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Jun 05 Genesis 1:1-2: In the Beginning
Jun 06 Genesis 1:3-5: Let There Be Light
Jun 07 Genesis 1:6-8: Let There Be an Expanse
Jun 08 Genesis 9-13: God Creates Land and Plant Life
Jun 09 Genesis 1:14-19: “Let There Be Lights in the Expanse”
Jun 10 Genesis 1:20-23: God Creates Air and Aquatic Creatures
Jun 11 Genesis 1:26-27: Made in the Image of God
Jun 12 Genesis 1:24-30: Dominion Over Creation
Jun 13 Genesis 1:31-2:3: God Rests from Creation
Jun 14 Genesis 2:4-15: God Plants a Garden
Jun 15 Genesis 2:7-9,15-17: The Creation of Man
Jun 16 Genesis 2:18-24: The Creation of Woman
Jun 17 Genesis 2:25-3:7: Feeling Shame
Jun 18 Genesis 3:8-13: The Blame Game
Jun 19 Genesis 3:14-19: Curses
Jun 21 Genesis 3:14-15: Curses to the Serpent
Jun 22 Genesis 3:16: Curses to the Woman
Jun 23 Genesis 3:17-19: Curses to the Man
Jun 23 Genesis 3:20-25: Expulsion from the Garden
Jun 23 Genesis 4:1-8: Cain Kills Abel
Jun 24 Genesis 4:9-16: Cain’s Expulsion
Jun 25 Genesis 4:17-22: Cain’s Descendants
Jun 26 Genesis 4:23-25: Cain vs. Seth: Two Lines Emerge
Jun 27 Genesis 5:1-28: Seth’s Descendants
Jun 28 Genesis 5:29-32, 6:8: Introducing Noah
Jun 29 Genesis 6:1-7: Increasing Corruption in the World
Jul 01 Genesis 6:9-16: Instructions for Building the Ark
Jul 02 Genesis 6:16-22: God Promises His Covenant
Jul 03 Genesis 7:1-9: More Instructions
Jul 04 Genesis 7:10-24: The Waters Accumulate
Jul 05 Genesis 8:1-5: The Waters Recede
Jul 06 Genesis 8:6-14: Sending Out Birds
Jul 07 Genesis 8:15-19: God’s Command to Leave the Ark
Jul 08 Genesis 8:20-9:17: God Makes a Covenant with Noah (Part 1)
Jul 09 Genesis 8:20-9:17: God Makes a Covenant with Noah (Part 2)
Jul 10 Genesis 9:18-29: The Post-flood Noah and His Family
Jul 11 Genesis 10: Noah’s Descendants
Jul 12 Genesis 11:1-9: The Tower of Babel
Jul 13 Genesis 11:10-26: The Bridge from Shem to Abram
Jul 14 Genesis 11:27-32: Introducing Abram
Jul 20 Revelation 1:1-3: The Time is Near
Jul 21 Revelation 1:4-8: The Lord of Time Speaks to His Churches
Jul 22 Revelation 1:9-20: The Son of Man Among the Lampstands
Jul 23 Revelation 1:10-11: The Churches Before the Throne
Jul 24 Revelation 2:1-7: The Church That Was Right but Had Forgotten Love
Jul 25 Revelation 2:8-11: The Poor Church That Was Rich
Jul 26 Revelation 2:12-17: The Church Where Satan's Throne Was
Jul 27 Revelation 2:18-29: The Church That Tolerated a False Prophet
Jul 28 Revelation 3:1-6: The Church With a Name but No Life
Jul 29 Revelation 3:7-13: The Church with Little Power and an Open Door
Jul 30 Revelation 3:14-22: The Church That Needed Nothing and Had Nothing
Jul 31 Revelation 4:1: "After These Things..."
Aug 01 Revelation 4:2-11: The Throne Room of Heaven
Aug 02 Revelation 5:1-14: The Worthy Lamb and the Sealed Scroll
Aug 03 Revelation 6:1-8: The Four Horsemen
