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March

The Road to the Cross — From Sacrifice to Resurrection

Days 60–90 of the 365-day journey · It All Points to Jesus — A 365-Day Bible Companion

READ THE WORD FIRST

THE DANCE OF THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT

Before there was a world, there was a rhythm of love. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit — moving together in perfect joy, each delighting in the others. When Scripture opens, the Spirit of God hovers over the waters. God speaks creation into being. John tells us that the Word was there in the beginning, that all things were made through Him, and that the Word became flesh.

That is the relationship underneath everything you are about to read. Through the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs, watch the Father speaking and sending, the Son revealing and redeeming, and the Spirit opening eyes and hearts.

Jesus is the center. Scripture calls Him the head of the church, and in Him all things hold together. Read the Word first, then let this Companion help you hear the music of the whole story.

“Holy Spirit, open our hearts to see Christ in all of Scripture.”

MARCH INTRODUCTION

Follow the One Who Walked Toward Us

January opened the story. February reminded us that the heartbeat of the story is love. March asks us to walk closer to Jesus as the road narrows toward the cross. Long before Calvary, God was teaching His people the language of sacrifice, redemption, covenant, holiness, priesthood, blood, forgiveness, and deliverance. Those truths prepare us to recognize the Savior when He comes.

Numbers shows rescued people who still struggle to trust. They complain, fear, rebel, wander, and forget. Yet God remains faithful. Then the Gospels bring us face-to-face with Jesus. Where God’s people fail, Jesus remains faithful. Where we wander, Jesus keeps walking in obedience to the Father. Where we cannot rescue ourselves, Jesus gives Himself.

Father — Son — Holy Spirit: The Relationship at the Center

The Father sends, speaks, promises, guides, and reveals His beloved Son. Jesus willingly obeys the Father and gives Himself for us. The Holy Spirit reveals Christ, strengthens God’s people, and opens our hearts so that what we read becomes more than information.

MARCH INTRODUCTION — CONTINUED

The Road Narrows

Jesus knows where He is going. He does not stumble into Jerusalem. He sets His face toward it. He serves rather than demanding to be served and gives His life as a ransom. He is the faithful Son, spotless Lamb, true Shepherd, Redeemer, Cornerstone, and risen King.

Keep Five Relational Questions Before You

Come Along — Do Not Carry the Burden of Catching Up

If you missed several days, begin again today. This Companion is meant to bring you into Scripture, not make you feel defeated by pages you did not finish. Ask one another the simplest question in the entire Companion: Where did you see Jesus?

March Prayer

Father, thank You for loving us and for keeping every promise. Lord Jesus, thank You for walking willingly toward the cross, giving Yourself for us, and rising in victory. Holy Spirit, open our hearts as we read. Help us see Christ clearly, trust Him deeply, love one another faithfully, and live what You teach us. Amen.

March 1 — Day 60

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Read First

Leviticus 24:1-25:46 • Mark 10:13-31 • Psalm 44:9-26 • Proverbs 10:20-21

Scripture Summary

God commands the Tabernacle lamps to remain burning and His holy name to be honored. Leviticus 25 introduces Sabbath years and the Year of Jubilee: the land rests, property can be restored, and people trapped by debt or servitude can receive freedom.

Jesus welcomes children and says the Kingdom must be received with childlike trust. A wealthy man asks about eternal life, but his possessions reveal what he cannot surrender.

The psalm moves from remembering past victories to crying out in present suffering, yet God’s people continue calling on Him to rise up and help.

The words of the righteous are valuable and life-giving. Wise speech nourishes and strengthens others.

Discover Jesus

Jubilee points toward rest, restoration, freedom, and a fresh beginning. Jesus brings the greater freedom Jubilee anticipated. The rich man cannot save himself, and neither can we. Religion, money, and good behavior cannot rescue us. Jesus saves; what is impossible for us is possible with God.

Reflect

Is there anything I am holding more tightly than I am holding to Jesus? What would surrender look like today?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, free my heart from anything that competes with You. Teach me to receive Your Kingdom with childlike trust and to follow You with open hands. Amen.

Live Today

Hold your possessions, plans, and achievements with open hands. Hold tightly to Jesus.

March 2 — Day 61

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Read First

Leviticus 25:47-27:13 • Mark 10:32-52 • Psalm 45:1-17 • Proverbs 10:22

Scripture Summary

Leviticus describes how a poor Israelite could be redeemed by a close relative who pays the price to set him free. God promises blessing for obedience, warns of the consequences of rebellion, and still promises mercy when His people return. What is dedicated to God is holy.

Jesus tells His disciples plainly that He will be betrayed, condemned, mocked, killed, and rise again. He explains that He came to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. Blind Bartimaeus receives sight and follows Him.

Psalm 45 celebrates a royal king and ultimately directs our hope beyond any earthly ruler toward God’s eternal King.

True blessing comes from the Lord. His blessing is not something human striving can manufacture.

Discover Jesus

Leviticus pictures someone who cannot free himself but can be redeemed by another. Jesus tells us exactly why He came: to give His life as a ransom for many. He is the Redeemer who pays the price we could never pay.

Reflect

Jesus knew the suffering ahead and still walked toward Jerusalem. What does that reveal about His love for you?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for paying the price to redeem me. Help me follow You with gratitude, serve as You served, and trust You as my eternal King. Amen.

Live Today

You have been redeemed at a great price. Follow Jesus with gratitude and serve someone in His name today.

March 3 — Day 62

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Read First

Leviticus 27:14-numbers 1:1-54 • Mark 11:1-26 • Psalm 46:1-11 • Proverbs 10:23

Scripture Summary

Leviticus closes by reminding Israel that what is dedicated to God is holy. Everything ultimately belongs to Him. God counts and organizes Israel for their journey. His people are not wandering without direction.

Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey, cleanses the Temple, and confronts worship that has lost its purpose. The promised King is moving toward His cross.

Even when the world shakes, God’s people can trust Him: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Foolishness delights in wrongdoing; wisdom brings understanding.

Discover Jesus

The Old Testament shows God preparing a people who belong to Him. Jesus enters Jerusalem as their promised King — not to seize an earthly throne, but to give His life.

Reflect

Am I loving God with my whole life and loving others as Jesus calls me to do?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, You are our King. Cleanse our hearts and help us trust and follow You. Amen.

Live Today

Give Jesus one area you have been trying to control. Trust the King and follow Him.

March 4 — Day 63

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Read First

Numbers 2:1-3:51 • Mark 11:27-12:17 • Psalm 47:1-9 • Proverbs 10:24-25

Scripture Summary

God arranges Israel around the Tabernacle and sets apart the Levites. Judah camps on the east toward the sunrise and sets out first; each tribe camps by its own standard. At the center of the camp is God’s presence.

Religious leaders challenge Jesus. He tells of tenants who kill the owner’s beloved son, and the rejected stone becomes the cornerstone.

Clap your hands, all you nations: God reigns over all the earth and is worthy of joyful praise. Yahweh Most High is awesome.

What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the righteous have a lasting foundation. Trouble passes; the desire of the righteous will be granted.

Discover Jesus

Israel camped around God’s presence. Now God’s Son stands among His people — and many reject Him. The rejected Son will become the Cornerstone.

Reflect

Is Jesus at the center of my life or simply one part of it?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, be the center and foundation of our lives. Help us recognize Your authority and follow You. Amen.

Live Today

Build today’s choices on Jesus, your Cornerstone.

