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Bible in a Year :  1 Kings 8–9; Luke 21:1–19

Today's Scripture : Luke 22:54–62  (NIV)

Insight  Jesus warned Peter that Satan had asked permission to test him and that Peter would falter in his faith ( Luke 22:31–34 ). He cautioned Peter again before His arrest : “Watch and pray. . . . The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” ( Matthew 26:41 ). When Jesus was arrested, all the disciples fled. But Peter and John had a change of heart and followed Jesus to the high priest’s house and were allowed to enter because John was “known to the high priest” ( vv . 56–58 ; John 18:15–16 ). In the courtyard, Peter mingled with the high priest’s servants. There he crumbled under pressure and denied Christ three times ( Luke 22:54–61 ). Years later, writing from his own failure, Peter warns us: “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” ( 1 Peter 5:8 ).

A biography of any one of us could begin with a litany of our failures and defeats. But God’s grace always allows for a different ending. By His grace ,  He redeems and transforms us . By   Remi Oyedele

In what ways have you experienced God’s transforming grace ? How can you express His grace toward others?

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Pentecostarion Second Tuesday after Pascha Bright Vestments On the same date: Day of Rejoicing; James the Apostle and Brother of John the Theologian Epistle Acts 4:1–10 Gospel John 3:16–21   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Morning , April 30 Go To Evening Reading “And all the children of Israel murmured.” — Numbers 14:2 There are murmurers amongst Christ ians now, as there were in the camp of Israel of old. There are those who, when the rod falls, cry out against the afflictive dispensation. They ask, “Why am I thus afflicted? What have I done to be chastened in this manner?” A word with thee, O murmurer! Why shouldst thou murmur against the dispensations of thy heavenly Father ? Can he treat thee more hardly than thou deservest? Consider what a rebel thou wast once, but he has pardoned thee! Surely, if he in his wisdom sees fit now to chasten thee, tho...

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Easter Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Years 1 & 2 | Roman Missal | Lectionary On the same date: Saint Pius V, Pope, Religious First Reading Acts 4:32–37 Response Psalm 93:1a Psalm Psalm 93:1–2 , 5 Gospel Acclamation John 3:14–15 Gospel John 3:7b–15   Catholic Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Easter Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Year 1 On the same date: Eve of SS. Philip and James, Evening Prayer Psalms ( Morning ) Psalm 5 , 6 Psalms ( Evening ) Psalm 10 , 11 Old Testament Daniel 2:1–16 New Testament 1 John 2:1–11 Gospel John 17:12–19  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Easter Tuesday after the Second Sunday of Easter Year C Psalm Psalm 122 First Reading Esther 8:1–17...

Bible in a Year:  1 Kings 6–7; Luke 20:27–47

Today's Scripture : Job 12:13–25  (NIV)

Insight  After several chapters of unhelpful sermonizing from his friends, Job has had enough. And so he begins chapter 12 with bitter sarcasm: “Doubtless you are the only people who matter, and wisdom will die with you!” ( v . 2 ). Later he would say of them, “You are miserable comforters, all of you! Will your long-winded speeches never end?” ( 16:2–3 ). Finding no help from his friends, Job pivots away from them and toward his only hope: “To God belong wisdom and power ; counsel and understanding are his ” (12:13). Yet, even while acknowledging God’s power and wisdom , Job questions the Almighty . The balance of the book of Job contains more dialogue between Job and his poor comforters, a new viewpoint from a fourth friend, Elihu, who didn’t do much better than the other three ( chs . 32–37 ), and God’s incomparable response to it all ( chs . 38–41 ). By:  Tim Gustafson

We may not understand why God allows certain struggles in our lives, but like my friend’s parents, we can put our trust in Him . The Lord loves us and has us in His hands ( v . 10; 1 Peter 5:7 ). Wisdom, power, and understanding are His ! By   Julie Schwab

What struggle are you going through? How does it help to know that God is with you?

April 29: Examine Thy Self Joshua 21:1–22:9 ; 2 Corinthians 13:1–10 ; Psalm 59:1–17 Before advising others on how they should act, self-examination is always necessary. When the Corinthians questioned the authenticity of Paul and his colleagues’ ministry (which is ironic, since he had planted their church), Paul says to them: “Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith . Examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize regarding yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you, unless you are unqualified?” ( 2 Cor 13:5 ). None of us are ready for the ministry that Jesus has for us because we’re not worthy of the great gift of salvation He has offered. We are meant to find our identity and calling in Christ and to lead out of the gifts He has given us ( see 1 Cor 12 ). For this reason, Paul makes this claim: “And I hope that you will recognize that we are not unqualified! Now we pray to God that you not do wrong in any way, not that we are seen as approved, but that you do what i...

Monday, April 29, 2019 | Pentecostarion Second Monday after Pascha Bright Vestments Epistle Acts 3:19–26 Gospel John 2:1–11   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Monday, April 29, 2019 | Pentecostarion Bright Monday or Renewal Monday Bright Vestments On the same date: Great Martyr George Epistle Acts 1:12–17 , 21–26 Gospel John 1:18–28   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Mon, Apr 29, 2019 (Apr 16, 2019) | Pentecostarion Bright Monday or Renewal Monday Bright Vestments Epistle Acts 1:12–17 , 21–26 Gospel John 1:18–28   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print.

Monday, April 29, 2019 | Memorial Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Years 1 & 2 | Roman Missal | Lectionary From Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter First Reading Acts 4:23–31 Response Psalm 2:11d Psalm Psalm 2:1–9 Gospel Acclamation Colossians 3:1 Gospel John 3:1–8 Or from the Proper of Saints First Reading 1 John 1:5–2:2 Response Psalm 103:1 Psalm Psalm 103:1–4 , 8–9 , 13–14 , 17–18 Gospel Acclamation Matthew 11:25 Gospel Matthew 11:25–30   Catholic Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Monday, April 29, 2019 | Easter Monday of the Second Week of Easter Year 1 Psalms ( Morning ) Psalm 1 , 2 , 3 Psalms ( Evening ) Psalm 4 , 7 Old Testament Daniel 1:1–21 New Testament 1 John 1:1–10 Gospel John 17:1–11  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Mon...

Bible in a Year:  1 Kings 3–5; Luke 20:1–26

April 28 Lesson   9  ( KJV ) Called to Make Disciples Devotional Reading:   Colossians 3:12–17 Background  Scripture :   Matthew 28:16–20 ;  Acts 1:6–8 Matthew 28:16–20 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where  Jesus  had appointed them. 17 And when they saw  him , they worshipped  him : but some doubted. 18 And  Jesus  came and spake unto them, saying,  All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Acts 1:6–8 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of  him , saying,  Lord , wilt  thou  at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? ...