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Luke (Mar-Apr 2026)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the book of Luke published by Tom Vander Well in March and April of 2026. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

A phoenix rising from vibrant clouds with rays of light illuminating the ocean's surface, creating a mystical atmosphere at sunset.
Luke 1: When the Spirit Hovers Again
A wooden table set with sliced bread on a cutting board, clay cups, and candles illuminating the scene, with a bowl of grapes in the background.
Luke 2: At the Table
A person's hand holding a pen, writing in a notebook, with a steaming cup of coffee, glasses, and a smartphone on a wooden table, illuminated by warm sunlight.
Luke 3: Putting the Mission to Work
An illustration featuring a figure resembling Jesus walking towards a sunrise, with text highlighting themes of spiritual leadership versus worldly desires. Elements include a crown, bread, and snakes symbolizing temptation alongside biblical references.
Luke 4: A Different Way
A group of people gathered in prayer, with a man reading from a book in the foreground. Behind them, images of a couple, medication bottles, and a cross are visible in a warm, textured background.
Luke 5: Every Day People, Every Day Lives
A group of monks in white robes bowing in a prayerful posture inside a serene church setting.
Luke 6: Into the Quiet
A man sitting on the floor of a dimly lit stone cell, gazing upward towards a small window with bars. Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating the man who appears weary and contemplative.
Luke 7: Surrendering Expectations
A crowd of villagers gathered around a figure in flowing robes, speaking passionately as the sun sets in the background, casting a warm glow over the scene.
Luke 8: My Part in Jesus’ Ministry
A serene landscape depicting a figure in flowing robes walking along a rocky path, accompanied by three individuals, with mountains and a sunset in the background.
Luke 9: The Mountain
A split image showing a cluttered workspace with papers, a laptop, and a mug on one side, and a serene desk with an open book, a lit candle, and a vase of flowers illuminated by soft sunlight on the other side.
Luke 10: A Good Question for the Week
A silhouette of a person standing at a partially open door, with beams of light streaming through, creating an atmospheric and dramatic scene.
Luke 11: Socially Inappropriate
A person standing on a winding road at sunset, surrounded by fields and trees, with warm golden light illuminating the landscape.
Luke 12: The Weight of April
A silhouetted figure in a cloak walking along a dirt path at sunset, with a city skyline in the background and a fox resting nearby.
Luke 13: Hidden in Plain Sight
A dramatic scene depicting Jesus at the Last Supper, surrounded by His disciples, sharing bread and wine with a warm, candle-lit atmosphere.
Luke 14: A Dinner Dripping With Intrigue
An elderly man joyfully running towards a younger man in a desert landscape at sunset, symbolizing reunion and warmth.
Luke 15: Lost and Found
A businessman in a suit walking past a homeless man sitting against a wall, illuminated by warm light from a doorway.
Luke 16: “Even if Someone Rises from the Dead”
A man and woman sitting together at a table, holding hands and sharing a warm conversation over coffee in a cozy kitchen setting.
Luke 17: God’s Kingdom…It’s Already Here
A dramatic scene set in a dusty ancient town, featuring a desperate man kneeling and pleading with a figure resembling Jesus Christ, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.
Luke 18: Learning to Observe
A biblical scene depicting a figure resembling Jesus Christ walking towards a crowd, framed by a stone wall and tree, with warm sunlight illuminating the background.
Luke 19: “Right in Front of You”
A dramatic scene depicting a figure with long hair and a robe facing a group of ancient-looking men, set in a grand temple with torches illuminating the background.
Luke 20: What They Fear Most
A person standing on a grassy path, facing a sunset with dramatic clouds and a distant town illuminated by lights.
Luke 21: Make Up Your Mind
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Esther (Feb-Mar 2026)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the books of Esther published by Tom Vander Well in February and March of 2026. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

