Fri 3/14 · Jer 15 · Acts 15
In this chapter we see what God’s severe punishment for Judah will be like (v.1-9), and we also see God’s promise to save Jeremiah as he pleads for help against…
Daily devotionals
Pastor Elmer Inafuku’s reflections on each day’s Bible reading.
2026 Bible reading plan
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Thu 3/13 · Jer 14 · Acts 14
False prophets were saying Judah would not see sword or famine, but instead they would have peace (v.13). This was about whether Babylon would invade Judah or not. But the…
Wed 3/12 · Jer 13 · Acts 13
God often used symbols to illustrate His messages. In this chapter He used a linen sash. He told Jermiah to get a linen sash, put it around his waist, then…
Tue 3/11 · Jer 12 · Acts 12
This chapter can be divided in 2: 1) Jeremiah’s question (v.1-4) and 2) God’s answer (v.5-17). Jeremiah’s question was one that many people have: Why does God allow bad people…
Mon 3/10 · Jer 11 · Acts 11
In this chapter, God reveals the cause of the calamity that will come upon Judah through Babylon (v.11). It is because they have broken the covenant they made with God…
Sun 3/9 · Jer 10 · Acts 10
The focus in this chapter is on the sin of idolatry in Judah. In v.1-5, Jeremiah prophesies that the Jews should not learn from the Gentiles, but, sadly, they did.…
Sat 3/8 · Jer 9 · Acts 9
This chapter speaks about the judgment of God upon Judah because of their disobedience. One sin that is often pointed out is in v.5-6, “Everyone will deceive his neighbor, and…
Fri 3/7 · Jer 8 · Acts 8
Let’s look at v.7-9. The Lord speaks through Jeremiah that birds know their appointed times, but the Jews don’t know God’s judgment. Yes, the Jews believed that judgment and destruction…
Thu 3/6 · Jer 7 · Acts 7
In this chapter Jeremiah continues prophesying against Judah and her false prophets. The Jews were “burning incense to Baal” (v.9), then worshiping God in the temple (v.10). They also “burned…
Wed 3/5 · Jer 6 · Acts 6
In v.1, Jeremiah prophesies “disaster will appear out of the north.” Jeremiah repeats this warning many times. He prophesies they will be cruel and have no mercy (v.22-23). This will…
Tue 3/4 · Jer 5 · Acts 5
This chapter describes the people of Judah, their failures and the consequence of their failures. The Jews refused to receive correction and return to God (v.3b). They forsook God and…
Mon 3/3 · Jer 4 · Acts 4
In v.5-18, God prophesies through Jeremiah to Judah that disaster will come from the north (6). The destroyer of nations, who is Nebuchadnezzar, is on his way (v.7). He will…
Sun 3/2 · Jer 3 · Acts 3
This chapter describes the sinful spiritual state of northern Israel and southern Judah. They are called harlots (v.1-3) because they worshiped idols made of stone and wood (v.9). The result…
Sat 3/1 · Jer 2 · Acts 2
In this chapter, God touches on some of the sins of Israel in Canaan land. They exchanged their glorious God for the idols of the heathens around them (v.11). By…
Fri 2/28 · Jer 1 · Acts 1
This book is written by Jeremiah, a mighty prophet of God who gives us a closeup view of Judah before its captivity to Babylon. This timing makes this period a…
Thu 2/27 · 2 Sam 23 · 2 Sam 24
David’s mighty men are described in v.8-39. 36 men are listed here, although v.39 says there are 37 in all. This discrepancy is solved this way. There are 2 groups…
Wed 2/26 · 2 Sam 21 · 2 Sam 17 · 2 Sam 22 · 2 Sam 18
To stop a famine, David wanted to make atonement with the Gibeonites for Saul killing them (v.1-3). They said they wanted 7 descendants of Saul, so David found handed them…
Tue 2/25 · 2 Sam 19 · 2 Sam 20
This chapter describes David’s return to Jerusalem after Absalom was defeated. David meets Mephibosheth in v.24-30 and asks, “Why didn’t you go with me?” Mephibosheth claims that his servant Ziba…
Mon 2/24 · 2 Sam 17 · 2 Sam 15 · 2 Sam 18 · 2 Sam 16
In this chapter we see the story of Absalom’s 2 advisers: Ahithophel and Hushai. Ahithophel’s advice is good and, if followed, would bring victory over David (v.1-4). Hushai’s advice is…
Sun 2/23 · 2 Sam 15 · 2 Sam 16
In this chapter Absalom rebels against his father David and usurps the throne by telling the people who come to Jerusalem seeking help that the king won’t give them justice,…