Sunday, May 24, 2020, lesson title “Repent of Injustice”. Bible Background Jeremiah 22. Printed Text Jeremiah 22:1 -10. Devotional Reading Psalm 72:1-17. Keep in Mind: “This saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place” (Jeremiah 22:3, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: RECOGNIZE that the covenant relationship between God and His people requires justice, REPENT for injustice and seek to deliver the oppressed, and BECOME active agents of deliverance for the oppressed.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR May 11, 2020 – May 17, 2020

MONDAY
Seeking Divine Help in Troubled Times -Psalm 86:1-13
TUESDAY
Land Now Belongs to Babylon – Jeremiah 27:1-11
WEDNESDAY
Choose to Love and Obey the Lord – Deuteronomy 30:15-20
THURSDAY
Surrender and the people Will Live – Jeremiah 38:14-18
FRIDAY
Jerusalem Will Fall – Jeremiah 21:1-7
SATURDAY
Jerusalem Defeated and Zedekiah Exiled – 2 Kings 24:20-25:7
SUNDAY
Choose the Life of Justice – Jeremiah 21:8-14

Sunday, May 10, 2020, lesson title “Peace and Justice Reign”. Bible Background Zephaniah 8. Printed Text Zephaniah 8:1-8, 11-17. Devotional Reading Zechariah 8:18-23. Keep in Mind: “So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not” (Zephaniah 8:15, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: COMPREHEND the impact of God’s presence in a community, YEARN for God’s perpetual presence and the promise of justice it brings, and PRAY for God’s presence to result in a communal sense of justice, prosperity, and unity.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR April 27, 2020 – May 3, 2020

MONDAY
God Promises Restoration of Israel’s Fortunes – Deuteronomy 30:1-6
TUESDAY
God Will Shepherd the People – Ezekiel 34:11-16
WEDNESDAY
God Will Strengthen the People – Zechariah 10:6-12
THURSDAY
Christ’s Forgiveness of Israel’s Sins – Acts 5:27-32
FRIDAY
Leaders, Priests, and Prophets Don’t Listen – Zephaniah 3:1-7
SATURDAY
God Will Preserve a Remnant – Zephaniah 3:8-13
SUNDAY
Rejoice in God’s Glory and Salvation – Zephaniah 3:14-20

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR April 20, 2020 – April 26, 2020

MONDAY
Solomon Makes a Just Decision – 1 Kings 3:16-28
TUESDAY
Jesus Issues His Platform for Justice – Luke 4:14-21
WEDNESDAY
The Year of Jubilee Established – Leviticus 25:8-17
THURSDAY
A Light to the Nation – Isaiah 49:1-7
FRIDAY
A New Vision for the People – Isaiah 61:1-7
SATURDAY
Zion Welcomes the Redeemed Home – Isaiah 62:5-12
SUNDAY
The Lord Brings the People Justice – Isaiah 61:8-11; 62:2-4