
Matthew 3: Jesus as King, Fulfillment, and the Call to Genuine Repentance
Dig deeper into Matthew! Discover how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and invites us into true repentance and kingdom living.
Watch VideoDig deeper into Matthew! Discover how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and invites us into true repentance and kingdom living.
Watch Video2 Samuel 12: Nathan confronts David over his sin, and though David repents, the child dies while God promises future blessing. 2 Corinthians 5: Paul teaches that believers are new creations in Christ and entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. Ezekiel 19: God laments over Israel’s leaders with a parable of lions and a withered vine. John 20: Jesus rises from the dead, appears to His disciples, and commissions them with peace and the Holy Spirit.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 11: David commits adultery with Bathsheba and arranges Uriah’s death, bringing great sin upon himself. 2 Corinthians 4: Paul proclaims the gospel with perseverance, describing believers as jars of clay displaying God’s power. Ezekiel 18: God declares that each person is accountable for their own sin and offers life to those who repent. John 19: Jesus is sentenced to crucifixion, dies on the cross, and is buried in a nearby tomb.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 10: David’s men are humiliated by the Ammonites, leading to war in which Israel defeats the Ammonites and their allies. 2 Corinthians 3: Paul contrasts the old covenant of the law with the new covenant of the Spirit, which brings life and freedom. Ezekiel 17: God uses an allegory of two eagles and a vine to depict Israel’s rebellion against Babylon and promises restoration through a future king. John 18: Jesus is betrayed, arrested, denied by Peter, and questioned by the high priest and Pilate.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 8–9: David secures victories over surrounding nations and shows kindness to Mephibosheth for Jonathan’s sake. 2 Corinthians 2: Paul urges forgiveness for a repentant offender and reflects on spreading the fragrance of Christ everywhere. Ezekiel 16: God portrays Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife, condemning her idolatry but promising eventual restoration. John 17: Jesus prays for His disciples and all believers, asking the Father for their unity, protection, and sanctification.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 7: God makes a covenant with David, promising his throne will be established forever, and David responds in humble prayer. 2 Corinthians 1: Paul praises God as the source of comfort in affliction and explains his sincerity in ministry plans. Ezekiel 15: God compares Jerusalem to a useless vine destined to be burned in judgment. John 16: Jesus prepares His disciples for sorrow, persecution, and the coming of the Holy Spirit who will guide them into truth.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 6: David brings the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem with rejoicing, but Uzzah dies for irreverence, and Michal despises David’s worship. 1 Corinthians 16: Paul gives instructions for giving, travel plans, and final exhortations to stand firm in faith and love. Ezekiel 14: God warns that idolatry brings judgment and that only personal righteousness can deliver individuals. John 15: Jesus teaches about abiding in Him as the true vine, commanding His disciples to love one another amid coming opposition.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 4–5: David becomes king over all Israel, captures Jerusalem, and defeats the Philistines with God’s help. 1 Corinthians 15: Paul proclaims the resurrection of Christ, the future resurrection of believers, and the victory over death. Ezekiel 13: God condemns false prophets who mislead His people with lies and false visions. John 14: Jesus comforts His disciples, promising the Holy Spirit and peace as He prepares to return to the Father.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 3: Abner defects to David but is murdered by Joab, while David condemns the act and grows stronger as king. 1 Corinthians 14: Paul instructs on orderly worship, urging prophecy over tongues for the building up of the church. Ezekiel 12: Ezekiel acts out Israel’s coming exile, warning of the certainty and nearness of God’s judgment. John 13: Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, predicts His betrayal, and commands them to love one another.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 2: David is anointed king of Judah, while Ish-bosheth rules Israel, leading to conflict between their armies. 1 Corinthians 13: Paul describes love as the greatest virtue, surpassing all gifts and enduring forever. Ezekiel 11: God promises judgment on Jerusalem’s leaders but offers hope of restoration with a new heart and spirit. John 12: Jesus is anointed at Bethany, enters Jerusalem as King, and predicts His death to bring salvation.
Read Devotional2 Samuel 1: David mourns Saul and Jonathan with deep grief and composes a lament for them. 1 Corinthians 12: Paul explains the diversity of spiritual gifts and their unity in the body of Christ. Ezekiel 10: Ezekiel sees God’s glory departing the temple as cherubim move with fiery judgment. John 11: Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, revealing His power over death and strengthening faith in Him.
Read Devotional1 Samuel 31: Saul and his sons die in battle against the Philistines, bringing tragedy to Israel. 1 Corinthians 11: Paul instructs on proper worship practices and warns against abusing the Lord’s Supper. Ezekiel 9: God commands judgment on Jerusalem, sparing only those marked for their grief over sin. John 10: Jesus teaches that He is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep and gives them eternal security.
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