Bible Society seasonal reflections

Psalm 118 – My heart skips a beat for the concrete King: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Psalm 118 opens with a communal call to worship: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures for ever.’

Psalm 31 – Golden grace and Kintsugi hope: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Psalm 31 is packed jam packed full of visceral language that pierces the soul. Verse 2 is a signal for help worthy of sending flares up – ‘turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue’.

Psalm 22 – ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

This Good Friday, we’re reflecting on Psalm 22, a psalm of lament that points us towards the life of Jesus.

Psalm 41 – Mercy me and the Lord’s integrity: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Psalm 41 is a wonderful poem that gives us a framework to ‘repent’.

Psalm 69 – Whipping up some justice: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Psalm 69 is a raw and passionate cry for help.

Psalms 78 – Are you sitting comfortably?: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Do you ever hear, but you’re not really listening?

Psalm 110 – David, Two Lords and the CAPSLOCK: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100

As a poet, I’ve found the Psalms over the years to be uplifting. Songwriter and author Andrew Peterson shares his passion ‘to tell the truth as beautifully as I can’, and I believe the psalmists paved the way with their unfiltered prayerful poetry

Psalm 24 – ‘Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?’: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100

This Palm Sunday, we are reading Psalm 24, a psalm that invites us to worship God as Creator.

Psalm 133 – ‘How good and pleasant it is’: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today’s psalm is number 133, a short psalm that uses ancient Hebrew references to celebrate the joy of community.

Psalm 142 – Worshipping God in the trials of life: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re focusing on Psalm 142, a heartfelt psalm attributed to David. As we do so, we’ll explore what worship looks like during life’s challenges.

Psalm 136 – ‘His steadfast love endures forever’: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Psalm 136 is a well-known song of thanksgiving, featuring a refrain that reminds us of God’s enduring faithfulness.

Psalm 98 – Sing to the Lord a new song: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The Psalm of the day is Psalm 98, a joyous piece that points forward to the glory of the Messiah.

Psalm 84 – Better is one day in your courts: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re focusing on Psalm 84, a psalm of the Sons of Korah, which puts into words the joy of being in the presence of the Lord.

Psalm 34 – ‘Taste and see that the LORD is good!’: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re reading Psalm 34, a song of praise attributed to David. This psalm calls us to reflect on the character of God and what he’s done for us.

Psalm 86 –The faithful one: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

On our last day of exploring forgiveness in the Psalms, we're reading Psalm 86 as a foreshadowing of the Passion of Christ.

Psalm 130 – Hear my voice: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re reading Psalm 130, a well-known prayer for forgiveness and considering what it means to cry out to God and receive his mercy.

Psalm 51 – That you may be healed: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re reading Psalm 51, King David’s response to being convicted by the Prophet Nathan for his sin of adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah.

Psalm 32 – The joy of reconciliation: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today Stuart shares his experience of the joy of being forgiven as we celebrate being reconciled to God with Psalm 32.

Psalm 143 – Forgiven and forgiving: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re reading Psalm 143 and reflecting on how receiving forgiveness leads us to forgive others.

Psalm 38 – The precipice: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re reading Psalm 38 and exploring what happens when our guilt and sin overwhelm us.

Psalm 25 – Lift up your soul: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

As we approach Easter, and celebrate our forgiveness found at the cross, this week we’re focusing on psalms which include prayers for forgiveness, like Psalm 25.

Psalm 89 – Justice in a messy world: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

As this week draws to a close, we’re ending with Psalm 89. This song invites us to explore what it means to trust in God when it seems as though injustice has the upper hand.

Psalm 9 – God’s heart for the oppressed: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

As we read Psalm 9, we reflect on how we can find hope in the God of justice.

Psalm 140 – A God of justice seeks a people of honesty: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Psalm 140 begins with a heartfelt plea for protection. In this piece, the psalmist shows what it means to trust in God when under attack.

Psalm 7 – Staying hopeful when justice feels slow: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The Psalms tell us that God cares about justice both on a widespread scale and at a personal level. Today, let’s reflect on what it means to trust in a God who invites us to turn to him when we’re wronged.

