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Gaining the World but Losing Your Soul | Day 285 Oct 12, 2025

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Day 285 | Mark 8:22-30; Matthew 16:13-20; Luke 9:18-20; Mark 8:31–9:1; Matthew 16:21-28; Luke 9:21-27; Mark 9:2-13; Matthew 17:1-13; Luke 9:28-36

When Jesus predicts His suffering and death, Peter rebukes Him—only to be sharply corrected: “Get behind me, Satan.” Jesus exposes the danger of seeing life from a human point of view rather than God’s. He then calls His followers to take up their cross, deny themselves, and follow Him. Today’s reading reveals the true cost of discipleship and the freedom found in surrendering everything to Christ.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Derek Ewalt

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Jesus Breaks Down the Walls of Division | Day 284 Oct 11, 2025

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Day 284 | Mark 7:24-30; Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:31-37; Matthew 15:29-31; Mark 8:1-10; Matthew 15:32–16:4; Mark 8:11-21; Matthew 16:5-12

When a desperate Gentile woman begs Jesus to heal her daughter, His response seems harsh—but her faith reveals a deeper truth. Jesus came first to the Jews, yet His mercy extends to all who believe. Later, He feeds a crowd of 4,000 Gentiles, showing that the Bread of Life is for everyone. Today’s reading celebrates the moment Jesus opened the door of grace to the nations and proved that no one is beyond His reach.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Noah Sidhom

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Following Jesus for the Wrong Reasons | Day 283 Oct 10, 2025

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Day 283 | John 6:22-71; Mark 7:1-23; Matthew 15:1-20

After feeding the five thousand, Jesus confronts the crowds who follow Him only for more food. He calls them to seek eternal life, not temporary satisfaction. When His teaching becomes difficult—“Eat my flesh and drink my blood”—many turn away, but Peter boldly declares, “You have the words of eternal life.” This powerful moment exposes the difference between those who want something from Jesus and those who truly want Him.

Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Ben Taylor

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Five Loaves, Two Fish, and a Miracle | Day 282 Oct 09, 2025

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Day 282 | Luke 9:7-9; Mark 6:14-29p; Matthew 14:1-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15; Mark 6:45-52; Matthew 14:22-33; John 6:16-21; Mark 6:53-56; Matthew 14:34-36

After the unjust death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdraws to grieve—but when the crowds follow Him, His compassion moves Him to heal and feed them. With only five loaves and two fish, He performs one of His most astounding miracles, showing that nothing is impossible with God. Today’s passage reminds us that even in sorrow, Jesus meets needs abundantly and multiplies what we faithfully place in His hands.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Michael Pritchard

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Jesus Amazed by Unbelief | Day 281 Oct 08, 2025

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Day 281 | Matthew 9:27-34; Mark 6:1-6; Matthew 13:53-58; Matthew 9:35-38; Mark 6:7-13; Matthew 10:1-42; Luke 9:1-6

Jesus heals the blind, frees the oppressed, and returns to His hometown—only to be met with unbelief. Yet even as rejection surrounds Him, His compassion for the lost remains unshaken. Seeing crowds of confused and helpless people, Jesus declares that the harvest is great but the workers are few. Today’s reading reveals God’s heart for the lost and challenges believers to join Him in reaching the world, beginning with those right in front of us.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Derek Ewalt

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Jesus Heals the Demon-Possessed Man | Day 280 Oct 07, 2025

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Day 280 | Mark 5:1-20; Matthew 8:28-34; Luke 8:26-39; Mark 5:21-43; Matthew 9:18-26; Luke 8:40-56

In Mark 5, Jesus meets a man living among the tombs, tormented by a legion of demons. No one could restrain him, but at the command of Christ the demons fled into a herd of pigs and the man was set free. While the villagers begged Jesus to leave, the man longed to follow Him. Instead, Jesus sent him back to his family with a mission: tell what the Lord has done and how He has shown mercy. This powerful story reminds us that no one is beyond hope, and every changed life becomes a testimony of God’s grace.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Tanya Franks

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Jesus Calms the Storm | Day 279 Oct 06, 2025

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Day 279 | Matthew 13:10-23; Luke 8:9-18; Mark 4:21-29; Matthew 13:24-30; Mark 4:30-34; Matthew 13:31-52; Mark 4:35-41; Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 8:22-25

In today’s reading, Jesus calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee. As the waves crashed and the boat filled with water, the disciples panicked while Jesus slept. But with a word, He rebuked the wind and the sea, and all was calm. Terrified and amazed, the disciples asked, “Who is this man?” This story reveals six powerful truths: God is never caught off guard, Jesus is the one we must run to, all creation submits to Him, He is all-powerful, His hard questions draw us closer, and His promises always come true. When Jesus says we’re going to the other side, we can trust Him to bring us safely through the storm.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Derek Ewalt

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The Parable of the Sower | Day 278 Oct 05, 2025

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Day 278 | Luke 8:1-3; Mark 3:20-30; Matthew 12:22-45; Mark 3:31-35; Matthew 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21; Mark 4:1-9; Matthew 13:1-9; Luke 8:4-8; Mark 4:10-20

Today’s reading brings us to one of Jesus’s most important parables: the sower and the seed. Jesus explains that the Word of God is like seed scattered on different soils—hard paths, rocky ground, thorny patches, and good soil. Some hear but quickly fall away, some let worry or riches choke out the Word, but those with receptive hearts bear lasting fruit. The challenge is clear: what kind of soil will we be? A saved life should be a changed life, producing a harvest for God’s kingdom.

Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Tanya Franks

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The Amazing Faith of the Roman Centurion | Day 277 Oct 04, 2025

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Day 277 | Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-17; Matthew 11:1-19; Luke 7:18-35; Matthew 11:20-30; Luke 7:36-50

In today’s reading, we see the amazing faith of a Roman centurion who trusted that Jesus’s word alone could heal his servant. Jesus was amazed and declared He had not found such faith in all Israel. Soon after, His compassion overflowed as He raised a widow’s only son back to life, leaving the crowds in awe that God had visited His people. Even John the Baptist, struggling with doubt in prison, found reassurance in the works of Christ. From the faith of the centurion to the humility of a forgiven sinner, these passages remind us that Jesus sees us, has compassion on us, and calls us to trust Him fully.

Hosts: Tanya Franks, Ben Taylor

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Jesus Warns Against Worry | Day 276 Oct 03, 2025

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Day 276 | Matthew 6:5–7:6; Luke 6:37-42; Matthew 7:7-20; Luke 6:43-45; Matthew 7:21-29; Luke 6:46-49

In today’s reading from Matthew 6, Jesus teaches that no one can serve two masters—you cannot serve both God and money. He calls His followers to trust the Father’s care, not to be consumed with worry about food, clothing, or tomorrow’s needs. Just as God provides for the birds and the flowers, He promises to provide for His people. The key is to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, trusting Him as the true Provider.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Michael Pritchard

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