Sunrise Devotions

235. Reading 5, Matthew 3.1-13, The Baptism of the King

Today we read Matthew 3:1-13, at the Jordan, Jesus steps forward to be baptized — not because He has sinned, but to identify fully with His people and to be publicly declared by the Father as the beloved Son in whom all of God’s pleasure rests.Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all peopleBiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

234. Reading 4, Matthew 2.13-23, Out of Egypt I Called My Son

Today we read Matthew 2:13-23, driven by a murderous king into exile, the infant Jesus relives and redeems Israel’s own history — going down into Egypt and being called out again as God’s true Son.Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.ResourcesThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant Claude AI (Anthropic).Used for research assistance and textual organization.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content navigation aid, and for drafting episodes.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

233. Reading 3, Matthew 2.1-12, The Worship of the Magi

Today we read Matthew 2:1-12. Pagan astrologers from the East travel far to worship Israel’s newborn King, while Herod plots to destroy Him and Jerusalem’s religious leaders remain unmoved.Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all peopleBiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

232. Reading 2, Matthew 1.18-25, God With Us

Today, we read Matthew 1:18-25, the birth of Immanuel.Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all peopleBiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

231. Reading 1, Matthew 1.1-17. The Genealogy of the King

Today we begin the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:1-17). Matthew opens his Gospel with a genealogy, establishing Jesus as the Christ, the Son of David, and the Son of Abraham — the long-promised King whose coming is rooted in Israel's covenant history. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all peopleBiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

230. Solitude and Silence

Today we discuss the spiritudal practice of solitude & silence by considering Jesus' practice (Mark 1:35)BibliographyCourson, Jon. Jon Courson's Application Commentary. Thomas Nelson, 2003.Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. NavPress, 1991.Digital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Claude AI (Anthropic).Used for research assistance and textual organization.Music www.epidemicsound.com

229. Reading 45 John 21.15-25, Feed my Sheep

Today, we finish our readings in the Gospel of John, reading John 21:15-25. The risen Christ restores Peter after his denial, recommissions him to shepherd the flock, and teaches both Peter and John that each disciple must follow Christ in the path appointed by the Lord. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all peopleBiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

228. Reading 44 John 21.1-14, Breakfast on the Shore

Today we read John 21:1-14 (we will also read John 20:30-31, since we missed it last time!). But here in John 21:1-14, The risen Christ reveals Himself again to His disciples, blesses their empty labor with abundance, and welcomes them to a meal on the shore, showing that He is still near to His people in the ordinary work and needs of life. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all peopleBiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

227. Reading 43 John 20.19-29, Christ, The Son of God

Today we read John 20.19-29, the risen Christ appears to His fearful disciples, speaks peace to them, commissions them for their work, and brings doubting Thomas to the full confession that Jesus is Lord and God.Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all peopleBiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

226. Reading 42 John 20.1-18, The Resurrection of Love

Today we read John 20:1-18 On the first day of the week, the empty tomb, the grave clothes, and the appearance of the risen Christ show that Jesus has truly conquered death and now seeks His own in resurrection life. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all peopleBiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound