QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHILE READING:

• What do these verses show you about God and his character?

• What is God saying through these verses?

• How can I align my walk with what God is saying in these verses? 

DAILY PRAYER

Father God,

Grant us grace to receive Your word in humility, and so to be made one with You.

AMEN

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

Reflection on Sunday

Monday, August 18

• Psalm 32 - Prayer for forgiveness 

• Jeremiah 23:30-40 - False prophets

• 1 John 4:1-6 - False prophets are in the world

Tuesday, August 19

• Psalm 32 - Prayer for forgiveness 

• Jeremiah 25:15-29 - The cup of God’s wrath

• Acts 7:44-53 - Our ancestors persecuted the prophets

Wednesday, August 20

• Psalm 32 - Prayer for forgiveness 

• Jeremiah 25:30-38 - The peaceful flock is devastated 

• Luke 19:45-48 - Jesus cleanses the temple 

DAILY PRAYER

God of the sabbath,

Grant us rest in You, and allow us to grant rest to others.

AMEN

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

Preparation for Sunday

Thursday, August 21

• Psalm 103:1-8 - Crowned with mercy

• Numbers 15:32-41 - The severity of breaking sabbath law

• Hebrews 12:3-17 - Call for endurance

Friday, August 22

• Psalm 103:1-8 - Crowned with mercy

• 2 Chronicles 8:12-15 - Solomon honors sabbaths 

• Acts 17:1-9 - Paul preaches Christ on the sabbath

Saturday, August 23

• Psalm 103:1-8 - Crowned with mercy

• Nehemiah 13:15-22 - Nehemiah enforces sabbath law

• Luke 6:1-5 - Picking grain on the sabbath