Thirty days · John and Acts
The household reads one chapter each evening for thirty days. Twenty-one chapters of the Gospel of John, then the first nine chapters of Acts — the story continues without pause. Each day carries a one-sentence household reflection and one prayer prompt. Read the chapter aloud (about five minutes); speak the prompt together; pray briefly.
Days 1–21 · The Gospel of John
Day 1 · John 1
John 1 · KJVThe eternal Word became flesh; he dwelt among us.
Prayer prompt: For what word of God will the household give thanks tonight?
Day 2 · John 2
John 2 · KJVWater into wine at Cana; the first sign of glory revealed.
Prayer prompt: Where does the household need Christ's provision this week?
Day 3 · John 3
John 3 · KJVNicodemus at night; Christ speaks of the new birth.
Prayer prompt: What must be born again in one of us?
Day 4 · John 4
John 4 · KJVThe woman at the well; living water offered.
Prayer prompt: What thirst does the household bring to Christ today?
Day 5 · John 5
John 5 · KJVThe lame man at Bethesda; the Son does what he sees the Father do.
Prayer prompt: What healing does the household ask of the Son?
Day 6 · John 6
John 6 · KJVThe five thousand fed; Christ is the bread of life.
Prayer prompt: For the bread on our table, and the Bread of Life, we give thanks.
Day 7 · John 7
John 7 · KJVAt the feast Christ teaches openly; the officers are struck.
Prayer prompt: Where do we need courage to teach openly what Christ has said?
Day 8 · John 8
John 8 · KJVThe woman brought to Christ; he writes on the ground and releases her.
Prayer prompt: For whom does the household need to become a place of mercy?
Day 9 · John 9
John 9 · KJVThe blind man given sight; the Pharisees will not see.
Prayer prompt: Where has the household been blind, and asks to see?
Day 10 · John 10
John 10 · KJVThe good Shepherd; his sheep hear his voice.
Prayer prompt: How is Christ shepherding the household this week?
Day 11 · John 11
John 11 · KJVLazarus called forth from the tomb; Christ weeps.
Prayer prompt: Where does the household need resurrection?
Day 12 · John 12
John 12 · KJVMary anoints his feet; the entry into Jerusalem.
Prayer prompt: What extravagant love does the household offer Christ today?
Day 13 · John 13
John 13 · KJVChrist washes the disciples' feet; the new commandment.
Prayer prompt: Whose feet does the household need to wash this week?
Day 14 · John 14
John 14 · KJVLet not your heart be troubled; the Way, the Truth, the Life.
Prayer prompt: What troubles the household? Bring it to Christ.
Day 15 · John 15
John 15 · KJVThe true vine and its branches; abide in me.
Prayer prompt: In what small way does the household need to abide today?
Day 16 · John 16
John 16 · KJVThe Comforter promised; the world's hatred foretold.
Prayer prompt: For whom does the household ask the Comforter tonight?
Day 17 · John 17
John 17 · KJVThe high-priestly prayer; that they may be one.
Prayer prompt: For unity in the household, we pray.
Day 18 · John 18
John 18 · KJVThe betrayal in the garden; Peter's denial.
Prayer prompt: For grace to stand when we are tempted to deny Christ.
Day 19 · John 19
John 19 · KJVChrist before Pilate; behold the Man.
Prayer prompt: For those in unjust trials this week, we pray.
Day 20 · John 20
John 20 · KJVThe crucifixion and burial; it is finished.
Prayer prompt: For what finished work of Christ does the household give thanks?
Day 21 · John 21
John 21 · KJVThe empty tomb; Mary at dawn; peace be unto you.
Prayer prompt: For the risen Christ who says, 'Peace,' we give thanks.
Days 22–30 · The Acts of the Apostles 1–9
Day 22 · Acts 1
Acts 1 · KJVChrist ascends; the promise of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer prompt: For faith to wait upon the Lord's promise, we pray.
Day 23 · Acts 2
Acts 2 · KJVPentecost; the Spirit is poured out; three thousand added.
Prayer prompt: For the Spirit to be poured out on the household, we ask.
Day 24 · Acts 3
Acts 3 · KJVThe lame man healed at the gate called Beautiful.
Prayer prompt: For eyes to see the beauty that God has placed at our own gate.
Day 25 · Acts 4
Acts 4 · KJVPeter and John before the council; they speak in the name of Jesus.
Prayer prompt: For boldness to speak the name of Jesus at work this week.
Day 26 · Acts 5
Acts 5 · KJVAnanias and Sapphira; the church continues in one accord.
Prayer prompt: For a household of one accord, in prayer and in giving.
Day 27 · Acts 6
Acts 6 · KJVThe seven chosen to serve; Stephen full of faith and power.
Prayer prompt: For grace to serve the household as Stephen served the church.
Day 28 · Acts 7
Acts 7 · KJVStephen's speech and martyrdom; his eyes on the heavens.
Prayer prompt: For the household member who feels a stone at his back.
Day 29 · Acts 8
Acts 8 · KJVPhilip preaches in Samaria; Simon Magus rebuked; the eunuch baptized.
Prayer prompt: For the traveler who reads the Scriptures without understanding.
Day 30 · Acts 9
Acts 9 · KJVSaul on the road to Damascus; the great persecutor is converted.
Prayer prompt: For the one who persecutes today and may be a saint tomorrow.
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