March 5 — Day 64

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Read First

Numbers 4:1-5:31 • Mark 12:18-37 • Psalm 48:1-14 • Proverbs 10:26

Scripture Summary

God gives careful instructions for serving around the Tabernacle and keeping the camp pure. The sons of Kohath carry the most holy things, and Aaron covers the ark before the camp moves. His presence is holy.

A scribe asks for the greatest commandment. Jesus makes it simple: love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. He also points to the Messiah as David’s Lord.

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. God is faithful, our God forever, and He will guide us.

An unreliable person frustrates those depending on him. Faithfulness matters.

Discover Jesus

Jesus perfectly loved the Father and perfectly loved us, and soon He will demonstrate that love at the cross. The greatest commandment leads us straight to Jesus.

Reflect

Am I loving God with my whole life — and loving others as Jesus calls me to?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, teach us to love God completely and love others as You have loved us. Amen.

Live Today

Love God. Love someone in a practical way. Let Jesus be seen through both.

March 6 — Day 65

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Read First

Numbers 6:1-7:89 • Mark 12:38-13:13 • Psalm 49:1-20 • Proverbs 10:27-28

Scripture Summary

God gives instructions for those dedicated to Him and closes with Aaron’s blessing: ‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you; Yahweh make His face shine on you.’ Israel’s leaders willingly bring offerings for the Tabernacle.

Jesus warns against religious pride and notices a poor widow who casts in two small coins — yet she gave more than all the rest, for she gave all she had to live on. Jesus warns of difficult days ahead, calling His followers to remain faithful.

Money cannot redeem a human life. We need what worldly wealth can never purchase: the redemption of our souls.

Those who fear the Lord have lasting hope and joy.

Discover Jesus

Psalm 49 reminds us that no man can pay the price to redeem himself. Jesus can—and Jesus will. The widow gave everything she had; Jesus will give His own life for us.

Reflect

What am I still holding back from Jesus?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for giving Yourself for us. Help us trust You completely and give You our whole hearts. Amen.

Live Today

Hold nothing back. Give Jesus your heart, your choices, and your day.

Week 9 Review - The Big Story

The Road to the Cross

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The Big Story

This week God’s Word moved us unmistakably toward Jesus. Leviticus ended with holiness, sacrifice, redemption, and belonging to God. Numbers began with God organizing His people around His presence and leading them forward. In Mark, Jesus entered Jerusalem as King, faced rejection, taught us to love God and others, praised wholehearted giving, called His followers to remain faithful, and finally sat at the Passover table as betrayal approached. The sacrifices of the Old Testament are pointing toward the sacrifice of Jesus. The road is narrowing toward the cross. Finding Jesus This Week Our Redeemer - He pays the price we cannot pay. Our Cornerstone - Our lives are built upon Him. Our King - He deserves our complete allegiance. Our Servant - He came to serve and give His life. Our Sacrifice - He willingly walks toward the cross for us. It ALL Points to Jesus.

Reflect

What have I learned about Jesus this week that makes His sacrifice more personal to me?

Fellowship

Where is Jesus asking me to trust Him more completely? How can His love change the way I love someone else? What one change will Jesus see me making this week?

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for walking willingly toward the cross for us. Help us understand the depth of Your love and surrender our lives more completely to You. Keep our eyes fixed on You. Lord Jesus, help me not only to know Your Word but to live it. Transform my heart so that my life reflects You more each day. Week 10 Preview Jesus will share the Last Supper, pray in Gethsemane, face betrayal and abandonment, and stand before those who condemn Him. Keep reading. Keep listening. Keep your eyes on Jesus.

Week 9 - Complete

WEEK 10 - March - Days 66-72

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Week 10 Introduction

Welcome to Week 10 of It ALL Points to Jesus - A 365-Day Bible Companion. Read the assigned Scripture first. If it helps, listen to a professional Bible reader while following along in your Bible. This week takes us from Israel’s struggles in the wilderness to the most important events in history - the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Numbers, God’s people repeatedly struggle to trust Him. Yet God remains faithful. He provides, corrects, forgives, and continues leading His people toward the Promised Land. In Mark, Jesus shares the Last Supper, prays in Gethsemane, is betrayed and crucified - and then the tomb is found empty. Then Luke begins by preparing us again for the coming of the Savior. Through failure, judgment, mercy, the cross, and resurrection, one truth keeps appearing: God’s rescue has always been leading us to Jesus.

March 7 — Day 66

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Read First

Numbers 8:1-9:23 • Mark 13:14-37 • Psalm 50:1-23 • Proverbs 10:29-30

Scripture Summary

Aaron lights the seven lamps of beaten gold to give light in front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded. Moses hears God speaking from above the Ark, and the Levites are set apart for God’s service.

Jesus warns about difficult days and His eventual return. His message is simple: ‘Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don’t know when the time is.’ Stay faithful. Be ready.

God does not want empty religion. ‘Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving.’ He desires thankful hearts that genuinely honor Him.

God provides security for those who walk in His ways.

Discover Jesus

Jesus is walking toward the cross, yet He points beyond it. He will die. He will rise. And He will come again. The cross is not the end.

Reflect

If Jesus returned today, what would I want Him to find me doing?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, keep us faithful and ready. Help us live each day with our eyes fixed on You. Amen.

Live Today

Stay close to Jesus. Serve faithfully. Live ready.

March 8 — Day 67

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Read First

Numbers 10:1-11:23 • Mark 14:1-21 • Psalm 51:1-19 • Proverbs 10:31-32

Scripture Summary

Israel celebrates Passover, remembering God’s rescue from slavery. Then the cloud lifts from the Tabernacle, and Israel sets out from the wilderness of Sinai with God going before them.

At Bethany a woman breaks an alabaster jar of costly perfume and pours it over Jesus’ head. Judas prepares to betray Him, and Jesus gathers His disciples for Passover. The Lamb of God is approaching His sacrifice.

David confesses his sin: ‘Have mercy on me, God, according to Your loving kindness. Create in me a clean heart.’ He asks for mercy, cleansing, and spiritual renewal.

A righteous heart produces wise and helpful words.

Discover Jesus

Israel remembered a lamb whose blood brought deliverance. At Passover, Jesus prepares to give Himself for us. The cross reveals the depth of His love and fulfills the rescue that Passover anticipated.

Reflect

What does Jesus’ sacrifice reveal about the depth of His love for me?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for giving Yourself for us. Cleanse our hearts and teach us to love You wholeheartedly. Amen.

Live Today

Give Jesus your best — not what is left over.

March 9 — Day 68

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Read First

Numbers 11:24-13:33 • Mark 14:22-52 • Psalm 52:1-9 • Proverbs 11:1-3

Scripture Summary

God places His Spirit upon seventy elders to help Moses carry the burden of leading Israel. When the people complain about having no meat, God provides quail in abundance. Their uncontrolled craving, however, brings judgment.

At the Last Supper, Jesus takes bread and says it represents His body. He takes the cup and speaks of His blood poured out for many. The cross is now very near.

David contrasts the boastful destruction of the wicked with the steadfast love of God. While human arrogance falls, those who trust in God’s mercy flourish like a green olive tree in His house.

God cares about honesty. Pride leads us astray, while integrity guides us.

Discover Jesus

Today’s readings bring us surprisingly close to the cross. Moses intercedes for Miriam after she attacks him; Jesus intercedes for sinners. Joshua and Caleb trust God when everyone else is afraid; Jesus trusts His Father completely even in Gethsemane. Then Jesus gives His disciples the bread and cup. His body will be given. His blood will be poured out. And when the moment comes, Jesus prays: “Not My will, but Yours.” That is surrender. That is obedience. That is love. Everything is moving toward the cross.