Psalm 37 – ‘Don’t fret’: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re looking at Psalm 37, a wisdom psalm attributed to David, which encourages us to focus our sights on God and commit to living a life that pleases to him.

Psalm 82 – Justice starts with God: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and express anger in the face of injustice.

Psalm 72 – A prayer for just leadership: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

As we begin to explore justice in the Psalms, we’re starting this week with Psalm 72, in which the psalmist calls for a just king to rule the nations.

Psalm 91 – The hiding place: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, Lisa shares a personal reflection on Psalm 91 and you’ll have an opportunity to respond to this week’s reflections by finishing the psalm of lament that you started writing at the beginning of the week.

Psalm 61 – A safe place for grief: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re meditating on Psalm 61 and considering how our grief can make us feel far away from God.

Psalm 56 – Grief in conflict: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

We often associate grief with death. But we can grieve any significant loss, including intangibles like our sense of self, security, dignity, status, purpose or potential – especially when they’re taken away from us.

Psalm 13 – Trust and grief: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

‘How long, Lord?’ asks David in today’s psalm, a question we often pray when we’re struggling and can’t see a way through. Today, we consider what it looks like to trust God in the unanswered prayers.

Psalm 42 – Restless grief: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Grief isn’t always about losing someone. Sometimes we just feel disappointed, anxious and restless in our lives. Today, Psalm 42 helps us reflect on how we can find hope.

Psalm 88 – Grief in the darkness: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re being honest about the times we blame God for our grief and considering whether death is the end as we approach Easter.

Psalm 137 – Grief unfiltered: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

If the psalms express the highs and lows of human experience, this week we’re tackling the lows. But how are we to respond when grief in the psalms turns to violence?

Psalm 139 – Wonderfully made: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

We’ve come to the end of our week looking at creation in the psalms. We finish by reading Psalm 139 and considering what makes us uniquely human.

Psalm 103 – Cosmic grace: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

From the pinnacle of creation to the depths of guilt, the psalms speak to us of all the highs and lows of being human. Today we take a moment to pause and reflect on the ways creation reminds us of God’s amazing grace.

Psalm 19 – Stop and smell the roses: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re focusing on a much-loved piece from the Bible’s songbook – Psalm 19. It’s a psalm that invites us to celebrate the majesty, power and beauty of God as displayed in the natural world.

Psalm 8 – Dominion over God's works: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re considering how we respond to the call to care for the beautiful creation we have been given.

Psalm 33 – Does God care? Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re thinking about how God cares for and intervenes in the world he created, and what it looks like for us to practise humility and trust.

Psalm 104 - Order! Order! Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re thinking about what it means to read the psalms as poetry and the ways creation reveals God’s character.

Psalm 148 – God rules: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

This week we’re thinking about creation in the psalms, beginning with a psalm of praise to God.

Psalm 46 – Cities and selah: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The Psalms speak directly into life in 2026, but they’re also very much of their time. Today, we’re reflecting on how we read the Psalms in light of Easter and how we can use them as songs of worship today.

Psalm 119 – Like a sponge: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re reading Psalm 119, thinking more about the context of the Psalms and how we can soak up more of God’s word this Lent.

Psalm 48 – A present and future hope: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re reading Psalm 48, a song that describes Zion – a place that epitomises God’s protection and presence.

Psalm 23 – The anointed one: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re reflecting on the life of David – how his psalms show us faith in adversity and point to Jesus.

Psalm 1 – Quick wins and slow fruit: Lent Encounter 2026

Bible Society — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Lent Encounter 2026! We’re delighted you’re joining us. We’ll be exploring hand-picked psalms through the lens of seven different themes throughout Lent, but today we’re starting at the very beginning with Psalm 1.

Simeon’s prayer - Advent Reflections

Bible Society — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This week we fast-forward to events after Jesus’s birth, when he was presented at the Temple in Jerusalem. We’re thinking about what the writer of Luke wants us to know and the way Simeon responds to the arrival of the Messiah.

