St Matthew 16: 21 – 28From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to […]
URC Daily Devotion 28 January 2026
St Matthew 16: 13 – 20When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you […]
URC Daily Devotion 27 January 2026
St Matthew 16: 5 – 12 When they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread. “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we didn’t bring any bread.” Aware of their discussion, […]
URC Daily Devotion 26 January 2026
St Matthew 16: 1 – 4 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky […]
URC Daily Devotion 25 January 2026
Alleluia O praise the Lord, all you nations,acclaim him all you peoples! Strong is his love for us;he is faithful for ever. (Grail Version) or Praise the Lord, all you nations!Extol him, all you peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us,and the faithfulness of the Lordendures forever. Praise the Lord! (NRSV) Reflection This […]
URC Daily Devotion Saturday 24th January 2026
St Matthew 15: 29 – 39 Jesus left there and went along the Sea of Galilee. Then he went up on a mountainside and sat down. Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them. The people […]
URC Daily Devotion Friday 23rd January 2026
inspiration in your inbox Friday, 23 January 2026 St Matthew 15: 21 – 28 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Jesus did not […]
URC Daily Devotion Thursday 22nd January 2026
St Matthew 15: 1 – 20 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat!” Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your […]
Wednesday 21st January 2026
Wednesday, 21 January 2026. St Matthew 14: 22 – 36 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there […]
Tuesday 20th January 2026
When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This […]