18″Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears…
The Word of God: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 – May 19, 2020
1First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires…
The Word of God: Leviticus 26:1-20 – May 19, 2020
1You shall make for yourselves no idols and erect no carved images or pillars, and you shall not place figured stones in your land, to worship at them; for I am the LORD your God. 2You shall keep my sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD. 3If you follow my statutes and keep…
Psalm of the Day – May 18, 2020 (Psalm 124)
1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side— let Israel now say —2 if it had not been the LORD who was on our side,when our enemies attacked us,3 then they would have swallowed us up alive,when their anger was kindled against us;4 then the flood would have swept us…
The Word of God: Matthew 13:1-16 – May 18, 2020
1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4And as…
The Word of God: Colossians 1:9-14 – May 18, 2020
9For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every…
The Word of God: Leviticus 25:35-55 – May 18, 2020
35If any of your kin fall into difficulty and become dependent on you, you shall support them; they shall live with you as though resident aliens. 36Do not take interest in advance or otherwise make a profit from them, but fear your God; let them live with you. 37You shall not lend them your money…
Psalm of the Day – May 17, 2020 (Psalm 117)
1 Praise the LORD, all you nations!Extol him, all you peoples!2 For great is his steadfast love toward us,and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.Praise the LORD!
The Word of God: Luke 12:13-21 – May 17, 2020
13Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” 14But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does…
The Word of God: James 1:2-8, 16-18 – May 17, 2020
2My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, 3because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; 4and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. 5If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God,…
