Posts with the category “daily-scripture”

Daily Scriptures // One Year Reading Plan
by Jason States on December 30th, 2023
Daily Scriptures for the entire year are being taken from the One Year Reading Plan published in the back of the Life Application Study Bible.  You can purchase one of these Bibles from The Source at church or anywhere that Bibles are sold.  You can also pick up a free printout of the One Year Plan Scriptures at the Welcome Center at church.   Each week's Scriptures & corresponding devotional ques...  Read More
Daily Scriptures // Christmas 2023
by Jason States on December 16th, 2023
Daily Scriptures from the "Emmanuel God With Us" 5-year Christmas Journal will be posted below.  You can purchase a journal at The Source next time you're at church if you wish....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // 1 & 2 Samuel
by Jason States on December 12th, 2023
Daily Scriptures from 1st & 2nd Samuel for each week will be posted below.  Additional resources to study these books of the Bible are available at the bottom....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // Acts
by Jason States on August 26th, 2023
Daily Scriptures from Acts for each week this fall will be posted below.  Additional resources to study this book of the Bible are available at the bottom....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // James
by Jason States on July 29th, 2023
Daily Scriptures from James for each week in August (beginning July 30th) will be posted below.  Additional resources to study this book of the Bible are available at the bottom....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // Genesis
by Jason States on May 31st, 2023
Daily Scriptures from Genesis for each week this summer (beginning June 4th) will be posted below.  Additional resources to study this book of the Bible are available at the bottom....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // Proverbs
by Jason States on April 26th, 2023
Daily Scriptures from Proverbs for each week beginning April 30th will be posted below.  Additional resources to study this book of the Bible are available at the bottom....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // 1st Corinthians
by Jason States on March 29th, 2023
Daily Scriptures from 1st Corinthians for each week beginning April 2nd will be posted below.  Additional resources to study this book of the Bible are available at the bottom....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // Mark
by Jason States on March 3rd, 2023
Daily Scriptures from Mark for each week in March will be posted below before the first day of that week.  Additional resources to study Mark are available at the bottom....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // Romans
by Jason States on February 3rd, 2023
Daily Scriptures from Romans for each week in February will be posted below before the first day of that week.  Additional resources to study Romans are available at the bottom....  Read More
Daily Scriptures // Ephesians
by Jason States on January 8th, 2023
Daily Scriptures from Ephesians for each week in January will be posted below.  Additional resources to study Ephesians are available at the bottom....  Read More
Jan 1 - 7 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on January 1st, 2023
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Psalm 98:1-9If you were to sing a new song to God, what kinds of things would you want in the lyrics of your song?What is your favorite worship song and why?Spend some time today listening to worship music and note which lyrics stand out to you.  Monday:  Isaiah 42:1-9What does it look like to have God’s Spirit on you?What righteous acts is God calling you ...  Read More
Dec 25 - 31 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on December 25th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Isaiah 40:6-11How does it make you feel when you read that people are like withering grass?How does it make you feel to hear that the Word of the Lord endures forever?Which do you struggle with more and why?  God the mighty ruler or God the gentle shepherd?  Monday:  John 1:1-14Why is Jesus described as the light?What does it mean to you to be described as ...  Read More
Dec 18 - 24 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on December 18th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Isaiah 49:8-13How has God been making you more free as you have grown in your faith?How can God comfort you today?How can you show your joy to God and thank Him for His blessings today?  Monday:  1 John 4:7-16Why does God connect love to His own identity?How does Jesus coming to earth represent God’s love?How can we show that we love God by how we treat eac...  Read More
Dec 11 - 17 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on December 11th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it]Sunday:  Psalm 19:1-14How does the voice of the earth go out to declare the glory of God?In what ways have you experienced the law of God being perfect and trustworthy?What “willful sins” do you need God’s help with today?  Monday:  Genesis 3:1-13What do you think the Garden of Eden was like before Adam and Eve ate the fruit?What changed in the life of Adam and Eve o...  Read More
Dec 4 - 10 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on December 4th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Isaiah 9:2-7Who are the people walking in darkness and who is the child that was born?Take a few minutes to think about each of the titles given to Jesus: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Which title resonates with you the most this season and why?  Monday:  Luke 2:9-15How would you react if an angel suddenly appeared to ...  Read More
