Opening Prayer Son of the Living God, in all that I do, help me to live for you, ready to share your love and faithfulness with others. Read MARK 1:14–20 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. Jesus Announces the Good News 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the […]
Opening Prayer Thank you, Father, for the gift of your Son whose sacrifice brought me salvation—and for the Holy Spirit, who dwells in me and who teaches and guides me. Read MARK 1:9–13 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. The Baptism and Testing of Jesus 9 At that time Jesus came from
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Opening Prayer Jesus, whose name is above all names, I ask that who I am and what I do would testify to you and bring you glory today. Read MARK 1:1–8 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus
Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, you whose hands made me and formed me—‘give me understanding to learn your commands. Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.’ (from Psalm 119:73, 66). Read 1 KINGS 22:29–53 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. Ahab Killed at Ramoth Gilead 29 So the king
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Opening Prayer Mighty God, everything in heaven and on earth belongs to you; yours is the greatness and the power, the glory, majesty, and splendor— you are the ruler of all things. All praise to you, Lord of all (from I Chronicles 29:11). Read PSALM 108 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible
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Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, as I come to you, the source of all truth, prepare my heart and mind to hear from your Word today. Read 1 KINGS 22:1–28 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab 22 For three years there was no war between Aram and Israel. 2 But in
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Opening Prayer Father in heaven, only you can break the power of sin in my life. I come to you in repentance, thanking you for your forgiveness and for the hope that is mine in Christ. Read 1 KINGS 21 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. Naboth’s Vineyard 21 Some time later
Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, by the power of your Holy Spirit, speak to me through your Word, put right my wrong thinking and set me on your path of life. Read 1 KINGS 20:22–43 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. 22 Afterward, the prophet came to the king of Israel and said, “Strengthen
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Opening Prayer Almighty God, I look to your Word to remind me that your love that never fails and that no matter how great are my trials, your faithfulness is greater. Read 1 KINGS 20:1–21 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria 20 Now Ben-Hadad king of Aram mustered his entire
Opening Prayer My Father in heaven, it is from you that all blessings flow. Thank you that you are with me in everything I do; use me to bless others. Read 1 KINGS 19 For additional translations of the passage, use this link to Bible Gateway. Elijah Flees to Horeb 19 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done
