God Has Chosen the Poor

Sunday, February 19                 African American History and Heritage Month God Has Chosen the Poor James 2:1-12 But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. James 2:9 NRSV As God’s children, serve everyone with your...

Coming Miseries upon the Rich

Saturday, February 18              African American History and Heritage Month Coming Miseries upon the Rich James 5:1-11 Listen! The wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the...

Good News for the Poor

Friday, February 17                   African American History and Heritage Month Good News for the Poor Luke 4:16-30 Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:21 NRSV Imagine the feeling those on the outside, who...

Defend the Poor and Needy

Thursday, February 16             African American History and Heritage Month Defend the Poor and Needy Proverbs 31:1-9 Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Proverbs 31:8 NRSV Use your voice to transform the world around...

Father of Orphans, Protector of Widows

Wednesday, February 15        African American History and Heritage Month Father of Orphans, Protector of Widows Psalm 68:1-13 God gives the desolate a home to live in; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a parched land. Psalm 68:6...

Defender of the Oppressed

Tuesday, February 14               African American History and Heritage Month Defender of the Oppressed Amos 5:7-15 Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. Amos...
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