Sunday, December 31
Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3, Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40
First Sunday after Christmas
Watchword for the week — But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.
Galatians 4:4,5
For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with great compassion I will gather you.
Isaiah 54:7
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
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Thursday, December 21
Bible Reading: Psalm 145:8–16; Haggai 2; Revelation 17:9–18
I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it.
Ezekiel 37:14NIV
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17
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Wednesday, December 20
Bible Reading: Psalm 145:1–7; Zephaniah 3; Haggai 1; Revelation 17:1–8
Bless the Lord, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases.
Psalm 103:2,3
In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 4:10
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Tuesday, December 19
Bible Reading: Psalm 144:9–15; Zephaniah 1,2; Revelation 16:12–21
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.
Psalm 34:15
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
Romans 12:12
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Monday, December 18
Bible Reading: Psalm 144:5–8; Habakkuk 2,3; Revelation 16:1–11
He changes times and seasons, deposes kings and sets up kings.
Daniel 2:21
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.
Luke 1:52
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Sunday, December 17
Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8,19-28
Third Sunday in Advent
Watchword for the week — May the God of peace sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
God is not a human being, that he should lie, or a mortal, that he should change his mind.
Numbers 23:19
As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been “Yes and No.” For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not “Yes and No”; but in him it is always “Yes.”
2 Corinthians 1:18-19
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Saturday, December 16
Bible Reading: Psalm 144:1–4; Nahum 3; Habakkuk 1; Revelation 14:17–15:8
In response to his people the Lord said, “I am sending you grain, wine, and oil, and you will be satisfied.”
Joel 2:19
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, Jesus looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled.
Matthew 14:19-20
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Friday, December 15
Bible Reading: Psalm 143:7–12; Nahum 1,2; Revelation 14:6–16
Some went down to the sea in ships, and saw the deeds of the Lord, his wondrous works in the deep. Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
Psalm 107:23,24,31
After we had reached safety, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The natives showed us unusual kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us around it.
Acts 28:1-2
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Thursday, December 14
Bible Reading: Psalm 143:1–6; Micah 6,7; Revelation 13:11–14:5
Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Psalm 97:11
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
Matthew 25:1-2
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Wednesday, December 13
Bible Reading: Psalm 142; Micah 3:8–5:15; Revelation 12:19–13:10
Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely.
Psalm 139:4
The Lord will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart.
1 Corinthians 4:5NIV
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Tuesday, December 12
Bible Reading: Psalm 141:5–10; Micah 1– 3:7; Revelation 12:7–18
God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done.
Genesis 2:3
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
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Monday, December 11
Bible Reading: Psalm 141:1–4; Jonah 3,4; Revelation 11:15–12:6
O Lord, all my longing is known to you; my sighing is not hidden from you.
Psalm 38:9
And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
1 John 5:14
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Sunday, December 10
Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Mark 1:1-8
Second Sunday in Advent
Watchword for the week — He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom.
Isaiah 40:11
What god in heaven or on earth can perform deeds and mighty acts like yours!
Deuteronomy 3:24
There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.
1 Corinthians 12:6NIV
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Saturday, December 9
Bible Reading: Psalm 140:6–13; Obadiah 1; Jonah 1,2; Revelation 11:1–14
You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.
Psalm 30:3NIV
Jesus said, “The hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.”
John 5:25
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Friday, December 8
Bible Reading: Psalm 140:1–5; Amos 8,9; Revelation 10
Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
Isaiah 43:18-19
The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field.
Matthew 13:31
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Thursday, December 7
Bible Reading: Psalm 139:17–24; Amos 6,7; Revelation 9:12–21
The Israelites cried to the Lord, saying, “We have sinned against you because we have abandoned our God.”
Judges 10:10
Zacharias said, “You will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins.”
Luke 1:76-77
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Wednesday, December 6
Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13–16; Amos 4,5; Revelation 9:1–11
Your days of mourning shall be ended.
Isaiah 60:20
The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
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Tuesday, December 5
Bible Reading: Psalm 139:7–12; Amos 1,2,3; Revelation 8
When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions.
Psalm 65:3
When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.
