Daily Scripture Readings Leading to
Sunday January 01, 2006
Monday:
Luke 18 Parables of Hope
Todays reading is full of hope. Jesus is very active in healing and blessing.
Tuesday:
Romans 12 New Life in Christ
Here is a wonderful outline of the Christian life. If we can live lilke this, our days will be happy and fruitful. Good News.
Wednesday:
Habakkuk 2:1-4 God Replies
The Lord affirms there is still a vision for the appointed time. Today is such a day.
Thursday:
Luke 13 The Mustard Seed
We begin three chapters all dealing with Jesus’ ministry and the hope he offers. Read slowly and consider the different ways Luke offers Christ to the people. We will read parables, healings, instructions, and some hard words we must ponder.
Friday:
Luke 14 About Humility
The great dinner is a favorite passage of mine. How many times have I refused the invitation? How am I being invited today?
Saturday:
Luke 15 Parables of Lost & Found
This is a huge passage. Not in size so much, but in it’s message. Consider re-reading this chapter several times; I have. See the progression of the lost items from one of many down to one of only two. Note the care the lost receives in each story. Also consider carefully the response of the older brother, the father, perhaps an unseen mother, certinally the prodigal son. What does it mean to celelbrate what was lost and is found again.
I will be preaching about hope on this first Sunday of a new year. These verses offer hope. Flat out; if you are hopeless, you need this passage, this new year, this Jesus. If you are filled with hope, then this will be fuel for your fire and let the celebration roll on into the new year.
Sunday: Reflect and Worship
Scripture: Luke 13:22-30; 15:11-32
Sermon Title: “Hopeful in Council Bluffs”
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