jesus probably had around 500 followers. Why didn’t Jesus have more followers? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels.
March 16, 2022 - Is ‘saved by grace’ a New Testament concept only?
Psalm 31 - 33
Is ‘saved by grace’ a New Testament concept only? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 32.
March 15, 2022 - Did God ever use object lessons?
Exodus 24 - 28
Did God ever resort to object lessons to teach us? Let’s find out together as we study the architectural plans for the tabernacle in Exodus 24 to 28.
March 14, 2022 - Why did God make laws for us?
Exodus 19-23
Why did God make laws for us? Let’s find out together as we read the Book of the Law in Exodus. When you finish, ask yourself if there is a relationship you need to repair.
March 11, 2022 - How much does a little white lie hurt?
Matthew 15:21 - 16:12
Mark 7:24 - 8:26
The Pharisees began to spread some lies about Jesus. How much can a little lie hurt? Let’s find out together as we study these paragraphs.
March 10, 2022 - How important is tradition?
Matthew 14:22 - 15:20
Mark 6:45 - 7:23
John 6:16-21
Jesus talks a lot about tradition. How important is tradition? Let’s find out together as we study several stories from Jesus’ ministry.
March 9, 2022 - What is God’s voice like?
Psalm 29 - 30 and Proverbs 7
Psalm 27 repeats “The Voice of the Lord” seven times. So what does God’s voice sound like? Let’s find out together as we look at these passages.
March 8, 2022 - Does it do any good to complain?
Exodus 15 - 18
As Israel leaves Egypt, they seem to complain every chance they get! Does it do any good to complain? Let’s find out together as we study the Exodus.
March 7, 2022 - What is the purpose of a national holiday?
Exodus 12 - 14
Moses makes the passover a national holiday even before he did the first passover. Why? What’s the purpose of a national holiday? Let’s find out together as we study Israel’s departure from Egypt.
March 4, 2022 - Just who was Jesus?
Matthew 14:1-21
Mark 6:1-44
Luke 9:1-17
John 6:1-15
Just who was Jesus? Let’s find out together as we look at several stories from the middle of Jesus’ ministry. When you finish, thank Jesus that he came to you!
March 3, 2022 - Did Jesus ever say he was God?
Mark 5:21-43
Luke 8:40-56
John 5:1-47
Did Jesus ever say he was God? Let’s find out together as we read three miracle stories from the gospels. When you finish, ask yourself how you respond to Jesus: faith, amazement or rejection.
March 2, 2022 - What is a good moral life?
Psalm 27 - 28 and Proverbs 6
What is a good life? Let’s find out together reading proverbs and psalms. When you finish just ask yourself what spoke to you today from our readings. What changes do you need to make?
March 1, 2022 - What does it mean to know God?
Exodus 12 - 14
So what does it mean to know God? Let’s find out together as we study the story of Israel’s exodus from Egypt. When you finish, ask yourself if you truly know God. If not, what should you do next?
*1:12 - The death of the first born in Egypt
February 28, 2022 - What is a hard heart?
Exodus 9 - 11
Just what is a hard heart? Let’s find out together as we study the story of the plagues. When you finish, ask yourself if there’s anything you know you should be doing and have chosen not to do. Is that the beginning of a hard heart? What can you do about that?
February 25, 2022 - What de we do when scripture doesn’t make sense?
Matthew 13:44 - 58
Mark 4:35 - 5:20
Luke 8:19 - 39
So you’ve studied scripture and it just doesn’t make sense. What do you do? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ ministry. When you finish, spend time thanking God for his word.
February 24, 2022 - What do I do when Jesus’ words make someone else angry?
Matthew 13:1 - 43
Mark 4:1 - 34
Luke 7:36 - 8:18
What do I do when Jesus’ words make someone I know mad? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ use of the parables. When you finish, ask yourself if there is someone you need to “give space to” in your life.
February 23, 2022 - Is living a moral life worth it?
Psalm 25-26
Proverbs 5
Is living a moral life worth it? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 25 and 26 with Proverbs 5. When you finish reading and listening to the devotional, ask yourself if you’re willing to wait patiently on the Lord?
February 22, 2022 - What is the most important thing?
Exodus 5 - 8
What is the most important thing? Let’s find out together as we read the story of Moses before Pharaoh. When you finish reading the chapters and listening to the devotional, look at your own life. Do you truly know God?
February 21, 2022 - Does God care?
Exodus 1-4
Does God even care about me? Let’s find out together as we study the story of Israel in Egypt in Exodus 1-4. Once you finish reading the story and listening to the devotional, ask the Lord to help make you patient enough to wait for His timeline.
February 18, 2022 - Is it bad to gossip?
Matthew 12
Mark 3:20-35
Is it bad to gossip? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 12. When you finish, ask yourself if someone has started gossip about you. How do you plan on confronting that gossip?
February 17, 2022 - What do we do when the burden of life overwhelms us?
Matthew 11
Luke 7:18-35
Life is hard. Sometimes the burdens of life overwhelm us. What do we do when that happens? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11. When you finish, leave your burden with Jesus and take his “yoke” on you.
February 16, 2022 - Can the Bible really speak to me?
Psalms 21 - 25
The Bible was written so long ago to people who lived in another culture and another world! Can it speak to me? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 21 to 25.
February 15, 2022 - Do “all things work together for good?” Really?
Genesis 47 - 50
In Romans 8:28 Paul says that all things work together for good. Is that really true? Let’s find out together as we finish the story of Joseph in Genesis. Once you finish, look at your own life and find good in something bad that happened to you. Thank God for that.
February 14, 2022 - If we have the chance for “payback,” should we take it?
Genesis 43 - 46
If we have the chance to get back at someone for what they have done to us in the past, is it bad if we do? Let’s find out together as we continue to study the story of Joseph in Genesis. Once you finish, ask yourself if there is anyone in your life you need to extend mercy to.
February 11, 2022 - Did Jesus come to divide us?
Matthew 9-10
What did Jesus mean when he said, “I come to set a man against his father…?” Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 9 and 10 and look at the passage in Micah that quote comes from. When you finish, ask yourself if there’s someone you need to “welcome” to destroy any division that might be there.
February 10, 2022 - Is it hard to follow Jesus?
Matthew 8:1-34
Luke 7:1-17
John 4:46-54
Is it hard to follow Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 8. When you finish, ask yourself if you need to give up control of anything in your life.
February 9, 2022 - Does God speak to us?
Psalm 19-20 and Proverbs 4
Let’s study Psalm 19 together, and see both natural (general) revelation and special revelation. This is how God speaks to us. When you finish, listen to God and let him speak to you!
February 8, 2022 - Does God punish us for our evil?
Genesis 40-42
Does God punish us for our sins in this life? Sometimes it looks like He does, but is that really what’s happening? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 36 to 42. When you finish, ask God to show you if there’s something in your life you need to repent of and have Him help you with.
February 7, 2022 - What should we do when we feel that God has turned away from us?
Genesis 36-39
Job’s friends thought he was having problems understanding why bad things happen to good people. They told him, “they don’t. Bad things are happening to you. You must be bad!” But Job was more worried about the sense of God turning away from him. What do we do about that? Let’s find out together as we study sections of the book of Job.
February 4, 2022 - How can I follow Jesus?
Matthew 6:1 - 7:27
Luke 6:37-49
What should I be doing as a follower of Jesus? Let’s find out together by looking at what Jesus says. When you finish, look at your life. What do you need to change to be a better follower of Jesus?
February 3, 2022 - What’s the meaning of life?
Matthew 4:24 - 5:48
Luke 6:17-36
What’s the meaning of life? Let’s find out together what Jesus said it was as we study the Sermon on the Mount. When you finish, think about how you fulfill the meaning of life in Jesus’ words. How do you direct those around you to Jesus? How do you preserve them?
February 2, 2022 - Psalm 18 and Proverbs 3
Psalm 18 and Proverbs 3
Let’s enjoy some beautiful poetry today in Psalm 18 and Proverbs 3. Take time to write down what God has done for David, and then add additional things God has done for you.
February 1, 2022 - Can I change?
Genesis 32-35
Can I change the sort of person I have been? Let’s find out together as we study Jacob’s life. When you finish, think about your own life. Do you need to change? Make that decision today, but be ready for past sin to continue to have its results.
January 31, 2022 - Is it true that what goes around comes around?
Genesis 29-31
Is it true that what goes around comes around? Let’s find out together as we study Jacob’s life. When you finish, think about how Jacob’s life illustrates how hostility breeds hostility. What goes around does indeed come around.