Zechariah’s prophecy – Advent Reflections

Bible Society — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This week, we’re thinking about Zechariah’s story of waiting and inviting silence and stillness into this Advent season.

Mary's song – Advent Reflections

Bible Society — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This week we’re reading The Magnificat, and reflecting on the context of this familiar passage and how we can be part of God’s upside-down kingdom of justice and mercy.

Elizabeth’s Cry - Advent Reflections

Bible Society — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re reflecting on the joy shared between Elizabeth and Mary and the opportunities that come from periods of waiting and longing.

Luke 24 – The road to Emmaus

Bible Society — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Our final devotional is from Luke 24, where two companions encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus. As we approach Easter, there’s a challenge here about our own passion and love for Jesus. Would we let him walk on down the road or would we urge him to come in and eat with us?

Today’s reading is from Luke 24 and our reflection has been written and read by Noël Amos.

John 21 – Jesus and Peter

Bible Society — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

‘Do you love me?’ In this tender encounter on the beach, we see Jesus gently restoring Peter after his denial, and we consider the challenge to love others when it’s not easy.

Today’s reading is from John 21 and our reflection has been written and read by Noël Amos.

John 20 - Jesus and Thomas

Bible Society — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Today’s devotional looks at the encounter between Jesus and Thomas in John 20, and asks some important questions we can reflect on. Is there room for doubt in our communities? And what does it mean to see and believe?

Today’s reading is from John 20 and our reflection has been written and read by Noël Amos.

John 20 – Jesus and Mary

Bible Society — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

This week we’re leaving the wilderness of Sinai behind us and entering into a different kind of spiritual wilderness, in the aftermath of the resurrection. We’ll see Jesus meet his friends in their desperation, doubt, guilt and sorrow. Our reflections have been written and read by Noël Amos.

Today’s reading is from John 20 and our reflection has been written and read by Noël Amos.

2 Corinthians 3 – The transforming glory

Bible Society — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Today we’re thinking about what the building of the tabernacle means in the aftermath of the resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit. God’s glory no longer dwells in a tent, but with us.

Today’s reading is from 2 Corinthians 3 and our reflection has been written and read by Benjamin J. A. Hoyte

Exodus 40 – When the glory dwells

Bible Society — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

We’ve reached the last chapter of Exodus, where the glory of the Lord fills the tabernacle. Benjamin reflects on how we can make moments in our days to listen for God’s guidance and follow his leading.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 40 and our reflection has been written and read by Benjamin J. A. Hoyte

Exodus 39 – Completed in faithful obedience

Bible Society — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Today we’re thinking about finishing, blessing and obedience as we read about what happened when the people of Israel finished the work on the tabernacle.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 39 and our reflection has been written and read by Benjamin J. A. Hoyte

Exodus 38 – When every part counts

Bible Society — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

What can Exodus teach us about accounting? Today’s devotional is about the practical ways we can honour God with our resources.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 38 and our reflection has been written and read by Benjamin J. A. Hoyte

Exodus 37 – The excellence in your craftsmanship

Bible Society — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In Exodus 37 we encounter Bezalel again, at work on the ark of the covenant. Today’s devotional helps us to reflect on what it means to work with and for God with excellence and integrity.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 37 and our reflection has been written and read by Benjamin J. A. Hoyte

Exodus 35-36 – Finding joy in conviction

Bible Society — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Today we’re squeezing two chapters into one day, as we begin our last week in Exodus. Our reflections this week have been written and read by Benjamin J. A. Hoyte. Now we’ve finished reading all of the instructions, and we’re looking at what actually happened when the people built the tabernacle – what it took to build and how this part of the story ends.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 35-36 and our reflection has been written and read by Benjamin J. A. Hoyte

Matthew 17 – A counterfeit Carol Vorderman and the plan all along

Bible Society — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Our New Testament passage today takes place up a mountain, and Moses makes an appearance! We're thinking again about the relationship between the old covenant and the new, and particularly what that would have been like for Jesus’s followers, figuring out who he really was.

