Category Archives: Daily Devotions

Devotions are written primarily for my small group. Others are welcome to browse.

Matthew 11:7-18 Man-Made Religion

7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8 If not, what did you go out to see? A … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | 6 Comments

Matthew 11:1-6 Dark Times and Doubts

After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.[a] 2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | 1 Comment

Matthew 10:24-42 What Makes A Missionary?

24 “The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | 1 Comment

Matthew 10:16-23 Apostles Forever

16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | Leave a comment

Matthew 10:5-15 Training Days

5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | Leave a comment

Matthew 10:1-4 The Twelve

Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spiritsand to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | 1 Comment

Matthew 9:35-38 What Kind of Man Sends Out Missionaries?

35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | 1 Comment

Matthew 9:18-34 Jesus’ Compassion

18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | 2 Comments

Matthew 9:9-17 Unexpected Disciples

9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | 2 Comments

Mthew 8:23-9:8 Chaos and Darkness

23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Devotions | 1 Comment