January 28, 2022 - What was Jesus’ three-year plan?
Matthew 4:23-25
Mark 1:35 - 2:17
Luke 5:33 - 6:16
What was Jesus’ long-term plan? Let’s find out together as we study the early chapters of the synoptic gospels. When you finish, pray that the Lord will help you find a disciple too so you can continue the chain of growth in the world.
January 27, 2022 - Why did Jesus pray?
Mark 1:35 - 2:17
Luke 4:42 - 5:37
Why did Jesus pray? Let’s find out together as we study Mark and Luke’s early chapters. When you finish, think about your own prayer life. Does it need to grow?
January 26, 2022 - What are the psalms for?
Psalm 12 - 17
What are the Psalms for? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 12 to 17. When you finish, pray psalm 13 if you’re lonely. Pray psalm 16 if you’re threatened. Pray psalm 17 if you’re attacked.
January 25, 2022 - Is it ok to play favorites?
Genesis 26 - 28
Is it ok to play favorites? Let’s find out what happened to a family who did as we read Genesis 26 to 28. When you finish, look carefully in your interaction with others. Is there someone who you treat differently that others? Ask the Lord what you should do about that.
January 24, 2022 - Were Bible times peaceful?
Genesis 24 - 25
Were Bible times peaceful? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 24 and 25. When you finish, take whatever hectic thing you’re facing today to the God who has helped us deal with hostility for millennia.
January 21, 2022 - Why did some hate Jesus?
Mark 1:35 - 3:6
Luke 4:42 - 6:11
John 4:1 - 46
If Jesus was the Messiah that the jewish people were waiting for, why did some of them hate him? Let’s find out together as we study the early chapters of the gospels. When you finish, spend time looking at your own attitude toward Jesus.
January 20, 2022 - What did Jesus do?
Matthew 4:12 - 25
Mark 1:14 - 34
Luke 4:14 - 41
John 1:35 - 3:36
Just what did Jesus do here on earth? Let’s find out together as we study the early chapters of the gospels. When you finish, ask yourself what Jesus needs to do for you today.
January 19, 2022 - What does everything bad happen to me?
Psalm 10 and 11
Proverbs 2
Do you ever feel like everything bad happens to you? So did David. Let’s find out together what David said about that. When you finish take time to express your complaints to God, but make sure you express your continuing faith in him as well.
January 18, 2022 - Does God expect us to make sacrifices?
Genesis 20 to 23
Does God expect us to make sacrifices? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 20 to 23. Spend time today reflecting on God’s sacrifice and thanking him for Jesus.
January 17, 2022 - Does God punish sin?
Genesis 17 to 19
Does God punish sin today? Let’s find out together as we read Genesis 17 to 19. When you finish, examine your own life to see if you need to repent of anything?
January 14, 2022 - Why was Jesus baptized?
Matthew 3:13 - 4:11
Mark 1:9 - 13
Luke 3:21 - 4:13
John 1:29 - 34
Jesus came to John to be baptized. Why? Let’s find out together as we study the story of Jesus’ baptism and temptation. When you finish, spend time thanking God for sending Jesus.
January 13, 2022 - Who was John the Baptist?
Matthew 3:1 - 12
Mark 1:1 - 8
Luke 3:1 - 20
John 1:19 - 28
All four gospel writers start the beginning of Jesus’ ministry with the story of John the Baptist. Who was he? Let’s find out together as we study the beginnings of the gospels. When you finish, ask yourself if you need to repent of anything to be a true follower of Jesus.
January 12, 2022 - What is wisdom?
Psalm 8 and 9
Proverbs 1
As we start our study of Proverbs, Solomon tells us wisdom speaks to us. What is wisdom? Let’s find out together as we study Proverbs 1. When you finish, spend time asking God what wisdom he has for you today.
January 11, 2022 - How does God talk to us?
Genesis 13 - 16
God appears to Abram five times in the hundred years we see him in Genesis. How does he talk to Abram? How would he talk to us today? Let’s find out together as we continue the story of Abram. When you finish, ask God what He wants to say to you today.
January 10, 2022 - How did God plan to fix things?
Genesis 10 - 12
So after the fall of man in Gen 3, 4, 6 and 11, how does God plan to fix things? Let’s find out together as we study the start of the story of Abram. When you finish, ask God to show you what needs to be fixed in your life.
January 7, 2022 – What was Jesus’ childhood like?
What was Jesus’ childhood like? Let’s find out together. When you finish, spend time thanking God for sending us Jesus.
January 6, 2022 – Where does Jesus’ story start?
Read:
Matthew 1:1-25
Luke 1:1-2:7
John 1:1-18
Jesus story is full of miracles! Let’s find them together as we study the openings to Matthew, Luke and John. When you finish, ask yourself if you have believed and accepted Jesus.
January 5, 2022 – The start of our study of the Psalms
Read Psalms 1 - 7
Let’s study the psalms together. Psalm 1 tells us how God’s follower lives, and Psalm 2 tells us how God’s king reigns. When you finish, ask yourself if you qualify to be recognizes as a follower of God according to Psalm 1:1-3.
January 4, 2022 – Where did it all go wrong?
Read Genesis 5 – 9
What went wrong with the world? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 5 – 9. When you finish, ask yourself if lust and exploitation have crept into any part of your life.
January 3, 2022 – How did it all get started?
Read Genesis 1 – 4
How did all this get started? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 1 – 4. When you finish, ask yourself if lust and exploitation have appeared in your own life.
December 31, 2021 - How can I be happy?
The American dream is life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But so many are unhappy today. How can I be happy? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 1. When you finish, spend time meditating on Psalm 1 and asking God in prayer to bring you His joy.
December 30, 2021 - Can I change?
I want to change. Is it even possible? Let’s find out together as we study Peter’s word to the early church. After you listen to the devotional, ask yourself what you want to change in your life.
December 29, 2021 - How can God be with me?
Do you feel alone? How can God be with me more? Let’s find out together as we study Joshua 1. When you finish, spend time meditating on Joshua 1:6-9. Ask God where you need more courage.
December 28, 2021 - Why should I read God’s word?
Why should I spend time reading God’s word? Let’s find out together as we study Paul’s instructions to Timothy. When you finish, remember a time when God’s word taught you, convicted you or corrected you. Spend time in prayer thanking the Lord for that time.
December 27, 2021 - Is there value is reading God’s word?
Is there any value is reading a book written 2,000 years ago? Let’s find out together as we read verses in Psalm 119. When you finish, ask yourself, “Have I ever read through the Bible in a year? Am I ready to accept the challenge to do just that in 2022?”
December 24, 2021 - What have we learned?
In our little stroll through the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus, just what have we learned? Let’s find out together. When you finish, think back on what you’ve learned. What is the most important thing you take away from the Old Testament prophecies?
December 23, 2021 - How specific are the prophecies about Jesus’ birth?
Just how specific are the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus’ birth? Let’s find out together as we study Micah 5. When you finish, spend time in prayer thanking God for coming as a child to save us.
December 22, 2021 - Are we ever told when Jesus is coming?
Does the Bible ever tell us when Jesus is coming? Let’s find out together as we study Daniel. When you finish, spend time thanking God for how Jesus came the first time.
December 21, 2021 - Why do we have an “Old Testament” and a “New Testament?”
Our Bibles are divided into an Old and a New Testament. Why? Let’s find out together as we study Jeremiah 31. When you finish, spend some time making sure you’re a part of the New Testament people of God.
December 20, 2021 - What does it mean to “know” God?
The Old Testament talks a lot about knowing God. What does it mean to “know” God? Let’s find out together as we study Ezequiel. When you finish, spend time evaluating yourself and whether or not you know God like you want to.
December 17, 2021 - The plan of salvation from Isaiah
Let’s find Isaiah’s presentation of salvation together as we study Isaiah 53. Have you accepted the Messiah’s rule in your life?
December 16, 2021 - Will the Messiah be rejected?
It’s strange to think about the Messiah being rejected since Israel waited for him for so long. But does Isaiah say the Messiah will be rejected? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 49 and 50. When you finish, ask yourself if you have rejected the Messiah or his rule.
December 15, 2021 - Will the Messiah trash-talk his enemies?
Trash talking has become an art form today. So will the Messiah trash-talk his enemies? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 49. When you finish, examine your own heart to see if you prefer pride and arrogance to humility.
December 14, 2021 - Why do we eat so much at Christmas?
Why are there so many feasts in the Bible? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 25. When you finish, spend time thanking God for his provision.
