DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR July 20, 2020 – July 26, 2020
MONDAY
Wisdom, Source of Abundant Life – Proverb 3:13-18.
TUESDAY
Jesus Does What the Father Does – John 5:19-24
WEDNESDAY
Love as I Loved You – John 13:31-35
THURSDAY
Spirit of Truth Dwells in You – John 14:15-17
FRIDAY
Love Binds Believers to Go – John 14:18-24
SATURDAY
Spirit of Wisdom Promised to All – John 14:25-31
SUNDAY
Jesus, the Way to the Father- John 14:1-14
Sunday, July 26, 2020, lesson title “Wisdom: The Way, Truth and Life”. Bible Background Proverbs 3:17; 8::32-36; John 14:1-14. Printed Text John 14:1-14. Devotional Reading Proverbs 3:13-18. Keep in Mind: “Jesus saith unto him, I m the way, the truth, and life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLORE the encounter between Jesus the disciples in the upper room, APPRECIATE the difficulty the disciples had in understanding Jesus, and CELEBRATE the promise of Jesus to prepare a place for His followers and hear and respond to their prayers.
Sunday, July 19, 2020, lesson title “The Wisdom of Jesus”. Bible Background Mark 6:1-6; 7:1-23. Printed Text Mark 6:1-6. Devotional Reading Mark 7:14-23. Keep in Mind: “And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him…? And they were offended at him” (Mark 6:2-3, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: IDENTIFY the reason or reasons the people in Nazareth could not accept the wisdom of Jesus, REPENT of the occasions when Jesus’ words made us feel offended instead of accepting them as wisdom, and COMMIT to accepting the words of Jesus even when they challenge us.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR July 13, 2020 – July 19, 2020
MONDAY
Jesus Restores Leader’s Daughter to Life – Marks 5:35-43
TUESDAY
Samaritans Testify to Wisdom of Jesus – John 4:27-29, 39-42
WEDNESDAY
All Wisdom Dwells in Christ – Colossians 2:1-5
THURSDAY
Jesus Denounces Human Traditions – Mark 7:1-8
FRIDAY
God’s Wisdom Trumps Human Commands – Mark 7:9-15
SATURDAY
The Heart Not the Stomach Defiles – Mark 7:17-23
SUNDAY
Jesus’ Wisdom Astonishes His Hometown People – Mark 6:1-6
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR July 6, 2020 – July 12, 2020
MONDAY
Everything Has Its Time and Season – Ecclesiastes 3:2-8
TUESDAY
Perform Your God-Given Task – Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
WEDNESDAY
The Firstborn Belong to God – Numbers 3:11-13
THURSDAY
Jesus Presented to the Lord – Luke 2:21-24
FRIDAY
Simeon Praises God for the Child – Luke 2:25-35
SATURDAY
Anna Speaks about the Christ Child – Luke 2:36-38
SUNDAY
The Wise Boy Jesus Amazes Teachers – Ecclesiastes 3:1,7; Luke 2:39-52
Sunday, July 12, 2020, lesson title “The Boy Jesus”. Bible Background Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; Luke 2:39-52. Printed Text Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7; Luke 2:39-52. Devotional Reading Leviticus 12:1-8; Numbers 3:11-13. Keep in Mind: ” And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom:and the grace of God was upon him” (Luke 2:40, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLORE the account of Jesus’ experience in the Temple at the age of twelve, SENSE the awe experienced by all those who witnessed Jesus’ wisdom as well as Mary and Joseph’s angst, and REJOICE in the opportunity to know the wisdom of God.
Sunday, July 5, 2020, lesson title “Wisdom’s Vindication”. Bible Background Matthew 111-19. Printed Text Matthew 11:7-19. Devotional Reading Matthew 10:1-14. Keep in Mind: “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, in a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children” (Matthew 11:19, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLAIN how the different actions of Jesus and John the Baptist both displayed divine wisdom, FEEL encouraged to behave in ways that follow Jesus even when they are contrary to people’s expectations, and REVIEW our own behavior to determine whether it reflects godly wisdom.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR June 29, 2020 – July 5, 2020
MONDAY
Wise Counsel or Defending Your Faith – Matthew 10:16-23
TUESDAY
Wise Deeds of the Coming Messiah – Isiah 45:3-10
WEDNESDAY
John the Baptist, God’s Messenger – Luke 7:24-28
THURSDAY
The Messiah’s Wise Deeds – Mathew 11:1-6
FRIDAY
Woes on Unwise Cities – Matthew 11:20-24
SATURDAY
Wisdom’s Invitation to Come and Rest – Matthew 11:25-30
SUNDAY
Wisdom is Vindicated by Her Deeds – Matthew 11:7-19
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR June 22, 2020 – June 28, 2020
MONDAY
Law Provides the Edge – Psalm 119:97-104
TUESDAY
Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids – Matthew 25:1-13
WEDNESDAY
Church Proclaims the Wisdom of God – Ephesians 3:7-13
THURSDAY
No Wise Person Among You? – 1 Corinthians 6:1-6
FRIDAY
Wise and Foolish Builders – Matthew 7:24-27
SATURDAY
Benefits of Making the Wise Choice – Psalm 1
SUNDAY
Wisdom Delivers any Benefits – Proverbs 9:1-6, 8-10, 13-18
Sunday, June 28, 2020, lesson title “Wisdom’s Feast”. Bible Background Proverbs 9 Printed Text Proverbs 9:1-6, 8-10, 13-18. Devotional Reading Psalm 119:97-104. Keep in Mind: “Forsake the foolish, and lie; and go in the way of understanding” (Proverbs 9:6, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: COMPARE and contrast the call and promise of wisdom with that of folly, DESIRE to walk the path of wisdom and receive its benefits, avoiding the peril of foolishness, and GROW in the fear and knowledge of the Lord as the first step in walking the way of wisdom.