The Story of Redemption
From the first promise in Eden to the new creation, walk the arc of God's redemptive love. Not a checklist — a road you travel, one day at a time.
As you enter this season of ordinary following, allow the creative breath of Genesis to quiet your heart. Settle into the stillness and listen for how God is currently shaping your life anew.
An extra practice
Rest
Rest one hour without producing anything. Sabbath is practice, not idleness.
Rest is not earned. It is given.
Day 1
The Goodness of Beginning
Genesis 1:1-25
Also: Psalm 104:1-12
Imagine yourself standing in the stillness before light was separated from dark; notice how the Spirit hovers with quiet, expectant purpose.
Step outside at some point today and name three things you see that reflect the original goodness of creation.
As I consider the beginning of all things, I am moved by...
Day 2
Formed in Love's Image
Genesis 1:26-31
Day 3
Breath and Belonging
Genesis 2:4-25
Day 4
The Choice in the Garden
Genesis 3:1-7
Day 5
Shadows and Seeking
Genesis 3:8-24
Day 6
The Longing for Return
Isaiah 40:1-11
Pause & look back
Sabbath: A Breath of Remembrance
Psalm 103:1-5
Day 8
A Call to Leave
Genesis 12:1-9
Day 9
The Promise Under Stars
Genesis 15:1-6
Day 10
Divine Encounter at Mamre
Genesis 18:1-15
Day 11
The Ultimate Surrender
Genesis 22:1-14
Day 12
Isaac's Quiet Faith
Genesis 26:17-25
Day 13
Jacob's Wrestling Night
Genesis 32:22-31
Pause & look back
A Sabbath of Remembrance
Psalm 105:6-11
Day 15
The Burning Call
Exodus 3:1-12
Day 16
The Name Revealed
Exodus 3:13-15
Day 17
The Hardened Heart
Exodus 7:1-7
Day 18
The Sign of Blood
Exodus 12:1-13
Day 19
The Great Departure
Exodus 12:31-42
Day 20
Waters of Deliverance
Exodus 14:10-14
Pause & look back
Resting in Redemption
Psalm 77:11-20
Day 22
The Call of Abram
Genesis 12:1-9
Day 23
Covenant Cut in Darkness
Genesis 15:1-18
Day 24
The Sacrifice of Trust
Genesis 22:1-14
Day 25
Deliverance from Bondage
Exodus 14:10-31
Day 26
Bread from Heaven
Exodus 16:1-15
Day 27
The Law of Love
Exodus 20:1-17
Pause & look back
Sabbath: Rest and Remembrance
Psalm 103:1-5
Day 29
Crossing the Jordan River
Joshua 3:1-17
Day 30
The Walls of Jericho
Joshua 6:1-20
Day 31
Choosing Whom to Serve
Joshua 24:14-24
Day 32
The Cycle of Returning
Judges 2:11-19
Day 33
Strength in Weakness
Judges 6:11-16
Day 34
The Smallest of Means
Judges 7:2-7
Pause & look back
Sabbath: Rest and Remember
Psalm 105:1-5
Day 36
A Heart for God
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Day 37
Covenant with a King
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Day 38
The Temple Presence
1 Kings 8:22-30
Day 39
The Wisdom of Solomon
1 Kings 3:5-14
Day 40
The Fragility of Power
1 Kings 11:1-11
Day 41
The Divided Kingdom
1 Kings 12:1-15
Pause & look back
Resting in the Promise
Psalm 23
Day 43
A Shepherd After God
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Day 44
Courage Before the Giant
1 Samuel 17:32-50
Day 45
Covenant of Steadfast Love
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Day 46
The Cry for Mercy
Psalm 51:1-12
Day 47
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Psalm 23:1-6
Day 48
Longing for His Presence
Psalm 63:1-8
Pause & look back
Sabbath: Looking Back
Psalm 103:1-5
Day 50
Solomon's Quest for Wisdom
1 Kings 3:5-15
Day 51
The Fragility of Splendor
1 Kings 8:22-30
Day 52
The Kingdom Tears Apart
1 Kings 12:1-17
Day 53
The Prophet's Bold Stance
1 Kings 18:20-39
Day 54
Faith Amidst Compromise
2 Kings 2:1-14
Day 55
The Longing for Return
2 Kings 25:1-12
Pause & look back
Rest in God's Faithfulness
Psalm 103:1-14
Day 57
The Weight of Exile
2 Kings 25:1-12
Day 58
A Voice in the Wilderness
Isaiah 40:1-11
Day 59
The Suffering Servant
Isaiah 53:1-12
Day 60
The Valley of Dry Bones
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Day 61
A New Covenant Written
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Day 62
The Promise of Restoration
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Pause & look back
Sabbath: Rest and Remember
Psalm 126
Day 64
A Remnant Returns Home
Ezra 1:1-11
Day 65
The Temple Foundation Laid
Ezra 3:10-13
Day 66
Walls of Protection
Nehemiah 2:17-18
Day 67
The Word Read Aloud
Nehemiah 8:1-3
Day 68
Waiting in the Quiet
Malachi 3:1-4
Day 69
A Heart Prepared
Malachi 4:5-6
Pause & look back
Sabbath: Looking Backwards
Psalm 103:1-5
Day 71
A Promise Fulfilled
Matthew 1:18-25
Day 72
The Light Dawns
Luke 2:1-7
Day 73
Angels and Shepherds
Luke 2:8-20
Day 74
Waiting in the Temple
Luke 2:21-38
Day 75
A Star for All
Matthew 2:1-12
Day 76
The Word Made Flesh
John 1:1-14
Pause & look back
Resting in the Mystery
Psalm 131
Day 78
The Agony in Gethsemane
Matthew 26:36-46
Day 79
The Path of Sorrows
Luke 23:26-32
Day 80
The Seven Last Words
John 19:28-30
Day 81
The Silence of the Tomb
Matthew 27:57-61
Day 82
The Dawning Light
John 20:1-18
Day 83
The Road to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Pause & look back
Sabbath: The Risen Rest
Psalm 118:14-24
Day 85
The Spirit's Living Temple
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Day 86
One Body Many Members
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Day 87
The Great Commissioning
Matthew 28:16-20
Day 88
Witnesses to the Resurrection
Acts 4:32-35
Day 89
The Groaning of Creation
Romans 8:18-25
Pause & look back
The City of New Light
Revelation 21:1-7
The road ends not at a finish line, but at a table.