Friday, February 20, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 27:7–14; Genesis 48; Matthew 17:1–13
Do not, O LORD, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever.
Psalm 40:11
May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance.
Jude 2
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1–6; Genesis 46:28–47:31; Matthew 16:21–28
Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept us among the living and has not let our feet slip.
Psalm 66:8-9
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:5-6
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Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1-2,12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6,16-21
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Psalm 26; Genesis 46:1–27; Matthew 16:5–20
Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise. Psalm 119:41
They were all astounded and kept saying to one another, “What kind of word is this, that with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits and they come out?” Luke 4:36
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 25:8–22; Genesis 45; Matthew 15:29–16:4
The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the revealed things belong to us and to our children forever.
Deuteronomy 29:29
They shall have the knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 2:2-3
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Monday, February 16, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 25:1–7; Genesis 44; Matthew 15:21–28
See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.
Malachi 3:1
Jesus said, “Then he will send out the angels and gather the elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.”
Mark 13:27
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Last Sunday after Epiphany - Transfiguration of our Lord
Watchword for the Week: God said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” Matthew 17:5
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Bible Reading: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
Joseph’s brothers said, “Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God of your father.”
Genesis 50:17
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 24; Genesis 43; Matthew 15:10–20
He guards the lives of his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
Psalm 97:10
Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
Acts 9:31
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Friday, February 13, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 23; Genesis 42; Matthew 14:25–15:9
But if you do not obey the LORD, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your ancestors.
1 Samuel 12:15 NIV
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Colossians 2:6-7
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 22:29–31; Genesis 41:17–57; Matthew 14:15–24
I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.
Isaiah 44:22
You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.
1 John 3:5
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Wednesday, February 11
Psalm 22:22–28; Genesis 40:1–41:16; Matthew 14:1–14
Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he the child in whom I delight? As often as I speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore I am deeply moved for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says the LORD. Jeremiah 31:20
God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Romans 11:2
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Tuesday, February 10
Psalm 22:9–21; Genesis 39; Matthew 13:47–58
Jacob said, “I am not worthy of the least of all the steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant.” Genesis 32:10
But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience as an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:16
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Monday, February 9, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 22:1–8; Genesis 38; Matthew 13:36–46
When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them.
Leviticus 19:33 NIV
Jesus said, “You are my friends if you do what I command you.”
John 15:14
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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Watchword for the Week: For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
1 Corinthians 2:2
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Bible Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9a, (9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9, (10); 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20
The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.
Psalm 126:3
They broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people.
Acts 2:46-47
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Saturday, February 7, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 21; Genesis 37; Matthew 13:24–35
Great will be his authority, and there shall be endless peace.
Isaiah 9:7
For he is our peace.
Ephesians 2:14
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Friday, February 6, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 20; Genesis 36:9–43; Matthew 13:10–23
Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame.
Daniel 9:7 NIV
Jesus said, “Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’”
Matthew 25:45
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7–14; Genesis 35:1–36:8; Matthew 12:46–13:9
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
Psalm 16:1
But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 19:1–6; Genesis 34; Matthew 12:33–45
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. In the year of drought, it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7,8
I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit.
John 15:5
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:46–50; Genesis 32:22–33:20; Matthew 12:22–32
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5
Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
James 2:5
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:37–45; Genesis 32:1–21; Matthew 12:9–21
But when they cried out to the LORD, he raised up for them a deliverer, who saved them.
Judges 3:9 NIV
Do not, therefore, abandon that boldness of yours; it brings a great reward.
Hebrews 10:35
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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Watchword for the Week: For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Bible Reading: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
Your love is like the dew that goes away early.
Hosea 6:4
Jesus said, “Abide in my love.”
John 15:9
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:30–36; Genesis 31:22–55; Matthew 11:25–12:8
For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.
Psalm 92:4
Jumping up, he stood and began to walk, and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
Acts 3:8
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:25–29; Genesis 30:25–31:21; Matthew 11:11–24
In response to his people the LORD said, “I am sending you grain, wine, and oil, and you will be satisfied.”
Joel 2:19
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to his disciples to set before the people, and he divided the two fish among them all. And all ate and were filled.
Mark 6:41-42
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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:16–24; Genesis 29:15–30:24; Matthew 11:1–10
You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you.
Psalm 40:5
And he stood up and immediately took the mat and went out before all of them, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
Mark 2:12
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:7–15; Genesis 28:10–29:14; Matthew 10:26–42
Do not forsake me, O LORD; O my God, do not be far from me.
Psalm 38:21
[Jairus] pleaded earnestly with [Jesus], “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.”
Mark 5:23 NIV
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:1–6; Genesis 27:30–28:9; Matthew 10:17–25
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD.
Isaiah 55:8
Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a town and spend a year there, doing business and making money.” Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord wishes, we will live and do this or that.”
