fblosgatos - Daily Devotional Thought: Recent Episodes
Dr. Roger McCarty
Join Pastor McCarty as he leads a daily devotional through different books of the Bible! It will also come with a read through the Bible in Year schedule.
2 Corinthians 2:14-17 - “Being a VICTOR not a VICTIM” - How you view your life makes a huge difference in your approach to life.
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1-4
2 Corinthians 2:1-13 - “Is Regret the Same as Repentance?” - Do we regret our decisions? Or, do we repent of our decisions? This is an important distinction.
Scripture Reading: Romans 15-16
Genesis 37:1-19 - “Sibling Rivalry Turns Ugly” - How did your siblings look at you? Sibling rivalry has always had the potential to cause disruption. Today we begin a journey following where this account of sibling rivalry will take us. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 21-22
Genesis 36:1-43 - “When the Godless seem to Thrive” - Why did God record this record of Esau’s descendants? Today we will answer that question. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 18-20
Genesis 35:16-29 - “A Weeping Heart” - Losing someone who is so close and special to us hurts deeply. Listen to the weeping in today’s reading. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 16-17
Genesis 35:1-15 - “A Return to the Place of Blessing” - Jacob will return to Bethel where the Lord had told him of the reception of the Abrahamic covenant. Let us be sure to return to places where God has spoke to us. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 13-15
Genesis 34:1-31 - “Wickedness Rises in the Family” - When sin is tolerated, devastation always comes. Today we see another instance of sin taking hold of God’s people to their detriment. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 9-12
Genesis 33:1-16 - “Esau has a Forgiving Heart” - With everything that has happened between Jacob and Esau, today you read of which brother was forgiving. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 5-8
Genesis 32:1-32 - “Jacob Wrestles with an Angel” - How stubborn are you? What wold it take to break your will? Today we will see what it took in Jacob’s life. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 1-4
Genesis 31:22-55 - “Jacob and Laban Make a Pact” - Laban was forced to let Jacob go, but not without a little something for himself. Scripture Reading: Lamentations 3-5
Genesis 31:1-21 - “Jacob and his Family Return Home” - God works to get Jacob and his family back to the promised land. Scripture Reading: Lamentations 1-2
Genesis 30:25-43 - “God’s Sovereign Hand Even in Breeding” - God was at work even in the breeding of the goats. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 51-52
Genesis 29:31-30:24 - “Children, Children, and more Children” - God opens wombs and closes wombs. See that take place in your reading for today. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 50
Genesis 29:1-30 - “The Deceiver is Deceived” - Jacob was almost an expert in deception. Today we will read that he gets taste of his own medicine. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 49
Genesis 28:10-22 - “Jacob Hears from the Lord” - God confirms His promise He made to Abraham to his grandson Jacob. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 47-48
Genesis 27:41-28:9 - “Esau’s Anger Explodes” - After watching his life take a turn different from what he planned for, Esau is ready to take it out on his brother. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 44-46
Genesis 27:30-40 - “Esau Faces the Music” - Past choices continue to bring consequences. Esau only has himself to blame. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 40-43
Genesis 27:1- 29 - “Isaac Blesses Jacob” - This is not the way it was supposed to happen. But the Lord even used a bad way to bring His blessing. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 37-39
Genesis 26:23-34 - “Coming to the Place of Blessing” - Where will you meet the Lord? Where is your Beersheba? Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 33-36
Genesis 26:1-22 - "Like Father-Like Son” - Parents can tell their children do “do as I say and not as I do.” But in the end, they will mirror our actions faster than our words. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 18-21
Genesis 25:29-34 - “Making Bad Judgment Decisions” - What do we value most? Do we value temporary things more than eternal thing? Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 28-30
Genesis 25:12-28 - “A Lesson in Descendants” - What will our families turn out to be? Will they be faithful to the Lord? Will they carry on the faith? Today we will see a bit of an answer to this question. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 25-27
Genesis 25:1-11 - “How Well Will We Die?" - How well will we end our race? Will we still be honoring the Lord at our last breath? See how Abraham finished. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 22-24
Genesis 24:1-66 - “Following God’s Guidance” - This will be the longest portion we will read for one day. But, it is a full story of seeing how the Lord directs His people. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 18-21
Genesis 23:1-20 - “Suffering Great Personal Loss” - After many years of marriage, Abraham suffers the loss of his beloved wife, Sarah. Today you will read of how he handled his grief. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 15-17
Genesis 22:15-24 - “Re-re-reaffirmation of God’s Covenant” - This is the fourth time God will tell Abraham what He plans to do. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 12-14
