READ: Nehemiah 9 (Focus vs. 1-2 & 13-21) MEMORY VERSE“You are a gracious and merciful” Nehemiah 9:31* BACKGROUNDWhat’s the first thing that comes to mind
READ: 1 Kings 17 (Focus vs. 7-16) MEMORY VERSE“There was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family.” 1 Kings 17:15
READ: Luke 24 (Focus vs. 13-16, 25-35) MEMORY VERSE“Their eyes were opened and they recognized [Jesus], and he disappeared from their sight.” Luke 24:31 BACKGROUNDWhen
READ: Exodus 20 (Focus vs. 1 & 8-17) MEMORY VERSE“The seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God.” Exodus 20:10 BACKGROUNDMy tired minivan
READ: Acts 4 (Focus vs. 1-2 & 5-13) MEMORY VERSE“When they saw the courage of Peter and John . . . , they were astonished
READ: 1 Kings 11:34-39 & 12:31-32 MEMORY VERSE“I will build you a dynasty as enduring as the one I built for David and will give
READ: Matthew 26 (Focus vs. 26-29) MEMORY VERSE“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
READ: Jeremiah 22:1-5 MEMORY VERSE“Rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed.” Jeremiah 22:3 BACKGROUNDJosephine Butler, a prominent minister’s wife,
READ: Ephesians 5 (Focus vs. 8-15) MEMORY VERSE“Walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8 esv BACKGROUNDTim’s hotel room seemed extra dark at night. What if
READ: James 1 (Focus vs. 19-27) MEMORY VERSE“If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing
READ: Deuteronomy 31 (Focus vs. 1-8) MEMORY VERSE“The Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 BACKGROUNDOver
READ: Isaiah 40 (Focus vs. 6-11) MEMORY VERSE“The word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8 BACKGROUNDThe deadliest forest fire disaster in US history was
READ: Philippians 4 (Focus vs. 4-11) MEMORY VERSE“The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
READ: Romans 8 (Focus vs. 9-17) MEMORY VERSE“We are God’s children.” Romans 8:16 BACKGROUNDIt was 1863. Edwin stood on a railroad platform in Jersey City.
READ: Psalm 37 (Focus vs. 5-17) MEMORY VERSEBlessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5Psalm 37:5-17 BACKGROUNDIn Charles Dickens’ classic novel
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