Today’s reading is from Matthew 17 and our reflection has been written and read by Dai Woolridge.

Exodus 34 – Stiff necked stubble and full-on forgiveness

Bible Society — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Today, in chapter 34, Moses appeals to God to forgive the people for turning away and making the golden calf. We’re reflecting on God’s character and what it means to receive full-on forgiveness.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 34 and our reflection has been written and read by Dai Woolridge.

Exodus 33 – Face-to-face at a Flat Iron

Bible Society — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Exodus 33 is one of the most inspiring and potentially confusing chapters in the whole book. We read about Moses and God speaking like friends, face-to-face. And then we read that no one can see God’s face. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean in light of Jesus?

Today’s reading is from Exodus 33 and our reflection has been written and read by Dai Woolridge.

Exodus 32 – Toy car trainers and sellotape

Bible Society — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Moses was up the mountain talking to God for a long time. Down at the bottom, Aaron and the Israelites didn’t sit around waiting – they made a calf out of gold. Find out what happened when it all went wrong, in chapter 32.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 32 and our reflection has been written and read by Dai Woolridge.

Exodus 31 – Quirky glasses and creative DIY skills

Bible Society — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Today we’re thinking about creativity, inspired by Bezalel. He’s the first person in the Bible to be described as filled with the Spirit – just so that he could craft the tabernacle.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 31 and our reflection has been written and read by Dai Woolridge.

Exodus 30 – Better than a waft of onion breath

Bible Society — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0100

This week our devotionals have been written and read by author and poet, Dai Woolridge. The instructions for worship in the tabernacle continue in this chapter and it’s a multi-sensory experience.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 30 and our reflection has been written and read by Dai Woolridge.

Hebrews 8 - Our High Priest of the New Covenant

Bible Society — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

As we’ve read through the instructions for the tabernacle this week, we’ve begun to see how so much of the design points forward to the new covenant in Jesus. The letter to the Hebrews is a great place to start if you want to know more about how everything makes sense together. Today we’re looking at chapter 8 – Jesus as the high priest.

Today’s reading is from Hebrews 8 and our reflection has been written and read by Liam Thatcher.

Exodus 29 – Consecration and communion

Bible Society — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

God finishes his instructions for the tabernacle by introducing a ceremony of consecration and communion. All the blood and sacrifice can seem very strange to us today, but we can imagine what it all meant for the people of Israel who had lived as slaves under the oppression of Pharaoh.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 29 and our reflection has been written and read by Liam Thatcher.

Exodus 28 – Dressed for the occasion

Bible Society — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Exodus 28 details the priestly clothing worn by Aaron in his role as high priest. There’s so much symbolism here that points forward to the person and ministry of Jesus.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 28 and our reflection has been written and read by Liam Thatcher.

Exodus 27 – Bearing fruit and shining light

Bible Society — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Inside the tabernacle was a beautiful lamp on a stand ... sound familiar? Join us today to think about and pray through what it means to be light to those around us.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 27 and our reflection has been written and read by Liam Thatcher.

Exodus 26 – Behind the curtain

Bible Society — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re thinking about the most important part of the temple – the Holy of Holies, the Most Holy Place, hidden behind layers of curtains.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 26 and our reflection has been written and read by Liam Thatcher.

Exodus 25 – A portable Eden

Bible Society — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In Exodus 25 God begins laying out his instructions for building the tabernacle – his dwelling place. There’s more to it than just some poles and canvas, though. This tent has been deliberately designed to communicate an important message.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 25 and our reflection has been written and read by Liam Thatcher.

Galatians 3 – Law and grace

Bible Society — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

We’re at the end of our week looking at the law in Exodus, and today we’re fast forwarding to Paul’s letter to the Galatian church. What does the law mean in light of God’s grace?

Today’s reading is from Galatians 3 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.

Exodus 24 – Every jot and tittle?

Bible Society — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In today’s passage the people promise to follow and be obedient to all of the law. But do they keep their promise?

Today’s reading is from Exodus 24 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.