Aug 04 Revelation 6:9-11: The Fifth Seal
Aug 05 Revelation 6:12-17: The Sixth Seal
Aug 06 Revelation 7:1-8: The Sealing of Israel
Aug 07 Revelation 7:9-17: The Great Multitude Before the Throne
Aug 08 Revelation 8:1-5: Silence, Incense, and Fire from the Altar
Aug 09 Revelation 8:6-13: The First Four Trumpets
Aug 10 Revelation 9:1-12: The Fifth Trumpet and the First Woe
Aug 11 Revelation 9:13-21: The Sixth Trumpet and the Second Woe
Aug 12 Revelation 10:1-7: The Angel, the Little Scroll, and the Sealed Thunders
Aug 13 Revelation 10:8-11: The Little Scroll Eaten
Aug 14 Revelation 11:1-13: The Two Witnesses
Aug 15 Revelation 11:15-19: The Seventh Trumpet and the Kingdom of God
Aug 16 Revelation 12:1-6: The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon
Aug 17 Revelation 12:7-17: The Dragon Thrown Down
Aug 18 Revelation 13:1-10: The Beast from the Sea
Aug 19 Revelation 13:11-18: The Beast from the Earth
Aug 20 Revelation 14:1-5: The Lamb and the 144,000
Aug 21 Revelation 14:6-13: The Three Angels and the Warning Against Beast Worship
Aug 22 Revelation 14:14-20: The Harvest of the Earth
Aug 23 Revelation 15:1-8: The Seven Angels and the Song of the Lamb
Aug 24 Revelation 16:1-16: The First Six Bowls of Wrath
Aug 25 Revelation 16:17-21: The Seventh Bowl and the Fall of Babylon
Aug 26 Revelation 17:1-5: The Harlot Babylon
Aug 27 Revelation 17:6-18: The Meaning of the Woman and the Beast
Aug 28 Revelation 18:1-10: The Funeral Dirge over Babylon
Aug 29 Revelation 18:11-24: The Silence after Babylon's Fall
Aug 30 Revelation 19:1-5: Hallelujah after Babylon's Fall
Aug 31 Revelation 19:6-9: The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Sep 01 Revelation 19:10: Worship God
Sep 02 Revelation 19:11-21: The Rider on the White Horse
Sep 03 Revelation 20:1-6: Satan Bound and the Saints Reigning
Sep 04 Revelation 20:7-10: The Final Defeat of Satan
Sep 05 Revelation 20:11-15: The Great White Throne Judgment
Sep 06 Revelation 21:1-8: "Behold, I Am Making All Things New"
Sep 07 Revelation 21:9-27: The New Jerusalem, the Bride of the Lamb
Sep 08 Revelation 22:1-5: The River of Life and the Tree of Life
Sep 09 Revelation 22:6-11: Worship God and Keep the Prophecy
Sep 10 Revelation 22:12-21: "Come, Lord Jesus"
Sep 11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9: Towards Blameless Living
Sep 12 1 Corinthians 1:10-17: Focusing on What Matters
Sep 13 1 Corinthians 1:18-31: Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom
Sep 14 1 Corinthians 2:1-5: Demonstrating Christ
Sep 15 1 Corinthians 2:6-9: The Secret is Out!
Sep 16 1 Corinthians 2:10-16: Spiritual Illumination
Sep 17 1 Corinthians 3:1-8: Spiritual Maturity
Sep 18 1 Corinthians 3:9-17: Jesus: The Solid Foundation
Sep 19 1 Corinthians 3:18-23: Don't Fall for Self-Deception
Sep 20 1 Corinthians 4:1-5: Corinthian Idol
Sep 21 1 Corinthians 4:6-13: The Great Paradox

