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  Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 13–14 John 12:1–26

 Matthew 6:1 6:1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward from your Father in heaven.   The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

  Reflect & Pray How has God helped you through someone else’s secret giving? Who can you help with an anonymous gift today? Loving God, please bless me with opportunities to give as selflessly and sacrificially as You have given to me.   Read  Compassion: Learning to Love Like Jesus  at  DiscoverySeries.org/Q0208 .

  Today's Scripture Matthew 6:1–4   ( NIV ) Insight Having dealt with the burdensome teachings of the Pharisees ( Matthew 5:21–48 ), Jesus now deals with their hypocritical piety. He discusses three acts of piety common in all religions meticulously observed by every devout Jew—almsgiving, prayer, and fasting (6:1–18). Almsgiving, or giving to the poor, was commanded in the Law ( Deuteronomy 15:7–11 ). And the book of Proverbs says that those who help the poor are blessed ( Proverbs 14:21 ;  19:17 ). However, Jesus warns not to use this duty as a platform to earn human praise ( Matthew 6:1–2 ). God isn’t pleased with a showcased or theatrical display of pride and self-glorification. Giving should be done “in secret”—only witnessed by God. Then God, “who sees what is done in secret,” will reward us (v. 4). By:  K. T. Sim

 By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Matthew 6:1-4 Charitable Deeds 6:1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward from your Father in heaven.  2 Therefore, ( Rom. 12:8 )   when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.   3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,   4 that your charitable deed may be secret, and your Father who sees in secret  (   Luke 14:12–14 )  will Himself reward you  ( N U omits  openly )   openly.     The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

Isaiah 59:7–8 7  Their feet run to evil, And they make haste to shed innocent blood;  Their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity;  wasting and destruction are in their paths. 8 The way of peace they have not known, And there is no justice in their ways; They have made themselves crooked paths; Whoever takes that way shall not know peace. Romans 3:15–17 15  “Their feet are swift to shed blood;  16  Destruction and misery are in their ways;  17  And the way of peace they have not known.”  Philipps, H. David. Old Testament Quotes in the New Testament . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Print.

  Monday, May 31, 2021, | Octoechos Second Monday after Pentecost Bright Vestments Epistle Romans 2:28–3:18 Gospel Matthew 6:31–34, 7:9–11   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Mon, May 31, 2021 (May 18, 2021) | Pentecostarion Fifth Monday after Pascha Bright Vestments Epistle Acts 12:12–17 Gospel John 8:42–51   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Monday, May 31, 2021, | Pentecostarion Fifth Monday after Pascha Bright Vestments Epistle Acts 12:12–17 Gospel John 8:42–51   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print.

  Monday, May 31, 2021, | Holy Day The Visitation Morning Prayer Years 1 & 2 On the same date: The Visitation, Evening Prayer Psalms Psalm 72 Old Testament 1 Samuel 1:1–20 New Testament Hebrews 3:1–6  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Monday, May 31, 2021, | Trinity Season Monday of Trinity Week Morning Prayer On the same date: Monday of Trinity Week, Evening Prayer Psalm Psalm 2, 3 First Reading Numbers 16:1–14 Second Reading Luke 1:1–25  Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer (1928) Daily Office Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Monday, May 31, 2021, | After Pentecost Monday after Trinity Sunday Year B Psalm Psalm 20 First Reading Numbers 9:15–23 Second Reading Revelation 4:1–8  Consultation on Common Texts. Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2011. Print. M...

  May 31: Fighting Loneliness 1 Chronicles 28:1–29:2; 2 Timothy 4:9–22 ; Psalm 90:1–17 Loneliness is one of the most disheartening feelings a person can know. Being alone in a time of pain is even worse. Several recent surveys suggest that lonely people—especially teenagers—subtly reach out through their social networks, desperately looking for someone who cares. In a world where anyone can get attention online, we’ve moved away from the authentic community. We continue to crave personal interactions—perhaps more so because we have an electronic witness to the interactions of others. We as Christians should see this as an opportunity to reach out to disenfranchised, lonely people and show the love of Christ to others. Paul’s second letter to Timothy illustrates how feelings of loneliness are amplified by pain. He makes one of the most candid statements in the Bible: “At my first defense, no one came to my aid, but they all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But th...

Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 10–12 John 11:30–57  

 Revelation 5:12 12 saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”   The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print. ______________________________________ Isaiah 45:23 23  I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, And shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath. Isaiah 49:18 18   Lift up your eyes, look around and see; All these gather together and come to you. As I live,” says the Lord, “You shall surely clothe yourselves with them all as an ornament, And bind them on you as a bride does. Romans 14:11 11 For it is written: “As I live, says the Lord, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.”  Philipps, H. David. Old Testament Quotes in the New Testament . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2...

  Reflect & Pray How do Jesus’ death and resurrection prove He’s greater than any circumstance you face? In what ways will you tell Him He’s worth today? You are always worthy of being worshiped, Jesus! Please help me to live today in Your presence with a grateful heart.

  June 6 Lesson  1 ( KJV ) Freed from Worry Devotional Reading:   Ezekiel 34:11–16 Background  Scripture :   Matthew 6:19–34 Matthew 6:25–34 25  Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26  Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27  Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28  And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29  And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30  Wherefore, if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more cloth...

  Sunday, May 30, 2021, | Pentecost First Sunday after Pentecost The Holy Trinity Year B Old Testament Isaiah 6:1–8 Psalm Psalm 150 New Testament Romans 8:14–17 Gospel John 3:1–17   Christian Worship Three Year Lectionary (with Supplemental Lectionary) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Sunday, May 30, 2021, | Pentecost First Sunday after Pentecost The Holy Trinity Old Testament Isaiah 6:1–8 Psalm Psalm 73 New Testament Romans 11:33–36 Gospel John 3:1–15   Christian Worship One Year Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Sunday, May 30, 2021, | Pentecost Trinity Sunday Year B Old Testament Isaiah 6:1–8 Psalm Psalm 29 (UMH 761) New Testament Romans 8:12–17 Gospel John 3:1–17   Vanderbilt Divinity Library. United Methodist Revised Common Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Sunday, May 30, 2021, | Pentecost The Holy Trinity Year...