Thinking Theologian

Today’s Reading, Matthew 13 Title: Jesus Offends His Hometown   Focal Scripture: Matthew 13:57 “And they were offended by him. Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Matthew 14-16

Today’s Reading, Matthew 11-12 Title: The Right Yoke   Focal Scripture: Matthew 11:29 “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Matthew 13

Today’s Reading, Matthew 9-10 Title: Peace Is Not The Goal Focal Scripture: Matthew 10:34 “Don’t assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Matthew 11-12

Today’s Reading, Matthew 7-8 Title: Jesus Will Touch the Unclean Focal Scripture: Matthew 8:3 “Reaching out his hand, Jesus touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Matthew 9-10

Today’s Reading, Matthew 5-6 Title: Private Prayer Focal Scripture: Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Matthew 7-8

Today’s Reading, Matthew 1-4 Title: Immediate Obedience Focal Scripture: Matthew 4:20 “Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Matthew 5-6

Today’s Reading, Malachi 1-4 Title: Book of Remembrance    Focal Scripture: Malachi 3:16 “At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before him for those who feared the Lord and had high regard for his name.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Matthew 1-4

Today’s Reading, Zechariah 8-14 Title: Leaders Held Accountable   Focal Scripture: Zechariah 10:3 “My anger burns against the shepherds, so I will punish the leaders. For the Lord of Armies has tended his flock, the house of Judah; he will make them like his majestic steed in battle.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Malachi 1-4

Today’s Reading, Zechariah 1-7 Title: Filthy To Clean   Focal Scripture: Zechariah 3:4 “So the angel of the Lord spoke to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to him, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with festive robes.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Zechariah 8-14

Today’s Reading, Haggai 1-2 Title: Don’t Be Afraid   Focal Scripture: Haggai 2:5 “This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt, and my Spirit is present among you; don’t be afraid.’” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Zechariah 1-7

Today’s Reading, Habakkuk 1-3 & Zephaniah 1-3 Title: The Lord is Among Us Focal Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Haggai 1-2

Today’s Reading, Nahum 1-3 Title: The Lord is Good Focal Scripture: Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; he cares for those who take refuge in him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Habakkuk 1-3 & Zephaniah 1-3

Today’s Reading, Micah 1-7 Title: Do What is Good Focal Scripture: Micah 6:8 “Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Nahum 1-3

Today’s Reading, Jonah 1-4 Title: The Word of the Lord is Powerful   Focal Scripture: Jonah 3:6 “When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Micah 1-7

Today’s Reading, Amos 6-9 & Obadiah 1 Title: We Will Get What We Deserve Focal Scripture: Obadiah 1:15 “For the day of the Lord is near, against all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; what you deserve will return on your own head.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Jonah 1-4

Today’s Reading, Amos 1-5 Title: No Excuses, No Explanation Focal Scripture: Amos 3:2 “I have known only you out of all the clans of the earth; therefore, I will punish you for all your iniquities.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Amos 6-9 & Obadiah 1

Today’s Reading, Joel 1-3 Title: Tear Your Hearts Focal Scripture: Joel 2:13 “Tear your hearts, not just your clothes, and return to the Lord your God. For he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in faithful love, and he relents from sending disaster.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Amos 1-5

Today’s Reading, Hosea 8-14 Title: Wickedness and Injustice Focal Scripture: Hosea 10:13 “You have plowed wickedness and reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your own way and in your large number of soldiers,” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joel 1-3

Today’s Reading, Hosea 1-7 Title: Strive To Know the Lord Focal Scripture: Hosea 6:3 “Let’s strive to know the Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the land.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Hosea 8-14

Today’s Reading, Daniel 10-12 Title: Everyone Will Face Eternity Focal Scripture: Daniel 12:2 “Many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to eternal life, and some to disgrace and eternal contempt.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Hosea 1-7

Today’s Reading, Daniel 7-9 Title: The Future Glorious Kingdom Focal Scripture: Daniel 7:14 “He was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, so that those of every people, nation, and language should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will not be destroyed.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Daniel 10-12

Today’s Reading, Daniel 4-6 Title: Your Reputation Matters      Focal Scripture: Daniel 6:5 “Then these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Daniel 7-9

Today’s Reading, Daniel 1-3 Title: Worship the One True God      Focal Scripture: Daniel 3:28 “Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, “Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel and rescued his servants who trusted in him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Daniel 4-6

Today’s Reading, Ezekiel 46-48 Title: The Offering to the Lord     Focal Scripture: Ezekiel 46:4 “The burnt offering that the prince presents to the Lord on the Sabbath day is to be six unblemished lambs and an unblemished ram.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Daniel 1-3

Today’s Reading, Ezekiel 43-45 Title: The Glory of the Lord     Focal Scripture: Ezekiel 43:2 “and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice sounded like the roar of a huge torrent, and the earth shone with his glory.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Ezekiel 46-48