Empty Tomb, New Heart Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 Readings: John 20 | Psalm 51 John 20 opens in darkness, literally: “while it was still dark” (20:1)… but ends with a formerly doubting disciple falling to his knees crying “My Lord and my God!” (20:28). Between those two moments is the axis on Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
Our Common Unity Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 Readings: John 17 | Psalm 50:13-23 John 17 is often called Jesus’s High Priestly Prayer, and for good reason; it echoes the Old Testament image of the high priest entering the Holy of Holies once a year to intercede for Israel (Leviticus 16) Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
Grief Has a Due Date Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 Readings: John 16 | Psalm 50:1-12 Jesus tells His disciples something that sounds backwards: “It is for your good that I am going away” (John 16:7). How could His absence be good news? Because it makes room for the Spirit, who will indwell Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
Stay Attached Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Readings: John 15 | Psalm 49 “I am the true vine” (John 15:1) is Jesus quietly correcting centuries of Israel’s story. The prophets had repeatedly portrayed Israel as a vineyard planted by God that kept producing sour, wild grapes instead of good fruit (Isaiah Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
A Promised Place Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Readings: John 14 | Psalm 48 It’s the night before the cross, and Jesus’s friends are unraveling. He’s just told them He’s leaving, and instead of a pep talk, He gives them something sturdier: “Let not your hearts be troubled… In my Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
Love Gets Its Hands Dirty Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Readings: John 13 | Psalm 47 As we move into the second half of John's gospel, you might want to watch Part 2 of the overview of John from the Bible Project. Jesus says “the Father has given all things into my hands”. In Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
