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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Corresponding Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, 10-13 (CEB) 4 Be glad in the Lord always! Again I say, be glad! 5 Let your gentleness show in your treatment of all people. The Lord is near. 6 Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. […]
Corresponding Scripture: Mark 1:16-20 (NLT) 16 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 17 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to […]
Corresponding Scripture: John 17:1-4, 20-23 (CEB) When Jesus finished saying these things, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, so that the Son can glorify you. 2 You gave him authority over everyone so that he could give eternal life to everyone you gave him. 3 This […]
Corresponding Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 (CEB) 12 Therefore, as God’s choice, holy and loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Be tolerant with each other and, if someone has a complaint against anyone, forgive each other. As the Lord forgave you, so also forgive each other. 14 And over all these things put on […]
Corresponding Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15 (CEB) “When you pray, don’t be like hypocrites. They love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners so that people will see them. I assure you, that’s the only reward they’ll get. 6 But when you pray, go to your room, shut the door, and pray […]