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

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR December 7, 2020 – December 13, 2020
MONDAY
Sign of God’s Presence – Isaiah 7:10-15
TUESDAY
Called a ight of the Nations – Isaiah 42:1-9
WEDNESDAY
Called to Mission Before Birth – Isaiah 49:1-7
THURSDAY
Birth of Jesus Foretold to Mary – Luke 1:26-38
FRIDAY
Simeon Foretells Jesus’ Ministry – Luke 2:34-38
SATURDAY
Mary, in the Lineage of Ruth – Ruth 4:9-17
SUNDAY
Miracle of the Holy Spirit Conception – Matthew 1:18-25

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 30, 2020 – December 6, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 30, 2020 – December 6, 2020
MONDAY
God’s Anointed Ruler of All Nations – Psalm 2
TUESDAY
Blessed and Chosen in Christ – Ephesians 1:1-14
WEDNESDAY
Christ, Head Over All People/Things – Ephesians 1:15-23
THURSDAY
In the Family Line of David – Matthew 1:6-15
FRIDAY
God Anoints Jesus King – Hebrews 1:6-9
SATURDAY
Jesus, Creator and Eternal Ruler – Hebrews 1:10-14
SUNDAY
Expectations of Jesus Before His Birth – Matthew 1:1-6, 16-17; Hebrews 1:1-5

Called Through Heritage

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Sunday, December 6, 2020, lesson title “Called Through Heritage”. Bible Background Matthew 1:1-17; Hebrews 1. Printed Text Matthew 1:1-6, 16-17; Hebrews 1:1-5. Devotional Reading Psalm 102:12-22.
Keep in Mind: “[God] hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds” (Hebrews 1:2, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will GRASP the significance of Jesus’ earthly heritage and His heavenly origins, WONDER at the depth and scope of God’s eternal plan to bring salvation through Jesus, and WORSHIP Jesus as God’s definitive word to humanity.

Impartial Love

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Sunday, November 29, 2020, lesson title “Impartial Love”. Bible Background James 2. Printed Text James 2:1-13. Devotional Reading Matthew 12:1-8.
Keep in Mind: “Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hatch promised to them that love him?” (James 2:5, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND the difference between showing partiality and treating others equally, AFFIRM that all people are equally valued and loved by God, and PRACTICE James’s call to fulfill the “royal law” of loving one’s neighbor as oneself.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 23, 2020 – November 29, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 23, 2020 – November 29, 2020
MONDAY
Extending Mercy More Important than Sacrifice – Matthew 12:1-8
TUESDAY
Love One Another from the Heart – 1 Peter 1:17-23
WEDESDAY
In Christ Gentiles Share Abraham’s Faith – Galatians 3:6-9, 3-14
THURSDAY
Faith of Levite Mother Saves Moses – Exodus 2:1-10
FRIDAY
Unexpressed Faith Has No Value – James 2:14-17
SATURDAY
Faith and Works Complement Each Other – James 2:18-26
SUNDAY
Disdain the Practice of Partiality – James 2:1-13

Sharing Love

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Sunday, November 22, 2020, lesson title “Sharing Love”. Bible Background Acts 4:32-5:11. Printed Text Acts 4:32-5:11. Devotional Reading 2 Corinthians 6:1-10.
Keep in Mind: “And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common” (Acts 4:32, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE: the Jerusalem Church’s practice and witness of communal sharing, REPENT of any idolatrous attachment to material goods, and CREATE a plan to increase our giving for the common good.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 16, 2020 – November 22, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 16, 2020 – November 22, 2020
MONDAY
Preparing to Become a Deacon – 1 Timothy 3:8-13
TUESDAY
Healing Ministry Grown the Church – Acts 5:12-16
WEDNESDAY
Church Sharing Plan Enlarged – Acts 6:1-7
THURSDAY
Stephen’s Ministry Opposed – Acts 6:8-15
FRIDAY
Sharing All of Life Together – Acts 2:42-47
SATURDAY
Prayer for Boldness and Signs – Acts 4:23-31
SUNDAY
Sharing All Possessions Challenges the Church – Acts 4:32-5:11

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 9, 2020 – November 15, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 9, 2020 – November 15, 2020
MONDAY
Example of Faith and Obedience – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-10
TUESDAY
Then Darkness, Now Light – Ephesians 5:8-16
WEDNESDAY
Lie by the Light – John 3:16-21
THURSDAY
Children of God Love One Another – 1 John 2:28-3:10
FRIDAY
Walking Faithfully inn the Truth – 3 John 1:1-4
SATURDAY
Imitate What Is Good, Not Evil – 3 John 1:9-12
SUNDAY
Believe Jesus Christ; Love One Another – 1 Joh 3:11-24

Confident Love

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Sunday, November 15, 2020, lesson title “Confident Love”. Bible Background 1 John 3:11-24; 2 John 1:4-11; 3 John 1:5-8. Printed Text 1 John 3:11-24 Devotional Reading Hebrews 13:1-8.
Keep in Mind: “And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us” (1 John 3:24, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the many dimensions of loving others according to 1 John 3, EMBRACE God’s commandments to love with obedience and expectation, and IDENTIFY ways to grow in our faith in Jesus and our love for others.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 2, 2020 – November 8, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR November 2, 2020 – November 8, 2020
MONDAY
God Is Disappointed wit Israel – Isaiah 5:1-7
TUESDAY
God Will Redeem Israel – Isaiah 27:2-6
WEDNESDAY
Believers Continue God’s Work – John 14:8-14
THURSDAY
Jesus Freely Lays Down His Life – John 10:11-18
FRIDAY
Facing the World as Jesus Did – John 15:18-25
SATURDAY
Jesus Tends to His Vineyard – John 15:1-3
SUNDAY
Always Love One Another – John 15:4-17