December 13, 2021 - What will the Messiah do?
When he comes, what will the Messiah do? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 11. When you finish, ask yourself what you need the Messiah to restore in your life.
December 10, 2021 - Is prophecy a bit like shooting an arrow into a barn and drawing a target around it later?
We’ve seen times when New Testament authors quote an Old Testament passage and apply it to Jesus, even when it wasn’t intended to talk about Jesus. So isn’t that like shooting an arrow into the side of a barn, and drawing a target around it later? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 9.
December 9, 2021 - Did the Old Testament predict a virgin birth?
Did the Old Testament expect the Messiah to be born of a virgin? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 7.
December 8, 2021 - Did Old Testament people talk a lot about the prophecies?
Did the people of the Old Testament spend a lot of time talking about the prophecies about Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 132.
December 7, 2021 - Does the Old Testament predict that the Messiah is God?
Does the Old Testament predict that the Messiah is God? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 110.
December 6, 2021 - Does the Old Testament predict the Messiah’s suffering?
Does the Old Testament predict that the coming king will suffer? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 2.
December 3, 2021 - Was Jesus’ resurrection prophesied?
Did the Old Testament say anything abut Jesus’ resurrection? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 16.
December 2, 2021 - Was Jesus a prophet?
Moses promised that God would send another prophet just like him. Was that Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 18 and the gospels.
December 1, 2021 - Was Jesus truly a king?
We talk about “King Jesus.” Was Jesus really a king? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 49 and Psalm 2.
November 30, 2021 - What’s the first prophecy about Jesus in the Old Testament?
Where does everything start with Old Testament prophecies about Jesus? Let’s find out together as we look at Genesis 3.
November 29, 2021 - Did the Old Testament really prophecy about Jesus?
There are statements about hundreds of Old Testament prophecies about Jesus? What’s the real story? Let’s find out together as we look at different types of prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament.
November 26, 2021 - What are the prophets all about?
Let’s find out together the main themes of Hosea, Joel and Amos. When you finish, ask God to show you what you might need to repent of so he can restore you.
November 25, 2021 - How can I escape the coming apocalypse?
The prophets talk about the coming destruction a lot. How can I escape the coming destruction? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 9. When you finish, spend some time thanking God for his salvation.
November 24, 2021 - Do people want to hear God?
Amos 8
Do you think there’s a famine for God’s word today? Do people want to hear God speak to them? Let’s find out together what Amos says about that. When you finish, think about the “spiritual but not religious” that you might know and make plans to reach out to them.
November 23, 2021 - How does God test us?
Amos 7:7-9
How does God test us today? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 7. When you finish, spend some time examining your own life by the plumb line of His word.
November 22, 2021 - Does God change his mind?
Amos 7:1-6
Does God ever change his mind? Scripture says he does and he doesn’t. How does that work? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 7. When you finish, examine yourself and talk to God about anything you need to lay aside.
November 19, 2021 - Shouldn’t the pastors do the evangelism?
We pay them! Shouldn’t the pastors be the ones to do the evangelism? Let’s find out together as we study the last half of Amos 7. When you finish, spend time asking God who you should be talking to about Him.
November 18, 2021 - Is it ok to be proud?
Our culture tells us to be proud and loud. Is that ok? Let’s find out together as we study Almost 6. When you finish, examine yourself to see if you are proud of the right things.
November 17, 2021 - What does God want from us?
Amos 5
When it comes right down to it, what does God want from us? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 5.
November 16, 2021 - How does God get our attention?
Amos 3:13 - 4:13
When we start straying away from him, how does God get our attention? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 4. When you finish, look at your circumstances. Is God trying to get your attention?
November 15, 2021 - Can we know God’s plan?
Amos 3:1-12
Paul Simon sang, “God only knows. God makes his plan. The information’s unavailable to the mortal man.” Is that true? Can we know God’s plan? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 3. When you finish, spend time in prayer with God listening for his plan for you.
November 12, 2021 - Does what we do on weekdays affect what we do on Sunday?
Amos 2:6-16
What does our spiritual life have to do with our work life? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 2. When you finish, ask yourself what you might need to change in our daily life in light of your decision to follow Christ.
November 11, 2021 - Is it ever right to disobey?
Amos 2:4-5
Can we ever disobey for a good cause? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 2. When you’re done, ask yourself if you know God’s word well enough to know when it might be right to disobey a civil law because of God’s higher command. What are you doing about learning more of God’s instruction?
November 10, 2021 - Does God even care about our politics?
Amos 1:3 - 2:3
Is God even interested in politics? Let’s find out together as we study Amos 1 and 2. When you finish, ask yourself what God is saying to us today about our own politics.
November 9, 2021 -What does an Old Testament prophet have to say to us today?
Amos 1:1-2
Can a book written over 2000 years ago have anything relevant to say to us today? Let’s find out together as we study the first few verses of Amos. Tonight as you listen to the news, listen with the ear of a prophet, looking for God’s perspective on our daily lives.
November 8, 2021 - What were the prophets like?
The prophets seem strange. What were they really like? Let’s find out together as we study sections in Amos and other prophets.
November 5, 2021 - What is the filling of the Spirit?
When Peter quotes Joel 2, what does he mean? What is the filling of the Spirit? Let’s find out together as we study Acts 2. When you finish, ask God who He wants you to share His word with.
November 4, 2021 - What happens at the very end?
What are the important things that happen at the very end? What do I need to know? Let’s find out together as we study Joel 3. When you finish, spend time thanking God for what he has done and what he will do.
November 3, 2021 - What is “the valley of decision?”
Joel talks about the “valley of decision.” What is that? Let’s find out together as we study Joel 3. When you finish, spend time thanking God that He will protect you in the last days.
November 2, 2021 - What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?
What does “Spirit filled” mean? Let’s find out together as we study Joel 2. When you finish, ask yourself if you need to be filled with the Spirit. If so, simply ask God to fill you!
November 1, 2021 - Where do we see God?
Where do we see God? Let’s find out together where Joel saw God. Maybe that can help us see God in our life. When you finish, spend time looking for where you can see God in the good that is happening to you.
October 29 - What is God’s nature?
Just what is God really like? Let’s find out together as we study Joel 2. When you finish, spend some time praising God for who He is.
October 28, 2021 - Is the God of the Old Testament a warring God?
Is the Old Testament God different from the New Testament God? Is He a God who loves war? Let’s find out together as we study different passages in the Old Testament. When you are finished, look at your life and if there are things God needs to remove from you, allow him to do that.
October 27, 2021 - Does God punish us with natural disasters?
So when tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, pandemics, and other natural things happen, is that God punishing us? Let’s find out together as we study Joel 2. When you finish, look at things that may have happened to you and give them to God.
October 26, 2021 - Just what is “the day of the Lord?”
What is the day of the Lord? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Let’s find out together as we study Joel 1. When you finish, spend some time evaluating your own life to see if you need God to destroy something in you.
October 25, 2021 - Is it ok to cry?
Is it ok to cry? Let’s find out together as we look at Joel 1. When you finish, look at what you are going through, and be willing to show God your deepest emotions.
October 22, 2021 - What do I need to do when I mess up?
I will mess up. What should I do when I do eventually mess up? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 14. When you finish, spend time thinking about the things in your life that you need to ReThink.
October 21, 2021 - Why does God want to restore us?
We have sinned so much, why would God even want to restore us? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 11. When you finish, spend time worshiping and thanking God for his love.
October 20, 2021 - Is it good to be popular?
Is fame a good thing? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 13. When you finish, take a good look at your own life to see if you try to please others instead of pleasing God.
October 19, 2021 - Can we get away with cheating?
Can we get away with cheating? Let’s find out together by studying Hosea 12. When you finish, ask yourself, “Am I cheating in my life?”
October 18, 2021 - Can we wrestle with God?
Should we wrestle with God? The amazing thing is that Jacob did and he won! How? Let’s find out together how to wrestle with God and win. When you finish, ask yourself what blessing you need from God and wrestle with Him to get it.
October 15, 2021 - How do we return to God?
After naming Israel’s sins, Hosea tells Israel to return to God. How do we do that? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 6. When you’re done, ask yourself, “do I need to return to God in some area of my life? How should I start?”
October 14, 2021 - What should we do when evil surrounds us?
Hosea gives us two recommendations for what to do when we’re surrounded by evil. What are they? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 10. When you finish, ask yourself, “Does God need to prepare my heart? Where”
October 13, 2021 - What do we do if people won’t listen to us?