A bulletin board filled with various colorful flyers and notices, including one prominently labeled 'AUDITIONS' in bold letters, along with other announcements for a drama club meeting, tutoring availability, a bake sale, and a request for volunteers.
Esther 1: Divine Bulletin Boards
A woman in a flowing white dress walking towards a bright archway, surrounded by ancient stone columns and lit by flickering torches.
Esther 2: Taken
A solemn scene depicting a group of people lying on the ground in a dusty outdoor setting, while a lone man stands facing them, surrounded by a crowd in the background.
Esther 3: Bowing
A desolate street scene at sunset, featuring quaint brick buildings with storefronts and illuminated windows. In the foreground, a solitary figure draped in a tattered cloak stands amidst a mist, while vibrant red tulips bloom nearby.
Esther 4: Choosing Real
Two men in elaborate historical costumes engage in conversation while holding ornate cups, surrounded by a lavish spread of food and dim candlelight.
Esther 5: Shrewd
A detailed illustration of intricate golden gears and mechanisms set against a starry night sky, featuring a bright full moon and wispy clouds.
Esther 6: Machinery of Heaven
A king seated on a throne in a lavish palace, observing a dramatic scene of a man being led away in chains, with a powerful sunset illuminating the background, while a queen stands elegantly nearby.
Esther 7: Evil Implodes
A distinguished man in traditional attire, wearing a turban, is writing on a scroll at a wooden desk. He is using a wax seal to formalize a document, surrounded by lanterns, scrolls, and an audience in the background.
Esther 8: In a System I Don’t Control
A basketball player in a white jersey takes a shot as the crowd erupts with excitement. The scoreboard shows a close score of 78 to 79, with only 0.6 seconds left in the game.
Esther 9: Miraculous Turnaround
An antique wooden table with rolled parchment scrolls, a decorative seal, and a sprig of olive leaves, set against a backdrop of sunlight filtering through windowpanes.
Esther 10: Serving in Small Empires
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1 & 2 Peter (February 2026)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the books of 1 & 2 Peter published by Tom Vander Well in February of 2026. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

An elderly man in a light jacket smiles and laughs while talking to a younger man, seated in a cozy cafe setting. A cup of coffee and a book are on the table.
1 Peter 1: Wise Investments
A beautifully set dining table featuring four plates of salad, wine glasses, water glasses, and a basket of rolls, with a cozy interior and wine bottles in the background.
1 Peter 2: An Open Invitation
A cheerful family gathering with three adults sitting on a sofa, enjoying coffee and engaging in conversation, surrounded by a cozy living room setting.
1 Peter 3: Without Words
A young man in a plain tunic stands in front of an older man dressed in a Roman toga, engaged in a serious conversation by the light of a flickering candle. A wooden table holds an open book and a cup beside them, set in a warmly lit interior with ancient decorations.
1 Peter 4: Fiery Ordeals
A glass of amber beer sits on a bar counter next to an open notebook filled with handwritten notes and a pen, with a wall covered in colorful stickers and a television in the background.
1 Peter 5: Due Time
Two women sitting at a table in a cozy café, one is holding a card with words and the other is smiling while looking at her friend. A notebook and a mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream are on the table.
2 Peter 1: God’s QA Program
A wooden ladder engulfed in flames stands upright in a grassy landscape, with a church steeple visible in the background under a swirling sky.
2 Peter 2: The Question Beneath the Ash
2 Peter 3: Perhaps Today. Likely Not.
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James (February 2026)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the book of James published by Tom Vander Well in February of 2026. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

A man with gray hair and a beard is sitting at a desk, writing in a notebook. He is wearing a light blue button-up shirt and appears focused. A laptop, a cup of coffee, and papers are on the desk. The scene is illuminated by warm sunlight coming through a window, with a cityscape visible in the background.
James 1: Not Our Ways
A freshly baked loaf of bread with a slice spread with butter, resting on a wooden cutting board, alongside a bowl of butter and fresh basil leaves.
James 2: Of Yeast and Fruit
Close-up of a man's mouth wide open in a scream, with a heartbeat waveform overlaying the image.
James 3: Diagnosis I Didn’t Ask For
Two men sitting at a bar, engaged in conversation, with beers in front of them. One man has long hair and a beard, dressed in a simple tunic, while the other is in a dark shirt.
James 4: Grace, Served Neat
Close-up of weathered feet wearing simple sandals, standing on a cobblestone path in a historical setting.
James 5: The View from James’ Sandals
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John (Feb-Mar 2024)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post/podcast for the book of John published by Tom Vander Well in January and February 2024. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

John 1: The God Who Pitched His Tent

John 2: Signs

John 3: Loyalty to a Trusted Source

John 4: No Sign Necessary

John 5: Who Am I Living to Please?