Reflect

Where am I looking at the “giants” in my life instead of looking at God? Jesus surrendered His will completely to the Father. What am I still trying to hold onto instead of giving to Him?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, when fear becomes bigger than my faith, help me remember who You are. Teach me to trust You as Jesus did and to say, “Not my will, but Yours.” Amen.

Live Today

When a “giant” appears today, don’t begin with how big the problem is. Begin with how big your God is. Then take the next faithful step with Jesus.

March 10 — Day 69

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Read First

Numbers 14:1-15:16 • Mark 14:53-72 • Psalm 53:1-6 • Proverbs 11:4

Scripture Summary

After hearing the spies’ report, Israel becomes afraid. The people complain and even talk about returning to Egypt. Joshua and Caleb plead: Do not rebel against the LORD; do not be afraid, for God is with us.

Jesus is brought before the religious leaders. False witnesses speak against Him. When asked if He is the Christ, Jesus answers: “I am.” Meanwhile, Peter is outside.

Humanity’s deepest problem is not simply bad circumstances. Sin has separated us from God. We need someone to rescue us — and that rescue ultimately comes through Jesus.

Riches cannot save us when judgment comes. Money cannot purchase righteousness before God. We need something money cannot buy: grace.

Discover Jesus

Today’s readings are filled with human failure. Israel does not trust God. The religious leaders reject Jesus. Peter denies Him. Psalm 53 reminds us that sin reaches all humanity. Then look at Jesus. While people fail around Him, Jesus remains faithful. Peter’s denial is not the end of his story. After the resurrection, Jesus will restore him.

Reflect

Israel allowed fear to overcome faith. Peter allowed fear to overcome courage. Where is fear influencing my choices today? And when I fail, do I run away from Jesus or back to Him?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, forgive me when fear becomes stronger than my trust in You. When I fail, draw me back to Jesus and remind me that Your mercy is greater than my mistakes. Amen.

Live Today

You may fail, but Jesus remains faithful. When you stumble, don’t stay down. Turn back to Him and keep walking.

March 11 — Day 70

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Read First

Numbers 15:17-16:40 • Mark 15:1-47 • Psalm 54:1-7 • Proverbs 11:5-6

Scripture Summary

God gives Israel instructions about offerings, sin, and obedience. He tells the people to place tassels on their clothing as a reminder: Remember God’s commands; remember who you belong to. Korah and others challenge Moses and Aaron, rejecting the order God established.

Jesus stands before Pilate. The crowd chooses Barabbas. Jesus is mocked, beaten, crowned with thorns, and crucified. Darkness covers the land.

David is surrounded by enemies, yet he turns to God: “Behold, God is my helper.” Our circumstances may change, but God’s faithfulness does not.

Righteousness guides a person’s path, while wickedness eventually traps the wicked. Our choices matter; God calls us to walk His way.

Discover Jesus

Numbers shows us a holy God whom sinful people cannot approach casually. Then Mark brings us to the cross, where Jesus makes the way. The innocent Jesus takes the place of the guilty. Barabbas deserves punishment but walks free; Jesus has done nothing wrong, yet He goes to the cross. Barabbas goes free because Jesus takes his place. At the cross, Christ took our condemnation so that we might walk into God’s presence forever reconciled.

Reflect

Imagine Barabbas walking away while Jesus is led toward the cross. Now put yourself in his place. Jesus took the punishment we deserved so that we could receive the life we could never earn. How does that change the way I look at the cross?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, thank You for sending Jesus to take my place. Help me never become so familiar with the cross that I forget what it cost. Amen.

Live Today

Remember the cross. You do not have to earn your way into God’s presence. Jesus opened the way. Walk with Him today in gratitude.

March 12 — Day 71

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Read First

Numbers 16:41-18:32 • Mark 16:1-20 • Psalm 55:1-23 • Proverbs 11:7

Scripture Summary

Even after Korah’s rebellion, the people complain. Judgment comes upon the camp. Aaron takes incense and runs among the people, making atonement for them. Aaron stands between the dead and the living, and the plague stops.

The women come to Jesus’ tomb expecting His body. Instead, the stone has been rolled away. They hear: “He is risen; he is not here.” The cross was not the end. The grave could not hold Him. Jesus is alive.

David knows fear, pain, and betrayal, but he refuses to carry the burden alone: “Cast your burden on the LORD and he will sustain you.”

Human hopes eventually disappear when built only on this world, but the resurrection gives the believer a hope even death cannot destroy.

Discover Jesus

Look at the pictures God gives us today. Aaron stands between the dead and the living. A dead staff suddenly comes to life. Priests stand between sinful people and a holy God. Then Mark 16: the tomb is empty. We needed someone to stand between sin and life, bring us into God’s presence, and defeat death itself. Jesus is our risen High Priest and Living Lord.

Reflect

The women went to the tomb expecting death; instead, they discovered life. Sometimes we look at circumstances and believe there is no hope. Where do I need resurrection hope today?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, thank You that the cross was not the end. Thank You that Jesus conquered death and gives us living hope. Help me carry that hope into whatever I face today. Amen.

Live Today

Whatever burden you are carrying, remember: The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. Give your burden to Him and walk today with resurrection hope.

March 13 — Day 72

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Read First

Numbers 19:1-20:29 • Luke 1:1-25 • Psalm 56:1-13 • Proverbs 11:8

Scripture Summary

God gives Israel instructions involving the red heifer and purification. Contact with death made a person ceremonially unclean, but God provides a way to be cleansed and restored. Sin and death separate; God provides cleansing.

Luke begins his orderly account of Jesus. Zechariah and Elizabeth have prayed for a child for many years. Gabriel appears: they will have a son — John — who will prepare the people for the Lord.

David has every reason to fear, yet he says: “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Faith does not mean we never become afraid; faith means we know where to turn when fear comes.

Trouble is part of life, but God remains our deliverer. We may not know how He will act, but we can still trust Him.

Discover Jesus

Numbers begins with cleansing from the contamination of death. Then life-giving water flows from a rock. Luke announces that God’s long-awaited rescue is breaking into human history. Jesus is the Rock struck for us, the Living Water, and the One whose sacrifice cleanses us from death itself.

Reflect

Zechariah had prayed and waited so long that God’s answer became difficult for him to believe. Have I ever prayed for something so long that I began to wonder whether God was listening? Where do I need to trust God today?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, help me trust You when I am afraid and when Your timing is different from mine. Thank You for keeping Your promises and for sending Jesus, our Savior. Amen.

Live Today

When fear or waiting begins to wear you down, remember: God has not forgotten you. Trust Him with today and keep walking with Jesus.

Week 10 Review - The Big Story

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Week 10 has taken us on an extraordinary journey. Israel struggles with fear, complaining, rebellion, and unbelief. Again and again, God’s people fail to trust Him. Yet God does not abandon His plan. Woven through these wilderness stories are pictures pointing forward to Jesus.

The Big Story

Moses intercedes for people who rebel against him. Aaron stands between the dead and the living as the plague is stopped. A dead staff suddenly buds and produces life. God provides water from the rock. The Israelites are dying from poisonous bites, but God provides a way of rescue: Look and live. Then we come to Jesus. He shares the bread and cup with His disciples. He enters Gethsemane and prays: “Not my will, but thine, be done.” He is betrayed. Peter denies Him. Jesus is mocked, beaten, and crucified. The innocent One takes the place of the guilty. The Temple curtain tears. Jesus dies. He is placed in a tomb. And then - the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. Luke then takes us back to the beginning. John the Baptist is born to prepare the way, and God’s long-promised rescue is arriving. The light is breaking into the darkness. From the wilderness to the cross, from the cross to the empty tomb, the message becomes clearer: God has been leading us to Jesus all along.