Hosea says the people consider the prophets to be fools. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 9. When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I keep quiet when those around me reject what I’m saying or do I speak out?”
October 12, 2021 - Do we have idols?
Hosea talks about the calves Jeroboam made for Israel to worship. Do we have idols today? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 8 and 1 Kings 11 and 12. When you finish, ask yourself, “Have I allowed church attendance to keep me from truly living out my Christianity?”
October 11, 2021 - What we we do in the presence of evil?
Hosea describes Israel’s sin in the 8th century before Christ. What does that have to do with us? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 7.
October 8, 2021 - What does it mean to repent?
Hosea told Israel to turn back to God and know Him. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 6. When you finish, spend some time thinking about your own life. Is there something you need to turn around?
October 7, 2021 - What should we do when our leaders fail us?
Hosea spoke out against the priests and the royal family and how they led Israel astray. So if my leader leads me astray, am I still guilty? What should I do? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 4 and 5. When you’re done, ask yourself, “Have I followed a political course that is sinful?”
October 6, 2021 - How long does God’s patience last?
Hosea married a prostitute to show how God loved Israel in spite of her idolatry and infidelity. But how long does that divine patience last? Let’;s find out together as we study Hosea 2 and 3 and Romans 1. When you’re done, ask yourself, “What does God need to restore in my life?”
October 5, 2021 - What’s in a name?
Names are important in Hosea. What do those names mean? Let’s find out together as we study Hosea 1. When you’re done, ask yourself, “Is there something in my life that God needs to restore?”
October 4, 2021 - Who are the Minor Prophets?
Just who are the minor prophets? Let’s find out together as we study scripture. When you’re done, ask yourself, “Do I identify good and bad in politics by the stock market and taxes, or by godly leadership?”
October 1, 2021 - Should the church accept transgender people?
Does God accept transgender people. Let’s find out together God’s view of transgender people and whether the church should welcome transgender people.
September 30, 2021 - Should non-transgender Christians use a trans persons’s pronouns and chosen name?
Let’s find out together how we build relationships with others and point them to Jesus.
September 29, 2021 - What about intersex people?
Do intersex people prove that there is more than one gender? Does the existence of intersex people invalidate the concept of male - female binary? Let’s find out together what scripture says about intersex people.
Sept 28, 2021 – Can a person be gay and be a Christian?
Can a person be gay and be a Christian? Let’s find out together what the Bible says about who is a Cristian (a Christ follower) and who is not.
Sept 27, 2021 – Why doesn’t God change my desires?
Why doesn’t God change my desires? Let’s find out together how God transforms our desires.
September 24, 2021 - Since we’re all sexually broken, how do I pursue sexual healing and wholeness?
All this week we’ve looked at five building blocks for a Biblical view of sexuality. We’ve discovered that we are all sexually broken. But Jesus came to redeem broken sexuality. So how do we pursue sexual healing and wholeness? Let’s find out together as we look at four important elements to our journey toward sexual healing and wholeness.
September 23, 2021 - Is everyone sexually broken?
Satan wants to destroy holy sexuality. Did he? Is everyone sexually broken? Let’s find out together what the Bible says about sexual brokenness.
September 22, 2021 - Who will you trust with your sexuality?
Satan wants to destroy holy sexuality. Who will you trust with your sexuality? Let’s find out together what is happening behind the scenes hen it comes to sex and sexuality.
September 21, 2021 - What does our sexuality reveal about God?
What does our sexuality reveal about God? Let’s find out together what God has revealed about Himself through our sexuality as we look at Ephesians 5.
September 20, 2021 - What do you think about sex and sexuality?
So what do you think about sex? What does the Bible say about sex? Let’s find out together how to have a biblical view of sexuality.
September 17, 2021 - How am I supposed to treat my siblings?
Does the Bible have any counsel for me in how to treat my siblings? Let’s find out together what scripture says. When you finish, ask yourself, “how do I view my siblings?”
September 16, 2021 - Do I really have to obey my parents?
Does scripture really expect me to obey my parents? Let’s find out together as we study several passages in scripture. When you finish, ask yourself, “Have I learned what it means to respect and obey?”
September 15, 2021 - How are we supposed to raise our kids?
Parenting can be so confusing! How in the world am I supposed to raise my kids? Let’s find out together what scripture says. When you finish, ask yourself how you engage with your children or a child you are mentoring.
September 14, 2021 - Doesn’t the Bible put women in a subservient role?
The New Testament tells wives to submit to their husbands. Isn’t that sexist? Let’s find out together as we study several passages of scripture. When you finish, ask yourself, “Am I a true ‘helper’ in the sense that God helps?”
September 13, 2021 - What does it mean to love your wife?
Husbands are told to love their wife, but what does that mean for us today? Let’s find out together as we continue to study the Image of God within us. When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I honor and seek to understand my wife? How?”
September 10, 2021 - What list those who won’t enter God’s Kingdom at all?
If the Biblical authors are just making a point about allowing God to transform us, why do they list sins and say “these people won’t inherit God’s kingdom?” Let’s find out together as we study Romans 8 and Ephesians 5. When you finish, ask yourself, “about what do I need to renew my mind?”
September 9, 2021 - Can I really change?
All this talk about transformation is great, but can I really change my behavior? Let’s find out together as we study Romans 7 and 8. When you finish listening to the devotional, ask yourself, “Where am I con the continuum from sinner to saint?”
September 8, 2021 - Is what we do important?
If Jesus saves us no matter how bad of a sinner we are, is what we do important at all? Let’s find out together as we define the different types of sin and the different virtues we are to acquire. When you finish listening to the devotional, ask yourself, “What do I need to get rid of? And what do I need to get?”
September 7, 2021 - What is the Kingdom of God?
Paul tell us that certain kinds of sinners won’t inherit the Kingdom of God. So what is that and what does it mean? Let’s find out together as we study “Kingdom of God” in the New Testament. When you finish, take time to evaluate your own life and make sure you’re a citizen of God’s kingdom.
September 6, 2021 - Doesn’t scripture say adulterers won’t be allowed into heaven?
What about all the people on the lists who won’t be allowed into heaven? Let’s find out together as we study five passages in the New Testament. When you finish, take time to evaluate your own life in prayer to find out what you need to change.
September 3, 2021 – Can we become new people?
Paul tells us that we can become new men and women. How can that happen? Let’s find out together as we put together the transformation process in the New Testament. When you finish, ask yourself where you need to start? What is the first thing you should allow the Spirit to transform in you?
September 2, 2021 – Can we change the way we think?
Paul tells us that we need to renew our mind. What does that mean and how do we go about doing it? Let’s find out together as we study three passages in Paul. When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I spend enough time in scripture for it to change the way I think? What new things do I need to learn?”
September 1, 2021 – Can we really change?
The New Testament talks about becoming a “new man.” What did Paul mean when he said that? Let’s find out together as we study three passages in Paul. When you finish, ask yourself, “what do I need to stop doing?”
August 31, 2021 – What is God’s image in us?
When the New Testament writer wrote about God’s image, what did they understand and what did they mean? Let’s find out together as we study the New Testament. When you finish, ask yourself, “What does God need to transform inside me?”
August 30, 2021 – What is the Image of God?
When God put his image in us, what exactly does that mean? Lets’ find out together as we study the Old Testament. When you finish, ask yourself, “Am I being a true representative of God today?”
August 27, 2021 - How can we serve each other?
Jesus told his disciples to wash each others feet. What does that look like today? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words.
Here is a link to the collection of all Jesus’ commands to us. If you want to dig deeper, save it and start to study it!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/113dcRIBrSynzvXDe_BrtOltTek2Ev1PA/view?usp=sharing
August 26, 2021 - Can my insults hurt others?
We tease each other constantly by insulting each other, all in good fun. But sometimes those insults hurt. What does Jesus say about that? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. When you finish, ask yourself if there is a friend you need to reach out to today to make sure they know you are a friend!
August 25, 2021 - Am I my brother’s keeper?
What does God expect me to do with my Christian brothers and sisters? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words to Peter. When you finish, ask yourself, “Who among my friends needs an encouraging word today?” Then call or text that person.
August 24, 2021 - When Jesus says, “Love one another,” what does he mean?
When a young man asked Jesus what the greatest commandment was, Jesus told him, “Love God. Love your neighbor.” What did he mean when he said that? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words and the source behind those words. When you finish, ask yourself, “Is there someone I can love today who needs it?”
August 23, 2021 - What am I supposed to do when someone hurts me?
