fblosgatos - 2025: Daily Devotional Thought and Bible Reading

Matthew 6:25-34 - “Consider the Lillies” - What can flowers teach us about God and our relationship to Him? Today you will learn that. Scripture Reading: Genesis 43-45 Matthew 15

Matthew 6:19-24 - “How’s Your Treasure Doing?” - What is your most important possession? How well do you protect it? Scripture Reading: Genesis 40-42, Matthew 14

Matthew 6:1-18 - “An Audience of One” - Praying and fasting should be regular parts of our walk. How are you doing? Scripture Reading: Genesis 37-39, Matthew 13

January 12 - Matthew 5:33-48 - “Telling the Truth” - Living a life based upon truth-telling is vital to our walk with God. Scripture Reading: Genesis 34-36, Matthew 12

Matthew 5:21-32 - “Clarifying God’s Principles” - Sometimes we think we know what God is saying. Let’s always be ready to be corrected. Scripture Reading: Genesis 31-33, Matthew 11

Matthew 5:1-20 - “Opening Points of Jesus Great Sermon” - For the next nine days we will walk through the great Sermon on the Mount. Pay attention to all of what Jesus will say. Scripture Reading: Genesis 28-30, Matthew 10

Matthew 4:12-25 - “Early Ministry Success” - Jesus calls His first disciples and begins to call people to repentance. Scripture Reading: Genesis 25-27, Matthew 9

Matthew 4:1-11 - “The Temptations of Jesus” - Jesus put Himself in this place so as to be a “faithful and merciful high priest” for us. He understands. Scripture Reading: Genesis 22-24, Matthew 8

Matthew 3:13-17 - “Identifying with the People” - Jesus’ baptism was not for Himself, but for others. Scripture Reading: Genesis 19-21, Matthew 7

Matthew 3:1-12 - “The Forerunner Comes” - Often when a famous performer is to sing there is an “opening act.” That’s what John was. Scripture Reading: Genesis 16-18, Matthew 6

Matthew 2:13-23 - “God Protects His Own” - Notice how God protects the life of His Son. Yes, Jesus was to die, but not yet. Scripture Reading: Genesis 13-15, Matthew 5

Matthew 2:1-12 - “A Child is Born” - Having just come through Christmas this passage should be familiar to you. Read it slowly to see what you might have missed. Scripture Reading: Genesis 10-12, Matthew 4

January 3 - Matthew 1:18-25 - “A Righteous Couple” - What is the most important thing said about Jesus’ parents in this passage? Let’s see if we can find it. Scripture Reading: Genesis 7-9, Matthew 3

Matthew 1:1-18 - “A Family Tree” - Who is in your genealogy? Do you know? Today we learn about Jesus’ ancestors. Scripture Reading: Genesis 4-6, Matthew 2

2 Timothy 3:10-16 - “The Foundation for a New Year” - Today we begin another journey through the Word of God together. I pray these daily devotions will encourage your walk with the Lord. Scripture Reading: Genesis 1-3, Matthew 1

This year we will read 3 Old Testament chapters and 1 New Testament chapter each day along with Pastor McCarty's daily devotional.