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The Lord compares His people to an unfaithful wife. The Lord calls Israel to repentance, promising to send faithful shepherds to care for His people.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 3 ESV Text: Jeremiah 3 Jeremiah 3 (Listen) 3:1   “If1 a man divorces his wife    and she goes from him  and becomes another man’s wife,    will he… Read More »The Lord compares His people to an unfaithful wife. The Lord calls Israel to repentance, promising to send faithful shepherds to care for His people.

The Lord calls Jeremiah to serve as a prophet. The Lord commands Jeremiah to prophesy destruction for the people of Judah. The people will oppose Jeremiah, but the Lord will be with him.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 1 ESV Text: Jeremiah 1 Jeremiah 1 (Listen) 1:1 The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, one of the priests who were in… Read More »The Lord calls Jeremiah to serve as a prophet. The Lord commands Jeremiah to prophesy destruction for the people of Judah. The people will oppose Jeremiah, but the Lord will be with him.

Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph on Palm Sunday. Jesus drives the buyers, sellers, and money-changers out of the temple. The priests and elders demand to know by what authority Jesus is teaching and performing miracles. Since they cannot answer whether the baptism of John was from heaven or from man, Jesus declines to answer their question. Jesus tells the parable of the two sons and the parable of the tenants.

BibleGateway: Matthew 21 ESV Text: Matthew 21 Matthew 21 (Listen) The Triumphal Entry 21:1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to… Read More »Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph on Palm Sunday. Jesus drives the buyers, sellers, and money-changers out of the temple. The priests and elders demand to know by what authority Jesus is teaching and performing miracles. Since they cannot answer whether the baptism of John was from heaven or from man, Jesus declines to answer their question. Jesus tells the parable of the two sons and the parable of the tenants.

Paul encourages the Philippians to live in humility and in love, following the perfect example of Christ. Paul sends Timothy and Epaphroditus to Philippi.

BibleGateway: Philippians 2 ESV Text: Philippians 2 Philippians 2 (Listen) Christ’s Example of Humility 2:1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from… Read More »Paul encourages the Philippians to live in humility and in love, following the perfect example of Christ. Paul sends Timothy and Epaphroditus to Philippi.

The man who lives in wickedness will die for his own sin. The man who lives by faith will be justified. Desiring the salvation of all, the Lord calls His people to repentance.

BibleGateway: Ezekiel 18 ESV Text: Ezekiel 18 Ezekiel 18 (Listen) The Soul Who Sins Shall Die 18:1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “What… Read More »The man who lives in wickedness will die for his own sin. The man who lives by faith will be justified. Desiring the salvation of all, the Lord calls His people to repentance.

James warns of the spiritual dangers faced by the rich. James encourages patience in suffering as we await the coming of the Lord. James encourages faithful prayer.

BibleGateway: James 5 ESV Text: James 5 James 5 (Listen) Warning to the Rich 5:1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that… Read More »James warns of the spiritual dangers faced by the rich. James encourages patience in suffering as we await the coming of the Lord. James encourages faithful prayer.

James warns against various forms of worldliness. Believers are not to boast about the future, but are to entrust themselves to the gracious will of the Lord.

BibleGateway: James 4 ESV Text: James 4 James 4 (Listen) Warning Against Worldliness 4:1 What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not… Read More »James warns against various forms of worldliness. Believers are not to boast about the future, but are to entrust themselves to the gracious will of the Lord.

Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. James, John, and their mother request for James and John the highest seats of honor and authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus gives the disciples a lesson in humility. Jesus heals two blind men.

BibleGateway: Matthew 20 ESV Text: Matthew 20 Matthew 20 (Listen) Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a… Read More »Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. James, John, and their mother request for James and John the highest seats of honor and authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus gives the disciples a lesson in humility. Jesus heals two blind men.

Paul and Timothy greet the believers of Philippi. Paul expresses his thankfulness for the Philippians and for their support of his mission work. The Lord has used the imprisonment of Paul for the advancement of the Gospel. Even when preachers preach with sinful motives, the Lord blesses the proclamation of His Word. Whether we live or whether we die, it is to our benefit and to the glory of the Lord.

BibleGateway: Philippians 1 ESV Text: Philippians 1 Philippians 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants1 of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus… Read More »Paul and Timothy greet the believers of Philippi. Paul expresses his thankfulness for the Philippians and for their support of his mission work. The Lord has used the imprisonment of Paul for the advancement of the Gospel. Even when preachers preach with sinful motives, the Lord blesses the proclamation of His Word. Whether we live or whether we die, it is to our benefit and to the glory of the Lord.

Jesus teaches against divorce, explaining that Moses allowed divorce because of the hardness of heart of the Israelites. Jesus prohibits divorce except in a case of sexual immorality. Jesus welcomes the children. Jesus speaks with a rich young man who thinks he is ready to follow Jesus, but loves his earthly possessions.

BibleGateway: Matthew 19 ESV Text: Matthew 19 Matthew 19 (Listen) Teaching About Divorce 19:1 Now when Jesus had finished these sayings, he went away from Galilee… Read More »Jesus teaches against divorce, explaining that Moses allowed divorce because of the hardness of heart of the Israelites. Jesus prohibits divorce except in a case of sexual immorality. Jesus welcomes the children. Jesus speaks with a rich young man who thinks he is ready to follow Jesus, but loves his earthly possessions.