Exodus 23 – Enough is enough

Bible Society — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re thinking about Sabbath laws, learning how they applied to the Israelite community then, and how we can remind ourselves to stop, pause and rest.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 23 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.

Exodus 22 – A God of Compassion

Bible Society — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

God’s law was groundbreaking for its time, in the way it instructed his people to look after the vulnerable. Discover more of God’s heart behind the law and lots of parallels with the 21st century in today’s reflection.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 22 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.

Exodus 21 – Timeless?

Bible Society — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

All these old laws are irrelevant, so we can just ignore them, right? Today we’re reading about some of the finer points of the Mosaic law and reflecting on the timeless principles that are still meaningful today.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 21 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.

Exodus 20 – Forsaking all others

Bible Society — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the third week of the Lent Encounter. This week we’re looking at the Mosaic law, given to Moses by God at Mount Sinai. We begin with the Ten Commandments and what the first commandment in particular tells us about the kind of relationship God wants with his people.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 20 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.

Luke 4 – Jesus in the wilderness

Bible Society — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This Saturday, our New Testament passage of the week is from Luke 4, where we read about Jesus spending 40 days in the wilderness after his baptism. In the same way as the Israelites were tested and tempted, Jesus is also tested and tempted, overcoming Satan’s lies with the word of God.

Today’s reading is from Luke 4 and our reflection has been written and read by Ursula Lai.

Exodus 18 – A kingdom of priests

Bible Society — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Having journeyed through the wilderness, in chapter 19 we find the Israelites arriving at the foot of Mount Sinai. Here, God begins to unveil some of the plans he has for the kind of people they will become.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 19 and our reflection has been written and read by Ursula Lai.

Exodus 18 – The wisdom of Jethro

Bible Society — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How good are you at taking advice from others? Today we’re looking at an interesting passage in Exodus where Moses is having a tricky time managing his workload as a leader. Enter father-in-law Jethro, with some sage advice which stands the test of time.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 18 and our reflection has been written and read by Ursula Lai.

Exodus 17 – Water from the rock

Bible Society — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today, as the Israelites are faced with another water shortage, we’re thinking about God’s timing in our lives.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 17 and our reflection has been written and read by Ursula Lai.

Exodus 16 – Manna: learning to trust

Bible Society — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Having solved the water shortage, the Israelites now run out of food and are faced with starvation in the wilderness. God has a plan, of course, but it will lead his people into newer depths of trust and obedience.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 16 and our reflection has been written and read by Ursula Lai.

Exodus 15 – From praise to grumbling

Bible Society — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The Israelites’ journey into the wilderness begins with joy and victory. After witnessing God’s miraculous power at the Red Sea, they're worshipping and singing praise to God. But just three days later, their jubilation turns into grumbling when they run out of water to drink.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 15 and our reflection has been written and read by Ursula Lai.

Luke 22 – The new covenant of my blood

Bible Society — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today’s devotional looks back to the first ever Passover and forward to Easter, when we remember Jesus’s death, the ultimate sacrifice, and the new covenant he made with his own blood.

Today’s reading is from Luke 22 and our reflection has been written and read by Larissa Morava.

Exodus 14 – The supernatural parting of the Red Sea

Bible Society — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today we’re reading and thinking about one of the most extraordinary miracles in the Bible – the parting of the Red Sea.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 14 and our reflection has been written and read by Larissa Morava.

Exodus 13 – Change takes time

Bible Society — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Why did God lead the Israelites into the wilderness rather than by the most direct route to the promised land? Today we look at Exodus 13 and reflect on how God's plans can sometimes look different from ours.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 13 and our reflection has been written and read by Larissa Morava.

Exodus 12 – The Paschal Lamb

Bible Society — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:37:03 +0000

In this, the first of our Lent Encounter devotionals, we look at the first ever Passover, eaten just before the people of Israel left Egypt, and the significance of the Passover lamb.

Today’s reading is from Exodus 12 and our reflection has been written and read by Larissa Morava.

Here are some other Bible passages that mention the lamb of God for further reading:

Revelation 5.6– 13, 7.17, 12.11, 13.8 and 21.22– 27.