WEEKEND RECHARGE!

July 25, 2026

Monday, July 20–Luke 6:37–49
Tuesday, July 21–Luke 7:1–10
Wednesday, July 22–Luke 7:11–17
Thursday, July 23–Luke 7:18–35
Friday, July 24–Luke 7:36–50

BE SURE TO REVIEW “CAMDE–400–CALY” AFTER THE SUMMARIES. 

DAILY DEVO SUMMARY | July 20–24

LUKE 6:37–49: “DON’T JUDGE ME!”
Jesus' command, "Do not judge," is not a prohibition against discerning right from wrong but a warning against hypocritical and self-righteous condemnation. Those who have received God's grace are called to extend forgiveness, generosity, and mercy to others while remaining grounded in the truth of his Word. Before addressing another person's sin, believers must first examine their own hearts, allowing God's Spirit to remove the "log" from their own eyes. A person's words and actions reveal the condition of the heart, and genuine disciples of Jesus produce good fruit because their lives are rooted in him. Those who hear Christ's teaching and obey it build their lives on the solid foundation that remains secure when life's storms come.

LUKE 7:1–10: WHEN HUMILITY MEETS FAITH
Jesus encountered a Roman centurion whose beloved servant was near death, and the officer demonstrated remarkable confidence that Christ could heal with only a word. While the Jewish leaders appealed to the centurion's good works and claimed he was worthy of Jesus' help, the centurion humbly confessed that he was not worthy for Jesus to enter his home. His faith rested not in his own merit but in the absolute authority and power of Jesus. Jesus marveled at this humble trust and declared that he had not found such great faith even in Israel. Great faith is not believing we deserve God's favor—it is believing that Jesus is completely trustworthy to accomplish his will.

LUKE 7:11–17: THE VISITOR OF OUR SOULS
As Jesus entered the village of Nain, he was met by a funeral procession for the only son of a grieving widow and was moved with deep compassion. Without being asked, Jesus stepped into her sorrow, touched the bier, and with a word raised the young man from the dead. The crowd recognized that God had visited his people, for Jesus displayed both the compassion of a shepherd and the authority of the Lord over death itself. Like Elijah and Elisha before him, Jesus brought life to a son, yet he did so by his own divine authority rather than by prayer. The same risen Christ continues to visit his people today, meeting us in our grief, strengthening our souls, and reminding us that his compassion is never far away.

LUKE 7:18–35: WHEN DOUBT MEETS FAITH
John the Baptist, despite faithfully preparing the way for Jesus, struggled with doubt while suffering in prison and wondered if Jesus truly was the promised Messiah. Rather than rebuking John, Jesus pointed him back to the fulfillment of Scripture and the evidence of God's kingdom at work through his miracles and ministry. Jesus honored John's faithfulness while revealing that those who live on this side of the cross experience the fullness of God's redemptive plan through his death, resurrection, and the indwelling Holy Spirit. In contrast to John's humble faith, the religious leaders rejected both John and Jesus because their hearts refused God's gracious invitation. When seasons of discouragement raise difficult questions, believers are called to anchor their faith in God's Word, recognize his work in their lives, and trust that his wisdom is revealed through the fruit he produces.

LUKE 7:36–50: FORGIVEN!
Jesus contrasts the self-righteousness of Simon the Pharisee with the humble, extravagant love of a woman whose many sins had been forgiven. While Simon believed righteousness was earned, the woman came to Jesus knowing her only hope was his mercy. Through the parable of the two debtors, Jesus reveals that those who recognize the depth of God's grace respond with deep love and wholehearted devotion. The story reminds us that no one is beyond God's forgiveness and that no one is righteous enough to earn it. Faith in Christ—not religious performance—brings forgiveness, peace, and a transformed life.

HANDHOLDS THROUGH THE BIBLE
CAMDE–400–CALY
Creation. Abraham. Moses. David. Elijah. 400. Christ. Apostles. Letters. Yet-to-Come.

“CAMDE”—HANDHOLDS THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT

CREATION (Genesis 1–11)
We considered this part of God’s story in the first month of our study. It is foundational to understanding the whole story. We learned about Yahweh Elohim, the powerful and personal God who breathed the breath of life into humanity. Sin disrupted God’s fellowship with Adam and Eve, so God graciously began the story of redemption by promising a Savior (Gen. 3:15). After the flood, the earth was populated by Noah’s descendants. 

ABRAHAM (Genesis 12–50)
God promised a Savior and chose Abraham to be the founder of a nation through which the Savior would come. This promise was passed down to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In this section, common issues like lying, jealousy, envy, betrayal, and mockery of God continue as God reveals his plan for his people. Finally, through a series of events, Jacob’s small clan settles in Egypt and eventually becomes a powerful nation. 

MOSES (Exodus–Joshua)
For four hundred years in Egypt, the nation of Israel grew stronger. Eventually, the pharaoh enslaved Israel and ordered the killing of all male Israelite infants. Moses was spared, raised in Egypt’s royal courts, and educated at its finest universities. But when he took matters into his own hands by killing an Egyptian who was mistreating a fellow Israelite, he was forced to flee for his life. Forty years later, God called Moses to deliver Israel from slavery. However, because of Israel’s continued disobedience, the nation wandered in the desert for forty years. Moses died, and Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the promised land. 

DAVID (Judges–Song of Solomon)
David represents the period of the judges (forerunners of the kings) and the kings of Israel, who ruled over both the united and divided kingdoms. The Davidic Covenant promised that David’s throne would be established forever (2 Sam. 7:16). This promise was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the King of kings (Rev. 22:16). This section includes Ruth, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah, important leaders in God’s story, as well as books of poetry and proverbs.

ELIJAH (Isaiah–Malachi)
In Matthew 17:1–5, Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus while he was with Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration. Moses represented the law, and Elijah represented the prophets. Prophets appeared before, during, and after the exiles.^[1] They warned Israel of the consequences of disobedience and looked forward to the promised Messiah.

400 (YEARS BETWEEN OLD TESTAMENT AND NEW TESTAMENT)
After the Old Testament ends with the book of Malachi, four hundred years pass before God speaks again through the last prophet, John the Baptist. This time is known as the Intertestamental Period or the Silent Period. 

“CALY” –-HANDHOLDS THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT

Christ (Matthew–John)
The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke), along with John’s Gospel, tell the story of Jesus on earth—the incarnation, his teachings, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and his appearances after the resurrection. 

Apostles (Acts)
The Acts of the Apostles begins with Jesus' ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit lit the flame that ignited the church. In Acts, we follow Peter and Paul, learn how Jews and Gentiles united into one body, and see churches start throughout Europe and Asia. 

Letters (Romans–Jude)
The New Testament includes twenty-one letters, thirteen of which were written by Paul. Most of these letters are directed to churches, with a few sent to individuals. 

Yet-to-Come (Revelation)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ was given to an angel, who then revealed it to the apostle John while he was exiled on the Island of Patmos. The Revelation begins with letters to seven churches and then describes the judgments that will end life as we know it, ultimately ushering us into the eternal kingdom.