Author: Jon

Readings Deuteronomy 6:1-5 Mark 12:28-34 John 14:21-24 Prayer Pray… that you will love God with all your heart, and not just your head! Day 85 – The #1 Commandment God is One, love God and keep His commandments   Today’s passages zoom in on a tiny snapshot of Moses’ teaching. He’s reminding them about the…

Readings Deuteronomy 1 Deuteronomy 2 Deuteronomy 4:1-14 Prayer Pray… that you’ll see the importance of God’s law in your Christian life. Day 84 – The Story of The Wandering Reviewing Israel’s history & the Word of God   Today we properly start in Deuteronomy. It’s the final book of the Pentateuch and was, as all…

Readings Numbers 25 Psalm 106:24-31 Revelation 2:14 Prayer Pray… that you will honour God with the choices you make. Day 83 – Phineas & Baal-Peor Israel’s sin against God & Phineas’ passion for God   Today’s passage is pretty blunt. Israel’s sin – both sexual and idolatrous – is flagrant and widespread, and God’s reaction…

Readings Numbers 22 Numbers 23 2 Peter 2:15-16 Prayer Pray… that in today’s fun passage we will remember that God can do anything and use anyone for his mission. Day 82 – Balaam & the Donkey King Balak’s offer to the prophet Balaam & Balaam’s greed   Passages like today’s can really throw some people.…

Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer A day off from reading is not a day off from praying or living as a Christian. Pray for something that’s on your heart today. Day 81 – Day Off     I hope you’re enjoying your weekend… even if you’re not allowed out of the…

Readings Numbers 21:1-9 John 3:14-17 1 Corinthians 10:5-12 Prayer Pray… that when you are being bitten by sin, you will look to Jesus for the antidote. Day 80 – The Bronze Serpent Israel’s complaints, God’s judgements & Christ on the Cross   These are some great verses. You may well know them, partly at least,…

Readings Numbers 20 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 James 1:19-20 Prayer Pray… that we remember that everyone has sinned – even those who love God with all their heart – and that to enter the Promised Land we need more than a law. We need Jesus! Day 79 – Striking the Rock Twice Moses’ anger With Israel…

Readings Numbers 18 Deuteronomy 14:22-29 Malachi 3:8-12 Prayer Pray… that you will be generous with your gifts back to God, remembering that every good thing you have comes from Him. Day 78 – The Priests & Tithing The people tithe 10% & the Priests tithe 10%   Today is our last day looking at the…

Readings Numbers 17 Numbers 1:47-54 Luke 6:43-45 Prayer Pray… that you will understand and accept the different roles people have, including those in leadership over you. Day 77 – Aaron’s Rod Complaining about Moses & God’s judgement   We’ve had some tough passages these last few weeks, so I hope you enjoy these shorter, clearer…

Readings Numbers 16 Psalm 106:9-18 Jude 10-11 Prayer Pray… that you will respect the authority of the people around you, and God’s ultimate authority. Day 76 – Korah, Dathan & Abiram Complaining about Moses & God’s judgement   Quick Jon-hint (they’re the best types of hints, don’t you know): chapters like the ones today aren’t…