by Christian Education | Jan 16, 2022 | The Laws of Justice and Mercy
Sunday, January 16 Treat Others Justly Exodus 23:1-12 You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with the wicked to act as a malicious witness. Exodus 23:1 NRSV Integrity is at the top of the list of what God requires from us....
by Christian Education | Jan 15, 2022 | The Laws of Justice and Mercy
Saturday, January 15 Steadfast Love and Faithfulness Psalm 85 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Psalm 85:10 NRSV This is where transformation happens: the love of God draws us and the faithfulness of God keeps...
by Christian Education | Jan 14, 2022 | The Laws of Justice and Mercy
Friday, January 14 Seek the Advantage of Others 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. 1 Corinthians 10:27 NRSV Learning to bear...
by Christian Education | Jan 13, 2022 | The Laws of Justice and Mercy
Thursday, January 13 Faith without Works Is Dead James 2:14-26 So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. James 2:17 NRSV Sedentary faith doesn’t require us to be active. However, an active faith produces results....
by Christian Education | Jan 12, 2022 | The Laws of Justice and Mercy
Wednesday, January 12 Mercy Triumphs over Judgment James 2:1-13 You do well if you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” James 2:8 NRSV God is in search of those who love mercy and live out...
by Christian Education | Jan 11, 2022 | The Laws of Justice and Mercy
Tuesday, January 11 Blessings for the Obedient Exodus 23:20-33 You shall worship the LORD your God, and I will bless your bread and your water; and I will take sickness away from among you. Exodus 23:25 Trust the promises of God for your...