Finding Jesus This Week

Our Intercessor - Moses and Aaron stood before God for the people; Jesus perfectly intercedes for us. Our High Priest - Israel needed priests to approach a holy God. Jesus brings us into God’s presence. Our Substitute - Barabbas walked free while Jesus went to the cross. Jesus took the place of the guilty. Our Living Water - God brought water from the rock. Jesus gives the life our souls truly need. The One Lifted Up - the bronze serpent pointed ahead to Jesus being lifted up on the cross. Our Risen Savior - death could not hold Him. The Light of the World - the promised Savior has come into our darkness. Different stories. Different centuries. One Savior.

Reflect Together

1. Which reading helped you see Jesus most clearly this week? 2. What did Israel’s repeated struggles teach you about trusting God? 3. What does Barabbas walking free while Jesus goes to the cross teach us about grace? 4. How does the empty tomb change the way we face fear and death? 5. What one change will Jesus see you changing this week?

Fellowship Questions

Share one place where you have been tempted to focus on the “giants” rather than God. Then encourage one another with something Week 10 repeatedly taught us: God is faithful even when we struggle to trust Him.

Week 10 Prayer

Father, thank You for Your faithfulness throughout Your Word. Thank You for sending Jesus to take our place, open the way to You, and defeat death. When we are afraid, help us trust You. When we fail, lead us back to Jesus. Keep our eyes fixed on Him. Lord Jesus, help us not only to know Your Word but to live it. Transform our hearts so that our lives reflect You more each day. Amen.

Week 11 Preview

Next week we continue through Numbers and Luke. Israel’s wilderness journey continues, but something remarkable will happen: Balaam, who was asked to curse Israel, will speak words that point toward a coming King. And in Luke, we will watch Jesus begin to step onto center stage. The promised Savior has come. Now we begin to see who He is and why He came. Keep reading. Keep looking. It ALL Points to Jesus.

Week 11 - Days 75-79

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Week 11 Introduction - From the Wilderness to the Promised Savior

Welcome to Week 11 of It ALL Points to Jesus. This week, read the assigned Scripture first. If it helps, listen to a professional Bible reader while following along. Then return here to help connect what you have read. Numbers continues Israel’s difficult journey through the wilderness. We encounter poisonous snakes, Balaam and his donkey, blessings that cannot be turned into curses, another generation being counted, Joshua being chosen, sacrifices, and Israel preparing for what lies ahead. Then Luke brings us to one of the greatest turning points in all of Scripture: Jesus is coming. Gabriel announces His birth. Mary responds in faith. John the Baptist prepares the way. Jesus is born in Bethlehem, presented at the Temple, baptized in the Jordan, and tested in the wilderness. Notice the contrast. Israel repeatedly struggles to trust and obey God in the wilderness. Jesus enters the wilderness and remains perfectly faithful. Where God’s people failed, Jesus succeeds. Even Balaam speaks words that point forward: “A star will rise from Jacob.” - Numbers 24:17 Hundreds of years before Bethlehem, God was already pointing ahead. The Star was coming. As you read this week, don’t rush. Read the Word first. Watch God’s plan unfold. Keep asking: Where do I see Jesus?

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March 14 — Day 73

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Read First

Numbers 21:1-22:20 • Luke 1:26-56 • Psalm 57:1-11 • Proverbs 11:9-11

Scripture Summary

Israel complains again, venomous snakes enter the camp, and many are bitten. The people recognize their sin.

Gabriel comes to Mary with extraordinary news: she will give birth to a Son named Jesus. He will be great, called the Son of the Highest, and His kingdom will never end. Gabriel declares: “For nothing spoken by God is impossible.” Mary responds in humble submission: “Let it be done to me according to your word.”

David is in danger, but he knows where to hide: under the shadow of God’s wings. His circumstances are frightening, yet his heart remains fixed on God.

Our words can tear people down or build them up. God calls His people to use wisdom and righteousness for the good of others.

Discover Jesus

Today we see one of the clearest pictures of Christ in the wilderness. The Israelites cannot heal themselves from the venomous bite; God provides the remedy: look and live. Jesus later explains: “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up.” The bronze serpent pointed forward to the cross. Sin has wounded us mortally, and God’s answer is Jesus. Look to Jesus and live.

Reflect

The Israelites could not save themselves from the serpent’s bite; God provided the rescue. What would happen if we stopped exhausting ourselves trying to fix our own sin and simply turned our eyes toward Jesus?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, thank You for providing the rescue I could never provide for myself. Keep my eyes fixed on Jesus and teach me to trust Your Word as Mary did. Amen.

Live Today

God’s invitation is wonderfully simple: Look to Jesus. Trust Jesus. Follow Jesus. Keep your eyes on Him.

March 15 — Day 74

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Read First

Numbers 22:21-23:30 • Luke 1:57-80 • Psalm 58:1-11 • Proverbs 11:12-13

Scripture Summary

Balaam travels with Moab’s officials, but God opposes his path. An angel of the Lord stands in the road. Balaam cannot see him; his donkey can.

Elizabeth gives birth to John. When Zechariah confirms his name in obedience, his voice returns and he praises God. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Zechariah prophesies: John will prepare the way for Jesus, the “dayspring from on high.”

David confronts injustice and wickedness, knowing evil will not have the final word. God is a righteous judge who will make all things right.

Wisdom knows when to speak and when to hold back. A trustworthy person keeps confidences, and our words reveal the true condition of our hearts.

Discover Jesus

Balak tries repeatedly to curse God’s people, but God’s blessing cannot be reversed. For generations God promised a Redeemer. Kings, enemies, and human failure could not stop Him. Zechariah announces that this sunrise of mercy has finally arrived: Jesus is the Dayspring breaking through the darkness of our world.

Reflect

Balaam could not see what God could see. How often do I judge my circumstances only by what is visible in front of me? Where do I need the light of Jesus to guide my steps today?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, thank You that Your promises are trustworthy and Your plans cannot be defeated. When I cannot see what You are doing, help me trust You and walk in the light of Jesus. Amen.

Live Today

You do not have to see the whole road ahead. God does. Walk in the light He gives you today, and keep your eyes on Jesus.

March 16 — Day 75

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Read First

Numbers 24:1-25:18 • Luke 2:1-35 • Psalm 59:1-17 • Proverbs 11:14

Scripture Summary

Balaam speaks blessing and an extraordinary prophecy: “There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel.” (Numbers 24:17)

Caesar’s census brings Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born and laid in a manger. Heaven announces to shepherds: “There is born to you... a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Simeon recognizes God’s salvation, a light for the Gentiles.

David is surrounded by enemies yet praises God as his defense and the God of his mercy. In Christ, God provides our secure fortress.

Where there is no counsel the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. God never intended us to walk alone.

Discover Jesus

Centuries before Bethlehem, God promised a Star out of Jacob and an everlasting Scepter. In Luke 2, that King arrives in humility as a baby in a manger. He came not merely to reform outward behavior, but to rescue sinners and transform our hearts from within.

Reflect

Where am I tempted to compromise in my walk with God? Do I recognize Jesus not simply as a baby in Bethlehem, but as my personal Savior and Lord?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, thank You for keeping Your promises and sending Jesus. Guard my heart from compromise and help me follow You faithfully. Amen.

Live Today

Follow the Star to the Savior. Numbers promised a Star; Luke announces the Savior. Keep your attention fixed entirely on Jesus.