I’m surrounded by people who are thinking about themselves. So what am I supposed to do when someone hurts me? Let’s find out together as we listen to Jesus’ words. When you finish, ask yourself if there is someone you need to rebuke and confront in an attempt to reconcile with them.
August 20, 2021 -Can we really raise the dead?
Jesus told us to go raise the dead. Did he really mean that? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 10:8. When you finish, ask yourself, “What big thing am I praying for today?”
August 19, 2021 - Is it ok to seek honors?
What does Jesus say about seeking honor? Let’s find out together as we look at several passages where Jesus talks about seeking honor. When. You finish, ask yourself, “Who can I honor today?”
August 18, 2021 - Is it easy to misunderstand Jesus?
Do you think it’s easy to misunderstand Jesus? Apparently, so did Jesus. Let’s find out what he meant by looking at his teachings. When you finish, ask yourself, “what in Jesus’ teachings do I not understand today?” Go look at that passage and ask God to help you understand.
August 17, 2021 - What does it mean to be as wise as serpents?
Jesus said we are to be wise as serpents. I don’t think of snakes as wise. So what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 10:16. When you finish, pray for wisdom to know when to be assertive and when to be passive.
August 16, 2021 - What is Jesus’ most famous quote?
What is Jesus’ most famous quote? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teaching. Once you finish, ask yourself who you can serve today in a way you want to be served.
August 13, 2021 - How do I learn to follow Jesus?
Even though it doesn’t seem complicated, I find it hard to follow Jesus. How can I learn to follow Him? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. Once you finish, ask yourself “Who is my Barnabas? Who do I go to to learn about how Jesus lived?”
August 12, 2021 - Can I judge others?
Is it ok for me to judge others? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words and the rest of the New Testament. Once you finishes yourself, “Do I tend to judge or do I tend to accept people?”
August 11, 2021 - Why can’t I stop worrying?
Why does worry seem to find me wherever I hide? What can I do about it? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. Once you finish, ask yourself “Where is my head? What do I spend my time thinking about?”
August 10, 2021 - is it ok to try to get even?
Getting even is so natural, isn't it ok if I try to get even? Let's find out together as we study Jesus’ words and the Old Testament law. Once you finish, ask yourself if there is someone you need to forgive. If so, make a plan today to begin your reconciliation.
August 9, 2021 - Is life about being “the best me” I can be?
What is the “meaning of life?” What are we placed here on the earth to do? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. When you finish, ask yourself, “Who do I serve?”
August 6, 2021 - Can we really become like Jesus?
We’re studied the meta-command to “Become like Jesus.” Is that even possible? Let’s find out together as we study Paul’s and Peter’s epistles. Once you finish, ask yourself, “What part of my own character needs to be transformed most?”
August 5, 2021 - Is Jesus God?
Does the Bible really identify Jesus as God? Let’s find out together as we study John 17. When you finish, spend time worshiping Jesus as God.
August 4, 2021 - What does the Lord’s Supper really mean?
The gospels identify that last meal as a Passover Meal. What was that and what did it mean? Let’s find out together as we study the four gospels. Once you finish, spend time remembering Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross and the new covenant he made with us.v
August 3, 2021 - Do we have to obey all these commands?
Does Jesus expect us to obey everything? Let’s find out together as we study John 14. When you finish the devotional, ask yourself, “What is hardest for me to obey?”
August 2, 2021 - Can good things lose their meaning?
Even good things can eventually lose their meaning. Let’s find out together how that happens and what to do about it. When you finish the devotional, ask yourself, “Has some good thing in my life lost meaning for me? What can I do to reassert the good meaning?”
July 30, 2021 - What is God’s image in us?
Jesus told the religious leaders of his day to “Give to God the things that are God’s.” What is that? What are “the things of God?” Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teaching. When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I allow ‘the things of man’ to push aside ‘the things of God?’”
July 29, 2021 - How important is the Old Testament?
If we follow Jesus, is the Old Testament important to us at all? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teachings. When you finish, ask yourself, “What am I doing today to understand and apply the Old Testament?”
July 28, 2021 - Should we be afraid of God?
Jesus told us to “fear God,” so is it true that we should be afraid of God? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 10:26 - 31 together. When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I fear God and love Him as well?”
July 27, 2021 - How can I keep from being deceived?
In the New Testament, there are false prophets, false teachers, and we can even deceive ourselves! So how can I keep from being deceived? Let’s find out together as we study several of Jesus’ teaching. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What am I doing to keep myself from being deceived?”
July 26, 2021 - Can we ask God for anything?
So are there limits on what we can ask God for? Or can we ask Him for absolutely anything? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 7:7-11. When you’re done, ask yourself, “What am I asking God for today?”
July 23, 2021 - What should I treasure?
Jesus tells us to lay up treasure in heaven. What does that mean and how do I go about doing that? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. When you finish, ask yourself, “Where do I focus my thoughts and motives?”
July 22, 2021 - Doesn’t the church have hypocrites?
Isn’t the church just a big bunch of hypocrites? Let’s see what Jesus says about hypocrisy and true believers. When you finish, ask yourself the question, “Does my walk reflect faithfully what I believe?”
July 21, 2021 - Is sin a big deal?
What did they do in the Old Testament to be forgiven of sin? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words and section in Leviticus. When you finish, ask yourself the question, “Do I consider sin to be a big deal?”
July 20, 2021 - What’s the most important thing in my life?
Jesus tells us to seek God’s kingdom first. What does that look like? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “Do I let God orient the values in my life?”
July 19, 2021 - Is truth relative?
What does Jesus say about his own words? Let’s find out together as we study several passages in the gospels. When you finish watching the video, ask yourself, “Do I accept the truth of Jesus’ words?”
July 16, 2021 - What happens when we share our faith?
What could happen when we share our faith? Will everyone receive it happily? Let’s
find out together as we study Jesus’ commands. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “Am I sharing my faith?”
July 15, 2021 - Is it hard to share your faith?
How do we go about sharing our faith? Let’s find out together as we study three of Jesus’ commands. When you finish watching the video, spend time preparing your three minute conversion story.
July 14, 2021 - Don’t all religions lead to God?
I’ve heard people say that all religions lead to God. Is that true? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ commands. When you finish listening to the video, ask yourself, “Who am I reaching out too?”
July 13, 2021 - What did Jesus say about racism?
When Jesus and his disciples traveled through Samaria, Jesus had a lot to say about racism. What was it? Let’s find out together as we study John 4. When you finish the devotional, ask yourself, “what are the samaritans in my life?”
July 12, 2021 - Way is being a Christian so hard?
Today we finish the meta-command to “BE SAVED,” by looking at the two commands to “come to me,” and to “take my yoke.” When you finish watching the video, ask yourself, “I my yoke easy?”
July 9, 2021 - Why does it seem there are so few Christians?
Jesus actually told us that few would chose to follow him. Why is that? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels. When you’ve finished the video, ask yourself, “Am I taking the road less traveled?”
July 8, 2021 - What does it mean to believe?
Jesus tells us to believe him and to believe in him. What’s the difference there? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels. When you’re done watching the devotional, ask yourself, “What do I fear? How can faith help me conquer that fear?”
July 7, 2021 - What does it mean to repent?
Jesus’ message was “Repent and believe in the gospel.” What does it mean to repent? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels. When you’re done watching the video, ask yourself, “What do I need to leave?”
July 6, 2021 - How can I follow Jesus?
Jesus tells us to follow him, but what does that really mean? Let’s find out together. When you’re done watching the video, ask yourself, “how do I follow Jesus on a daily basis?”
July 5, 2021 - What did Jesus tell us to do?
Matthew 28:18-20 tells us that to make disciples, we need to tell them to “obey everything Jesus commanded.” So just what is that? What is everything Jesus commanded us to do? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels.
When you’re done watching the devotional, ask yourself, “Am I prepared to obey everything Jesus commanded?”
July 2, 2021 - What might happen if I become a citizen of God’s kingdom?
What might happen if I become a citizen of God’s kingdom? Let’s talk together about why millennials are leaving the church, and how being a true citizen might make a difference. When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “How can I be a true citizen of God’s kingdom today?”
July 1, 2021 - Why can it be hard to be a citizen of God’s kingdom?
Why is it hard sometimes to be a citizen of God’s kingdom? Let’s discuss that together. When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “How do I view my culture? Is Christ transforming MY culture?”
June 30, 2021 - What are the duties if a citizen?
What are the duties of a citizen? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ commandments in the gospels. When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “What do I need to start doing to be a better citizen of God’s kingdom?”
