2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 146
by Walt Martin on May 26th, 2026
The same Jesus who speaks of knowing His sheep by name, laying down His life for them, and giving them eternal life now finds Himself standing in the Temple surrounded by people who want Him dead. Why? Because the question underneath the entire chapter has never really been about sheep. It is about authority, about who rules, about whose voice we trust, and whether God is truly at work in Jesus. Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 145
by Walt Martin on May 25th, 2026
There are countless voices trying to shape us: fear, outrage, politics, consumerism, self-protection, ambition, anxiety, tribalism, even religion used without love. Some voices steal, kill, and destroy. But, the Shepherd’s voice is different... Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 144
by Walt Martin on May 24th, 2026
Faith is not always instant full understanding. Sometimes it is the slow opening of the eyes. The gradual realization that Jesus is more than we first imagined. John keeps weaving creation imagery through the story too. This isn't just about repairing damaged eyesight. This is new creation breaking into the old world. Light entering darkness again. Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 143
by Walt Martin on May 23rd, 2026
Fear narrows vision. Fear protects systems over people. Fear silences testimony. Fear resists transformation. Fear clings to certainty instead of surrender. But, new creation has a way of disrupting old categories. Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 142
by Walt Martin on May 22nd, 2026
This passage forces us to ask uncomfortable questions about ourselves. Can people become so convinced they are defending God that they actually resist Him? Can religion become so tied to power, pride, fear, or identity that it loses the ability to recognize truth? Can darkness wear respectable clothing? John’s answer seems to be yes. Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 141
by Walt Martin on May 21st, 2026
Sin isn't just isolated bad choices, but a power that entangles people, families, cultures, systems, and nations. We like to think of ourselves as autonomous and free, but Jesus describes humanity as far more captive than we realize.
We know this instinctively, but it's easier to deny the potential than to choose to see patterns we cannot break, wounds that shape generations, habits that master us that show up in anger, greed, lust, pride, bitterness, addiction, fear, self-righteousness, violence, exploitation.
The chains may not be visible, but they are real. That’s why Jesus speaks about freedom so personally: “If the Son sets you free, you really will be free.” Read More
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