Kristi Burchfiel

The Essential Jesus, Day 88 Hold on. This phrase can be used to describe so many parts of our life. Read how Jesus uses this from Revelation 2:12-29 in day 88 of the Essential Jesus reading plan on YouVersion.com. While “hold on” can be used in a lot of different contexts, here, we see Jesus using this as a way to encourage the people to keep firm, have resolve. In other words, be intentional about what it is that we are holding on to. If we act like we don’t care and are very flippant about our beliefs, we will not have the resolve that we need to be able…

The Essential Jesus, Day 87 Directions. As we read day 87 of the Essential Jesus reading plan on YouVersion.com we are reading Revelation 2:1-11. As Jesus is giving the message to these two churches, we see that he provides them directions. He is giving instructions. Are we willing to be directed by the Lord? Do we take instruction and feedback and are we willing to truly assess where we are at and just how surrendered we are willing to be to Jesus daily? Our desire is to be completely aligned with God’s purpose. Anything less is sin and we must be willing to accept God’s feedback and direction to us…

The Essential Jesus, Day 86 Who is Jesus? This entire series, The Essential Jesus reading plan on YouVersion.com, is designed to help us in and know Jesus better. Today read Revelation 1:1-20. Today we seek to understand Jesus better by recognizing the power that he has and his position of authority over the whole world. As we read through this passage we see so many phrases used to describe Jesus. Based on these phrases, we understand the character of who he is and the characteristics of what he can do. How does knowing Jesus help us to better understand God? Jesus has said that when we have seen him, we…

The Essential Jesus, Day 84 What has been your experience with the risen Savior? As we look at John chapters 20 and 21 we see multiple different responses to the risen Savior Jesus Christ. Reading through these verses we see disbelief, amazement, questions, and worship. Which would we have been? As we think about the risen Savior, would we have been any different than they were? But, once they saw the risen Jesus, they were changed. They were never the same again and they worshipped Jesus from that point forward. When we experience Jesus, what is our response? Has he revolutionized our lives and do we worship him as a…

The Essential Jesus, Day 83 Do we believe? As we look at day 83 of the Essential Jesus reading plan on YouVersion.com, we read Luke 24:1-49 and see the story of two men who wanted to believe. Wanting to believe and actually believing are different. We can be impressed with an idea or process, but do we put our faith and trust into it so that all we do is measured by it. Do we live it even when it is not easy. Seeing and understanding the risen Savior Jesus Christ is different from choosing to place your life in him. Are you placing your life in Jesus Christ today…

The Essential Jesus, Day 82 Life-changing. The Jesus that we serve creates true life change in each of us. Read Mark 16:1-20 as part of day 82 of the Essential Jesus reading plan on YouVersion.com. Jesus rose from the dead. No one believed it at first, but then they experienced the risen Savior and believed. Do we experience the risen Savior? Do we understand how truly life-changing Jesus Christ is and can be in our lives? As we look at all we do today, our focus, attitude, and motivation are all different because of the influence of Jesus Christ on our lives. Do we demonstrate and live out the life-change…

The Essential Jesus, Day 81 Jesus Christ rose from the dead. As we looked at day 81 of the Essential Jesus reading plan found on YouVersion.com, we read Matthew chapter 28. Jesus Christ rose from the dead. He was dead and buried and yet on the third day, God raised him back to life, victorious over death. As we think about the power and the might of Jesus, we can realize that if we allow Jesus to work and move in our lives, we have that same power. The power of Jesus has not diminished over time. It continues and it remains. Do we recognize the power of God moving…

The Essential Jesus, Day 80 Forgiveness. As we look at the final days of the life of Jesus in the Essential Jesus reading plan on YouVersion.com, we see a man who demonstrates forgiveness. Read Luke 23:26-56. As part of the crucifixion, Jesus suffered terrible things. They treated him like a prisoner and a criminal, even though he had never done anything wrong. Still, Jesus makes the statement asking for their forgiveness. When others treat us unjustly, how do we respond? What does it mean to truly forgive someone? When others treat us wrongly, whether we deserve it or not, the response in order to be like Christ is to offer…

The Essential Jesus, Day 79 Do we believe Jesus. As we look at day 79 of the Essential Jesus reading plan on YouVersion.com, the question becomes, do we believe Jesus. Read Luke 22:66-23:25. During the trial, Jesus does share who he is, but then asks why he should because they don’t believe anything he says anyway. Do we trust the words of Christ? Do we believe that what he says is true? As we understand Jesus, we see that he allows us the option to believe him or not, but if not, then why? Jesus shares who he is. Will we take the time to believe in all that he…