2019 (5)

Dec 03 Matthew 11:7-19: A Self-Righteousness that Deafens
Dec 04 Matthew 11:20-24: A False Facade
Dec 05 Matthew 11:25-30: The Easy Way
Dec 08 Matthew 12:1-14: “Work” on the Sabbath
Dec 08 Matthew 12:15-21: “Silent” Evangelism

2018 (1)

Jul 30 Read Matthew 11:1-6: Show and Tell

2016 (45)

Jan 12 Matthew 1:1-17: Destined for Greatness
Jan 14 Matthew 1:18-25: God’s Will God’s Way
Jan 15 Matthew 2:1-12: “We Have Come To Worship Him”
Jan 17 Matthew 2:13-23: “Spoken By The Prophet”
Jan 19 Matthew 3:1-6: The Kingdom At Hand
Jan 22 Matthew 3:7-12: Baptism
Jan 23 Matthew 3:13-17: “To Fulfill All Righteousness”
Jan 28 Matthew 4:1-11: Temptations
Jan 30 Matthew 4:12-25: Only One Gospel
Feb 02 Matthew 5:1, Matthew 7:24-29: The Wise Builder
Feb 04 Matthew 5:2-12: The Pursuit of Happiness (Part 1)
Feb 06 Matthew 5:2-12: The Pursuit of Happiness (Part 2)
Feb 07 Matthew 5:2-12: The Pursuit of Happiness (Part 3)
Feb 10 Matthew 5:13: Salt of the Earth
Feb 11 Matthew 5:14-16: Light of the World
Feb 13 Matthew 5:17-20: The Law Fulfilled
Feb 17 Matthew 5:21-25: Murder in the Heart
Feb 18 Matthew 5:27-30: It’s The Thought That Counts
Feb 19 Matthew 5:31-32: “Let No One Separate”
Feb 20 Matthew 5:33-37: “Let Your Yes Be Yes”
Feb 24 Matthew 5:38-42: Overcoming Evil With Good
Feb 27 Matthew 5:43-48: Love Everyone!
Mar 01 Matthew 6:1-4: Giving
Mar 04 Matthew 6:5-15: Prayer That Works
Mar 09 Matthew 6:16-18: Undefiled Religion
Mar 17 Matthew 6:19-24: Treasure In Heaven
Mar 20 Matthew 6:25-34: Don’t Worry, Be Joyful!
Mar 23 Matthew 7:1-6: “Judging” Others
Mar 26 Matthew 7:7-12: The Law of Love
Mar 27 Matthew 7:13-23: Two Roads, Two Gates
Mar 30 Matthew 8:1-4: “I am willing!”
Mar 31 Matthew 8:5-13: Faith Without Borders
Apr 02 Matthew 8:14-22: It’s Worth It
Apr 04 Matthew 8:23-34: Lord of All
Apr 07 Matthew 9:1-8: Authority Over Sin
Apr 08 Matthew 9:9-17: God Desires Mercy
Apr 14 Matthew 9:18-31: Power Over Death
Apr 21 Matthew 9:27-34: Authority
Apr 22 Matthew 9:35-38: Prayer for the Harvest
Apr 28 Matthew 10:1-8: Disciple Making
May 01 Matthew 10:9-15: Persons of Peace
Jul 08 Matthew 10:16-23: Persecution
Jul 12 Matthew 10:24-31: Do Not Fear!
Jul 13 Matthew 10:32-39: Priorities and the Gospel
Jul 25 Matthew 10:40-42: The Disciple’s Reward

2015 (25)

Mar 12 Luke 2:41-50: Amazed
Mar 13 Luke 2:51-52: Treasuring the Moments
Mar 24 Luke 3:1-2: History is His Story
Mar 27 Luke 3:2-6: “Prepare the Way”
Mar 28 Luke 3:7-14: Detestable Religion
Mar 30 Luke 3:15-20: Minimize Me
Mar 31 Luke 3:21-22: The Trinity
Apr 10 Luke 3:23-38: Children of God
Aug 03 Luke 4:1-13: Jesus’ Temptation
Aug 04 Luke 4:14-30: Receiving Good News
Sep 03 Luke 4:31-44: Authority and the Gospel
Sep 11 Luke 5:1-11: Here am I! Send Me!
Sep 12 Luke 5:12-16: True Healing
Sep 14 Luke 5:17-26: Jesus Can Forgive Sins
Sep 21 Luke 5:27-32: A Call to Repentance
Sep 28 Luke 5:33-39: The New Has Come
Sep 29 Luke 6:1-11: Sabbath “Work”
Sep 30 Luke 6:12-16: A Prayer that Changed The World
Oct 06 Luke 6:17-19: Preparing to Preach
Oct 12 Luke 6:20-28: Blessings and Woes
Oct 15 Luke 6:27-38: Love Without Pretense
Oct 28 Luke 6:39-42: Teaching Godliness
Nov 02 Luke 6:42-45: A Tree and Its Fruit
Nov 03 Luke 6:46-49: A Firm Foundation
Nov 04 Luke 7:1-10: God-Pleasing Faith

