Let’s Find Out Together

February 4, 2022 - How can I follow Jesus?

February 4, 2022 - How can I follow Jesus? Matthew 6:1 - 7:27 Luke 6:37-49 What should I be doing as a follower of Jesus? Let’s find out together by looking at what Jesus says. When you finish, look at your life. What do you need to change to be a better follower of Jesus?

February 3, 2022 - What’s the meaning of life?

February 3, 2022 - What’s the meaning of life? Matthew 4:24 - 5:48 Luke 6:17-36 What’s the meaning of life? Let’s find out together what Jesus said it was as we study the Sermon on the Mount. When you finish, think about how you fulfill the meaning of life in Jesus’ words. How do you direct those around you to Jesus? How do you preserve them?

February 2, 2022 - Psalm 18 and Proverbs 3

February 2, 2022 - Psalm 18 and Proverbs 3 Psalm 18 and Proverbs 3 Let’s enjoy some beautiful poetry today in Psalm 18 and Proverbs 3. Take time to write down what God has done for David, and then add additional things God has done for you.

February 1, 2022 - Can I change?

February 1, 2022 - Can I change? Genesis 32-35 Can I change the sort of person I have been? Let’s find out together as we study Jacob’s life. When you finish, think about your own life. Do you need to change? Make that decision today, but be ready for past sin to continue to have its results.

January 31, 2022 - Is it true that what goes around comes around?

January 31, 2022 - Is it true that what goes around comes around? Genesis 29-31 Is it true that what goes around comes around? Let’s find out together as we study Jacob’s life. When you finish, think about how Jacob’s life illustrates how hostility breeds hostility. What goes around does indeed come around. 

January 28, 2022 - What was Jesus’ three-year plan?

January 28, 2022 - What was Jesus’ three-year plan? Matthew 4:23-25 Mark 1:35 - 2:17 Luke 5:33 - 6:16 What was Jesus’ long-term plan? Let’s find out together as we study the early chapters of the synoptic gospels. When you finish, pray that the Lord will help you find a disciple too so you can continue the chain of growth in the world.

January 27, 2022 - Why did Jesus pray?

January 27, 2022 - Why did Jesus pray? Mark 1:35 - 2:17 Luke 4:42 - 5:37 Why did Jesus pray? Let’s find out together as we study Mark and Luke’s early chapters. When you finish, think about your own prayer life. Does it need to grow?

January 26, 2022 - What are the psalms for?

January 26, 2022 - What are the psalms for? Psalm 12 - 17 What are the Psalms for? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 12 to 17. When you finish, pray psalm 13 if you’re lonely. Pray psalm 16 if you’re threatened. Pray psalm 17 if you’re attacked.

January 25, 2022 - Is it ok to play favorites?

January 25, 2022 - Is it ok to play favorites? Genesis 26 - 28 Is it ok to play favorites?  Let’s find out what happened to a family who did as we read Genesis 26 to 28. When you finish, look carefully in your interaction with others. Is there someone who you treat differently that others?  Ask the Lord what you should do about that.

January 24, 2022 - Were Bible times peaceful?

January 24, 2022 - Were Bible times peaceful? Genesis 24 - 25 Were Bible times peaceful? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 24 and 25.  When you finish, take whatever hectic thing you’re facing today to the God who has helped us deal with hostility for millennia.

January 21, 2022 - Why did some hate Jesus?

January 21, 2022 - Why did some hate Jesus? Mark 1:35 - 3:6 Luke 4:42 - 6:11 John 4:1 - 46 If Jesus was the Messiah that the jewish people were waiting for, why did some of them hate him? Let’s find out together as we study the early chapters of the gospels. When you finish, spend time looking at your own attitude toward Jesus.

January 20, 2022 - What did Jesus do?

January 20, 2022 - What did Jesus do? Matthew 4:12 - 25 Mark 1:14 - 34 Luke 4:14 - 41 John 1:35 - 3:36 Just what did Jesus do here on earth? Let’s find out together as we study the early chapters of the gospels. When you finish, ask yourself what Jesus needs to do for you today.

January 19, 2022 - What does everything bad happen to me?

January 19, 2022 - What does everything bad happen to me? Psalm 10 and 11 Proverbs 2 Do you ever feel like everything bad happens to you? So did David. Let’s find out together what David said about that. When you finish take time to express your complaints to God, but make sure you express your continuing faith in him as well.

January 18, 2022 - Does God expect us to make sacrifices?

January 18, 2022 - Does God expect us to make sacrifices? Genesis 20 to 23 Does God expect us to make sacrifices? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 20 to 23. Spend time today reflecting on God’s sacrifice and thanking him for Jesus. 

January 17, 2022 - Does God punish sin?

January 17, 2022 - Does God punish sin? Genesis 17 to 19 Does God punish sin today? Let’s find out together as we read Genesis 17 to 19. When you finish, examine your own life to see if you need to repent of anything?

