February 19, 2026 — Leviticus 11:1–12:8; Mark 4:30–5:20; Psalm 23:1–6
Leviticus 11:1–12:8
God teaches Israel to distinguish between clean and unclean, shaping daily life around His holiness. Even ordinary routines like eating and childbirth are connected to worship and obedience. God forms a people who reflect His purity in every area.
Mark 4:30–5:20
Jesus describes the kingdom as small yet unstoppable, then shows authority over chaos, demons, and fear. His power restores a man no one else could help. God’s reign reaches the most desperate places.
Psalm 23:1–6
The Lord is a faithful Shepherd who provides, guides, and protects. Even in dark valleys, His presence brings comfort. His goodness and mercy pursue His people all their days.
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God is holy, powerful, and tender in His care. He forms His people in purity, brings freedom to the captive, and walks with them through every valley. Life flourishes under His shepherding rule.
February 20, 2026 — Leviticus 13:1–59; Mark 5:21–6:6a; Psalm 24:1–10
Leviticus 13:1–59
Laws about skin disease show God’s concern for both physical and communal health. Uncleanness affects worship and relationships, requiring careful attention. God provides guidance to protect His people and preserve holiness.
Mark 5:21–6:6a
Jesus heals a desperate woman and raises a little girl, responding to faith with compassion. In His hometown, unbelief limits what people receive. God’s power is present, but faith opens the door to experience it.
Psalm 24:1–10
The earth belongs to the Lord, and the psalm asks who may stand in His holy place. Clean hands and a pure heart mark those who seek Him. God is the glorious King worthy of honor.
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God is holy and sovereign, yet near to those who trust Him. He invites His people to approach Him with faith and purity. His power and glory belong together.
February 21, 2026 — Leviticus 14:1–57; Mark 6:6b–29; Proverbs 5:15–23
Leviticus 14:1–57
God provides a path for cleansing and restoration after disease. Reentry into the community and worship is marked by sacrifice and obedience. God delights in restoring those once separated.
Mark 6:6b–29
Jesus sends His disciples while opposition grows. John the Baptist’s death shows that faithfulness can be costly. God’s mission advances even in the face of hostility.
Proverbs 5:15–23
Wisdom urges faithfulness and warns against the destruction of unrestrained desire. God’s design for relationships protects joy and life. His ways guard from regret.
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God restores, sends, and instructs His people for faithful living. His path leads to life, even when obedience is difficult. Protection and purpose are found in walking His way.
February 22, 2026 — Leviticus 15:1–16:34; Mark 6:30–56; Psalm 25:1–7
Leviticus 15:1–16:34
God addresses impurity and culminates with the Day of Atonement, where sin is removed from the people. Access to His presence requires cleansing and sacrifice. God provides a gracious way for ongoing forgiveness.
Mark 6:30–56
Jesus feeds the multitudes and walks on water, showing compassion and authority over nature. He meets physical needs while revealing divine power. God’s care and might are seen together.
Psalm 25:1–7
David asks for guidance and mercy, trusting God’s steadfast love despite his sin. Hope rests in the Lord’s faithful forgiveness. God’s mercy anchors the soul.
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God provides cleansing, guidance, and compassionate care. He meets both spiritual and physical needs, inviting trust in His mercy. Hope rests in His faithful love.
February 23, 2026 — Leviticus 17:1–18:30; Mark 7:1–30; Psalm 25:8–15
Leviticus 17:1–18:30
God sets boundaries for worship and relationships, calling His people to be distinct. Holiness shapes how they approach Him and how they live with one another. His commands protect life and reflect His character.
Mark 7:1–30
Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from the heart, not rituals. He honors persistent faith and extends mercy beyond expected boundaries. God’s grace reaches those who humbly seek Him.
Psalm 25:8–15
The Lord is good and upright, teaching sinners His way. Those who fear Him receive guidance and friendship with God. He leads the humble into truth.
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God calls His people to heart-level holiness and humble trust. His instructions guard life, and His mercy reaches beyond barriers. Walking in His ways brings closeness with Him.
February 24, 2026 — Leviticus 19:1–20:27; Mark 7:31–8:13; Psalm 25:16–22
Leviticus 19:1–20:27
God commands His people to be holy in everyday relationships, justice, and worship. Love for neighbor stands alongside reverence for Him. Holiness shapes real-life decisions.
Mark 7:31–8:13
Jesus heals and feeds with compassion and power. Some still demand signs, missing what is already before them. God’s generosity is often met with hardened hearts.
Psalm 25:16–22
David cries out in loneliness and trouble, asking for forgiveness and deliverance. His hope rests in God’s faithful care. The Lord is a refuge for the afflicted.
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God’s holiness touches daily life and calls for loving obedience. He shows compassion repeatedly, inviting trust instead of doubt. In weakness and need, He remains a faithful refuge.
February 25, 2026 — Leviticus 21:1–22:33; Mark 8:14–9:1; Proverbs 6:1–11
Leviticus 21:1–22:33
God gives special instructions for priests and offerings, emphasizing reverence in those who serve before Him. What is offered must reflect His worth. God deserves honor in both leaders and worship.
Mark 8:14–9:1
Jesus warns about spiritual blindness and reveals His coming suffering and glory. Following Him requires self-denial and trust beyond what is seen. God’s kingdom advances through a path that leads through the cross to life.
Proverbs 6:1–11
Wisdom warns against careless commitments and lazy living. Diligence and foresight protect from hardship. God values responsible, disciplined living.
Together
God is worthy of reverent worship and wholehearted trust. He calls His people to spiritual clarity, self-denial, and faithful responsibility. Life aligned with Him reflects His honor and leads to lasting reward.