by Christian Education | Jun 3, 2018 | Justice and Sabbath Laws
Sunday, June 3 Meet Human Need on the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-14 NSRV How much more valuable is a human being than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the sabbath. (Matthew 12:12) There is always some opportunity to assist someone in need. Pray and ask the Lord to...
by Christian Education | Jun 2, 2018 | Justice and Sabbath Laws
Saturday, June 2 Deliver Justice for the Oppressed Psalm 10:12-18 NRSV Rise up, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; do not forget the oppressed. (Psalm 10:12) Remember us, God, during our times of oppression. Help us to depend on you for all our needs. Make us ready to...
by Christian Education | Jun 1, 2018 | Justice and Sabbath Laws
Friday, June 1 The Father and I Are Working John 5:9-18 NRSV But Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, and I also am working.” (John 5:17) Since we know that God and Jesus are working on our behalf, why don’t we just get out of the way and let...
by Christian Education | May 31, 2018 | Justice and Sabbath Laws
Thursday, May 31 The Sabbath Is for Merciful Acts Luke 14:1-6 NRSV Then he said to them, “If one of you has a child or an ox that has fallen into a well, will you not immediately pull it out on a sabbath day?” (Luke 14:5) No excuses! Be attuned to the...
by Christian Education | May 30, 2018 | Justice and Sabbath Laws
Wednesday, May 30 Plucking Grain Leviticus 19:9-10; Deuteronomy 23:25 NRSV If you go into your neighbor’s standing grain, you may pluck the ears with your hand, but you shall not put a sickle to your neighbor’s standing grain. (Deuteronomy 23:25) Focus only on...
by Christian Education | May 29, 2018 | Justice and Sabbath Laws
Tuesday, May 29 Lord Desires Mercy Not Sacrifice Hosea 6:1-6 NRSV For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. (Hosea 6:6) Release yourself from empty rituals and vain practices; and, offer...
