So much of Jesus’ life that we know well is covered in these first chapters of Matthew. From the establishment of Jesus as a historical figure through the genealogy, to His birth and visit by the (non-Jewish outsiders) Wise Men from the East, to the most famous sermon in all history: The Sermon on the Mount, and even the most well known sermon of all time: The Lord’s Prayer. Jesus came into the world and began a ministry so that we might see what it looks like to be filled and directed by the Spirit. We may not be able to cleanse lepers or cast out demons like Jesus did, but don’t ever think what God can do through your life is any less powerful, if only your house will be built upon the rock. Please remember, simply saying you believe in Jesus is not sufficient to save you, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus is real, may we choose to live like it today, treating others as we would want to be treated, and asking the Lord to help us bear genuine fruit in keeping with repentance. Let us be salt and light today, marked by genuine love.
keep up with the rest of the reading plan…
Day 1: Matthew 1 – 8
Day 2: Matthew 9 – 15
Day 3: Matthew 16 – 23
Day 4: Matthew 24 – 28
Day 5: Mark 1 – 7
Day 6: Mark 8 – 13
Day 7: Mark 14 – Luke 2
Day 8: Luke 3 – 8
Day 9: Luke 9 – 13
Day 10: Luke 14 – 21
Day 11: Luke 22 – John 2
Day 12: John 3 – 8
Day 13: John 9 – 15
Day 14: John 16 – Acts 1
Day 15: Acts 2 – 8
Day 16: Acts 9 – 15
Day 17: Acts 16 – 21
Day 18: Acts 22 – Romans 1
Day 19: Romans 2 – 10
Day 20: Romans 11 – 1Corinthians 6
Day 21: 1Corinthians 7 – 15
Day 22: 1Corinthians 16 – 2Corinthians 12
Day 23: 2Corinthians 13 – Ephesians 4
Day 24: Ephesians 5 – Colossians 4
Day 25: 1Thessalonians 1 – 1Timothy 6
Day 26: 2Timothy 1 – Hebrews 6
Day 27: Hebrews 7 – James 2
Day 28: James 3 – 1John 1
Day 29: 1John 2 – Revelation 4
Day 30: Revelation 5 – 22
Day 31: Pray and prepare for 2018!!!
