Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of Life

Very excited to begin this at the start of the year. Clear typeset, sturdy binding.

I like this devotional a lot but I did notice a tone that seems to be intentionally missing and there are obvious limitations. The author clearly has a deep respect and high view of scripture. However, there are often many stories that are interwoven into the devotionals that make the devotionals more personable.Each devotional is about one or two pages. The book follows the entirety of scripture in the Christian order from Genesis to Revelation. Some devotionals might take a few chapters and others might cover multiple books. One day covers Jonah and Obadiah, with Obadiah being essentially ignored. It's not a heavy critique since the goal seems to be to cover all of scripture in a year. It's just an inherent limitation.I have appreciated the devotionals. They are theological, practical, and encouraging. They are thought-provoking at times and always seem sound. I will definitely enjoy continuing through this book.However, I was curious how certain chapters would be covered and I noticed a pattern. I was curious about dark episodes in the Bible. I went to the golden calf, the story of Dinah, the Levite and the concubine, and the violent scenes in Revelation 19. None of these scenes are explicitly mentioned or addressed. The closest seems to be acknowledging darkness when God isn't treated as King for Judges 19. I would have personally preferred getting more direct lessons from these stories but that did not seem to fit the goal of the author. There could have been a good way to apply this to "All of Life".Even with this limitation, I'd recommend it. The limitations do make this devotional a lot more accessible for ages and situations while still being enriching to all.

Paul David Tripp's "Everyday Gospel" devotional is a transformative companion for Christians seeking to deepen their daily Scripture reading practice. This new offering from the bestselling author of "New Morning Mercies" provides a year-long journey through God's word, following a Bible-in-a-year reading plan from Genesis to Revelation.The devotional's 365 entries are designed to be brief yet impactful, connecting the timeless truths of Scripture to the everyday experiences of Christian life. Tripp's reflections aim to strengthen faith, aid in resisting temptation, and inspire readers to live for God's eternal kingdom.One of the standout features of "Everyday Gospel" is its practical approach. Each devotion helps readers apply biblical principles to their daily lives, fostering spiritual growth and renewal through the gospel message. The included ribbon marker is a thoughtful addition, allowing users to easily keep their place throughout the year.For those who sometimes find daily Bible reading challenging, Tripp's devotional offers a fresh perspective. It transforms what might feel like a burden into a joyful, enriching experience. By spending just a few minutes each day with these reflections, readers can gain new insights and find inspiration in God's word."Everyday Gospel" is more than just a devotional; it's a roadmap for a year-long spiritual journey, guiding readers through the entirety of Scripture while providing practical, gospel-centered wisdom for everyday life.

I've been reading through the Old Testament prophets recently and have followed along with the entries in this devotional. My impressions so far are that Mr. Tripp rightly upholds God's truth as the authoritative source for life and godliness, and it gives a good balance of explanation, application, and encouragement in each daily devotional reading. The book does not shy away from hard truths of man's sinfulness and God's justice, but it also matches these topics with God's love, mercy, and grace.There is no way that a devotional tied to reading the Bible in a year could address every question or explain every issue, so I can't expect that. In fact, the meat of daily reading will naturally be in the scriptures. So this is a supplement that draws out key truths and applications for the reader.Functionally, this book lays flat right out of the package, which is fantastic! It also has a ribbon to keep your spot. The paper is good quality as well.Overall, this looks like an excellent addition to a daily, year-long Bible-reading endeavor.

This book by Paul Tripp is divided up into reading for each day of the year (excluding February 29, so you will get a day off on leap years). The book follows scripture from Genesis to Revelation. As such, you will need to wait until late September to get to the New Testament. Don’t worry, though, as Tripp makes sure that each reading points forward to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. This is a thoroughly Christ-centered walk through the Bible.Each day starts by laying out a few chapters of the Bible, which the reader can read on their own if they so desire. He then provides a reflection on those chapters, including a brief quote from that section of scripture interspersed at some point in the reflection. As such, this book can be used as a brief daily reflection, or can be used a full devotions if the whole scripture is read in addition to the text in the book.Overall, this is a great new daily devotional, and one that repeatedly points the reader toward the finished work of Jesus Christ.

This assigned a few chapters to read out of the Bible of your choice each day. Then it either helps to summarize it or gives another reflection, like a story out of the author's life. It is a nice supplement from what I've seen so far.