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
Scripture Reading — Exodus 32:1-14The LORD relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.— Exodus 32:14While Moses met with God and received the law for the people, he was away for a long time—40 days and nights (Exodus 24:18). The people of Israel grew tired of waiting and
Scripture Reading — Exodus 20:1-21“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.”— Exodus 20:2When we think about the faithfulness of God, the Ten Commandments are probably not among the first things that come to mind. After all, one of the main uses of God’s law
Scripture Reading — Exodus 12:31-42The LORD kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt. . . .— Exodus 12:42It was not easy to convince the Pharaoh of Egypt to release the people of God from slavery. Finally, after a series of ten plagues that brought suffering, destruction, and even death to c
Scripture Reading — Exodus 3:1-15"Now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt."— Exodus 3:10While tending sheep in the wilderness, Moses saw a burning bush that did not burn up. As he went closer to try to see what was happening, a voice called out from the bu
Scripture Reading — Exodus 2:11-25God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham. . . .— Exodus 2:24Life in the palace was a privilege. Moses had a privileged position, and he could go out to see whatever he wanted to. Then he could return to enjoy the comforts of palace living
Scripture Reading — Exodus 2:1-10When the child grew older, she took him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son.— Exodus 2:10A time of persecution for God’s people in Egypt led to a unique plan. God would raise up a leader for his people and eventually deliver them from slavery.A baby boy was b
