Opening Prayer Lord in heaven, accept my praise and worship today, for whom you alone are worthy! Read LEVITICUS 23:1–22 The Appointed Festivals 23 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘These are my appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. The Sabbath 3 “‘There are six days […]
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Opening Prayer As I come to Scripture today, Jesus, open my eyes to see you and increase my desire to serve you. Read LEVITICUS 22 22 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings the Israelites consecrate to me, so they will not profane my holy name. I am the Lord. 3 “Say to them:
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Opening Prayer Thank you, Lord God, for Jesus our High Priest, who intercedes for me. Read LEVITICUS 21 Rules for Priests 21 The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: ‘A priest must not make himself ceremonially unclean for any of his people who die, 2 except for a close relative, such as his
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Opening Prayer Father in heaven, thank you for offering me your grace, your unmerited favor. Thank you for the potential this day holds because of your work in and through me. Read PSALM 89 Psalm 89[a] A maskil[b] of Ethan the Ezrahite. 1 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known
Opening Prayer Good Teacher, I look to your Word; show me and convict me where I need to better conform to your will for me. Read LEVITICUS 20 Punishments for Sin 20 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Say to the Israelites: ‘Any Israelite or any foreigner residing in Israel who sacrifices any of his children to Molek is to be
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Opening Prayer As I approach Scripture, Lord, speak to me about what I need for today’s journey with you and with others. Read LEVITICUS 19 Various Laws 19 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. 3 “‘Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you
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Opening Prayer Lord God, please use your Word to shape my thinking and mold my life in every way that pleases you. Read LEVITICUS 18 Unlawful Sexual Relations 18 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘I am the Lord your God. 3 You must not do as they do in Egypt, where you used to live, and
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Opening Prayer Jesus, as I draw near to you today, I trust you to draw near to me. Help me to sense your presence. Read LEVITICUS 17 Eating Blood Forbidden 17 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Speak to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites and say to them: ‘This is what the Lord has commanded: 3 Any Israelite who sacrifices an ox,[a] a
Opening Prayer Holy Spirit, enlighten my mind and open my heart to receive and respond to what you show me in Scripture today. Read LEVITICUS 16 The Day of Atonement 16 The Lord spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the Lord. 2 The Lord said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron that he
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Opening Prayer Gracious God, the psalmist describes you as the One who answers prayer. Thank you for not only listening, but for answering when I come to you. Read JAMES 5:13–20 The Prayer of Faith 13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick?
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