James 4:13,15
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Monday, January 26; 2026
Psalm 17:8–15; Genesis 27:1–29; Matthew 10:1–16
He changes times and seasons, deposes kings and sets up kings.
Daniel 2:21
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
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Third Sunday after Epiphany
Watchword for the Week: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Isaiah 9: 1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
It is I who by my great power and my outstretched arm have made the earth, with the people and animals that are on the earth, and I give it to whomever I please.
Jeremiah 27:5
Ever since the creation of the world God’s eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been seen and understood through the things God has made.
Romans 1:20
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 17:1–7; Genesis 26; Matthew 9:27–38
Their congregation shall be established before me.
Jeremiah 30:20
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.
Ephesians 2:20
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Friday, January 23, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 16:7–11; Genesis 25; Matthew 9:14–26
The LORD will reign forever and ever.
Exodus 15:18
He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.
Luke 1:33
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 16:1–6; Genesis 24:26–67; Matthew 9:1–13
Those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south: Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
Psalm 107:3,8 NIV
Remember that you were at that time without Christ, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:12-13
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 15; Genesis 23:1–24:25; Matthew 8:23–34
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God?
Psalm 42:2
So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:6-7
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 14; Genesis 22; Matthew 8:5–22
With many dreams come vanities and a multitude of words, but fear God.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Peter 1:16
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Monday, January 19, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 13; Genesis 21; Matthew 7:24–8:4
First seek the counsel of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 18:4 NIV
Jesus said, “The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.”
John 6:63
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Watchword for the Week: God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9
Bible Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
I will make peace your governor and well-being your ruler.
Isaiah 60:17 NIV
Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from, Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, in truth and love.
2 John 3
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 12; Genesis 19:30–20:18; Matthew 7:13–23
The LORD is my refuge.
Psalm 91:9 NIV
When [Blind Bartimaeus] heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Mark 10:47
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Friday, January 16, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 11; Genesis 19:1–29; Matthew 7:1–12
Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.
Zechariah 8:23
For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:13
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 10:12–18; Genesis 18; Matthew 6:19–34
O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Psalm 95:1
All nations will come and worship before you, for your judgments have been revealed.
Revelation 15:4
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 10:1–11; Genesis 16,17; Matthew 6:5–18
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him and delivers them.
Psalm 34:7
But during the night, an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, brought them out, and said, “Go, stand in the temple and tell the people the whole message about this life.”
Acts 5:19-20
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Psalm 9:11–20; Genesis 14,15; Matthew 5:43–6:4
The LORD declares: Far be it from me, for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be treated with contempt. 1 Samuel 2:30
Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” John 14:23
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 9:1–10; Genesis 12:10–13:18; Matthew 5:27–42
O LORD, there is no difference for you between helping the mighty and the weak.
2 Chronicles 14:11
But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
Luke 9:42
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First Sunday after Epiphany
Watchword for the Week: A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. Isaiah 42:3
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
The mighty one, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
Psalm 50:1
Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.
Mark 16:15
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Psalm 8; Genesis 11:10–12:9; Matthew 5:17–26
Far be it from us that we should rebel against the LORD and turn away this day.
Joshua 22:29
Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.
1 Timothy 4:16
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Friday, January 9, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 7:10–17; Genesis 10:1–11:9; Matthew 5:1–16
I will turn their mourning into joy.
Jeremiah 31:13
Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our consolation.
2 Corinthians 1:7
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 7:1–9; Genesis 9; Matthew 4:12–25
O Lord GOD, you have only begun to show your servant your greatness and your might. Deuteronomy 3:24
Father, I desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me. John 17:24
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 6; Genesis 7:11–8:22; Matthew 4:1–11
Turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 33:11
But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God. John 3:21
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Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7,10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Watchword for the Epiphany: Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Psalm 5; Genesis 6:1–7:10; Matthew 3
You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them. Psalm 89:9
And [Jesus] said to them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a dead calm. Matthew 8:26
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Bible Reading: Psalm 4; Genesis 5; Matthew 2:13–23
The LORD is the strength of his people.
Psalm 28:8
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
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Second Sunday after Christmas
Watchword for the Week: Praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. Psalm 148:13
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14, John 1:(1-9),10-18
I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1
The sick man answered [Jesus], “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; but while I am coming, another steps down before me.” Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” John 5:7-8 NKJV
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
Psalm 3; Genesis 3,4; Matthew 2:1–12
O LORD, do your eyes not look for truth? Jeremiah 5:3
Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you. 3 John 5
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Psalm 2; Genesis 2:4–25; Matthew 1:18–25
He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great. Psalm 115:13
Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Psalm 1; Genesis 1:1–2:3; Matthew 1:1–17
He will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. Isaiah 25:8 NIV
God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9