2014 (8)

Jun 15 Luke 1:57-66: “What Then Will This Child Be”
Jun 16 Luke 1:67-80: Praise and Prophecy
Jun 18 Luke 2:1-7: Humble Roots, Glorious Ends
Jun 18 Luke 2:8-20: Good News For All People
Jun 25 Luke 2:21-24: Significance in Symbols
Oct 21 Luke 2:25-35: Blessing Through The Spirit
Oct 22 Luke 2:36-38: A Pedigree of Faithfulness
Oct 28 Luke 2:39-40: “According to the Law of the Lord”

2013 (8)

Sep 01 Hebrews 12:18-29: Zion vs. Sinai
Sep 04 Hebrews 13:1-18: “Outside the Gate”
Sep 06 Hebrews 13:20-25: The Shepherd of Peace
Oct 14 Luke 1:1-4: Good News for Everyone
Oct 15 Luke 1:1-4: “Exact Truth”
Oct 16 Luke 1:5-38: “May It Be”
Oct 20 Luke 1:39-45: Blessed Believers
Oct 21 Luke 1:46-56: Song of the Humble

2012 (46)

Jan 01 Joshua 13:1-7: Unfinished Tasks
Jan 02 Joshua 13:8-33: God as One’s Inheritance
Jan 03 Joshua 14: Delayed Blessings
Jan 04 Joshua 15: Finishing the Job
Jan 05 Joshua 16: Could Of, Should Of
Jan 06 Joshua 17: Blessing and Obedience
Jan 08 Joshua 18:1-10: What Are You Waiting For?
Jan 09 Joshua 18:11-19:51: Things To Do
Jan 15 Joshua 20: Cities of Refuge
Jan 18 Joshua 21:1-42: Staying Close By
Jan 19 Joshua 21:43-45: Promise: Fulfilled
Jan 21 Joshua 22: Memorials and Commands
Jan 24 Joshua 23: Keep On Keeping On
Jan 26 Joshua 24: Who Will You Serve?
Mar 18 Hebrews: Introduction
Mar 19 Hebrews 1:1-3: Jesus is God
Mar 20 Hebrews 1:4-14: Jesus is Superior to Angels
Mar 21 Hebrews 2:1-4: Pay Attention!
Mar 22 Hebrews 2:5-18: The Blessings of the Incarnate Jesus
Mar 23 Hebrews 3:1-6: A House of Hope
Mar 25 Hebrews 3:7-19: Finding Rest
Mar 27 Hebrews 4:1-11: God’s Rest is Still Available
Mar 28 Hebrews 4:12-17: The Throne of Grace
Apr 01 Hebrews 4:14-5:10: Jesus is The Priest-King Forever
Apr 03 Hebrews 5:11-6:8: Spiritual Maturity
Apr 04 Hebrews 6:9-19: An Anchor of The Soul
Apr 06 Hebrews 6:19-7:9: The Highest High Priest
Apr 06 Hebrews 7:11-28: Perfection Through Jesus
Apr 10 Hebrews 8:1-6: A Better Ministry
Apr 29 Hebrews 8:6-11: The New Covenant
May 07 Hebrews 9:1-15: A Clear Conscience
May 09 Hebrews 9:16-22: The Shedding of Blood
May 15 Hebrews 9:23-28: Once and For All
May 16 Hebrews 10:1-10: True Sacrifices
May 28 Hebrews 10:11-25: Being Confident Together
Jun 12 Hebrews 10:26-39: Don’t Throw Away Your Confidence
Jun 14 Hebrews 11:1-2,39-40: Faith Defined
Jun 18 Hebrews 11:3: Faith and Creation
Jun 27 Hebrews 11:4-7: The Faith of Abel, Enoch, and Noah
Jul 10 Hebrews 11:9-19 The Faith of Abraham
Oct 13 Hebrews 12:20-22: Faith for Future Generations
Oct 29 Hebrews 11:23-29: The Faith of Moses and Other Messy People
Oct 29 Hebrews 11:29-30: A Community of Faith
Oct 30 Hebrews 11:31-38: Faith in the Good Times and the Bad Times
Nov 02 Hebrews 12:1-11: Don’t Give Up!
Nov 03 Hebrews 12:12-17: “Strengthen Your Weak Knees”

