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
