September 27, 2022
Corresponding Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25 (NRSV) 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tested by the devil. 7 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is […]
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Corresponding Scripture: John 8:1-11 (CEB) 1 And Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning he returned to the temple. All the people gathered around him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 The legal experts and Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery. Placing her in the center of the […]
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Corresponding Scripture: John 8:2-11 (NRSV) 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and, making her stand before all of them, 4 they said […]
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Corresponding Scripture: Proverbs 19:21-23 (CEB) 21 Many plans are in a person’s mind, but the Lord’s purpose will succeed. 22 People long for trustworthiness; it is better to be poor than a liar. 23 The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by harm.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022
Corresponding Scripture: Proverbs 19:21-23 (NRSV) 21 The human mind may devise many plans, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established. 22 What is desirable in a person is loyalty, and it is better to be poor than a liar. 23 The fear of the Lord is life indeed; filled with it one […]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2022
Corresponding Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 (CEB) 22 Right then, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead to the other side of the lake while he dismissed the crowds. 23 When he sent them away, he went up onto a mountain by himself to pray. Evening came and he was alone. 24 Meanwhile, the […]
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2022
Corresponding Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 (NRSV) 22 Immediately he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time […]
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Corresponding Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32 (CEB) 22 change the former way of life that was part of the person you once were, corrupted by deceitful desires. 23 Instead, renew the thinking in your mind by the Spirit 24 and clothe yourself with the new person created according to God’s image in justice and true holiness. 25 Therefore, after […]
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Corresponding Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32 (NRSV) 22 to put away your former way of life, your old self, corrupt and deluded by its lusts, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to clothe yourselves with the new self, created according to the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 25 So then, […]
Read MoreAugust 25, 2022
Corresponding Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) 25 A legal expert stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to gain eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What is written in the Law? How do you interpret it?” 27 He responded, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your […]
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