March 17 — Day 76

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Read First

Numbers 26:1-51 • Luke 2:36-52 • Psalm 60:1-12 • Proverbs 11:15

Scripture Summary

God commands a second census. Beneath the names and numbers is a sobering reality: the generation that refused the Promised Land has passed, and a new generation stands ready.

The prophetess Anna recognizes the infant Jesus and speaks of Him to all who look for redemption. At twelve, Jesus stays in the Temple, declaring He must be about His Father’s business.

David recognizes that human strength is vain: “Through God we will do valiantly.” Our victory rests in God’s power, not our own resources.

Do not pledge commitments carelessly. Wisdom considers consequences before making guarantees; faithful followers of God walk with discernment.

Discover Jesus

Generations come and go, but God remains faithful across the centuries. In Luke, Jesus displays perfect obedience both to His heavenly Father and to His earthly parents. Even in quiet years of preparation, Christ was walking in spotless righteousness for our redemption.

Reflect

Jesus spent decades in quiet preparation before His public ministry began. Am I willing to remain faithful in ordinary moments when nobody seems to notice?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, thank You that Your faithfulness endures through every generation. Teach me to trust Your timing and remain faithful in the quiet, ordinary tasks of life. Amen.

Live Today

Be faithful with what is right in front of you. Trust God’s timing, do your work with integrity, and walk quietly with Jesus.

March 18 — Day 77

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Read First

Numbers 26:52-28:15 • Luke 3:1-22 • Psalm 61:1-8 • Proverbs 11:16-17

Scripture Summary

The wilderness generation has passed away, just as the Lord declared, leaving Joshua and Caleb ready to lead. The daughters of Zelophehad seek a rightful inheritance, and God honors their request.

John the Baptist preaches repentance that produces tangible fruit. When Jesus comes to be baptized, heaven opens: the Son stands in the water, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father proclaims: “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

David cries out from the ends of the earth: “Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” When our own strength is overwhelmed, God is our shelter and strong tower.

A gracious woman retains honor, and a merciful man does good to his own soul.

Discover Jesus

Moses prayed for a shepherd so God’s people would not wander aimlessly. Joshua was an earthly picture, but Jesus is the true Good Shepherd who leads His sheep all the way home. The repetitive morning and evening offerings pointed forward to the single, once-for-all sacrifice Jesus would make of Himself on the cross.

Reflect

John declared that genuine repentance produces visible fruit. What is one specific area of my life where Jesus is calling for real transformation, rather than good intentions?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, thank You for sending Your beloved Son. Lead me to Jesus, my Rock and Shepherd. May my repentance bear authentic fruit through the power of Your Spirit. Amen.

Live Today

Choose one small change today that honors Jesus: extend an act of kindness, resist a common temptation, or forgive someone quickly. Follow the Shepherd step by step.

Week 11 Review - The Big Story

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Sunday Group Review - About 15 minutes

The Big Story

We began with Israel wandering in the wilderness, and we ended with Jesus standing faithfully in the wilderness. Israel complained, rebelled, compromised, and struggled to trust God. Yet God remained faithful. When poisonous snakes brought death, God provided a way to live: look at the bronze serpent. Jesus later explained that this pointed to Him. Just as the serpent was lifted up, Jesus would be lifted up on the cross so that those who believe may have eternal life. Then Balaam, unable to curse God’s people, spoke a promise: “There shall come a Star out of Jacob.” - Numbers 24:17 The Star was coming. Luke shows us Who the Star is. Jesus is born in Bethlehem. Simeon recognizes God’s salvation. John prepares the way. At Jesus’ baptism the Father speaks, the Son stands in the water, and the Holy Spirit descends. Then Jesus enters the wilderness. Israel spent forty years there and repeatedly failed. Jesus spends forty days there and remains perfectly faithful. Satan tempts Him; Jesus answers, “It is written.” Finally, in Nazareth Jesus reads Isaiah and announces: “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.” - Luke 4:21 The waiting is over. The promised One has come. Finding Jesus This Week The Bronze Serpent - Jesus would be lifted up so sinners could look to Him and live. The Star from Jacob - the promised King was coming. The Sacrifices - repeated offerings pointed toward Christ’s perfect sacrifice. Joshua the Shepherd-Leader - pointed toward Jesus, our greater Shepherd. The Passover - pointed toward Jesus, the Lamb who delivers us from sin and death. The Genealogy - generation after generation moved God’s story toward Christ. The Wilderness - where Israel failed, Jesus remained faithful. The Messiah of Isaiah - Jesus declares the ancient promise fulfilled in Him. Different books. Different people. Different centuries. One story. It ALL Points to Jesus.

Reflect

Together 1. Which moment from this week’s readings helped you see Jesus more clearly? 2. Why do you think Jesus connected Himself with the bronze serpent - “look and live”? 3. Israel failed repeatedly in the wilderness, while Jesus remained faithful. What does that teach us about why we need a Savior? 4. Psalm 63 says, “My soul thirsteth for thee.” What things do we sometimes expect to satisfy us that only God can satisfy? 5. What one change will Jesus see you changing this week? We aren’t reading Scripture simply to finish another week. We are asking Jesus to transform us. Fellowship

Go around the group and complete this sentence: “This week I saw Jesus in __________.” No long explanation is necessary. Someone else may have seen Christ in a passage you almost passed over.

Pray

Father, thank You for Your faithfulness through every generation. Thank You for the promises, sacrifices, prophets, and stories that continually lead us toward Your Son. Thank You for Jesus - the Savior, the Lamb, the Shepherd, the faithful Son, and our Rock. Help us not simply learn more about Him. Help us trust Him, follow Him, and become more like Him. Lord Jesus, help us not only to know Your Word but to live it. Transform our hearts so that our lives reflect You more each day. Amen. Week 12 Preview Next week the journey continues through Numbers and Luke. Israel continues preparing for the Promised Land while Jesus begins His public ministry. We will watch Jesus teach with authority, heal the sick, call disciples, forgive sins, confront religious assumptions, and reveal more clearly who He is. Read the Scripture first. Ask the Holy Spirit for understanding. Look carefully. Find Jesus. Then live what you have read. Week 11 Complete - Seven days of Scripture. One unfolding story. One Savior. Jesus.

Week 12 + March Close

Days 78-90 • March 19-31

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The reading rhythm through March 31, followed by the March closing review and April preview.

Week 12 Introduction

Days 78-84 • March 19-25

This week marks an important transition. Israel reaches the end of Numbers and enters Deuteronomy. The wilderness journey is nearly over. Moses begins preparing a new generation to enter the Promised Land. His message is simple: Remember what God has done. Listen to His Word. Trust Him. Obey Him. Then Luke brings us face-to-face with Jesus. Jesus calls fishermen to follow Him. He touches the unclean, forgives sins, welcomes sinners, heals, teaches mercy, raises the dead, and receives the love of a forgiven woman. The God whom Moses tells Israel to remember has come near in Jesus Christ. Read God’s Word first. If helpful, listen to a professional Bible reader while following along. Then return here - not to replace Scripture, but to help you see the One toward whom Scripture has been pointing all along.

March 19 — Day 78

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Read First

Numbers 28:16-29:40 • Luke 3:23-38 • Psalm 62:1-12 • Proverbs 11:18-19

Scripture Summary

God outlines the sacred rhythm of feasts: Passover, the Feast of Weeks, the Feast of Trumpets, and the Day of Atonement.

Luke records the genealogy of Jesus, tracing His lineage backward past David and Abraham all the way to Adam, “the son of God.” Jesus steps directly into the human family tree.

David declares with unwavering conviction: “He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.” Power and steadfast love belong to God alone.

The wicked work an unreliable wage, but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward. True righteousness leads straight to life.