Genesis 22:1-14 - "The greatest of All Tests” - What would be the hardest thing you’d have to give up? Abraham was asked to give top his son. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 9-11
Genesis 21:22-34 - “Finding the Place of Promise” - Beersheba is a place of blessing that will pop up ofter in the Old Testament. Notice what happens here. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 6-8
Genesis 21:9-21 - “Enmity on Display” - Jealousy and hatred go hand in hand. Today we will see that front and center. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 4-5
Genesis 21:1-8 - “The birth of the son of Promise” - After waiting for God’s timing, the promised son arrives. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 1-3
Genesis 20:1-18 - “The Father of the faithful Falls” - Like us, Abraham did not learn his lesson from a previous sinful lie. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 64-66
Genesis 19:30-38 - “The Shamelessness of Sin” - Lot’s daughter were shameless in their depravity and the long term consequences are devastating. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 60-63
Genesis 19:15-29 - “Run to the Hills” - Don’t run from God, run to Him. Run from sin and into the arms of God for protection. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 57-59
Genesis 19:1-14 - "Judgment falls on Sin” - When we see God judging sin we need to run away from sin. Don’t get caught suffering God’s wrath. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53-56
Genesis 18:23-33 - "Interceding for the Lost” - Do we pray for the salvation of the lost? Today learn from Abraham’s prayer. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 50-52
Genesis 18:1-22 - “Miracles still Happen” - God reveals His will to Abraham and reminds him that nothing is impossible with God. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 47-49
Genesis 17:20-27 - “Asking God’s Blessings” - Abraham asks God to bless the son who not the promised seed. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 44-46
Genesis 17:9-19 - “God gives a Sign” - God loves to give reminders that He will always fulfill His Word. Here Abraham receives the sign of circumcision. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 41-43
Genesis 17:1-8 - “Re-reaffirmation of God’s Covenant" - God will again affirm that He and He alone will keep His promises. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 38-40
Genesis 16:1-16 - “Human Plans Always Fail” - After what felt like an eternity, Abraham and Sarah decide they have a better plan than God. Did they? Scripture Reading: Isaiah 35-37
Genesis 15:1-21 - “Reaffirmation of God’s Covenant” - God will reaffirm with Abraham that He will keep His promises. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 32-34
Genesis 14:17-24 - “An Introduction to Melchizedek” - Who is Melchizedek and why does he matter? Today we will answer those questions. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 29-31
Genesis 14:1-16 - “Choices have Consequences" - How often do we make choices from feeling and not faith. Here are more consequences on Lot and his family because of his fleshy choices. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 25-28
Genesis 13:1-18 - “Lots of Lot’s Luxuries" - Lot made some horrific choices that affected himself and his family. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 20-24
Genesis 12:10-20 - “Even the Father of Faith Fails" - From faith to failure sadly seems to be a pretty routine path. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 15-19
Genesis 12:1-9 - "God’s Call to Abraham” - Abraham was asked to go to a place he had never been to and to leave everything behind and trust God. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 12-14
Genesis 11:10-32 - “Narrowing the Spotlight” - God’s revelation narrows and becomes more discernible as the years roll on. Here we will learn that Abraham and his dependents will become the focal point of the rest of the Bible. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9-11
Genesis 11:1-9 - "Failure in Focus” - Mankind just can’t learn who is God and who is not. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 4-8
Genesis 10:1-32 - "Population Explosion” - For many years following the flood mankind’s numbers grew and grew. But, so did their bent to sin. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 1-3
Genesis 9:20-29 - "From Worship to Selfish" - It didn’t take long for Noah to fall from a worshipful heart to a selfish one. Scripture Reading: Song of Solomon 5-8
Genesis 9:1-19 - “The Rainbow of Promise" - The rainbow is not a scientifically driven phenomena. It’s is God’s sign of His promise. Scripture Reading: Song of Solomon 1-4
Genesis 8:13-22 - “Worshiping after Difficulties" - Once off the Ark Noah made time to worship the Lord. Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 9-12
Genesis 8:1-12 - “Waiting Safely for Orders" - Noah and his family waited patiently for God’s next assignment. Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 5-8
Genesis 7:17-24 - “First Flash Flood Fuels Fear” - After 120 years of construction and preaching God sends the rains. The loss of life is catastrophic due to unrepentant hearts. Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 1-4
Genesis 7:1-16 - "Entering the Safe Haven" - When all around us evil men and women grow worse and worse God will provide a haven from it. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 30-31
Genesis 6:8-22 - “Grace Much More Abounds" - In all of the evil and wickedness God shows favor and grants grace to Noah. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 27-29