Nov 27 - Dec 3 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on November 27th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Romans 15:7-13As the Christmas season begins, how is Jesus giving you hope and peace?Who in your life needs to hear about that hope and peace found in Jesus?What can you do to better focus on Jesus’ joy, peace and hope this Christmas season?  Monday:  Psalm 130:1-8What are some of the things you can thank God for forgiving you for?How are you anticipating s...  Read More
Nov 20 - 26 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on November 20th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Romans 12:1-8How are your perspectives about the world around you changing as you grow in your faith in Jesus?What gifts and talents has God given you?How are you using what God has gifted you to help people know Jesus better?  Monday:  Matthew 6:19-34What does it look like in your life for you to “store up treasures in heaven”?What things do you worry abou...  Read More
Nov 13 - 19 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on November 13th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Genesis 12:1-9What is the biggest leap of faith you have taken when it comes to your future and family?What special things do you hope and pray for about your future and family?Spend some time today asking God for guidance and reassurance about your future.  Monday:  Psalm 127How are children a “heritage from the Lord”?What are you building in your life wit...  Read More
Nov 6 - 12 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on November 6th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  1 Corinthians 1:10-17What common ground should all Christians share?How are you keeping yourself from dividing and quarreling with other Christians?What are the few issues in Scripture that stand out as worth dividing over?  Monday:  Psalm 51:10-17What does it mean to have a “pure heart”?How can you better teach people the ways of God?Spend time thinking ab...  Read More
Oct 30 - Nov 5 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on October 30th, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  2 Timothy 4:1-8How does it look for you to “be prepared in season and out of season”?How can you do better at doing “the work of an evangelist”?What can you be doing now to ensure at the end of your life that you can say you “kept the faith”?  Monday:  Matthew 28:16-20What does it mean to you and your life that Jesus has “all authority”?How is making “disci...  Read More
Oct 23 - 29 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on October 23rd, 2022
[tap on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Matthew 9:18-26What has God healed you from?What areas in your life do you still need to ask God to heal you?Spend time today asking God to increase your faith as you work towards healing.  Monday:  Romans 15:5-11In what areas of your life has God given you “endurance and encouragement”?What does it mean when the Bible says “Christ accepted you”?How can you...  Read More
Oct 16 - 22 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on October 16th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Lamentations 3:31-42How have you experienced or want to experience God’s unfailing love?How have you complained when you felt punished for your sins?Spend time today examining your ways and inviting God to speak into your life.  Monday:  Mark 11:20-25What “mountains” exist in your life that you need God to throw into the sea?What are you praying for that ...  Read More
Oct 9 - 15 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on October 9th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Romans 8:18-30What prayer would you like the Holy Spirit to be praying on your behalf?  How does knowing that the Holy Spirit prays for you deepen your understanding of the type of relationship God wants with you? In what ways have you seen circumstances work together for the good of those who love God?  Monday:  Hebrews 11:1-13In what areas of your life ...  Read More
Oct 2 - 8 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on October 2nd, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  John 21:1-14Why do you think Simon Peter did not recognize Jesus until another disciple told him it was Jesus on the shore?If you were having breakfast with Jesus, what would you talk about?Take time today to talk to Jesus as if you were sharing a meal with Him.    Monday:  1 John 4:1-6What lies have you consciously or unconsciously accepted as truth?How ...  Read More
Sep 25 - Oct 1 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on September 25th, 2022
 [click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Psalm 37:1-11When was the last time you were ‘still before the Lord’ and what was the experience like?  When you are in a bind and need God NOW, what things help you ‘wait patiently’ for the Lord?Take some time today to “delight” in the presence of God.    Monday:  Matthew 11:25-30How is Jesus’ burden lighter than your burden? What burdens has Jesus help...  Read More
September 18 - 24 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on September 18th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Psalm 147Write down five specific things in your life that you can praise God for today.How has God provided for you recently in an unexpected or undeserved way?What do you find to be most impressive about God?  Monday:  Luke 15:11-32How would you act/react differently than the father if you were him?In what ways have you acted like each of the two brothe...  Read More
September 11 - 17 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on September 11th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Luke 11:33-36Take a critical look at your daily thought patterns. What do you tend to think about, are your thoughts generally light or dark?  How does reading the Bible every day affect the way we think?Monday:  John 21:15-25How is your love for Jesus impacting your goals and tasks in life right now?In what areas can you do better at keeping your attenti...  Read More
