Category: 2024
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Day 281: What Happened to Verse 4? (John 5)
Modern translations skip from John 5:3 to 5:5—what happened to verse 4? Behind this missing line lies a story about ancient manuscripts, Roman healing shrines, and a man waiting beside a pool with no power. In the end, Jesus shows that mercy isn’t earned by speed or strength—it’s received by grace.
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Day 280: Whose Faith Did Jesus See? (Mark 2:3-12)
When Jesus healed the paralytic, He saw their faith—the faith of the friends who carried, climbed, and refused to give up. Maybe your faith can carry someone to Jesus, too.
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Day 278: Until an Opportune Time (Luke 4:13)
The devil left Jesus in the wilderness—but only “until an opportune time.” Temptation has a way of returning when we are tired, stressed, lonely, or vulnerable. Knowing our opportune times can help us stay alert—and remember that Jesus has faced the tempter too.
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Mark: The Most Roman Gospel
Mark’s Gospel is fast-paced, action-driven, and Roman in style. Discover how Mark reveals Jesus as the Son of God through a Roman lens.
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Matthew: The Most Jewish Gospel
Matthew, the gospel written by a despised tax collector, is also the most Jewish gospel—full of prophecy, dreams, and echoes of Israel’s story. Discover how Matthew points to Jesus as the promised Messiah.
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Day 275: What’s the Deal With Fourteen Generations? (Matthew 1)
Why does Matthew emphasize “fourteen generations” three times in his genealogy of Jesus? A visit to Bethlehem and a closer look at the number 14 reveal God’s perfect plan to point us to David’s greater Son.