Genesis 6:1-7 - “Wickedness Abounds” - Society and culture continue to fall into the darkness and evil pervades the world. It seem that nothing can, or will, stop it. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 24-26
Genesis 5:6-32 - “Like Father-Like Son" - Today take note of the oft repeated words; born and die. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 21-23
Genesis 4:25-5:5 - "A Light in the Darkness" - Mankind will move on from the wickedness and evil of Cain. As the world got darker and darker, at least some light was shining. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 18-20
Genesis 4:16-24 - "Wickedness Grows Exponentially” - As more and more people are born sin continues it’s meteoric growth. Bondage to sin become more and more of a problem. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 15-17
Genesis 4:6-15 - "Anger Leads to Murder" - Unchecked anger will lead to murder. Take note of how it destroyed two lives. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 12-14
Genesis 4:1-5 - “Children are Born - Sin Continues" - Adam and Even have their first children and sin is passed on and takes control. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 8-11
Genesis 3:14-24 - “Judgment Falls on Creation” - God metes out His judgment on the sinful creatures He made. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 4-7
Genesis 3:1-13 - “Evil Enters Eden” - Satan had already fallen and lost his position with God. Now, he tempts God’s human creation and wins. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 1-3
Genesis 2:18-25 - “Two Complementary Creatures” - When God initially created man he was alone. Then He made Eve, his perfect complement. Scripture Reading: Psalm 141-150
Genesis 2:1-17 - “Let’s Review Creation” - In the creative process of God He made His highest creation on the sixth day; mankind. Scripture Reading: Psalm 134-140
Genesis 1:14-31 - “Continuing the Creation Week” - God has made everything we can see and even what we can not see. Rejoice in God’s creative power and majesty. Scripture Reading: Psalm 120-133
Hebrews 11:1-3 - “The Affirmation of God” - How do we know there is only one true and living God? Genesis 1:1 tells us. Scripture Reading: Psalm 119
Genesis 1:1-13 - “Beginning at the Beginning” - From the very first word in the Bible, “beginning,” we learn that God is involved in all of it. Scripture Reading: Psalm 112-118
Hebrews 11:4-8 - “Staying focused on the Path” - The Book of Genesis is filled with people, places, and events. We will tie the book around four important events and four important people. Scripture Reading: Psalm 107-111
Genesis 2:1-4 - “Generation after Generation” - Today we will learn about the ten times the Book of Genesis uses the phrase “the generations of…” Scripture Reading: Psalm 104-106
Matthew 5:17-20 - “Seeing Christ in Genesis” - As we begin this journey we want to be sure we don’t miss the prophetic words that point to Jesus. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets. Scripture Reading: Psalm 95-103
Luke 24:25-32, 44 - "Welcome to Genesis" - Today we embark on a journey through the Book of Genesis. As you read this passage in Luke take note of what Jesus says about the divisions of the Old Testament. Scripture Reading: Psalm 89-94
James 1:1-8 - “Review and Relearn” - Let’s look back to see where we have learned. Scripture Reading: Psalm 81-88
James 5:19-20 - “Restoration Ministry” - All of us stumble and fall. And, all of us will need others to help us get up and back in the race. Scripture Reading: Psalm 78-80
James 5:13-18 - “Praying for Others” - The practice of praying for others should be a normal part of life. Scripture Reading: Psalm 73-77
James 5:13-18 - “Prayer or Healing?” - What is the subject James is addressing in these verses? Let’s find out. Scripture Reading: Psalm 69-72
James 5:7-12 - “Patience? Me?” - Can I learn how to be more patient? James will point out how to do this. Scripture Reading: Psalm 62-68
James 5:1-6 - “From Riches to Rags” - Materialism will always destroy a life. James tells the destructive forces of materialism. Scripture Reading Psalm 56-61
James 4:13-17 - “Faith or Plans - Which?” - Which is the best approach, making plans or walking by faith? Yes. Scripture Reading: Psalm 50-55
James 4:5-10 - “How to handle Worldliness” - Here are five approaches to not being undone by a world attitude. Scripture Reading: Psalm 38-42
James 4:4-6 - “Worldliness is a Killer” - How can we discern what worldliness is? James pints us to the right answer. Scripture Reading: Psalm 34-37
James 4:1-3 - “Fighting among the Saints” - What is the cause of our conflicts and fights? Today we will learn a bot about that. Scripture Reading: Psalm 28-33
Proverbs 1:1-7 - “Another look at Wisdom” - Today we need to remind ourselves of where does wisdom come from. Scripture Reading: Psalm 22-27
James 3:13-18 - “Wisdom, not Bitterness” - Can I speak wisdom or will I speak bitterness? Let’s find out. Scripture Reading: Psalm 18-21
James 3:7-12 - “What should I say?” - When we use our tongues, what am I supposed to say and how should I say it? Scripture Reading: Psalm 9-17
James 3:1-6 - “Does God give us Freedom of Speech?” - How do we use our tongues? That will be our topic for the next few days. Scripture Reading: Psalm 1-8
James 2:21-26 - “Do James and Paul Agree?” - Today we look at an apparent contradiction between James and Paul. The important word is APPARENT! Scripture Reading: Job 39-42
