August 5 Luke 14:15-24

August 5  Luke 14:15-24 (ESV) 15 When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” 16 But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. 17 And at the time for the … More August 5 Luke 14:15-24

August 5 Proverbs 5

August 5  Proverbs 5 (ESV) Warning Against Adultery 5:1 My son, be attentive to my wisdom;  incline your ear to my understanding, 2 that you may keep discretion,  and your lips may guard knowledge. 3 For the lips of a forbidden [1] woman drip honey,  and her speech [2] is smoother than oil, 4 but in the end she is bitter … More August 5 Proverbs 5

August 5 Ezra 7

August 5  Ezra 7 (ESV) Ezra Sent to Teach the People 7:1 Now after this, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, son of Azariah, son of Hilkiah, 2 son of Shallum, son of Zadok, son of Ahitub, 3 son of Amariah, son of Azariah, son of Meraioth, 4 son of Zerahiah, son … More August 5 Ezra 7

August 4 1 Timothy 3:1-10

August 4 1 Timothy 3:1-10 (ESV) Qualifications for Overseers 3:1 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer [1] must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, [2] sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He … More August 4 1 Timothy 3:1-10

August 4 Luke 14:1-14

August 4 Luke 14:1-14 (ESV) Healing of a Man on the Sabbath 14:1 One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. 2 And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy. 3 And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal … More August 4 Luke 14:1-14

August 4 Proverbs 4

August 4 Proverbs 4 (ESV) A Father’s Wise Instruction 4:1 Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain [1] insight, 2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. 3 When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, 4 he taught me and … More August 4 Proverbs 4

August 4 Ezra 6

August 4 Ezra 6 (ESV) The Decree of Darius 6:1 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in Babylonia, in the house of the archives where the documents were stored.2 And in Ecbatana, the capital that is in the province of Media, a scroll was found on which this was written: “A record. 3 In … More August 4 Ezra 6

August 3 1 Timothy 2

August 3 1 Timothy 2 (ESV) Pray for All People 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is … More August 3 1 Timothy 2

August 3 Luke 13: 22-35

August 3 Luke 13: 22-35 (ESV) The Narrow Door 22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter … More August 3 Luke 13: 22-35