William Brassey Hole, Jesus Counsels Nicodemus, [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons DAILY READING John 2, 3:1-21 For Younger Disciples CONSIDER AS YOU READ How does Christ’s approach to Nicodemus exhibit love and patience? How does Christ’s teaching style, when dealing with sincere seekers, differ from when he dealt with those trying to trap him? Which…

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Angelica Kauffmann, Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well, [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons DAILY READING John 4:1-42 JST-John 4:1-4 For Younger Disciples CONSIDER AS YOU READ What can we learn from the fact that Christ asked the Woman at the Well to do something for him before he began to unfold his message…

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James Tissot, Jesus Unrolls the Book in the Synagogue, Brooklyn Museum, [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons DAILY READING Matthew 4:12-17 Luke 4:14-30 Isaiah 61 For Younger Disciples CONSIDER AS YOU READ Have you felt it easier to teach strangers than members of your family? Why is that so? Do you at times fail to see value…

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Eustache LeSueur, Jesus Heals a Blindman, [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons. DAILY READING Mark 1:21-45 Luke 4:31-44 John 4:43-54 For Younger Disciples CONSIDER AS YOU READ When was the last time you experienced a miracle? Does expecting a miracle evidence the presence or absence of faith? How do Christ’s miracles demonstrate his love? SUPPLEMENTAL READING…

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J. Kirk Richards, Christ and the Fishermen, Used with permission. DAILY READING Matthew 4:18-25 Mark 1:14-20 Luke 5:1-11, 27-35 John 1:35-51 For Younger Disciples CONSIDER AS YOU READ How do you feel as you consider Christ’s invitation to “Come Follow [Him]?” Is this a commandment? Are you able to follow Him before you have all…

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Gustave Doré, Disciples Plucking Corn on the Sabbath, [Public domain] via Project Gutenberg. DAILY READING Mark 2:23-28 Luke 6:1-11 John 9 For Younger Disciples CONSIDER AS YOU READ On any given Sabbath day, how can we know whether we are keeping it holy? Why would Jesus instruct those whom he healed not to tell others…

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Heinrich Hofman, Detail from Christ with Rich Young Ruler, Riverside Church in New York, [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons. DAILY READING There is no scripture reading assigned today. Use this day to catch up as needed and ponder the supplemental reading. For Younger Disciples SUPPLEMENTAL READING Jesus did not come to improve God’s view of…

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