James 2:14-20 - “Genuine Faith Displayed” - Are works excluded from faith? Where do works come into the picture? Listen today as we see what James says. Scripture Reading: Job 35-38
James 2:1-13 - “The Sin of Snobbery” - Does our station in life dictate how we should be treated? It didn’t to James. Scripture Reading: Job 31-34
Psalm 19:1-14 - The Perfect Law of Liberty” - Let’s pause to look again at what we have in God’s Word. Scripture Reading: Job 25-30
James 1:22-25 - “Can you hear me?” - From this passage maybe the better question is , “will you hear me?” Listen today to James’ words. Scripture Reading: Job 21-24
James 1:17-21 - “God’s Greatest Gift” - What is the best gift you have ever received? Today we will answer what should be that answer. Scripture Reading: Job 17-20
James 1:13-16 - “Habits are Formed” - Someone told me once that a new habit can be formed in seven days. Today let’s look at habits. Scripture Reading: Job 13-16
1 Corinthians 10:11-15 - “Temptation all around Us” - What is temptation and how am I to respond to it? Today that will be our focus. Scripture Reading: Job 9-12
James 1:9-12 - “Rich Man - Poor Man” - Should we give preferential treatment to a rich man? Today we take our first look at that topic in the Book of James. Scripture Reading: Job 5-8
James 1:2-12 - “What to do in Trials” - The we hit a bump in the road, what are we to do? We will learn some things today. Scripture Reading: Job 1-4
James 1:1-3 - “What is the point of the Letter?” - As we begin our journey through James we will take a little time to set the course of his writing. Scripture Reading: Esther 6-10
Acts 8:1-4 - “Who is the Diaspora?” - Yesterday we looked at who wrote our letter, now we look at those who received it. Scripture Reading: Esther 1-5
John 7:1-9 - “Who is Jacob?” - We begin a walk through the Epistle of James. Today you will read about his spiritual condition before the resurrection. Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 11-13
Hebrews 13:20-25 - “One Final Word” - Let’s review one more time why we should never leave Christ because He is better than anything else in the world. Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 8-10
John 6:60-65 - “The Leavers” - After all that has been said, some will still depart. Let’s see why. Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 4-7
Romans 11:33-36 - “The Only Wise God” - Throughout the Book of Hebrews we have been learning about who our God is. Today we will focus in on 13:20-21. Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 1-3
Hebrews 12:7-25 - “Responsibilities of Followers” - Today we will look at the passage to learn how followers are to respond and walk. Scripture Reading: Ezra 8-10
Hebrews 12:7-25 - “Responsibilities of Leaders” - Today we will focus on what the passage says about how leaders are to conduct themselves. Even if you are not a leader, you need to hear what it says. Scripture Reading: Ezra 5-7
Psalm 56:1-13 - “Contentment is Gain” - How can I be content in a world where I am bombarded with advertisements telling me I need something? Scripture Reading: Ezra 1-4
Genesis 2:18-24 - “Staying Pure while Living in a Pig Pen” - We live in an over-sexualized culture. How can I stay pure? We will learn some things to day in our reading today. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 35-36
Hebrews 13:1-6 - “Love in Action” - Love is to be expressed to many different folks. Today we will learn about a few of them. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 32-34
Hebrews 12:25-29 - “Eternity in the Balance” - This is the last of five warnings to the reader. Will we take note? Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29-31
Ephesians 4:30-32 - “In the Grip of Bitterness” - What is bitterness? Are you in its grasp? Listen to our passage today and learn how to spot it and get rid of it. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 25-28
Hebrews 12:18-24 - “Keep Climbing Higher” - We will learn today what we will need to climb the mountains God has set out before us. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 21-24
Hebrews 12:12-17 - “Revival Thoughts” - The text will remind us of some conditions for revival. Let’s be sure we pray attention so we can be refreshed in the Lord. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 17-20
Hebrews 12:4-11 - “The Discipline to Follow the Lord” - What’s at stake to follow the Lord. Today we will see what it will take for a long haul service. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 12-16
Hebrews 12:1-3 - “A Look at Our Race” - Are you in the race? How’s it going? Today we will look at the race we are running for the Lord. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 8-11
ROMANS 12:1-8 - “Excursus on Serving” - Let’s take a look at how Paul describes our service in Romans 12. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 5-7
Hebrews 11:21-40 - “Their World and Ours” - How different or the same was their world to ours? Let’s take a look. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 1-4
Hebrews 11:7-20 - “Real People, Real Faith” - The saints in the Bible are just like you and I. As we read about them over the next couple days, just see their real faith in their real lives. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 27-29
Hebrews 11:1-6 - “No Bargain Basement Disciples” - It seems many people want the most for the least. Is that how you approach your Christian walk? Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 24-26
Hebrews 10:19-39 - “Are We Guilty of the Rejection of God’s Truth?” - We will either receive or reject God’s Word. Which is it in your life? Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 20-23