June 29, 2021 - What is a consumer?
What does it mean to be a consumer Christian? Let’s find out together as we look at common signs of consumer Christianity. When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “Do I have aspects of consumer Christianity?”
June 28, 2021 - What is a citizen?
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s kingdom? Let’s find out together as we study several passages in the New Testament. When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “am I a citizen of God’s kingdom?”
June 25, 2021 - What might happen if I’m generous?
Let’s find out together what might happen if I’m generous. Once you listen to the video, ask yourself “Which of the possible results appeals to me the most?”
June 24, 2021 - Why should I be generous?
Let’s find out together why the Bible says we should be generous. Once you listen to the devotional, ask yourself, “Which of the many things God tells me I should give away is hardest for me to do?”
June 23, 2021 - What can we be generous with?
The Bible tells us to be generous with many things. Let’s find out together what they are. When you’re finished, ask yourself, “What can I be generous with today?”
June 22, 2021 - What does the Bible say about generosity?
Let’s find out together what the Bible says about God’s generosity and how it is supposed to affect us. When you have finished the video, ask yourself, “What can I do to help the poor around me that I can see? The poor I can’t see?”
June 21, 2021 - What does it mean to be generous?
Let’s find out together what it means to be generous as we look at four different families of words in the Greek New Testament. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “Is my wealth a positive thing or a negative thing in my life?
June 18, 2021 - What might happen if we show hospitality?
What might happen is we’re hospitable? Let’s find out together as we study several different passages in scripture. Then, make a plan to be hospitable. “What will I do with ___________? Who will hold me accountable?”
June 17, 2021 - Why can hospitality be hard?
Showing hospitality to strangers can be difficult sometimes. Let’s find out together what the Bible says about that difficulty and what to do about it. Then ask yourself, “What can I do to show hospitality to ___________?” Don’t be afraid to start slow.
June 16, 2021 - Where do we find hospitality in the New Testament?
Let’s look at four different examples of hospitality in the New Testament. They show us some important principles. What are they? Let’s find out together. Then ask yourself, “Who can I show hospitality to?”
June 15, 2021 - Where do we find hospitality in the Old Testament?
The Old Testament gives us several important examples of hospitality. Let’s study them together. When you’re done listening to the devotional, ask yourself, “Where has God show me hospitality?”
June 14, 2021 - What does it mean to be hospitable?
Hospitality can mean different things to different people. What does the Bible mean when it tells us to be hospitable? Let’s find out together as we study different passages in scripture. When you finish, ask yourself, “When was the last time I offered hospitality to someone different from me? What happened?”
June 11, 2021 - What might happen if we were united?
Ephesians 4
If we were truly united as a church, what would be different? What might happen? After the video, as yourself, “How could unity help me to grow?”
June 10, 2021 - Why is unity so hard?
Ephesians 2:11-16
What makes it so hard to be one with my Christian brothers and sisters? Let’s find out together as we study Ephesians 2. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What one thing can I do today to bring unity into my own sphere of influence?”
June 9, 2021 - Were there divisions in the early church?
Let’s find out together about four different ways the early church divided itself and discriminated against certain members. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What divides us in the church today? What can I do about it?”
June 8, 2021 - Did discrimination exist in Jesus’ time?
Why did the Jews hate gentiles in the first century? And how did the Greeks feel about the Jews? Let’s find out together as we review first century history and social attitudes. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What divides us today as a society?”
June 7, 2021 - What does it mean to be united?
What does the New Testament mean when it says we are to be united? Let’s find out together as we study the different words the New Testament uses that are translated “united.” When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I just attend church, or am I united to His body?”
June 4, 2021 - Who are we?
Let’s review the second half of the book of Mark together, asking, “Who are we? If we want to be a disciple, what should we do?” Then spend some time considering what you need to do differently to be a good disciple of Jesus.
June 3, 2021 - Who was Jesus?
Let’s review the first half of the book of Mark together asking “Who does Mark say Jesus was?” Then spend some time considering who you believe Jesus was.
June 2, 2021 - Should we give people a second chance?
Mark 14:66-72
What happened after Peter denied Jesus three times? Did Jesus give him a second chance? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:66-72. Then ask yourself:
Do I need to give someone a second chance?
June 1, 2021 - What was the charge against Jesus?
Mark 14:60-65
What charge did the High Priest eventually bring against Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:60-65. Then spend some time thinking about Jesus as both Son of God and as Messiah. What does that mean to you?
May 31, 2021 - What did they accuse Jesus of?
Mark 14:53-59
The Jewish religious leaders decided that Jesus should die. Then they looked for charges that would merit death. What did they accuse Jesus of? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:53-59. Then ask yourself:
Do I “accuse” Jesus of doing things he didn’t do?
May 28, 3031 - Who was the young man who fled naked from Gethsemane?
Mark 14:43-52
Mark tells a strange story of a young man who fled naked when Jesus was arrested. Who was that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:43-52.
May 27, 3021 - What do you do when you feel alone?
Mark 14:32-41
What did Jesus do when he knew his disciples would desert him? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:32-41. Then ask yourself:
What do I do when I feel alone?
May 26, 2021 - What does it cost to follow Jesus?
Mark 14:27-31
Jesus predicted the disciples’ desertion and Peter’s denial of Jesus. Why did they do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:27-31. Then ask yourself:
What does it cost me to follow Jesus?
May 25, 2021 - Why does the Bible have two parts?
Mark 14:22-26
What is a testament and why do we have an old one and a new one in our Bibles? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:22-26. Then ask yourself:
Do I “know” the Old Testament?
May 24, 2021 - Who are the spiritually blind?
Jesus talks about blindness quite a bit. Why? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels. Then ask yourself”
Is there some aspect of my own life that I make up my own law?
May 21, 2021 - Did Jesus know what Judas was going to do?
Mark 14:17-21
Did Jesus know Judas was going to betray him? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:17-21. Then ask yourself:
Do I love those who dishonor and reject me?
May 20, 2021- Why did Jesus eat the Last Supper?
Mark 14:12-16
Jesus and his disciples ate one last meal together that we still commemorate. What was that all about? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:12-16. Then ask yourself
What symbols are important to me to worship God? Why?
May 19, 2021 - Bonus Episode
Let’s dig a bit deeper into the Antichrist and the Beasts of Revelation
May 19, 2021 - Why did Judas betray Jesus?
Mark 14:10-11
What was Judas doing when he betrayed Jesus? If the religious leaders were going to arrest Jesus anyway, what did Judas have to offer them? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:10-11. Then ask yourself:
Do I want God to answer my on my own timetable?
May 18. 2021- Why was Jesus anointed?
Mark 14:3-9
The gospels tell us Jesus was anointed at different times during his ministry. Was that a normal thing or was that something different? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:3-9. Then ask yourself:
How can I “anoint” Jesus today?
May 17, 2021 - What does it mean to serve?
We’re supposed to serve each other, but what does that really mean? Let’s find out together as we study passages from the Old and New Testaments. Then, ask yourself:
Who can I serve today?
May 14, 2021 – How do I prepare for the end of the world?
Mark 13:34-37
Jesus tells a story so simple, it doesn’t even appear to have a point. Why does he do that? Did it have a point? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:34-37. Then spend some time thinking about what it means to you that Jesus is coming.
May 13, 2021 – And then the end comes.
Jesus was one of the first to say “the end is near.” But he had a purpose in saying that. What was that purpose? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:28-33. Then ask yourself:
How do I view the end of the world?
May 12, 2021 – The Great Gathering
Mark 13:24-27
Jesus plugs into the Old Testament understanding of the destruction of the Day of the Lord a note of hope and redemption. How does he do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:24-27. Then ask yourself:
What is it that makes me want to scurry away from Jesus?
May 11, 2021 – How will we recognize the anti-Christ?
Mark 13:21-23
How can we know when a good guy is really a bad guy? If the antichrist is a deceiver, how can we keep from being deceived? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:21-23 and other passages. Then ask yourself:
What else can I do to keep deepening my understanding of what is true?
May 10, 2021 – What is Kingdom Work?
What is “kingdom work?” What does God want us to be doing? Let’s find out together as we study several passages in Mark, Luke and Paul. Then ask yourself:
What “kingdom work” can I be involved in today?
May 7, 2021 - What should we do when the Day of the Lord comes?
Jesus told the disciples what to do when the Day of the Lord comes. What is it? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:5-8. Then ask yourself:
How has God shown His control over my life?
May 6, 2021 - Will we be persecuted?
