READING:Genesis 21: 1‐7, 22: 1‐19KEY VERSE:“God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham answered. And they both walked on together.REFLECTION:God keeps His promise to Abram and Sarai, and their son, Isaac, is born. Their names change, too, to Abraham and Sarah. Abraham still trusts God, even when it seems that God wants him to kill his son Isaac, but what God wants is not the...  Read More

READING:Genesis 12: 1‐7KEY VERSE:I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.REFLECTION:God told Abram and his wife Sarai to take journey to an unknown land. Abram obeys when God tell him to move, and he believes God’s promise that he will have many grandchildren, even though so far he has no children. Abram’s cooperation with ...  Read More

READING: Genesis 6:11 ‐ 8:19, 9:8‐17KEY VERSE: Then God said to Noah, “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. REFLECTION: After Adam and Eve, people continue to try to do things their own way instead of ...  Read More

READING:Genesis 2:8 ‐ 3:23 (TEXT) (VIDEO)KEY VERSE:And the Lord God commanded the man, “You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die.”REFLECTION:God gave Adam and Eve responsibility for the place in which God put them and told them to care for it in obedience to his instruc􀆟ons. ...  Read More

READING:Genesis 1:1 ‐ 2:4 (TEXT VERSION) (VIDEO VERSION)KEY VERSE:In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.REFLECTION:God was there before anything else. God spoke everything into existence. He made the world of nature, fitting it together so that every creature would have its own place and the things it needs to live. Because God made them, they are good and valuable. God also made ...  Read More

DAY FORTY ONE | Acts 23: 12-35Life sometimes resembles a complex game of chess. On the board, pieces move, often with strategy and intent, yet occasionally they’re maneuvered by an unseen hand. Acts 23:12-35 unfolds like a tense match, where God, the grandmaster, orchestrates each play with precision and purpose.As the plot thickens, a group conspires to eliminate Paul, vowing neither to eat nor d...  Read More

DAY 40 | Acts 22:22 - 23:11Envision an artist standing before a blank canvas, brush in hand, ready to create a masterpiece. With every stroke, a scene emerges, blending light and dark, calm and chaos. The narrative of Acts 22:22-23:11 paints a vivid picture on the canvas of Paul's life, showcasing how God, the master artist, uses both shadows and highlights to craft His divine narrative.The dark s...  Read More

DAY 39 | Acts 22: 1-21Picture an intricate map, detailing every twist and turn of a journey. At first glance, the map may seem chaotic, full of detours and unexpected routes. Yet, as the journey progresses, each path reveals its purpose, leading the traveler to a divinely ordained destination. Paul’s testimony in Acts 22:1-21 can be likened to this life-map, a chronicle of God's intentional detour...  Read More

DAY 38 | Acts 21:17-40Imagine a ship sailing in turbulent waters, facing relentless waves and fierce winds. This ship seeks a harbor—a place of refuge and safety. Acts 21:17-40 presents Paul's journey, much like that ship, navigating the tumultuous seas of misinterpretations, passionate beliefs, and physical threats.On arriving in Jerusalem, Paul finds momentary calm as he meets James and the elde...  Read More

DAY THIRTY SEVEN | Acts 21:1-16Anchors are a ship's stronghold, keeping vessels steady amidst turbulent seas. Acts 21:1-16 paints Paul as an unwavering anchor, grounded in his faith and mission, even as the winds of opposition and emotional farewells threatened to sway him.As Paul journeyed towards Jerusalem, he encountered warnings at every port. Well-intentioned friends, like those from Tyre and...  Read More

DAY 36 | Acts 20: 17-38In rolling countrysides, shepherds lead their flocks with unwavering dedication, guarding them against threats and ensuring they're nurtured. Acts 20:17-38 portrays Paul as a spiritual shepherd, tending to God's flock with a heart full of love and concern.Paul's poignant farewell to the Ephesian elders reveals the depth of his pastoral care. He had given tirelessly of himsel...  Read More

DAY THIRTY FIVE | Acts 20: 1-16Lighthouses serve a vital role, casting their light to guide ships safely through treacherous waters. In Acts 20:1-16, Paul becomes a beacon of light, guiding believers in their spiritual journey and safeguarding them against the storms of doubt and opposition.After the tumultuous events in Ephesus, Paul, undeterred, moves from one place to another, strengthening the...  Read More