Hebrews 10:19-39 - “Warning to be Patient” - This is warning number four. Are we listening? Will we respond to these calls? Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 17-19
Hebrews 10:1-18 - “Another Look at Obedience” - Let’s be reminded of the obedience that Jesus displayed in His life. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 13-16
Hebrews 9:16-28 - “Three Stages of Christ’s Ministry” - Jesus’ appearances are at different times and for different reasons. Today we will see three of these appearances mentioned in our passage. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 10-12
Hebrews 9:1-15 - “Seeing Christ in the Tabernacle” - How familiar are you with the Old Testament Tabernacle or Temple. Today you will need a familiarity to understand Paul’s reference. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 7-9
Hebrews 8:1-13 - “A Better Covenant” - God made a prophecy that He would replace the Mosaic Covenant, the “Old Covenant” with a new one, a better one. Today we will examine that New Covenant. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 5-6
Hebrews 7:11-28 - “Melchizedek is a Theological Person” - The importance of Melchizedek goes far beyond his historical appearance. Learn today why that is true. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 3-4
Hebrews 7:1-10 - “Melchizedek is a Historical Person” - His name is hard to pronounce and his history is couched in mystery. But, he did live. Today you will have a good introduction to this historical figure. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 1-2
Hebrews 6:9-20 - “Evidences of Spiritual Maturity” - Do you see it? Are you growing? Pay attention today to some of the evidences that you are. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 24-25
Hebrews 6:1-8 - “Stimuli of Spiritual Maturity” - Prods get us going! Like, maybe, an alarm clock! What prompts you to spiritual growth? Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 22-23
Hebrews 5:11-14 - “Signs of Spiritual Maturity” - Time alone never brings maturity. Today you will see what it will take to grow in your faith. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 19-21
Hebrews 5:1-10 - “Our Mediator with God” - Today we are introduced to Melchizedek and Jesus’ connection to Him. Pay attention as it will be a theme in Hebrews. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 17-18
Hebrews 4:14-16 - “Our Great High Priest” - Many priests served as the High Priest over the years. But, Jesus surpasses them all. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 14-16
Hebrews 4:11-13 - “The Bible Stands” - We who live in California know that at times the earth quakes beneath us. But, in our faith, our foundation will never be shaken. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 11-13
Hebrews 3:7-4:10 - “Resting in Jesus” - Have you found a comfort and rest in Jesus? If you are weary, listen to today’s scripture and rest in Him. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 9-10
Hebrews 3:1-6 - “One Greater than Moses” - Moses is the most revered figure in the Old Testament. But, Jesus surpasses even him. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 6-8
Hebrews 2:12-18 - “Our Sympathetic Shepherd” - Do you think anyone understands? Jesus does. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 4-5
Hebrews 2:5-11 - “Seeing our Sympathetic Saviour” - Are you in danger of drifting on the water? If so, place your trust in your Saviour Who understands. Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 1-3
Hebrews 2:1-4 - “Art You Wavering” - Being in a boat can be fun. But, it can also be dangerous of we are just drifting with the current. Think about your walk. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 21-22
Hebrews 1:5-13 - “Angels are all Around Us” - When was the last time you thought about the ministry of angels in your life? Today you will see how important they are in God’s work. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19-20
Hebrews 1:1-4 - “Standing on the Promises” - God has revealed Himself in His Word. Today think about what it says about Jesus. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 16-18
Hebrews 1:1-4 - “The Foundation of Christianity” - What is the basis of our faith? What does your faith rest on? Today we begin to probe that question Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 13-15
Acts 2:1-13 - “Welcome to the Book of Hebrews” - God began to build His Church with Jewish believers. After many years some began to drift away. Think back to your beginning as we begin a study in the Book of Hebrews. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 10-12
2 Timothy 3:14-17 - “What Has Isaiah Taught Us?” God tells us His Word is profitable. Let’s see the profit in our study through Isaiah. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 8-9
Isaiah 66:14-24 - “Final Thoughts on Everyone’s Future” - Where will you spend eternity? Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 6-7
Isaiah 66:1-13 - “Final Thoughts on Israel’s Future” - God’s plan is being worked out in His time. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 3-5
Isaiah 65:1-25 - “What Should We Hear in Prayer?” - We do not hear an audible voice of God in our prayer time like some did in Bible times. But, are we even listening to God through His Word? Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 1-2
Isaiah 63:15-64:12 - “What Should We Ask in Prayer?” - Today we look at requests in prayer. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 23-24
