May 14 Ruth 1:1-2:23 Psalm 60:1-5 Proverbs 13:16-17 John 1:1-23 The Great Triune God The Word became flesh and took up residence among us.—John 1:14 Dr. W. E. Sangster tells the story of following three children out of church. One remarked to the others: “I can’t understand all this ‘ThreeRead More …

May 13 Judges 20:26-21:25 Psalm 59:11-17 Proverbs 13:14-15 Luke 24:25-53 “Too Good to Be True” While they still were amazed and unbelieving because of their joy, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”—Luke 24:41 If we are to let nothing stand between us and the making ofRead More …

May 12 Judges 19:1-20:25 Psalm 59:1-10 Proverbs 13:13 Luke 24:1-24 Worship Is Central I will keep watch for You, my strength, because God is my stronghold. My faithful God will come to meet me.—Psalm 59:9-10 If we are to go deeper with God, then we must understand both the importanceRead More …

May 11 Judges 18:1-31 Psalm 58:6-11 Proverbs 13:11-12 Luke 23:39-56 The Patience of God The righteous one will rejoice when he sees the retribution…. Then people will say, “Yes, there is a reward for the righteous! There is a God who judges on earth!”—Psalm 58:10-11 Ever found yourself feeling frustratedRead More …

May 10 Judges 15:9-17:13 Psalm 58:1-5 Proverbs 13:9-10 Luke 23:20-38 The Divine Example Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.”—Luke 23:34 We can only ask God to forgive us our sins when we are willing to forgive those who have sinned against us.Read More …

May 9 Judges 13:1-15:8 Psalm 57:7-11 Proverbs 13:7-8 Luke 23:1-19 The High-Water Mark For Your faithful love is as high as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches the clouds.—Psalm 57:10 Let us consider an important aspect of God’s nature and character—love. There are at least three things that are told usRead More …

May 8 Judges 11:1-12:15 Psalm 57:1-6 Proverbs 13:5-6 Luke 22:47-71 “Stupid” Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!”—Luke 22:60 Today we look at a game called “Stupid.” Simon Peter played this game. Picture the scene. Peter, the big fisherman, strong, resolute, determined, firm in his declaration ofRead More …

May 7 Judges 9:22-10:18 Psalm 56:8-13 Proverbs 13:3-4 Luke 22:24-46 Satan’s Pincer Movement Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.—Luke 22:31-32 One of the reasons the Apostle Paul bids us pray for oneRead More …

May 6 Judges 8:1-9:21 Psalm 56:1-7 Proverbs 13:1-2 Luke 22:1-23 The Three Elements of Fear In God I trust; I will not fear. What can man do to me?—Psalm 56:4 Many people, some Christians included, see death as an intruder. Gandhi, the great Indian leader and politician, said that heRead More …

May 5 Judges 6:11-7:25 Psalm 55:15-23 Proverbs 12:27-28 Luke 21:20-38 A Spiritual Adventure The Lord said to Gideon, “I will deliver you with the 300 men who lapped.”—Judges 7:7 This passage illustrates an important point: God is looking for people who will “stand.” When the hosts of Midian came againstRead More …