by Christian Education | Jul 12, 2020 | The Boy Jesus
Sunday, July 12 Remember to pray for those who are victims of systems that undergird inequality and leaders in every community who turn a blind eye to the existence of such inequality. Pray for God’s liberating presence in places where rough places must be made...
by Christian Education | Jul 11, 2020 | The Boy Jesus
Saturday, July 11 Anna Speaks about the Christ Child Luke 2:36-38 NRSV At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:38 Our experiences may differ; but, they should point...
by Christian Education | Jul 10, 2020 | The Boy Jesus
Friday, July 10 Simeon Praises God for the Child Luke 2:25-35 NRSV “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation.” Luke 2:29-30 Simeon’s praise mirrors the outward reflection of an inward joy we...
by Christian Education | Jul 9, 2020 | The Boy Jesus
Thursday, July 9 Jesus Presented to the Lord Luke 2:21-24 NRSV After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Luke 2:21 Imagine the joy felt by everyone in...
by Christian Education | Jul 8, 2020 | The Boy Jesus
Wednesday, July 8 The Firstborn Belong to God Numbers 3:11-13 NRSV I hereby accept the Levites from among the Israelites as substitutes for all the first born that open the womb among the Israelites. Numbers 3:12 The call of God is clear. God has given each of us a...
by Christian Education | Jul 7, 2020 | The Boy Jesus
Tuesday, July 7 Perform Your God-Given Task Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 NRSV I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken away from it; God has done this, so that all should stand in awe before him. Ecclesiastes 3:14 Prayer:...