Isaiah 63:7-14 - “What Should We Mention in Prayer?” - Today we will look at what we should include in our prayer times. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 20-22
Isaiah 63:1-6 - “The Final Battle” - All of earth’s inhabitants want and work for the destruction of God’s people, Israel. One day, on the final battlefield, they will all be defeated. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 17-19
Isaiah 62:1-12 - “Revive Us Again” - How does true revival come? Today we will look at the subject through this chapter. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 14-16
Isaiah 61:1-11 - “The Kingdom Comes” - After centuries of waiting, God will establish the Davidic Kingdom for Israel. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 12-13
Isaiah 60:13-22 - “Israel’s Supreme Example of Peace” - When God turns on the light, all will live in perfect peace. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 8-11
Isaiah 60:1-12 - “Israel’s Supremacy Over the World” - God’s glory is shown by fulfilling His promises to Israel. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 4-7
Isaiah 59:1-21 - “An Accusation of Spiritual Debauchery” - Are we trying cover our sins or confess? Check that one today. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 1-3
Isaiah 58:1-14 - “An Accusation of Spiritual Hypocrisy” - Are you before God what you appear to be before men? Check on that one today. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 28-31
Isaiah 57:3-21 - “An Accusation of Spiritual Lethargy” - How’s your spiritual vim and vigor? Check on it today. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 25-27
Isaiah 56:9-57:2 - “An Accusation of Spiritual Adultery” - In the next four days we will look at accusations Isaiah lays out about Israel. Are any of them true of you? Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 22-24
Isaiah 56:1-8 - “Gathering for Worship” - Why do we gather on Sundays? Part of it is to corporately worship. Let’s make it a part of our daily as well as weekly habit. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 19-21
Isaiah 55:1-13 - “An Invitation to Come” - Are you thirsty, hungry or confused? Isaiah know where you need to go. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17-18
Isaiah 54:1-17 - “The Promise of Future Restoration” - Joy, mercy and peace will come to Israel when God fully rests her to the land of Israel in the Millennial Kingdom. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 15-16
Isaiah 53:1-12 - “The Sovereign Sufferer” - Today we take one more look at characteristics of God’s Servant/Son/Sufferer. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13-14
Isaiah 53:4-12 - “The Servant’s Success” - What God’s Servant/Son came to do He accomplished. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 8-12
Isaiah 52:13-53:3 - “Seeing God’s Servant a Fourth Time” - These familiar verses describe what God required of His Servant/Son. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 4-7
Isaiah 52:1-12 - “Get Up and Leave” - Action is the key word in the Christian life. Are you doing what you believe? Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 1-3
Isaiah 51:9-23 - “Are You Awake?” - Sometime it seems we are sleep walking through life. May that not be our spiritual experience. Scripture Reading: Ruth 1-4
Isaiah 51:1-8 - “Do You Hear God Calling?” - How well do we listen? How much do we hear God’s call. Today we will look at that question. Scripture Reading: Judges 20-21
Isaiah 50:1-11 - “A Servant Song - #3” - Today we look at that third mention of God’s Servant, His Son. Scripture Reading: Judges 17-19
Galatians 6:6-10 - “Dealing with Discouragement” - Today we will focus on Isaiah 49:4 and what it says about handling discouraging times in our lives. Scripture Reading: Judges 14-16
Isaiah 49:14-26 - “A Servant’s Service - Part 2” - Today we look at one more aspect of serving to consider. Scripture Reading: 11-13
Isaiah 49:1-13 - “A Servant’s Service - Part 1” - Today we look again at the matter of serving. Are you serving like this? Scripture Reading: Judges 9-10
Psalm 2:1-12 - “Isaiah’s Description of God” - Today we will look at what Isaiah says about the true God.” Scripture Reading: Judges 6-8
Psalm 115:1-18 - “Isaiah’s Description of Idols” - Today we will look at a survey of what Isaiah says about the substitute gods. Scripture Reading: Judges 4-5
Ephesians 4:17-24 - “Isaiah’s Description of Man” - We will summarize chapters 40-48 under the next three headings. Today is what Isaiah says about mankind in these chapters. Scripture Reading: Judges 1-3
Isaiah 48:1-22 - “God’s Rebuke Brings Deliverance” - God will fully restore Israel to her standing before Himself. Scripture Reading: Joshua 23-24
Isaiah 47:1-15 - “God’s Rejection Leads to Doom” - Whether pagan culture or supposedly “Christian’ culture are doomed without God. Scripture Reading 21-22
Isaiah 46:1-13 - “God’s Substitutes are Useless” - We’ve seen this before, but let’s review why a substitute is inferior to the original. Scripture Reading: 18-20
Isaiah 45:14-25 - “God’s Sovereignty is Vindicated” - When we question what God is doing, WE are the ones who will be wrong! Scripture Reading: Joshua 14-17
Isaiah 45:1-13 - “God Calls the Restorer” - Who will God use to restore His people back to their land? It might seem odd who it is. Scripture Reading: Joshua 11-13
Isaiah 44:21-28 - “God Uses Whomever He wants” - We have seen God’s Sion called The Servant. Today, take note of whom God calls His servant. Scripture Reading: Joshua 8-10
Isaiah 44:9-20 - “God has No Rivals” - A counterfeit or substitute is generally not as good as the original. Here, we will see we should not see to substitute inferior gods for the God. Scripture Reading: Joshua 5-7