2011 (141)

Mar 22 The Gospel According to John
Mar 23 John 1:1-18: The Word
Mar 24 John 1:19-28: Humility and Belief
Mar 25 John 1:30-34: A Testimony About Jesus
Mar 26 John 1:35-51: Bring People To Jesus
Mar 27 John 2:1-11: Give Glory To God
Mar 28 John 2:13-25: Cleansing the Temple
Mar 29 John 3:1-13: Illumination
Mar 30 John 3:14-21: Jesus Saves
Mar 31 John 3:22-36: “He Must Increase”
Apr 01 John 4:1-15
Apr 02 John 4:19-26
Apr 03 John 4:27-42
Apr 04 John 4:43-54
Apr 05 John 5:1-18
Apr 06 John 5:16-24
Apr 07 John 5:25-29
Apr 08 John 5:30-47
Apr 09 John 6:1-15
Apr 10 John 6:16-21
Apr 11 John 6:26-41
Apr 12 John 6:41-58
Apr 13 John 6:59-71
Apr 14 John 7:1-13
Apr 15 John 7:14-31
Apr 16 John 7:32-53
Apr 17 John 8:1-11
Apr 18 John 8:12-30
Apr 19 John 8:31-36
Apr 20 John 8:45-59
Apr 21 John 9:1-41
Apr 22 John 10:1-10
Apr 23 John 10:1-18
Apr 24 John 10:19-42
Apr 25 John 11:1-15
Apr 26 John 11:16-45
Apr 27 John 11:46-57
Apr 28 John 12:1-18
Apr 29 John 12:20-26
Apr 30 John 12:27-35
May 01 John 12:37-43
May 02 John 12:44-50
May 03 John 13:1-20, John 13:34-35
May 04 John 13:6-10, John 13:21-38
May 05 John 14:1-6
May 06 John 14:7-15
May 07 John 14:16-26
May 08 John 14:27-31
May 09 John 15:1-11: Abiding in Christ
May 10 John 15:12-17: The Primacy of Love
May 11 John 15:18-25: Following Jesus is Win-Win
May 12 John 15:26-16:15: The Holy Spirit is a Friend
May 13 John 16:16-22: A Living Jesus Means A Living Hope
May 14 John 16:23-33: In Jesus’ Name I Pray….
May 15 John 17:1-21: In the World, Not of It
May 16 John 17:22-26: God’s Glory and Love Revealed
May 17 John 18:1-11: Obedience Even Unto Death
May 18 John 18:16-18,25-27: Delusions of Grandeur
May 19 John 18:12-13, 20-24: False Pretenses
May 20 John 18:28-38: “What is Truth?”
May 21 John 19:1-15: Pressure Points
May 22 John 19:16-30: “It is Finished!”
May 23 John 19:31-42: Jesus: God’s Passover Lamb
May 24 John 20:1-10: A Sharper Ax
May 25 John 20:11-31: Eyewitness News
May 26 John 21:1-14: Telltale Signs
May 27 John 21:15-23: Second Chances
May 28 John 21:24-25: Scratching the Surface
May 29 2 Timothy: “Preach the Word”
May 30 2 Timothy 1:1-7: Reminders
May 31 2 Timothy 1:7-18: Not Ashamed
Jun 01 2 Timothy 2:1-7: Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers
Jun 02 2 Timothy 2:8-13: “A Trustworthy Saying”
Jun 06 I’m Back
Jun 07 2 Timothy 2:14-26: Vessels of Honor
Jun 08 2 Timothy 3:1-9: Folly Exposed
Jun 09 2 Timothy 3:10-16: “Equipped for Every Good Work”
Jun 10 2 Timothy 4:1-5: “Fulfill Your Ministry”
Jun 11 2 Timothy 4:6-9: Crowns
Jun 12 2 Timothy 4:10-22: Legacy
Jun 13 Ecclesiastes: “Fear the Lord”
Jun 14 Ecclesiastes 1:1-11: Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Jun 15 Ecclesiastes 1:12-18: Wisdom
