The Prophet’s Challenge
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” — Matthew 21:22 God shows his faithfulness by responding to the prayers of his people.In our reading today, a figRead More…
Commotion at the Temple
Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. — Matthew 21:12 Jesus entered Jerusalem and was cheered as a king—but not for long.In the nextRead More…
A Gentle King
This took place to fulfill what was spoken . . . “‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a . . . colt, the foal of a donkey.’” —Read More…
One Generation Calls to Another
One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. — Psalm 145:4 In this month’s devotions we have been looking back on what the Lord—the faithful God—has done.Read More…
Looking Back to Move Ahead
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced. . . . He is the LORD our God. . . . — Psalm 105:5-7 We are people whoRead More…
Looking Ahead to Jesus
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from . . . my cries of anguish? — Psalm 22:1 Let’s be honest. Life can be hard.Read More…
A Sign of Healing and Life
Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived. — Numbers 21:9 IsraelRead More…
Need for a Mediator
The LORD relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened. — Exodus 32:14 While Moses met with God and received the law for the people, he wasRead More…
God Re-creates His People
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” — Exodus 20:2 When we think about the faithfulness of God, the Ten CommandmentsRead More…
Leaving Egypt
The LORD kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt. . . . — Exodus 12:42 It was not easy to convince the Pharaoh of Egypt to release the peopleRead More…