Isaiah 44:1-8 - “God Gives a Witness to Pagans” - God always gives a witness for the lost, but do they see it? Scripture Reading: Joshua 1-4
Isaiah 43:14-28 - “God will Punish the Rebellious” - Today we will see at least five things God punishes. See if you can find them. Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 33-34
Isaiah 43:1-13 - “Don’t be Afraid - God is There” - When you face a difficult or dangerous life experience remember that God is there with you. Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 30-32
Isaiah 42:13-25 - “God’s Servant Triumphs” - When God sends His Servant, He will come to bring God’s judgment upon the unbelievers. Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 28-29
Isaiah 42:1-12 - “God’s Servant Arrives” - Isaiah speaks of God’s Servant, His Son, 4 times in his book. This is the first. Are you God’s servant as well? Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 26-27
Isaiah 41:17-29 - “The False gods of ours” - Do you worship the true and living God or one of your imagination? Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 23-25
Isaiah 41:1-16 - “The Friend of God” - Are you a friend of God? Would He call you that like He did Abraham? Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 20-22
Isaiah 40:12-31 - “Do you See Him?” - Do you see the great, powerful and awesome God? You will if you pay attention to today’s reading. Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 16-19
Isaiah 40:1-11 - “Comfort, Comfort from God” - Isaiah changes his tune at chapter 40 from judgment to blessing. Let’s see that change today. Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 12-15
Isaiah 39:1-8 - Making Foolish Decisions” - Sometimes we don’t look far enough into the future for consequences to our choices. Hezekiah certainly didn’t. Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 9-11
Isaiah 38:1-22 - “Our Appointed Time” - Hezekiah was told to get ready to die. When he prayed God gave him more time. But, how did it turn out? Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 5-8
Isaiah 37:21-38 - “God Demonstrates Who’s in Control” - Just when the enemy thinks they have the upper hand, God shows up. Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 3-4
Isaiah 37:1-20 - “Taking Our Intimidations to God” - When the devil tries to scare us with fear, let’s fear God more! Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 1-2
Isaiah 36:1-22 - “Intimidation and Deceit” - The devil will try scare us away from serving the Lord. Fear, rather than faith, is his method. Scripture Reading: Numbers 33-36
Isaiah 35:1-10 - “Returning on God’s Highway” - To be on the “highway of holiness” is reserved for God’s people only. Scripture Reading: Numbers 30-32
Isaiah 33:14-24 - “Praise to the Victor” - We will see yet again that God will be victorious in the end. Why worry? Scripture Reading: Numbers 25-26
Isaiah 33:1-13 - “Praying and Mourning” - Here we see the remnant praying to the Lord and mourning over their failures. How are we affected by our failures? Scripture Reading: Numbers 22-24
Isaiah 32:1-20 - “He’s Coming” - We have another reminder and encouragement that Jesus will come to establish His kingdom and thus be the winner. Scripture Reading: Numbers 19-21
Isaiah 31:1-9 - “Cast Away Your Worthless Idols” - God will show us how useless our idols really are. Let’s throw them away before it’s too late. Scripture Reading: Numbers 16-18
Isaiah 30:15-33 - “Look Up to Jehovah” - When we are deciding who to trust, look up to see the Lord. He will bring defeat to His enemies and our. Scripture Reading: Numbers 14-15
Isaiah 30:1-14 - “Be Careful Who Your Friends Are” - In life we come into contact with many different people. We must be careful who we make lasting friendships with. Scripture Reading: Numbers 11-13
Isaiah 29:1-24 - “Dreamers Dreams Will Fail” - We are told to live out our dreams. But, what if these dreams are for wrong things? These dreams will never bring satisfaction. Scripture Reading: Number 8-10
Isaiah 28:14-29 - “Learn for Other’s Mistakes” - As God punished the Northern tribes, He called on the Southern tribes to pay attention. Did they? We will see. Scripture Reading: Number 7
Isaiah 28:1-13 - “The Punisher is Coming” - God will deal mercifully with our disobedience for only so long. Then, He will send a punisher. Here it is the Assyrian armies. Let’s see how that works out. Scripture Reading: Numbers 5-6
Isaiah 27:1-13 - “The Surety of the Lord” - God will eventually punish Israel’s enemies and fulfill His promises. Scripture Reading: Numbers 3-4
Isaiah 26:1-21 - “God’s Plan for a Peaceful Heart” - When we have complete confidence in God’s plans we can have perfect peace. Don’t doubt, trust. Scripture Reading: Numbers 1-2
Isaiah 25:1-12 - “Setting Up God’s Kingdom” - Even when all around us it seems like mankind is wining, he isn’’t. God will set up His kingdom in His time. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 26-27
Isaiah 24:16-23 - “The Suffering in the Tribulation” - Just when the wicked feel like they have complete control, God steps in. He will bring ultimate victory to His people. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 24-25
Isaiah 24:1-15 - “When Tribulation is Great” - A time of unprecedented tribulation is coming upon planet Earth. Will you be there? You don’t need to be if you’re a believer in Jesus Christ. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 22-23
