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"Unstoppable" September 13 Readings: Acts 5:1-6:7

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  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Acts 5:1-6:7 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     The resistance of the Pharisees, which began in chapters 3 and 4, is ratcheted up in the readings today. The disciples continued to testify to Christ despite the obstacles. That is one of the key themes of Acts - overcoming obstacles to proclaim Christ. There are three key obstacles encountered and hurdled here for the cause of Christ.  False Christianity - there will always be some who are inside the church but are not what they seem. Ananias and Sapphira sinned not by holdin...
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"Are You Spirit-filled?" September 12 Readings: Acts 3-4

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  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Acts 3-4  In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     In Acts 3 and 4, the Apostles take up where Jesus left off as they begin their ministry and their conflict with the very people who put Jesus to death. They committed a grievous sin! In the shadow of the Temple, they healed a man who had sat there year after year. The religious leader could toss him a coin now and again to assuage their guilt, but in the name of Jesus, these unlearned and ignorant men did what the honored leaders could not. They healed him. Having suffered in the...
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"Your Gap Is Too Big!" September 11 Readings: Acts 1-2

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  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Acts 1-2 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     And then it all changed! The story of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ continues as he works in and through his disciples who become the Apostles, taking the gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth. Acts is sometimes called the "Gospel of the Holy Spirit," and it tells how the Spirit continued the work of Christ.  Acts 1:8 is not only a theme verse but also an outline of the book. Acts 1-8:3 tell of the spread of the gospel in Jerusalem, then 8:4 through chapter 12 are abo...
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"What Gives You the Right?" September 10 Readings: Matthew 28:16-20, (Mark 16:15-20), Luke 24:44-53

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  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Matthew 28:16-20, (Mark 16:15-20), Luke 24:44-53  In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     We come to the end of the Gospels in today's readings. Matthew's gospel closes with the great commission, our marching orders from the Savior. Mark's story of Jesus closes with a strange verse of that commission, including poisonous snakes and drinking poison. Luke jumps to the story of the Ascension of Jesus to heaven, which is where Luke picks up when he writes his sequel, the Acts of the Apostles. A note is in order about the textual dif...
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"Going Fishing" September 9 Readings: Mark 16:12-14, Luke 24:13-43, John 20:19-21:25

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  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Mark 16:12-14, Luke 24:13-43, John 20:19-21:25 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     After Jesus' resurrection, he appeared repeatedly to his disciples to encourage them and teach them. There was the initial encounter in the Upper Room, the Emmaus road encounter, and the famous fishing trip on the Sea of Galilee in which Peter was restored. For forty days he met with them, taught them, and prepared them for his departure. Daily Devotional:  Going Fishing Peter was a fisherman.  He had done it all his life, even when he wa...
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"Risen!" September 8 Readings: Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18

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  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     This is the day that death died. Sin got beaten badly. Satan took it on the chin. Everything that is evil, awful, horrifying, and destructive in this world was destroyed by the amazing work of Christ when God raised him from the dead.  Daily Devotional:   Risen! Consider the sadness the three ladies felt as they made their way to the tomb. Jesus had more than just the Twelve following him; there were several women who had joine...
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"Three Glorious Words" September 7 Readings: Matthew 27:35-66, Mark 15:25-47, Luke 23:32-56, John 19:18-42

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  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Matthew 27:35-66, Mark 15:25-47, Luke 23:32-56, John 19:18-42 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     It is the greatest story ever told and the most horrible - the death of Jesus. Today's reading is one of brutality, wickedness, sacrifice, and glory. This is the climactic moment in history. Daily Devotional:  Three Glorious Words Three words. Simple words. Since the beginning of time, no more glorious words have ever been spoken. In English translations, it is three words. In the Greek translation that our New Testament is writ...
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