Author: Jon

Readings Exodus 1 Acts 4:18-20 Acts 5:26-32 Prayer Pray… that you will choose to care about what God thinks of you more than what other people do. Day 46 – The Midwives’ Dilemma When should people disobey the Government?   Welcome to the book of Exodus. We’re into an exciting new story today. The first…

Readings Genesis 50 Ephesians 4:31-32 Hebrews 11:22 Prayer Pray… that you will know that God’s love for you far outweighs any earthly love that we have for each other. Day 45 – Joseph & his Death The fear of Joseph’s brothers vs. the forgiveness of JosepH   It’s Valentine’s day! But you don’t need a…

Readings Genesis 48 Genesis 49:29-33 Hebrews 11:20-21 Prayer Pray… and thank God for all the good things He has blessed you with. Day 44 – Jacob & the Blessings Jacob passes on God’s blessing before he dies   Well Jacob, it’s been nice knowing you! Today we see the last acts of this chequrered patriach…

Readings Genesis 46 Genesis 47 Romans 8:28 Prayer Pray… and remember a time when you trusted in God in a difficult time and you can see how He guided you at the time. Day 43 – Joseph & Caring for Family God eases Joseph’s suffering (like Jesus’ suffering) for others   The story of Joseph…

Readings Genesis 44 Genesis 45 Acts 7:9-13 Prayer Pray… that you will know Jesus’ true identity as God. Day 42 – Joseph & his Revelation Joseph reveals his identity (like Jesus will) at the Second Coming   Today’s wonderful passages are, for me, the highlight in the already marvellous story of Joseph, and are worth…

Readings Genesis 42 Genesis 43 Luke 19:41-42 Prayer Pray… and remind yourself that Jesus died for us because he truly loves us. Day 41 – Joseph & Meeting his Brothers Joseph weeping for his brothers (like Jesus did)   The story continues briskly today, as we read of the time of the famine that God…

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 40 – Day Off     Happy Sunday afternoon everyone. It’s another day when you get to enjoy air in…

Readings Genesis 40 Genesis 41 Psalm 105:13-22 Prayer Pray… that like Joseph found meaning in dreams, you will find meaning in God’s word. Day 39 – Joseph & Interpreting Dreams Joseph’s testing in prison & promotion by Pharaoh   Today’s passages are long but full of familiar stories and events. When you’re faced with long…

Readings Genesis 39 Proverbs 7 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Prayer Pray… that God will use you to fulfil his upper story plans even if you are not always living for God in the lower story. Day 38 – Joseph & Potiphar’s Wife Joseph avoiding & fleeing from sexual temptation     You may have noticed we’ve…

Readings Genesis 37 Acts 7:8-9 Matthew 27:1-18 Prayer Pray… that God will work through us even in our sinfulness. Day 37 – Joseph & the Betrayal Joseph is envied, betrayed and sold (just like Jesus)   So, welcome to the story of Joseph! Over the next week we’re going to be delving into this wonderful…