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Bible in a Year:  Judges 11–12; Luke 6:1–26

March 31 Lesson 5  ( KJV ) Called to Follow Devotional Reading:   Psalm 91 Background  Scripture :   Matthew 4:12–22 Matthew 4:12–22 12 Now when  Jesus  had heard that John was cast into prison,  he  departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth,  he  came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. 17 From that time  Jesus  began to preach, and to say,  Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 18 And  Jesus , walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andr...

Sunday , March 31, 2019 | Triodion and Great Lent Fourth Sunday of Great Lent or Sunday of Saint John Climacus Bright or Dark Vestments Matins Gospel Matthew 28:16 (45th Sunday ) Epistle Hebrews 6:13–20 Gospel Mark 9:17–31   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Sunday , March 31, 2019 | Triodion and Great Lent Third Sunday of Great Lent or Sunday of the Holy Cross Dark Vestments Matins Gospel John 21:15–2 5 (44th Sunday ) Epistle Hebrews 4:14–5:6 Gospel Mark 8:34–9:1   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Sun , Mar 31, 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) | Triodion and Great Lent Third Sunday of Great Lent or Sunday of the Holy Cross Dark Vestments Matins Gospel John 21:15–2 5 (44th Sunday ) Epistle Hebrews 4:14–5:6 Gospel Mark 8:34–9:1   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . ...

Sunday , March 31, 2019 | Lent Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C | Roman Missal | Lectionary First Reading Joshua 5:9a , 10–12 Response Psalm 34:9a Psalm Psalm 34:2–7 Second Reading 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 Gospel Acclamation Luke 15:18 Gospel Luke 15:1–3 , 11–32   Catholic Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Sunday , March 31, 2019 | Lent Fourth Sunday in Lent Year 1 Psalms ( Morning ) Psalm 66 , 67 Psalms ( Evening ) Psalm 19 , 46 Old Testament Jeremiah 14:1–9 , 17–22 New Testament Galatians 4:21–5: 1 Gospel Mark 8:11–21  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Sunday , March 31, 2019 | Lent Fourth Sunday in Lent Year C Old Testament Joshua 5:9–12 Psalm Psalm 32 New Testament 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 Gospel Luke 15:1–3 , 11b–32  Consultatio...

Insight  After Nathanael meets Jesus , he asks Him how He knew who he was. Jesus replied, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree” ( John 1:48 ). William Barclay explains the significance of the fig tree in his commentary  The Master’s Men.  The fig tree can grow to fifteen feet high, and its branches can spread as much as twenty-five feet. So the tree served as “a kind of private room” where most devout Jews would pray and meditate. Jesus was recognizing Nathanael’s devotion and piety and that he was a man of prayer ( vv . 47–48 ). By:  K. T. Sim

The Holy Spirit initiates our intimate relationship with God and then lives in all who respond in faith. He enables us to know Him personally and to invite others to encounter Him daily through His Spirit and the Scriptures . An invitation to know Jesus better is a great gift to receive and give. By   Xochitl Dixon

March 31: Gifts and Grace Numbers 35:1–36:13 ; 1 Corinthians 16:1–24 ; Psalm 30:1–12 “ Yahweh spoke to Moses on the desert plains of Moab beyond the Jordan across Jericho, saying, ‘Command the children of Israel that they give to the Levites from the inheritance of their property cities to live in; and you will give to the Levites pastureland all around the cities’ ” ( Num 35:1–2 ). The idea of giving is ancient. Before God’s people even enter the promised land, they’re commanded to help the Levites—who will be serving them as spiritual leaders—by giving them cities. Now that God has given to the people, He asks that they give back to His work . There is an opportunity for obedience, and this obedience will come with the blessing of continued spiritual guidance from the people to whom they are giving the land. But giving is not the only concept at play here. Shortly after this, God asks the people to provide refuge cities for murderers ( Num 35:6–8 ). He institute...

Bible in a Year :  Judges 9–10; Luke 5:17–39

Today's Scripture : Hebrews 1:1–4  (NIV)

Insight  The New Testament letter to the Hebrews urges first-century readers to see the prophets, laws, and temple worship as a prelude to Someone far greater ( 1:1–4 ). According to the letter’s anonymous author, God’s own Son ( vv . 5–14 ) has suffered and “[tasted] death for everyone” ( 2:9 ) to provide a relationship with God that has replaced and made obsolete the law and covenant of Moses ( 3:1–6 ; 8:13 ). In layer after layer of detail, the letter describes how Jesus came to personify the Sabbath rest , high priest , sacrifice , and temple that foreshadowed Him .  For these reasons, the thirteen chapters of Hebrews urge readers not to give in to fears, distraction, or discouragement ( 3:8 ). The message is clear: don’t stop believing ( 10:19–11:40 ); don’t stop loving ( 10:24–25; 13:1–3 ); don’t stop following and relying on the Good and Great Shepherd ( 13:20 ) who gives us reason to believe that the best is yet ahead ( 9:28 ). By:  Mart DeHa...

As you have opportunity to experience the beauty of creation today, remember that “in him all things hold together” ( Colossians 1:17 ). May the recognition of Jesus’s central role in both creating and sustaining the universe result in a joyful heart and a response of praise as we acknowledge His ongoing provision for us. By   Lisa M. Samra

March 31 Lesson 5 ( KJV ) Called to Follow Devotional Reading: Psalm 91 Background Scripture : Matthew 4:12–22 Matthew 4:12–22 12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 18 And Jesus , walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 An...