Wednesday, September 28    CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MONTH

Thriving in Spite of Adversity

Exodus 1:8-22

But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread, so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. Exodus 1:12 NRSV

When placed in the Lord’s hand, that which comes to stifle our future is transformed into an opportunity.

Tuesday, September 27           CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MONTH

From Lack to Abundance

Genesis 47:1-12

And Joseph provided his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household with food, according to the number of their dependents. Genesis 47:12 NRSV

When you know what your purpose is, use your past as motivation to produce life instead of death.

Monday, September 26  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MONTH  International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

God Preserves the People

Psalm 105:12-25

And the Lord made his people very fruitful, and made them stronger than their foes, whose hearts he turned to hate his people, to deal craftily with his servants. Psalm 105:24-25 NRSV

God is ever mindful of God’s promises that have been made over our lives.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/nuclear-weapons-elimination-day

Sunday, September 25             CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MONTH

Judah Destined to Reign

Genesis 49:8-12

“The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and the obedience of his peoples is his. Genesis 49:10 NRSV

Kingdom authority cannot be given or taken by that which doesn’t directly come from God.

Saturday, September 24          CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MONTH

The Conquering Lion of Judah

Revelation 5

Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” Revelation 5:5 NRSV

Christ’s victory guarantees that we have access to God’s entire Word. A good reason to share the good news whenever we have a chance.