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F260 Day 188: Acts 6
Acts 6 As issues arise in the church, the apostles continue to use wisdom and rely on the Holy Spirit. To alleviate one of the major disputes, they have the people select seven who will serve as leaders to oversee their disputes. One of the men selected was Stephen, who we are told is full
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F260 Day 187: Acts 4-5
Acts 4-5 Peter and John were arrested for preaching and healing a man in Jesus’s name. The religious leaders cannot deny the miracles, so they tell them to stop. Peter and John returned to the apostles and prayed for more boldness. Later all the apostles were arrested again and brought before the religious leaders. This
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F260 Day 186: Acts 2-3
Acts 2-3 On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came and indwelled the disciples who had been waiting in the house. They began to speak in new languages, which caught the attention of the Jews who had traveled to Jerusalem. This gave Peter an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus, calling people
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F260 Day 185: Acts 1
Acts 1 The book of Acts begins where Luke’s gospel ends. Jesus has risen and has spent many days appearing to his disciples and teaching them about the kingdom. He tells them to stay in Jerusalem until they receive the Holy Spirit. While waiting, they remain united through prayer, and select Matthias to replace Judas
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F260 Day 184: Matthew 28
Matthew 28 Matthew’s account of the resurrection is similar to the other gospels. The key difference is the response of the religious leaders to the resurrection. They spread a lie that the disciples stole Jesus’s body, which persisted for some time. Finally, the gospel ends with Jesus giving his disciples the Great Commission of making
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F260 Day 183: John 20-21
John 20-21 John’s resurrection account gives us details we do not receive in the other gospels. First we see Mary Magdalene’s encounter with Jesus, presumably the first to see the risen Lord. Then we see Thomas’s encounter with Jesus a week after the other disciples saw him. Finally, some time later, Jesus appears to his
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F260 Day 182: Luke 24
Luke 24 This is Luke’s account of the events that happen immediately after the resurrection. The first report of the resurrection comes from the women, but the disciples disbelieve. That same day two disciples were on their way to Emmaus. As they talked, Jesus appears to them and joins them on their journey. He explains
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F260 Day 181: Mark 16
Mark 16 On the third day, several women who followed Jesus went to his tomb to anoint his body. Upon arriving they find the body missing and are told he has risen. They’re then told to tell the disciples. We then see Jesus appearing to others before appearing to the Eleven, who did not believe
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F260 Day 180: John 19
John 19 This is John’s account of Jesus’ crucifixion. John also gives more of the details of the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate. John’s gospel includes details not included in the other gospels, such as his interaction with his mother & John. We also see Jesus being pierced in his side and not having his
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F260 Day 179: Matthew 27:32-66; Luke 23:26-56
Matthew 27:32-66; Luke 23:26-56 Here we are presented with both Matthew and Luke’s account of the crucifixion. Jesus in placed between two criminals and many mock him as he hangs on the cross. While hanging, Jesus asks God to forgive those who are crucifying him. After his death, Joseph of Arimathea asks for Jesus’s body
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F260 Day 178: Matthew 26:35-27:31
Matthew 26:35-27:31 After Jesus finishes his prayer at Gethsemane, he is confronted by Judas and a mob. He is arrested, taken to the high priest, and put on trial. Intent on killing him, the chief priests take Jesus to Pilate for execution. Pilate wants nothing to do with him, but gives way to the people’s
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F260 Day 177: John 17
John 17 On the night of his betrayal, Jesus prays a very intimate prayer to the Father. First, he briefly prays for himself, as he prepares to return to heaven. Then he prays for his disciples. He prays that God would sanctify and guard them, protecting them from the world. Finally, he prays for all
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F260 Day 176: Matthew 24:32-51
Matthew 24:32-51 After telling his disciples all the signs to look for concerning the destruction of the temple, Jesus gives a quick parable about the sprouting of a fig tree. In the same way they know summer is coming by watching the fig tree, the disciples will know the events are near when they see
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F260 Day 175: Matthew 24:1-31
Matthew 24:1-31 In this passage, Jesus answers his disciples’ question about when the destruction of the temple would take place. He answers by telling them that there will be many signs attached to this event. It begins with wars & rumors of wars, persecution, and great distress in Jerusalem and Judea. During this time many
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F260 Day 174: John 16
John 16 Jesus explains to his disciples that persecution is coming, and it will come from those who think they are in service to God. He tells them this so they are encouraged and not taken aback when it happens. With this, Jesus also tells his disciples that he will send a helper to them
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F260 Day 173: John 14-15
John 14-15 Jesus encourages his disciples and lets them know what is about to happen so they will not be surprised. In this, he reveals the way to the Father. The disciples can reach the Father by keeping the commands Jesus gave them. The primary command is to love one another in the same way
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F260 Day 172: John 13
John 13 Before the Passover, Jesus has a meal with his disciples. During this meal, Jesus washes his disciples’ feet. He does this to teach them about serving and following his example. After Judas leaves to betray him, Jesus commands his disciples to love one another. As followers of Christ, our love is what sets
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F260 Day 171: John 11; Matthew 21:1-13
John 11; Matthew 21:1-13 Jesus receives word that one of his good friends, Lazarus, is sick. He knows God is going to use this circumstance to display his glory and power. So, Jesus delays his visit a few days, until Lazarus has died. Upon arriving, Jesus speaks with the sisters about the death. Jesus then
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F260 Day 170: Mark 10
Mark 10 This chapter contains Mark’s take on the events that lead up to Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. This includes his encounter with the rich young ruler, predicting his death for the third time, and healing Bartimaeus. Jesus also teaches on divorce, explaining God’s original intent versus what was allowed in the Mosaic Law. Additionally,
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F260 Day 169: Luke 17:11-18:43
Luke 17:11-18:43 As Jesus and his disciples make their way to Jerusalem, Jesus continues teaching and healing. First he heals ten lepers, with only the Samaritan returning to praise God for his healing. Jesus then teaches on the kingdom and persistence in prayer. Later he has an encounter with the rich young ruler and heals
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F260 Day 168: Luke 15-16
Luke 15-16 Upon hearing a comment that he welcomes tax collectors and sinners, Jesus begins teaching in parables about repentance. He teaches three parables that all make the same point: heaven rejoices over the sinner who repents. This is why Jesus spends time with them. Jesus continues to teach another parable on stewardship to his
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F260 Day 167: Matthew 19:16-30
Matthew 19:16-30 This passage is Matthew’s account of Jesus’ interaction with the rich young ruler. This young man wanted to know what he needed to do to have eternal life. Jesus told him to keep the commandments. Next, Jesus tells the man to sell his possessions and follow him. At this the young man walked
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F260 Day 166: John 6
John 6 After feeding the five thousand, the crowd wants Jesus to give them more food. At this, Jesus tells them he has something greater to offer than mere food, like Israel received in the wilderness. Instead, he is here to offer eternal life, which comes through belief in him. Some of the disciples who
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F260 Day 165: Luke 14
Luke 14 One Sabbath, Jesus was invited to eat at the house of a Pharisee. While there he performs a miracle, healing a man. He then proceeds to teach on humility. Not only are we to think of others more highly than ourselves, we should seek good for the disadvantaged. Finally, following Jesus requires counting