Discover Jesus

The endless calendar of festivals and blood sacrifices pointed beyond itself to the ultimate Passover Lamb. Where the first Adam fell into sin and brought death to his descendants, Jesus enters our genealogy as the Last Adam, obeying the Father perfectly and securing eternal life for all who trust Him.

Reflect

When life feels shaky or unpredictable, where do I instinctively seek stability? Am I resting entirely upon Jesus as my only Rock and Salvation?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, thank You for Your faithfulness through every generation. Thank You for Jesus, our true Passover Lamb, our sure foundation, and our eternal Savior. Amen.

Live Today

Rest your weight upon the Rock. When anxious thoughts arise, speak Psalm 62:2 over your day and let Christ be your confidence.

March 20 — Day 79

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Read First

Numbers 30:1-31:54 • Luke 4:1-30 • Psalm 63:1-11 • Proverbs 11:20-21

Scripture Summary

God instructs Israel on the binding sacredness of vows: a person’s word must be kept.

Full of the Holy Spirit, Jesus is led into the wilderness for forty days. He overcomes every assault of the devil by quoting Scripture: “It is written.” Returning to Nazareth, Jesus reads Isaiah 61 in the synagogue and proclaims: “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.” (Luke 4:21) The townspeople, blinded by familiarity, reject Him.

Thirsting in a dry and weary land, David cries: “God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you.

Those of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those upright in their way are His delight. Outward appearances fool man, but God judges the heart.

Discover Jesus

Where Israel spent forty years in the wilderness and repeatedly failed, Jesus spent forty days fasting in the wilderness and triumphed completely. He is the true and faithful Son who wields the Word of God in perfect obedience. In Nazareth He announces that He is the anointed Messiah sent to proclaim liberty to the captives.

Reflect

What weapon do I reach for when temptation comes? Has familiarity with Jesus ever caused me to take His grace for granted?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, give me a soul that thirsts deeply for You. Fill me with Your Word so I can stand firm against temptation, and keep my heart in awe of Jesus. Amen.

Live Today

Hide God’s Word in your heart. Memorize one promise today and use it as your shield whenever fear or compromise whispers.

March 21 — Day 80

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Read First

Numbers 32:1-33:39 • Luke 4:31-5:11 • Psalm 64:1-10 • Proverbs 11:22

Scripture Summary

Reuben and Gad request land east of the Jordan, but Moses reminds them of their duty to fight alongside their brothers until the whole nation possesses its inheritance.

In Luke, Jesus teaches and casts out demons with authority, heals Peter’s mother-in-law, and ministers to crowds.

David prays for protection from secret plots and slanderous tongues, resting in the confidence that God will expose evil and cause the righteous to rejoice.

As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman without discretion. Outward beauty is completely empty without godly wisdom and character.

Discover Jesus

Israel marched toward an earthly inheritance step by step under God’s guidance. In the Gospel, Jesus calls Peter, James, and John into a radical new journey. He is not merely a moral guide; He is the Lord of creation who commands the seas and transforms fishermen into fishers of men.

Reflect

Where is Jesus asking me to drop my nets and trust His voice, even when circumstances make little human sense?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, help me trust Your voice above my own reasoning. Give me willing feet to leave comfort behind and follow You wholeheartedly. Amen.

Live Today

When Jesus prompts you today, say with Simon Peter: “Nevertheless at Your word I will.” Take the step He has put before you.

March 22 — Day 81

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Read First

Numbers 33:40-35:34 • Luke 5:12-28 • Psalm 65:1-13 • Proverbs 11:23

Scripture Summary

Israel is commanded to drive out Canaan’s idolatrous inhabitants and receive their tribal boundaries. God establishes six cities of refuge for anyone guilty of unintentional manslaughter, blending holy justice with life-saving mercy.

In Luke, Jesus touches a man full of leprosy, making him clean; He forgives and heals a paralyzed man lowered through the roof; and He calls Levi the tax collector, who leaves everything to follow Him.

Psalm 65 celebrates God who atones for our transgressions, hears prayer, stills the roaring of the seas, and enriches the earth with bountiful harvest.

The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Discover Jesus

The cities of refuge provided an earthly shelter for the guilty. Jesus is our ultimate City of Refuge. Where the law barred the leper, Jesus touches and cleanses him. Where sin paralyzed the soul, Jesus pronounces total forgiveness. In Christ, justice and mercy meet in perfect harmony.

Reflect

Is there guilt or brokenness in my past that I have been afraid to expose to Jesus? Do I run to Him as my refuge?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, You are my refuge and cleansing. Thank You for touching the unclean and forgiving my sins. Give me eyes to notice and welcome those who feel cast aside. Amen.

Live Today

Move toward someone who feels isolated or rejected. Show them the genuine kindness and welcoming mercy of Christ.

March 23 — Day 82

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Read First

Numbers 36:1-13; Deuteronomy 1:1-46 • Luke 5:29-6:11 • Psalm 66:1-20 • Proverbs 11:24-26

Scripture Summary

Numbers concludes by ensuring family inheritances remain secure within their tribes.

In Luke, Jesus feasts with tax collectors and sinners, declaring He came to call the sick, not the righteous. He announces the new wine of the Kingdom, proclaims Himself Lord of the Sabbath, and heals a man’s withered hand in the synagogue despite the hostility of the Pharisees.

Psalm 66 summons the whole earth to shout joyfully to God, praising Him for turning the sea into dry land, refining His people through fire and water, and hearing their prayers.

There is one who scatters yet increases more, and one who withholds what is right, but it leads to poverty. Generosity refreshes the giver.

Discover Jesus

Moses calls Israel to remember God’s past deliverances so they do not fall back into fear. In the Gospel, Jesus reveals Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath and the Physician of our souls. He does not wait for us to clean ourselves up; He comes directly to our table, bringing new wine, restoration, and mercy.

Reflect

Does my attitude toward others mirror the religious criticism of the Pharisees, or the welcoming, healing heart of Jesus?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for receiving me when I was spiritually sick and bankrupt. Deliver me from self-righteousness, and fill my life with Your generous grace. Amen.

Live Today

Practice openhanded generosity today — whether with your finances, your time, or your words of encouragement. Refresh someone else.

March 24 — Day 83

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Read First

Deuteronomy 2:1-3:29 • Luke 6:12-38 • Psalm 67:1-7 • Proverbs 11:27

Scripture Summary

Moses recounts how God protected and provided for Israel during forty years in the wilderness, giving them victory over Sihon and Og.

In Luke, Jesus spends an entire night in prayer before choosing the Twelve apostles. He then delivers the Sermon on the Plain, turning worldly values upside down: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and show mercy just as your Father is merciful.

Psalm 67 pleads for God’s face to shine upon His people so that His saving way may be known among all nations and all peoples praise Him.

He who diligently seeks good procures favor, but he who searches for evil will find it.

Discover Jesus

Moses accepted God’s sovereign boundary and pointed forward to Joshua. In Luke, Jesus reveals the heart of God’s Kingdom. He does not merely preach radical love for enemies; He will embody it perfectly on the cross, praying for the very soldiers who crucify Him. He loved us while we were still enemies.

Reflect

Is there an offense or a difficult relationship where I am withholding forgiveness? How does Christ’s mercy toward me reshape how I respond to that person?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for loving me when I was far from You. Melt away any bitterness in my heart, and empower me by Your Spirit to bless those who hurt me. Amen.

Live Today

Pray specifically and sincerely for someone who has wronged or irritated you: “Lord, pour out Your mercy and blessing upon them.”

