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

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

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

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

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

Scripture Reading — Psalm 22:1-31My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from . . . my cries of anguish?— Psalm 22:1Let’s be honest. Life can be hard. There are times when the only sounds we can make are silent cries and laments. And we may wonder, “Where is the faithful God who

Scripture Reading — Numbers 21:4-9Moses 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 21:9Israel had a lot to learn about being the people of the holy and faithful God. In our story today the people grew impat