MONDAY
God’s Worldwide Covenant with Abraham – Genesis 12:1-8
TUESDAY
A New Covenant f the Heart – Jeremiah 31:31-34
WEDNESDAY
Divided Peoples to Become One – Ezekiel 37:15-23
THURSDAY
Just Living in Church and World – Roans 12:9-21
FRIDAY
Cultivate Peaceful and Just Relations – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
SATURDAY
Joyful Feasts Draw Newcomers – Zechariah 8:18-23
SUNDAY
Enjoy Fruits of Peace and Justice – Zechariah 8:1-8, 11-17
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
Sunday, April 26, 2020, lesson title “The Lord Loves Justice”. Bible Background Isaiah 61:8-.2:12. Printed Text Isaiah 61:8-11; 62:2-4. Devotional Reading Isaiah 42:1-9. Keep in Mind: “For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in trust, and I will make a everlasting covenant with them” (Isaiah 61:8, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLAIN the hope of vindication for the righteous and faithful, DESIRE salvation and restoration for God’s people, and COMMIT to making just decisions in everyday life.
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
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR April 13, 2020 – April 19, 2020
MONDAY
Mordecai Refuses to Bow to Haman – Esther 3:1-6
TUESDAY
Haman Sets Decree to Destroy the Jews – Esther 3:7-11
WEDNESDAY
Haman Builds Gallows to Hang Mordecai – Esther 5:9-14
THURSDAY
Decree against Jews Struck Down – Esther 8:3-8, 16-17
FRIDAY
Festival of Purim Established – Esther 9:18-23, 29-32
SATURDAY
Mordecai Advances Welfare of the Jews – Esther 10:1-3
SUNDAY
Esther’s Plea and Haman’s Punishment – Esther 7:1-10
Sunday, April 19, 2020, lesson title “Injustice Will Be Punished”. Bible Background Esther 3; 5; 7. Printed Text Esther 7:1-10. Devotional Reading Luke 19:11-26. Keep in Mind: “So they hanged Haman n the gallows tat he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified” (Esther 7:10, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLICATE the story of Esther as a triumph of justice, SENSE that treachery and wickedness will not win, and CHOOSE to act justly in every situation with the assurance that good triumphs over evil.
Sunday, April 12, 2020, lesson title “Resurrection Hope”. Bible Background Mark 16; 1 Corinthians 15. Printed Text 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-14, 20-23, 42-45. Devotional Reading Isaiah 53:4-12. Keep in Mind: “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept” (1 Corinthians 15:19-20, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, CONTRAST the first Adam and the last, ANTICIPATE a new resurrected life different from the present one, and EMBRACE the call to proclaim the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ despite ridicule or resistance.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR April 6, 2020 – April 12, 2020
MONDAY
Women Find Jesus’ Tomb Empty – Mark 16:1-8
TUESDAY
Saul Meets Jesus on Damascus Road – Acts 9:1-9
WEDNESDAY
Free Gift of Grace and Hope – Romans 5:12-17
THURSDAY
The Dead in Christ Will Rise – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
FRIDAY
All Things under God’s Control – 1 Corinthians 15:24-28
SATURDAY
Victory through Our Lord Jesus Christ – 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
SUNDAY
All Are Made Alive in Christ – 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-14, 20-23, 42-45
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR March 30, 2020 – April 5, 2020
MONDAY
Faith Heroes Acted Justly – Hebrews 11:29-35
TUESDAY
Your king Comes Humbly – Matthew 21:1-11
WEDNESDAY
House of Prayer for All Nations – Mark 11:15-19
THURSDAY
Neglect Justice at Your Peril – Luke 11:42-44
FRIDAY
Jesus, God’s Servant Messiah – Matthew 12:15-21
SATURDAY
God Will Not Forsake the People – Isaiah 42:10-17
SUNDAY
God’s Servant to Establish Justice Everywhere – Isaiah 42:1-9
Sunday, April 5, 2020, lesson title “God’s Just Servant”. Bible Background Isaiah 42. Printed Text Isiah 42:1-9. Devotional Reading PSALM 98. Keep in Mind: “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles” (Isaiah 42:1, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, EXPLORE the concept of Messiah, SENSE the wonder of Jesus’ role as servant to the nations, and IMITATE Jesus as a servant of God who executes justice.