Galatians 4:4-5
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Monday, December 4
Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1–6; Joel 2:15–3:21; Revelation 6:9–7:17
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God.
Isaiah 41:10NIV
The children were crying out in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David.”
Matthew 21:15
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Sunday, December 3
Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37
First Sunday in Advent
Watchword for the week — Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory.
Mark 13:26
The Lord will again comfort Zion.
Zechariah 1:17
Simeon was looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him.
Luke 2:25
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Saturday, December 2
Bible Reading: Psalm 138:6–8; Joel 1:1–2:14; Revelation 5:11–6:8
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress.
Psalm 31:9
His disciples awoke Jesus, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But he said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
Matthew 8:25-26NKJV
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Friday, December 1
Bible Reading: Psalm 138:1–5; Hosea 13,14; Revelation 4:9–5:10
See, I will refine and test my people.
Jeremiah 9:7NIV
The one who endures to the end will be saved.
Mark 13:13
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Thursday, November 23
Bible Reading: Psalm 132; Daniel 10:8–11:19; Revelation 1:1–8
God, you know my folly; the wrongs I have done are not hidden from you.
Psalm 69:5
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.
Ephesians 1:7
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Wednesday, November 22
Bible Reading: Psalm 131; Daniel 9:1–10:7; Jude 1:11–25
How can a mortal be just before God? If one wished to contend with him, one could not answer him once in a thousand.
Job 9:2-3
I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.”
Luke 15:18
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Saturday, October 14
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1–8; Ezekiel 20:1–29; James 1:19–27
Lay down a pledge for me with yourself; who is there that will give surety for me?
Job 17:3
Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us.
Romans 8:34Friday, October 13
Bible Reading: Psalm 118:22–29; Ezekiel 18:19–19:14; James 1:9–18
He does what he wills with the host of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth. There is no one who can stay his hand or say to him, ‘What are you doing?’
Daniel 4:35
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.
1 Peter 5:6
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Thursday, October 12
Bible Reading: Psalm 118:15–21; Ezekiel 17:11–18:18; Hebrews 13:20–James 1:8
Help me, O Lord my God! Save me according to your steadfast love.
Psalm 109:26
When Peter noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Matthew 14:30-31
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Wednesday, October 11
Bible Reading: Psalm 118:10–14; Ezekiel 16:43–17:10; Hebrews 13:7–19
Lord, you have been a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like a storm.
Isaiah 25:4NIV
While we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh.
2 Corinthians 4:11
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Tuesday, October 10
Bible Reading: Psalm 118:1–9; Ezekiel 16:1–42; Hebrews 12:25–13:6
I will leave among you a humble and lowly people, and they will take refuge in the name of the Lord.
Zephaniah 3:12NASB
God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:28-29
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Monday, October 9
Bible Reading: Psalm 117; Ezekiel 14:12–15:8; Hebrews 12:14–24
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 10:2
Zacchaeus said to Jesus, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.”
Luke 19:8
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Sunday, October 8
Bible Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-15; Philippians 3:4b-14, Matthew 21:33-46
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the week — The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Psalm 118:22,23
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.
Psalm 16:6
God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8
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Saturday, October 7
Bible Reading: Psalm 116:15–19; Ezekiel 13:1–14:11; Hebrews 12:1–13
Elijah prayed, “Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.”
1 Kings 18:37 NIV
Jesus said to Peter, “I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Luke 22:32
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Friday, October 6
Bible Reading: Psalm 116:8–14; Ezekiel 11:16–12:28; Hebrews 11:29–40
Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people.
Jeremiah 7:23NIV
Jesus said, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples.”
John 8:31
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Thursday, October 5
Bible Reading: Psalm 116:1–7; Ezekiel 10:1–11:15; Hebrews 11:17–28
Not one of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.
Joshua 21:45
The entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that Jesus was doing.
Luke 13:17
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Wednesday, October 4
Bible Reading: Psalm 115:9–18; Ezekiel 8,9; Hebrews 11:4–16
The Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land with flowing streams, with springs and underground waters welling up in valleys and hills.
Deuteronomy 8:7
God has not left himself without a witness in doing good—giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filling you with food and your hearts with joy.”