March 25 — Day 84

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Read First

Deuteronomy 4:1-49 • Luke 6:39-7:10 • Psalm 68:1-18 • Proverbs 11:28

Scripture Summary

Moses passionately charges Israel to heed God’s statutes, warning them never to add to or take away from His Word or plunge into idolatry.

In Luke, Jesus warns against judging others with a beam in our own eye and teaches that a tree is recognized by its fruit. He contrasts the foolish builder who builds on sand with the wise builder who hears His words and puts them into practice.

Psalm 68 proclaims the triumphal majesty of God, who scatters His enemies, serves as a Father to the fatherless, leads prisoners out into prosperity, and ascends on high leading captivity captive.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

Discover Jesus

Moses commanded Israel to hear and obey God’s voice. In Luke, Jesus places His own words as the eternal rock on which human lives must be anchored. He is the Victor celebrated in Psalm 68 who descended to earth and ascended into heaven, possessing supreme authority over sickness, distance, and death.

Reflect

Am I merely an admirer of Jesus’ words, or am I digging down deep and building my everyday choices upon them?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, You are the Rock of my salvation. Forgive me for building on the fragile sands of my own ideas. Teach me to hear Your words and obey them faithfully. Amen.

Live Today

Take one specific command of Jesus that you have delayed obeying, and put it into practice today without hesitation.

March 26 — Day 85

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Read First

Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25 • Luke 7:11-35 • Psalm 68:19-35 • Proverbs 11:29-31

Scripture Summary

Moses reviews the Ten Commandments and proclaims the Great Shema: “Hear, Israel: The LORD is our God. The LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.” (Deut 6:4–5)

In Luke, Jesus has compassion on a grieving widow at Nain and raises her only son. To John’s messengers He points to the evidence: the blind see, the lame walk, the dead are raised, and the poor hear good news.

Psalm 68 praises the Lord who daily bears our burdens, the God of salvation to whom belong escapes from death.

He who troubles his own house inherits the wind, but the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.

Discover Jesus

The Law demands total devotion to God. In the Gospel, God’s love arrives in the flesh. Without being asked, Jesus steps forward to touch the coffin at Nain, breaking the power of death and restoring life to a widow’s son. He is the burden-bearing God who enters our deepest grief and turns mourning into dancing.

Reflect

Do I truly believe that Jesus sees the quiet heartaches I carry? Am I willing to bring my questions to Him when His plans do not match my expectations?

Fellowship

Pray

Father, help me love You with my whole heart, soul, and strength. Lord Jesus, thank You for seeing my tears, bearing my burdens, and conquering death on my behalf. Amen.

Live Today

Look around you for someone who is walking through sorrow or grief. Reach out to them with a word of hope and the compassion of Christ.

March 27 — Day 86

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Read First

Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20 • Luke 7:36-8:3 • Psalm 69:1-18 • Proverbs 12:1

Scripture Summary

Moses reminds Israel that God chose them because He loved them and kept His holy oath. He commands them to tear down idols and warns them never to say, “My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.”

In Luke, a sinful woman weeps at Jesus’ feet, wiping them with her hair and anointing them with costly ointment. Jesus teaches that he who is forgiven much loves much, and declares her sins forgiven.

David cries out from the deep mire where there is no standing, anticipating the suffering Savior.

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. A teachable heart is the foundation of wisdom.

Discover Jesus

Israel was redeemed by sovereign grace, not merit. In Luke 7, the weeping woman demonstrates the only proper response to grace: overflowing love and radical worship. At the cross, Jesus plunged into the deep waters of Psalm 69, bearing our reproach and shame so that our insurmountable debt of sin could be canceled forever.

Reflect

Do I see myself like Simon the Pharisee — measuring my goodness against others — or like the woman at Jesus’ feet, overwhelmed by the magnitude of grace I have received?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for bearing my reproach and wiping away my sin. Keep me humble, grateful, and quick to love, knowing how much You have forgiven me. Amen.

Live Today

Express extravagant gratitude to God today. Take a moment in private prayer to thank Him for specific sins He has washed away by His blood.

March 28 — Day 87

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Read First

Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22 • Luke 8:4-21 • Psalm 69:19-36 • Proverbs 12:2-3

Scripture Summary

Moses reminds Israel that God is not giving them the land because of their righteousness; they have repeatedly been rebellious and stiff-necked. Yet God in His grace renews the covenant tablets.

In Luke, Jesus teaches the Parable of the Sower: the seed is the Word of God and the soils represent human hearts. His true family are those who hear the Word of God and do it.

Psalm 69 turns from agonized suffering to confident praise: God hears the poor and does not despise His prisoners. Praise pleases God far more than animal sacrifices.

A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices will He condemn; a man cannot be established by wickedness.

Discover Jesus

Israel’s history exposed human inability to keep God’s law through self-effort. In Luke, Jesus shows that true spiritual life begins when the seed of God’s Word takes root in an honest and good heart, bearing fruit with patience. Christ is the true Sower who gives Himself so that our stony hearts might become fertile soil.

Reflect

Which soil best describes my heart today: crowded by cares, hardened by routine, or open and receptive to God’s Word?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, plow the hardened places of my heart. Uproot the thorns of worldly worry and make me good soil, ready to receive Your Word and bear lasting fruit. Amen.

Live Today

Protect your time in the Word today. Turn off background distractions and let Scripture speak deeply and quietly into your life.

March 29 — Day 88

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Read First

Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32 • Luke 8:22-39 • Psalm 70:1-5 • Proverbs 12:4

Scripture Summary

Moses sets before Israel a blessing and a curse: blessing if they obey God’s commands, and a curse if they turn aside. When they enter the Promised Land, they must tear down the pagan shrines and worship the Lord only in the place He chooses.

In Luke, Jesus falls asleep in a boat until a fierce windstorm threatens to drown the disciples. He awakens, rebukes the wind and raging water, and there is a great calm.

Psalm 70 is an urgent plea for rescue: “Hurry, God, to deliver me. Come quickly to help me, LORD.” God is our help and deliverer.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

Discover Jesus

The disciples, terrified by the tempest, ask: “What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.” Luke gives the resounding answer: Jesus is Lord over nature, over demonic realms, and over human despair. He steps into the darkest storms of life and commands peace.

Reflect

What storm in my life is causing me to panic? Am I forgetting that Jesus is right here in the boat with me?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, You are sovereign over every storm and every power of darkness. Silence my fears, strengthen my faith, and help me tell others what great things You have done for me. Amen.

Live Today

When anxiety rises today, pause and declare: “Jesus is Lord over this storm.” Rest in His calm.

March 30 — Day 89

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Read First

Deuteronomy 13:1-15:23 • Luke 8:40-9:6 • Psalm 71:1-24 • Proverbs 12:5-7

Scripture Summary

Moses warns Israel against enticements to worship other gods. Debts must be canceled every seven years, and the poor and vulnerable must be cared for with open hands and generous hearts.

In Luke, a woman bleeding for twelve years touches Jesus’ garment and is healed. Jairus’s daughter is dead, but Jesus says, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe,” and raises her. He then commissions the Twelve to proclaim the Kingdom.

Psalm 71 is the testimony of an aging saint who has trusted God from his youth, asking God not to forsake him in old age.

The thoughts of the righteous are right; the house of the righteous shall stand.

Discover Jesus

Deuteronomy calls for openhanded mercy toward the afflicted. In Luke, Jesus embodies divine compassion. He stops for an outcast woman whom society deemed unclean, and He takes the cold hand of a dead child, reversing the finality of death. No problem is too small for His love, and no tragedy is too final for His authority.

