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Judges 1-4, Psalm 71 Apr 24, 2026

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Under the rule of Joshua, Israel was doing well and was off to a good start in obeying the Lord’s commands. Not long afterward, however, they begin to intermarry with the Canaanites, signaling, not only an apathy toward God’s commands, but an acceptance of the gods that the Canaanites worshiped. God declares that he will no longer drive out the Canaanites before Israel, and he leaves them in the land to test Israel’s faithfulness to His commands. When their foes rise to power and they cry to the Lord for help, he raises up judges to fight for them.

Judges 1 - 1:11 .

Judges 2 - 7:38 .

Judges 3 - 12:43 .

Judges 4 - 19:19 .

Psalm 71 - 24:26 .

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Matthew 26-28, Psalm 70 Apr 23, 2026

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In Matthew’s very Jewish-oriented account we have seen Jesus lauded as the coming King, we have seen the builders reject the cornerstone, and today we will see the Lamb of God who brings a greater Passover and a greater deliverance. Like Abraham’s firstborn, the Son of God is offered to God as a sacrifice, but he also the substitute offered so that we might live. A Jewish audience would have heard and understood all the parallels to Psalm 22, and recalled from Isaiah that the wounds of the suffering servant bring healing. Thankfully, his crucifixion is not the end. Jesus rises from the grave, just as he had said.

Matthew 26 – 1:06 .

Matthew 27 – 13:43 .

Matthew 28 – 23:58 .

Psalm 70 – 27:24 .

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Matthew 23-25, Psalm 69 Apr 22, 2026

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There are aspects of tension, excitement, and confusion as Jesus continues to teach in Jerusalem following his triumphal entry. The Pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, and other experts of the law have already tested him with their inquisitions, but he didn’t fumble with answers in the slightest. On the contrary, his answers left the crowd in awe and wonder at his wisdom and judgment. Today, Jesus returns the favor by declaring seven woes upon the hypocrites who elevate themselves but weigh down others. Later, the disciples have questions about the future, and Jesus calls them to faithfulness and expectancy while waiting for His return.

Matthew 23 – 1:12 .

Matthew 24 – 8:14 .

Matthew 25 – 15:48 .

Psalm 69 – 23:16 .

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Matthew 20-22, Psalm 68 Apr 21, 2026

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The prophecies of the Son of David predict that a king will rise to power to shepherd the people of Israel. Jesus fits this description, and after waiting for centuries for this King, the people rejoice at the thought of a King rising to power to conquer their foes. What they don’t realize is that Jesus won’t conquer Rome or other nations, but He will instead conquer far greater foes like sin and death. The leaders despise Jesus and the praise He receives from the crowd. With jealousy in their hearts, they make every attempt to discredit the authority of Jesus.

Matthew 20 - 1:09 .

Matthew 21 - 6:32 .

Matthew 22 - 16:26 .

Psalm 68 - 23:08 .

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Matthew 16-19, Psalm 67 Apr 20, 2026

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While man-made religions all try to glorify the followers and originators of the religion they promote, Christianity stands in stark contrast, for it is evident that the disciples were absolutely clueless when it came to Jesus and His teaching. Time and again, they record their confusion and ignorance, all the while elevating Christ and His wisdom and power. In today’s reading, Christ teaches on the character of His disciples and how they should behave, including humility, forgiveness, discipline, mercy, devotion, gentleness, and the nature of possessions.

Matthew 16 - 1:13 .

Matthew 17 - 6:02 .

Matthew 18 - 11:40 .

Matthew 19 - 18:29 .

Psalm 67 - 24:12 .

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Matthew 13-15, Psalm 66 Apr 17, 2026

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We’ll hear a number of parables from Jesus today, and according to Jesus Himself, the reason he speaks in parables is conceal the truth from those whose hearts are callous. These truths are, however, for those who have ears to hear and eyes to see, that is, those whom the Father has chosen to reveal the truth. Take note, too, of the occasions in today’s passage where Jesus tries get away by Himself, even staying up all night to pray before walking out on the ocean to catch up with the disciples. Time and again, Jesus finds himself surrounded by the crowds, but even so, He has compassion on them.

Matthew 13 - 1:09 .

Matthew 14 - 11:30 .

Matthew 15 - 17:05 .

Psalm 66 - 23:08 .

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Matthew 9-12, Psalm 65 Apr 16, 2026

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If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for a while, chances are that you’ve heard many of today’s accounts before. Jesus cleanses the lepers, opens the ears of the deaf and the eyes of the blind, raises the dead, casts demons out of people, and then commissions His disciples to do the same. As you listen to today’s reading, don’t let familiarity keep you from contemplating how absolutely mind-boggling all of this would have been to those who witnessed it. Even the Pharisees couldn’t deny what was happening, they could only question how. Such strong displays of power and wisdom can only be done by One who is the Son of God.

Matthew 9 - 1:09 .

Matthew 10 - 7:17 .

Matthew 11 - 14:00 .

Matthew 12 – 19:31 .

Psalm 65 - 27:15 .

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Matthew 5-8, Psalm 64 Apr 15, 2026

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Just as Moses did before Him, Jesus ascends a mountaintop in order to deliver a Word from God to those who were following Him. Unlike Moses, Jesus doesn’t need to wait for an authoritative teaching, for He Himself is the authority: he is Immanuel, God with us. As He begins His teaching, He assures the crowd that His words are not an alteration of God’s established commands; rather, His words are a fulfillment of the Law. This sermon would have been just as shocking to His audience then as it is to our modern sensibilities today. May we learn to trust and obey Him anew as we hear His words today.

Matthew 5 - 1:05 .

Matthew 6 - 9:44 .

Matthew 7 - 15:11 .

Matthew 8 – 20:39 .

Psalm 64 - 26:27 .

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Matthew 1-4, Psalm 63 Apr 14, 2026

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The gospel of Matthew was written with a Jewish audience in mind, pointing frequently to the Old Testament to show how Christ was God’s promised Messiah and the fulfillment of the Law. Matthew looks back upon some 60 Hebrew prophecies throughout his text. Not only is He the long-awaited King, He is also the new Abraham, that is, the head of the new spiritual Israel comprised of all who follow Him. If that weren’t enough, Matthew also shows that Jesus is the new Moses; He is the greater prophet, teacher, and deliverer born among Israel’s brothers who gives perfect instruction from God.

Matthew 1 - 1:11 .

Matthew 2 - 5:48 .

Matthew 3 - 9:59 .

Matthew 4 - 13:48 .

Psalm 63 - 18:08 .

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Joshua 22-24, Psalms 61-62 Apr 13, 2026

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The clans and families of Israel are settling into their apportioned lands and beginning to find rest when a report spreads across the lands that the tribes on the other side of the Jordan are rebelling against God. They ready themselves for war, knowing that God is a jealous God, but later find their zealous action was in haste. Today’s reading ends with the burial of three leaders: Joshua, who experienced the exodus as well as the conquering of the Promised Land; Eleazar, the successor to Aaron in the priesthood; and finally, the bones of Joseph who had died in Egypt. It marks the end of an era and a shift in the tide of Israel’s history.

Joshua 22 - 1:13 .

Joshua 23 - 10:00 .

Joshua 24 - 14:17 .

Psalm 61 - 22:21 .

Psalm 62 - 23:28 .

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