HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – FEBRUARY 15, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – FEBRUARY 15, 2026:
THE LORD’S DAY:
MONDAY, February 9: God Rests on the Seventh Day. Genesis 1:31-2:4a.
TUESDAY, February 10: The Promise of Entering God’s Rest. Hebrews 4:1-11.
WEDNESDAY, February 11: Delight in the Sabbath. Isaiah 58:8-14.
THURSDAY, February 12: Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath. Matthew 12:1-13.
FRIDAY, February 13: The Day of Resurrection. Matthew 28:1-10.
SATURDAY, February 14: Keep the Sabbath Day Holy. Exodus 20:1, 8-11.
SUNDAY, February 15: Living or Dying to the Lord. Romans 14:4-8.

The Lord’s Day

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Sunday, February 15, 2026 lesson title “The Lord’s Day”, Background Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 12:1-14; 28:1-10; John 20:19; Acts 20:7; Romans 14:4-6; Revelation 1:10. Printed Passages: Exodus 20:8-11; Romans 14:4-6; Revelation 1:10 . Devotional Reading: Psalm 118:19-24.
Keep in Mind: “For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it..” (Exodus 20:11, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Compare and contrast the Old Testament command to honor the Sabbath with the practice of worship in the early church. 2. Feel a sense of connection to God’s creative energy in the rhythm of their work and rest. and 3. Affirm and defend each other in the variety of ways that they respond to God’s saving grace at work in their lives.

Baptism And The Lord’s Supper

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Sunday, February 8, 2026 lesson title “Baptism And The Lord’s Supper”, Background Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; 28:19-20; Acts 2:38, 41; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29. Printed Passages: Matthew 3:13-17; 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29. Devotional Reading: John 1:29-34.
Keep in Mind: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen..” (Matthew 28:19-20, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Examine the vital role of baptism and the Lord’s Supper in the Christian faith. 2. Discover their identity as God’s beloved in whom God is well pleased. and 3. Bring the Good News of Jesus to those with spiritual, economic, and social needs.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – FEBRUARY 8, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – FEBRUARY 8, 2026:
BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER:
MONDAY, February 2: Saved through the Sea. Exodus 14:21-31.
TUESDAY, February 3: Baptized into a New Life. Romans 6:1-14.
WEDNESDAY, February 4: Good Provides Bread in the Wilderness. Exodus 16:13-16, 31.
THURSDAY, February 5: Jesus Is the Bread of Life. John 6:28-40.
FRIDAY, February 6: A Blessing with Bread and Wine. Genesis 14:14-20.
SATURDAY, February 7: Beloved Child of God. Matthew 3:13-17.
SUNDAY, February 8: A Meal of Remembrance. 1 Corinthians 11:23-29.

The Christian Church

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Sunday, February 1, 2026 lesson title “The Christian Church”, Background Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 4:26-32; Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:13-22; 4:4-6, 11-16; 5:22-27; 1 Timothy 3:15. Printed Passages: Mark 4:26-32; Ephesians 4:4-6, 11-16. Devotional Reading: Acts 2:42-47.
Keep in Mind: “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” (Ephesians 4:15-16, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Compare Paul’s understanding of spiritual gifts as presented in his letters to various churches preserved for us in the New Testament. 2. Accept the gift Christ gives. and 3. Seek reconciliation within the church and between the church and the surrounding community.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 26, 2026 – FEBRUARY 1, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 26, 2026 – FEBRUARY 1, 2026:
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH:
MONDAY, January 26: A Community of Testimony and Praise. Psalm 22:22-28.
TUESDAY, January 27: A Community of Hope-filled Heirs. Ephesians 1:15-23.
WEDNESDAY, January 28: A Community with Divine Authority. Matthew 16:13-20.
THURSDAY, January 29: A Community Made Strong Together. Ecclesiastes 4:7-12.
FRIDAY, January 30: A Community United in Worship. Psalm 150.
SATURDAY, January 31: A Community Silently Growing. Mark 4:26-32.
SUNDAY, February 1: A Community of Oneness. Ephesians 4:4-16.

Christian Growth

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Sunday, January 25, 2026 lesson title “Christian Growth”, Background Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20; 16:15-18; Luke 2:40, 52; John 1:40-42; 21:15-19; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 1:6, 9-11; 3:12-16; Colossians 1:9-11; Hebrews 6:1-3; 2 Peter 3:14-18. Printed Passages: Matthew 4:18-20; 16:16-18; John 21:15-18; 2 Peter 3:14-15, 18. Devotional Reading: Colossians 2:1-7.
Keep in Mind: “He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.” (John 21:17, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Examine the confidence Jesus continued to express in Pete despite Peter’s shortcomings and failures. 2. Receive the love and encouragement that Jesus offers in our growing faith. and 3. Offer patience and encouragement to young disciples who desire to grow in faith.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 19, 2026 – JANUARY 25, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 19, 2026 – JANUARY 25, 2026:
CHRISTIAN GROWTH:
MONDAY, January 19, Grow by Following Jesus. Matthew 4:18-22.
TUESDAY, January 20, Grow in Love for God. Deuteronomy 7:7-11.
WEDNESDAY, January 21, Grow in Spiritual Wisdom. Colossians 1:3-6, 11-12.
THURSDAY, January 22, Grow in the Fear of the Lord. Proverbs 1:2-7.
FRIDAY, January 23, Grow in Discerning Good from Evil. Proverbs 1:8-12.
SATURDAY, January 24, Keep On Growing. Philippians 3:10-16.
SUNDAY, January 25, Grow in Grace and Knowledge. 2 Peter 3:14-18.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 12, 2026 – JANUARY 18, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 12, 2026 – JANUARY 18, 2026:
PRAYER:
MONDAY, January 12, Praying for Wisdom. James 1:2-8.
TUESDAY, January 13, Praying and Seeking God. Jeremiah 29:10-14.
WEDNESDAY, January 14, Praying with Thanksgiving. Philippians 4:4-9.
THURSDAY, January 15, Praying for Protection. Psalm 61.
FRIDAY, January 16, Praying as Jesus Taught. Matthew 6:5-15.
SATURDAY, January 17, Praying for Others. Genesis 18:23-33.
SUNDAY, January 18, Praying for Mercy. Luke 18:9-14.

Prayer

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Sunday, January 18, 2026 lesson title “Prayer”, Background Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33; Exodus 32:31-32; Nehemiah 1:4-11; Daniel 6:10; Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 18:1-14; John 17:1-26; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 John 5:14-15. Printed Passages: Genesis 18:25-27, 30-32; Luke 18:9-14; 1 John 5:14-15. Devotional Reading: Psalm 141.
Keep in Mind: “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth him-self shall be exalted.” (Luke 18:14, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Contrast our boldness in prayer (e.g., Genesis 18 or 1 John) to our humility in prayer (e.g., the tax collector in Luke)., 2. Pray with the confidence that God hears their prayers. and 3. Balance boldness and humility in bringing the Gospel to their communities.