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The Persecuted Is Reward // Matthew 5:11–16

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:11-12

The Persecuted Endure // Luke 21:12–19

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. By your endurance, you will gain your souls. Luke 21:12, 16, 19

Take Refuge in God // Psalm 5

Monday, March 29, 2010
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover them with favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:11-12

Blessed with Acceptance // Ruth 2:5–12; 3:9–11

Sunday, March 28, 2010
And now my daughter, do not be afraid, I will do for you all that you ask, for all the assembly of my people know that you are a worthy woman. Ruth 3:11

Members of God’s Household // Ephesians 2:11–20

Saturday, March 27, 2010
So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:19-20

For All Peoples // Isaiah 56:3–8

Friday, March 26, 2010
And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, all who keep the Sabbath, and do not profane it, and hold fast my covenant these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Isaiah 56:6-7

Wisdom from Above // James 3:13–18

Thursday, March 25, 2010
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. James 3:17-18

Mercy Triumphs // James 2:8–13

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment will be without mercy to anyone who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:12-13

A Debtor to Others // Romans 1:8–15

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong-- that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. Romans 1:11

Live Peaceably with All // Romans 12:9–18

Monday, March 22, 2010
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18

A Shared Faith // Ruth 1:1–9, 14b, 16

Sunday, March 21, 2010
“Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16-17

A Shared Love // John 15:9–17

Saturday, March 20, 2010
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13

A Shared Responsibility // Romans 14:13–21

Friday, March 19, 2010
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. Romans 14:17-18

A Shared Oath // 1 Samuel 20:30–42

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Jonathan said to David, "Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord, saying, 'The LORD is witness between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants forever.' " Then David left, and Jonathan went back to the town. 1 Samuel 20:42

A Shared Advantage // Luke 3:10–14

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." Luke 3:11

A Shared Reward // 1 Samuel 30:21–31

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Who will listen to what you say? The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike. 1 Samuel 30:24

A Shared Experience // John 20:24–29

Monday, March 15, 2010
A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" John 20:26

Being Right or Being Gracious // Jonah 3:10—4:5

Sunday, March 14, 2010
O Lord! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and ready to relent from punish. Jonah 4:2

The Forgiveness of Sins // Acts 26:12–18

Saturday, March 13, 2010
I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' Acts 26:17-18

In Christ We Have Redemption // Ephesians 1:3–12

Friday, March 12, 2010
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ. Ephesians 1:7-9

The Lord Has Redeemed // Isaiah 48:17–22

Thursday, March 11, 2010
This is what the LORD says-- your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea. Isaiah 48:17–18

The Lord, Your Redeemer // Isaiah 44:21–28

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you." Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O earth beneath. Burst into song, you mountains, you forests and all your trees, for the LORD has redeemed Jacob, he displays his glory in Israel. Isaiah 44:22–23

The Need for Redemption // Isaiah 59:9–15

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice. Isaiah 59:15

Great Power to Redeem // Psalm 130

Monday, March 8, 2010
O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all their sin. Psalm 130:7-8

A Prophet’s Commission // Jonah 1:1–3; 3:1–9

Sunday, March 7, 2010
And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. Jonah 3:5

Prophet’s Prayer // Jonah 2:1–9

Saturday, March 6, 2010
"Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the Lord." Jonah 2:8-9

A Prophet’s Words // Deuteronomy 18:18-20

Friday, March 5, 2010
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. If anyone does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name, I myself will call him to account. Deuteronomy 18:18–19

A Prophet’s Visions // Numbers 12:3–9

Thursday, March 4, 2010
[God] said, "Listen to my words: "When a prophet of the LORD is among you, I reveal myself to him in visions, I speak to him in dreams. Numbers 12:6

A Trustworthy Prophet // 1 Samuel 3:10–21

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, 'Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.' " So Samuel went and lay down in his place. The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" Then Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." 1 Samuel 3:9-10

No Prophet Among Us // Psalm 74

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
We are given no miraculous signs; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be. Psalm 74:9

A Prophet’s Visions // Numbers 12:3–9

[God] said, "Listen to my words: "When a prophet of the LORD is among you, I reveal myself to him in visions, I speak to him in dreams. Numbers 12:6

Obedience to God’s Call // Matthew 21:28–32

Monday, March 1, 2010
For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him. Matthew 21:32