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Monday February 2, 2026IV Week After EpiphanyToday’s readings contrast judgment, promise, and the call to true faith. In Genesis 19:1–29, we witness God’s mercy in rescuing Lot even as Sodom faces destruction—a sobering reminder not to cling to what God is calling us to leave behind. Hebrews 11:1–12 defines faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see, pointing to Abraham’s trust in God’s promises despite impossible odds. And in John 6:27–30, Jesus redirects the crowd from chasing temporary bread to pursuing the work that truly matters: believing in the One God has sent.This episode invites us to live by a faith that obeys without looking back, trusts God’s promises beyond what we see, and seeks what is eternal over what is temporary.

Thursday January 29, 2026III Week After EpiphanyToday’s readings call us to trust God’s promises even when waiting feels long and obedience feels costly. In Genesis 16:15–17:14, God reaffirms His covenant with Abram, changes his name to Abraham, and marks His people with a lasting sign—reminding us that God’s promises are rooted in His faithfulness, not our timing. Hebrews 10:1–10 points us again to Jesus, whose perfect obedience fulfilled God’s will once and for all. And in John 5:30–47, Jesus confronts unbelief, declaring that the Scriptures themselves testify about Him.This episode invites us to listen closely to the voice of God, trust His covenant promises, and respond with obedient faith—believing that every promise ultimately finds its “yes” in Christ.

Wednesday January 28, 2026 III Week After Epiphany Today’s readings remind us that God is never distant from our struggle or silent in our waiting. In Genesis 16:1–14, Hagar encounters the God who sees her—meeting her in the wilderness and calling her by name. Hebrews 10:1–10 points us to Jesus, whose once-for-all sacrifice accomplishes what the law never could: true redemption and restored relationship with God. And in John 5:19–29, Jesus declares His divine authority, revealing that life, judgment, and resurrection flow from the Son who perfectly does the Father’s will. This episode invites us to trust the God who sees us, saves us, and speaks life—calling us out of fear, striving, and self-reliance into confident faith in Christ.

Monday January 26, 2026 III Week After Epiphany Today’s readings point us to the supremacy of God’s provision and authority. In Genesis 14:1–24, Abram encounters Melchizedek—king and priest—reminding us that victory and blessing come not from power or possessions, but from the Lord Most High. Hebrews 8:1–13 lifts our eyes to Jesus, our greater High Priest, who mediates a better covenant built on better promises. And in John 4:43–54, we see faith tested and strengthened as a desperate father believes Jesus’ word before seeing the miracle. This episode invites us to trust Christ not only for what He can do, but for who He is—our true King, faithful Priest, and the One whose promises never fail.

Monday January 26, 2026III Week After Epiphany Today’s readings point us to the supremacy of God’s provision and authority. In Genesis 14:1–24, Abram encounters Melchizedek—king and priest—reminding us that victory and blessing come not from power or possessions, but from the Lord Most High. Hebrews 8:1–13 lifts our eyes to Jesus, our greater High Priest, who mediates a *better covenant* built on better promises. And in John 4:43–54, we see faith tested and strengthened as a desperate father believes Jesus’ word before seeing the miracle.This episode invites us to trust Christ not only for what He can do, but for who He is—our true King, faithful Priest, and the One whose promises never fail.

Thursday January 22, 2026II Week After EpiphanyToday’s readings draw our attention to where true security and fulfillment are found. In Genesis 11:1–9, humanity’s attempt to build greatness apart from God reveals the danger of pride and self-reliance, reminding us that unity without submission to Him always leads to confusion. Hebrews 6:13–20 points us to a far better foundation—God’s unchanging promise—offering a *sure and steadfast anchor for the soul* grounded in His faithfulness. And in John 4:1–15, Jesus meets a weary woman with an even deeper promise: living water that truly satisfies the thirst of the human heart.This episode invites us to stop striving for security on our own and instead anchor our hope in God’s promises, drinking deeply from the life only Christ can give.

Wednesday January 21, 2026II Week After EpiphanyGrowing Forward in Faith and TruthToday’s readings challenge us to consider how we respond to both blessing and responsibility. In Genesis 9:18–29, we see the brokenness that still lingers even after a new beginning, reminding us that transformation is a journey and character matters in how we treat one another. Hebrews 6:1–12 urges believers to move beyond spiritual infancy, pressing on toward maturity with diligence, perseverance, and hope anchored in God’s promises. And in John 3:22–36, John the Baptist models humility and clarity, declaring, *“He must increase, but I must decrease,” pointing us again to Jesus as the One who speaks the words of God and brings eternal life.This episode invites us to grow forward in faith—leaving behind complacency, embracing maturity, and joyfully aligning our lives so that Christ is exalted above all else.

Tuesday January 20, 2026II Week After Epiphany Today’s Episode | From New Beginnings to New LifeToday’s readings center on God’s gift of life and His call to grow into spiritual maturity. In Genesis 9:1–7, God reaffirms the sacred value of human life after the flood, blessing Noah and his family with a fresh beginning and reminding humanity that every life bears His image. Hebrews 5:7–14 challenges us to move beyond spiritual infancy, learning obedience through trust and growing into maturity as we practice discernment and faithfulness. And in John 3:16–21, the heart of the gospel shines clearly: God so loved the world that He gave His Son—not to condemn, but to save—inviting all who believe to step out of darkness and into the light.This episode calls us to embrace the life God gives, grow deeper in our faith, and respond to His love with lives shaped by truth, obedience, and hope.