January 14, 2022 - Why was Jesus baptized?

January 14, 2022 - Why was Jesus baptized? Matthew 3:13 - 4:11 Mark 1:9 - 13 Luke 3:21 - 4:13 John 1:29 - 34 Jesus came to John to be baptized. Why? Let’s find out together as we study the story of Jesus’ baptism and temptation. When you finish, spend time thanking God for sending Jesus. 

January 13, 2022 - Who was John the Baptist?

January 13, 2022 - Who was John the Baptist? Matthew 3:1 - 12 Mark 1:1 - 8 Luke 3:1 - 20 John 1:19 - 28 All four gospel writers start the beginning of Jesus’ ministry with the story of John the Baptist. Who was he? Let’s find out together as we study the beginnings of the gospels. When you finish, ask yourself if you need to repent of anything to be a true follower of Jesus.

January 12, 2022 - What is wisdom?

January 12, 2022 - What is wisdom? Psalm 8 and 9 Proverbs 1 As we start our study of Proverbs, Solomon tells us wisdom speaks to us. What is wisdom? Let’s find out together as we study Proverbs 1. When you finish, spend time asking God what wisdom he has for you today.

January 11, 2022 - How does God talk to us?

January 11, 2022 - How does God talk to us? Genesis 13 - 16 God appears to Abram five times in the hundred years we see him in Genesis. How does he talk to Abram? How would he talk to us today? Let’s find out together as we continue the story of Abram. When you finish, ask God what He wants to say to you today.

January 10, 2022 - How did God plan to fix things?

January 10, 2022 - How did God plan to fix things? Genesis 10 - 12 So after the fall of man in Gen 3, 4, 6 and 11, how does God plan to fix things? Let’s find out together as we study the start of the story of Abram.  When you finish, ask God to show you what needs to be fixed in your life.

January 7, 2022 – What was Jesus’ childhood like?

January 7, 2022 – What was Jesus’ childhood like? What was Jesus’ childhood like? Let’s find out together. When you finish, spend time thanking God for sending us Jesus.

January 6, 2022 – Where does Jesus’ story start?

January 6, 2022 – Where does Jesus’ story start? Read: Matthew 1:1-25 Luke 1:1-2:7 John 1:1-18 Jesus story is full of miracles! Let’s find them together as we study the openings to Matthew, Luke and John. When you finish, ask yourself if you have believed and accepted Jesus.

January 5, 2022 – The start of our study of the Psalms

January 5, 2022 – The start of our study of the Psalms Read Psalms 1 - 7 Let’s study the psalms together. Psalm 1 tells us how God’s follower lives, and Psalm 2 tells us how God’s king reigns. When you finish, ask yourself if you qualify to be recognizes as a follower of God according to Psalm 1:1-3.

January 4, 2022 – Where did it all go wrong?

January 4, 2022 – Where did it all go wrong? Read Genesis 5 – 9 What went wrong with the world? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 5 – 9. When you finish, ask yourself if lust and exploitation have crept into any part of your life.

January 3, 2022 – How did it all get started?

January 3, 2022 – How did it all get started? Read Genesis 1 – 4 How did all this get started?  Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 1 – 4. When you finish, ask yourself if lust and exploitation have appeared in your own life.

Read Through the Bible in One Year 2022 - Trailer

December 31, 2021 - How can I be happy?

December 31, 2021 - How can I be happy? The American dream is life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But so many are unhappy today. How can I be happy? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 1. When you finish, spend time meditating on Psalm 1 and asking God in prayer to bring you His joy.

December 30, 2021 - Can I change?

December 30, 2021 - Can I change? I want to change. Is it even possible? Let’s find out together as we study Peter’s word to the early church.  After you listen to the devotional, ask yourself what you want to change in your life.

December 29, 2021 - How can God be with me?

December 29, 2021 - How can God be with me? Do you feel alone? How can God be with me more? Let’s find out together as we study Joshua 1. When you finish, spend time meditating on Joshua 1:6-9. Ask God where you need more courage.

December 28, 2021 - Why should I read God’s word?

December 28, 2021 - Why should I read God’s word? Why should I spend time reading God’s word? Let’s find out together as we study Paul’s instructions to Timothy.  When you finish, remember a time when God’s word taught you, convicted you or corrected you. Spend time in prayer thanking the Lord for that time.

December 27, 2021 - Is there value is reading God’s word?

December 27, 2021 - Is there value is reading God’s word? Is there any value is reading a book written 2,000 years ago?  Let’s find out together as we read verses in Psalm 119. When you finish, ask yourself, “Have I ever read through the Bible in a year? Am I ready to accept the challenge to do just that in 2022?”

December 24, 2021 - What have we learned?