I read the “Left Behind“ series that told me that Christians don’t go through the persecution. Why did Jesus say we would? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:9-13. Then ask yourself:
Am I prepared to speak about Jesus even when it’s not popular?
May 5, 2021 - When will the world end?
The disciples wanted to know when the world would end. Can we know that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:5-8. Then ask yourself:
Am I prepared for Jesus to come?
May 4, 2021 - Will the world end?
Jesus begins to teach the disciples about the end times. Will this world end? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:1-4. Then ask yourself:
Am I ready for what’s coming?
May 3, 2021 - Are we supposed to hate our families?
Jesus appears to have a schizophrenic approach to family, telling us one time to hate them and another time to love them. Why? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teaching and Paul’s teaching. Then ask yourself:
Is there something I should be doing differently with my family?
April 30, 2021 - How much should we give?
Jesus watched the widow put the equivalent of 50 cents into the temple treasury. Why did he say she gave more than anyone else? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 12:41-44. Then ask yourself:
Have I ever given to the point of sacrifice?
April 29, 2021 - What is “the Messiah”?
Jesus identified himself as the Messiah. But what does that even mean? Let’s look through scripture together and find out. Then spend some time reflecting on His second coming — not when or where, but the fact that He is coming!
April 28, 2021 - What is the most important commandment?
Mark 12:28-34
A religious leader asked Jesus which was the most important commandment. Why was that an important question? Let’s find out together as we look at Mark 12. Then ask yourself:
Do I love enough that people see that I’m a disciple?
April 27, 2021 - Will we rise from the dead?
Mark 12:18-27
Jesus answers the Jewish religious leaders’ question about the resurrection. What will it be like after death? Let’s find out together as we study Mark. Then spend some time meditating on the New Heaven and the New Earth.
April 26, 2021 - What does it mean to be humble?
Jesus calls us to be humble. Why? Let’s look through scripture together and find out. Then ask yourself:
Do I consider myself to be humble?
April 23, 2021 - Should we resist the government?
Mark 11:13-17
The religious leaders try to trick Jesus with a tough question about paying tax to an unjust government. How does Jesus answer? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 11:13-17. Then ask yourself:
In what ways do I support my current government? Am I resisting it in any way simply for my own convenience?
April 22, 2021 - Why do ministry?
Mark 12:1-12
Jesus tells a parable to the religious leaders that causes them to want to kill him. What in the world did he say? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 12. Then ask yourself:
Am I sure that I am not trying to take possession of the ministry that the Lord has asked me to do?
April 21, 2021- Why did Jesus do what he did?
Mark 11:27-33
The religious leaders questioned Jesus’ authority to do what he did. Where did Jesus get his authority? Let’s find out together as we study mark 11:27-33. Then ask yourself:
Where does my authority to minister come from?
April 20, 2021 - Why go to church?
Mark 11:15-17
Jesus cleared the temple of animals and money-changers. Why did he do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 11:15-17. Then ask yourself:
What motivates me to go to church?
When Jesus prayed, did he pray “in Jesus’ name?” Why would Jesus, being God, pray to God? Let’s find out together as we look at several passages in the gospels where Jesus prays. Then ask yourself:
Do I pray to connect with God? How can I do that more?
April 16, 2021- Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
Mark 11:12-14; 20-25
In a strange little paragraph, Jesus curses and kills a fig tree. Why in the world would he do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 11. Then ask yourself:
In what area of my Christian walk do I need to learn to “walk the talk?”
April 15, 2021 - Did Jesus bring war or peace?
Mark 11:1-11
If Jesus is the “Prince of Peace,” why did his people think he would bring war? Did Jesus come to bring war or peace? Let’s find out together as we study the “Triumphal Entry.” Then ask yourself:
What war is going on in my own heart? How can Jesus bring peace to it?
April 14, 2021- Are we supposed to handle snakes?
Mark 16:15-20
What about those churches where they pass around rattlesnakes? Is that for real? Am I supposed to do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 16:15-20. Then ask yourself:
Who in my own sphere of influence is ready to hear the gospel? Ask Jesus to show you the right time and right place to do just that.
April 13, 2021 - Can we trust the Bible?
Mark 16:9-14
Why does my Bible put brackets around Mark 16:9-20? If it’s not really part of the gospel of Mark, can I really trust my Bible? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 16:9-14. Then ask yourself:
What other questions do I have about the Bible that might cause me to question it? Let Jesus know about them!
April 12, 2021 - Is Jesus God?
Is Jesus really God? Where did we get that idea? Let’s find out together as we study several different New Testament passages. Then ask yourself:
Why is it so hard for those around me to believe that Jesus is God?
April 9, 2021 - What if I’m afraid?
Easter #21
Mark 16:1-8
Mark tells us that the first eyewitnesses of the resurrection were too afraid to say anything. What if I’m too afraid to say anything? Let’s find out together what Jesus tells us. Then ask yourself:
Who do I need to tell about my love for Jesus? When will I do that?
April 8, 2021 - What if I have doubts?
John 20:24-31
Easter #20
Thomas still had doubts after he heard about Jesus’ resurrection. What if I have doubts? Let’s find out together that Jesus said about doubts. Then ask yourself:
What doubts do I still have today? Let Jesus know about them!
Easter #19
Luke 24:35-37 and John 20:19-23
Jesus appears to ten of the disciples gathered in the Upper Room. What did he tell them? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself:
What do I need to move on from to engage with God's mission going on around me?
Easter #18
Luke 24:13-34
Two disciples walking to Emmaus found Jesus walking with them. How did that happen? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself:
Where have I seen Jesus walking with me and I didn't recognize him?
Easter #17
John 20:14-18
Mary saw the gardener... she thought. But it was Jesus! What happened there in the hours after the resurrection? Let's find out together! Then ask yourself:
Who can I show Jesus to today? How?
Easter #16
Matthew 27:62-66
Some say that Jesus' body was stolen by his followers. He didn't really rise from the dead. Where did that story start? Let's find out together as we study Matthew 27. Then ask yourself:
What impact has the reality of Jesus' resurrection had on my life?
Easter #15
Mark 15:42-47
Can I be a secret Christian? Joseph of Arimathea tried to be. Did it work? Let's find out together as we study this fascinating figure. Then ask yourself:
Have I tried to keep my Christianity a secret?
Easter #14
John 19:33-37
Some say that you can't prove scientifically that Jesus died on the cross. How should you respond? Let's find out together as we study John 19.
Then ask yourself: How significant is Jesus' death to me?
Easter #13
Mark 15:40-41
How does the Bible view women? Is it sexist? Let's find out together as we study the women at the cross. Then ask yourself:
How do I view the role of women in the church?
Easter 2021 #12
Luke 23:46
With his final breath, Jesus gave over his spirit to the Father. What does that mean? Let's find out together. Then take time to thank Jesus for dying for you.
Easter 2021 #11
John 19:30
Jesus cries out, "It is finished." What did he mean by that? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself:
Is there something in my life that has run its course?
Easter 2021 #10
John 19:28
Jesus tells the soldiers that he's thirsty. Is it ok for us to ask God for physical needs? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself:
What is the main physical need I need God to provide for me today?
Easter 2021 #9
Mark 15:34
In his last minutes on the cross, Jesus quotes Psalm 22. Why? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself:
Have I ever felt abandoned by God? Do I feel that way now? Tell that to God!
Easter 2021 #8
John 19:26-27
Today, Jesus provides for his mother from the cross. Why remit his mother to a disciple's care when Jesus had other physical brothers and sisters? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself:
Who do I know who is in mourning that I can reach out to today?
Easter 2021 #7
Luke 23:39-43
Jesus tells the thief on the cross, "Today you'll be with me in Paradise." Are deathbed conversions real? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself:
Do I know of someone who asked for God's favor on his/her deathbed?
Easter 2021 #6
Luke 23:34
Today we begin looking at the seven "words" of Jesus in the cross. Today, he says, "Father, forgive them." How could he say that? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself:
What do I need to forgive? Who do I need to forgive? When will I forgive them?
Matthew 27:1-10
What ever happened to Judas? Let's find out together as we study Matthew 27. Then ask yourself:
Do I try to impose a false perception onto Jesus?
Matthew 27:15-26
Pilate declares Jesus innocent, then sentence him to death! How did that happen? Let's find out together as we study Matthew 27. Then examine guilt that you might feel. Is it displaced guilt (guilt you feel without a reason)? Or is it genuine guilt you feel for something you have done to someone else. What do you need to do about it?