Thursday January 15, 2026I Week After Epiphany Today’s readings confront us with the seriousness of sin—and the surprising kindness of God. In Genesis 6:1–8, the growing corruption of humanity grieves the heart of God, yet grace shines through as Noah finds favor in the Lord. Hebrews 3:12–19 issues a sober warning against hardened hearts, reminding us that unbelief and disobedience quietly distance us from the living God. Then, in John 2:1–12, Jesus performs His first sign at a wedding in Cana, turning water into wine and revealing His glory—not in judgment, but in joy and abundance.Together, these passages invite us to reflect on the posture of our hearts. Will we resist God and drift toward hardness, or will we respond to His grace and allow Jesus to transform the ordinary places of our lives into spaces of new life and hope?

Wednesday January 14, 2026I Week After EpiphanyToday’s readings walk us through the tragedy of sin’s spread—and the hope of a faithful Redeemer. In Genesis 4:1–16, we witness the devastating consequences of unchecked anger and jealousy as Cain turns against his brother, fracturing both family and fellowship with God. Yet even in judgment, God’s mercy remains, marking Cain with protection rather than abandonment. In Hebrews 2:11–18, we’re reminded that Jesus is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. He enters fully into our humanity, sharing our suffering so He can free us from fear and lead us into healing. And in John 1:29–42 John the Baptist points unmistakably to Jesus as *the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world*, inviting others to come and see the One who restores what sin has broken.This episode calls us to examine the condition of our hearts and to listen for the gentle invitation of Jesus: to step out of brokenness, follow Him, and find new life in true relationship.

Tuesday January 13, 2026I Week After Epiphany"From the Fall to Faithful Redemption"In today’s reading, we trace the story of humanity’s fall and God’s faithful pursuit of redemption. In Genesis 3:1–24, we see how sin fractures trust, brings shame, and disrupts God’s good design—yet even in judgment, God moves toward His people with mercy and promise. Hebrews 2:1–10 calls us to pay close attention to what we have heard, reminding us that Jesus entered our brokenness, suffering with us so He might bring many sons and daughters to glory. And in John 1:19–28, John the Baptist humbly points away from himself and toward the One who is already among us—the Savior who restores what was lost.This episode invites us to reflect on our own moments of hiding and hesitation, and to hear again the gracious call of God who comes near. Even after the fall, God is still at work, drawing us back to Himself through Jesus.

Monday January 12, 2016I Week After EpiphanyToday’s readings invite us to slow down and marvel at the God who creates, speaks, and comes near.In Genesis 2:4–25, we see the intimacy of God’s creation—forming humanity with care, breathing life into Adam, and establishing relationship as central to His design. Humanity is not an accident but a deliberate act of love, placed in a world meant for stewardship, communion, and trust.In Hebrews 1:1–14, we are reminded that the God who once spoke through prophets has now spoken fully through His Son. Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory, the exact imprint of His nature, sustaining all things by His powerful word and reigning above all.And in John 1:1–18, the eternal Word becomes flesh and dwells among us. The Creator steps into creation, bringing light into darkness, grace upon grace, and making the unseen God known.Together, these passages call us to worship the Word who made us, redeemed us, and still invites us into life with Him.

Thursday January 8, 2026Epiphany Today’s readings draw our attention to God’s provision, Christ’s supremacy, and the invitation to come and receive true life.In Exodus 17:1–7, Israel finds itself thirsty in the wilderness, grumbling and afraid. Yet God meets their testing with mercy, bringing water from the rock and proving once again that He is present even when His people doubt. The place of complaint becomes a place of provision.In Colossians 1:15–23, Paul proclaims the supremacy of Christ—the image of the invisible God, the One through whom all things were created and the One who reconciles all things through the cross. Our hope is secured not by circumstances, but by remaining grounded in Him.And in John 7:37–52, Jesus stands and cries out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” He offers living water to all who seek him.

Wednesday January 7, 2026Epiphany Week 📖 **Scripture Readings:**• Deuteronomy 8:1–3• Colossians 1:1–14• John 6:30–33, 48–51Today’s readings call us to remember where true life comes from and to trust the God who faithfully provides.In **Deuteronomy 8:1–3**, Moses reminds Israel that the wilderness was not wasted time. God used hunger and hardship to teach His people a deeper truth: *“Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.”* Dependence, not abundance, is where faith is formed.In **Colossians 1:1–14**, Paul lifts our eyes to Christ—the One through whom redemption comes, who rescues us from darkness and brings us into the kingdom of light. Strength, endurance, and gratitude flow from knowing who we belong to and what He has already done for us.And in **John 6:30–33, 48–51**, Jesus makes the claim that reframes everything: *He* is the true bread from heaven. Not a temporary provision, but living bread that gives eternal life to all who receive Him.This episode invites us to examine what we’re feeding on and where we’re looking for life. True nourishment is found not in what we gather, but in the One who gives Himself for the world.

Tuesday January 6, 2026Epiphany 📖 Scripture Readings:• Isaiah 49:1–7• Revelation 21:22–27• Matthew 12:14–21Today’s Epiphany reading reveals the heart of God’s mission: light for the nations, hope for the weary, and salvation that reaches farther than we imagine.In **Isaiah 49:1–7**, the Servant of the Lord is called from the womb and commissioned not only to restore Israel, but to be a light to the nations. What may seem small or unseen in human eyes is never wasted in God’s hands—His purposes reach to the ends of the earth.In **Revelation 21:22–27**, we glimpse the final fulfillment of that promise: a radiant city where God Himself is the light, and the nations walk in His glory. Darkness has no place there, and nothing impure can remain.And in **Matthew 12:14–21**, Jesus embodies this prophecy—gentle, faithful, and unwavering. Even as opposition rises, He continues His quiet, compassionate work, bringing justice, healing, and hope to those who need it most.This episode invites us to see Jesus anew as the Light revealed at Epiphany—the One who shines in the shadows, fulfills God’s promises, and calls us to live as reflections of His grace in the world.