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The Sermon on the Mount Begins | Day 275 Oct 02, 2025

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Day 275 | Mark 3:7-19; Luke 6:12-16; Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:17-26; Matthew 5:13-48; Luke 6:27-36; Matthew 6:1-4

Today’s reading brings us to the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Just as salt preserves and creates thirst, believers are meant to slow the decay of sin and point others to the living water of Christ. Just as light drives out darkness, our good deeds are meant to shine so that others see and glorify God. Jesus’s call is clear: live in such a way that your life makes people thirst for Him.Hosts:

Ben Taylor, Derek Ewalt

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Jesus Challenges the Sabbath Rules | Day 274 Oct 01, 2025

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Day 274 | John 5:1-47; Mark 2:23-28; Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 6:1-5; Mark 3:1-6; Matthew 12:9-14; Luke 6:6-11; Matthew 12:15-21

In today’s reading, Jesus clashes with the Pharisees over what it means to keep the Sabbath. The religious leaders had turned God’s gift of rest into a burden of endless rules, but Jesus revealed the true heart of God’s law. He healed the broken, defended His disciples, and declared Himself Lord of the Sabbath. The Sabbath was never meant to crush people with restrictions—it was given by God to bring life, mercy, and rest.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Noah Sidhom

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Power Over Sickness, Sin, and Creation | Day 273 Sep 30, 2025

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Day 273 | Luke 5:1-11; Mark 1:40-45; Matthew 8:1-4; Luke 5:12-16; Mark 2:1-12; Matthew 9:1-8; Luke 5:17-26; Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 5:27-32; Mark 2:18-22; Matthew 9:14-17; Luke 5:33-39

At the miraculous catch of fish, Simon Peter falls to his knees, overwhelmed by the holiness of Jesus. The fishermen leave everything to follow Him, exchanging their nets for a new calling as fishers of men. As the gospels unfold, Jesus demonstrates His deity—receiving worship, healing the sick, commanding creation, and even forgiving sins. These signs confirm that He is not just a teacher but God in the flesh, the only One able to bear our sins and give us new life.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Ben Taylor

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Jesus Calls Fishermen to Follow Him | Day 272 Sep 29, 2025

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Day 272 | Mark 1:14-15; Matthew 4:12-17; Luke 3:23a; John 4:46-54; Luke 4:16-30; Mark 1:16-20; Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37; Mark 1:29-34; Matthew 8:14-17; Luke 4:38-41; Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44; Matthew 4:23-25

As Jesus begins His ministry, He proclaims the good news: “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe.” He calls ordinary fishermen to follow Him and become fishers of men, modeling what it means to leave everything behind for the sake of the gospel. Jesus demonstrates His authority not only through His preaching but also by casting out an unclean spirit, showing that even demons must obey Him. These powerful moments remind us that following Christ means repentance, faith, and sharing His message with others.

Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Tanya Franks

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John the Baptist Testifies That Jesus Is the Messiah | Day 271 Sep 28, 2025

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Day 271 | John 3:1–4:45; Luke 3:19-20

As John the Baptist’s disciples notice crowds shifting to Jesus, they express concern over losing influence. But John responds with humility: “He must become greater, and I must become less.” This pivotal moment shows John’s willingness to step out of the spotlight and exalt Christ above himself. His example challenges us to lay down pride, resist the pull of jealousy, and remember that the gospel is not about us but about Jesus alone.

Hosts: Tanya Franks, Michael Pritchard

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Jesus Defeats Satan With Scripture | Day 270 Sep 27, 2025

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Day 270 | Mark 1:12-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-15; John 1:19–2:25

Right after His baptism, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness to face forty days of temptation from the devil. Hungry, weary, and tested in every way, He resists Satan’s schemes—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—by standing firm on the Word of God. Unlike Adam and Eve in the garden, Jesus overcomes each test, remaining without sin. His victory shows us that temptation itself is not sin, and through the same Spirit and the Word, we too can stand strong when trials come.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Noah Sidhom

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John the Baptist Prepares the Way | Day 269 Sep 26, 2025

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Day 269 | Matthew 2:1-23; Luke 2:41-52; Mark 1:1b-8; Matthew 3:1-12; Luke 3:1-18; Mark 1:9-11; Matthew 3:13-17; Luke 3:21-22

The wise men worship the newborn King, Herod rages in jealousy, and Jesus amazes the teachers in the temple at age twelve. But as John the Baptist appears in the wilderness, a single word takes center stage: repent. From John’s preaching to Jesus’ own ministry, to the apostles after His resurrection, the gospel begins with repentance. God calls His people not only to confess sin but to turn from it, proving transformed lives by the good they do. The same call reaches us today: repent and turn to God.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Derek Ewalt

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The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem | Day 268 Sep 25, 2025

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Day 268 | Luke 1:39-80; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-40

After centuries of prophecy and expectation, the promise is fulfilled—the Savior is born. Mary visits Elizabeth, and John leaps in the womb, confirming God’s hand at work. Mary sings a song of praise, Zechariah prophesies about the Messiah, and at last Jesus is born in Bethlehem, conceived by the Holy Spirit, without sin. Angels announce the good news to shepherds, while Simeon and Anna recognize the Redeemer in the temple. God proves once again that He is a promise-keeper, sending His Son at just the right time.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Tanya Franks

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God Breaks 400 Years of Silence | Day 267 Sep 24, 2025

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Day 267 | Mark 1:1a; Luke 1:1-4; John 1:1-18; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23b-38; Luke 1:5-38

After 400 years of silence, God speaks again through the angel Gabriel—first to Zechariah in the temple, promising a son who would prepare the way for the Lord, and then to Mary, announcing the miraculous birth of Jesus, the promised Messiah. Zechariah doubts, while Mary responds with wonder and faith, showing us the choice each of us has when God moves at the perfect time.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Michael Pritchard

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The Old Testament Ends With a Promise of Restoration | Day 266 Sep 23, 2025

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Day 266 | Malachi 2:10–4:6; Joel 1:1–3:21

With Joel’s prophecy, the Old Testament closes not in despair but with hope. God calls His people to true repentance—hearts torn, not garments—and promises restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit on all people. Malachi delivers the final warning, and then comes 400 years of silence. Yet in that silence, God is at work: kingdoms rise and fall, languages and roads are prepared, and a deep hunger for His Word grows. The stage is set for the Messiah to come and for the silence to be broken by the cry of a baby.

Hosts: Tanya Franks, Noah Sidhom

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