John 19:4-11
As Jesus talks to Pilate, the question of real authority comes up. Find out more as we study John 19 together. Then ask yourself:
Who do I believe is truly in control of my life?
Luke 23:13-16
Pillate found Jesus innocent! What happened next? Let's find out together as we study Luke 23. Then ask yourself:
What is your perception of Jesus?
Luke 23:6-12
When Pilate sent Jesus to Herod, Jesus didn't say a word. Why not? Let's find out together as we study Luke 23. Then ask yourself:
Why do you spend time with Jesus? What are you looking for?
Judges 21
Israel helps rebuild the tribe of Benjamin is surprising ways. What ways? Let's find out together as we study Judges 21. Then ask yourself:
Do I do what's right in my own eyes?
Judges 20
During the time of the Judges, there was a civil war in Israel. Let's find out more together as we study Judges 20. Then ask yourself:
Then things don't go as planned, do I respond like the Lord would want me to or do I respond like my neighbors?
Zack and Randy talk about the Nazirite vow, Hebrews 11 and "There was no king in Israel."
Judges 19
A serious offense brought about a civil war in Israel. What was it? Let's find out together as we study Judges 19. Then ask yourself:
Do I tend to go "over the top" in my response to offenses?
Judges 18
The tribe of Dan leaves the area God intended them to take, and looks for a new home. Find out more as we study Judges 18 together.
Then ask yourself: What do I do when things get tough? Do I look for a new thing or do I do the tough thing?
Judges 17
A local man in the territory of Ephraim starts a new religion in the book of Judges. How? Why? Let's find out together as we study Judges 17. Then ask yourself:
To what extent do I do what's right in my own eyes?
Judges 16
Samson stood alone his whole life. He fought alone, he sinned alone, and ultimately, he died alone. Find out more of the story of Samson's demise as we study Judges 16 together.
Then ask yourself:
Is what I do for Jesus more important to me than how I live with Jesus? Is my "ministry" more important than my "walk"? Why or why not?
Judges 15
Samson seeks revenge for what the Philistines have done to his wife. Find out more as we study Judges 15 together. Then ask yourself:
Do I truly understand what God wants for me?
Judges 14
Samson was impulsive! Find out more as we study Judges 14 together. Then ask yourself:
Has God used me in spite of myself? When? How?
Judges 13
When Samson's father and mother heard God speak, they listened intently. Let's find out more as we study Judges 13 together. Then ask yourself:
Do I value God's voice when I realize he's speaking to me?
Judges 12:8-15
Three judges come between Jephthah and Samson. What stands out about them is that they were not interested in what God wanted for Israel. What were they interested in? Let's find out together as we study Judges 12:8-15. Then ask yourself:
What is really important to me?
Judges 12:1-7
Jephthah attacks a tribe of Israel when they question him. Find out more as we study Judges 12 together. Then ask yourself:
Do I have a positive view of other people in the church? What do I believe the church exists for?
Judges 11:29-40
Jephthah makes a horrible assumption about God. Find out what it was as we study Judges 11 together. Then ask yourself:
What do I assume about God and my own Christian walk that might not be correct?
Judges 11:12-28
Jephthah seeks a diplomatic solution, and when it fails, he goes to war against the Ammonites. How does he win? Let's find out together as we study Judges 11. Then ask yourself:
Am I faithful to God's call to me? What does he want me to do? Am I doing that?
Judges 11:1-11
Israel was completely overwhelmed by the Ammonites. Israeli leaders called Jephthah to lead them to war against the Ammonites. But Jephthah wasn't your normal judge! Find out more as we study Judges 11 together, then ask yourself:
Who has God used in my own life, even though he or she wasn't a positive person? How did I handle that?
Denise Totten asks, "I had heard that donkeys were more for the lower class. Is that correct? It wouldn't seem to if they "had 30 towns"." Let's find out what role donkeys played in Israeli agriculture.
Judges 10:6-18
God is patient, but his patience is not forever. Find out more as we study Judges 10 together. Then spend some time thinking about your own life and how patient God was with you.
Judges 10:1-5
Jair's 30 sons rode 30 donkeys as they ruled 30 towns. It sounds like Dr. Seuss, but it's a real story of letting the easy road destroy your future. Let's find out how together as we study the first two judges in Judges 10. Then ask yourself:
How have I let the "easy road" lessen my influence as a Christian? What can I do about that?
Deborah bonus episode
Randy and Denise talk a bit more about Deborah from Judges 4 and 5.
Judges 9
When Abimelech takes over Shechem, his sin destroys a town and its protective tower. How? Let's find out together as we study Judges 9. Then ask yourself:
Has my own sin affected those around me? What can I do about that?
Judges 8
After the battle is over, Gideon makes some really stupid decisions! What were they? Let's find out together as we study Judges 8. Then ask yourself:
What do I need to do after a successful ministry to make sure I don't slip into sin?
Judges 6
When Gideon rallied 32,000 troops, God said, "too many!" So just how many is enough? Let's find out together as we study Judges 6. Then ask yourself:
Do I really count on God during troubles?
Judges 6
The Midianites attacked Manasseh and surrounding tribes. God called Gideon to deliver his tribe, but how did Gideon know for sure that's what God wanted him to do? Let's find out together as we study Judges 6.
Then ask yourself:
How do I discover God's will?
Judges 5:24-31
Deborah tells us how Jael killed Sisera. What did she do? Let's find out together, then ask yourself:
As I face life's struggles, do I do my part? Do I let God do His part?
Judges 5:10-23
Deborah lists those who helped and those who ignored the plea to fight. Who were they? Let's find out together as we study Judges 5, then ask yourself:
Am I guilty of apathy? What do I need to do about that?
Judges 5:1-9
Deborah begins to answer the questions of "how" Israel won the battle against Jabin and Sisera in her song. What happened? Let's find out together, as we study Judges 5. Then ask yourself:
What battle am I facing? I need to focus on the "what" and the "who" questions, not the "how" question. Is that hard for me to do? Why?
Judges 4:8-24
Naphtali and Zebulun go to war outnumbered and outgunned. But God delivers them through a surprising ally. Who was it? Let's find out together as we study Judges 4. Then ask yourself:
What battle are you facing that you might be delivered from in a slow gradual way?
Judges 4:1-7
Deborah was a prophet who moonlighted as a judge! She helped deliver a part of Israel she didn't even live in. How did she do it? Let's find out together as we study Judges 4. Then ask yourself:
Who do you look to for help? What other resources might the Lord be providing?
Judges 3:7-11
Othniel faced insurmountable odds. What did he do? Let's find out together as we study Judges 3:7-11. Then ask yourself:
Am I facing some insurmountable task today? How is God helping me?
Judges 3:1-5
God left the nations in Palestine to test Israel. What does that even mean? Let's find out together as we study Judges 3:1-5. Then ask yourself:
Is God testing me today? How am I holding up?
Judges 2:20-23
Israel didn't live up to their part of the covenant with God. And what happened as a result? Let's find out together as we study Judges 2:20-23. Then ask yourself:
Am I being faithful to God in every aspect of my life? Where do I need to show faithfulness more?
Judges 2:10-19
We don't fall into sin... ever. So what happens? Let's find out together as we study Judges 2 together. Then ask yourself:
What little thing am I doing that could lead to a much greater deal?
Judges 2:6-9
Joshua dies and is buried. But who is Joshua? Let's find out together as we look at passages from Exodus through Judges. Then ask yourself:
What do you want written on your tombstone?
Judges 2:1-5
What a strange place name? It's called "The Weeping." Why call a place, "The Weeping?" Let's find out together as we study Judges 2. Then ask yourself:
Have. you distanced yourself from God? What do you need to do about that?
Judges 1:19-36
Things went wrong for the Israelites in trying to conquer Palestine. What happened? Let's find out together as we study Judges 1. Then ask yourself:
Who or what do you cling to? Do you cling tightly to Jesus?
Judges 1:11-18
What was so special about Caleb and his daughter, Acsah? Let's find out together as we study Judges 1. Then ask yourself:
What bold request do I need to ask God for?
What was the conquest of Palestine supposed to look like? Let's find out together as we study the opening verses of Judges.
Daily Devotionals for your work week that follows along the teachings on Sunday morning at New Hope Church in Greenwood, IN. Dive into God’s Word with us and Let’s Find Out Together how to LIVE, LOVE, and GO just like Jesus. Hosted by Randy Spacht.
We're starting to study the book of Judges, but we're calling the series, "Old Testament Avengers." Why in the world would we do that? Let's find out together as we study the book of Judges.