04/02/2026
An Old Story Becomes a New Story Scripture Reading — Mark 14:12-26“Take it; this is my body.” . . . and . . . “This is my blood of the covenant . . . poured out for many.”— Mark 14:22-24The Jews of Jesus’ day often told stories from their history. And every year at this time they told the ancient story that is referred to in today’
04/01/2026
Wait . . . What!?! Scripture Reading — John 3:1-21Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”— John 3:3In today’s text Jesus’ words baffled and amazed Nicodemus the Pharisee:• To experience fully what God is doing, you must be born again.• This rebirth, like yo
03/31/2026
The Prophet’s Challenge Scripture Reading — Matthew 21:18-27“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”— Matthew 21:22God shows his faithfulness by responding to the prayers of his people.In our reading today, a fig tree that does not bear fruit receives judgment from Jesus. The religious leaders ask
03/30/2026
Commotion at the Temple Scripture Reading — Matthew 21:12-17Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there.— Matthew 21:12Jesus entered Jerusalem and was cheered as a king—but not for long.In the next scene, Jesus went to the temple courts in Jerusalem. And as he looked around, he becam
03/29/2026
A Gentle King Scripture Reading — Matthew 21:1-11This took place to fulfill what was spoken . . . “‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a . . . colt, the foal of a donkey.’”— Matthew 21:4-5God reveals his faithfulness over time. We might not see it right away, for the Lord’s ways are not our ways, a
03/28/2026
One Generation Calls to Another Scripture Reading — Psalm 145:1-21One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.— Psalm 145:4In this month’s devotions we have been looking back on what the Lord—the faithful God—has done. We are also approaching Holy Week, when we remember the finished work of Jesus C
03/27/2026
Looking Back to Move Ahead Scripture Reading — Psalm 105:1-45Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced. . . . He is the LORD our God. . . .— Psalm 105:5-7We are people who forget. We need reminders, and we need to know that remembering can help us face the future.Psalm 105 recites much of
