Author: Jon

Readings Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Hosea 12:2-6 Prayer Pray… that God will help you to forgive people who have hurt you in the past. Day 36 – Jacob & the Wrestling Jacob wrestling with God & embracing God as his own   Today we see Jacob afraid of something that was about to happen. What…

Readings Genesis 29 (again!) Genesis 30 Ruth 4:10-11 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 35 – Jacob & Leah/Rachel Leah AND Rachel struggle with each other & are used by God     Yup,…

Readings Genesis 28 Psalm 105:4-12 John 1:49-51 Prayer Pray… that you love God not because your mum or dad does, but because the Holy Spirit has made the Word alive in your heart. Day 34 – Jacob & the Ladder Connecting to heaven through ladders… and Jesus     Today’s readings interject the two passages…

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 33 – Day Off     Happy Sunday everyone.   I bet this week you’ve found that a few of…

Readings Genesis 27 Genesis 29:1-25 Galatians 6:7-8 Prayer Pray… that you will be able to see God’s plans being worked out in today’s story. Day 32 – Jacob & the Blessing Isaac inherits the blessings God gave to Abraham   Today’s readings are long, but hey, it’s a Saturday. Technically the second reading today is…

Readings Genesis 26 1 Chronicles 16:14-22 Galatians 4:28 Prayer Pray… that you will be able to see God’s plans being worked out in today’s story. Day 31 – Isaac & the Blessing Isaac inherits the blessings God gave to Abraham   Yesterday we started looking at the warring brothers Jacob and Esau, and we’ll get…

Readings Genesis 25 Romans 9:10-12 Hebrews 12:14-17 Prayer Pray… that you will know that God has a plan for you, and that it was written before you were even born. Day 30 – Esau & the Birthright Esau’s short-sighted trade   Genesis 25 starts with lots of names but don’t worry about understanding all of…

Readings Genesis 24 Psalm 37:3-8 Proverbs 3:5-6 Prayer Pray… that you will be able to see God’s plans being worked out in today’s story Day 29 – Isaac & Rebekah The servant’s prayer for God’s direction & guidance   Genesis 24 is quite long, but it’s not a difficult read.   Genesis 24 is the…

Readings Genesis 22 Romans 8:31-39 Hebrews 11:17-19 Prayer Pray… and thank God that He has given us things we don’t deserve. Day 28 – Abraham & Isaac Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross   Read Romans 8:31-39 slowly, as if it were a prayer. It’ll help you to think about it.…

Readings Genesis 21:1-7 Romans 9:6-9 Hebrews 11:11-16 Prayer Pray… that you will remember that nothing is impossible with God. Day 27 – Sarah & Isaac Sarah’s faith in God & Isaac’s promised birth   Last Saturday I wrote a lot of notes and questions and we discussed a difficult topic together. Today you may be…