December 24, 2021 - What have we learned? In our little stroll through the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus, just what have we learned? Let’s find out together. When you finish, think back on what you’ve learned. What is the most important thing you take away from the Old Testament prophecies?  

December 23, 2021 - How specific are the prophecies about Jesus’ birth?

December 23, 2021 - How specific are the prophecies about Jesus’ birth? Just how specific are the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus’ birth? Let’s find out together as we study Micah 5. When you finish, spend time in prayer thanking God for coming as a child to save us.

December 22, 2021 - Are we ever told when Jesus is coming?

December 22, 2021 - Are we ever told when Jesus is coming? Does the Bible ever tell us when Jesus is coming? Let’s find out together as we study Daniel. When you finish, spend time thanking God for how Jesus came the first time.

December 21, 2021 - Why do we have an “Old Testament” and a “New Testament?”

December 21, 2021 - Why do we have an “Old Testament” and a “New Testament?” Our Bibles are divided into an Old and a New Testament. Why? Let’s find out together as we study Jeremiah 31. When you finish, spend some time making sure you’re a part of the New Testament people of God.

December 20, 2021 - What does it mean to “know” God?

December 20, 2021 - What does it mean to “know” God? The Old Testament talks a lot about knowing God. What does it mean to “know” God? Let’s find out together as we study Ezequiel. When you finish, spend time evaluating yourself and whether or not you know God like you want to.

December 17, 2021 - The plan of salvation from Isaiah

December 17, 2021 - The plan of salvation from Isaiah Let’s find Isaiah’s presentation of salvation together as we study Isaiah 53. Have you accepted the Messiah’s rule in your life?

December 16, 2021 - Will the Messiah be rejected?

December 16, 2021 - Will the Messiah be rejected? It’s strange to think about the Messiah being rejected since Israel waited for him for so long. But does Isaiah say the Messiah will be rejected? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 49 and 50.  When you finish, ask yourself if you have rejected the Messiah or his rule.

December 15, 2021 - Will the Messiah trash-talk his enemies?

December 15, 2021 - Will the Messiah trash-talk his enemies? Trash talking has become an art form today. So will the Messiah trash-talk his enemies? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 49. When you finish, examine your own heart to see if you prefer pride and arrogance  to humility.

December 14, 2021 - Why do we eat so much at Christmas?

December 14, 2021 - Why do we eat so much at Christmas? Why are there so many feasts in the Bible? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 25. When you finish, spend time thanking God for his provision.

December 13, 2021 - What will the Messiah do?

December 13, 2021 - What will the Messiah do? When he comes, what will the Messiah do?  Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 11. When you finish, ask yourself what you need the Messiah to restore in your life.

December 10, 2021 - Is prophecy a bit like shooting an arrow into a barn and drawing a target around it later?

December 10, 2021 - Is prophecy a bit like shooting an arrow into a barn and drawing a target around it later? We’ve seen times when New Testament authors quote an Old Testament passage and apply it to Jesus, even when it wasn’t intended to talk about Jesus. So isn’t that like shooting an arrow into the side of a barn, and drawing a target around it later?  Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 9.

December 9, 2021 - Did the Old Testament predict a virgin birth?

December 9, 2021 - Did the Old Testament predict a virgin birth? Did the Old Testament expect the Messiah to be born of a virgin? Let’s find out together as we study Isaiah 7.

December 8, 2021 - Did Old Testament people talk a lot about the prophecies?

December 8, 2021 - Did Old Testament people talk a lot about the prophecies? Did the people of the Old Testament spend a lot of time talking about the prophecies about Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 132.

December 7, 2021 - Does the Old Testament predict that the Messiah is God?

December 7, 2021 - Does the Old Testament predict that the Messiah is God? Does the Old Testament predict that the Messiah is God? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 110.

December 6, 2021 - Does the Old Testament predict the Messiah’s suffering?

December 6, 2021 - Does the Old Testament predict the Messiah’s suffering? Does the Old Testament predict that the coming king will suffer? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 2.

December 3, 2021 - Was Jesus’ resurrection prophesied?

December 3, 2021 - Was Jesus’ resurrection prophesied? Did the Old Testament say anything abut Jesus’ resurrection? Let’s find out together as we study Psalm 16.

December 2, 2021 - Was Jesus a prophet?

December 2, 2021 - Was Jesus a prophet? Moses promised that God would send another prophet just like him. Was that Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study Deuteronomy 18 and the gospels.

December 1, 2021 - Was Jesus truly a king?

December 1, 2021 - Was Jesus truly a king? We talk about “King Jesus.” Was Jesus really a king? Let’s find out together as we study Genesis 49 and Psalm 2. 

November 30, 2021 - What’s the first prophecy about Jesus in the Old Testament?

November 30, 2021 - What’s the first prophecy about Jesus in the Old Testament? Where does everything start with Old Testament prophecies about Jesus? Let’s find out together as we look at Genesis 3.