Sunrise Devotions

Today we discuss the spiritudal practice of solitude & silence by considering Jesus' practice (Mark 1:35) Bibliography Courson, Jon. Jon Courson's Application Commentary. Thomas Nelson, 2003. Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. NavPress, 1991. Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software. Lexham Press. Claude AI (Anthropic).Used for research assistance and...

Today, we finish our readings in the Gospel of John, reading John 21:15-25. The risen Christ restores Peter after his denial, recommissions him to shepherd the flock, and teaches both Peter and John that each disciple must follow Christ in the path appointed by the Lord. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance frame...

Today we read John 21:1-14 (we will also read John 20:30-31, since we missed it last time!). But here in John 21:1-14, The risen Christ reveals Himself again to His disciples, blesses their empty labor with abundance, and welcomes them to a meal on the shore, showing that He is still near to His people in the ordinary work and needs of life. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the F...

Today we read John 20.19-29, the risen Christ appears to His fearful disciples, speaks peace to them, commissions them for their work, and brings doubting Thomas to the full confession that Jesus is Lord and God. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises a...

Today we read John 20:1-18 On the first day of the week, the empty tomb, the grave clothes, and the appearance of the risen Christ show that Jesus has truly conquered death and now seeks His own in resurrection life. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promis...

Today, we read John 19:38-42, After His death, Jesus is buried with honor by men who had followed Him secretly, and even in burial, the Father begins to turn humiliation toward vindication. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus C...

Today we read John 19:17-37, Jesus is crucified as the true King, finishes the work the Father gave Him to do, and dies as the unbroken Passover Lamb whose pierced body bears witness that redemption has been accomplished. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant p...

In today's reading (John 19:1-16), Jesus is mocked, scourged, and condemned, yet even in His humiliation He stands forth as the true King while Pilate caves to fear and the rulers openly reject the reign of God. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises ar...

Today we read John 18:28-40, Jesus stands before Pilate as the true King, bears witness to the truth, and is rejected by men who prefer political convenience and violent rebellion to the sinless Christ. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfill...

Today we read John 18:1-27, Jesus is arrested in the hour appointed by the Father, gives Himself willingly into the hands of His enemies, and stands firm in open confession while Peter, full of weakness, denies that he knows Him. "Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s c...

Following up on our reading of John 1721a,22b,23a, Jesus prays for Unity. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard V...

Following up on our reading of John 17, we will focus on John 17:18, as Christ was sent into the world, so are we! All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Following up on the John 17 we are doing a devotional on the Glory of Christ, taken from John Owen's Glory of Christ

This morning we read John 17:1-26, Jesus' prayer for himself, for his disciples, and for you and me. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Hol...

Today we read John 16:16-33, Jesus tells His disciples that their coming sorrow will not have the last word, for His departure and return will turn their grief into lasting joy, strengthen their prayers, and ground their peace in His victory over the world. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by ...

Today, we read John 16:1-15, Jesus prepares His disciples for coming persecution, tells them that His departure is for their good, and promises the Holy Spirit, who will convict the world, guide His people into the truth, and glorify Christ. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces...

This morning we read John 15:18-27, Jesus warns His disciples that the world will hate them because it first hated Him, yet He also promises the help of the Spirit and calls them to bear faithful witness to Him. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises ar...

Today we read John 15:1-17. Jesus declares Himself to be the true vine, teaches that His disciples bear fruit only by abiding in Him, and commands them to love one another as those He has chosen and called His friends. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant prom...

Today we read John 14:15-32, Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure by promising another Helper, assuring them of His own continuing presence, and giving them His peace in a troubled world. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in...

Today we read John 14:1-14, the beginning of the farewell discourse, where Jesus comforts His troubled disciples by directing them to the Father’s house, declaring Himself to be the only way to the Father, and assuring them that to know Him is to know the Father. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. We...

Today we read John 13:21-38, On the night before His death, Jesus stoops to wash His disciples’ feet, revealing the full extent of His love, exposing their pride, and setting before them the pattern of humble service that flows from His cleansing grace. Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commenta...

Today we read John 13:1-20, the night before His death, and Jesus stoops to wash His disciples’ feet, revealing the full extent of His love, exposing their pride, and setting before them the pattern of humble service that flows from His cleansing grace. Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commenta...

Today we read John 12:20-50, Jesus is honored in Bethany by costly love, then enters Jerusalem as the promised King, while the crowds praise Him and the rulers harden themselves against Him. Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Te...

Today we read John 12:1-19, Jesus is honored in Bethany by costly love, then enters Jerusalem as the promised King, while the crowds praise Him and the rulers harden themselves against Him. Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Tes...

Today we read John 11.45-57, After the raising of Lazarus, many believe in Jesus, others report Him to the authorities, and the rulers resolve that the One who gives life must die. ‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the...