Isaiah 23:1-18 - “The Collapse of Commercialism” - Most of us have heard about “the great depression.” In the future a great collapse of commercialism is planned. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 19-21
Isaiah 22:15-25 - “A Contrast in Leadership” - Here we will read of Shebna and Eliakim. Pay attention as to which one is the worthy leader to follow. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 16-18
Is. 21:1-16 - “Watchman are to Watch” - We need to be ready to look out for what the Lord is doing. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 11-13
Is. 20:1-6 - “Humility of Great Proportions” - What would you be willing to do if God asked you to do it? Today we see Isaiah going far in his humble obedience. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 8-10
Is. 19:16-25 - “Our Enemies Become Our Friends” - Egypt was always a vital enemy fo Israel. But, that won’t always be true. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 5-7
Is. 19:1-15 - “A Decline and Collapse” - When the wise men and women are proven to be false, people are demoralized. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 1-4
Is. 18:1-7 - “The Carelessness of Sinner” - Today read of the fall of Cush and see if you see yourself making the same type of decisions. If so, your judgement is coming too. Scripture Reading: Exodus 38-40
Is. 17:1-14 - “The Walls Will Fall In” - Just when we think we have it all under control our wold comes crashing in. Why? Think about why today. Scripture Reading: Exodus 35-37
Is. 16:1-14 - “Drifting in Flight” - Fleeing danger can often lead to bad decisions. Be sure if you run, you run to the right Person. Scripture Reading: Exodus 31-34
Is. 15:1-9 - “Abundance Gone” - Often we think if we can just stop up enough we will be ok. Sounds familiar? Today we will learn that it can all be gone in a moment. Scripture Reading: Exodus 28-30
Is. 14:24-32 - “God’s Plans will be Accomplished” Trust what God says about anything in His Word. He will always do it. Scripture Reading: Exodus 24-27
Jan. 22 - Is. 14:1-23 - “The Fall of Pride” - Why was Babylon so prideful? It was because of the evil spirit behind the scenes. One day that evil will be defeated once and for all. Scripture Reading: Exodus 21-23
Is. 13:1-22 - “Condemnation, Corruption and Confusion” - Some day these things will be banished from God’s kingdom. Scripture Reading: Exodus 17-20
Is. 12:1-5 - “Drawing Water from the Well” - We need to be careful which well we draw our spiritual water from. Here is where the waters of salvation is found. Scripture Reading: Exodus 14-16
Is. 11:11-16 - “The Highway Construction Project” - One day the Lord will bring His people home. He will bring them on His newly constructed highway. Scripture Reading: Exodus 11-13
Is. 11:1-10 - “The Wolf and Lamb are Friends” - Do you know that animals can be natural enemies? One day, that will all be gone. Won’t that be wonderful? Scripture Reading: Exodus 8-10
Is. 10:19-34 - “God Will Work Again” - When God executes judgment we can take heart that He will also execute restoration. Scripture Reading: Exodus 5-7
Is. 10:1-19 - “Who Gets the Credit?” - Do we steal from God the credit for what He does? Scripture Reading: Exodus 1-4
Is. 9:1-7 - “And the Light Comes On” - Jesus came the first time in a spiritually dark time. His light pervaded the scene. Yet, people rejected it. But, some day they will see it’s glow and respond positively. Scripture Reading: Genesis 44-46
Is. 8:16-22 - “Who are we listening to?” - Many voices vie for our attention. Which one are you listening for? Scripture Reading: Genesis 42-43
Is. 8:1-15 - “My Son is a Sign” - Isaiah had two sons whose names were signs to Israel. Are we paying attention to God’s signs? Scripture Reading: Genesis 39-41
Is. 7:13-25 - “Hope Expressed” - Life was going to become very hard for those who rejected God’s ways. But, God says He has a plan. Scripture Reading: Genesis 36-38
Is. 7:1-12 - “A King Acts Spiritual” - Sometime ungodly people like to be seen as godly. Today you will see that. Are you doing this? Scripture Reading: Genesis 32-35
Isaiah 6:1-13 - “God’s Call to Service” - Have you heard God’s call to serve Him? Today you will. Don’t neglect it, just do it. Scripture Reading: Genesis 29-31
Isaiah 5:8-30 - Hell Opens Her Mouth - What binds people to a path to Hell? Isaiah will tell us at least 6 things. Scripture Reading: Genesis 26-28
Isaiah 5:1-7 - The Vineyard of the Lord - A vineyard is to produce fruits for our good. But, when weeds and thorns come it isn’t what is was designed to be. Scripture Reading: Genesis 24-25
Isaiah 4:1-6 - God Restores Order - While men and women seek to find rest in each other, God will show that He is the only One who can create lasting stability. Scripture Reading: Genesis 21-23
Isaiah 3:16-26 - Pride Leads to Loss - We can become so proud of our possessions we don’t see what it’s done to us. Look today at what can happen when pride comes to live. Scripture Reading: Genesis 18-20
Isaiah 3:1-15 - When Society Falls Apart - What happens when the incapable get control? Chaos reigns! Today you will read about that chaos. Scripture Reading: Genesis 13-17
Isaiah 2:1-22 - A Day of Reckoning is Coming - Do you think you can sin without any consequences? Listen carefully to Isaiah’s words today. Scripture Reading: Genesis 9-12
Isaiah 1:18-31 - A Diagnosis of the Heart - What lives in your heart? Is it overrun with sin? Consider that today. Scripture Reading: Genesis 5-8
Isaiah 1:1-17 - The Prophet of God - Who is Isaiah? When did he live? Who did he speak to? Are we listening? As you read today listen to the diagnosis Isaiah makes of Israel’s heart. Scripture Reading: Genesis 1-4