May 20 – Matthew 14, Genesis 14, Psalm 36

The Death of John the Baptist [1] At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, [2] and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” [3] For Herod had...

May 19 – Matthew 13; Genesis 13; Psalm 35

The Parable of the Sower [1] That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. [2] And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. [3] And he told them many things in parables,...

May 16 – Matthew 12, Genesis 12, Psalm 34

Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath [1] At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. [2] But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is...

May 15 – Matthew 11, Genesis 11, Psalm 33

Messengers from John the Baptist [1] When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. [2] Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples [3] and said to...

May 14 – Matthew 10, Genesis 10, Proverbs 2

The Twelve Apostles [1] And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. [2] The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and...

May 13 – Matthew 9, Genesis 9, Psalm 32

Jesus Heals a Paralytic [1] And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. [2] And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are...