September 4 - 10 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on September 4th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it]Sunday:  Jonah 3What is a time when you resisted doing something big that God was pushing you to do?What is the biggest thing you’ve seen God do that you got to be a small or large part of?Ask God to reveal to you something He wants you to do in the future.Monday:  Jonah 4Why is Jonah so angry?What is a time when you disagreed with God on a situation and how it all...  Read More
Aug 28 - Sep 3 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on August 28th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it]Sunday:  James 3:13-18What is something you are envious of? What is something you are thankful for?Why do you think humility is a sign of wisdom?Find an opportunity to bring peace into a situation today!Monday:  Philippians 2:1-11Which qualities mentioned in this passage do you have the most difficulty with and why?How well do the ideas from vs. 3 & 4 blend with th...  Read More
August 21 - 27 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on August 21st, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Matthew 5:27-30What does it mean to commit adultery within your heart? What point is Jesus conveying in verse 29? What things do you need to cut out of your life to better follow Jesus?Monday:  Genesis 3:1-13This passage says the eyes of Adam & Eve were “opened”.  Why does God want our eyes to stay “closed” when it comes to certain things in this world?Up...  Read More
August 14 - 20 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on August 14th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Exodus 20:2-13We are now in week three of our “Top 10” series.  What new insights have you gained about these verses?How have you struggled to honor your parents in your past or current phase of life?How is God helping you to live out one of these commands that you have struggled with?Monday:  Ephesians 6:1-9Why does God call us to honor our parents even ...  Read More
August 7 - 13 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on August 7th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Genesis 2 Why do you think an all-powerful God would choose to rest?What is the most peaceful time you’ve experienced with God?What are some realistic steps you could take to regularly create an environment of peace and rest?Monday:  Hebrews 4:1-16How are “the good news” and God’s promise of rest related to one another?This passage states that the word of...  Read More
July 31 - Aug 6 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on July 31st, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Exodus 20:1-17Which of the 10 Commandments do you struggle with the most?What is an idol and how do idols impact our relationship with God?Why is God a jealous God?  Is there anything in your life you feel might make God jealous?Monday:  Matthew 6:25-34What do you find yourself worrying about the most?How has God provided for you in the past?How does seek...  Read More
July 24 - 30 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on July 24th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it]  Sunday:  Luke 12:22-34What do you struggle to trust God for? How are being “generous” and “trusting God financially” connected to one another?How are you challenged by verse 34?Monday:  Luke 10:25-37[NOTE: It is important to know that at this point in history, Jewish people and Samaritan people did not like each other at all]Based on what Jesus is saying here, wh...  Read More
July 17 - 23 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on July 17th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  John 13:31-38Other than dying on the cross for our sins, how does Jesus show us He loves us?In what ways are you loving those closest to you (family, close friends, etc.) like Jesus loves you?In what ways are you loving other people the way Jesus loves you? Monday:  Luke 22:7-16Based on the forethought and planning Jesus invested in this time with His dis...  Read More
July 10 - 16 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on July 10th, 2022
[click on a scripture to read it] Sunday:  Psalm 121Have you ever felt what it is like to beg God for help?  What brought you to that point and how did you see Him at work in that situation?When you ask God to work in your life, how can using His title of “maker of heaven and earth” improve your faith and hope?In eight verses it mentions God watching over you five times.  How does that make you fe...  Read More
July 3 - 9 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on July 3rd, 2022
Daily Scripture  //  Beginning Sunday, July 3, 2022Sunday:  Romans 3:21-31What does the passage say that everyone has done? Where does the “righteousness of God” come from? Who is God reaching out to?Monday:  Romans 6How does the writer say we should view ourselves since Jesus died for sin? What does the chapter teach us about grace? Romans 6:23 is an amazing verse to memorize. Write it down to pr...  Read More
June 26 - July 2 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on June 26th, 2022
Daily Scripture  //  Beginning Sunday, June 26, 2022Sunday:  Proverbs 8:12-21What is the difference between hating evil and hating people who do evil?How well do you do at loving people but hating evil?Wisdom, prudence, knowledge and discretion are all mentioned as going hand in hand… how are those qualities currently shown in your life?Monday:  John 15:1-17What kind of fruit do you think God want...  Read More
June 19 - 25 - Daily Scripture
by Jason States on June 19th, 2022
Daily Bible Study  //  Beginning Sunday, June 19, 2022Sunday : Matthew 18:1-9What do you think it means to “become like little children”? Why do you think Jesus says it is so important to care for children? Are you challenged more by caring for little ones better or by being more child-like in your faith?Monday : Luke 8:40-56Jesus helped two different people in this passage; how are the encounters...  Read More