Jun 16 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11: Possessions and Pleasure
Jun 17 Ecclesiastes 2:12-17: God Doesn’t Pity The Fool
Jun 19 Ecclesiastes 2:18-26: Work is Good
Jun 20 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15: Hearts Set on Eternity
Jun 22 Ecclesiastes 3:16-22: Life After Death
Jun 23 Ecclesiastes 4:1-3: Meaning in Life
Jun 24 Ecclesiastes 4:4-6: Laziness and Overwork
Jun 25 Ecclesiastes 4:7-12: Friends
Jun 26 Ecclesiastes 5:1-7: Vows
Jun 29 Ecclesiastes 5:8-18: Wealth for Wealth’s Sake
Jun 30 Ecclesiastes 6: Nothing Satisfies
Jul 01 Ecclesiastes 7:1-6: Legacy
Jul 02 Ecclesiastes 7:7: Integrity
Jul 05 Ecclesiastes 7:8-9: The End In Mind
Jul 06 Ecclesiastes 7:10: The Good Ol’ Days
Jul 07 Ecclesiastes 7:11-12,19,23-25: Wisdom For All
Jul 08 Ecclesiastes 7:13-14: God is in Control
Jul 10 Ecclesiastes 7:15-18: Avoid The Extremes
Jul 11 Ecclesiastes 7:20: Righteousness
Jul 13 Ecclesiastes 7:21-22: Hearing and Speaking
Jul 14 Ecclesiastes 7:27-29: Man’s Ways vs. God’s Ways
Jul 15 Ecclesiastes 8:1,16-17: Wisdom and Its Limits
Jul 17 Ecclesiastes 8:2-8: Government
Jul 18 Ecclesiastes 8:1-15: The Problem of Evil
Jul 19 Ecclesiastes 9:1-6: Real Hope
Jul 21 Ecclesiastes 9:7-10: Work With a Purpose
Jul 22 Ecclesiastes 9:11-18: Certainty in Uncertainty
Jul 23 Ecclesiastes 10:1-4: The Weight of Sin and Folly
Jul 24 Ecclesiastes 10:5-7,16-17: Maturity
Jul 25 Ecclesiastes 10:8-10: Look Before You Leap
Jul 27 Ecclesiastes 10:11-14: Words and Wisdom
Jul 29 Ecclesiastes 10:15-20: A Sundry of Wisdom
Jul 31 Ecclesiastes 11:1-2: Being a Blessing
Aug 01 Ecclesiastes 11:3-6: Do What Is Certain
Aug 02 Ecclesiastes: 11:7-10: The Now and Then
Aug 03 Ecclesiastes 12:1-7: “Remember Your Creator”
Aug 04 Ecclesiastes 12:8-14: The End of The Matter
Aug 06 Joshua: Introduction
Aug 07 Joshua 1:1-9: Courage and Obedience
Aug 08 Joshua 1:10-18: Recognizing Godly Leadership
Aug 09 Joshua 2:1-24: Difficult Decisions
Aug 10 Joshua 3: Exaltation
Aug 14 Joshua 4: Memorials and Testimonies
Aug 15 Joshua 5:1-12: The Next Generation
Aug 16 Joshua 5:13-15: Encountering the Presence of God
Aug 18 Joshua 6:1-5: Receiving God’s Commands
Aug 19 Joshua 6:6-7,10: Delivering God’s Commands
Aug 21 Joshua 6:11-16,20-25,27: Following God’s Instructions
Aug 22 Joshua 6-17-26: The Ban
Aug 23 Joshua 7: The Weight of Sin
Aug 24 Joshua 8:1-29: Getting Back in the Game
Aug 25 Joshua 8:30-35: Remembering the Law
Aug 28 Joshua 9: Seeking What is Right
Aug 29 Joshua 9:1-15: “Do Not Fear”
Aug 30 Joshua 10:16-27: An Unstoppable Force
Sep 01 Joshua 10:28-43: The God of Israel
Sep 04 Joshua 11: Obedience and Inheritance
Sep 05 Joshua 12: God’s Hall of Fame