John 6: Filet-o’-Fish or Flesh-and-Blood?

John 7: Division

John 8: Showdown

John 9: Seeing and Believing

John 10: Shepherd and Sheep

John 11: Watershed Moment

John 12: The Spectrum of Belief

John 13: Waypoints of Confusion

John 14: Peace that’s Not of this World

John 15: The Dude Abides

John 16: Contrasting Statements

John 17: Where His Footsteps Lead

John 18: Empire v. Kingdom

John 19: “The Man Who Saw It”

John 20: “The One Thing”

John 21: Testimony & Verdict

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Habakkuk (Jul 2022)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the book of Habakkuk published by Tom Vander Well in July of 2022. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

Habakkuk 1: Habakkuk’s Cry
Habakkuk 2: Sleeping with the Enemy
Habakkuk 3: “Yet, I Will Rejoice”

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Revelation (Jun-Jul 2022)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the book of Revelation published by Tom Vander Well in June and July of 2022. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

Revelations 1: The Rabbit-Hole and the Three Questions

Revelations 2: Hearing the Simple Message

Revelations 3: Spiritual Self-Exam

Revelations 4: Crowns and Surrender

Revelations 5: The Alpha Point and the Omega Point

Revelations 6: “What Do You Expect?”

Revelations 7: “Every Nation, Tribe, People, & Language”

Revelations 8: Ignorant, Mindful, & Ready

Revelations 9: “Gonna Change My Way of Thinking”

Revelations 10: Justice

Revelations 11: Prophetic Pondering

Revelations 12: Not of this World

Revelations 13: My Choice

Revelations 14: Wisdom to Know the Difference

Revelations 15: The Bigger Picture
Revelations 16: Love and Justice

Revelations 17: Rogues Gallery

Revelations 18: The Funeral

Revelations 19: The Wedding

Revelations 20: The Books

Revelations 21: Death-to-Life

Revelations 22: The End is the Beginning

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Judges (May-Jun 2022)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the book of Judges published by Tom Vander Well in May and June of 2022. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

Judges 1: Git ‘er Done! (or not)

Judges 2: This Chain That I Must Break

Judges 3: The “I” in Idolatry

Judges 4: Women and Prophets

Judges 5: Deborah the Leader

Judges 6: Willingness

Judges 7: Different Ways

Judges 8: King, or Not?

Judges 9: Two Paths

Judges 10: Leaders are Not One-Size-Fits-All

Judges 11: Childish Notions

Judges 12: And So, It Begins

Judges 13: Living a Great Story

Judges 14: Achilles’ Heel

Judges 15: Who I Don’t Want to Be

Judges 16: A Confession

Judges 17: Order, Disorder, Reorder

Judges 18: Willful Independence

Judges 19: Violent Times

Judges 20: Tribal Instinct and Higher Law

Judges 21: Series of Unfortunate Events

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Jude (Jun 2022)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the book of Jude published by Tom Vander Well in June of 2022. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

Jude 1: People of the Lie

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Joshua (Mar-May 2022)

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Each photo below corresponds to the chapter-a-day post for the book of Joshua published by Tom Vander Well in March, April, and May of 2022. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

Joshua 1: Succession

Joshua 2: “That Woman”

Joshua 3: Pivotal Moments

Joshua 4: Memorials

Joshua 5: Upstaging

Joshua 6: A Different Way

Joshua 7: Life-Long Lessons

Joshua 8: Awareness and Ego

Joshua 9: Shrewdness

Joshua 10: Evolution of Conversation

Joshua 11: Facing the Giants

Joshua 12: We are Family

Joshua 13: My Inheritance

Joshua 14; Dense Fog Advisory

Joshua 15: Family Patterns

Joshua 16: Small Things, Big Consequences

Joshua 17: The Land of Entitlement

Joshua 18: Go!

Joshua 19: The Reward

Joshua 20: Justice Then and Now

Joshua 21: A Good Place

Joshua 22: The Fear Factor

Joshua 23: Success(ion) and Failure

Joshua 24: At Your Service