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 Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but  [ Rom. 12:1, 2 ]  overcome evil with good.   The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print. _______________________ Romans Proverbs 25:21–22 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; 22 For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the Lord will reward you. Romans 12:20 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”  Philipps, H. David. Old Testament Quotes in the New Testament . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Print.

  Reflect & Pray When have you witnessed times when the goal of mercy and grace seemed distorted to enable injustice? When have you seen both justice and mercy working in harmony? When the pain and injustice around me break my heart, loving God helps me still believe in Your love and power to transform and heal. Help me to point with my life to Your justice, mercy, and love.

  January 31 Lesson  9 ( KJV ) Called to Prophesy Devotional Reading:   Joel 2:28–32 Background  Scripture :   Luke 2:36–38; Acts 1:12–14; 2:16–21; 21:8–9 Luke 2:36–38 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Acts 2:16–21 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those da

  Sunday, January 31, 2021, | Epiphany Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Year B Old Testament Deuteronomy 18:15–20 Psalm Psalm 1 New Testament 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 New Testament Hebrews 3:1–6 (Supplemental) Gospel Mark 1:21–28   Christian Worship Three Year Lectionary (with Supplemental Lectionary) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Sunday, January 31, 2021, | Epiphany Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Old Testament 2 Kings 5:1–15a Psalm Psalm 30 New Testament Romans 12:16b–21 Gospel Matthew 8:1–13   Christian Worship One Year Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Sunday, January 31, 2021, | Epiphany Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Year B Old Testament Deuteronomy 18:15–20 Psalm Psalm 111 (UMH 832) New Testament 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 Gospel Mark 1:21–28   Vanderbilt Divinity Library. United Methodist Revised Common Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print

  Sunday, January 31, 2021, | Triodion and Great Lent Sunday of the Prodigal Son Matins Gospel Mark 16:1–8 (35th Sunday) Epistle 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 Gospel Luke 15:11–32   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Sun, Jan 31, 2021 (Jan 18, 2021) | Fixed Feasts Athanasius and Cyril Patriarchs of Alexandria Bright Vestments On the same date: Thirty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Matins Gospel John 10:1–9 Epistle Hebrews 13:7–16 Gospel Matthew 5:14–19   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Sunday, January 31, 2021, | Octoechos Thirty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Matins Gospel Matthew 28:16–20 Epistle 1 Timothy 4:9–15 (32nd Sunday, Greek ) or Colossians 3:12–16 (30th Sunday, Slavic ) Gospel Luke 19:1–10 (32nd Sunday, Greek ) or Matthew 25:14–30 (16th Sunday, Slavic )   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2

  Today's Scripture Romans 12:9–21 ( NIV ) Insight  A distinctive of Paul’s letters is that they contain both biblical doctrine (teaching beliefs) and instruction on practical living. Having explained what the gospel is in  Romans 1–11 , in chapters 12–16 , Paul applies it to the everyday relationships of the believer in Jesus, including our relationship with God ( 12:1–2 ), other believers ( vv. 3–21 ), governing authorities ( 13:1–7 ), the community ( vv. 8–14 ), the spiritually weak ( 14:1–15:3 ), and co-workers ( ch. 16 ). Paul’s overarching emphasis in these five chapters is the importance of Christlike love in the life of the believer ( 12:9–10; 13:8–10; 14:15 ), for “love is the fulfillment of the law” ( 13:10 ). Today’s passage,  Romans 12:9–21 , may seem like a collection of unrelated sayings, but Paul is still talking about this love that reflects Jesus. Love for enemies ( vv. 14–21 ) is the litmus test and demonstration of such a radical love ( Matthew 5:43–48 ).  To le

 Me: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Romans 12:9-21 Behave Like a Christian 9 ( 2 Cor. 6:6; 1 Tim. 1:5 )  Let love be without hypocrisy. ( Ps. 34:14 )  Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.   10 ( John 13:34; 1 Thess. 4:9; Heb. 13:1; 2 Pet. 1:7 )  Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, ( Rom. 13:7; Phil. 2:3; [ 1 Pet. 2:17 ]  in honor giving preference to one another;   11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;  12 ( Luke 10:20 )  rejoicing in hope, ( Luke 21:19 )  patient ( persevering )   in tribulation, ( Luke 18:1 )  continuing steadfastly in prayer;  13 ( 1 Cor. 16:1; Heb. 13:16; 1 Pet. 4:9 )  distributing to the needs of the saints, ( Matt. 25:35; 1 Tim. 3:2 )  given ( Lit.  pursuing )   to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.  [ Matt. 5:44 ] ; Luke 6:28; 1 Cor. 4:12 )  15 [ 1 Cor. 12:26 ]  Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.  16 ( Rom. 15:5; 2 Co

January 31: Discipline Genesis 49–50; Hebrews 12–13; Ecclesiastes 12:9–14 I was a stubborn child. When disciplined by my parents, I would sulk for hours afterward. I didn’t see discipline from my parents’ perspective—as something that would mold me into a mature, loving person. Hebrews 12 has a lesson for people like me with a history of wallowing in self-pity when disciplined. Here, the writer of Hebrews tells us that God, a Father to us through the work of Jesus, disciplines us for our good. To emphasize this, the writer of Hebrews draws on Proverbs' book, where the Father instructs His own Son. “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, or give up when you are corrected by him. For the Lord disciplines the one who he loves, and punishes every son whom he accepts” ( Heb 12:6; compare Prov 3:11–12 ). The author tells us that being disciplined is a sign of God’s love. It means He is working and active in our lives ( Heb 12:8 ). Like a chastised child, we might not alw