Acts 14:17
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Tuesday, October 3
Bible Reading: Psalm 115:1–8; Ezekiel 6:8–7:27; Hebrews 10:32–11:3
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
Psalm 16:1
Do not bring us to the time of trial.
Matthew 6:13
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Monday, October 2
Bible Reading: Psalm 114; Ezekiel 4:6–6:7; Hebrews 10:19–31
The light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be sevenfold on the day when the Lord binds up the injuries of his people, and heals the wounds.
Isaiah 30:26
By Christ’s wounds you have been healed.
1 Peter 2:24
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Sunday, October 1
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32, Psalm 25:1-9; Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the week — Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:5
I am the Lord; I act with steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth.
Jeremiah 9:24
A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.
James 3:18
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Saturday, September 30
Bible Reading: Psalm 113; Ezekiel 3–4:5; Hebrews 10:5–18
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 15:16
Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have.
Hebrews 13:5
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Friday, September 29
Bible Reading: Psalm 112; Ezekiel 1,2; Hebrews 9:23–10:4
Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.
Zechariah 8:23
How are they to hear without someone to proclaim him?
Romans 10:14
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Thursday, September 28
Bible Reading: Psalm 111; Lamentations 4,5; Hebrews 9:11–22
The Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage.
Psalm 94:14
Our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:20
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Wednesday, September 27
Bible Reading: Psalm 110; Lamentations 3:16–66; Hebrews 9:1–10
In God's hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also.
Psalm 95:4
Worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.
Revelation 14:7
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Tuesday, September 26
Bible Reading: Psalm 109:21–31; Lamentations 2:11–3:15; Hebrews 8
I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have taken heed of my adversities.
Psalm 31:7
Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you.
Mark 5:19
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Monday, September 25
Bible Reading: Psalm 109:8–20; Lamentations 1:16–2:10; Hebrews 7:18–28
The word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
Psalm 33:4
Jesus said, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
Matthew 24:35
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Sunday, September 24
Bible Reading: Jonah 3:10-4:11, Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30, Matthew 20:1-16
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the week — For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.
Philippians 1:21
You shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
Leviticus 19:18
A Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Luke 10:33-34
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Saturday, September 23
Bible Reading: Psalm 109:1–7; Lamentations 1:1–15; Hebrews 7:4–17
Do not be discouraged, for you will not suffer disgrace. Isaiah 54:4
Paul wrote: I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. Philippians 3:13
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Friday, September 22
Bible Reading: Psalm 108:6–13; Jeremiah 52; Hebrews 6:13–7:3
See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. Isaiah 55:5
I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. Ephesians 3:14-15
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Thursday, September 21
Bible Readings: Psalm 108:1–5; Jeremiah 51:24–64; Hebrews 6:1–12
You will certainly revere me, you will accept discipline.
Zephaniah 3:7NASB
Jesus entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling things there; and he said, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer.’”
Luke 19:45-46
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Wednesday, September 20
Bible Readings: Psalm 107:33–43; Jeremiah 50:41–51:23; Hebrews 5
In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence.
Proverbs 14:26
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Romans 8:35
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Tuesday, September 19
Bible Readings: Psalm 107:23–32; Jeremiah 50:1–40; Hebrews 4:6–16
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.
Psalm 62:8
Now during those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
Luke 6:12
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Monday, September 18
Bible Readings: Psalm 107:17–22; Jeremiah 49:17–39; Hebrews 3:16–4:5
Know that all lives are mine.
Ezekiel 18:4
Paul wrote: I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone.
1 Timothy 2:1
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Sunday, September 17
Bible Readings: Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:(1-7),8-13; Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the week — Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits.
Psalm 103:2
No inhabitant will say, “I am sick”; the people who live there will be forgiven their iniquity.
Isaiah 33:24
Christ said, “Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive forever and ever; and I have the keys of Death and of Hades.”
Revelation 1:17-18
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Saturday, September 16
Bible Readings: Psalm 107:10–16; Jeremiah 48:26–49:16; Hebrews 3:1–15
You have taken up my cause, O Lord, you have redeemed my life.
Lamentations 3:58
Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly.