Reflect

Jairus faced what looked like an absolute dead end. In what circumstance do I need to hear Jesus’ words: “Don’t be afraid. Only believe”?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, when fear tells me it is too late, help me trust Your voice. Thank You for noticing me in the crowd and holding power over life and death. Amen.

Live Today

Open your hand today. Give generously, speak encouragement, or help someone who cannot repay you.

March 31 — Day 90

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Read First

Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20 • Luke 9:7-27 • Psalm 72:1-20 • Proverbs 12:8-9

Scripture Summary

Moses outlines the pilgrimage festivals of Passover, Weeks, and Tabernacles. He establishes principles of justice, forbidding bribery, and gives laws concerning Israel’s future king: he must not accumulate horses, wives, or gold, but must write his own copy of God’s Law and read it every day.

In Luke, Herod is perplexed by Jesus. Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fish.

Psalm 72 is a royal prayer for the righteous King who delivers the needy, breaks oppressors, rules from sea to sea, and whose name endures forever.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised. Character matters far more than pretension.

Discover Jesus

Deuteronomy envisioned a King who walked in total submission to God’s Word. Psalm 72 prayed for an eternal King of righteousness and compassion. Jesus is that promised King, the Christ of God. Yet His crown is attained through the cross. He multiplies bread in the wilderness and then calls us to die to ourselves and share in His resurrection life.

Reflect

Jesus asks each of us: “Who do you say that I am?” Does my daily life testify that Jesus is my Lord and King, or merely a moral teacher?

Fellowship

Pray

Lord Jesus, You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Give me courage to deny myself, take up my cross today, and follow You wherever You lead. Amen.

Live Today

Identify one area where self-interest is fighting God’s will. Surrender it intentionally at the foot of the cross today.

Week 12 Review - The Big Story

Days 78-84 • March 19-25

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The Big Story

Numbers ends and Deuteronomy begins. Moses tells a new generation: Remember what God has done. Trust Him. Love Him. Obey Him. Do not forget Him. Israel’s history proves that people fail, but God remains faithful. Luke then brings us to Jesus - the One who calls ordinary people, touches the unclean, forgives sinners, welcomes outsiders, heals, teaches mercy, raises the dead, and receives the love of the forgiven. Moses tells Israel to love the LORD; Luke shows us why He is worthy of that love. God has come near in Jesus.

Finding Jesus This Week

Jesus is the One worth following, the One who makes us clean, the One who forgives sin, Lord of the Sabbath, the One who loves His enemies, the Rock, the compassionate Savior, and the Forgiver. Different stories. Different people. One Savior. It ALL Points to Jesus.

Reflect Together

1. What stood out most this week? 2. What might Jesus be asking you to surrender or change? 3. Who might Jesus be asking you to notice? 4. What example of God’s faithfulness do you never want to forget? 5. What one change will Jesus see you changing this week?

Fellowship Questions

Keep reading. Keep following. Keep looking for Jesus. Ordinary people following Jesus and telling others what He has done - that is how His Kingdom continues to spread.

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your faithfulness, mercy, forgiveness, and love. Help us remember what You have done, trust You with what lies ahead, and follow You faithfully. Transform our hearts so our lives increasingly reflect You. Amen.

March Review - The Big Story

The Road Toward the Cross

Soli Deo Gloria - For the Glory of God Alone

The Big Story

March has moved us from wilderness preparation toward a clearer view of Jesus. Israel repeatedly needed the same reminders: remember God, trust His Word, reject idols, love Him wholeheartedly, care for others, and do not mistake His grace for something you earned. The human heart forgets. God remains faithful. Luke has steadily answered the question, Who is Jesus? He forgives sins, commands sickness, creation, evil, and death, welcomes outsiders, teaches with divine authority, feeds the hungry, and is confessed as God’s Messiah. At the Transfiguration, the Father says, “Listen to Him.” Then March closes with Jesus setting His face toward Jerusalem. That is where March and April join. The Easter story does not begin only when Jesus reaches the cross. It is already unfolding as He willingly walks toward it. The King is coming - not to save Himself, but to give Himself.

Finding Jesus This Month

We found Jesus as our Refuge, Cleanser, Forgiver, Lord, Rock, Compassionate Savior, Messiah, promised Prophet, and King. Again and again, Scripture has moved our attention away from ourselves and toward Him.

Reflect Together

What have you learned about Jesus this month? Where has His Word challenged you? What do you need to remember before entering April? And what one change will Jesus see you changing as you follow Him toward the cross?

Fellowship Questions

Tell one person what Jesus has been showing you. Keep it simple. You do not need a sermon - just a true story of His faithfulness and grace.

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for leading us through Your Word. Keep us from forgetting Your faithfulness. Give us ears to listen, hearts ready to obey, and eyes fixed on You as we follow the road toward the cross. Amen.

April Preview - One Easter Journey

March and April are intentionally joined as one Easter-centered journey. March has turned our eyes toward Jesus and the road to Jerusalem. April will carry us deeper toward His sacrifice, the cross, and the victory of the resurrection. The calendar changes, but the story does not stop. Keep following Jesus. Read the Scripture first. Listen carefully. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart. And keep asking the question that guides this entire companion: Where do I see Jesus? Read, read some more, and keep reading until you see Jesus face-to-face.

MARCH MONTHLY REVIEW

The Road to the Cross

March carried us from the closing sacrifices of Leviticus through the wilderness wanderings of Numbers and into the covenant renewal of Deuteronomy. Again and again, God remained faithful while His people struggled with fear, rebellion, compromise, and forgetfulness. In the Gospels, Jesus moved steadily toward the cross, gave Himself in love, rose from the dead, and then Luke brought us back to His birth and the beginning of His ministry so we could see again who He is. By the end of the month, Jesus has set His face toward Jerusalem. The road is clear: God has been preparing His rescue all along.

Finding Jesus This Month

One Word. One Journey. One Savior.

March Monthly Review — Reflection & Preview

Relationship Review

Pray

Father, thank You for Your faithfulness through every generation. Lord Jesus, thank You for walking toward the cross for us and for revealing the Father so clearly. Holy Spirit, keep our hearts open to the Word. Help us listen, obey, and follow Jesus with courage and love. Amen.

Looking Toward April

March and April belong together as one Easter-centered journey. March has turned our eyes toward Jesus and the road to Jerusalem. April will carry us deeper into His teaching, sacrifice, death, and resurrection victory. Keep reading the Scripture first. Keep asking the Holy Spirit for understanding. Keep looking for Jesus.

ABOUT IT ALL POINTS TO JESUS

After two and a half years of reading the Bible every day together, a husband and wife felt the Holy Spirit speak a simple vision: people everywhere reading the same portion of Scripture on the same day — Old Testament, New Testament, Psalm, and Proverbs — while seeing how it all points to Jesus.

These monthly volumes are companions for that journey. Read the Word first in your own Bible; then let the summaries, reflections, questions, prayers, and practical steps help you see Christ throughout Scripture.

They are written for groups gathering around the table and just as much for the person reading alone. If you are by yourself today, you still have a friend in Jesus.

Watch the daily reading videos: https://www.youtube.com/@EntireBibleIn12Months

Come and see. Bring a friend.

HELP NEXT YEAR’S EDITION

This booklet was written for groups like yours: Sunday classes, Bible studies, circles of friends before prayer. You know things we don’t — what opened hearts in your room, what confused people, what you’d change. Write to [email protected] with ‘Booklet ideas’ in the subject line, and tell us. Every fall, the best suggestions from teachers and leaders go into the next edition. Its readers will be learning from you. Thank you — and may every page point your group to Jesus.