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Lives Worthy of the Gospel // Philippians 1:27–30

Saturday, April 30, 2011
Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together with one accord for the faith of the gospel. Philippians 1:27–30

Lives Worthy of the Lord // Colossians 1:9–18

Friday, April 29, 2011
We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his people in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:9b–12

Lives Worthy of Your Calling // Ephesians 4:1–6

Thursday, April 28, 2011
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1–3

Being Worthy of Jesus // Matthew 10:34–39

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:38–39

Good Lives Shown in Works // James 3:13–18

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:13, 17-18

Follow in Christ’s Steps // 1 Peter 2:18–25

Monday, April 25, 2011
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his step. He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:21–24

Witnesses to Jesus’ Resurrection // Matthew 28:1–17

Sunday, April 24, 2011
So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” Matthew 28:8–10

Witnesses to Jesus’ Burial // Matthew 27:57–61

Saturday, April 23, 2011
Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. Matthew 27:59–61

Witnesses to Jesus’ Death // Matthew 27:45–56

Friday, April 22, 2011
And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, "Surely he was the Son of God!" Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons. Matthew 27:50, 54–56

The Crucifixion of Jesus // Matthew 27:32–44

Thursday, April 21, 2011
As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. They came to a place called Golgotha (which means "the place of the skull"). There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it. When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. Matthew 27:33–36

The Judgment against Jesus // Matthew 27:15–26

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, "Which one do you want me to release to you: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah? But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed. Matthew 27:17, 20

The Plot to Kill Jesus // Matthew 26:1–5

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they plotted to arrest Jesus in some sly way and kill him. Matthew 26:3–4

Good News of First Importance // 1 Corinthians 15:1–8

Monday, April 18, 2011
Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 15:1–3

Welcome the King // Mark 11:1–11

Sunday, April 17, 2011
Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!" "Hosanna in the highest heaven!" Mark 11:9–10

Children Shout, “Hosanna!” // Matthew 21:12–17

Saturday, April 16, 2011
But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they were indignant. "Do you hear what these children are saying?" they asked him. "Yes," replied Jesus, "have you never read, " 'From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise' ?" Matthew 21:16–17

Sing Praises to the Lord // 1 Chronicles 16:8–18

Friday, April 15, 2011
Give praise to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 1 Chronicles 16:8–10

The Lord Rescues // Psalm 22:1–8

Thursday, April 14, 2011
“He trusts in the LORD," they say, "let the LORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” Psalm 22:8

At the Right Hand of the Needy // Psalm 109:21–31

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
With my mouth I will greatly extol the LORD; in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him. For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save their lives from those who would condemn them. Psalm 109:30–31

O Lord, Save Us // 2 Kings 19:14–19

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Give ear, LORD, and hear; open your eyes, LORD, and see; listen to the words Sennacherib has sent to ridicule the living God. "It is true, LORD, that the Assyrian kings have laid waste these nations and their lands. They have thrown their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods but only wood and stone, fashioned by human hands. Now, LORD our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you alone, LORD, are God." 2 Kings 19:16–19

Call on God to Save // Psalm 55:16–22

Monday, April 11, 2011
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22

Build Yourselves Up in Faith // Jude 17–25

Sunday, April 10, 2011
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear--hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. Jude 20–23

The Good and the Right Way // 1 Samuel 12:19–25

Saturday, April 9, 2011
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:23–24

Protection from Evil // John 17:6–19

Friday, April 8, 2011
I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. John 17:11–13

A Message That Builds Up // Acts 20:28–35

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions. In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:32–35

Live for the Glory of God // 1 Corinthians 10:23–33

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God--even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:31–33

Praise from the Restored // Jeremiah 31:2–9

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
There will be a day when watchmen cry out on the hills of Ephraim, 'Come, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God.’ "This is what the LORD says: "Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations. Make your praises heard, and say, 'LORD, save your people, the remnant of Israel. Jeremiah 31:6-7

Treasure in Clay Jars // 2 Corinthians 4:1–12

Monday, April 4, 2011
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:6-7

Salvation in Christ Jesus // 2 Timothy 2:8–15

Sunday, April 3, 2011
Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. 2 Timothy 2:10–13

Now Is the Day of Salvation // 2 Corinthians 6:1–10

Saturday, April 2, 2011
As God's co-workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:1–2

Proclaiming the Lord’s Death // 1 Corinthians 11:23–33

Friday, April 1, 2011
The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes1 Corinthians 11:23b–26