1 Peter 2:21,23
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Friday, September 15
Bible Readings: Psalm 107:1–9; Jeremiah 47:1–48:25; Hebrews 2:8b–18
My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. I will not execute my fierce anger; for I am God and no mortal, the Holy One in your midst.
Hosea 11:8-9
Jesus said, “I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.”
John 12:47
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Thursday, September 14
Bible Readings: Psalm 106:40–48; Jeremiah 45,46; Hebrews 1:10–2:8a
As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
Matthew 7:11
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Wednesday, September 13
Bible Readings: Psalm 106:32–39; Jeremiah 44; Hebrews 1:1–9
In the midst of the congregation I will praise you.
Psalm 22:22
Jesus prayed for his disciples: The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one.
John 17:22
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Tuesday, September 12
Bible Readings: Psalm 106:24–31; Jeremiah 42,43; Philemon 1:12–25
The Lord said, “You have seen how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.”
Exodus 19:4
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.
Hebrews 10:35NIV
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Monday, September 11
Bible Readings: Psalm 106:13–23; Jeremiah 40,41; Philemon 1:1–11
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in mortals.
Psalm 118:8
Paul wrote: At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength.
2 Timothy 4:16-17
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Sunday, September 10
Bible Readings: Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the week — Give me understanding, O God, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:34
God has made me fruitful in the land of my misfortunes.
Genesis 41:52
We also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.
Romans 5:3-4
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Saturday, September 9
Bible Readings: Psalm 106:6–12; Jeremiah 38:14–39:18; Titus 3:3–15
He is mindful of his covenant forever, of the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations.
Psalm 105:8
The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
Romans 11:29
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Friday, September 8
Bible Readings: Psalm 106:1–5; Jeremiah 37:1–38:13; Titus 2:6–3:2
Your dead shall live.
Isaiah 26:19
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely.
Hebrews 12:1
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Thursday, September 7
Bible Readings: Psalm 105:37–45; Jeremiah 36; Titus 1:10–2:5
Inquire first for the word of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 18:4
Continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of.
2 Timothy 3:14NKJV
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Wednesday, September 6
Bible Readings: Psalm 105:23–36; Jeremiah 34:8–35:19; Titus 1:1–9
Speak the truth to one another, render in your gates judgments that are true, and make for peace.
Zechariah 8:16
Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Romans 14:19
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Tuesday, September 5
Bible Readings: Psalm 105:16–22; Jeremiah 33:6–34:7; 2 Timothy 4:9–22
I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.
Isaiah 44:22
God erased the record that stood against us with its legal demands. He set this aside, nailing it to the cross.
Colossians 2:14
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Monday, September 4
Bible Readings: Psalm 105:8–15; Jeremiah 32:16–33:5; 2 Timothy 3:10–4:8
My God, my soul is cast down within me; therefore I remember you.
Psalm 42:6
I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you.
John 14:18
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Sunday, September 3
Bible Readings: Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the week — Jesus said, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."
Matthew 16:24
Look down from heaven and see, from your holy and glorious habitation. Where are your zeal and your might?
Isaiah 63:15
For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.
Galatians 5:5
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Saturday, September 2
Bible Readings: Psalm 105:1–7; Jeremiah 31:23–32:15; 2 Timothy 3:1–9
You shall not spread a false report.
Exodus 23:1
So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another.
Ephesians 4:25
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Friday, September 1
Bible Readings: Psalm 104:31–35; Jeremiah 30:12–31:22; 2 Timothy 2:14–26
You are wearied with your many consultations.
Isaiah 47:13
Do not claim to be wiser than you are.
Romans 12:16
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Thursday, August 31
Bible Readings: Psalm 104:24–30; Jeremiah 29:15–30:11; 2 Timothy 2:1–13
The Lord gave them food from heaven in abundance. He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river. For he remembered his holy promise.
Psalm 105:40-42
Give us this day our daily bread.
Matthew 6:11
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Wednesday, August 30
Bible Readings: Psalm 104:19–23; Jeremiah 28:1–29:14; 2 Timothy 1:8–18
Lord God, do not destroy the people who are your very own possession, whom you redeemed in your greatness.
Deuteronomy 9:26
God who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else?
Romans 8:32
