DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 7, 2020 – September 13, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 7, 2020 – September 13, 2020
MONDAY
Paul and Barnabas Appointed for Ministry – Acts 13:1-5
TUESDAY
Joseph, Chief Interpreter of Dreams – Genesis 41:9-13
WEDNESDAY
Dreams of Cows and Corn Explained – Genesis 41:14-24
THURSDAY
Preparing for the Expected Famine – Genesis 41:34-36
FRIDAY
Storing Grain for the Future – Genesis 41:41-49
SATURDAY
Egypt Feeds the Middle East – Genesis 41:53-57
SUNDAY
Leadership During Crisis – Genesis 41:25-33, 37-40, 50-52

God Rewards Obedience

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Sunday, September 13, 2020, lesson title “God Rewards Obedience”. Bible Background Genesis 41:14-57. Printed Text Genesis 41:25-33, 37-40, 50-52. Devotional Reading 1 Peter 5:5-11. Keep in Mind: “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, thee is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou ” (Genesis 41:39-40, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: DISCOVER how Joseph’s love for God and faithfulness helped him find success in Egypt, ASPIRE to remain steadfast in love and obedience to God when facing extreme hardships, and CELEBRATE God’s providential care in times of suffering.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 31, 2020 – September 6, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 31, 2020 – September 6, 2020
MONDAY
Rachel, Mother of Joseph and Benjamin – Genesis 30:22-24; 35:16-20
TUESDAY
Joseph Checks on Brothers at Dothan – Genesis 37:12-17
WEDNESDAY
Jacob Convinced that Joseph Is Dead – Genesis 37:29-36
THURSDAY
From Slave to Ruler of Egypt – Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22
FRIDAY
Jacob Lives with Joseph in Egypt – Acts 7:9-15
SATURDAY
Caution, Disputes May Lead to Violence – James 4:1-7
SUNDAY
Jealously Divides Families – Genesis 37:2-11, 23-24,28

Issues of Love

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Sunday, September 6, 2020, lesson title “Issues of Love”. Bible Background Genesis 37. Printed Text Genesis 37:2-11,23-24,28. Devotional Reading Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22. Keep in Mind: “And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying ” (Genesis 37:11, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXAMINE the circumstances of familial love and hatred between Jacob/Israel’s sons, REPENT of times we allowed jealousy and hatred to override a commitment to love, and DEVELOP strategies to allow a commitment to love to override feelings of jealousy and hatred.

 

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 24, 2020 – August 30, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 24, 2020 – August 30, 2020
MONDAY
Wisdom About End Time Signs – Matthew 24:3-14
TUESDAY
Wisdom for Speaking a Prophetic Message – Jeremiah 38:1-6
WEDNESDAY
Wisdom in Knowing Hearts Without Blame – 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
THURSDAY
Wisdom in Speaking Clearly – Matthew 5:33-37
FRIDAY
Living Gracefully with One Another – 1 Peter 4:7-11
SATURDAY
Wisdom in the Prayer of Faith – James 5:13-20
SUNDAY
Acting Wisely with Patience and Love – James 3:13-18; 5:7-12

Two Kinds of Wisdom

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Sunday, August 30, 2020, lesson title “Two Kinds of Wisdom”. Bible Background James 3:13-18;5:7-12. Printed Text James 3:13-18;5:7-12. Devotional Reading Psalm 32:1-11. Keep in Mind: “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, the peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy” (James 3:17, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: DESCRIBE the value of acting with wisdom from above and patience in the midst of trials, TURN from actions that have been done out of earthly wisdom and lack of patience, and EMBRACE wisdom from God and seek to demonstrate it.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 17, 2020 – August 23, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 17, 2020 – August 23, 2020

MONDAY
Unwise Not to Listen to Teachers – Proverbs 5:7-14
TUESDAY
Testimony of a Wise Teacher – Isaiah 50:4-10
WEDNESDAY
Slander and Abusive Language Not Allowed – Colossians 3:1-11
THURSDAY
Use Tongue to Speak God’s Praise – Psalm 119:169-176
FRIDAY
Believers Anointed with Fire and Tongues – Acts 2:1-12
SATURDAY
Tongues and Teachers Are God’s Gifts – 1 Corinthians 12:27-31
SUNDAY
Speech Is for Healing and Refreshment – James 3:1-12

Taming the Tongue

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Sunday, August 23, 2020, lesson title “Taming the Tongue”. Bible Background James 3:1-12. Printed Text James 3:1-12. Devotional Reading Isaiah 50:4-11. Keep in Mind: “Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!” (James 3:5, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLAIN how James’ illustration demonstrate the power of the tongue, REPENT of times when the use of our tongues has ignited a destructive fire, and PRACTICE controlling the tongue so it becomes a consistent source of refreshment to others.

Faith Without Works Is Dead

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Sunday, August 16, 2020, lesson title “Faith Without Works Is Dead”. Bible Background James 2:14-26. Printed Text James 2:14-26. Devotional Reading Matthew 18:23-35. Keep in Mind: “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: COMPARE and contrast faith that is no more than empty talk with a faith that is proved by actions, REFLECT on the power of Abraham’s and Rahab’s examples of faith in action, and DECIDE to demonstrate faith with tangible works.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 10, 2020 – August 16, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 10, 2020 – August 16, 2020

MONDAY
Abraham Blessed for Fearing God – Genesis 22:9-19
TUESDAY
Spies Saved by Rahab’s Quick Actions – Joshua 2:1-7
WEDNESDAY
Forgive Other’s Like God Forgave You – Matthew 18:23-35
THURSDAY
Devoted to Good Works, Avoiding Distractions – Titus 3:1-2, 8-11
FRIDAY
Works Guided by Loyalty to God – Deuteronomy 6:4-9
SATURDAY
Received God’s Mercy by Showing Mercy – James 2:8-13
SUNDAY
Faith and Works Must Go Together – James 2:14-26